Village
of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees
April
13, 2021
Regular
Meeting
112
N. Broad St.
Sackets
Harbor, NY 13685
Present: Mayor
Eric Constance, Deputy Mayor Barbara Boulton, Trustee Phillip Fay, Trustee
Ronald Mildren and Trustee Mark Pacilio. Also present: Treasurer Jim Yuhas.
The meeting was
called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:30 pm.
Treasurer Jim
Yuhas introduced the Preliminary 2021-2022 Budget.
The public hearing
was opened for the 2021-2022 Village budget at 6:34 pm. Mayor Constance
outlined its highlights.
DPW Superintendent
Lynn Martin reported that the DPW would like to purchase a new truck this year.
No other comments
were offered and the Public Hearing was closed at 6:37 pm in a motion made by
Trustee Pacilio and seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 5 ayes (Constance,
Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
The minutes from
the March 9, 2021 meeting were approved as presented in a motion made by
Trustee Mildren and seconded by Trustee Pacilio. Vote 5 ayes (Constance,
Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
MAYOR’S REPORT
& CORRESPONDENCE
Arbor Day will be
April 30, 2021. More information will follow regarding the 6:00 pm event.
The Village will
be receiving some funds from the Federal American Rescue Act that would be
funneled through the Town of Hounsfield. It will be approximately $75,000 this
year and next.
Mayor Constance
expressed the Village’s appreciation to John Madlin for his dedication. He will
be retiring from the DPW after more than 20 years of employment.
The Mayor is
looking for input from the Village residents on any interest in a solar
project.
The Citizen and
Volunteer of the Year committee will be meeting this week.
New employee
appointments were announced. Larry Tiller will be moving into the MEO position vacated
by John Madlin $20.48/hr. Jared Farrington will be hired as a DPW laborer
beginning May 19, 2021 at $16.16 per hour. These were approved in a motion made
by Mayor Constance and seconded by Trustee Fay. Vote 5 ayes (Constance,
Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
John Gleason was
named the new Police OIC in a motion made by Mayor Constance and seconded by
Trustee Fay. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
A motion was made
to re-levy the water and sewer bills to the Village taxes. Two lists will be
prepared, one with water and sewer and one with only sewer. There is a
possibility that the water bills will not be re-levied due to the Covid related
State moratorium on utility terminations. The motion was made by Mayor
Constance and seconded by Trustee Fay. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren,
Pacilio), 0 nays.
The watercraft
inspection stewards will be at the boat launch again this year with information
for boaters on invasive species.
A letter was
received from the YMCA requesting a change in the sewer charge. Deputy Mayor
Boulton will review it and report to the Board at the next meeting. She will
also review the request from Michele Strife for a cancelation of a late charge
on her account.
A letter was
received from Denyse Russel regarding unleashed dogs.
The DANC report
was received as well as the new DANC hourly rates for labor and equipment
rental.
Mayor Constance
requested grant planning proposals from the Heritage Committee.
The overdue
invoice that was sent to Kris Dimmick for Planning Board expenses will be
referred to the Village Attorney to prepare a letter.
The Watertown
Savings Bank ATM 2-year contract was approved for $4,800 in a motion made by
Deputy Mayor Boulton and seconded by Trustee Pacilio. Vote 5 ayes (Constance,
Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
The Employee handbook
discussion was tabled for the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The meeting was
opened to the public at 7:34 pm with no comments offered. It was closed in a
motion made by Trustee Mildren and seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton at 7:34 pm.
Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no
report on the Zoning revisions.
The updated
Military Cemetery Rules were passed in a motion made by Trustee Fay and
seconded by Trustee Mildren. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren,
Pacilio), 0 nays.
Deputy Mayor
Boulton requested that Don Matthews be appointed as the chair of the Military
Cemetery Committee. This was done in a motion made by Deputy Mayor Boulton and
seconded by Trustee Pacilio. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren,
Pacilio), 0 nays.
The Redi
Reimbursement check was received.
The Market Square
park project land appraisal is anticipated soon. The Village doesn’t plan to
appeal the FEMA denial of the scope change.
The $16,000 Study
required for the future water and sewer project on E. Main, Woolsey St, and E
Washington St was approved in a motion made by Trustee Pacilio and seconded by
Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio),
0 nays.
A motion was made
to approve the Bond Resolution for the Water Intake Project and dispense with
its reading by Trustee Pacilio and seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 5
ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
The Can-Am
Festival application was approved in a motion made by Trustee Mildren and
seconded by Trustee Pacilio. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren,
Pacilio), 0 nays.
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TRUSTEE REPORTS
Deputy Mayor
Boulton
reported that the Hay Memorial Library second floor project is nearing
completion. They will have a summer intern this summer through the Workplace.
Trustee Mildren reported that the
Baseball and Softball leagues will start May 10th. The YMCA is
hosting a summer program. The Town of Hounsfield and the Village are sponsoring
4 camps for a total of $6,000 through the Joint Rec Committee.
The LDC voted to
approve a loan of $100,000 for the projects on the airport land. There are 2
parcels being developed, one for a manufacturer of solar panels and the other
for solar R&D. This is expected to produce about 2,000 jobs.
The southern
section of the Village LDC property is going to be appraised.
The events committee,
the heritage committee and the Chamber of Commerce have met and are planning an
October Fest.
Trustee Fay made a motion,
seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton, to approve the payment of a $3,958.20 bill
for the banners being put up. These “Hometown Heroes” banners are being
sponsored by families and businesses honoring local service members. Vote 5
ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
He asked for Board
approval to hire a contractor to update our website and social media accounts. Emily
Parker was hired at $15.00 per hour in a motion made by Deputy Mayor Boulton
and seconded by Trustee Mildren. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren,
Pacilio), 0 nays.
Trustee Fay also
reported that Gail Gorgen, the Visitors Center Director, wants to advertise the
part time position at the Visitors Center during May for hiring at the end of
May.
Trustee Pacilio reported he has
been meeting with people from Madison Barracks. The engineers went out to check
the as-built drawings for the water system. Lynn Martin will be doing field
tests on Thursday. The sewer and storm water systems will come next.
He also reported
that the State is looking for “Requests for Expressions of Interest” for the
Union Hotel.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s
Report was accepted in a motion made by Deputy Mayor Boulton and seconded by
Trustee Mildren. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0
nays.
The bills listed
on Abstract #11 with vouchers V1-00337 throughV1-00402 were paid in a motion
made by Trustee Pacilio and seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton. Vote 5 ayes
(Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
Budget transfers were
made in a motion made by Deputy Mayor Boulton and seconded by Trustee Mildren. Vote
5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0 nays.
A motion was made
to approve the proposed 2021-2022 Budget by Trustee Pacilio and seconded by
Trustee Mildren. Vote 5 ayes (Constance, Boulton, Fay, Mildren, Pacilio), 0
nays.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD
REPORTS
Lynn Martin, DPW
Superintendent, reported
that the 10-year-old water meters warranties are expiring. The spring yard
waste clean-up is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.
Corey Reid,
Village Engineer, said
the final steps are being done on the Brown Shores Rd. project before paving.
Paul Trudeau,
Police OIC, would
like to advertise the 2 part time positions that are still open in the Police
Department.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The meeting was
opened to the public at 8:45 with no comments offered.
Trustee Mildren
made a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Boulton, to close the public comment
period and adjourn the meeting at 8:48 pm.
Minutes submitted
by
Peggy Kelly
Village Clerk
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Regular Meeting
April 13, 2021
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