VILLAGE of SAVONA
15 McCoy Street – PO Box 411
Savona, NY 14879
607-583-2124
607-583-2617 Fax
July 16, 2015
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:02 PM in the Village Hall on
the above date by Mayor Harrian.
PRESENT:
Mayor: Gregge Harrian
Trustees: Brian Scott, Charity Beebe, and Jason Miller
ABSENT:
Trustee Donald Walker
ALSO PRESENT:
VCT Susette Harrian, Deputy Alyssa Sears, Jack Fine, Jane Dinehart,
Animal Control Officer Carl Tuttle, and Hal Bailey
Pledge was led by Mayor Harrian.
ADJOURNMENT TO GO TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Harrian stated that we need to go into executive session to discuss the fire department
application(s).
It was moved by Tr. Miller, seconded by Tr. Beebe and adopted by roll call vote to adjourn
the meeting and go into executive session to discuss the fire department application(s) at
7:03 PM.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Miller and adopted by roll call vote to enter into
executive session to discuss the fire department application(s) at 7:03 PM.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
ADJOURNMENT TO END EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Harrian asked for a motion to adjourn the executive session.
It was moved by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Miller and adopted by roll call vote to adjourn
the executive session at 7:06 PM.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
Page 1 of 7
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
July 16, 2015
VILLAGE of SAVONA
15 McCoy Street – PO Box 411
Savona, NY 14879
607-583-2124
607-583-2617 Fax
RESUME REGULAR MEETING:
Mayor Harrian asked for a motion to resume the regular meeting.
It was moved by Tr. Miller, seconded by Tr. Beebe and adopted by roll call vote to resume
the regular meeting at 7:07 PM.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
It was moved by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Miller and adopted by roll call to vote on the
junior fire department application of Bryant Gurnsey.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
Mayor Harrian stated that the junior application of Bryant Gurnsey has been accepted.
It was moved by Tr. Miller, seconded by Tr. Beebe and adopted by roll call to vote on the
junior fire department application of Sharon Hankinson.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
Mayor Harrian stated that the junior application of Sharon Hankinson has been accepted.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Tr. Miller, seconded by Tr. Beebe and adopted by roll call vote that the
June 18, 2015 Regular Monthly Meeting minutes be adopted in their entirety.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Motion made by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Beebe and adopted by roll call vote that the
June 2015 Village Finance Report be adopted in its entirety.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
Page 2 of 7
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
July 16, 2015
VILLAGE of SAVONA
15 McCoy Street – PO Box 411
Savona, NY 14879
607-583-2124
607-583-2617 Fax
BOARD REPORTS:
Tr. Miller –
 Stated we need to look at the roof on the concession stand at Benedict field; should be
the blue metal to match the rest of the new buildings
 Asked the status of the drain project on the library side of the building; Mayor Harrian
advised that he has spoken with both Rick and Wayne and needs to order the drains
Tr. Scott –
 Received a quote from Fellows on sealing and striping the parking lot; repairing pot
holes; repair of drain out front the library; should get to it in the next week or so
 Asked the status of the Empire contract; Mayor has made changes and needs to get with
the attorney; Mayor Harrian added that he has also not heard from Atty Bowes on the
Dog Law amendment
Tr. Beebe –
 Stated that there is an additional sink hole around the drain in front of the library and it
needs to be repaired
 Stated that there is a street light out near 58 West Lamoka Ave
Mayor Harrian –
 Savona in the Park; Mayor Harrian reviewed the agenda and again asked for volunteers
to work the event
 Music in the Park; July 2015 at the park; 6 – 8 PM; Travelin Lite; Food by Savona Fire
Department, sponsored by King’s
 Gravel Pit was issued their permit on June 19, 2015; we will have a special meeting on
our next steps July 22nd; this is the date that the Attorney was available; the meeting
will be at 6:00 PM at Campbell Savona Elementary
 Dog Law have not received anything from Atty Bowes
 Savona Fire Department Gun Raffle/Jamboree is scheduled for 8/22/15 at the park;
Noon to 4 PM will be the gun raffle and then 4PM to 8 PM will be music
Fire Department report was read by Mayor Harrian for June 2015:
EMS:
10
Mutual Aide:
11
Hazardous Conditions:
5
Motor Vehicle Accident:
1
Total Calls:
27
Calls to Date:
151
Received Mutual Aid:
1
Mutual Aid Given:
11
(Campbell 9/Bradford 1/Tyrone 1)
Average Response Time:
3.5 minutes
Page 3 of 7
July 16, 2015
VILLAGE of SAVONA
15 McCoy Street – PO Box 411
Savona, NY 14879
607-583-2124
607-583-2617 Fax
Court report for June 2015 as read by Mayor Harrian:
Report
$6,610.00
Closed Cases
31
Opened Cases
38
Traffic Diversion Program $100.00
Bail Held
$2,700.00
Code Enforcement Officer Report for June 2015 as read by Mayor Harrian:
Hours Involved
23
Permits Issued:
2
Construction Inspections:
23
Complaints Investigated:
3
Mileage:
62

