MARCH 12, 2018
The fifth regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lakewood, N.Y., was held Monday, March 12, 2018, 6:30 PM, with Mayor Cara Birrittieri presiding. Trustees present were Ellen E. Barnes, Randall G. Holcomb, Edward J. McCague and Douglas L. Schutte. Also present were Village Clerk Joseph M. Johnson, Village Treasurer Andrea J. Windoft, Police Chief John R. Bentley, Village Attorney John I. LaMancuso, Department of Public Works Supervisor Thomas R. Pilling and Fire Chief Steve Smouse. Absent was Building Inspector Jeffrey A. Swanson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Trustee Schutte, seconded by Trustee McCague, to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held February 26, 2018.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
AUDIT OF CLAIMS
Motion by Trustee Barnes, seconded by Trustee McCague, that the claims as audited by the Auditing Committee of the abstracts dated March 12, 2018 be approved and that the Clerk shall execute said abstracts (#39 & #40) and direct payment by the Treasurer. Trust & Agency Fund: $ 56,688.02, (Checks #4354 thru #4362), General Fund: $ 26,208.91, (Checks #14594 thru #14623)
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
REPORTS
Mayor Birrittieri said she spoke with Mr. Patrick T. Gooch, Senior Planner with the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development, which is putting together a grant proposal that will be available to communities that have adopted a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, (LWRP). The grant involves the purchase of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Accessible Kayak Launches, with the local municipalities responsible for 25%, ($ 7,837.50) while NYS will be responsible for 75%, ($23,512.50). Mayor Birrittieri said she believes this would be an awesome opportunity to promote kayaking on Chautauqua Lake given the water quality issue the past two summers at the Village of Lakewood’s public bathing beach. She said there could be a chance to possibly split the local share of 25% with the Town of Busti. Mayor Birrittieri indicated that kayaking, with an ADA accessible launch, would be an alternative way to make use of our beautiful waterfront and go hand in hand with the Chautauqua Lake Community Sailing Program. Mayor Birrittieri indicated the next step in the County’s proposal would be to hear from local lakefront communities via a resolution by the Board of Trustees supporting their application for this grant and a commitment from the Village of Lakewood to fund its 25% share of the kayak launch’s total cost. She concluded her report by reminding everyone that the next Events & Marketing Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, here at the Village Hall.
Department of Public Works Supervisor Thomas R. Pilling reported that he has been trying to set-up a meeting with Southwestern Central School District officials on the proposed shared fueling facility. Mr. Pilling said he has received the various quotes necessary, so it is just a matter of discussing the project with them to allow it to move forward. Mr. Pilling then indicated that the Lease Agreement between the Village of Lakewood and the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities with respect to their use of the Water Treatment Plant on Linwood Ave. expires next month. He indicated Southwestern Area Sports have shown an interest in using part of the building as a concession stand and utilize the restroom, when activity at the new Firemen’s Field picks-up later in the spring. He would like to have a sit-down with the various parties involved to possibly work out a new three way lease agreement. Mr. Pilling said he would like permission to scrap all the old piping in the former water softener room, and put any money generated towards any necessary upgrades to the building.
