VILLAGE OF CANASTOTA

MINUTES

October 18, 2021

Deputy Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

PRESENT:	Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Carpenter; Trustees Jeffrey Watkins, Bill McDade and Douglas Gustin; Sgt. Sean Barton; Fire Chief TJ Tornatore; Dan Cunningham of NWT; Recreation Leader Nichole Boston; Residents Patti Lyman, Steve Lyman, Robert Musacchio and Maryanne Varre; and Bruce Burke of PAC 99.

ABSENT:	Mayor Rosanne Warner.

Motion by Trustee McDade, seconded by Trustee Watkins, approving the following budget modification: increase 34104.01 (Fire Department Contractual) by $15,000.00; increase 2262.01 (Fire Protection Service) by $15,000.00. (Note: this increase is to accommodate the addendum to the 2022 Fire Contract proposed by the Town of Lenox at the October 11, 2021, Joint Meeting which payment will be received by the Village in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.) Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Gustin, to approve the attached General Fund Abstract in the amount of $239,858.12. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Gustin, seconded by Trustee McDade, to approve the attached Sewer Fund Abstract in the amount of $43,760.67. Passed 4 to 0.

Public Comments.

Maryanne Varre asked the Board if they heard anything on the eviction involving 508 State Street. Trustee Watkins advised that it is still in court and the Board cannot comment. Deputy Mayor Carpenter advised that he does not know anything. Ms. Varre asked if anyone had been down there to check on the other things going on. Deputy Mayor Carpenter stated that Code Enforcement Officer Adsit has been out and it is in the Court - it has to play out.

Department Heads.

Chief Tornatore advised that he will get his report to the Board. He reported that there was a structure fire on Saturday and that T-124 is back in service. There are new tires on T-121 and T-124. Chief Tornatore also advised that they had a lot of help on Saturday from other departments.

Sgt. Barton asked the Board if they had his numbers and reported that the new officers are working out well and their numbers are increasing - they are working on some things but the basics are good.

Nicole Boston reported that 125 of the 129 registered participants showed up for the Dye Dash. They brought in a little over $2,000 and the cost was about $1,000. Their next event is on October 30 and it is Trunk or Treat. The Craft Fair will be on Sunday, November 21 from 11 - 3. They are looking for approval of the event from the Board. The booth rental is proposed at $25 and it will be held at Theodore's. They are charging $300 to rent the rooms for the day. They currently have 37 vendors waiting on forms once the Board approves the event. The Parade of Lights is asking Recreation to host a race on the Rail Trail on the day of the parade. There will be no cost.

Motion by Trustee Gustin, seconded by Trustee McDade, to approve the Craft Fair fee $25 on November 21, 2021, at Theodore's. Passed 4 to 0.

Dan Cunningham reviewed with the Board the information from his monthly report and advised that he expects increased flow with the rain from October. They was a burnt out belt on a pump that has been replaced. The effluent toxicity testing is completed and we won't have to do that again for 5 years. Chief Tornatore noted that when there was a Fire call, he had trouble getting into the gate at the Treatment Plant. Chief Tornatore and Dan talked about arrangements for the Fire Department to access the area inside the fence.

Motion by Trustee McDade, seconded by Trustee Watkins, to approve payments in the amount of $2,610.24 from the General Fund to MBI for health insurance debit card transaction from September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Gustin, seconded by Trustee McDade, to approve the attached Training Request from Fire Chief Tornatore to hold a Building Construction Class at the fire station on October 23, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at a cost of $700.00. Discussion: Trustee Watkins asked if we are inviting other departments. Chief Tornatore explained the training and confirmed that other departments are coming.

Motion by Trustee Gustin, seconded by Trustee McDade, to approve the attached request from the Canastota Volunteer Fire Department to reinstate the membership of Lyle Chafee. (Note: a copy of his license has been received. We will address the request regarding the reinstatement of Matt Williams once a copy of his driver's license has been received.) Discussion: Trustee Watkins asked if we received Matt Williams' license. Clerk/Treasurer Williams advised that we have not. Trustee Watkins asked if we are only acting on the membership of Lyle Chafee tonight. Clerk/Treasurer Williams confirmed that we are only acting on Lyle Chafee tonight. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee McDade, to authorize Clerk/Treasurer Williams to turn over to the Madison County Treasurer's Office unpaid taxes for fiscal year 2021-2022 in the amount of $173,368.75, with interest thereon at the rate of 8% for a total of $187,238.27. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee McDade, approving the attached Meter Rental Agreement with Quadient, Inc. for rental of the postage meter at a monthly cost of $29.84 for 36 months and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same. (Note: This contract has been negotiated to an amount equal to the current monthly cost.) Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee McDade, seconded by Trustee Gustin, approving the wire transfers sent to Chase Bank on October 15, 2021, from the General Fund for payment of principal (97106.01 Debt Service) in the amount of $30,000.00 and interest (97107.01 Interest on Debt Service) in the amount of $4,721.91, owed on the 2019 Public Improvement Bond for the Downtown Enhancement Project. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee McDade, adopting the attached Resolution to Introduce Local Law A of 2021 to Amend the Code of the Village of Canastota to Create a New Chapter 75 Opting Out of Licensing and Establishing Retail Cannabis Dispensaries and On-site Consumption Establishments within the Village of Canastota Pursuant to Cannabis Law Section 131 and to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Local Law No. A of 2021 to be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 7:15 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Watkins: Aye; Trustee McDade - Aye; Trustee Gustin - Aye; Deputy Mayor Carpenter - Aye. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee McDade, adopting the attached Resolution to introduce Local Law B of 2021 Amending Chapter 4 of the Village of Canastota Code Relative to the Term and duties of the Village Administrator and to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Local Law B of 2021 to be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Trustee Watkins: Aye; Trustee McDade - Aye; Trustee Gustin - Aye; Deputy Mayor Carpenter - Aye. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee McDade, seconded by Trustee Gustin, approving the attached Software Finance Agreement and Credit Application with Advantage Financial Services, LLC in the amount of $7,272.00 for the financing of the Barracuda SW Licensing with MA Polce with 3 annual payments of $2,851.20, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same. Discussion: Trustee McDade noted that Channels 3 and 5 locally were hit by ransom ware. This situation emphasizes the importance of having these protections. Passed 4 to 0.

Correspondence.

-	Letter of resignation from Kenneth Taylor regarding his position as an MEO with the DPW. His last day will be October 29, 2021. Deputy Mayor Carpenter thanked Ken for his service and wished him well.

-	Tree letters from Mary Pickard regarding 301 South Park Street and John and Kelly Ball regarding 115 Belleview Drive. These have been given to the DPW.

-	Letter from DOT regarding an update on our CHIPS balance.

-	Letter from Callanan Industries regarding future cost increases.

-	Letter from Mayor Warner to Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor supporting the IMPACT Grant.

-	Letter from National Grid regarding reclassification of the Rec Commission electric meter.

-	Letter from Spectrum regarding discontinuation of free cable service at the police station and municipal building.

-	Letter from CAP regarding a hygiene drive.

-	Letter from the Department of Public Service regarding broadband service.

-	Notice regarding making time for employees to vote.

Trustee Comments.

Trustee Watkins is all set.

Trustee Gustin is all set.

Trustee McDade has nothing tonight. Trustee McDade did note that he will not be at the December 20, 2021, meeting.

Adjourn.

Motion by Trustee Gustin, seconded by Trustee McDade, to close the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Passed 4 to 0.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine E. Williams

Clerk/Treasurer