The Odessa File: Government of Schuyler County

Pictured below, from left: Mayor Keith Pierce and Village Board Trustees Robin Thoman, Shawn Crane, Thomas Letteer Jr. and Sally Hill.

Trustees: Robin Thoman (594-3703), Shawn Crane (731-8991), Thomas Letteer (594-2296), and Sally Hill (594-2539)

Municipal Building: 300 E. Main St., Odessa, 594-2100, e-mail villageofodessa@stny.rr.com

ODESSA, April 21 -- The Village of Odessa held its annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m.-12 Noon. The cleanup included:

Leaf bags for all residents, free mulch, and dumpsters at the Municipal Building for village residents to use. Items accepted included washers, dryers, old iron sinks, bathtubs, hot water tanks, toasters, lead pipes, rain gutters, metal frames, stoves, open and dry paint cans, barbecue grills, lawn mowers, refrigerators, freezers, coolers, air conditioners, humidifiers, mattresses, microwaves, plastic tubs, toys, non-recyclables, furniture, carpets, etc. No hazardous materials or household garbage was accepted.

Once again, Parmenter's allowed village residents to drop off four passenger or light truck tires free of charge. After four tires there was a charge. Tires had to be taken to Parmenter's on Railroad Avenue in Odessa.

The Village of Odessa is now accepting applications for the position of part-time Municipal Worker for the Department of Public Works. Duties include but are not limited to: General Street maintenance including snow plowing, operating riding lawnmower, weed trimming, pickup of leaves and brush, water monitoring of the supply pumps and chlorine levels including alternating weekends with Supt. of Public Works, repair, install and read water meters. Individuals must have a high school diploma or equivalency. Must have a valid NYS Drivers License at the time of appointment and maintain a valid license during employment with the Village. Civil Service applications can be obtained at the Village of Odessa Clerk's office during business hours: Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. Applications along with resumes must be submitted by May 3, 2013 at 2pm.

The Village of Odessa Board of Trustees is looking to fill one vacancy on the Village Planning Board. Please contact the Village office if you are interested in joining or would like more information.

Kristi A. Pierce
Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Odessa
300 E. Main Street
Odessa, NY 14869
(P) 607-594-2100
(F) 607-594-4282

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Village of Odessa Board Regular Board meetings will take place on the third Monday of each month. If a Board meeting falls on a Holiday, the Board meeting will be held on the following day.

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The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on March 25, 2013, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on March 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present (7:10pm)
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present (6:44pm)
Trustee Letteer – Present; Code Enforcement Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Siptrott –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present
Municipal Worker Ink – Present; Water Operator Connelley – Present (7)

FIRE DEPT.:
February Calls: 11 Fires and 14 EMS
New Truck has been ordered from Robert Green – should be here around June. LaFrance has ordered the back part of the truck.
Had to replace the old coffee maker it had an electrical short. Need the old coffee maker made surplus since the last one was funded through the Village.

Resolution 53-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Trustee Hill to make the OFD Bunn Coffee Maker surplus due to electrical short. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Drug return will be 4/27 from 10a-2pm – the Sheriff’s department will be running the program.
Will be cleaning street on 4/20 for Village Cleanup.
Banquet will be April 6th
Purchased truck cap for $300 for HM-25.
Officer Elections will be held later this evening.
Need to have approval for the following new/transferred members: Brandon Wright, James Russell, Daisa Herrmann, Christy Ohls and Carleen Ohls.

Resolution 54-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve; Brandon Wright, James Russell, Daisa Herrmann, Christy Ohls and Carleen Ohls into the Fire Department. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CODE ENFORCEMENT:
Latest property to go to court was given 30 days by Justice Goossen
Fowler Properties are going well; need to look into zoning updates.
Closed out several building permits
Working with old Antique store owner regarding a coffee shop/coffee roaster.

WATER: Harley Connelley
Mr. Connelley went over with the Board the Mill Street Bridge project and how it will be impacting the Village water system. The Board gave approval to Mr. Connelley to have Hunt Engineers to write up a proposal to do the engineering for the portion of the project that the Village would be responsible for. Need to get quotes for materials ourselves to save some money.

DPW REPORT:
New Pump is in the Booster Station
Replaced Chemical pump
Spring Banners are up.
Fixed potholes around Village.
Worked with County, Catharine and Montour to trim back trees to ready MacDowell for traffic when it is redirected by the closing of Mill Street Bridge.
Mowers are ready for the season. Worked on maintaining chipper too. Fixed chain on salter.
Sent out letter to DEC to respond to the questions regarding the park off of Railroad Street.
Mayor Pierce stated that the cleanup day will be April 20th and Dave will be taking four hours off on Friday to help on Saturday.
Mayor Pierce also advised that the arborist will be looking into the trees for removal this year. He also asked that the area around the DPW Garage and Salt Shed be fixed. The sidewalk needs to be replaced and would like this done when the ground warms up.
Tom Carson came in and stated he was donating an artificial tree for the kids Christmas party.

Vouchers Resolution 55-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve additional February 2013 vouchers in the amount of $225.10 seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 56-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve March 2013 vouchers in the amount of $22,453.53 seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 57-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from February 18, 2013, made by Trustee Hill seconded by, DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

JUSTICE:
Jury trial postponed.
Needs approval to attend STC Training, $35 for one day includes lunch will just ask for mileage.

Resolution 58-2012
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane to approve the $35 for STC training and reimburse Justice Goossen for mileage, seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
Budget
Recycling bids will be sent out.
Set Public Hearing for Budget as 6pm on April 15th.

Elections: All positions were re-elected; Justice Goossen, Mayor Pierce, Trustee Thoman, and Deputy Mayor Crane.

OLD BUSINESS:
Main Street Grants – Meeting with Business owners on April 11th from 4-5pm. Trustees Hill and Letteer agreed to attend.

MAYOR:
Went over with the Board the Salt/Sand analysis, Mayor Pierce discussed with Supt. Siptrott separately.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 3/6/2013
Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Council Minutes 2/13/13
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
Time Warner Cable letter saying there was an over payment of $6.36.
Time Warner Cable Franchise Fee Report
Empire Telephone Gross Receipts Tax 2012
Justice Fine log summary 2/13
Zurich Disability positive loss refund.
NYCOM Update on budget for 2013-14
Real Property Transfer 105 E. Main Street Sidle to ICD LLC.
Real Property Transfer Fowler Place Wixson to Decker
Real Property Transfer 203 E. Main Street Bauman Estate to Bauman
Real Property Transfer 300 Church Street – Sand Estate to Jelliff/Karius
Real Property Transfer Fowler Place H. Wixson to B. Wixson

ADJOURNED:
Motion to adjourn made at 7:32 p.m. By Deputy Mayor Crane seconded by Trustee Letteer.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Feb. 18, 2013, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on February 18, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present (6:58pm)
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Absent
Trustee Letteer – Present; Code Enforcement Russell – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Siptrott –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present
Municipal Worker Ink - Absent

FIRE DEPT.:
--January Calls: 11 Fires and 14 EMS
--Bonded the Treasurer for $50,000 for a dishonesty bond, it only cost $56/year.
--Ice Rescue training was completed – cross trained with other departments around the area.
--February is nomination of line officers, March is elections.
--Schuyler County is part of a grant for a new radio system for the entire county, this will update and replace all the radios and handhelds in the fire department.
--Thanks to the DPW for the new sink on the fire department side.
--Banquet will be April 6th
--Spoke to OMCS regarding their written emergency plan and received a copy that included how.
--OFD will assist during an emergency.
--Continue moving forward on replacing the brush truck. The plan is to sell the suburban, move the current brush truck as the Officers vehicle. Received quotes on a chassis for a 5500 Dodge, four door, dual wheel with 300 gallons of water and removable skid unit. The quotes received were Robert Green $48,000, Simmons Rockwell $55,635 and Ferrio Dodge $48,304. The paint and decals will be done later. This will come with a towing package to be able to haul the ATV Trailer, and emergency lighting.

Resolution 46-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the bid from Robert Green for a 5500 Dodge series chassis in the amount of $48,000. Voted “Yes” by DM Crane, Trustees Hill and Letteer. Mayor Pierce abstained. Motion Carried

Back of truck will be a custom made skid unit with lighting and tool boxes with a 300 gallon tank. The three bids received were; LaFrance $52,519, Easter Fire $58,525 and CET Fire Pump $57,635.90.

Resolution 47-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the bid from LaFrance for the custom skid unit in the amount of $52,519. Voted “Yes” by DM Crane, Trustees Hill and Letteer. Mayor Pierce abstained. Motion Carried

HM-24 will be paid off in 5/2013.
Requested that the old skid unit off HE-25 be declared surplus

Resolution 48-2012
Motion made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer to declare the skid unit off of HE-25 as surplus, selling will be pending research on whether it will have to go out for bid versus finding someone to buy out right. Voted “Yes” by DM Crane, Trustees Hill and Letteer. Mayor Pierce abstained. Motion Carried

Requested permission to buy a cab for HE-25, Chief Tomassi did not have a price, but wanted to be able to purchase one if they found one. After discussion the Board passed the following.

Resolution 49-2012
Motion made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer to allow Chief Tomassi to purchase a cab for HE-25, not to exceed $1500. If cab is over the limit Chief Tomassi will need to contact the board members to approve a higher amount. Voted “Yes” by DM Crane, Trustees Hill and Letteer. Mayor Pierce abstained. Motion Carried

Resolution 50-2012
Motion made by Trustee Hill, seconded by DM Crane to approve the submitted Solid Fuel Application. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

DPW REPORT:
--Fuji drive installed, still having a few problems with the changeover.
--Two water breaks on Church Street that caused the tower to go down to three feet. Worked with Harley and Department of Health during the break along with NY Rural Water.
--Pump for booster is not worth fixing; ordered the new one after receiving approval, should be here in the next week. The old pump will either be given them to pay for their fee or be used for scrap.
--Discussed the Overtime/Comp time that DPW is doing. The Municipal worker would like the overtime and the Superintendent wants to comp time to cover fire calls. Trustee Thoman and Mayor Pierce discussed with Supt. Siptrott that when responding to fire calls common sense should be used; if there is not coverage in the Village you do not go on the call.
--Seneca Hardwoods water was shut off due to not replacing their backflow preventer.
--Loft in the DPW garage has been put up and is helping with storage issues.

Vouchers Resolution 51-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve additional January 2013 vouchers in the amount of $187.00 and February vouchers in the amount of $ 16,804.21 seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 52-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from January 22, 2013, made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

JUSTICE: Detailed report of court cases for 2012 in agenda folder. Jury trial is still set for March.

NEW BUSINESS:
Clerk Pierce stated Jeff’s Septic dropped off paperwork on a system to extend the life of our leech fields; the Mayor asked Supt. Siptrott to look into.

Budget
--Set dates for Budget Workshops
--Discussed the recycling bids that need to be sent out.

Elections:
--Petitions have been received by Ronald Goossen for Justice, Keith T. Pierce for Mayor and Robin Thoman and Shawn Crane for Trustee.

OLD BUSINESS:
Clerk Pierce updated the Board on the Wixson Gravel pit. Received an e-mail from Town of Montour with regards to the Gravel Pit being near a National wetland so the DEC is requesting more information.

CORRESPONDENCE::
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 2/6/2013
Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt Council Minutes 1/9/13
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
NYS DOT Letter regarding CHIPS for 13/14
NYMIR Letter regarding final reimbursement of original capital investment
Justice Fine log summary 1/13
Summary report of Cases before Justice Goossen for 2012
NYS Safety Group 497 Loss Run Report
Ambit Gross Utilities Tax Statement 2011 & 2012
2012 Summary of Enacted & Vetoed Legislation as of 1/2/13
Real Property Transfer 131 Fowler Spain to Barrett
Real Property Transfer 315 Speedway Mace to Drake

ADJOURNED:
Motion to adjourn made at 7:55 p.m. By Deputy Mayor Crane seconded by Trustee Letteer.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Jan. 22, 2013, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on January 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present (6:45pm)
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Code Enforcement Russell – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Present
Superintendent Siptrott –Absent; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present
Municipal Worker Ink - Absent

FIRE DEPT.:
December Calls: 11 Fires and 8 EMS
Kids Christmas Party had 90 kids in attendance
Seneca Santa – 33 bags and 5 smoke detectors
Company voted and passed the following:
Restricted firefighters 16 years old allowed to take training, there are currently three of these firefighters attending firefighter 1. There is also a member taking an EMT class.
Attended a Meth Lab class put on by the DEA.
Building generator is in need to repairs to radiator, total cost of $2,527.48. The generator is six years old.
Obtaining bids for a new brush truck.
In the process of getting the fire departments treasurer bonded to protect the company
Annual Banquet is on April 6 starting at 6 p.m.
Need approval of new Firefighters Kyle Bailey and Shawn Grover

Resolution 42-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve firefighters Kyle Bailey and Shawn Grover. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

DPW REPORT: Board read written report-see attached:
Board discussed plowing so far and some stated they are not plowing to the edge of the roads.
Trustee Thoman asked what was decided regarding overtime pay for DPW, Clerk Pierce stated what she had been told verbally, but had not received anything in writing.

CLERK-TREASURER:
Vouchers Resolution 43-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve January 2013 vouchers of $25,929.06 seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 44-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from December 17, 2012, made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
Mailbox on door had to be moved due to the box being broken into. New window with safety glass and the box that used to be at the DPW building has been installed.

Discussed February’s meeting which is scheduled for Presidents Day. After the discussion the Board members decided to keep the meeting as is.

Electric supplier has been switched to Ambit Energy for all the Village accounts.

Community Room App: Odessa Tea Party January – April 1st & 3rd Wed. APPROVED
Community Room App: 39rs Camping 3/17/13 - APPROVED

Elections:
Need a resolution appointing Althea Carpenter and Sandra Montgomery as Election Inspectors.

Resolution 45-2012
Motion made Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane to appoint Althea Carpenter and Sandra Montgomery as election inspectors for the March 19, 2013 election. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
Clerk Pierce updated the Board on the Wixson Gravel pit. They are moving forward, the Town of Montour Planning Board is inquiring about the bridge. After discussion the Board would like to see contingencies on the wear on the bridge with an inspection before starting and an inspection every six months. Clerk Pierce will follow up with Attorney Halpin to discuss.
Updated Board on Grants that the Village applied for. The Main Street Grant the Board received is $50,000. The Parks and Recreation and the Safe Routes to School grant was not awarded to the Village.

MAYOR:
Mayor Pierce updated the Board on working with Soil and Water to obtain the DEC permits to continue the work in the Railroad property.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 1/2/2013
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
Rural Features Winter 2012
Empire Telephone 2012 Franchise Fees
Justice Fine log summary 12/2012
Schuyler County 4th Quarter Sales Taxes Statements
NYSEG Quarter ending 11/30/12 Gross Utilities Tax
Schuyler County Mortgage tax statement 4/1/12-9/30/12
Real Property Transfer 105 Maple Avenue Decker to Russell
Real Property Transfer 203 Merchant Ave. Laursen to Mosher
Safe Routes to School Letter

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 7:16 p.m. By Deputy Mayor Crane seconded by Trustee Hill.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Dec. 17, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on December 17, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Code Enforcement Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Siptrott –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present
Municipal Worker Ink - Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chuck Franzese and Jim Loonan with Hunt Engineers, Bonnie Scott – AmbitEnergy, Brian Williams with SCOPED and Jeff Parmenter.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING – ODESSA SEWER STUDY
Jim Loonan and Chuck Franzese from Hunt Engineering reviewed the Odessa Sewer Study with the Board. Brian Williams from SCOPED stated there are grants and other funding the Village can apply for. Brian will be coordinating a meeting with JC Smith from EFC to discuss funding option.

Bonnie Scott – AmbitEnergy
Mrs. Scott gave a presentation on AmbitEngery an energy company that provides a lower cost of electric supply and asked the Village if they would be interested in switching from USG&E.

Motion made at 7:36pm by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to enter Executive session to discuss legal matters.

Motion made at 7:43pm by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to exit Executive session.

CODE ENFORCEMENT- CE Russell reported:
Six active permits
Brooklyn Terrace demolition has been completed.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Siptrott reported:
Panelogic has started working on Fuji Drive
Pulled Leaky pump from booster station and it should be back in a couple of weeks.
Fixed catch basin over on Speedway
Jeff’s Septic came up and pumped out the drywell by Jack Fowlers. Still filling up, need to discuss other options.
All broken hydrants have been repaired.
Need to get tires for pickup. On state contract they are $185/tire for a total of $740.

Resolution 36-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to purchase four tires for the pickup at $185/tire from Parmenter, seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Discussed weekend water duty.
Discussed possibly installing a window or something to help the Clerk’s office see who is coming well.

Vouchers Resolution 37-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve December 2012 vouchers of $ 23,839.13 seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 38-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from November 19, 2012, made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by Trustee Hill, Letteer and Mayor Pierce, Trustee Thoman abstained. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
Discussed the Mailbox on the door having two checks taken out of it. Need to find an alternative way to allow for residents to be able to deposit during closed hours.

Elections:
Petitions are available with dated materials; Deputy Mayor Crane, Trustee Thoman, Justice Goossen and Mayor Pierce are up for re-election.

Resolution 39-2012
Motion made Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to identify the Village polling place as the Municipal Building on March 19, 2013 from Noon to 9pm. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
Inter-Municipal agreement with Watkins Glen for the water operator.

Resolution 40-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve Mayor Pierce to sign the inter-municipal agreement with the Village of Watkins Glen. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

MAYOR:
Railroad Street Park – Soil and Water will be coming to handle permits needed to do other work.

Mayor Pierce and Supt. Siptrott met with the County and discussed the Mill Street Bridge project; it will start in April and will be closed for three months. Traffic will be re-routed and the County is working on a plan so that the turn is not tight for the bigger trucks.

Clerk Pierce asked if it would be okay to deliver Christmas cards for the businesses in the Village, Board okayed.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
The Board discussed the AmbitEnergy and decided to move forward.

Resolution 41-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to contact Bonnie Scott with AmbitEnergy to discuss switching the Village electric supplier to AmbitEnergy.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 12/5/2012
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
Time Warner Cable Franchise Worksheet 3rd quarter.
SCOPED Annual Report 2012
Senka Agency Letter with CBIZ appraisal report
Justice Fine log summary 11/2012
Real Property Transfer several Blaha Properties - Bergen
Real Property Transfer 403 Church Street – Cantineri to Koehler
Real Property Transfer 126 Coddington Place – Pelchar to LaRue & Wright
Real Property Transfer 117 Brooklyn Terrace – Smithers to Williams

ADJOURNED:
Motion to adjourn made at 8:32 p.m. By Trustee Hill seconded by Trustee Thoman.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Nov. 19, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on November 19, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Absent
Trustee Letteer – Present; Code Enforcement Russell – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Siptrott –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present
Municipal Worker Ink -Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: David Kelly Jr., Jackie Grey, Tracy Gavich and Joel Moore.

PUBLIC: David Kelly Jr. for CVSA explained to the Village Board that the property that they were looking for does not have right of way to get in to the property by Church Street, would like to ask the Board if there is a possibility of expanding the road off of Merchant Avenue to enter the property through there. Also discussed Helen Darling's property where she has wanted a park, there could be better access through there. CVSA will contact Ms. Darling and let the Board know what she says. If they went in by the pump house, the road would need to be widened to allow two-way traffic.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported:
10 Fires and 12 EMS calls
County flu clinic is the 27th is being offered to all EMT and Fire members.
OFD Kids Christmas party is December 2 from 2-4
November 23rd starts the blue wreath program for the county.
Odessa was on standby to go to help with Hurricane Sandy relief but due to prior communication problems making tracking people and equipment hard, no one had been sent.
Discussed changing the tree lighting from Saturday to Sunday to coordinate with the kids' party and have more people for the lighting.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: Clerk Pierce read report.
Received two complaints regarding a property maintenance issue, in process of being corrected.
Contacted a representative on the Bauman estate; a fire inspection has been scheduled.
Trailer demolition on Brooklyn Terrace will be issued an appearance ticket.
Attended Fire Academy training in Montour Falls, gained 49 credits.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Siptrott reported:
Hired David Ink as full time municipal worker, he is a good worker.
Received breakout on three quotes received for the installation of the Fuji drive in the Pump house; Bouille $1,090, John Mills said between $850-900 and Panelogic came in at 2,109.47 Supt. Siptrott feels that even though Panelogic was higher they are better able to service the Fuji drive and its function as a whole.

Resolution 31-2012
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the Panelogic quote for installing and setup of the Fuji Drive in the Pump house. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Received an updated quote from Gehring to fix the backup pump at the Booster Station, Gehring is the only vendor able to work on an fix this, the previous Superintendents have tried to get the proper seal but have not been able to find any other vendor. Cost to fix the seal on the pump is $3,362.

Resolution 32-2012
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the Gehring quote for repairing the pump seal at the Booster station for $3,362 pending providing warranty information. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Working on fixing grates on Speedway and First Street. There was discussion having DM Crane getting information on powder coating them so they would last longer.
Pumped out the village drywell out back of Jack Fowlers, Jeff’s Septic has offered to clean the two drains for $290. Supt. Siptrott stated that they could do it Wednesday, but after discussion regarding disturbing the hydrant system on Speedway the Board asked it take place after Thanksgiving.

Resolution 33-2012
Motion made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve Jeff’s Septic to remove debris from drainage basins on Speedway.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Working on cleaning older meters to reuse.
All inventories have been marked.
Discussed getting insurance on the tools that Worker Ink has supplied access to.
Working on maintenance schedule and street signs.
Fourteen hydrants are currently not draining, working on resolving before winter.
Flow meter has been put in place at the pump house.
The weed eaters will need to be replaced next spring.

Vouchers Resolution 34-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve November 2012 vouchers of $38,884.09 seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 35-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from October 15, 2012, made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
Reviewed and discussed notice from County regarding Sales Tax, this will most likely not take place until 2014 due to the Towns not all being in favor of doing this and 100% approval from Towns and Villages in the County is needed to approve this.

Community Room App Robert Blake 12/16/12 – Noon-6pm.- APPROVED
Community Room App –Nancy Learn, Miranda-Bartolo 12/4/12 7pm APPROVED

OLD BUSINESS:
Sewer Study informational public hearing is set for December.
Joel Moore discussed the Joint Landfill and the recent steps to start closing the Landfill. Also discussed the Natural Gas for the Village. Jack Fowler has offered to assist in the process.

MAYOR:
Discussed the Railroad Street property – now that the property has been surveyed the clearing of the brush can begin.
Mayor Pierce informed the Board members that the tree once again was donated by Joe Baran who is located in Bath.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS: No comments.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 11/7/2012
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
Time Warner Cable Rate change Sports pass.
Schuyler County 3rd Quarter sales tax
NYS Public Safety Loss Runs as of 10/4/12
Information on Ag & Farmland Board
Letter from Tim O’Hearn regarding Sales Tax reduction and Chargebacks.
Justice Report fines 10/12
Real Property Transfer 105 Fowler – Silk to Waltz
Real Property Transfer 110 Hanlon – Searles to Searles, Thomson, & Huber
Real Property Transfer 500 Speedway Edsall to Mosher

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:04 p.m. By DM Crane seconded by Trustee Hill.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Oct. 15, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on October 15, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Trustee Thoman.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Code Enforcement Russell – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Siptrott –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present
Municipal Worker Robinson -Absent

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Tomassi reported:
--11 Fires and 16 EMS calls
--HE-23 will be back in service then HE-27 will go out to have the light tower work completed. After that HT-28 will have the new pump installed.
--Starting Wednesday the Fire department will start a 13-week course for the Junior firefighters; this will all be done in-house with current firemen.
--HE-27 and crew will be participating in Trunk or Treat on Wednesday the 31st of October.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: Clerk Pierce read report
--Four fire inspections remaining
--Need to contact estate Attorney with regards to property on Main Street; Mayor Pierce asked that this be completed by next meeting so that it does not drag on.
--CE Russell requested reimbursement for Code training classes being held at the Fire Academy 10/23-26.

Resolution 27-2012
Motion made by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve Harold Russell to attend Codes training at Fire Academy on 10/23-26 and to reimburse Mr. Russell for the tuition fee of $53. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION:
Trustee Letteer updated the board with the Village portion of the Comprehensive Survey. The Board reviewed the survey.

Tom Klauseus from Department of Health inspected the water system; we haven’t received an official letter yet but he suggested that the Pump House and Booster Station be fenced in, that the water tank have some kind of deicing or circulation pump to circulate water to prevent the water from freezing and causing damage to the tank. Mr. Klauseus also would like to see a test spicket before chlorine is added at the Booster station to check the level of chlorine entering the booster station before additional is added.

Three Quotes received for the installation of the Fuji drive in the Pump house; Bouille $1,090, John Mills said between $850-900 and Panelogic came in at 2,109.47 however, Panelogic not only could do the installation but the programming of the drive, the other two quotes were just for electrical work, not programming. The Board asked to have Panelogic gives a breakdown of the installation and the programming.

Backup pump at the Booster Station has been leaking; going to work with Harley on this.
All ballasts changed out in Community Room.

Working with County to get a grader to fix the road from the pump house to the well that the fire department fills the trucks off of.

Old dump truck needed to have an oil cooler pan replaced and the rear axle fixed; the Pickup is currently up at CJ’s because the Exhaust manifold bolts need to be replaced before it causes damage to the engine. Would like to set up a regular maintenance schedule. Mayor Pierce stated this was a great idea and would like to see what he’s come up with at the next meeting.

Catch basin in back of Jack Fowler’s house; currently we are waiting on a call from Jeff’s Septic on a quote to clean it out since it is mucked up and not working properly.

Catch basin grate on Speedway – have a call into Chemung Supply to get a quote, the catch basin is an odd shape. Mayor Pierce would like this taken care of before the next meeting.

Church Street – near Fred Letteers – told that the water shut off cap was run over a couple years ago and never fixed properly. Will need to dig up and fix.

Complaint received on Hanlon Drive regarding a new resident speeding down street, placed a kids at play sign up. Trustee Thoman suggested that the Sheriff be contacted next time.

Camp Monterey has been cleaning up by Eagle Scout park, the overpass and over on Railroad Street near the aqueduct.

Met with Boy Scouts to find out where benches will be placed so that the sod can be dug out.
Discussed the inventory that was done and believe about $300 in tools is missing; however there is no way to find out where they went missing since the DPW doors were always left open and unlocked during the day, anyone could have walked in there and taken them. After Supt. Candido left, the new policy is to keep the doors closed and locked unless working at the garage. Mayor Pierce stressed that he wanted the inventory list and tagging of all the Village tools to be a priority so that everything is accounted for.

Discussed the gas and diesel fuel tanks and keys available. After discussion Supt. Siptrott will change out the lock and keys will be distributed as follows: three for fire department, one for the Clerk’s office and one for the Superintendent. The Municipal Worker will no longer have a key.

Vouchers Resolution 28-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional September 2012 vouchers totaling $2,282.70 and October 2012 vouchers of $ 22,685.65 seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

--Checked and confirmed with Board that November’s meeting will be the 19th.
--NYSIF Workers compensation audit was completed and went well.
--Reviewed the outstanding taxes as of 10/15/12.
--Odessa remaining budget to be transferred to the reserve fund after audit is $ 26,721.86

Resolution 29-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the transfer of $26,721.86 from the General Fund to the fire department FASNY reserve account. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 30-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from September 24, 2012 with change to Trustee comments, made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approved request to shut down Mitchell Place between Church Street and College Avenue to allow for the Wesleyan Churches sponsored Trunk or Treat which will be attended by the Fire department. Supt. Siptrott will leave road closure signs earlier in the day.

Set the Public Hearing date for the Sewer Study as the December Board meeting at 6pm.

