Village of Antwerp



 

VILLAGE OF ANTWERP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PUBLIC HEARING

APRIL 13, 2021

The Public Hearing of the Village of Antwerp Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:33 pm via Zoom by Mayor Cole.  He explained the purpose of the hearing was to review public comments in regards to the proposed budget for the fiscal year 6/1/21-5/31/22.  This budget features no increase in the tax levy and a decrease of approximately 5 cents per thousand in the tax rate.  A copy of this budget was available for review at the Village Clerk’s office and via email until the close of business today.  Being no comments Tr. Davidson motioned to close the hearing, Tr. Sands 2^nd and the hearing was closed at 5:33 pm. 

VILLAGE OF ANTWERP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 13, 2021

The regular meeting of the Village of Antwerp Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:33 pm via Zoom by Mayor Cole.  Upon roll call the following were present:  Mayor Cole, Tr. Davidson, Tr. Munroe, Tr. Sands, and Tr. Taylor. 

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

DPW REPORT:  Supt. Dean is working with the Town Highway Superintendent for help sweeping our streets as they have done the past several years.  They have also been busy preparing mowers and getting our picnic tables and grills ready to go out for the season.

CITIZENS CONCERNS:  None received in the time frame required to be discussed this evening. 

NEW BUSINESS:  Tr. Taylor motioned to adopt the budget for the fiscal year 6/1/21 through 5/31/22 as presented, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and a roll call vote was held with all parties voting aye.

Tr. Davidson motioned to purchase a refurbished taser from Accredited at a cost of $599, as well as trade in our current model for a credit of $200 for a total cost of $399.  Tr. Sands 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Taylor motioned to hold spring cleanup days May 10-14, Tr. Sands 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.  The following items will be picked up:  Bagged leaves, brush, lumber no longer than 4’ in length.  Any items placed curbside after May 13 may not be picked up.

Tr. Davidson motioned to allow Supt. Dean to attend virtual water/sewer school on May 18 and 19 at a cost of $90.00, Tr. Munroe 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Munroe motioned to trade in the Bushmaster 450 and remaining ammunition to AmChar for a total of $600, Tr. Taylor 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor. 

Tr. Davidson motioned to accept the sewer usage variance request submitted by Dale Simmons as he had a water leak in his basement that did not involve the sewer system, Tr. Taylor 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.  His sewer usage will be reduced to the average of his last 4 prior billings.

Tr. Davidson motioned to accept the quote from Fine Line Painting in the amount of $5525 to seal the roof at the Village/Fire Hall with aluminum coating, Tr. Sands 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor. 

Tr. Taylor motioned to accept the Fire Department Station member application for Karen Smith, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor.

Tr. Davidson motioned to make the following budget transfers:

TO                                                                                                   

A1340.4  BUDGET CONT.   $23.14                                            

A3410.4  FIRE DEPT CONT  766.12

A8010.4  ZONING CONT      266.66

FROM

A1420.4  LAW CONT.  1055.92

TO:

A3120.2  POLICE EQUIP   138.09 

FROM:                                              

A3120.1  POLICE SALARY       138.09

TO:

F8310.4  WATER ADMIN   69.95 

FROM:

F1990.4  CONTINGENT       69.95

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

MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE: Duly noted, no response required.  

PAYMENT OF BILLS:  Tr. Taylor motioned to pay the bills as presented on the abstract and without individual signatures, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the motion carried with all in favor. 

Tr. Sands motioned to enter into executive session at 5:49 pm to discuss a personnel matter, Tr. Taylor 2^nd and the Board entered into executive session.  Tr. Sands motioned to exit executive session, Tr. Taylor 2^nd and the Board exited executive session at 5:52 pm.

Being no further business to come before the Board, Tr. Taylor motioned to adjourn, Tr. Davidson 2^nd and the meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

Amy Cole

Due to covid 19 all meetings are held via Zoom.  If you wish to listen in  please email the Villlage Clerk by the close of busines the day before the meeting.  Log in information will then  be provided.  All participants in our meetings will join muted to cut down on background noise.