City Council

Village of South Blooming Grove Regular meeting Monday December 23, 2019 7:00 P.M. ➢ Call to order o Mayor LoFranco called to order the Village Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on December 23, 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 James LoFranco- Mayor o John L. Ross – Deputy Mayor o James Mullany - Trustee o Sue Anne Vogelsberg – Trustee o Johnny Belfort - Trustee o Joseph McKay, Esq. ➢ Correspondence: o None. ➢ Public Comments o John Hickey advised that it’s the first time in the history of the village that the village has been so successful in obtaining that kind of money and it is definitely attributable to your efforts singularly and he wanted to thank you on behalf of all the village residents. o Wanda Rudzinski, Sears Road – advised that garbage cans are being left out on a daily basis and this is causing garbage to blow onto the streets and surrounding properties. o ➢ Mayor and Trustee Comments o Mayor LoFranco stated that there were three sewer backups in three weeks. Residents should be mindful of what they put into the sewer system. As a result, the Village may need to raise sewer rates next year. There is no parking on the village streets during the winter months. If you need to make arrangements regarding parking, please contact the Town of Blooming Grove Police Department. The Village has secured grants in the sum of $985,000. It was a combined effort, the Mayor thanked the Board, the Village Staff, Village Engineer, Water Operator, Assemblymen and residents for all their hard work. John Salka will be receiving an award New York State Senate Accommodation Award. Lastly, he wished all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. o Deputy Mayor Ross advised that he recently attended a round table meeting with Assemblyman Colin Schmitt discussing the opioid crisis/epidemic. It was a very educating and helpful and needs more attention from Albany. He advised that there are many local programs that are helpful and available in the area. 1  Village of South Blooming Grove Regular meeting Monday December 23, 2019 7:00 P.M. o Trustee Mullany wished everybody and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. o Trustee Sas announced the upcoming Empty Bowls fundraising event at Washingtonville Senior High School on March 20, 2020. Information can be found on the Washingtonville Central School District Website. Working with the Town of Blooming Grove to get one of two senior buses to assist in getting residents to the polls to vote. She wished all Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. o Trustee Belfort – Happy Holidays and Happy New Year and enjoy! ➢ Abstract o Motion to adopt the Abstract by Deputy Mayor Ross, seconded by Trustee Mullany, 5 Ayes, Mayor LoFranco, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany and Trustee Belfort. ➢ Adjournment o Motion to enter attorney client session at 7:13 p.m. by Trustee Vogelsberg, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ross. 5 Ayes, Mayor LoFranco, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany and Trustee Belfort. o Motion to exit attorney client session at 7:35 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Ross, seconded by Trustee Vogelsberg. 5 Ayes, Mayor LoFranco, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany and Trustee Belfort o Motion to close the meeting at 7:37 p.m. by Trustee Mullany, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ross. 5 Ayes, Mayor LoFranco, Deputy Mayor Ross, Trustee Vogelsberg, Trustee Mullany and Trustee Belfort. Minutes respectfully submitted by Kerry Dougherty, Village Clerk 2