Archived Minutes

VILLAGE OF PERRY

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

February 16, 2010

The Regular Board Meeting of the Village of Perry was held at the Village Hall 46 North Main Street Perry New York at 7:30 p.m. on the 16^th day February 2010.

PRESENT: Howard Wood Mayor

J. Richard Barth Trustee

Mandi Harvey Trustee

Michael Laraby Trustee

ABSENT: David J. Davis Trustee

ALSO PRESENT: Gail Vosburg Village Clerk

Terrence Murphy Village Administrator

James Case Police Chief

Joe Funk Fire Chief

Edward Koziel Supt. Public Works

GUESTS: Bill Bark Lorraine Sturm

Melissa Henchen Matt Surtel

Tracy Rozanski

Mayor Wood called the Meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

Mayor Wood led in the pledge to the flag.

FEBRUARY 1, 2010 minutes approved - Motion by Trustee Barth, second by Trustee Laraby, the minutes of the February 1, 2010 Board Meeting are approved as presented. Motion carried with all voting aye.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT (as attached)

Trustee Barth asked how many volunteers the fire department has. Chief Funk replied there are about 68 volunteers.

January Fire Department Report accepted - Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Laraby to accept January’s Fire Department report as presented. Motion carried with all voting aye.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT as presented by Chief Case (as attached)

Police Department Reports accepted – Chief Case presented a 2009 Yearly report and January’s department report. Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Laraby to accept the 2009 Yearly Department Report and January’s Department Report as presented. Motion carried with all voting aye.

DPW REPORT as presented by Supt. Ed Koziel (as attached)

DPW Report accepted - Motion by Trustee Laraby, seconded by Trustee Barth to accept the DPW report as presented. Motion carried with all voting aye.

CLERK REPORT – presented by Village Clerk Gail Vosburg (as attached)

Payment of Claims

Vouchers as set forth in Abstract # 25

General Fund $ 78,421.99

Water Fund $ 17,310.44

Sewer Fund $ 12,223.00

SLWC $ 46.94

Trust & Agency Fund $ 42,698.95

TOTAL $ 150,701.32

All vouchers have been audited by Trustee Harvey. Motion by Trustee Barth, seconded by Trustee Laraby to pay vouchers as set forth in Abstract # 25. Motion carried with all voting aye.

2010-2011 NYCOM Dues approved – Motion by Trustee Laraby, seconded by Trustee Barth to approve the 2010-2011 NYCOM Membership dues at a cost of $2,225.00. Motion carried with all voting aye.

Zoning Training program approved – Monroe Dept. of Planning & Development is sponsoring a Land Use Decision-making training program at a cost of $25 per workshop. Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Laraby, authorizing any Village Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member to attend. Motion carried with all voting aye.

Notice was received from Race Inn Inc. that they are applying to renew their liquor license.

Clerk’s Report accepted - Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Laraby to accept the Clerk’s report as presented. Motion carried with all voting aye.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT as presented by Administrator Murphy

A request was received from the Arts Council for Wyoming County to use the village park on Lake Street to park vehicles for an event scheduled for June 19, 2010. The event will be taking place at 58 Lake Street, and there is not enough space to accommodate approximately 120-150 cars. They plan to run a shuttle bus between the park and the event. Administrator Murphy feels there is not enough room in the village park to accommodate the vehicles and suggests that they look into using the municipal parking lots downtown or the parking lot at ACO. Administrator Murphy will send a letter to Ms. Emborsky, ACWC Board President.

2010 Small Cities grant proposal approved – Grants man Stu Brown has proposed to file an application for a 2010 Small Cities Grant for funding to implement the ADA accessibility improvements outlined in the 2008 report prepared by Clark Patterson Lee. Preparation fee for this grant application is $5,000. Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Barth, to accept the proposal from Stu Brown to prepare the application for a 2010 Small Cities grant and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion carried with all voting aye.

Small Cities Grant Program Public Hearing scheduled – Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Barth, to schedule a public hearing on the Small Cities Grant Program for Monday, March 1, 2010 at 8:00 pm. Motion carried with all voting aye.

