MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 10,2005 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF POQUOTT HELD AT VILLAGE HALL AT 7:00 P.M.

Present Mayor Barbara Donovan, Trustees Carol Castillo, Sandra Nicoletti, Christine Vitkun, absent Trustee Stephen Matthews, also present Village Attorney Peter Sverd and 5 residents.

Treasurer J. Lane outlined the chronological order of the budget preparation;

2/8/05 first request for budget numbers of all depts.

3/1/05 review of revenue and expenses

3/20/05 tentative budget filed with the clerk

3/31/05 clerk presents tentative budget to the board.

4/15/05 budget hearing

5/1/05 budget approval.

The board discussed the Public Safety Dept. as to hours and expense of a smart sign.

BUDGET DISCUSSION

Expenses

1. A3120.1 Public Safety salary----------------------------Increase $200.00 to $41,000.00
2. A1110.4 Justice Court------------------------------------Increase $3150.00 to $8500.00
3. A1325.4 Treasurer---------------------------------------decrease $3700.00 to $6300.00
4. A1410.1 Clerk------------------------------------------- Increase $2000.00 to $28000.00
5. A1410.2 Clerk-------------------------------------------Increase $500.00 to $1200.00
6. A1420.4 Law –Contractual----------------------------Decrease $3000.00 to $12000.00
7. A1620.2 Village Hall-----------------------------------decrease $3000.00 to $2000.00
8. A3620.4 Safety Inspection----------------------------- Increase $2000.00 to $12,000.00
9. A7111.2 Trustees Park---------------------------------increase $500.00 to $500.00
10. A7111.4 Trustees Park--------------------------------decrease $500.00 to $4500.00
11. A7112.2 Walnut Park----------------------------------increase $250.00 to $750.00
12. A8160.4 Refuse Collection--------------------------- new amount $95,500.00
13. A8510.4 Beautification------------------------------- increase $2500.00 to $20,000.00
14. A8540.2 Drains----------------------------------------decrease $8000.00 to $2000.00
15. A8540.4 Drains----------------------------------------increase $8000.00 to $18000.00
16. A1910.4 insurance------------------------------------increase $6500.00 to $21,500.00

The Board discussed the addition of two new categories for A) Public Relation $1600.00 for all publications and B) Public Works $3000.00 for handy man. Category numbers will be needed for both items.

Revenue

• A3005 Mortgage Tax----------------------------------- $60,000.00 proposed income.

OLD BUSINESS

• LIPA- letters were forwarded to both LIPA and Keyspan CEO’s .
• Duck Hunting—discussion ongoing with D.E.C. local legislators and S.C.P.D. re; village local laws and boundaries.
• Drains- the Village Engineer will soon present a comprehensive plan for the Washington Street drains and the erosion problem at California Park.

NEW BUSINESS

• A roll off waste bin blocked traffic on White Pine Lane recently. Discussion followed.
• The board discussed the possibility of purchasing either pins or pens to give to volunteers for their service.

CORRESPONDENCE

• North Shore Heritage hearing.

COMMENTS

None

The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. on a motion by C. Castillo.

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JOSEPH NEWFIELD, VILLAGE CLERK

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ACCEPTED