The Village Board met Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the village offices.
Present:John Spaeth, Mayor
Patrick Barnett, Trustee Debra Ellsworth, Trustee Matthew Ginter, Trustee John Markiewicz, Trustee
Excused: Wendy Reu, Village Clerk, Recording Secretary
Mayor Spaeth called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2015 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ellsworth, and passed by voice vote as follows:
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Tom Preston, representing Oak Mountain, gave a presentation on an eight week ski and snowboard school program that the facility is giving this winter. The literature presented indicated that the cost of the program would be $ 160.00 per student and Mr. Preston hoped the Village would consider sponsoring youth to participate in the program. Mayor Spaeth explained that youth activities are sponsored through the Joint Youth Commission and that he would be passing this information on for consideration at their next meeting.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – Mayor Spaeth reported that the Police department has moved to the Justice Building and the police car is being stored in the garage behind the fire department.
Streets – Trustee Ginter reported that the crew is continuing to pick up leaves. Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that Mark Yost, from the County, contacted him about putting down stop bars at the intersections of Ridge Road and South Main Street.
Water – It was reported that usage decreased from 2,499,000 gallons in October 2014 to 2,399,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal. It was reported that the work on both tanks has been completed, the valve on Washington Street was repaired, and rehab on the primary well is done.
Trustee Barnett asked about the status of a yard hydrant being installed on Skiff Road by the users of that private line and it was reported that nothing has been done to date. Mayor Spaeth stated that the residents are aware that the line is not the responsibility of the Village.
Fire – Fire Department Report for October 2015
Village of Northville (2)
Smoke Detector Activation 1
Medical Assist 1
Town of Northampton (2)
Smoking Washing Machine 1 Fallen Tree Across Road 1
Town of Benson (1)
MVA 1
Town of Hope (1)
MVA 1
Total Man-hours reported were 37
Code Enforcement- Mayor Spaeth presented the Code Enforcement Officer’s report which indicated that two permits were issued in October.
Joint Youth – Trustee Barnett stated he was not pleased that there still has not been an end of season meeting set up by the Commission. He stated he felt a review of the camp season should have occurred right after camp ended while things were clear.
Comprehensive Plan- Trustee Markiewicz reported that the group was scheduled to meet on November 24th.
TRANSFERS
Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve the following transfers as requested by Treasurer Nathanial Matthews:
$2,150.00
From: A9010.8 – State Retirement
To: A7550.4 – Celebrations – Contractual
Reason – To cover holiday lights and SVAN grant reimbursement
$750.00
From: A9010.8 – State Retirement
To: A7510.4 – Historian – Contractual
$500.00
From: A6520.401 – Public Market – contractual
To: A6520.1 – Public Market – Personal Exp.
The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 118,784.23 and from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 7,008.77 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Barnett, discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
Mayor Spaeth presented a draft of a Tree Ordinance that members of the Tree Commission had compiled for the Board’s review. After reviewing the document, the Board agreed that this was the direction they wanted to go in and they would go over it individually before the next meeting to see if there were modifications that needed to be made.
Trustee Ellsworth and Trustee Ginter presented a draft of Waterfront Park Rules and Regulations for the Board’s review. Trustee Ellsworth stated that she felt if alcoholic beverages were allowed to be served at events, there needed to be a requirement for a NYS liquor authority license. Mayor Spaeth stated that at SVAN concerts, some people drink a can of beer and he doesn’t feel that is an issue. He did state that an event that becomes a keg party would definitely be an issue as it is not being controlled. Trustee Ginter stated that a lot of the concerns expressed could be regulated under the permit process with the addition of a question pertaining to the purpose of the event. Trustee Barnett stated that the Board has good intentions and we all know what we want for the Village. He continued by stating that a hold harmless agreement and insurance rider should be a requirement as part of the application process. Trustee Ginter stated that the proposed new rules give people the opportunity to reserve the park and also addresses alcohol use in the park. After suggestions for a few changes in the verbiage of the draft presented, Mayor Spaeth stated he would forward it down to Attorney Greco for his input.
