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Meetings
4/27/2009 7:30:00 PM
Meeting Information
VILLAGE OF FAYETTEVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4/27/2009
Minutes of the Village of Fayetteville Board of Trustees meeting held Monday April 27, 2009 at 7:30pm.
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.
Mayor Olson thanked the board for participating in the Walking Tour of the Historic District.
Mayor Olson told the board that the Pandemic Plan that the Village adopted two years ago has been placed into motion. With the Swine Flu alert as close as Cortland and Madison County it is important that the plan come of the shelf and put into action.
MINUTES APRIL 13, 2009
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 13, 2009 meeting as amended. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ANNUAL VILLAGE HISTORIANS REPORT
Village Historian, Barbara Revette, gave the annual Historian’s Report to the Village Board. Mrs. Revette recapped the presentation that was held on April 15, 2009.
Trustee Coleman thanked Mrs. Revette for an excellent presentation and expressed how fortunate the village is to have her.
312 ELM STREET
Dr. Hemmerlein would like the board to issue him a Certificate of Legal Non-Conformity for the property he owns at 312 Elm Street. Dr. Hemmerlein has used the property as a Doctor’s office on the first floor and a residential property on the second floor. Terry Twitchell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is interested in purchasing the property and opening up his practice in Fayetteville.
Attorney Spencer explained Section 187-F of the Village Code Book. The Certificate of Legal Non-Conformity would go with the property indefinitely into the future. The Board of Trustee would have to adopt a resolution acknowledging this property is a non-conforming use and authorize the issuance of a certificate.
Trustee Small made a motion to issue a Certificate of Legal Non-Conformity pursuant to Section 187-14F of the Code of the Village of Fayetteville to 312 Elm Street that the entire first floor will be occupied as Professional Office and the entire second floor will be used as a single family residence. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
BARTON AND LOGUIDICE ENGINEERING REVIEW OF N. BURDICK ST
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to hire Barton and Loguidice to provide an engineering review for property along North Burdick Street, in the Town of Manlius, that is proposed to be developed by Universal Holding Company, Inc.for a cost not to exceed $3,000. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
2009-2010 BUDGET
Trustee Small made a motion to adopt the 2009-2010 Village Budget. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
2009-2010 FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to adopt the following Flexible Spending Plan effective April 1, 2009. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
VILLAGE OF FAYETTEVILLE
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN
Village of Fayetteville has adopted and amended the following provision for the Flexible Spending Plan:
Amendment Number: 2009-001
Amendment Effective Date: April 1, 2009
Nature of Amendment:
To amend the Plan’s Master Plan Document to include an additional change of status mandated under the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
Provisions Affected:
Article V – PARTICIPANT ELECTIONS, section 5.4 Change of Status of the Master Plan Document is amended to include:
(6) New Special Enrollment Rights are effective April 1, 2009 under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
Employees and dependents who are eligible for, but not enrolled, in this Plan may also enroll in this Plan when the Employee or dependent loses eligibility under Medicaid or the state’s Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Employee requests coverage under this Plan within a Special Enrollment Period of 60 days after the date of termination of coverage.
Section III – CONTRIBUTIONS, question 5 of the Summary Plan Description is amended to include:
Generally, you cannot change the elections you have made after the beginning of the Plan Year. However, there are certain limited situations when you can change your elections. You are permitted to change elections if you have a "change in status" and you make an election change that is consistent with the change in status. Currently, Federal law considers the following events
to be a change in status:
--A change in the place of residence of you, your spouse or dependent that would lead to a change in status, such as moving out of a coverage area for insurance; and
--New Special Enrollment Rights are effective April 1, 2009 under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
Employees and dependents who are eligible for, but not enrolled, in this Plan may also enroll in this Plan when the Employee or dependent loses eligibility under Medicaid or the state’s Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Employee requests coverage under this Plan within a Special Enrollment Period of 60 days after the date of termination of coverage.
Village of Fayetteville
Flexible Spending Plan
Amendment 2009-001
ABSTRACT #18
Trustee Small made a motion to approve Abstract #18 In the amount of $61,240.12. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
RESTORE NEW YORK RESOLUTION
Mayor Olson explained to the board that he met with S&W Development last Friday to discuss the Restore New York Grant. One of the conditions of the grant is that the Village of Fayetteville contributes $250,000.00 to the project. Mayor Olson explained that the Village will need Attorney Spencer to draft an agreement with S&W Development with the understanding that the Village’s contribution will be fully reimbursed by the developer and there will be no expense to the Village.
