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Meetings
10/8/2009 6:00:00 PM
Meeting Information
Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Court Room of the Fayetteville Village Hall.
Mayor Olson led those present in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Olson asked for a moment of silence for Nicholas Esce, former Village of Fayetteville Judge, who passed away on September 30, 2009.
Mayor Olson told the board that he has spoken with Judge Miller and they would like to dedicate the new bench in honor of former Judge Nicholas Esce and present a dedication plaque in his name.
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28 , 2009
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 28, 2009 meeting. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
BRIAR BROOK SUB-DIVISION
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to adopt the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Village of Fayetteville, Mark Olson, is hereby authorized to release the March 9,2009 Letter of Credit in the amount of $65,000.00 issued by Solvay Bank pertaining to the Briar Brook Subdivision upon receipt of executed certifications from the Village’s Engineer for the project and the developer for each of the existing construction agreements pertaining to the sub-division.
Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING F-M LITTLE LEAGUE
Mayor Olson explained that the Village of Fayetteville has been asked by the F-M Little League to consider building a 3rd field at Fietta Park. Mayor Olson asked Jack Klump, President of the Fayetteville- Manlius Little League, to address the board and the public regarding the proposal.
Mr. Klump first thanked the board for their support and all the help that they have given to the League over the years. Mr. Klump told the board that the league serves almost 1,000 children of all ages and this size program could not be as successful as it is without the support of parents who volunteer their time to coach, umpire and work at the concession stand. Currently the league has 65 corporate and business sponsors, along with all of the parents, who would like to see the project move forward. Presently the league does not have a 90 ft diamond that they can consistently use; often times these fields are lost to the school teams or other groups. The F-M Little League has asked the Village of Fayetteville to consider allowing the league to build a 3rd field, and they currently have $25,000 to contribute to the project.
Mayor Olson presented the 1997 Master Plan and the 2007 Master Plan. Both plans emphasized the need for recreational park space.
Donna Tarbania, Collin Avenue, has operational concerns. Ms. Tarbania explained that as the fields and program have expanded that the hours of operation now include every evening and weekends. Ms. Tarbania is not opposed to the Little League. She would just like to see some rules and parameters for the league to follow, especially that of the Public Address System. Also, Ms Tarbania does not want to see lights installed at the fields.
Mayor Olson assured the public that there will be no lights at the fields.
Ms. Tarbania also expressed her concern with the traffic and that her neighborhood is a pass-through for motorists traveling to the baseball games. Ms. Tarbania stated that she is all for baseball, with constraints.
Charlie Welch asked if any trees along the canal will be taken down.
Mayor Olson said that no trees along the canal will be taken down.
Dan Roach, 401 Brooklea Drive, asked who owns the fields.
Mayor Olson stated that the Village of Fayetteville owns the fields.
Mr. Roach is mostly in favor of the fields and in general there is not a problem with them, except for the noise and it is significantly louder to those properties that have the fields right in their backyards. Mr. Roach further stated the value of open space that people have been enjoying and have thought of it as a refuge. The proposed field would use up valuable green space. Mr. Roach is also frustrated with the fields not being open for public use when they are not in use by the little league. Mr. Roach said that it is not possible to access the fields because they are gated and locked and yet residents are being asked to accept the fields, which are Village owned property, with no availability to them.
Mayor Olson explained that the Little League maintains from the fences in and the Village DPW picks up the garbage and maintains the rest of the property. Mayor Olson also explained that there have been problems with vandalism. The property is an attractive feature with very little maintenance from the Village.
Mr. Klump commented that the fields are locked mainly to keep the dogs out.
Mark Baker, 513 North Manlius Road, said that he can hear the noise from the existing fields, plain as day. The noise is 7 days a week and never ends. Mr., Baker expressed his concern that the ecology would be destroyed if the 3rd field was built in the existing green space. Mr. Baker further stated that he has issues with the trash that is thrown on the ground by players and spectators. Mr. Baker is concerned that another field would take away from the neighborhood’s environment.
Mr. Baker is concerned that his elevation is the same as the field and that he has about 1,000 feet that borders the property. He is concerned with drainage.
Mark Baker said if the field is put in that it will push the water further towards his property.
Tom Heister, 333 Brooklea Drive, is tired of hearing all the noise from the P.A. system. Several times he has gone over and asked that they please turn it down, especially when they are just playing music. Mr. Heister does not believe that we should have to hold the little leagues hand to be a good neighbor. Mr. Heister asked if there will be a buffer between the fields and the neighboring properties.
Mayor Olson said that it has not been decided.
