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VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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 7:45 p.m. 7. Open Spaces (Purchase of trash /recycling cans, benches, picnic Discussed tables & bike racks; business Façade improvements; Hank White). 8. Flooding (Westchester County Flood Action Task Force, Engineer Discussed Project Bid, etc.). 9. Environmental – (LED light status report – discussion of Pilot Discussed project proposal). 10. Development (Site Plan Review Revision, Pelham Medical Discussed Group/Lordae, Commercial Zoning Review Committee). 11. Human Resources & Administration, incl. Dept. Risk Assessments. Discussed Park Plan Presentation 8:00 p.m. 12. Hank White Presentation to the Board re: Approved Wolfs Lane Park Conceptual Park Improvement Plan. 13. Junior League presentation about “Spring Night Out in the Pelham Approved th Downtown” to close 5 Avenue and encourage shops to stay open. Election Resolution 8:30 p.m. Mandatory Resolution changing the date of the local village election Approved 14. from Tuesday March 17th to Wednesday March 18th, (the same requirement applies to all Villages for March, 2009 Elections). Business 8:35 p.m. 15. Resolution considering the award of contract 2008-04 – Road Approved; Milling, Paving, Catch-basins, Curbs and Fire Hydrants. no catch basins Public Hearings 8:40 p.m. 16. Continued Public Hearing on a proposed draft Franchise Approved Agreement between the Village and Verizon for FIOS TV. Continued Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Village 17. Code Chapter 90-16 B. regarding creating Hardship Overnight Approved Parking Exemption Permits for handicapped drivers. 18. Resolution scheduling a Hearing to amend Village Code Chapter Approved 82 Solid Waste to expand the list of recyclable paper goods. Housekeeping 9:30 p.m. 19. Authorizing the Accounts Payable Approved 20. Other Business Discussed 21. Minutes: Aug. 5, Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 2008. Approved Aug. 5 only 22. Adjournment Adjourned Next Scheduled Board Meetings are Tuesdays November 18, December 2, and December 16, 2008. * All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The Agenda is subject to change. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 2 VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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 7:40 p.m. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Mayor Edward Hotchkiss, Trustees Breskin and Potocki. Trustee Morris arrived at 8:20 p.m. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were 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 reported on what appeared to be a record turnout of people who showed up at the Daronco Townhouse to vote yesterday in the Presidential Election. The national number of people who voted exceeded the numbers from the elections between former presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Mayor Hotchkiss and the Board of Trustees extended their get well wishes to John Cassone who is at home recovering from a heart attack and surgery. Item #4 – Trustees’ Reports: Trustee Breskin reported that he attended a Junior League meeting two weeks ago. The meeting was held to discuss Pelham downtown development. A taping of the meeting is running 3 times a day on Pelham Public Access channel 75 at 5 a.m., 11 a.m., and 11 p.m. Trustee Potocki reported that Police Officer Chris Corrado had an operation a few weeks ago. Trustee Potocki stated that Police Officer Corrado is doing well and is expected back to work soon. Item #5 – Village Administrator’s Report – including VOP Quarterly Financial Report: Village Administrator Richard Slingerland had nothing to report that was not on the agenda. Item #6 – Public Comment: Maggie Klein of the Pelham Weekly spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce regarding two projects. Mrs. Klein mentioned that the Chamber would like to post temporary decorations in merchant’s windows to advertise the planned Thanksgiving shopping event that the Chamber is sponsoring. Furthermore, the Chamber is looking into obtaining Christmas wreaths for the merchants, and would like the village to temporarily store them. Administrator Slingerland advised that he had informed the Chamber that they could post the signs for the event in their Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 3 window-displays, as long as they are not taped to the glass or blocking the windows – the merchants have no other restrictions. He also advised that it appeared to create no problem for the Village to store the wreaths prior to the holidays. Item #7 – Open Spaces (Purchase of trash /recycling cans, benches, picnic tables & bike racks; business Façade improvements; Hank White): Administrator Slingerland reported that the benches and cans have been delivered, and he would coordinate with Trustees Homan and Morris about where they should be placed. Item #8 – Flooding (Westchester County Flood Action Task Force, Engineer Project Bid, etc.): Administrator Slingerland reported that he, Administrative Aide Devron Wilson and Trustee Morris met with the Westchester County Flood Action Task Force. The Flood Action Task Force is aware of the flooding issues in Pelham. The Westchester County public works department has agreed to help the village develop a more specific request for proposals (RFP) for engineering services, that would address the specific needs of a study and evaluation – a HEC, and a TR-55 analysis, were mentioned as alternative approaches. Item #9 – Environmental – (LED light status report -- discussion of Pilot project proposal): Administrator Slingerland mentioned that he and Administrative Aide Devron Wilson and General Foreman Michael Shriman have been meeting with L.E.D. vendors. Mr. Slingerland suggested that the board move forward with a pilot program to have L.E.D. vendors supply the village with L.E.D. street lights for a trial period. The village board unanimously agreed with the recommendation, and mentioned they prefer to test companies that would provide a few lights on a trial basis, rather than buying them all up front. Mr. Slingerland said he would adhere to those requirements as much as possible, and seek to get the most balanced test and experience within the current market. Item #10 - Development (Site Plan Review Revision, Pelham Medical Group/Lordae, Commercial Zoning Review Committee): Mr. Slingerland reported that Pelham Medical Group is proceeding its rock stabilization? PMG’s contractor has poured the first lift of concrete for the retaining wall, and is expected to pour the second lift very soon. He also mentioned that Lordae Realty is moving along as well. Building Inspector Len Russo has issued the permits to begin rebuilding the structure on its property. Item #11 - Human Resources & Administration, incl. Dept. Risk Assessments: Mr. Slingerland mentioned that he and Trustee Homan are working on developing a village human resources manual. He is continuing to work on a village risk assessment report. Item #12 - Hank White Presentation to the Board re: Wolfs Lane Park Conceptual Park Improvement Plan: Hank White of Hank White Architects in New York City gave a presentation about his vision for Wolfs Lane Park. Mr. White discussed the existing conditions and presented a plan to improve the park by making it more inviting and attractive. He discussed elements such as Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 4 an amphitheater, formal seating and gathering area, a bike path, and children’s recreation “adventure play” area. Trustee Potocki commented, and Mayor Hotchkiss and Trustee Breskin concurred, that nothing should be done to the park that would prohibit the possibility of adding diagonal parking at some time in the future as the purpose of some of the deed transfers were for the intent of widening Wolfs Lane. Mayor Hotchkiss also asked that the Park Master Plan provide for the possibility of diagonal parking. Maggie Klein of the Pelham Weekly suggested that the village allow residents to review and comment on Mr. White’s proposed plan for Wolfs Lane Park. The board agreed and will allow residents to review and comment on conceptual plans for Wolfs Lane Park. Item #13 - Junior League presentation about “Spring Night Out in the Pelham Downtown” to close 5th Avenue and encourage shops to stay open: Lisa Koonce of the Pelham Junior League spoke about the group’s Downtown Improvement Project. She mentioned the Junior League wants to host a “Pelham Improvement Weekend” as part of its Downtown Pelham Improvement Project. The weekend would entail a Friday night dining and shopping event in the spring, followed by a town-wide cleanup that Saturday, and on Sunday members of the Junior League would distribute surveys to residents asking for their comments and recommendations concerning the “Pelham Improvement Weekend”. Junior League officials will ask merchants to stay open late (7pm to 9pm) specifically for this weekend. Lisa Koonce asked the board to consider closing a few blocks along 5 th Avenue and Wolfs Lane for the proposed Friday night dining and shopping event in the spring. Board members were supportive of the proposed evening event. Trustee Breskin suggested that Mr. Slingerland contact Miriam Haas of Community Markets to come to a future board meeting and report on how the Farmer’s Market has been doing in Pelham and the prospects for next year. Item #14 - Mandatory Resolution changing the date of the local village election from Tuesday March 17th to Wednesday March 18th, (the same requirement applies to all Villages for March, 2009 Elections): (Note: this change in date is due to Election Day falling on St. Patrick’s Day, with provisions now provided in State Law to mandate the date of the election be changed in the event of a conflict.) A motion was made by Trustee Potocki, with a second by Trustee Breskin to adopt the resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent. RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF THE LOCAL VILLAGE ELECTION FROM TUESDAY MARCH 17TH TO WEDNESDAY MARCH 18TH FOR THE MARCH, 2009 ELECTIONS Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 5 WHEREAS, pursuant to NYS Election Law, §15, 104.1.b., which requires that whenever the seventeenth day of March shall fall on the third Tuesday of March (Village Election Day), the Board of Trustees of such Village shall provide… that such election shall be held on the eighteenth day of March. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby schedules the local Village Election to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, as required by NYS Election Law, §15, 104.1.b.,, and orders the Administrator and the Clerk to provide a copy of this resolution to the Westchester County Board of Elections, which runs our local Village of Pelham elections, and any other applicable entity. Item #15 - Resolution considering the award of contract 2008-04 – Road Milling, Paving, Catch-basins, Curbs and Fire Hydrants: Note: Bids were opened Monday, November 3, 2008, and the bid recommendations were provided to the Board after the opening. A motion was made by Trustee Breskin, with a second by Trustee Potocki to adopt the resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT NUMBER 2008-04 FOR MILLING, PAVING, CURBS, CATCH-BASINS and FIRE HYDRANTS WHEREAS, The Village Of Pelham Issued A Notice to Bidders and Request For Bids for Contract 2008-04 for Milling, Paving, Curbs and Catch-basins in the Village Of Pelham; and WHEREAS, a public notice was published on Thursday, October 16, 2008, in the Gannett Westchester Newspaper, an official newspaper of the Village of Pelham; and WHEREAS, during the notice period twelve (15) companies were contacted and sent copies of the contract documents, or picked up copies of the contract documents; and WHEREAS, at 11 a.m. E.S.T., Monday, November 3, 2008, the Village of Pelham publicly opened and read four (4) proposals; and WHEREAS, on reviewing the proposals, a summary of key portions of bids based on unit prices were as follows: Base Bid in Unit Prices Tack Coat; Milling; Top Course; CBs; Fire Hydrants # Company Location Tack Milling Top Course Catchbasins Fire Hydrts Coat Per Per Per /gal. sq. yd. Per ton Catch basin Fire hydrant 1 ELQ Industries New Rochelle $4 $5.09 $105 $7,410 $5,000 2 Landi Constrctn Eastchester $6 $7 $115 $3,000 $5,000 3 Peckham Corp White Plains $8 $5.75 $128 $8,500 $8,000 4 Acocella Corp Scarsdale $15 $5 $120 $5,000 $5,000 AND WHEREAS, since the vast majority of the contract is milling and paving, and ELQ has the lowest unit price per ton for top course pavement, and the second low bid on milling by nine cents more than the low bidder, but the variance in the catch-basin bid prices warrants they be severed and re-bid; and Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 6 WHEREAS, Administrator Richard Slingerland has reviewed the bids and determined that the lowest responsible bid that meets requirements is ELQ Industries of New Rochelle, NY. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham Village hereby award Contract 2008-04 for Milling, Paving, Curbs and Fire Hydrants, but not catch-basins, in the Village Of Pelham to ELQ Industries of New Rochelle, NY, at the total approximate bid costs and unit prices as stated in the bid from ELQ, as stated above, and as further detailed in bid documents submitted by ELQ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect and execute this contract for these services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funding for this project will not exceed the current amount of CHIPS funding of $93,000 the village has available, unless the contractor is willing to hold the unit prices until the next CHIPS allotment is made on or after April 1, 2009. Item #16 - Continued Public Hearing on a proposed draft Franchise Agreement between the Village and Verizon for FIOS TV: Mayor Hotchkiss mentioned that Verizon is seeking more detail from the village regarding its equipment needs. The village is in the process of supplying Verizon with this information. A motion was made by Trustee Breskin, with a second by Trustee Morris to continue the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent. HEARING ON PROPOSED DRAFT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND VERIZON FOR FIOS TV, CONTINUED TO THE NOVEMBER 18TH MEETING. Item #17 - Continued Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Village Code Chapter 90-16 B. regarding creating Hardship Overnight Parking Exemption Permits for handicapped drivers: Administrator Slingerland mentioned that the village has reviewed the proposed local law with the village attorney. A motion was made by Trustee Potocki, with a second by Trustee Morris to continue the public hearing to November 18th, with the understanding that the law is substantially in its final form and ready to be voted upon. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent. Continued Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the Village Code Chapter 90-16 B. regarding overnight parking for drivers who have handicapped parking permits. ____________________________________________________________________________ LOCAL LAW NUMBER OF 2008 A local law to repeal Section 90-16 and to adopt a new Section 90-16 regarding overnight on-street parking Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 7 BE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 Section 90-16 of the Code of the Village of Pelham is repealed, and the following new Section 90-16 is adopted: § 90-16. Restrictions on parking motor vehicles overnight on the streets. A. