VILLAGE OF CANASTOTA

MINUTES

October 3, 2022

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

PRESENT:	Mayor Rosanne Warner and Trustees Jeffrey Watkins, Bill Haddad and Lori Torrey; Village Administrator Ryan; Code Enforcement Officer Mike Adsit; Residents Mark Taylor and Richard Kelley; Village Attorney Chris Militello (7:25 p.m.); and Bruce Burke of PAC 99.

ABSENT:	Deputy Mayor Doug Gustin.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, to approve the following budget modifications: Increase 16204.01 (Village Hall) by $17,450.00 (Note: this is to accommodate the Village's share of the elevator repair.) Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Torrey, seconded by Trustee Watkins, to approve the attached General Fund Abstract in the amount of $73,223.46. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, to approve the attached Sewer Fund Abstract in the amount of $8,019.18. Passed 4 to 0.

Public Comments.

Richard Kelly asked about paving of roads up near Will New Boulevard. The Mayor and Administrator Ryan talked about what roads are being done. Mr. Kelly spoke with the board about his proposal for a new traffic pattern around South Side School. He would like it to be one-way, counterclockwise to make it safer. Mr. Kelly provided a presentation for the Board's review. He and the board reviewed the plan and discussed the intent of hte plan and the potential impact on the neighborhood. Administrator Ryan spoke about his experience with parking in that area when his daughter was a student at South Side Elementary School and when she practiced on the fields there. The Mayor asked Trustee Haddad if the school talked about the Village's proposal last year to modify the parking at the school. Trustee Haddad stated that they did not. Mr. Kelly advised that he went to Cindy Clark in the Transportation Office at the school with his proposal before he came to the Village Board. Code Enforcement Officer talked about the possibility of increased response time by the fire department and EMS if they have to go all the way around the school to get to Will New Boulevard neighborhood. Trustee Haddad asked if eh would be supported if he proposed a capital project to increase parking at South Side Elementary School. Trustee Haddad advised that he will address this with the School Board.

Mark Taylor has no comment at this time.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, approving a wire transfer sent to Chase Manhattan Bank on September 30, 2022, in the amount of $1,575.00 from General Fund Account No. 97107.01 (Interest on Debt Service) for payment of interest owed on the Bruno Road Infrastructure Bond. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, authorizing Douglas Holdridge to attend the NYCOM Public Works Training School in Lake George, New York for the total cost of $938.00 plus the cost of meals not included in the package and mileage at the approved rate. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Torrey, approving a credit in the amount of $210.63 against the sewer charges on the December 31, 2021, OCWA bill for property owned by Jeffrey Carpenter and located at 207 Lewis Street, Canastota, New York. (Note: The reason for the excess water consumption was due to a toilet leak that has been corrected. The Board approved a credit for this property on 6/15/20 for a leaking toilet in a different unit - explanation from OCWA is attached.) Passed 3 to 1. Trustee Watkins dissenting.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, to appoint Douglas Holdridge as DPW Foreman (Working Crew Chief) at Step 6 effective October 5, 2022. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, accepting the attached Planned Maintenance Agreement from Cummins Sales and Service regarding the generator at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for a period of five (5) years at an annual amount of $1,363.47 and a total contract amount of $6,817.35. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Torrey, approving the attached request of Chief Sean Barton to close Bruno Road from Frances Street south to Roberts Street and Roberts Street west to North Peterboro Street in preparation of this year's Home Coming Parade on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. or at the conclusion of the parade. Discussion: Trustee Watkins asked Administrator Ryan if this has been finalized. Trustee Ryan has not heard anything from the Chief about it not being finalized and explained the reason for making the parade shorter and not on Peterboro Street. Trustee Haddad advised that the school is also good with the change in the route if the reason is because of the lack of resources for the Police Department. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, approving the attached Resolution introducing Local Law No. F-2022, a local law to amend Chapter 230 of the Code of the Village of Canastota to allow for equipment rental, sales, outdoor display/storage and service as a Special Permit Use in the Industrial Park Development District A. Roll Call Vote: Mayor Warner - Aye; Trustee Watkins - Aye; Trustee Haddad - Aye; Trustee Torrey - Aye. Passed 4 to 0.

Correspondence.

