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Meetings
8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
Meeting Information
Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Board Room of the Fayetteville Village Hall.
Mayor Olson led those present in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES JULY 20 , 2009
Trustee Randall made a motion to accept the minutes of the July 20, 2009 meeting. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
APPOINTMENT
Mayor Olson made a motion to hire Kimberly Wilcox for the position of Assistant to the Code Enforcement Officer and the Village Clerk, effective August 17, 2009, with a one year probation at $14.00/hr. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
LAVALLE KARATE RUNNERS
Jeff Groesbeck, of Lavalle Karate School, came to talk to the board about concerns and questions regarding the Karate School organizing scheduled training runs around Beard Park. Mr. Groesbeck explained to the board that the schools have a rigid fitness and discipline program and requires students to participate in timed runs. LaValle’s Karate School uses Beard Park because it is a safe area that can be used all year round. Mr. Groesbeck further explained that the school is not able to utilize the trail along the canal because it is not maintained year round and the Athletic Fields at the Fayetteville Manlius Schools are most often not available.
Mayor Olson explained that the Village has received a written complaint from a resident living in the area of the park who does not appreciate the disruption caused during the scheduled runs. Mayor Olson further explained that it is completely unacceptable for the residents to have to tolerate the yelling and screaming that goes on during these events. Mayor Olson stated that this is the second complaint that the village has received and if there is a third complaint LaValle’s Karate School will no longer be permitted to use Beard Park to conduct team runs and training sessions.
Trustee Kinsella said that he does live in the area of the Park and he is not bothered by the noise. Having had experience as a coach and with athletes, Trustee Kinsella does understand the enthusiasm and the yelling brought about by parents and athletes. Trustee Kinsella suggested that he would be willing to talk to the residents in the area.
Trustee Randall feels that there may be too much liability for the Village Board to give permission for LaValle’s to use the road. Trustee Randall is unsure if the board even has the authority to permit use of the road for this purpose.
Trustee Small agreed with Trustee Kinsella and thinks that there should be some responsibility on LaValle’s to make sure that the noise level is to a minimum and that the residents are not disrupted.
Trustee Coleman asked how often does the school use the park for training.
Mr. Groesbeck said that they use the park two times per week, every Monday and Saturday and there are about 25 runners each day.
Trustee Coleman is concerned that the Village Residents are being bothered, that the school is not located in the Village and students are just being dropped off there.
Richard Greene, CEO, asked that the school provide some type of sign that would warn motorists that there are children running in the road.
Mayor Olson stated that it could be something as simple as a cone with a sign set out by the road where the students are running.
SIGNAL HILL LIGHTING
Jim Small and Rick Konvicka came to the board to talk about the Street Lighting in Signal Hill. The Association has been working with Dave Hess of National Grid to design a new lighting plan.
Mr. Small, President of the Homeowners Association, expressed his concern by explaining that the street lights are in bad shape, it is very dark in the neighborhood and there is a safety and security concern for the residents. Mr. Small would like to partner with the Village for new lights.
Mayor Olson explained to the board that the lights were put in by the developer back in the 80’s and they were not installed with longevity in mind. Mayor Olson said that the economic impact to the village would be approximately $2,000/year.
Trustee Randall would like to review the proposal from National Grid and compare the cost of purchasing lights vs. renting them. Trustee Randall agrees that as a good neighbor proper street lighting is important.
Mr. Konvicka said that currently there are 3 circuits and 1 meter.
Trustee Randall told the board that he would be able to provide a cost comparison estimate in less than a couple of weeks.
Bob Twitchell, Village Resident, asked if the estimate from National Grid included new wiring. Mr. Twitchell is familiar with the circuitry and stated that it is impossible to repair Aluminum to Copper Wire.
Mr. Small stated that the Signal Hill Homeowners Association would like to see the village take over the lights and bills in Signal Hill.
