November 13, 2023 Regular Meeting

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

Gregory Peterson, Attorney
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk
Paula Spunaugle, Treasurer
Bryce Webster, Fire Chief
Alan Gustafson Sr., Code Enforcement Officer-excused
Paul Capitano, Code Enforcement Officer
Carl Caprino, DPW Superintendent
Laurie Becker, Library Director

The regular meeting of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Firemen’s Exempt Hall with Mayor James Jaroszynski presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance & Roll:

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

Public Hearing

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro to open the public meeting for Local Law #1-2023. Mayor Jaroszynski noted that Local Law #1-2023, adding Article IV to Chapter 119 of the Village of Falconer Code, offers Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers a 10% exemption on their Real Property Taxes. NYS enacted the law in 2022, which gave municipalities the opportunity to give back to the volunteers. Mayor Jaroszynski opened the floor to public comments. No comments made by visitors.

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to close the public hearing at 6:03 pm.

Visitors

Nina Gustafson

Ro Woodard

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

VISITORS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR A DEBATE. IT IS A MEETING FOR THE BOARD TO CONDUCT VILLAGE BUSINESS. ALLCOMPLAINTS/REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REVIEWED AT A LATER TIME.

Visitor Comments

Ro Woodard, village resident, has contacted Falconer Central School regarding building a new Little Free Library for Coleson Park. The school Tech and Art classes are working on the design and will provide the materials list. The village has agreed to provide the supplies needed for the project. Mayor Jaroszynski had previously contacted the family of the Boy Scout that had made the current Little Free Library many years ago and they gave their approval to have it either removed or rebuilt since it is not usable in its current condition.

Minutes

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson, to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2023 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller, to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2023 Work Session Board of Trustees Meeting. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Mayors Remarks

The Santa Parade will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 starting at 5:00 pm. The parade will proceed east on Main Street, starting at Dow Street, to S. Work Street and will conclude at Everett Street.
Christmas banners for the Main Street light poles are on order and will be arriving soon.
Will be attending another meeting with Department of Social Services at the end of the month to get an update on transitional housing in the village.
Mayor Jaroszynski met on November 6^th in the chambers of the Appellate Court Judge in Buffalo with the village annexation attorneys and all parties involved (Village of Falconer, Falconer Central School District, Town of Ellicott and City of Jamestown). The Judge is looking for a resolution before it goes to trial.

Fire Chief

The Fire Chief’s October report was reviewed and noted that the department responded to 41 EMS incidents, 12 cancelled in route, 3 alarm system malfunction, 3 rescue or EMS standby, 3 cover standby, 2 motor vehicle accident with injury, 2 building fire, 2 medical assists, 1 smoke detector malfunction, 1 public service, 1 trash/rubbish fire, 1 odor of smoke scare, 1 animal rescue, 1 emergency medical service, 74 calls, 784 total calls YTD.

Mutual Aid Breakdown – October 2023
Given: Jamestown-8, Frewsburg-9, Kennedy-3, Medic 73-1, Celeron-1, total 22
Received: Medic 70 -4, Medic 73-1, Alstar-5, Gerry-1, Kennedy-1, Coroner-2, total 14

Highlights:

Ambulance is out of service for 1-2 weeks body repair. No loaners are available, will be relying on mutual aid, and they have all been notified.
Generator Repair Quote
As part of the new 5-year service agreement with Cummins Buffalo, we received our first annual generator test. They provided a quote with what is needed to bring the generator back up to 100%. Trustee Cavallaro noted that several years back we had a regular maintenance program that we got away from, thus leading to where we are at with the service needed. The new service agreement will get us back on schedule with yearly maintenance. Chief Webster noted that down the road the generator will need to be replaced as it is over 30 years old and some of the parts are no longer available. A new generator, installed with a new transfer switch will cost approximately $95k.

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller, to move forward with the maintenance program and the repairs to the generator at the fire hall as per the quote provided, less sales tax, to be paid out of the building maintenance reserve fund. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Fire Horn update – DPW is working on, may have another horn coming that we can use for parts.
Jr. Firefighter Program – draft copy of the new program that will be voted on at the December Fire Department meeting. The program, once implemented, will also be presented to the school guidance counselors to tie into the Honor Society volunteer program and at the same time bring new potential volunteer firefighters into the program.

Code Enforcement

It was reported that 3 building permits totaling were issued last month.

Highlights:

A meeting of the Planning Board will be scheduled to review the potential re-zoning of the following properties that were mentioned at the September board meeting, Falconer Printing, Crosbys, Hanson Sign and Tony Genco.
Fire Chief Webster requested follow up by Code on 233 W. Main Street – lights are on and ceiling fan running in one of the apartments. Building was previously reported as empty and condemned.
The parking lot has been full at the formers Hultman’s Restaurant and it appears that the downstairs unit is being used. Mayor Jaroszynski asked Code to follow up and find out if the downstairs has been rented.

