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1 VILLAGE OF PORT DICKINSON Village Board Meeting Agenda February 13, 2024 6:00 pm Port Dickinson Village Hall Please take a moment to ensure that your cellphones are OFF or SILENCED. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 9, 2024 meeting PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: TREASURER’S REPORT: AUDIT & PAYMENT OF CLAIMS #15 (2023-2024) 1. Abstract of Unaudited vouchers for the General Fund for $11,740.51 2. Abstract of Unaudited vouchers for the Water Fund for 2,534.42 AUDIT & PAYMENT OF CLAIMS #16 (2023-2024) 1. Abstract of Unaudited vouchers for the General Fund for $15,222.55 2. Abstract of Unaudited vouchers for the Water Fund for $35,302.48 3. Abstract of Unaudited vouchers for the Sewer Fund for $941.77 COMMUNICATIONS: TRUSTEE-COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Administration/Community Association – Robert Warholic, Trustee Public Works – Michael Cashman, Trustee Planning – Public Safety – James DeGennaro, Trustee Resignation of Edward Waffle effective 2/18/2024 Resignation of Nickolas Troutman effective 1/8/2024 Parks, Water & Sewer – Robert Moss, Trustee Water/Sewer: bills are due 2/29/2024 Parks: Zoning Board of Appeals – none OLD BUSINESS:  2 RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL: NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSION: 1. Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing on 3/12/24 at 6:00PM on Proposed Local Law 1-2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 60 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” 2. Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing on 3/12/24 at 6:01PM on Proposed Local Law 2-2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED “WATER” 3. Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing on 3/12/24 at 6:02PM on Proposed Local Law 3-2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 65 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED “ZONING” REGARDING FEES ADJOURNMENT  3 VILLAGE OF PORT DICKINSON LOCAL LAW NO. __1_ OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 60 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Dickinson as follows: Section 1. Section 60-37 of the Village Code entitled “Schedule X: No Parking at Any Time” shall be amended as follows: Delete: Name of Street Side Location All Village Streets Both In areas between sidewalks and blacktop of street Replace with: Name of Street Side Location All Village Streets Both Over curb or on any grass areas along streets Section 2. Section 60-38 of the Village Code entitled “Schedule XI: Standing Prohibited” shall be amended as follows: Delete: Name of Street Side Location Beacon Street Both From the south side of Kirkwood Avenue North to Chenango Street Replace with: Name of Street Side Location Beacon Street Both From the east side of Kirkwood Avenue North to Chenango Street Section 3. Separability The provisions of this local law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words, or parts of this local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and as if such person or circumstance, to which the local law or part thereof is held inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom. Section 4. Repealer All Ordinances, Local Laws and parts thereof inconsistent with the Local Law are hereby repealed.  4 Section 5. Effective Date This local law shall take effect upon filing with the New York Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.  5 VILLAGE OF PORT DICKINSON LOCAL LAW NO. _2__ OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED “WATER” Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Dickinson as follows: Section 1. Section 62-5A of the Village Code entitled “Water meters” shall be amended as follows: A. All water service shall be metered, and no more than one (1) meter may be installed on any one (1) service. Section 2. Section 62-7A of the Village Code entitled “Unmetered use” shall be amended as follows: A. Use of water directly from a hydrant in the construction of any building before the installation of a meter is not permitted. Contractors and other persons must supply their own water source. Section 2. Separability The provisions of this local law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words, or parts of this local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and as if such person or circumstance, to which the local law or part thereof is held inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom. Section 3. Repealer All Ordinances, Local Laws and parts thereof inconsistent with the Local Law are hereby repealed. Section 4. Effective Date This local law shall take effect upon filing with the New York Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.  6 VILLAGE OF PORT DICKINSON LOCAL LAW NO. _3__ OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 65 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED “ZONING” REGARDING FEES Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Dickinson as follows: Section 1. Section 65-36 of the Village Code entitled “Permit fees” shall be amended as follows: A fee may be charged on all applications or appeals for building permits, use and area variance applications, special permits, and site plans. The amount of such fee shall be set by resolution of the Village Board. Section 2. Section 65-41 of the Village Code entitled “Fees for special permits and variances” shall be re- titled and amended as follows: 65-41 This section reserved for future use. Section 3. Separability The provisions of this local law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words, or parts of this local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and as if such person or circumstance, to which the local law or part thereof is held inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom. Section 4. Repealer All Ordinances, Local Laws and parts thereof inconsistent with the Local Law are hereby repealed. Section 5. Effective Date This local law shall take effect upon filing with the New York Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.  