Police Chief John R. Bentley reported that the Lakewood-Busti Police Department has handled one thousand eight hundred twenty-nine incidents year-to-date, four hundred thirty-four of which have occurred since the previous meeting. Chief Bentley also distributed the Lakewood-Busti Police Department’s Annual Report for 2017 to Mayor Birrittieri and the Board of Trustees. Chief Bentley then asked Mayor Birrittieri and the Board of Trustees if he could add to the agenda, permission to order two (2) marked police patrol cars per the bids received February 28, 2018. He then indicated with the resignation of Officer Jose Moya and the pending resignation of Officer Jacob Pilling, who recently accepted a full time position with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department, it is going to be challenging to fill the various shifts, with two less part-time officers to choose from. Chief Bentley said he will most likely need to interview and hire a couple of part time officers sometime soon. Mayor Birrittieri asked Chief Bentley if there are any potential candidates out there. Chief Bentley said he has a few applications on file and hopes to conduct some interviews real soon. Trustee Schutte asked Chief Bentley how many additional full time officers would it take to fill the shifts of the part-time officers. Chief Bentley indicated that he and Village Treasurer Windoft have researched that question previously and it takes one full-time officer to fill the shifts of two part-time officers, but it becomes more expensive to do so. Trustee Schutte asked Chief Bentley how much is lost through inefficiency in the turn-over of part-time police officers. Chief Bentley said it becomes somewhat costly to train an individual prior to putting them on the road. Trustee Schutte said the Village of Lakewood should consider the option of adding more full time officers while trying to find ways to retain the part time officers as they transition to full-time. Mayor Birrittieri said this question of staffing full time versus part time officers has become a reoccurring issue. Chief Bentley indicated that over the years he and the Lakewood-Busti Police Department has trained around eighty-five part-time officers who have gone on to become full-time officers with the Jamestown Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department and /or the New York State Police.
Fire Chief Steve Smouse submitted the Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department’s monthly report for February 2018, which totaled fifty-six alarms for a year-to-date total of one hundred fifty-eight. Chief Smouse also said he recently submitted the Lakewood Fire Department’s Annual Report for 2017 to the Village Clerk and which should have been distributed to Mayor Birrittieri and the Board of Trustees. In closing Chief Smouse said he would like to set-up a meeting with members of the Public Safety Committee, comprised of Trustee McCague, Chairman and Trustee Schutte, to discuss a couple fire department matters. Trustee McCague thanked Chief Smouse and the Lakewood Fire Department for their hospitality at its recent annual awards banquet. He added it was greatly appreciated by everyone in attendance.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Trustee Schutte indicated the Finance Committee would like for the Village of Lakewood to become forward thinking when it comes to its budget process by looking five (5) years into the future instead of just looking at its current operating budget. Trustee McCague said the Finance Committee has been meeting regularly and it is looking at trends, current and past and being able to project that information into the future. Doing so will allow the Village of Lakewood to put together more accurate budgets. Trustee McCague then made a few quick comments pertaining to work done by the Zoning Committee and the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee. Work done by the Zoning Committee the past two years has culminated with the proposed revisions and/or amendments to the local zoning law which are on this evening agenda, via Local Laws #1, #2 & #3-2018. Trustee McCague said the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, (CPIC), has also been meeting regularly and that there will be a preliminary Main Street Master Plan presentation conducted by LaBella Associates. The presentation is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, March 19th in the Board Room of the Anthony C. Caprino Municipal Building for owners of property along Chautauqua Ave., from the railroad tracks north to Richard O. Hartley Park. The presentation is being done as part of the New York Main Street Technical Assistance Grant which was awarded to the Village of Lakewood. The next step will be for the Village of Lakewood to apply for the 2018 New York Main Street Target Area Grant in an amount of up to $ 500,000.00, which could afford qualifying property owners the opportunity to make improvements to the exteriors, as well as the interiors of their buildings. Trustee McCague then said a small core of individuals have come together to form a Historic Preservation Committee, which will undertake the very important task of historic preservation. It is the committee’s belief that historic preservation will enhance property values, preserve Lakewood’s rich heritage and serve as an effective layer of zoning protection. Trustee Barnes asked Trustee McCague who is on the Historic Preservation Committee. Trustee McCague said for right now it is himself along with Ms. Diane Hendrix and Mr. Richard Rose, but we are looking for more interested people who would like to participate. Trustee McCague said he had worked with former Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee member Ms. Kaie Smith transferring data and assembling files for the new web site, which is nearly complete. Trustee McCague said the web site is looking good and that it contains a lot of great information about the community. Trustee McCague completed his report by noting the CPIC has set-up a system to track volunteer hours by various committee members. The chart depicting the volunteer hours can be uploaded to the web-site so members of the community can see the effect of volunteerism in the Village of Lakewood, while those outside the community can see how much volunteerism is going on here in Lakewood. He noted keeping track of volunteer hours can play a key role when determining who is awarded a particular grant.
