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We had our contractor's meeting and I asked about the concrete being placed in the laterals from the main line to the property line. I was told that those drawings were made int 2017 and at that time the piping used was pretty flexible and that is why the concrete was specified. Since that time they have changed to a PVC pipe which is not flexible so the concrete isn't needed anymore. The rocky soil, seed and hay that has been on some of the finished streets is not the finished product. That rocky soil and grass is there just to stop erosion. They will be coming around with proper soil and grass seed at a future date. The contractor was advised that they have to start cleaning the roads on completion of the days work and they will be cleaning E. Eighth St. The construction company was also advised to barricade around all dirt and stone piles when to in use so the sludge doesn't go down the storm sewers. The sewer main completion date is supposed to be August 27th which looks highly unlikely. It was discussed at the meeting about what would happen if the contractor failed to complete the project or declared bankruptcy. Everyone who bid on the project had to be bonded by a bonding company. If something did happen, which is highly unlikely, the bonding company would be responsible for financing the uncompleted project. So please don't worry about that. I wan to thank everyone who has contacted me any problems they have had while the sewer project is going on. Without you letting me know we would not have been able to take care of it and stopping that problem from happening again. Again please contact me with any problems you have during this sewer construction. Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting. Here are our June minutes.

Jack

June 2, 2025

The regular monthly meeting of the Oneida Castle Village Board was called to order by Mayor John Deschamps at 7:00 PM in the village office. Also present were Trustee Ackerman, Clerk Canada and Treasurer Alicia Meyers.
(Absent: Trustee Gwilt)

The following residents were also in attendance: Carolyn Deschamps, Kevin LaPlant, Judy Mahoney, Ron Miller, Bill Sweatman, Kathy Wojiechowski, Melanie Osier and Cody Carnaya.

MINUTES
A motion was made by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Mayor Deschamps to accept the minutes from May.

B. REPORTS.
C. PUBLIC CONCERNS

Mr. Sweatman asked for a “No Dumping” sign to be placed on Steuben St. between 6th and 7th St. It is a wooded area that collects a lot of yard debris. Recently, a company has cleaned out their truck on this street and dumped left over cement from a job in this area.

Mr. LaPlant spoke of bridge noises that he hears as well as discussing water pressure problems. One of his houses has high water pressure while the other one next door has a very low water pressure.

D. BUSINESS

The meeting began with the introduction of Local Law 2 of the year 2025 by Trustee Ackerman. This law will amend the Oneida Castle Village Codes to regulate solar power and energy systems in the Village of Oneida Castle. Mayor Deschamps reviewed the Full Environmental Assessment Forms, Part I, II and III.

Clerk Canada signed and sealed a certification form that this resolution will be on file in the village office and that all members of the Village Board were duly notified of this meeting which was an “open to the public” meeting.

The date of July7th was set for the public hearing on this matter. The hearing will take place at 6:30PM The affidavit of posting was placed on the village signboard and was notarized by the Treasurer, Alicia Meyers. The clerk will be responsible to post notice of this public hearing at 12 conspicuous places throughout the village.

Mayor Deschamps gave a report on how the sewers were progressing. Ground water has been a big problem. There have been unmarked storm sewers and gas lines that have been hit. They are not working on the streets that they were scheduled to work on due to these problems.

The village budget which allowed for $200,000 for the Nation to inspect the digging, must now be increased. This is due to the fact that there will be digging on both sides of Rt 5 at the same time. Therefore the Nation must station a person on each side who will watch for remains and artifacts.

It was reported that there has been a great turn out for the Food Truck Event in the park. Melanie Osier, chairman, stated that the trucks have extended the their hours from 7 to 8:00PM to accommodate the public. A list of those trucks participating for the week will be on Facebook on Monday. There will always be 10 trucks in attendance.

Discussion took place regarding the playground and the fact that it is getting more use this year. A motion was made to replace the mulch in this area for an estimate of $5,000 by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Mayor Deschamps.

Melanie Osier asked for permission to pressure wash the gazebo to get the park looking nice. The Board agreed to this with their thanks.

E. TREASURER REPORT

Treasurer Meyers began her report with the cash flows for May. Inflows were $23,469.775 while outflows were $3,957.95 making a positive overall total of $19,511.82. Inflows for the Sewer Project were $622,250.52(grant payment) while outflows were $668,710.79 (payment to contractor/engineer)making a sewer project net total of -$46,460.27 and an overall net total for the month of -$26,948.45.

Year to date inflows were $151,728.95 while total outflows were $122,921.54 making a general fund balance of $28,807.41(surplus) Year to date inflows for the Sewer Project are $3,160,541.88 while total outflows for this project were $3,228,992.25. The Sewer Project’s net total is -$68,450.37 making an overall net total of -$39,642.96.

There is currently $236,842.46 in checking and $105,701.16 in savings. The general fund balance is $294,625.85.

This report was closed with Mrs. Meyers pointing out that our sales tax payment was $8,000 over the amount that was budgeted.
A motion was made by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Mayor Deschamps to accept this financial report.

F. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made to adjourn at 7:40PM. The next meeting will take place on July 7th with a public hearing to be held at 6:30PM.with the general meeting to follow.

Respectfully submitted,

Jean Canada, Clerk