PUBLIC HEARING 2024-2025 BUDGET
Village of Clyde
2024 - 2025 Tentative Budget
Notice is Hereby Given: Pursuant to §5-508 of the Village Law, the tentative budget for the Village of Clyde has been prepared and filed with the Village Clerk-Treasurer at the Village Office, 6 South Park Street, Clyde, New York where it may be inspected by any interested party between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and NOON; 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Except Wednesday 8 a.m. to NOON.) The compensation proposed in said budget for the Mayor is $12,000 and $5,500.00 per year for each trustee.
Notice is Hereby Given: A public hearing will be held on the 24th April 2024 to take and hear comments relating to the tentative budget as proposed by the Board of Trustees. This public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 6 South Park Street. All persons wishing to be heard on the question of the adoption of the tentative budget will be provided an opportunity to speak and/or comment.
Estimated 2024-2025 Tax Rate: $14.135852 per $1,000 Assessed Valuation.
Further Notice is Hereby Given that pursuant to §495 of the NYS Real Property Tax Law effective July 7th, 2008 an exemption listing and “in lieu of tax payment” report for the Village of Clyde will be attached to the Tentative 2024-2025 budget for review.
By Order of the Village of Clyde Board of Trustees
Ann Fenton – Clerk-Treasurer
HYDRANT FLUSHING
VILLAGE OF CLYDE
WATER USERS
On Friday April 19, 2024 starting at 2:00 am through 6:00 am
The Village will be FLUSHING ALL HYDRANTS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
Please limit your water use on April 19th as much as possible
It is best that you DO NOT DO LAUNDRY.
Should you experience discolored water, please open your COLD WATER FAUCETS ONLY,
periodically, do not run your water continuously.
If you still experience problems after considerable flushing, contact the Water Department.
Village of Clyde Water Department (315) 923-3971
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Village Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on
Wednesday November 8, 2023 4:30 pm in the Board Room
of the Municipal Building. 6 S Park Street Clyde, NY 14433.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Water Treatment Plant and
any other business that comes before the Board.
By order of the Mayor, Gerald Fremouw
Village of Clyde
Public Hearings
PUBLIC HEARING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
October 23, 2023
The Village of Clyde will hold a public hearing on Monday October 23, 2023, 6:45 pm at the Village Board Room 6 S. Park Street, Clyde NY 14433
The public hearing will allow comments and recommendations on the goals, concepts and outcomes of the Village of Clyde Comprehensive Plan Draft.
All residents that would like to hear the proposed draft details and provide feedback are welcomed to participate.
PUBLIC HEARING
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
October 23, 2023
The Village of Clyde will hold a public hearing on Monday October 23, 2023, 6:30 pm at the Village Board Room 6 S. Park Street, Clyde NY 14433
The public hearing will allow comments and recommendations on the goals, concepts and outcomes of the USDA Rural Development
Loan/Grant Program to purchase (2) Police vehicles All residents that would like to hear the proposed application details and
provide feedback are welcomed to participate.
Meeting Change
The Village of Clyde will hold the October Board meeting
on Monday October 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm
in the Board Room of the Village Hall 6 S Park St. Clyde, NY
Hydrant Flushing
VILLAGE OF CLYDE
WATER USERS
On Friday October 27, 2023 starting at 2:00 am through 6:00 am
The Village will be FLUSHING ALL HYDRANTS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
Please limit your water use on October 27th as much as possible
It is best that you DO NOT DO LAUNDRY.
Should you experience dirty water, please open up your COLD WATER FAUCETS ONLY,
periodically, do not run your water continuously.
If you still experience problems after considerable flushing, contact the Water Department.
Village of Clyde Water Department (315) 923-3971
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The Village Board of Trustees will
hold a Special Meeting on
Monday October 9, 2023 at
6:00 pm in the Board Room
of the Municipal Building.
6 S Park Street Clyde, NY 14433.
The purpose of this meeting is a presentation
by MRB Group of the Village of Clyde
Comprehensive Plan.
By order of the Mayor, Gerald Fremouw
Village of Clyde
MEETING CHANGE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Village Board of Trustees will
hold a Special Meeting on
Monday October 9, 2023 at
6:00 pm in the Board Room
of the Municipal Building.
6 S Park Street Clyde, NY 14433.
The purpose of this meeting is a presentation
by MRB Group of the Village of Clyde
Comprehensive Plan.
By order of the Mayor, Gerald Fremouw
Village of Clyde
VILLAGE OF CLYDE REGULAR BOARD MEETING - MAY 30, 2023
The regular meeting of the Village of Clyde Mayor and Board of Trustees was brought to order by Deputy Mayor Shimp at 7:00 pm followed by the pledge of allegiance. Meeting was held in the Board Room, 6 S Park St. Clyde, NY 14433.
