Mayor & Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingPelham, NY · July 15, 2008
Minutes
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 – 7:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY
MINUTES
1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Mayor’s Report
4. Trustees’ Reports
5. Village Administrator’s Report Approximate
6. Public Comment Starting Time
# Agenda Items: of Discussion
Committee Reports 7:40 p.m.
7. Open Spaces (Purchase of trash /recycling cans, benches, picnic Discussed
tables & bike racks; business Façade improvements; Hank White).
8. Website / Telecommunications (Verizon Fios, Website upgrades, E- Discussed
mail notification list, Village Hall Phone Prompts).
9. Flooding (Westchester County Flood Action Task Force, Engineer Discussed
Project Bid, DPW catch-basins mapping, etc.).
10. Environmental – (LED light status report). Discussed
11. Development (Site Plan Review Revision, Pelham Medical Discussed
Group/Lordae, Commercial Zoning Review Committee).
12. Human Resources & Administration (incl. Dept. Risk Assessment). Discussed
13. Farmer’s Market (status report). Discussed
Human Resources and Personnel 8:15 p.m.
14. Resolution authorizing the hiring of two employees to the position of Approved
Police Officer.
15. Resolution authorizing the appointment by the Mayor of a new Fire Approved
Chief in charge of the Pelham Fire Department.
16. Resolution authorizing the payment of accrued leave to an employee Approved
retiring from the Pelham Police Department.
Site Plan application 8:30 p.m.
17. Resolution authorizing a site plan application by Mackay for an Approved
addition at 42 Maple Avenue.
Business 8:45 p.m.
18. Resolution adopting additional pre-audit Fiscal Year end 2007-2008 Approved
budget transfers and amendments.
19. Review and consideration of CRP Sanitation’s request to authorize a To be
fuel surcharge on the Village’s Garbage and Recycling contract. reviewed.
20. Resolution scheduling a hearing on a proposed draft Franchise Approved
Agreement between the Village and Verizon for FIOS TV.
Streets and Traffic
Resolution amending the Village Code Chapter 90-42.1, to make the Tabled
21. intersection of Wolfs Lane and Boulevard West in all directions a “No
Turn on Red” intersection (per Safe Routes to Schools goals)
Housekeeping 9:30 p.m.
22. Authorizing the Accounts Payable Approved
23. Other Business Approved
24. Minutes: May 20, June 3 and June 17, 2008 Approved
5/20 only
25. Adjournment Adjourned
The next Board Meetings are August 12, September 9 and September 23, 2008.
* All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The Agenda is subject to change.
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VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008 – 7:30 P.M.
VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY
Item #1 – Meeting called to order: The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order
by Mayor Edward Hotchkiss at 7:35 p.m.
The following members of the Board of Trustees were present:
Mayor Edward Hotchkiss, Trustees Breskin, Morris and Potocki. Trustee Lewis arrived at
7:50 p.m. Trustee Weinstein arrived at 8:20 p.m. Trustee Homan was absent.
Village staff in attendance:
Administrator/Treasurer Richard Slingerland and Administrative Aide Devron Wilson.
Item #2 – Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Edward Hotchkiss.
Item #3 – Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Hotchkiss thanked the Red Cross for their help on June 11th, when the carbon
monoxide problem caused the evacuation of 125 5th Avenue until about 6 p.m.
Item #4 – Trustees’ Reports:
Trustee Breskin had nothing to report.
Trustee Potocki reported that the Village’s Safe Routes to School Program is continuing to
move forward. Drop-off zones have been finalized near the middle school and high school.