Mayor Spaeth reported that he had a conversation with Troop 55 Scoutmaster Todd Payne regarding the recent Eagle Scout project and was informed that the project is no long on the table. Scoutmaster Payne indicated that the scouts feel obligated to the Village to make changes to the benches that were done as part of the project and they will be doing the work on the benches as a group service project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth presented two requests from the Civic Association pertaining to the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony. The first request was to use the Waterfront Park on December 5, 2015 from 4 – 7 p.m. Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve use of the Waterfront Park by the Civic Association on December 5th. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ellsworth and carried by voice vote as follows:
The Civic Association also requested a donation toward horse drawn wagon rides during the tree lighting event, the cost of which was $ 550.00. After discussion, Trustee Barnett made a motion to match the previous year’s donation of $ 250.00 toward the wagon rides. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ginter and carried by voice vote as follows:
A request was received from SVAN for use of the Waterfront Park for their 2016 Saturday Concert season and a donation of $ 750.00 toward the concerts. Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve the use of the park by SVAN as requested and to donate $ 750.00 toward the concerts in the park. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
The 2016 Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages annual dues notice of $ 100.00 was presented for review. Trustee Barnett made a motion to pay the 2016 AATV dues as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Mayor Spaeth presented the 2016 Fulton County Department of Solid Waste landfill use renewal application for consideration. Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve renewal of the landfill use application. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ellsworth and carried by voice vote as follows:
Mayor Spaeth reported to the Board that the Town would like to reestablish the inter municipal committee and was looking for members to serve on the committee. Mayor Spaeth stated he would serve. Trustee Barnett indicated he would serve on the committee also and Trustee Markiewicz was added as an alternate.
Mayor Spaeth presented Resolution # 10 of 2015 as follows:
Resolution Regarding Reduction of Speed on County Highway 149 (Ridge Road) In the Town of Northampton and the Village of Northville November 17, 2015
WHEREAS: the Town of Northampton and Village of Northville have each received numerous requests for speed reductions by pedestrians on the following road; and
WHEREAS: the current speed limit for County Highway 149 (Ridge Road), Fulton County, Town of Northampton and Village of Northville is 55 mph., and the current speed limit in the Village of Northville is 30 mph, the request is that the speed be reduced to 45 mph from the corner of E. Prospect Street to the intersection of Tennantville Rd; South Main Street and County Highway 113; and
WHEREAS: the reasoning is that the road is heavily traveled by pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles traveling to and from Fulton County and Saratoga County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: that the Trustees of the Village of Northville support this proposed reduction of the speed limit; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: that the Trustees of the Village of Northville will forward the petition to Fulton County Highway for their review and forwarding to the State Department of Transportation; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: that each and every thing be done to further the purport of this resolution, and that it be recorded in the Village Clerk’s minutes and be a permanent record of the Village.
Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve Resolution # 10 of 2015 as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ginter and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting.
Village Board Meeting Notes – November 17, 2015
REGULAR MEETING – VILLAGE OF NORTHVILLE
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
The Village Board met Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the village offices.
Present: John Spaeth, Mayor
Patrick Barnett, Trustee
Debra Ellsworth, Trustee
Matthew Ginter, Trustee
John Markiewicz, Trustee
Excused: Wendy Reu, Village Clerk, Recording Secretary
Mayor Spaeth called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2015 Regular Meeting was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ellsworth, and passed by voice vote as follows:
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Tom Preston, representing Oak Mountain, gave a presentation on an eight week ski and snowboard school program that the facility is giving this winter. The literature presented indicated that the cost of the program would be $ 160.00 per student and Mr. Preston hoped the Village would consider sponsoring youth to participate in the program. Mayor Spaeth explained that youth activities are sponsored through the Joint Youth Commission and that he would be passing this information on for consideration at their next meeting.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
Police – Mayor Spaeth reported that the Police department has moved to the Justice Building and the police car is being stored in the garage behind the fire department.
Streets – Trustee Ginter reported that the crew is continuing to pick up leaves. Highway Superintendent Reidell reported that Mark Yost, from the County, contacted him about putting down stop bars at the intersections of Ridge Road and South Main Street.
Water – It was reported that usage decreased from 2,499,000 gallons in October 2014 to 2,399,000 this year. Water testing and operations were normal. It was reported that the work on both tanks has been completed, the valve on Washington Street was repaired, and rehab on the primary well is done.
Trustee Barnett asked about the status of a yard hydrant being installed on Skiff Road by the users of that private line and it was reported that nothing has been done to date. Mayor Spaeth stated that the residents are aware that the line is not the responsibility of the Village.
Fire – Fire Department Report for October 2015
Medical Assist 1
Total Man-hours reported were 37
Code Enforcement- Mayor Spaeth presented the Code Enforcement Officer’s report which indicated that two permits were issued in October.
Joint Youth – Trustee Barnett stated he was not pleased that there still has not been an end of season meeting set up by the Commission. He stated he felt a review of the camp season should have occurred right after camp ended while things were clear.
Comprehensive Plan- Trustee Markiewicz reported that the group was scheduled to meet on November 24th.
TRANSFERS
Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve the following transfers as requested by Treasurer Nathanial Matthews:
$2,150.00
From: A9010.8 – State Retirement
To: A7550.4 – Celebrations – Contractual
Reason – To cover holiday lights and SVAN grant reimbursement
$750.00
From: A9010.8 – State Retirement
To: A7510.4 – Historian – Contractual
$500.00
From: A6520.401 – Public Market – contractual
To: A6520.1 – Public Market – Personal Exp.