Present: Trustees, R. Kanaley, M. DeVito & N. Kinnetz; DPW Superintendent, J. Reed; Project Manager, D. Dapolito; Village Engineer, B.Upson and O. Sugarman; Village Attorney, R. DiNieri; Officer in Charge, T. Connor
Guests: Jennifer Peeso, Linda Bell & Mark Braccio
Clerk-Treasurer Report:
RESOLUTION # 17-2023
RESOLUTION introduced by Trustee, N. Kinnetz second by Trustee, R. Kanaley as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that $9,914.60 Unpaid Water, and $11,522.54 Unpaid Sewer, from the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year be re-levied and added to the June 1st, 2023 Village Tax Roll. Grand Total Water and Sewer to be re levied is $21,437.14. All Present voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION # 18-2023
A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to sign the new Lease Agreement with Toshiba for an E-Studio 330ac Copier/Printer/Scanner per proposal dated May 4, 2023 was introduced by Trustee, R. Kanaley second by Trustee, N. Kinnetz. All present voting aye. Carried.
Received $12,000 Façade improvement & $9,000 MELG Program from CCE
Letter has been sent to Town of Galen – Lease
RESOLUTION # 19-2023
A RESOLUTION was introduced by Trustee, R. Kanaley second by Trustee, N. Kinnetz as follows: WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde has been awarded United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Grant/Loan for the purchase of (2) Dodge Durango’s, and; WHEREAS, the Loan/Grant is as follows: Loan (3.75% - 3 years) $55,000 Grant $40,000 WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde Board of Trustees accepts this grant/loan to be used for purchase of (2) Dodge Durango’s, and; WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde Board of Trustees grants permission to Mayor Gerald Fremouw to execute all contracts and to be the designated signature on all contracts and correspondence. All present voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION # 20-2023
A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to sign the annual water/sewer billing software maintenance contract with Williamson Law Book for the amount of $1,677.00 with 50% to be paid from the Water Fund and 50% from the Sewer Fund VILLAGE OF CLYDE DRAFT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 30, 2023 2 FURTHER RESOLVED, authorizing the Mayor to sign the annual tax collection billing software maintenance contract with Williamson Law Book for the amount of $1,190.00 to be paid from the General Fund was introduced by Trustee, N. Kinnetz second by Trustee, M. DeVito. All present voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION #21-2023
A RESOLUTION to allow: Laurie DiSanto to carry - over 349 hours of vacation time into the 2023-2024 year and Douglas Sager to carry-over 24 hours of vacation time into the 2023-2024 year was introduced by Trustee, N. Kinnetz second by Trustee, M. DeVito. RESOLVED to approve Doug Sager’s request for 24 hours FURTHER RESOLVED to table decision on Laurie Disanto’s request. All present voting aye. Carried.
RESOLUTION #22-2023
A RESOLUTION was introduced by Trustee, R. Kanaley second by Trustee, N. Kinnetz to authorize and direct the Treasurer to make the following Budget Journal transfers as follows:
General Fund: Budget Amendment
DR A2389 Other Services - Town $ 2,248.63
DR A2389S Other Services – School 8,831.01
DR A2389S Other Services – Town 1,956.62
DR A1620.2 Buildings – Personnel 700.00
DR A1620.41 Buildings – Utilities 1,878.37
DR A1920.4 Municipal Assoc Dues 827.00
DR A3120.1 Police – Personnel 22,700.00
DR A3120.4 Police – Contractual 2,700.00
DR A3120.42 Police – Clothing 1,800.00
DR A3310.1 Traffic Control – Personnel 1,290.00
DR A5010.1 Project Manager 1,300.00
DR A5110.4 Street Maint – Contractual 36,000.00
DR A5112.4 Street Const – Contractual 69,635.72
CR A1010.1 Board of Trustees – Personnel $ .32
CR A1010.4 Board of Trustees – Contractual 2,859.92
CR A1210.4 Mayor – Contractual 1,306.89
CR A1325.1 Treasurer – Personnel 6,649.66
CR A1325.4 Treasurer – Contractual 5,147.34
CR A1420.4 Law – Contractual 4,744.00
CR A1430.1 Dep Clerk - Personnel 130.14
CR A1440.4 Engineering 4,554.50
CR A1490.4 Public Works – Personnel 1,752.59
CR A1620.4 Buildings- Shared services contractual 1,985.96
CR A1640.2 Central Garage – equipment 105,034.41
CR A1640.4 Central Garage – contractual 703.34
CR A1640.41 Central Garage – Utilties 1,302.88
CR A1640.42 Fuel 3,614.63
CR A5110.1 Street Maintenance 8,127.87
CR A5142.4 Snow removal – contractual 225.95
CR A6789.4 Bus Dev Specialist 3,236.00
CR A6989.4 Grant Writing 250.00
CR A8160.4 Refuse & Garbage 240.95
$151,867.35 $151,867.35
Water Fund: Budget Amendment
DR F8310.2 Water Admin Equip $ 500.00
DR F8320.2 Power/Pumping – Equip 1,200.00
DR F8330.2 Purification - Equipment 5,500.00
DR R8340.2 Trans/Dist - Equipment 5,251.67
CR F8310.4 Water Admin- Cont $ 459.67
CR F8320.1 Power/Pumping – Personnel 10,816.88
CR F8330.4 Purification 92.95
CR F9030.8 Social Security 1,082.17
$12,451.67 $12,451.67
Sewer Fund: Budget Amendment
DR G8130.2 Treatment/Disposal – Equip $ 2,498.42
CR G8130.41 Treatment/Disposal – Utilities $ 2,498.42
All present voting aye. Carried.
