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VILLAGE BOARD of TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2004
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to Order by Mayor
Wayne Bailey at 7:00 p.m. with the following present:
Trustee Robert Bausch
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay
Trustee Virginia Adams
Trustee Paul Cooper
Also present were DPW Supervisors Roy Hill and Joe Chimino, Tracy Jong,
Dale Leiter, Tom Williamson, Frank Austin, Tally Almquist, Mr. & Mrs.
Smith. Ralph Marsocci entered at 7:31 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2004
was made by Trustee Anna Marie Barclay and seconded by Trustee Paul Cooper.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
BUDGET TRANSFERS AND APPROVAL OF BILLS
A motion to approve the budget transfers listed below was made by Trustee
Robert Bausch and seconded by Trustee Anna Marie Barclay. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
| GENERAL FUND |
FROM |
TO |
| $ 36.08 |
1320.000A Auditor |
1325.400A Treasurer-Contr. |
| $ 309.91 |
1440.400A Engineer-Contr. |
1420.400A Law-Contr. |
| $ 633.90 |
1440.400A Engineer-Contr. |
1490.100A Public Works-Pers. |
| $ 688.64 |
1620.200A Buildings-Equip. |
1640.100A Central Garage-Pers. |
| $ 93.71 |
1650.200A Central Comm. |
1650.400A Central Comm. System |
| $ 2,500.00 |
8140.400A Storm Sewer-Contr. |
3410.100A Fire Dept.-Pers.Serv. |
| $ 24.46 |
7110.200A Parks Equipment |
7110.400A Parks-Contr. |
| $ 188.45 |
7550.100A Celebr.-Labor |
7550.400A Celebrations-Contr. |
| $ 73.02 |
8010.400A Zoning-Contr. |
8020.100A Planning-Pers. Serv. |
| $ 331.10 |
8140.400A Storm Sewers |
8510.100A Comm. Beaut.-Pers. Serv. |
| $ 872.89 |
8140.400A Storm Sewers |
8560.100A Shade Trees-Pers. Serv. |
| $ 828.30 |
8140.400A Storm Sewers |
9060.800A Hosp. & Med. Insurance |
| $ 531.06 |
8140.400A Storm Sewers |
9089.830A Sick Time |
| $ 612.96 |
8140.400A Storm Sewers |
9089.840A Personal Time |
| $ 7,625.00 |
9710.700A Bond Interest |
9730.700A BAN Interest |
| REFUSE FUND |
FROM |
TO |
| $ 748.06 |
9160.400CL Sanitation |
8160.100CL Sanitation Pers. Serv. |
| $ 45.98 |
9010.800CL NYSRS |
9030.800CL Social Security |
| $ 10.76 |
9010.800CL NYSRS |
9035.800CL Medicare |
| SEWER FUND |
FROM |
TO |
| $ 485.57 |
1320.000G Auditor |
1325.100G Treas.-Pers. Serv. |
| $ 626.60 |
1440.400G Engineer |
1490.100G Public Works Supv.-Labor |
| $ 271.27 |
1620.400G Buildings Contr. |
1620.100G Buildings-Pers. Serv. |
| $ 23.58 |
1675.400G Central Mailing |
1680.400G Data Processing |
| $ 978.31 |
1010.400G Trustee Contr. |
8130.100G Sewer Trtmt.-Pers. Serv. |
| $ 686.00 |
1010.400G Trustee Contr. |
8130.400G Sewer Trtmt.-Contr. |
| $ 530.00 |
9710.700G Bond Interest |
9060.800G Hosp. & Med. Insurance |
| $ 185.70 |
1010.400G Trustee Contr. |
9030.800G Social Security |
| $ 43.20 |
1010.400G Trustee Contr. |
9035.800G Medicare |
| $ 130.06 |
9089.810G Holiday |
9089.840G Pers. Time |
| $ 529.58 |
1210.400G Mayor Contr. |
9060.800G Hosp. & Med. Insurance |
A motion to approve the bills as presented was made by Trustee Anna Marie
Barclay and seconded by Trustee Virginia Adams. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
TRUSTEE CONCERNS
Trustee Robert Bausch addressed the Board about non-residents who had
brought in trash for the bulk pick-up.
