January 07, 2015: Regular Village Board Meeting Minutes

VILLAGE OF TULLY

January 7, 2015 Regular Meeting

There was a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tully on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Municipal Building.

Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order

Mayor Greenwood led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

Motion was made by Trustee Poellot, 2^nd by Trustee Vernay to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2014 meeting.  Ayes carried. 

Upon motion by Trustee Poellot, 2^nd by Trustee Vernay it was unanimous to accept the treasurer’s report, subject to audit.

Upon motion by Trustee Yonko, 2^nd by Trustee Flaherty it was unanimous to approve the budgetary transfers.

Upon motion by Trustee Poellot, 2^nd by Trustee Yonko, it was unanimous to authorize the Clerk to publish the date for the budget workshop as March 25^th at 7pm, at the Municipal Building.   All ayes carried.

Public Comment

DPW:

Future plan for the Reservoir: We will demo and fill the old reservoir.

Scrap metal disposal: DPW disposed of  $645.00 worth of scrap metal.

Snow Removal: the Town DPW was extremely appreciative of the assistance from the Village DPW in the snow removal throughout the Village.  Both DPW crews did an excellent job of making the Village safer.

Water Main Break:  the Austin Road water line had another break.  That line is scheduled to be replaced under the Water Improvement Project due to begin 2015.

Maintenance Report:  One of the buildings still has heating issues. 

Training Report:  Harold and Rich completed the lead and copper report that is filed every three years.

Codes:

The Village received a check for $2,500.00 from NYSERTA for solar panels, many thanks to Codes (Ralph) for bringing that program to the Village’s attention.

A mold problem was reported at a Grove St. apartment, for temporary relief Ralph recommended a dehumidifier. 

8 Robin Lane:  Codes will check out complains of garbage, used appliances and old vehicles.

54 State Street:  Codes will look into contacting the owner about mowing the lawn and general upkeep.

Counsel:

No report

Engineer:

Surveyors have been busy throughout the Village in preparation of the Water Improvement Project.

Unfinished Business:

The school and village tax collectors have been having numerous issues with the inability of the assessor to keep up with changes in ownership and address changes for property owners.  School and village taxes and water/sewer bills are getting mailed to wrong addresses or old property owners, due to wrong names and or addresses.

The dog catcher, Laura Holt not only takes care of issues in the Town but also in the Village.

New Business:

The Tully Lego League will be going to the Nationals for the 2^nd year in a row.  They were very appreciative of the availability of the Precinct House.  It enabled them to leave their work and not take it down each time.  The Village Board was pleased that they were able to help and they are hopeful that more community members will make use of the building.  The Board and counsel are working on a building use form.  Listed below are some of the activities that the Lego League has worked on:

• Raised $1K for Pennies for Polio (Their 6^th year of raising $1,000.00 to eliminate polio)

• Volunteered at the Lafayette Apple Fest

• Cleaned up South Meadows Park hiking trails in Tully

• Packed supplies and snacks for soldiers in Afghanistan

For a more complete list please check out their Facebook page

Public comment:

Audit Bills:

Upon motion by Trustee Flaherty, 2^nd by Trustee Vernay, it was unanimous to review and authorize the accountant to pay the bills, subject to audit. 

Upon motion of Trustee Poellot, 2^nd by Trustee Vernay it was unanimous to adjourn at 7:41pm.

Respectfully Submitted

Ruth C. Van Buskirk, Clerk/Treasurer