Village of Lakewood Historian Susan Lane wished to report that the History Committee will be having a volunteer from Aspire help out on an as needed basis. Ms. Lane said as part of the Lakewood History Day scheduled for this May, she has heard from a paranormal group from Jamestown, N.Y., who would like to have a display in the museum and possibly investigate some local homes for paranormal activities.
ANYONE TO BE HEARD
Mr. Craig Seger, 31 Winchester Road, indicated he hadn’t previously heard about the grant opportunity for the kayak launch, but having a launch available to the public at the water front of Richard O. Hartley Park is an outstanding idea.
REVIEW/ADOPT LOCAL LAW #1-2018, LOCAL LAW #2-2018 & LOCAL LAW #3-2018
Village Attorney LaMancuso indicated before any action is taken on the Local Laws as proposed it is imperative that the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) is adhered to. In addition to the local laws, the Board of Trustees must also vote on the SEQRA process. If members of the Board of Trustees have not yet had the chance to review the completed and executed Short Environmental Assessment Forms, (Parts #1, #2 & #3), he suggests tabling any action on the local laws. Mr. LaMancuso told Mayor Birrittieri and members of the Board of Trustees, just on the off chance someone cited under one of the new local laws, challenges the adoption process, and learns the Board of Trustees didn’t follow the SEQRA process, is something you would want to avoid.
RESOLUTION #36-2018 – TABLE ACTION ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS #1, #2 & #3-2018
Motion by Trustee McCague, seconded by Trustee Schutte, per the recommendation of Village Attorney LaMancuso, for the Board of Trustees to table any action on proposed Local Law #1-2018, proposed Local #2-2018 and proposed Local Law #3-2018, until such a time they are able to review the completed and executed Short Environmental Assessment Forms, (Parts #1, #2 & #3), pertaining to the three new local laws as proposed.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
RESOLUTION #37-2018 – TABLE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED C.L.P. FUNDING AGREMENT
Motion by Trustee McCague, seconded by Trustee Barnes, for the Board of Trustees to table any action on a proposed funding Agreement between the Village of Lakewood and the Chautauqua Lake Partnership, Inc. The Agreements calls for the Village of Lakewood to remit to the Chautauqua Lake Partnership, Inc. a sum of $ 5,000.00, for the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to evaluate the suitability of using herbicides to limit invasive plant species in targeted areas of Chautauqua Lake bordered by the Village of Lakewood.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
REVIEW & DISCUSS RESOLUTION #32-2018, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Mayor Birrittieri indicated that some new information has come to light following the adoption of Resolution #32-2018 by the Board of Trustees February 26, 2018. Village Attorney LaMancuso indicated there were a couple of representatives from the Chautauqua Lake Partnership (CLP) in attendance at the last regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held February 26, 2018, who in his opinion clearly informed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, even if the Board of Trustees allows the Town of Busti to apply for a herbicide application permit on the behalf of the Village of Lakewood, the Village of Lakewood would reserve its right to not go forward with the actual herbicide application if it chose not to, after having had a chance to review the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) process. Mr. LaMancuso said at the time the CLP representatives made it sound like the Village of Lakewood would have the final say on whether any herbicide application would take place in the area of the lake that borders the Village of Lakewood.
