VILLAGE OF HOBART BOARD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2016
The regular meeting of the Village of Hobart Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Aaron Kaufman at 6:31 p.m. Those present were Mayor Kaufman, Trustees Charlie Reinshagen and Gordy Key, Superintendent of DPW Lucas McMullen, Chief Operator of Waste Water Richi Horne, Fire Chief Josh Mason, Andrew Flach and Christine Kaufman. The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed by the Board. A motion to accept with the following changes was made by Trustee Reinshagen, with a second motion from Gordy Key, with all in favor, carried. In the General Fund, transfer $198.50 from 4540.4-3 to 3410.4-7. In the Water Fund, transfer $12.80 from 9060 to 9060.1. In the Sewer Fund, transfer $6664.94 from 8130.4-17 to 8130.4-3; transfer $2373.26 from 8130.4-17 to 8130.4-4. In the NYC Fund, transfer $4037.43 from 8130.4-17 to 8130.4-4. A motion to approve last month’s minutes was made by Trustee Reinshagen, with a second from Trustee Key, with all in favor, carried.
Superintendent McMullen gave the water report to the Board stating it was a good month with no issues. He said he has not heard from Carl Hanselman regarding the water meters at Mallinckrodt. For his report, he stated the crew has been busy plowing and sanding. He asked about purchasing Neutro Wash to put on trucks and equipment to control corrosion and neutralize the salt. Mayor Kaufman said to go ahead with the purchase of 2 pails which should last about 2 years. McMullen also stated they put all of the decorations up. He said the Village could pass a resolution to make three roadways that the Village already maintains into actual public roads. This would help the Village receive more CHIPs money. The Board agreed to approve a resolution for this process.
Chief Operator Richi Horne reported to the Board that the sand filter and air compressor had been repaired. The float at the SK station had been changed and all employees attended an AED-CPR training class. Some of the I/I grant purchases such as the rolling ladder and chemical containment have been put together. The MetalZorb feed pump was also purchased under the grant. Chief Operator Horne stated the flow controls were not working correctly at the SK station and Gartner Equipment Company was coming out tomorrow to repair them. She also stated Tom Magnan had to troubleshoot the electric problem and found it to be the UV ballast. A new one was installed and working correctly. The micro filters and sand filters are due to have their regular maintenance done. Mayor Kaufman told Horne to go ahead. Horne stated a press evaluation also needs to be done at an estimated cost of $3500 and would be the sludge split which is 69% Village, 31% NYC. Mayor Kaufman told her to look to put that in next year’s budget. Horne asked if any discussion had come of the requests for repairs on the sludge truck. Mayor Kaufman stated there had not been and would have to wait until more Board members were together. Chief Operator Horne stated Tim took the paperwork for the plate replacement to DMV for the sludge truck. Horne also asked about the progress for the Bertolini property. Mayor Kaufman stated he had made phone calls to a few contractors and had not received any calls back. Horne requested approval for valve repairs for the sludge tank and aeration basin. Dan’s Septic was the best price so she will contact them as this was discussed and approved at an earlier meeting. Horne finished her report by stating Muthig’s Plumbing and Heating had serviced the heating system at the sewer plant.
Andrew Flach reported to the Board that he received Hydro Power Project plans from Lamont Engineering. The proposed cost was 2 million dollars. He asked if the Village would apply to O’Connor Foundation for a feasibility study. Mayor Kaufman stated it would be tabled until all Board members were in attendance.
Hobart Fire Chief Josh Mason reported there had been two recent fires and the pump on truck 1812 worked very well. He said the headlines have to be replaced on that truck. He stated he ordered foam and the bill will be split evenly by the Village and Rural District. He also stated the air pack servicing showed that bottles will not need to be replaced until 2020. He also stated he received a possible recall for the new ambulance for the DEF tank heater but so far have not had any issues.
Mayor Kaufman continued the meeting with new business. In regard to the NBT agreements, a motion to sign was made by Trustee Reinshagen with a second from Trustee Key, with all in favor, carried. In regard to signing the NYSDOT shared service agreement, a motion was made by Trustee Key, with a second from Trustee Reinshagen with all in favor, carried. Mayor Kaufman stated the current health insurance plan if stayed the same, will go up 6.76 %.
The 2017 Planning Board agreement was agreed to be signed and the cost is the same as last year. Complaint forms are made available for the Hardware Store now. A written complaint came from a property owner on Main Street whose fence was hit when the crew was cleaning snow from the sidewalks. The fence will be repaired. Mayor Kaufman also stated a complaint was made about the Village machine coming through and plowing snow back into a resident’s driveway after it was cleared of snow.
The Board discussed a concern of a tree that is dropping limbs into the street and on the sidewalk on in front of 342 Maple Avenue. The Board agreed to have a few tree service companies come look at the tree to see what needs to be done and give a quote on the work. A motion to approve the following bills on Abstract No. 7 was made by Trustee Reinshagen with a second from Trustee Key, with all in favor, carried.
General Fund Voucher No.191-221 $16078.46
Water Fund Voucher No. 98-112 $ 2762.79
Sewer Fund Voucher No. 152-171 $ 5658.44
NYC Fund Voucher No. 153-177 $14975.95
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. was made by Trustee Key, with a second from Trustee Reinshagen, with all in favor, carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellee J. Estus
Clerk-Treasurer
