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A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Arcade, Wyoming County, New York held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 6:00 P.M. there were:
PRESENT
Mayor Michael Doster, Deputy Mayor Hugh Ely, Trustee Ginger Comstock, Trustee Daniel Reisdorf, Superintendent Larry Kilburn
ABSENT
Trustee Richard Kosmerl
ALSO PRESENT
Shaun Steiner, Paul Burkett
REVIEW TENTATIVE GENERAL BUDGET
The purpose for this meeting was to review the 04-05 General, Water and Sewer Budgets.
The Arcade Hockey League requested $10,000 to $12,000 be included in the budget to replace the fencing and gates on the hockey rink. The League felt that they would be able to repay the Village at a rate of $1,000 per year.
At a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Arcade, Wyoming County, New York held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. there were:
PRESENT
Mayor Michael Doster, Deputy Mayor Hugh Ely, Trustee Ginger Comstock, Trustee Daniel Reisdorf, Superintendent Larry Kilburn
ABSENT
Trustee Richard Kosmerl
ALSO PRESENT
Deborah Titus – Arcade Herald, Chief John Laird, Sgt. Anthony Biscaro, Valerie Gray, Harold Burch, Paul Burkett, Alan Bliss, George Hezel, Dwight Chapman, Marty Mucher, Charles Brown, Marvin Zielonka
NOTICE
Pursuant to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, notice of this meeting was given to the media on the 5th day of February, 2004, published on the 12th day of February, 2004 and the same posted on the 5th day of February, 2004.
PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Doster opened the meeting with the Pledge to Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion by Trustee Reisdorf, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ely and unanimously carried the minutes from a regular meeting held on February 3, 2004 be approved with one addendum – Douglass Drive has two s’s.
WYOMING COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION – UPDATE ON NORTHRIDGE HOMES
George Hezel and Dwight Chapman updated the board regarding changes that have been made to the site plan after interaction with the Arcade Planning Board. They will be expanding the site to 12 acres from the originally planned 9.32 acres. They have also changed the design of the units based on input from the Planning Board. By increasing the acreage they would be able to do a Planned Unit Development. The Planning Board has also reviewed the lease to be used for the units, which imposes fairly stringent requirements on the occupants. The residents have every reason to abide by those stringent provisions, the principle reason being the chance to own the property at the end of 15 years. The ownership mechanism was discussed. They felt that the best solution is a condo scenario with a homeowners association. If an occupant does not want to purchase after the 15-year period it will remain a rental unit. There was discussion on procedures. They are hopeful to begin sometime this summer if all the pieces fall in place and all approvals are granted.
HERE COMES SUMMER EVENT
The committee for the Hear Comes Summer Event has decided to postpone the entire event for one year. It was their opinion that in order to have the best possible event they need to have it on Main Street. By postponing for one year they will have time to raise funds to pay for the traffic control that would be required. They asked if they did raise the money would the board grant permission for the event. Mayor Doster felt that was a question that could be better answered at that time rather than now but if the dollars were there to cover the expense the board would certainly look at the event. The board has had comments both pro and con regarding the closing of Main Street.
ELECTION RESOLUTION
The following resolution was offered by Mayor Doster and seconded by Trustee Reisdorf:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the next Village Election is to be held Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in the Village Board Room from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following candidates and the respective offices in such election are as follows:
(Two) 2 Trustees - 2 Year Term each
Hugh P. Ely (Republican)
42 Park Street
Arcade, New York 14009
Paul D. Burkett (Republican)
158 Liberty Street
Arcade, New York 14009
Virginia (Ginger) Comstock (Democrat)
93 Park Street
Arcade, New York 14009
AND, that a copy of such notice shall be posted in at least six conspicuous public places within the Village and at each polling place at least one day before the Village election.
The aforesaid resolution was adopted upon the following vote:
Mayor Michael Doster Aye
Deputy Mayor Hugh Ely Aye
Trustee Ginger Comstock Aye
Trustee Richard Kosmerl Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf Aye
The following resolution was offered by Trustee Residorf and seconded by Mayor Doster:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Election Inspector Janet Ely has withdrawn from performing the duties at the Village Elections to be held on March 16, 2004,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Cheryl Parker be moved from Alternate Election Inspector to Election Inspector and Audry Erick be appointed as Alternate Election Inspector for said elections.
The aforesaid resolution was adopted upon the following vote:
Mayor Michael Doster Aye
Deputy Mayor Hugh Ely Aye
Trustee Ginger Comstock Aye
Trustee Richard Kosmerl Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf Aye
RESOLUTION – SEQR LIBERTY STREET WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
The following resolution was offered by Trustee Reisdorf and seconded by Trustee Comstock:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR), the Village Board of the Village of Arcade hereby designated itself to serve as lead agency to coordinate the environmental review of the following activity to be undertaken within the Village and Town of Town of Arcade.
Construction of a new 8-inch ductile iron pipe (D.I.P.) transmission main, starting from an existing valve located on the south east corner of the Liberty Street and Stuart Avenue intersection, extending approximately 1200 L.F. south, along the east R.O.W. line of Liberty Street (Rt. 98), interconnecting to an existing 10-inch transmission line.
In its capacity as lead agency, the Village Board has caused to be prepared an environmental assessment of the significance of and potential environmental impact of the project. The Village Board hereby accepts the environmental assessment of this project, prepared by Mark Alianello, P.E., consulting engineer. The Village Board further declares that, based on the environmental assessment, which has been prepared, it finds that the project will result in no significant damage to the environment. Therefore, the Village Board has determined that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required and hereby issues a Negative Declaration under SEQR for the project.
The above resolution was adopted upon the following vote:
Mayor Michael Doster Aye
Deputy Mayor Hugh Ely Aye
Trustee Ginger Comstock Aye
Trustee Richard Kosmerl Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf Aye
PERMISSION TO ATTEND SEMINAR
Motion by Deputy Mayor Ely, seconded by Mayor Doster and unanimously carried permission be granted to two people to attend the MEUA Accounting and Finance Workshop on March 24-25, 2004 in Liverpool, New York.
CHANGE MEETING DATE & SET WORK BUDGET WORK NIGHTS
Motion by Mayor Doster, seconded by Trustee Reisdorf and unanimously carried the second board meeting in March be changed from Tuesday, March 16, 2004, to Wednesday, March 17, 2004 due to Village Elections and will begin with a work session on the budgets at 5:00 P.M.
Motion by Mayor Doster, seconded by Trustee Reisdorf and unanimously carried that work nights for the budget be scheduled for March 2nd and March 17th beginning at 5:00 P.M. before the regularly scheduled board meeting and for March 9th, March 23rd and March 30th beginning at 5:00 P.M.
ROBERT OWENS – DEMAND ELECTRIC RATE
The board reviewed a letter from Robert Owns dated February 9, 2004 regarding the electric bill for the Owens Hill Golf Course. After discussion it was determined by the board that they had no legal authority to change the billing as the rates are based on meter reading that are billed in accordance with the Electric Tariff. A letter will be sent to Mr. Owens.
DISCUSS ZONING SECTION 805 – SIGNS
Pioneer Credit Recovery again addressed the board requesting an on-going variance to have off-site advertising. The board stated that they appreciate the financial impact PCR has on the area, however, the current Zoning Law does not allow any off-site advertising. The Village and Town do have a Zoning Commission that is almost finished with a draft updating the Village and Town Zoning Laws to make them more consistent. The board stated that they would address off-site advertising when this draft is received. It was suggested by the Zoning Officer that they contact Tractor Supply to see if they can put a sign on their property as that is in the Town and they do not have any provisions prohibiting off-site advertising.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Motion by Mayor Doster, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ely and unanimously carried the following budget adjustment be approved as presented by the Clerk:
Available upon request
AUDIT BILLS
Motion by Mayor Doster, seconded by Trustee Comstock and unanimously carried the Village bills be audited and paid and that the clerk be granted permission to transfer funds from the money market accounts to the checking accounts to cover such bills.
RESIDENCY
Motion by Deputy Mayor Ely, seconded by Trustee Reisdorf and unanimously carried a six month residency extension be granted to Ian Spencer.
REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION
The following resolution was offered by Mayor Doster, who moved its adoption, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ely, to wit:
REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION DATED FEBRUARY 17, 2004
A RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO THE TREASURER OF THE VILLAGE OF ARCADE, WYOMING COUNTY, NEW YORK, THE POWER TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AND SELL $300,000 REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES OF SAID VILLAGE IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECEIPT OF INCOME DERIVED FROM THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Arcade, Wyoming County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The power to authorize the issuance of and to sell $300,000 revenue anticipation notes of the Village of Arcade, Wyoming County, New York, including renewals thereof, in anticipation of the receipt of income derived from the electric system, is hereby delegated to the Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be determined by said Treasurer, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Mayor Michael Doster Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Hugh Ely Voting Aye
Trustee Ginger Comstock Voting Aye
Trustee Richard Kosmerl Voting Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf Voting Aye
APPROVAL ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE
Notice has been received from the Public Service Commission that our request for a rate increase has been approved effective March 1, 2004. The rate of increase is 5.5% that results in increased revenue in the amount of $298,072. This will go into affect with the April billing. It was also noted that the Public Service Commission also stated that this rate increase is insufficient to produce a positive return on surplus. They recommend that we come back again for another increase.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Deputy Mayor Ely, seconded by Trustee Reisdorf and unanimously carried the board enter executive session to discuss a possible legal matter.
Motion by Trustee Reisdorf, seconded by Trustee Comstock and unanimously carried the board exit executive session.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the board the meeting duly adjourned at 8:51 p.m. upon motion by Deputy Mayor Ely and seconded by Mayor Doster.
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Village Clerk