A letter will go out to parents of middle school and high school students, informing them of
the drop-off zones. Trustee Potocki also reported that the Department of Environmental
Conservation and the Glenwood Lake Association plan to work with Pelham to improve the
flooding in and around the Glenwood Lake area. The Glenwood Lake Association would like
to expand the parkland around the lake to decrease the impervious surfaces around the lake,
and to beautify the area. Trustee Potocki reported that the last few rainfalls have only caused
minor flooding in Pelham, so far this year. Trustee Potocki submitted that it has been the
experience of the Village that lowering the lake before rainstorms has helped substantially to
minimize flooding in the low-lying areas of Pelham. The village plans to work with the City of
New Rochelle to establish a standard practice of lowering the lake before rainstorms. The
Village has found that lowering the lake level by three to four inches has prevented flooding,
and a new valve to lower the lake in advance of storms would make it much easier to control
the water levels. Mayor Hotchkiss also submitted that since the water flows across County
land, the County is also responsible and must do something to reduce flooding.
Trustee Lewis had nothing to report.
Trustee Morris thanked welcomed Curtis Taylor, the Village of Pelham’s new fire chief. for
accepting the position of Village of Pelham Fire Chief. Trustee Morris thanked Rich Carfora
for his years of service as Pelham Fire Chief.
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Item #5 – Village Administrator’s Report:
Village Administrator Richard Slingerland had nothing to report that was not included on the
agenda.
Item #6 – Public Comment:
Ralph Borsella of 18 Linden Avenue submitted a complaint about the “quality of life in
Pelham”. He reported that the property on 5th Avenue south of Mayflower Avenue, across
from the Sanborn Map Building, is an eyesore. Mr. Borsella stated that the property has
been this way for over a year. Administrator Slingerland informed everyone that the building
inspector has been coordinating with City and State officials about the property remediation
of cleaning up a substantial amount of oil and petroleum contamination, which the Building
Inspector reports has been completed. Mr. Slingerland further mentioned that the village
received a preliminary report finding that the water on the property is not hazardous. The
village will continue to work with state officials and the property owner to make sure the
clean-up is completed.
Doris Mullen of 407 4th Avenue reported that her property constantly floods when it rains.
She asked the board if it will grant her permission to park on the street all of the time. The
Mayor and Board discussed a few aspects of the requests, but advised that the Village would
not withdraw the parking restrictions on the street. Mayor Hotchkiss and Administrator
Slingerland reported that the Village is doing everything possible to improve the flooding
problem, including working with Federal and State Emergency Management Agencies to find
grants and solutions to the flooding problem. Mr. Slingerland promised to discuss her
request with the police chief, to explore some possible solutions for her. Mayor Hotchkiss
and Trustee Potocki advised Ms. Mullen that the Village is trying our its best to work on the
issue fairly.
Item #7 – Open Spaces (Purchase of trash /recycling cans, benches, picnic tables & bike
racks; business Façade improvements; Hank White):
Administrator Slingerland reported that about $7,000 worth of the trash receptacles and
benches have been ordered, to close out the state grant through Senator Jeff Klein grant. He
mentioned that in June the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal had advised
the Village it had to sign up and proceed with some façade renovations before the Main
Street streetscape monies could be spent on the benches and garbage cans. Mr. Slingerland
mentioned he plans to set up a meeting next week with Hank White to discuss plans for
Wolfs Lane Park.
Item #8 – Website / Telecommunications (Verizon Fios, Website upgrades, E-mail notification
list, Village Hall Phone Prompts):
Administrative Aide Devron Wilson reported that the village has hired Danielle Cardinale as
an intern to improve the layout and functionality of the village’s website.
Mr. Wilson reported that Mayor Hotchkiss and Trustee Lewis met with Ms. Cardinale Danielle
last week and that he, the Mayor and Trustee Lewis were all pleased with the website
improvements. Mr. Wilson stated that Ms. Cardinale Danielle is doing a fantastic job. Mr.
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Wilson further mentioned that the village web-based call management system is up and
working well.
Regarding the negotiations with Verizon for the FIOS TV franchise, Trustee Lewis mentioned
that Administrator Slingerland and Mayor Hotchkiss had a conference call with Verizon to
continue discussions on the Verizon FIOS contract. Trustee Breskin suggested that the
village ask Verizon for a timeline on the village build-out. Village Attorney Ed Bullock
discussed the parameters of the Hold Harmless Agreement between the Village and Verizon,
as they relate to the franchise negotiations.
