The special meeting of the Village of Arcade Board of Trustees, Wyoming County, New York was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 6:00pm there were:

PRESENT

Mayor Mike Doster, Deputy Mayor Richard Kosmerl, Trustee Paul Burkett, Trustee Hugh Ely, Trustee Dan Reisdorf, Police Chief John Laird, Superintendent of Public Works Larry Kilburn, and Clerk/Treasurer Pam Beiersdorf

ALSO PRESENT

Al Nobel, Cheryl Parker, Stan Puffer, and Steve Evert (Incode)

NOTICE

Pursuant to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, notice of this meeting was given to the media on the 27th day of February 2006, published on the 2nd day of March 2006 and the same posted on the 27th day of February 2006. On the 8th day of March 2006 a change of meeting notice was posted on the Village Bulletin Board at 17 Church Street and at three other public locations.

PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Doster opened the meeting with the Pledge to Allegiance.

2006-07 BUDGET REVIEW – POLICE

Police Chief Laird presented his proposed 2006-07 police expenses to the Board for review and discussion.

INCODE PRESENTATION

Steve Evert, Incode Territory Sales Manager, provided a company and product overview and brief presentation of the features and functionality of Incode software.

PERMISSION TO ATTEND 2006 SPRING WNY WATER WORKS CONFERENCE

Motion by Mayor Doster and seconded by Trustee Burkett, two Water Department employees be granted permission to attend the 2006 Spring Western New York Water Works Conference on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 from 8:30am to 3:30pm at the Holiday Inn, Lockport, NY. Topics include:  ground water contamination, sequential batch reactor, work zone safety piping emergencies, and pressure reducing valve application and maintenance.

The motion was passed upon the following vote:

VOTE
Mayor Michael Doster	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Deputy Mayor Richard Kosmerl	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Paul Burkett	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Hugh Ely	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
VOTE TOTAL:	5	Yes	0	No	0	Abstain	0	Absent
RESULTS	X	PASS				FAIL

PERMISSION TO ATTEND 2006 SPRING WNY WATER WORKS CONFERENCE

Motion by Mayor Doster and seconded by Trustee Burkett, the Water Department employees be granted permission to attend the Wyoming County Public Health Water Operator Training on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 from 8:00am to 4:30pm at Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center in Varysburg, NY. Topics include: incident command system for water systems and hydrant and valve maintenance.

The motion was passed upon the following vote:

VOTE
Mayor Michael Doster	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Deputy Mayor Richard Kosmerl	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Paul Burkett	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Hugh Ely	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
VOTE TOTAL:	5	Yes	0	No	0	Abstain	0	Absent
RESULTS	X	PASS				FAIL

TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION STUDY

Motion by Deputy Mayor Kosmerl and seconded by Trustee Reisdorf, Mayor Doster be granted permission to sign the technical services agreement for interconnection study between the New York Independent Systems Operator, Inc. (NYISO) and the Village of Arcade.  NYISO is responsible for performing interconnection studies in connection with requests made by Nobel Environmental Power.

The motion was passed upon the following vote:

VOTE
Mayor Michael Doster	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Deputy Mayor Richard Kosmerl	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Paul Burkett	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Hugh Ely	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
VOTE TOTAL:	5	Yes	0	No	0	Abstain	0	Absent
RESULTS	X	PASS				FAIL

ELECTION RESOLUTION

The following resolution was offered by Trustee Reisdorf and seconded by Mayor Doster:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the next Village Election is to be held Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in the Village Board Room from 12:00 Noon to 9:00pm.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the respective offices, parties, and candidates for the next Village Election are as follows:

Two (2) Trustees - 2 Year Term each

   Republican Candidate(s):

   Paul D. Burkett, 158 Liberty Street, Arcade, New York
   Hugh P. Ely, 42 Park Street, Arcade, New York

   Democratic Candidate(s):

   N/A

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 motion was passed upon the following vote:

VOTE
Mayor Michael Doster	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Deputy Mayor Richard Kosmerl	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Paul Burkett		Yes		No	X	Abstain		Absent
Trustee Hugh Ely		Yes		No	X	Abstain		Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
VOTE TOTAL:	3	Yes	0	No	2	Abstain	0	Absent
RESULTS	X	PASS				FAIL

FIRE DEPARTMENT BY-LAWS UPDATE

In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Arcade Fire Department Inc., no alternation or amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws, shall become effective until approved by the Village Board of Trustees.

The following updates to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Arcade Fire Department Inc., were presented by the Clerk:

Article II, Organization, Section 2
"The membership of the Arcade Fire Department Inc. shall contain no more than 100 persons of whom not more than 20 shall be exempt from firematic duties.  Any member after receiving 25 years of service may choose to be exempt from all duties, but shall retain full voting privileges and will continue to accumulate years of service. Any member wishing to be classified as an exempt must submit a written request to the Arcade Fire Department."

Article XV, Membership, Section 10
 "The total number of members designated as exempt shall not exceed 20."

Motion by Trustee Burkett and seconded by Mayor Doster, the updates to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Arcade Fire Department Inc. be approved as presented by the Clerk.

The motion was passed upon the following vote:

VOTE
Mayor Michael Doster	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Deputy Mayor Richard Kosmerl	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Paul Burkett	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Hugh Ely	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
VOTE TOTAL:	5	Yes	0	No	0	Abstain	0	Absent
RESULTS	X	PASS				FAIL

PERMISSION TO ATTEND NYMIR/NYCOM RISK MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

Motion by Mayor Doster and seconded by Deputy Mayor Kosmerl, the Mayor, Board of Trustees, and Police Chief Laird be granted permission to attend the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR) and New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Risk Management Seminar on Thursday, April 13, 2006 from 8:00am to 12:30pm at the Genesee County Fire Training Academy, Batavia, NY.  The seminar is recommended for police officers, municipal officials who have an interest in preventing law enforcement legal liability and related employment-based harassment and discrimination claims.

The motion was passed upon the following vote:

VOTE
Mayor Michael Doster	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Deputy Mayor Richard Kosmerl	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Paul Burkett	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Hugh Ely	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
Trustee Daniel Reisdorf	X	Yes		No		Abstain		Absent
VOTE TOTAL:	5	Yes	0	No	0	Abstain	0	Absent
RESULTS	X	PASS				FAIL

BUDGET WORK SESSION

The Board reviewed and discussed the proposed Water fund 2006-07 budget. Further discussions will take place at the March 22, 2006 regular scheduled meeting.

ADJOURN

There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting duly adjourned at 9:00pm upon motion by Mayor Doster and seconded by Deputy Mayor Kosmerl.

       Clerk/Treasurer