VILLAGE OF EAST AURORA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING 7 PM Present: Mayor Peter Mercurio Present Trustees: Ernest Scheer, Kristin Cameron, Al McCabe, Steve Lazickas and Michelle Schoeneman, Paul Porter Also Present: Shane Krieger, Chief of Police Matthew Hoeh, Department of Public Works Superintendent Robert Pierce, Village Attorney Bill Kramer, Code Enforcement Officer Nancy Burkhardt, Deputy Clerk East Aurora Advertiser East Aurora Bee 25 Members of the public Mayor Peter Mercurio opened the meeting at 7:00 pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Trustee Cameron to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 21 st, 2018, motion seconded by Trustee Lazickas, passed with unanimous approval. Trustee Scheer moved to approve the payment of vouchers: #56981-57025; $312,406.65. Seconded by Trustee Porter and unanimously carried. HEARINGS Trustee Lazickas motioned to open the hearing for the application submitted by Beverly Burke to keep three dogs. Ms. Burke indicated her three dogs are all licensed and vaccinated they were all rescue pups. She was not aware of the Village requirements until the recent dog census was completed. The trustees spoke to the large number of letters and emails received in support of the Village granting this permit to Ms. Burke (approximately 8-10 communications received from surrounding neighbors), no negative comments were received. Trustee Schoeneman motioned to close the hearing at 7:06pm, seconded by Trustee Scheer with unanimous approval. Trustee Porter motioned to open the hearing for the application submitted by Dawn Razcka of 187 Olean Street for a permit for keeping other than household pets (honeybees). Mrs. Razcka stated she has chosen to raise Italian Bees as they are more mild-mannered and are adapted to the climate in this area. Ms. Razcka is hoping the honeybees will help their garden thrive, and also mitigate some of the massive loss of honeybees happening in this geographic region. Trustee McCabe clarified whether the applicant will be doing this as a commercial venture, and whether it was necessary to have the number of proposed hives (6-10)? The applicant stated she is looking to start with only two hives, and after they outgrow this, she will split these to create four. Trustee Lazickas motioned to close the hearing at 7:11 pm, seconded by Trustee Schoeneman with unanimous approval.
SPEAKERS & COMMUNICATIONS (I) Joseph Span, 58 Buffalo Rd. Expressed his hope for the Village Board to maintain an open mindset when presented with a creative manner to tackle an ongoing issue in the village. Trustees & Official Updates Trustee Lazickas: Nothing to report Trustee McCabe: Looking forward to the EA Music Fest. Trustee Cameron: Nothing to report. Trustee Scheer: Expressed appreciation for the work completed by the EA Garden Club around the Village. Their work often goes unrecognized, however areas around the Village really benefit from their beautification efforts. Trustee Schoeneman: ACES needs volunteers to assist at the EA Music Fest. Additionally, would like to discuss the restrictive covenant on the Mid-Main District. Would like to provide greater protection of the districts characteristics that make it worth protecting. There have been a number of emails sent to the Village Board the last few days regarding the disrepair of 41 Hamlin Ave. Hoping to explore options for keeping the property owner accountable. Would it be possible to have temporary fencing erected around the property to keep individuals from trespassing? Building Code Enforcement Officer, Bill Kramer, stated there is an Unsafe Building Code in the Village, and while it is a difficult process to enact, it is doable. Trustee Porter: Experienced difficulties with the elevator in the Village Hall this evening, demonstrating even more of a reason for the Village to explore moving into the proposed Municipal Building on Oakwood Ave. Superintendent Hoeh: Nothing to report. Chief Krieger: Nothing to report. Mayor Mercurio: Reminded the audience about the upcoming Kiwanis Chicken BBQ. OFFICIAL CONSIDERATIONS Motion by Trustee Cameron to issue a permit in regards to the application submitted by Beverly Burke to keep three dogs, seconded by Trustee Lazikas, with unanimous approval. Motion by Trustee Porter to approve the application submitted by Dawn Razcka of 187 Olean Street for a permit for keeping other than household pets (honeybees). Motion was seconded by Trustee Lazickas, unanimous approval to issue the permit to allow for a maximum of four hives, with the option to come before the Board at a later date to amend the permit and receive allowance for a greater number of hives. The Mayor requested for Board approval to raise the dollar amount allocated to consultant services by $5,000/person. Motion by Trustee Scheer, seconded by Trustee McCabe, unanimous approval. Trustee McCabe motioned to approve the budget transfers before the Board, seconded by Trustee Porter, with unanimous approval for the requested transfers as listed below: Budget Amendments: General Fund Budget Adjustments To Account Amoun t Department Line Item From Account Amou nt Department Line Item