A motion was made by Trustee Robert Bausch and seconded by Trustee Paul
Cooper to bill the owner of 25 and 27 Rochester Street the cost of a Waste
Management 35 cubic yard dumpster.
Trustee Paul Cooper addressed the Board about the removal of bushes in
front of Hickory Park.
Trustee Virginia Adams addressed the Board about loitering and skateboarding
downtown.
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay addressed the Board about a request to purchase
10 acres of Village land adjacent to the Waste Water Treatment Plant for
an assisted living facility.
CEO/ZEO REPORT
The CEO reported to the Board about the status of various property maintenance
enforcement actions. He reported the closure of Goodfella's Pizzeria and
opening of a disco by the owners. He would follow up with an inspection
during their hours of operation. He also reported the opening of a new
ice cream parlor, The Love Shack, at 11 North Lake Street.
A motion to approve the written and oral report of the CEO/ZEO was made
by Trustee Robert Bausch and seconded by Trustee Anna Marie Barclay. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch-aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper-aye
HISTORIAN'S REPORT
The Historian reported about the Small Cities Grant and the progress of
her booklet about the Bergen Swamp and the County History Book project.
A motion to approve the report was made by Trustee Virginia Adams and
seconded by Trustee Anna Marie Barclay. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch-aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper-aye
DPW SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Joe Chimino reported that a new fence will be installed in front of Hickory
Park to replace the bushes that were recently removed. There will also
be an earthen berm with some hedges and landscaping. He reported about
the relay setting completion at the new substation, the testing of the
voltage regulator at the new substation, and the power outage on May 25th.
He reported about work at Birds Eye Foods that would be undertaken over
the coming two weeks, conversion of the Village from 2400kV to 4160kV
and future plans for obsolescence of the transformers and regulators at
the old substation. He reported on the bid specifications and plans to
demo another bucket truck. He also reported on street repair and maintenance
plans for the 2004 season.
A resolution was offered by Mayor Wayne Bailey and seconded by Trustee
Anna Marie Barclay as follows:
WHEREAS, the Village of Bergen, New York, is a municipal
member of the NYMPA, and
WHEREAS, the Meeting of the NYMPA has been called
on May 27,2004 to be held at the Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway,
Liverpool, New York and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the bylaws of the NYMPA,
each municipal member may cast one vote on each transaction properly brought
before this meeting,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Joe Chimino be
and is hereby designated as the accredited delegate of the Village of
Bergen, New York.
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch-aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper-aye
A motion to approve the oral DPW Supervisor's report was made by Trustee
Anna Marie Barclay and seconded by Trustee Virginia Adams. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch-aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper-aye
ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK TREASURER'S REPORT
A motion to approve the written and oral Administrator's report was made
by Trustee Anna Marie Barclay and seconded by Trustee Virginia Adams.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch-aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper-aye
COMMITTEE ON SEWER RATE PROPOSAL FORMED
Trustee Virginia Adams
Trustee Robert Bausch
UNION NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE FORMED
Trustee Robert Bausch
Trustee Paul Cooper
MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor asked the Board about their Park Festival parade participation.
He reported interviews are scheduled for public works vacancies.
PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR
Ralph Marsocci addressed the Board and requested a review of parking local
laws, arguing a 6:00 p.m. end to 2-hour parking restrictions is not sufficient
for the downtown business district.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A motion was made by Trustee Virginia Adams and seconded by
Trustee Robert Bausch to confirm the appointment of DPW Supervisor Joe
Chimino. The motion carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
2. A resolution was offered for adoption by Trustee Anna Marie
Barclay and seconded by Trustee Paul Cooper
WHEREAS, the Village current has uncollectible sewer
utility bills; and
WHEREAS, the Village has extended diligent efforts
to collect these amounts currently due and owing; and
WHEREAS, the Village it is the opinion of the Deputy
Treasurer that these amounts are uncollectible, and that they should be
sent to the June 2004 Village property taxes pursuant to the rules promulgated
in the Annual Reorganizational Meeting,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the following sewer debts
be sent to the taxes:
Sewer Arrears to Village Taxes 2004
| Tax map No. |
Name |
Address |
Total To Taxes |
Account No. |
| 1.-1-70 |
Ackert, Robert S. |
28 Church Street |
$1,376.00 |
70618077677 |
| 2.-1-20 |
Bickham, Rodney |
25 LeRoy Street |
$1,692.33 |
70307077651 |
| 4.-1-41 |
Capwell, Thomas J. |
65 South Lake Avenue |
$1,043.25 |
39999977436 |
| 1.-1-4 |
Cassara, Gerda |
23 North Lake Avenue |
$457.38 |
10631077321 |
| 5.-1-42 |
Cunningham, George |
27 Munger Street |
$562.67 |
50237077593 |
| 1.-1-21.22 |
Didas, Gregory |
22 Gibson Street |
$391.31 |
70737077693 |
| 3.-2-29 |
Diefendorf, David |
20 Emily Court |
$204.49 |
20701077373 |
| 1.-1-26 |
Dodson, Charles |
18 Church Street |
$477.71 |
70858177698 |
| 4.-1-3 |
Fladie, Christopher |
80 South Lake Avenue |
$999.77 |
30001077430 |
| 3.-1-64.1 |
Gailey, David & Catherine |
21 South Lake Avenue |
$1,342.85 |
30039077465 |
| 2.-1-3 |
Hall, Donald |
55 Rochester Street |
$1,168.73 |
40589077524 |
| 1.-1-22.2 |
Hixenbaugh, Kenneth R.
& Michelle |
24 Gibon Street |
$466.17 |
70748077743 |
| 3.-3-15 |
Ireland, Edward J.
& Patricia M. |
36 Canterbury Lane |
$738.32 |
20795077355 |
| 2.-1-23 |
Maier, Michael O. |
35 Spring Street |
$152.13 |
71118077653 |
| 4.-1-48.2 |
Marchioni, John |
83 South Lake Street |
248.05 |
80586077759 |
| 5.-1-14.11 |
Mays,Randy |
42 Rochester Street |
$2,086.49 |
40679077726 |
| 3.-1-82 |
Melvin, Melissa |
22 Clinton Street |
$752.33 |
50231077546 |
| 5.-1-80 |
Moucha, James A. |
46 Munger Street |
$205.51 |
50832077585 |
| 2.-1-38.1 |
Mulvey, James F. Jr. |
38 North Lake Avenue |
$1,749.09 |
70835077662 |
| 2.-1-41.1 |
Neal, Cynthia |
16 LeRoy Street |
$931.46 |
70496077647 |
| 3.-2-1.2 |
Parton, Jeff |
18 Richmond Avenue |
$1,144.47 |
61553077629 |
| 1.-1-13 |
Peerson, Kristina |
24 Buffalo Street |
$441.05 |
60506077609 |
| 3.-2-16 |
Petoe, Kris A.
& Jane E. |
17 Canterbury Lane |
$1,144.47 |
20661077388 |
| 1.-1-2.1 |
Phillips, Stephen |
25 North Lake Avenue |
$677.64 |
10498077320 |
| 3.-1-58 |
Roth, Julie |
11 South Lake Avenue |
$2,823.99 |
10293177328 |
| 3.-1-48 |
Schlenker, Douglas |
12 LeRoy Street |
$221.43 |
70273077645 |
| 1.-1-42.2 |
Shade, Donald A. |
19 Gibson Street |
$878.06 |
70201077692 |
| 4.-1-43 |
Springsteen, Steve
& Cindy |
69 South Lake Avenue |
$667.51 |
30028077434 |
| 5.-1-8 |
Streeter, Daniel
& Sandra |
30 Rochester Street |
$939.21 |
40436077480 |
| 4.-1-40 |
Tardy, Kathleen |
63 South Lake Avenue |
$598.26 |
30152077438 |
| 2.-1-37 |
Thompson, William
& Utter, Susan |
34 North Lake Avenue |
$1,059.36 |
70098377661 |
| 2.-2-23 |
Troke, Douglas |
75A Rochester Street |
$714.62 |
40733077727 |
| 1.-1-32 |
Wandtke, David Estate
c/o Kathi Banker |
14 Gates Street |
$586.47 |
70167077744 |
| 3.-1-4 |
White, Bertha Mae |
39 Buffalo Street |
$1,198.93 |
60321077616 |
| 2.-1-21 |
Williams, Gary A.
