Village of Canisteo
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
November 6, 2017
Finance Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Recktenwaldled all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A)CALL TO ORDER:
Present: Mayor: M. Recktenwald; Trustees:T. Harkenrider, G. Seaman, P. Cone and J. Beers Clerk/Treasurer: K. Oliverio
Also in attendance: Tom Ryan, Kyle Amidon, Theresa Ambuski, Dick Stewart, Barb Kull, Annie Osterwald, WLEA-Bill Dugan and Dennis Cole, Mike DeLany Jr, Steve Peck, Jeff Ryan, Reggie Cansdale, Heidi Robinson, Sharon Herrick.
B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
A motion to approve the regular village board meeting minutes held on 10/24/17 was made by Trustee Beers and seconded by Trustee Cone. All aye votes. Motion carried 5-0.
C) APPOINTMENTS
Announcement of hiring two employees for the Wastewater Plant
D) DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
1) Codes and Insurance – (P. Cone): On File
2) Fire and Ambulance - (J. Beers): On File
3) Public Safety / Police - (J. Beers): On File
4) Streets / Water / Sewer - (G. Seaman): On File
5) Budget Oversight - (T. Harkenrider): Nothing to report.
6) Court Report – On File
E) CORRESPONDENCE:
1)Letters From the public Requesting board discuss additional officer coverage
F) PUBLIC COMMENT:
1)Tom Ryan reminder to vote 11/7/17
2)Richard Stewart opposed implementing new water system that was presented at the 10/2/2017 meeting
3)Mike DeLany Jr. asked what Village’s Mission statement is and our goals as the Village. Mayor did announce launch of the website and hopes to get information on there soon
G) STATUS REPORTS:
1)Junk Vehicles- On going.
2)Rental Housing Registrations & Inspections- On going.
3)Fisher Associates and MunicipalL Adopt Resolution
Motion: T. Harkenrider 2nd: G. Seaman Vote: 5-0
H) OLD BUSINESS:
1)Request for 15 minute parking signs on Depot St-Mayor to reach out to State DOT to see if there are any requirements due to proximity of intersection
I) NEW BUSINESS:
1) Christmas in the Village will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017. The Beautification committee is requesting Volunteers to help decorate on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 9:30AM
2) Ryan Agency discussed Policy Renewal
3) Submit unpaid taxes to Steuben County for re-levy in January 2018 in a total of 104 accounts equaling $89,125.19 for unpaid amounts with penalties
Motion: P. Cone 2nd: T. Harkenrider Vote: 5-0
4) Publish the elective offices to be filled in the March 20, 2018 Village Election. Two Trustees and the Justice positions will be available. This information will be provided to the county.
Motion: G. Seaman 2nd:P. Cone Vote: 5-0
5) Polling location and hours of poll site and adopt this resolution
Location: Town Hall Time: 12PM-9PM
Motion:T. Harkenrider 2nd:G. Seaman Vote: 5-0
6) Reminder tomorrow, November 7, 2017 is Election Day. Please get out and vote.
7) Reminder that Rental Registration Renewal notices will be sent out shortly. The renewal applications are due no later than December 31, 2017
8) “Ready Steuben”: Steuben County Emergency Services Mobile APP available at the Apple & Google Play Store
9) Resignation of Pamela Aini
Motion: J. Beers 2nd: T. Harkenrider Vote: 5-0
10) Village Audit Letter sent to NYS Comptroller 11/2/2017 requesting they conduct and audit on our Policies and Practices.
11) Steuben County is conducting a survey on internet connection. Please consider conducting survey online: available until 4/16/18
12) Review and Motion for Annual Court Financial Documents
Motion: P. Cone 2nd: T. Harkenrider Vote: 5-0
13) Motion to adjourn regular meeting
Motion: T. Harkenrider 2nd: P. Cole Vote: 5-0 Time: 7:33PM
J) Executive Session: Motion made by Trustee Harkenrider and seconded by TrusteeCone. All aye votes. Motion carried 5-0. Purpose: Contractual Time: 7:36pm
Motion made Trustee Seaman and seconded by Trustee Harkenrider to adjourn the executive session. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 8:35 PM
K) Return to Regular Session: Motion wasmade by TrusteeSeaman and seconded by TrusteeHarkenrider; all aye votes. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 8:35PM
L) Resolution to pay Justice invoices previously reviewed in the Finance Meeting: Motion was made by Trustee Harkenrider and seconded by Trustee Beers Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstained: 1; Discussion: None. Motion carried 4-0-1. Time: 8:36 pm
M) Resolution to pay all other invoices previously reviewed in the Finance Meeting: Motion was made by Trustee Harkenrider and seconded by Trustee Cone Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstained: 1; Discussion: None. Motion carried 4-0-1. Time: 8:40 pm
N) Adjourn the Regular Village Board Meeting: Motion was made by Trustee Cone and seconded by Trustee Seaman; Discussion, none. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 8:41pm
Respectfully Submitted by:
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Katrina Oliverio, Clerk-Treasurer