Department of Public Works

The DPW report was submitted for the period October 6, 2023 – November 9, 2023.

Quotes for garage doors – maintenance program
- Received 2 quotes for the work, Plyer and SI Overhead. Since the job is for building preventative maintenance, multiple quotes are not required but still a good idea. Plyer Entry System is slightly lower in price and Superintendent Caprino has been happy with their work in the past.
Quote for Community Building – steam system repairs
- Requested quotes to have preventative maintenance work done on the Community Building boiler system. Chautauqua Mechanical is the only company in the area that provided a quote as most of the heating companies do not work on these types of systems.
Fire horns have been pulled apart and are being worked on.
Christmas decorations have been put up in the village and continuing to pick up leaves.
The new sidewalk plow was delivered, the leaf machine is due to arrive in December. Superintendent Caprino will check to see if other local municipalities are interested in purchasing and if not can sell via Auctions International.
- Trustee Miller made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro to declare the old leaf box as surplus. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.
- Trustee Gustafson, made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro, to declare the old sidewalk plow (12SW48) as surplus. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.
Superintendent Caprino will get prices to compare with the Amish built sheds quoted from Falconer Vac Shop to replace the old shed that was taken down at Falconer Park.
Superintendent Caprino will contact Town of Ellicott to get the accident report from the car that damaged village trees on Main Street to turn into the insurance company.

Library

The October 11, 2023 – November 13, 2023 Library report was reviewed.

Highlights:

Thank you to Chief Webster and the Falconer Fire Department for their presentation to the story hour classes for Fire Safety Week. A new fire safety book was purchased for the library and put in the Fire Department’s honor.
Contractor Nate Goot called and will be starting the front door reconstruction on December 11.
The next Library Board meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16^th at 8:00 am.

Committees:

Finance:

Resolution for Ambulance/EMS Reserve Fund
- A new reserve fund needs to be created to transfer monies received from MedEx. Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro resolved, that pursuant to Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law, as amended, there is hereby established a capital reserve fund to be known as the “Ambulance/Rescue Vehicle Reserve Fund.” The purpose of this Reserve Fund is to accumulate monies to finance the cost of ambulance and/or Rescue Vehicle acquisitions.
Vanstrom Accounting firm was contacted and a full audit could cost over $10K. Treasurer Spunaugle will check with Bahgat & Laurito-Bahgat, for a recommendation on a basic audit as a result of our change in treasurer.

Legal:

The Town of Ellicott attorney was sent information to review regarding the town’s obligation to pick up stray dogs in the village.

Public Safety:

Dog Control report for October was reviewed. The board appreciates the work done by DCO Matt Abbey in providing the detailed information regarding the town’s legal requirements for picking up dogs according to NYS Law under Article 7.
The Fire Advisory Board will be meeting Thursday, October 12 at 11:00 am.

Downtown Development:

Nothing new to report

Farmers Market:

Nothing new to report

Parks:

Park Pavilion Rental – Set Rates for 2024
- The board tabled setting the 2024 pavilion rates until the December meeting. They were given rates from other local municipalities to review. It was brought up to possibly change the rentals to a set number of hours versus all day as they are now.

Pine Hill Cemetery:

Cemetery crew poured 9 new foundations, removed a large pine tree, planted 8 new trees and are finishing up leaf removal. On December 16^th at 12:00 pm Jamestown Composite Squadron NY402 CAP will be helping the cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.

Planning/Zoning Board:

There was a discussion earlier from Code regarding a variance for Falconer Printing that may be coming up in the future.

Old Business:

Downtown Master Plan Project – NY Forward Application
- Application was submitted and awardees should be notified by Dec/Jan

New Business:

Community Foundation Grant Award – Picnic Table Replacement Project
- Trustee Miller made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson to accept the Community Foundation grant award in the amount of $4500 for the Picnic Table Replacement Project. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.
2024 Garbage/Recycling Calendar-review 2023 for recommended changes
- Trustee Gustafson noted that the separate list of recycling items can be eliminated as the same information is listed on the back of the calendar. The “Adopt a Hydrant (winter months)” idea presented by Fire Chief Webster will be added.

Correspondence:

Trustee Gustafson’s letter, dated November 13, 2023, which acknowledged his review on November 12-13, 2023 of the unpaid vouchers for Abstract #6 (FY 23/24) and bank reconciliations from M&T Bank, Community Bank and NYCLASS for the month of September 2023 was placed into record.

