Village of Antwerp

 

VILLAGE OF ANTWERP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 9, 2017

The regular meeting of the Village of Antwerp Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 pm by Deputy Mayor Cole.  Upon roll call the following were present:  Deputy Mayor Cole, Tr. Altmann, Tr. Davidson, and Tr. Pickert.  Mayor DeSantis was absent.

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

CITIZENS CONCERNS:  County Legislator Al Drake was present.  He stated the county is proposing a 30 cent per month cell phone tax.  These funds would be used to maintain the 911 system.  He added that the County is still debating single stream recycling.

OLD BUSINESS:  The Village is waiting for the final lease agreement from Tarpoon Towers II to be submitted to our attorney for his review.

NEW BUSINESS:  Tr. Altmann motioned to authorize Deputy Mayor Cole to sign the automated pledging system agreement with Community Bank, Tr. Pickert 2^nd and a roll call vote was held with all parties present voting aye.

Tr. Altmann motioned to make the following budget adjustment to reflect the DCJS grant:

DR.  A3389  other public safety             $2500         

 CR.  A3120.2  Police equipment                  $2500

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

Tr. Altmann motioned to hire the Development Authority of the North Country to update the controls system at the Village’s water plant located on Miller Road at a total cost not to exceed $14,500, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and a roll call vote was held with all parties present voting aye. 

Tr. Altmann motioned to move the regular September meeting to September 14 due to schedule conflicts, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor. 

Tr. Altmann motioned to enter into executive session to discuss a personnel issue, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the Board entered executive session at 7:09 pm.  Mayor DeSantis arrived at 7:11 pm.  Tr. Altmann motioned to exit executive session, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the Board exited at 7:21 pm. 

Tr. Altmann motioned to accept DPW Superintendent Dean’s offer to give Laborer Darren Paquette a maximum of 50 sick days and a week of his vacation time, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE: Duly noted with no response required.

Being no further business to come before the Board, Tr. Altmann motioned to adjourn, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Amy Cole