Village of Barryton
November 9, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes
President James Soriano called the Village Council to order at 6:00pm
Pledge to the flag was recited
Roll call: Evelyn Jones-present, James Soriano-present, Kathryn Kerr-present, Michelle Kundrat-present, Steven Hammond-present
Public Comment: A resident felt it was too early for Council to decide on leaves for next year, a business owner asked where the Village purchases fuel and wanted Council to be aware that the rumor about Tom Brown spending an excessive amount of time in Hanson’s drinking coffee and talking with everyone isn’t true.
Barryton Police Report: Chief Morgan read the police report
DPW Report: Tom Brown read the report, Tom is requesting outlet covers for the pavilions in Central Park and the Farmers Market, and a new garage door for the Quonset Hut, leaves are almost done, and discharge should be done this week.
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to purchase 6 2-Gang metal weatherproof outlet covers, not to exceed $48.72, and 8 1-Gang metal vertical weatherproof outlet covers, not to exceed $107.44, roll call-all yeses, motion passes motion passes
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Steven Hammond to purchase a pallet of salt (49 bags) $9.30/bag, from Barryton Hardware, not to exceed $ 455.70 roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Minutes of Regular Meeting October 12, 2022, Special Meetings October 3, October 24, and October 27, 2022, were presented
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to accept all minutes as written, roll call- all ayes, motion passes
James Soriano read the President Report: James forwarded the street fund project and ice rink to planning commission for new ideas on fund raising
Melissa Lazzaro read the Clerk’s report: Melissa is requesting paper, received the new computer, waiting to set up a time with BS&A to get it installed on new computer, the ticket has been sent to a different IT company, there will be a charge, not sure until they get more details how much it will be., informed Council she has not received reimbursement from Vivid Farms LLC for their share of the taxes on the leased property. Melissa sent Julia the land split application, she sent back some questions, she will work on getting the answers, calendars for fund raiser-$2.50 ea. And $40 processing fee, ask residents to turn in photos.
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Evelyn Jones to purchase 10 reams of paper from Quill for $34.99, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to spend up to $700 to have an IT Company install BS&A on the new computer, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to send a certified letter to Vivid Farms LLC giving them 30 days to send payment, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Evelyn Jones to accept the Clerks Report, all ayes, motion passes
Courtney Garchow read the Treasurers report: Bank Balances as of 10/31/2022: General Fund-$170,758.83, Sewer Fund-$308,929.17, Solid Waste Fund-$40,434.91, Major Street Fund-$98, 953.15, Local Street Fund-$51,681.11, Motor Pool Fund-$33,300.77, Sewer Bond Interest-$1,021.05. Sewer rate study still in progress, F-65, taxes, Act-51 and Farmers Market forms have been submitted. Courtney need deposit tickets for sewer and solid waste accounts, Revenue Sharing is due December 1st, Courtney provided Council with a current budget and excel sheets with license money, lease money and suggestion for next year’s license money
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to purchase 600 deposit tickets for the sewer account and 600 deposit tickets for the solid waste account, not to exceed $273.99 roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to follow the recommended sewer increase of $1.42 based off the most recent Rate Study bringing the new sewer rate to $43.17/REU, effective January 1, 2023, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Evelyn to accept the Treasurers Report as read, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to pay General Fund bills with check #19282-19309 305-309(E) for $11,647.41, Sewer Fund with check # 3382-3386 3054(E)-3056(E) for $11,517.18, Motor Pool fund with check #1420-1422 for $1,029.61 Local Street Fund with check #1043 for $31,280.00and Major Street Fund with check #4(E) 1105 for $31,566.44 for a total of $92,260.54, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Evelyn Jones to continue to follow ordinance #23-2015 in regards to leaf pickup, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Michelle Kundrat to accept the engineering proposal from Fleis & Vandenbrink for $6,527, roll call-all yeses, motion passes
Evelyn Jones made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to allow Terah Johnson and Karen Russell to string holiday lights and or decorations across the road 21 feet high, at Angel and Hudnut, roll call-Evelyn Jones-yes, Steven Hammond-yes, James Soriano-no, Kathryn Kerr-yes, Michelle Kundrat-no, motion passes
Public Comment: A resident asked about the parking lines on Northern Ave, and thanked the Village for the dirt, a business owner informed Council that BP does accept the WEX Card, and there are some street lights out on M66
Council Comment: Council thanked the members of the public for attending the meeting
Michelle Kundrat made a motion seconded by Evelyn Jones to adjourn, roll call-all ayes, motion passes
Adjourned at 8:07pm
Melissa Lazzaro-Village Clerk