REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF CANDOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
138 MAIN STREET, CANDOR, NY
June 21, 2011

After the Pledge of Allegiance, the regular meeting of the Village of Candor Board of Trustees was called to order by the Honorable Mayor Steven Sparling at the Village Hall, 138 Main Street, Candor, NY on June 21, 2011, at 6:30 pm.

Those in attendance included Trustees Nancy King, Mike Swartz and Chris Brown; Clerk Jan Swartz; Deputy Clerk Jean Dewey; Attorney Kurt Schrader; and Margaret and Jeffrey Butler. Trustee Gary Consalvi was absent due to illness.

Fire Hydrant – Mr. and Mrs. Butler expressed their dissatisfaction regarding the condition of the area around the fire hydrant in front of their home at 129 Main Street. That particular area had been dug up last year by the Village DPW and left in a condition not to their satisfaction, as there were rocks, stones and dirt visible, rather than the desired grassy area. Discussion ensued. The Mayor offered them an apology for the condition and indicated he would see that it got repaired. In addition, he offered them his personal email address in the event they should want to communicate further with either himself or the Board. The Butlers left the meeting at 6:44 pm.

Minutes – A motion was made by Trustee Swartz, seconded by Trustee King, to approve the minutes of the June 7th, 2011, meeting as presented. A vote was taken and Trustees Swartz, King, Brown, as well as Mayor Sparling, voted aye. The motion was approved and carried.

LGE Grant – A check in the amount of $49,500 was received in payment for the LGE grant for which the Village had previously applied. Discussion was held regarding how to disburse the funds. A motion was made by Trustee Brown, seconded by Trustee King, to approve transferring $19,500 into the Capital Reserve for Police and Public Works account at Tioga State Bank and transferring the balance ($30,000) to Visions for the purchase of a one- year certificate of deposit. A vote was taken and Mayor Sparling, as well as Trustees Brown, King and Swartz voted aye. The motion was approved and carried.

ATV Signage – Trustee King provided an estimate of $288 for 12 signs at $24 each for the purchase of "No ATVs on Village Streets" signs. A motion was made by Trustee King, seconded by Trustee Swartz, to approve the purchase of the aforementioned signs. A vote was taken and Trustees King, Swartz and Brown, as well as Mayor Sparling, voted aye. The motion was approved and carried.

Paving Quotes – Two quotes have been received from Broome Bituminous for Humiston Street and Maiden Lane. One quote is for materials received from their facility in Owego and the other quote is for materials received from their Vestal site. Discussion followed. The Board wanted a quote for the upper part of Water Street (the Main Street end) and determined that that had more priority than Maiden Lane. Mayor Sparling will contact Kevin Noble and attend a Town board meeting. Marvin will be asked to contact Broome Bituminous for a quote on Water Street.

Inventory Status – Trustee King contacted Marvin on this day, but he was busy. He indicated when he was free then she could help him complete the inventory.

Parade permit/Insurance – The Legion has advised that they have obtained the necessary parade permit and insurance for the 4th of July activities.

Gas Heater – Trustee Brown submitted four quotations from various companies for installation of a gas heater at the Morrow Pump House, all of which were reviewed by the Board. A motion was made by Trustee Brown, seconded by Trustee King, to accept the quotation of $2,545 from Legursky & Sons for plumbing needs and a gas heater at that location. A vote was taken and Trustees Brown, King and Swartz, as well as Mayor Sparling, voted aye. So moved. A contract between the Village and Legursky & Sons will be needed and Attorney Schrader will see that one is made.

Further discussion was held in regard to the crusher run that needs to be soon placed at the pump house in anticipation of the generator placement so that the pad can be poured. Mayor Sparling and Trustee Brown will meet with Doug Kirk and Marvin to obtain their input.

New Water Meters – Marvin wants to purchase six new meters from Vellano Brothers in Vestal. Discussion followed. Mayor Sparling has been in contact with Blair Supply in Rochester and will obtain further information on the meters they can provide.

Wright’s Property – Discussion was held regarding the condition of the barn at 175 Owego Street, owned by Lorena Wright. A letter of complaint was sent by Katie Anderson and a copy of it will be forwarded to Mike Katchmir.

Payroll Increases – Discussion was held regarding consideration of a 3% payroll increase for Mike Katchmir, Lynn Craig and Kurt Schrader. A motion was made by Trustee Swartz, seconded by Trustee King, to approve the discussed 3% payroll increase for the aforementioned employees. A vote was taken and Mayor Sparling, along with Trustees Swartz, King and Brown voted aye. The motion was approved and carried.

Mulch – A load of mulch has been left in the parking area of Moyer Park for well over a month and it needs to be moved as it doesn’t belong to the Village.

Fencing at Pump House – Discussion was held regarding fencing around the pump house at the fire station and whether the Village owns the property or if the Village needs to obtain an easement.

Ball Park – Discussion was held on the true ownership of the athletic field, whether it is owned by the Village or the Town. The Clerk located the last will and testament and codicil of John W. McCarty, dated August 20, 1914, and recorded on page 267 in Deed Book 165 on June 15, 1915, indicating the athletic field had been given to the Village. A copy of the will was provided to Attorney Schrader.

Attorney Schrader will research the ownership of the property at Ward’s Well.

Transfers – A motion was made by Trustee Brown, seconded by Trustee Swartz, to approve the following May 31, 2011, year-end transfers from the General and Water Funds:

General Fund :		From A5142.4 Snow Removal		$1,065.00
		To A1110.2 Justice, Equipment		$ 1.00
		A3120.4 Police, Contractual		899.00
		A5110.4 Maintenance, Contractual		165.00
				$1,065.00
Water Fund:		From F9040.8 Workers Comp		$ 175.00
		To F9030.8 Social Security		$ 175.00

A vote was taken and Trustees Brown, Swartz and King and Mayor Sparling voted aye. The motion was approved and carried.

Bills – The following bills were presented for approval and payment:

GENERAL FUND
Abstract		Check Numbers		Total
14		4618 – 4620		$ 267.68
1		4621 – 4638		$ 6,131.63
WATER FUND
Abstract		Check Numbers		Total
14		2466		$ 20.22
1		2467 – 2468		$2,755.10
TRUST & AGENCY FUND
Abstract		Check Numbers		Total
Payroll #12		6075 – 6079		$3,206.06

A motion was made by Trustee King, seconded by Trustee Brown, to pay the bills as presented. A vote was taken and Trustees King, Brown and Swartz, and Mayor Sparling voted aye. The motion was approved and carried.

Reports – The financial and justice reports were presented for review. A motion was made by Trustee Swartz, seconded by Trustee King, to accept the justice report for May 2011, which indicated $2,280 was collected in fines and forfeitures for that month. Check number 671 in that amount was issued to the Village of Candor on June 10, 2011. A vote was taken and Trustees Swartz, King and Brown and Mayor Sparling voted to accept the report as submitted. So moved.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

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