VILLAGE OF CANASTOTA

MINUTES

October 17, 2022

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

PRESENT:	Deputy Mayor Doug Gustin and Trustees Jeffrey Watkins, Bill Haddad and Lori Torrey; Village Administrator Ryan; Chief Barton; Chief Chafee; CEO Mike Adsit; DPW Foreman Doug Holdridge; Dan Cunningham of NWT; Village Historian David Sadler; Recreation Leader Nichole Boston; Sue Halloran; and Bruce Burke of PAC 99.

ABSENT:	Mayor Rosanne Warner.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, to approve the attached General Fund Abstract in the amount of $105,329.82. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Torrey, seconded by Trustee Watkins, to approve the attached Sewer Fund Abstract in the amount of $30,081.30. Passed 4 to 0.

Public Comments.

Sue Halloran asked about the progress on the stench at Queensboro Farm Products. Administrator Ryan advised that we are working on setting up a meeting on this. Mrs. Halloran noted that it has been five (5) months since she made the first complaint. Administrator Ryan advised that it has been discussed and we are working on it. Administrator Ryan will follow up with Queensboro tomorrow. Trustee Torrey asked what we are waiting for. Administrator Ryan noted that there are many people that have to come together for this meeting, such as our WWTP Operators, Ken Skibinski, Mike Adsit and the owners or representatives from Queensboro Farm Products. Administrator Ryan advised that they have been sent a notice under our codes and we are following the steps. Mrs. Halloran asked when they will be fined. CEO Adsit talked about the recent inspection that he did at Queensboro and the information that he received from them regarding the chemicals that they are using. Mrs. Halloran wants the Board to know that she cannot have their windows open and they cannot go outside because of the smell. CEO Adsit noted that Queensboro put in a system that is not working. Our Treatment Plant Operator has asked for a copy of the current 209 Form and the 209 Form that was given to Codes back in 2019. It is being reviewed by our Treatment Plant Operators to see if they can determine what is the problem. Trustee Watkins asked CEO Adsit where we are with the nuisance violation. CEO Adsit advised that he was asked by the Mayor to wait to send it. Trustee Watkins stated that if the meeting is not set by our next meeting, he will move to send the violation notice.

Department Heads.

Code Enforcement Officer Adsit asked if everyone got his report and if the Board had any questions. Mike is doing a final year-end clean up in the Village. He talked about the status of the old Diemolding property. He is still working on 509 South Main Street and he asked the Board to let him know if they see anything in the Village that needs attention. He also noted that people are starting to do more work on their properties.

Recreation Leader Nichole Boston reported that Dye Dash was this past Saturday and she thanked the DPW for completing the work on the bathroom before the event. They had 86 registrants. Currently, there are 31 trunks signed up for this year's Trunk n Treat and they have had lots of donations come in. There are 41 paid vendors for the Craft Fair and people are still asking and coming in. There are about 20 registrants so far for Boy's Night Out - there has been lots of interest and they believe there will be more people registering. Basketball try-outs are this week. Deputy Mayor Gustin added that Trunk n Treat is from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Rec Park and is walk through only. He asked about parking. Recreation Leader Boston noted that the diner will have a trunk and they don't mind if we use the parking lot, but we need to stay away from the garage next door.

Chief Barton advised the Board that it has been another busy month. He gave the Board his stats for the month and noted that they are very high.

Chief Chafee advised that the Fire Department has been pretty busy. He advised that he has spoken with Larry DiGeorge about fixing the west wall of the firehouse. Larry has offered to do the repair at no cost to the Village and noted that Larry stated that he believes that this is an honor for him because of a family member who was a past member. Chief Chafee advised that the field day was a success and was a learning experience for some of the firemen. The Fire Department is hoping to do this again. They are ready for the Parade of Lights.

Dan Cunningham of New Water Technologies, our WWTP operators, reviewed the report that they submitted. He noted that the last 3 months have been a little lower than the previous year because we have had less rain. He gave an update on the UV project.