MAYOR:
Discussed having a Christmas tree out front again and having a bigger event for the lighting ceremony. After discussion they chose December 1st at 8pm as the lighting of the tree date and time. More publicity through the Odessafile and the Village newsletter.
Mayor Pierce also spoke to the Board about paying attention to the County Budget talks, because it may impact us at the Village level with some of the items they are discussion passing on to the towns/Villages.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS: No comments.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 10/3/2012
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
STC Region Today Fall 2012 Newsletter
Rural Features Fall Newsletter
NYSEG Gross Utilities Tax quarter ending 8/31/12
Thank you card from Mary Wittig

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 7:44 p.m. By Trustee Thoman seconded by Trustee Hill.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Sept. 24, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on September 24, 2012 at 7:00p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Code Enforcement Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Present
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present
Municipal Worker Robinson -Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Brian Williams SCOPED, Bill Morgan – Town of Catharine Highway Superintendent

PUBLIC
Bill Morgan from Town of Catharine spoke to the board stating it was a pleasure working with Superintendent Candido, and looks forward to continuing the working relationship with the new Superintendent.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON NYS DOT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT:
Brian Williams from SCOPED introduced the Safe Routes to school grant that the NYS Department of Transportation has available this year. Mr. Williams went over the grant application that the Village has been working with SCOPED and OMCS to get sidewalks, bump outs and feedback signs to help allow our children to bike/walk to and from school more safely. Superintendent Frame with OMCS is in support of this project and has aided in some of the research needed. Hunt Engineers has also helped with putting the proposal together with the numbers the Village needed for the grant application. NYS DOT doesn’t want it to be just a sidewalk renovation, this is why we are requesting traffic calming items like the speed feedback signs and bump out. The application is due in the beginning of October. The Board gave suggestions on what areas to focus on and all agree it’s a great idea.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported:
6 Fires and 17 EMS calls
Submitted the filling pool policy for the fire department.
Showed and explained the plaque from FASNY that Rick Churches received the Ray Sherburne Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Volunteer Fire Service.
Trailer and ATV are decaled; the ATV was used on a cabin fire that was otherwise unreachable with other fire vehicles.
Pumper testing has been completed -HE-23 has a valve leak that shorted the motor out, this needs to be fixed, HE-27 the light tower needs to be repaired again., HT-28 the pony motor that was from the previous tanker will be replaced so that it will allow to pull off both sides of the tanker.
Ladder testing was completed.
Assistant Chief Jelliff stated that the Hurst tools will be serviced this week.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: Mr. Russell Reported
Property Maintenance issues – some have made progress.
Permits are less active.
Fire Inspections are going well.
Would like to speak with the Board in executive session to discuss ongoing litigation.

JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION:
Trustee Letteer updated the board and handed out the rough draft of the survey results. The Board reviewed them and noticed it didn’t say anyone from the Village responded when several on the Board did respond. Trustee Letteer will follow up with Tim Hicks and Julie the summer intern. They will be having another meeting.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Candido reported:
Friday will be his final day. Thanked the Board for the experience that he has gotten over the last two years. He has accepted a position that is in the Town of Flemming and closer to home.
Received a quote from Bouille Electric for doing the electric in the pump house that would allow the Ross Valve to turn on and off gently and would communicate with the tank to know what level it is at.
New dump truck is ready for the winter.
Catch basin on Speedway in the 500 block needs to be replaced; the one that is in there currently is borrowed from Ovid. Need to get quotes.
Mayor Pierce asked about signage at the Eagle Scout park project to warn people not to go beyond a certain point. After discussion the decision was made to have the sign say “No admittance beyond this point.”
Supt. Candido submitted a copy of the Town of Readings resolution on acquisition of new roads, the Village had been contacted regarding what the specs were if a new road was made and given to the Village. This will be reviewed by our Attorney before going further.

CLERK-TREASURER
Vouchers Resolution 22-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve September 2012 vouchers totaling $67,494.35 seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Audit Update – The audit went smoothly, however due to the State Comptroller’s office GASB 54 Policy going into effect we have to pass a resolution regarding Reserve funds. Attorney Halpin has reviewed the standard GASB 54 policy regarding Reserve funds; we now just need board approval.

Resolution 23-2012
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the GASB Statement No. 54 policy regarding Reserve funds. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 24-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from August 20, 2012, made by Trustee Hill, seconded by Trustee Letteer. Voted “Yes” by Trustees Hill, Letteer and Thoman, DM Crane abstained, Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
--Clerk Pierce explained that the Town of Catharine contacted the Village to ask if a Joint clean-up day could be done to help save costs on the dumpsters and work together. After discussion several board members agreed they wanted it to stay just the Village and liked it being visible at the Village hall, they also wanted it to stay in April.
--Approved signage for Lee Sidle’s Eagle Scout project.

--Community Room App Melissa Hall/Carrie Hall-Walker 11/17 10a-4p Baby Shower - APPROVED
--Community Room App Keith & Kristi Pierce-10/27 8a-8p 70th Birthday Party- APPROVED
--Community Room App Dream Barn Productions – Various Dates- APPROVED
--Community Room App Nicole Bryan 12/15 12p-4p Birthday Party - APPROVED

OLD BUSINESS:
Planning Board is still looking for a fifth member. CVSA has not turned in an application to the Planning Board yet.

Brian Williams- SCOPED the Village of Odessa is listed on the EFC IUP listing and we will move up as we finalize things and make cost improvements.

MAYOR:
CDRC is having training on “How to effectively support Heated Community Conversations” Mayor Pierce, DM Crane and Tracy Gavich for the Planning Board would like to attend.

Resolution 25-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve CDRC training for Mayor Pierce, Trustee Crane and Tracy Gavich from the Planning Board. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
Trustee Thoman sent out letters to the businesses after Mrs. Scott attended the last Board meeting. One response was received from a business owner, but Dave Sidle sent a suggestion with regards to being a new Village residents. Bonnie Scott is helping Trustee Thoman put together a letter to be sent to the new business owners.

Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane and seconded by Trustee Letteer to enter Executive session to discuss ongoing litigation and personnel matters at 8:13pm.

Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Letteer to exit Executive session at 9:13pm.

Resolution 26-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane to hire Steven Siptrott as Superintendent of Public Works at $14/hour with a $1 raise upon obtaining his water license and to increase the Municipal Worker position to 40 hours per week and to increase Worker Robinson’s hourly rate to $11/hour with both positions receiving benefits available. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 9/5/2012
Time Warner Cable Letter regarding new digital only channels
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
Time Warner Cable Franchise 2nd quarter letter
Senka Agency Letter regarding NYMIR Policy 12-13
Justice Fiscal report 8/12
Schuyler County Historical Society funding letter
Hunt Newsletter Fall 2012
Real Property Transfer – 105 Hanlon Drive Falkingham to Chappell
Real Property Transfer – Church Street/Ridge Road Bischoff/Clark to Bergen Farms

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 9:16 p.m. By Deputy Mayor Crane seconded by Trustee Letteer.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on August 20, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on August 20, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hill- Present Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present Code Enforcement Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Absent Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Absent Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jackie Grey, Justice Goossen, Rhonda Goossen, Bonnie Scott, June & Walt Smithers, Brett Chedzoy

PUBLIC
June & Walt Smithers inquired about the trailer demolition on Brooklyn Terrace, Code Officer Russell explained that he has been working on it each week, however if progress doesn’t move forward an appearance ticket will be issued. The Smithers also stated they thought the soccer fields were a great idea for the Village.

Brett Chedzoy – Right to Farm Law
Mr. Chedzoy explained the Right to Farm law to the Board stating that it was passed at the County level but never adopted beyond that. The law would help aid the farmers in dispute with non-farmers regarding encroachments from building and property disputes. Mayor Pierce asked what the benefits of adopting this would be, Mr. Chedzoy said that it is mainly ceremonial and to show support to farming. Mr. Chedzoy stated he believed all Towns within the County had adopted, with the exception of Reading, but wasn’t sure if the other Villages had adopted. Mr. Chedzoy said that Ag President Ben Dickens may be able to further explain the benefits of this law. Mayor Pierce thanked Mr. Chedzoy from coming and would contact Mr. Dickens with any further questions.

CODE ENFORCEMENT: Mr. Russell Reported
Last week attended a meeting on Vacant and neglected buildings put on by NYCOM. Need to be careful and consult lawyer on everything.
The case regarding Fire Code violations has been found guilty; sentencing is scheduled for 9/4.
The property on Main Street is in property maintenance violation and still has not responded to requests for Fire Inspection. Will move to the next step.
Open permits are small.

Bonnie Scott spoke to the Board regarding two letters she received from the Village in regards to Fire Inspections; discussed with the Board regarding the many small businesses in the Village and asked if there was a protocol for new businesses in the area? The Board stated there is not currently; however, Trustee Thoman will work on a letter to the local businesses asking what would be helpful as far as assistance from the Village. Items that could be included are; what is expected as a business (i.e. fire inspections). There was also talk about having a flyer or putting something on Schuylines as a way to show all the businesses that are in the Village. Mrs. Scott also commented that she is in favor of the soccer fields but would want to see some blocked fencing for the neighbors being impacted.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: No Official Report
Clerk Pierce informed the Board that the Fire department had approved filling swimming pools again and that they also had done a policy on their side regarding the use of hydrants. Chief Tomassi will give the Board copies next month.

DPW REPORT: Mayor Pierce reported:
Received new DPW Truck
Paving will cost $15,550 for Merchant Avenue, First Street, and Merchant Avenue side of Speedway, Texas Hollow Road.
The fire hydrant by the Catholic Church has been the one used by the workers hired to construct the new tennis courts, a bill will be sent.
Worked on cleaning out behind the DPW garage.
Lee Sidle started the Eagle Scout project, DPW and Monterey will be cleaning up so that you are able to view the creek from the park.
Discussed the policy for allowing Village residents to use the older Village dump truck to place leaves and branches in. Attorney Halpin wrote up the agreement that each resident will have to fill out prior to use.

Resolution 17-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, to approve the policy/agreement for using the older Village dump truck for the purposes of allowing Village residents to fill with brush/leaves at their location. See attached policy, seconded by Trustee Letteer. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

JUSTICE: Justice Goossen reported:
There is a bench trial set for September and the court will require a Bailiff during those proceedings.
A lot of speeders in the Village, the average speed are 45-56 mph; these are generally during daytime hours.

Discussed speeding on Speedway and discussed possibly adding Speedway as part of the school zone. Also discussed the signage that needs to be put up on Speedway.

JOINT PLANNING: Trustee Letteer reported:
The group is moving along, the intern that was working is doing the analysis on the questionnaire and should start working out a plan.

Vouchers Resolution 18-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve August 2012 vouchers totaling $54,837.35 seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Met with SCOPED, Supt. Frame and Supt. Candido regarding Safe Routes to School grant, also discussed possibility of adding a pedestrian bridge into the grant.

Summer Helpers worked out well, DPW still has a worker through end of the month.

Resolution 19-2012
Motion to approve the Public Hearing minutes from June 18, 2012 made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hill. Voted “Yes” by ALL, Motion Carried

Resolution 20-2012
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from July 23, 2012, with changes made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by ALL, Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
Approval given to order a ½ pallet of leaf bags at a cost of $592.
Community Room App – Mary Wittig – 10/6/12 Free Medicine Workshop- APPROVED
Community Room App- Linda Siptrott 9/22/12 Welcome Home/Graduation Party APPROVED
Community Room App – Jacob Goossen –11/30-12/1/12 Wedding Reception -APPROVED pending confirmation of number of people attending.

OLD BUSINESS:
Clerk Pierce reported that Jason Edsall sent a letter of resignation from the Village Planning Board as he will be relocated outside of the Village in the next month. The ad for a new member is on the Odessafile, Tracy Gavich is also looking.

Soccer Fields – Clerk Pierce informed the board that the Planning Board application is currently being created by Attorney Halpin and he will be meeting with Tracy Gavich later this week to discuss the process.

Clerk Pierce updated the Board on the status of the sewer study; SCOPED is in the process of working with EFC to list our project for possible funding. Need approval for Mayor Pierce to sign the EFC IUP paper work to get on the list to be possibly funded.

Resolution 21-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to authorize Mayor Pierce to sign any paperwork related to the EFC IUP listing. Voted “Yes” by ALL, Motion Carried

Clerk Pierce updated the Board on vacant property; Speedway one house is under foreclosure however the property maintenance group has not been maintaining. The other house on Speedway is in the process of being taken over by HUD.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 8/1/2012
Joint Landfill Commission Annual Report
Time Warner Cable Letter
Time Warner Cable Programming letter
NYS DOT CHIP Letter
Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Council Agenda 8/8/12
Justice Fiscal report 7/12
2nd Quarter Sales Tax information Schuyler County Treasurer
Real Property Transfer – 507 Speedway – Paladino to Poulin

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 7:44 p.m. By Trustee Letteer seconded by Trustee Hill.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on July 23, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on July 23, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Absent; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Present
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: David Kelly Jr., James Nolan, Nikole Grover, Denise Letteer, Shirley Young, Arthur Young, Tracy Gavich, Eileen Price, Virginia Peters, Tonya Daugherty, William DeCapria, Helen VanSkiver, Jerry VanSkiver, Herbert Letteer, Joel Moore, Charlie Haeffner (Odessafile), Rocky Kambo

Village Attorney – Robert Halpin
Attorney Halpin – Brought the rest of the Board up to date on the title for the Railroad Avenue Property, there are some discrepancies in the late-'90s in the property conveyance. After discussion the Board asked Attorney Halpin to contact Mr. Cook to discuss the discrepancies.

Informed Board of the upcoming bench trial for a Code Enforcement violation; the trial date is set for August 14th.

Mayor Pierce also stated Clerk Pierce would be working with Attorney Halpin to discuss the ownership of the Cotton-Hanlon Bridge.

PUBLIC:
Denise Letteer – 524 Church Street – had heard there might be a soccer field placed behind their neighbor’s house across the street, concerned with the traffic that it will cause, stated that there was a petition being circulated because she believes it would decrease the quality of life for a lot of people. Her main concern is the traffic that it will cause, the traffic currently is fast and busy constantly. Mayor Pierce asked what the petitions were for, Mrs. Letteer stated they were to stop the soccer fields, Trustee Thoman asked why none of them were at the Public Hearing; several in the audience stated that they did not know about it. Trustee Thoman stated that our public paper is the Review and Express as well the Odessafile. Shirley Young stated that they didn’t see the meeting or the meeting change on the Odessafile; people were confused that there is a separate Village of Odessa government page on the Odessafile and it is not the regular “government” page. Mayor Pierce explained that a petition is already being circulated when all the facts are not out or even available yet. There has to be open communication and not just wanting to stop the project without knowing what all the facts are. Mrs. Letteer stated that it would be a devastating thing for her and her neighbors, maybe it would good for the community, just like drilling is good for the community with giving jobs but it’s not good for the environment. Mayor Pierce asked Mrs. Letteer if there was an alternate route into the soccer fields would she be for the project, she said no she doesn’t want any more traffic into the Village. She didn’t care if it was something like community theatre or soccer fields, she believes that the increase of traffic would be detrimental to the quality of her life and her neighbors. She also stated that she wouldn’t want any 452 car parking lot near her house, again comparing it to traffic from gas drilling. Trustee Thoman asked for a copy of the petitions. Clerk Pierce made copies and provided them to the Board.

Mrs. Shirley Young 403 Merchant Avenue – Concerned about traffic, people running by the well house, people that might be coming into the area and what kind of people they are, could be on drugs, worried about more stealing, and noise. I feel it is not the place for it. She is concerned with people coming through people’s yards. Maybe they could choose an area that is going to affect less people. Mrs. Young asked who will be paying the taxes and upkeep of the property, the taxpayers? Mayor Pierce stated that the CVSA will be paying taxes and will take care of the upkeep of the property.

There was a question regarding if there was another place they could put it, Mayor Pierce stated that the CVSA has been looking for a spot for years, there was one at Town of Catharine but it didn’t work. CVSA rep Dave Kelly Jr. stated that the Town of Catharine Park did not work because they wouldn’t change the hunting variance and there are 6-13 year olds and we don’t want them around hunting. Trustee Thoman stated that the soccer games are currently held down at B.C. Cate and there doesn’t seem to be complaints from those area residences.

CVSA rep James Nolan asked if he could comment on some of the items that have been brought up; CVSA doesn’t want to decrease the quality of life, if anything we want to increase the quality of life for our youths. Baffled with comments about drugs and crime; children involved in sports will decrease that. Mr. Nolan stated he is a community member, teacher and former state trooper; this is the kind of function that decreases crime. CVSA wants to hear the clear issues such as traffic; these are issues that we want to address. We are putting a driveway in; there is no comparison to drilling traffic.

Shirley Young asked if Mr. Nolan had to listen to all that noise wouldn’t it decrease his quality of life? Mr. Nolan stated “hearing children playing is noise I like to hear."

CVSA Rep Nikole Grover (also owner of Top & Bottoms Salon in the Village) stated it’s no different than a football game, but they don’t play nights. They play two hours on a Sunday and then two hour practice from 5-7 Monday thru Friday and the season is August through October and April – June.

Shirley Young stated that they should find another place; Mrs. Grover stated they have looked a long time, and there is not any space for our children to play.

Mayor Pierce reviewed the petition and found that there were several incorrect facts on it.
The summary of the petition states that “The Odessa Village Board has unanimously approved a zoning change to destroy any hindrance to the Chemung Valley Soccer Association purchasing a hayfield which adjoins Church Street in the Village of Odessa and constructing a soccer field complex on said land.” The Village did not do this at all, the Village Board approved to re-zone the parcel so that the soccer fields could move forward. Mrs. Letteer stated that she did not write it and that maybe we shouldn’t take the wording word for word literally. Mayor Pierce understands that but people are signing it based on what is written on the petition. Mayor Pierce asked Mrs. Letteer to organize the side that is against the CVSA so that the Village and CVSA can address them. There will be public Planning Board meetings to discuss these issues.

Mrs. Letteer stated she believes in kids being in sports and her son played sports and agree that it helps to keep kids out of trouble.

Mr. VanSkiver informed the board that he owns the property back there and CVSA doesn’t have the access they think they do. Mayor Pierce said that issue is something that he has to go to a lawyer with that, it is not for the Village Board to decide.

Mrs. VanSkiver stated that the Village is not going to gain anything; we don’t have restaurants and grocery store except the Dandy. Mayor Pierce stated that the soccer fields could bring business, or more options.

Discussion again was brought up that no one was at the Public hearing, Trustee Thoman and Clerk Pierce explained that the Odessafile is the legal website and the Watkins Review and Express is the Villages legal paper, and that all notices besides the Hydrant Flushing are posted to those areas.

Mayor Pierce stated that Mr. DeCapria can get his group together that has complaints and opinions regarding the soccer fields. Mr. DeCapria said he wasn’t notified that there was a meeting to discuss it; Mayor Pierce stated there had not been one yet due to the Planning Board not having enough members. DM Crane told Mr. DeCapria he would be informed when the Planning Board meeting would be held.

Tracy Gavich – 506 Speedway – stated that she grew up here and knows that Ridge Road is busy, however her opinion is that the soccer fields being there are not going to drastically affect traffic. As people grow and have families the area has to grow. She asked if they wanted to put up a block at the Catharine corners telling people not to come here. She has seen over the years that every time the Village goes downhill it’s because people jump on the negative side saying we don’t want change or new things; that is why businesses have left, because of that. When we start blocking things from coming in and growing, it kills business. The soccer fields might or might not spur a coffee house or deli to the Village, like we used to have. The Village has lost that niche we used to have, if we don’t get business back in here our taxes will go up, more and more houses will be up for sale, and when the Dandy pulls out the Village is dead. If the Wesleyan field was available for sale I would tell the soccer fields to come on over. It was mentioned earlier that community theatre wouldn’t be welcomed; Mrs. Gavich stated you won’t be happy with me because I have started a community theater. The kids in this area need more to do and that if they have nothing to do this is when the kids get into trouble. We need to nurture kids. We need to sit down and talk. She said she felt badly for the CVSA reps seating here listening to the comments here tonight when they are just trying to bring something positive into the Village.

Mr. DeCapria stated that the group is not against kids, they just want it in another area.

Mr. Nolan stated that CVSA is open to work with the public and contact us with the problems and issues. This is a community project for our community children. If the information has not come from a CVSA member take it as not true. If the CVSA is given the questions that people have, the CVSA will be more than willing to respond.

Mr. VanSkiver stated that he thinks that accusations that are in the petition were a bit premature and that they should start over.

Mrs. VanSkiver stated she has lived here for 51 years and no one has ever used that access before and is upset to read on the Odessafile that there will be a road between their houses.

Rocky Kambo from Cornell University Cooperative Extension Schuyler County –
Made a presentation concerning the proposal for a county-wide Comprehensive Plan, asking for a proposed $3,800 to go towards the project. Mayor Pierce and Trustee Thoman asked for clarification on funding; to clarify that the money for the County plan would be coming out of the taxpayers, along with the Town of Catharine residents paying again and then the Village residents to pay a third time. So ultimately the Village of Odessa taxpayer located in the Town of Catharine would be paying three times for the comprehensive plan. Trustee Letteer questioned the fact that the Town of Catharine and the Village of Odessa were already working on a plan and wouldn’t this be a duplication? Mr. Kambo stated this would be a supplement to the plan that is currently being completed and you don’t have to adopt the entire plan. As far as budget wise this would not impact this year’s budget, the consultants would have to wait until the next budget. Mr. Kambo stated there was not a need to decide tonight, the Board stated they wanted to review the information and would get back to him.

CODE ENFORCEMENT- Mr. Russell Reported
Nineteen active permits, two demolition permits; one completed, the other one expired and agreed to an extension if there was a dumpster and more progress on the building.
Property maintenance issue house has had a great response and the property is looking nice. Another letter was sent to the other property maintenance issue
Will be heading to court on the Fire Code violations.
Fire Inspections – Board asked for CE Russell to move forward legally with regard to the non-compliance property on Main Street.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Asst. Chief Jelliff reported
June – 14 Fires and 16 EMS for a total of 30
Painted and lettered HM-25
Physicals went well on 7/9.
Working on driver qualifications
Pumper maintenance will take place in the next month.
Applied for a FEMA grant for the Exhaust system and filter system for the bay area.
Outing is 8/18 - invites will be sent.
Fundraising – BBQ will be 8/11 and Hit the Boot will take place 8/12.

Trustee Thoman asked about the trailer expenses and the March bill that was just turned in by Asst. Hines for the trip to get the trailer. The FD paid for the trailer and the since this was done the Village did not approve the travel which is required for reimbursement. Asst. Jelliff stated that once the trailer came into service the Village is the ultimate owner, and future expenses would most likely come out of the fire department's Village budget. Mayor Pierce told Asst. Jelliff that they were informed it wouldn’t need a lot of modifications, however, there seems to be a lot of bills coming through for it. Asst. Jelliff will talk to Chief Tomassi and figure out the costs.

Mayor Pierce brought up the filling of trucks for non-emergency purposes; it was discussed in the past that the fire department was to use the well out by the well house for filling the trucks for non-emergency purposes. Also if someone draws off the system they are supposed to inform the DPW Superintendent. The hydrant out front was drawn off of today to fill the tanker for non-emergency. Asst. Jelliff said he would address again at their fire meeting tonight.

Mayor Pierce also asked if the Fire Department would be changing their policy on filling swimming pools for non-members. Asst. Jelliff wasn’t aware that it was changing but would get back to the board.

Asst. Chief Jelliff asked if the road out to the well house could be graded so it is not so rough on the fire trucks that will use the well to fill. Mayor Pierce said this would be done.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Candido reported:
New part-time worker Ed Robinson has taken initiative with the summer worker from the Youth Bureau – he has been assigning and supervising him.

County helped ditch and do culverts on Coddington Place – 12” pipe will help with the drainage, owner seemed to be pleased.

We will be oil & stoning with the help of Town of Catharine. We are waiting for Harold from Suit Kote to get on the list.

Had to purchase two new skid steer tires, there are three quotes attached to the voucher.

The new dump truck should be here in the next couple of weeks, we would like to consider keeping the old dump truck to have as a backup and to consider the “Dial a truck” for village residents to be able to have the truck at their location to load with brush, branches and leaves.

DPW Water has had requests by contractors working on the school tennis courts and the contractors working on the bridges on SR 228 to use water off of the Village system; the other Villages do this but charge a setup fee and a per/1,000 gallon fee. Supt. Candido proposed the following: $25 setup fee and $5/1,000 used. The Board okayed amount and asked for an official policy to be written.

Camp Monterey has been re-mulching around the municipal building and clearing around the underpass.

The County has helped place the blocks in place of the salt shed for the salters; the money for the blocks was paid for out of the scrap metal that was turned in.

Town of Montour helped to remove the tree at the end of Speedway after it was cut up by Mr. Connelley.

Clerk Pierce stated that the Board needs to make a resolution to get the bond from Chemung Canal for the new dump truck; the amount of the Bond is $17,000, which would be four years at 3%.

DPW REPORT:
Resolution 9-2012
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane and seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the installment bond from Chemung Canal in the amount of $17,000 at 3%. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Clerk Pierce asked the Board to make a motion to approve that Mayor Pierce is given authorization to sign paper work with regards to the new dump truck.

Resolution 10-2012
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Hill to authorize Mayor Pierce to sign paperwork pertaining to the new Ford dump truck. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Trustee Thoman asked about planting the Ninebark bushes that the Village purchased, Supt. Candido will work on getting this completed. Mayor Pierce asked Supt. Candido to ask the residence on Speedway/Merchant and Mr. Hicks on College if they would like the Ninebark trees planted on their property.

CLERK-TREASURER:
Vouchers Resolution 11-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve June 2012 additional vouchers totaling $4,777.16, and July 2012 vouchers totaling $71,053.89 seconded by Trustee Letteer. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Prelim audit went well, mostly the Justice side, they will be back mid-September to complete the audit.

Summer Helpers have started; Dana Roberts has been in the office helping with records, Jacob Carl is working with DPW and a third worker helped out with the Summer Recreation program.

Need approval to destroy the following records:
--Month-End Files 2005-2006
--Vouchers and Receipts 2005-2006
--Tax bills 2003-2005
--All Fund reports, water receipts 2004-2005
--Water Billing 2005-2006

Resolution 12-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane to destroy the following records; Month-End Files 2005-2006, Vouchers and Receipts 2005-2006, Tax bills 2003-2005, All Fund reports, water receipts 2004-2005, and Water Billing 2005-2006.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Board approved transfer of money for summer recreation funds from General to Joint Youth account.
Permission to add an extra payroll to pay the Summer Recreation workers on August 2nd.

Resolution 13-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve adding a payroll on August 2nd to pay the Summer Recreation workers.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 14-2012
Motion to approve the following Regular Board meeting minutes from June 18, 2012 made by Trustee Thoman with the correction noted, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane.
Voted “Yes” by ALL, Motion Carried

August Meeting set for August 20th is fine.
Appointment for the Planning Board after Mayor Pierce asked for a minimum of a two-year commitment.

Resolution 15-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the following to the Odessa Planning Board; Tracy Gavich, Cindy Cason and Shirley Young.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
Joint Comprehensive Plan – Next meeting is August 15, 2012 at 7pm, Tim Hicks has asked to have a representative from Odessa. Trustee Letteer agreed to attend the meeting.

Reviewed the Sewer Study information – Mayor Pierce met with Hunt regarding the sewer study numbers; there is another meeting with EFC to discuss financing options.

Mrs. Young asked if the pipes on Merchant Avenue will ever be replaced because she gets dirty water a lot. Supt. Candido explained that it’s a chemical reaction with the high iron in the system interacting with the chlorine and they are constantly trying to maintain a balance.

MAYOR:
Mayor Pierce discussed with the board to set a higher rate of pay for Municipal Worker Robinson, after discussion the following motion was made.

Resolution 16-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Sally Hill to approve the salary increase to $9.50/hour effective immediately for the Municipal Worker position.
Voted “Yes” by Trustees; Hill, Letteer and Thoman, Deputy Mayor Crane opposed. Motion Carried

JOINT LANDFILL COMMISSSION:
Representative Joel Moore informed the board that they are in the process of working with DEC on a closing plan for the Landfill. Mr. Moore has been working with the Landfill’s engineers to move forward in the direction of closing the landfill hopefully by the end of the year is a best estimate.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
Trustee Thoman informed the board that the Summer recreation full day trip once a week is working out great for the program.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 7/5/2012
NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 Loss Run Report
NYMIR annual accounting statement
Time Warner Cable Programming documents
NYCOM News 6/29/12
NYSEG Gross Utilities Tax 5/31/12

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:43 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Crane; seconded by Trustee Letteer.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on June 18, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present (6:45pm)
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Absent; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

SCOPED – Brian Williams –Grants 2012
Mr. Williams presented the Board with three grants that SCOPED can work on for the Village; Project 1 – CFA application to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation the grant would be to develop a park plan for the proposed areas this would be a $4000 match for the Village with the total project costing $16,000. Project 2 Southern Tier Community Revitalization –NY Main Street and Rural Area Revitalization- this would not cost the Village anything, however it would go far if the Village supported the grant, currently there are several business owners on Main Street interested in using these funds and they have been in contact with SCOPED, the total project could go to $195,000. Project 3 is the NYS DOT Safe Routes to School, the Village tried to file with the County in 2008, this time the Village will file separately, this grant isn’t due in until October 5 unlike the other two which are in July. With Project 3 we need to get costs estimates and scope of the project. On a side note, the sewer proposal that Hunt is working on could go on EFC’s list if approved before August 1st.