7 Village Water Consumption for : Jan-24 Read dates: Binghamton meter Fenton Large Fenton Small 1/31/2024 6223 37666589 7841345 1/1/2024 6223 37443352 7732774 Usage 0 223237 108571 Total cubic ft: 331808 __________________________________________________________________________________ Read dates: Town of Fenton Sewer Readings 1/31/2024 54294300 1/1/2024 54176100 Total 118200 cu. ft. __________________________________________________________________________________ Read dates: Wayne Ave. sewer station readings (hours): Pump1 Pump 2 Pump 3 1/31/2024 7051 20120 18083 1/1/2024 7000 20072 18027 Totals 51 48 56 Total hrs. 155  8 Village of Port Dickinson Village Hall, 786 Chenango Street Port Dickinson, New York 13901 Telephone: (607) 771-8233 Fax: (607) 722-0072 John M. Broughton, Code Enforcement Officer MONTHLY REPORT January 2024 Total Miles Driven :18 To: Board of Trustees From: John M. Broughton Code Enforcement Officer Several correspondences with village engineer on the Abbey Office Building project Issued building permit for the new office building, construction started and on site inspections performed Issued 2 courtesy warning for garbage can placed at curb too early, garbage can storage in view of street Completed Federal and Broome County Construction Data reports Attended 4 hours of virtual code enforcement training for 2024 in service requirements Owner of 19 Bromley failed to show up to court and the court issued another appearance date. Warrant will be requested if he fails to show again 742 Chenango St exterior mostly cleaned up, inspected the interior along with the contractors and it will be an on going clean out process Issued garbage/dumping violation to 853 Chenango St for debris behind the house along the East Service Rd Issued parking a motor vehicle on the grass to 8 Wayne Ave. Received a call from the owners who advised they will cease Issued garbage violation to 21 Old State Rd for a large amount of debris in the back yard  9 The Village of Port Dickinson Department of Police Scot McDonald, Chief of Police Police Department Monthly Report Report Month: January Police Commissioner: Trustee J. DeGennaro Report Year: 2024 Chief: Scot McDonald Report Date: 02/06/2024 Deputy Village Clerk: Corina M. Beames Total Complaints Received:103 (73) Med calls-2 Harassment-3 Traffic stops-3 Burglary-1 MVA(injury)-1 Open door-1 MVA(PD)-6 Vehicle theft-1 Domestic-1 Check welfare-9 Police information-2 DV-1 PDFD-1 Building checks-2 Escort-1 Dispute-2 Assistance rendered-1 Civil matter-3 911 hang up-2 Suspicious-9 Mental health-1 Parking /warning tickets issued-72 Miscellaneous-50*Includes Assist other agencies, Lockouts, Alarms, Animals, Traffic lights, Information, code enforcement, special details, vacant properties , and Etc. 491 start mileage:18,244 492 start mileage: 74021 Ending mileage 19,428 Ending mileage 74021 Total:1,250 Total: 0  10 Report of the ALARMS RESPONSE TIMES CHIEF Fire 15 Avg Members Response (F) 2.53 Med Avg 0 January 2024 EMS 3 Avg Alarm to Response 6.67 0700-1500 11 Standby Avg Alarm to Arrival 11.20 1500-2300 5 Total 18 Total Time in Service (hh:mm) 8:30 2300-0700 2 MUTUAL AID LOCATION DOLLAR LOSS/VALUE Given 12 Village of Port Dickinson 2 Fire Loss Received 2 Town of Dickinson 5 Engine 94 Town of Fenton 9 Property Saved No Tone Town of Chenango Town of Kirkwood City of Binghamton 2 Alarms Other CASUALTIES YTD Fire Service Injured 0 Fire Service Death 0 Civilian Injured 0 Civilian Death 0 CODE DESCRIPTION YTD CODE DESCRIPTION YTD 111 Building Fire 3 3 444 Power Line Down 114 Chimney Fire 4441 Power/Cable Line Down 131 Passenger Vehicle fire 445 Arcing electrical equipment 142 Brush Fire 520 Water Problem, other 150 Outside Rubbish Fire 550 Public Service Assistance 212 Overpressure Steam Boiler 571 Standby/Moveup 2 2 Dispatched, Canceled 311 Medical Assist, Assist EMS 611 2 2 enroute EMS Incident, No Smoke Scare, Odor of 3001 3 3 651 Response Smoke False Call, False Alarm, 321 EMS Incident, Except MVA 700 Other 322 MVA w/ Injury 2 2 714 False Alarm - Malicious Alarm Activation - 323 Vehicle vs Ped Accident 735 Malfunction 324 MVA w/out Injuries 745 Alarm Activation - Unintentional 2 2 350 Rescue/Extrication, other 746 CO Alarm Activation, No CO 3 3 355 Confined Space Rescue 800 Severe Weather, other  11 412 Gas Leak (NG or LPG) 1 1 813 Windstorm Assessment 4121 Gas Leak, no leak found 424 Carbon Monoxide Incident 440 Electrical/Wiring Problem TOTAL 18 18 Report of the Chief January 2024 Training Average Total SUMMARY Hours Members Man Offered Present Hours January 6 9 52 YTD Totals 6 9 52 Non Department 35 Training 3 15 TRAINING Training Total Hours Members Man Wk Date Lesson Offered Present Hours 1/8/2024 OSHA Day 1 2 8 16 1/11/2024 Fire Police Meeting 3 5 15 1/15/2024 Monthly Meeting & Annual Meeting 10 1/22/2024 Quarterly Truck Checks 2 8 16 1/29/2024 OSHA Day 2 2 10 20