A MOTION was made by Trustee, N. Kinnetz second by Trustee R. Kanaley to accept the Clerk-Treasurer’s report. All present voting aye. Carried.
Public Forum: None
Minutes:
Upon review, a MOTION was made by Trustee, N. Kinnetz second by Trustee, M. DeVito to
accept the minutes from the Budget Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting from April 26
2023. All present voting aye. Carried.
Committees:
Linda Bell:
(5) good applications submitted for Façade Improvement Grant (all in Clyde)
Working with Scott Burto and businesses for the NY Forward Grant
Savannah Street Faire 6/4/23
Jen Peeso:
AAT would like to “Adopt a Park” to plant flowers, landscape, etc. A MOTION was made
by Trustee, M. DeVito second by Trustee R. Kanaley to allow AAT to provide flowers and
landscaping at Blockhouse Park. All present voting aye. Carried.
Mayor’s Report: None
Trustee’s report: None
Police Report:
Reviewed monthly summary report
It’s been quiet
More hours should be covered next month
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DRAFT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MAY 30, 2023
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Radar Trailer – locations to move. Jamie Reed wants it moved down by Bricco’s warehouse
Geneva St.
Code Enforcement/Zoning: No report submitted
Engineering Report:
Reviewed monthly summary report.
RESOLUTION #23-2023
A RESOLUTION was introduced by Trustee, N. Kinnetz second by Trustee, R.
Kanaley to cover work on the WWTP Project per recommendation from Labella
Associates.
Payment request #14 from Hubbard Construction in the amount of
$162,687.50 has been reviewed and payment is recommended by Justin
Petsos;
Payment request #7 from HMI Mechanical in the amount of $6,464.18 has
been reviewed and payment is recommended by Justin Petsos;
Payment request #6 from Emcor Services in the amount of $9,975.00 has
been reviewed and payment is recommended by Justin Petsos;
Payment request #14 from Concord Electric in the amount of $42,327.92
been reviewed and payment is recommended by Justin Petsos;
All present voting aye. Carried
DEC/EFC inspection on May 12th went very well
Canal Access Improvements – waiting for Letter of Conditions $500,000 grant
Glasgow St water main replacement:
RESOLUTION #26-2023
RESOLUTION introduced by Trustee, Neal Kinnetz second by Trustee Roland
Kanaley as follows:
Authorizing Application to New York State Community Development Block Grant
Program 2023 Public Infrastructure Village of Clyde Glasgow Street Watermain
Replacement
WHEREAS, Housing Trust Fund Corporation will make available approximately
$20 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2023 NYS Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) funds, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde is eligible to apply as a non-entitlement unit of
general local government, as set forth in the Request for Applications; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde owns and operates a municipal water supply
system and authorized LaBella Associates to prepare a Village of Clyde Glasgow
Street Watermain Replacement Project Preliminary Engineering Report with a
recommended alternative capital cost estimate of $2,860,000; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde is applying for a CDBG Application, No. 127028
(Glasgow Street Water Replacement Project), to assist with a portion of the costs
needed for these infrastructure improvements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village of Clyde,
Wayne County, New York, is hereby authorized, as the official representative of the
Village of Clyde, to submit and execute an application for funding through the New
York Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Village of Clyde
Glasgow Street Watermain Replacement project. The Mayor is directed to adhere to
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all understandings and assurances contained therein, and is hereby directed and
authorized to act in connection with the submission of the application and to provide
such additional information as may be required; and
RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde requests $1,000,000 in public infrastructure
grant funding through the NY CDBG program; and
RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde proposes to meet the financial obligations
necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the project through Environmental
Facilities Short Term and Long Term Financing; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
All present voting aye. Carried,
RESOLUTION #25-2023
RESOLUTION introduced by Trustee, Roland Kanaley second by Trustee Mark DeVito as
follows:
Authorizing Application to Environmental Facilities Corporation Water Infrastructure
Improvement Act Village of Clyde Glasgow Street Watermain Replacement
WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde proposes the Glasgow Street Watermain Replacement
project as defined in the July 2022 Preliminary Engineering Report, consisting of the
replacement of approximately 5,500 linear feet (LF) of water main lines along two (2)
sections of Glasgow Street within the Village. The North Section extends from Sodus Street
north to the Village line. The South Section extends from Dezeng Street south to the canal
bridge. The majority of the existing water main consists of cast iron pipe, ductile iron pipe
and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and was installed mainly under the southbound lane
pavement of the road. The project proposes the construction of approximately 1,150 LF of
8" PVC or HDPE along the North Section and approximately 1,350 LF of 6", 2,200 LF of
8", and 350 LF of 10" PVC or HDPE along the South Section of Glasgow Street.
Appurtenances and new service will be installed on the new water main. The existing water
main is proposed to be capped and abandoned in place; and
WHEREAS, the Village is seeking funding for the Village of Clyde Glasgow Street
Watermain Replacement project, through the 2023 Environmental Facilities Corporation
Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) Grant.
