VILLAGE OF AURORA BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S MEETING
March 20, 2013 
Held at the Aurora Firehouse Meeting Room

Present:   Mayor Bonnie Apgar Bennett 
	 Trustees - Janet Murphy, Marie Taylor, Alan Ominsky & George Farenthold  

Also Present:   
	          Village Residents:  David Brooks, William Dugan and Laura Holland
	           Pat Foser (PB) and Jeff Blum (CPP) for Aurorafest Committee
	           Code Enforcement Officer Michael Piechuta
	           Deborah Brooks, Deputy Village Clerk/Treasurer

Absent:  Ann Balloni, Village Clerk
	
	 Mayor Bennett called the Meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

	Mayor Bennett opened the Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget for 2013-2014 at 7:01 PM.  No one present made comment, so Mayor Bennett requested to close the hearing.  Trustee Farenthold moved to close the Public Hearing on the 2013-2014 Tentative Budget at 7:03 PM.  Trustee Ominsky seconded the motion.  Motion Carried 5:0.

	Mayor Bennett opened the Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of 2013 The Waiver of the Maximum Real Property Tax Levy Limit at 7:03 PM.  No one present made comment, so Mayor Bennett requested to close the hearing.  Trustee Farenthold moved to close the Public hearing on Local Law # 1 of 2013 at 7:05 PM.  Trustee Taylor seconded the motion.  Motion Carried 5:0.

	Trustee Farenthold reminded those in attendance that he is married to Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President of Wells College.
	
	 Mayor Bennett asked for approval of the February 20, 2013 Minutes.  Trustee Farenthold moved approval and Trustee Ominsky seconded.    Motion Carried 5:0.

	 Changes to the Agenda -   Mayor Bennett asked the Board if they were okay with placing the Code Officer first under reports from now on, so he wouldn’t have to sit through the whole meeting unless he chose to.  The Board saw no problems with that.

	Announcements - 1] Mayor Bennett reminded that the Cayuga County Village Association dinner will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.  The topic for the meeting is Stress Management.  Trustees Farenthold and Taylor said they will attend.

 2] Mayor Bennett informed the Board that she, the Clerk, several members from the ZBA, PB and CPP attended a Code of Ethics training session last Wednesday evening at BOCES.  She noted how disappointed they were that examples of violations were not presented, only the history of why the law was established.	

	Visitor Recognition - Mayor Bennett welcomed all present and opened discussion on the proposed Aurorafest slated for July 13, 2013.   
	Mr. Blum briefly explained what was discussed at the first community meeting held last evening at 7 PM at the Fargo.  He noted that nine people came to express their desire to have an event this summer.  He informed the Board that their thoughts are to utilize Lafayette and Court Streets plus the firehouse area and the village park. They are working on a family type theme with vendors for food and crafts.  Conduct the Aurora Run and Swim as in the past and maybe have a farmer’s market.  Music for the parade is a top goal.  He noted that the suggestions are all preliminary and that a second meeting will be held on April 2, 2013 at 7 PM with location to be determined and posted.
	Mayor Bennett questioned how they would raise funds to have the event.  Ms. Foser suggested donation buckets could be placed in specific areas and that they were thinking of charging a small vendors fee.
	  Trustee Farenthold reminded those present that in years past raffles have been very beneficial, but added a lot of leg work to do correctly.  Trustee Murphy suggested that they contact neighbors along the streets mentioned to see if they would compete for vendors & offer electric for the time of the event.  Mayor Bennett and Trustee Ominsky suggested handing out flyers in early May at the Ithaca Festival and the Farmers Market to draw vendors from there.
	Mayor Bennett reminded the Board that the budget has funds available for the Aurorafest and she offered the village web site for listing of information to the public. (Foser & Blum left at 7:25 PM)

Treasurer’s Reports -   Ms. Brooks reported that interest rates had dropped again this month.  The Board reviewed the monthly reports for February.  Trustee Taylor moved to accept the reports.  Trustee Farenthold seconded.  Motion Carried 5:0.

	Mayor Bennett presented the Budget Modifications to the Board:

GENERAL FUND: 
On motion by Trustee Farenthold, seconded by Trustee Ominsky, the Board voted to approve the General Fund Budget Modifications.