1.1320.410 1.1325.440 1.1420.411 1.1490.403 1.3410.431 1.3410.440 1.3420.140 1.8020.410 $820. 00 Auditor $1,32 5.00 Clerk Treasurer $2,00 0.00 Attorney $35.0 0 Public Works Admin Contract Services Training Other Legal Counsel Office Supplies $800. 00 Fire Dept. Electric $1,12 0.00 Fire Dept. Travel $1,00 0.00 Dispatch Overtime $1,00 0.00 Planning Contract Services 1.1490. 440 1.3410. 432 1.3410. 434 1.3420. 130 1.1990. 400 35.00 0 Public Works Admin Training/Trav el/dues 800.0 00 Fire Dept Gas 1120. 000 Fire Dept Telephone 1000. 000 Dispatch Part Time 1000. 000 Contingency NEW BUSINESS Motion by Trustee Lazickas to schedule a Hearing for June 4 th, 2018, to hear the application submitted by Beverly Burke to have three dogs at her residence of 51 TunBridge Walke, seconded by Trustee Porter, carried unanimously. Motion by Trustee Lazickas to schedule a Hearing for June 4 th, 2018, to hear the application submitted by Dawn Razcka have honey bee hives at her residence of 187 Olean Street, seconded by Trustee Porter, carried unanimously. Motion by Trustee Porter to approve the hiring of the part-time Public Safety Dispatcher, Alicia Ventura, as recommended by Chief Kreiger. Seconded by Trustee Cameron, with unanimous approval. Motion to approve the hiring of a new DPW Laborer, Connor Denz, as recommended by Superintendent Hoeh. Seconded by Trustee McCabe with unanimous approval. Trustee Cameron motioned to approve the hiring of Cathie Thomas as the new Village Administrator, seconded by Trustee Schoeneman with unanimous approval. Trustee McCabe motioned to accept the resignation of Mary Ann Arnold as Clerk Treasurer effective July 9 th, 12AM, seconded by Trustee Schoeneman, unanimous approval. Trustee Schoeneman motioned to appoint Mary Ann Arnold as the Deputy Clerk Treasurer, effective July 9 th, 12 AM, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, with unanimous approval. Trustee Schoeneman motioned to appoint Maureen Jerackas as Clerk Treasurer effective July 9 th, 12AM for a term through April 6, 2020, seconded by Trustee McCabe, unanimous approval. Motion by Trustee Cameron to approve the Negative Declaration for 45 Church Street, seconded by Trustee McCabe, unanimous approval. Motion by Trustee Scheer to approve the development plan for 45 Church Street, seconded by Trustee Schoeneman, unanimous approval. Motion by Trustee Schoeneman to approve the application for Temporary Use Permit for Hamlin Park as submitted by the EA Wesleyan Movies in the Park, seconded by Trustee Porter, unanimous approval.
Motion by Trustee Lazickas to approve the application for Temporary Use Permit for Hamlin Park as submitted by Steven Kenworthy for a Memorial Service to take place on July 26 th from 3:30 PM 6:30 PM. Motion by Trustee Cameron to approve the application for Temporary Use Permit for the Hump Day Mile on July 11, 2018 at 6 PM as submitted by the East Aurora XC Track & Field Booster Club, seconded by Trustee Lazickas, unanimous approval. SPEAKERS & COMUNICATIONS (II) Tony Rosati, 350 Oakwood Ave: Concerning the $14,000 expenditure for thermal cameras, he is hoping the Village can continue the recently reactivated dialogue with the Town to keep them abreast of such expenditures. Would also like for the Tree Board to revisit their policy to see if there is an opportunity to improve the proactive nature of trimming dead or dying trees. Liz Cassidy, 357 S. Park Place: Extended her thanks to the Board for approving the Hump Day Mile permit. The funds raised from this event are utilized to send members of the XC team off to a greater number of competitions. Daniel Sheff, 30 Hamlin Ave: Distributed an official statement from the Hamlin/Fillmore Neighborhood Association as included (see Appendix A). Lou Daguanno, 37 North Willow: Finds it hard to believe that prior complaints have not been leveled against the property at 0/41 Hamlin Ave and the deplorable state it is in. Trustee Scheer: The Bridges look great! Reminded everyone present that there will be a ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 10 th at 1:30 PM in the Aurora Outfitters parking lot. Joseph Spahn, 58 Buffalo Road: Is astounded by how wonderful the bridge painting turned out. Mayor Mercurio thanked Karen Lee and the committee members for all of their hard work, their efforts are the reason this was able to be accomplished. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Trustee McCabe to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 pm. Motion seconded by Trustee Lazickas and unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted, Nancy A. Burkhardt Deputy Clerk
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