Trustee Kinsella stated that he was originally not in favor of the Village taking on the responsibility of the lights in Signal Hill, but does agree that there is a balance because residents of Signal Hill do pay for the overall village street lights, sidewalks and roads.
Trustee Coleman has concerns with the Village taking on the responsibility of the street lights in Signal Hill because it is a closed neighborhood. Trustee Coleman does agree that the situation needs to be looked at and solution found.
MEMORY GARDEN UPDATE
Jim Knittle of Dalpos Architects presented the board with new pictures and visuals of the Memory Garden. CT Male Land Surveyors did some topographical survey work that was needed for the planning.
Mr. Knittle explained to the board that they would like to start fundraising and asked the board if they felt it is a project that they are going to support.
Mayor Olson asked if they could stake out the general layout of the Memory Garden. Mayor Olson further expressed the Village’s interest in being part of the program and explained that it is a long term commitment on the part of the Village.
Trustee Coleman asked if there is an estimated budget for the project.
The budget is $150,000.00
Mayor Olson asked Attorney Spencer to see if the Village would be considered the contracting agent and would prevailing wage rate have to be paid.
The Board agreed that the project should move forward.
CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITY
Mayor Olson table this topic to the next meeting
FAYETTEVILLE JUSTICE COURT GRANT
Judge Miller came to the board to ask for authorization to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program Grant up to $30,000.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to authorize Judge Miller to make application to the Justice Court Assistance Program for a grant up to $30,000. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ABSTRACT #4
Trustee Small made a motion to approve Abstract #4 for $354,145.86. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Trustee Small submitted Jeff Geer’s letter of resignation
Trustee Small made a motion to accept Jeff Geer’s resignation, with regrets, effective August 13, 2009. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to hire Thomas Shaw ,per the contract, effective August 17, 2009 with a one year probation period and to send him to the Fire Academy. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to hire Christopher Katz, per the contract, effective August 17, 2009 with a one year probation period. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small presented the board with a letter of hardship from Carol Neubauer asking for consideration for the ambulance bill that she received for service rendered on April 10, 2009.
Trustee Small made a motion to waive the Ambulance Fee for Carol Neubauer for service provided April 10, 2009. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth explained to the board that he has received quotes from 3 vendors for EMS supplies that he purchases most frequently. The vendors have guaranteed prices for one year, 8/1/2009 through 7/31/2010. Chief Hildreth requested that the board allow him to purchase from these 3 vendors and not have to get 3 quotes each time as per the Procurement Policy.
Trustee Small made a motion to allow Chief Hildreth to use the 3 vendors that have guaranteed prices for one year, as stated above, when purchasing EMS Supplies for the Fayetteville Fire Department. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth requested authorization to attend the Fire Fighters Symposium Conference in Clearwater, Florida. The cost of the conference is $290.00, the airfare is $245.00 and the room is $525.00
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize Chief Hildreth to attend the 2009 Fire Fighters Symposium Conference November 5 through November 8 in Clearwater, Florida for a total cost of $1,060.00. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth requested authorization for the following 5 purchases.
1. Pelican Lights $1,133
2. Drag Devices $580
3. Sling Links $325
4. 5 PR Leather boots $1,290
5. 30 adapters $3,269
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize Chief Hildreth to make the 5 purchases listed above. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth requested authorization from the board to send out RFP’s for Asbestos Removal and Civil Engineering for the Fire Department Construction Project.
Trustee Coleman made a motion to authorize Chief Hildreth to send out RFP’s for Asbestos Removal and Civil Engineering for the Fire Department Construction Project. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth requested that the board authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for the Jay’s Chevrolet Building.
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to enter into and sign the contract with Santaro’s, for the Jay’s Chevrolet Building. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth requested authorization from the board to start prepping the temporary site, Jay’s Chevrolet, for occupancy. Chief Hildreth is estimating $14,000 to start door repair, paint, drywall, and for computers, removing pillars, insurance and phones.