$      578.16	FROM   A1990.4 - Contingency Account
$      578.16	TO 	A9040.8 - Worker’s Compensation

AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, Murphy, Ominsky and Taylor.
NAYS:  None
Motion carried unanimously.

WATER FUND:
On motion by Trustee Taylor, seconded by Trustee Farenthold, the Board voted to approve the Water Fund Budget Modifications.

$      70.92	FROM   F1990.4 - Contingency Account
$      70.92	TO 	F9040.8 - Worker’s Compensation

AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, Murphy, Ominsky and Taylor.
NAYS:  None
Motion carried unanimously.

SEWER FUND:
On motion by Trustee Taylor, seconded by Trustee Farenthold, the Board voted to approve the Sewer Fund Budget Modifications.

$     104.42	FROM   G1990.4 - Contingency Account
$     104.42	TO 	G9040.8 - Worker’s Compensation

AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, Murphy, Ominsky and Taylor.
NAYS:  None
Motion carried unanimously.

	Mayor Bennett presented the letter from the Historian pertaining to her voucher for expenses she would like to be reimbursed for.  Discussion on the expenses submitted ensued.  Trustee Farenthold felt that any projects need to be presented to the Mayor and then the Board before the work is engaged.  Mayor Bennett and Ms. Brooks noted have spoken to Attorneys Baltromo and Mancini at NYCOM on the proper way to incur expenses for this job and found that many historians receive a yearly stipend or volunteer their time.  The only legal expenses are for supplies.
	Trustee Farenthold moved to add voucher # 347 to the list of General Fund bills and to pay for only the supplies purchased in the amount of $88.21.  The motion was seconded by Trustee Ominsky.  Motion Carried 5:0.

	The Mayor presented the bills for payment on Abstract # 10:
  
	General Fund - voucher #s 315-319, 321, 323, 324, 326-328, 331, 332, 334-344, 346 & 347 in the amount of $7,466.75.  Trustee Taylor moved payment of General Fund bills seconded by Trustee Farenthold.

AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, Murphy, Ominsky and Taylor.
NAYS:  None
Motion carried unanimously.
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	Water Fund - voucher #s 325, 327, 329, 333, 334, 338, 343 & 345 in the amount of 
$6,160.00.  Trustee Taylor moved payment of Water Fund bills seconded by Trustee Ominsky. 
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AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, Murphy, Ominsky and Taylor.
NAYS:  None
Motion carried unanimously.

	Sewer Fund - voucher #s 315-317, 320, 322, 326-328, 330, 334, 335, 338, & 343 in the amount of $4,904.59.  Trustee Taylor moved payment of Sewer Fund bills with a second by Trustee Murphy.

AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, Murphy, Ominsky and Taylor.
NAYS:  None
Motion carried unanimously.

Committee Reports:

	Zoning Officer - Mr. Piechuta reviewed his February 2013 Report with the Board. (Report attached)
	
	Buildings and Grounds - Trustee Ominsky reported that 1] the “Friends of Patrick Tavern” have stopped submitting annual reports to the IRS, so resubmission of forms needs to be done to regain the 501c3 status and 2] Trustee Ominsky noted that the Board needs to decide whether to submit a general engineering study or a feasibility study on the Technical Assistance Grant application, which is due May 1, 2013.  Mayor Bennett informed the Board that she, Linda, and Alan will be meeting with Timber Framer, Rick Lazarus, from the Ithaca area 3/21/13 at 8:30 AM at Patrick Tavern to review the structure’s construction qualities.
	
	Recreation, Parks & Public Safety - Trustee Murphy reported that AVFD held a lovely St. Patrick’s party here at the firehouse on Saturday evening, 3/16/13, with music and refreshments.
	
	Streets & Public Safety - Trustee Farenthold informed the Board that he spoke with Sheriff Dave Gould after the Matt Driscoll seminar regarding the increase speed of the truck traffic along State Route 90.  Since that conversation, he has noticed a drop in speed.
	
