VILLAGE OF AURORA BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Held at the Aurora Firehouse Meeting Room

THOSE PRESENT:  Mayor Bennett, Trustee Farenthold, Trustee MacCormick, Trustee Murphy, Trustee Taylor
Ann Balloni, Village Clerk; Deborah Brooks, Treasurer

ABSENT:  Mick Piechuta, Code Enforcement Officer

OTHERS PRESENT:  David Brooks, Thomas Blair ESQ, CPP Chair Chris MacCormick

CALL TO ORDER:  Mayor Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Board rose for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trustee Farenthold reminded those present that he is married to Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President of Wells College.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, seconded by Trustee MacCormick, the Board approved the minutes of October 19, 2011.

AYE:  Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor
NAY:  None
Carried unanimously

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Community Preservation Panel

New Appointments:  Mayor Bennett recommended Alan Ominsky to fill the seat vacated by Avery Ayers. (See Resolution 2011-19)
A short discussion ensued due to Todd Zwigard’s moving to Skaneateles and subsequent resignation from CPP.   Mayor Bennett believes local law requires expertise in areas such as real estate, architecture, etc to serve on CPP.  Attorney Blair suggested active and inactive members and will check with Attorney General’s office in the mean time
  
Planning Board

Cayuga County Planning Board Representative:  The Trustees agreed that Pat Bianconi should remain as the Village representative to the Cayuga County Planning Board.

Patrick Tavern:  Mayor Bennett recommended renewing tax exempt status for Patrick Tavern.  Laurie Roberts investigating 501c3 status with New York State and the cost to reinstate.  Janet Murphy will contact Village Historian Mike Groth regarding creating a display of Patrick Tavern in the kiosk to rejuvenate public interest.

Dugan Letter:  Mayor Bennett read a letter from William Dugan dated November 12, 2011 (attached to these Minutes), which questions re-classification of Leffingwell House, the nature of the Village comprehensive Plan, zoning regulations with regard to property abutters and the current Village parking problems.   Per Code Enforcement Officer Mick Piechuta’s letter to the Planning Board, residential/commercial zoning is permitted in the village and the Comprehensive Plan encourages businesses in the village in general and specific terms.  Regarding the abutting of property complaint, Mayor Bennett instructed the clerk to write up a formal form letter, as a courtesy, notifying property owners when a neighbor has an application pending.

Association of Villages Dinner:  Ann Balloni asked for confirmation of attendance at the November 29, 2011 Association of Villages dinner.  Mayor Bennett, Trustee Farenthold, Trustee Taylor and Ms. Balloni stated that they will be attending.

VISITORS:  CPP Chair Chris MacCormick introduced himself to Attorney Thomas Blair then left at 7:15 p.m.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Ms. Brooks reported that she filed the Annual Report (Annual Update document) today (November 16, 2011) and a copy is available for review in the Village office.

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, seconded by Trustee Taylor, the Board acknowledged the Treasurer’s filing of the Annual Report.

AYE: Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor
NAY:  None
Motion carried unanimously

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, second by Trustee Taylor, the Board approved the Treasurer’s Report.

AYE:  Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor
NAY:  None
Motion carried unanimously

BUDGET MODIFICATIONS

Approval of Budget Modifications

On motion by Trustee Taylor, second by MacCormick, the Board approved the following General, Water and Sewer Budget Fund Modifications:

General Fund

$4,666.00     FROM     A1990.4 Contingency Account

$   802.50       TO         A1460.1  Records Management – Personal Services
  3,863.50                      A9010.8   NYS & Local Retirement System

WATER FUND

$1,276.08     FROM  F1990.4  Contingency Account

                     TO      F9010.8     NYS Local and Retirement System

SEWER FUND

$2,392.40                FROM      G1990.4  Contingency Account

                                TO  G9010.8     NYS & Local Retirement System

AYE:  Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor
NAY:  None
Motion carried unanimously                    

Approval of Abstract

General Fund

On motion by Trustee MacCormick, second by Trustee Murphy, the Board approved the General Fund Abstract for payment.

Voucher number:  164-168, 170, 171, 173-175, 177-181, 183, 186-189, 191-194, 197-199, 202

Total Amount:  $21,615.82

AYE:  Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor
NAY:  None
Motion carried unanimously

Water Fund

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, second by Trustee MacCormick, the Board approved the Water Fund Abstract for payment.