Mr. LaMancuso said he had a chance to speak with the CLP’s Legal Counsel Anne K. Bowling, Esq., last week and some of her comments were in contradiction to what the representatives from the CLP told the Board of Trustees previously. She indicated that based on the resolution the Board of Trustees adopted on February 26, 2018, the Town of Busti could go forward with herbicide application if it obtains the proper permit, regardless of what the Village of Lakewood officials say. Because some of the Trustees were interested in possibly rescinding the resolution adopted February 26, 2018, Mr. LaMancuso said he drafted a resolution rescinding Resolution #32-2018. The Board of Trustees now needs to decide what is the best course to take to correct the issue at hand. Trustee Barnes asked what was the purpose of adopting a resolution if in the end the Board of Trustees and the Village of Lakewood doesn’t have a say in the matter. It was her opinion that two weeks ago the Board of Trustees was railroaded in adopting a resolution that wasn’t thoroughly explained. Mr. LaMancuso said the purpose of the resolution was to allow the Town of Busti to apply for an aquatic herbicide permit with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), on behalf of itself and the Village of Lakewood. He said the CLP has a timing problem in that the Supplemental Environmental Impact Study (SEIS) is incomplete. Although no herbicide application will be allowed next week or next month, the CLP wants to have a permit in place so if things fall into place for them, herbicide application will be allowed in the early part of May. Mayor Birrittieri questioned whether or not the CLP needed a resolution from the Board of Trustees to move ahead with the herbicide permit process. Village Attorney LaMancuso said he would like to believe the Village of Lakewood has some sovereign right to prevent the application of herbicides adjacent to its sovereign property. Trustee Schutte suggested that for the record the Village of Lakewood adopt an alternate resolution stating that the Village of Lakewood will have a say in whether or not herbicides may be applied to targeted areas of Chautauqua Lake that borders the Village of Lakewood and present it to the Town of Busti for their consideration. If they fail to adopt the resolution as presented, at least it is on the record if or when any claims are made following the application of herbicides in those targeted areas. Trustee Barnes indicated she and other members of the Board of Trustees were under the impression that the resolution adopted two weeks ago would afford them to still have some say regarding the herbicide application, once more information on the environmental impact study was researched, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Trustee McCague said the problem isn’t the science involved, rather it is the process and the procedure, while making sure we are doing what the residents of Lakewood want us to do. Mayor Birrittieri said it is very important that the Village of Lakewood maintain the authority over its own shoreline.
Mr. Bruce Erickson, 9 Stoneman Ave., said he attended the Draft SEIS meeting held recently at the Town of Ellery. Mr. Erickson said he has been a Board member of the Chautauqua Lake Association for over forty years and has done a number of these type of applications. Mr. Erickson said what the CLP is trying to do is evade direct responsibility by getting the backing and financial support from as many lakeside municipalities that it can in the hope of obtaining some political punch. He said the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) as presented at the meeting was flawed. If you want something to worry about, it isn’t the weeds, but the alga blooms that come after. He indicated the CLP is trying to rush this thing through. He was disappointed that no one from the NYS DEC was in attendance to comment on what set of rules they were going to use. Mr. Erickson said he was President of the CLA back when herbicides were applied. We worked with the local fishermen and lakeside homeowners however the end result was it didn’t work. Lesson learned. Mr. Erickson said some recent statements made by representatives of the CLP aren’t true and appreciates the motion being considered by the Board of Trustees this evening, to rescind an earlier resolution. He then implored the Board of Trustees not to commit to support the flawed Draft SEIS as presented by the CLP.
Mayor Birrittieri said the intention of this Board all along was to wait to learn what comments the NYS DEC was going to make on the Draft SEIS and then make a determination. Trustee Barnes said we have an obligation to gather information on the matters that come before the Board Trustees so as to make an informed decision.
