VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MARCH 26, 2026

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 26, 2026 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Sennett, Trustees Evans, Kemp*, Richards and Zapata, DMO Posella, DDMO Pagano, Asst. Superintendent of Public Works Sell, and Village Attorney Pavlus Others: Jason Gabak* Skaneateles PRESS Editor *Attended via Microsoft Teams Minutes – Resolution #2026-65: On the motion of Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Richards, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2026, as presented. Correspondence & Announcements – Mayor Sennett noted the following: ● Receipt of the 3/13/2026 NYCOM Advocacy Update. ● Receipt of Tree City USA Designation letter. ● Receipt of updated 2026 water monitoring requirements from the County Health Department. New Business Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Tony Baird Controls for MacKay OnStreet Parking Meters to be paid as needed out of A-3320-4 Meter Admin. Mayor Sennett and Trustee Zapata reviewed this and believe it is best to perform regular maintenance on our meters while working toward a long-term plan. Resolution #2026-66: On the motion of Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Evans, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Tony Baird Controls for MacKay OnStreet Parking Meters to be paid as needed out of the A-3320-4 Meter Admin. Consider Summer Hours for Electric and DPW staff. Mayor Sennett said that Trustee Evans proposed the summer hours begin on Monday, May 4, and end after Friday, September 4. Trustee Richards would recommend they start after Memorial Day. Trustee Zapata said that September weather continues to be very nice. Asst. Superintendent Sell said that April 20th is when they start brush pick-up. They like to get started early. He said it’s dark by 6:30 in mid- September so he thinks ending summer hours a week after Labor Day would be appropriate. Resolution #2026-67: On the motion of Trustee Evans, seconded by Mayor Sennett, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to approve summer hours for all of Municipal Operations for 2026 beginning April 27, and concluding September 11. Approve budget transfers as recommended by Treasurer Hanno. Resolution #2026-68: On the motion of Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Zapata, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to approve budget transfers as recommended by Treasurer Hanno. BUDGET TRANSFERS MARCH 26, 2026 MEETING TO CODE (ADD) FROM CODE (DECREASE) 1010-410-01 $ 364.41 1380-420-04 1380-400-04 $ 8,910.00 1990-400-19 1420-410-06 $ 3,617.86 1420-400-06 1420-430-06 $ 8,460.25 1420-400-06 1490140-15 $ 10,210.90 1990-400-19 1620-490-16 $ 1,430.26 1620-460-16 1480-400-18 $ 8,443.95 1680-400-18 REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, March 26, 2026 PAGE 2 of 3 1680-200-18 $ 2,929.50 1680-400-18 1950-400-19 $ 2,920.99 1910-400-19 3120-312-31 $ 1,842.56 3120-415.31 3120-411-31 $ 825.72 3120-415.31 3120-412-31 $ 310.38 3120-415.31 3120-413-31 $ 143.07 3120-415.31 3410-100-34 $ 853.85 3410-423-34 3410-230-34 $ 3,880.67 3410-210-34 3410-250-34 $ 2,372.42 3410-411-34 3410-422-34 $ 450.45 3410-423-34 3410-431-34 $ 11,567.35 3410-410-34 3410-440-34 $ 3,436.00 3410-455-34 5110-120-50 $ 61,634.71 5110-100-50 5110-419-50 $ 9,399.04 5110-462-50 5650-410-56 $ 78.00 3320-200-33 7450-400-71 $ 330.99 7550-400-71 7450-400-71 $ 454.01 7510-400-71 8010-420-79 $ 854.28 8020-410-80 8140-400-81 $ 5,333.51 1990-400-19 8560-400-85 $ 2,397.49 8510-410-84 Authorize Mayor Sennett to sign the agreement with webCemeteries. Trustee Richards said the company we were using has decided to leave the cemetery business. They made an arrangement with webCemeteries to take over our contract. There is still mapping to do in several quadrants which this company should complete by the end of the year. Resolution #2026-69: On the motion of Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Evans, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to authorize Mayor Sennett to sign the agreement with webCemeteries. Consider the request by Daniel Kringer’s group, “Off the Dock Chamber Festival” to perform at the gazebo on June 14, 2026. Resolution #2026-70: On the motion of Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Richards, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to approve the request by Daniel Kringer’s group, “Off the Dock Chamber Festival” to perform at the gazebo on June 14, 2026. Authorize DMO Posella, DDMO Pagano, and Line Workers, Dries, Benesch, Pavlus, Marshall and Touchette, to attend the 2026 IUOTA Safety Conference August 17-19 to be paid from account EE- 8120-200. DMO Posella said this is a really good safety conference. The MEUA and Irby, a supplier, are hosting it this year. They are being encouraged to send as many utility staff as possible to join. Resolution #2026-71: On the motion of Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Zapata, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to authorize DMO Posella, DDMO Pagano, and Line Workers Dries, Benesch, Pavlus, Marshall, Touchette, and Asst. Superintendents of Public Works Sell and Kieffer to attend the 2026 IUOTA Safety Conference August 17-19 to be paid from account EE-8120-200. Consider 250th Anniversary Committee requests. Mayor Sennett said there is a committee working hard on a 250th Anniversary celebration. Trustees Richards and Evans have been attending the planning meetings. Trustee Evans said he has been very impressed with the committee and their process. He said they have been very inclusive and open to ideas, which has led to the current plans. Trustee Evans also spoke of the parade, and the food truck plans for the 2nd. Trustee Richards agrees with Trustee Evans that this has been well-organized. This will be further discussed at a future meeting. REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, March 26, 2026 PAGE 3 of 3 Authorize DMO Posella to order 13 new Rubbermaid Landmark Series Trash Cans from Uline for $12,153.72 to be paid for from AA-5110-220-50. Resolution #2026-72: On the motion of Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Richards, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to authorize DMO Posella to order 13 new Rubbermaid Landmark Series Trash Cans from Uline for $12,153.72 to be paid from account AA-5110-220-50. Public Comment – Mayor Sennett asked for public comment. Mayor Sennett noted that Chris Grilli was out by the bakery today cleaning up outside of the shop to make it look nice. She said it would be a huge help if property owners continue to clean in front of their shops and residences. Approval of Bills – Resolution #2026-73: On the motion of Trustee Zapata, seconded by Trustee Evans, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to pay the bills. General Fund Checks #205-252 $256,444.10 Electric Fund Checks #37-48 $250,649.60 Water Fund Checks #17-23 $ 12,614.26 Sewer Fund Checks #40-54 $ 38,540.90 Executive Session – Resolution #2026-74: At 7:27 p.m., on the motion of Mayor Sennett, seconded by Trustee Evans, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to enter Executive Session on attorney/client advice. Resolution #2026-75: At 8:12 p.m., on the motion of Mayor Sennett, seconded by Trustee Evans, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to come out of Executive Session. Adjournment – Resolution #2026-76: On the motion of Mayor Sennett, seconded by Trustee Evans, it was resolved and unanimously carried (4-0 in favor) to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. _______________________________________ Laurie A. Walter, Village Administrator/Clerk