Minutes
Village of Orchard Park
Board of Trustees
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Orchard Park was held on
Monday, June 22, 2015 in the Municipal Center, 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard
Park, New York. Mayor Clinton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Members present:
Others present:
Mayor Jo Ann Litwin Clinton
Dir. Of Public Works Michael P. Murphy
Deputy Mayor David A. Rood
Clerk-Treasurer Mary Beth Jensen
Trustee Francis T. Hogenkamp
Attorney Philip M. Marshall
Trustee Joseph R. Wales
Trustee Matthew J. Hartung
Mayor Clinton made the following announcement:
“Fire exits are located at the rear in the Board Room and at the doorway to the lobby. In
the event of a fire, you will be notified by announcement on the public address system.
If notified, please move in a calm and orderly fashion to the nearest exit.”
Moved by Trustee Hogenkamp, seconded by Trustee Hartung that the minutes of
6/8/15 be approved as received.
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
Moved by Trustee Rood, seconded by Trustee Wales that the vouchers numbering 11907
to 11939 in Abstract #2 of 2015-2016 in the amount of $48,503.56 be paid as
presented.
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
There were no comments from the floor of items not on the agenda.
Moved by Trustee Rood, seconded by Trustee Wales that the reports of the Treasurer for
the month of April be received and filed.
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
Director of Public Works Murphy had nothing to report.
Trustee Hartung had nothing to report.
Trustee Wales reported that the Summer in the Park celebrations are being planned for
July.
Deputy Mayor Rood reported on the Safe Routes to School project, on June 16th the
Village received a successful bid.
Trustee Hogenkamp had nothing to report.
Attorney Marshall had nothing to report.
Clerk Treasurer Jensen reported that Village taxes are due July 1st to avoid penalties.
Mayor Clinton reported that she had received a written complaint and the person did
not include their name. She appreciates correspondence, but would request contact
information so she can respond. Mayor Clinton also reported that although there has
been plenty of rain lately, the Village waters our planters and hanging baskets every day
with fertilizer.
Moved by Trustee Hartung, seconded by Trustee Hogenkamp that a public hearing be
scheduled and advertised for August 10, 2015 to hear public comment on Local Law #3,
2015 amending Chapter 96 of the Village of Orchard Park Municipal Code, “Unsafe
Buildings”.
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
Moved by Trustee Wales, seconded by Trustee Rood that a covered ditch permit be
authorized for Florence Kopec of 122 Highland Avenue to install 100 feet of 12 inch
drainage pipe on the south side of Highland Avenue per the petition received.
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
Moved by Trustee Rood, seconded by Trustee Hartung that Director of Public Works
Murphy be authorized to purchase a 24” Planer and 24” Fast Cut Drum through New
York State Contract #PC66576 from Bobcat of Buffalo, at a purchase price not to exceed
$15,000. The expenditure to be paid through the Reserve for Equipment Fund and is
subject to a permissive referendum.
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
Moved by Trustee Hogenkamp, seconded by Trustee Wales that the following
adjustments be authorized in the 2015-2016 budget:
•
Increase budget for account HH-65173-100 Cornell Summer Intern Payroll
by $6000
•
Decrease budget for account HH-65173-200 Cornell Summer Intern
Contractual by $6000
•
Increase budget for account HH-45001-000 Transfer from General Fund by
$14,190
•
Increase budget for account HH-63097-200 Safe Routes to School Expense
by $14,190
•
Increase budget for account AA-69950-000 Contribution to Capital by
$14,190, to be funded from the General Fund Balance
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2015
Moved by Trustee Wales, seconded by Trustee Hartung to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
On the question:
4 voting “Aye”
0 voting “Nay”
Carried
Respectfully submitted
Mary Beth Jensen
Village Clerk-Treasurer