January 18, 2022
A Village board meeting followed was held on this date at 6:30 pm with the following members present Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Pete Paravati and Absent Claude Wolfe.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve December minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays.
Motion was made by William Sreca to appoint Jacqueline Knusden to Trustee. 3 aye 0 nays
Public comment: Andrew Catello thanked the board for all the good work during the water main breaks this past month.
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve Insurance Policy renewal with Gates and Cole in the amount of $30,945.95.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to accept the quote for repairing the Village Clock in the amount of $8,675.00 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve hiring Andrew Condes for Full-time DPW Laborer
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to appoint William Sreca to Deputy Vital Statistics. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve the following Election inspectors Joan Eggan, Jim Jacobson and Cheryl Jacobson. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to have a Budget meeting February 8th and March 1st at 6:30 pm.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve March board meeting to be changed to Thursday March 17th at 6:30 pm. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to appoint James Jacobson to a Planning and ZBA Board. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to hire Sarah Clark for Part-Time Clerk to Justice position. Total hours 8-12 per week and an extra 4 hours once a month for court at a rate of $16.00 an hour. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve DPW/Water/Sewer and Clerk reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
February 15, 2022
A Village board meeting followed was held on this date at 6:30 pm with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Pete Paravati and Absent Claude Wolfe.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve January minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays.
No Public comment
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve purchase of a 2021 Dodge Durango for $34,495.00. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve purchase of an Electric sign for 23,070.75. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve purchase of 24 more sets of Christmas lights and more banners not to exceed $1,500.00.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to have a Budget meeting February 8th and March 1st at 6:30 pm.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to have a Public hearing on March 17th at 6:30 pm to take out funds from Water Repair reserves.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve DPW/Water/Sewer, Police and Clerk reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
March 17, 2022
A Public hearing was held on this date at 6:30 pm to discuss taking balance of Water Repair reserves out to help pay for Water main breaks.
Cemetery and Garbage bids were opened.
- Cemetery bids results
- Northeast Cemetery Services $6,990
- T.M. Trees $7,125
- Bates Contracting $15,875
- Barry Hunt $18,000
- PPM $18,100
- Garbage Bid results
- Bliss Environmental 1st year $45,900 - 2nd year 47,400 - 3rd year 48,900
Village board meeting followed with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee and Claude Wolfe absent Jacqueline Knusden, and Pete Paravati
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve March minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays.
No Public comment
Keith Schiebel updated the board on highlights from March 2022 Board of Legislators meeting.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve taking the balance out of Water Repair Reserves in the amount of $1,010.57.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve 3-year Garbage bid from Bliss. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to accept lowest Cemetery bid as long as references are good. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve WWTP upgrade Resolution for Change order No. 2-g
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve General Water and Sewer tentative budgets. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve budget for ARPA funds (see attachment) 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve a Public Hearing on April 19th at 6:30 pm to discuss New Sewer Use Law. 3 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve a Public Hearing on April 19th at 6:30 pm for General, Water and Sewer Budgets.
3 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk reports.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
April 19, 2022
A Public hearing was held on this date at 6:30 pm to discuss Tentative General, Water and Sewer budgets to be adoptedwith the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Claude Wolfe, Pete Paravati and Absent Jacqueline Knudsen
No public
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to close the public hearing.
A second Public hearing to discuss the Village of Vernon new Sewer Use laws.
No Public
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to close the public hearing
A regular board meeting followed.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve May minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays.
No Public comment
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve the 2022-2023 General budget with a tax rate increase from $5.793000 to $5.8578826. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve the 2022-2023 Water budget with a 5% increase in water rates, $10.00 service charge every billing for average users and $100.00 service charge for every billing for our two large users HP hood and Midstate.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the 2022-2023 Sewer budget. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve new Sewer Use laws. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve a Village wide garage sale June 3rd-5th with no permit needed. Will advertise on our website and Facebook. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made to accept Zackery Correnti’s resignation. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve James Boyer as a Part time Police Officer. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve new appointments (see attached) 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve DPW/Water/Sewer and Clerk reports.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
May 17, 2022
A Village board meeting followed was held on this date at 6:30 pm with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Absent Pete Paravati.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve April minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays.
No Public comment
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve change order 1-H HVAC and change order 2-P Plumbing.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Ecode 360 agreement in the amount of $1,320 for setup and annual maintenance fee of $1.195. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Resolution for Hazard Mitigation. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve adjust negative General, Water and Sewer accounts to year end. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve to abolish the Village of Vernon Court. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was by Bryan Acee to approve paving bid for Curtis Rd, N Sconondoa, St Front St, Mill St East and the Village Hall parking lot from Brothertowne Paving in the total amount of $300,000. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve DPW/Water/Sewer and Clerk reports.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
June 21, 2022
A Village board meeting followed was held on this date at 6:30 pm with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Peter Paravati, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Absent Bryan Acee.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve May minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays.
No Public comment
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase 1 construction and Phase 2 progress.
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve Juneteenth day as a paid Holiday for Village employees.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve DPW/Water/Sewer and Clerk reports.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
July 19, 2022
A Village board meeting followed was held on this date at 6:30 pm with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Absent Peter Paravati
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve June minutes. 3 ayes 0 nays.
No Public comment
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase 1 construction and Phase 2 progress.
Dan Cunningham update the Board on the WWTP operations
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to accept change order for WWTP upgrade phase 1 in the amount of $55,578.72. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve to extend Municipal Solution agreement for 12 months. 3 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the Village of Vernon to be the lead Agency for the purpose of fulfilling the SEQRA requirements for WWTP Phase II. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve Suzanne Bryere for part-time Clerk to Justice.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
August 16, 2022
A Village board meeting followed was held on this date at 6:30 pm with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Peter Paravati
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve June minutes with the following change:
- Paragraph one should read and absent Peter Paravati due to rehab after surgery.
