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November 12, 2024 Work Session

Mayor James M. Jaroszynski
Trustee Anthony Cavallaro
Trustee Timothy Dunn-excused
Trustee Alan Gustafson, Jr.
Trustee Annette Miller

Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk
Paula Spunaugle, Treasurer
Avery Faulkner, DPW Superintendent

The work session meeting of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the Firemen’s Exempt Hall

Pledge of Allegiance & Roll:

Trustee Gustafson, Trustee Cavallaro, Trustee Miller and Mayor Jaroszynski were all present.

Visitors 

No visitors were present

ARPA – Obligate Remaining Funds

The purpose of the work session is for discussion on obligating the remaining ARPA Funds in the amount of $24,299.29. After meeting with the village managers, Mayor Jaroszynski is recommending using the remaining ARPA funds on the following:

  • WB Mason – New desks, chairs and storage unit for the village clerk and treasurer office replacing furniture that is old and in need of being replaced. Approximate cost = $5K
  • AED Superstore – 2 AED units, one for the Library/Community Building and one for the summer recreation program. Approximate cost = $4K
  • Mosca Design – 4 new street banners and brackets for Main Street. Approximate cost = $1,200
  • Plyer Overhead Door – 2 garage doors for the Fire Station. Remaining balance. (May not cover total cost of 2 doors)

Discussion:

  • AEDs should be considered first for safety reasons
  • WB Mason using the state contract for the office furniture so 2 quotes are not needed.
  • Need to get 2 quotes for the overhead doors
  • NYCOM suggested using the federally funded ARPA money on items that a municipality would not normally use constitute money on.
  • The board discussed whether the Town of Ellicott should be involved in paying for the maintenance of the fire station. Trustee Cavallaro stated that the contract with the town is only for “fire protection”. The Village of Falconer is the governing body and the fire station building is owned by the village. 

The board will address at the regular board meeting tonight at 6pm.

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn the work session at 5:50 p.m.  Ayes: All, Nays: None.  Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk