Village of Bloomfield Board of Trustees meeting of May 28, 2008

Present: Mayor Kwarta

Trustees: Charlebois, Cicchino, Falsone, Dep Mayor Barnard

Jeff Henehan, Kathy Conradt

Morgan Wesson (Daily Messenger)

The meeting was opened at 5:30 pm with the pledge to the flag.

Minutes: Trustee Cicchino motioned, Trustee Barnard seconded and it was unanimously carried to accept the minutes of the April meeting as submitted.

Clerk’s report:

1. Board reviewed monthly financial reports.

2. Presented Abstract #12 (vouchers 393-429, HF1) in the following amounts: General Fund $42,350.46; Water Fund $4227.38; Sewer Fund $3872.87; Oakmount project $1125 and Trust and Agency $6455.96. Trustee Charlebois motioned, Trustee Cicchino seconded and it was unanimously carried to pay the bills as presented. Trustee Cicchino motioned, Trustee Charlebois seconded and it was unanimously carried to make the following transfers: $5203 in the General Fund from A1990.4 toA1010.4 in the amount of $36, to A1620.42 in the amount of $600, to A1620.44 in the amount of $200, and to A5010.4 in the amount of $4367, in the Water Fund $4546 from F8340.2 in the amount of $1368, from F9010.8 in the amount of $900 and from F9730.6 in the amount of $2278 to F1960.4 in the amount of $500 and to F8320.4 in the amount of $4000, and to F1920.4 in the amount of $46; in the Sewer Fund $9614 from G1990.4 in the amount of $3498, from G1910.4 in the amount of $116 and from G8120.2 in the amount of $6000 to G8110.4 in the amount of $14, to G8130.1 in the amount of $4600 and to G8130.4 in the amount of $5000. The Clerk and Superintendent of Public Works declared that all goods have been received and all services rendered.

3. Planning Board continues to review the zoning law.

Mayor’s report:

1. Received official notification of the award of the Shared Municipal Services grant for the Village/Town/School District
2. Have submitted a pre-application for a SEMO grant for the proposed drainage project
3. Received a thank you from the Garden Club for the sprinkle system in Pickle Park. There was concern expressed for the exposure of the sprinkler controls. Trustee Charlebois motioned and Trustee Falsone seconded that the Village request that the Garden Club develop some type of “cover” to box in the controls. The motion was defeated with 3 nays and two ayes.
4. There will be a senior citizens volunteer recognition ceremony in Victor on May 30 and Bruce and Beverly Bailey and Sister Dorothy Mulcahy, Village residents, will be recognized. The Village declares May 31 Senior Citizen Volunteer Recognition Day. Mayor Kwarta motioned, Trustee Cicchino seconded and it was unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS the utilization of volunteer services has become crucial in providing needed services to our community;

WHEREAS our residents have graciously donated time and talent toward a more diversified and quality program, and;

WHEREAS the Village of Bloomfield wishes to recognize theses individuals for their continued cooperation and to encourage the voluntary participation of others in this valuable service, and;

WHEREAS the Village of Bloomfield wishes to recognize these individuals for their dedicated efforts toward developing a sense of community spirit through their service,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Bloomfield recognize Bruce and Beverly Bailey and Sister Dorothy Mulcahy for their outstanding community service.

Public works report: Jeff reported

1. Water:

a. Wells and springs will be re-cleaned and retested. DOH has declined the request of Lakeside engineers to use an algaecide.

b. AP biology class attended a field trip at the WWTP and will conduct a complete stream analysis and share the data with the Village DPW.

2. Sewer:

a. The methane blower has been ordered and will arrive in approx. 6-8 weeks

b. The hydro-gritter has been ordered and will arrive in approx 14-16 weeks

c. The Town of east Bloomfield has awarded the sewer lift station project to Patrick Construction.

3. General

a. Pickle Park sprinkler will be set to run every other day

b. Grate replaced on Church St.

c. Striping for crosswalks and parking will be done in June

d. Received bid of $7600 from Terry Tree to double-grind chip pile.

e. Culvert box on South Ave, south of Rtes 5&20 will be replaced before the road is oiled and stoned.

f. Board approved request to pay $92.99/nite for lodging ($371.96 total) and tuition for Brian Steenburn to attend water school ion Buffalo from June 9-14. Trustee Falsone motioned, Trustee Cicchino seconded and it was unanimously carried to pay tuition and lodging expenses prior to completion of water school for Brian Steenburn.

g. Michigan St sidewalk under review for extension.

CEO report: received and reviewed monthly report.

Committee reports:

1. Water – no report

2. Comprehensive Plan – no meeting scheduled yet

3. Recreation – will have a meeting in June to discuss a grant application

4. Fire Hall committee – some progress with limited feedback from the Fire Dept.

Unfinished business:

1. CEO contract – Town is still gathering data

2. Fee schedule – Mayor will meet with CEO for clarification of fees for buildings and accessory buildings

New business:

1. Received a draft of a change to the local law regulating dogs. A change in the fines was recommended by the attorney as the present law does not serve the intent of the Village to deter violations of the law as it is written. A public hearing will be held at 6:30 pm at the June meeting

2. Received 3 proposals from RG&E for additional street lights, as requested. Mayor Kwarta motioned, Trustee Charlebois seconded and it was unanimously carried to accept the 3 proposals for 3 additional street lights in the Village and further to request a fourth street light be placed on the west side of Elm St. across from the manufactured home park.

3. Mayor Kwarta is coordinating the POD for the Towns of East and West Bloomfield and Bristol. The Bloomfield Schools will be the designated site for medicine distribution. A total of 120 volunteers are needed but it is difficult to get the information out to the residents of East Bloomfield without the benefit of a newsletter.

Trustee Falsone motioned, Trustee Cicchino seconded and it was unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Conradt, Clerk