4 ayes 0 nays
No Public comment
Keith Schiebel updated the board on Oneida County Board of Legislators highlights from July meeting
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve task order to start Sept 1, 2022 to hire Tim Ohara for WWTP Phase II as Engineer. 3 ayes 1 nays (Bryan Acee)
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve the Village of Vernon to be SEQRA lead agency for WWTP Phase II pending approval. 4 ayes 0nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to authorize Karen Rizzo as WIIA grant representative.4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to change WIIA grant representative to Tim Ohara 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to authorize the Mayor to sign WIIA grant application 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve the Mayor to be its Minority Business officer. 4 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve Suzanne Bryere resignation. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made to go into executive session to discuss a employment issue. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to come out of executive session. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports.4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve to pay the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
August 30, 2022
A Special Village board meeting was held on this date at 10:00 am with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Peter Paravati, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and absent Bryan Acee,
Motion was made Claude Wolfe to approve WWTP bond resolution for WWTP Phase II upgrade.3 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
September 19, 2022
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Peter Paravati
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve July minutes. 4 ayes 0 nays
No Public comment
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to have a Public Hearing on October 18, 2022 at 6;30 pm to discuss a Local Law for AIRBNB.
4 aye 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to go into executive session to discuss an employment issue. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to come out of executive session. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve to pay the Judge an additional $200 a week from August 2022 thru December 2022.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports.4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve to pay the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
October 18, 2022
A Public Hearing to discuss AIRBNB local law was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and Peter Paravati.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to close the public hearing. 4 ayes 0 nays
Village board meeting followed:
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to approve Aug 30th and Sept 19th board meeting minutes.4 ayes 0 nays
No Public comment
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to adopt a local law for an AIRBNB special permit. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve to have old generator at WWTP to be auctioned off at International Auctions.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve to have 2015 Dodge Charger Police car to be auctioned off at International Auctions.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports.4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve to pay the bills. 4 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 4 ayes 0 nays
November 15, 2022
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Peter Paravati and absent Claude Wolfe.
No Public comment
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve October 18, 2022 board meeting minutes.3 ayes 0 nays
Keith Scheibel updated the board on Oneida County Board of legislators’ report for October and November.
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to adopt a local law 1 200-5 terms defined for an AIRBNB.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adopt a local law 200-13 RT Residence Transition District for AIRBNB. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to adopt a local law 3 200-14 B1 Business District for AIRBNB.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adopt a local law 4 200-16 B2 Business District for AIRBNB.3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to approve Christopher Burns and Michael West for Part Time Police Officer. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to go into executive session to discuss personnel. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to come out of executive session. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Peter Paravati to increase Andrew Conde pay rate from $17.00 to $20.00 starting November 13, 2022.
3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
December 20, 2022
A Village board meeting was held with the following members present: Mayor William Sreca, Trustee Bryan Acee, Jacqueline Knusden, Claude Wolfe and absent Peter Paravati.
No Public comment
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve November 2022 board meeting minutes.3 ayes 0 nays
Tim Ohara updated the board on WWTP Upgrade Phase I and Phase II.
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve William Russel American Legion 2023 Bell Jar License. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve Municipal Solution WTP Phase II agreement. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to approve Municipal Solution Disclosure requirements agreement. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to approve 2023 Town of Vernon Code agreement. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve General, Water and Sewer account adjustments (see attached). 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to approve 2023 Board meeting dates (see attached) 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jaqueline Knusden to approve Clerk, DPW, Water/Sewer and Police reports. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to approve to pay the bills. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to go into executive session to discuss personnel. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Jacqueline Knusden to come out of executive session. 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Claude Wolfe to extend paying Judge Bellinger extra to perform court clerk duties until end of her term (March 31, 2024). 3 ayes 0 nays
Motion was made by Bryan Acee to adjourn. 3 ayes 0 nays
attachments
Re: Village of Vernon Board Meetings for 2023
The regular board meetings for the Village of Vernon will now meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm
January 17th July 18th
February 21st August 15th
March 21 st September 19th
April 18th October 17th
May 16th November 21st
June 20th December 19th
| GENERAL FUNDS ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS |
|
|
| INCREASE |
|
DECREASE |
|
| ACCOUNT |
|
ACCOUNTS |
|
| A1410.11 |
1,150.00 |
A5010.13 |
1,150.00 |
| A4020.4 |
165.00 |
A5010.13 |
165.00 |
| A5010.10 |
2,300.00 |
A5010.13 |
2,300.00 |
| A7140.4 |
82.00 |
A5010.13 |
82.00 |
| A8010.4 |
1,200.00 |
A5010.13 |
1,200.00 |
| A8020.4 |
65.00 |
A5010.13 |
65.00 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| WATER FUNDS ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS |
|
|
| INCREASE |
|
DECREASE |
|
| ACCOUNT |
|
ACCOUNTS |
|
| F8310.2 |
1,000.00 |
F8310.44 |
1,000.00 |
| F8310.4 |
3,576.00 |
F8310.44 |
3,576.00 |
| F8310.10 |
1,630.00 |
F8310.44 |
1,630.00 |
| F8310.43 |
116.00 |
F8310.44 |
116.00 |
| |
|
|
|
| WATER FUNDS ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS |
|
|
| INCREASE |
|
DECREASE |
|
| ACCOUNT |
|
ACCOUNTS |
|
| G8110.10 |
558.50 |
G8110.41 |
558.50 |
| G8110.14 |
221.00 |
G8110.41 |
221.00 |
| G8110.15 |
400.00 |
G8110.41 |
400.00 |
