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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MARCH 14, 2016 · PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gary Mulvaney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Nancy McGuerty, Gary Fickeisen, and Anthony Peppe were in attendance. (Trustee Chris Fulton was absent.) Village Clerk Anne Riddell, Treasurer Susan Wade, Ray Dyer, III (Southern Cayuga County Cablevision), James Rejas (Zito Media), Village Attorney Charles Marangola (entered 7:08 and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Sean Cochran (entered 7:44 p.m.) were also present. · PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Mayor Gary Mulvaney asked if there was anyone present that wanted to speak that was not on the agenda. No one spoke. · MINUTES A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the minutes for the February 22, 2016 Village Board Meeting. · BILLS A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following bills. (Mayor Mulvaney voted.) (Trustee McGuerty abstained from Bill #342 due to conflict of interest.) · TRANSFER A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the following transfer. From: A1990.4 Contingent To: A9040.8 Worker’s Comp. $500.00 · DEPARTMENT REPORTS A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Treasurers Report for the month of February. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Public Works Report for the month of February. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Water Meter Replacement Report for the month of February. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Sewer Treatment Plant Report for the month of February. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Vehicle Log Sheet Report for the month of February. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Police Report for the month of February. ---PAGE BREAK--- A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Justice Report for the month of February. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the Justice Building Inspection Report for the month of February. It was noted that there was no Dog Control Report or Code Enforcement Report for the month of February. · GLENSIDE WATER/SEWER DISTRICT AGREEMENTS Mayor Mulvaney reported that there was no news on the Glenside Water/Sewer District Agreements. · NEW METER REPLACEMENT Mayor Mulvaney noted that the Board received the report (see above). · VILLAGE ORDINANCES Each of the Trustees received a copy of the proposed Local Law #1 of 2016 entitled, “Regulating Noise Within The Village.” A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to publish and hold a public hearing on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. for Local Law #1 of 2016 entitled “Regulating Noise Within The Village.” · WATER LEAK DETECTION UPDATE Mayor Mulvaney stated that there would be more discussion about water leak detection during the budget session at the end of Board meeting. Mayor Mulvaney also stated that the Village had received a quote from NYLD that would be reviewed at the budget session. · CABLE AGREEMENT The Cable Agreement Agenda item was tabled until later in the meeting. · LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2015 DRAFT (ZONING AMENDMENTS) Mayor Mulvaney stated that there was no update from the Planning Board on the Zoning Amendments. · SOLAR (WWTP) Each of the Trustees received a copy of a Memorandum to Sean Cochran (WWTP) from Chris Carric, Central New York Region Planning & Development Board pertaining to the Solarize CNY – Municipal Procurement Program for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Mulvaney requested that the Trustees review the material to discuss at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. · OAK HILL GRAVEL PIT ---PAGE BREAK--- Mayor Mulvaney stated that there was no news on the Oak Hill Gravel Pit. · CABLE (DYER & ZITO MEDIA) Each of the Trustees received a packet of information from Zito Media with a resolution. Ray Dyer, III, owner of Southern Cayuga County Cablevision addressed the Board. He stated that he had an offer on the table from Zito Media to purchase Southern Cayuga County Cablevision and that it needed Village Board approval prior to receiving final approval from the Public Service Commission. James Rejas stated that Zito Media was a small cable system located in rural areas and small villages (like the Village of Moravia) throughout Kentucky, Nebraska, Idaho, and Illinois. Mr. Rejas stated that their initial focus would be to offer a faster internet speed, voice service (telephone), and digital television (HD / DVR) all through the existing lines. After some discussion and questions, Village Attorney Charles Marangola stated that the contract the Village of Moravia had with Southern Cayuga County Cablevision had expired and that the Village was just completing the final copy of the new agreement that was to be presented tonight. He continued stating that he and the Board of Trustees would need to discuss this request further and would contact Mr. Rejas. Mayor Mulvaney thanked them for coming. · EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to enter Executive Session at 8:01 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations. A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 3-0 vote to exit Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. · LETTER OF REQUEST TO CC BOARD OF ELECTIONS (MACHINE) Each of the Trustees received a draft letter from the Village to Cayuga County Board of Elections requesting use of Cayuga County’s voting machine for a cost of $300.00. (The fee includes drop-off, set-up, and pick-up). A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve a letter of request to be sent to the Cayuga County Board of Elections for use of the voting machine for the June 21, 2016 Village Election. · GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND RECYCLING REMOVAL BIDS Each of the Trustees received a copy of the one bid received on March 4, 2016 from WeCare Holdings, LLC (a.k.a WeCare Waste and Recycling) that Village Attorney Charles Marangola reviewed and approved. After some discussion, a motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve WeCare Holdings, LLC (a.k.a. WeCare Waste and Recycling) bid for Garbage, Rubbish and Recycling Removal for the Village of Moravia for the period of three years from June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2019 to include New York State prevailing wage. The breakdown was as follows. YEAR ONE 47650 + 1500 recycling= $49,150 43.50 25/del 200/haul YEAR TWO 48,750 + $1500 = $ 50,250 43.50 25/del 200/haul YEAR THREE 49,850 + $1500 = $ 51,350 43.50 25/del 200/haul ---PAGE BREAK--- · CLASS REQUEST (WWTP – COCHRAN) Each of the Trustees received two class requests from Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Sean Cochran to attend in Morrisville, New York. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Sean Cochran to attend the Review Class for the ABC Exam on September 29, 2016 for $100.00 in Morrisville. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Sean Cochran to attend the Grade 3 Supervision and Technical Operations Class from June 27, 2016-July 1, 2016 for $575.00 in Morrisville. It was noted that this would also include books, mileage, and meals that were necessary. · PERMISSION FOR WATER SCHOOL (PERKINS, SMITH, PHOENIX) A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 3-0 vote to authorize Mike Perkins, Bill Smith, Kean and Richard Phoenix to attend W2Operator Training Group Spring Work Shop in Cortland on March 18, 2016. · VILLAGE OF MORAVIA EMERGENCY WATER PLAN, EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN Each of the Trustees received a copy of the updated Village of Moravia Emergency Water Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, and Emergency Management Plan. A motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the updated Village of Moravia Emergency Water Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, and Emergency Management Plan. Village Clerk Anne Riddell reminded the Board that all three of the plans and contact telephone numbers were confidential. · INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The Village Board of Trustees each received a copy of the following: - Cayuga County Association of Villages Meeting and Agenda (03/22/16). - Town of Moravia Minutes (01/21/16). - Safety Seminar Notice (03/30/16). - Quarterly Open Agenda Items. - Thank you email from John Zepko (Cayuga County Planning Department) to Village Board of Trustees. - NYCOM Roundtable notice (03/16/16). On the table for Board review was: - A thank you card from a Village resident. - Village of Moravia’s 2015 Annual Water Quality Report. - Wastewater Treatment Plant and Department of Public Works Inventory List. - Department of Public Service Notice (NYSEG Rates). - Heroin Awareness informational flyer (03/29/16). - Vehicle Log Sheets for the month of February. ---PAGE BREAK--- · BUDGET WORK SESSION The Board and Treasurer Susan Wade reviewed and discussed the 2016-2017 Tentative Budget. A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with a 3-0 vote to adjourn at 10:23 p.m. Anne Riddell, Village Clerk