Village Board

Village Board Meeting Minutes May 3, 2022 Present: Mayor Lee, Trustees Zabelny, Fowler, Speer Trustee Farrell was present via Zoom Village Manager/Clerk Shari Wilson Pearce DPW Superintendent, Jeff Pearce Code Enforcement Officer Mark Mazzucco Deputy Clerk Amy Harter Guests: Tom Venniro, Linda Viney, Steve & Darlene Clark, David Baun, David Harris, Kyle Mullen Mayor Lee called 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 updated the board on the upcoming summer events. The department won several awards NY Rec and Parks Society. Code Enforcement: 52 Underwood Avenue: Mark Mazzucco reported it is time to hire someone for clean out, then it can be boarded up. He will need to file for a petition to become a public administrator for the property. Mark will obtain quote for cleanup. Shari will speak with legal counsel pertaining to abandoned properties. Asbestos is also a concern. The board conscious of the possible cost to the taxpayers for this project. Archer Drive: Mark was approached by a resident seeking additional parking for guests at his home. He is seeking an alternative to parking in the tree lawn as it is already damaged. The board suggests expanding their driveway. There are no exemptions from the existing no street parking law. 1 8 Green Lane: On April 12th the Zoning Board of Appeal granted a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an “in-law” addition to this home. There was public opposition on this proposal; the neighbors feared the house would become a two-family rental property. Village Manager Shari Pearce and Mark Mazzucco spoke to the Village attorney to verify the action of the ZBA was appropriate. The attorney recommends that the Conditional Use Permit be retracted because the addition will not have a separate residence. The added living space will remain open to the original footprint of the house. The neighbors that were in attendance on April 12th will be notified that the application will be readdressed on May 10th. Treasurer Resolution: To renew the CD’s for 30 days at .18 % with Canandaigua National Bank. Motion made by Trustee Zabelny, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried unanimously, 5-0. DPW Superintendent Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to accept the bid from Dolomite Group for concrete, $130.00 per yard from 5/3/2022-5/2/2023. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to attend the NYCOM meeting on May 26th to discuss and plan for the upcoming Superintendents’ meeting. The meeting is at no cost, the hotel, meals and fuel are the only cost; this is a budgeted item. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously 5-0. Resolution to authorize summer hours for the DPW beginning May 2, 2022, until Labor Day. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 5-0. Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to hire Eastside Chimney LLC to repair stonework on the front side of the community center building at a cost of $10,474.92. The Village only was able to obtain two quotes for this project. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Brush collection: DPW Superintendent Jeff Pearce reported there are several trees being removed by contractors and are leaving the debris behind. Jeff is recommending to remind the residents that contractors are to take the brush will them through our Facebook account. The board supports this recommendation. Drainage: Jeff met with staff from Monroe County about drainage problems within the Village. It appears the drainage system is operating as it should. After meeting with some homeowners in the Albano and Newcomb Drive area if the property owners install drainpipe the DPW will tie them into a connection. The residents in the Fraser Drive can also tie into the to storm water connection. 2  Manager’s report Resolution to re-appoint Joe Ruta to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term. Motion made by Trustee Fowler seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to allow the Hilton Apple Festival to close the Community Center parking lot from September 28th – October 2, 2022. Motion made by Trustee Zabelny, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to accept the resignation of Charles Nichols as Asst. Historian with regrets. Motion made by Trustee Speer seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to appoint Amanda Dudley as Assistant Historian for a term of one year. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to allow summer hours for the office. Monday through Thursday 8-4 p.m. and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. beginning May 6th through Labor Day. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to authorize Mark Mazzucco and Trustee Speer to attend the two-day NYCOM training event in Syracuse; this item is budgeted. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to hire Schultz Associates to update the survey map for 165 Collamer Rd for $1,800 to be split with the Town of Parma. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. ARPA report has been filed, no expenditures at this point. NOCO: Shari Pearce reported due to the volatile market, the fixed rate has been offered and is recommended. After a brief discussion, the board agreed to proceed with a variable rate. Land purchase: There will be a meeting held on May 10th with members of the Parma Town Board to address the purchase offer of property for the purpose of stockpiling. 3  Public Forum 6:00 p.m. Historian, Dave Crumb is recommending that a historical marker be placed on Main St commemorating the 1965 fire. He will be seeking permission from the property owner for installation. David Baun, American Legion, seeking to move signage and other items for the legion to the Ingham Room. Shari Pearce will see if there is a suitable location for them. Kyle Mullen explained the Honor Guard will not be matching on Memorial Day, therefore there will not be a parade. There will be a ceremony here at the Veteran’s Park at 9:30 a.m. Poppies will be sold on Friday, May 27th. The Honor Guard hopes to march in the Fire Department parade in July. Apple Fest: Linda Viney asked if a box kit can be added to the Village’s golf cart, Mayor Lee answered it is not equipped for the item. Steven Clark, 42 Heinz St to discuss tree removal. In 2001 had large tree that caused a major root problem in his sewer connection. This caused him to have his sewer cleaned every 18 months and the sidewalk is lifting. He is asking that the Village does not replace the tree in his yard. Resolution to authorize the removal of a tree in the tree lawn area, exempt the property of 42 Heinz Street, made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Utility Vehicles: Shari commented that the Village attorney does not recommend making changes to this law, which was discussed at the last meeting. Larry Schwind feels changes to allow use of such vehicles during community events would be indiscriminate application of the law. Mayor Lee closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Minutes Resolution to approve minutes of April 5th made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Resolution to approve minutes of April 12th made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried unanimously, 5-0. 4  Vouchers Resolution to approve the May vouchers for payment with the following additions, Home Depot $450.74, Jackson Welding $16.49, Van Putte $323.00, Hilton Napa $1465.40, Sharon Zwetsch $215.00. Prepaid $7,853.88 TA $31,561.93 General $80,530.81 Water $34,053.68 sewer $21,998.80 capital $0.00 Total $175,999.10 Discussion Clean up: Trustee Farrell suggested a clean up day within the Village with volunteers. There was a brief discussion, the board does not feel this is necessary at this time. Solar Eclipse April 2024: Trustee Speer provided a presentation of this event that is expected to bring up to 500,000 people to this area. The board discussed the ramifications of an event this size. This will be an ongoing topic. New tablets: The board currently uses Samsung tablets through AT&T First Net. The technology is changing, the tablets will no longer be useful later this year. iPads are available for purchase at a cost of $1925 for five. Resolution to authorize the purchase of five iPad tablets through AT&T First Net a cost of $ 1925.00 from the contingency fund. Motion made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried unanimously, 5-0. Remote locks: Trustee Zabelny is recommending an improvement to our security by adding the same door lock technology on the interior doors with the exterior doors. This will be funding using the ARPA money. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Harter, Deputy Clerk 5