Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingMassena, NY · August 29, 2023
Minutes
Village of Massena
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
Meeting Mi nutes
DATE/TIME : August 29 , 2023 (9:00 A.M.)
PLACE: Town Hall Building, Massena, New York
PRESENT : Village Board :
Mayor Greg Paquin
Trustee Christine Winston
Trustee Shelyn Peets (Excused)
Trustee Chad Simpson
Trustee Ken McGowan (Excused)
Also Present :
Monique Chatland (Village Clerk/Administrator)
Marty Miller (DPW Supt)
Press:
Residents:
Mayor Paquin opened a Special Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees at 5:30 p.m. and conducted a roll call
of Board members present. Trustee Simpson moved to dispense with the regular agenda. Trustee Winston
seconded the motion with unanimous Board approval.
RESOLUTION #45-2023: RENEW LIABILI TY INSURANCE & RISK MNGMT. SERVICES WITH
A. GALLAGHER
09/01/23-09/01/24
A motion was offered by Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Winston, and carried, to adopt the following
resolution to wit:
Resolution# 45-2023
Renew Liability Insurance and Risk Management Services
Through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
(September 1, 2023 – September 1, 2024)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Massena Board of Trustees hereby authorizes
renewal of the Village of Massena’s insurance and risk management coverage through
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for the period September 1,2023 through September 1,2024
in accordance with the proposal presented August 29,2023 for an annual fee in the
amount of $148,579.89 ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village of Massena Board of Trustees wishes to
purchase Cyber Liability coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for the period of
September 1,2023 through September 1,2024 in accordance with the proposal
presented August 29,2023 for an annual fee in the amount of $9,208.85 ; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Gregory M. Paquin, as Mayor of the
Village of Massena, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all
documents concerning this renewal.
Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution resulted as follows:
AYE: Mayor Paquin, Trustee Wi nston, Trustee Simpson
NAY:
Mayor Paquin declared Resolution #45-2023 duly adopted (3:0).
RESOLUTION #45-2023: AGREEMENT WITH PMA FOR CLAIMS HANDLING & RISK SERVICES
(RUN-OFF)
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A motion was offered by Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Winston, and carried, to adopt the following
resolution to wit:
Resolution# 46-2023
Authorize Professional Services Agreement with PMA Management Corp. as Third -
Party Administrator for Genera l Liability a nd Auto - Claims Programs
(Run Off Agreement)
(September 1, 20 23 – September 1 , 2024)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Massena Board of Trustees hereby authorizes a Contract
between the Village of Massena and PMA Management Corp. for Open Claims Currently on books for
third-party insurance claims and risk management administration services until closed for the period
September 1, 2023 through September 1, 2024 for an annual fee in the amount of $11,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Gregory M. Paquin, as Mayor of the Village of Massena, is hereby
authorized and directed to execute said Contract.
Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution resulted as follows:
AYE: Mayor Paquin, Trustee Wi nston, Trustee Simpson
NAY:
Mayor Paquin declared Resolution #46-2023 duly adopted (3:0).
AUTHORIZE BUDGET MODIFICATION FOR BACKHO E
DPW Supt. Miller presented the following to the board:
A motion was offered by Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Winston to approve permission for DPW Supt.
Miller to move funds from contingency water fund to the water equipment fund to cover the additional expenses
for the Backhoe. Motion Car ried 3:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Simpson).
RESOLUTION# 47-2023: AUTHORIZE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF
MASSENA
A motion was offered by Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Winston, and carried, to adopt the following
resolution to wit:
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Resolution#47-2023
Approve Shared Services Agreement Between
Town of Massena &
Village of Massena
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Massena Board of Trustees hereby approves a one-
year Shared Services Agreement dated August 29, 2023, between the Town of Massena
and the Village of Massena wish to share services , exchange of lend materials or
equipment which shall promote and assist the maintenance of Town and Village roads and
streets and provide a cost savings by maximizing the effective utilization of both parties
resources in accordance with the terms and conditions in said Agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Greg Paquin is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said agreement.
Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution resulted as follows:
AYE: Mayor Paquin, Trustee Winston, Trustee Simpson
NAY:
Mayor Paquin declared Resolution #47-2023 duly adopted (3:0).
RESOLUTION# 48-2023: AUTHORIZE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF
LOUISVILLE
A motion was offered by Trustee Winston, seconded by Trustee Simpson, and carried, to adopt the following
resolution to wit:
Resolution#48-2023
Approve Shared Services Agreement Between
Town of Louisville &
Village of Massena
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Massena Board of Trustees hereby approves a one-
year Shared Services Agreement dated August 29, 2023, between the Town of Louisville
and the Village of Massena wish to share services , exchange of lend materials or
equipment which shall promote and assist the maintenance of Town and Village roads and
streets and provide a cost savings by maximizing the effective utilization of both parties
resources in accordance with the terms and conditions in said Agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Greg Paquin is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said agreement.
Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution resulted as follows:
AYE: Mayor Paquin, Trustee Winston, Trustee Simpson
NAY:
Mayor Paquin declared Resolution #48-2023 duly adopted (3:0).
AUTHORIZ E AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR WATER BILLING MODU LE
A motion was offered by Trustee Winston, seconded by Trustee Simpson to authorize DPW Supt. Marty Miller
to start the process of transferring from the current water billing system CUSI to Tyler Technologies. Total one-
time fee will be $41,750.00 with recurring fees annually of $19,018.00. Motion Carrie d 3:0 (AYE=
Paquin/Winston/Simpson).
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, it was moved by Trustee Simpson and seconded by Trustee Winston that the meeting
be adjourned. Motion Carried 3:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Simpson) It was so ordered by Mayor Paquin at
9:09 a.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY :
MONIQUE N. CHATLAND, Village Clerk
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Agenda
Village of Massena
Town Hall Building
Massena, New York 13662-1975
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
VILLAGE OF MASSENA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DATE: August 29, 2023 (Tuesday)
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: Town Hall Building, Room #30
RE: 1] Proposed Resolution: Renew Liability
Insurance & Risk Management Services
Through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (September
1, 2023 – September 1, 2024)
DISTRIBUTION: 08/24/23
Notified Via E-Mail (See Attached): Village Board
Treasurer
Press
Posted: Town Hall Bulletin Board
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