The Board discussed and wants to support all three projects, all projects wouldn’t be approved or the funds needed until 2013 or 2014.

Resolution 2-2012A
June 18, 2012
For the Village of Odessa
in support of the application by SCOPED, Inc.
for the 2012 New York State Main Street Grant Program and Rural Area Revitalization Program

WHEREAS, New York State Office of Community Renewal has announced a 2012 round of grant funding for the New York Main Street Grant Program and the Rural Area Revitalization Program through the NYS Consolidated Funding Application, and

WHEREAS, Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, with the assistance of Community Progress, Inc. intends to submit an application to these two programs in the combined amount of up to $140,000 for assistance to property owners in developing their buildings, including upper floor residential units, in the general target area of Main Street from Sydney Place to Church Street, in the Village of Odessa; including up to $30,000 for Streetscape and Signage improvements related to these building developments (with a maximum of $15,000 from NY Main Street funds), and up to $5,000 for administrative and program delivery expenses to be paid from grant funds; and

WHEREAS, the grant guidelines require that the grant application has the support of the local municipality,

1. the Board of Trustees of the Village of Odessa supports the application by SCOPED to the 2012 round of the New York State Main Street Grant Program and Rural Area Revitalization Program, in a combined amount not to exceed $140,000 for the purposes outlined above; and

2. the Village of Odessa commits up to $5,000 in matching funds to be used for Streetscape and Signage enhancements if the grants are received.

Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 2-2012B
That Keith T. Pierce, as Mayor of the Village of Odessa, is hereby
authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, in an amount not to exceed $16,000, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to this Village for Odessa Catlin Mills Creek Park and Trail and, if appropriate, a conservation easement/preservation covenant to the deed of the assisted property.
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 2-2012C
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane to approve SCOPED moving forward with the NYS DOT Safe Routes to School application, and that Mayor Pierce shall have the authority to sign and approve all documents related to said application. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

PUBLIC:
Sandy Daley thanked the Board for someone cleaning up on the corner of her property where the plow cuts into. Also asked about the trees being planted on Merchant by the DPW Garage, that they are only 36” away from sidewalks and will cause the same problem as the trees the Village is currently removing. Asked if the area behind the DPW garage will be cleaned up. Mayor Pierce stated that the area behind the DPW garage will be addressed and that the trees are smaller trees and shouldn’t cause a problem. Also thanked the Village for the notice on when the VTO and house would be taken down, everything went well, there may be an issue where the Dandy thinks the property line is, Mayor Pierce stated that Williams/Dandy people have been great to work with and that Clerk Pierce would give Ms. Daley the contact information to discuss the property issue.

CODE ENFORCEMENT- Mr. Russell Reported
Dandy has been great to work with; the asbestos removal group was great and was kept in the loop.
The proper signage has been put up at Empire Telephone property on Church Street.
Progress on the demolition of the trailer on Railroad/Brooklyn Terrace.
Working on Fire Inspections -Finished two in the last couple of weeks.
Bauman property acknowledged the letter but has not responded with a time to get into the building.
300 Church Street has been posted uninhabitable, working with owner/executor. Received a call from tenant and deferred him to the Executor of the Sand Estate.
Would like to have office hours on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays starting in July. Board was fine with the change.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
May – 10 Fires and 13 EMS for a total of 23
Physicals will take place July 9.
HM-25 is currently at Dave’s Auto World getting painted.
OFD was turned down for the DEC grant due to getting it the last several years.
Busy with funeral services; Dave Centurelli, George Tanner, Neil Kelly and all day funeral for Frances Furcha.
Would like the rack that goes in HM-25 to be declared surplus and to be sold.

Resolution 3-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the rack from HM-25 as surplus and permission given for it to be sold. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Helped wet down building during VTO Demolition to cut down on dust.
Participated in the Montour Falls Parade – Trustee Thoman said that they looked good.

DPW REPORT: Mayor Pierce read Supt. Candido’s report;
Asked for permission to purchase a Fuji 10 HP Variable frequency drive to take place for the non-working Ross valve on well number one. Received three quotes, cheapest was from KJ Electric for $977, Water operator Connelly from Watkins recommends this company also.

Resolution 4-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane to accept the quote from KJ Electric for the Fuji 10 HP drive for the amount of $977. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Repaired one of the broken fire hydrants, Martisco delivered the second repair kit today. Both hydrants broke due to over tightening. Plan to repair the second hydrant in the coming week.

The new dump truck is scheduled to arrive around the 25th of June. The salesman will call when chassis arrives to inspect before the dump body is put on at Smart Systems.

The American flags approved at the last meeting have been placed on Main Street and Church Street; the Village put them up using Montour Falls bucket truck. Mr. Roberts of 102 College Avenue liked the flags so much and wanted them on College Avenue he donated ten more flags to be placed on his street.

Town of Catharine has agreed to transport the stone needed for the oil and stoning the village streets that is planned to be done this summer. They also agreed to help with the installation of the road resurfacing. Harold from Suitkote will be contacting us with a final price and date to schedule the re-surfacing.

Josh Mikkelson has taken a full time job opportunity with the Hector water department. We have advertised in the local paper for a new worker.

Trustee Thoman discussed the weekend hours and what they are doing for the two hours, can they pick up brush while they are in doing water. Brush is not being picked up and it is constantly sitting out for four or five days. Need to discuss with Supt. Candido. Clerk Pierce stated she received a call about branches being out for multiple days and Trustee Thoman stated that it is still out there. Clerk Pierce stated the call came in on the past Thursday.

DM Crane asked when the tree on Speedway would be removed along with the branches that were broken on the trees during the April storm. Board agreed that if someone is taking the tree than it needs to be removed by the person that asked for it, DPW does not have the equipment to cut that size. The Board would like it gone by the next meeting. Discussed the smaller trees needing to be pruned, Mayor Pierce talked about showing DPW how to prune the trees.

Ms. Daley stated that there have been several people going down the one way of Merchant Avenue the wrong way. It usually is in the early morning, but it is becoming a regular occurrence. It has been happening since the VTO closed and it’s the same people that live on Merchant. The Board will look into; the board discussed why it was one way.

Board also brought up the brown house on Speedway that is in Foreclosure; they would like a letter sent to the bank stating that it needs to be maintained on a regular basis. Also the Board discussed the Harrison house and not sure who the property belongs to, to make sure it’s maintained also.

Lights in the community room need to be fixed. Clerk Pierce stated she would forward the work order sheet to the Board.

JUSTICE:
Justice Clerk Hoffman has asked for approval to destroy Justice Bank Statements for the Village from 2003 – April 2006.

Resolution 5-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve that the Village Justice Bank Statements from 2003 through April 2006 be destroyed. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CLERK-TREASURER
Vouchers Resolution 6-2012
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to approve May 2012 additional vouchers totaling $9,413.38, and June 2012 vouchers totaling 13,601.80 seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by ALL, with the exception of DM Crane who abstained. Motion Carried

Newsletters & Tax bills went out.
Summer recreation DOH paper work has been in the works, need to send certifications
All Civil Service paper work for our Summer Rec counselors has been completed.
Working on Grants with SCOPED.
Meeting with Youth Bureau to go over Summer workers, looks like the Village will get a worker for DPW, one part-time shared with Town of Catharine and one for the Summer Recreation program.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 7-2012
Motion to approve the following Regular Board meeting minutes from May 21, 2012 made by Trustee Letteer and seconded by Trustee Hill.
Voted “Yes” by ALL, with the exception of DM Crane who abstained. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
It was decided that the July Board meeting would be changed to Monday, July 23 due to conflicts with multiply board members.
Appointment for new Dutton Library Trustees; Sylvia Rajala and Timothy Jaynes.

Resolution 8-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the proposed Dutton Library Trustees Sylvia Rajala and Timothy Jaynes submitted by the Dutton Library Board;. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Pierce went over with the Board the update on the property on Railroad, Attorney Halpin is working on the logistics of finalizing the abstract. The Board discussed Railroad and asked Clerk Pierce to look into when that became a Village road.
Discussed the first draft of the sewer study received – need to meet with Hunt to go over.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 6/6/2012
Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Council Agenda 6/13/12
Time Warner Cable Monthly programming letter.
Time Warner Cable 1st Quarter Franchise
OMCS list of new school Board members

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 7:56 p.m. By Deputy Mayor Crane seconded by Trustee Hill.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Public Hearing held on June 18, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hill – Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Building Inspector Russell– Present
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce –Present; Superintendent Candido – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi- Present; 1st Asst. Jelliff - Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: David Kelly Jr., James Nolan, Tonya Daugherty, Bill DeCapria, and Carmella Hoffman

Mayor Pierce stated that the meeting was open and the public may speak on the matter of the re-zoning of parcel 87.17-1-3.1.

Mr. DeCapria expressed concern for the soccer fields and the potential road that would run between his property and the VanSkiver property. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Nolan, the representatives for the Chemung Valley Soccer Association, stated that everything would be engineered and the drainage issues would be addressed. They would be more than willing to work with the community; they have a plan.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
The Village Board agreed that this would be good for the Village, and for the community to have this stay in the County.

Resolution 1-2012
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve changing the zoning on parcel 87.17-1-3.1 to “X” for open spaces. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on May 21, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on May 21, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pierce.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Sharon & Lee Sidle, Nikki Grover, James Nolan and Ken Hanin from C.T.Male.

CVSA/Steve Bannister Property – The Board reviewed the letter received from Steve Bannister requesting a change in zoning for his 16.07 acres of property located off Church Street (Parcel number 88.17-1-3.1). Mr. Bannister would like to change the zoning to “Open Space” to allow for public recreation. Mr. Nolan presented what the Chemung Valley Soccer Association would like to do with the property if the zoning is changed and the land is acquired. Mr. Nolan gave more details as to the property and the feeling that they would like to have the soccer fields in Schuyler County so that our kids don’t have to travel to Horseheads to play and B.C. Cate fields have drainage issues. This property is a good choice.
Clerk Pierce explained that since Mr. Bannister petitioned the Village Board to change the Zoning it didn’t have to go through the Planning Board first to change the zoning; however, when/if it is passed and the CVSA purchases the land they will have to go through the Planning Board to get approval for their plans. A public hearing must be scheduled and a decision made by the Board 90 days from the date of receipt of Mr. Bannister's letter.

Resolution 76-2011
Motion made by Trustee Letteer to hold a public hearing on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 6pm to consider rezoning parcel 88.17-1-3.1 located on Church Street to Open Space to allow for public recreation, motion seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Ken Hanin – C.T. Male Associates - Mr. Hanin presented information on his company and the services that they provide.

Lee Sidle - Informed the board that original cost estimates for his Eagle Scout project came back high. He would like to go with 4x4 treated lumber fencing instead of chain link and will plant bushes behind them to prevent people from climbing over. Also the solar lighting was a bit high and he is looking into alternatives. The Board said they would accept his changes and could possibly purchase the lighting. The Board also gave suggestions who he could contact for donations. They also asked Lee to send information to Clerk Pierce to put in the newsletter to see if that would help with donations.

--April – 14 Fires and 10 EMS for a total of 24
--ATV has been delivered and is being worked on to setup. A driver qualifying program is being put together. The ATV will be HM-6.
--HM-25 paint and decal quotes: Dave’s Auto World $673, Daugherty’s Garage $1,371, CJ’s Kustom $2,021.97 and Darren Culligan $2,600. After discussion the Board approved Dave’s Auto World.

Resolution 77-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the paint and decal quote for HM-25 in the amount of $673. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

--Tyler Fire has honored the same quote amount as last year for turnout gear. Submitted a purchase order and board approved purchase of five sets of new gear.
--Have a community service person working on 25 hours of service; he has been cleaning the building and trucks.
--HE-27 had a problem on a call where the tire chains came down. LaFrance came down and repaired. Also during a fire call for Montour Falls, boxes on 27 dropped. The bolts and boxes were fixed in house.
--HT-28 Portable pump motor is getting old and they are looking to replace it this year.
--Trustee Thoman asked Chief Tomassi about the cost of the fire banquet and the over-estimate of the count. The Board and the Chief discussed how it was handled and how it will be handled in the future.
--Learn Not to Burn program was discussed and the Fire Department pulling water off the system while hydrants were being flushed. Chief Tomassi said he had the notification policy that the Village had given and that the individuals in charge of the program did not inform him they would be pulling off the system. He has now explained the notification guidelines to all the members.
--Supt. Candido and Chief Tomassi discussed what hydrants were down.

-- Hydrant Flushing went well, about 20 hydrants per day. Two hydrants wouldn’t open and two won’t close all the way. Jim Bauman has offered to help with the Kennedy valve hydrants to show how to fix.

--Josh has received his water certification. Tom Klaseus said that Josh has a knack for being water operator.

--Looking into quotes to have a tub grinder to mulch up all of the brush that was accumulated during April snowstorm.

--The County Highway Department has helped with a roads assessment in the Village; this is for five years. Supt. Candido will be working together with Town of Catharine’s Bill Morgan to do the paving this year. Discussed the different options and went with option one. The paving will be paid for through CHIPS funds.

--Discussed attending the Highway Associations training at Ithaca College; cost is $100 and is June 11-13. Will try to carpool if possible.

Resolution 78-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve Supt. Candido to attend the Highway School on June 11-13 at Ithaca College, mileage will be reimbursed as needed. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

--Discussed the drywell on the Fowler Property. Supt. Candido will be using sand bags to divert the water to see if the water can be re-directed.

Resolution 79-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the quote to repair the leaks in the Municipal Building roof for the amount of $2,700. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

--Mayor Pierce asked Supt. Candido to contact Soil and Water to discuss the diversion ditch that runs through the Village.

-- Supt. Candido discussed the decision made during a meeting between himself, Mayor Pierce and Trustee Thoman to increase Josh’s hours to 32 per week or 40 hours and 24 the next week. The 32 hours was budgeted for, so it does not have a financial impact.

-- Trustee Thoman also discussed placing a time clock in the Village Office so that there is accountability like there is with DPW. Especially since Mayor Pierce signs off on Supt. Candido’s and Deputy Mayor Crane signs off on Clerk Pierce’s timesheet.

--Code Officer Russell met with someone interested in purchasing the Odessa House, looking to possibly put a restaurant in the OH and restore it to how it looked in the past. The potential buyer was also given SCOPED’s information since there is Main Street money available also.

Vouchers Resolution 80-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve April 2012 additional vouchers totaling $19,376.93, and May 2012 vouchers totaling $134,744.79 seconded by Trustee Letteer. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 81-2011
Motion to approve the following Regular Board meeting minutes from April 9, 2012 made by Trustee Thoman and seconded by Trustee Letteer.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

--Clerk Pierce reported that the Village Newsletter will be going out this week.

--Tax bills are in and will go out next week. There is $1,245.92 in water re-levied added to the tax bills.

--Discussed a request from the Hagadorn estate regarding shutting off the water and not billing for it while it is shut off, with no meter removal. Board agreed to stay with the Local water law and not allow a no charge.

--Have a community service person working on 100 hours; this will be helpful for the newsletter mailing and getting the tax bills ready to go out.

--Working with the Youth Bureau to get a student worker for the Village for the DPW and one for the Summer Rec program.

Grant Funding Information – There is a meeting set for 5/22 with SCOPED to discuss grants available and the possibilities of the Village moving forward with some of the items on the Village Study that was completed last year. Also NYS DOT has funded the Safe Routes to School again and will be working to see if the Village can get grant money for the sidewalks previously submitted.

Community Room Application – Odessa Tea Party 1st & 3rd Wed. May-Aug. - APPROVED

Natural gas Update – Mayor Pierce updated the board that the NYSEG representative, Mr. Pass, stated it’s not feasible to bring gas to the Village and suggested the Village find out the interest and also speak to the school and if there is they will reconsider.

Railroad Street Property – Working on getting an abstract done to find the exact information on the placement of the property lines. This is a cost, but will reduce the cost of the survey since they will have the proper documentation.

Discussed getting American flags for Main Street and part of Church. The Board agreed it was a great idea. DPW will put them up using the Village of Montour Falls lift truck.

CORRESPONDENCE:
--New York Public Safety Group 497 Dividend letter
--New York Public Safety Group 497 Loss runs as of 4/3/12
--Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 4/4/2012
--Joint Landfill Commission Minutes 5/2/2012
--Letter from Joint Landfill with refund check for $3,440
--Moody and Associates new office location letter
--NYSIF Inspection of Fire Department
--Schuyler County Sales Tax 4th Quarter
--Schuyler County Sales Tax 1st Quarter
--The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
--NYMIR Proposed Rates for 2012
--Empire Telephone Franchise fees for 2011
--Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt Council Agenda 5/9/12
--Time Warner Cable Consumer Guide Information
--SLAP-5 Newsletter Summer 2012
--Real Property Transfer Report, Arc to Moore, 509 Church Street
--Real Property Transfer Report, Williams to Hickey, 118 Hanlon Drive

Motion to adjourn made at 8:20 p.m. By Trustee Thoman seconded by Trustee Letteer.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on April 9, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on April 9, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present (7:20pm)
Trustee Hill- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Letteer – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present (6:41pm)
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

The Oath of office was given; Nancy Letteer gave Trustee Thomas Letteer Jr. the oath of office and Mayor Keith T. Pierce gave Sally Hill her oath of office.

Mr. Joel Moore, who recently purchased the ARC house on Church Street and has worked in the gas industry for 30 years, presented the Village Board with information regarding the cost of natural gas versus other heating sources. He supplied the Village Board with a contact at NYSEG who is in charge of the Community outreach and development. This will start the process of seeing if the Village would be able to get natural gas. Mr. Moore explained the process and where the current line is and how it could be run to the Village. Mayor Pierce agreed to contact Mr. Pass at NYSEG.

Organizational Meeting: Resolution 66-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the following appointments; Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried
APPOINTMENTS: Deputy Mayor – Shawn Crane; Acting Village Justice – Dale Jaynes; Health Inspector – Dr. Winkler; Historian – Kay Collins; Village Attorney – Robert Halpin;
Council of Government Representative – Mayor Keith Pierce; Summer Recreation Liaison – Trustee Robin Thoman; Code Enforcement – Harold Russell

Resolution 67-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the following official depositories; Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried
Official Depositories: Tompkins Trust Company FASNY Federal Credit Union

Resolution 68-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the following official newspapers and official publicist;
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried
Official Newspaper: Watkins Review & Express for General filings – Hi-Lites for Special advertisements.
Official Publicist: Odessafile – A. C. Haeffner

Resolution 69-2011
Motion made by Trustee Letteer, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve the following
Dates for Regular Board Meetings: Board meeting will be held once a month on the third Monday starting at 6:30 PM.
Rules of Procedure for Board Meetings: State Law regulates, three of five members are required for a quorum. All executive sessions must be during public meetings.
Annual Resolutions: Needed to authorize payment of public utilities, and justice fees and designating official bank signors: Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer.
Adopt IRS Mileage Rate currently set at 55.5 cents per mile.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed Empire Telephone and the need for a Hazmat sign. The Fire Chief has also discussed with them and has still not placed sign. Board suggested sending a certified letter to the headquarters.

• After discussion regarding a certain property on Main Street the board advised CE Russell to send a certified letter regarding fire inspection since there has not been a response.

• Update on the Dandy; there is asbestos in both the house and the VTO and Dandy will be hiring someone to remove the asbestos before they are able to demolish both buildings. CE will issue a permit to remove the asbestos and then one to finish demolition.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported:
• March – 17 Fires and 16 EMS for a total of 33, for a total of 309 calls for the year.
• Saturday evening is the annual Banquet, beginning at 6pm.
• HM-25 is out for service. Clutch went on vehicle, it has lasted since 1997.
• Will have paint and decal information for the May meeting.
• Fires on Odessa Hill – four fires are under investigation.
• OMCS has given the fire department a listing of their scheduled fire alarms; this will prevent the fire department from getting called out for testing.
• Village Cleanup Saturday, the OFD will be cleaning Main Street.
• VTO building – Dandy has allowed the fire department to conduct training inside the building, will not be using house due to the mold issues.
• New trailer for ATV has been received and is in the process of being detailed and set up.
• OFD Members approved use of company funds to purchase electrical brake box for HM-25 so that it can haul the ATV trailer. There will be three trucks set up to be able to haul the trailer.
• Asked for approval to attend the annual Harrisburg trip.

Resolution 70-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hill to approve one overnight stay in Harrisburg, PA, gas for HM-26 and meals for four officers.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Need a motion to approve the following election results:
Resolution 71-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Letteer to approve the election of officers as follows: 3rd Asst. Adam Manke, 2nd Asst. Michael Hines, 1st Asst. John Jelliff, Fire Chief Michael Tomassi, Rescue Captain Steve Siptrott, Lt. Rick Churches, Fire Police Captain Bill Bulkley.

Resolution 72-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane to approve Joel Moore as members of the fire department. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Trustee Thoman asked if the ATV trailer will be moved from out back. Chief Tomassi stated it would be moved down by the sheds. Trustee Thoman asked about the parking signs for chiefs out back. After discussion Chief Tomassi agreed to remove the signs and to paint the parking identifiers on the pavement.

• Tree removal will be happening soon; the Town of Catharine will be assisting us with two workers, their loader and their truck, also Village of Montour Falls has offered a worker and a truck. When doing the trees on Church Street the street will be closed from Main Street to Speedway.

• Bill Morgan is now the new Superintendent for Catharine; Larry Reynolds has retired.

• Cookies Construction helped dig up the connections for the VTO and the house so that when demolition is done it will not disturb the water lines.

• Municipal Worker Mikkelson passed his water test and is in the process of filing his application for a water license.

• Discussed purchase of a new dump truck, Simmons Rockwell was the lowest bid price received for a Ford F350 for a total of $34,605 which is lower than State bid pricing and has more options than State bid. Right now they are calling for 6-8 weeks for the chassis, 6-8 weeks on the dump body so this would put us well into the next year. The purchase and financing was agreed to during the budget workshop; 50% down payment, 50% financed.

• Mowers – Discussed the need to replace the zero turn mower. Have called around to various companies and Marshall’s equipment out of Candor was the only one to carry used. Marshall’s quote was for a used Toro zMaster 72 for $5,000 with a $1000 off for the trade in of the current Ferris zero turn mower. Most used mowers run around $8000 to $10,000.

Resolution 73-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane to approve the purchase or a zMaster 72 mower from Marshalls Farm Equipment in the amount of $4000, monies to be transferred from the truck line account to the mowing capital and in the 2012-2013 budget, monies to be moved from the mowing capital to the truck reserve line. This purchase will include trading in the Village's current Ferris zero turn mower. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

JUSTICE: “DA Day” went fine in March, there were no incidents to report.

Vouchers Resolution 74-2011
Motion made by DM Crane to approve March 2012 corrected voucher total of $11,422.55, and April 2012 vouchers totaling $9,515.73 seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 75-2011
Motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes from January 9, 2012, February 13, 2012 and March 19, 2012 made by DM Crane and seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
• Chemung Valley Soccer Association has contacted the Village and is interested in a piece of property currently owned inside the Village. They were unable to attend this meeting but would like to come to the next Board meeting. Clerk Pierce will be working with Code Enforcer Russell to get the proper information regarding zoning so that it can move forward in the process.

• Community Room Application – 39’rs Chapter of NCHA 11/25 2-5pm - APPROVED

OLD BUSINESS:
• Property on Railroad is in the process of being quit claim deed. Mayor Pierce stated he wanted this surveyed and received the okay from the rest of the board.

• Summer Recreation meeting was well attended by all contracted municipalities with the exception of Town of Veteran. They all agreed to the new layout of the program.

MAYOR:
• After some discussion Mr. Moore agreed to be the representative for the Joint Landfill Commission and Trustee Letteer agreed to be the representative for the Schuyler County Environmental Management Council.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Excellus Letter regarding rates for 2012-13
• NYCOM Adopted budget summary
• Justice Report on money received
• Time Warner Cable Monthly programming letter
• Time Warner Cable Restructuring letter
• NYSEG Gross Utilities quarter ending 2/29/12
• Sidle Insurance letter regarding a service called Legal Shield
• Real Property Transfer Report Jelliff to Goyette 512 Church Street

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on March 19, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on March 19, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Absent
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jerry Verrigni, Schuyler Soil and Water, Walt & June Smithers, Thomas Letteer Jr. and Sally Hill

PUBLIC:
Mr. Smithers expressed concern about the trailer that is supposed to be demolished and wondered about the status as some people are trying to sell their houses and property value may become an issue with that being there. Mayor Pierce stated that he had spoken to Code Officer Russell and he is working on it. Building permit/demo permits are good for a year, that year is coming up. Trustee Hicks suggested a certified letter. Mayor Pierce asked Clerk to have CO contact Smithers with an update after speaking to the owners of the property. Mr. Smithers also mentioned that there is a street light.

Jerry Verrigni from Schuyler Soil and Water presented the findings regarding the drainage project on Mitchell Hollow, estimates are between $44,000 and $48,000, however the second could be cut down to $20,000 for just material costs since equipment and labor could be provided by Soil and Water. Discussed the options and whose responsibility it is to do this, also discussed that the culvert pipe is crushed and needs to be repaired. Jerry Verrigni will contact the Moran’s and fill them in. Discussed setting aside monies to have to work with when these kinds of issues come up.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
• February – 4 Fires and 11 EMS for a total of 15.

• Skid unit has been received; machine is on order from Ithaca Recreation. Yessman and Hines will be going to Georgia Tuesday to pick up the trailer. The trailer will hold the ice rescue equipment and will have a heating and air conditioning unit in it so it can be used in the winter and have it for fires during the summer season.

• SCBA Training held in Ithaca this past Saturday had 30 from Odessa, 6 from Newfield and 4 from Mecklenburg. Completed five complete burns to get everyone through.

Resolution 60-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve Tom Carson and Mark LaRow as members of the fire department.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Mayor Pierce asked about the signs that Chief Tomassi has requested the DPW put up in the back parking lot; Chief Tomassi stated that it was brought up because people have been parking in front of the steps, and the signage was brought to him. Mayor Pierce discussed Supt. Candido painting lines for no parking in front of the stairs.

CODE ENFORCEMENT:
• Clerk Pierce said CO Russell had a public hearing tonight. Informed the Board that Fire Inspections are still being worked on, everything has been going well.

• CO Russell has not yet received the asbestos report from the Dandy on the VTO building; so a demolition permit has not been issued.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Mark Candido reported;
• Went over tree quotes received; General Arborist submitted $3,400 to remove two trees on Church, one on Merchant and one towards the end of Speedway. Trustee Tomassi understands that the Village has to remove these trees due to them being a hazard and will forward the information that was gathered by the tree replacement committee members.

Resolution 61-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to accept General Arborist quote for $3,400. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Received quote for mowing bids LP Lawn & Garden for $8,700 the other from B&R Landscaping for $5,600. Mayor Pierce informed the rest of the board that the Village has not spent more than $4000 in the mowing budget in the past several years. Clerk Pierce also mentioned that at least Supt. Candido’s time would be re-allocated to other line items in the budget so there wouldn’t be much savings in salary. Trustee Hicks asked why mowing bids were requested. Trustee Tomassi explained that it was brought up at a budget workshop.

• Supt. Candido asked about Town of Catharine mowing, Trustee Tomassi stated that her discussions was that the Village wouldn’t be doing it anymore, Supt. Candido stated that Superintendent Reynolds assumes the Village will continue and the Town took bids, but later retracted. Trustee Tomassi suggested speaking with Supervisor VanSoest.

• Supt. Candido would like to attend a water class on April 5th in Watkins Glen.

Resolution 62-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve Mark Candido to attend a water class in Watkins Glen on April 5th. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Mowers – Both mowers have been at Little’s for spring checkup – the standup mower required $752 in work due to replacing blades, hydraulics and pulleys. The zero turn was not fixed due to the cost of $1752 to fix the deck which has to be replaced. Discussed options of finding new or used and financing options.

• Looked at the temporary fencing over by the old pedestrian bridge need new fence posts to fix, Trustee Hicks stated he could help in.

• Shed – Supt. Candido stated that Cookie is waiting for Wood-Tex to come move it. Board asked that it be removed by the first week of April.