Mr. Heister also is concerned with people that are speeding to get to the fields and also that a 3rd field will cause traffic to increase by 1/3.
Mike Gaulin, Ferris Lane, said that he has been a 10-year resident and has tolerated the noise, but adding a 3rd field , he believes, will make the noise unacceptable and over the top. Mr. Gaulin does not think that another field is needed and thinks that the green space is important to the children who play there.
Tom Miller, current Village Judge and resident of Penwood Lane, stated that he has listened to the concerns which seem to be very legitimate. Judge Miller stated that he has seen a lot of kids come through the court and having the opportunity to participate in sports does help keep the kids focused and often times out of trouble. Judge Miller does believe that if there is an additional field built that there should be restraints.
Mr. Baker asked if there would be room at the new Canal Landing Park for a 90ft diamond field.
Mayor Olson stated that they have not looked at that location because the current fields already have the bathrooms and the concession stand.
Mayor Olson said that the message he was receiving from the attendants was not that they did not want the field, but is it possible that there is a better option or alternative.
Mayor Olson listed several projects that were met with negativity that are now valuable worthwhile characteristics of the Village.
Donna Tarbania said that she is not hearing a lot of no comments just concerns, and whatever approvals are granted there should be parameters that the Little League must maintain. Ms. Tarbania said that children can occupy themselves in the wetlands.
Mayor Olson said that there has been nothing but issues with kids in that wooded area.
Dan Reisman, 407 Brooklea Drive, stated that he has lived there for 17 years and wants to know if the league really needs another field or just a larger field.
Mr. Klump said that the league will benefit by having another field and one that is larger will accommodate the older players.
Mr. Reisman has heard his concerns echoed by the neighbors. He does enjoy the noise of the baseball game itself but does not enjoy the noise from the p.a. system, the additional traffic and the loss of the green space. Mr. Reisman believes that the village should look at alternate plans before destroying this open space.
Mike Gaulin asked if there were any other parks that could accommodate this size field.
Mayor Olson said that there is not enough space available at any of the other parks.
Jack Klump stated that the p.a. system is not used at every game. This summer the system was used more often than normal because F-M Little League hosted the District 8 championship tournament and then, at the end of July, the sectional district championship. Mr. Klump said that he would look at restricting the use of the p.a. system.
Mark Baker said that his son played at the Immaculate Conception Field and asked if that could be considered as an alternate site.
Mr. Klump said that I.C. uses that field for soccer and it is not always available to the Little League.
Mike Gaulin asked what the anticipated build out date was.
Mayor Olson said that the Little League board was committed to move forward and they would possibly start building in the spring.
Sue Hoalcraft, Secretary of the F-M Little League, said that the league is getting bigger and bigger and, with 3 fields, games may get done quicker and earlier.
Dan Roach asked if this will be approved by the Trustees vote and is $25,000.00 enough to complete the project.
Mayor Olson stated that the board will need to discuss the proposal further and find a solution that will address some of the concerns.
Jack Klump said that $25,000.00 would be a start and the league is hoping to get additional funding from its sponsors.
Trustee Randall asked what would be the financial impact to the village.
Mayor Olson explained that the impact would be the time and labor of the DPW
Trustee Randall thinks that the F-M Little League is a great organization and that the issues raised this evening should be addressed. Trustee Randall stated that he is a firm believer that people have the right to enjoy harmonious peace of their home. Trustee Randall was hoping that the village would talk to all different sport organizations and would like to see the village give consideration to all the organizations and what needs that they have. Trustee Randall said that his children are involved in the F-M Pop Warner Football Program and they are one of the few organizations in Pop Warner that does not have their own home field.
Trustee Kinsella stated that he has certainly heard all of the issues and concerns and is willing to discuss possible alternatives. Trustee Kinsella first played baseball on the fields 58 years ago and is a proponent of all sport organizations.
Trustee Small thanked everyone for attending the meeting and has heard the concerns that need to be addressed before moving forward.
Trustee Coleman would like to see theLittle League come up with an agreement with the neighbors, and suggested that the neighbors sit down with the Little League and become part of the discussions and address the concerns that have been brought up this evening.
Dan DeGirolomo, youth lacrosse, said that they have been playing on the front lawn of Wellwood School and they are looking for a space for a Lacrosse Field. Currently the program has 476 children enrolled ages K-6 grade.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Hildreth asked the board for permission to sell the Amkus System that he has listed as surplus equipment. Chief Hildreth has received a bid of $5,000 for the equipment, in as-is condition.