Abstracts

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Cavallaro and seconded by Trustee Miller that Abstract #6, General Fund in the amount of $57,675.70 be approved for payment. Trustee Gustafson had a comment on the Home Depot bill for the smoke detectors that were given out for fire safety week. He thought it was a great idea, but noted that when other fire departments have done this, there is usually a grant involved. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Gustafson and seconded by Trustee Miller that Abstract #6, Cemetery Fund in the amount of $2,878.36 be approved for payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Gustafson that Abstract #6, Library Fund in the amount of $1,586.96 be approved for payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Abstain, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Cavallaro and seconded by Trustee Gustafson that Abstract #6, General Fund Hand Items in the amount of $4,970.76 be approved for payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro to approve Local Law #1-2023. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:10 p.m. Ayes-all. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk

January 9, 2023 Public Hearing / Regular Meeting

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

Gregory Peterson, Attorney
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk
Lawrence Trask – Treasurer
Bryce Webster, Fire Chief
Paul Andalora, Code Enforcement Officer
Carl Caprino, DPW Superintendent
Laurie Becker, Library Director

The regular meeting of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Firemen’s Exempt Hall with Mayor James Jaroszynski presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance & Roll:

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

Public Hearing:

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Dunn to open the Public Hearing for the implementation of the CDBG funded Jamestown Container Project. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: None. Carried.

“Good evening. My name is Carol Rasmussen and I am a Project Manager for the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). This public hearing is being held pursuant to the requirements of the Community Development Block Grant Program. The purpose of this hearing will be to update the public, regarding the Jamestown Container Corporation project.

We are required to compile a list of people attending the hearing, so we ask all members of the public who are joining the hearing to please identify themselves.

The Village of Falconer passed resolution #46-2021 to submit a grant application on behalf of the village for an amount, which resulted in $500,000 grant funding approved by OCR for a portion of machinery and equipment, and working capital costs associated with a project for Jamestown Container Corporation.

Documentation is now being compiled to distribute the funds. The $500,000 will fund a $100,000 Term Loan to Jamestown Container, and a $400,000 Deferred Loan to Jamestown Container; administered by CREDC, through an agreement between the Village and CREDC.

Jamestown Container’s project is going well. The machinery and equipment is on-site and working at full capacity. Jamestown Container Corporation reported 107 full-time positions, 1 part-time, and 7 temporary positions. Since October 2021, there have been 21 new hires.

The CDBG program provides grants to municipalities that will create and retain employment opportunities; and provide improved public facilities and services. The OCR generally only funds projects or activities where at least 51% of the activity beneficiaries are low-to-moderate-income (LMI) persons. A LMI person is one who is a member of a family whose income is at or below 80% of the area median income established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Thank you.

At this time, is there anyone who would like to comment?

If not, I call this hearing to a close at 6:06 p.m.”

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to close the Public Hearing at 6:06 pm. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: None. Carried.

Visitors

Pat Bellardo

Linda Mee

Steve Garvey

Joseph Taylor

Jim Henderson

Danielle Marra

Jim Ribaudo

Adrianna Taylor

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

VISITORS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR A DEBATE. IT IS A MEETING FOR THE BOARD TO CONDUCT VILLAGE BUSINESS. ALL COMPLAINTS/REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REVIEWD AT A LATER TIME.

Visitor Comments

Comments made from visitors addressing the board.

Linda Mee – 2008 E. Main Street concerned with a recent senior citizen home attack in neighboring community and asked what protection do senior citizens have that are living alone. Mayor Jaroszynski expressed his concern and suggested she contact the Town of Ellicott police department. They may be able to give you guidance on setting up or connecting you to a neighborhood watch program. He also commended the Town of Ellicott police department and Jamestown Area Drug Task Force for the recent drug bust in the village, and noted that landlords need to do a better job with background checks on tenants.
Jim Ribaudo – 27 Valmeer Avenue, thanked the mayor and code officer for their follow up on the property issue across from his residence brought to their attention at the last board meeting.
Jim Henderson, Commercial Manager at Ed Shultz Chevrolet – sold a truck to the village in January 2022. The truck sale was based on a quote, not a formal bid. Quotes state at the bottom that the price is subject to manufacturer price increases. In September, when the truck came in, DPW Supervisor Caprino met with him to go over the GM price increase on the truck as well as the plow increase. Superintendent Caprino was given the option to not take the truck but was informed if he submitted a bid for 2023 that the price would be 13.5% higher than the current increased price. The difference from the quoted price and the actual price is just over $4000. Ed Shultz dealership is willing to split the profit made of $1,600 with the village to reduce the amount of the price increase. He gave the board all of the information to review.
Danielle Marra – 501 N. Work Street inquired on NY Forward grant application if it had been awarded and any updates on the sale of Falconer Square. Mayor Jaroszynski commented that we have not been notified on the award of the NY Forward program and Paula Blanchard is actively marketing Falconer Square.

