Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met May 16
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
President Hettermann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Attendees
Trustee Mike Fouke
Trustee Beth Foreman
Trustee Jamie Morris
Trustee Josh Hagen
Trustee Greg Klemstein
Trustee Scott Letzter
Village Administrator Claudett Sofiakis
Assistant Village Administrator Vinny Lamontagna
Attorney Michael Smoron
Chief Keith VonAllmen
Special Projects Coordinator Rick Quinn
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – Attorney Mark Saladin attended on behalf of Ross Causton regarding his concerns with traffic cutting through the apartment complex parking lot adjacent to the Rose Plaza development to access the Dunkin store. He requested the matter be removed from the Omnibus Agenda and discussed separately to incorporate conditions which would include signage and other provisions to discourage utilizing their parking lot for access. Trustee Fouke questioned if they had pursued signage. Mr. Saladin stated that they did not and expressed that any signage would have to be permitted through the Village which could be problematic and untimely.
Cheryl Markunas of 1310 Hayden Drive commented regarding the concerns raised by Mr. Saladin. She suggested the use of caution tape blocking access from Route 31 for a couple of months which would force people to use the intended access for the Dunkin Store. On an unrelated matter, Ms. Markunas questioned why the Village would allow the Berkshire developer to build another facility when they are not maintaining their senior apartment complex. President Hettermann pointed out that the property was mowed this week and that they are trying to grow new grass and getting their rain garden underway which takes time.
OMNIBUS AGENDA - Trustee Klemstein moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda. Trustee Hagen seconded the motion. President Hettermann explained that the ordinance on the agenda related to the signage for Rose Plaza is specific to the height of the sign. He confirmed that no trespassing and other signage can be pursued by the apartment on their private property. All Trustee voted aye. Motion carried.
- Move to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
- Move to approved Ordinance 23-24-01 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 13-14-01 Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Planned Development; 17-18-34 and 21-22-31 Amending said Conditional Use Permit for the Property Commonly Known as Rose Plaza Subdivision
- Move to Approve MFT Resolution in the amount of $300,000 for the 2023 Road Program
General Fund $176,717.20
MFT
Waterworks & Sewage Fund $ 12,377.31
Golf Course Fund
Land and Building
Debt Service/SSA Fund 115.00
Total All Funds $189,209.51
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Hettermann provided the Board with a list of all staff and committee appointments and identified new committee appointments. Village Administrator Sofiakis passed out the proposed budget and summarized the contents of the documents. She explained that the budget presentation will be conducted at the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS – Trustee Foreman reported that the fishing pond is looking great and the food truck event is going well. Trustee Hagen reported that the State of the Village will be at 5:30 p.m. on June 14th Trustee Fouke questioned the status of the flag poles at Hiller Park, Assistant Administrator Lamontagna stated that it is in the works and will be done shortly. President Hettermann reminded all of the upcoming Memorial Day parade and picnic.
RECESS FOR CLOSED SESSION –Trustee Letzter moved to go into Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal or specific employees of the Village. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried at7:30 p.m.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION– Trustee Foreman moved to return to regular session. Trustee Morris second the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried at 9:12 p.m.
MOTIONS FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION – Trustee Klemstein move to approve FY 2023 salary and merit increases. Trustee Letzter seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT – Trustee Klemstein moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Foremann seconded the motion. All trustees present voted aye. Motion to adjourn was carried at 9:14
https://www.johnsburg.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/village_board/meeting/26456/board_minutes_5-16-23.pdf
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