WHEREAS, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation requires the resolution authorize
the undertaking of the project and the total funding appropriated for the project. The
resolution must also designate a representative of the applicant who is authorized to sign the
funding agreement with EFC and any associated documents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde authorizes the
undertaking of the Glasgow Street Watermain Replacement and the estimated project cost is
$2,860,000; and
RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde proposes to meet the financial obligations necessary
to fully and satisfactorily complete the project through Environmental Facilities Short Term
and Long Term Financing; and
RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde authorizes and empowers the Village Mayor, to sign
and submit a grant application and sign the funding agreement with Environmental Facilities
Corporation and any associated documents; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
All Present voting aye. Carried.
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Water plant upgrade
RESOLUTION #24-2023
RESOLUTION introduced by Trustee, Neal Kinnetz second by Trustee Mark
Devito as follows:
Authorizing Application to Environmental Facilities Corporation Water
Infrastructure Improvement Act Village of Clyde Water Treatment Plant
Improvement
WHEREAS, the Village of Clyde proposes the Water Treatment Plant Improvement
project as defined in the June 2022 Preliminary Engineering Report, consisting of the
construction of a well house for Well #1, re-building well house #2 and the Water
Treatment Plant building, constructing a concrete pad upon which to install a back-
up generator, extending the asphalt driveway to provide a turnaround area, upgrading
the chemical feed system, and completing complementary improvements to the site
and on-site buildings to improve operator access and safety, facilitate operation and
maintenance, and provide adequate security for proposed equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Village is seeking funding for the Village of Clyde Water
Treatment Plant Improvement, through the 2023 Environmental Facilities
Corporation Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) Grant.
WHEREAS, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation requires the resolution
authorizes the undertaking of the project and the total funding appropriated for the
project. The resolution must also designate a representative of the applicant who is
authorized to sign the funding agreement with EFC and any associated documents;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde authorizes
the undertaking of the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project and the estimated
project cost is $1,454,000; and
RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde proposes to meet the financial obligations
necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the project through Environmental
Facilities Short Term and Long Term Financing; and
RESOLVED, that the Village of Clyde authorizes and empowers the Village Mayor,
to sign and submit a grant application and sign the funding agreement with
Environmental Facilities Corporation and any associated documents; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
All present voting aye. Carried.
2023 Street Improvements –
RESOLUTION #27-2023
RESOLUTION was introduced by Trustee, N. Kinnetz second by M. DeVito to
accept bid of $130,000 from Seneca Stone for the 2023 Streets Project per
recommendation from Labella Associates and contingent on approval from Village
Attorney. All present voting aye. Carried.
2023 CDBG Public Hearing – Glasgow St – June 28, 2023 6:30 pm
EV Charging Stations – waiting on grant contract
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Project Manager: None
Department of Public Works
Reviewed monthly summary report
A RESOLUTION was introduced by Trustee, M. Devito second by Trustee, R, Kanaley to
authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents in connection with real estate purchase of 39
Sodus St Clyde, NY. All present voting aye. Carried.
A RESOLUTION made by Trustee, M. DeVito second by Trustee, and R, Kanaley make payment
for the following was voted on and passed unanimously.
FUND ABS# VOUCHER# TOTAL
General 12 521-586 $ 390,505.42
Water 12 143-157 $ 4,704.26
Sewer 12 140-156 $ 156,603.10
Trust & Agency 12 037-040 $ 7,423.56
TOTAL $ 559,236.34
Next meeting June 28, 2023
Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Fenton
Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Clyde Mayor's Report on Behalf of the Board of Trustees
As we head into 2023 we, the Village Board and employees, hope to continue our positive focus and determination to provide the best services at the lowest cost possible. Although we are not perfect we hope to better ourselves and the community we care about. I would like to thank the team (Board and employees) that have worked hard to achieve these goals.
Things you may not know but should be aware of:
Did you know that with our system in the water/sewer department we provide services such as online bill payments?
Did you know that the Village provides leak letters (when meters are read quarterly, reports are generated indicating meters that have water being registered all day for more than 7 days)?
Did you know that if you ever run into a financial issue we offer one-time payment arrangements?
We are working hard to provide the best water service in Wayne County. We have replaced many water lines throughout the Village including all of West Genesee Street, a major part of Glasgow Street and we will continue this as funding makes itself available. Infrastructure in the entire state of New York is some of the oldest in the country and we will continue to apply for grants and address this problem. Like I said, we know we have some work to do but I believe we are headed in the right direction.
Our Wastewater Treatment Plant is in the process of some upgrades and repairs. Some of the updates are a result of unfunded mandates from NYS Department of Conservation. The Village has applied and received a total of 1.2 million in grant funding as well as securing a zero interest loan for the remaining costs.
The Village of Clyde has applied for and received a total of $3,147,599 in grant funding since 2014 to now to assist us with many projects ranging from sewer and water lines, safe routes to school, a playground at Lauraville Landing, main street projects (which many business owners used to improve their buildings, inside and out), business façades, and many other areas. We have recently received grant funding to help with planning and the actual rehab that needs to be done to the gazebo in our main park to ensure one of the focal points of our community remains for years to come, and a $500,000 grant to complete much needed upgrades and repairs at Lauraville landing park. Lauraville Landing has become a destination for community members and many boaters who stop to use our facilities throughout the summer. We have a complete list of grant funding received at the Village office if you are interested.