Department Head comments were suspended to open the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.

Public Hearing 7:15 p.m. Proposed Local Law F-2022 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.

Deputy Mayor Gustin read the Notice of Public Hearing out loud and opened the public hearing. He asked three (3) times if anyone would like to speak for or against the proposed local law and received no response.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, to close the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, adopting the attached Resolution enacting Local Law 6-2022 Amending 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: Deputy Mayor Gustin - Aye; Trustee Watkins - Aye; Trustee Haddad - Aye; Trustee Torrey - Aye. Passed 4 to 0.

Department Heads (cont'd).

DPW Foreman Doug Holdridge advised that the work is nearly finished at the bathrooms at the Rec Park, the tree project is almost complete and he talked about a problem with the stump at 205 North Peterboro Street. No parking signs were fixed and the children at play signs are being installed. Foreman Holdridge reviewed the rest of his report for the Board. The new pump for the pool came in today - they will replace it this week and return the loaner pump to the City of Sherrill. The paving project was pushed back again - he is hoping for a date soon as other projects are waiting for this to be done. Foreman Holdridge stated that a resident on James Street has contacted us about the sidewalk that was being decommissioned and she also talked to Administrator Ryan. Administrator Ryan talked about his conversation with the resident - she stated that she and three (3) of the neighbors don't want the sidewalk to be removed. Trustee Watkins noted that we already voted to take the sidewalk out. Foreman Holdridge advised the Board that the Getmac pump came in last week and it will be going in soon. The DPW is working on getting ready for plowing. Foreman Holdridge spoke with the County about a program where they have people come in and learn a trade. He spoke with them about having the railroad bridge and pool painted next summer. Foreman Holdridge also advised the Board that we have a problem with the dump site at the Business Park - people are dumping up there again. Trustee Watkins asked about how many keys there are for the gate. The Board talked about who has had keys. Foreman Holdridge talked about getting new keys marked "DO NOT DUPLICATE" and numbering the keys to be assigned to employees. He would like to make all the locks the same and have only one key for all the facilities. The Board discussed options. Foreman Holdridge has gotten a quote and will get another. The cost is about $900 for 7 padlocks. Trustee Haddad thanked Foreman Holdridge for his report. Trustee Haddad is getting complaints about the distance on the no parking signs. Trustee Haddad talked about the problems with drainage on Douglas Heights and stated that he would like the drainage on the Town of Lenox side of Douglas Heights to be fixed so that it stops causing problems on the Village portion of Douglas Heights.

