March 10, 2009

Record of Proceedings

Millersport Village Council met in regular session on Tuesday March 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. In attendance were President Pro Tem David Levacy, Kenneth Brotherton, Gary Matheny, Charles Mesko, James Wright, Shane Wise, Fiscal Officer Susan Ramsey and Assistant Fiscal Officer Vincent Popo. Also present were Alexander Carder, Michael Carder of GGC Engineering, John Wood, Carol Tennant, Karen Bergum, Charles Prince, Fire Chief William Yates, Police Chief Randal Lewis, Doreen Adams, Police Officer Mark Consolo, Carol King, Board of Public Affair members: Douglas Carpenter, Christopher Tennant, and David Sherrer. 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said and roll call was taken.  

Minutes of Tuesday February 10, 2009 were read.   A motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko. All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. 

A motion to go into executive session regarding real estate and personnel was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman David Levacy.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. Council went into executive session at 7:05 pm. 

A motion to reconvene was made by councilman David Levacy and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.  Council came out of executive session at 7:55 pm. 

Committee Reports

There were no committee reports. 

Old Business

Chief Randall Lewis reported that he attended a two-day Homeland Security Seminar. 

Fire Chief William Yates reported that he was working with the water department on the line extension to help with the placement of fire hydrants along the north road and the water line. 

GGC Engineering is working with Crace Construction on the punch list and the last check is being held until the issues are resolved. 

Department heads are to meet with ValTech to decide if the village is to switch fromVerizon. 

New Business

The Finance committee is to meet on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm to discuss disability insurance, the pool and personnel. 

Vincent B. Popo reported that FEMA has approved $17,000 to be paid to the village for damages and clean up associated with Hurricane Ike in September of 2008. 

Mayor Dean Severance issued the oath of office to Carol Tennant as the new member of the Public Records Commission.

Resolution 1068 is a resolution appointing Mark Consolo as a part-time police officer working a maximum of 24 hours per week. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. 

Mayor Dean Severance issued the Oath of Office to Officer mark Consolo.  Officer Consolo is the newest paid officer on the Millersport police Force.  

Resolution 1069 is a resolution authorizing a contract between the Village of Millersport and Time Warner Cable.  A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.   

Ordinance 712 is an ordinance to amend the appropriation to the General Fund for 2009 year. A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Shane Wise and seconded by Councilman James Wright.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Charles Mesko and seconded by Councilman Gary Matheny.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.   

Ordinance 713 is an ordinance to ban parking on a portion of Lancaster Street between Mill Street and Main Street.  A motion to suspend the three reading was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman Charles Mesko.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0. A motion to pass the resolution was made by Councilman Gary Matheny and seconded by Councilman Kenneth Brotherton.  All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.   

 Bills were presented for payment as attached. A motion to pay the bills was made by Councilman James Wright and seconded Councilman Gary Matheny. All voted yes and the motion carried 6-0.