Our DPW (Department of Public Works) continues to work hard to provide services such as brush/leaf pick up, basic street maintenance/cleaning, upkeep to the community parks (Main, Lauraville Landing, and Heritage), water main breaks, and of course plowing snow. We also have major street projects scheduled for this spring. Some of these services would not exist without a village.
Our police department, with one of the smallest - if not the smallest budget in Wayne County, continues to provide services to our community and support the Sheriff's department and NYS police where ever and whenever needed. The holiday fund provides funding for and not limited to the Easter egg hunt, Gifts for families in need at Christmas, Holiday parade of lights, fireworks and much more. A special thanks go out to the many volunteers that help make this a success. This fund would be nothing without everyone’s hard work and dedication through fundraising and beyond.
We continue to work with our code enforcement officer on updating, and creating local laws that benefit the entire community such as unlicensed/unregistered vehicles, cats (yes cats) and general property maintenance, or lack thereof, which has become a big issue in every community. We have created and continue to create local laws that will help us better deal with this problem with no loopholes. In a perfect world everyone would respect their neighbors and make sure the mess they create/don’t deal with doesn’t affect everyone around them. I know it’s a lot to ask but one can dream. Every local law is available at the village office including the Animal Law which was created to help with the feral cat issue and the changes to property maintenance. The Village board is aware and trying to address these issues. If you ask why, try living next to one of the properties in need of property maintenance or feeding multiple cats. On that subject did you know that you should NOT be feeding cats outside in big trays? This not only attracts cats but many other animals that could be unhealthy and is against local law.
Also as a reminder that all motorized vehicles (ATV, Cars, motorcycles etc.) are prohibited from riding on village canal trails. We have been trying to address this issue at Lauraville Landing especially. If you are caught this could lead to you vehicle/ATV etc. being impounded and/or a fine. We work hard to keep these trails and parks in great shape so please respect them. Good news is we are currently working on a system where we could become a golf cart friendly community (this includes some other vehicles also). As the New York state law stands right now if you vehicle does not have a vin number, registered and insured you should not be driving it on the street/roads. We are working on a way to make this process easier for community members.
We are now headed into some contract negotiations and working to providing the best budget we can over the next few months. Neither of these task are easy, we as a Village Board take pride in the fact that starting in 2008 when I took office as Mayor, we have either maintained or lowered the tax rate. This could only happen with the hard work and dedication of every board member, employee, and volunteers who attend and help us with this process. We are determined for this to continue so we can provide the Best services and strive to be the most economical place to live heading into the future years.
Last but not least I would like to thank everyone who volunteered, participated, or attended/supported this year's events/functions throughout the community especially the holiday parade of lights and park lighting. Over the past four years this event has grown and continues to grow with everyone's support. The local businesses, many fire departments, Town of Galen, Savannah CellarSavers, Village employees, Clyde PD, volunteers, SPAN, SOAR, and everyone who attended made this event a success. Mark your calendars next year's event will take place on Saturday November 25th. Arrangements, permits, and planning have already begun so we can continue to make it bigger and better!
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact us, we are glad to listen. The village board meeting is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
Thank you on behalf of the Village board,
Jerry Fremouw, Mayor, Village of Clyde
December 2022 Board Minutes
The regular meeting of the Village of Clyde Mayor and Board of Trustees was brought to order by
Mayor Fremouw at 7:00 pm followed by the pledge of allegiance. Meeting was held in the Board
Room, 6 S Park St. Clyde, NY 14433.
Present: Trustees, B. Shimp, N. Kinnetz, M. DeVito and R. Kanaley; DPW Superintendent, J.
Reed, Village Engineers, Brad Upson; Project Manager, D. Dapolito
Guests: Raymond Wunder III, Jaymee Snyder, Raymond Wunder Jr, Ronald Wunder, Roger
Wunder, Ryan Wunder, Lauren Wunder, Vickie Rouse, Floyd Rouse, Aaron Rouse,
Carla Snyder, Scott Snyder, Aaron Snyder and Chief Joseph Tavano Jr
Mayor Fremouw presented a “Certificate of Recognition” to Aaron Rouse for his quick response
and outstanding efforts at an accident scene on November 3, 2022.
