May 23, 2017 Regular Board Meeting

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1 OFFICE OF THE CLERK HARRY DECARLO Regular Board Meeting of the Village of Solvay Board of Trustees Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Today, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 the REGULAR BOARD MEETING of the SOLVAY VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES was called to order by Mayor Ronald Benedetti at the Town of Geddes Community Room, 1000 Woods Road, Solvay, NY at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL: Trustees William McVicker Present Daniel Bellotti Present John Fall Sr Excused Derek Baichi Present John Cregg Present Deputy Mayor Thomas Tarolli Present Mayor Ronald Benedetti Present CORRESPONDENCE: Mayor Benedetti spoke about the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29th at 10:00 am. He also spoke about a meeting with Assemblymen Magnarelli. The Assemblymen is providing a grant for a Spray Pad near the Solvay Kiddie Pool. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MS4 Annual Report - Mark Malley spoke about the two reports that the Mayor will be signing. We are DEC and EPA compliant. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Administrative Legal Treasurer Police Electric DPW/Highway Library Mayor Ronald Benedetti - None Kevin Gilligan, Village Lawyer - None Cheryl Visconti, Acting Treasurer responded: The budget modifications for the month are listed on the agenda. Trustee Baichi asked about the modification to the Library Fund. The reason for the move is because the Library is now using a cleaning company. Allen Wood, Police Chief reported 1078 service calls for April The department had 20 follow-ups, 2 felonies, 36 misdemeanors, 134 Vehicle and Traffic, 1 DWI, 0 juvenile. Buckle up NY in taking place on Thursday. Trustee Czerow wanted to commend Officer Czerow, Isyk and Cross after he went on a ride along with them. He also encouraged the other Trustees to do the same. The Chief also said that a prescription pill drop off receptacle at the police station. John Kurtz, Assistant Electric Superintendent responded the SFB job for O'Brien and Gere is complete on our end. The EV testing is 99% complete. We installed new UG feed for lights on SFB. Continuing 15 KU Arrestors and secured poles on Milton Ave for Barrett Construction. We will be starting distribution feeder inspections in the next 2-3 weeks. I would also like to recognize that Jack Zingaro is retiring on May 29th, He has work for the Village for 43 years. Mark Cazzolli, Highway Superintendent responded the foundation and addition to mechanics garage is being finalized. Summer help will be a big support. Paving CHIPS (Caroline, Freeman, Gertrude, Scarboro, Lionel and Abell). The guys did a great job on the retaining wall for the pool. We have been consistently working on everyday duties such as grass, brush and sewer calls. The spraying of the substation and sidewalks to be starting soon. The residents will be notified and areas will be marked before they spray. Dan Golden, Library Director began by thanking Marc Cazzolli and the staff of Public Works for their hard work on behalf of the Friends Booksale. Dan also thanked the Friends and Solvay-Geddes Rotary for having spent long hours guaranteeing the success of the Sale. According to Dan, these are the upcoming programs for March and April: Above 40-Workers in Transition- Every Friday, 9:30 a.m. A regular meeting of professionals over 40 seeking

2 Codes Stormwater guidance, job search, and career exploration. An Afternoon with Three Local Authors- Saturday June 10, 2 p.m. The Library will welcome a panel of three local authors. The program will feature book readings, discussion and books signings by three writers of romance and mystery novels. Zoo to You Monday, June 26 th at 10:00 a.m. Live animals from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will visit the library. MOST Science Show-Wednesday, July 5 th at 10:00 a.m. The MOST Summer Library Program will bring a 45-minute interactive demonstration. As always, the Library welcomes suggestions from the public. Thomas Tarolli, Trustee responded that the next Codes meeting is on Monday, June 19th at 5:30. The old Solvay Diner has been being worked on without a permit and a stop work order has been placed on the property. 207 Cogswell Ave is putting in 2 apartments. Anthony and Peter have been working hard on inspections and high grass violations. None RESOLUTIONS: 1. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to approve the minutes from the April 25, 2017 Regular Board Meeting and the Reading of the Minutes be herewith dispensed. 2. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to pay C&S Engineers $3, for services rendered from 4/1/17 to 4/30/17. (Total Cost to the Village is: $1,645.00) Below are the specific projects that will be reimbursed through Grant or the County: Invoice No Project No I/I Reduction Grant Invoice No Project No SAM Grant Invoice No Project No SAM Grant 3. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to pay C&S Engineers $ for services rendered from 11/1/16 to 11/30/ Authorization from the Board of Trustees to pay Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC $ for services rendered for the month of April ($ was for PBA labor negotiations). 5. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to approve the Modifications: Village of Solvay General Fund Schedule of Proposed Modifications For Approval at the May 2017 Regular Board Meeting Account Revenue s Title (as modified) Current Proposed Mod Newly Modified Amount Total Expenses

