Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
August 8, 2017
Regular Meeting
112 N. Broad St.
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Present: Mayor Vincent Battista,
Deputy Mayor Barbara Boulton, Trustee Dan Frechette, Trustee Molly Reilly,
Trustee James Bray. Also present: Jim Yuhas, Treasurer.
The Meeting was called to order
at 6:30 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
REVIEW
OF MINUTES
The Minutes from the July 11,
2017 meeting were approved as presented in a motion made by Trustee Reilly,
seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Frechette, Reilly and
Bray), 0 nays.
A presentation was given by Don
DiMonda from the LDC on the history of the LDC property. A Resolution to
petition the Jefferson County Supreme Court to remove the restrictive covenants
from the LDC property deed was passed with a motion made by Mayor Battista,
seconded by Trustee Reilly. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Frechette, Reilly
and Bray), 0 nays.
The meeting was opened to public
comment at 7:05 pm.
John Deans spoke in support of
the efforts of the LDC.
MAYORS
REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Battista reported on the
LDC Board Meeting and gave the Fire Department’s report. He announced that tax
assessment appeals have been filed by Woodlark and Liberty Sackets Harbor, LLC.
The September 12, 2017 meeting
has been rescheduled for September 13th due to a conflict with the
Primaries being held at the Village Hall.
A resolution to opt in to the NYS
Lake Ontario and Connected Waterways Assessment Relief Act was approved in a
motion made by Mayor Battista and seconded by Trustee Reilly. Vote 5 ayes
(Battista, Boulton, Frechette, Reilly and Bray), 0 nays.
A change in pay for the Summer
Rec Director was discussed. The topic was tabled until more information was
received from the Summer Rec Committee.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
The meeting was opened for Public
Comment at 7:36 pm.
JP Constance, Hounsfield St, was
concerned that people are putting stakes and sand bags in front of their houses
to prevent visitors from parking in the Village owned right of way. Kris
Dimmick, Village Engineer, had recommended allowing the stakes to stay to
protect the new grass in the construction areas.
Eric Constance, W Washington St,
reminded the board that the Rec Committee is a committee that answers to the
Village Board. He is also concerned with the shortage of available parking in
the Village.
Lonny Reinhardt reported that
parking is an issue with every new business downtown. The last business added 7
cars to the public parking lot every day, not including their clients.
NEW
BUSINESS
The Hay Memorial Library made a
request for a Financial Review done by the Village Treasurer. He has agreed to
do this. The Library also requested the use of the Village Hall for a fund
raiser with Wilson Stevenson. They would like to use the kitchen for a canning
class. These were approved in a motion made by Trustee Reilly and seconded by
Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Frechette, Reilly and Bray), 0
nays.
A Vender
Application was received from “2 Onions”, a food trailer business featuring
Afghan, Indian and Mediterranean Foods. The application was tabled awaiting
more information.
The Event Application was
received from the Chamber of Commerce for Harvest Fest. It will be October 8,
2017 from 12 to 4 pm on West Main St. between the Visitor’s Center and the Band
Stand. The application was approved by a motion made by Trustee Frechette,
seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 4 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Frechette and
Bray), 0 nays, 1 abstained (Reilly).
The Chamber of Commerce also
submitted an Event Application for a jointly sponsored event with the PTO and
the Hay Memorial Library. They would like to host “Sackets Under the Stars”, an
outdoor movie on the Visitor’s Center Lawn on August 25, 2017. This will be an
event to welcome students to the school year. The application was approved in a
motion made by Trustee Frechette, seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 4 ayes
(Battista, Boulton, Frechette and Bray), 0 nays, 1 abstained (Reilly).
TRUSTEE
REPORTS
Deputy
Mayor Boulton
reported that the CanAm Festival was a big success this year. They have had an
after-event meeting already. She also reported that so far there are 500
runners signed up for the 18.12 Challenge. They expect about 800 for the event.
Trustee
Frechette
extended his thanks to Don DiMonda, and the retiring Rob Oram for all the work
that has gone into the LDC over the years.
Trustee
Bray had nothing
to report.
Trustee
Reilly reported
that businesses in the Chamber of Commerce are eager to learn more about the
Lake Ontario and Connected Waterways Assessment Relief Act, as well as NYSESD
assistance available due to the flooding. The Chamber Marketing Committee
meeting is planned for August 29th.
She also reported that Wi-Fi
connectivity remains an issue at the Visitor Center.
TREASURER’S
REPORT
The Treasurer’s Report was
accepted in a motion made by Trustee Frechette, seconded by Trustee Reilly.
Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Frechette, Reilly and Bray), 0 nays.
The bills were paid in the Record
of Claims, with vouchers 100164 through 100271 in a motion made by Deputy Mayor
Boulton, seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Frechette,
Reilly and Bray), 0 nays.
Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
August 8, 2017
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DEPARTMENT
HEAD REPORTS
Lonny
Reinhardt, DPW Superintendent, reported
that Homeland Security has been here twice, the last time with FEMA, to assess
the damage done to Village Property from the flooding. It is currently
estimated at $650,000. He also reported that the bids were received for the
paving on Ambrose St. and the Water Plant. He recommends hiring Cornerstone
Paving at a cost of $118,550.00. This was authorized in a motion made by
Trustee Reilly and seconded by Trustee Frechette. Vote 5 ayes (Battista,
Boulton, Frechette, Reilly and Bray), 0 nays. The company hired to do the
repairs to the Village Clock, Verdin Co. was here to do some preliminary work
and will be back in October or November.
Kris
Dimmick, Village Engineer, reported
that the final walk through was done on the Main St. Project to determine the
final punch list. The water storage tank painting project bid opening was this
afternoon. One bid was considerably lower than the others. He will be checking
references and proceed from there. Depending on the results of that, the Board
authorized the Mayor to sign the contracts when ready in a motion made by
Trustee Reilly, seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton,
Frechette, Reilly and Bray), 0 nays.
Janet
Quinn, Planning Board Chair, reminded
the Village Board that they still need another member appointed to the Planning
Board. She is coordinating with David Altieri to update the application
materials to make it clear to applicants that they are responsible for Village
expenses incurred by their application.
Paul
Trudeau, Police OIC, reported
that there have been 2 recent accidents with vehicle 366 and he would like to
repair the bumper but not replace the brush guard. That vehicle is scheduled to
be replaced next year.
Dave
Altieri, Heritage Area Director, reported
that Pickering Beach Museum is doing well under Kelli Ritz this year.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
The meeting was opened for public
comments at 8:40 pm. No comments were offered.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40
pm in a motion made by Deputy Mayor Boulton, seconded by Mayor Battista. Vote 5
ayes (Battista, Boulton, Frechette, Reilly and Bray), 0 nays.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Peggy Kelly
Village Clerk
Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
August 8, 2017
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Village of
Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
Sackets Harbor,
New York
Village of
Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees Resolution
WHEREAS,
that the Village Board of Trustees are in receipt of the Certification of
Completion from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
dated March 30, 2017, for the properties owned by the Village of Sackets Harbor
located at 303 Ambrose Street referred to as tax map no.: 88.35-1-4.1 and 314
Ambrose Street referred to as tax map no.: 88.35-1-4.31 received
WHEREAS,
that the Village Board of Trustees now desire to take action in regards to
allowing for future use and development of the properties for the benefit of
the Village of Sackets Harbor.
WHEREAS,
that
the Village Board of Trustees acknowledges that there are Restrictive Covenants
and a License and Use Agreement that will inhibit using the property for future
use and development for the benefit of the Village of Sackets Harbor.
RESOLVED,
the
Village Board of Trustees authorize Conboy, McKay, Bachman & Kendall, LLP
to bring an action on behalf of the Village of Sackets Harbor and the co-owner
of the property, Sackets Harbor Local Development Corporation pursuant to
Article 15 of the Real Property Action and Proceedings Law, referred to as an Action
for Quiet Title, in Jefferson County Supreme Court to remove the Restrictive Covenants
and License and Use Agreement from title to the aforesaid properties.
Dated: August 8, 2017
Introduced by: Mayor Vincent Battista
Seconded by: Trustee Molly Reilly
Voting Aye: Mayor Vincent Battista, Deputy Mayor
Barbara Boulton, Trustee
Dan Frechette,
Trustee Molly Reilly and Trustee James Bray
Voting Nay: 0
Abstained: 0
Absent: 0
IN
WITNESS THEREOF, I have affixed my name as Mayor of the Village of Sackets Harbor
and have attached the seal of Village of Sackets Harbor to this resolution.
Dated:
______________________
___________________________
Vincent
J. Battista
Village
of Sackets Harbor Mayor
Resolution:
Be
it resolved that the Village Board of Trustees authorizes opting in to the NYS
Lake Ontario and Connected Waterways Assessment Relief Act, offering relief to
those whose buildings and other property improvements have been damaged by the
flooding that occurred between April 1, 2017 and July 1, 2017. We authorize
offering relief to those who lost less than 50% of their value or those who
lost 50% or more of their value.
Motion
to approve made by Mayor Battista, seconded by Trustee Reilly
Voting
Aye: Mayor Battista, Deputy Mayor Boulton, Trustee Frechette, Trustee Reilly
and Trustee Bray
Voting
Nay: 0
STATE
OF NEW YORK )
)SS.:
COUNTY
OF JEFFERSON )
I,
Margaret E. Kelly, Village Clerk of the Village of Sackets Harbor, County of
Jefferson, State of New York do hereby certify that I have compared the
resolution attached hereto with the original thereof filed in my office at 112
N. Broad Street, Sackets Harbor, New York on the 8th day of August, 2017 and
that the same is a true and correct copy of said original and of the whole
thereof.
In Testimony
Hereof, I
have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Village of Sackets Harbor
this 8th day of August, 2017.
____________________________________
Village
Clerk of the Village of Sackets Harbor
County
of Jefferson, State of New York
