City Council

VILLAGE OF FALCONER MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND TRUSTEES Firemen's Exempt Hall April 9, 2024 6:00 P.M. AGENDA Call to Order, Pledge & Roll Call II Visitors: Order of the day in addressing the Chair PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR VISITORS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR A DEBATE. IT IS A MEETING FOR THE BOARD TO CONDUCT VILLAGE BUSINESS. ALL COMPLAINTS/REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REVIEWED AT A LATER TIME III Approval of Minutes from the March 11,2024 Work Session Board of Trustees Meeting Approval of Minutes from the March 11,2024 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting IV 2023-2024 Budget Presentation / Hearing • Motion: It is moved and seconded to open the Hearing on the 2023-2024 Budget. • FY 24/25 Proposed Budget: • The proposed 2024-2025 budget reflects a real property tax rate of $8.58/$1000 of assessment, which is a proposed tax increase of $0.106. This proposed increase is within the limits of the NYS Property Tax Cap Law. Proposed Budget 2024-2025 as presented Appropriations $1,650,543 Revenues $1,650,543 ($ 0) Balanced Budget • Questions/Comments on proposed budget. • Motion: It is moved and seconded to close the Hearing. Motion made by Seconded by: Roll: Dunn , Gustafson , Cavallaro , Miller , Jaroszynski Motion: Approved/Denied • Motion: It is moved and seconded to approve the 2024-2025 Budget as presented. Motion made by: Seconded by: Roll: Dunn , Gustafson , Cavallaro , Miller , Jaroszynski Motion: Approved/Denied Mayor's Remarks Fire Chief's Report Bryce Webster Code Enforcement Report Paul Capitano/Alan Gustafson Sr. D.P.W. Report Carl Caprino Library Report Laurie Becker Finance Paula Spunaugle Legal Counsel Gregory L. Peterson Corn m ittees: Public Safety .Anthony "Skip" Cavallaro • Dog Officer Report • Special Dog Permit — 132 E. James Street-requested dog list Downtown Development Tim Dunn Farmers' Market Annette Miller Parks & Recreation Annette Miller Pine Hill Cemetery Alan Gustafson Jr. Planning/Zoning Board Alan Gustafson Jr. XIII Old Business: • Merriam Street Parking • Falconer Softball Fundraiser Request • Procurement Policy/Best Value Bid • Sunshine Fund • Resolution to dispose of village surplus & unusable inventory (see list) XIV New Business • Addendum to Wastewater Services Agreement - discussion • Motion: In compliance with Village Law 50524 regarding the Annual Organizational Meeting, it is moved and seconded to approve: D Community Bank, M&T Bank and NYCLASS as Village of Falconer depositories D Designation of the Jamestown Post-Journal as the official newspaper for the publishing of legal notices D Continued participation in the Chautauqua County Mutual Aid Agreement D Reappointment of Village Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Village Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Village DPW Superintendent, and Deputy Village DPW Superintendent. > Appointment of committee members (as listed) > Authorization payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges, insurances and other charges that become due prior to the Board meeting that otherwise would incur late fee charges, > Attendance by municipal officials and employees at schools, conferences, seminars, associated organization meetings, etc., conducted for the benefit of the Village of Falconer > Reimbursement to such officers and employees the fixed mileage rate as set by the IRS as reimbursement for use of personal automobiles while performing their official duties on behalf of the Village > All regular board meetings that fall on a Monday holiday will be held the Tuesday immediately following the holiday > The present Procurement Policy > The present Disaster Plan & Public Health Emergency Plan > Set the 2025 Organizational Meeting of the Village of Falconer as Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00pm. XV Correspondence • Abstract Audit — Trustee Gustafson • Zoning Board Resignation XV Abstracts Motion: It is moved and seconded that Abstract #11, General Fund in the amount of $45,411.88 be approved for payment. Motion Seconded by Roll: Trustee Gustafson: Trustee Dunn Trustee Cavallaro: Trustee Miller: Mayor Jaroszynski: Motion: It is moved and seconded that Abstract #11, Cemetery Fund in the amount of $923.21 be approved for payment. Motion Seconded by Roll: Trustee Gustafson: Trustee Dunn Trustee Cavallaro: Trustee Miller: Mayor Jaroszynski: Motion: It is moved and seconded that Abstract #11, Library Fund in the amount of $1,534.84 be approved for payment. Motion Seconded by Roll: Trustee Gustafson: Trustee Dunn Trustee Cavallaro: Trustee Miller: Mayor Jaroszynski: Motion: It is moved and seconded that Abstract #11, General Fund Hand Items in the amount of $5,595.55 be approved for payment. Motion Seconded by Roll: Trustee Gustafson: Trustee Dunn Trustee Cavallaro: Trustee Miller: Mayor Jaroszynski: XVI Executive Session • Annexation Legal Lawsuit • Village Property Lease Agreement XVII Motion to Adjourn Meeting at : pm.