CLERK-TREASURER:
Vouchers:
Resolution 63-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve February 2012 additional vouchers in the amount of $3,527.57, and March 2012 vouchers totaling 11,947.40 seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
• Property Tax Cap – NYS Filing has been completed and the Village is all set.

• Summer Recreation – Meeting has been set for the 22nd to discuss program changes due to having to become a registered program and money received from the state.

Resolution 64-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi, to approve the budget submitted for 2012-2013. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Community Room Application – Dream Barn Productions/Tracy Gavich 7/23, 8/2 & 8/4 – Approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Update on property received from County off of Railroad – Tabled.

• Village Clean-up day – April 14th.
• Discussed purchase of Sand Cherry trees. Supt. Candido will get three quotes.

• Computel Consultants – Audit on Franchise agreements – So far Computel has found that Time Warner Cable underpaid franchise fees under the previous agreement prior to 2010 by $1,225.52. Need permission for Computel to move forward in working to collect these from Time Warner Cable. Computel has also informed us that due to the wording in the current contract items like pay per view and specials are excluded when figuring out franchise fee, we can amend the current one, but would have to work with our Attorney and TWC to correct.

Resolution 65-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve Computel Consultants to collect underpayment of franchise fees from Time Warner Cable.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

MAYOR:
• Mayor Pierce informed the board that he had received a call from Mr. Moore, the new owner of the former ARC house; Mr. Moore currently works for Chesapeake and has in the past worked for NYSEG and Corning Natural Gas. He has expressed interest in heading up talks with NYSEG to bring Natural Gas to the Village. He plans on attending the April meeting.

• Mayor Pierce also stated that we are still looking for volunteers for the Landfill Commission and the Environmental Council, also Planning and ZBA Board. Clerk Pierce mentioned that Tracy Gavich and Cynthia Cason have expressed interest in helping in that capacity. Chief Tomassi stated that Tracy was supposed to be on the ZBA Board.

• Mayor Pierce thanked both Trustee Tomassi and Trustee Hicks for their service to the Village and wished them the best in the future.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
• Trustee Tomassi said it’s been an interesting eight years, and wished Tom Letteer and Sally Hill the best of luck.

• Trustee Hicks pleasure to serve the board, hoping to come back in the future to the board, currently still with the Town Planning board and hope to have a comprehensive plan between the Town of Catharine and the Village of Odessa. Village has been a good home to his family, and have enjoyed being on the board. He will also help with the sewer study

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Joint Landfill Commission 3/7/12 Minutes
• Schuyler County Environment Mgmt. Council Agenda 3/14/12
• Schuyler Landowners Coalition Information
• Time Warner Cable Franchise Fee 4th quarter
• C.T.Male Associates Engineering firm regarding checking our roads before
• Real Property Transfer Report Jelliff to Goyette 512 Church Street

Motion to adjourn made at 7:47p.m. By Trustee Tomassi seconded by Trustee Hicks.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Feb. 13, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on February 13, 2012 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present (7:06pm)
Trustee Hicks- Absent; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Present
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Carl Langenfeld & Bob Roll representing Schuyler County Habitat for Humanity & Eric Wheaton

PUBLIC:
Mr. Langenfeld and Mr. Roll were here to represent Schuyler County Habitat for Humanity; they are looking for a place to build a house and wondered how the Board felt about the vacant parcel next to the post office. Mayor Pierce stated that parcel is considered as a part of the business district and they are other parcels in the Village, including some that Mr. Blaha also owns. Trustee Tomassi asked how the program works; they ask for a ten-year commitment to the house and also are asked to do 300 hours of work for the habitat for humanity. If they were to sell before the ten years they would not keep the equity they receive from the sale. Current fundraising has them at $10,000 of the $50,000 they need. The Village board indicated they would love have the first Habitat house in the Village and would look into other properties that may be available.

Mr. Wheaton asked about a private meeting with the Board, Trustee Tomassi stated they could not enter executive session that it was against the law to do that for a private meeting.

BUILDING INSPECTOR: BI Russell reported
Half way done with fire inspections; have been asked to look into an issue with a possible fire hazard, would like the Fire Chief to go over with him to look into.
Also asked the Fire Chief if he had been in the Empire Telephone building since there are hazardous materials and if a fire occurred the fire department should be aware. Empire will be marking the outside signage to indicate hazardous materials.
Dandy owner Randy Williams has inquired about a demolition permit but have not received details as of yet.
Main Street building is leaning and should be addressed.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported:
January – 7 Fires and 18 EMS for a total of 25.

Stated that some concrete from the slabs in the front of the bays is falling. Need to have looked into again.

Applied for an AFG Grant for a washing machine and emissions for the trucks and did not get the money.

Nominations will take place in February and Elections will take place in March.

OFD has the last three years of their company books audited and she will be finishing up soon.

The 2012 Polaris Ranger Crew Cab will be a cost of $12,952 that the OFD would like to purchase out of the capital equipment budget line; the money raised by the raffle purchased the Kimtek firelite skid unit for the vehicle. The 20’ enclosed trailer at a cost of $6,500 is being paid for by Odessa department funds. Would like approval to purchase 2012 Polaris Ranger Crew Cab.

Resolution 56-2011
Motion made by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane, seconded by Trustee Thoman to purchase the 2012 Polaris Ranger Crew Cab from Ithaca Recreation for $12,952 using the capital equipment line. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Trustee Thoman inquired what truck is next in line for replacement. The Brush Truck would be next in 2013, will most likely finance that to build the reserve for HE-23 replacement which will be next and they would like to replace with a pumper/tanker.

Clerk Pierce mentioned that after the NYSIF audit the OFD received a refund of $12,400 from the workers compensation company, the change is due to how contracts like Hector and Veteran are figure out.

Training banquet in Tyrone coming up, there will be fourteen going from the fire department.

Mayor Pierce asked about re-lettering and body estimates. DM Crane mentioned to Chief Tomassi that it might cost less to replace the door then trying to repair it and that he should look into prices for that.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Mark Candido reported:
Been speaking with Greg Mathews regarding the Mill Street bridge, we will need to move the water pipe that is underneath, not sure when this project will be completed.

Have also worked with Greg Mathews to figure out which streets are most in need of repair. Would like to do First Street and take care of Merchant Avenue.

Replaced the check valve at the Booster station with one found in the shed.

Josh has been rebuilding meters.

Have been locating Mains and shut off valves.

Need to replace the Ross Valve at the Pump House this is about $2,000, looking into grant funding.

Fixing signs and replacing them with the inventory.

Had Rural Water come and check the lines, due to thinking there was a water break, nothing was located.

Doubled the Phosphate and the water seems to be better.

Mentioned traveling to look at Iron removal systems. For a system like ours it would cost around $300,000, however it would not only remove the Iron, but also lower the arsenic levels.

DM Crane inquired about Josh Mikkelson hours since it has been a slow winter; discussion was had with Supt. Candido and the Board, Municipal Worker Mikkelson will be cut back to 24 hours, it will be left up to Supt. Candido on whether to increase his hours based on the work that needs to be done.

DOH Inspection went well, only need to address a couple of small items. Harley Connelly has helped.

The Board asked about clean up around the DPW Garage, the shed will be removed as soon as the equipment is moved out. Mayor Pierce asked that Supt. Candido contact Cookie Construction to get it out in the next week. Trustee Thoman stated it should be gone by the next board meeting. The Board agreed that if it’s not removed, tear it down.

CLERK-TREASURER:

Vouchers:
Resolution 57-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve January 2012 additional vouchers in the amount of $15,467.28, and February 2012 vouchers totaling 11,435.42 seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Elections – Petitions are due 2/14/12, two submissions have been made, and Thomas Letteer Jr. and Sally Hill will be on the ballot.

JUSTICE:
Will need a bailiff for March’s District Attorney Day due to the heavy load of that day and what cases will be heard.
Town of Catharine received a small JCAP grant for a podium and some chairs.
Need a resolution to acknowledge the audit the FMB performed on the Justice Records.
Resolution 58-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by DM Crane acknowledging that Freed, Maxick & Battaglia, PC performed a full audit of the Justice records for the Village of Odessa. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes: Tabled.

NEW BUSINESS:
Community Room Application – Mindy Cain 2/19 12-2:30 Birthday Party - APPROVED
Community Room Application – Sharon Lewis 3/3 2pm-11pm Birthday - APPROVED
Community Room Application – Stacy Pike 4/21 10a-4p Baby Shower - APPROVED
Community Room Application – Odessa Tea Party 1st & 3rd Wed. Feb-April (Requested by Barbara Halpin) APPROVED

Sewer Study- Mayor Pierce informed the board that they are working on numbers right now; we are waiting on information from the DEC before moving forward.

STC Grant for Local Law Collection – This will allow our local laws to all be online and then have access to anyone else’s laws that were part of the grant, allowing us to search on a law from another municipality to help create our own, instead of recreating the wheel. However, due to the Village doing a shared service records grant with the Town of Catharine we cannot be named in the grant, but after speaking with STC, they stated we may be able to be included.

Local Government Efficiency Grant – During the last Council of Governments meeting held on January 25, 2012, there was discussion of the opportunity to apply for an Local Government Efficiency Grant to study Highway Services & Code Enforcement in Schuyler County. As the Water System has already been studied, it was discussed to move forward for the LGE Grant to begin implementation of this project with the Villages of MF &WG. Initial interest in pursuing these opportunities from each Municipality was given. Trustee Tomassi offered that the Village of Odessa is interested in studying the Highway & Code Enforcement areas. Initial interest was also given for the Water System. Although Odessa was not in the initial plan, we could potentially pursue connection to the water system in the future.

Council of Government representation – Trustee Tomassi explained that the meetings are once a quarter on Wednesdays from 7-9pm, and having the Village of Odessa represented is vital. Generally, the Supervisors or Mayors attend.

Property Tax Cap Override – Gave Board members NYCOM informational letter. No action taken at this time.

Discussed Workers Compensation audit done on the fire department, the Village could ask for NYSIF to go back three years due to the new audit findings; however any further refund could be offset by the repayment of the dividend that the Village would have to pay back. The Board opted not to go back three years since we would most likely have to refund a part of the dividend.

Code of Ethics will be signed by everyone at the April meeting

Budget Workshop – scheduled for February 24th at 6pm.

Discussed purchase of two snowflakes since there is a sale going on. – Approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Old Water tank – Tabled

Need a resolution authorizing Mayor Pierce to inquire on the Count Property inside the Village located off Railroad Street.
Resolution 59-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane to AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
INQUIRE TO SCHUYLER COUNTY FOR PROPERTY IN THE VILLAGE OF ODESSA. WHEREAS, Schuyler County holds title to Parcel 88.13-1-77, in the Village of Odessa, and WHEREAS, the Village of Odessa is interested in obtaining this parcel from the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the Village Board, Mayor Pierce is to request of the County Parcel 88.13-1-77.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Records Grant with Town of Catharine – Moving forward, Clerk Hoffman will be filing the grant March 1st. Trustee Tomassi asked that she be kept in the loop.

Cotton-Hanlon Bridge & gravel pit – Engineer for gravel pit looking into what the bridge would need to have to repair. Haven’t heard anything more.

Arbor Day/Cleanup day – Scheduled for April 14th. Supt. Candido will look into costs of Sand Cherries to plant.

Rocky Kambo – informed the Board that he would be available to help the village convey the Village’s visions for the Dandy property. Mayor Pierce stated that the Village would contact Mr. Williams to set up a meeting.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS: None

CORRESPONDENCE:
-- Joint Landfill Commission 1/4/12 Minutes
-- Joint Landfill Commission 2/1/12 Minutes
-- Time Warner Cable Programming letter 2/1/12
-- Empire Gross Receipts Tax report 2011
-- Seneca Lake Pure Water Assoc. – on mining
-- NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 Loss Runs
-- Erie Canal way Annual Report 2011

ADJOURNED

Motion to adjourn made at 8:44p.m. By DM Crane seconded by Trustee Thoman.

Respectively submitted by, Kristi A. Pierce, Clerk-Treasurer

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Jan. 9, 2012, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on January 9, 2012 at 6:35p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Absent
Trustee Tomassi – Absent; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: None

BUILDING INSPECTOR: BI Russell reported:
Working on a landlord complaint regarding some tenants.
Letter for Fire Inspections have been sent out and have been getting phone calls.
Discussed complaint on Church Street

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported:

December – 14 Fires and 13 EMS for a total of 27.

Chief Tomassi and EMO Bill Kennedy were invited to the State of the State address in Albany. Governor Cuomo thanked all the volunteers that gave their time during the clean-up efforts after Hurricane Irene and Lee went through.

Seneca Santa went well, OFD delivered to twenty-eight families

ATV drawing raised $5,800 toward the purchase of an ATV for the OFD. The winner Larry Capisano, opted for the cash and was sent the $9,000 certified, Tim O’Hearn helped with the drawing too. The company has voted and approved to purchase the trailer to haul the ATV through company funds. Hoping to raise money for the remainder to purchase the ATV.

Firefighter 1 has started, Alan Knapp, Mark LaRow and Patrick Tomassi will be taking the class.

Discussed setting up a line item or account to save money to purchase land and build a new firehouse and or maintenance for the paving around the building, especially out in front of the bays. After discussion, Clerk Pierce will contact the auditor and/or NYCOM to ask.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Mark Candido reported:
There is a class “C” water class being held for free; it is a week-long class that will take place in Cortland, Supt. Candido would like Municipal Worker Mikkelson to take the class.

Resolution 49-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane to send Municipal Worker Mikkelson to the Class C water class. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Asked to attend a Water class in Big Flats on 2/15/12.

Resolution 50-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to approve Supt. Candido to attend a water class through NYS Southern Tier New York Water works on February 15, 2012. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Department of Labor will be finishing their inspection sometime in the next week or two, everything is in place and paper work is completed.

DPW Garage bathroom is completed.

Library Snow Removal paper is okay will speak to the Library about what will happen after the close of business regarding the sidewalks.

CLERK-TREASURER:

Vouchers
Resolution 51-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve December 2011 additional vouchers in the amount of $9,620.13, and January 2012 vouchers totaling 19,899.49 seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Busy working on getting payroll end of year reporting and W-2’s out.

Discussed Attorney Mattison’s legal bill. Board asked Clerk Pierce to send a letter with the payment stating that bills should be issued quarterly.

Code Enforcement title through Civil Service is almost complete, just waiting for Civil Service to sign and return paper work.

Elections:
Need motion announcing polling hours for election on March 20th and a motion to accept Sandra Montgomery and Althea Carpenter as Election inspectors.
Resolution 52-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane stating that the Village elections will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from Noon till 9pm at the Village Municipal Building. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 53-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to accept the elections inspectors as Althea Carpenter and Sandra Montgomery. Voted “Yes” by ALL.
Motion Carried

Justice:
Report of Justice Activity turned in for 1/1/11-11/14/2011.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 54-2011
Motion made by DM Crane to approve the December 12, 2011 Regular Board meeting minutes, seconded by Trustee Hicks.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
Community Room Application – Stacy Pike 2/18/12 – APPROVED
Community Room Application – Melissa Hall 2/25/12 - APPROVED

Sewer Study -- Clerk Pierce reviewed the map for the proposed possible sites sewer treatment plants could be placed. After further discussion, Trustee Hicks stated he would contact the project Engineer regarding the study.

Trustee Hicks also mentioned the possible soccer field development that would be great for the Village.

Discussed the Baptist Church buying land from Blaha off or State Route 224.

Clerk Pierce presented a request from the Dutton Library to approve a new Trustee, Mary Ann Cleary.

Resolution 55-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to accept Mary Ann Cleary as a Trustee on the Dutton Peterson Library Board. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
Old Water tank – No update

Records Grant with Town of Catharine – No new information received from
Trustee Tomassi. Trustee Hicks liked the concept but not sure if it was for the
Village. DM Crane was concerned about immediate access to Village records.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS: None

CORRESPONDENCE:
-- Schuyler County Environmental Council Minutes 11/09 & Agenda 1/11
-- Joint Landfill Commission 12/7/11 Minutes
-- Time Warner Cable Programming letter 1/1/12
-- Time Warner Cable Rate increase
-- Invite to Sidle Insurance Open House Tuesday, 1/10 from 5-7pm
-- NYSEG Quarter ending 11/30/11 Gross Receipts Tax report
-- Mortgage Tax Motion for disbursements (has not been received yet)
-- Rural Futures Fall 2011 Issue
-- Seneca Lake Pure Water Assoc. – Letter to DEC regarding Hydraulic Fracturing
-- Real Property Transfer – Barrett to Spain & Stephens 131Fowler Place
-- Real Property Transfer – Blaha to Odessa Baptist Church SR 224
-- Real Property Transfer – Angle to Smith 516 Church Street

ADJOURNED

Motion to adjourn made at 7:53p.m. By Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane.

Respectively submitted by, Kristi A. Pierce, Clerk-Treasurer

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Dec. 12, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on December 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present (6:34p)
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

PUBLIC:
Mr. Hill and Mr. Cramer presented their community room application and their plan of what they would like to do. They are proposing a Teen Dance that would take place minimally on a monthly basis, they would have rules regarding coming and going, how conflicts would be handled and would take place so that the teens were home before curfew. Trustee Tomassi asked about having written policies on how things would be handled such as emergency, rules and discipline. She also asked about the insurance having child abuse or molestation coverage. The board thought it was a great idea.

Brian Williams – SCOPED
Mr. Williams presented the final Joint Village Study completed by PJ Smith. Mr. Williams did mention the study calling for a structural engineer to look at the buildings that are on the edge of the creek. After the presentation the Board moved to approve the following resolution.

Resolution 44-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Thoman
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMMERCIAL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY

Whereas, the Village of Odessa was desirous of participating in the development and implementation of a Commercial District Improvement Strategy for the two villages of Odessa and Burdett, in cooperation with Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County and other agencies, with the intent to further the economic vitality of communities in Schuyler County; and

Whereas, an Advisory Committee was formed to oversee the development of this project with planning consultant firm Peter J. Smith & Co., with involvement of representatives of both Village Boards, Planning Boards, property and business owners, and Village residents; and

Whereas, the public participated in several community meetings over the course of developing the Strategy, including stakeholder interviews, a Visioning Session and Design Workshops, and

Whereas, a Commercial District Improvement Strategy was presented to the Advisory Committee in August 2011 for consideration by each Village;

Therefore be it resolved that the Village of Odessa acknowledges receipt of the Commercial District Strategy and hereby accepts the Strategy as a guidance document for future economic and physical developments in the commercial district of Odessa.

• November – 8 Fires and 17 EMS for a total of 25.
• The Children’s Christmas party had 73 kids in attendance, it went very well.
• Seneca Santa is 12/24 for families in need.
• Driver training cancelled for December, Monthly meeting will be moved to week earlier with a dish to pass at 6:30pm
• Participated in the Watkins Glen Christmas Parade and won best decorated truck.
• Discussed with Randy Williams on being able to use the old VTO building for fire training, he is not sure yet what he will be doing with the building they will wait until spring.
• Asked for executive session – Mayor Pierce stated they would wait to go into executive session towards the end of the meeting.

• Cleaning up building permits, have approximately fifteen active permits.
• Will be scheduling fire inspections after the holidays.
• Discussed the complaint on Church Street, Board directed BI Russell to send a certified letter.

• Salters working and ready to go. Dump Truck has new plow on it.
• Fire Hydrant Markers have been completed.
• Discussed Drywell, had Soil and Water consult, trying to find a different route to get rid of the water due to the soil being mostly clay and not allowing proper drainage.
• Trustee Tomassi asked about the area next to the shed where the sidewalk is removed. Mayor Pierce explained that there is no longer a hazard and there will be plantings in the spring to make the area look better.
• Trustee Tomassi updated the Board about the tree planting in the right of way. After research the right of way is a grey area; trees should fall on the property owner’s responsibility still working on a suggestions for plantings. Also discussed having an event close to Arbor Day (4/12) for the Village cleanup and the Village could purchase trees to resell like some of the county agencies do.

Vouchers:
Resolution 45-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve December 2011 vouchers in the amount of $26,737.10, seconded by Trustee Tomassi.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Working on Procurement policy, waiting on auditor and Attorney Mattison’s feedback, should have it for February’s meeting.
• Election – First day for independent petitions to be signed is 1/3/12. Trustee Tomassi and Trustee Hicks terms are up.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 46-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve the November 14, 2011 Regular Board meeting minutes, seconded by DM Crane.
Voted “YES” by Trustee Thoman, DM Crane and Mayor Pierce, Trustees Hicks and Tomassi abstained. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
• Clerk Pierce stated Schuyler County Environmental Council Chair is still looking for a member to replace Andy Parker.
• County Planning Board is looking for an Odessa Representative; Trustee Tomassi stated she had e-mail Mr. Kambo with her suggestions.
• Community Room Application – Mastermind Entertainment- Pending following insurance approval by Village Attorney.
• Discussed incident that occurred at the Odessa-Catharine UMC during their Bazaar.
• Approved Bus Stop agreement with county
• Trustee Tomassi stated no resolution is needed at this time, Trustee Tomassi will be doing the webinar on the LGMIF grant. Clerk Pierce stated she had concerns not having access to the Village records, she would have to requisition the Town asking to pull the records and would not have immediate access, and with some of the water system stuff we would need things right away. Also is the Town legally allowed to access Village records? Trustee Tomassi said these things could be addressed during our planning process.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Old Water tank – Trustee Hicks discussed the tank, Mr. Wickham asked about a tank closure report, Clerk Pierce will contact Department of Health. Discussed the boundaries for the composting area that the Village owns, gave a copy of the survey that was on file at the county.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS: Trustee Thoman discussed the recycling and the problem with them not picking up the glass if it falls out of the truck. Trustee Thoman stated this could be a deciding factor when the contract comes up. Clerk Pierce stated she will contact Joe Gibson the owner and speak to him again about the problems.

Motion made by Trustee Thoman to exit to executive session to discuss Fire Department personnel matters at 8:29pm.

Resolution 47-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to dismiss Eric Wheaton as a volunteer firefighter. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 48-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Hicks to accept Michelle Bennett and Charlie Haeffner as Associate Members of the OFD.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Schuyler County Environmental Council Minutes 10/12 & Agenda 12/14
• NYS Safety Group Safety Agenda –December 2011
• Card from Nancy Learn-Miranda-Bartolo regarding hydrants
• Real Property Transfer – Fitch – Crandall & Farrell

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Nov. 14, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on November 14, 2011 at 6:54p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Absent; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Absent; Building Inspector Russell – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
• October – 3 Fires and 11 EMS for a total of 14.

• HE-27 was pump tested and failed; the pump is not putting out the amount of pressure it is supposed to. To rebuild pump it will cost $7,700.

• Discussed HE-27 bay door motor being burned out, and needs to be replaced. Discussed bids received from Mullen Industries and JC Overhead Door, and the cost of replacing the bottom panels on two bay doors.

Resolution 37-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane to accept the bid from JC Overhead Door for switching out the motor on HE-27 bay door and placing a new door motor assembly on HM-24 bay door.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Fire Fighter 1 Class will be starting – Patrick Tomassi and Allan Knapp will be taking the class.

• Showed the Board a US flag that is in a case, the flag came from Steve Siptrott’s ex-wife, the flag was flown in Iraq in a Medical plane and will be displayed in the Fireman’s case with the details of where the flag has been. Was on display when the President was over in Iraq.

• Watkins Glen Christmas Parade is coming up in December.
• Kids Christmas Party is scheduled for Sunday, December 4th 1-3pm.
• Thanks Supt. Candido for fixing the back step.

Open Bids for Fire Department Chainsaws:
Bid from Tim Lindsley for $50
Bid from Shawn Crane for $50

Resolution 38-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Mayor Pierce to accept the bids from Tim Lindsley and Shawn Crane both for $50 for the two chainsaws up for bid . Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

BUILDING INSPECTOR- Read by Clerk-Treasurer Pierce
• Has closed out 46 open permits left by previous Building Inspectors.
• There are currently 25 open permits, of which only eight are from previous years.
• BI Russell will be starting the Fire Inspection list in the next month.

Vouchers
Resolution 39-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for October 2011 in the amount of $10,296.11, seconded by DM Crane.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 40-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve November 2011 vouchers in the amount of $9,259.89, seconded by DM Crane.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Updated Board on request regarding Bids and obtaining three quotes, there is currently not an updated policy. The Procurement policy and Investment Policy is from the 90’s and needs to be updated. Mayor Pierce asked that these policies be revamped and submitted at the next Board meeting.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Mark Candido reported;
• Drywell – Found that there is already bone rock in place and the problem is that there is clay surrounding the drywell so the water is not allowed to escape, have contacted Soil and Water to consult on the options. Depending on the cost of the project the costs could be turned in to use CHIPS money.

• Discussed composting area – Supt. Candido and Harley Connelley located the pins for the Villages property and Town of Montour will be assisting with their loader to turn the compost and expand the area to within the boundaries. Supt. Candido would like to fence off the Villages property so there is no problem with Wickham property that surrounds the pit.

• Surplus equipment – Received no bids on the equipment. Board moved to dispose of the surplus.

Resolution 41-2011
Motion made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Thoman to dispose of the Fuel tank, furnace, home lite chainsaw and western plow.
Voted “YES” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed the Department of Labor inspection, the letters have not been received yet but DPW has started working on the items referenced while he was here.

• The County will be helping to mill down the large bump that is at the bottom of Texas Hollow before winter.

• Asked to attend training on confined space which was one of the things that DOL wanted for the DPW to have training on. Training is in Cortland on December 2nd.

Resolution 42-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane to approve Supt. Candido and Municipal Worker Mikkelsen to attend the Confined space training in Cortland on December 2nd. Voted “YES” by ALL. Motion Carried

• The Signage inventory is almost complete will present to Board next meeting.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 43-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve the October 18, 2011 Regular Board meeting minutes, seconded by DM Crane.
Voted “YES” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Clerk Pierce read an e-mail from Schuyler County Environmental Council Chair, Jenna Hicks stating that Andy Parker could no longer continue with the council since he does not have time right now to devote to the EMC monthly meetings.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Wastewater Joint Study – Kickoff meeting is scheduled for Tuesday.

• Clerk Pierce stated that Attorney Mattison has approved the Workplace Violence Policy.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Schuyler County Environmental Council Minutes 9/14 & 10/12
• STC Region Today Newsletter Fall 2011
• NYS Safety Group Safety Agenda – October 2011
• NYS Safety Group Loss Runs thru 9/30/11
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission Minutes 11/2/11

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Oct. 18, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on October 18, 2011 at 6:54p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present (7:08pm); Trustee Thoman – Present (8:04pm)
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
• September – 26 Fires and 14 EMS for a total of 40.
• Open house ran from 6-8pm, they demonstrated a car being cut into, there were about four children there from outside the department.
• Attended a Firemen’s Funeral Service in Mecklenburg for Warren Coates, he was a fourth generation firefighter.
• OFD will take part in Trunk or Treat on October 31st at the Odessa Wesleyan Church.
• Fire Contracts were reduced from 5% to 2% due to the Property tax cap restrictions the towns are under.
• HT-28 Tanker – would like to have drop down tire chains put so that all the OFD trucks would be equipped with tire chains, this will save wear on tires and safety for the firemen that would have to get out and try to put the chains on during a storm. Made several calls, e-mails to Rudd Chain with no response, LaFrance has given a quote of $2,625.

Resolution 30-2011
Motion made by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane to purchase and install tire chains on HT-28 in the amount of $2,625. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Truck service has been pushed back due to the flooding in Binghamton. Pump testing will be up by the end of the month and the FD hopes to have it done by then.

BUILDING INSPECTOR
• Reviewed all structures that currently have a building permits open.
• Hope to start commercial inspections soon; taking classes this week at fire academy to refresh.
• Currently have six “almost done” building permits that should be closed out before winter.
• Problem on Church Street with noxious weeds that are now dried out and a fire hazard, Chief Tomassi asked BI Russell to send the home owner a notice due to not answering their door.
• Asked how mileage should be turned in; Mayor Pierce asked for a detailed list of dates and miles to turn in for reimbursement.

Jerry Verrigni – Schuyler County Soil and Water
Mr. Verrigni discussed the flooding problem on Mitchell Hollow Road that caused water to go over the road during the snow melt in the spring. Presented options to help the Village prevent it from going over the road again. After much discussion the Board asked Mr. Verrigni to consider other options that were discussed and to have it engineered by Soil and Water.

