MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2012 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT:

NICHOLAS CANNIZZO, PRESIDENT

JOHN PRADELSKI, BOARD MEMBER

SCOTT JEFFERS, BOARD MEMBER

RICHARD RICCIARDI, BOARD MEMBER

SUE PALMER JOHNSON, CITY ATTORNEY

MICHAEL HLOZANSKY, SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR

ABSENT: 

ANTHONY CARUSO, BOARD MEMBER (EXCUSED)

CINDA SPRAKER , CLERK OF THE WATER BOARD(EXCUSED)

KAY COLE, COUNCIL MEMBER (EXCUSED)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jim Mraz updated the Board about C.G.Roxanne possibly building their water bottling plant in the Town of Johnstown. The Board was asked to consider selling some of the watershed property and to approve the Property Access Agreement with the Town of Johnstown. Chris Satterlee spoke to the Board concerning the new radio read meter reading system the City of Gloversville is currently installing. 

FINANCIAL

AUDIT COMMITTEE: vouchers were approved for payment

Financial reports were provided and accepted by Scott Jeffers and Rick Ricciardi

CARRIED

MINUTES

A motion to accept minutes of the February meeting was made by Scott Jeffers seconded by Rick Ricciardi

CARRIED 

CORRESPONDENCE: The Board reviewed the February 2012 residential billing levy. An updated quote from Ti Sales was also received for a handheld computer and accessories. Nick said a representative from Ti Sales will attend the next meeting. 

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS:  

RESOLUTION #8

Motion made by Ricciardi seconded by Jeffers to approve Cork Center Timber Sale with Gutchess Lumber

AYES:4

NOES: 0

ABSENT: 1

CARRIED

RESOLUTION #9

Motion made by Pradelski seconded by Jeffers to transfer funds to purchase the vehicle

AYES: 3

NOES: 1(Ricciardi)

ABSENT: 1

CARRIED  

FILTRATION & DISTRIBUTION: Wade and Mike submitted monthly reports. The Board reviewed the vehicle log report.  John asked about the check valve for Battisti. Mike is working with the NYS Dept of Health on the valve. Mike is awaiting a service contract price from GCI and for them to correct a problem he is currently having. John said Wade will need to obtain a price on the pallet of curb boxes he is requesting in order for the Board to approve the purchase. 

OLD BUSINESS: The Annual Quality Water Report has been completed and the certification will be submitted as soon as the May 2012 bills are mailed. Sue said the grant paperwork has been done but she doesn’t know if it has been mailed yet. Sue will have the Aspen Hills Agreements completed next month. Nick showed the Board the letter and identification that was given to each trapper. Sue gave the Board a copy of the FAGE water request agreement to review. An engineering company may need to be hired to see if we can accommodate their needs. 

NEW BUSINESS: The Board approved the purchase of parts for the Kobelco. The expense will be shared with the DPW department per Kevin Jones. John recommends the Board meet with Mike and Wade to get a plan in place concerning work that we need to get done in the future. This guideline can be used when seeking an engineering service. Rick questioned the effects of the test holes on our water supply. Sue said we will hire an engineer to do a study if needed and C.G Roxanne will pay for the service. 

A MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS MADE BY PRADELSKI SECONDED BY RICCIARDI 

A MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURN WAS MADE BY RICCIARDI SECONDED PRADELSKI. 

THE MEETING ENDED AT 9:00 PM.