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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Mayor
Gary Mulvaney called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. Trustees Nancy McGuerty, Anthony Peppe,
Christopher Leonard, and Gary Fickeisen were in attendance. Also present were: Anne Riddell – Clerk, Susan Wade – Treasurer, and Melinda Bourque
– Republican Register.
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PUBLIC TO
BE HEARD
Mayor
Mulvaney asked if there was anyone present that wanted to speak that was not on
the agenda. No one spoke.
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MINUTES
A
motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried
with a 4-0 vote to approve the minutes for the December 14, 2009 Village Board
Meeting.
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BILLS
A
motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with
a 4-0 vote to approve the following bills.
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DEPARTMENT
REPORTS
A
motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried with
a 4-0 vote to approve the Dog Control Report for the month of November.
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OLD FIRE
STATION (MAIN STREET)
Mayor
Mulvaney reported that the Mueller’s were waiting for their attorney to review
the signed purchase offer papers.
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OAK HILL
WATER TANK
Mayor
Mulvaney reported that Le-Claire Fleming tested the water and the results were
positive. He also reported that they
were starting to hook up the new tanks today.
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SPAULDING
WATER BILL
Mayor
Mulvaney reported that there was no news on the delinquent water bill for Don
Spaulding for his Rockefeller Road property.
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WEST AVENUE
STORM WATER PIPING PROJECT
Each
of the Trustees received a copy of a letter from Assemblyman Brian Kolb in
response to the Village’s letter requesting financial assistance for the West
Avenue Storm Water Piping Project.
Assemblyman Kolb stated that there are not enough financial resources
for this project through the state.
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CODE OF
ETHICS POLICY
Village
Clerk Anne Riddell reported that after discussing the Board’s questions with
Village Attorney Charles Marangola, that Mr. Marangola confirmed that on Item
#6 “Gifts”, it is $75.00 per employee/official per year. Also, upon reading the Attorney General’s
Opinion from 1998, “A village justice may serve as his or her own clerk.” Mr. Marangola advised the Board to remove
“a” from Item #12 “Incompatible Positions – Judicial Standards” which read,
holding more than one position with the Village when one is subordinate to the
other.
Village
Clerk Anne Riddell distributed a final copy of the Code of Ethics to the Board
with the exclusion of “a” from Item #12.
A
motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried
with a 4-0 vote to approve the Village of Moravia Code of Ethics.
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WORKPLACE
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Mayor
Mulvaney stated that a “Designated Contact Person” needed to be listed on the
recently approved Village of Moravia Workplace Violence Prevention Policy &
Incident Reporting.
After
some discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee
Peppe and carried with a 4-0 vote to name both the Village Clerk and/or the
Mayor as the Designated Contact Person to the Village of Moravia Workplace
Violence Prevention Policy & Incident Reporting.
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CENSUS
TESTING SITE
Village
Clerk Anne Riddell requested permission to allow the U.S. Census Bureau to use
the Village Board Room for testing for employment applications on January 6,
13, 20, and 27, 2010.
A
motion was made by Trustee McGuerty, seconded by Trustee Leonard and carried
with a 4-0 vote to approve the US Census Bureau to use the Village Board Room
on January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2010.
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EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION (O’NEIL)
An
employment application from Nicholas O’Neil was on the table for Board review.
A
motion was made by Trustee Peppe, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried
with a 4-0 vote to accept the employment application from Nicholas O’Neil and
place on file.
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TREE REMOVAL
ESTIMATE (JM GENERAL CONTRACTING)
Each
of the Trustees received a copy of an estimate from JM General Contracting to
either trim or remove two (2) trees at 187 North Main Street that the Mayor
stated he had received a letter of complaint on the trees being dangerous.
Mayor
Mulvaney stated that the Department of Public Works has requested a second
estimate from another contractor and is waiting to receive it. This item was tabled.
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THANK YOU
FOR BANNERS (CHAMBER & ROGER PHILLIPS)
A
motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee McGuerty and carried
with a 4-0 vote to authorize Village Clerk Anne Riddell to send a thank you
letter to the Moravia/Locke Chamber of Commerce and Roger Phillips for the new
Moravia Banners that they replaced on the Main Street Bridge.
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NOTICE OF
INTENT TO MODIFY VILLAGE OF MORAVIS SPDES PERMIT
After
an explanation from Sewer Treatment Plant Operator Dick Phoenix, a motion was
made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Fickeisen and carried with a 4-0
vote to approve the following public notice for the Republican Register on
December 30, 2009 per the direction of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation Department:
New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation
Date: 12/10/2009
Applicant: VILLAGE OF MORAVIA
22 CENTRAL ST
MORAVIA, NY 13118
Facility: MORAVIA - V STP
AURORA ST
MORAVIA, NY 13118
Application ID: 7-0542-00004/00001
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Municipal
SPDES - Surface Discharge
Project is located: in MORAVIA in CAYUGA COUNTY
Project Description:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is
pursuing a Department Initiated Modification (DIM) to the State Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit (NY 002 2756, DEC Identification
#:7-0542-00004/00001), the Village of Moravia pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part
750-1.18, New York State's Environmental Benefit Permit Strategy (EBPS). The
most significant proposed changes to the permit are as follows: The ammonia
limit for the months of November through May are established at 7.4 mg/l as a
30 day average. Previously, this parameter was “monitor” only by the permittee
without an existing limit. This new limit is based on ammonia toxicity
standards that were revised in the early 1990's and after the initial
permit limits were established for this facility. All other limits are
protective of water quality and have not been changed. All permit changes and
existing permit requirements are drafted to be protective of water quality in
the Owasco Inlet.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where
applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the
address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of
inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact
person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)
Determination
Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on
the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was
not performed.
SEQR Lead Agency None Designated
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA)
Determination
The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA.
The permit type
is exempt or the activity is being reviewed in accordance with federal
historic preservation regulations.
Comments on this project must be ELIZABETH A
TRACY
submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC
Person no later than 01/29/2010 615 ERIE
BOULEVARD WEST
or 30 days after the publication date
SYRACUSE, NY 13204-2400
of this notice, whichever is later. (315)
426-7438
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REMOVAL OF
PART-TIME VILLAGE EMPLOYEE FROM PAYROLL (PURDY)
After
some discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Fickeisen, seconded by Trustee
Leonard and carried with a 4-0 vote to approve removing Part-Time Mechanical
Equipment Operator Ryan Purdy from the Village of Moravia Payroll, due to the
fact that he has not worked for the Village of Moravia since March 2008 and to
send him a letter to this effect.
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INFORMATIONAL
ITEMS
The
Village Board of Trustees each received a copy of the following:
-
WeCare
Waste & Recycling Services Schedule.
-
Cayuga
County Legislature Resolutions (2) – Dog Quarantine.
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Town of
Moravia Meeting Minutes (10/21/09).
-
Letter to
Daryl Rieks (Water/Sewer Application Acceptance).
-
2010
Workers Compensation Quotes.
-
Moravia
Volunteer Fire Company Installation Dinner/Dance Invitation.
-
Sewer Unit
Analysis from Treasurer Susan Wade.
-
Notice of
Sale (46 Grove Street, Moravia).
A
motion was made by Trustee Leonard, seconded by Trustee Peppe and carried with
a 4-0 vote to adjourn at 7:37 p.m.
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Anne Riddell – Village Clerk