JPC – Trustee Hicks stated there was no update on the survey however, he wanted to know when the final Main Street Study would be presented for the Board approval, since part of the Joint Planning Commission would be linked to what the Village is looking at doing in the future. After discussion Trustee Hicks asked Clerk Pierce to asked Brian Williams from SCOPED to present the final plan at the next Board meeting. Trustee Hicks also mentioned that Chemung Valley Association looking at developing Soccer Fields in Catharine and would like to see a trail or something to connect the Village to the park.

JUSTICE:
• Discussed number of parking tickets submitted for the month. Also discussed upgrading signage to make it more visible. The Board asked Supt. Candido to evaluate the signage and get back to the next month.

• Received information regarding NYCOM Utility audit, 40% fee if refunds are received. Board gave go ahead.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Mark Candido reported;
• Booster Station – chlorine is now installed and working down State Route 228.

• Board members brought up brown water complaints, Supt. Candido stated he would be flushing soon.

• All holes on Church Street have been filled, Board thankful that is finally done.

• DOH Water inspection scheduled for tomorrow. Should go well, we have now complied with most of the requests made by Dept of Health.

• County has been cleaning out the ditch near the Pump house and the Tomassi property, it is draining properly, and the County had equipment issues so they will be back in the spring to finish.

• Will be attending the NYCOM Public Works Conference next week. Josh will be here to cover.

• Drywell – Cookies Construction has been doing foundation work so they will be working on it after these projects.

• Coddington Place – Will be meeting with Jerry from Soil and Water to see what can be done.

• Asked about the access by the Pump House that Mrs. Darling is stating is her driveway. Mayor Pierce asked Clerk Pierce to look into easement rights that may have been given to her when the water system was done in 2000.

• Trustee Hicks has set up a meeting with Greg Wickham to discuss the Old Tank. He, Supt. Candido and Mr. Wickham will discuss this and the Composting area that borders the Wickham property.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 31-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve the September 12, 2011 Regular Board meeting minutes, seconded by DM Crane. Voted “YES” by ALL.
Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
• Clerk Pierce stated that due to the OFD changing Fire Contracts from 5% to 2% we need to adjust the budget.

Resolution 32-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to reduce the fire contract revenue and expenses from 5% to 2%, the difference in the Village’s contract money will be placed in the contingency fund, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “YES” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Mayor Pierce received a letter from Pastor Ed Ross from the Odessa Wesleyan Church asking to close Mitchell Place between Church Street and College Avenue. This was approved and the Board asked that the Rumsey/Jenkins home be contacted to let them know this would be occurring.

Resolution 33-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to approve the placement of the bus shelter for the Schuyler County Transit system. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Read a letter or resignation from Steve DeWalt removing himself from the Village Planning Board. The Board asked that a notice be placed in the Odessafile to look for potential candidates.

• Approval to shred files from 2003-2004; including ledgers, vouchers and bank statements a total of two boxes.

Resolution 34-2011
Motion made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Thoman to destroy the accounting records from 2003-2004. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed an insurance claim on a damaged rim received from one of the pot holes on Church Street. The Board discussed implementing a procedure regarding these kinds of instances.

• NYS Dept. Of Labor came by and stated that a Workplace Violence Prevention Policy should be in place. Still waiting for approval from Attorney Mattison.

Resolution 35-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman to approve the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, pending okay from Attorney Mattison. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Community Room Application – Rich Brown 11/18- Evening – APPROVED
• Community Room Application – Shawn Crane 10/30 – APPROVED.

• Chief Tomassi asked about possibly increasing his signing limit to $1,000 since when he goes to the Harrisburg Tradeshow that some things can exceed and also discussed having to get three quotes. The Board discussed and asked Clerk Pierce to research if a dollar limit was set with needing three bids. To be re-evaluated at the next Board meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Wastewater Joint Study – Hunt has sent their finalized contract and Attorney Mattison has approved it. Mayor Pierce has to sign.

• Cotton-Hanlon gravel pit – Heard back from Attorney Rob Halpin and forwarded the information onto NYS DOT contacts and awaiting response.

• Trustee Thoman asked about leaving the leaf bags instead of taking them. Supt. Candido stated they are keeping the leaf bags if they pick them up to re-distribute. Mayor Pierce reminded Supt. Candido its $500 of his budget and it’s now only lasting half as long.

Vouchers
Resolution 36-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for September 2011 in the amount of $23,477.00, and October 2011 vouchers in the amount of $16,463.00, pending Burton Brewster certifying his final expenses from Summer Recreation, seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming Changes
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission Minutes 9/7 &10/5
• NYSEG Gross Receipts Tax for quarter ending 8/31/11
• Seneca Lake Pure Water Association letter
• OFD Officer Vehicle Log

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Sept. 12, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on August 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present 7:34pm)
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido – Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

BUILDING INSPECTOR: Mr. Russell reported:
• Has closed out another 20 building permits, down to only active permits!
• Will start working on Fire Inspections.
• Everything is moving along.
• Was asked if the Dandy had contacted him yet for a permit. Nobody has contacted, the excavator that is there is for storage purposes.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
• August – 15 Fires and 14 EMS for a total of 29.
• Total money raised during fundraising was $4,600
• Call for Mutual aid to assist during flood recovery, first weekend was in Delaware County, second was Schoharie County.
• Hurst tool is out of service for a day for its yearly service.
• OMCS homecoming bonfire will be the 22nd
• OMCS Parade Friday the 23rd. – Permission from Village to close roads on parade route during the parade. (College to Speedway to Merchant to First to College to Speedway)
Resolution 18-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve the closure of roads on Parade route. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 19-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve new member Thomas Struble. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• The Board opened the chainsaw bids:
• Tim Lindsley 330 EVL $20.00
• Ron Goossen CS3450 $11.00
• Ron Goossen 330EVL $10.00
• Eric Dorn 330EVL $25.00

Resolution 20-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane to reject all bids and rebid chainsaws on craigslist.com. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

JUSTICE:
• Reminder for Justice Open House on Park Road – Wednesday the 14th from 4-7pm. Trustee Tomassi and Mayor Pierce will be attending.

• Reviewed Justice Goossen’s request for training in the Binghamton Area on September 24th.
Resolution 21-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by DM Crane to approve Justice Goossen to attend training on September 24 in Binghamton and approval mileage and meals for trip. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Vouchers
Resolution 22-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve additional vouchers for August 2011 in the amount of $3,149.39, and September 2011 vouchers in the amount of $42,516.52, seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CLERK-TREASURER:
• May 2011 has been reviewed by our auditors and the remaining amount to be transfer to the FASNY Fire Department reserve account is $15,204.70.

Resolution 23-2011
Motion made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to transfer funds in the amount of $15,204.70 to the FASNY reserve account. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Board meeting for October will be TUESDAY, October 11th due to the Columbus holiday.

• Updated Board that on September 1st went to Town of Cayuta court and filed small claims against Mr. LaRow at the request of the Board. Court date is schedule for October 6th.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 24-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve August 8, 2011 Regular Board meeting minutes, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “YES” by Trustee Hicks, Tomassi and Mayor Pierce, DM Crane abstained due to absence. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
• Cooperative Extension has asked for Dump Truck to assist with annual Hazardous Waste day. Board approved.

• Need to order leaf bags, went through the bags quicker due to the wet spring. Board asked Supt. Candido to dump the bags and leave the bags if they are still good. Clerk Pierce stated that the last pallet lasted two years. Trustee Tomassi stated that the bags dry out really well and we should leave them.

Resolution 25-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to order a half pallet of leaf bags from Dano’s for $592. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Explained about a program that NYCOM is promoting for a third party to audit the franchise agreements and gross utilities companies. Board agreed since there is no cost to the program if they don’t find any discrepancies.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Wastewater Joint Study – Updated Board on status; have chosen Hunt Engineers, SCOPED is negotiating the contract the new proposal will increase the original proposed amount by $945, with an additional $5000 coming from SCOPED to assist with the proposal.

Resolution 26-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve the additional $945 for the Hunt Engineering contract and approve Mayor Pierce to sign agreement. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Joint Village Grant – PJ Smith has finalized and will be presenting report.

• Cotton-Hanlon gravel pit – Spoke to NYS DOT and am now waiting for lawyer to get back with the information that DOT needs to help us with discovering what the Cotton-Hanlon Bridge will be able to handle.

• Dandy Update – Spoke to Randy Williams secretary there are currently no plans, believe they were waiting for the tenants to move out of the house behind the VTO before anything was decided.

MAYOR:
• Discussed Mitchell Hollow drainage problem on the Moran property, Soil and Water came back again and made a different determination, however due to budget constraints they are unable to assist the homeowner. Soil and Water is planning on attending the October Board meeting. Trustee Tomassi suggested maybe the Village attorney should be involved. The Board is holding off for now.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Mark Candido reported;
• Work crew from Schuyler County has cleaned up weeds and debris between sidewalks and curbs and will be back the rest of the week to paint fire hydrants. Trustee Tomassi asked Supt. Candido to make a note of things that need to be done around the Village for when they have Monterey or the Workforce crew.

• Booster Station – have placed the new “T” in the booster station, just need to get in touch with Gehring about gallons per minute to make sure the chlorine is paced correctly.

• Paving was planned next week but County has had to deal with their own weather related issues first.

• College Avenue sidewalk - wants to bring some top soil down and replace broken sidewalk panels with ones from Merchant Avenue by the salt shed.

• Camp Monterey painted most of the building. Need to touch up a few spots and paint the end of the building towards the Collins residence.

• Would like to surplus or dispose of a few things; Miller home trailer furnace 68,000 BTU, 500 gallon fuel oil tank, home lite 240 chain saw 91”bar, another no name chainsaw, 8’ western plow off dump truck, and Tuff Cutt 22’ cut walk behind mower.

Resolution 27-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to surplus and place out for bid the following; Miller home trailer furnace 68,000 BTU, 500 gallon fuel oil tank, home lite 240 chain saw 91”bar, and the 8’ western plow and declare the following for junk; no name chainsaw and Tuff Cut 22’ cut walk behind mower. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed replacement of signs and inventory that Josh has been working on. Plan on using CHIPS where you can.

• Have a pile of metal behind the shop and will be taking it to the scrap yard if board approves. Approved.

• Drywell behind Jack Fowlers – When Cookies’ Construction gets done with his projects he will dig out the dry well. Need to also wait for the ground to get a bit more solid due to all the rain it would tear up the lawn right now.

• NYCOM Public Works training October 24-26, Supt. Candido didn’t want to spend the money on the room to go to Saratoga, the Board urged him to consider attending stating NYCOM puts on good trainings and it would be worth the expense.

Resolution 28-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Thoman for Supt. Candido to attend NYCOM’s Public Works training leaving Sunday October 23rd through 26th. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed Church Street draining and letter from Soil and Water, Clerk informed board that letter from Soil and Water was sent to Mr. Ryan.

• Looked into Coddington Place drainage and found that the water was coming down the residents driveway and washing to stones out and didn’t see where it was coming down Coddington Place. Will observe more the next time it rains. Also discussed Jerry coming to look at it to see what can be done.

• Reviewed the Municipal Worker hour increase and what has been accomplished by it. Supt. Candido read list of duties for Municipal Worker. Trustee Thoman asked about brush pickup and Supt. Candido state daily. She stated that her bags of brush had been sitting on the edge of her property almost a week before it was picked up. Also they are not leaving the bags even when they are not wet. Trustee Tomassi says that if the bags are damp they dry out well, unless the bags are falling apart when you pick them up you should dump them and leave the bags. Trustee Tomassi asked why the municipal worker was riding to Watkins Glen with him. Trustee Tomassi stated he could be working while Supt. Candido is running errands. Mayor Pierce stated that the hours for the Municipal workers will be revisited again and he wants to see things completed, there are a lot of projects that are only half done, projects need to be completed. Trustee Tomassi asked about the ditch issue by the pump house, Supt. Candido is waiting for use of a backhoe to complete it. Mayor Pierce asked about getting a deadline on the sidewalks, Supt. Candido stated by the end of the week.

• Old Tank – Discussed Old tank and what needs to be done to get it out of there, Ron Parmenter stated he would take it apart and get rid of the tires that are behind the tank to protect it from falling debris. The last time we discussed Teets was willing to pay $75/ton for removal of the entire tower. Clerk Pierce reminded the board what was requested by the Wickham family if it was removed. The Board discussed and Trustee Hicks will speak with Greg Wickham regarding the tank removal and the composting pit boundaries.

JUSTICE part II:
Justice Goossen stopped in and discussed the Open House. He also mention a possible jury trial on December 13/14, the court would need to hire a Deputy to be the bailiff during the trail and if the trail runs over dinner for the jury.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 29-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi to approve July 11, 2011 Regular Board meeting minutes, seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “YES” by DM Crane, Trustees Tomassi and Thoman. Mayor Pierce, and Trustee Hicks abstained due to absence. Motion Carried

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming Changes
• Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Minutes
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission Minutes 7/6/11
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 – Safety Agenda
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 – 2012 Rate Increase
• Williamson Law Book – 2012 software support increase 10%
• Excellus – Increase in Health care costs – possible increase of 6-10%
• Time Warner Franchise 2nd Quarter
• Schuyler Hospital Letter regarding stopping of baby delivery
• Schuyler Treasurer – 2nd Quarter Sales Tax Distribution
• E-Mail from S2AY regarding Sugar sweetened beverages
• Nuggets & Nibbles – Cornell Roads Summer 2011 Newsletter
• Hunt News Summer 2011
• Rural Futures Summer 2011
• Real Property Transfer State of NY Mortgage – Serlo 118 SR 228
• Real Property Transfer Doane to Doane 127 Coddington Place
• Real Property Transfer Hayes to States - 100 Maple Avenue

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:36p.m. By DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Hicks.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Aug. 8, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on August 8, 2011 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Mayor Pierce.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Absent
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Russell – Present
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Tracy Gavich (506 Speedway) and Dwight Wilber (121 Coddington Place)

PUBLIC: Mrs. Gavich went over her community room application and the details behind the classes she would like to start holding in the community room in September. Zumbatomic is the name of the classes that will be available for kids Pre-School to High School aged, once a week on Sundays. Mrs. Gavich provided all the paper work required. The Board approved the application, stating it was great to see something active for our children to do in the Village.

Mr. Wilber discussed his road (Coddington Place); there is a problem with the road washing all the rocks out of everyone’s driveway on his side of the road. He has had to go out and shovel all the rocks back into his driveway so his vehicle doesn’t bottom out. Wanted to know if there was something that can be done, and that he wanted it on record. Mayor Pierce stated that is on the radar and that a lot of the grass needs to be cut back off the road. DPW Supt. Candido stated that it needed to be ditched too. Mr. Wilber stated that he’s worried that people driving will lose control on the loose rock. Mayor Pierce stated that it needs to be looked into and corrected. Trustee Hicks thanked Mr. Wilber for coming in an informing them of the problem.

BUILDING INSPECTOR: Mr. Russell reported:
• Has approved six permits, closed out ten permits that were open from the former inspector. He is currently is half way through the open permits. People have been good about calling when he has left his card. Starting to catch up. Discussed a property maintenance issue and asked the Board for their opinion since it’s a rental property and he’s spoken to the owner. The tenants are supposed to be out by mid-September. Board advised to speak with the tenants and see if they will correct, if not ticket them since the tickets will follow them and this certain property has been a continuous problem.
• Trustee Tomassi asked about a prior approval for permit, are previous records available. Clerk Pierce informed her that when BI Seager retired, Deputy Clerk Collins filed everything he left. BI Russell will look into.
• Asked about a verbal complaint regarding a property on Owen Place that had a deck built without a permit. The Board agreed that even if it’s completed it should be approved by a Building Inspector and the permit process should be followed.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
• July – 17 Fires and 12 EMS for a total of 29.
• 8/13 – Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
• 8/14 – Hit the Boot
• 8/20 – FD Outing – All Board is invited.
• New chainsaws are in service.
• There are three chainsaws to be considered for surplus; Echo Model 330EVL – 16” bar/chain, and two Echo Model CS-3450 16” Bar/chain and hard case. After discussion the Board and Chief Tomassi agreed to give one ECHO CS-3450 with case to the DPW Department.

Resolution 12-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Mayor Pierce to approve the following surplus; one ECHO Model 330EVL 16” bar/Chain, and two ECHO model CS-3450 16” bar/chain with hard case, and to designate one CS-3450 to the Village DPW, remaining chainsaws to be put out for bid with funds going back into the Fire Departments budget. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Received DEC grant, for four portable radios with microphones. Total cost will be $2,885, 50% will be paid by Fire Department Funds.

Resolution 13-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve purchase or four portable radios with microphones, 50% to be paid through a DEC grant, the total amount of purchase is $2,885. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported (continued)
• Yearly Service and pump testing will start. HE-23 rear gate valve will be repaired at this time approximately $600. HE-23, HE-27 and HT-28 will all have oil changes done as well.
• Physicals are almost completed.
• Hose testing – only a few lengths were bad, we will be cutting and using smaller links.
• Ladder testing will be completed soon.

DPW REPORT: Board read report submitted.
• Booster Station project has been almost complete, Harley Connelley will be assisting with doing the tap to get the chlorine running, hopefully in the next week or so.

• Drywell - will dig out, re-bone and place fabric around it to fix it properly, Received a quote from Cookie’s Construction to dig it out for $85/hour and it should only take one hour. The Board gave the go ahead since the amount is under DPW Supt. Candido purchase threshold.

• Discussed the Dump Truck and the facts about the work that has been done and needs to be done. The Board discussed options; and the facts that regular maintenance has not been completed on the dump truck, transmission had never been flushed. Supt. Candido stated that he has been weighing the options with making fixes and buying a new one. A couple of the quotes he has received are around $33,000. Currently there is approximately $24,000 towards a new truck. Trustee Tomassi asked for a rotation schedule on the DPW equipment. Trustee Hicks would like to see an asset plan in print and come back to the board with more details. Would like to forecast out the future years for better planning. Mayor Pierce would like to get the work that was suggested by mechanic completed and try to get another year out of the dump truck so that we can have money aside to pay for it, right now DPW does not have an extra $10,000 to make up the difference. Trustee Hicks said that former Supt. LaRow worked with County Supt. Mathews. Supt. Candido stated that Town of Montour Highway Bailey shared his system he uses for his equipment.

• Streets – Have cold patched areas that have needed it. Working on quotes for paving or various areas in the Village. Board would like to see cold-patching on Merchant since it’s getting bad instead of paving since we are unsure of what the Dandy’s plans are. Trustee Hicks stated that Clerk Pierce can make calls to get approval on the paving quotes when they are received.

• Sidewalk on College Avenue – waiting for General Arborist to come grind the remaining stump so that the sidewalk can be replaced.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Candido reported: (continued)
• Trustee Tomassi asked about Merchant Avenue by the salt shed, Supt. Candido explained the plan, but waiting to get a backhoe from the Town of Montour or Village of Montour Falls.

• Chief Tomassi asked if the ditch that needed to be cleaned out by the pump house will get done the same time, Supt. Candido stated yes.

• Informed the Board about the request with regards to Church Street drainage and Mr. Ryan’s property, the paper work from Soil and Water will be forwarded to Mr. Ryan.

JUSTICE:
• The Board tabled the approval on the annual justice training in Binghamton on 9/24 – The board would like documentation on the training.

• The Board reviewed the statistical information; this is what they were looking for. Clerk Pierce stated that Justice Goossen will provide this to the Board on a quarterly basis.

JPC
• Trustee Hicks stated the Joint Planning group have not met and hope to in September.

Vouchers:
Resolution 14-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi to approve additional vouchers for July 2011 in the amount of $60,347.14, and August 2011 vouchers in the amount of $22,674.69, seconded by Trustee Hicks. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes: Minutes approval tabled until September due to lack of quorum from that meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:
• Community Room Application – Odessa Tea Party September – November – Tabled due to lack of approval.

• Insurance quotes review – Clerk Pierce presented all of the quotes for general insurance for the Village and discussed the two quotes in detail with the Board.

Resolution 15-2011
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Mayor Pierce to approve NYMIR as the Village carrier for the 2011-2012 year. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 16-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve the DPW Truck repair listed by CJ’s Kustoms. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Updated Board on complaints that were made with regards to Owen Place and the unregistered vehicles – Owner has received a building permit to obtain/build carports for them and is working with BI Russell.

• Wastewater Joint Village plans – Proposals have been reviewed and interviews are being set up with Hunt and LDG on August 16th.

MAYOR –
• Discussed county property off or Railroad and if this can be transferred to the Village. Trustee Tomassi has been working on it.

• ZBA Chair Michael Tomassi discussed being short a person and asked if Mrs. Gavich would be interested.

Resolution 17-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approved Tracy Gavich to serve as a member on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
• Trustee Tomassi asked about Mr. LaRow’s repayment, Clerk Pierce informed the Board a letter was sent, no contact has been made by Mr. LaRow. Trustee Tomassi said to go forward with court proceedings.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming Changes
• Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Minutes
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission Minutes 7/6/11
• National Vision Administrators – Would like to provide Vision care
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 – Loss Runs

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:45p.m. By Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on July 11, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on July 11, 2011 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room by Deputy Mayor Crane.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Absent; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Absent; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector – N/A
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido –Absent; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Susan and Donald Hyer – 205 Owen Place.
Harold Russell – Building Inspector applicant.

PUBLIC: Donald and Sue Hyer thanked Superintendent for fixing the post now her truck has hit it due to the hole from the water break it’s hard for two cars to go down the road. Also followed up on complaints; 1) Asked about the paving quotes DPW was getting, Supt. Candido was not there to answer; 2) Asked about the junk cars at the neighbors across the street, Clerk Pierce stated that she would be mailing a letter out. Also complained about go carts being raced down the road and don’t look to make sure traffic is not coming; Trustee Thoman stated they needed to call the Sheriff’s office. 3) Asked again about the old pedestrian bridge and possible barricades. Trustee Tomassi stated that the Village could put up fencing but it may not prevent kids from climbing. 4) Asked about the Mill Street Bridge – Trustee Tomassi stated that it is in the project line at the County, but everything is based on monies available. Trustee Tomassi gave the contact information for the Schuyler Highway since it is their bridge.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
• June – 16 Fires and 12 EMS for a total of 28. July 17 – Schuyler Ambulance will be doing a bike run to raise monies; they will be using Fire Police, but not going through the Village.
• July 4th – Structure fire on Mitchell Hollow – contacted DPW to let them know they were pulling water.
• July 12 - Physicals
• 8/13 – Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
• 8/14 – Hit the Boot
• 8/20 – FD Outing – All Board is invited.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: (continued)
• Discussed Chainsaw quotes to replace the older ones; Terry’s Small Engine – 1,374.11, Don’s Logging – 1,623 and Do it Center - $1,533.63. This is for three MS290 Stihl chainsaws with three pairs of chaps and one extra chain for each saw and one hard case since the chainsaw that is on the Brush Truck is in the open. These are not only used for cutting trees in the road, but also for cutting through roofs on fires or walls when the fire has gotten in the wall.

Resolution 6-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane to approve purchase of chainsaws with chaps, chains and one hard case from Terry’s Small Engine for $1,374.11. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Gene Gardiner went Emeritus at the last meeting, the Fire department will be having a special ceremony on Wednesday, July 20 at 7pm. They will be retiring his #1 badge; Gene has been in the fire department for 58 years. The Board will ask Mayor Pierce to say a few words from the Village.

Resolution 7-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve Justin VanZile to the Odessa Hose and Chemical. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

ZBA
• Chairman Tomassi stated that they will need a new member for the ZBA Board since Todd Thoman is no longer living in the Village. Clerk Pierce will include in the newsletter to see if we can find a replacement. Trustee Tomassi will ask Jason Edsall if he would want to fill this position.

DPW REPORT: Board read report submitted.
• Trees were removed
• Received three quotes for the materials for the Booster Station chlorination project – Martisco $2,621.01, EJP 3,043.50 and Ferguson 2,831.37.

Resolution 8-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane to approve the quote from Martisco for $2,621.01. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Report asked for permission to attend a FLWWC conference on August 11th.
Resolution 9-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve Supt. Candido to attend an FLWWC water class on August 11 in Penn Yan. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried
DPW REPORT: Supt. Candido reported: (continued)
• Will have Monterey finish up Fowler Place on July 7th.

• As a result of the trees being taken down on College there was some sidewalk that are cracked and the report asked for what the board wanted to do. After discussing the Board agreed that they wanted the dirt dug out and put the sidewalk back in or repair what is there. They do not want the sidewalk removed. DPW is planning on tilling both sides to level the ground out to the road.

• Trustee Tomassi asked if the sidewalk will be replaced that they took out on Merchant next to the DPW salt shed. Clerk Pierce did not know what the plans were. Trustee Tomassi stated that she would like to see them back since we are in the process of updating and asking our residents to preserve their sidewalks we should set an example.

• Board asked if quotes for paving were available – Clerk Pierce was unsure. Trustees Thoman and Tomassi stated that the roads are filled with pot holes and need to be fixed.

• Dry Well – DM Crane gave the Board and update on what Supt. Candido had found that day when looking into the dry well. Trustee Thoman asked if a plan was come up with, DM Crane explained that Jack Fowler had asked DM Crane if the Village was going to fix or look into, DM Crane then left a message for Supt. Candido the past weekend and he had just looked at it. Supt. Candido should have a plan in place by the next meeting.

• Clerk Pierce asked the Board about setting up a spreadsheet to track all the complaints coming in regarding pot holes, and bad water, it would be set up so that there is an action line to see what was done regarding the complaint. Board agreed and this would be presented at each Board meeting so they can review the complaints and also have the information in case they are stopped by a Village resident.

• Water complaints are increasing; Trustee Thoman read Mrs. Thompsons letter and stated her water has been bad also. Clerk Pierce stated that Supt. Candido has stated he would like to flush and this will hopefully help since the new Phosphate chemical they are using is cleaning the pipes instead of just coating them. The Board asked that Supt. Candido flush the water system soon.

• Trustee Tomassi asked about the LaRow water class reimbursement; Clerk Pierce has not received anything since June. Trustee Tomassi asked that a final letter be sent to have the remaining amount reimbursed by the August Board meeting.

CODE ENFORCEMENT:
• Harold Russell introduced himself to the Board and asked if they had any questions.
• Clerk Pierce stated that Dean Hillyard from Village of Montour Falls/Town of Montour has been assisting with building permits.
• Clerk Pierce clarified a question from the last Board meeting regarding a churches variance; Clerk Pierce stated it was the Baptist Church, not the Methodist that was looking to expand.
• Clerk Pierce explained that she did talk to a reference for Mr. Russell and it was very good.

JUSTICE:
• Clerk Pierce stated that Justice Clerk Hoffman and she have set a date for the Court Open House on September 14 from 4-7pm.

• The Board asked if Justice Goossen could provide his statistical information on a quarterly basis.

Vouchers:
Resolution 10-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for June 2011 in the amount of $8,041.41 and July 2011 vouchers in the amount of $27,940.90, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CLERK-TREASURER:
• Auditors will be her for a Prelim audit for the Court and the beginnings of the Village audit.
• Taxes collection went well still have approximately $12,000 left to collect.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 11-2011
Motion to approve the minutes with correction to Trustee comments, from the June 13, 2011 Regular Board meeting made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
• Summer recreation is going well. Trustee Thoman spoke to Director Brewster regarding a child attending that’s guardian lives in the school district, not a problem.
• Wastewater Joint Village plans – Requests for Proposals were due today and will be reviewed.
• Newsletter – Will go out this month – asked to mention not to mow into the road.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Letter from Eleanor Thompson – including bottle of water that was very rusty, Supt. Candido took for testing?
• Time Warner Cable Programming Changes
• Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Minutes
• NYSEG Gross Receipts Quarter ending 5/31/11
• Schuyler Sales Tax Distribution 1st Quarter
• Schuyler Mortgage Tax Distribution 10/1/10-3/31/11
• Real Property Transfer – Osborne - Bannister (215 East Main Street)
• Real Property Transfer – Eaton - Grover (109 East Main Street)
• Real Property Transfer – Solid Rock Ministries – Sidle (105 East Main)
• Real Property Transfer – Grizenko to Rappleye (502 Speedway)

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 7:27p.m. By Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on June 13, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on June 13, 2011 at 6:31p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce–Present (7:50pm); Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present (7:59pm)
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector – N/A
Fire Chief Tomassi – Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent
Superintendent Candido – Present; Clerk-Treasurer Pierce–Present (7:50pm)

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Susan and Donald Hyer – 205 Owen Place. Walter & June Smithers – 117 Brooklyn Terrance

PUBLIC: Donald and Sue Hyer complaints; 1) Hole on Owen Place from Water break, DPW is currently getting quotes to do paving jobs; 2) Would like to see a higher barricade to deter children from getting close to the creek where the pedestrian bridge was, DPW stated we could use the railing donated by NYS DOT over there but it will not deter older kids from climbing over, board discussed other options. 3) Sign post leaning, DPW will take care of. 4) 204 Owen Place grass is growing high around the two vehicles in yard. Trustee Hicks stated he would have the Village send a letter since the Village is in between Building Inspectors.