Dollar General building is moving along at a good pace; 112 yard of concrete for the
floor was poured in 2.5 hours and finished that day
Water Department report for June 2015 as read by Mayor Harrian:
Hours Involved:
46
Water Permits:
0
Water Inspections:
9
Complaints Investigated:
2
Mileage:
108


Water entrance Dollar General has been installed
Seven fire hydrants that Rural Water found to be leaking; the sealing disc nut was
loose and disc was bad; nuts were not properly installed at Kennedy Valve when
hydrants were assembled
Animal Control report for June 2015
Complaints:
9
Strays:
4
ACTION TAKEN:
Seized
4
At Large
4
Mileage
143



Page 4 of 7
Animal Control Officer Tuttle reported that there were 130 at the rabies clinic
Met with Steuben County Sheriff and Assistant District Attorney (along with other
dog control officers from the area) regarding how to handle getting tickets that are
issued paid through the local courts; they will be trained on how to issue warrants
once a ticket has not been paid
Did have 2 defecation issues at the rabies clinic and approached both parties; one
cleaned it up and one refused until he went to get his tickets to issue a ticket and then
it was cleaned up
July 16, 2015
VILLAGE of SAVONA
15 McCoy Street – PO Box 411
Savona, NY 14879
607-583-2124
607-583-2617 Fax
Tr. Miller reported that the fire department is looking to replace M-4 because it is costing too much
to repair too often; Bradford Fire has offered to donate a truck for replacement; we will continue to
work on. Mayor Harrian added that Chief Beebe also told him that they continue to look on how to
replace the pumper.
Town of Bath report given by Hal Bailey:
 Business as usual
 Town meeting was just Monday and he will bring the minutes to the next meeting
 Stated that he needs the car show flyers earlier next year; before Memorial Day
NEW BUSINESS:
BATH TOWN MEETING ASSIGNMENT:
Tr. Walker is to attend the August 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm Town of Bath meeting.
PARK ASSIGNMENT:
Tr. Walker is responsible to open and close the gate daily for the park for the month
of August.
TAX COLLECTION UPDATE:
Mayor Harrian stated that as of July 9, 2015 we have received tax money for 244
properties; 61 properties remain unpaid; total properties to collect 305; total tax
collected $151,481.50 and $71.36 in penalty to date of the tax warrant. The total
outstanding is $44,762.45.
Mayor Harrian stated that he did attend the tax sale auction regarding 65 Main Street. The
bidding started where we were maxed to, $1,000.00. There were 3 bidders and it was won
by Carla Nichols at $3,250.
QUARTERLY REPORT, 2Q2015:
The quarterly state, federal and Worker’s Compensation Unified Employer
Assessment reports were given to the board for their review. Upon careful review of
the monthly bank statements and the general ledger entries, the governing body
found the financial transactions for the 2nd quarter of 2015 to be true and accurate.
Motion made by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Miller and adopted by roll call vote that
the state, federal and Worker’s Compensation Unified Employer Assessment
quarterly reports be filed and accepted.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
Page 5 of 7
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
July 16, 2015
VILLAGE of SAVONA
15 McCoy Street – PO Box 411
Savona, NY 14879
607-583-2124
607-583-2617 Fax
RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN:
Mayor Harrian stated that he has received an e-mail from Planning Board Chairman
Dennis Nichols stating that he no longer wants to be the Chairman but will remain a
member of the Planning Board. Mayor Harrian also stated that he has spoken with
Planning Board member Steve Beebe to see if he would be the Chairman and he
accepted the position.
Motion made by Tr. Miller, seconded by Tr. Scott and adopted by roll call vote to
accept the resignation of Dennis Nichols as the Planning Board Chairman; he will
remain a member of the planning board.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
Motion made by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Miller and adopted by roll call vote to
accept Steven Beebe as the Planning Board Chairman.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
abstain
yes
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
STORM WATER AGREEMENT:
Mayor Harrian stated that we are in receipt of a Stormwater Control Facility
Maintenance and Inspection Easement Agreement from Midwest XX, LLC of the
Dollar General. Does anyone have any questions or concerns? None stated.
Motion made by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Beebe and adopted by roll call vote to
approve the Stormwater Control Facility Maintenance and Inspection Easement
Agreement between Midwest XX, LLC of the Dollar General and the Village of
Savona.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
PUBLIC SPEAKERS:
None
BILLS:
Page 6 of 7
Prepay, A Vouchers #40 to #44; Monthly, A Vouchers #45 to #71 totaling
$16,569.57
Prepay, F Voucher #23; Monthly, F Vouchers #24 to #36 totaling $2,737.16
As Annexed in Abstract #2; Dated July 16, 2015;
July 16, 2015
VILLAGE of SAVONA
15 McCoy Street – PO Box 411
Savona, NY 14879
607-583-2124
607-583-2617 Fax
Motion made by Tr. Miller, seconded by Tr. Scott and adopted by roll call vote that
the bills be paid as per the approved abstract.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING:
It was moved by Tr. Scott, seconded by Tr. Beebe and adopted by roll call vote to adjourn
the regular meeting at 7:33 PM.
Tr. Scott
Tr. Beebe
Mayor Harrian
yes
yes
no vote
Tr. Miller
Tr. Walker
yes
absent
_____________________________
Alyssa E. Sears
DVC
Page 7 of 7
July 16, 2015