Annual Organizational appointments:
Village Clerk- Treasurer Ann Fenton
Tax Collector (s) Ann Fenton
Village Office Personnel (Part Time) Brenda Kinnetz
Laurie DiSanto
Deputy Clerk I Brenda Kinnetz
Water & Sewer Collector Brenda Kinnetz
Ann Fenton
Laurie DiSanto
Water & Sewer Commissioners 3 years remaining Thomas Caprilla 2023-25
3 years remaining Matt Thoms 2023-25
2 years remaining Jeff Rice 2022-24
2 years remaining Joseph Tavano Sr 2022-24
1 year remaining Mike Derenzo 2021-23
Personnel Files Gerald Fremouw
Ann Fenton
Roland Kanaley
Budget Officer Gerald Fremouw
Insurance Gerald Fremouw
Roland Kanaley
Brad Shimp
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Youth Committee Gerald Fremouw
Bradford Shimp (chair)
Hugh Miner
Official Newspaper Times of Wayne County
Financial Advisors to the Mayor
Grant Advisor Labella Associates
Vital Statistics (Town of Galen) Norma Lancaster
Village Historian Hugh Miner
Administrators Day to Day Village Board
DPW Commissioner Gerald Fremouw
Deputy DPW Commissioner Roland Kanaley
Deputy Mayor Brad Shimp
Audit Gerald Fremouw
Board of Trustees
Village Hall & Village Owned Property Village Board
Trees/Parks Brad Shimp
Mark DeVito
Christine Lauster
Water Neal Kinnetz
Sewer Bradford Shimp
Roland Kanaley
Sidewalks Neal Kinnetz
Mark DeVito
Street Lights Mark DeVito
Bradford Shimp
Engineer LaBella Assoc. P.C.
Village Surveyor None
Police Commissioner Gerald Fremouw
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Deputy Police Commissioner Brad Shimp
Village Attorney Robert Dinieri
Code Enforcement Officer Thomas Sawtelle
Flood Plain Regulations Board of Appeals Planning Board
Civil Defense, Natural Disaster & Public Safety Joe Tavano Jr/ Fire Chief
Gerald Fremouw
Keith Simon – EMS Advisor
Paul Peters – Civil/Union Advisor
Mark Braccio (Chair)
Fair Housing Officer Thomas Sawtelle
Secretary Zoning/Planning Boards Thomas Sawtelle
Planning Board 5 year remaining James Darnell 2023-27
4 years remaining Hugh Miner 2022-26
3 years remaining Joseph Tavano Sr 2021-25
2 years remaining Dan Bastedo 2020-24
1 years remaining David Ochs 2019-23
Zoning Board of Appeals 5 years remaining Michael DiSanto 2023-27
4 years remaining Karon King 2022-26
3 years remaining Mike Hemings 2021-25
2 years remaining Sandi Bastedo 2020-24
1 years remaining Tony Castellano 2019-23
Policy Committee Gerald Fremouw
Brad Shimp
Reminder: If the appointees do not take the Oath of Office within 30 days of their appointment,
the seat remains vacant.
The following were presented for board review and approval:
MILEAGE:
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clyde has determined to pay a fixed
rate for mileage as reimbursement to officers and employees of the Village who use their
personal automobile while performing their official duties on behalf of the Village
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees shall approve
reimbursement to such officers and employees at the rate based on the rate published by the
Internal Revenue Service for the coinciding year. (2023 is $.65.5 cents per mile)
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This RESOLUTION will take effect immediately. So moved by Trustee, B. Shimp second
by Trustee, N. Kinnetz. All present voting aye. Carried.
NEWSPAPER:
Upon discussion regarding the Lakeshore News, Finger Lakes Times and the Times of
Wayne County; A RESOLUTION to designate the Times of Wayne County as the official
newspaper. So moved by Trustee, R. Kanaley second by Trustee, N. Kinnetz. All present
voting aye. Carried .
ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees has determined to authorize payment in advance of audit
of claims for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges, credit cards and
contracts; and
WHEREAS all such claims must be presented at the next regular meeting for audit; and
WHEREAS the claimant and the officer incurring or approving the claim are jointly and
severely liable for any amount the Board of Trustees disallows.
This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately. So moved by Trustee, R. Kanaley
second by Trustee, B. Shimp. All present voting aye. Carried
ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES:
WHEREAS there is to be held during the coming official year a) the New York State
Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting and Training School; b) and Fall Training School for
Fiscal Officers and Municipal Clerks; c) the New York State Conference of Mayors Public
Works Training School; d) New York State Conference of Mayors Winter Legislation; e) the
annual Water Works Conference; f) Wayne County Village Officials meetings etc.
WHEREAS, attendance by certain municipal officials and employees at one or more of these
meetings, conferences or schools benefits the municipality;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the following officers are hereby
authorized to attend NYCOM’S Fall Training School, Public Works Training School and any
other training upon review of the Board: Mayor; Clerk-Treasurer; Deputy Clerk I & II; Public
Works Supervisor; Chief Water and Sewer Operators; Trustees.
This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately; so moved by Trustee, N. Kinnetz
second by Trustee, R. Kanaley.All present voting aye. Carried.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORIES:
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees has determined that Village Law §4-412 (3) (2) requires
the designation of banks or trust companies for the deposit of village monies;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees designate the
following institutions as depositories of moneys received by the village treasurer, clerk and
receiver of taxes: Lyons National Bank; Savannah Bank, NA and NY CLASS
This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately; so moved by Trustee, B. Shimp
second by Trustee, M. DeVito. All present voting aye. Carried.