The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Bills to be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $ 118,784.23 and from the Water Fund in the amount of $ 7,008.77 were presented for payment. Motion to approve payment was made by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Barnett, discussed, and carried by voice vote as follows:
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth presented a draft of a Tree Ordinance that members of the Tree Commission had compiled for the Board’s review. After reviewing the document, the Board agreed that this was the direction they wanted to go in and they would go over it individually before the next meeting to see if there were modifications that needed to be made.
Trustee Ellsworth and Trustee Ginter presented a draft of Waterfront Park Rules and Regulations for the Board’s review. Trustee Ellsworth stated that she felt if alcoholic beverages were allowed to be served at events, there needed to be a requirement for a NYS liquor authority license. Mayor Spaeth stated that at SVAN concerts, some people drink a can of beer and he doesn’t feel that is an issue. He did state that an event that becomes a keg party would definitely be an issue as it is not being controlled. Trustee Ginter stated that a lot of the concerns expressed could be regulated under the permit process with the addition of a question pertaining to the purpose of the event. Trustee Barnett stated that the Board has good intentions and we all know what we want for the Village. He continued by stating that a hold harmless agreement and insurance rider should be a requirement as part of the application process. Trustee Ginter stated that the proposed new rules give people the opportunity to reserve the park and also addresses alcohol use in the park. After suggestions for a few changes in the verbiage of the draft presented, Mayor Spaeth stated he would forward it down to Attorney Greco for his input.
Mayor Spaeth reported that he had a conversation with Troop 55 Scoutmaster Todd Payne regarding the recent Eagle Scout project and was informed that the project is no long on the table. Scoutmaster Payne indicated that the scouts feel obligated to the Village to make changes to the benches that were done as part of the project and they will be doing the work on the benches as a group service project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Spaeth presented two requests from the Civic Association pertaining to the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony. The first request was to use the Waterfront Park on December 5, 2015 from 4 – 7 p.m. Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve use of the Waterfront Park by the Civic Association on December 5th. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ellsworth and carried by voice vote as follows:
The Civic Association also requested a donation toward horse drawn wagon rides during the tree lighting event, the cost of which was $ 550.00. After discussion, Trustee Barnett made a motion to match the previous year’s donation of $ 250.00 toward the wagon rides. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ginter and carried by voice vote as follows:
A request was received from SVAN for use of the Waterfront Park for their 2016 Saturday Concert season and a donation of $ 750.00 toward the concerts. Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve the use of the park by SVAN as requested and to donate $ 750.00 toward the concerts in the park. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
The 2016 Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages annual dues notice of $ 100.00 was presented for review. Trustee Barnett made a motion to pay the 2016 AATV dues as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
Mayor Spaeth presented the 2016 Fulton County Department of Solid Waste landfill use renewal application for consideration. Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve renewal of the landfill use application. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ellsworth and carried by voice vote as follows:
Mayor Spaeth reported to the Board that the Town would like to reestablish the inter municipal committee and was looking for members to serve on the committee. Mayor Spaeth stated he would serve. Trustee Barnett indicated he would serve on the committee also and Trustee Markiewicz was added as an alternate.
Mayor Spaeth presented Resolution # 10 of 2015 as follows:
Resolution Regarding Reduction of Speed on County Highway 149 (Ridge Road) In the Town of Northampton and the Village of Northville November 17, 2015
WHEREAS: the Town of Northampton and Village of Northville have each received numerous requests for speed reductions by pedestrians on the following road; and
WHEREAS: the current speed limit for County Highway 149 (Ridge Road), Fulton County, Town of Northampton and Village of Northville is 55 mph., and the current speed limit in the Village of Northville is 30 mph, the request is that the speed be reduced to 45 mph from the corner of E. Prospect Street to the intersection of Tennantville Rd; South Main Street and County Highway 113; and
WHEREAS: the reasoning is that the road is heavily traveled by pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles traveling to and from Fulton County and Saratoga County; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: that the Trustees of the Village of Northville support this proposed reduction of the speed limit; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: that the Trustees of the Village of Northville will forward the petition to Fulton County Highway for their review and forwarding to the State Department of Transportation; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: that each and every thing be done to further the purport of this resolution, and that it be recorded in the Village Clerk’s minutes and be a permanent record of the Village.
Trustee Barnett made a motion to approve Resolution # 10 of 2015 as presented. The motion was seconded by Trustee Markiewicz and carried by voice vote as follows:
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Board, motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Markiewicz, seconded by Trustee Ginter and passed by voice vote with no one dissenting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Reu, Clerk
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