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Meetings
12/21/2009 6:00:00 PM
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 NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the minutes of the November 23, 2009 meeting as amended. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
MINUTES NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the minutes of the November 30, 2009 meeting. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2009
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 9, 2009 meeting. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
2010 HOLIDAY CALENDAR
Mayor Olson presented the board with the 2010 Holiday Calendar:
Friday, January 1, 2010 New Year's Day
Monday, January 18, 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 15, 2010 President's Day
Friday, April 2, 2010 Good Friday
Monday, May 31, 2010 Memorial Day Observed
Monday, July 5, 2010 Independence Day Observed
Monday, September 6, 2010 Labor Day
Monday, October 11, 2010 Columbus Day
Thursday, November 11, 2010 Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 25, 2010 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010 Christmas Day Observed
Plus 1 Floating Holiday
(TBD by the employee, with authorization by their dept. head)
SIGNAL HILL STREET LIGHTS
Trustee Randall has written specifications for the Signal Hill Street Lights and will have them completed by Tuesday 12/22 for the Village Clerk to put out for bids.
Attorney Spencer has been corresponding with Harry Williams, Attorney for the Signal Hill Homeowners Association. Attorney Spencer has clarified some questions for Mr. Williams and should have something back from him for the next board meeting.
Trustee Kinsella asked if Trustee Randall had included a light for the entrance to Signal Hill.
Trustee Randall has included that light in his request of lighting for the development. The first RFP will be for the purchase of the lights and the 2nd RFP will be for the installation of the lights.
RENTAL LAW UPDATE
Trustee Randall held a meeting with the Rental Law Committee and they discussed many options. Trustee Randall took a poll of the committee to see if they should draft a law for the Village Board to look at. The committee agreed to move forward with a draft local law. They have been reviewing East Syracuse’s Disruptive Tenant Law. Trustee Randall said that Richard Greene suggested that the best way to address problems with tenants is through legislation. The committee will be reviewing the local law. The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2009 at 6:00pm.
ABSTRACT #11
Trustee Randall made a motion to approve Abstract #11 for $358,375.70. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to authorize the Village Clerk-Treasurer to make the following budget amendments:
Title Debit Credit
A4589 SRTS Grant $400,000.00
A511 Appropriated Reserves $255,664.12
A5410.2 SRTS Grant $655,664.12
Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
DOT PROPERTY AGREEMENT
Mayor Olson informed the board that Governor Patterson signed the transfer of land from the Canal Corporation and it is in the Office of Government Services. Mayor Olson will contact Stearns & Wheler Engineering and let them know that the project will be ready to start within the next few weeks.
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIREHOUSE:
Mayor Olson received a copy of the Village Planning Board informal comments regarding the Fire Department Renovation. Some areas of concern that the Planning Board addressed was the Storm Water drainage; the board would like to see a more innovative drainage system. Signage was another concern, as well as the need to extend the bays and create more impervious surfaces. The board thought that another surface such as pavers or permeable pavement might be better suited for storm water run off.
ONONDAGA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD 239 REVIEW
Mayor Olson read the modification as set forth by the Onondaga County Planning Board during their GML 239 review. The County proposed the following modification:
The Village must relocate the existing northern–most driveway on Manlius Street away from the corner of the intersection of North Manlius Street and Elm Street further to the west along Elm Street to meet the requirements of the NYS DOT.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to approve the proposed action contrary to the modification recommended by the Onondaga County Planning Board. Mayor Olson seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
SENIOR CENTER HANDICAP RAMP
Scott Schall, of Hunter Springs Landscape Company, presented the board with a design plan for a handicap ramp for the Fayetteville Senior Center.
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to sign a contract for a new handicap ramp for the Senior Center, not to exceed $16,000.00. This motion is conditioned upon approval from Onondaga County Community Development. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
ROUNDTABLE
Trustee Coleman had a meeting with the sign committee on 12/17. The session went well and they were able to set some goals that will focus on temporary signs.
Mayor Olson explained to the board that there is some question regarding the right-of-way and ownership of property where the Village has planned to build the sidewalks along Brooklea Drive. The NYSDOT is requiring a survey of the right-of-way and they are unable to commit to being able to do the work. Mayor Olson presented a quotation from D.W. Hanning for $3,000.00.
Trustee Small made a motion to approve the quotation from DW Hanning to survey Brooklea Drive for a cost not to exceed $3,000.00. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small said that the Village Beautification Committee will be meeting the 1st part of January. Trustee Small will have the committee’s recommendations for the proposed flower boxes on the bridge and/or the additional flower pots throughout the Village at the next Village Board meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION UPDATE
Sean Foran, Construction Manager presented the board with the monthly update agenda:
• Site Plan/ Neighbors Meeting/ DOT Correspondence
• Critical Path
• Temporary Facility Update
• HazMat Survey Progress
• Updated Building Elevations
• Questions Regarding Construction Budget
• Pacheco Ross Contract Amendment
• L&S Energy Services Contract Amendment
• Overall Project Budget Review
• Proposed Meeting Schedule – 1st qtr 2010
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to sign the contract amendment for LEED services and NYSERDA Grant Services from Pacheco Ross, not to exceed $57,150.00, with approval of the Village Attorney. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to have the Technical Assistance Work Order, from L&S Energy, added to the scope of the project. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Small made a motion to enter into an Executive Session at 7:30 pm to discuss litigation and to include Chief Hildreth, Attorney Spencer, Clerk Corsette and Sean Foran. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:50pm. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to allow Chief Hildreth to purchase 2 AED batteries at a cost of $225 each. Trustee Coleman seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Certified Ambulance Group to increase all of the rates by the proposed 3%. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth informed the board that the newest ambulance is being recalled by the manufacturer for the paint. There will be no cost incurred by the Village for this recall.
Chief Hildreth asked the board for clarification on allowable training for the EMT/Firefighters.
Mayor Olson explained that the Chief needs to use his own discretion but the board would like all training to be done in-state and village vehicles should be used for travel to avoid paying mileage.
Chief Hildreth presented the board with a request for a hardship for Ambulance Service to Katherine Hopkins in the amount of $73.13.
Trustee Small made a motion to waive the unpaid ambulance fee of $73.13 for Katherine Hopkins. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Olson told the board that Richard Greene requested the use of the Village CEO vehicle while his car is being fixed.
The Board had no objection to the request.
FEEDER STREET WATER EXTENSION
Mayor Olson asked Charlie Welch how much he would be willing to contribute to the cost of extending the water line to Feeder Street.
Mr. Welch said that he would be willing to contribute $8,000 to the project.
Mayor Olson asked Mr. Welch to put that in writing and submit his proposal to the board and they will make a determination at the next meeting whether or not they can move forward with this project.
DECKER WINE & SPIRITS
Mayor Olson made a motion to waive the 30-day notice period for Decker Wine and Spirits, who are making alterations to their existing business. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Coleman will be away from January 1 – January 16.
CENTRAL NEW YORK INTERMUNICIPAL STORMWATER COALITION
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to adopt a resolution supporting the creation of, and participation in, the Central New York Intermunicipal Stormwater Coalition and to designate an official representative to the CNY Stormwater Coalition. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Olson thanked everyone for their help with the Holiday Party.
Mayor Olson wanted to publicly thank Lorie Corsette, the Village Clerk, for all the work that she did for the Health Insurance transition.
Trustee Coleman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00pm. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorie C. Corsette
Village Clerk-Treasurer
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