Village of
Yorkville
Minutes

March 05, 2014: Village Board Meeting

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The Village of Yorkville monthly Board Meeting was held on March 5, 2014 at 7PM.

The following Board members were present: Mayor Anthony C. Leone, Jr., Deputy Mayor Michael A. Mahoney, Trustees Thomas J. Thomas, James G. Collea, and Charlie Carey. Attorney John Dillon was absent.

A motion to accept the minutes from the February meeting was accepted on a motion

by Trustee Carey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mahoney; all in favor 5-0.

Public comment portion of the meeting was opened.

James Mackay 405 Calder Ave. spoke inquiring about health insurance.

Norm Seakan of  2211 Highland Ave. asked about the finances. He was given a copy of the expenditures through February.

Public portion of meeting was closed.

The Clerk presented the 2014 MS4 Storm Water report to the Board for approval. It was

approved for signature and submission on a motion by Trustee Collea, seconded by Trustee Carey; all in favor 5-0.

At the request of the DEC, the Board voted to approve extension of the MVWA supply permit to include additional service areas including the Town of Frankfort, Schuyler, Kirkland and Westmoreland. A motion was made by Trustee Thomas, seconded by Trustee Carey; all in favor 5-0.

Deputy Mayor Mahoney had nothing to report.

Trustee Thomas had nothing to report.

Trustee Collea reported that he and Trustee Carey were examining utility bills for the street lights because they have had a large increase this last month.

Trustee Carey had nothing to report, but mentioned the public hearing of the ZBA on March 12 at 7 PM.

The financial report was given to the Board and they approved vouchers in the amount of

$51,582.34. on a motion by Trustee Carey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mahoney; all in favor 5-0. Clerk Garncarz also mentioned that we had received the Fire Contract check from the Town.

Police Department presented a written report.

Highway Department liaison Larry Felitto reported on the activities of the department.

He received 2 quotes for the roof repair on the building and senior pavilion. The Board will compare and decide which company will do the work. It was recommended we do three trash pickups this year and the Board approved . It was also determined that a fee for use of the pavilion would be $25, with a deposit of $75.

Fire Dept. had nothing to report.

Mayor Leone reported that Brett Babicz has been appointed as Chairman of the Planning Board.

Court reported that the grant for cameras was approved for $3000. TAS Electronics will

be installing equipment.

We have the assessment from the County and will be proceeding with the Budget.

Trustee Carey made a motion for the Board to close the meeting for executive session to discuss labor negotiations, seconded by Deputy Mayor Mahoney; all in favor 5-0.

No motions or actions were taken during this session. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Mahoney to leave executive session and resume the regular meeting, seconded by

Trustee Carey;  all in favor 5-0. The regular session of the meeting resumed.

Because of  insurance liability, the Highway Department, will not enter any residential home for any reason, on a motion by Deputy Mayor Mahoney, seconded by Trustee Collea; all in favor 5-0, effective immediately. They will run the sewers and check for blockages in the street only.

A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Carey, seconded by Trustee Thomas; all in favor 5-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Jacqueline L. Garncarz