Inquiry was made on the Mill Street Bridge; Trustee Hicks explained what was going on at the County with regards to the bridge.

Asked about hydrant flushing is there a way to control the water flow when flushing so that the gravel and debris gets washed into porches and in yards. DPW Candido and Chief Tomassi discussed that it took five foot hose but that is only on the fire truck, discussed fabricating something to divert the water towards drainage in place.

Smithers thanked the Village for replacing the Lilac bushes that were cut down last year. Asked about the guardrail update regarding Merchant Avenue; Supt. Candido described what has been done and what the plan was. Mr. Smithers stated there was guardrail down on the ground on the SR 224 side of the pedestrian bridge that could be reused.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported
• May - 4 Fires and 15 EMS for a total of 19. Learn not to Burn program must be working.
• May 19th was Learn not to burn graduation day; had a lot of participation from other departments.
• Thanks for the Harrisburg trip, there were many good deals.
• The Res-q-jack is in service, training will be at Wolfe’s.
• Getting prices for new chainsaws, current ones are 20 years old and don’t meet current safety requirements.
• Having problems with Generator GFCI is causing problems.
• Montour Falls Parade went well.
• HT-28 going to LaFrance for minor repairs from when it was installed, and inspection. Also LaFrance is having an Open House and would like to show the Tanker off since LaFrance built the truck.
• Mr. Smithers asked if the VanEtten issues have affected the Odessa Fire Department. Chief Tomassi stated that our area is bigger and he has worked with the other fire departments to make sure there is proper coverage.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Candido reported:
• Received one quote from General Arborist for the removal of five trees and seven stumps, will table until other board members are there since the trees are being removed from Tim’s property. Trustee Hicks stated he would contact Jeff Arcangeli to see if he would want the wood. Supt. Candido also said he may have another person interested.
• Pot Holes- obtaining quotes – Trustee Hicks suggested contacting the County for input and to correct appropriately. Supt. Candido stated that Soil and Water visited the Ryan residence on Church Street and the water is coming off the road since his property is the low spot and needs to be built up. Trustee Hicks suggested working with Rodney Jaynes from the County to work on a proper plan for road work.
• Deputy-Mayor Crane stated that Jack Fowler took him for a walk to show the wet land due to poor drainage and the dry well is not doing its job since it hasn’t been cleaned out in several years. Trustee Hicks suggested excavating the area to see what the problem is.
• Trustee Tomassi asked about mowing near village line on Speedway, need to have the grass mowed back, the Village always has mowed since it becomes a sight issue with deer coming off the fields.
• The Ross pump is not working; he is working with Harley to fix. There are rebates currently on the valves will look into a drive valve. Supt. Candido will be getting quotes.
• Phosphate is working at cleaning the deposits in pipes; this may cause discolored water due to the process.
• Repaired valve between Mill and Railroad.
• Railing project – Get NYS DOT to pound in the post, Mark will inquire with NYS DOT.
DPW REPORT: Supt. Candido reported: (continued)
• Will have Monterey finish up Fowler Place on Wednesday.
• Salt Shed – bad design, not enough room to move the skid steer around, had damage equipment trying to load salt and sand. Board stated to get three quotes to redesign.
• Shop/Office – Bathroom and shop are almost done.
• Asked to increase Municipal Worker hours by eight, projects are not getting done. Still mowing Catharine Park. Trustee Tomassi suggested re-evaluated this as the Village is not being done, we cannot increase staff hours to complete work that is not the Village’s. Tabled until rest of Board is present.

Joint Planning Committee (JPC): Trustee Hicks reported:
Public Forum for Joint Village Study to be held on June 29; PJ Smith the consultants will be presenting the results of the public outreach strategy. The Comprehensive plan he hopes to have by snowfall.

CODE ENFORCEMENT:
• DM Crane stated that Mr. Kibbe left his files, keys and books in the Clerk’s office.
• ZBA Chair Mike Tomassi stated that the old post office building that is now apartments did an improvement by replacing the windows with household and the building front looks much better.
• Reviewed Mr. Kibbe’s exit paper work. Need to make Fire Inspections a priority.
• Trustee Tomassi asked about the plan from the Methodist Church expansion.

JUSTICE:
• Construction is moving along, hope to have an open house once completed.

Vouchers
Resolution 1-2011
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi to approve additional vouchers for May 2011 in the amount of $34,440.27 and June 2011 vouchers in the amount of $6,770, seconded by Trustee Hicks. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CLERK-TREASURER: Information given on agenda:
• Tax bills have been sent out
• Community Service – two people working.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 2-2011
• Motion to approve the minutes from the May 9, 2011 Regular Board meeting made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS:
• Trustee Hicks opened bids for Tire chains from the OFD Surplus – one received from Parmenters for $25, the other from Ron Hoffman for $51.

Resolution 3-2011
Motion to approve the bid from Ron Hoffman for the surplus tire chains made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Bids for Insurance for the Village are being worked up by Senka Insurance and Sidle Insurance.
• Newsletter ideas – Village Rummage sale, water flushing, recycling, limb pickup; time and size, court house, cleaning up yards, Public Forum if before meeting, unregistered vehicles, Mothers garden,
• Community Room Application – Narcotics Anonymous – 2nd Sunday starting 1/2012 9:30am-12:30pm - APPROVED
• Community Room Application – Odessa Tea Party 7/16/11 – Town Hall Meeting - APPROVED
• Community Room Application – S2AY-RHN – Gerri Clauss Meetings for Health Insurance enrollment – Mondays starting 6/20 from 9am-2:30pm. – APPROVED.
• Discussed tree bids once with full Board present;

Resolution 4-2011
Motion to approve the bid from General Arborists to remove five trees and seven stumps made by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by DM Crane, Trustee Tomassi and Thoman, Trustee Hicks abstained. Motion Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Summer recreation is good to go. Everyone has been hired.
• Nothing to update regarding tree replacement.
• Sidewalk grants monies and local law – Clerk Pierce spoke with NYS DOT and Village of VanEtten since they have been given grant funding and have a local law in place.
• Wastewater Joint Village Request for Proposal – The proposal is being sent out this week.

MAYOR:
• Discussed diversion ditch need to clean it out, also discussed the dry well at the end of Speedway behind Jack Fowler residence. Need to look to see if there was a plan regarding the diversion ditch. Trustee Hicks stated that the Village originally put it in place. Should see if there is anything in the original files, and then see if Soil and Water could assist. Is this what is causing residence basements to flood more?
• Code Enforcement – Discussed candidate that was interested in position; Board decided to draw up offer letter. Trustee Hicks will compose and e-mail to Board members. Clerk Pierce also explained the difference in Code Enforcement versus Building Inspector III, it comes down to competitive versus not for Civil service, however our local law references Code Enforcement not Building Inspector for enforcement so we may have to change wording.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
• The Board discussed the request for hours for the Municipal Worker position. Discussed releasing the park mowing; not getting our own work done and doing work for the Town. Also discussed having a form to request for Town of Catharine services so there is a record with the Clerks of what has been asked.

• Motion made by Trustee Thoman to enter executive session to discuss personnel matter at 8:36pm.
• Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to exit executive session.
Resolution 5-2011
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to increase Supt. Candido salary to $15/hour beginning with the next payroll and to increase Municipal Worker position hours up to eight hours a week to be reviewed at the August board meeting and Supt. Candido will show what the extra hours have achieved, seconded by Trustee Hicks. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming Changes
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission 5/4/11
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 Safety Agenda
• OMCS Newly Elected members School Board
• NYMIR Capital Distribution letter
• Time Warner Cable 2011 Franchise 1st Quarter
• Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Minutes
• Real Property Transfer – Litwhiler Estate – NYS Mortgage Agency (118 SR 228)
• Real Property Transfer – Cornerstone – Dandy Property (104 Merchant Ave)
• Real Property Transfer – Landon – Dandy Property Mgmt. (110 East Main/First St.)

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 9:02p.m. By Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Hicks.
Respectively submitted by,

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on May 9, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on May 9, 2011 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present (6:53pm)
Trustee Tomassi – Present (6:35pm); Building Inspector Kibbe – Present (6:40pm)
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Fire Chief Tomassi – Present (6:35PM)
Superintendent Candido –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent

PUBLIC: Ms. Daley – stated she was there to be involved and asked if the Board knew that the Dandy was in the process of buying the house behind the Village Take Out. Mayor Pierce stated he recently found out, but the Village still does not have any information on the plans for the new expanded property. The regional Dandy rep did attend the Joint Village Study meeting as a business owner and is willing to work with both Villages; however Odessa is waiting until the properties close to get together.

DPW REPORT: Supt. Candido reported:
• Trying to get caught up with mowing
• Update on the Booster Station – will re-bid due to some issues with the company that was approved last month.
• The drain issue over on Merchant was discussed with Dana Bailey at Town of Montour and will be coordinating.
• Trustee Tomassi asked about the list for the Work Force program; she and Supt. Candido will meet to discuss.
• Discussed bid received by General Arborist for the trees, will be placing an ad to get two more quotes. Discussed planting of replacement trees and possible solutions to prevent the Village in the future having to spend tax money to remove trees within the right of way. Board also discussed Trustee Tomassi and Ms. Daley being a part of a committee regarding tree replacement.
• Trustee Thoman asked about borrowing a leaf vac during having fall times. Supt. Candido will speak to Mike Hughey at the Village of Montour Falls

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Chief Tomassi reported:
• Mayor Pierce asked that the first action be approval of the Election of Officers from last month.
Resolution 81-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane to approve the following election of officers; Chief Michael Tomassi, 1st Asst. John Jelliff, 2nd Asst. Michael Hines, 3rd Asst. Adam Manke. Voted “YES” by DM Crane, Trustee Hicks and Thoman. Trustee Tomassi abstained due to husband being Chief and Mayor Pierce abstained due to his voting in the Fire Department Elections. Motion Carried

• Other officers are; Day Chiefs; Rick Churches and Jamie Gerdes and Rescue Captain Steve Siptrott. Trustee Tomassi would like it put on record that the officers were not voted on due to a lack of quorum of board members that could vote on the motion at the last board meeting and not due to those elected.

• Town of Cayuta coverage – Have met and spoken to the following fire departments regarding second alarm assignments with regards to the Cayuta fire calls; Spencer, Breesport and Erin. This will be considered District 5. Once everything is finalized EMO will be informed in writing.

• Physicals are scheduled to be July 11th, asked Clerk Pierce for availability; she will check and get back to him. Chief Tomassi informed the board that next year the company doing the physicals will offer EKG’s to those older fire members; it would be a cost of $40/$45 but would not be mandatory.

• Confirmed Harrisburg trip still a go and he is the only officer staying the weekend.

• Fire Gear for surplus; 10 pairs of old fire pants, 9 fire jackets and 1 helmet. Have spoken with a company that refurbishes equipment, but the items listed are beyond refurbishing.
Resolution 82-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane to surplus and dispose of 10 pairs of fire pants, 9 fire jackets and 1 fire helmet .
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Asked for approval to purchase two demo lifting strurts from Res-Q-Jack for $2,004. Other quotes received; Extrication Concepts $2,352.98, Firehouse Resources 2,730.44. Approved.

JUSTICE:
• Summary of monies received in Agenda Folder
• Gave update on JCAP Grant – Received monies and wrote it back out to the Town of Catharine to pay for the deposit to Minteer who had the winning bid and started work at the end of April.

Joint Planning Committee (JPC): Trustee Hicks reported:
Haven’t finished final analysis, information was passed onto PJ Smith the consultants handling the joint Village study. There will be a meeting on the 23rd of this month and hopefully more information to come in June.

Vouchers
Resolution 83-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve additional vouchers for April 2011 in the amount of $36,951.48 and May 2011 vouchers in the amount of $113,175.40, seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by Mayor Pierce, Trustee Hicks and DM Crane, Trustee Thoman and Tomassi abstained due to not signing vouchers. Motion Carried

• Discussed the Water Fund shortage due to the Department of Health improvements that had to be completed and the extension of water on Fowler; requested the amount of $35,000 to transfer from the water fund CD to checking.

Resolution 84-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to approve the transfer of $35,000 from the Water Fund CD that is rolling to the Water Fund Checking.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed Mr. Ryan’s water problems (506 Church) that he continues to have due to run off, this had been brought up a couple of years ago but a plan was not completed. Trustee Hicks suggested contacting the County Highway and Jerry with Soil and Water to see if there may be a plan and if the spring that is across the road plays a part of that.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 85-2010
Motion to approve the minutes from the April 11, 2011 Organizational Board meeting made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks. Voted “Yes” by Trustees Hicks, Thoman and Tomassi, DM Crane abstained due to absence. Motion Carried

• Summer Recreation Update – due to Governor Cuomo reversing the decision to enforce certain laws concerning outdoor recreation and the fact that most of our program is handled inside with Arts and Crafts and the pool, we shouldn’t have to become a registered program this year. Still waiting written confirmation from Department of Health, but Mrs. Rees has stated that if more of the program was inside instead of out we wouldn’t be required to register this year.

• Discussed paperwork Town of Montour Supervisor Dave Scott supplied regarding the permit to mine that the Wixson’s put in for property on Cotton Hanlon Road. While reviewing the application they realized that the only way in and out would be through the Village and on the Cotton Hanlon Bridge owned by the Village. The Board discussed possibilities and what the bridge could handle. Clerk Pierce will contact NYS DOT to see if they can offer an opinion. Clerk Pierce will also update Supervisor Scott. Discussion also lead to possible law regarding repair or roads that are currently being put in place due to the future gas drilling that will take place that would cover this kind of wear on the Village Streets and Bridges.

• Clerk Pierce informed the Board that Rocky Kambo with Cornell Cooperative Extension was assisting with reviewing the zoning for the Village and found that the current zoning map does not follow parcel lines and in some cases one parcel could be in multiple zones and the Planning Board had asked if this is a Village Board decision or the Planning Boards to correct. Trustee Hicks confirmed that zoning is more area designated that parcel specific and that it would be easier if it was by parcel to save on confusion. The Board agreed that this should be given to the Planning Board for them to make recommendations/changes and submit to the Board to amend the current zoning.

• Community Room Application – Odessa Tea party 1st and 3rd Wednesday - APPROVED

OLD BUSINESS:
• Wastewater Joint Village plans – Clerk Pierce updated the Board regarding the RFP that is being completed by SCOPED and the resolution that is required to move forward.
Resolution 86-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Thoman to commit $5,000 toward engineered drawings to establish sewer service in the Village and approve the authorization of Mayor Pierce to take steps to effectuate issuance of the RFP, select and engage consultants, and accepts the final report. The Village of Odessa Representatives shall be Mayor Pierce, Trustee Hicks and Trustee Thoman to fill in as needed. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried
• Joint Village Grant Update – Moving forward, there will be a meeting on the 23rd of May with the Steering Committee.

• Flower Baskets & Mother’s Garden – Pam Cicconi has received a quote in the amount of $265.23 for 11 baskets and mother’s garden. Board approved to move forward.

• Workers Compensation – Clerk Pierce informed the Board that the difference in the quotes is minimal considering the level of service that NYSIF has in the past provided and would like to stay. Also updated the Board that a hearing will be set regarding the compensation claim filed last month.

• Spring Cleanup – Went well, filled all dumpsters. Discussed changing it to May next year. Ms. Daley made a suggestion on the Village Cleanup ad for next year to include the place where the collection will take place; Trustee Thoman stated I guess if you haven’t used it before or are new to the Village you wouldn’t know. Clerk Pierce stated she would add it to the list for next year.

MAYOR:
• Mayor Pierce updated Board regarding the overpass and what NYS DOT has said. The person he spoke with stated he thought the Railroad still owned it and would look into it. Haven’t heard anything yet. He did say that we could do whatever we wanted to at the bottom of it just that worker ahead signs need to be put out.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
• Trustee Tomassi verified that the County does own 2 acres over by the aqueduct but others such as Tom and Rose Cook do also. Mayor Pierce explained to the Board the reason for wanting to know who owned it; since it is a landmark in the Village and a possible tourist attraction that could be used in the Joint Village Study.

Motion made at 7:55pm by Trustee Hicks to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

Mayor Pierce presented the resignation of Building Inspector Kibbe effective June 1, 2011.
Resolution 87-2010
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to accept the resignation of Building Inspector Kibbe with regrets. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming Changes
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission 4/6/11
• Real Property Transfer – Salzer to Salzer 4/8/11
• NYSIF Advisor newsletter 4/11-6/11
• Copy of 2011 Assessment for DPW Garage increased $5,000 to $38,000.

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:39p.m. By Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Hicks.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Organizational Meeting held on April 11, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was called to order on April 11, 2011 at 6:34p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Kibbe – Absent
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Fire Chief Tomassi – Present
Superintendent Candido –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Donna Swartout – 104 Fowler Place & Lee & Sharon Sidle

Resolution 72-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Thoman to accept the 2011-2012 Budget presented during the Public Hearing. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Donna Swartout – is buying a house on land contract from Alva Robbins at 104 Fowler Place. She came to the Board to ask to waive the $250 installation meter fee due to hardship and issues with the water being turned off for a couple of weeks due to the Fowler Place water extension. She informed the Board that she was not notified that the water was going to be turned off while the extension was completed. During the time the water was turned off she had to purchase kerosene heaters so that the painters and other workers could continue.

• The Board asked about the meter charge; Clerk Pierce explained that when the building was left vacant that Mr. Robbins had the meter removed from the property so he was not charged the minimum unit fee of $56/billing. He was informed then that the new owner would need to pay $250 to re-install meter, Mr. Robbins never notified Ms. Swartout of this charge. However, when Ms. Swartout contacted Clerk Pierce she was told of the charge. There was discussion by the Board to Ms. Swartout that the meter installation fee and the water being interrupted are two separate issues. Supt. Candido stated he had informed Ms. Swartout verbally regarding the water being interrupted, however no written notification was sent. Ms. Swartout was not living at the location due to not having a certificate of occupancy due to having to make changes to switch from a business to residential property. Clerk Pierce and Supt. Candido explained that her personal line needed to be moved due to the water extension and water could not be allowed to go to the house through the new lines until the water tests had come back and Department of Health approved. There was a period of two weeks that the water was shut down. Clerk Pierce explained that she did not charge Ms. Swartout for the November and December billing cycle due to the water issues and the first bill received was March 1st for January and February. The Board members explained that the $250 charge and the water notification are separate incidents. The Board agreed to credit her water bill for March against the $250 and the remaining balance will be charged over the next six billing cycles. As for the notification the Board and Supt. Candido will set up a procedure for notification for these kinds of events.

• Lee Sidle – Eagle Project Update – Mr. Sidle received approval from the Boy Scouts to proceed with his project. He asked the Board about what kind of lighting, fencing, plants, and trees to plant. His current estimate without the cost of lighting is $2,300 which will all be financed by Lee during his project. The Board suggested asking if people would like to donate in honor or memorial of someone and little plaques can be made.

Resolution 73-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve the appointments and annual resolution listed below. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

APPOINTMENTS: Deputy Mayor – Shawn Crane; Acting Village Justice – Dale Jaynes; Health Inspector – Dr. Winkler; Historian – Kay Collins; Village Attorney – Timothy Mattison; Schuyler County Environmental Management Council – Andy Parker; Council of Government Representative – Trustee Peggy Tomassi; Summer Recreation Liaison – Trustee Robin Thoman

Code Enforcement/Building Inspector -Board discussed current issues with the Building Inspector and follow up on permits. Board tabled the appointment for Building Inspector until a conversation can be had between the Mayor and BI Kibbe.
Official Depositories: Tompkins Trust Company FASNY Federal Credit Union
Official Newspaper: Watkins Review & Express for General filings – Hi-Lites for Special advertisements.
Official Publicist: Odessafile – A. C. Haeffner
Dates for Regular Board Meetings: Board meeting will be held once a month on the second Monday starting at 6:30 PM.
Rules of Procedure for Board Meetings: State Law regulates, three of five members are required for a quorum. All executive sessions must be during public meetings.
Annual Resolutions: Needed to authorize payment of public utilities, and justice fees and designating official bank signors: Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer.
Adopt IRS Mileage Rate currently set at 51 cents per mile.

• Supervisor Reed from Town of Cayuta contact Chief Tomassi to ask that the Odessa Fire Department take over the VanEtten Fire Department area due to problems the VanEtten department is having. Chief Tomassi explained that the coverage area will go to Chemung and Tompkins County lines; this increases the coverage for the Fire department to 93 square miles. Chief Tomassi will be setting up new assignment area to make sure that coverage is received from the neighboring fire departments to assist. Need an amended to the current contract to include the extended area for the amount of 3,854.

Resolution 74-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve the amendment to the Town of Cayuta Fire Contract to include “all that area beginning at a point South and/or East of what is formally known as Beaches Restaurant and South to the Chemung County Line and running from the point Northerly, known as County Route 13, to the Tompkins County Line. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Stated that there was fire gear and chains that he would like to surplus due to the fire gear being out dated and now all trucks were supplied with the tire chains. Trustee Thoman asked for a list of items to be surplus. Chief Tomassi explained that they were taking inventory that evening to get exact count of gear. However there were only four sets of tire chains.

Resolution 75-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to have the four sets of tire chains listed as surplus and to place them out to bid.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Elections were held; the officers are as follows: Fire Chief; Mike Tomassi, 1 Asst. John Jelliff, 2nd Asst. Michael Hines, 3rd Asst. Adam Manke. The Board tabled approval of officers until a full Board was available due to Trustee Tomassi abstaining due to husband being Chief and Mayor Pierce abstaining due to having voted in the Fire Department Elections.

Resolution 76-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve Brenda Collins and Allan Knapp as fire members. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Harrisburg Trip will be May 20-22 – as of right now the only officer going is himself for Friday and Saturday night.

Resolution 77-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve two nights of hotel and meals as well as the approval to take HM-26 for the trip for Chief Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Firefighter 1 is done and everyone graduated, the graduation will be held Tuesday for anyone interested in attending. During the final burn test Ally Hanson broke her wrist when she fell. Paper work is being filed for workers compensation.

• Booster Station chlorination project; received three quotes; Beacon $17,200, Dakksco $ 21,944 and BDU for $8,596. Supt. Candido believes the difference is that BDU actually came and looked at the project the other two companies did not. He would like to move forward with BDU.

Resolution 78-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve BDU to install a chlorination system for the amount of $8,596 once all insurance and warranty information is received. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• New pump at the Pump house is now working and not pulling sand. Would like to eventually set this up to alternate between the two wells.

• Received quote from RL Stone for level indicator. They found when they came that all the proper electronics are there they just aren’t hooked together. The setup of this would cost $460. Also spoke to RL Stone regarding the graph machine that has been down. The new chart recorder would cost around $2,600. Will be getting more quotes for this to see if this is the best for the Village.

• Dial A Truck – Clerk Pierce explained that she contacted the Village of Ovid regarding their policies and procedures; they responded that since the truck is one that the Village doesn’t use they do not have any kind of policy or procedure on the use and if something happens to it, it’s not a big deal. Clerk Pierce also spoke with Anne Yessman at Senka and said that the liability issues would be too high and wouldn’t advise it since once the truck is left there without supervision it could be damage and it would be on the Village’s insurance. The Village tabled this for when they have a truck that they aren’t using.

Joint Planning Committee (JPC): Trustee Hicks reported:
Surveys have been collected and the survey is closed, will be meeting on Thursday to go over results.

Resolution 79-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for March 2011 in the amount of $4,705.74 and April 2011 vouchers in the amount of $7,068.55, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 80-2010
Motion to approve the minutes from the March 22, 2011 Regular Board meeting made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Wastewater Joint Village plans – Clerk Pierce informed the Board that Burdett and Odessa Mayors will be meeting with SCOPED and the County to discuss a Request for Proposal for a wastewater treatment for both Villages. The next meeting will be held April 18th at SCOPED.

• Workers Compensation – Clerk Pierce reviewed the quotes obtained from PERMA and NYSIF, as of now PERMA is less than NYSIF and would like to do more research/discussion with Village of Watkins Glen before asking the Board to switch.

• Community Room Application – 39rs Chapter of NCHA 10/8 4:30p-9:30p - APPROVED

• Mitchell Hollow Road Drainage – Mayor Pierce updated the Board on his meeting with Schuyler County Soil and Water, they found that the field belonging to Bergen Farm may not be the problem. Soil and Water think the problem will be corrected if the drainage ditch that runs the back of the property is cleaned out. The County stated they would correct this problem; however, they will not be able to schedule the work until later in the summer.

• Spring Cleanup – Clerk Pierce reported that everything was set for Saturday; received quotes from Swartout, Frank’s and Cardinal for dumpsters. Swartout is who the Town of Catharine used last year and they were the most cost efficient and took the most without charging more for individual items. The company Frank’s uses charges $15 for mattress and furniture and Swartout does not.

• Mayor Pierce reported that he went and visited most of the businesses on Main Street regarding the banners and everyone liked the idea and were all interested in having one. We just need to put a form together for them to fill out and use.

• Discussed possible landscaping around the overpass, he will be contacting the NYS DOT to see if there are rules on what can be placed there.

• Trustee Tomassi went over the bridge reports for the Cotton Hanlon Bridge and the Grant Road Bridge. She went over each report with Greg Mathews from the County Highway Department and there are many things the Village can do to fix and maintain the bridges to get a higher rating. Trustee Hicks brought up getting in touch with Greg Mathews to do a Streets inventory it would make maintenance and budgeting easier.

Trustee Tomassi asked about getting the Summer Recreation application completed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming Changes
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 Safety Agenda April 2011
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group Letter regarding Dividend checks & copies of checks
• NYSEG Qtrly Gross Utilities Tax
• NYCOM Updates 3/18/11 & 3/30/11
• NYCOM Across the Table November/December 2010

ADJOURNED:
Motion to adjourn made at 8:38 p.m. by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on March 22, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was held on March 22, 2011 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Kibbe – Absent
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Fire Chief Tomassi – Present
Superintendent Candido –Present; Deputy Chief Jelliff – Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Charlie Haeffner Odessafile.com, Lou & Pam Cicconi, Sandy Daley, Walt & June Smithers, John VanSoest, Tom Moran

• Walt Smithers asked about the trailers that were being demolished across the road from his residence. Clerk Pierce informed Mr. Smithers that a Building permit had been issued to Martha Lederman to demolish both trailers. Mr. Smithers also stated that snow plowing has been good during the winter.

• Supervisor VanSoest – Town of Catharine (TOC) – Discussed with the Board the relationship between the Town and the Village and the direction it should take in the future. Main reason is to discuss if the Village of Odessa will mow Catharine Park and around the new Town Clerks office. Discussion regarding what the TOC has helped the Village with the past year. The Village Board and Supervisor VanSoest agreed that communication needs to be good between the two and that if there are any problems in the future than VanSoest should be contacted. The Village tentatively agreed to mow the park and office.

• Mayor Pierce brought up a drainage problem on Mitchell Hollow Road that occurred with the heavy snow and melt. The fire department had to close off the road parts of two days and pumped a total of 228,000 gallons out of the the Moran’s front lawn. Mayor Pierce said this has been a problem for many years. Trustee Hicks suggested calling Schuyler Soil and Water to see if there can be any assistance or possibly consult on what could be done. Mr. Moran asked the Board when this would occur, Mayor Pierce promised to contact within the week.

• Pam Cicconi said she would like to head up the committee to take care of Mothers Garden and the baskets around the Village. Clerk Pierce will get her the amount that has been spent the last year.

• Discussed when future board meetings and the budget hearing would be. The Board meetings will be held on the second Monday at 6:30pm. The budget hearing will be held on April 11th at 6:15pm.

• Mayor Pierce discussed with the Board regarding banners that each business would sponsor, he will be going to each business and asking if they would like to sponsor one for around $65. Chief Tomassi suggested spring loaded poles so that it will give way if a large vehicle hits them.

• Opened bids received for recycling. Arrowhead disposal sent bid back stating that they did not have vehicles that qualified for Village streets. Bid received by Cardinal for single stream monthly at $325/month.

