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
September 19, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Jacqueline Knudsen, Claude Wolfe and absent Peter Paravati and Bryan Acee.
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve August board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve a Resolution for WWTP Phase II to go out to bid October 19th and to open bids on November 16th. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve changing December 19th Board meeting to December 12th. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer and Codes Reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
October 17, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Jacqueline Knudsen, Claude Wolfe and absent Peter Paravati and Bryan Acee.
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve September board meeting minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
Lori Klopfer from the Library addressed the board on wanting to rebuild a long-term relationship with the Village of Vernon and asked what they needed to provide to be consider in the next budget to get funding again from the Village.
Keith Schiebel addressed the board on 2024 Budget for Oneida County highlights
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to postpone publishing WWTP Phae II bids. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve Sarah Clark’s resignation as part time clerk. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve hiring Helen Schramm for part time clerk. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve Andrew Condes to attend Water D class schooling he would need to repay the Village of Vernon in the amount of $325. The Village will not pay for mileage. 4 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer and Codes Reports. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
November 14, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Jacqueline Knudsen, Claude Wolfe and absent Peter Paravati and Bryan Acee.
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve October board meeting minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
Lori Klopfer from the Library update the board on the library.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to talk to the DEC for WWTP Phase II changes to blowers. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer and Codes Reports.4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
December 12, 2023
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Jacqueline Knudsen, Claude Wolfe, Peter Paravati and Bryan Acee.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve November board meeting minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
Lori Klopfer from the Library update the board on the library.
Keith Schiebel updated the board on Oneida County Board of Legislators highlights
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Resolution to amend the amount of the original bond to increase the amount from $9,624,000 to $10,420,000 plus grant in the amount of $2,406,000 for a total bond of $12,826,000. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer and Codes Reports. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the bills. 3 ayes 1 nays (Peter Paravati)
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
January 16, 2024
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Jacqueline Knudsen, Claude Wolfe, Bryan Acee and absent Peter Paravati
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve December board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays
No Public
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the following WWTP Phase II contracts:
- Contract 1 General $9,270,611
- Contract 2 Electrical $1,068,000
- Contract 3 HVAC $86,000
- Contract 4 Plumbing $56,000
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve the following four Elections inspectors for the March 19th Election: Ron Albro, Joyce Albro, Joan Eggan and Helen Schramm. 3ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve Election Polls to open on March 19, 2024 Noon to 9:00 pm at the Village Hall, 8 Ruth St., Vernon, NY. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve General, Water and Sewer budget adjustments (see attached). 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 Town of Vernon Code agreement. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was by Claude Wolfe to approve Gates & Cole Insurance renewal in the amount of $35,294.23. 3 ayes 1 nay (Bryan Acee)
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Taylor Yahnke as Part time Police officer. 3 ayes 0 nays
Discussed Town of Vernon proposal to put Booster pump Station at the Village water tank site.
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer, Police and Codes Reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
February 20, 2024
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Jacqueline Knudsen, Peter Paravati, Bryan Acee and absent Claude Wolfe.
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve January board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 1 nays (Peter Paravati)
Scott Nell updated the board on the Fire Department and gave the board Fire Department lasted budget.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II.
New Park sign was tabled.
Town of Vernon pump house located at the Village water tank agreement was tabled.
Water hook up rates was tabled.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer, Police and Codes Reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
March 12, 2024
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Jacqueline Knudsen, Peter Paravati, Bryan Acee and absent Claude Wolfe.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve February board meeting minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays
Lori Klopfer updated the board on the Vernon Library.
Keith Schiebel updated the board on Oneida County board of Legislators February Monthly meeting.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Phase II.
Motion was made by peter Paravati to approve new park sign at Bartholemew park in the amount of $1,070.00. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan to approve Town of Vernon pump house located at the Village water tank agreement. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve General fund Tentative budget 3 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve Water fund Tentative budget 3 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Sewer fund Tentative budget 3 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacquline Knudsen to approve to have a Public Hearing on April 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm to discuss General, Water, and Sewer Budgets. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Resolution to approve Court Audit. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve 2024-2025 Vernon Fire Department Contract. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve Clerk, DPW, Water, Sewer, Police and Codes Reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knudsen to approve the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