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham has determined that: (1) Parking motor vehicles overnight on the streets within the Village of Pelham hinders governmental operations, including but not limited to cleaning and sweeping streets, removing snow and ice from the roadways, locating and identifying stolen or abandoned vehicles, and protecting residents and their property. (2) Many buildings located in the Village are old and were constructed without providing adequate off-street parking facilities for the users of the property; (3) The owner of a premises is responsible for providing adequate off-street parking facilities for the users of the premises; (4) The complete and absolute prohibition of overnight parking on the streets within the Village may create an extreme hardship to some owners and/or operators of motor vehicles. (5) A partial prohibition of overnight parking with a narrow exception for hardship will allow the Village to perform its governmental functions and provide relief to those who would otherwise suffer undue hardship. B. It is prohibited to park motor vehicles on the streets within the Village of Pelham between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. except as set forth below: (1) All-night parking of passenger vehicles is permitted at those locations which the Village Board of Trustees has specifically authorized for that purpose. (2) Parking at the long-term parking meters on First Street east of Wolf’s Lane is only prohibited between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (3) An individual who has been granted a Hardship Overnight Parking Exemption (HOPE) may park on the street overnight. C. A HOPE will be granted if the following conditions are met: (1) No driveway or parking area is provided on the premises, and there is no area on the premises where a driveway or parking area can be constructed by the owner; Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 8 (2) The applicant is disabled and cannot walk to the nearest municipal lot; and (3) The applicant either owns a motor vehicle registered pursuant to § 404-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of New York State or holds a valid permanent or temporary handicapped parking permit issued by the Town of Pelham pursuant to § 1203-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of New York State. D. A temporary HOPE is available to the owner or operator of a motor vehicle who has a temporary need to park a motor vehicle at a premises where no parking is provided or available. A temporary HOPE allows the holder to park a passenger motor vehicle overnight on the street at a specific address for a maximum of five consecutive nights, provided that the applicant is not a regular occupant or user of such premises. A temporary HOPE may be obtained from the Police Department, which shall obtain the name and address of the applicant, license plate number of the vehicle to be parked on the street overnight and the address of the premises near which the vehicle will be parked. A temporary HOPE granted pursuant to this subsection shall not be renewable or granted to the same applicant or vehicle for a period of one month from the date of the expiration of the temporary HOPE. E. No HOPE shall be granted: (1) For the following vehicles: (a) Any vehicle with a gross weight of 5,000 pounds or more; (b) Any commercial vehicle; (c) Any tractor or trailer; (d) Any vehicle used primarily for livery or commercial purposes; or (e) Any vehicle for which there are three or more outstanding unanswered parking summonses issued by the Village of Pelham. (2) To any applicant who is the owner or related to the owner of the premises and who does not use the parking space on the premises for his or her car. (3) To create additional parking at a premises that has limited or no parking. F. Procedure to apply for a Hardship Overnight Parking Exemption (HOPE) (1) An applicant for a HOPE shall obtain the application form from the Village. Then the applicant shall submit to the Village Clerk a completed application form, the required supporting documentation and the nonrefundable annual fee to be set by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 9 (2) The Village Clerk shall process the HOPE application and investigate whether the applicant meets the requirements for a HOPE. If so, the Village Clerk will issue a HOPE permit that will be valid until the end of the calendar year. The permit will cover one vehicle owned or operated by the applicant and is to be parked at a specific address. No more than one HOPE permit will be issued to any dwelling unit. Any appeals of the Village Clerk’s decision will be heard and decided by the Village Administrator. (3) All applications for a HOPE permit must include the following documents: (a) A copy of the applicant’s valid driver’s license; (b) A copy of the car registration for the passenger vehicle for which the HOPE will be used; (c) Payment of the annual fee to be established by resolution of the Board of Trustees. (d) A copy of the applicant’s current New York State Motor Vehicle Form 664.1 with its medical certification completed; (e) A copy of the driver’s valid, current, handicapped parking permit issued pursuant to § 1203-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of New York State or a copy of the registration of the passenger car issued pursuant to § 404-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of New York State; and (f) The applicant’s written explanation of why he or she neither has nor can create adequate, accessible parking at the location where he or she must park overnight and why the issuance of a HOPE permit is necessary because of his or her disability. G. To renew the HOPE the applicant must submit an updated application form and pay the annual fee set by resolution of the Board of Trustees. H. A HOPE will terminate: (1) If an updated application form is not