Item #20 – Resolution scheduling a hearing on a proposed draft Franchise Agreement
between the Village and Verizon for FIOS TV:
(This topic was moved up from later in the agenda.)
It was mentioned that there are three minor outstanding issues – the P.E.G. funding and
equipment grant, the “hold harmless” clause in the contract, and the list of village facilities
that will receive FIOS drops.
A motion was made by Trustee Lewis, with a second by Trustee Breskin to adopt the
resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of five in favor, none opposed.
Trustees Homan and Weinstein were absent.
RESOLUTION
SCHEDULING A HEARING ON A PROPOSED
DRAFT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE AND VERIZON FOR FIOS TV
RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham, based on the
completion of negotiations between the Village of Pelham and Verizon for a Franchise
agreement to allow Verizon to offer its Verizon FIOS Cable TV service to homes and
businesses in the Village of Pelham, that a public hearing is scheduled on the terms of that
negotiated agreement, to be held as follows:
Cable Television Franchise Public Hearing to be held before the Mayor and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Pelham as follows:
Subject: Draft Franchise Agreement between Pelham Village and Verizon for FIOS TV
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Village Hall, 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham
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A copy of the draft proposed Franchise agreement will be made available for public review at
least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing, no later than Friday, August 1, 2008. Hard
copies will be available at Village Hall, 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, NY, 10803. Electronic
copies can be downloaded at www.pelhamgov.com, and requests made by e-mail to the
Village Administrator by e-mail at Richard.slingerland@pelhamgov.com.
Item #9 – Flooding (Westchester County Flood Action Task Force, Engineer Project Bid,
DPW catch-basins mapping, etc.):
Administrator Slingerland reported he had initiated contact with another engineer about
alternative projects the village can implement to reduce flooding in the village. Mr.
Slingerland reported that he expects an updated proposal with lower figures [lower than Formatted: Font: Bold
those submitted by Dolph or… what?]. Administrator Slingerland had met with City of New
Rochelle Public Works Commissioner Jeff Coleman about the flooding problem in Pelham.
Commissioner Coleman believes that the project to remedy flooding in Pelham could cost
less, and the extent of the work could be smaller than the village has been led to expect.
Item #10 – Environmental – (LED light status report):
Administrator Slingerland and Public Works General Foreman Michael Shriman met with a
vendor to discuss LED luminary lights for the village’s street lights, but the vendors review Formatted: Font: Bold
[prices for a review are too high? clarify] and their prices [for the fixtures?] so far have Formatted: Font: Bold
been too high. Mr. Slingerland and Mr. Shriman will continue to explore other alternatives. Formatted: Font: Bold
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Item #11 – Development (Site Plan Review Revision, Pelham Medical Group/Lordae,
Commercial Zoning Review Committee):
Administrator Slingerland reported that the site plan revisions have been prepared and
circulated. Comments regarding the site plan are being compiled. Mr. Slingerland reported
that Pelham Medical Group is expected to bring in their permit fees and escrow deposit soon.
Item #12 – Human Resources & Administration (incl. Dept. Risk Assessment):
Mayor Hotchkiss mentioned that he has met with the department heads to discuss risk
management. Administrator Slingerland mentioned that he is in the process of working with
Trustee Homan to put together an Employee Human Resources Manual for the Village.
Item #13 – Farmer’s Market (status report):
Trustee Lewis reported that the Farmer’s Market has been successful. Trustee Breskin
reported that people from New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and Bronxville have visited the
Pelham market. Local businesses have also opened during the hours of the farmer’s market.
Trustee Potocki suggested we ask Miriam Haas to include in her press releases and news
articles that Pelham is accessible by train.