Village Historian David Sadler reported that the Old Phoebe historical marker should be arriving by the end of January. The next marker will be applied for in two (2) weeks. Trustee Watkins stated that Historian Sadler does a great job.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, to authorize Clerk/Treasurer Williams to turn over to the Madison County Treasurer's Office unpaid taxes for fiscal year 2022-2023 in the amount of $125,518.19, with interest thereon at the rate of 8% for a total of $136,639.61. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Torrey, approving the attached request of Chief Barton to close Canal Street from Main Street to Peterboro Street on Sunday, October 23, 2022, for the Abolitionist Freedom Walk from 5:00 a.m. to noon (or at the conclusion of the walk.) Discussion: Trustee Watkins asked if this is in stone and not going to change. Chief Barton advised that it will not change as far as he knows. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, to approve payments totaling $5,850.37 from the General Fund to MBI for health insurance debit card transactions from September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins,. approving a credit in the amount of $195.44 against the sewer charges on the September 30, 2022, OCWA bill for property owned by Linda Bowe and located at 1 Richard Lane, Canastota, New York. (Note: The reason for the excess water consumption was due to a broken split nut on the pipe which has been corrected.) Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Torrey, seconded by Trustee Haddad, approving a wire transfer sent to Chase Bank on October 14, 2022, in the amount of $35,000.00 from the General Fund (97106.01 - Debt Service) for principal owed on the 2019 Downtown Enhancement Project Bond. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, approving a wire transfer sent to Chase Bank on October 14, 2022, in the amount of $4,403.16, rom the General Fund (97107.01 - Interest on Debt Service) for interest owed on the 2019 Downtown Enhancement Project Bond. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, approving a wire transfer to be sent to M&T Bank on November 1, 2022, in the amount of $99,300.000 from the Sewer Fund (97106.02 - Debt Service) for principal owed on the 2014 WWTP Improvement Bond. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, approving an ACH transfer to USDA on October 30, 2022, in the amount of $3,967.50 from the Sewer Fund (Account 97106.02 - Debt Service) for principal in the amount of $3,000.00 and (Account 97107.02 - Interest on Debt Service) for interest in the amount of $967.50 owed on the 1998 Serial B Bond. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, approving an ACH transfer to USDA on October 30, 2022, in the amount of $10,037.50 from the Sewer Fund Account 97106.02 - Debt Service in the amount of $7,000.00 and for principal and Account 97106.02 - Interest on Debt Service in the amount of $3,037.50 owed on the 1998 Serial A Bond. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, adopting the attached Resolution Introducing proposed Local Law No. G-2022 entitled A Local Law Updating the Code Enforcement Program in the Village of Canastota and scheduling a public hearing to be held on November 7, 2022, at 7:15 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Deputy Mayor Gustin - Aye; Trustee Watkins - Aye; Trustee Haddad - Aye; Trustee Torrey - Aye. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, accepting the attached Engagement Agreement from Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC, dated October 10, 2022, regarding the appeal of the award rendered in PERB case A021-316 regarding terminal benefits for employees represented by CSEA Local 827 and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, approving the attached New Positions Duties Statement creating the position of Police Officer and certified by Eileen Zehr on October 17, 2022. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Torrey, appointing Cassandra Cimpi to the position of full-time police officer at Step 5 effective on October 19, 2022. Passed 4 to 0.

Correspondence.

-	Letter from the City of Oneida regarding a 6-month moratorium on smoke shops in the City. Trustee Haddad asked if we sent notices to the City of Oneida.

-	Tree letters from residents at 241 South Peterboro Street and 127 Spencer Street.

-	Letter from Greene County Bank.

-	Letter from PERMA regarding pending legislation that could adversely affect the Village in future cases requesting that we send a letter to the governor asking her to veto this law. The Board is in agreement with the letter to be sent to the Governor

Administrator's Comments.

Administrator Ryan advised that prep work on the elevator repairs is complete and we are waiting for parts which should take 4 - 6 weeks. He noted that TK Elevator is working on this as quickly as possible. Administrator Ryan spoke with State DOT regarding signs for the one-way street - they are helping us and they are putting a digital sign up for now. The bump-out project is complete. Administrator Ryan advised that no current Rec Board members are interested in the Rec Leader position. He will reach out to the County about our options. We have received several resumes for MEO and will begin interviews soon. OCWA sent a letter about a new hydrant on Richard Lane and we are reaching out to them about the cost. Trustee Haddad asked if we can have the digital sign on the southwest corner also. Chief Barton talked about his discussions with the DOT regarding moving the signs.

Trustees Comments.

Trustee Watkins has nothing tonight.

Trustee Haddad has nothing tonight.

Trustee Torrey has nothing tonight.

Deputy Mayor Gustin advised that he, Administrator Ryan and Chief Barton met with Town Supervisor Pinard and Senator Griffo today. Administrator Ryan noted that with re-districting, Senator Griffo will be our new representative as he is running unopposed. They talked about problems with financing with the WWTP and sewer projects, they talked about issues with the 35-
year old age requirement regarding police officers - it was a good meeting.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, to enter Executive session regarding personnel at 7:52 p.m. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Watkins, seconded by Trustee Haddad, to exit executive session at 8:15 p.m. Passed 4 to 0.

Motion by Trustee Haddad, seconded by Trustee Watkins, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Passed 4 to 0.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine E. Williams

Clerk/Treasurer