Minutes

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson, to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2022 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Fire Chief

The chief’s December report was reviewed and noted that the department responded to 40 EMS, 15 Cancelled in Route, 1 smoke odor problem, 1 person in distress, 1 system or detector malfunction, 2 Unintentional system, 2 public service assistance, 1 Water problem, 3 Electrical wiring problem, 2 Combustible spills & leaks, 1 EMS call where party has been transported, 1 steam mistaken for smoke, total 70 calls in December /931 total 2022.

Mutual Aid Breakdown – December 2022
Given: Jamestown-9, Frewsburg-3, Kennedy-5 Gerry-1, total 18
Received: Medic 74-11, Frewsbury-1, Alstar-5, Kennedy-4, Kiantone-1, total 22

The FEMA grant opens on January 9^th and all paperwork has been turned over to the grant writer. Six battery chain saws were purchased with the matching Forestry Grant that the Fire Department was awarded in 2022. The fire hall has been painted inside, floor is done, still working on trim and a few doors.

Code Enforcement

The December code officer report was reviewed. It was noted building permits totaling $400 were issued, 6 building inspections were performed, 10 phone calls/personal contact/emails were addressed. A total of 57 building permits were issued for 2022.

Highlights:

65 W. Mosher Street – major rehab of the property is near completion.
4 Carter – building is near complete, anticipate issuing certificate of occupancy soon.
17-19 W. Main Street – will be meeting with new owners to discuss detailed plans for the lower portion of the structure.

Department of Public Works

The DPW report was reviewed for the period December 9, 2022 – January 5, 2023.

The fire alarm and camera system contracts will be discussed in executive session.

A quote from 2021 was provided to the board to install a power vent for the boiler. If the chimney is not needed for the boiler, then it could be taken down even to the roof level and avoid the 65k quote to repair it. Carl will get 3 updated quotes for the board to review at the next meeting.

Library

The December 12, 2022 – January 9, 2023 library report was reviewed.

Highlights include:

The “Adopt a Book” program that started in October has been very successful adding 60 books to the library collection from the program.
The book club started up and was fairly well attended and is growing.
The December “25 Days of Reading” program was well received again this year and the library appreciates all who were involved.
The next Library Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 26^th at 8:00am.

Committees:

Finance:

none.
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Legal:

none

Public Safety:

Dog Control report for December was provided.

Downtown Development

New business, Persnicky Pies, is planning on opening up in March.

Farmers Market:

Nothing to report at this time, will work with Clerk Capestrani to get Farmers Market application process started.

Parks:

Continuing to look at other park areas that have more space for a dog park.

Pine Hill Cemetery:

Trustee Gustafson handed out a story in the Post Journal about the event “Wreaths Across America”.

Planning/Zoning Board:

none

Old Business:

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Dunn, to approve spending the additional amount totaling $13,975 from the Fire Hall Reserve to add to the Community Foundation grant to repair and resurface the floor in the Fire Hall. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

EMS Service payment reporting

Steve Vanstrom, fire advisory board, sent letter for board to review regarding direction for reporting the EMS payments. The advisory board is requesting using the EMS payments to assist the Fire department payments on the ambulance. Treasurer Trask proposes instead of taking from reserve, pay out of general fund, then replace from reserve at the end of a budgeted period. Attorney Peterson suggested getting 2 separate resolutions made for the next meeting with the detailed procedure.

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson, to table the funding for the EMS billing for Treasurer Trask to fine tune it. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Treasurer Discussion

John Sellstrom has submitted a letter of resignation with regrets.

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller, to accept John Sellstrom’s letter of resignation. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Mayor Jaroszynski will be revisiting the previous applications and hopes to have someone for the next board meeting.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro, to reappoint retired Larry Trask as treasurer in the interim basis. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Attorney Peterson threw out a Latin phrase to cover that basis for that period of time, “nunc pro tunc”, now for then.

New Business:

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson to accept Ronda Overturf as the new part time custodian for the Fire Department. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: None. Carried.

Correspondence:

A thank you letter addressed to the Falconer Fire Department from City of Jamestown Mayor Edward A. Sundquist was read by Mayor Jaroszynski thanking them for their assistance with the recent fire in the city of Jamestown.

Abstracts

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Dunn and seconded by Trustee Miller that Abstract #8, General Fund in the amount of $126,467.49 be approved for Payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Gustafson and seconded by Trustee Dunn that Abstract #8, Cemetery Fund in the amount of $735.00 be approved for payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Gustafson that Abstract #8, Library Fund in the amount of $12,453.66 be approved for payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Abstain, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Cavallaro and seconded by Trustee Miller that Abstract #8, General Fund Hand Items in the amount of $37,582.45 be approved for payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Trustee Gustafson’s letter, dated January 9, 2023, which acknowledged his review of the December 2022 unpaid vouchers and bank reconciliations for M&T Bank and Community Bank on January 8, 2023, was placed into record.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn the meeting and enter into executive session to discuss contracts at 7:08 pm. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Abstain, Miller: Aye, and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: none. Carried.

