· PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Donald Myers called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Trustees Gary Fickeisen, Gary Mulvaney, Chris Leonard, and Nancy McGuerty were in attendance. Also present were: Anne Riddell - Clerk, Susan Wade – Treasurer, Mike Perkins – DPW (Construction Inspector – Police/Court Facility), Barbara Langtry – Republican Register, Ray Dyer – Southern Cayuga County Cablevision, and Perry Lyon – Moravia Youth Football.
· MINUTES
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the minutes for August 22, 2005.
· BILLS
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 3-0 vote to approve the following bills. (Trustee McGuerty abstained from bill #144 due to conflict of interest - Community Newspapers and Trustee Mulvaney abstained from bills #14 and #31 due to conflict of interest – Gary Mulvaney.)
· TRANSFER
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following transfer:
From: A1990.4 Contingent To: A7110.4 Park $2,000.00
· PURCHASE ORDER
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the purchase order to JM General Contracting for $1,500.00 for the removal of a maple tree and stump on the corner of Congress Street/Park Street.
· DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty seconded, by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Treasurers Report for the month of August.
A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Public Works Report for the month of August.
A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Police Report for the month of August.
A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Code Enforcement Report for the month of August.
Code Enforcement Officer Alan Lockett addressed the Board. Each of the Trustees received a copy of an “Official Notice” to Marita Alcorn about trailers #7 & #8 that she rents on Allis Avenue. Mr. Lockett stated that trailer #7 is not being currently rented and is not to be rented in the future and that trailer #8 must be vacated by November 1, 2005.
The Board also requested an update on some abandoned fuel tanks located at the end of Central Street on Jim Newhart’s property. Mr. Lockett stated that he had sent a letter to Mr. Newhart to remove the tanks within 3 days of receiving his letter dated August 1, 2005. Mr. Lockett stated that he did not believe that anything had been done yet. The Board requested he contact Mr. Newhart and remedy this situation quickly.
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Dog Control Report for the month of August.
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to send the Town of Moravia a letter requesting a dog enumeration be done in 2006 by the Town of Moravia, per the request of Dog Control Officer Paul Burhans report.
It was noted that there was no Justice Report for the month of August.
· POLICE/COURT FACILITY
Mike Perkins, Construction Inspector, updated the Board on the progress of the construction of the police/court facility. Mr. Perkins stated that the roof is being constructed this week and that the shingles should be in place by the end of the week. He also stated that the sewer line was placed by the Village and extended twenty (20) feet from the building. Mr. Perkins noted that construction is running smoothly at this time.
Each of the Trustees received a copy of the original light fixtures for the courtroom. A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the originally specified light fixtures for the courtroom.
Each of the Trustees received a copy of a letter from Engineer Timothy Buhl explaining the original/revised RD Form E Technical Services Budget. Though the letter contained an explanation of the increase of engineering fees, it was noted that Rural Development had requested an amendment to Mr. Buhl’s original Engineering Agreement on a specified USDA form. (It was noted that Mr. Buhl would be notified.)
· PUBLIC TO BE HEARD (PERRY LYON)
Perry Lyon, representative for the Moravia Youth Football, addressed the Board. Mr. Lyon stated he had received notice from the Village’s insurance Agent, Walt Dabulewicz, that the Moravia Youth Football was no longer covered under the Village’s insurance policy, as in the past. After some discussion, Village Clerk Anne Riddell stated that she would contact Mr. Dabulewicz and review this matter.
· CAYUGA COUNTY E-911
Village Attorney James Baker stated that he was not able to connect with Officer in Charge Bill Sovocool before Officer Sovocool retired from the Moravia Police Department to review the draft agreement of the Cayuga County E-911. Mr. Baker stated the following possible concerns with the draft agreement:
- Page 2 Section 1, C: “the 911 Center Operation Practices Board shall meet as necessary” - Mr. Baker stated that the Board might want to consider meeting on a regular basis, being a new procedure.
- Page 3 Section 2, E–1: Mr. Baker stated that he would like to see more clarity in what agency would conduct investigations if the call was outside the Village of Moravia.
Mayor Myers noted that there was a meeting scheduled on Tuesday at the County to discuss the draft agreement with the local municipalities/agencies. The Board requested Police Officer Eric Sharpsteen attend the meeting. Mayor Myers stated that he would speak to Officer Sharpsteen about attending.
· VILLAGE ORDINANCES – REVISIONS FROM PLANNING BOARD
Village Attorney James Baker reported that he had reviewed the revisions that were submitted by the Village of Moravia Planning Board. He requested Clerk Anne Riddell schedule him on the Planning Board’s agenda for September 19th or November 21st to review the revisions.
· HOWD ASSESSMENT
Clerk Anne Riddell copied each of the Trustees the Village’s Local Law #3 of 1993 (Cease to be an Assessing Unit) and a 1989 letter of explanation from the State of New York Division of Equalization and Assessment. The letter stated that, “With the responsibility for assessing given up, a village would no longer be responsible for defending assessments.”
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to send a letter to the Town of Moravia reiterating the Village’s financial responsibility for the defense of the Howd Assessment.
· PUBLIC HEARING – CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
At 7:53 p.m. a motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to open the public hearing on the renewal of the Southern Cayuga County Cablevision (Ray S. Dyer) Franchise Agreement.
Clerk Anne Riddell read the public notice aloud.
After some discussion, the Mayor asked if there was any correspondence from the public or any questions. There was none. (It was noted that the franchise fee would be reviewed next spring at the time when the Trustees are preparing the 2006/2007 budget.)
With no
other questions or comments, a motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by
Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to close the public hearing at
8:15 p.m. for the renewal of the Southern Cayuga County Cablevision Franchise
Agreement.
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS a public hearing was held on September 12, 2005 in the Village Office, 22 Central Street, Moravia, NY, for the purpose of hearing public opinion on the franchise renewal of Southern Cayuga County Cablevision, LLC, owned and operated by Ray S. Dyer, III, of Locke, NY;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board is satisfied and approves the renewal of the franchise with Southern Cayuga County Cablevision, LLC for a period of ten (10) years, retroactive to January 1, 2000;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said franchise agreement, including the schedules and exhibits annexed thereto, be accepted and executed.
· COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
- LOAN AGREMENT – MULVANEY
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 3-0 vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the Loan Agreement for Michael Mulvaney at 56 Central Street in the amount of $22,640.00. (Trustee Mulvaney abstained due to conflict of interest.)
· COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
- LOAN AGREEMENT – GENTILCORE
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the deferred Loan Agreement for Yvonne Gentilcore at 220 North Main Street in the amount of $16,000.00.
· “CHRISTMAS IN MORAVIA” – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Each of the Board members received a copy of a letter from Shawn Raymond of the Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce announcing their 5th annual “Christmas in Moravia” to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2005 and their desire to use the old Fire House.
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to allow the Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce to use the Fire House on December 3, 2005.
Mayor Myers mentioned the Village looking into the possibility of purchasing some new Christmas lights that could be attached to the new streetlights, rather than the old street light poles, as in the past. The Mayor also stated the possibility of purchasing white lights to place on the trees along Main Street and keep them lit all year round.
· YOUTH RECREATION APPLICATON
A motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to authorize the Mayor’s signature on the Program Application for Youth Recreation for 2006.
· HIRE WILLIS & WAWRO – PART-TIME (MPD)
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee McGuerty to hire James Willis and David Wawro effective immediately at the rate previously established by the Board ($15.00/hour).
Officer James Willis was introduced to the Board and welcomed to the Village of Moravia Police Department.
(Trustee Mulvaney and Trustee Fickeisen notified the Trustees that Mr. James Taber, Sr. would not be working for the Village as part-time Police Clerk as previously discussed. It was noted that Mr. Taber believed that a lot of the paperwork could be done by the police officers and thought it would be better financially for the Village for him not to work as Police Clerk.)
· EMPLOYEE APPLICATION (MPD)
Employment application for Bryan Norris (MPD) was on the table for Board review.
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to accept and place the employment application for the Moravia Police Department from Bryan Norris on file. (It was noted that Mr. Norris would send a copy of his New York State Park Police Academy Certificate when he receives the original.)
· AMEND 8/8/05 VILLAGE MINUTES (RE: MEO POSITIONS)
Village Clerk Anne Riddell explained to the Trustees that the Village Board Meeting Minutes of August 8, 2005 needed to be amended per the request of Cayuga County Civil Service Commission. She further explained that the Board approved to “re-classify” William Smith and Paul Kratzer from Laborers to the newly created Motor Equipment Operator Positions, while keeping the current laborer positions opened. Civil Service noted that a “person” could not be re-classified; only the position could be re-classified.
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following amendment for the Board Meeting Minutes dated August 8, 2005:
After speaking with Civil Service, Village Clerk Anne Riddell requested three (3) Motor Equipment Operator positions be created and then “place” the current laborers (William Smith – Full-time and Paul Kratzer – Part-time) as Motor Equipment Operators.
· FINGER LAKES WATER WORKS CONFERENCE
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve Mike Perkins and Bill Smith to attend the Finger Lakes Water Works Conference on October 6, 2005 in Geneva.
· NYRWA MEMBERSHIP REGIONAL MEETING
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve Dick Phoenix and Kean Flynn to attend the NYRWA Membership Regional Meeting on September 27, 2005 in Seneca Falls.
· INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The Village Board of Trustees each received a copy of the following:
- Quarterly Open Agenda Items
- Horizon Performances Review
- Notice from Korean War Veterans Association
- Association of Villages of Cayuga County Agenda & Minutes
- Synopsis of meeting held 8/31/05 at Weedsport Village Hall
- Notice from Public Service Commission (Internet/Telephone)
- Memo to all Village employees
It was noted that the Village of Moravia sent the following cards:
- Sympathy card to Reynolds Family
- Sympathy card to Price Family
- Thank you to the Fire Department for the use of their hall
- Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Hess
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
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Anne Riddell – Village Clerk