Village Board of Trustees

Village of Massena BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Minutes DATE/TIME: October 17, 2023 (5:30 p.m.) PLACE: Town Hall Building, 60 Main Street, Massena, New York PRESENT : Board of Trustees: Mayor Gregory Paquin Trustee Christine Winston Trustee Shelyn Peets Trustee Chad Simpson Trustee Ken McGowan Staff: Monique N. Chatland (Village Clerk/Administrator) Kevin Felt (Village Treasurer) Marty Miller (DPW Supt.) Jason Olson (Chief of Police) Aaron Hardy (Fire Department Foreman / Code Enforcement Officer) Nikki Debien (DPW Clerk) Press: Bob Beckstead (Watertown Daily Times), John Michaud III (WNTS Television), Jeff Chudzinski (North Country This Week) Residents/Other: Leonard Laneuville (exit 5:47pm), Jim Hidy, Kim & Michelle Mossow, Chuck Raiti (exit 5:47pm), R. Shawn Gray, Michael George, Lynn Montour Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Paquin asked that all electronic devices be silenced, proceeded to call the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and conducted a roll call of Board members present. PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND CH. 125 (CANNABIS) OF THE GENERAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MASSENA Trustee Peets offered a motion, seconded by Trustee Winston and carried to open the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. to hear comments/concerns to consider adopting a Local Law to Amend Chapter 125 (Cannabis) in the General Code of the Village of Massena. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE=Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan) Resident Shawn Gray questioned how the fine schedule was determined. He feels $250 isn’t a deterrent prohibiting anything more. After hearing no further public comment, Trustee Simpson offered a motion, seconded by Trustee Peets and carried, to close the public hearing at 5:32 p.m. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE=Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan) (Clerks Note: See page xxxx for Notice of Public Hearing.) RESOLUTION# 55-2023: ADOPT LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CH. 125 (Cannabis) A motion was offered by Trustee McGowan, seconded by Trustee Simpson, and carried, to adopt the following resolution to wit: RESOLUTION # 55-2023 Adopt Local Law#0 7-2023 Chapter 125 Cannabis Article I On-Site Consumption Opt-Out [Adopted 10-19-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021] 2133  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 § 125-1 Legislative intent. It is the intent of this article that the Village of Massena opt out of having on- site cannabis consumption establishments licensed to operate or established within the Village of Massena. § 125-2 Authority. This article is adopted pursuant to New York Cannabis Law § 131, which expressly authorizes villages to opt out of allowing on-site cannabis consumption establishments to be licensed or established within their boundaries. § 125-3 On-site consumption opt-out. A. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Massena hereby opts out of having on-site cannabis consumption establishments licensed or established within the boundaries of the Village of Massena. B. Pursuant to the New York Cannabis Law § 131, the Village of Massena hereby requests the Cannabis Control Board to prohibit the establishment of on-site consumption licenses contained in Article 4 of the New York State Cannabis Law (Chapter 7-A of the Consolidated Laws) within the jurisdiction of the Village of Massena. § 125-4 Effective date. This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. ADD: § 125-xx Definitions. Cannabis Retail Location Any location that sells, exchanges, or carries cannabis products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or any other products that contains Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This includes any existing retail location that decides to sell any products that contain THC. Cannabis Cultivation Facility Any location indoors or outdoors that prepares and grows any cannabis plants containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for the purpose of resale. B. Pursuant to the New York Cannabis Law § 131, the Village of Massena hereby requests the Cannabis Control Board to prohibit the establishment of on-site consumption licenses contained in Article 4 of the New York State Cannabis Law (Chapter 7-A of the Consolidated Laws) within the jurisdiction of the Village of Massena. § 125-4 2134  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. § 125-xx Definitions. Cannabis Retail Location Any location that sells, exchanges, or carries cannabis products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or any other products that contains Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This includes any existing retail location that decides to sell any products that contain THC. Cannabis Cultivation Facility Any location indoors or outdoors that prepares and grows any cannabis plants containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for the purpose of resale. § 125-xx Cannabis Retail and Cultivation Facilities Locations Cannabis retail locations and cultivation facilities shall only be permitted within zones Central Business District (CBD), Commercial Transitional District (CTD) and Commercial Auto Related District (CAR). Cannabis retail locations and cultivation facilities are prohibited from operating at any parcel that contains road frontage located on the following: Street Name ● Andrews Street ● Church Street ● West Orvis Street ● Water St Street ● Glenn Street ● Phillips Street ● Pratt Place ● East Orvis Street: Between Main Street and Bayley Rd. ● Main Street: Between Maple Street and State Route 37. ● Center Street: East of Main Street to Park Avenue. ● Maple Street: East of Main Street to Center Street. The sale of any cannabis products outside of a licensed cannabis retail location is prohibited. § 125-xx Other Provisions All cannabis retail locations and/or cultivation facilities must have planning board approval before the sale or cultivating of any cannabis items may occur. All cannabis retail stores, retail locations and/or cultivation facilities must have appropriate New York State cannabis license. The sale of any cannabis products outside of a licensed cannabis retail location is prohibited. outdoor cultivation facilities are prohibited. Outdoor cultivation facilities are prohibited. § 125-xx Penalties for Offenses Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day the offense is continued shall constitute a separate and distinct violation hereunder. These penalties shall be in addition to any other penalty provided by law. The Village may also seek injunctive relief to prevent the continued violation of this article. Section xx: Effective Date This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. 2135  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYE: Mayor Paquin, Trustee Winston, Trustee Peets, Trustee Simpson, Trustee McGowan NAY: None Mayor Paquin declared Resolution #55-2023 duly adopted (5:0). PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND GENERAL CODE TO INCLUDE REVISED LEGISLATION RE : A RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION Trustee Winston offered a motion, seconded by Trustee McGowan and carried to open the public hearing at 5:40 p.m. to hear comments/concerns to consider adopting a Local Law to Amend General Code of the Village of Massena to include legislation regarding a rental property registration. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE=Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan) Resident Chuck Raiti questioned if own property now what is timeline to comply to be put on registry and repercussions if do not register? Trustee McGowan realistically thinks it will protect the property owner mostly. Mayor Paquin stated do not need to know names of occupants just a number will help Fire Dept. in case of emergency. After hearing no further public comment, Trustee Peets offered a motion, seconded by Trustee Simpson and carried, to close the public hearing at 5:44 p.m. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE=Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan) (Clerks Note: See page xxxx for Notice of Public Hearing.) RESOLUTION# 56-2023: ADOPT LOCAL LAW TO REVISE CODE RE: RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION A motion was offered by Trustee McGowan, seconded by Trustee Simpson, and carried, to adopt the following resolution to wit: RESOLUTION # 56-2023 Adopt Local Law#0 8-2023 Chapter 291 Rental Property Registration GENERAL REFERENCES Zoning — See Ch. 300 (Building Permit Requirements) Buildings, Unsafe — See Ch. 120 Building Construction — See Ch.114 Housing Code — See Ch. 186 § 291-1 Purpose. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Massena hereby establishes a program for the enactment, enforcement and administration of a rental property registry requirement for all rental units within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Massena and for the periodic registration of all landlords and rental property owners for the purpose of regulating rental property conditions. § 291-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ABSENTEE LANDLORD Any landlord who resides outside the designated boundaries of St. Lawrence County as those boundaries may be defined at the time of regular, periodic property registration. HOUSING OR DWELLING UNIT 2136  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 Any single unit with provisions for cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities designed exclusively for residential use which is capable of housing one separate household, whether a detached single-family structure or building or part of a multihousehold structure or building. IMMEDIATE FAMILY The “immediate family” of the owner of a housing unit consists of the owner’s spouse, children, parents, grandparents or grandchildren. LANDLORD Any property owner who offers a housing unit for occupancy to persons other than members of immediate family in exchange for a fee or compensation, whether monetary or otherwise. RENTAL CERTIFICATE A certificate issued by the Village of Massena for a building that has three or more dwelling units therein, stating that the referenced structure or unit conforms to the standards of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention, Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and General Code of the Village of Massena, and that occupancy of that structure or unit is permitted for residential use. Any special circumstances or conditions under which occupancy is permitted may be specified on that certificate. RENTAL PROPERTY Any housing unit or units which are occupied by persons other than the owner or immediate family or for which a fee or compensation, monetary or otherwise, is received by the owner in exchange for such occupation; but shall not include: 1) Legally existing hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts providing short term transient accommodations. 2) Any housing owned or managed by the Massena Housing Authority or any affordable or senior multi-family dwelling unit developments, owned and/or managed by a not-for-profit organization. 