6/15/2009 6:00:00 PM
This Meeting Begins @ 6pm
VILLAGE OF FAYETTEVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
6/15/2009
Minutes of the Village of Fayetteville Board of Trustees meeting held Monday June 15, 2009 at 6:00pm.
Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm in the Board Room of the Fayetteville Village Hall.
Mayor Olson led those present in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES MAY 27, 2009
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 27, 2009 meeting. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ABSTRACT #21
Trustee Small made a motion to approve Abstract #21 In the amount of $201,774.76. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ABSTRACT #1
Trustee Small made a motion to approve Abstract #1 In the amount of $311,845.55. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
CANAL LANDING RFP
Mayor Olson recommended to the board that the Village of Fayetteville accept the proposal submitted by Stearns and Wheler. Mr. Furlow of S & W brought in ESF to help with the project and the Village of Fayetteville has a good prior relationship with S&W.
Mayor Olson made a motion to accept the proposal submitted by Stearns and Wheler Engineering to plan and design Phase I & II of the Canal Landing Park contingent upon the agreement being signed by NYS Parks and Historic Preservation. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
DUGUID PARK
Mayor Olson would like to start a project along the frontage of the property that the Village of Fayetteville owns on Duguid Road. Mayor Olson would like to remove a portion of the fence to the left for parking and clear some trees for a green space area. OCWA has agreed to take care of the water project and all that would be required from the Village for materials is a new gate attached to the already existing fence. Mayor Olson would like to provide a greens space for residents in Signal Hill and Briar Brook to enjoy.
The Village Board agreed and supported Mayor Olson’s plan.
SENIOR CENTER RAMP
Trustee Kinsella updated the board as to the status of the Senior Center Ramp. The ramp is closed and we are waiting to hear from Community Development if the new design has been approved.
PROCUREMENT POLICY
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to reaffirm the Village of Fayetteville’s Procurement Policy. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
CAMP-OUT PERMISSION BEARD PARK
Trustee Kinsella said that the Recreation Committee would like to plan an overnight camp out at Beard Park. The participants would be people on the Recreation Committee and children from the Recreation Program. Trustee Kinsella will talk with the residents in the area and make them aware of the plans.
The board agreed to the camp out and to give it a try. If the event is successful the Recreation Committee may want to open it up next year for more participants.
MORATORIUM COMMITTEE
Trustee Small said that EDR should have an update at the next meeting
RENTAL LAW
Trustee Randall said that the committee held a 2nd meeting and things were going well. The committee is focusing on being objective and fair in their thinking. Some concerns are the additional burden that the law will put on property owners, protection for the tenants, and is it legal to impose these laws on landlords.
Trustee Randall spoke with Mayor Donavan and he told Trustee Randall that the Rental Law was the best piece of legislation that he had been involved with.
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS
Trustee Small made a motion to accept Anna Rich’s application for the Fayetteville Fire Department pending a background invitation. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to accept Trainer O’Connor’s application for the Fayetteville Fire Department pending a background invitation. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to accept Robert Walcott’s application for the Fayetteville Fire Department pending a background invitation. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATION GRANT
Mayor Olson informed the board that the Village of Fayetteville received a $20,000 consolidation grant.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Kinsella made a request to adjourn the meeting to an executive session at 6:20pm to discuss a personnel matter. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:25pm. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION MAKING A DETERMINATION UNDER THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FAYETTEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RENOVATIONS AND ADDITION
TO THE EXISTING FACILITY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, as amended, and the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated hereunder (collectively, “SEQR”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) is required to make a determination with respect to the environmental impact of any “action” (as defined by SEQR) to be taken by the Board (the “Action”); and
WHEREAS, the Action contemplated is a proposed addition and renovations at the Fayetteville Fire Department involving the rehabilitation, reconstruction and addition to the existing Fire Department facility; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SEQR, the Board as lead agency for the uncoordinated review desires to determine whether the Action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment (as defined by SEQR); and
WHEREAS, to aid the Board in determining whether the Action may have a significant adverse impact upon the environment, Pacheco Ross Architects has prepared and supplied the Board with project information relative to such proposal which the Board has reviewed and is on file in the office of the Board, and having reviewed and discussed the Full Environmental Assessment Form with respect to project impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Fayetteville as follows:
1. Based upon an examination of pertinent project information and the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Board determines that the Action is an Unlisted Action (as defined by SEQR) and that based on its review of the project and potential impacts it will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion, contingent upon the referendum vote, that the Village of Fayetteville approve Mackenzie Hughes to submit a Stimulus Grant Application to provide funding for the Fayetteville Fire Department renovation..
FEEDER STREET WATER
Charlie Welch of 103-105 Feeder Street requested that the Village Board extend the public water line to his property. Mr. Welch purchased the property in 2007 and has a sanitary sewer connection but no water connection. Mr. Welch is concerned, especially with the recent fire, that in the case of an emergency there would not be enough water available to put out a fire. He is currently 200 feet away from the nearest hydrant.
Mayor Olson explained that the board has requested OCWA to extend the water line to include Feeder Street and the cost at that time was $25,000. Mayor Olson told Mr. Welch that he will ask OCWA for a new estimate.
ROUNDTABLE
Attorney Spencer has the contracts from Pacheco Ross on hold until the results from the referendum vote are in.
Richard Greene asked the board if they would like him to start the process of condemning the property at 213 S. Burdick Street.
The board agreed that Mr. Greene should keep the pressure on and start the process.
Trustee Randall suggested that the board may want to put out an RFP to conduct a Street Light Inventory. The lights in the Court Clerk’s Office need to be changed and Trustee Randall would like to have someone look at the sump pump in the elevator shaft.
Trustee Randall has spoken to the Fayetteville Free Library about the amount of money the Village gave to the library in their annual contract. Representatives of the library feel slighted at the amount. Trustee Randall will write a letter explaining to them that it has been a difficult budget year and each department was asked to reduce their budgets by 5%.
Trustee Coleman is working with Richard Greene on codes, specifically demolition permits. Trustee Coleman would like to see the Planning Board applications have a beginning and ending date.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to advertise for bids for a Sewer Cleaner. Bid opening is scheduled for July 20th. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Olson told the board of some upcoming events- Senator Valesky will be visiting Syracuse Plastics; 1st graders will be at the Village Hall on Friday; the Library will be holding a Grand Opening; the Jazz Festival will be held on July 16; and the Syracuse Symphony is July 18. Congressman Maffei attended the Chamber meeting and is organizing a Green Team.
Trustee Randall made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00pm. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was passed by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorie Corsette
Village Clerk
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