Voucher Numbers:  166, 172, 178, 180, 190, 193, 196, 199, 200, 201

Total Amount:  $6,330.32

AYE: Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor
NAY:  None
Motion carried unanimously

Sewer Fund

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, second by Trustee MacCormick, the Board approved the Sewer Fund Abstract for payment

Voucher Numbers:  165, 166, 169, 170, 172, 176, 178-180, 182, 184, 185, 188, 190, 193, 195, 197, 199, 201

Total Amount:  $15,525.06

AYE: Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor
NAY:  None
Motion carried unanimously

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Buildings and Grounds – Trustee Murphy reported that she had a request by Fire Commissioner William Mullarney to investigate lack of hot water in the men’s restroom and exhaust fans not working in the kitchen.  Village of DPW Kurt Wilmot contacted and waiting on men’s room maintenance until the new bathroom project begins and has stated that he will look into the problems with the kitchen fans.

Parks, Recreation and Public Events – Trustee MacCormick reported the Village received a gift of a Christmas tree from the Southern Cayuga Garden Club. The tree was planted south of Patrick Tavern by Adam Van Horn, Village employee.  Discussion ensued as to how to light the tree as there is no electric at Patrick Tavern.

Streets and Public Safety – Trustee Farenthold reported that he was recently elected to the Cayuga County Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau and notified the Board of the upcoming Upstate Safety Task Force meeting.  He further reported that Wells College was requesting Schwartz Athletic Center renovation file as proof to New York State of building code compliance, because the New York State Fire Marshall stated occupancy for center is not to exceed 90 persons due to lack of exits.

Water and Sewer – Trustee Taylor reported that Kurt Wilmot finished his NYCOM water training and is working on Kathy Taromina and Lucas McCarthy’s water shut off problem at 98 Sherwood Rd.

No reports from CPP, PB or ZBA

Zoning Officer:  absent due to illness

Village Historian: nothing to report

Old Business:  Mayor Bennett stated that Tee-Ann Hunter told her the Records Management Procedures Manual should be complete by next month.  
Mayor Bennett informed Board of Ann Balloni’s resignation from the Planning Board due to her acceptance of the Village Clerk appointment.  The Board accepted Ms. Balloni’s resignation.
Notice given of upcoming Cayuga Lake Watershed Meetings.

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, seconded by Trustee MacCormick the Board considered appointment to the Planning Board.

VB RESOLUTION NO. 2011-18:  APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD

WHEREAS a vacancy exists on the Planning Board due to the resignation of Ann Balloni, and

WHEREAS Grace Bates has expressed an interest in serving on the Planning Board,

BE IT RESOLVED on nomination of the Mayor that the Village Board of Aurora appoints Grace Bates to the Planning Board for a term ending May 31, 2012.

MOVED:  Farenthold

SECONDED: MacCormick

AYES:	  Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor

NAYS:  None
Carried unanimously

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, seconded by MacCormick, the Board considered appointment to the Community Preservation Panel.

VB RESOLUTION NO.  2011-19:  APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PANEL

WHEREAS a vacancy exists on the Community Preservation Panel due to the resignation of Avery Ayers, and

WHEREAS Alan Ominsky has expressed an interest in serving on the Community Preservation Panel,

BE IT RESOLVED on the nomination of the Mayor that the Village Board of Aurora appoints Alan Ominsky to the Community Preservation Panel for a term ending May 31, 2012.

MOVED:  Farenthold

SECONDED:  MacCormick

AYES:	 Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor

NAYS:  None
Motion carried unanimously 

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, seconded by Trustee MacCormick, the Board considered authorizing an agreement for legal services (copy attached to these minutes).

VB RESOLUTION NO. 2011-20:  AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Aurora Village Board authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement for Legal Services with Cheney and Blair LLP as presented, beginning immediately and continuing through May 31, 2012.

MOVED:  Farenthold

SECONDED:  MacCormick

AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor

NAYS:  None

Motion carried unanimously

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, seconded by Trustee Murphy, the Board considered authorizing disposal of Village records.

VB RESOLUTION NO. 2011-21:  AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF VILLAGE RECORDS

WHEREAS the Village Clerk has identified certain records in the record storage pod that are eligible for disposal pursuant to the New York State Records Retention and Disposition Schedule MU-1, and

WHEREAS a Records Destruction Authorization form listing those records, their MU-1 Series number, and their retention periods was submitted to the Village Trustees for their consideration,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board authorizes the Village Clerk to dispose of the records listed in accordance with State recommended disposal methods, and it is further

RESOLVED that the signed Records Destruction Authorization form be attached to the meeting minutes.

FIRST:  Farenthold

SECONDED:  Murphy

AYES:  Bennett, Farenthold, MacCormick, Murphy, Taylor

NAYS:  None

Carried unanimously

Adjournment

On motion by Trustee Farenthold, second by Trustee MacCormick, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Ann Balloni
Village Clerk