July 7, 2010

The monthly meeting of the Village of Dresden Board of Trustees was held in the Village Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. The following were present:

Mayor Loujane Johns

Trustee David Wernsing

Clerk-Treasurer Terry Dilts

Fire Chief Warren Zimmerman

Absent: Code Enforcement Officer Brian Quackenbush

Trustee Tom McGuigan

Superintendent of Public Works John Styrker

Also present was David from Dundee Observer, Brian Ellis –Village of Dresden Employee, 8 from the Good Samaritan Baptist Church, 2 Representatives from Magnegrip Aire Deb Corp. and 3 Village residents.

Mayor Johns called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Trustee Wernsing made a motion to approve the prior month minutes seconded by Mayor Johns. Passed.

Fire Chief Zimmerman presented the following:

1. Report on fire calls Town- 1 1^st responder and 1 fire call, Dresden- No calls, and 1 Mutual Aid call.

2. The Fire Chief went over the bids for the vehicle exhaust system and would like to go with Plymovent.

3. Har-Rob has been down and serviced the fire trucks.

4. The fire department has been awarded the DEC Forest Grant in the amount of $1,000.00

5. The Ladies Auxiliary will be doing breakfast pizzas and other meals during Dresden Day. The Firehouse will be open to the public.

6. It was suggested in the Proper report that was done years ago for the fire department to have signs placed showing how to get to the firehouse.

Representatives from Magnegrip were at the Village meeting to address the Board about the Vehicle exhaust system. They feel that Plymovent does not meet the bid specifications and that the project should be bid out again. After some discussion the Board tabled the matter for more information.

DPW Superintendent Stryker prepared the following written report and Brian Ellis was available to answer questions:

Streets

The grass has been keeping the DPW Department busy. DPW are trying to keep up with it. They have had problems with mowers and trimmers
DPW have started sidewalks at 62 and 64 Cornelia Street and hope to have it ready to pour next Thursday. The tree next to David Wernsing’s driveway had to be removed because all of the limbs were rotted out in the center and when it rained water would come out the tree trunk. The upper part of the trunk had a crack in it and was very unsafe. Superintendent Stryker had Jim Covell look at it and he said the same thing also the roots on the south side had to be removed when DPW replaced the water shut off and water line.
DPW put in the Air Conditioners today.

Water:

1. DPW replaced water shut off at 62 Cornelia Street when David had the water line replaced.

2. DPW repaired the water shut off at the end of Cornelia Street for the Town Beach bathrooms.

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3. DPW have repaired meter reading touch pad poles

4. Read water meters

5. Trustee Wernsing asked Brian Ellis if the meter had been fixed in the meter pits and Brian said they had not been done yet

6. Mayor Johns had received a complaint when the water was shut off on Cornelia Street to repair Mr. Wernsing's water shut off. DPW to make sure people are notified before turning water off.

Equipment

1. DPW had problems with mowers and trimmers again.

2. A copy of the fuel report was given to the Board members.

Cemetery:

1. DPW had a grave opening this past month.

Other:

1. Mayor Johns asked if the DPW would put Torrey clean up days on the Village sign Board.

Zoning Code Officer Quackenbush prepared the following written report:

1. Three permits were issued: Village of Dresden, Mr. Andersen, Mr. Chambers

2. One Certificate of Occupancy to Good Samaritan Church

3. Three Certificates of Compliance: Mr. Chambers, Village of Dresden, Mr. Stryker

4. Four inspections have been done: Mr. Chambers, Mr. Stryker, Village of Dresden, and Mr. Ginther all passed.

5. One fire inspection for Good Samaritan Church - passed

6. One complaint about burning in the Village, fire was put out

Mayor Johns discussed the Road Preservation Use and Repair Agreement. This agreement will prevent road damage from heavy road equipment. The Village is not likely to have problems but the Village Board approved signing the agreement (see attached).

Mayor Johns discussed the Agreement Between the Yates County Planning Board and the Village of Dresden. This agreement exempts certain minor land use actions from Yates County Planning Board review. The Village Board approved signing this agreement (see attached).

Mayor Johns discussed that the Village Board members have to keep track of their hours spent working for 3 months. This is a requirement of the NYS Retirement System.

Mayor Johns discussed that there are positions open on the Planning and Zoning Boards. There is some minor training involved but there is a course booklet that will allow training to be done at the Board members home.

Clerk-Treasurer Dilts presented the financials reports.

Trustee Wernsing made a motion to approve bills, seconded by Mayor Johns:

General $12,826.54 #’s 7.01.01 to 7.01.27

Water $24,524.68 #’s 7.02.01 to 7.02.12

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Mayor Johns asked Fire Chief Zimmerman where things stand with the fire department personnel physicals. Fire Chief Zimmerman has been in touch with the company but no date has been set.

Mayor Johns asked about the radios for the Yates County upgrade. Fire Chief Zimmerman said that next years budget would have to be adjusted to start getting the new radios.

With no further business to discuss the meeting was opened to the public.

Pastor Rice from the Good Samaritan Church discussed that they came to introduce themselves to the Board and explain they want to work with the Board. Discussion took place on the parking of campers on the public right-of-way. Pastor Rice noted that temporary would be one week.

Jeff Dean and Bret Siegrist would like to see the Village have a boat launch again. Jeff Dean will go around and get a petition signed to see how many resident in the Village and Town would like a boat launch. Trustee Wernsing and Jeff will contact DEC to get information.

Mayor Johns informed everyone that Dresden Day is this weekend and the Dresden Hotel will be having a BBQ for donations toward the playground.

Mayor Johns presented a resolution (#7-10) for adoption on the Village being the lead agency for a SEQR for the Village Playground grant application. Trustee Wernsing made a motion seconded by Mayor Johns. Passed see attached.

Mayor Johns presented a resolution (#8-10) for adoption on the Mayor is authorized to sign and submit and application to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Trustee Wernsing made a motion, seconded by Mayor Johns. Passed see attached.

Mayor Johns discussed the following that was tabled from prior meetings

1. The Code Book updates and Tree Ordinance is still tabled

2. The Village will compare costs for Utility suppliers

3. Informational meeting will be held off until the Audit is complete. Possible meeting in August

4. Stray cats in the Village was discussed and The Human Society will be contacted to see about the spay and neutering program

5. The winter meetings and Fire Department Internet Site issues were not discussed still tabled

With no other business to discuss, Trustee Wernsing made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mayor Johns, meeting adjourned at 8:45p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Terry Dilts

Village Clerk

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