Item #14 – Resolution authorizing the hiring of two employees to the position of Police
Officer:
* Administrator Slingerland reported that for Civil Service purposes, the appointments must
be made in order.
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A motion was made by Trustee Potocki, with a second by Trustee Weinstein to adopt both of
the resolutions, with Michael Sheehy appointed first, and Earl Scott appointed second. The
motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan
was absent.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR
OF MICHAEL SHEEHY TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
IN THE PELHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham authorize the
appointment by the Mayor of Michael Sheehy of Pelham, New York, to the position of Police
Officer, attending the Police Academy starting Monday, August 4, 2008, with salary and
effective date of employment determined by collective bargaining agreement with the Pelham
Police and subject to the requirements of Civil Service, for a probationary period of eighteen
months, conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical
examination, and authorizes the Mayor, the Village Administrator and the Police Chief to take
the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this offer and for Mr. Sheehy to begin the
Police Academy on August 4, 2008.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR
OF EARL SCOTT TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
IN THE PELHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham authorize the
appointment by the Mayor of Earl Scott of Pelham, New York, to the position of Police Officer,
attending the Police Academy starting Monday, August 4, 2008, with salary and effective date
of employment determined by collective bargaining agreement with the Pelham Police and
subject to the requirements of Civil Service, for a probationary period of eighteen months,
conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination, and
authorizes the Mayor, the Village Administrator and the Police Chief to take the necessary
and appropriate actions to effect this offer and for Mr. Scott to begin the Police Academy on
August 4, 2008.
Item #15 – Resolution authorizing the appointment by the Mayor of a new Fire Chief in
charge of the Pelham Fire Department:
Mayor Hotchkiss commented that Trustee Morris had mentioned the new Chief earlier in the
meeting. Trustee Morris summarized that Chief Taylor had retired as a Captain from the New
Rochelle Fire Department, and that he had been acting Acting Chief in Pelham for the past
few weeks to maintain continuity in the Department, and to implement a proactive training
schedule, for both Volunteer and Career Firefighters. The Mayor mentioned he would be
back on August 12th for his ceremonial oath of office.
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A motion was made by Trustee Morris, with a second by Trustee Breskin to adopt the
resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed.
Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR
OF A CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF, PART TIME
IN THE PELHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham authorize the
appointment by the Mayor of Curtis Taylor of New Rochelle, New York, to the position of
Fire Chief, Part Time, with an effective date of hire of June 21, 2008, set forth in a letter
delineating salary at fifty fifty-five thousand dollars per year, and benefits in line with other
non-union management employees of the Village, subject to the requirements of Civil
Service, for a probationary period of one (1) year and authorizes the Mayor, the Village
Administrator and the Village Clerk to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect
this appointment.
Item #16 – Resolution authorizing the payment of accrued leave to an employee retiring from
the Pelham Police Department:
The Board had questions about this authorization. Administrator Slingerland advised the
Board that this payment would be made underis an ongoing agreement with the Police.
Mayor Hotchkiss advised the Board that this payment reduces the total pool of compensatory
time among the police department, and thus reduces an overall liability the Village identified
with our its auditors under employment benefits and retirement payouts.
A motion was made by Trustee Potocki, with a second by Trustee Weinstein to adopt the
resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed.
Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF POOLED COMPENSATORY TIME
TO POLICE SERGEANT MICHAEL GLOVER UPON HIS RETIREMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham acknowledged the
retirement of Police Sergeant Michael Glover, effective Sunday, June 29, 2008, after
completion of over twenty years of employment as a police officer and police sergeant, and
authorizes the reduction of police officer compensatory time banks by a day each as
recommended by the Police Chief and Lieutenant in the total amount of seven thousand nine
hundred forty four dollars and eighty six cents ($7,944.86).
Item #17 – Resolution authorizing a site plan application by Mackay [is this how these are Formatted: Font: Bold
usually treate? Last name only?] for an addition at 42 Maple Avenue: Formatted: Font: Bold
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Michael Mackay of 42 Maple Avenue gave a brief presentation about the proposed addition
to his home at 42 Maple Avenue. He mentioned that he is changing his home from a 1 ½
story home to a 2 story home.
