Village Board

Village Board Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022 Present: Mayor Lee, Trustees Zabelny, Fowler, Speer, Farrell Village Manager/Clerk Shari Wilson Pearce DPW Superintendent Jeff Pearce Asst DPW Superintendent Chad McManus Treasurer Maryalice Edwards Code Enforcement Officer Mark Mazzucco Deputy Clerk Amy Harter Recreation Director Tom Venniro Guests: Linda Viney, Cody Kelly Mayor Lee to call the Village Board meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. The meeting was held in person and via Zoom. Recreation Department Tom Venniro reported on upcoming events. Code Enforcement: Fire Inspections: Mark Mazzucco updated the board that 15 fire inspections were completed by Empire Code Services. 52 Underwood Avenue: The details of the warrant have been worked out between the attorneys and Mark can now schedule the necessary inspections, it is tentatively scheduled within the week of March 21st. The inspection is expected to take between three and four hours. The expenses will be added to the tax bill. 52 Henry Street: Mark has been working with the business owner to address the requirements for the number of hazardous materials stored inside. The placards should be added soon and the MSDS sheets are being made available for the Fire Department. Community Center and Jennejahn Lodge: Mark reported the necessary fire safety equipment is up to date and the properties are now compliant. 1  Treasurer Resolution to renew the CD’s at Canandaigua National Bank .18% for 30 days, motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to close the Northside Sewer Reserve and place the left-over funds into the sewer savings in the amount of $25,108.50, Motion made by Trustee Zabelny, seconded by Trustee Farrell. Carried unanimously, 5-0. DPW Superintendent Sewer Repair: In February a sewer pipe collapsed in the area of the Cedar Terrace Apartments. Fineline Construction made the repair, at that time it was discovered the sewer needed to be relined to prevent collapse in the future. This area collapsed approximately eight years ago. Jeff is recommending relining the pipe; a quote was provided to the board for review. Resolution to authorize the DPW to hire Kenyon Pipeline to reline and repair the Cedar Terrace sewer at a cost of $23,185.00. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Community Center generator: Jeff Pearce provided a quote to install the gas line underground. He explained this item should have been addressed prior to installation. The board agrees the line should be buried. Maryalice stated the funds could come from the contingency fund. Resolution to authorize the DPW Superintendent to hire Monroe Piping & Sheet Metal, LLC to provide and install a 2” gas line, at a cost of $3990. The funds to be taken from the contingency fund. The motion was made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Streetlights: Mayor Lee suggested flower baskets be installed on the light poles on Main Street. This would replace the existing flower boxes that sit on the sidewalk. Jeff Pearce provided an example of brackets that are available. Jeff is proposing 8 brackets and 20 LED light heads to match the existing lights. The board is supportive of this proposal. CDL: Griffon Bickom received his Commercial Drivers License today. Salt Truck: The truck need repair, which is now complete. The Town of Parma lent their equipment to our department in the meantime. 2  Manager’s report Citizen of the Year: There has been one nomination submitted so far, another is expected. The board agreed to wait for additional submissions before making a final decision. Water Meters: Shari Pearce reported the refund from the Workers Compensation group is forthcoming in the amount of $48,790. She is recommending using the funds for the purchase of automatic water meters. The board is supportive of depositing the refund into the water fund and using it for this purpose. Lead and Copper identification: There is a federal mandate that is requiring all water infrastructure must be identified for the presence of lead. Shari explained a team of five staff members has been created to address the project. Since the DPW will be installing automatic water meters soon, a visual inspection can be made at that time an inspection to determine that copper piping is being used. The DPW Superintendent feels that it is reasonable to install approximately 400 meters per year. Charging station: Shari spoke with a Village resident that had trouble with the connection and his vehicle. Jeff noted the connection went offline a few times this month, he has been working with EV chargers to address the problem. Trustee Fowler commented it is a common issue and reported 2200 electric miles have been provided so far. The latest statement was $115.00. NYSERDA has not confirmed their attendance for the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony. RGE and the Village Board will be in attendance. Signage and pavement markings is required and will be completed when the weather is suitable. Budget: The meetings are scheduled for March 17th and March 22nd at 5 p.m. in the Board Room. The budget team and the liaisons will meet later this week. Public Forum 6:00 p.m. Mayor Lee opened the public forum at 6:00 p.m. No one from the public addressed the board, Mayor Lee closed the public forum at 6:01 p.m. Discussion Cruise Night: Mayor Lee noted the group would like to continue holding their weekly event on Saturday evenings at 5 p.m. in the municipal parking lot behind 38 East Avenue. This is quite successful. Resolution to authorize the use of the municipal parking lot, north of 38 East Avenue for “Cruise Nights” on Saturday nights from May - September beginning at 5:00 p.m. The motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Farrell. Carried unanimously, 5-0. CPR Training: Trustee Speer will coordinate training for Village employees as discussed at the February 1st meeting. 3  Minutes Resolution to approve the meeting minutes of February 1st as submitted, made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to approve the meeting minutes of February 8th as submitted, made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Vouchers Resolution to approve the March vouchers for payment with the following add-ons: Robin Gifford $179.83, Regional Distributors $537.60, Home Depot $247.35, Granger $246.59, Jackson Welding $14.32, BJ Muirhead $2291.36, Waste Management $4532.25. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny Carried unanimously, 5-0. Prepaid $13,646.30 TA $31,804.45 General $63,068.34 Water $38,671.24 Sewer $9,384.40 Total $156,574.73 Executive Session Resolution to enter into Executive Session to discuss employee wages made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to exit from Executive Session at 6:46 p.m. made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Farrell. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to increase the wages of Nick Mucci, Zack Klein and Griffon Bickom by $1.00 per hour made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to increase the wages of Vicky Taylor by .75 per hour made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at p.m. made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Farrell. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Respectfully Submitted, 4 Amy Harter, Deputy Clerk 5