Executive Session:

No action taken by the board.

Trustee Cavallaro made a motion, seconded by Trustee Dunn to exit executive session at 8:08pm. Ayes-all. Motion Carried. Trustee Cavallaro made a mode, seconded by Trustee Dunn to re-enter the regular meeting. Ayes-all. Motion carried.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro to empower the mayor to pay up to $3,517 in overage fees requested by Shults Auto Group. Ayes-all. Motion carried.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson to accept the bid from FSC for the library camera system for the Optiview Performance Series that is capable of up to 16 cameras for the price of $3,826.24. Ayes-all. Motion carried.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm. Ayes-all. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk

September 19, 2022 Public Hearing / Regular Meeting

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

Gregory Peterson, Attorney
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk
Anna L. Fales, Deputy Village Clerk
Bryce Webster, Fire Chief
Paul Andalora, Code Enforcement Officer-Excused
Carl Caprino, DPW Superintendent
Laurie Becker, Library Director

The Public Hearing for the NY Forward Program and the regular meeting of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was called to order on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Firemen’s Exempt Hall with Deputy Mayor Anthony Cavallaro presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance & Roll:

Trustee Dunn, Trustee Gustafson, Trustee Miller and Deputy Mayor Cavallaro were all present.

Visitors

Alan & Nina Gustafson — 4580 Rt 380, Jamestown, NY
Danielle & Angelo Marra 501 N. Work Street, Falconer, NY
Brian Nelson 22 N. Falconer Street, Falconer, NY
Nikki Pierce 4001 Dry Brook Road, Falconer, NY

Public Hearing

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Dunn to open the public meeting for the purpose of obtaining citizens’ views regarding the application for the NY Forward program. Trustee Gustafson read the legal notice for the public hearing and following the reading, Deputy Mayor Cavallaro opened the floor to public comments.

Nikki Pierce — Recently purchased 9 & 11 East Main Street to open up a bakery. Her family is very invested in the Village of Falconer to help rehabilitate the village as she remembers it growing up. She is interested in funding opportunities that would be made available with any grants to help improve store fronts and the Main Street corridor.

Danielle & Angelo Marra — Recently purchased the old Servis Plumbing building (17 W. Main Street) to open a painting business. Would be nice to see Main Street revitalized and made safer with more lighted areas. Many small towns are in need of improvements and residents are wanting to bring them back to life. Hoping her new paint business will bring people and other new businesses to the village.

Brian Nelson-Falconer Vac Shop commented that the shake and pie businesses have done a great job cleaning up their buildings and they should be recognized for what they have done. Deputy Mayor Cavallaro commented that the village would be involved in any future grand openings.

Attorney Peterson mentioned some of the projects that the NY Forward program will fund such as building renovations rather than new constructions and projects that deal with vacancy rather than new construction.

Danielle also mentioned that it would be nice if the Community Building and the Historical Room could be made open to the public but she understands that the building needs to be made handicap accessible. Comment was made by Attorney Peterson that this public hearing was intended for the purpose of getting dialog going and obtaining public opinions so that they could be included in the NY Forward application process. Dialog regarding the future of the Community Building can be addressed at future board meetings.

Trustee Dunn made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:22 pm, seconded by Trustee Miller. Ayes: All, Nays: None. Carried

The regular board meeting called to order at 6:23 pm

Parliamentary Procedure

VISITORS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE CHAIR. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE OR TIME TO CONDUCT A DEBATE WITH ANYONE. IT IS A MEETING TO DELIBERATE AS THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO TRANSACT THE BUSINESS OF THE VILLAGE. ALL REPORTS, REQUESTS, IF NECESSARY, WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE RESPECTIVE COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY, INFORMATION GATHERING AND RECOMMENDATIONS. ALL CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED HAS BEEN PLACED WITH THE TRUSTEES AND IS ON FILE.

Visitors

Brian Nelson inquired on leasing the open lot on Main Street that village owns. The lot would be used to display more outdoor furniture and a few sheds that are located at another location on West Main Street. He commented if it is for sale, the village should put a sign on it. Deputy Mayor Cavallaro commented since the Home Leasing project fell through village has not had a meeting to discuss further plans with the property. Attorney Greg Peterson recommended Brian to send a letter to the mayor with his intentions for the property so that it can be addressed at a future meeting.

Danielle Marra thanked DPW for taking care of water issue created by heavy rain on Mapleshade. She commented that the area behind the empty lots need repair, there are no lines and many potholes. Carl Caprino noted that nothing has been done since the property might be sold in the future.