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POLICIES:
WHEREAS the Board of Trustees has reviewed all current policies of the Village of Clyde;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all policies will remain in effect for the
year and will be reviewed and modified as needed, each year thereafter;
This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately; so moved by Trustee, R. Kanaley
second by Trustee, N. Kinnetz. All present voting aye. Carried.
PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLYDE:
1. Every purchase to be made must be initially reviewed to determine whether it is a purchase
contract or a public works contract. Once that determination is made a good faith effort will
be made to determine whether it is known or can reasonably be expected that the aggregate
amount to be spent on the item of supply or service is not subject to competitive bidding,
taking into account past purchases and the aggregate amount to be spent in a year. The
following items are NOT subject to competitive bidding pursuant to Section §103 of the
General Municipal Law: Purchase contracts under $20,000 and Public works contracts
under $35,000; emergency purchases; certain municipal hospital purchases; goods
purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped; goods purchased from
correctional institutions; purchases under State and County contracts; and surplus and
second-hand purchases from another governmental entity. The individual making the
purchase will document the decision that a purchase is not subject to competitive bidding in
writing. This documentation may include written or verbal quotes from vendors, a memo
from the purchaser indicating how the decision was arrived at, a copy of the contract
indicating the source which makes the item or service exempt, a memo from the purchaser
detailing the circumstances which led to an emergency purchase or any other written
documentation that is appropriate.
2. All goods and services will be secured by use of written requests for proposals, written
quotations, verbal quotations, or any other method that assures that goods will be purchased
at the lowest price and that favoritism will be avoided, except in the following
circumstances; Purchase contracts over $20,000 and Public works contracts over $35,000;
goods purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped pursuant to Section
§175-b of the State Finance Law; goods purchased from correctional institutions pursuant to
Section §186 of the Correctional law; purchases under State contracts pursuant to Section
§104 of the General Municipal Law; purchases under county contracts pursuant to Section
§103 (3) of the General Municipal Law; or purchases pursuant to subdivision 6 of this
policy.
3. Village of Clyde has received funding under the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program, and under the CDBG program regulations, communities are required to
comply with the procurement standards established for federal assistance programs. These
procurement standards require that, whenever possible, small, minority and women-owned
businesses should be solicited as potential sources of supplies, services and construction and
other contracts. Consideration in the solicitation of bids or quotes for services, supplies or
contracts be given to:
small and/or locally owned businesses, with priority to businesses owned by or which
employ low or moderate income persons, as defined by HUD, and qualified Minority
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and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) firms listed in the directory of
certified minority and women-owned businesses maintained by the Empire State
Development Corporation on its website at http://205.232.252.35 or at
http://www.empire.state.ny.us/Small_and_Growing_Businesses/mwbe.asp.
4. The following method of purchase will be used when required by this policy in order to
achieve the highest savings:
Estimated Amount of Purchase Contract Method
Less than $ 2,999 Left to the discretion of
purchaser.
$3,000 - $5,999 2 Verbal Quotes
$6,000 - $9,999 2 Written/Fax quotes or
written request for proposals.
$10,000-$19,999 3 Written/fax quotes or written
request proposals.
Estimated Amount of Public Works Contract Method
Less than $ 4,999 Left to the discretion of
purchaser.
$ 5,000 - $ 9,999 2 Verbal Quotes
$10,000 - $34,999 2 Written/ Fax quotes or
written request for
proposals.
A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations. If
the purchaser is unable to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations, the
purchaser will document the attempt made at obtaining the proposals be a bar to the
procurement.
5. Documentation is required of each action taken in connection with each procurement.
Documentation and explanation is required whenever a contract is awarded to other than the
lowest responsible offertory, which would be considered “Best Value Option” This
documentation will include an explanation of how the award will achieve savings or how the
offertory was not responsible, shall be made by the purchaser and may not be challenged
under any circumstances.
6. Pursuant to General Municipal Law Section § 104-b (2) (f), the procurement policy may
contain circumstances when, or types of procurements for which, in the sole discretion of
the governing body, the solicitation of alternative proposals or quotations will not be in the
best interest of the municipality. In the following circumstances, it may not be in the best
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interests of the Village of Clyde to solicit quotations or document the basis for not accepting
the lowest bid:
Professional services or services requiring special or technical skill training or expertise. The
individual or company must be chosen on accountability, reliability, responsibility, skill,
education and training, judgment, integrity and moral worth. These qualifications are not
necessarily found in the individual or company that offers the lowest price and the nature of
these services are such that they do not readily lend themselves to competitive procurement
procedures.