submitted annually; (2) If the annual fee is not paid; (3) If the applicant’s vehicle is sold or its title is transferred; (4) If the applicant’s driver’s license or vehicle registration is suspended or revoked; (5) If the insurance for the vehicle is cancelled; or Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 10 (6) If any of the facts set forth in the application change materially, and the changed circumstances no longer satisfy the requirements for a HOPE. I. Whenever a vehicle subject to a HOPE is parked on the street overnight, the HOPE permit must be displayed conspicuously in the vehicle so that it is easily visible through the front windshield. SECTION 2. Effective Date This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. RESOLUTION SETTING HANDICAPPED OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT RATE AT $25 PER CALENDAR YEAR RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham, that the HOPE annual fee is established at twenty-five dollars ($25) per calendar year. Item #18 - Resolution scheduling a Hearing to amend Village Code Chapter 82 Solid Waste to expand the list of recyclable paper goods: A motion was made by Trustee Breskin, with a second by Trustee Morris to adopt the resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent. RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 82, DEFINITIONS, TO EXPAND THE LIST OF ACCEPTABLE CARDBOARD AND PULP TO INCLUDE GREY CARDBOARD The Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby schedules a public hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Village Hall at 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, NY, on a draft proposed Local Law that would amend the Code of the Village of Pelham, as follows: A LOCAL LAW that amends Section 82-2, Definitions, of the Code of the Village of Pelham to expand the list of acceptable cardboard and pulp to include grey cardboard. A copy of the draft proposed Local Law is on file in the offices of the Village Clerk and may be viewed during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or an electronic copy may be obtained from the opening page of the Village’s website www.pelhamgov.com. By Order of the Mayor and Board of Trustees Terri Rouke, Village Clerk Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 11 Richard Slingerland, Village Administrator/Deputy Clerk Publication date: Friday, November 7, 2008 Proposed Draft A LOCAL LAW that amends Section 82-2, Definitions, of the Code of the Village of Pelham to expand the list of acceptable cardboard and pulp to include grey cardboard. BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The following language is added to Section 82-2, Definitions: Delete the current language for the definition of “PAPER ITEMS”. SECTION 2. Replace with the following revised language: PAPER ITEMS -- Clean paper products printed on white paper, newsprint, including all newspapers, newspaper advertisements and comics, brown paper bags, magazines, telephone books, brochures, junk mail, letters and envelopes, other advertising material printed on glossy paper and unwaxed corrugated cardboard including gray cardboard such as pizza boxes, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, etc. SECTION 3. This local law shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Board of Trustees and filing. Item #19 - Authorizing the Accounts Payable: * The board approved the accounts payable pending Trustee Breskin’s review and approval. The week of November 10th, Trustee Breskin submitted the approved accounts payable, with no objections raised to payments. A motion was made by Trustee Breskin, with a second by Trustee Morris to adopt the resolution. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were 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. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Page 12 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 $ 59,897.38 Water Fund $ 2,011.00 Capital Projects Fund $ 7,803.50 Trust and Agency Fund $ 0.00 H3 Fund $ 0.00 Grand Total $ 69,711.88 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. Item #20 - Other Business: Mayor Hotchkiss reported that Lordae Realty is going to need a crane to set the steel in place on their property as part of the rock cliff remediation work. They are going to need approximately 16 hours to do this work. Trustee Potocki suggested that the village allow Lordae Realty’s contractors to do as much work as they can on a Sunday in order to reduce the amount of hours they would need to work during the week. Administrator Slingerland advised he would be meeting with Lordae’s construction team on Thursday, and would report back to the Board on the proposed schedule, after the meeting. Item #21 - Minutes: Aug. 5, Sept. 9, Sept. 23 and Oct. 7, 2008: A motion was made by Trustee Morris, with a second by Trustee Breskin to only approve the minutes from August 5th. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent. The minutes from Sept. 9th, Sept. 23rd, Oct. 7th, and Oct. 21st were tabled until the next scheduled board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Item #22 - Adjournment: On the motion of Trustee Breskin, seconded by Trustee Morris, the Board voted to adjourn the board meeting at 9:35 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent. Respectfully submitted, Devron Wilson, Administrative Aide Richard Slingerland, Administrator/Deputy Clerk