VILLAGE OF HOBART BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Aaron Kaufman. Those present were Mayor Kaufman, Trustees Gordy Key and Amy Reinshagen, Village Attorney John Hubbard, Clerk-Treasurer Kellee Estus, Superintendent of DPW Lucas McMullen, Chief Operator of Waste Water Richi Horne and Andrew Flach.
Superintendent McMullen reported to the Board that more cellular meters were installed, and a leak was found once one new meter was installed. Water shut offs have been exercised on a few of the streets with 8 that need to be repaired so far and the Dodge truck quit due to a mass air flow issue. The part was replaced and the truck runs again. It was an expensive part but a lot of money was saved by replacing it by a Village employee rather than taking it to the dealer. McMullen also reported that the Ford F350 front fuel tank is leaking. It would cost a few hundred dollars to fix. The Board agreed to fix it as it is less than $500. McMullen stated he would be flushing hydrants next week and trash days will be the 8th and 15th of October. Mayor Kaufman asked Village Attorney Hubbard to write a letter to the residents that haven’t contacted the Village regarding their water meter upgrade. This will serve as their final notice.
Head of Waste Water Richi Horne reported to the Board that they replaced a drive for the waste pump and unclogged lines in the EQ. The press was washed while the pump was down. The Delaware River Basin docket renews in June. All of the paperwork had to be submitted by June of last year. They are behind, and said the docket should be ready by November. The DEP did their quarterly inspection. Horne stated they have been working on the press as the valves aren’t working well. Some UV parts have been replaced as well. Chief Operator Horne got a $10,000 quote for a sludge holding tank blower. The Board agreed there was little choice but to get it as it is needed. Horne stated there was a 10 hour training course offered online for about $200 that Tim would like to do. She also stated that she, Dan, Lucas and Jake would like to attend the training in Sidney in October. She stated she had been asked to attend the safety fair again at Mallinckrodt tomorrow for a few hours. The Board agreed to allow her to go and said okay for both trainings.
Andrew Flach stated there are 2 more weeks left of the Farmer’s Market. He stated there were 500 attendees for the Sausage and Brew Festival and it was successful. It is planned to happen again next year. He asked if the Board had ideas where the bike racks could be stored for the winter. The Board agreed either in the red storage shed or near it at the Activity Center.
A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was made by Trustee Reinshagen with a second from Trustee Key, with all in favor, carried. A motion to approve the minutes of last month’s meeting was made by Trustee Reinshagen with a second from Trustee Key with all in favor, carried.
Mayor Kaufman continued the meeting with old business. In regard to water issues, he stated there is a meeting in Albany on September 25th that he will be attending along with Senator Seward who is getting organizations together to discuss what can be done. The police officer subject was tabled as Mayor Kaufman is still working on the language for the law. Mayor Kaufman asked Superintendent McMullen for an update on Cobleskill Stone coming out to do Maple Avenue. McMullen said he called them but did not receive a phone call back. Mayor Kaufman asked the Board if they would be interested in putting into effect a sick leave donation policy. The Board agreed that it would be a good idea. Mayor Kaufman stated the Village still needs to find funding for the Activity Center. The idea of a gym with a paid membership was discussed again. Mayor Kaufman stated he received a call from Fire Chief Mason regarding the 1863 ambulance having issues. He will reach out to Mason about this. Clerk Estus stated a renter for the community center would be having a late event the date they rent and would like to come in the following morning to clean up. The Board agreed that this was fine. The renter also asked for permission to take down a few of the smaller pictures on the wall in the center. This was also agreed to as long as they are put back carefully to their original spots.
A motion to accept the following bills on Abstract No. 4 was made by Trustee Key with a second from Trustee Reinshagen, with all in favor, carried.
General Fund Voucher No. 90-118 $30,320.47
Water Fund Voucher No. 53-65 $10,849.83
Sewer Fund Voucher No. 64-80 $ 8,602.36
NYC Fund Voucher No. 76-96 $13,867.81
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. was made by Trustee Reinshagen with a second from Trustee Key, with all in favor, carried. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee J. Estus
Clerk-Treasurer