Nina Gustafson-Falconer Rotary Club President – Santa Parade is coming up on November, 19^th at 5:00pm and there will be a planning meeting that will be announced next week for anyone in the village to join. Will be working with Library to include 25 days of reading and hoping to add Christmas tree lighting and carriage rides to the events.

Minutes

Trustee Gustafson made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller , to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Trustee meeting of August 8, 2022, and the Public Hearing meeting of August 29^th, 2022 with the correction listed below mentioned by Trustee Dunn.

August 8^th meeting – Correction to the last paragraph of the Public Safety Committee as Trustee listed as making motion and also seconded. Clerk Capestrani will look up in original notes and make correction. Ayes: All, Nays: None Carried

Fire Chief

The chief’s August report was reviewed and noted that the department responded to 41 EMS, 19 Cancelled in Route, 1 Outside rubbish fire, 1 system or detector malfunction, 8 Unintentional system, 1 mobile property (vehicle) fire, 2 medical assist, 1 combustible/flammable spills & leaks, and 4 Unknown, totaling 78 calls in August/608 YTD.

Mutual Aid Breakdown- August
Given: Jamestown-8, Frewsburg-11, Kennedy -7, Randolph-0, Gerry-5, total 31
Received: Medic 74-9, Alstar-7, Kennedy-5, Jamestown-1, Kiantone-1, total 23

Paperwork for new membership application did not go through, will hold until next board meeting. Village ID tags should be completed in the next week. Damaged fire hose at Kennedy will be taken care of and old gas operated tools will be gone through and will be added to the list of items going up for auction. Hopes to have list completed for auction in the next month.

Code Enforcement

The August code officer report was reviewed. It was noted 10 building permits totaling $230 were issued, 2 building inspections were performed, 0 certificates of occupancy were issued, 0 certificates of compliance, 10 phone calls/personal contact/emails were addressed, 0 complaints received/actions taken. 0 notices of violations mailed, 0 notice of violations resolved, 0 stop work order issued, and 0 stop work order resolved.

Highlights:

Code Officer Andalora attended WSTBOA Educational Conference for Code Officers held at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel
235 W. Main Street — have had many conversations with property manager and was advised last tenant would be moving out before end of this month.
217 E. Pearl — upcoming meeting with owners and owners attorneys on course of action, will include village attorney to also assist.
27-29 E. Main Street — received new drawings and working with Alan Gustafson Sr.on issuing building permit.

Alan Gustafson Sr. commented that the work on the Art Bailey buildings has been temporarily stalled. He is assisting with Code Officer Andalora in speaking with architect on the project. He also noted he will be working with him about Bernie’s building, regarding people hanging out on the fire escape and other structural issues with building. A letter has been sent to 19 N. Phetteplace to address the lawn not being mowed all summer. There is clause in code that permits village to take care of and bill the owner if we want to pursue. Supervisor Caprino will check if the village can borrow a brush hog to accommodate cutting the overgrown lawn. Trustee Dunn noted that we should do something to property owners that are not complying with the code so we have a record.

A certified letter was sent to owner on 8/20 and it was signed for on 9/2. For the record the property owner is Richard Streeter, 3281 SW 44^th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Department of Public Works

The DPW report was reviewed for the period August 8-September 15, 2022.

Update on awarded bids/ work progress – DPW Roof Replacement, Lewis Construction is finishing getting supplies, putting up boundary on top of building and should be starting within the next week. Trench Drain project is moving along, grates are ordered.

DPW Garage Repainting Project RFP Results — received 3 quotes, Painting Unlimited of Jamestown, Blast All and Ideal Coating. Trustee Dunn noted that Painting Unlimited was the only quote to apply coat of Conflex Masonry Coating and if lasts longer than just paint, it would be worth extra money. Supervisor Caprino noted that applying this in addition to paint should last additional 5 years over just applying paint. Project would be paid for using ARPA funds. Trustee Gustafson noted that funds are limited and the ARPA Committee would like to meet to determine what funds are available based on all projects that the village would like to complete. Attorney Greg Peterson noted that we could adopt it subject to confirmation by the committee to move along project without delay.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson, to work with the bid which is the most responsible bidder, Painting Unlimited of Jamestown, option #2 with 2 caveats — first being Supervisor Caprino will verify that repainting of Village of Falconer Hwy sign is included in option 2 and the second is that we wait for the ARPA board to review funds. Ayes: All, Nays: None Carried

Price Quote-Library Camera — update existing camera to new HD Technology, new cameras downstairs in blind spot and at Library entrance. Trustee Dunn would like confirmation that existing wiring will handle new I-ID system since the bid notes they will not be replacing wiring. Supervisor Caprino will follow up on wiring and check if video storage will hold 30 days of activity and report back to board next month.

Auctions International – Auctions went well, 10-Wheeler Truck sold for $29,100 and old village road sign sold for $45. Leaf box was not sold yet, not at right price, another shop looking at it for purchase.