	Water & Sewer - Trustee Taylor reported: 
		1] Mr. Wilmot told her that all is going well with the sewer plant.	
		2] The crew has plowed when necessary, and otherwise are doing their jobs, from reading meters to painting and cleaning the plant.
		3] Mr. White will be attending training in April.

	Community Preservation Panel - no report
	Planning Board – February 27, 2013 Minutes 
	Zoning Board of Appeals - no report
	Village Historian - no report

 Old Business:
	
	Aurorafest - Trustee Murphy will pass along her ideas Village Clerk Balloni who can share them at the next Aurorafest meeting in April.
	Discussion ensued as to how to fund the event.  Mayor Bennett suggested that the Village match funds earned by the committee to a designated amount.  Trustee Farenthold reminded the Board that for several years the committee raised funds by selling tickets for a raffle which consisted of several prizes.  He also noted that it was a lot of hard work and needed lots of leg work to sell the tickets.

	Post Office - Mayor Bennett reported that she was having trouble getting a response from the Postal people to see if they are willing to go ahead with the suggested upgrades to the building.   She further added that Mr. Wilmot is working on getting quotes for the front area pavers and repairing the fascia.  (Holland left at 8 PM)

	New Business:

	Mayor Bennett presented the following:

RESOLUTION #13-03 ENACTING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2013  
THE WAIVER OF THE MAXIMUM REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY LIMIT

WHEREAS, the recent enactment of Chapter 97 of the Law of 2011 placed limits on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by or on behalf of any local government thereby place a “tax levy limit” on municipalities that is found in General Municipal Law § 3-c; and

WHEREAS, subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law § 3-c expressly authorized the Village Board of Trustees to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of the Village Board of Trustees for one fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, by adoption of this local law, the Village Board of Trustees hereby reserves the right to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Village of Aurora and authorized the Village Board of Trustees to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2013 in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-c; and

WHEREAS, this is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR §617.5(c) (20 & 27) and is otherwise exempt from environmental review pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); and

WHEREAS, 	At a regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Aurora, County of Cayuga, State of New York, held at the Village Hall, 456 Main Street, Aurora, New York, at 7:00 p.m. on March 20, 2013, the following members of the Village Board of Trustees being present:

		BONNIE APGAR BENNET, MAYOR
		GEORGE FARENTHOLD
		JANET MURPHY
		ALAN OMINSKY
		MARIE TAYLOR

	NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Aurora as follows:

1.		The Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law #1 of 2013.
	
2.		The Village Board of Trustees hereby determines that the aforementioned Local Law is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR §617.5(c)(20&27) and accordingly, the Village Board of Trustees expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Action (“SEQRA”);

3.		The Village Board of Trustees has properly noticed a Public Hearing on the Proposed Local Law #1 of 2013 held at Village Hall on March 20, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m.;

Now upon the Motion of Trustee Farenthold and Seconded by Trustee Taylor, a roll-call vote is tallied by the Deputy Village Clerk as follows:

Trustee Apgar Bennett	AYE
Trustee Farenthold	AYE
Trustee Murphy		AYE
Trustee Ominsky		AYE
Trustee Taylor		AYE		Motion:  Carried.      

	At least 5 of the above named Village Board of Trustee members having voted in the affirmative, Local Law #1 is adopted this 20th day of  March, 2013.

	Mayor Bennett reviewed the 2013-2014 Tentative Budgets with the Board.  Using the Budget Adjustment listing prepared by Ms. Brooks, Mayor Bennett gave an overview of the changes and additions. (Tentative budgets and adjustment list attached)
	 Mayor Bennett asked for approval to accept the 2013-2014 Tentative Budgets as the proposed 2013-2014 Budgets.  Trustee Farenthold moved approval.  Trustee Taylor seconded the motion.  Motion Carried 5:0.  
	Mayor Bennett reminded the Board that the Village is responsible for the May program for the Cayuga County Village Association Dinner and asked for suggestions for speakers.
	Trustee Ominsky motioned for adjournment at 8:25 PM.  Trustee Taylor  seconded the motion.  Motion Carried 5:0.  

Respectfully Submitted,

 Deborah M. Brooks
 Deputy Village Clerk