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize Chief Hildreth to spend up to $14,000 and start preparing the temporary location of the Fire Department for occupancy. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth voiced a concern that he has to the Village Board. Chief Hildreth has heard that there are concerns that the Steering Committee for the proposed Fire District Consolidation is a waste of time because 2 members of the Village of Fayetteville Board are not in favor of consolidating and the Village of Manlius will be voting down any proposal to conduct a consolidation study.
Chief Hildreth does not want the Village of Fayetteville to be wasting time and money if there is already a predetermined opinion.
DPW CONFERENCE
Trustee Randall made a motion to allow Superintendent Craw to attend the Town Highway Officials Conference in Lake Placid. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Randall made a motion to allow Superintendent Craw to attend the NYCOM Conference up to $500. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Olson explained to the Board that the Village will be replacing a dishwasher that was accidently thrown out. Residents were remodeling and set their dishwasher outside and it was mistakenly picked up as garbage.
Mayor Olson wanted to state for the record that he has heard rumblings about paving and drainage work that has been done on Linden Lane and that the work was done there as preferential treatment because he lives on this road. Mayor Olson stated that all work is scheduled by the DPW Superintendent and has absolutely nothing to do with him being a resident on this road, it simply was scheduled to be done this year.
CODES UPDATE
Trustee Coleman would like any changes in wording implemented by the Planning Board to be previewed by the Village Board.
VERIZON PUBLIC HEARING FIOS TELEVSION
Trustee Small made a motion to hold a public hearing to hear comment on the proposed FIOS Television Franchise Agreement with Verizon on September 14, 2009 on or around 7:30pm. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
HIGHBRIDGE /RTE 5 STREET LIGHT
Trustee Randall explained that he has consistently called Bob Ferrey regarding the missing piece and he is working on it.
Trustee Randall is getting an estimate for work for the cooling pipe that is condensating and causing water leakage in the Chief’s Office
Trustee Randall stated that most of the Street Lights are out in Veteran’s Park.
FALL TRAINING SCHOOL – VILLAGE CLERK
Mayor Olson made a motion to allow Clerk Corsette to attend NYCOM’s Annual Fall Training School September 21 – 24, 2009 in Albany. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Walter Pasternak complimented Mayor Olson and the staff for all the beautiful flower pots and the positive progressive things that they do for the Village.
FIETTA PROPERTY NORTH BURDICK STREET
Mayor Olson updated the board as to the progress of the development along North Burdick Street. Mayor Olson attended a Public Hearing for the development and made it very clear that the Village will not accept any effect that this development may have on the bordering Village Properties. These properties are already at a flood risk and any additional risk would be unacceptable.
Walt Pasternak asked the board for an update on the Safe Routes to School Grant, the DOT Park Project and the Duiguid Park Project.
Mayor Olson explained that the Safe Route To School should start in Spring of 2010, the DPW has been working at the Duiguid Park and we are waiting for the NYS Parks Commission to sign the agreement for the DOT Park.
FEEDER STREET WATER SERVICE/DRY HYDRANT
Charlie Welch told the board that he contacted OCWA and they will allow him to run a 2” service line at a cost of $3,000.
Mayor Olson said that the total of purchasing and installing the dry hydrant will be about $5,000.
The Board agreed that this is the most economical way to go. Mr. Welch will cover the cost of the 2” line, $3,000, and the Village will pay for and install the dry hydrant.
GAGE HOUSE
Ground Breaking will be August 26th at 10:00am
FAYETTEVILLE FESTIVAL
The next meeting for the Fayetteville Festival will be held September 9th at 4:30pm.
EMPLOYEE PICNIC
Mayor Olson scheduled the employee picnic for Friday September 11 at 1:00pm
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to enter an Executive Session at 8:00 pm to discuss a Personnel Matter. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 8:00 pm.
The meeting was reconvened from executive session at 8:10 pm.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm. Trustee Small seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote
Respectfully submitted,
Lorie C. Corsette
Village Clerk-Treasurer
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