Village of Antwerp

VILLAGE OF ANTWERP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The regular meeting of the Village of Antwerp Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:00 pm by Deputy Mayor Cole.  Upon roll call the following were present:  Deputy Mayor Cole, Tr. Altmann, Tr. Bridge, and Tr. Davidson.  Mayor DeSantis arrived at 6:08 pm. 

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

DPW RPORT: McAllister Avenue has been cold paved and sealed for the year.  They are in the process of putting the new driveway at the boat launch in.

CITIZENS CONCERNS: None

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:  Tr. Altmann motioned to hold Trick or Treat hours on October 31 from 5-8 pm.  Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Bridge motioned to hold fall clean up October 22- October 26, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.  The following items will be picked up: bagged leaves, brush, and lumber no longer than 4’ in length. 

Tr. Davidson motioned to allow the police department to purchase a 450 Bushmaster rifle with ammo at a cost of $2194 from Graham’s Gun Shop, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Altmann motioned to purchase a new garage door for the water tower through Overhead Door Company at a cost of $2194.  Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Davidson motioned to enter into executive session to discuss an offer to purchase 19 Washington Street, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the Board entered executive session at 6:08 pm.  Tr. Cole motioned to exit executive session, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the Board exited executive session at 6:15 pm. 

Tr. Davidson motioned to deny the offer to purchase 19 Washington Street for $6500 and to list this property with a realtor, Tr. Altmann 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.  Garlock Realty will be approached 1^st as they have recently sold a few homes within the Village.

The Town’s contract with the Village for fire protection has expired.  Tr. Altmann motioned to add 3% to the Village’s payment for this year, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor with the exception of Tr. Cole who abstained.  A new contract will be discussed at a later date. 

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE: Duly noted with no response required. 

Tr. Cole motioned to pay the bills as presented on the abstract, Tr. Altmann 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 6:20 pm.