VILLAGE OF HOBART BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2019
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Aaron Kaufman at 6:38 p.m. Those present were Mayor Kaufman, Trustee Jim Quarino, Village Attorney John Hubbard, Clerk-Treasurer Kellee Estus, Superintendent of DPW Lucas McMullen, Chief Operator of Waste Water Richi Horne, Andrew Flach, Jaiden Marcus, Cheryl Barr, Chuck Miglianti, Judy Vidal, Dave Lennon, Mary VanValkenburg, Cindy Keyser, Trustee Kayla Mason, Trustee Gordy Key and Trustee Amy Reinshagen.
Superintendent McMullen reported to the Board that the crew put a new cutting edge on the trackless plow and painted the plow. They have been getting summer equipment ready for use and the tractor is currently at Eklund’s getting upfitted for the backhoe. McMullen stated they have installed a few more water meters. McMullen also stated Trash Days will be the second and third Tuesday of April this year instead of in May.
Chief Operator Richi Horne reported to the Board that the monthly reports had been submitted to DEC, a few safety and health representatives from Mallinckrodt came to the plant and she gave them a tour and they talked about working together. LVDV also has a new employee that helps with the SK station and Greg from LVDV brought him to the plant for a tour. Chief Horne said they need to replace a blower. She has received a quote and will get two more. That will be done before the end of this budget year.
Andrew Flach stated the bike rack funding will be in April and if there could still be help with assembly of those racks from the Village that would be great. He stated he did not receive positive news on the proposed gym grant funding. Mary Van Valkenburg of the Rotary club stated they will be having a first annual Brat and Brew festival on August 31st. She asked for input from the Board. Mayor Kaufman stated alcohol would be his only question as the Village premises are alcohol free. Andrew Flach stated Kelly Chien would be working on asking the fire department about having the alcohol portion of the festival in the fire department meeting room. Dave Lennon of the Rotary club asked to invite the Village to have more involvement with their club. He said they have been working with Mallinckrodt as well.
The Board reviewed the February Treasurer’s Report. A motion to accept the report with the following changes was made by Trustee Key with a second from Trustee Mason, with all in favor, carried. In the General Fund, transfer $92.59 from 1325.4 -2 to 1325.4; transfer $410.00 from 3410.4-5 to 3410.4-7; transfer $50.00 from 5110.2 to 5110.4-2; transfer $54.01 from 4540.4-1 to 5142.4-1; transfer $330.75 from 3410.4 to 8160.4. In the Water Fund, transfer $50.00 from 8340.4-8 to 8310.4-1; transfer $60.00 from 8430.4-10 to 8340.4; transfer $12.80 from 1990 to 9060.1. In the Sewer Fund, transfer $69.89 from 1990 to 8130.4-4. In the NYC Fund, transfer $112.32 from 8110.4 to 8130.1-5. A motion to accept the minutes of last month’s Board meeting was made by Trustee Mason with a second from Trustee Key with all in favor, carried.
Mayor Kaufman continued the meeting with old business. In regard to the Village property off of Reservoir Road, there were a few more documents that the Village needed to sign, a NYSDEC permission to inspect property form and a request for authorization for logging activities. Once the paperwork goes through the Village should be receiving a check. In regard to water issues, there was no update.
In new business, Mayor Kaufman stated the Village had received documents from the County to go in with them to acquire delinquent taxes for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 tax years for two properties located within the Village. A motion to pass Resolution No. 1 of 2019 titled Joint Sale of Tax-Acquired Properties by Village of Hobart and County of Delaware was made by Trustee Key with a second from Trustee Mason, with all in favor, carried. Mayor Kaufman reviewed the tentative 2019-2020 Village budget. Some items to point out were as follows. A line for cancer insurance for fire department members was added to the general fund. In the water fund, raises for employees who have water licenses were added. A new line for employee Tim Rausch was added to the water fund for this reason. In the NYC fund the total amount increased mainly due to control panels that are to be purchased. Tim Rausch also received an additional raise for acquiring his 4A sewer license. Mayor Kaufman stated he wanted to bring up the subject of having a police officer again. He has been noticing some unpleasant views of individuals on Main Street and is increasingly concerned. A discussion regarding crime and drug deals/use within the Village followed with those in the audience and the Board and what could possibly be done.
Superintendent McMullen stated he had received quotes of different options from Boyle Excavating for fuel tank replacement at the Community Center. A motion to accept the replacement of the existing underground tank with a used above ground fuel tank was made by Trustee Quarino with all in favor, carried. Mayor Kaufman opened the floor to community participation. Chuck Miglianti and Cheryl Barr asked the Board about renting the Community Center and placing a tent up outside of the center. They also asked about using the tables and chairs for outside. The Board agreed to allow this request. Cindy Keyser of Inner Wheel asked for clarification as to whether they should have to pay to use the Community Center or not. The Rotary does not pay to use the Community Center. The Board agreed to not charge the Inner Wheel to use the Community Center. Mayor Kaufman stated the Village has a remaining balance of $12,717 in a CDBG grant fund account. He stated one of the projects acceptable to use the funds toward would be to make the sidewalks ADA compliant. He stated a resolution needed to be passed to commit the funds. Resolution No. 2 of 2019 to commit the remaining $12,717 of CDBG program income to the project of making sidewalks in the Village ADA compliant was passed with all ayes from the Village Board.
A motion to accept the following bills on Abstract No. 10 was made by Trustee Reinshagen with a second from Trustee Mason, with all in favor, carried.
General Fund Voucher No. 270-294 $17,661.98
Water Fund Voucher No. 150-169 $ 7,463.14
Sewer Fund Voucher No. 182-199 $ 7,209.49
NYC Fund Voucher No. 203-221 $ 6,310.71
The Board discussed the chairs and tables in the community center. It was agreed that a $300 deposit would be required for the tables and chairs and upon inspection after the event a charge of $3/chair if left dirty will be applied. The tables and chairs should not leave the Village premisis. The use of the tables and chairs outside of the community center will be on a case by case basis. Clerk-Treasurer Estus asked for clarification on the use of the gym at the Activity Center. She stated there are still doors being left ajar, lights being left on, etc. with no card swiping shown on the system. She has had people come into her office questioning her about their cards not working. Mayor Kaufman questioned how people are accessing other parts of the building. Fran Pardee would like to start up practices for the SK Royals AAU girls team again. The Board agreed to allow this. Mayor Kaufman stated the other AAU girls team needed to pick two days a week and stick to them for practices. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. was made by Trustee Mason, with a second from Trustee Key with all in favor, carried. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee J. Estus
Clerk-Treasurer