Resolution 66-2010
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Crane to accept the bid received by Cardinal Disposal for $325 per month, seconded by Trustee Hicks. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Green Infrastructure – Brian Williams from SCOPED has contacted the Villages of Burdett and Odessa to discuss moving forward with obtaining engineering on possible sewer treatment for both Villages. SCOPED has received positive response to the Green Infrastructure findings that there would be grant monies available for these kinds of projects.

• Had several basements get flooded on MacDowell Road. Pumped out houses from 2am – 8pm. Also pumped on Mitchell Hollow Road.

• Deputy Chief Jelliff has written a press release regarding HE-28, should put this into the newsletter.

• Harrisburg Trip will be May 20-22 – will need approval. Trustee Thoman asked for a list of those going and how many days and number or rooms. Chief Tomassi said after elections he should have this information.

• Discussed a service that his prior municipality had done called Dial a Truck. It is where residents would request the dump truck and the Village would leave the truck at the resident’s property for the weekend or overnight if they were doing work. This would be just for brush and leaves. This helped with pickup of large jobs. The Board had concerns regarding liability and if the truck was damaged while on the resident’s property. Asked Clerk Pierce to contact insurance company and Attorney Mattison. Sounds like a good program; just need to make sure the Village is covered.

• Been working on the DPW office. Fixed the floor and have insulated the ceiling to make the building more efficient to heat. Rewired some of the lighting. The existing wiring had some bare spots and is working on enlarging the bathroom to make it easier to use.

• Have received two quotes regarding the Booster Station upgrade, they are both higher than expected and are looking to receive another one soon.

• Asked permission to attend a water class that will help with re-certification held by the FLWCC in Watkins Glen.

Resolution 67-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to allow Supt. Candido to attend the FLWCC water class in Watkins Glen on April 7th. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Asked permission for Josh to attend a Work Zone and Traffic Control class on April 5th costing $40 and for himself to attend a Managing People Class on April 12th.

Resolution 68-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to allow Supt. Candido to attend the a Managing People class on April 12th and Josh Mikkelson to attend a Work Zone training on April 5th. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• With the transition of Trustee Hicks leaving the Watershed he would like to start taking our own samples and sending them into the lab. Supt. Candido stated that he had taken his own samples at his previous employment and this should not be a problem.

• Discussed the Leadership Class that the Mayor had suggested he take. The Mayor would like to open this up to the Board if any are interested.

Resolution 69-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve any Board member or Staff to attend the annual STC Leadership training, seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Trustee Tomassi asked Supt. Candido to contact the Mobile Work Crew when weather gets better to have them help in small jobs that they can do. Also will make up a list of things that should be/need to be done.

Joint Planning Committee (JPC): Trustee Hicks reported:
Survey has been extended to the end of the month.

Joint Village ARC Grant Update:
Trustee Hicks gave a brief description of what the grant was for to the public that has present. The first meeting will be held on 3/28 at Odessa to discuss strategy and give timeline of everything.

• Mrs. Daley asked about the grant and also asked how the Dandy will play into all the change in Main Street. The Board informed her no one has contacted the Village regarding what the plans are; the Board explained that anything including demolition will need to be approved by the Planning Board and the Code Enforcement.

Vouchers:
Resolution 70-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for February 2011 in the amount of $2,331.25 and March 2011 vouchers in the amount of $16,931.25, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed the Deputy Clerk position ad, the ad had already been placed prior to the Budget workshop so letters will be sent to those that applied that it will not be filled.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 71-2010
Motion to approve the minutes from the February 15, 2011 Regular Board meeting made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by DM Crane, Trustee Thoman and Trustee Hicks, abstention by Trustee Tomassi, Motion Carried

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
• Trustee Tomassi brought up the junk cars and some yards being full of trash. Mayor Pierce stated that BI Kibbe should be able to handle this and to let us know.

Trustee Tomassi asked about the newsletter and any information had been received for it. Clerk Pierce stated nothing had been received yet. Trustee Hicks stated that one of the things people stated in the survey was that they missed the newsletter. There were several responses.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission minutes 3/2/11
• Schuyler County Environmental Mgmt. Council Minutes 12/8/10
• The Portal March Issue
• Time Warner Cable 4th Qtr. Franchise
• Erie Canal way Annual Report 2010
• Empire Franchise 2010
• Schuyler County Real Property Transfer Edsall Roxanna & Jason to Jason 500 Speedway

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:13 p.m. by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks Crane.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Feb. 15, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was held on February 15, 2011 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Absent; Building Inspector Kibbe – Present
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Brown- Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Fire Chief Tomassi – Present (6:40)
Deputy Chief Jelliff – Present (6:40)

Joint Planning Committee (JPC): Trustee Hicks reported:
Survey responses are currently at102. The goal is 300 to be completed by March. The responses seem positive and have been pretty even as to the number of surveys from the Village residents versus Town. There is support to spend tax dollars on a sewer plan for the Village.

Green infrastructure Grant Update
New Jersey engineering firm has completed the study and Trustee Hicks handed copies to Board members regarding the finding of the County Wide study on Wastewater (public sewer). The Board discussed what the Villages options would be and all agreed that this is something that should be looked into further and hopefully the Joint Village Grant will also show this need as a priority.

Water System Update – STC mapping: Trustee Hicks stated that Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board (STC) has gone as far as they can with the maps that the Village has on record and the grant they obtained. STC has given a quote of not to exceed $1,500 to complete the mapping. The Board discussed options.

Resolution 59-2010
Motion by Trustee Thoman to allow STC to perform the digitizing of Odessa’s water infrastructure and provide a working GIS interface, project not to exceed $1,000, seconded by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane. . Voted “Yes” by Trustee Thoman, DM Crane, Mayor Pierce and Trustee Hicks abstained. Motion Carried.

Resolution 60-2010
Motion made by DM Crane to move monies to cover the STC project from the Contingency fund, seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by Trustee Thoman, DM Crane, Mayor Pierce and Trustee Hicks abstained. Motion Carried.

Joint Village ARC Grant Update
A consultant has been chosen; P J Smith from Buffalo will be working with Odessa, Burdett and SCOPED on the grant, a meeting will be coming shortly. One of the reasons that this group was chosen was due to their willingness to aid the JPC on their comprehensive plan.

Resolution 61-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane to move monies from the unappropriated fund balance in the amount of $7,500 to cover the amount to be paid to SCOPED for the Joint Village ARC Grant. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• First water main break on January 28th, NY Rural Water came down and located, Cookies Construction dug it; the break took four hours to dig and repair.

• Would like to look into a loft idea for the DPW garage for storage in order to remove the old shed, after speaking with BI Kibbe further research will be done regarding codes and other options.

• New pump at Pump house is still bringing up sand, received information and quote from Barney Moravec, Inc. the company gives two options; one to raise the pump up to get it out of the sand, the other is a more aggressive cleaning then what they did a couple of months ago. After consulting with Harley Connelley at Watkins Glen he would like to go with the raising of the pump and is asking for approval to complete for $1,350.

Resolution 62-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve Barney Moravec, Inc. to raise the well about three feet on Well #1 for the amount of 1, 350, seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by Trustee Hicks DM Crane, Mayor Pierce. Trustee Thoman, abstained. Motion Carried.

• Other day to day things include water checks, brush pickup, snow plowing, salting and reacting to dirty water complaints and clogged meters.

• Discussed the dump truck body and talking about rehabbing the current one we have once weather is better.

• Discussed reserve for DPW equipment and setting up a formal reserve fund for it.

• Thanked the Board for their support regarding Trustee Tomassi, she is doing well and thanked everyone.

• HE-27 is being repaired at LaFrance the cost for repairing the tower is now closer to $2,000 due to having to raise the entire tower. This hopefully will resolve any future problems with water getting to the circuit board.

• Firefighter 1 class is going well there are six firefighters from Odessa attending the training. The graduation will be held 4/12.

• Deputy Chief Jelliff went over the Tanker project from start to finish; the final cost for the new HT-28 is $62,428.99 and it is completely paid for. With the help of many members that helped strip the chassis that was driven by himself and Chief Tomassi from Utah also members helped remove and reinstall equipment from the old tanker onto the new one which also helped save money all the way around.

Resolution 63-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve fire member Alexandra Hassan. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• There are nominations this month for fire department; elections will be held in March.

BUILDING INSPECTOR: BI Kibbe reported:
• Discussed the Coddington Road Fire.

• Discussed the loft issues and the DPW garage – still have $45-$60 in credit coming back.

• Two older garages in the Village that are condemned due to collapse from the heavy snow.

• The Firehouse Software that the OFD uses can be used for Fire Inspections; have been working on fire inspections and updating the fire inspection list.

Mayor Pierce made a motion at 7:45pm to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

JUSTICE: Justice Report was not submitted, having problem concerning credit cards working properly and depositing when they should. Should have everything worked out and updated soon.

Dissolution:
• Final expense amount for the cost of the Dissolution to the Village was $2,900.81

Vouchers
Resolution 64-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for January 2011 in the amount of $3,610.66 and February 2011 vouchers in the amount of $26,159.62, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Discussed the Water Fund and the CD transfer to cover the Department of Health improvements and water extension on Fowler. Board decided to let the CD roll and come due at the end of May.

• Election law amendments only allowed use of lever machines still; they removed the paper ballot portion that was originally proposed on the amendment. This means we will have to have the County technicians setup the scannable ballot, and have offered the computer itself, but no one in the Village is currently trained on it. For the November elections all the inspectors come from the Town of Catharine and none are located in the Village. Unfortunately there is not enough time to train. We will be getting our normal election inspectors trained on the computerized voting for the next election.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 65-2010
Motion to approve the minutes from the January 18, 2011 Regular Board meeting made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
• Former Supt. LaRow repayment of water class; after the discussion the board requested to send another letter to Mr. LaRow asking for final payment to be made by 3/31/11.

NEW BUSINESS:
• Community Room Application – Carmella Hoffman Relay Fundraiser 3/19/11 10-6 - APPROVED

• Community Room Application – Mary Witlig – Free Workshop 3/5, 4/2, & 4/30 -APPROVED

• Discussed Budget Workshop scheduled for 2/22 at 5:30pm, check with Trustee Hicks and Trustee Tomassi about starting at 4pm instead of 5:30pm.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
• Trustee Thoman commented that Mike Evans told her that Supt. Candido has been doing a great job and the water has never been better.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming changes
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission minutes 12/1/10
• Empire 2010 Gross Utilities Statement
• Schuyler County Sales Tax 4th Qtr. Disbursement
• Town of Catharine Officers Information
• Schuyler County Real Property Transfer Crippen to Smith 401 Church
• Schuyler County Real Property Transfer Edsall Roxanna & Jason to Jason 500 Speedway

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:27 p.m. by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Jan. 18, 2011, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was held on January 18, 2011 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present (6:53pm)
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Kibbe – Absent
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Brown- Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Fire Chief Tomassi - Present
1st Asst. Hoffman– Absent; 3rd Asst. Hines -Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Pam & Lou Cicconi (Speedway) – Stated they “liked their little Village”.

• There has been an opening for fire police captain due to Mike Homer moving out of the area and would like to move William Bulkley to captain from Lieutenant. Need to wait for the formal motion until Trustee Thoman arrives.

• Jeremy Hoffman has stepped down as 1st Assistant Fire Chief due to family issues. The position will be kept vacant until elections.

• Watkins Glen has sent a copy of Commercial building 2nd alarm assignments effective immediately the first truck to go will be HE-27 with crew. If 3rd alarm is issued, HT-28 will be sent.

• Spoke to Bill Blaha in passing regarding the property on the corner of State Routes 224 and 228 for the possibility of the Fire Department obtaining it. This month he would like to set up a committee to discuss the future of a building at that location. In order to obtain a grant for the new building requires that land already be purchased. Chief Tomassi figures that the sale of the gravel from that location during excavation will help offset costs of the land. Chief Tomassi discussed the Fire Department having issues with outgrowing the current location. Chief Tomassi stated he doesn’t think that he can expand here. Mayor Pierce asked if he has spoken to the contracted companies yet, and how the funds would be raised for the project. Trustee Hicks would like to see more consideration before expending Village resources. A joint committee should be formed to look into alternate locations that would not take more property of the tax rolls. This would be a huge capital investment for a Village of our size and the contracted companies should be made aware that there are issues and a new building may be needed. Trustee Tomassi said a Village Board member should be a part of the committee. Chief Tomassi stated that would be fine. Trustee Hicks clarified that the step he is asking to make is for an informal discussion regarding sale price of the land. Chief Tomassi said yes, and if Mr. Blaha says it’s more than the Fire Department was thinking they couldn’t do it. Chief Tomassi didn’t know what the land was worth; Lou Cicconi asked how many acres he was looking at; Chief Tomassi said Blaha owns 40 acres; he was looking into 25 acres. Trustee Tomassi asked how Burdett was going to move. Chief Tomassi stated that the Village voted it down. Mayor Pierce asked if the Chief should have a conversation with Blaha. Chief Tomassi said he wants the Fire Department to be in on everything and come up with the facts and figures and then bring it to the Board. Trustee Hicks volunteered to represent the Board on the Fire Department committee but would like to have a needs assessment for a new Village Fire House. In order to have something to show the public that there is a need. Because as an outsider looking in it could be perceived that not all the pros and cons were considered and a needs assessment would show this. Clerk Pierce stated that the Fair Market Value assessment as of the Village 2010 is $43,500 for 47.1 acres. This is not the most recent assessment that will be going up for the Village for 2011. Trustee Hicks said whether that land is available or not if a need is there for a new building than an assessment should be completed. Trustee Hicks suggested that if Chief Tomassi plans on moving forward that the contracted municipalities should be informed from the start. Trustee Hicks and Trustee Crane will be a part of the committee. Chief Tomassi will present it to the membership and get their feelings on it, maybe they won’t want to move and then it will be done.

• The motor on the light tower on HE-27. It will cost $300 to repair. Mayor Pierce asked if the electronics could possibly be moved. Chief Tomassi is talking about possibly lifting the light tower to the top of the box so that the water would not get near it.

• Fire Fighter I class is starting this evening; there are 29 students in the class; the class will be 32 weeks long.

Resolution 51-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Crane to promote William Bulkley from Fire Police Lieutenant to Fire Police Captain. Voted “Yes” by Trustee Thoman, Hicks and DM Crane, Mayor Pierce and Trustee Tomassi abstained. Motion Carried

• HT-28 – update on paint job; truck should be in service on Friday. There will be a press release once it is back in service. Mayor Pierce suggested that the press release should contain the dollar savings by building it like this. Trustee Tomassi stated that the fire department has worked hard to get this done.

• Mayor Pierce asked about the gas reimbursement for the officers; Trustee Thoman explained why the reimbursement was put in place long ago.

• Working on installing a new sink that was donated from Watkins Glen for the pump house and moved the pumps closer to the injection sites so there is less tubing needed to inject the chemicals.

• New pump was installed in pump house but it is still bringing up sand, in talking with Rich Moravec he thinks maybe the pump needs to be raised up from the bottom.

• The generator for the water system is back from Beam Mack in full working order; a new charging alternator was installed and wiring was repaired.

• Had to repair the plow for the pickup and repaired two bearings on the dump truck salter; both items replaced wear out overtime being in contact with salt constantly.

Resolution 52-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to allow Supt. Candido to go to the Schuyler Highway meeting on January 20, 2011.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Asked permission to attend the Finger Lakes Water Conference Class on February 3, 2011 in Geneva. The class is on pump maintenance and will include contact hours needed for water license renewal.

• Resolution 53-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to allow Supt. Candido to go to the FLWC class on February 3, 2011.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• A few community members have stopped me and thanked us and praised us for how good the roads look this year.

• Other day to day activities: water checks, brush pickup, plowing, salting and replacing water meters.

• Trustee Tomassi asked about the barrier for the sidewalk on Merchant by the shop. Supt. Candido stated that the area is filled partially and the guardrail will be placed in the spring.

• Trustee Tomassi also asked about the huge pot hole by the ARC building on Church Street; Supt. Candido stated he would fill.

• Trustee Hicks spoke to the Board regarding the Liaison to the DPW and getting clarification since he seems to be out of the loop. Mark explained that he has been contacting Mayor Pierce out of convenience since he is able to get a hold of him easier. Trustee Thoman explained it should be up to Mark since it is his department and whoever he can get a hold of at the time. For example she was contacted since no one else was available. DM Crane concurred that it should be Marks decision. Mayor Pierce explained that originally the liaison was set up for former Supt. LaRow since Mayor Pierce and he were in the fire department together. Explained that before Trustee Hicks was on the Board Trustee Tomassi was the liaison. The Board left it up to Mark and he said it is usually easier to get a hold of the Mayor so he would like to keep it him and if he’s not available go to who he can get a hold of.

Joint Planning Committee (JPC): Trustee Hicks reported:
Survey is ready to be disbursed, hope to have the surveys out until the middle of March. Press release regarding online survey and the locations of the paper copies has been sent out.

Vouchers:
Resolution 54-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve additional vouchers for December in the amount of $13,026.83 and January 2011 vouchers in the amount of $19,407.19, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane. Voted “Yes” by Trustees Hicks, Thoman, Tomassi, DM Crane and Mayor Pierce, Trustee Thoman abstained. Motion Carried

• Reported that there is a conflict with the Village Election and the March Regular Board meeting, after discussion Clerk Pierce will e-mail the Board with dates.

• Discussed Elections Inspectors and time and place for the Village Elections.

Resolution 55-2010
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman to approve elections inspectors Althea Carpenter, Bonnie Seeley and alternate Kay Collins. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 56-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to set Village Election polling place as 300 East Main Street and Polling hours of Noon to 9pm on March 15, 2011. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Clerk Pierce recapped meeting with County Board of Elections and the other Village Clerks, the County has offered their custodians to set up the scanable ballots for each Village and will offer if requested the electronic voting machines at no charge. There is an amendment that is being presented that may allow the Villages to continue to use pull lever machines and their own paper ballots, but we are not sure if it will happen before the election. Also Clerk Pierce will be working with County Board of Elections to come up with an Odessa registration list, right now we get all of the Town of Catharine’s and Montour 2 and have to go through each to find the Village residents. The County Board will also be looking into being able to print poll books for the Village Elections but this will probably be for the 2012 elections.

• Discussed Budget Workshop and when should be held; Board asked for e-mail for possible dates.

Resolution 57-2010
Motion to approve the minutes from the December 21, 2010 Regular Board meeting made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Thoman. Voted “Yes” by Mayor Pierce, Trustee Thoman, Tomassi and Hicks, DM Crane abstained. Motion Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Former Supt. LaRow repayment of water class; Mayor Pierce spoke with Supt. LaRow and he will be making payment to the Village soon.

• Discussed the Property Tax Cap resolution that NYCOM had asked all Cities and Villages to pass to help support NYCOMS efforts to stop this from occurring.

WHEREAS the level of property taxation throughout New York has reached dangerously high levels; and

WHEREAS New York leads the nation in property taxes simply because we lead the nation in imposing inefficient state mandates on our local governments; and

WHEREAS two of the largest components of every municipal budget over which local officials have little control – pension payments and health insurance costs – are increasing at exorbitant rates; and

WHEREAS in the case of pension costs, bills from the State Retirement System will increase by an average of 40% in both 2011 and 2012; and

WHEREAS state laws pertaining to the collective bargaining of contracts between municipalities and employee unions, particularly those pertaining to firefighters and police officers, do not allow local officials to reasonably control the costs such contracts impose on property taxpayers; and

WHEREAS as a solution to New York’s property tax crisis, the Governor of New York and the New York State Legislature will, in 2011, consider enactment of legislation imposing a cap on the annual growth in property taxes; and

WHEREAS a property tax cap will only work if it is simultaneously accompanied by a repeal of current state mandates that require local governments to increase spending and property taxes; and

WHEREAS a property tax cap without repeal of costly state mandates will, by definition, lead to drastic cuts in essential local services and dramatic layoffs of municipal employees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village of Odessa that the Governor of the State of New York and the members of the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly must reform the cost drivers that lead to high property taxes in New York – including pension benefits, health insurance costs and the collective bargaining process – as the central element of any effort to provide overdue property tax relief to the residents and businesses of New York.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Governor, Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, Assembly Speaker and Minority Leader, Senator Winner, Member of Assembly Thomas O’Mara, and the New York State Conference of Mayors. Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi; Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Community Room Application – Odessa Tea Party 2/2,2/16,3/2,3/16,4/6 & 4/20 - APPROVED

• Community Room Application – Melissa Hall Birthday Party 2/27/11 4pm APPROVED

• Community Room Application- Melinda Cain Birthday Party 2/19/11 2-5pm APPROVED.

NEW BUSINESS: (continued):
• Dutton Library will be holding their 25th Anniversary Open House on 1/31/11 from 2-6pm.

• Discussed Lee Sidle Project - Clerk Pierce informed the Board that Anne from Senka’s said that the Insurance Company NYMIR is fine with the project and there is not impact to the cost as far as having a park in the Village. Also, the Boy Scouts would be covered under the Boy Scout’s policy while they and their volunteers are working on the project.

• Trustee Tomassi stated that Joanne Fratarcangelo contacted her regarding Odessa possibly having to comply with a new NYS Health Department (DOH) ruling where we would have to become a “Registered Program.” Since we are a municipal we are waived the $200 fee. Trustee Tomassi stated that most of the changes have to do with having written procedures and policies. Clerk Pierce stated that DOH had sent a questionnaire and sent it back a month ago. Trustee Thoman asked if Watkins Glen could send us their policies or procedures so we could use them as a reference point.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming changes
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission minutes 12/1/10
• Schuyler County Environmental Management Council 11/10/10
• Watkins Glen The Portal 1/11
• NYSEG Qtr. End 11/10 Gross Utilities Statement
• Catharine/Odessa Joint Comprehensive Plan Study Press Release
• NYS & Local Retirement regarding Overtime Limitations
• Report from BMI regarding Well#1 Rehab Project

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 7:48 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Crane, seconded by Trustee Thoman.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Dec. 21, 2010, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was held on December 21, 2010 at 5:30p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Kibbe – Present
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Brown- Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Fire Chief Tomassi - Present
1st Asst. Hoffman– Absent; 3rd Asst. Hines -Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Charlie Haeffner (Odessafile), Justice Goossen, Lee Sidle & Sharon Sidle

Presentation by Lee Sidle: Lee introduced himself as a Life Scout and explained that he is working on his an Eagle Award for his Scout project and said he had read on the Odessafile that the Mayor wanted to see a park put in by where the Pedestrian bridge use to be. If the Village Board were to approve he would next need to get the Boy Scout Council's permission to do the project and make up a formal presentation and budget for the entire project. Lee described all the improvements he would like to make. He also explained that he would have to do all the fundraising. Mayor Pierce stated he said it was “awesome and I love to see your generation taking initiative.” Mayor Pierce stated that we can check into liability of the park to the Village after in place. Trustee Hicks asked about time frame and what happens if the project doesn’t get completed due to lack of funds. Lee explained that if he doesn’t complete the project proposal that he does not obtain his Eagle Award. Mayor Pierce and the Board gave Lee Sidle preliminary concept approval pending liability and ownership information gathered by the village and additional project details to be provided by Lee Sidle.

JUSTICE: Justice Goossen reported that things are going well, reported that there had been another accident on the overpass that was in court recently. Hopes the work on the Justice area of the building will be started soon. Asked if the reports that he was providing is what the Board was looking for. The Board said they were happy with what they are getting and thanked him.

• Fowler Extension has been completed and the six inch main is up and running. There is currently one new service and an older hookup for the old Headstart building is now closer to that location.

• DPW garage is now fully re-steeled and cleaned out of all unnecessary debris.

• Bud Kibbe has replaced the electrical service bringing everything up to current code that will also support future upgrades.

• Requested permission to purchase new lights for the shop and for the outside of the DPW garage. 8’ Fluorescent lights at $53.93 each, four are needed for a total of $215.72. The lights for the outside are 70 watt Dusk to Dawn lights at $54.97, needing three ($164.97) Total for all lights $380.69.

Resolution 44-2010
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman to approve the purchase of lights for the DPW building for a total cost of $380.69.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Marked all the fire hydrants in the village, and found two that were not draining properly, with the Mayor’s assistance we were able to thaw them out, however the Mitchell Hollow hydrant has a problem with shutting down and have turned the guard valve off and will wait until spring to rebuild or replace it. Contact was made with Chief Tomassi to let the Fire department know that the hydrant would be down until further notice.

• Found that two overhead doors would be sufficient, Reynolds Lumber placed steel where the farthest door had been and left the other door open but placed the old tin over it until the overhead door company can come place the new door.

• Happy to report that the number of replacement meters have gone down to one this month.

• The new part time employee is working out great. Josh is willing to learn and great help.

• Would like to request for an hour increase for Josh from 20 hours a week to 24 hours, this will give three 8 hour days a week, this would make it easier to plan out project for full days and would be able to accomplish more. He will adjust his schedule if needed for predicted weather.

Resolution 45-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve the increase for the municipal worker to 24 hours per week. If hours were to go over 24, then approval for overtime would be required. This will be temporary until the end of the fiscal year when it will be re-evaluated. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Now using Slack Chemical for chlorine; since this is a stronger product we are using half of what we have used in the past.

• On the 17th Trustee Hicks and Supt Candido met with STC to discuss the GIS mapping that has been completed thus far.

• Day to day include; water checks, brush pickup, snow plowing and salting, reacting to dirty water complaints and clogged meters, which is down.

5:55pm – Mayor Pierce, Chief Tomassi, and Justice Goossen exited for fire emergency.

• Been working on the DPW garage electric, still should be within the approved $1000 after materials are returned, if not it will be close.

• Will be working with Mrs. Rose on getting her permit together and work approved.

• Trustee Hicks asked BI Kibbe if he has any contact with the Dandy, since there has been speculation that the Building Inspector had told someone that it would not be allowed to have storage tanks in Odessa. Clerk Pierce and Trustee Tomassi stated they had heard that the Fire Chief had spoken to someone. BI Kibbe said he knows the owner of the Dandy and has not spoken to him or anyone else regarding the Odessa property. Mayor Pierce asked Chief Tomassi to speak to Bobby Landon at the VTO to straighten things out.

Dissolution:
• Wrapping up Dissolution – costs estimated at $1,100, not including the wages involved, plus we haven’t received all invoices yet, should have a final number by January’s Board meeting. Would like to send Thank you’s to those on the Working Group that worked on the dissolution. Board agreed to sending personalized thank you.

Vouchers
Resolution 46-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for November in the amount of $5,050 and December vouchers in the amount of $46,725.62, seconded by Trustee Hicks. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Return of Mayor Pierce; 6:31pm, Justice Goossen at 6:35pm and Chief Tomassi at 6:45pm

• Community Room Application – Dutton Library 3/26/10 Library Program – Approved

• Property Tax cap resolution – the Board doesn’t feel they have enough information to make a decision. Trustee Tomassi and Clerk Pierce will get more information for the next meeting.

Resolution 47-2010
Motion to approve the minutes from the October 19, 2010 Regular Board meeting made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by Mayor Pierce, Trustee Thoman and Tomassi, Trustee Hicks abstained. Motion Carried.

Resolution 48-2010
Motion to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2010 Regular Board meeting made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Joint Planning Committee (JPC):
Discussed Mr. Grueber's request to offer assistance regarding the taxes charged to Village residents through Town taxes. Trustee Hicks stated that this could easily be put into the JPC survey and comprehensive plan. Trustee Hicks will respond to Mr. Greuber’s e-mail. Trustee Hicks read the Mission Statement.

Resolution 49-2010
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman to approve the Joint Planning Committee to move forward with survey and paper copies of the survey. Motion approved by Trustee Thoman, Tomassi and Mayor Pierce, Trustee Hicks abstained. Motion passed.

• HT-28 will be going out of service for paint and lettering. It was used on the structure fire and was very efficient.

• Went over Blue Wreath for Schuyler County. Red bulbs indicate structure fire in Schuyler County.

• Reviewed Associate Membership further with Board. There were 19 in favor and 12 against during vote for by-laws and 75% is needed. In 1947 the OFD passed the associate membership but it didn’t get into by-laws. Trustee Hicks stated he had read the OFD minutes that discussed the Associate Membership and doesn’t understand why it was voted down. Chief Tomassi explained that after last month’s discussion that they will be opening another by-laws committee to go through everything again. The Board wants Tim Mattison to review application.

