Janary 17, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Peter Paravati.
No Public comment
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve December 2022 board meeting minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
Keith Schiebel updated the board on Oneida County Executive highlights from December 2022 meeting.
Lesley from Gates and Cole presented the Village Insurance renewal.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve a Public Hearing on February 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm to discuss Property Tax exemption for Volunteer firefighters and Ambulance workers and Brew House within the Village limits. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve to have budget meeting Feb 7th at 6:30 pm. Also change March 21st board meeting to March 14th and July 18th board meeting to July 11t h 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to go into executive session to discuss personnel. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to come out of executive session. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
February 8, 2023
A Village budget meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Peter Paravati.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve Insurance renewal in the amount of $34,505.19. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve a Public Hearing on Feb 21st to discuss a property tax exemption for Volumeter firefighters and Ambulance workers. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
February 21, 2023
Two Public Hearings were held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Peter Paravati.
1. Local law for Property Tax exemption for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance worker.
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to close the public meeting. 4 ayes 0 nays
- Local Law for Brew Houses within in the Village
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to close the public meeting. 4 ayes 0 nays
Regular Village Board meeting followed with the same members present.
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve January 2023 and February 8, 2023 board meeting minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
Keith Schiebel updated the board on Oneida County Executive highlights from January 2023 meeting.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Tabled the approval of Court Audit until next board meeting.
No action taken on either Public Hearing.
Proposal mailed to the board to sell Village parcel 323.016-1-56 – advise the parcel is not for sale.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve a Budget workshop on February 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve to have budget meeting Feb 7th at 6:30 pm. Also change March 21st board meeting to March 14th and July 18th board meeting to July 11th 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
March 28, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Peter Paravati. And absent Claude Wolfe.
Public Comment:
- Robyn Confal from the Library updated the Board that the library reopened after being closed for one year due to a water break.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve February board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve Patricia Planck for part time clerk to fill in for vacation and sick time for Clerk.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve agreement with Northeast cemetery services for 2023 mowing season. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Tentative budgets for General, Water and Sewer funds.
3 ayes o nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to approve a Public Hearing for General, Water, Sewer budgets on April 18th at 6:30 pm
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approval of Court Audit. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
April 18, 2023
A Public Hearing to discuss 2023-2024 General, Water and Sewer Budgets was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Peter Paravati.
No Public
Village board meeting followed:
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve March board meeting minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
No Public
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve 2023-2024 General budget. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve 2023-2024 Water budget. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve 2023-2024 Sewer budget with a rate increase. 4 ayes 0 nays
- inside users $3.59 to $ 5.39
- outside users $7.18 to $10.77
- Vernon Downs $6.29 to $ 9.44
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to approve Village wide garage sales June 2-4 with no permit required and will post on Facebook page and website. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to accept Whites quotes of $22,900 for three new lawn mowers and trading in the four lawn mowers. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
May 16, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Claude Wolfe, Peter Paravati and absent Jacqueline Knusden.
Public Comment: no public
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve April board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays
Keith Schiebel updated the board about Oneida County Board of Legislators highlights from Municipal meeting for May 2023.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve a new two-year contract with Clean Water Management, Inc to operate the Village WWTP. 3 ayes o nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve WIIA Grant Resolution for WWTP Phase 2. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approval a credit to Francis Blazers sewer in the amount of $897.14 on account number 268 due to a major water leak that did not go in the sewer. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Pete Paravati to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
June 20, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Peter Paravati and absent Claude Wolfe Jacqueline Knusden.
Public Comment: Andrew Catello wanted to know what was up with the Fire Contract.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve May board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve 2023-2024 Fire Contract. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve 2023-2025 Police Contract. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Brian Acee to increase Officer in Charge pay rate to $24,000 once approval of accounts to transfer money out of. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve Justice Cheney resignation from Planning/ZBA board. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion wase made by Peter Paravati to approve Ronald Albro for Planning/ZBA board. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Brian Acee to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
July 11, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Peter Paravati Jacqueline Knusden, and absent Claude Wolfe.
Public Comment: no public comment
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve June board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve transferring money to increase OIC (A3120.10) to $24,000 from the following accounts. A9962.21 $2,000 (cap reserves building maintenance), A9962.24 $4,000 (cap reserves vehicle replacement), A9962.25 $500 (cap reserves playground) 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve to sell the Town of Vernon water at a rate of $3.29 per thousand. 3 ayes 0 nays
Tabled tree removal.
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer and Codes Reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
August 15, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Peter Paravati, and Claude Wolfe.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve July board meeting minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
Public Comment: Sophia Reynolds addressed the board with a concern with the WWTP being too loud at night and the smell.
Keith Schiebel addressed the board with the highlights from Oneida County board of legislators August meeting.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II and left drawings for the board to review.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve to allow Foodland to dump water from new tanks into the sewer at a rate of $5.39 per thousand. Estimated water is 40,000 gallons. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water and Codes Reports. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
