VILLAGE OF HOBART BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2019
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Aaron Kaufman at 6:32 p.m. Those present were Mayor Kaufman, Trustees Jim Quarino and Amy Reinshagen, Village Attorney John Hubbard, Clerk-Treasurer Kellee Estus, Superintendent of DPW Lucas McMullen, Chief Operator of Waste Water Richi Horne, Dan Wade, Jennifer Renwick, Christine Kaufman, Anna Reinshagen and Logan Kaufman.
Superintendent McMullen reported to the Board that the crew serviced the Dodge, put the leaf box away and put chains on the tires. He reported that a few of the endpoints for the water meters had to be reactivated likely due to the cold weather. He also stated they are doing maintenance on equipment on their low time. Superintendent McMullen stated that when using the sludge truck he noticed it would not shift out of 2nd gear and was very low on transmission fluid. He replenished the fluid but believes the transmission is going. He wanted the Board to be aware now. He asked the Board what they would like him and Dan to do when they clean the sidewalks on Main Street and the DOT comes through and plugs the sidewalks back up. The Board members agreed that the crew should keep plugging away where and when they can to get them open.
Chief of Waste Water Richi Horne reported to the Board that they had to pull the SK pump two times and de-rag the pump. They pressure washed the press and DEP completed the 1st quarter inspection at the plant. Chief Operator Horne stated Muthig’s Plumbing and Heating are looking for a replacement circulator for the heating system at the sewer plant. They are also looking into finding an airline replacement for the water plant.
The treasurer’s report for December was reviewed by the Board. A motion to accept the report with the following changes was made by Trustee Reinshagen with a second from Trustee Quarino with all in favor, carried. In the General Fund, transfer $69.79 from 1990 to 1325.4-4; transfer $52.68 from 1990 to 1325.4; transfer $269.21 from 5142.4-1 to 5110.4-1. In the Water Fund, transfer $105.91 from 8330.4-1 to 8320.1-4; transfer $40.00 from 8340.4-9 to 8340.4-2; transfer $12.80 from 9060 to 9060.1. In the Sewer Fund, transfer $629.83 from 8130.4-8 to 8130.4-4. A motion to accept the minutes of last month’s meeting was made by Trustee Reinshagen, with all in favor, carried.
Mayor Kaufman continued the meeting with old business. He read an email from Rod Jones of Northeast Timber giving an update on the progress of the timber sale. The Board discussed contacting Mark of MDB Logging. Mayor Kaufman will do this. The topic of a police officer was tabled. The NYSERDA grant is done so the Village will be receiving the $5000 grant. In regard to the water issues, Mayor Kaufman stated the emergency grant application was not completed. He asked the Board if they agreed for him to contact Henry of Lamont Engineering and give them one week to complete or we will look elsewhere. The Board agreed for him to make that call.
Mayor Kaufman stated there was no new business on the agenda, but one thing he wanted to discuss was the heating fuel tank at the community center. If a 1000 gallon, double wall tank replaced the current 2000 gallon tank, it would not have to be inspected and certified by DEC regulations which costs $300 every 5 years and is tested for tightness yearly at a cost of $525/year. Superintendent McMullen will contact Boyle Excavating to get a quote of how much it would be to remove the old tank and replace with a new one. Mayor Kaufman stated he spoke with Trustee Mason prior to the meeting and she asked him to bring up at the meeting that the fire department meeting room was used during a weekend rental of the community center for a Worn and Weathered fundraiser. The fire department wanted to know how they gained access. After some discussion it was agreed that the first step would be to put up signs on both doors to the fire department side of the building of Restricted Area – Fire Dept members only.
Mayor Kaufman stated he heard last month’s meeting was rough. He stated he felt the intentions of the Board were to be positive and to find ways to do better for the Village. After some discussion it was decided to add to the agenda of next month’s meeting what the Board’s roles were.
Jennifer Renwick stated she has raised $80 so far in donations for her exercise class at HAC. She stated she would like to continue and would like to request an additional evening. She would like to have Monday at 5 pm. Once the Boys Club is done with basketball, she would be able to do this. Renwick stated she would like to help promote a healthy lifestyle for the community free of charge.
Mayor Kaufman asked the Board if they would want to look into a part time helper for the Village. This would mostly be for snowstorms, on an on-call basis. The Board will continue to discuss this. A motion to approve the following bills on Abstract No. 8 was made by Trustee Quarino, with a second from Trustee Reinshagen, with all in favor, carried.
General Fund Voucher No. 204-240 $23752.12
Water Fund Voucher No. 116-133 $ 2812.82
Sewer Fund Voucher No. 141-160 $ 4264.09
NYC Fund Voucher No. 157-178 $ 7295.35
The Board discussed more no parking signs for Cornell Avenue. It was decided to order 3 signs that say No Parking Anytime This Side of Street.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Quarino with a second from Trustee Reinshagen with all in favor, carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee J. Estus
Clerk-Treasurer
