Present:

Herb Morrow, Mayor
John McCusker
Jay Meyer
Don Rave
Dennis Gai

Village Administrator: Lynn Pincomb
Village Attorney: Mara Manin

Mayor Morrow opened the meeting at 7:30 pm. There are two public hearings this evening.

Chief’s Report
Chief Hubbs delivered his report to the board. Chief Hubbs, Officer Jack and Sergeant Gurgis participated in an Investigation Training program. The Village received a Plate Reader through a grant which is in the process of being installed. The yearly accreditation reports have been filed and the Police Department is in compliance.

Attorney’s Report
Mara Manin discussed her report with the Board.

Public Hearings

Donald Rave, 49 Taylor Road, Huntington Bay
Steven Meehan presented the application to replace a fire damaged home. The hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto. A motion was made by Dennis Gai to approve the application, was seconded by Jay Meyer and unanimously approved. Board Member Don Rave recused himself from the hearing and sat in the audience during the presentation.

2009-2010 Budget
Mayor Morrow presented the proposed budget to the Board of Trustees. The proposal included a 2% tax increase with a reduction of 5% in Vendor, Professional and Staff compensations. Village Justice Court will be reduced to ten sessions per year. The Board will meet on May 4, 2009 for final review and adoption of the Budget. The hearing ended at 9:00 p.m. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Richard Kinch presented a proposal to the Board of Trustees to amend the current fee schedules for Building Permits and Filing fees. A resolution was made by John McCusker to adopt the proposal, seconded by Don Rave and unanimously approve.

Executive Session
The Board entered into executive session at 9:01 p.m. to discuss the Police Contract. Executive Session was closed at 9:37 p.m.

Administrator’s Report
Lynn Pincomb delivered her report to the Board.

Financials/Bills
The Board reviewed the interim financial statements from March and the list of bills and, after review, questions and discussion, a motion was made by John McCusker to approve the list of bills and the interim financial statements for March which was seconded by Jay Meyer and unanimously approved.

Road Commissioners Report
The Bay Hills project is in the landscape and cleanup phase and should be completed shortly. Cooke Industries was awarded the Road Service Bid.

Minutes
A motion made by Jay Meyer to approve the March minutes was seconded by Dennis Gai and unanimously approved.

At 9:55pm, with no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was closed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristen Gerken