REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2013

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1 REGULAR MEETING DOLGEVILLE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 16, 2013 PRESENT: MAYOR: Bruce T. Lyon TRUSTEES: Larry J. Brandow-absent Donna L. Loucks Leann Nagle Weaver Mary E. Puznowski ATTORNEY: Norman Mastromoro RECORDING SECRETARY: Tammy L. Chmielewski ATTENDED: Karen Goyette, Brandan Lewandowski, Don Dodson, Barry Vickers, Chet Szymanski, Dave Jaquay, Ed Scharpou, Neal Winkler, Thayer Parrish, Peter Carpenter and Rob Juteau. Mayor Bruce 1. Lyon at Village Hall called this Regular Meeting of the Dolgeville Village Board of Trustees to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Approval of 'Meeting IVIinutes Motion to approve and place on file the meeting minutes of November 18, Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes Abstract of Audited Vouchers Resolution # The following resolution was offered by Trustee Loucks and sec. by Trustee Puznowski. Ayes RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and is hereby authorized to sign the Abstract of Audited Vouchers from the following funds for the amount specified: GENERAL TRUST & AGENCY SEVV1=<R WATER $ 26, $ $ 21, $ 2, CT. Male-/ & I

2 Upgrade FEMA Mitigation Ambit Energy Karen Goyette Chet Szymanski of C. T. Male came before the Board on the following: WWTP bubble will be going up tomorrow. The boiler/heat exchanger project will be completed in the spring. Contractor - Jablonski will request an extension for this project. Pay request # 4 submitted today. C.T. Male is continuing discussions on time/material for a change order request. Continuing work on Burt Street - two homes affected. Judy McClendan - FEMA is working on cost estimate changes. Funding will include replacement costs before flood. Army Corp. of Engineers is involved on project. Karen will discuss Ambit at a later date. Department Heads Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer Barry Vickers came before the Board on the following: 6 Dunckel Street - electric inspection certificate required. 19 West State Street - bank no longer has a vested interest, National Grid terminated gas lines. Deadline reached for code violations. Safeguard suggested an engineering report for the structures stability. Codes and the Mayor will get a warrant from the judge to enter premises to determine safety issues and concerns. Code Enforcement Monthly Report D.P.W. Alain St. Snow Removal Christmas Party Property Owner Charges 29 Horn Street NYSDOT - June 28, 2013 Emergency Flood Repairs By Trustee Puznowski Motion to approve and place on file the December 14, 2013 Code Enforcement report as submitted. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes D.P.W. Superintendent John Houle was unavailable for the meeting: Board requested D.P.W. to remove snow from parking side of Main Street. Request Neal Winkler to help. D.P.W. Christmas party - December 20 th. Table until parties are available to discuss. Letter dated December 2, Work completed by NYSDOT.

3 Van Buren Street ft. slope failure, pavement and guiderail. Ransom St. Retention Pond - extend outlet pipes, cleaned inlet and installed stone inlet apron. Spofford Ave. Sewer - video inspection of 475 ft. of sanitary sewer line. Fire Department Fire Department Monthly Report Water Plant Plowing Hot Rod Systems Water Meters Fire Chief Randy Tennant was unavailable for the meeting but submitted the following: Motion to approve and place on file the November Fire Department report as submitted. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes Water Plant Operator Neal Winkler came before the Board on the following: Board asked if Neal was helping D.P.W. with plowing - waiting for a c Board is requesting Ed, Neal and Bill be used for plowing. Don Duesler is doing sidewalk plow. Tim Barnes questioned why sidewalk in front of his house is not plowed - Village will talk to D.P.W. regarding this Issue. Consultants from Mueller Systems/Hot Rod Systems discussed their Advanced Automated Meter Readers. Water Monthly WWTP Report Village received a quote for budgetary purposes. Village will get information on possible grants for meters. By Trustee Weaver Motion to approve and place on file the November water report as submitted. Sec. Trustee Puznowski. Ayes WWTP Operator Edward Scharpou came before the Board on the following: Karen Goyette - what is the purpose of plastic strip between Weaver and Beth's house (Spofford Avenue) - it is a sill barrier for now. There will be landscaping in the future.

