Village of Antwerp

 

    

VILLAGE OF ANTWERP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 8, 2018

The regular meeting of the Village of Antwerp Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor DeSantis.  Upon roll call the following were present:  Mayor DeSantis, Tr. Altmann, Tr. Bridge, Tr. Cole, and Tr. Davidson. 

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

DPW REPORT:  McAllister Avenue should be paved by August 15, next summer the hot coat will be put down.

CITIZENS CONCERNS:  County Legislator Allen Drake was present.  He mentioned that sales tax collection is up. 

OLD BUSINESS:  NONE
NEW BUSINESS:  Mr. Ken Reed submitted a sewer usage variance request as he had a leak that did not involve the sewer system.  Tr. Cole motioned to reduce his sewer usage bill by 3000 gallons, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.  

Mr. Ken White submitted a sewer usage variance request as he had a leak that did not involve the sewer system.  This leak was first picked up when meters were read at the end of March and the home has been vacant since April 1.  Tr. Altmann motioned to reduce his sewer usage for the April bill to his average as well as reduce his July billing to minimum.  Tr. Cole 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Garlock Realty has submitted a variance request to reduce 8-10 Hoyt Avenue from 3 EDU’s to 2 based on the fact that there is no longer an apartment upstairs.  Tr. Davidson motioned to accept this reduction, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Davidson motioned to make the following budget transfer: 

TO:  Buildings equipment A1620.2                  $2150.00     FROM:  Prior year funds A599        $ 2150.00  

The Board agreed to pay for the propane for the new generator at the Village Hall.  Tripp Fuels will be contacted. 

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE: Duly noted with no response required. 

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

Being no further business to come before the Board, Tr. Cole motioned to adjourn, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 pm. 

Respectfully submitted,

Amy Cole

Clerk/Treasurer