Village of Winslow

Village Board Meeting

 

 

 

The Winslow Village Board met in regular session on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 ,  at 7:00 PM. at the Village Hall.  The meeting was called to order by Mr.Croup.  The roll call went as follows:

Members Present:            Mrs. Graham, Mr. Hastings,  Ms. Hook,  Mrs. Stark, Mrs. Wire, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mr. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Stark

 Present:            Denny Bunker, Andy Youtzy, Joe Ginger, Lee Butler, Steve Solace, Don Visel

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Mc Phillips and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.   

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Wire and seconded by Mr. Diffenderfer to approve the financial report.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

 

                 Lee Butler and Joe Ginger are from Paddlethepec.com.  They feel the Pec is underutilized and would like to get more launch sites.  They are creating road maps so that the Pec will be attainable.  Right now they have 2 restaurants listed.  They would like someone to schedule canoe trips from the Pec down to Brewster’s landing, a total of about 58 miles.  They are also looking for camping facilities so they can camp out along the way.

 

            On April 24th there will be a launch on Brewster landing for Mc Connell to kick it off.  They plan to have breakfast at Davey’s and maybe have lunch at Mc Connell.

 

            They also want to make a water trail for the Pec but they are awaiting state approval.

 

            A youth group called Youth Helping Others was formed by one of the churches here.  The church will be closing and they are looking for somewhere to have these meetings.  Right now the meetings are on Thursday.  They would like to meet at the Community Center.  The 4-H will also be looking for a facility.  They do not have the money to pay for the center.  Could we waive the fee.  Mr. Wire made a motion to have Youth Helping Others and the 4-H use the community building with a waived fee on available Thursday evenings.  It was seconded by Mr. Diffenderfer.   All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Solace was asking what we were going to do with the old snow plow.  Mrs. Mc Phillips made a motion and Mr. Hastings seconded it that we donate the old snowplow to the Winslow township.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            Is the Village doing anything with the ATV’s that are running around here.  They are running north of Winslow and the people have to file complaints.

 

            They are looking at cleaning up yards for people this spring.  Fundraisers are an option for raising money.

            Regarding the basement, Mike Schoger got material for repair of the basement.  He has rigid foam and treated wood that he charged to Spahn & Rose.  He said it would be around $50 labor to do it.  A motion was made by Mr. Diffenderfer and seconded by Mrs. Stark that we have Mr. Schoger patch the window wells in the basement for the labor amount of $50.00.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND SIDEWALKS:

 

            Our brand new plow came in.  It is now on the truck waiting for snow.

 

            Do we need to get the lawn mowers ready for spring and summer.  The only thing to do is change oil, etc.

 

            Taylor Street project should be worked on again and the need for the resolution.

 

            Do we want to continue the sidewalk project?

 

            Some complaints are being heard on garbage in garages.

 

            We have a possible noise issue with a Reefer parked on the weekend over by the funeral home.  If we fix Taylor Street the big rigs would pose a problem.

 

            There is a problem again with the recycling trucks coming too early. Mr.Diffenderfer will call the Garbage Company again.

           

PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER AND SEWER:

 

            Marlin said that we do have an operators licence (discharge permit).

 

HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICE:

           

Had a bunch of laft on the road lately, but it has been cleared.  A ticket was issued. 

 

            Repair money came in from Casey Solace on the hydrant.

 

 

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS:

 

            We cannot use economic development money for TIF.

 

            Fair Housing Ordinance was passed out at a prior meeting.  This ordinance has to be in place before some grants can be issued.  A motion was made by Mrs. Wire and seconded by Mrs. Mc Phillips to adopt Winslow’s Fair Housing Ordinance #05-82.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            It’s that time of year again where sign a contract with O’Connor and Brooks.  Approximate price is $4725.00.  Includes $925 for TIF and $250 for annual financial report to the state.  A motion was made by Mrs. McPhillips and seconded by Mrs. Graham to use O’Connor and Brooks as our auditors for the year 2005. Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

PERMITS AND LICENSE:

 

            Nothing.  Applications have to go out for liquor licenses. 

                                               

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

            New trustees will be sworn in in May

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Mc Phillips and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the bills.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Croup is currently doing Housing Refurbishment.  He would like to see someone else do it.  Mrs. Mastroianni would like to do it.  She had estimated about $125.  A motion was made by Mrs. Mc Phillips and seconded by Mrs. Wire to allow Leslie Mastroianni to administrate the Housing Refurbishing loans if she agrees to a fee of $125 per loan.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Croup adjourned the meeting at 9:45 PM.

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village President

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village Clerk