Motion to open the Public Hearing for the Tax Cap Override is made by Councilperson Johnson 2nd by Councilperson Cornwell. Public Hearing opened at 6:36PM
Question asked by Phil Durkin regarding the Health Center revenue how is that found? Supervisor Garretson replied the billing system is antiquated and is being replaced as well as hiring a medical biller to try to retrieve revenue. Does the Health Center have a board and do they have minutes that are posted online? Supervisor Garretson didn’t think they are posted online but the minutes can be foiled if desired.
Andy Minnig stated historically the Health Care Center is supposed to break even. Supervisor Garretson stated it hasn’t in about 25 years. Mr. Minnig went on to say the health center accepts patients outside the Cherry Valley area. To a degree the health care center denies residents services because they are oversubscribed. The health center is asking the residents to subsidize for non-residents. Supervisor Garretson is going to give it a year with the new billing system and biller to see if the health center will break even otherwise it is not fair to the taxpayers to keep the health center afloat.
Motion made by Councilperson VanDerwerker to close the public hearing for the Tax Cap Override 2nd by Councilperson Waterfield All in favor 5-ayes 0-nays
Public hearing closed at 7:00PM
TB MEETING NOV 14, 2024
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday November 14, 2024 with meeting called to order at 7:00PM by Supervisor Garretson
Pledge to the Flag was said
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson-Supervisor P
Jim Johnson-Councilperson P
Ed VanDerwerker-Councilperson p
Mark Cornwell-Councilperson P
Holly Waterfield-p
Highway Superintendent Marty Field-P
Mary Beth Flint-P
Reading of last month’s minutes will be dispensed of and minutes accepted as presented and or corrected.
Presentation of invoices and payments:
HEALTH CENTER FUND
95 Ricoh USA Inc $20.33pd
96 Public Goods Pool $1,522.00pd
97 Ricoh USA Inc $72.86pd
98 Spectrotel $413.08pd
99 National Grid $392.72pd
100 Quill Corporation $87.98pd
101 Ricoh USA Inc $20.33pd
102 Bassett Healthcare $66,878.81pd
103 US Postal Service $1,345.60pd
104 Leona Johnson $110.00pd
GENERAL FUND
208 American Wholesalers $69.85pd
209 Millers Cleaning Service $777.60pd
210 Elan Financial Services $21.59pd
211 Bruce Hall Corp. $857.03pd
212 Hometown Hauling $43.25pd
213 Spectrotel $389.64pd
214 Frank McGrath $90.00pd
215 Hummel’s Office Plus $78.25pd
216 Hummel’s Office Plus $139.05pd
217 Grant and Lyons LLP $490.00pd
218 See Hwy Abstract
219 Charter Communications $84.95pd
220 Charter Communications $279.98pd
221 National Grid $464.42pd
222 Cintas Corporation #121 $365.08pd
223 Constellation Newenergy Inc $2.21pd
224 Excellus BC/BS $329.09pd
225 Frank McGrath $120.21pd
226 United Healthcare $17.65pd
227 Lamont Engineers $300.00pd
228 National Grid $27.18pd
229 US Postal Service $455.30pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (334)
Item 3 (792-798)
Item 4 None
Councilperson Cornwell made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as presented, Councilperson Johnson seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 ayes 0 nay
Presentation of Invoices and Payments:
• Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances
Misc. information to the Town Clerk:
• tsego County Sales Tax for the month of SEP $13,912.77
• Board of Assessment Review needs a new member. Laura Kim Thompson will be appointed at the January Organizational meeting.
Community Center Alden Field and Park:
• Biddy basketball will be starting in December for practices and games will begin in January and run through first week of March
• CVSC modified teams will be renting the gym for practices form November-February
• Rentals are up
Health Center:
• The town will be hiring a new billing person to work with the new billing system. Supervisor Garretson will be meeting with the new billing person in the very near future.
Village:
• Town and Village Board Minutes and info- www.cherryvalleyny.us
Town Planning:
• Supervisor Garretson and Councilperson Cornwell reported they spoke with John Lyons and Kim Garrison of Grant and Lyons and will be preparing a defense for the Carson Solar Suit.
• Councilperson Waterfield when is the hearing? The hearing will be December 14, 2024. The attorneys suspect this hearing will be done on paper without the appearance of any Town Board or Joint Planning Board members.
• At the organizational meeting the Town Board will discuss decreasing the joint planning members from 7 to 5 if possible. Discussion tabled until January meeting.
Highway Department:
• There is a new opening for a position on the highway.
