City Council

Village of South Blooming Grove Regular meeting Monday March 25, 2019 7:00 P.M. ➢ Call to order o Deputy Mayor Ross called to order the Village Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2019, at the South Blooming Grove Village Hall located at 811 State Route 208, within the Village of South Blooming Grove, and having a mailing address of Monroe, New York. ➢ Roll call The following persons were present: o John L. Ross – Deputy Mayor o Sue Anne Vogelsberg – Trustee o James Mullany – Trustee o Johnny Belfort – Trustee o Joseph McKay, Esq. – Counsel Absent: o James LoFranco- Mayor ➢ Comments o Deputy Mayor Ross provided an update regarding various cases that are in litigation within the Village. o Deputy Mayor Ross provided details about a meeting between Police Chief Schupp and the administrators and drivers at Quality Bus. Advised that the company was informed their will be a zero tolerance regarding vehicle and traffic offenses. ➢ Correspondence: o The Village of South Blooming Grove is in receipt of Vendor-Peddler License Application from Hudson Valley Environmental Solutions. ➢ Public Comments o Donna Douglas, Lake Shore Drive – Inquired what kind of services Hudson Valley Environmental Solutions provides. The company provides water testing services and sells home filtration systems. o Larry Rochester, 375 Lake Shore Drive – Asked about infrastructure improvements for Lake Shore Drive. Mentioned that there are numerous potholes on Lake Shore Drive and asked about the road being repaved. The topic has been brought up to secure funding for road improvements with Councilman Schmitt and is o Bonnie Rum 64 Shore Drive – Offered information regarding school board meetings. Mentioned that attendance at school board meetings may help with bussing concerns. o Joe Favia, 17 Mangin Road – Inquired about litigation regarding the bus permit. The Village is waiting for a decision from the judge and has no further information. Mr. Favia provided details about bus drivers committing traffic violations. 1  Village of South Blooming Grove Regular meeting Monday March 25, 2019 7:00 P.M. o Susan Bleckney, Clove Road – Asked about the property that is for sale on Route 208. Attorney McKay gave a general description on the process of property sales. The Village does not get involved in private real estate transactions. o Donna McGoldrick, 44 Dallas Drive – Reported about an area on Duelk Avenue where the roadway needs repair. Trustee Mullany explained that the asphalt plants are not open yet. The site will be referred to the highway department. Asked when the street sweeper will be scheduled to clear the neighborhood? Deputy Mayor Ross offered that the sweeper will be scheduled. o Ingrid Pappas, 24 Tanager Road – Resident asked about heavy equipment that is being stored at the Stonegate apartments. o Debbie Bragado, Houston Avenue – Mentioned dissatisfaction with the brown water issues. Asked if there is a way to have water trucked in; trucking water will cost the tax payers additional money. Attorney McKay reviewed grants the Village is in the process of being accumulated to go towards water improvements. o Donna McGoldrick, 44 Dallas Drive – Suggested that FEMA be contacted regarding the water issues. Does not agree with the Department of Health assessment of the water conditions. o Sonya Ayala, Merriewold Lane – offered that the Town of Blooming Grove has been in touch with the County of Orange regarding water issues. ➢ Trustee Comments o Trustee Belfort thanked everybody who came out to vote in the recent local election. Additionally brought up the garbage issue, asked residents to keep up with their property maintenance. o Trustee Vogelsberg thanked all residents who came out to vote. Mentioned the Community Clean Up on April 20. o Trustee Mullany advised that the board will continue to work to find solutions for the water issues. Mr. Mullany discussed road conditions. o Deputy Mayor Ross offered that with the warm weather, residents should be mindful of property maintenance issues. Additionally suggested that if residents have concerns they should contact Village Hall. ➢ Business o Resolution No. (027) – Resolution of the Village Board of the Village of South Blooming Grove Setting the Date and Hours of a Village Community Day. Motion to accept by Trustee Mullany, seconded by Trustee Belfort. Resolution passed. 4 Ayes, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany, Trustee Belfort. 1 Absent, Mayor LoFranco. o Resolution No. (028) – Resolution of the Village Board of the Village of South Blooming Grove Authorizing “Junk Remove All” to perform Property Maintenance Provisions (Chapter 102) for the Property Located at the Following Address: 18 Green Road. Motion to accept by Trustee Mullany, seconded by Trustee Belfort. Resolution passed. 4 Ayes, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany, Trustee Belfort. 1 Absent, Mayor LoFranco. 2  Village of South Blooming Grove Regular meeting Monday March 25, 2019 7:00 P.M. o Resolution No. (029) – Resolution of the Village Board of the Village of South Blooming Grove Authorizing “Junk Remove All” to perform Property Maintenance Provisions (Chapter 102) for the Property Located at the Following Address: 42 Merriewold Lane North. Motion to accept by Trustee Vogelsberg, seconded by Trustee Belfort. Resolution passed. 4 Ayes, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany, Trustee Belfort. 1 Absent, Mayor LoFranco. o Resolution No. (030) – Resolution of the Village Board of the Village of South Blooming Grove Authorizing “Junk Remove All” to perform Property Maintenance Provisions (Chapter 102) for the Property Located at the Following Address: 46 Mangin Road. Motion to accept by Trustee Vogelsberg, seconded by Trustee Mullany. Resolution passed. 4 Ayes, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany, Trustee Belfort. 1 Absent, Mayor LoFranco. ➢ Abstract o Motion to adopt the Abstract by Trustee Vogelsberg, seconded by Trustee Mullany, 4 Ayes, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany, Trustee Belfort. 1 Absent, Mayor LoFranco. ➢ Adjournment o Motion to close the meeting at 8:29 p.m. by Trustee Belfort, seconded by Trustee Vogelsberg. 4 Ayes, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany, Trustee Belfort. Absent, Mayor LoFranco. Minutes respectfully submitted by Christine Bodeker, Deputy Clerk 3