Village of Antwerp



 

VILLAGE OF ANTWERP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Village of Antwerp Board of Trustees regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Cole.  Upon roll call the following were present:  Mayor Cole, Tr. Sands, Tr. Davidson, Tr. Taylor, and Tr. Munroe.  Mayor Cole informed the audience that the Board would not be taking any comments regarding the demolition of 109-113 Main Street as the matter is settled.

Tr. Davidson motioned to waive the reading of last month’s minutes and accept as written, Tr. Sands 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

DPW REPORT:  Laborer Marshall is using his last week of vacation this week.   They plan to do some ditching next spring in a few areas in the Village.

CITIZENS CONCERNS: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:  Tr. Davidson resolved to return unpaid taxes in the amount of $71,975.60 to the Jefferson County Treasurer, Tr. Munroe 2^nd and a roll call vote was held with all parties voting aye.

Tr. Munroe motioned to make the following budget transfer:

TO:   A9010.8 NYS Retirement ERS     $569         

FROM: A9015.8 NYS Retirement P&F    $569

Tr. Taylor 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

The Village will hold a tree lighting ceremony of December 3 at 6:00 pm in the library lawn. 

Tr. Munroe motioned to hold the annual and regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on December 7 at 6:00 pm, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Davidson motioned to purchase cyber security insurance at a cost of $1517, Tr. Sands 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Munroe motioned to authorize the Clerk/Treasurer to sign any necessary paperwork to enroll the Village as a vendor for the State’s new low income household water assistance program, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Mayor Cole has signed the quote from Sun Environmental in the amount of $1355 for the removal of the 85 gallon barrel of creosote oil that was found in the basement of 111 Main Street.

Mayor Cole received a phone call from the Assemblyman’s office regarding a company that is possibly interested in bringing natural gas to the area. 

Tr. Munroe motioned to donate $200 from the Village’s recreation fund to the Crosby Library to assist with the cost of many events they have planned for December, Tr. Sands 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor with the exception of Tr. Davidson who abstained.

Town Councilman Bresett inquired if the Village would be willing to write a letter of support in regards to getting a new health center open on Lexington Ave.  The Board agreed to support their project in anyway but financially. 

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE: Duly noted, no response required. 

Tr. Taylor motioned to pay the bills as presented on the abstract, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Being no further business to come before the Board, Tr. Taylor motioned to adjourn, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Amy Cole