VILLAGE OF AURORA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 16, 2000

 

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Aurora, New York was called to order in the Firehouse Meeting Room at 7:34 PM on August 16, 2000 with Mayor Gunderson presiding.

 

Present:  Trustees Jim Chase, Janet Mapstone and Jeri Vargo.

Absent:  Trustee Ken Zabriskie.

Also Present:  Debbie Brooks; Mark Fandrich, Moonshine Properties Attorney; Planning Board Members: Bob Fitzgerald, Ken Kabelac, Patricia Rittenhouse, and Nancy Gil, Chair; Tom Higgins, Cayuga County Planning Board; Andrew Fusco, Village Attorney; Melinda Kostreva, Treasurer; and Nancy Yann, Clerk.

 

Trustee Mapstone moved to accept the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees on July 19, 2000 as amended.   Seconded by Trustee Vargo, motion carried 4:0.

 

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:

 

Mayor Gunderson reported that there would be a discussion of the proposed Moonshine Properties project at 8 PM to discuss the proposed zoning change request, and that the kiosk would be discussed under Old Business.

 

MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Mayor Gunderson read a note from Kate Orman thanking the Village Board for the recognition and plaque presented to her for her dedication to the community.

 

CLERK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

The Clerk requested vacation time for Thursday, August 24th through Wednesday, August 30th.  The Board agreed that this time would be fine.

 

VISITOR RECOGNITION:

 

The Mayor welcomed everyone to the meeting.

 

TREASURER'S REPORTS:

 

A.                 Monthly Reports:

 

There were no monthly reports due to the AUD not being completed.

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B.        Budget Modifications:

 

            There were no budget modifications. 

 

C.        Approval of Bills:

 

Trustee Mapstone moved to approve the bills from the General Fund, Claims #56 to 79 in the amount of $3,714.58.  Seconded by Trustee Chase, motion carried 4:0.

 

Trustee Mapstone moved to approve the bills from the Water Fund, Claims #56 to 79 in the amount of $3,970.70.  Seconded by Trustee Vargo, motion carried 4:0.

 

Trustee Chase moved to approve the bills from the Sewer Fund, Claims #56 to 79 in the amount of $3,646.60.  Seconded by Trustee Vargo, motion carried 4:0.

 

COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS:

 

A.                 Buildings and Grounds:

 

Mayor Gunderson reported on a replacement for Agway for the Post Office Service Agreement.  Hills Heating and Air Conditioning have been contacted and were willing to add the Post Office for a cost of $252.00 and the Fire House at the cost of $456.00 per year to their list of customers.  The Agreement will be forthcoming.

 

Trustee Vargo reported that Patrick Tavern would have new windows installed this week and next; and the new siding would begin being installed next month.

 

B.        Recreation, Parks and Public Events:

           

Trustee Mapstone had nothing to report.

 

B.                Streets and Public Safety:

 

Trustee Chase reported that he has been trying to obtain bids on the sidewalks that the Village would like to have installed.  It was proving to be very complicated, as getting this information and bond issues were very difficult.  Trustee Chase reported that he would get in touch with Mrs. Steiner to let her know what the Village was trying to do.

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D.        Water and Sewer:

 

Mayor Gunderson reported in the absence of Trustee Zabriskie that the Village had received a letter from Christopher and Deb Finn requesting for help in paying a service charge to diagnose a water/sewer problem.  The Finns prior to the diagnosis did not contact the Village.  After a lengthy discussion, the request was denied.  It is Village policy that residents contact the DPW before outside contractors are hired whenever there is a water or sewer problem.  The clerk will send a letter stating that the Board is sympathetic with the problem but cannot reimburse them for this bill.

 

Trustee Mapstone brought to the Board’s attention that late water/sewer notices were sent out stating that the Village Board would shut water off if bills were not paid by August 31st.  The Board asked why this notice was sent out.  The clerk replied that that is what came off the computer program set-up by Williamson Law Book Co.  If anyone calls, the answer is that water will not be turned off.  Ms. Kostreva will talk with Williamson to get this message changed.

 

E.        Preservation Panel:

 

            There was nothing to report.

 

F.         Planning Board:

 

Trustee Mapstone moved to accept the Minutes of the Planning Board for July 5, 2000.  Seconded by Trustee Vargo, motion carried 4:0.

 

G.                Zoning Board of Appeals:

 

There was nothing to report.

 

H.        Zoning Officer:

 

            No report was received.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Mayor Gunderson reported that this was a good time to discuss the Moonshine Properties project request and turned the meeting over to Andrew Fusco, Village Attorney.  Mr. Fusco discussed the proposed amendment change request from Mr. Borza and Mr. Fandrich.  After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that Mr. Fusco, Ms. Bennett, Chair of ZBA, Ms. Gil, Chair, Planning Board and Mayor Gunderson would get together to discuss the best possible road to take. 

 

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Mayor Gunderson reported that the Firehouse Contract was open for discussion.  The Village uses approximately 15% of the space while the Fire Department uses approximately 85% of the space.  After going over the bills for heating, water/sewer, electric and maintenance, Trustee Chase moved to increase the rent from $10,000.00 per year to $11,000.00 per year.  Seconded by Trustee Vargo, motion carried 4:0.

 

Mayor Gunderson reported on the kiosk location in the front of the Post Office.  There were a few comments and suggestions made.  This new kiosk will be installed sometime this fall.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Trustee Mapstone reported that she felt that Kurt Wilmot, Public Works Supervisor, should have a cell-phone for emergency use.  The Board agreed that this was something that Mr. Wilmot needed.  Therefore, upon motion from Trustee Chase and a second from Trustee Mapstone, the motion to purchase a cell-phone was unanimously approved.

 

Trustee Vargo reported that JEF Computing would do extra training on site to help with the new web pages the county initiated.  Both she and the clerk thought this was an excellent opportunity to get more hands on training in the Village Office.  Trustee Vargo moved to approve more training for the clerk on-site at a cost of $75 per hour for a five-hour block of time - $325.00.  Seconded by Trustee Mapstone, motion carried 4:0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Trustee Mapstone moved adjournment at 10:30.  Second by Trustee Chase, motion carried 4:0.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                    Nancy M. Yann

                                                                        Clerk