VILLAGE OF HOBART BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2020
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Aaron Kaufman at 6:32 p.m. Those present were Mayor Kaufman, Trustees Gordy Key, Jim Quarino, Kayla Mason and Amy Reinshagen, Clerk-Treasurer Kellee Estus, Village Attorney John Hubbard, Superintendent of DPW Lucas McMullen, Chief Operator of Waste Water Richi Horne, Andrew Flach and Mary VanValkenburg.
Superintendent of DPW McMullen reported to the Board that the crew sanded, primed and painted the pipes at the water plant so now they don’t need to be replaced. He helped Tom Magnan run conduit there and found that an air valve actuator is leaking and will have to be replaced. The crew has been busy plowing and sanding roads and clearing sidewalks. They have used the big GMC truck and it has worked out well. McMullen asked the Board if he could purchase an air impact tool for $189. He was told yes.
Chief Operator of Waste Water Richi Horne reported to the Board that one of two blowers was installed, the generator was serviced and annual reports were submitted in January. The press was pressure washed. A Department of Labor Health and Safety inspection took place at the plant in October and since then she has received the write up of violations and has responded back. She has a folder of all materials for the Board to review. The industrial user permit was renewed with SpecGX LLC and that is to be done every three years.
Andrew Flach stated the 2nd annual Sausage Festival will be held on Saturday, August 29th. Mary VanValkenburg of Rotary stated that regarding the current EMS issues there will be a first responders demo at the Dinner Plate tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. and Rotary welcomes the Board to come.
A motion to accept the January Treasurer’s report with the following changes was made by Trustee Mason, with a second from Trustee Key. In the General fund, transfer $1093.51 from 1990 to 8130.4-1; transfer $290.00 from 1910-D to 1910-L; transfer $450.00 from 4540.2 to 3410.4-7; transfer $687.42 from 4540.4-7 to 3410.4. A motion to accept the minutes of last month’s meeting was made by Trustee Mason with a second from Trustee Reinshagen, with all in favor, carried.
In old business, Mayor Kaufman stated the grant/loan was in the works for the water project. The next step would be to secure a bond counsel. Village Attorney Hubbard stated Mike West would be a possibility for this and he would reach out to him. In regard to the police officer subject, Village Attorney Hubbard stated he would send some materials he has found to the Board for review so they can all discuss at the next Board meeting. Mayor Kaufman stated the updates were all in the works still. Mary VanValkenburg stated the Chamber of Commerce would be an organization to reach out to regarding sexual harassment training.
Mayor Kaufman continued the meeting with new business. He stated Headstart is interested in looking at space available for rent at the Activity Center. A representative will be coming February 25th to look at the site. The space is the current reading room.
A motion to approve the following bills on Abstract No. 9 was made by Trustee Mason, with a second from Trustee Reinshagen, with all in favor, carried.
General Fund Voucher No. 247-277 $8506.01
Water Fund Voucher No.152-172 $9694.00
Sewer Fund Voucher No. 175-195 $5650.86
NYC Fund Voucher No. 198-222 $9668.57
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. was made by Trustee Key with a second from Trustee Reinshagen, with all in favor, carried. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee J. Estus
Clerk-Treasurer