3) Condominiums or residential cooperatives. 4) Units utilized as an Airbnb, VRBO, or other form of short term rental. RESIDENT AGENT A representative of a property owner or landlord who resides within the designated boundaries of St. Lawrence County as defined at the time of periodic property registration. SUBSTANDARD Any deficiency in a structure or housing unit as defined by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention, Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and General Code of the Village of Massena. § 291-3 General requirements. A. All landlords must register with the Village of Massena on or before December 31 of each and every calendar year. Upon adoption of this chapter, initial registration will begin as soon as practicable after this Chapter is effective. It is the responsibility of the property owner to register any rental property or properties, and failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this Chapter and is subject to the penalties set forth herein. Registration of properties shall be at no cost. B. All absentee landlords must have a resident agent for each rental unit regardless of number of dwelling units. C. All rental properties with three or more dwelling units must have a valid rental certificate as set forth herein, and must be inspected on an annual basis by such person as may be designated by the Village of Massena Board of Trustees, from time to time. 2137  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 D. Any substandard condition identified during an inspection must be corrected by the property owner before a rental certificate shall be issued. Fees for inspection shall be assessed as set forth in §300-29 Building Permits, certificates of occupancy and other fees. E. No housing unit shall be let, rented or occupied by someone other than the owner or his immediate family until the rental property has been registered. § 291-4 Registration of Landlords. A. All property owners that, as of the effective date of this Chapter, rent a housing or dwelling unit within the Village of Massena, must register their property with the code enforcement office no less than 30 days after the effective date of this Chapter. Such registration shall be on a form designated by the code enforcement office from time to time. B. Any property owner that rents a housing or dwelling unit after the effective date of this Chapter must register their property with the code enforcement office no less than 5 days prior to renting such housing or dwelling unit. Such registration shall be on a form designated by the code enforcement office from time to time. C. All landlords must renew their registration annually with the Village of Massena code enforcement office on or before December 31 of each and every calendar year. D. Absentee landlords must designate a resident agent for service of process that resides within the corporate boundaries of St. Lawrence County. The contact information for such resident agent must be provided to the Village code enforcement office at the time of each and every registration as set forth above. If a resident agent's residence should be removed from St. Lawrence County at any time during a yearly registration period, a new agent must be designated by the property owner, and the contact information for the new resident agent must be provided to the code enforcement within 30 days of the prior resident agent moving from St. Lawrence County. E. In the event of a resident agent no longer representing a property, the contact information for a new resident agent must be reported to the code enforcement office within 30 days of such change. F. It shall be a violation of this Chapter for any property owner to offer any housing or dwelling unit for rent, or to allow any housing or dwelling unit to be occupied, without registering with the code enforcement office as set forth herein. G. Failure to receive notice of registration deadlines will not excuse failure to register as set forth herein. It is the property owner’s responsibility to fulfill registration requirements. § 291-5 Rental Certificate Requirements. A. No rental unit with 3 or more dwelling units may be occupied without a valid rental certificate. No rental certificate shall be issued until the housing unit has been inspected by a Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector to determine that the requirements of this Chapter and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention, Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and General Code of the Village of Massena have been met. B. Any rental unit with 3 or more dwelling units that is occupied at the time of the effective date of this Chapter may continue to be occupied, even if substandard, so long as that unit does not constitute an unsafe structure as defined in Chapter 120.4 of the Village Code and/or the New York State Uniform Fire Code. Such units will be issued a provisional rental certificate valid for up to 30 days to allow the property owner to bring the property and all dwelling units therein up to minimal standards. Such provisional rental certificate shall be valid only for the tenants in possession or residence at the time of effective date of this Chapter. C. Any rental unit with 3 or more dwelling units that is not occupied at the time of the effective date of this Chapter must obtain an initial rental certificate prior to allowing occupancy by any any tenant. 