Planning Board member Gwen Tapogna mentioned that the plans were reviewed after a
variance was granted. The plans are in order and fall within the parameters of village Village
code. Architectural Review Board Chairwoman Barbara Bartlett stated that the addition will
look fabulous. She also mentioned that although Mr. Mackay is adding a second story to his
home, it will not change the overall look of the house much.
A motion was made by Trustee Lewis, with a second by Trustee Breskin to adopt the
resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed.
Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SITE PLAN FOR PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR ADDITION
(MacKay)
AT 42 MAPLE AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the application for a Site Plan to construct a second floor addition is
approved, based on the review and recommendations by the Planning Board and the
Architectural Review Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that conditions apply as follows:
1. That the second floor addition must be built in accordance with plans received by the
Village and approved by the Planning Board in their its memo dated June 13, 2008,
which is attached to and made part of this approval;
2. That the two story addition must be built in accordance with plans received by the
Village and approved by the Architectural Review Board in their its memo dated July
8, 2008, which is attached to and made part of this approval;
3. That Grading and Drainage on the sites as shown on the plans approved by the
Planning Board and
4. All construction activity must comply with the Village Noise Ordinance and all
construction activity must only take place on the days and times as per Village Noise
Ordinance;
5. Any other actions deemed necessary by the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building
Inspector, and other officials of the Village of Pelham.
6. That the application and permit shall remain subject to the continued jurisdiction of the
Board of Trustees.
7. At no time may construction commence and not strictly adhere to the construction
timeline this will be considered a violation of the Planning Board approval;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this application for a site plan by MacKay for
42 Maple Avenue, is subject to the procedures, regulations and requirements of the Pelham
Village Code and Pelham Building Department; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building
Inspector and officials of the Village of Pelham are authorized to take the necessary and
appropriate actions to effect this site plan approval.
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Planning Board Memo follows here:
Memo
Date: June 13, 2008
To: Village of Pelham Board of Trustees
From: Village of Pelham Planning Board
Re: Applicant: Mackay
Property: 42 Maple Avenue
Application for proposed second story addition
The Village of Pelham Planning Board (PB) recommends that the Village of Pelham Board of
Trustees (BOT) approve the application for the proposed second story addition to the
residence at 42 Maple Avenue. The Planning Board unanimously approved the application
for the proposed construction of the second story addition submitted by the applicant.
All work relating to the construction of the proposed drainage system shall be performed as
shown on Plan Drawings A-1, A-2, A-3, dated 5/9/08, Plan Drawing A-4 dated 5/21/08, and
Plan Drawings EX and EX-1 dated 4/2/08, by Spearman Architectural Design PC.
_________________________________________________________________________
Architectural Review Board Memo follows here:
Memo
Date: July 8, 2008
To: Village of Pelham Board of Trustees
From: Village of Pelham Architectural Review Board
Re: Application for a proposed second floor addition for 42 Maple Avenue
The Architectural Review Board (ARB) recommends that the Village of Pelham Board of
Trustees (BOT) approve the application submitted by Michael Mackay, for a proposed
second floor addition for 42 Maple Avenue.
Work shall be performed as shown on Project Drawings dated June 24, 2008 pages A1, A2,
A3, A4 signed by the ARB on July 7, 2008. See notations and bubbles on drawings, page A3
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regarding removal of middle outrigger on left and right side elevations and spacing of
outriggers on left side elevation.
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Item #19 – Review and consideration of CRP Sanitation’s request to authorize a fuel
surcharge on the Village’s Garbage and Recycling contract:
(This topic was moved up from later in the agenda.)
