MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2007 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF POQUOTT HELD AT 7:00 P.M. AT VILLAGE HALL.

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

BUDGET 2007-2008

Public Safety A3120.4 category needs to be itemized to better understand expenses.

A question was raised as to the $ 525.00 in Other Contingency A1980.4 (clerk will research)

OTHER BUSINESS

• ZBA—discussion on possible candidates.
• Article 78—the attorney obtained an extension for the village’s response to March 7, 2007.
• Duck hunting—Mayor will try to meet with state legislators at the NYCOM winter conference.
• Abandoned vehicle—Local Law 4 covers unregistered vehicle, however, amendment is required for towing aspect of penalty action. 2/8/07?
• Verizon—date needed for meeting with Verizon representatives for franchise discussions.
• Broadwater—hearings have been held re: environmental issues and public comment. Additional letters to State representatives should be sent out by the Village Board.
• Code Enforcement—next meeting should have the Building Inspector present to discuss code violations and tickets.
• Village Hall renovation—plans still in progress.
• VanBrunt Drainage culvert—engineer should look at the situation and report to the Board.

NEW BUSINESS

• NYCOM conference—the next conference will put the village over budget in the education category. The Board determined that the Mayor and one Trustee should attend the conference and the budget will be adjusted to accommodate the expense.
• The Port Jefferson Historical Society will have a photo exhibit of Poquott soon.
• The Clerk requested permission to purchase additional shelving for the basement in the amount of $180. A motion to approve the purchase was made by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Lane. Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, S. Nicoletti, B. Donovan, Nay 0.
• The Clerk presented quotes for a replacement flag for California Park. After discussion the Clerk was authorized to purchase a polyester flag for $103.00.
• Audit—discussion on the items recommended by the auditors;
• Purchasing Policy not adopted—Purchasing policy is adopted and shows in the Organization minutes.
• Voucher signing—recommends signing all vouchers. Trustees currently sign itemized listing of vouchers.
• Cash receipts—recommended receipts for all monies received.

The clerk will contact the auditors re; the above to clarify the recommendations and correct the question of the Purchasing policy.

• National Grid—purchase still in review by regulators, however the easement has not been filed and the Board requested the attorney to see what is holding up the filing.
• Zoning Law—standards for ZBA review should be redone to bring the law up to date. 2/8/07?

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Resident—“no dogs” sign still not installed at VanBrunt Beach—Ans. Clerk will get sign up asap.
• Resident—Town requests permission to install moorings of town residents in the village Southwest Mooring area. Ans. request denied

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. on a motion by C. Lane.

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JOSEPH NEWFIELD, VILLAGE CLERK

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APPROVED