In determining whether a service fits into this category, the Village of Clyde shall take into
consideration the following guidelines:
a) Whether the services are subject to State licensing or testing requirements;
b) Whether substantial formal education or training is necessary prerequisite to the
performance of the services;
c) Whether the services require a personal relationship between the individual and
municipal officials. Professional or technical services shall include but not be limited to
the following: service of an attorney; services of a physician; technical services of an
engineer engaged to prepare plans, maps, and estimates; securing insurance coverage
and/or services of an insurance broker; services of a certified public accountant;
investment management services; printing services involving extensive writing, editing
or art work; management of municipally owned property; and computer software of
programming services for customized programs or services involved in substantial
modification and customizing of pre-packaged software.
d) Emergency purchases pursuant to Section §103 (4) of the General Municipal Law. Due
to the nature of this exception, these goods or services must be purchased immediately
and a delay in order to seek alternate proposals may threaten the life, health, safety or
welfare of the residents. This section does not preclude alternate proposals if time
permits.
e) Purchases or surplus and second-hand goods from any source. If alternate proposals are
required, the Type of Unit is precluded from purchasing surplus and second-hand goods
at auctions or through specific advertised sources where the best prices are usually
obtained. It is also difficult to try to compare prices of used goods and a lower price
may indicate an older product.
f) Purchases and Public Works Contracts under $2,999 - $4,999 respectively. The time
and documentation required to purchase through this policy may be more costly than the
item itself and would therefore not be in the best interest of the taxpayer. In addition, it
is not likely that such de minim contracts would be awarded on favoritism.
This RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately; so moved by Trustee, B. Shimp
second by M. DeVito. All present voting aye. Carried.
1. REGULAR MEETINGS:
The Board of Trustees shall hold regular meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the month. The
meetings shall commence at 7 p.m. and be conducted in the boardroom of the Municipal
Building unless otherwise advertised.
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2. SPECIAL MEETINGS:
Special meetings of the Board of Trustees are all those Board meetings other than regular
meetings. The Mayor or any Trustee upon notice to the entire board may call a special meeting.
NOTICE shall be given by E-MAIL, TELEPHONE, IN PERSON, and OR IN WRITING.
3. QUORUM:
A quorum shall be required to conduct business. A quorum of the five (5) member Board of
Trustees shall be three (3). In the absence of a quorum, a lesser number may adjourn and
compel the attendance of absent members.
4. EXEUCTIVE SESSION:
Executive sessions shall be held in accordance with the NYS Public Officers Law §105.
5. AGENDAS:
The Clerk at the direction of the Mayor may prepare the agenda. The Mayor or any Trustee
may have an item placed on the agenda. When possible, items for the agenda shall be given to
the Clerk at least 72 hours before the meeting.
6. VOTING:
Pursuant to Village Law, each member of the Board shall have one (1) vote. The mayor may
vote on any matter but MUST vote in case of a tie. A majority of the totally authorized voting
power is necessary to pass a matter, unless otherwise specified by STATE law.
7. MINUTES:
The Clerk shall take Minutes. Minutes shall consist of a record or summary of all motions,
proposals, resolutions and any other matter formally voted upon and the vote thereon. Minutes
shall be taken at executive session of ANY ACTION that is taken by formal vote which shall
consist of a record or summary of the final determination of such action, and the date and vote
thereon; provided by the NYS Freedom of Information Law. Minutes shall also include the
following:
Name of the Board
Date, place, time of meeting
Notation of presence or absence of board members and time of arrival or departure if different
from time of call to order and adjournment
Name and title of other village officials and employees present as well as attendees
Record of communications presented to the Board
Record of reports made by Board or other village personnel
Time of adjournment
Signature of Clerk or person who took the minutes if not the Clerk.
Minutes shall NOT include summary of discussion leading to action or include verbatim,
comments, unless a majority of the Board shall RESOLVE to have the Clerk do so. Minutes
shall be accepted at the next meeting. Amendments to the minutes shall require Board
approval.
8. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The order of business shall be as follows:
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
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Clerk-Treasurer’s Report
Public comment period
Agenda Approval
Previous minutes-Approval
Guests
Report of officers, Departments and Committees (list)
Old business
New business
Correspondence
Appropriations
Auditing
Adjournment
9. GENERAL RULES OF PROCEDURE:
The Mayor shall preside at meetings. In the Mayor’s absence, the Deputy Mayor shall
preside. The presiding officer may debate, move and take other action that may be taken by
other members of the Board.
10. GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public shall be allowed to speak ONLY during the PUBLIC COMMENT period of the
meeting OR at such time as a majority of the Board shall allow.
Speakers must step to the front of the room to address the board.
Speakers must LIMIT their remarks to FOUR (4) MINUTES. More upon the approval of
the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Speakers MAY NOT YIELD any remaining time they may have to another speaker and
each speaker has only ONE (1) opportunity PER MEETING to speak.
Board members may, with permission from the Mayor, interrupt a speaker during their
remarks, but only for the purpose of clarification or information.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to ANY MEMBER thereof.
Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good
taste.
Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS. Written communications shall be DELIVERED to the Clerk or
their designee. Speakers may NOT read written communications verbatim, but should
summarize their comments.
11. USE OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT:
All members of the public and all public officials are allowed to tape or video record public
meetings. Recording is NOT allowed during Executive Sessions. The recording should be done
in a manner, which does not interfere with the meeting. The Mayor MAY make the
determination that the recording is being done in an intrusive manner taking into consideration,
but not limited to, brightness of lights, distance from the deliberations of the Village Board, size
of the equipment, and the ability of the public to participate in the meeting. If the Mayor makes
the determination that the recording is intrusive, and has the effect of interfering with the meeting,
the Mayor may request an accommodation to avoid the interference and if not complied with, ask
the individual to leave the meeting room.