Mr. Erickson said back when the CLA applied herbicides to the lake, a quarantine went into effect for ten days to two weeks. Last year when herbicides were applied to areas of the lake, the question arose, was the lake under quarantine. There was nothing posted anywhere about the herbicides that were applied to the lake or what their impact might be. It must be spelled out in the SEIS. Mr. Erickson said he’s not against herbicide applications to the lake if they are properly used. He said the CLA removed one hundred tons of weeds from Bemus Bay last summer, however those weeds had to be deposited at an alternate site, because the regular site where the weeds are taken converts the weeds into organic compost. Who wants herbicides in their organic compost? In conclusion, Mr. Erickson said it is what the CLP’s plan doesn’t address rather than what it says is the scary part. Mayor Birrittieri said a lesson was learned two weeks ago when this Board was rushed into a decision
RESOLUTION #38-2018 – RESCIND RESOLUTION #32-2018 – ADOPTED FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Motion by Trustee Barnes, seconded by Trustee McCague,
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2018, two representatives of the Chautauqua Lake Partnership appeared at a Village of Lakewood Board of Trustees meeting, and
WHEREAS, those representatives told the Board of Trustees that the Village of Lakewood was being asked to authorize, by resolution, the Town of Busti to submit an aquatic pesticide permit application to the Department of Environmental Conservation on the Village’s behalf, and
WHEREAS, the two representatives further stated to the Board of Trustees that, even if the permit is granted, no spraying will be done without the future authorization of the Board of Trustees, and
WHEREAS, the two representatives stated that the permit was being applied for at this early juncture, so that, if the Village of Lakewood ultimately authorizes the spraying, the permits will be available for use in the month of May, and
WHEREAS, relying on the said affirmative statements made by representatives of the Chautauqua Lake Partnership, the Board of Trustees passed Resolution #32-2018, authorizing the Town of Busti to apply for the said aquatic pesticide permit, and
WHEREAS, in a telephone call following the February 26, 2018 meeting, counsel for the Chautauqua Lake Partnership, Anne Bowling, Esq., of the law firm of Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf and Cunningham LLC stated to Village Attorney, John I. LaMancuso, that in light of the Village’s resolution authorizing the Town of Busti to apply for the said permit (Resolution #32-2018), the Village will not have any further say in whether herbicides are sprayed adjacent to its shoreline, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bowling’s said statement runs directly contrary to the information the said representatives communicated to the Village of Lakewood Board of Trustees on the evening of February 26, 2018, and
WHEREAS, this conflicting information is of great concern to the Board of Trustees because the Board of Trustees has not authorized the spraying of any pesticides adjacent to its shoreline, and the Board of Trustees wishes to and reserves its right to first review a final Environmental Impact Statement before deciding whether to authorize the said spraying, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Resolution #32-2018 shall be and hereby RESCINDED in its entirety
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
RESOLUTION #39-2018 – AUTHORIZE MID-YEAR BUDGET TRANSFERS
Motion by Trustee Barnes, seconded by Trustee Holcomb, authorizing Village Treasurer Andrea J. Windoft to make several mid-year budget transfers due to overages: $ 140.00 from Account A7270.40, [Band Concerts] to Account A1920.40, [Municipal Association Dues] and $ 4,000.00, from Account A3120.40, [Police Contractual] to Account A3120.43, [Police Car Maintenance].
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
RESOLUTION #40-2018 – AUTHORIZE CREATION OF A SPECIAL GRANT FUND
Motion by Trustee McCague, seconded by Trustee Barnes, authorizing Village Treasurer Andrea J. Windoft to create a new fund, called the CD Fund-Special Grant. This will take all the grants out of the General Fund, have its own operating expense and revenue accounts that can be tracked form year to year. It will also require its own savings account through the bank. However, the Village of Lakewood will continue to use the General Fund Checking Account, requesting transfers as necessary. The Office of the State Comptroller, (OSC) has also suggested that the Village of Lakewood have a K Fund for General Fixed Assets.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
REVIEW/APPROVE PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CLCSF