Trustee Randall made a motion to adopt the following resolution in support of the Restore New York Grant for the redevelopment of the 400 Clinton Street Property. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Resolution of
The Village of Fayetteville Board
In Support of the Redevelopment of the 400 Clinton Street Property
WHEREAS the 400 Clinton Street property is a vacant, contaminated industrial facility located in the heart of a historic residential neighborhood and
WHEREAS 400 Clinton Street, LLC has acquired the property with the intention of demolishing the building and remediating contamination under the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program and
WHEREAS 400 Clinton Street, LLC has obtained approvals for residential redevelopment of the property once clean and
WHEREAS the proposed residential reuse of the property is entirely consistent with the Fayetteville Design Guidelines for the “Old Stickley Factory District” and
WHEREAS previous attempts to redevelop the property have failed due to the costs and liabilities of building demolition and site cleanup
THEREFORE The Village of Fayetteville Board expresses strong support for the plan of 400 Clinton Street, LLC to replace the existing industrial building with 20 residential units designed in conformance with the “Arts and Crafts” style of the surrounding neighborhood. This proposed development is consistent with the Village Design Guidelines for this district and
The board enthusiastically supports the application of the Village for Restore NY funds to be used by 400 Clinton Street, LLC to bridge the financial gap that exists in order to redevelop the property. Thus use of funds will facilitate the redevelopment of this blighted and contaminated property and cannot occur without it and
This project will reuse existing infrastructure, enhance the community and provide a stimulus to commercial employment opportunities.
SENIOR CENTER HANDICAP RAMP
Pat White, of J&J Landscaping, presented the board with an alternative plan for the handicap ramp at the Fayetteville Senior Center. Mr. White is proposing that the board consider using a landscaping keystone block and pavers for the ramp as opposed to the original concrete design. Mr. White feels that the integrity of the blocks would be much greater and withstand the inclement weather and salt better than the concrete and the aesthetic appeal would be greater.
The board discussed the proposal and will talk to Community Development and see if we can build the ramp using the new design.
Trustee Randall asked that the record reflect that he and Mr. White are very good friends and Mr. White is godfather to Trustee Randall’s son.
Trustee Small updated the board regarding the design guidelines and the comprehensive plan. Transportation issues, Historic preservation, property maintenance and the demolition law are all being reviewed.
Trustee Randall recapped the Rental Law committee meeting that was held on April 2. The meeting was a general brainstorming session. Trustee Randall stated that Richard Greene, CEO, was an invaluable resource. The next meeting has not been scheduled as of this date.
The Fire Department has already started implementing the Pandemic Plan due to the Swine Flu. Trustee Randall said that Liz Seeley is following the situation closely.
Trustee Coleman reported that the Gage House did receive a grant to hire an advisor. The foundation is planning an open house to take place sometime around Memorial Day. Trustee Coleman attended the Town of Manlius Board Meeting where the Fietta Project along North Burdick Street was discussed. Apparently the developers cleared the property of the trees before the bats returned for the season.
Mayor Olson spoke with Pete Bartalotta, from the NYS DOT, regarding the Safe Routes to School Grant. Mr. Bartalotta assured the Mayor that the DOT would have all the engineering plans ready for the Village to bid the project out for the Spring of 2010.
Mayor Olson told the board that the proposed CLG Law will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
303 GENESEE STREET – MALCOLM & PAM BENDER
The board reviewed the application presented by Pam Bender for property she owns at 303 Genesee Street. Mrs. Bender is requesting approval from the Village Board of Trustees to allow the Historic Preservation Committee to issue her a Certificate of Appropriateness for the colors that she is painting the house.
Trustee Coleman made a motion to authorize the Historic Preservation Commission to accept application for a Certificate of Appropriateness from Malcolm and Pamela Bender for the color of paint that they will chose for their property located at 303 Genesee Street. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Attorney Spencer has sent a letter to the FM School District requesting their approval for the Village of Fayetteville Fire Department Building Renovation Project.
Attorney Spencer submitted the easements for the Signal Hill Sewer Project to Mayor Olson. Mayor Olson will hand delivery the easements to each of the property owners for their approval.
Mayor Olson reminded the Trustees that the newsletter articles were due today.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Small made a motion to enter into an Executive Session at 8:50 pm for advice of counsel. 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 9:10pm. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Coleman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:10pm.
Respectfully submitted
Lorie C. Corsette
Village Clerk-Treasurer
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