Village of Liverpool
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
March 17, 2008

 

A regular meeting of the Village of Liverpool Board of Trustees was held on Monday, March 17, 2008  at 7:00  PM at 310 Sycamore Street, Liverpool, New York
           

Present:                        Marlene Ward              Mayor

                                    Gary White                  Trustee

                                    James Rosier              Trustee

                                    Nicholas Kochan         Trustee  

                                    Dennis Hebert             Trustee

                                    Mark Grobosky            Attorney

                                    Mary Ellen Sims          Clerk

 

           

Mayor Ward called the meeting to order and all those present joined in the pledge of allegiance.

 Residents wishing to speak

None

 STATS

Liverpool Police Department has the following STATS for the month of February 2008:

 215 Traffic tickets issued

02 DWI arrests

05 Accidents Investigated

27 Parking tickets issued

78 Residential checks

337 Complaints

 

Motion was made by Trustee White, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to advertise the sale of the 2004 Crown Vic Police Vehicle and to accept bids by March 28, 2008. Motion Passed.

 DPW Monthly Report

 UFPO   Six  have been handled for the month

Sewer Maintenance Calls           Fourteen  calls were handled by the County

Sewer Repairs                           Two repairs – 107 Hazel Street, 305 Bass Street

 

Banner Pole Request

Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve the use of the banner poles to advertise the Annual Field Days starting August 1, 2008. Motion Passed.

 Park Requests

 Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve the following park requests:

            Field Days August 14, 15 and 16, 2008- Washington Park

            Friday night car show- Washington Park

            Cruise for Kids August 9th- Washington Park

            Wheeler Wedding- July 7, 08 Washington Park

            Belluci Wedding- September 27, 2008- Washington Park

            Easter Sunrise Service – March 23, 2008 – Johnson Park

 The DPW will start picking up yard waste on April 3, 2008

 Award RFP for Engineering Services for Roof

Two RFP’s were received by the Village regarding engineering services for the roof. CHA and C & S Engineers responded to the RFP.

 Motion was made by Trustee Kochan, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to award the RFP for Engineering Services to CHA, based on removing the line item regarding asbestos for a total of $5,200 and contingent upon Trustee Kochan meeting with CHA and the Architect before any work starts. Total cost for RFP for engineering services for the roof is $ 13, 600 based on a quote total of $17, 400 less $5,200 for asbestos removal. Motion Passed.

 Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment polices will be on the April Agenda.

 Weekly Merchants Garage Sale- April agenda

 Village Wide Garage Sale

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to hold the Village Wide Garage Sale on May 9, 10, and 11. No permits required on this weekend. Motion Passed.

 Veterans Gravesites

Bill Asmus, DPW Superintendent will contact Fred Wyker regarding the Veterans Gravesites project.

 Mark Grobosky, Attorney, reviewed the possibilities regarding liability issues for the committee. He stated that they could sign a waiver regarding any liability. It may be possible that the DPW will install the replacement stones. The details will be reviewed and approved before the start of the project.

 Johnson Park Development Corporation

Will be on April Agenda

Upgrade phone system

April Agenda

 Schedule special meeting

Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to schedule a special meeting for April 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Motion Passed.

 Set Public hearing 2008-2009 Tentative Budget

Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee White, to schedule a public hearing for the 2008 – 2009 Tentative Budget at 6:00 PM on April 7, 2008. . Motion Passed.

 Presentation of Tentative Budget- 2008-2009

Mayor Ward presented the tentative budget for 2008- 2009 to the Village Board of Trustees. This tentative budget shows a reduction in the tax rate from $10.08 per thousand to $9.99 per thousand.

 Financial Report Updates

Clerk Sims distributed the Treasurer’s Report and the Monthly report to all board members for their review.

 Approval Abstracts

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the following abstracts:

General fund , voucher # 554-600, in the amount of $94,887.41;Capital Project Sewer fund, V # HG07-HG08 in the amount of $40,240.08; Tulip Street, Voucher # HC07 in the amount of $455.00 and Sewer fund, voucher # G107, in the amount of $13,049.94.

Motion Passed.

 Approve minutes  

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the minutes of February 11, February 15 and February 25, 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.

 Adjournment

Motion was made by Trustee Kochan, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 9:10PM. Motion Passed.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Mary Ellen Sims, Clerk Treasurer