2138  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 D. A rental certificate shall be valid for a period of one year from the date it is issued. Upon the expiration of a rental certificate, an updated and renewed rental certificate must be issued by the code enforcement office. E. Rental units determined to be unsafe according to the provisions of Chapter 120.4 of the Village Code, and/or the New York State Uniform Fire Code will be designated as an unsafe structure as provided by those chapters and must be vacated. The notice to vacate the unit and any expenses resulting from that eviction are the sole responsibility of the property owner. The Village will not issue eviction notices, nor assume any responsibility for relocation or displacement expenses. F. If the unit passes inspection, a rental certificate shall be issued within ten business days of the date of inspection. If the unit does not pass inspection, a notice of violation and work description shall be issued within ten business days of the date of the inspection. G. In the event that the Village does not perform the specified action within the time period stated, the previous rental certificate will be considered valid for the time that the tenant in possession or residence at the time of application for certificate remains in possession or residence of the unit in question. H. Landlords or their agents must present the previous rental certificate when applying for a new certificate. Date of the last inspection will be verified from the previous certificate. § 291-6 Inspections. A. Inspections of rental units shall be conducted on an annual basis to determine compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention, Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and General Code of the Village of Massena. B. All inspections finding substandard conditions will be subject to the procedures set forth for violation of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention, Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and General Code of the Village of Massena. The landlord shall correct any and all deficiencies found in said inspection within 30 days. Any deficiencies deemed as life safety deficiencies shall be corrected immediately. The landlord shall be responsible for notifying the Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector when deficiencies are corrected for a follow up inspection. C. Inspections shall be conducted and violations shall be compiled and issued by the Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector. D. The Code Enforcement Office or Building Safety Inspector shall be responsible for arranging for the inspection of rental units with three or more dwelling units and for initiating any other appropriate action under these regulations. The inspections will be conducted during normal business hours as defined by the Code Enforcement Office. E. Failure to have a current rental certificate will result in revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy until an inspection is conducted and a current rental certificate is issued. In the event the Certificate of Occupancy is revoked all occupants must be vacated. The notice to vacate the unit and any expenses resulting from that eviction are the sole responsibility of the owner. The Village will not issue eviction notices, nor assume any responsibility for relocation or displacement expenses when that eviction is a result of the owner's noncompliance with these regulations. § 291-7 Penalties for offenses. A. Violations of this chapter shall constitute a violation and will be subject to applicable penalties under this chapter in addition to those imposed by any other applicable code or ordinance. B. Penalties for violations of this chapter, by either failing to register as a landlord or agent or by allowing occupancy without valid certificate, shall be imposed as follows: 1. First offense: $200 per dwelling unit 2. Second offense: $500 per dwelling unit 3. Third offense and every subsequent offense: $1000 per dwelling unit 2139  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 C. Penalties for violations of this chapter shall result in the village assessing the penalty thereof against said premises, to be collected, with interest, in the same way and manner as Village taxes. D. If the owner neglects or refuses to pay the fine(s) as stated in this section within 30 days after notification, the Village shall add such fine(s) onto the dwelling's property tax bill, and it shall become a lien on the property/dwelling. E. Failure to have a current rental certificate will result in revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy until an inspection is conducted and a current rental certificate is issued. In the event the Certificate of Occupancy is revoked all occupants must be vacated. The notice to vacate the unit and any expenses resulting from that eviction are the sole responsibility of the owner. The Village will not issue eviction notices, nor assume any responsibility for relocation or displacement expenses when that eviction is a result of the owner's noncompliance with these regulations. F. Each week that any violation continues after notification that such violation exists shall be considered a separate offense. These penalties shall be in addition to any other penalty provided by law. The Village may also seek injunctive relief to prevent the continued violation of this chapter. § 291-8 Penalties for offenses This article shall take effect on upon filing with the Secretary of State Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYE: Mayor Paquin, Trustee Winston, Trustee Peets, Trustee Simpson, Trustee McGowan NAY: None Mayor Paquin declared Resolution #56-2023 duly adopted (5:0). _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________ TREASURER ’S REPORT: Village Treasurer Felt presented the following: Village of Massena Treasurer ’s Report October 17, 2023 INFORMATION 1. You have been provided with preliminary Balance Sheet and Budget to Actual Revenue/Expense reports for September and the September summary follows: 2140  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 Net Favorable 2023/2024 Revenue % Collected Expense % Spent (Unfavorable) General Fund 7,167,622 63.99% 3,820,186 32.29% 3,347,437 Refuse Fund 340,425 25.81% 343,046 20.28% (2,620) Water fund 456,324 22.20% 569,890 23.00% (113,566) Sewer Fund 373,919 21.00% 519,664 24.14% (145,745) Joint Rec 282,890 27.84% 419,239 41.25% (136,349) 8,621,181 5,672,025 Rescue Squad Activity Summary 23-24 YTD Resource Recovery Revenue 294,558.17 Equipment Expenses - Contractual Expense 193,911.88 Recruit & Retent 2,770.50 Debt to Town 37,918.76 Village Debt 37,852.90 Net Profit (Loss) 22,104.13 Year-end projection spreadsheets have been updated with actual figures through September and have been distributed to the Board members and Department Managers. 2. A semi-annual interest debt payment was made in September to Greene County Commercial Bank for the refunded Community Center bonds in the amount of $9,312. 3. Our first debt payment was made in September on the ambulance in the amount of $37,853. We will have this debt until September 2030. 4. The Comptroller’s Office has issued an estimated retirement invoice for the 2023-2024 budget year. This is the payment which would be due in February 2024 (we would use the December 20223 payment option to obtain the discount). For the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) it is $397,073, an 8.8% increase compared to last year’s actual bill, and for the Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) the estimated bill is $651,502, a 10.3% increase compared to last year’s actual bill. These numbers are based on the rates released last month by the Retirement System and salaries for the period April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, a variable that is subject to change according to the System. 5. I will soon be working on the GASB 34 statements for our auditors. Once completed the statements will be reviewed and footed. Fust Charles LLP will begin the auditing process in the latter part of November. 6. The server move project was completed on Monday October 9th with Twinstate. By modifying the scheduled crossover, opting for a day that the office was already closed for the holiday, we saved roughly $2,100 on the project cost. It was initially quoted as an overnight crossover. ACTION 1. Budget Amendments: The Police Chief is requesting to increase his Police equipment account (100-3120-200-000-00) by $21,295 for the purchase of a new Live Scan machine that will be funded by NYS DCJS. The revenue will be received to his State Aid – Criminal Justice Services revenue account (100-3389-000-000-00) for $21,295. SIMPSON/WINSTON/CARRIED 2. Delinquent Tax Resolution: A motion was offered by Trustee Peets, seconded by Trustee Simpson, and carried, to adopt the following resolution to wit: 2141  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 RESOLUTION#57-2023 Return of Tax Roll to St. Lawrence County The following Resolution is offered to transfer unpaid Village taxes to St. Lawrence County for collection: WHEREAS the collection period for the Village of Massena’s 2023-2024 Tax Warrant ended on October 2, 2023, and WHEREAS there remained an amount of $561,247.96 in unpaid taxes and an additional amount of $39,981.46 in interest and fees due to the Village of Massena on 315 parcels, and WHEREAS the Trustees have inspected the Delinquent Tax Listing, then therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby instruct the Village Tax Collector to return the 2023- 2024 Village of Massena Tax Warrant to the Office of the St. Lawrence County Treasurer at 48 Court St., Canton, NY for collection of those amounts still owed to the Village of Massena. Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution resulted as follows: AYE: Mayor Paquin, Trustee Winston , Trustee Peets, Trustee Simpson , Trustee McGowan NAY: None Mayor Paquin declared Resolution #57-2023 duly adopted (5:0). COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committee reports were presented for informational purposes, the following was notable: CODE: Didn’t meet, need to discuss re: Joint Code agreement with Town of Massena. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Pumpkin Palooza feed back over forty vendors, 3,500 attendees, vendors commented busiest sales day they’ve ever had. FIRE: attended annual banquet, new truck delivered Saturday. JOINT REC: hosted train & toy show, ice opened October Hockey, Figure skating. STREET/ WATER: met with DPW Supt. Miller regarding new ideas for Spring Clean Up, Plattsburgh provided info for their process -some good ideas, received correspondence from Neptune will no longer be supported effective June 2024- would like to implement new software at same time as Tyler (Encode). INITIAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Resident Jim Hidy congratulated Trustee Peets on success of Pumpkin Palooza. Months ago questioned stop signs and usage. Foiled info but met with resistance but drew attention to problem, Speeding with hopes for more action in future. Resident Shawn Gray speculated that pot is now gateway drug and feels many overdoses have occurred because individuals are looking for harder stuff and what measures mounts in their systems. Chief Olson no such device but do have drug recognition experts. AUTHORIZATION TO BID: DEMOLITION & UNSAFE REAL PROPERTY (23 1/2 EAST ORVIST ST.) A motion was offered by Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee McGowan to authorize to bid for demolition and unsafe real property located at 23 ½ East Orvis Street. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE=Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan). APPOINTMENT : NICHOLAS HERBSTLER- MEO A motion was offered by Trustee Winston, seconded by Trustee Peets, to appoint Nicholas Herbstler to DPW Motor Equipment Operator (eff. 10/18/23) Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan). APPOINTMENT: AUSTIN LASHOMB- MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC A motion was offered by Trustee Peets, seconded by Trustee Winston, to appoint Austin Lashomb to DPW Motor Equipment Mechanic (eff. 11/08/23) Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan). APPOINTMENT: HARRY FORNEY PART-TIME (FILL IN) SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD 2142  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 A motion was offered by Trustee Peets, seconded by Trustee Simpson, to appoint Harry Forney Part Time (Fill In) School Crossing Guard. (eff. immediately) Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan). APPOINTMENT: ALICE GIROUX PART-TIME (FILL IN) SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD A motion was offered by Trustee Winston, seconded by Trustee Peets, to appoint Alice Giroux Part Time (Fill In) School Crossing Guard. (eff. immediately) Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan). DISCUSSION : NUISANCE PROPERTIES Mayor Paquin stated have been discussing several properties and would like to move forward with process to allow Village attorney Matt McArdle to move forward to cite for public nuisance. A motion was offered by Trustee Peets, seconded by Trustee Winston to authorize Village Attorney McArdle to move forward with citation(s) for public nuisance properties. Motion Carried 5:0(AYE=Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan) VOUCHER WARRANT: A motion was made by Trustee Winston and seconded by Trustee Simpson to approve Voucher Warrant #480. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/ Peets/Simpson/McGowan) WARRANT#480 (Board Meeting 10/17/23) 233159-233163 09/20/23 43,152.60 Prepaid Payroll 233164 09/20/23 23,619.09 CSEA Employee Benefit Fund 233165-233246 09/21/23 40,614.60 Medicare Reimbursement Warrant#470 233247 09/25/23 5,488.68 ELAN Financial Services (NBT Card) 233248 09/25/23 343.28 Verizon Wireless 233249 09/25/23 555.70 Verizon Wireless 233250 09/27/23 300.00 NYSDEC 233251-233255 09/27/23 43,595.15 Prepaid Payroll 233256 09/27/23 100.00 Liberty HVAC Rentals 233257 10/02/23 433.49 Charter Communication Holdings 233258 10/02/23 6,304.00 Fuller Insurance Agency, Inc. 233259 10/02/23 303.37 GreatAmerica Financial Svcs. 233260 10/02/23 43.10 Liberty Utilities 233261 10/02/23 50.48 Verizon 233262 10/03/23 270.00 Barrett New York North 233263-233267 10/04/23 42,666.90 Prepaid Payroll 233268 10/06/23 20,797.76 Massena Electric Dept. 233269 10/06/23 3.67 NYS Employee Retirement System 233270 10/06/23 166.97 Pitney Bowes, Inc. 233271 10/06/23 1,584.83 Tyler Technologies 233272 10/06/23 82.85 U.S. Bank National Assoc. 233273 10/06/23 174.96 Verizon 233274-233280 10/11/23 47,868.98 Prepaid Payroll 233281 10/13/23 1,457.96 U.S. Postal Service 279,978.42 Total Prepaid 233282-233401 10/17/23 756,331.56 Total Unpaid 1,036,309.98 Total Warrant#480 Including Prepaid Payroll & Medicare Reimbursement Warrant#570 MONTHLY REPORTS : The following monthly reports were presented and reviewed: Massena Perm. Firefighters / Village of Massena Code Enforcement Office (September 2023) Massena Rescue Squad (September 2023) Explore Massena Monthly Progress Report (September 2023) COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: Cat Committee next month on how to get $1000 bills paid. Grant talks continuing. CLOSING PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: 2143  Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 Resident Jim Hidy questions regarding Worker’s Compensation Bill? Shawn Gray assumption of past practice is 50% expense and 50% assessment. Lynn Montour of Corner convenience follows the law and wonders if Tribe gave out licenses. Mayor says it is up to OCM and they to be present in area to do their job. She wants to follow laws but is struggle for natives too especially when they stick to traditional ways and also to follow non -native laws to succeed as well. She is caught in middle of both in order to be in compliance. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was offered by Trustee Winston, seconded by Trustee Simpson, to enter into an Executive Session to discuss Contractual regulating Culvert at 6:45 p.m. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Peets/Simpson/McGowan). A short Executive Session was held and no action was taken. At 6:47 p.m. a motion was made by Trustee Winston and seconded by Trustee Simpson to close executive session and return to the open meeting. Motion Carried 5:0 (AYE= Paquin/Winston/Peets/SimpsonMcGowan ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting was made by Trustee Peets at 6:48 p.m. and seconded by Trustee Simpson. Motion Carried 4:0 (AYE=Paquin/Winston/Peets//Simpson/McGowan). MINUTES PREPARED BY Monique Chatland , SUBMITTED BY : Monique N. Chatland, Village Clerk LEGAL NOTICE : PUBLIC HEARING -CANNABIS LEGAL NOTICE : PUBLIC HEARING RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION 2144 Village of Massena Board of Trustees Meeting October 17, 2023 2145