1/11/2010 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 DECEMBER 21, 2009
Trustee Randall made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 21, 2009 meeting. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
R-3 MORATORIUM
Trustee Small provided the board with recommendations from EDR regarding the proposed changes to the R-3 district. Trustee Small would like the Board to read the proposed changes and make their comments in the following areas:
1. uses in the R-3
2. maintenance issues
3. areas of concern
Trustee Small asked for all the comments and suggested changes at the next meeting so that EDR can draft the final Local Law. Trustee Small also suggested other topics of discussion should be types of use and should they be expanded or narrowed.
TROY & BANKS STREET LIGHT INVENTORY
Trustee Randall made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to enter into an agreement with Troy and Banks to conduct a Street Light Inventory, to review the invoices from National Grid, and to pay Troy and Banks 25% of all monies refunded or credited to the Village of Fayetteville. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION
Beautification Committee Member Karen Harris told the board that the committee has received $4,500 in donations. The Committee would like to purchase another 30 flower pots with these donations and place them throughout the village.
Mariana Mangan believes that doubling the number of flower pots throughout the Village would have a very dramatic effect.
Mrs. Harris also told the board that NYS DOT has approved flower boxes on the bridge on Genesee Street, but the committee is not sure if they will recommend this to the Village Board for this year.
Kyle Debruque, of Debruque Greenhouse, told the committee that the flower boxes would take more time and water to maintain. He will get the committee a quote for the maintenance on them.
The Village Board agreed that they would like to continue with the flower pots and asked Trustee Small to get quotes for 30 more flower pots and containers for the bridge.
ABSTRACT #12
Trustee Randall made a motion to approve Abstract #12 for $294,334.31 and to pay the invoice from IE for $340. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
DPW – PARK SIGNS
Trustee Kinsella and Trustee Small will be getting proposals for the Board to review for new park signs that will give the rules and regulations of each Village Park.
MS-4 AGREEMENT –ONONDAGA COUNTY
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to sign an agreement with Onondaga County for MS-4 Stormwater. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
D.O.T. PROPERTY AGREEMENT
Mayor Olson presented to the board the signed agreement between the Village of Fayetteville and the New York State Parks and Historic Preservation. Now that the contract is in place the Village of Fayetteville can start working on the Canal Landing Park.
Mayor Olson will be meeting with John Putnam, Stearns & Wheler, on January 13, 2010 to discuss the park project. Now that the agreement with the NYS Parks & Historic Preservation has been signed Mayor Olson would like the board to authorize him to sign an agreement with Stearns & Wheler for Engineering Services for Canal Landing Park.
Trustee Randall made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to sign an agreement with Stearns & Wheler Engineering, for engineering services for Canal Landing Park. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the application for membership from Kristen Greiner, pending all background checks. Trustee Randall seconded motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the application for membership from Daren Meltzer, pending all background checks. Trustee Randall seconded motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Small made a motion to accept the application for membership from Gary Infraim, pending all background checks. Trustee Randall seconded motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth presented the board with a request for expenditures:
1. Hose testing - $2750
2. Physicals - $4000
3. Ladder - $1750
4. SCBA - $4200
5. Installation Banquet - $5000
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to approve the Fire Department purchases as listed above. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Chief Hildreth informed the board that they will not be trading in the old ambulance. They would like to sell it and solicit bids for its purchase.
Chief Hildreth presented the board with a duties statement for a Career Lieutenant Position. Chief Hildreth would like to see the Board move forward with this position.
Mayor Olson presented the board with the Town of Manlius 2010 Fire Protection Contract for $979,686.00
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to sign the 2010 Town of Manlius/ Fayetteville Fire Department contract for $979,686.00, pending attorney approval. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
DPW – CDL RANDOM SCREENING TESTS
Trustee Kinsella made a motion to authorize Mayor Olson to sign an agreement with Riverfront Medical for Random Screening Tests for 13 DPW workers holding CDL Licenses for a cost of $195.00. Trustee Small seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
TRANE FIELD QUOTES
Trustee Randall made a motion to hire Trane to provide software programming to the Municipal Building boiler that will allow boiler system lockout if the outside air temperature reaches a certain degree, at a cost of $512.00. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Randall made a motion to hire Trane to install automatic air separators on the supply and return lines in the attic for a cost of $326.00. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Trustee Randall made a motion to hire Trane to replace the fan motor in the rear foyer entrance cabinet for a cost of $551.00. Trustee Kinsella seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
2010 TOP 10 GOALS
Mayor Olson presented the board with the 2010 Top 10 Goals:
1. DOT Park Project Implement Phase 1
2. Safe Routes to School Project Completed
3. Firehouse Renovation On Time & Budget
4. Stabilize Tax Rate at 2009/2010 or lower
5. Expand the Beatification Committee
6. Finish Duguid Park Renovations
7. Consolidated FD Consultant with Town FD’s
8. Revitalize stalled projects ( Syracuse Plastics, OBG, Jay’s Chevy, McIntyre Paper)
9. Sales Tax Revenue with County for 2010-2020
10. New & better communication with residents and more quality-of-life projects
Mayor Olson told the Trustees that the next newsletter will go out around the middle of February.
The Budget Schedule will be out soon and the Mayor would like to see a 5-10% reduction in overall spending.
FEEDER STREET WATER EXTENSION
Charlie Welch gave Mayor Olson a signed letter committing himself to spending $8,000.00 of his own money for the extension of a water line to Feeder Street.
Mayor Olson told Mr. Welch that the board will take this into consideration and get back to him.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Small made a motion to enter into an Executive Session at 6:50pm for advice of counsel and to include Attorney Garber and Clerk Corsette. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous decision.
Trustee Small made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:15pm. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous decision.
Trustee Small made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:15pm. Trustee Randall seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Lorie C. Corsette
Village Clerk - Treasurer
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