Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
November 14, 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 October 10, 2017 meeting were approved as presented in a motion made by
Trustee Reilly, seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton,
Reilly, Frechette and Bray), 0 nays.
MAYOR’S
REPORT & CORRESPONDENCE
The Certificate of
Substantial Completion for the water tower painting project was received, as
well as the change order listing the contract price savings of $23,000.00.
The DANC report was
received for October.
The Village
received notice from the American Public Works Association (APWA) that the West
Main St project was awarded the 2017 Transportation project of the year award.
Mayor Battista will attend the awards ceremony.
A letter was
received from Michael and Nichole Smith, the purchasers of 326 E Main St in a
foreclosure sale, requesting relief from the Village water bill incurred on the
property prior to their purchase. A motion to forgive the bill was made by
Mayor Battista and failed to have a second. A motion to allow the Smith’s to
make payments on the debt over 8 billing cycles was made by Trustee Reilly and
seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 4 ayes (Reilly, Boulton, Frechette and Bray), 1
nay (Battista).
A letter was
received from Connie and Larry Barone with pictures of the water run-off at
their property on General Smith Drive. Lonny Reinhardt and Kris Dimmick were
asked to look into increasing the size of the storm drain pipes.
The fall leaf clean-up
will be November 20th through the 22nd.
“Fowl Play”, a
major fund raiser for the Fire Department, is scheduled for Friday November 17th.
“Sackets Unchained”
will be Saturday the 18th and Small Business Saturday is the 25th.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
The meeting was
opened for public comment at 6:46 pm.
Jay Cramer, 309.5 E
Main St, reported that he will be working on the Fort Pike Park maintenance.
George McCulloch
reported that he has received estimates on the restoration of the historic WWII
sign. It will essentially be rebuilt with vinyl letters and then coated with
polyurethane. He will be fund raising to cover the cost.
Public Comment was
closed at 6:53 pm.
NEW
BUSINESS
RESOLUTION
HI-LITE – ACTING
AGENT
WHEREAS, Hi-Lite Group, LLC (“Hi-Lite”)
has announced its intentions to relocate its international headquarters and to
construct and operate a large conference center in the Village of Sackets
Harbor (the “Village”) on land the Village jointly owns with the Sackets Harbor
Local Development Corporation (“SHLDC”) on Ambrose Street; and
WHEREAS, both the Village and Hi-Lite wish
to expedite the start of the State Environmental Quality Review process and
authorize Hi-Lite, or its designee, to act as the Village’s and SHLDC’s agent
in conducting the necessary environmental reviews and obtaining the approvals
necessary from all Local and State agencies; and
NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees that Hi-Lite is authorized to
act as the Village’s agent in conducting all necessary environmental reviews
and obtaining approvals from any and all involved Local and State agencies.
This resolution
shall take effect immediately.
Introduced By: Trustee Molly Reilly
Seconded By: Trustee
Dan Frechette
Voted Aye: Battista,
Frechette, Reilly and Bray
Voted Nay: 0
Abstained: Boulton
Absent: 0
The event
application from the Chamber of Commerce for “Whooville in the Harbor” was
presented by Marsha Maxon. It was approved in a motion made by Trustee
Frechette and seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Reilly,
Frechette and Bray), 0 nays.
The application
referred from the Planning Board for the demolition of the house at 344 Dodge
Ave. was approved in a motion made by Mayor Battista, seconded by Deputy Mayor
Boulton. Vote 4 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Reilly and Frechette), 0 nays, 1
abstained (Bray).
TRUSTEE
REPORTS
Deputy Mayor
Boulton reported on the Marketing Committee’s plans for advertising for the
next season. The bills for this totaling $984.00 were approved in a motion made
by Deputy Mayor Boulton and seconded by Trustee Frechette. Vote 5 ayes
(Battista, Boulton, Reilly, Frechette and Bray), 0 nays. They also approved an
ad with Southern Hospitality for $400.00 in a motion made by Deputy Mayor
Boulton, seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote
5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Reilly, Frechette and Bray), 0 nays.
She also reported
that the CanAm Committee is looking for volunteers.
Trustee Frechette
had nothing to add on the LDC status.
Trustee Bray
reported that the Tree Committee had done the planning for the screening around
the lift station and had planted 3 trees. He had nothing to report from the
library.
Trustee Reilly
reported that the regular Chamber of Commerce meeting was postponed due to the
election. The Visitor’s Center is working on plans for next year’s exhibits and
the Pickering Beach Museum is closed for the season. She also reported that one
of the students at SH high school is collecting donations to lay wreaths at the
Military Cemetery. If you are interested in donating, please call the school.
TREASURER’S
REPORT
The Treasurer’s
reports for September and October were accepted in a motion made by Mayor
Battista and seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton,
Reilly, Frechette and Bray), 0 nays.
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Regular Meeting
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The bills listed on
Abstract #6 with voucher 100470 through 100561 were paid in a motion made by
Trustee Reilly and seconded by Trustee Bray. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton,
Reilly, Frechette and Bray), 0 nays.
A motion to re-levy
the unpaid Village taxes to the January Town and County taxes was made by Mayor
Battista and seconded by Trustee Reilly. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton,
Reilly, Frechette and Bray), 0 nays.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Lonny Reinhardt, DPW
Superintendent, reported
that the clock tower project is almost complete. The company will be back when
the last backordered part is in. The water tower project is complete and back
on line. They are still having problems with the low lift pump at the water
plant and Siewert Equipment is going to come up to review it.
Kris Dimmick, Village Engineer, had nothing new to report on the
Main St. project, the next project is the seawall project.
Dave Altieri, Heritage Area
Director, is
also working on the Visitor’s Center exhibit plans.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The
meeting was opened to public comment at 7:20 pm.
Dick
Stevens wanted to thank Lonny Reinhardt and the crew that was working on the
tower clock.
Don
DiMonda, Bayview Place, thanked the board for acting on the LDC property
Resolution.
Trustee
Molly Reilly thanked Mayor Battista for his 4 years of service as Mayor.
Public
comment was closed at 7:23 pm
The meeting was
adjourned in a motion made by Deputy Mayor Boulton and seconded by Trustee Bray
at 7:23 pm. Vote 5 ayes (Battista, Boulton, Reilly, Frechette and Bray), 0
nays.
Minutes
submitted by
Peggy
Kelly
Village
Clerk
Village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
November 14, 2017
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