& Virginia |
27 LeRoy Street |
$816.97 |
70533077652 |
| 4.-1-21.2 |
Wittman, William |
43 South Lake Avenue |
$545.33 |
30347177455 |
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TOTAL
|
$31,801.11
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deputy Treasurer
is given authority and discretion to adjust this list with the County
Real Property Department and Village accountant as necessary to close
the fiscal books of the Village in a prudent and responsible manner.
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
3. A resolution offered for adoption by Trustee Robert Bausch
and seconded by Trustee Paul Cooper.
WHEREAS, the Village current has uncollectible electric
utility bills; and
WHEREAS, the Village has extended diligent efforts
to collect these amounts currently due and owing; and
WHEREAS, the Village it is the opinion of the Deputy
Treasurer that these amounts are uncollectible;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the following electric
debts be written off in the electric ledgers:
| Account No. |
Name |
Amount |
| 60895477639 |
April Heinzerling |
$ 35.14 |
| 10616277329 |
Rose Jarvis |
279.31 |
| 10371177328 |
Duane Jendrick |
29.43 |
| 10596977324 |
Cori Kovac's |
104.59 |
| 10318477328 |
Victor Maldonado |
59.23 |
| 10014295148 |
Lawrence Podsiki (deceased) |
17.09 |
| 10279177328 |
Andrea Seale |
31.15 |
| 60173177621 |
Martin Reff (bankrupt) |
174.51 |
| 60173377621 |
Star Reff (bankrupt) |
145.70 |
| 80466377718 |
Lisa Taylor |
183.56 |
| 70719277654 |
Ruth Wells |
571.71 |
|
Total
|
$1631.42 |
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deputy Treasurer
is given authority and discretion to adjust this list with the Village
accountant as necessary to close the fiscal books of the Village in a
prudent and responsible manner.
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
4. A public hearing was scheduled for local laws on loitering,
noise, and skateboarding at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday June 9.
5. Roy Hill addressed the Board about a proposal for a historic
mural on the south side of 11 North Lake Street. The Board agreed to such
expenditure to be audited from community beautification in the general
fund.
6. Resolution concerning 2004 Revision to Employee
Manual.
WHEREAS, the Village adopted an Employee Manual in
January 2004, and
WHEREAS, the Village reserves the right to revise
its policies from time to time as it deems appropriate or necessary, and
WHEREAS, the Village mayor and Administrator recommend
certain changes to the Employee Manual,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the proposed revisions
be adopted and distributed to the employees effective June 1, 2004.
A motion was made by Trustee Virginia Adams and seconded by Trustee Anna
Marie Barclay to approve the revisions to the Employee Manual. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
OLD BUSINESS
1. A motion to appoint Frank Austin (38 Rochester Street) as a
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals was made by Trustee Robert Bausch
and seconded by Trustee Paul Cooper. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
2. A motion for the adoption of the Electric Budget was made by
Trustee Robert Bausch and seconded by Trustee Virginia Adams. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
3. The proposal for the Sewer Rate Revision was tabled.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Trustee Robert Bausch and seconded by Trustee Virginia
Adams at 9:32 p.m. to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
Executive Session was entered at 9:35 p.m. (At this juncture, everyone
exited except Board Members.)
A motion was made by Trustee Robert Bausch and seconded by Trustee Anna
Marie Barclay to exit Executive Session. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
Executive Session was exited at 10:09 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Virginia Adams and seconded by
Trustee Paul Cooper. The motion carried by the following vote:
Trustee Robert Bausch - aye
Trustee Anna Marie Barclay-aye
Trustee Virginia Adams - aye
Trustee Paul Cooper - aye
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Jong
Administrator
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A/P
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T&A
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| GENERAL |
$ 3,320.43 |
GENERAL |
$ 7,309.21 |
| REFUSE |
$ 2,003.00 |
REFUSE |
$ 0 |
| ELECTRIC |
$ 68,827.05 |
ELECTRIC |
$ 5,022.48 |
| SEWER |
$ 1,361.40 |
SEWER |
$ 3,290.19 |
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