Trustees’ Room in the Village Hall Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2015

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Minutes record a workshop meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Waverly held on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in the Trustees’ Room at the Village Hall. Mayor Leary called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and presided over roll call, finance committee bills approval, and multiple agenda items. The board discussed fire updates, solar works presentation notice, property tax payment sites, auction results, street and pedestrian sign recommendations, summer art camp rent, and demolition/infrastructure payments, followed by budget transfers, hiring summer parks help, executive session, an administrative hearing regarding a property, and adjournment.

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Workshop Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Finance Committee and Bills Approval

Infrastructure, Permits, and Community Updates

Administrative Hearing and Motions

Executive Session and Adjournment

WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WAVERLY HELD AT 6:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 IN THE TRUSTEES’ ROOM IN THE VILLAGE HALL Mayor Leary called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Present were Trustees Sinsabaugh, Aronstam, Hughes, Steck, Brewster, Trustee Ayres, and Mayor Leary Also present Clerk Treasurer Wood, Attorney Keene, Ron Cole of WATS/WAVR, and Amanda Renko of the Morning Times Finance Committee: Trustee Brewster presented bills for in the amount of General Fund $42,281.90; and Cemetery Fund $7,456.46; for a total of $49,738.36 and moved to approve payment of the abstracts. Trustee Sinsabaugh seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 367-369 Broad Street Fire Update: Attorney Keene recommended the Board hold their decision until the end of their regular meeting, as Mr. Fakir may show up. Solar Works Presentation: Mayor Leary reminded everyone that the Solar Works Presentation will be held here on June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Property Tax Payment Sites: Mayor Leary reminded everyone that they can pay the Village Property Taxes at either Chemung Canal Bank or the Village Hall. Auction Results: The clerk stated the 2011 Ford Crown Vic auctioned for $3,650. 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Program Application: Trustee Ayres moved to discuss application in executive session as a contractual matter. Trustee Brewster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Pedestrian Yield Signs: Trustee Ayres submitted a recommendation from Chief Gelatt regarding pedestrian yield signs, crosswalk striping, and crosswalk pylons. We would need to purchase two yield signs and 2 pylons. Trustee Steck raised concerns with the crosswalk across Broad Street at Pine Street. Mayor Leary asked for cost proposals for any work needed, signs, and pylons for the next meeting. Summer Art Camp: Attorney Keene stated she reviewed legal opinions and fair and adequate consideration is necessary in renting space. Discussion followed regarding what is fair and adequate consideration. Trustee Aronstam moved to charge $100 per week in rent for the summer art camp to use space in the Village Hall for their program. Trustee Ayres seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 439 Fulton Street/NPL Building: The clerk submitted invoices for the demolition of 439 Fulton Street, to be drawn on the General Fund. They are as follows: Trustee Aronstam moved to approve payment to Gorick Construction in the amount of $422,626. Deputy Mayor Ayers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Trustee Aronstam moved to approve payment to O’Rourck, Inc. in the amount of $14,710. Trustee Brewster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Trustee Aronstam moved to approve payment to Hunt Engineers in the amount of $1607.75. Trustee Steck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Trustee Aronstam moved to approve payment to Village of Waverly, Board of Water Commissioners in the amount of $780. Trustee Steck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Stump Removal on Broad Street: Mayor Leary submitted a quote from Mattison’s Bucket Service to remove stumps on Broad Street at a cost of $575. Trustee Aronstam moved to approve the removal of stumps by Mattison’s Bucket Service as presented. Trustee Steck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Horseshoe Pit Update: Trustee Brewster stated there were no updates to report. 2014-2015 General Budget Transfers: Trustee Ayres moved to approve the following budget transfers as presented. Trustee Brewster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2014-2015 General Budget Amendments: Trustee Brewster moved to approve the following budget transfers as presented. Trustee Aronstam seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2014-2015 Cemetery Budget Transfers: Trustee Aronstam moved to approve the following budget transfers as presented. Trustee Brewster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously

FAQs

When and where was the workshop meeting held?

The workshop meeting was held at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in the Trustees’ Room in the Village Hall.

What financial actions did the Board approve?

The Finance Committee presented bills totaling $49,738.36 across the General Fund and Cemetery Fund for approval of payment of the abstracts, and multiple later motions approved payments for demolition and related services.

What was decided in the administrative hearing involving the Fakir property?

The Board moved to find the property at 369 Broad Street unsafe, unsanitary, and dangerous, then authorized the attorney to send notice to Frank Fakir allowing 30 days to remedy the unsafe property.

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