Trustee Barnes said she has a question for Village Attorney LaMancuso regarding the sale or lease of municipal property in particular, what is received in return as compensation. Case in the point, the proposed Lease Agreement between the Village of Lakewood and the Chautauqua Lake Community Sailing Foundation, Inc. Mr. LaMancuso said the issue he sees is if a municipality is leasing a piece of property it owns for less than fair market value, it could be construed that it is making a gift to the lessee, which would be impermissible in any other context and not advisable. He said certain situations a municipality might be leasing the property and/or building to a non-profit that is a great benefit to the local community, although it is still considered a private entity. Mayor Birrittieri asked Mr. LaMancuso if there is a way to place a value on the benefits that the CLCSF provides to the Village of Lakewood and Chautauqua County. Mr. Jake Kane, 134 West Summit Street, indicated members of the CLCSF along with Sailing Instructor Hunter Ferris, do a great job assisting Parks employees in maintaining the interior of the Beach House and shoreline. Mr. Ferris indicated he and the CLCSF offer free sailboat rides during the 4th of July Summerfest to those wishing to get out on the water. Trustee Barnes indicated that we as the Board of Trustees have an obligation to abide by municipal laws. Mayor Birrittieri said she believes the CLCSF’s sailing program is a tremendous benefit to the Lakewood community and general public. Trustee McCague and Trustee Schutte agreed the CLCSF’s willingness to assist in maintaining the facility and park could be considered an “in kind” service. Mr. Kane believes there is a huge marketing benefit realized by the community in having the CLCSF based here in Lakewood. Trustee McCague asked Mr. Kane, if a student or adult came to the CLCSF and said they would really like to learn how to sail, but they can’t afford the lessons. Is the CLCSF in a position to help this individual out financially. Mr. Kane said that individual could receive one of a sailing scholarships that are awarded each year. He said fifteen first year sailing scholarships have been awarded for the 2018 sailing season. Trustee McCague indicated it is his opinion that the CLCSF serves as an essential community function. Trustee Schutte asked Village Attorney LaMancuso if he could put together a statement or two justifying the lease amount when looking at all the benefits the CLCSF provides to the local community. Mr. LaMancuso said language could be added to the License Agreement that states the CLCSF is providing local youths the opportunity to sail on Chautauqua Lake and that it represents a public benefit to the local community, in exchange for leasing the building and property from the Village of Lakewood at a nominal cost less than fair market value.
RESOLUTION #41-2018 – APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CLCSF
Motion by Trustee Holcomb, seconded by Trustee McCague, for the Board of Trustees to approve the Lease Agreement between the Village of Lakewood and the Chautauqua Lake Community Sailing Foundation, Inc., as presented but subject to minor revisions in the language, noting the “in-kind” service and public benefit the CLCSF provides to the Village of Lakewood in exchange for leasing the Beach House and lakefront property at a nominal cost considered less than fair market value. The term of the License Agreement shall commence March 1, 2018 and terminate October 31, 2018.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
RESOLUTION #42-2018 – ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER MOYA
Motion by Trustee Holcomb, seconded by Trustee Schutte, for the Board of Trustees to accept the resignation of part-time Police Officer Jose A. Moya, effective February 25, 2018. Officer Moya, who has worked as a part-time Police Officer for the Lakewood-Busti Police Department since July12, 2017, has accepted a full-time position with the City of Jamestown Police Department.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
RESOLUTION #43-2018 – APPROVE DOCK PERMIT APPLICATION
Motion by Trustee Holcomb, seconded by Trustee Barnes, for the Board of Trustees to approve the Dock Permit Application, as submitted by Mr. Jeff Weemhoff, 159 East Terrace Ave., for the Glenwood Ave. right-of-way.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
RESOLUTION #44-2018 – APPROVE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CONTRACT/AGREEMENT
Motion by Trustee Holcomb, seconded by Trustee Barnes, for the Board of Trustees to approve the 4th of July Fireworks Contract/Agreement between the Village of Lakewood and Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co., New Castle, PA and to authorize Mayor Birrittieri to execute same. The cost of the 4th of July fireworks display is $ 11,000.00, which is the same amount as last year.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
RESOLUTION #45-2018 – AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW POLICE PATROL CARS
Motion by Trustee Barnes, seconded by Trustee McCague, authorizing Police Chief John R. Bentley to purchase two (2) new marked 2018 Dodge Charger Pursuit police patrol cars from Fredonia Chrysler-Dodge, Fredonia, N.Y., per their low bid received 3:00 PM, February 28, 2018. The price of each police patrol car as bid was $ 19,999.00 for a total $ 39,998.00.
Adopted: 4 ayes, no nays (Barnes, Holcomb, McCague, Schutte)
Adjournment Motion by Trustee Schutte, seconded by Trustee McCague, and unanimously carried the Board adjourned at 7:54 PM.
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Joseph M. Johnson,
Village Clerk