South Work Street Traffic Signal — Deputy Mayor Cavallaro reported that Mayor Jaroszynski is having on-going discussions with the county.

Supervisor Caprino also mentioned that the new work truck came in that was ordered about 1¹/2 year ago. Will need to spend approximately $1000 out of operating budget for lights, running boards and seat/floor covers. He also commented that the plow that came with the truck went up $700 and that he will negotiate with the seller to get the price down.

Library

The August 8, 2022 — September 19, 2022 library report was reviewed. Laurie Becker noted that there was not a lot attendance for the grant funded movie night. There were, at times, issues with the sound, it was worth trying but probably not going to have next summer.

The next library board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2022 in the library at 8:00 AM.

Committees:

Finance:

Nothing reported.

Legal:

Attorney Peterson will be setting up a meeting regarding E. Pearl. He also made mention of an upcoming event on October 12 at the Jackson Center, “The Movement to a Level Playing Field” for the 50^th anniversary of a baseball case “Flood v. Kuhn”.

Public Safety:

The Dog Control Report for August 2022 was reviewed. Received a few calls about cats and other animals which were all resolved by phone. Lee asked to be contacted once we have a place to take impounded animals.
Deputy Cavallaro reported that Mayor Jaroszynski is having ongoing discussions regarding the new SPCA contract.
Approval of the FSC Homecoming Parade. Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson to approve the FSC Homecoming Parade and bonfire and requests that the fire department support the bonfire, Ayes: All, Nays: None Carried

Downtown Development

NY Forward Grant Application Filing

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gustafson to apply for the NY Forward Grant application. Ayes: All, Nays: None Carried

Farmers Market:

Scott Farms will continue in Davis Park for a few more weeks as long as the weather holds up. Trustee Miller will find out end date so that she can inform Supervisor Caprino when to remove the porta john.

Parks:

Trustee Miller commented the committee will connect with the Mayor as to what the next steps are to get the proposed dog park going. Neighbors met this summer but they need to know exactly what the plan and locations are for the dog park. Deputy Cavallaro mentioned Mayor Jaroszynski’s plan is to send letters to neighbors and also set a time and date for a work session to discuss the plans and location. Nina Gustafson, President of Falconer Rotary has the plans for the dog park but they need to know what space is approved for the park. The Rotary Club would like it at Falconer Park. Other suggested areas are on Elmwood, but there are concerns with mosquitos in that area and no access to water. The grant for the dog park expires April 2023. It was decided to hold a work session on Monday, 10/3 at 6:00 pm. Letters will be sent to the neighbors adjoining the park and notice of the work session will be published for the public to attend.

Pine Hill Cemetery:

Trustee Gustafson reported that a large branch from a tree came down, but luckily no stones were damaged. Three other older trees will be removed. They are installing a mausoleum, slab already started, and footers have been poured. Project will continue in the spring.

Planning/Zoning Board:

Trustee Gustafson would like to talk with Code Officer Paul Andalora to set up a date for another planning board meeting to discuss food trucks, possibly in October or November. Deputy Clerk Fales noted that at the last meeting code officers were supposed to get together and noted that they could use direction from the committee.

Old Business:

Interviews for the Village Treasurer position will begin this week and into next week.

New Business:

Paula Pichon has been brought on board as a grant writer as needed. She has extensive grant writing experience. Currently works at JCC and City of Jamestown as a grant writer.

Correspondence:

Feedmore WNY letter request for funding was noted in the folders but no action was taken.

Trustee Gustafson’s letter, dated September 19, 2022, which acknowledged his review of the September 2022 unpaid vouchers on September 18, 2022, and bank reconciliations for M&T Bank and Community Bank on September 19, 2022, was placed into record.

Abstracts

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Dunn and seconded by Trustee Miller that Abstract #4, General Fund in the amount of $97,966.98 be approved for Payment. Prior to the vote Trustee Dunn wanted clarification for the notation at the bottom noting that $74,410.70 of the total was FY 22/23. Trustee Gustafson and Deputy Clerk Fales clarified that the abstract total of $97,966.98 are the total bills to be paid and of that total it was noted by Treasurer Trask that $74,410.70 pertained to FY 22/23 expenses, the balance of $15,598.77 were accruals from FY 21/22 expenses that were carried over. Alan Gustafson pointed out a few other items for discussion prior to the vote. Ayes: All, Nays: None Carried

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Gustafson and seconded by Trustee Dunn that Abstract #4, Cemetery Fund in the amount of $2,077.38 be approved for payment. Ayes: All, Nays: None Carried

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Gustafson that Abstract #4, Library Fund in the amount of $ 2,034.06 be approved for payment. Roll: Gustafson: Aye. Dunn: Aye, Miller: Aye, Cavallaro: Abstain, Nays: None. Carried