4 WWTP Monthly Report Mayor Lyon had a request from Chad Hunt re: sewer line at former Duesler farm. Village will check with D.P.W. and Ed. Motion to approve and place on file the November WWTP report as submitted. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes Planning Board Planning Board Chairperson for the meeting: Van Billings was unavailable Police Department Provisional Chief of Police Richard Congdon was unavailable for the meeting but submitted the following: Police Monthly Treasurer Expenditures, Encumbrances, Appropriations Balance Sheet Old Business Report and Motion to approve and place on file the November Police report as submitted. Sec. Trustee Puznowski. Ayes all Treasurer Michele Weakley was unavailable for the meeting but submitted the following: Motion to place on file the Statement of Expenditures, Encumbrances, Appropriations for the period ending December 31, Sec. Trustee Puznowski. Ayes Motion to place on file the Balance Sheet for the period ending December 31, Sec. Trustee Puznowski. Ayes Health Insurance Rescind Motion Resolution # 144A-2013 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Loucks and sec. by Trustee Weaver. Ayes Motion to rescind Non-Union Employee Health Insurance Resolution # : By Trustee Brandow Motion that all non-union employees pay 15% of their health insurance (HSAIHRA) premium and 40% of the deductible effective January 1, Sec. Trustee Luther.

5 AYES: Trustee Brandow, Luther, Puznowski NAYS: Trustee Loucks ADOPTED - May 20, 2013 Executive Session Con"actiVegotiations Motion to enter executive session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations. Request Ed Scharpou, Neal Winkler and Tammy L. Chmielewski in session. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes Motion to adjourn executive session at 7:45 p.m. and reconvene regular meeting. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes NYS Financial Restructuring Resolution # 144B Motion to apply for a comprehensive review of village finances and operations under the State's new financial assistance program. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes New Business Payroll Certification Resolution # The following resolution was offered by Trustee Loucks and sec. by Trustee Puznowski. Ayes WHEREAS, Michele Weakley does hereby submit for certification the following payroll period of in the amount of $ 27, be approved for payment from the appropriation authorized by the Village of Dolgeville Board of Trustees.

6 ABSENT - Trustee Brandow Payroll Certification Resolution # The following resolution was offered by Trustee Loucks and sec. by Trustee Puznowski. Ayes WHEREAS, Michele Weakley does hereby submit for certification the following payroll period of 11123/13-12/6/13 in the amount of $ 3 1, be approved for payment from the appropriation authorized by the Village of Dolgeville Board of Trustees. Check Reconciliation Resolution # DCS Bus Lease Youth Center Resolution # 147A-2013 By Trustee Weaver Motion to place on file the check reconciliations presented. Sec. Trustee Loucks. Ayes Unemployment Acct. * /30/13 Flood Reimbursement Fund * Sewer Savings * State Small Program *222 11/ /13 Helterline Park * Sewer Waste Hauling * General Savings * /30113 Water Fund * Spohn's Disposal * Trust & Agency * /30/13 D.P.W. Motorized Equip. * /30113 General Fund * /30113 Water & Sewer * /13 Housing Rehabilitation * / /13 E.D.R.L.F. * / Police Vehicle * /30113 Fire Truck Reserve * /30113 Motion authorizing Mayor Bruce T. Lyon to sign as

7 the bus lease agreement with Dolgeville Central School to provide a bus for the youth center program. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes Application and Certificate For Payment # 4 ALX Resolution By Trustee Puznowski Motion authorizing payment request # 4 for ALX as submitted in the amount of$ 246, and certified by C. T. Male. Sec. Trustee Loucks. Ayes Communication Applications Youth Center Appointment Dolgeville Community Band Report Dolgeville Violet Festival Thank You 2 applications - D.P.W., 1 application Youth Center, place on file. By Trustee Puznowski Motion to hire Crystal Napier as Asst. Youth Center Director - rate of pay $ 8.00 hr. to replace Catherine Voorhees. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes Place on file. Thank you letter received for Donald Dodson. Place a copy in personnel folder. Public Service Commission 315 Area Code Exhaust Letter dated November 19,2013, Place on file. Attorney Main Street Update Village Attorney Norman Mastromoro came before the Board on the following: Received letter dated 12/6/13 from Dolomite attorney. Request treasurer to verify receipt of payments and John Vesp time sheets. No Smoking Ban n/a

8 Beaver Brook Dam EAPUpdate Village does not have a final approved/stamped DEe. Attorney will check on fine status. copy from 104 South Main Street Land Contract UPSEU Contract Negotiations Future Meetings Village to offer multiple listing with Heidi Mouyos to sell 104 South Main Street. Sec. Trustee Weaver. Ayes nla Special Meeting December 23 3:00 p.rn. - Village H Regular Meeting January 6:00 p.m. - Village H Adjournment By Trustee Weaver Motion to adjourn regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. Sec. Trustee Puznowski. Ayes Mayor Village Clerk