Village of Barryton
January 14, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes
President James Soriano called the Village Council to order at 6:00pm
Pledge to the flag was recited
Roll call: Michelle Kundrat-absent, James Soriano-present, Kathryn Kerr-present, Michael Kundrat-present
Public Comment: None
James Soriano read the DPW Report: The sand/salt mix is getting low, will just be using salt for the time being. Thank you to Jake and James for all their hard work during the ice storm, also thank you to Tommy Moore who did some volunteer plowing on Saturday January 10, 2026. Jim received the Dam Inspection report, we are not getting rid of the radial arms gate, we will be getting a new gear box, which is in our budget. James is moving out of the Village and is resigning as of February 4, 2026.
Minutes of Regular Meeting December 10, 2025, were presented
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michael Kundrat to accept minutes as written, roll call-all ayes, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Courtney Garchow read the Treasurers report: Bank balances as of 12/31/2025 are: General Fund-$446,037.79, Sewer Fund-$66,727.50, Solid Waste Fund-$17,922.71, Major Streets-$31,470.86, Local Streets-$34,506.63, Motor Pool-$18,853.97, Sewer Bond Interest $1,031.33
CD Balances: Sewer Reserves (53,535.61)
General (50,000), Solid (20,000) = $70,000
Accumulated Interest (Matures 6/8/26): $2,098.80
General (50,000), Sewer (50,000), Major (20,000) =$120,000
Accumulated Interest (Matures 2/16/2026): $4798.75
General (50,000), Solid (10,000) Major (15, 000), Local (25,000) Motor Pool (20,000) =$120,000
Accumulated interest (Matures 11/10/ 2026): $1,583.07.
Notes from Treasurer: Recommend trash rate increase of at least $1.00 per resident, rates as of 4/1/2026 will be $15.70 and we charge $16.00. MET funds of $6,000 were received, Recommend Council review pay scales as minimum wage increased to $13.73, recommend council considers the same allotment for current DPW Director phone as the previous-$50.00/month, recommend hiring new DPW sewer person before the sewer project is in full swing
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to give Jake Morgan a $50/month allowance for his cell phone, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to make starting pay for DPW and council pay for filling in for DPW $16/hr., roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to purchase a siren light for the small truck, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to post the DPW/Sewer position for $16.00/hr. roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to post the trustee seats, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Michael Kundrat to raise the trash fee by $1.00 per resident to keep up with Republic Services charge, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to raise Jake Morgan’s rate of pay to $22.00/hr., roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to increase the Clerk & Treasurers pay $16,000/year, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to make the starting pay for police officers $18.00/hr., future raises at Council’s discretion, raise James Durham’s pay to $20.00/hr., and raise Chief Morgan’s pay by $2.00/hr., roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Micheal Kundrat to accept the Treasurers Report, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michael Kundrat to pay General Fund bills with check #20041-20056 647-657(E) for $41,660.02, Sewer Fund with check #3520-3523 3155(E) for $430,617.63, Motor Pool fund with check # 49(E) for $538.77 Solid Waste Fund with check #775(E) for $2,850.10 Local Street Fund with Check #1070-1071 for $515.58 Major Street Fund with check #1121 for $1,040, for a total of $477,222.10, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michael Kundrat to accept the Parks & Recreation Resolution, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by James Soriano to accept the Village of Barryton Resolution For Wastewater Service Rates, taking the Sewer Bill to $80.90 beginning March 1, 2026, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michael Kundrat to remove James Soriano and add Michael Kundrat to the signature cards, call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by James Soriano to have the generator serviced, not to exceed $3,500, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
James Soriano made a motion seconded by Kathryn Kerr to purchase a wench and tripod for sewer, not to exceed $3,000, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
DPW will be following the Sewer Ordinance for service calls at a base rate of $250 for up to 2 hours plus parts if needed
Public Comment: None
Kathryn Kerr made a motion seconded by Michael Kundrat to adjourn, roll call-all yeses, Michelle Kundrat-absent, motion passes
Adjourned at 7:12pm
Melissa Lazzaro-Village Clerk