Income Survey proposal approved – Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Laraby, to approve the proposal from Stu Brown to conduct an income survey of resident to determine the eligibility of proposed water system improvements along Euclid Ave, Walker Rd, Camp Rd, South Main Street and Davis Avenue for Small Cities (CDBG) funding at a cost of $600 plus cost of postage. Motion carried with all voting aye.

Park Facility Use request tabled – A facilities use form was received to hold a Girl’s fast pitch softball tournament on June 19^th and 20^th at the Perry Village Park. Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Laraby, to table the request for the park facility pending conversation with Park Maint. Supervisor Renee Koziel. Motion carried with all voting aye.

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF PERRY TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED,

“OFFENDERS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS”

WHEREAS, the Village Board is considering adopting a proposed local law which will be to provide a buffer between where offenders reside and where children regularly meet and congregate, including but not limited to daycare centers, parks, playgrounds, community centers, and/or schools; and

WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Perry finds it in the best interest of the Village of Perry to hold a public hearing on the adoption of said local law; and

NOW, THEREFORE, ON MOTION made by Trustee Harvey and duly seconded by Trustee Barth, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Perry will hold a public hearing on the 1st day of March at 8:15 p.m. to consider a proposed local law entitled, “Offenders Residency Requirements.”

Ayes: _4_

Nays: _0_

COMMITTEE REPORTS

DPW - Timber Harvest Bid awarded - The following Timber Harvest bids were opened on February 12^th at 11:00 am.

Trathern $ 14,872.50

Motion by Trustee Laraby, seconded by Trustee Harvey, to award the timber harvest bid to Trathern in the amount of $14,872.50 with Supt. Ed Koziel as the local contact. Motion carried with the following vote:

Ayes 3 Wood, Laraby, Harvey

Nays 0

Abstain 1 Barth

Zoning – Mayor Wood announced that John Cook is now the ZBA chairman.

MAYOR FILE

Mayor Wood had nothing to report.

OLD BUSINESS

Fire Hall Roof - Trustees Barth and Laraby met with Ali Yapicioglu from In Site Architecture, LLP regarding the fire hall roof. The roof on the rear portion of the fire bays is not in good shape and we need to change the scope of work to include its replacement. They suggest we go out to bid for a raised roof (original plan) and include the replacement for the rear roof. Specs for the rear roof covering need to be drawn up. Both trustees will work with Mr. Yapicioglu to complete the specs.

NEW BUSINESS

NYCOM Legislative Meeting approved for Trustee Barth – Motion by Trustee Laraby, seconded by Trustee Harvey, authorizing Trustee Barth to attend the 2010 NYCOM Winter Legislative Meeting in Albany on February 21^st to 23^rd. Motion carried with all voting aye.

Motion to adjourn meeting and enter into executive session to discuss personnel employment at 8:10 p.m. was offered by Trustee Barth, second by Trustee Laraby and carried with all voting aye.

Trustee Davis entered the meeting at 9:36 p.m.

Motion to adjourn the executive session and resume the regular meeting at 9:39 p.m. was offered by Trustee Barth, second by Trustee Laraby and carried with all voting aye.

Assistant Police Chief applications rejected – Motion by Trustee Barth, seconded by Trustee Laraby, to reject the two (2) existing Assistant Chief applications. Motion carried with all voting aye.

Officer Prince allowed to carry over 90 hours of vacation – Motion by Trustee Laraby, seconded by Trustee Davis, to allow Officer James Prince to carry-over 90 hours of vacation. Motion carried with all voting aye.

CSEA Employee Benefit Fund Retiree Dental Plan signed off - Motion by Trustee Harvey, seconded by Trustee Barth, authorizing the Mayor to sign off on a Memorandum for the CSEA Employees Benefit Fund Retiree Dental Plan as advised by Village Attorney David DiMatteo. Motion carried with all voting aye.

MVP Health Insurance change to HDHP plan approved – Motion by Trustee Barth, seconded by Trustee Laraby, to change to a HDHP plan with MVP for health insurance with the village funding 75% of the employees deductible cost. Motion carried with all voting aye. There will be an information meeting for employees scheduled for Saturday, March 13^th at 9:30 a.m.

Motion to adjourn meeting at 10:45 p.m. was offered by Trustee Barth, second by Trustee Harvey and carried with all voting aye.

Respectfully submitted,

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Gail Vosburg

Village Clerk