Resolution 50-2010
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve Associate Member Brenda Collins. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Associate members have helped with the Kids Christmas Party which went well there were 68 kids. The Associates also brought coffee to the Hosenfeld fire, which is the first time we were able to do this.

Thank you to Robin for all of her hard work on the kids Christmas Party this year and years past.

Thank you to Mark for keeping the ice down on the parking lot, also thanks for helping salt during the Hosenfeld fire.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming changes
• Time Warner Cable Rate Changes
• Time Warner Cable Franchise Fee 3rd Quarter
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission minutes 12/1/10
• Odessa Village Court Report 12/9/10
• Real Property Transfer Report Scott to Thayer
• Public Notice
• NYCOM Across the Table September/October 2010
• Mortgage Tax Schuyler Country 4/1/10-9/30/10

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 7:24 p.m. by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Nov. 16, 2010, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was held on November 16, 2010 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Absent
Trustee Hicks- Absent; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Kibbe – Present
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Brown- Absent
Superintendent Candido –Present; Fire Chief Tomassi - Absent
1st Asst. Hoffman– Absent; 3rd Asst. Hines - Present

DPW REPORT:
Supt. Candido went over the quotes for the Fowler Extension Bids for contractor and materials. Also discussed the need for a new submersible pump for the Pump house to replace the old one in Well #1.

Resolution 37-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve Martisco quote for $6,572.61 for materials to be used for the Fowler Place water extension. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 38-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to accept the bid from Cookie’s Construction for work to be completed to extend the water line on Fowler Place for the amount of $7,500. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 39-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to accept the quote from Watkins Glen Supply for a total of $3,350 for a submersible pump for Well #1. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Supt Candido reported:
• When submersible pump is in BMI will clean and install new pump.

• Pumps are now coming on automatically by the use of a time clock which cost $90.

• Switching chemical companies for the Chlorine to Slack Chemical. Amrex has been weak and Slack is better quality chlorine and costs less then what we currently pay Amrex.

• John Hartz from Slack Chemical Company took a raw sample of water to see if they could correct the phosphate causing orange water. There may be a better type of phosphate to use.

• Met with Don Ballway with AquaLogics Systems Inc. to discuss automation of the water system, waiting for quote.

• Completed water checks, brush pickup, changed 14 clogged water meters and attending to dirty water complaints.

• Discussed re-tinning the DPW garage, we have received confirmation that we can use our CHIPS funds to re-tin. Made several attempts to get in touch with steel people; EB Martin, Reynolds, Coolie Construction. Reynolds is the only one that submitted a quote.

• Trustee Thoman asked Supt. Candido that Village equipment not be used on resident’s property. Mayor Pierce and Supt. Candido explained that we were removing the brush from Main Street that was left for pickup.

Resolution 40-2010
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman to accept the quote from Reynolds Logging & Lumber Company for a total of $8,100 for the re-tin and replacement of the roof on the DPW Garage.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Due to the quorum needed for a vote regarding the new Associate member and associate membership application, this was tabled until December. Mayor Pierce commented to the Board members in attendance that this has caused issues in the Fire Department. Trustee Tomassi doesn’t understand why the Fire Department members are denying free assistance.

BUILDING INSPECTOR:
BI Kibbe – submitted and went over his monthly report;
• Code Training 12/1 & 12/2
• Fire Inspections on the four Churches needs to be completed before the end of the year.
• Will help Mark submit a building permit for the DPW Garage.
• Mayor Pierce discussed with BI Kibbe about attending six meetings a year. Also discussed costs for training since he will no longer be working for Town of Veteran effective 1/1/2011 and they have been sharing the costs of the training.

Dissolution:
• Need Approval for additional inspector; Sandra Montgomery, since Mrs. Teeter declined.

Resolution 41-2010
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman to approve Sandra Montgomery as the third election inspector for the dissolution vote on December 7, 2010. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Asked if the Board would like to move the Board meeting to a different date. The Board decided to not change the Board meeting.

• Vouchers
Resolution 42-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers for October in the amount of $17,874.55 seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 43-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve vouchers from November in the amount of $21,798.40 seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes: Approval of minutes was tabled due to quorum for those that attended the October Board meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Status of Booster Chlorination System Received DOH approval will start obtaining quotes after Fowler Place extension is complete.

NEW BUSINESS:
• Community Room Application – We the People 1st & 3rd Wednesday Nov – Jan. 2011 Approved.
• Community Room Application – Amy Sidle – December 4th Birthday Party - Approved

MAYOR:
Mayor Pierce explained that the complaints that Smithers had regarding the fill that former Supt. LaRow and put on their property. Supt. Candido was able to borrow the Village of Montour Falls backhoe and removed the fill and the tree has been removed too.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
Trustee Thoman asked about the update with the concerns that Mr. Harrison had regarding the equipment that Empire Telephone has been leaving in their front yard. Clerk Pierce contact Brian Ketchum at Empire Telephone after finding the variance paper work stating any equipment would be stored at Tanners. Brian Ketchum assured Clerk Pierce that it would be taken care of, also contacted Mr. Harrison and gave him an update.

Trustee Tomassi asked if there were any complaints about dogs. Clerk Pierce stated there was a complaint regarding the Swartouts dog running into the road. The Sheriff’s department has been contacted. The dogs have almost gotten hit a couple of times.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming changes
• Schuyler County Environmental Management Council Minutes 8/11/10
• Letters from John Senka Retirement.
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission minutes 11/3/10
• 3rd Quarter Sales Tax
• NYMIR refund capitalization payment
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group Loss Runs
• DPW Mileage Logs 10/2010

ADJOURNED:
Motion to adjourn made at 8:15 p.m. by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Oct. 19, 2010, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustee was held on October 19, 2010 at 6:30p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trust;ee Thoman – Present (7:45p)
Trustee Tomassi – Present; Building Inspector Kibbe – Absent
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Fire Chief Tomassi - Present
Superintendent Candido –Present; 1st Asst. Hoffman– Absent
Water Operator Connelley – Absent; 3rd Asst. Hines - Present
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Brown- Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Sally Hill, Phyllis & Larry Teeter, Darwin Terry, Timothy Jaynes, and Walter & June Smithers

PUBLIC:
Mr. Teeter questioned Chief Tomassi on what the State law number was that he referenced in his letter to the Odessafile. Trustee Tomassi took the Teeter’s e-mail to send them the law information regarding Townships not owning a Fire Department. Mrs. Teeter asked how many fire members they have currently and what the assistant chiefs’ names were.

Mrs. Hill asked about Linda Siptrott’s article to the Odessafile and why she would be writing regarding the dissolution; Mayor Pierce stated this is not a Village Board issue and she will have to ask Mrs. Siptrott. Clerk Pierce stated Mrs. Siptrott has foiled the petitions and asked for the 17-A information. Mrs. Hill and Mr. Teeter questioned why Odessafile doesn’t print all submissions. The Board stated that it is Mr. Haeffner’s site and he chooses what he does and doesn’t print and Mayor Pierce stated he just wants it to be an honest and open discussion and asked Mrs. Hill since she’s been attending Board meetings when has it ever taken an hour. Mrs. Hill stated she usually leaves after an hour. Trustee Tomassi stated that the Board outside of the Board meetings attends several other Village related functions and meetings and also stated that last year Mayor Pierce was out plowing and helping out in the Village on Fridays to assist.

Mrs. Teeter had budget questions regarding the reserve fund. Clerk Pierce explained that the reserve funds are not shown on the budget, but are shown on the monthly financial reports. Clerk Pierce will pull the information and send it to her. Also asked Clerk Pierce when and who the last update audit was by. Clerk Pierce stated that Freed, Maxick & Battaglia, PC who also conducts Village of Montour Falls and the Village of Watkins Glen just came in two weeks ago and has conducted an annual audit every year for the last four years.

Mr. Jaynes asked the Board who gave permission to Clerk Pierce to inform the person he was working with on when he should be on a job. The Board asked Clerk Pierce for clarification; Clerk Pierce stated that there was a conversation had at the office with a contractor working on Mrs. Daley’s home, Clerk Pierce suggested to contractor that due to a confrontation that Mr. Jaynes had with BI Kibbe at the Scott home where he used vulgar language and that if it’s possible not to have Mr. Jaynes there while BI Kibbe was there that to avoid another confrontation. Another complaint Mr. Jaynes had was why Clerk Pierce contacted a Church member regarding a building permit. Clerk Pierce explained that Mr. Jaynes went to Deputy Clerk Collins home outside of business hours to obtain a building permit for the Church and after the last situation with the Church and the ZBA Board that Mr. Letteer was to pick up any permits in the future and asked former Trustee Decker if Mr. Letteer would be in to obtain one. Board asked Mr. Jaynes why he went to Deputy Clerk Collins home and that business should be done during business hours. Clerk Pierce apologized to Mr. Jaynes and stated that “I just wanted to prevent another confrontation with BI Kibbe”. Mr. Jaynes questioned Mayor Pierce regarding a conversation had during another meeting where Mayor Pierce stated that the Village is facing dissolution due to Mr. Jaynes being dismissed. Mayor Pierce corrected him that it was stated by Supervisor Reynolds that this was occurring because the Board was not listening to its residents, and Mayor Pierce said no it started with Tim Jaynes. Mr. Jaynes stated to the Board that he got the answers he thought he was going to get and he would “see you in court”.

Mr. Teeter stated that if the Mayor had done what he had asked a long time ago than we wouldn’t be facing a dissolution vote. Trustee Tomassi explained that she had done research regarding doing a study and obtained estimates of what it would cost. Mayor Pierce stated that the Board never said no to a study. What was stated by the Board was that it would cost $5,000 to do a study if the grant was obtained for the remaining $45,000, however the Board did not want to move forward unless there was enough interest and asked that Mr. Teeter move forward with his petitions. Petitions were not filed until after the law had changed. The Board stated they were never against a study.

Mr. Smithers asked if the Dissolution Scope meetings were open to the public. Trustee Hicks stated they were not open due to the limited time and information that the Village had to come up with for the impacts of dissolution and all the items that go along with the Village. Trustee Hicks went over how the meetings were run, the people involved and the goal of the group. Trustee Hicks went over what would be presented on November 10th. Trustee Hicks hopes the information will give the Village residents a chance to make their decision based on facts, figures and reality and not just pure emotions and grudges. Mrs. Teeter asked if there would be a question and answer period, Trustee Hicks stated that has not been finalized but was planning on a Q&A but not sure how long will be given.

Mr. Smithers has been reading what the Village of Candor is going through meetings to discuss how things would be done and that one topic he assumed it was a “gimme” but was voted in the opposite direction, he stated things aren’t always as easy as you think.

Mayor Pierce explained that the dissolution group has been working hard to go through a huge amount of data and that the plan is to get the information from the dissolution scope meetings out to the residence prior to the November 10th meetings.

3rd Assistant Chief Hines discussed the services that Town of Catharine provides to its residence.

Mr. Smithers asked about the sidewalk by DPW that is not providing a good barrier from the drop off by the Salt Shed. Mayor Pierce spoke to DPW Supt. Candido and he will fix the problem. Also DPW will be working on the guardrail on Brooklyn Terrace and remove the fill that was placed near his driveway.

PLANNING BOARD:
Trustee Hicks updated the Board on the Joint Planning Board Subcommittee. The committee has decided to hold off on the survey until after the dissolution vote. Once the survey is completed it will be given to the Village and Town Board for their blessing. The subcommittee is discussing making the survey available to complete it online.

DPW REPORT:
Mayor Pierce introduced the new Superintendent Mark Candido, who comes to the Village with two water licenses and has been working for the Village of Ovid the last four years in a similar capacity as his job here.

Supt. Candido and Mayor Pierce Reported:
• Getting blocks from Joe Parmenter to place around the salt shed.
• Supt. Candido attending the Fall Schuyler Highway Superintendent meeting
• Heather McFall has given her resignation after getting the opportunity of full time employment through Corning Corporation.
• DPW Cell Phone – Supt. Candido asked if he could use his personal cell phone instead of carrying two and be reimbursed $20/month. Board approved.
• Internet at DPW – Clerk Pierce explained they would like to try to get internet at the DPW and will be researching if we can get internet through our Franchise for free. Board agreed to look into.

• Discussed replacement of the doors at the DPW Garage, possibly going with a smaller door and Supt. Candido would be able to install.

Resolution 29-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane to approve spending up to $1,000 to replace garage doors. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried.

DPW REPORT:
• Approval needed to purchase new tires for the pickup truck, Parmenter’s has state bid for $653.88.

Resolution 30-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to purchase tires from Parmenter’s Inc. in the amount of $653.88. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• VanEtten is going forward with signing their fire contracts so OFD will not have to extend coverage, but will offer assistance where they are able.

• Helped VanEtten with a very large search for a girl from Ithaca. It ran very well and Odessa ran command it is the first time in Odessa history that they worked with four counties on a call.

• HT-28 is in service. Currently working on getting people qualified to drive it.

• HE-27 is out for annual pump testing; had to replace a brake line that was rubbing on a tire. HE-23 will go out next.

• Chief Tomassi asked the Board to accept a group called the Associate Membership as operating under the Fire department as a volunteer group, this was found in the minutes from 1947 but was never placed in By-Laws; this group would assist the fire department with fundraising and help get coffee or other beverages during a long fire or search. Chief Tomassi read the following:

Associate membership in the Odessa Fire Department is intended for people who want to volunteer their time, but have no interest in responding to emergency calls. These members assist with organizing and participating in fundraisers, perform apparatus and fire house maintenance. Those who choose to join are asked to help in the fundraising activities of the organization, maintain the company property, and help with behind the scenes work. In general, these members do not take an active role in the department’s emergency service activities or operation of fire department emergency equipment. Associate members of the fire department are non-voting members but they may attend department meetings. Associate members operate under the direction of the line officers of the fire department.

The minimum requirements for joining as an associate member is the person being 18 years of age, of good moral character and residing within the fire district. Associate members will be voted in by the Fire Chief and the Village Board.
• Chief Tomassi stated that these volunteers would be covered under the insurance policy in place.

• Trustee Hicks asked if the members would be getting a benefit; Chief Tomassi stated there is no benefit, they are strictly volunteers.

• Mayor Pierce informed the Board that the Fire membership voted the Associate membership down from being placed in the By-Laws and feels that himself and Trustee Tomassi should abstain from voting on the matter. Mayor Pierce explained this will offend some members and does not want to cause a wedge between the Board and the Fire Department and wants to wait for Trustee Thoman to vote on the matter. Trustee Tomassi has stated she has wanted to help for years but has not been able since she is not a member in the fire department, this way she can contribute. Trustee Hicks asked this be table until Trustee Thoman arrives.

CLERK-TREASURER: Clerk Pierce reported:
• New Deputy-Clerk Treasurer hired; Marilyn Brown started last Friday.

• After speaking with Clerk Beardsley from Watkins Glen it was found that all Villages need to go to the computerized ballots. The Village does not need to use the machines, but we need to go to the computerized ballots so this would be in effect for the dissolution vote and the ballots are 60 cents each and you are supposed to purchase three per registered user which could be costly for the dissolution vote.

• Approval needed for the election inspectors for the dissolution vote; Althea Carpenter and Kay Collins. Mayor Pierce asked if a third could be added. Mayor Pierce then asked Mrs. Teeter is she would be interested. Mrs. Teeter stated she would let the Village know.

Resolution 31-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi to approve Althea Carpenter and Kay Collins as election inspectors for the dissolution vote on December 7, 2010. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• OMCS did approve the Village to use the Auditorium for the November 10th meeting at 7pm.
CLERK-TREASURER: (continued)

• Asked to post in the Hi-Lites the informational meeting notice in order to get out to a larger population, approved by Board.

Resolution 32-2010
Motion made by DM Crane to approve additional vouchers from September in the amount of $.99 seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 33-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks to approve vouchers from October in the amount of $11,098.24 seconded by Trustee Tomassi. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 34-2010
Motion to accept the minutes of the September 28, 2010 regular Board Meeting made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by DM Crane, Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

OLD BUSINESS:
• Trustee Hicks updated Board on Mill Street bridge project and that it has been repaired, but the budget does not allow to finish repairs. Chief Tomassi is concerned about how the Fire Department would get to the other side of the Village when repairs are completed.. Trustee Hicks and Tomassi suggested speaking to County Highway Superintendent Mathews.

• Fowler Place Extension – Working on obtaining quotes for the materials needed, still waiting for County bid for contractors to get a quote, Supt. Candido will be contacting Cookies Construction also.

• Status of Booster Chlorination System Have not received DOH approval yet on this project.

• DOH Inspection: - Set for 10/27, Harley Connelley, Supt. Candido and Trustee Hicks will be available that day for the inspection.

• Croft/Johnson Water Service – Both houses have drilled wells and have been removed from the Village water line.

NEW BUSINESS:
• Set Trick or Treating day and hours as follows; Sunday, October 31st from 6-8pm.

• Approved closure of Mitchell Place between College Avenue and Church Street from 5:30-8:30pm.

Resolution 35-2010
Proclamation: Made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Hicks. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

WHEREAS, there are 71 million working women striving to serve their communities, their states and their nation in professional, civic and cultural capacities;

WHEREAS, 40% of privately-held U.S. firms were at least 50% owned by women employing 13 million people and generated $1.9 trillion in sales.

WHEREAS, the major goal of Southern Finger Lakes Women, a Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. is to promote equality for all women and to he3lp create better conditions for working women through the study of social, educational, economic and political problems; all of us are proud of their leadership in these many fields of endeavor.

WHEREAS, Southern Finger Lakes Women (formerly known as the Watkins Glen Business and Professional Women), founding in 1940, is proud to be celebrating its 70th year as a Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. Southern Finger Lakes Women is a local organization of Women helping Women.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Keith T. Pierce, Mayor of the Village of Odessa by the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim the week of October 18-22, 2010 as National Business Women’s Week in Odessa, NY and I urge all citizens, all civic and fraternal groups, all educational associations, all news media and other community organization to join in salute to working women. Encourage and promote the celebration of the achievements of all business and professional women as they contribute daily to our economic, civic and cultural purposes.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Village of Odessa to be affixed to this proclamation.

Trustee Thoman was given information regarding the Associate membership and the controversy from the Fire Department side. Trustee Hicks confirmed that the Board, just as in the Fire Department would need to approve all Associate members.

Resolution 36-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane to approve the Associate membership as written with the following original members; Linda Siptrott, Kristi Pierce, Peggy Tomassi, Jill Hines, Anne Yessman, and Brenda Collins. Voted “Yes” by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane, Hicks, and Trustee Thoman. Mayor Pierce and Trustee Tomassi abstained. Motion Carried.

MAYOR
Mayor Pierce spoke of a letter from John Senka regarding the rocks being thrown off the overpass and in his yard and in the road. Camp Monterey came up and cleaned up the rocks, we have been trying to work with NYS DOT to prevent this vandalism.

Chief Tomassi also brought up that NYS DOT can do an impact study on the traffic speeds through the Village. There is also solar powered speed signs that the State DOT can install if the Village purchases.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS:
Trustee Tomassi apologized for the emotion during earlier conversations, Mr. Teeter also apologized.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming changes
• Empire Telephone Cable Franchise Jan-Sept 2010
• NYCOM Across the Table July/August 2010
• Schuyler County Environmental Management Council Minutes 8/11/10
• Letters from John Senka regarding rocks being thrown off overpass.
• NYSEG Gross Utilities Tax Qtr. ending 8/31/10
• NYS Public Safety Group 497 October 2010
• NYS Public Entities Safety Group Loss Runs
• DPW Mileage Logs Dump Truck 9/2010
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission minutes 10/6/10

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:10 p.m. by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane.

The following are the minutes of the Odessa Village Board's Regular Meeting held on Sept. 28, 2010, in the Municipal Building Community Room.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on September 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room.

ROLL CALL:
Mayor Keith Pierce - Present; Deputy Mayor Crane – Present
Trustee Hicks- Present; Trustee Thoman – Present
Trustee Tomassi – Absent; Building Inspector Kibbe – Absent
Fire Chief Tomassi - Present; 1st Asst. Hoffman– Absent
Clerk-Treasurer Pierce – Present; Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Collins- Absent Superintendent LaRow –Absent; Municipal Worker McFall – Absent
Water Operator Connelley - Absent

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Lou & Pamela Cicconi, Timothy Jaynes, Nan Letteer, Bob Harrison, and Walter & June
Smithers

PUBLIC:
Mr. Harrison inquired about the zoning for Empire Telephone building located on Church Street, concerned about the heavy equipment that has been parked on the front lawn. He informed the Board when he was on the Planning Board that when the variance was given it was noted that equipment shall not be parked at the location. Mayor Pierce informed Mr. Harrison that Clerk Pierce would research, and contact Empire Telephone and him with the results.

Mr. Jaynes was looking for BI Kibbe, since he was not in attendance Mr. Jaynes handed in a building permit for his review.

Clerk Pierce informed the Board that Wade Beltramo from New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) will be here Wednesday, November 10th, two meetings will be held at 1pm and 7pm to give a presentation on the dissolution process. The dissolution scope group will also plan on distributing the information that they have been working on.

Resolution 21-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Trustee Tomassi as follows:

WHEREAS, a petition filed pursuant to New York General Municipal Law Section 779 calling for the dissolution of the Village of Odessa, New York, was received by the Village Clerk of the Village of Odessa on August 23, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the petition was verified by the Village Clerk on September 1, 2010 and found to comply with New York State General Municipal Law Article 17-A in terms of form and content; and

WHEREAS, the Village Clerk verified that the petition contained 116 valid signatures of electors residing within the Village; and

WHEREAS, based on the number of electors residing in the Village as per the list of registered voters received from the Schuyler County Board of Elections on August 19, 2010, 75 signatures were required to commence a dissolution proceeding pursuant to New York General Municipal Law Section 779;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that, pursuant to New York General Municipal Law Section 779(7), the Village of Odessa Board of Trustees hereby calls for a referendum on the issue of Village dissolution, to be conducted in accordance with New York General Municipal Law Section 780, and sets the date of said referendum for Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from Noon until 9pm;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Odessa Board of Trustees hereby authorizes and directs the Village Clerk to take such other steps as are necessary to conduct such referendum in compliance with New York General Municipal Law Section 780 and the New York Election Law.

PLANNING BOARD:
Trustee Hicks updated the Board on the Joint Planning Board Subcommittee. The committee is currently working on the community outreach survey.

• Received a FOIL request with regards to the dry hydrant located on County Route 11, the fire department does not have any records due to the County placing this dry hydrant with they worked on the bridge. Chief Tomassi has obtained a document of approval for dry hydrants that he will be having the owners fill out so that the fire department has the proper permissions and paper work to operate the dry hydrants if the properties were to change hands.

• HT-28 has a lifetime warranty on its poly tank and after placing in service found a couple of issues that the manufacturer needed to correct.

• Received quotes for paint for HT-28; Whales Body Shop $6,003.84, Boxer Manufacturer 4,480 and D&T $3,495. Would like to request approval for D&T to paint.
Resolution 22-2010
Motion made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane to approve D&T’s quote of $3,495 for paint for HT-28. Voted “Yes” by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane, Hicks, Mayor Pierce and Trustee Thoman, Trustee Tomassi abstained. Motion Carried.

• Hurst Tool has been fixed, the service comes out of Geneva and he will be back to do the annual inspection on both Hurst tools.

• Strong Kids, Safe Kids; Odessa was the only Fire Department at the function due to other departments having calls, kids had a great time.

• Fire Police have been asked to direct traffic during the OMCS homecoming parade on Friday, October 1st, need to shut down streets on parade route during parade.
Resolution 23-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to allow Fire Police to shut down Village streets during OMCS homecoming parade, seconded by Trustee Hicks.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• VanEtten Fire department has informed Town of Cayuta that effective January 1, 2011 they will no longer be providing fire coverage. Chief Tomassi has spoken to Supervisor Reed and OFD will cover to the County Line starting 1/1/2011. This will mean that the current contract will need to be amended to include the extended coverage.

JUSTICE:
• Justice Goossen was unable to attend but provided Clerk Pierce the listing of the traffic violations that have come through the court; showing that speeding in the Village has greatly increased since the removal of the blinking light.

DPW REPORT:
• Trustee Hicks read Supt. LaRow report; storm drains have been done with the exception of one on Speedway and one on Mitchell Place.

• Town of Catharine brought some gravel in to place in front of the salt shed.

• Quotes received for tree removal of two trees on Merchant, one on Texas Hollow and one at 117 Brooklyn Terrace. Total quotes: General Arborist $2,400, Jim Gee 2,500 and Jim Covell $2,600.

Resolution 24-2010
Motion made by Trustee Tomassi, seconded by Trustee Thoman to accept the General Arborist quote of $2,400 for removal of four trees as quoted.
Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Mayor asked when General Arborist is ready that the homeowners be contacted ahead of time.

• Water break with service line on Cotton-Hanlon Road; Trustee Hicks has been working on this and has stated that both the Crofts and Johnsons will be drilling a well and coming off the Village water system.

• Supt. LaRow met with Highway Supervisor Mathews to discuss having a Village plan with regards to DPW street, equipment, etc.

• Smithers asked about when the fill would be removed; Mayor and Trustee Hicks working with Larry Reynolds at Town of Catharine and will contact them when this will occur.

Resolution 25-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve additional vouchers from August in the amount of $22,034.53 seconded by DM Crane. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

Resolution 26-2010
Motion made by Trustee Thoman to approve vouchers from September in the amount of $41,473.83 seconded by Trustee Tomassi. “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

• Village Audit went well should be getting a management report in the next month or two.

• Discussed issues with problem with older kids throwing rocks off overpass, have tried to contact NYS DOT to discuss possible options.

Approval of Minutes:
Resolution 27-2010
Motion to accept the minutes of the August 19, 2010 regular Board Meeting made by Trustee Hicks, seconded by DM Crane, Voted “Yes” by Deputy Mayor (DM) Crane, Hicks, Mayor Pierce and Trustee Thoman, Trustee Tomassi abstained. Motion Carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
• Fowler Place Extension – DOH has approved drawing, waiting for County to accept annual bids to move forward.

• Status of Booster Chlorination System Engineer is working with DOH on questions, should receive approval soon.

• Well #1 – Received quote from BMI out of Penn Yan. Board reviewed quotes from BMI and Moody.

Resolution 28-2010
Motion made by DM Crane, seconded by Trustee Hicks to approve Phase 1 of the BMI proposal. Voted “Yes” by ALL. Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS:
• Community Room Application – Odessa Lions Club – 1st Thursday September-May 2010 - APPROVED

• Community Room Application – Bennett Family – Birthday Sat. Nov. 6th 6:30-10pm - APPROVED

• Smithers asked a question for Mrs. Nan Letteer who had to leave regarding the Mill Street bridge repair and when it would be open, she has contacted Schuyler Highway three times with no response. Trustee Hicks said he would check into.

CORRESPONDENCE:
• Time Warner Cable Programming changes
• Time Warner Cable Franchise 2nd Quarter
• NYCOM Albany Action 9/1/10
• NYS Retirement estimates for December 2010
• Letter from petition to dissolve signer (anonymous)
• DPW Mileage Logs July & August 2010
• Joint Sanitary Landfill Commission minutes 9/1/10

ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn made at 8:41 p.m. by Trustee Thoman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Crane.

Legislature Members:

Top row (from left): Dennis Fagan, Thomas Gifford, Doris Karius, Glenn Larison

Bottom row: Michael A. Yuhasz, Barbara Halpin, Phil Barnes, Stewart Field

Village Board Members

Pictured below, from left: Mayor Keith Pierce and Village Board Trustees Robin Thoman, Shawn Crane, Thomas Letteer Jr. and Sally Hill.

Montour Falls Village Offices

Village Clerk-Treasurer: Suzanne Casselberry, P.O. Box 812, 408 W. Main St., 535-7367

Town of Catharine Offices

State, Federal Officials for Schuyler County

United States Senate
313 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3201
DC Phone: 202-224-6542
DC Fax: 202-228-3027
Email Address: http://schumer.senate.gov/webform.html

United States Senate
478 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
DC Phone: 202-224-4451
Website: http://gillibrand.senate.gov/

State Senator Tom O'Mara -- Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Yates, western Tompkins, Enfield, Ithaca (Town and City), Newfield, Ulysses(Trumansburg)

Room 812, Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: (518) 455-2091
Fax: (518) 426-6976
www.omara.nysenate.gov

Assemblyman Christopher Friend -- Chemung, Schuyler, Tioga
Room 720, Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: (518) 455-4538
Website: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=137