REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF CANDOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
138 MAIN STREET, CANDOR, NY
NOVEMBER 17, 2009

After the Pledge of Allegiance, the regular meeting of the Village of Candor Board of Trustees was called to order by the Honorable Mayor Steve Sparling on November 17, 2009, at the Village Hall, 138 Main Street, Candor, NY, at 6:30 pm.

Those in attendance included Trustees Chris Brown, Nancy King, Fred Martinez, and Gary Consalvi; Clerk Jan Swartz; Deputy Clerk Jean Dewey; Attorney Kurt Schrader; Jesse Disbrow, reporter for The Candor Chronicle; Martha Goodsell, reporter for The Broader View; Darlene and Wayne Cobler; and Florence Alpert.

Municipal Gas Coalition – Darlene Cobler attended an informational meeting on November 16^th regarding the potential formation of a municipal gas coalition. Discussion followed. The Board was advised that if there is an interest in the Village joining, Legislative Chairman Dale Weston should be contacted within the next thirty days.

Minutes – A motion was made by Trustee King, seconded by Trustee Brown, to approve the minutes of the November 3^rd, 2009, meeting at presented. A vote was taken and Trustees King, Brown, Consalvi and Martinez voted aye. Approved and carried.

Easement, 4 Water Street - A draft of the proposed easement for 4 Water Street has been sent to Ralph Nash, the attorney for the buyer. He's making arrangements for a survey of the area and it should be available at the next Board meeting.

Easement, 24 Smith Street - The easement for the Amerman/Downs property at 24 Smith Street has been completed.

Dissolution Study Committee – Jean has researched information regarding obtaining a grant for the dissolution study and has determined that an amount for the grant request must be decided. The Village will have to pay most, if not all, of the money up front before the grant is received and the study will have to be part of the new budget. Extensive discussion followed. It was determined that $75,000 would be requested for the grant, which would allow for compensation of consultants fees.

Further discussion ensued regarding the number of members to be on the committee. A motion was made by Trustee Brown, seconded by Trustee King, to form a nine member committee with two or three members from the Town and the remainder from the Village. A vote was taken and Trustees Brown, King and Consalvi, as well as Mayor Sparling, voted aye. Trustee Martinez abstained.

Trustee Martinez made a motion that 75% of the committee be Village residents. Discussion followed. Trustee Consalvi suggested that the Town have a minimum of three members. Further discussion ensued. The motion was not seconded.

Trustee Martinez then requested that it be announced publically that volunteers be selected from a pool of names that would be submitted. Lengthy discussion followed as to whether this should be an advertised request or be names submitted from the Trustees. The opinion was that the names should come from the Trustees. The Mayor requested that the Trustees submit names to him for his consideration within the next few days.

Coal Barn Accessibility – Discussion was held regarding blocking accessibility to the coal barn from Water Street as the food pantry patrons create parking congestion each Wednesday. Trustees Martinez and Consalvi, the street commissioners, are to come up with a plan for a solution to the problem by the next Board meeting.

Unpaid Taxes to the County – The Clerk reported that a total of $53,691.50 in unpaid taxes has been returned to the County. This unusually large amount is due to the demolition fees assessed to the Gator's Pub property.

Former Ahart Property – Trustee Martinez questioned how much longer the public hazard can exist at 30-32 Main Street, the apartments previously owned by David Ahart. There are concrete blockades currently in place to prevent pedestrians from walking in front of the property. Code Enforcement Officer Mike Katchmir will be contacted.

Reports – The justice, financial, and police reports were reviewed. A motion was made by Trustee Brown, seconded by Trustee King to accept the justice report as submitted. It showed that $2,775.00 was collected in fines and forfeitures for October 2009 and check #645 was issued to the Village in that same amount from the justice court on November 12, 2009. A vote was taken and Trustees Brown, King, Consalvi and Martinez voted aye. The motion was approved and carried.

Transfers – The following transfers were read by Deputy Clerk Jean Dewey:

At 7:42 pm, Mayor Sparling moved to go into Executive Session to discuss a possible litigation issue.

Jean Dewey and Florence Alpert left the meeting at 7:43 pm.

At 8:20 pm, Mayor Sparling moved to exit Executive Session.

General Fund
From Expenses		A1620.4A Buildings, Contractual Roof		$2415.00
		A1990.4 Contingent, Contractual		2200.00
		Total		$4615.00
To Expenses		A1010.4 Board of Trustees, Contractual		$11.95
		A5110.4 Maintenance, Contractual Roads		3294.05
		A9010.8 Retirement		1309.00
		Total		$4615.00
Water Fund
From Expenses		F1990.4 Contingent		$905.00
To Expenses		F9010.8 State Retirement		$905.00
		Total		$905.00

Discussion followed. A motion was made by Trustee Martinez, seconded by Trustee Brown, to approve the transfers. A vote was taken and Trustees Martinez, Brown, King and Consalvi. Approved and carried.

Truck Traffic, Church Street – Trustee Martinez requested that the Town again be asked to not allow their trucks to travel on Church Street as it breaks down the pavement. Mayor Sparling will talk to Kevin Noble.

Status of Intersection Study – Trustee Martinez questioned the status of the State's study of the intersection at Main and Owego Streets. No update was available.

NRWA Water Study – Trustee Martinez questioned whether Steve Winkley of the National Rural Water Association had any further information regarding the water study he will be conducting for the Village. It was the Board's understanding that Mr. Winkley would return sometime in December to hold a joint meeting with the Town.

Bills – The following bills were presented for payment:

GENERAL FUND
Abstract		Check Numbers		Total
6		4155 – 4179		$12,520.99
WATER FUND
Abstract		Check Numbers		Total
6		2273 – 2281		$9,832.04
TRUST & AGENCY FUND
Abstract		Check Numbers		Total
6		5704 - 5705, 5721 – 5722		$3,920.29
Payroll 21		5694 – 5703		$5,092.00
Payroll 22		5706 – 5710		$3,406.26
Payroll 23		5711 – 5720		$5,079.90

A motion was made by Trustee Consalvi, seconded by Trustee King, to approve the bills as presented. A vote was taken and Trustees Consalvi, King, Martinez and Brown voted aye. The motion was approved and seconded.

Dump Truck Recall – Ford Motor Company has issued a recall on the dump truck as there's a potential for a fire hazard regarding the cruise control unit. The truck is currently still at Trux Outfitter in Ithaca awaiting a headlight harness and when that's completed, Marvin will take the truck to Maguire Ford for the recall work.

Trench Box – The last item on the list of violations that the Department of Labor had issued against the Village was the lack of a trench box. Discussion was held regarding renting a unit rather than purchasing one. The Mayor will contact the Department of Labor to determine whether that will be an adequate solution to the violation.

Abandoned Property – Approximately one dozen folding chairs from Gator's Pub are among the short list of abandoned property from that location. The food pantry has asked for the chairs. Discussion followed. Attorney Schrader advised that a letter be sent to the last known owner (Henry Krauss) advising him of the abandoned property and give him 30 days to respond as to whether he wants them or not. If no response is received, the chairs can then be disbursed by the Village.

At 7:45 pm, Attorney Schrader requested to go into Executive Session to discuss a matter of litigation.

Jean Dewey, Martha Goodsell, Jesse Disbrow, Darlene and Wayne Cobler, and Florence Alpert left the meeting at 7:45 pm. Clerk Jan Swartz was requested to remain and be included in the Executive Session discussion.

At 8:20 pm, Mayor Sparling made a motion to exit Executive Session.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.

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