Northport Village Corporation

Board of Overseers

July 17, 2005

Minutes of the Meeting

President Jo Huntoon convened the July 17th meeting of the Board of Overseers at 8:00 AM in the Community Hall meeting room. Present were Overseers Robbins, Brockway, Spollett, Metcalf, Treasurer Sheffield, and Clerk Lagner.

The minutes of the July 3 were accepted by motion of Robbins.

The treasurer's report was as follows:

            General Government

                        Checking                             $48,552.53

                        Community Hall                          876.29

                        Petty Cash                                     32.88

                                    Total                         $49,461.70

            Water Department

                        Checking                             $72,297.02

                        Petty Cash                                     30.72

                                    Total                         $72,327.74

            Sewer Department

                        Checking                             $19,524.70

                        Petty Cash                                     36.37

                                    Total                         $19,561.07

The draft of the Purdy-Powers audit is finished. The figures may be confusing because of the move from a "straight-cash basis" to a modified accrual system. There will still be an actual cash statement, with the figures adjusted to the accrual system at the end of the year. Malcolm Horton's work has been sent into Purdy-Powers to be included in the unified audit. The entire audit will be done by Purdy-Powers next year. Metcalf moved, seconded by Robbins, to accept the Treasurer's report. Voted.

Paige: A contractor has been hired for the Bayview Park drainage work, which should be done soon.

Some problems have occurred when cottage dwellers do not put out their trash in time for the early pick-up.

Huntoon expressed appreciation for Paige's efforts to chase down leaks below his cottage.

Tim Samway asked about the quit-claim issue raised at the last meeting; Huntoon replied that no bids were received.

Kathy Robbins asked if any action had been taken on the possibility of a stop sign at the corner of Broadway and Clinton. Overseers agreed to follow up with the Safety Committee. She also stated that she may not have an opportunity to address the Overseers publicly at the annual meeting, and thanked the Overseers for their volunteer commitment of time and resources.

Webster expressed appreciation and praise for the life guard's platform built by Dick Brockway.

Utilities: Metcalf reported on the recent Utility Department meeting which included the Nortons, Grays, Poulins, and Granstons, residents who will be directly affected by the elimination of the I&I detected on the Granston line. Work will begin soon and should take about three days, with minimal (counted in terms of hours) disruption to the homeowners for a guesstimated cost of $4,000.

The Warrant: A Treasurer's statement will be prepared for the warrant. Also, a place for the Treasurer's report was included with the President's report.

Police Coverage: Metcalf noted that it was reported that the police car has been noticed in the Blue Goose parking lot tracking speeders. She asked if anyone on the board had made that observation and none had. The Overseers agreed that police officers will be asked to concentrate their resources where the villagers will perceive the greatest benefit, as state troopers or sheriffs patrol the state highway. (Robbins noted, for example, that the speed limit on Broadway must be adhered to.)

The next meeting will be July 31 at 8:00 AM. Metcalf requested that an executive session be included for personnel issues.

Metcalf moved, seconded by Robbins, to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 AM.

Eleanor Lagner, Clerk