• Spoke with TCBR representative, Vinny, the Dietsche project will be first on their list for spring.
• State has all the Town’s paperwork for CHIPS.
• Supervisor Garretson and Highway Supervisor Fields are redoing the State contract for plowing.
Resolution 2024-6 of the Cherry Valley Town Board
Proposed Action: Designation of the responsible local official for the 975589 Mill Road Bridge Project.
WHEREAS, NYSDOT requires the Town Board to adopt a resolution designating Supervisor Garretson as the Responsible Local Official for project administration, including the use of the Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) system, for the 975589 Mill Road Bridge Project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor Garretson is designated as the Responsible Local Official for purposes of project administration, including use of the EBO system, for the975589 Mill Road Bridge Project.
On a motion by Councilperson, Waterfield, seconded by Councilperson VanDerwerker, the forgoing resolution was adopted a vote of 5Ayes, 0 Nays
Roll Call Vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-yes. 5-Ayes 0- Nays Resolution 2024-6 is duly carried.
Resolution 2024-7 of the Cherry Valley Town Board
Proposed Action: Introducing a resolution to adopt the 2024 preliminary budget which will then become the 2025 adopted budget of the Town of Cherry Valley
NOW, THEREFORE; Please see the attached document. (Budget will be at the Town Clerk Office for review)
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-7 made by Councilperson Johnson, seconded by Councilperson Cornwell all in favor 5-Ayes 0-Nays.
Roll Call Vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-yes. 5-Ayes 0- Nays Resolution 2024-7 is duly carried. 2025 Preliminary Budget is adopted.
Resolution 2024-8 of the Cherry Valley Town Board
WHEREAS: The Town of Cherry Valley owes Bassett Healthcare for unpaid/overdue invoices dating back to June of 2022, and
WHEREAS: The amount owed exceeds our current town budget
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Town will need a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $350,000 to pay the unpaid overdue invoices. (this is a one year bond that can be renewed every year for 4 years if needed:
Discussion held by the Town Board members regarding the overdue invoices. By no fault of the Town the overdue invoices were found by an Audit done by Bassett Healthcare.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-8 made by Councilperson Waterfield, seconded by Councilperson Cornwell all in favor 5-Ayes 0-Nays.
Roll Call Vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-yes. 5-Ayes 0- Nays Resolution 2024-8 is duly carried.
Resolution 2024-9 of the Cherry Valley Town Board
WHEREAS: The Town of Cherry Valley has been awarded by Bridge NY and approved by the NYSDOT for bridge replacement on Mill Road ( PIN 975589), AND
WHEREAS: The first phase requires the town to pass a resolution to set aside the design (360,000) and right-of-way incidentals ($27,00) fund totaling $387,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Town will need a Revenue Anticipation Note in the amount of $387,000
Motion to accept Resolution 2024-9 made by Councilperson Cornwell, seconded by Councilperson VanDerwerker all in favor 5-Ayes 0-Nays.
Roll Call Vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-yes. 5-Ayes 0- Nays Resolution 2024-9 is duly carried
Town Clerk will put a notice in the paper for the seasonal roads to be closed from December 01, 2024-March 31, 2025.
Public Questions, Comments and concerns…………..2 minute limit per request
Anna Gaeta lives on Hoose Road and is a member of the League of Woman voters and they have an observer committee and they assign members to attend different public meetings. She will be attending Town Board meetings when she is available.
Jeff Hollister reports he called the Otsego County Planning Board regarding what is happening at the Swarty’s Campground and they have no knowledge of what is happening at Swarty’s Campground. Mr. Hollister is directed to attend the Joint Planning Board next Wednesday at 7:00PM to ask if Swarty’s Campground has come before the board regarding the expansion of the campground.
Andy Minnig asked if the Town Attorney was consulted about the outstanding invoices for Bassett? Supervisor Garretson did consult the Town Attorney.
Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting 2nd by Councilperson Waterfield.
There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:43PM.
Next Town Board meeting will be Thursday, December12, 2024 7:00PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
Town Board meeting was recorded
Saturday, November 23, 2024
TB MEETING NOV 14, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2025 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Public Hearing for the Tax Cap Override and DRAFT ONLY TB MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2024
No public comment
Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to close the public hearing for the Tax Cap Override 2nd by Councilperson Johnson.
