3/23/2009 7:30:00 PM
Meeting Information
Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:30pm in the Board Room of the Fayetteville Village Hall.
Mayor Olson led those present in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Trustee Kinsella asked the clerk to amend the minutes of the March 23, 2009 meeting to change the Public Hearing for Restore NY from April 6th to April 13th.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 23, 2009 meeting as amended. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING R-3 MORATORIUM
Attorney Spencer gave a brief synopsis of the Local Law presented to create a moratorium to prohibit the issuance of special permits in the R-3 district for a 6 month period to allow the Village Board to review the current zoning that allows for commercial uses in the R-3 zoning district. There is an ambiguity within the code that needs clarification and interpretation.
Mayor Olson opened the Public Hearing at 7:35pm.
Mark-Paul Serafin thanked the Village Board for taking measures to preserve the character of the Historic District which is located in an R-3 district. Mr. Serefin explained to the board that when he purchased property in the R-3 zone, located in the Historic District, he wanted to open a small graphic arts studio to work out of and was denied because he did not live there. Mr. Serafin explained that he did not look for a loophole in the law. He accepted the Planning Board’s decision and renovated the property into 2 upscale apartments.
Trustee Kinsella asked what year Mr. Serafin was denied by the Planning Board.
Mr. Serafin believes that it was 2005.
Karen Harris is concerned that the Village is treading in dangerous waters by allowing a commercial use of a property that is not owner-occupied. There have been several property owners that were denied commercial use of the property because it was not owner-occupied. Mrs. Harris believes that the Village Board needs to protect the Historic District.
Mark Paul Serafin does not think that a promise of a property owner that they might make the property their residence one day is acceptable for allowing a commercial use of the property.
Mayor Olson explained that the Village has not received the recommendation from the County Planning Board so the Public Hearing will remain open until the next meeting, April 13th. The Village will be sending notifications to all the residents of the R-3 district regarding the proposed moratorium.
Walt Pasternak asked if the CLG proposed law was directly related to the proposed.
Mayor Olson explained that the laws are 2 distinctly separate issues.
Walt Pasternak asked to go on record the he wants to see something done to the property on Genesee Street, just West of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Pasternak feels that this property is a disgrace to the Village and should be cleaned up.
HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR
Mayor Olson has scheduled a walking tour of the Historic District for April 27th from 6pm-7pm to include all the Trustees and CEO, Richard Greene.
JUSTICE COURT PROPOSED BUDGET
Judge Miller recapped the activity for the 2007/08 fiscal year and the current 2009/10 fiscal year. The number of cases and tickets that the Village Court is handling has increased about 30% and the amount of Revenue has gone up accordingly.
Mayor Olson explained with the increased activity in the court, the hours of the Court Clerk were put back to 36 hours a week. Also, the expenses were reduced by 5% and Judge Miller’s salary was proposed to be decreased by $1,000.00.
CODE ENFORCEMENT REQUEST
Code Enforcement Officer, Richard Greene, has some concerns regarding the smoke detectors in a commercial building. There is nothing in the State Code that requires smoke detectors in commercial buildings, therefore Mr. Greene would like the Village to amend the local code that would require them.
Mayor Olson stated that he has no issues with requiring smoke detectors and extinguishers in all commercial businesses and Fire Suppression Systems in all new buildings.
Mayor Olson asked Mr. Greene to send Chief Hildreth a copy of his proposal for the Chief to review.
Mr. Greene presented the board with suggested changes to Chapter 187 that would address family day care homes and group homes that are registered or licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services and that registering with the Village Clerk would be at no charge.
Attorney Spencer will review the proposals and comment at the next board meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS
Trustee Coleman made a motion to accept the application of Katie Williams to the Fayetteville Fire Department pending all background investigations. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Coleman made a motion to accept the application of Lauren O’Kipney to the Fayetteville Fire Department pending all background investigations. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
PC’s : AMBULANCE BILLING
Chief Hildreth requested permission to purchase notebook PC’s for each of the ambulances. The return for the ambulance billing will be much quicker by reporting electronically.
Trustee Randall made a motion to authorize Chief Hildreth to purchase PC’s for the ambulance billing at a total cost of $10, 268.00 from Seneca Data, who was low bidder. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ABSTRACT #17
Trustee Randall made a motion to approve Abstract 17 in the amount of $146,612.57. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Randall made a motion to pay O’Connell Electric $1,004.17 for electric work done at the village hall and Veteran’s Park. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ROUND TABLE
Attorney Spencer told the board that the Time Warner Franchise Agreement has been extended until June 18, 2009.
Mayor Olson informed the board that he and Attorney Spencer will be meeting with Verizon on March 24, 2009 to discuss a possible cable television franchise agreement with Verizon.
Trustee Small said that the Tree Commission will be holding several events on Arbor Day, April 29th.
Mayor Olson told the board that the Tobacco Free Signs will be installed in the Parks and at the Village Hall.
Mayor Olson asked that newsletter articles be submitted to Karen by April 27th so they are ready for distribution the following week.
Village Historian, Barbara Rivette, will be giving a presentation on Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 5:30 pm in the Village Court Room.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Mayor Olson asked each of the Trustees to have updates ready for the next board meeting for each of the various committees that they are working on.
BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING 3/30/09
Mayor Olson scheduled the next budget workshop meeting for Monday March 30 at 5:00pm to review the remainder of the budget.
PUBLIC HEARING-2009-2010 BUDGET
Mayor Olson made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on April 13, 2009 on or after 7:30 pm to hear Public Comment on the proposed 2009-2010 Tentative Budget. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Randall made a motion to enter into an Executive Session at 9:05 pm to discuss a personnel issue. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to come out of Executive Session and reconvene to regular Village Board Meeting at 9:30pm. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30pm. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted
Lorie C. Corsette
Village Clerk
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