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Village of Ilion
Village Board Regular Meeting
January 10, 2022
Mayor Lamica called the Village Board Meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. in the Village Municipal Building Auditorium.
Present: Mayor Brian Lamica, Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker, Trustee Michael Emrich, Trustee Charles Lester.
Absent: Trustee David Ferdula, Deputy Fire Chief Andrew Monahan.
Also, Present: Village Treasurer/Administrative Assistant MariJo Rice, Village Clerk Wendy Penny, Police Chief Timothy Parisi, Library Director Shauna Bishop, Electric Foreperson Phil Whynot, Water Maintenance Person Chris Patrei.
Public:
Pledge: The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE/PUBLIC COMMENT:
• Duofold Concept Design Update – Bob Hollum, Herkimer County Legislature District 4
• Duofold Concept Design Approval- A motion to approve the presented Duofold Design Concept was made by Trustee Michael Emrich and seconded by Trustee Charles Lester.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
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PERSONNEL:
• Appointment-Water Treatment Plant- Supervisor Steve Duga from Provisional to Probationary Permanent. A motion by Trustee Charles Lester and seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
• New Hire-Electric Department-Laborer-Water Maintenance Person Christopher Patrei-Starting March 1, 2022. A motion by Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker and seconded by Trustee Charles Lester.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
• Accepting Applications-Water Distribution-Maintenance - A motion by Trustee Charles Lester and seconded by Trustee Michael Emrich.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
• Accepting Applications-DPW-MEO-A motion by Trustee Charles Lester and seconded by Trustee Michael Emrich.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
• Resignation-Police Department-Officer David Morrissey-A motion by Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker and seconded by Trustee Michael Emrich, with regrets.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OFFICER/BUILDING CODE:
• Report: There was a consensus to accept the report as submitted.
LIBRARY:
• Report: There was a consensus to accept the report as submitted.
FIRE:
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• Report: There was a consensus to accept the report as submitted.
POLICE:
• Report: There was a consensus to accept the report as submitted.
VILLAGE TREASURER:
• Resolution #2022-1-Village of Ilion to enter into an agreement with NYS DOT in connection with cost of relocating municipally owned facilities maintained for public use, P.I.N 2004.12 State Route 51 Steele Creek. A motion by Trustee Charles Lester and seconded by Trustee Michael Emrich.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
• Resolution #2022-2- Village of Ilion to enter into an agreement with NYS DOT for installation, maintenance, repair, and energizing of lighting system for P.I.N.2029.70 Route 5S and S.H. 9211. A motion by Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker and seconded by Trustee Charles Lester.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
VILLAGE CLERK:
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• Village Board Minutes December 13, 2021- A motion to approve the December 13, 2021, Village Board Minutes was made by Trustee Michael Emrich and seconded by Trustee Charles Lester.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
• Public Meeting Minutes December 13, 2021- A motion to approve the December 13, 2021, Public Meeting Minutes was made by Trustee Charles Lester and seconded by Trustee Michael Emrich.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
• FOIL Request Log: All FOIL requests containing the most recent requests were given to the Board for their review.
COMMISSION LIAISON REPORTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ATTORNEY UPDATE:
Upcoming Meetings:
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• Village Board Meeting-January 24, 2022, 6:30pm. Municipal Building Auditorium, 49 Morgan St.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Village of Ilion Board of Trustees – Executive Session
PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, ARTICLE 7 OPEN MEETINGS LAW
Present: Mayor Brian Lamica, Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker, Trustee Charles Lester, Trustee Mike Emrich, Village Treasurer MariJo Rice, Police Chief Timothy Parisi.
Absent: Trustee David Ferdula
§105. Conduct of executive sessions.
1. Upon a majority vote of its total membership, taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion identifying the general area or areas of the subject or subjects to be considered, a public body may conduct an executive session for the below enumerated purposes only, provided, however, that no action by formal vote shall be taken to appropriate public moneys:
( ) a. matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed;
( ) b. any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer;
( ) c. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed;
( ) d. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation;
( ) e. collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law;
( X) f. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation;
( ) g. the preparation, grading or administration of examinations; and
( ) h. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof.
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2. Attendance at an executive session shall be permitted to any member of the public body and any other persons authorized by the public body.
Trustee Charles Lester made a motion to enter executive session at 8:17 pm, to discuss personnel. Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker seconded the motion. Motion passed as follows:
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker yes Trustee David Ferdula absent
Trustee Charles Lester yes Trustee Michael Emrich yes
Mayor Brian Lamica yes
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker made a motion at 9:25 pm to exit executive session. Trustee Michael Emrich seconded the motion. Motion passed as follows:
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker yes Trustee David Ferdula absent
Trustee Charles Lester yes Trustee Michael Emrich yes
Mayor Brian Lamica yes
Executive Session minutes respectfully submitted by Treasurer/Administrative Assistant MariJo Rice.
Adjournment: 9:26 pm
A motion to adjourn the open meeting was made by Trustee Charles Lester and seconded by Trustee Michael Emrich.
The motion passes because of the following vote:
Mayor Brian Lamica X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Deputy Mayor Ron Schoonmaker X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Charles Lester X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee Michael Emrich X Aye Nay Absent Abstain
Trustee David Ferdula Aye Nay X Absent Abstain
VOTE TOTAL: 4 Aye Nay 1 Absent Abstain
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Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy S. Penny
Village Clerk
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