Village of Liverpool

Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting

July 06, 2009

 

A special meeting of the Village of Liverpool Board of Trustees was held on Monday July 06, 2009 at 7:00 PM at 310 Sycamore Street, Liverpool, New York
           

Present:                        Marlene Ward              Mayor

                                    Gary White                   Trustee

                                    Nicholas Kochan          Trustee

                                    Dennis Hebert               Trustee

                                    James Rosier                 Trustee

                                    Mary Ellen Sims            Clerk

                                    John Langey                  Attorney           

 

           

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

 

Mayor Ward thanked the Board of Trustees and all those present for a wonderful tenure as Mayor. She stated that she thought about what she would bequeath to the new Mayor and she said that she would like to bequeath the wonderful staff- that they all do a great job and she thanked all.

 

Anthony LaValle, Village of Liverpool Justice took his place in the front of the room to perform the swearing in ceremony.

 

Judge LaValle swore in Gary C. White as Mayor for a term of two years.

 

Judge LaValle swore in Dennis Hebert and Robert Gaetano as Trustees for a term of two years.

 

Mayor White read the proclamation to Marlene J. Ward and proclaimed July 6th, 2009 as “Marlene” Day.

 

Mayor White presented a plaque to Marlene Ward for her years of service to the Village and presented her with a bouquet of flowers.

 

The PBA presented a plaque to Marlene Ward for her years of service to the Village.

 

Marlene thanked everyone and said that “I’ve loved the job, hated it BUT never regretted it “

 

Mayor White thanked everyone for their support and then turned to Richard Ward, husband of Marlene and ZBA Chair and thanked him for his support and dedication.

 

 Mayor White took his place on the Board as Mayor and Trustees Hebert and Gaetano took their places on the Board.

 

 Mayor White opened the organizational meeting for the fiscal year:

 

Appointments by the Mayor with Approval of the Board- Two year terms

 

Village Clerk/Treasurer                                      Mary Ellen Sims

Deputy Village Clerk/Treasurer                           Margaret Burbank

Attorney                                                            John Langey

Secretary to Village Justice                                Joni Sprague

Superintendent of Public Works                         William Asmus

Deputy Superintendent Public Works                 Michael Neverette

Village Historian                                                Dorianne Gutierrez

Code Enforcement Officer                                 William Reagan

Deputy Code Enforcement Officer                     Dale Hodge

Deputy Code Enforcement Officer                     Kurt Field

Planning Board Secretary                                  Mary Ellen Sims

Alternate Planning Board Secretary                    Margaret Burbank         

Zoning Board Secretary                                     Margaret Burbank

Alternate Zoning Board Secretary                       Mary Ellen Sims

Sub- Registrar – Vital Statistics                          Mary Ellen Sims

Sub- Registrar – Vital Statistics                          Margaret Burbank

Police Chaplain                                                 Rev. Milton Jefferson

Insurance Agent                                                Haylor, Freyor, & Coon

Auditors                                                            Koagel & Vincintini

Engineers                                                        

Deputy Mayor                                                   Nicholas Kochan                                                              

 Liaisons of the Board

 

 Finance                                                             Dennis Hebert  

 Insurance/ Benefits                                            Dennis Hebert              

 Police                                                               James Rosier

 Justice Court                                                     Mayor White

Code Enforcement                                            James Rosier/ Nicholas Kochan           

 Planning Board                                                 Nicholas Kochan

 Zoning Board of Appeals                                 Nicholas Kochan  

 Department of Public Works                             Nicholas Kochan, Robert Gaetano           

 Human Resources                                             Robert Gaetano            

 Gleason Center                                                 Robert Gaetano

Communications                                               Dennis Hebert

Historical/ Cemetery                                          Robert Gaetano

Capital Projects                                                 Nicholas  Kochan          

 

Planning Board Appts:           Joseph Ostuni-Chairman term to expire 2013

 Yevette Hewitt term to expire 2013

James Taft ( Alternate) term to expire 2013                   

                                                               David DeRouchie term to expire 2013

                                                One opening to fill vacancy left by Michael Romano

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier to approve all the above appointments. Motion Passed.

                                               

 

The Mayor is to serve as an ex-officio member of all committees of which he is not a designated member.

 

All committees to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

 

Meetings of committees may be called by the Mayor or Chairperson. 

 

Designations of the Board

 

Official Newspaper       Post Standard and Eagle Star -Review

 

Regular Meeting Schedules:

Village Board                Third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM

Planning Board              Fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM

Zoning Board                Fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 PM

 

Authorize continuation of membership in New York State Conference of Mayors.

  

Payment of Claims      

           

WHEREAS the board of trustees has determined to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges, and

 

WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit and

 

WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving the same shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the board of trustees,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

           

            Section 1. That the board of trustees authorizes payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, postage, fright and express charges and all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit and the claimant and officer incurring or approving the same shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the board of trustees.

            Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

 

Mileage Allowance

Resolution:

 

WHEREAS the board of trustees has determined to pay a fixed rate for mileage as reimbursement to officers and employees of the Village who use their personal automobiles while performing their official duties on behalf of the Village;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

 

Section 1. That the board of trustees shall approve reimbursement to such officers and employees at the Federal allowable level at the time of expenditure.

Section 2.That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

   

Designation of Depositories

Resolution:

Whereas the board of trustees has determined that Village Law §4-412 (3)(2) requires the designation of banks or trust companies for the deposit of all village monies;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

Section 1. That the board of trustees does hereby designate the following institutions as depositories of all monies received by the village treasurer, clerk, and receiver of taxes.      

 

            Name of institution  M  & T Bank, Class and Chase Bank , First Niagara  

 

Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

 

Procurement Policy- Adopt existing procurement policy

Investment Policy- Adopt existing investment policy

Old Outstanding check policy- adopt policy that old outstanding checks after 1 year can be added back to cash and re-issued.

 

 

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to open the regular session of the Board of Trustees for July 6th , 2209. Motion Passed.

 

Approve Sign

Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve the request from the Rescue Mission to place a 4 x 6 sign to advertise “Ride for the Rescue” on Village Property and to authorize William Asmus to work with the applicant to decide on the location. Motion Passed.

 

Approve Park Request

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the request from Dr. Shine to hold a Classic Car Cruz in Washington Park on July 16th from 3:00 PM- 9:00 PM. Subject to the Insurance Certificate being received. Motion Passed.

 

Authorize summer help

Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to authorize the hiring of Ricky Lefler and Joseph Comi as temporary summer help in the DPW Department to start work on July 7th at a salary of $8.50 an hour for ten weeks. Motion Passed.

 

 

Approve PBA Contract

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to approve the PBA contract for years June 1, 2009- May 31, 2012. Motion Passed.

 

Adjournment

Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Mary Ellen Sims

Village Clerk Treasurer