Village Board
Regular MeetingHilton, NY · July 6, 2023
Minutes
Village Board
Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2023
Unapproved
Present : Trustees, Fowler, Farrell, Speer, Zabelny
Village Manager Shari Wilson-Pearce
Treasurer Maryalice Edwards
Deputy Clerk Amy Harter
DPW Superintendent Jeff Pearce
Asst. Superintendent Chad McManus
Absent: Mayor Lee, Code Enforcement Officer Mark Mazzucco
Guests: None
Trustee Fowler called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment
of silence. The meeting was held in the Board Room and was available on Zoom.
Recreation Report
Tom Venniro was not in attendance. Trustee Speer reported the proposed dog park at the
Town Hall is moving ahead, a contract has been signed.
Summer Smash is scheduled on July 28th, all are encouraged to attend.
Code Enforcement
Mark Mazzucco was not in attendance; a written report was submitted.
Parkwood Lane Fire: Units 6 and 8 Parkwood are still uninhabitable, and all four garages
have been destroyed.
Treasurer
Maryalice Edwards reported she is currently closing the 2023 books.
DPW Superintendent
Resolution to increase the wages of Kevin Burritt by $1.00 per hour, based on his six month
evaluation. Motion to approve made by Trustee Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried
3-0.
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Resolution to increase the wages of Scott Deutsch by $1.25 per hour, based on his six month
evaluation. Motion to approve made by Trustee Fowler, seconded by Trustee Zabelny.
Carried 3-0.
Manager
Room 211: Shari Pearce reported this room will be used by the Food Shelf and the
Recreation Department for storage as discussed at the June meeting. Shari recommends
increasing the rent, $500 per year for Food Shelf and $1,000 per year for Recreation.
Resolution to amend the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Parma by $1500 per
year to include the use of Room 211 for Food Shelf and Recreation. Motion made by Trustee
Fowler, seconded by Trustee Speer. Carried 3-0.
Trustee Farrell joined the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
Greenlight: Shari will begin working on Local Law 3, 2023 to address work that will be done
by Greenlight. They have expressed interest in working in the Village to provide internet
service. Shari has notified them it is necessary to create a work permit; they have not yet
responded to her email. Shari intends to have the Local Law created for review at the August
meeting.
Verizon Towers: Shari reported Verizon has expressed interest in three locations to install a
100 ft tower on Village property. The board is not interested in leasing property.
Snow plowing: This item was tabled at the June meeting. The Town Board will be meeting
with the fire department/district to discuss the matter. The item is tabled for the August
meeting.
Zoning Grant: Shari has submitted a contract to New York State to officially approve the
funding for the project which will take 2-3 months. She will prepare the Request for Proposal
and develop a steering committee which will consist of two Village Board members, two
Zoning Board members and approximately five residents/business owners. Aimee Doser is
assisting Shari in the process.
Ambulance: A meeting was held June 21st and the reports were reviewed. It was noted that
May was extremely busy and the benchmarks were met. Each Trustee received a copy of the
reports. Trustee Speer noted that a Monroe Ambulance employee was absent today due to
illness, he stated better communication should be made to the fire department when they are
short staffed.
Water Authority: The water tower lease between the Village and Monroe County Water
Authority is set to expire in December 2025. A meeting to discuss the lease will be scheduled
in August.
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South Avenue water project: There is one easement agreement outstanding. Benderson’s
executives are not willing to sign off yet. It appears they feel the project will have a large
impact on their property
Public Forum
Trustee Fowler opened the meeting at 6 p.m. There was no one from the public present, therefore
Public Forum was closed promptly.
Minutes
Resolution to approve minutes of June 6, 2023 as presented. Motion to approve made by Trustee
Speer, seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 4-0.
Vouchers
Resolution to approve the July vouchers for payment to include the following additions:
CNB $1,000.00
First Bankcard $33.66
Hudson Home Mgmt $19.84 Prepaid $4,561.81
D.Clark Distribution $3,119.00 TA $24,666.78
Dolomite $3,060.00 General $101,886.37
Jackson Welding $17.49 Water $34,938.08
Lowes $94.68 sewer $4,928.20
SGM $90.00 Total $170,981.24
Southworth Milton $944.20
Villager Construction $4,374.00
Charter Comm $159.98
Runnings $204.92
ABC Carpet cleaner $995.00
Motion to approve the vouchers made by Trustee Zabelny, seconded by Trustee Farrell. Carried
4-0.
Discussion
There was no Recreation Commission report given.
Fire District Commission Report Mark Mazzucco attended their meeting, he reported to the
Village Manager the meeting was brief.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, Trustee Speer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:15
p.m. seconded by Trustee Zabelny. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Harter, Deputy Clerk
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