3 A Building-Other 61,000 6,000 67, A Police-Vehicle Repair 10, , A Police-Vehicle Decontamination A Police - Uniforms 3, , A Police - Training/Conferences 4,000 (1,300) 2, A Police - Consulting A Snow Removal-Other 200,000 (6,000) 194,000 Total 278, ,730 Village of Solvay Library Fund Schedule of Proposed Modifications For Approval at the April 2017 Regular Board Meeting Account Revenue s Title (as modified) Current Proposed Mod Newly Modified Amount Total Expenses L Personal Service 217,900 (7,900) 210, L Library-Other 49,800 7,900 57,700 Total 267, ,700 SECOND: John Cregg 6. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to pay all non union employees a 2% raise with the exception of elected officials and committee members effective June 1, Authorization from the Board of Trustees to purchase a new folding machine for electric billing from Craig R. Gilbert. Model Number: DF-970 with a purchase price of $3, Authorization to have the Mayor sign the MS4 Annual Report and the MS4 Semiannual Report and mail the Reports to the NYSDEC Division of Water 625 Broadway, Albany NY MOTION: Dan Belotti SECOND: Derek Baichi

4 9. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to approve WHEREAS, the property described by the following tax map number(s) and located at the following address(s) is/are in the Village of Solvay, is/are owned by the following owner(s); and WHEREAS, as the aforesaid property owner(s) allows the property to accumulate high weeds, brush, grass, trash, debris, or other matter, in a manner that is unhealthy, hazardous, or dangerous and in violation of Chapter 56; and WHEREAS, the owner(s) was notified by certified mail and/or posted on site and a follow up revealed the violation still exists NOW, be it resolved that the Village of Solvay Board shall authorize the property to be cut, trimmed, and removed by the Village Representatives, and all actual costs of work or services rendered at the direction of the Village Board, shall be assessed and collected in the same manner and time as the taxes levied on the premises. STREET ADDRESS TAX MAP NAME OF OWNER 210 Lamont Ave Sean P. Stamper 212 Lamont Ave Sean P. Stamper 1114 Third Street Bruce Mumley 321 Second Street Michael W. Ross 314 Darrow Ave William R. Liedka 223 Williams Street Gregory Giachetti 231 Charles Ave Jason Norton 218 Draper Ave Randy P. Cornish 10. Authorization from the Board of Trustees hire the following lifeguards for the Solvay Pool. They will start on June 25th. Allison McVey, Head Lifeguard, $12.00/hour Hannah Elmer, Assistant Lifeguard, $11.00/hour Kaitlin Dunning, Stephanie Campagna, Tristram Forster, Emily Green, Nicholas Visconti, Lifeguard(s), $10.00/hour Morgan Cappon, Mackenna Caryl, Michael Gilheney, Hannah Jewel, Madeline Lowry, Christopher Sheedy, Lifeguard(s), $9.75/hour 11. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to hire 5 Summer Help Laborers for the Highway Dept. They will start May 30th with a rate of pay of $9.75/hour. 12. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to hire 4 Summer Help Laborers for the Highway Dept. They will start June 26th with a rate of pay of $9.75/hour. 13. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to hire Ryan C. Holtzbery as a Part Time Codes Clerk starting May 30th. The Codes Clerk will work 4 hours per day at $12.00/hour. The position does not provide health insurance or vacation/holiday pay. SECOND: John Cregg 14. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to raise Chief Allen Wood's annual salary to $80,000. SECOND: Derek Baichi

5 15. Authorization from the Board of Trustees to raise Joseph Hawksby's annual salary to $82, Authorization from the Board of Trustees to investigate a purchase of a new vehicle assigned to the Police Chief, Allen Wood. PETITIONS: Joe Fragnito - The Electric should have an independent board of directors. Kathy Marinelli - Aramark truck and traffic going down Third Street William McVicker - Dumpster trash knocking down sign James Baleno - Compliment sign work at fire department. Suggested eliminating street parking on 300 block of Charles Ave. ************************************************************************************* **** Resolved that this Board of Trustees move into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter at 6:57 p.m. Resolved that the Executive Session be closed and that this Board return to the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. ************************************************************************************* *** No action was taken at the Executive session meeting. NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT: The regular meeting of the Solvay Board of Trustees be adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harry DeCarlo, Village Clerk