· PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Donald Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Trustees Nancy McGuerty, Gary Fickeisen, Christopher Leonard, and Gary Mulvaney were in attendance. Also present were: Anne Riddell - Clerk, Susan Wade – Treasurer, Lauren Langtry – Republican Register, Julie McElfresh, Attorney James Baker, Tammy Perry, Gerry Sharpsteen, Eric Kehoe, and Phil Stock from Four Town First Aid Squad.
· MINUTES
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the minutes for February 26, 2007.
· BILLS
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following bills. (Trustee McGuerty abstained from bill #411 due to conflict of interest – Community Newspapers.)
· TRANSFER
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the following transfer:
From: A1990.4 Contingent To: A1620.4 Municipal Bldg. $2,500.00.
· DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty seconded, by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Treasurers Report for the month of February.
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard seconded by Trustee Mulvaney and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Public Works Report and the Sewer Treatment Plant Report for the month of February.
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Code Enforcement Report for the month of February. (Each of the Trustees also received a copy of a memo from Code Enforcer Michael Wellauer stating that his regular office hours will be changed to Saturdays from 11:00 am until noon and after 5:00 pm weekdays, by appointment due to a re-assignment of his full-time employer.)
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Justice Report for the month of February.
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the Dog Control Report for the month of February.
There was no Police Report for the month of February.
· FOUR TOWN AMBULANCE
Tammy Perry, Gerry Sharpsteen, Eric Kehoe, and Phil Stock from Four Town First Aid Squad addressed the Village Board pertaining to their financial status, per the Trustees request. Four Town explained that they had met with area towns to discuss the obstacles with the financing of the ambulance service. They stated that they currently have contracts from the area towns with a municipality donating an average of $3,000.00 per year. They noted that not all the municipalities contribute. Mayor Myers asked about the possibility of forming a district and they had just formed a board of directors and are looking into possibly having to go in the direction of forming a district. They stated that they currently have no legal representation and are looking for support from the communities. Mayor Myers stated that he would make some telephone calls to see about how the Village of Moravia can assist Four Town. The Board thanked them for coming.
· PUBLIC TO BE HEARD
Julie McElfresh addressed the Trustees about the leash law in the Village. Ms. McElfresh stated that she is having a hard time walking her dogs on a leash in the Village because of other dogs that are not on leashes. Ms. McElfresh questioned the dog control officer’s timeliness in responding to complaints that he receives. The Board stated that they are happy with the dog control officer and the Mayor gave Ms. McElfresh a copy of February’s dog control report, stating that the board receives a report every month. There was no more discussion.
· FIRE STATION – MAIN STREET
Each of the Trustees received a copy of a report from GeoLogic NY, Inc. about the old fire station on Main Street. After some discussion, a motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to send a letter to Susan Cummins of GeoLogic NY, Inc. requesting a report on lead paint and radon that was not included. (Trustee McGuerty noted that per the letter dated January 24, 2007 from GeoLogic NY, Inc. that lead paint and radon were to be included in the scope of services.)
· LAND OFF BROCKWAY ROAD (ATTORNEY JAMES BAKER)
The Trustees asked Attorney James Baker for his opinion about the property that is now owned by Walter Dabulewicz (former Korsak property) that is located on Skinner Hill. The Trustees requested clarification of the water rights to this property. Attorney James Baker stated that after reviewing the Village of Moravia files, the Village did terminate all the rights to provide maintenance on the water lines. Mr. Baker stated that he would contact Walter Dabulewicz and send a letter to this effect.
· NYSP REQUEST > CAYUGA COUNTY SHERIFF REQUEST
Each of the Trustees received a copy of the notes that were taken by Trustee Mulvaney at the meeting with Sheriff Gould and the New York State Troopers that he had verbally reported on at the last Village Board meeting. Trustee Mulvaney stated that there were no updates at this time.
· POLICE/JUSTICE CENTER ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS (LOWERY)
Mayor Myers reported that after speaking with Judge Shepardson, there appeared to still be a problem with the acoustics in the new courtroom in the Police/Justice Center on West Cayuga Street.
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve the estimate of $1,980.00 from John C. Lowery, Inc. for additional acoustical wall panels to be installed.
· DUMP TRUCK REPAIRS
Clerk Anne Riddell stated that Mike Perkins of the Department of Public Works stated that while Stoyell’s were repairing the dump truck that the Board had previously approved $1,300.00, Kenny Stoyell estimated that another $11,000.00-$13,000.00 worth of work needed to be done. After some discussion, the Board requested three (3) estimates on this repair before making a decision. This item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
The Board requested a list of the equipment assets the Village currently has on file for the next Village Board meeting.
· CAYUGA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGES – APRIL HOST: MORAVIA
Village Clerk Anne Riddell reminded the Trustees that the Village of Moravia is to host the April Cayuga County Association of Villages meeting. She requested the Trustees call the office with any ideas or suggestions for a speaker and a restaurant.
· SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2007-2008 BUDGET
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to set the public hearing for the Village of Moravia 2007-2008 budget for Monday, April 9, 2007 at 7:15 p.m.
· INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The Village Board of Trustees each received a copy of the following:
- Cayuga County Association of Villages Agenda (03/28/07).
- Village of Moravia 2006 Water Quality Report.
- Letter to Town of Moravia (Howd Assessment).
- Memo from the Department of Planning & Economic Development.
- Draft letter to Town of Moravia and water agreement for water district.
It was noted that a sympathy card was sent to Michelle Lincoln on the death of her mother, Lorraine Andrews.
Trustee McGuerty asked if there were any updates on the floodplain revisions from FEMA. Village Clerk Anne Riddell stated there were none. Trustee McGuerty requested the Board be kept up to date on this matter as things progress.
Trustee Leonard requested information on the drug and alcohol testing program that the Village currently has. Village Clerk Anne Riddell stated that the Village had just signed a contract with Foley and had also recently received a quote from Hogan Drug and Alcohol Testing that will be brought to the Board prior to signing of a new contract next year with Foley. (Village Clerk Anne Riddell stated that she had contacted Foley for a possible reimbursement if the Village chose to go with another company, and they stated that no reimbursement was possible.)
A motion was made by Trustee Mulvaney, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to enter executive session at 8:37 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to exit executive session at 8:58 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0 vote to adjourn at 9:18 p.m.
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Anne Riddell – Village Clerk