Trustee Randall made a motion to authorize Chief Hildreth to sell the Amkus Rescue System for $5,000. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth requested authorization to purchase t-shirts, not to exceed $1,500.00.
Trustee Randall made a motion to authorize Chief Hildreth to purchase t-shirts, not to exceed $1,500.00. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth has been informed that the Mobil Data System will be in service by April 2010 and it will be the responsibility of the village for maintenance and repair.
Chief Hildreth informed the board that Valerie Flemming will be resigning from the Fayetteville Fire Department effective November 3, 2009.
ABSTRACT #7
Trustee Small made a motion to approve Abstract #7 for $106,911.68. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
RENTAL LAW
Trustee Randall reported that the Rental Law committee had a meeting and Mayor Leidka from East Syracuse met with them and gave them some good information. Trustee Randall wants to be sure that the board wants him to move forward with the rental law committee. Trustee Randall plans on attending the meeting Trustee Small is holding to discuss the proposed changes in the R-3 district.
NEEDLE STICK POLICY
Trustee Kinsella asked if there were any changes or comments to the draft policy that he handed out at the last meeting.
The board agreed with the policy and asked the clerk to incorporate it into the Employee Handbook and distribute it to the DPW Employees.
VILLAGE OF FAYETTEVILLE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
NEEDLE STICK INJURIES POLICY
1. Remove the needle and place it in a safe container
2. Determine where the needle came from, if possible
3. Control bleeding
4. Go to emergency room, make sure you bring the needle with you
5. If the needle was in a bag containing other trash, bring this to the DPW Garage
6. Charge Person:
a. Determine if person with the injury is ok to go to the emergency on their own
b. Call ambulance for transportation if person is unable to transport themselves
c. Notify the Village Office
MS-4 UPDATE
Mayor Olson gave the board an update to the MS-4 storm water program
Trustee Small will be holding an informational meeting October 20, 2009 to discuss the proposed changes to the R-3 zoning.
MORATORIUM EXTENSION
Trustee Small made a motion to extend the moratorium in the R-3 district for 3 months. The current moratorium expires October 21, 2009, and this extension will expire January 21,2010. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
CHIPS TRANSFER TO SIDEWALK RESERVE
Trustee Coleman made a motion to authorize Clerk Corsette to transfer the CHIPS funding received to date $88,841.01 to the Sidewalk Reserve Account. Trustee Randall seconded the motion it was carried by unanimous vote.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Richard Greene, CEO, said that the Planning Board rejected a sign application from Exit Realty and then asked that Karaz Shoes file a sign application for the sign they have on the corner of their building for consideration. Mr. Greene emphasized that the village needs to move forward with its review of the sign law.
Discussion followed and the board agreed to turn the sign committee over to Trustee Coleman. Mayor Olson will provide Trustee Coleman with the names of the committee members.
Trustee Randall complimented Richard Greene on a job well done. Because of Mr. Greene’s diligence, a property owner in need of help is reaching some peaceful resolve with her property.
Mayor Olson and Richard Greene met with the Village Attorney, Brad Hunt, to look at the property at 213 Burdick Street. The Village will begin proceedings to take the owner of 213 Burdick Street through the Supreme Court process to force the property owners to clean up the property that was damaged by a fire.
DPW EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 450 –FORD TRUCK
Trustee Small made a motion to transfer funds from the DPW Equipment Reserve Account for the purchase of (2) F-450 Ford Trucks. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to purchase (2 ) F-450 Ford Trucks under state contract in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
FEEDER STREET – WATER EXTENSION
Mayor Olson told Charlie Welch that he is still talking with OCWA but it appears they will not accept anything other than 8” main extension to Feeder Street.
TRANE HVAC ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Trustee Randall made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to sign the annual maintenance agreement for HVAC with Trane Corporation for $5,806.00. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ROUNDTABLE
Trustee Small reported that the Beautification Committee has received $1,050.00 in donations.
Mayor Olson requested authorization to attend a NYCOM meeting, in Albany, November 9, 2009. Mayor Olson stated that it is a one-day trip and there will be no overnight accommodations needed.
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to attend a one-day NYCOM meeting in Albany November 9, 2009. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Olson told the board that he sat in on a conference call with the White House regarding information for the H1N1 flu. Mayor Olson said that all the information that is needed can be found at www.flu.gov and would like to have this site added to the Village of Fayetteville’s website.
Motion made by Trustee Small seconded by Trustee Coleman to adjourn the meeting to an Executive Session for advise of counsel, executive Session to include the Village Clerk and the Village Attorney. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
Trustee Small made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 8:30pm. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorie Corsette
Village Clerk-Treasurer
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