Public hearing closed at 7:00PM
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Cherry Valley was held on Thursday October 10, 2024 with meeting called to order at 7:00PM by Supervisor Garretson
Pledge to the Flag was said
Roll call of Officers was taken:
Tom Garretson-Supervisor P
Jim Johnson-Councilperson P
Ed VanDerwerker-Councilperson p
Mark Cornwell-Councilperson P
Holly Waterfield-p
Highway Superintendent Marty Field-Excused
Mary Beth Flint-P
Reading of last month’s minutes will be dispensed of and minutes accepted as presented and or corrected.
Presentation of invoices and payments:
HEALTH CENTER FUND
83 Bassett Healthcare $57,593.08pd
84 Ricoh USA Inc $77.86pd
85 Optimizer Systems Inc $283.52pd
86 National Grid $485.15pd
87 Spectrotel $378.03pd
88 Quill Corporation $43.99pd
89 American Wholesalers $425.24pd
90 Leona Johnson $120.00pd
91 Leona Johnson $65.00pd
92 Quill Corporation $497.90pd
93 Bassett Healthcare $83,926.24pd
94 Quill Corporation $41.99pd
GENERAL FUND
191 Elan Financial Services $21.59pd
192 State Comptroller $6,992.00pd
193 Nan Stolzenburg $466.77pd
194 Millers Cleaning Services $842.40pd
195 Hometown Hauling $43.25pd
196 Charter Communications $279.98pd
197 Charter Communications $84.95pd
198 National Grid $462.39pd
199 Spectrotel $385.74pd
200 Tri-County Communications Inc $179.10pd
201 Cintas Corporation #121 $365.08pd
202 Excellus BC/BS $329.09pd
203 National Grid $16.63pd
204 American Wholesalers $102.89pd
205 Jeff Stiles Construction $1,699.18pd
206 United Healthcare $17.65pd
207 Hummels Office Plus $41.17pd
Highway Vouchers:
Item 1 (327-333)
Item 3 (787-791)
Item 4 None
Councilperson Waterfield made a motion to accept the invoices and payments as presented, Councilperson VanDerwerker seconded the motion. The invoices and payments have been presented and accepted. All in favor 5 yes 0 no
Presentation of Invoices and Payments:
• Budget reviewed as well as NBT Account balances
Misc. information to the Town Clerk:
• Otsego County Sales Tax for the month of SEP $10,650.90
• The Cherry Valley Fire Department Emergency Squad Closure Plan is distributed to the Town Board. After January 01, 2025 all calls will be handled by Otsego County Ambulance service.
Community Center Alden Field and Park:
- No new business. Rentals are starting to come in for the fall and winter months.
Health Center:
- Supervisor Garretson is working with Senator Oberacker and Elise Stefanik to see if we can get some rural health center money.
Village:
• Town and Village Board Minutes and info- www.cherryvalleyny.us
Highway Department:
- Working on getting CHIPS paperwork completed to get reimbursement from the State for snow and ice.
Supervisor Garretson distributed the Preliminary 2025 Budget to the Board members for their review.
Local Law 2024-1 Tax Levy Override is introduced by Supervisor Garretson:
Local Law to Override Tax Levy Limit
Section 1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Cherry Valley pursuant to General Municipal Law 3-c.,and to allow the Town of Cherry Valley to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2025 that requires real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law 3-c.
Section 2. Authority
This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of the General Municipal Law 3-c, which expressly authorizes the town board to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of sixty percent (60%) of the town board.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override
The Town Board of the Town of Cherry Valley, County of Otsego is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2025 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise proscribed in General Municipal Law, 3-c.
Section 4. Severability
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective Date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to adopt Local Law 2024-1 Tax Levy Override 2nd by Councilperson Johnson. All in favor 5- yes 0-neh motion carried.
Roll Call Vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-yes. 5-yes 0- Neh. Local Law 2024-1 Tax Levy Override is passed.
Resolution 2024-5 Support of America250 is introduced by Supervisor Garretson from Otsego County Historian. Motion made by Councilperson VanDerwerker to approve Resolution 2024-5 Support of America250 as presented, 2nd by Councilperson Johnson. All in favor 5-yes 0-neh. Roll Call Vote is taken: Supervisor Garretson-yes, Councilperson Johnson-yes, Councilperson VanDerwerker-yes, Councilperson Cornwell-yes and Councilperson Waterfield-yes. 5-yes 0- Neh. Resolution 2024-5 Support of America250 is duly carried.
Public Questions, Comments and concerns…………..2 minute limit per request
Tax Levy Override is explained to public present.
Motion made by Councilperson Cornwell to adjourn the meeting 2nd by Councilperson Waterfield.
There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:28PM.
Next Town Board meeting will be Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00PM
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Flint, Town Clerk
Town Board meeting was recorded