-	Thank you note for the donation that was made when Town Clerk Charlene Barres' sister passed away.

Mayor's Comments.

The Mayor gave the floor to Code Officer Mike Adsit to discuss an issue with 509 South Main Street. He explained that he gave the bank the opportunity to have their engineer do a report and that report suggested that the property be town down. The bank still wants to fix it. The bank attorney would like the Board to proceed with making the property a public nuisance. The Board discussed the process for continuing.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, that we deem 509 South Main Street as a public nuisance on the recommendation of Code Enforcement Officer Adsit and the engineering report of Pierce Engineering, P.C. out of Syracuse, New York. Passed 4 to 0.

The Mayor asked Code Officer Adsit what he is going to do with this tomorrow. CEO Adsit is going to talk with their attorney. The Mayor asked that CEO Adsit copy the Village Attorney and the Administrator. Mayor Warner has a letter regarding a problem with the hoist for the UV project. The engineers suggested a new hoist. She updated the Board on the meetings that are upcoming for the Parade of Lights. The Mayor shared that she received a letter from the VFW about a function on October 25 and a letter from the Village of Wampsville regarding and invitation to see the improvements at their building. Mayor Warner received the survey from Myers and Associat4es regarding the Canal Grant and project.

Administrator's Comments.

Administrator Ryan talked about his meetings with IT companies. He is putting together a report for the Board to compare the services offered so that the Board can make a decision. The equipment has been beginning to arrive for the carnival. There will be a meeting tomorrow of Department Heads to talk about what needs to be done for parking, trash, etc. Supervisor Pinard is asking for the Village to decide where we want to locate the broadband - near James Street, near the headworks building at the Rec Park and Waste Water Treatment Plant property? Supervisor Pinard is recommending the Waste Water Treatment Property. Trustee Watkins would like to see an architectural drawing of the property and some specs. Trustee Haddad noted that it should be a pre-
fabricated building that will go up. Trustee Watkins would like to have a site plan. Trustee Haddad noted that the Town of Lenox is willing to let the County do something on the Town's property at the Skate Park. The Board talked about what they would like to know first and Administrator Ryan will reach out to the County tomorrow. Administrator Ryan advised that the bathroom project in the concession stand is nearly complete. He has spoken with the organizations that use the Park about the problems that we have encountered lately in the restrooms at the Rec Park. He has asked that the organizations take better care of the restrooms. The banners will be going down in the next couple of days. Administrator Ryan advised that the last piece of equipment from the auction will be back up tomorrow. TK Elevator was here last week doing prep work and they are now waiting for parts. Hopefully it will be done in the next couple of weeks.

Trustees Comments.

Trustee Torrey is good tonight.

Trustee Haddad asked about a warranty on the light poles in the downtown. Administrator Ryan doesn't know if there is a warranty. He spoke about a member of the community who came in and stated that he could clean them up, coat them and make them look better. The Mayor noted that there was discussion about the DPW painting the light poles. The Mayor asked Administrator Ryan to reach out to that person and get a cost per pole from him. The Board talked about the possibility of protecting the pole bases during the winter.

Trustee Watkins talked about the Center Street parking situation and recommends that we have no parking on the north side of the street because we designated that as a truck route. Mayor Warner asked Administrator Ryan to ask Chief Barton about the car that has been left at the end of the street for a couple of weeks now. Trustee Watkins asked if the sign is actually 100 feet from the corner as it appears to be only about 60 feet from the intersection. The Mayor noted that people are now parking on Main Street. Trustee Haddad asked about the no left and no right turns from Peterboro Street. Administrator Ryan spoke with the DOT about this last week and his contact said he would work with the Traffic Department and get back to him. Administrator Ryan commented that the DOT seemed open to the idea and noted that they would have to test the capacity of the wires to determine if they could support additional signage.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, Executive session regarding and legal matters. Passed 4 to 0.

The Mayor advised that there may be discussion out of Executive Session.

Motion by Trustee Torrey, seconded by Trustee Watkins., to exit Executive Session at 9:19 p.m. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, to approve the attached Village Board Resolution as filed to move forward with the Article 75 proceeding. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Passed 4 to 0.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine E. Williams

Clerk/Treasurer