SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF BREWSTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DECEMBER 3, 2006 AT 3:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL - 208 MAIN STREET - BREWSTER, NY
Draft Minutes
Pledge to flag.
Quorum present. Meeting called to order by Mayor Degnan
Public Comment.
Nick Lovallo questioned the notice and intent of the special meeting. Mayor Degnan thanked him for his concern and explained the need for expediency due to the annual Organizational Meeting scheduled for Dec. 4, and the need to address some unfinished business prior to the OM which also sets the meeting schedule for next Governmental Year.
1. Metro North Maintenance Agreement
Motion to accept the contract as noted by Mr. Banks, second by Mr. Schoenig
Discussion:
Mr. Kropkowski stated the agreement looked like a standard boiler-plate agreement recommending two changes regarding the terms; “municipal services” and “property identification.” Mr. Kropkowski to address those changes.
Mayor Degnan stated that Dan Crawford and he had reviewed the costs to maintain the trackside parking lots in detail. They found it to be economically advantageous for the Village to cease the lease of property.
Trackside South will include 20 spaces of “day” parking which will attract more commerce for the Village merchants. There are also 5 spaces at Trackside North dedicated to commercial parking for Main Street access.
Mr. Ito expressed concern about losing cash revenue without gaining a commensurate savings in cash outlay. Paper savings are nice to have but the cash savings needs to be there to offset. Mayor Degnan noted this as a concern and said there would be cash savings to offset the lost revenue over time. The return will be there but it will not be immediate and complete at inception. It was agreed that a more in depth cost analysis would be beneficial for financial projections.
No more comment, close discussion. Motion voted on Ayes: 5
2. Water Rates
Motion to set water rates by Mayor Degnan, seconded by Mr. Banks.
Discussion
Denis Castelli opened the discussion with review and recommendations based on his research of the past issues relating to billing and rates during different time periods.
The board discussed how best to encourage the Town of Southeast to form water districts for areas outside Village Boundaries but served by Village water supply.
The board also discussed composing a letter for all those properties without water meters encouraging them to install the meter before being hit with new bills that might penalize them for not having a meter.
It was discussed as to how best approach the varying meter read dates and agreed that the best approach would be a “pro-rata” adjustment based on daily usage. This pro-rata information will also be helpful to determine closing costs for property transfers with the Village.
Due to Mr. Lovallo’s concern regarding the unusual timing of this meeting the Board agreed not to set rates at this meeting calling for rates to be addressed in the first scheduled regular meeting of the new Governmental Year.
The board agreed to address the water rates at the next regular meeting expected to be held on Dec. 6, 2006.
3. 50 Main Street
The Mayor proposed adjustments to the authorization to negotiate for 50 Main Street with PCCF.
Ms. Stockburger motioned to rescind the previous resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate for 50 Main Street. Mr. Banks seconded. Passed 4-0 with Mayor Degnan abstaining.
Ms. Stockburger motioned to empower the Mayor to negotiate the sale of 50 Main Street to PCCF in accordance with all laws and ordinances. Mr. Schoenig seconded. Passed 4-0 with Mayor Degnan abstaining.
The Clerk was directed to send the new resolution to PCCF attention Ray McGuire.
4. Other Business
None.
Public Comment.
None.
Mayor Degnan motioned to Adjourn 5:35pm, seconded by Ms. Stockburger, Passed.
Peter B. Hansen
Clerk