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Village of Liverpool Board of Trustees Meeting February 11, 2008
A regular meeting
of the Village of Liverpool Board of Trustees was held on Monday, February
11, 2008 at 7:00 PM at 310 Sycamore Street, Liverpool, New York Gary White Trustee James Rosier Trustee Nicholas Kochan Trustee Dennis Hebert Trustee Mark Grobosky Attorney
Mayor Ward called the meeting to order and all those present joined in the pledge of allegiance.
Decision on the adoption of LL # 1- 2008 Amending chapter 24, Officers and Employees of the Village of Liverpool, as amended to add a new article “Residency of Village Justice.”
Mayor Ward asked for a motion on the decision on the adoption of LL # 1- 2008 Amending chapter 24, Officers and Employees of the Village of Liverpool, as amended to add a new article “Residency of Village Justice.”
Motion was made by Trustee White, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to deny adopting LL #1 – 2008 Amending Chapter 24, Officers and Employees of the Village of Liverpool, as amended to add a new article “Residency of Village Justice.” Motion unanimously passed.
Residents wishing to speak – none
STATS Liverpool Police Department has the following STATS for the month of January 2008 : 231 Traffic tickets issued 05 DWI arrests 09 Accidents Investigated 29 Parking tickets issued 191 Residential checks 374 Complaints
Police Department Chief Becker commended the following officers for their diligence in performing the recent robbery/burglary investigation and would recommend them for a department unit citation:
Sgt Michael Burg, Officer Sean Pierce, Officer Michael Manns, Officer Don Craven and Officer Michael Lemm
DPW Monthly Report UFPO Four have been handled for the month
Sewer Maintenance Calls Ten house calls were handled by the County Sewer Repairs Two repairs – 412 First Street and 102 Melvin Ave.
Vehicle Purchase Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the purchase of a 1-ton pickup truck with a plow from the NYS Contract in the amount of $30,643.25. Motion Passed
Equipment Purchase Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee White, to approve the purchase of one tow behind 185 CFM air compressor with 60# hammer 50 ft hose and two points.
Discussion The purchase would not be from NYS Contract. Quotes from three vendors are attached to this request, with JC Smith being the lowest at $10,975.00
Motion Passed.
Yard Waste Policy Amendment Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee White, to eliminate the use of plastic bags for holding grass, brush and leaves. Motion Passed.
Vaccinations Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to provide Hepatitis B shots for all DPW employees at the expense of the Village. Motion Passed.
Approve engineering services Tulip Street Phase 2 Motion was made by Trustee Kochan, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve CHA engineering and design proposal for Tulip Street Phase 2 as presented. Motion Passed.
Approve engineering services First Street Project Motion was made by Trustee Kochan, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve CHA engineering and design proposal for First Street Project based on further review of the hourly charges per request from Trustee Kochan. Motion Passed.
House at 807 Bill Asmus will be securing three quotes for asbestos removal by March.
Roof – Village Hall Composing an RFP for engineering services for the roof.
Disability exemption for Village tax Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve the disability exemption for Village tax. Motion Passed.
Veterans Gravesites Motion was made by Trustee White, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to appoint Fred Wyker as chairperson of the Veterans Gravesites. Motion Passed.
Johnson Park Development Corporation Will be on March agenda
Upgrade phone system March agenda
Schedule special meeting Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to schedule a special meeting for February 25, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Motion Passed.
Set Public hearing 2008-2009 Community Development Application Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee White, to schedule a public hearing for the 2008 – 2009 Community Development Application for February 25, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Motion Passed.
Financial Report Updates Clerk Sims distributed the Treasurer’s Report and the Monthly report to all board members for their review.
Budget process The budget process will begin the first week of February. All board members and department heads received the schedule.
Approval Abstracts Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the following abstracts: General fund , voucher # 480-526 , in the amount of $58,286.76;Capital Project Sewer fund, V # HG06 in the amount of $47,181.25. Motion Passed.
Approve transfers Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the following transfers:
Motion Passed.
Approve minutes – Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the minutes of January 22, 2008 and February 4, 2008 as presented. Motion Passed.
Executive Session Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to move into executive session for the purpose of a personnel matter. Motion Passed.
Motion was made by Trustee White, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to move out of executive session. Motion Passed.
Motion was made by Trustee White, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to return to regular session. Motion Passed.
Motion was made by Trustee Kochan, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve the salary for Acting Judge Alessio to $631.44 a month retro to December 31, 2007, the date upon which Judge Harding retired. Motion Passed.
Adjournment Motion was made by Trustee Kochan, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. Motion Passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Sims, Clerk Treasurer
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