Ronald Carbone of CRP Sanitation submitted a formal letter of request to the Board, and
made a presentation about the impacts of the recent high increases in the price of fuel on his
company. He requested the Village to pay a fuel surcharge in light of the huge increases in
the cost of diesel fuel. Mayor Hotchkiss said the village understands the effect the increased
cost of fuel has on CRP Sanitation’s business, and advised him that the Board would review
and discuss this matter further and get back to him.
Item #18 – Resolution adopting additional pre-audit Fiscal Year end 2007-2008 budget
transfers and amendments:
A motion was made by Trustee Morris, with a second by Trustee Weinstein to adopt the
resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed.
Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
Re: Year-end Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2007-08
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 5-520 of the New York State Village
Law, the Board of Trustees, by resolution, may increase existing
appropriations by transferring funds from the unexpended balance of
another appropriation, from the contingent account, from available cash
surplus or unanticipated revenues within a fund, or by borrowing, and
Whereas, at the end of the fiscal year, it is necessary to make modifications to the
areas in the budget that had insufficient appropriations based on actual
results of operations, and
Whereas, in all cases, there are sufficient unexpended balances in other
appropriations accounts, excess revenues or fund balances available to
cover the transfers, now therefore be it
Resolved, that pursuant to Village Law Section 5-520, the Board of Trustees hereby
authorizes and directs the proper Village officers to modify the 2007-08
Budget by making the following transfers:
2007/08 BUDGET AMENDMENTS as of May 31, 2008
2007/08 budget amendments
general fund
To From
A1640.451 Vehicle Repair $720 A.9060.960 Hospital & Medical $720
Totals $720 $720
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Item #21 – Resolution amending the Village Code Chapter 90-42.1, to make the intersection
of Wolfs Lane and Boulevard West in all directions a “No Turn on Red” intersection (per Safe
Routes to Schools goals:
This topic was discussed and then tabled for further review.
RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 90-42.1,
TO MAKE THE INTERSECTION OF WOLFS LANE AND BOULEVARD WEST
IN ALL DIRECTIONS A “NO TURN ON RED” INTERSECTION
(PER SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GOALS)
Item #22 – Authorizing the Accounts Payable:
Trustee Morris had audited the accounts payable vouchers. Mayor Hotchkiss suggested the
Village look into alternatives to storing records at Iron Mountain. He asked how many boxes
we have there, and how frequently we pay. (Note: This matter was investigated, and the
Village is preserving 56 file boxes of permanent village records, at a total annual cost of
$200.08.)
A motion was made by Trustee Morris, with a second by Trustee Weinstein to adopt the
resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed.
Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-524 of the New York State Village Law, the Board of
Trustees shall audit all claims against the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees after audit of
the following claims, authorizes payment for services rendered and materials received, for the
following items that have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and
authorized by the Village Administrator:
Fund Name: Amount
General Fund $ 446,736.96
Water Fund $ 42,193.25
Capital Projects Fund $ 122,726.40
Trust and Agency Fund $ 800.00
H3 Fund $ 0.00
TE Expendable Trust Fund $ 0.00
Grand Total $ 612,457.11
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the
above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof.
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Item #23 – Other Business:
Trustee Potocki had a great time serving as acting Mayor while Ed Hotchkiss and Mia Homan
were away.
Trustee Morris mentioned that there are a lot fewof troublesome potholes in the village.
Administrator Slingerland mentioned that he will give the locations to the DPW to have them
fix the potholes as soon as possible.
The board discussed CSEA contracts.
Item #24 – Minutes: May 20, June 3 and June 17, 2008:
A motion was made by Trustee Breskin, with a second by Trustee Morris to adopt the
minutes from May 20th only. The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from May
20th by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
Item #25 – Adjournment:
On the motion of Trustee Breskin, seconded by Trustee Morris, the Board voted to adjourn
the public portion of the board meeting and go into Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. to discuss
personnel matters involving labor negotiations, after which it would adjourn. The motion was
approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
Respectfully submitted,
Devron Wilson, Administrative Aide
Richard Slingerland, Administrator/Deputy Clerk
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