Motion: It is moved by Trustee Gustafson and seconded by Trustee Dunn That Abstract #4, General Fund Hand Items in the amount of $40,776.22 be approved for payment. Ayes: All, Nays: None Carried

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Miller to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm. Ayes-all. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk

August 29, 2022 Public Hearing

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

Gregory Peterson, Village Attorney
Paul Andalora, Code Enforcement Officer
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk
Anna Fales, Deputy Village Clerk

The Public Hearing of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was called to order on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Firemen’s Exempt Hall with Mayor James Jaroszynski presiding.
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Trustee Gustafson, Trustee Dunn, Trustee Cavallaro, Trustee Miller and Mayor Jaroszynski were all present.

Visitors:

Peter Fuller, 725 N. Work Street, Falconer, NY
Jack Shea, 912 West Avenue, Falconer, NY
Michelle Pitts, 882 Page Road, Frewsburg, NY
Carol Rasmussen – CCIDA Project Manager

Mayor Jaroszynski opened the meeting for the purpose of the grant application for the Community Development Block Grant Funding. Before the public hearing started, he opened up the floor to anyone who wanted to address the board. There will be no action taken.

Jack Shea – addressed board regarding the upcoming 5K Race on September 18^th to ask for special permission to approve 5K Race route that will be going throughout the village.

Michelle Pitts, a teacher at Falconer School and advisor to Jack Shea who took the lead on this project, spoke and gave additional information. The race is a benefit for Nolan LeBarron, the son of Michael LeBarron a Math Teacher at Falconer HS, who was diagnosed with Leukemia about a month ago. Frewsburg is also hosting a chicken BBQ on Saturday, September 6^th in conjunction with this event since the LeBarron family live in Frewsburg. Nolan runs cross country and Mike Lebarron coaches track and cross country.

Mayor Jaroszynski noted that no action will be taken tonight but emails will be sent out to the board for any comments regarding this.

Michelle stated her biggest concern was to ask for the assistance of fire personnel at the major intersections as a safety measure for the participants.

Public Hearing Proceeding called to order at 6:05 pm

Good evening. My name is Carol Rasmussen and I am the Business Development Manager of the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation. This public hearing is being held pursuant to the requirements of the Community Development Block Grant program. We are required to compile a list of people attending the hearing, so we ask all members of the public who are attending the hearing to please identify themselves.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally funded program authorized by Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds are provided directly by HUD to large municipalities (generally over 50,000 in population for cities, villages, and towns and 200,000 for counties) through the Formula Entitlement program. For all other municipalities, the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR) is New York State’s designated agency for distributing CDBG funds through the Small Cities program. The CDBG program provides grants to municipalities in order to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing; assist businesses and activities that will create and retain employment opportunities; and provide improved public facilities and services. The OCR generally only funds projects or activities where at least 51% of the activity beneficiaries are low- to moderate-income persons (LMI). A low- or moderate-income person is one who is a member of a family whose income is at or below 80% of the area median income established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Municipalities intending to apply for CDBG funding are required to hold a public hearing prior to submitting the application. The hearing is for the purpose of (I) soliciting public input regarding community development and housing needs in the municipality; and (ii) soliciting public comment regarding any specific activities proposed for submission.

If funding is awarded, a second public hearing will be required during the implementation phase of the project or activity the CDBG funds are supporting.

The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has asked the Village of Falconer to apply for a grant in an estimated amount not to exceed $750,000 from the OCR that will be provided as a grant to CREDC, which will use the funds to provide a loan or loans to ND Presstec or an affiliated entity to assist in financing a portion of the machinery and equipment, furnishings, and/or working capital costs incurred in the company’s establishment of a new brass component manufacturing operation at an existing industrial facility located on East Elmwood Avenue in the Village of Falconer, New York. The OCR project cost is estimated at $10,000,000. The Project is expected to create an estimated 80 full-time equivalent jobs, the majority of which will be held by or made available to low- and moderate- income individuals.

Any person wishing to make comments regarding community needs or the proposed project is now invited to do so. Please state your name prior to making your comments. It is noted no comments were made from the public.

Carol Rasmussen closed the public hearing at 6:10 pm. and thanked the Village for conducting the special meeting.

Carol Rasmussen confirmed to Greg Peterson that the action is the resolution for tonight.

Trustee Dunn made a motion for a resolution, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro for Authorization to submit a Grant Application to the New York State Office of Community Renewal for Community Development Block Grant Funding. Roll: Gustafson: Aye, Dunn: Aye, Cavallaro: Aye, Miller: Aye and Jaroszynski: Aye. Nays: None. Carried.

Trustee Miller made a motion, seconded by Trustee Dunn to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 pm. Roll: Ayes-all. Motion carried

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk