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Things are going a little slow. NYS DOT met with Jablonksi, our engineers and myself about problems along the state routs. DOT acknowledged that water and sewer projects are the hardest projects to do and there is going to be a lot of dirt, mud and equipment to deal with but they are not going to renew their permit until they receive a memo on how and when the problems are addressed and weekly reports are given to them with what they have completed along with a schedule of what they will be doing for the following week. The good news is that many of the problems have been taken care of and that memo will be sent out today. The DOT have been right in everything they said and are being more than fair with the contractor. All this has caused a small delay so let's keep our fingers crossed that the snow holds off.
On the bright side the fire scene on E. Second St. has finally been cleaned up and taken away. I believe the new owner is going to be building an new house on the property. .Below re our October minutes from our monthly meeting. Our next meeting is Monday December 1st at 7:00 PM. I hope you can make it.
Jack
October 6, 2025
The regular monthly meeting of the Oneida Castle Village Board was called to order by Mayor John Deschamps at 7:00pm in the village office. Also present were Trustees Ackerman and Gwilt, Clerk Canada and Treasurer Meyers. Village residents in attendance were Martha Mallery, Cindy Whipple, Carolyn Deschamps, David DeMarco, Kathy Wojiechowski, David Gwilt, Mary Gwilt, Ed Lottermoser, Mark Kimball, Sharon Bognasky, Joe Walpole, Tina Poslowski, Dean Stoker, Judy Mahoney, Dave DeFries, Dick Moore and Rhonda McLaughlin.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. MINUTES
A motion was made by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Trustee Gwilt to accept the September minutes.
B. REPORTS
C. PUBLIC CONCERNS
Public concerns will be addressed in the business portion of the meeting
D. BUSINESS
Dave DeMarco began the questions by asking how are the roads going to be repaired. Second St. is badly damaged and will need extensive repairs. Mayor Deschamps agreed and stated that Third St. had a leak in the storm sewer. This caused the workers to stop work on other streets, so the storm sewer did not collapse. The Board questioned why this work was not done all summer when it was so dry. He added that the Village is denying the contractor’s request for a time extension.
Kathy W. brought it to the attention of the Board that the ditch that runs down Steuben has been filled in. She questioned where the run off is going to go. Mr. De Fries added that the culvert is crushed. The Mayor responded by adding that the plans stated this ditch must remain open for the flow.
Mr. Moore asked how they are doing the driveways. Some are crushed stone and some are not. It is going to be impossible to plow over the winter. When they clean up they do not use the broom in the water truck leaving it a dusty mess.
Mr. David Gwilt brought it to the attention of the Board that the crew had stopped work on the storm sewer on Third St. He asked if that meant they will have to dig it up again. They have blocked the road in both directions making it difficult for the residents on this street. Mayor Deschamps has suggested that the men be paid overtime to catch up on their work . In the long run it will cost the contractor more in late fees to the Village.
Mr. DeFries said he was concerned about all the crushed stone that is not cleaned up at the corners of the side streets and State St. It is dangerous for those with motorcycles as they cannot get traction.
In new business, Mr. Kimball asked about the status of the Fromey house that burned down almost 2 years ago. Mayor Deschamps stated that he is worried the Village will end up having to pay for demolishing this house and removing it. The Mayor is working with the Codes Officers in removing this dangerous eyesore from our village.
The Oneida Nation will be concentrating their efforts on the West side of State St. in the areas of Third, Fourth and Fifth Sts. while searching for artifacts.
Mr. DeMarco asked if the village plans to plow the sidewalks this winter. Trustee Gwilt answered, yes, if we have sidewalks. The Mayor reminded those present that the final responsibility lies with the homeowner for any accident that occurs on their walk.
A report was given on Halloween night in the park. Everything is in order. There will be prizes for costumes, pumpkins and tents. This is being sponsored by the Trexlers and Johns Clean Up Service.
E. TREASURERS REPORT
Mrs. Meyers began her report with the cash flows for September. Inflows were $12,031.00 while outflows were $5,512.45 making a monthly total of positive $6,879.55. For the capital sewer project, inflows were $ 682,703.81 while outflows were $721,478.69 making an overall net total of negative $31,895.33
Year to date inflows were $65,660.43 while outflows were 38,079.49 leaving a general fund net total of $27,580.94. For the capital sewer project, inflows were $1,408,073.66 with total outflows at $1,508,664.90 making a sewer project net total of - $100,591.24. The overall net total is- $73,010.30.
There is currently $105,718.83 in savings and $116,890.90 in checking making a general fund balance of $322,206.79. The Capital Sewer Project has a balance of $199,006.97. The overall fund balance is $123,199.82. The Veteran Memorial Fund has a balance of $6,443.66 and the Ada Karr CD has a bank balance of $13,918.60.
A motion was made by Trustee Ackerman and seconded by Trustee Gwilt to accept this financial report.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Amotion was made at 8:05 to adjourn. The next scheduled meeting of the Oneida Castle Village Board will take place on November 10, 2025. This will be a public hearing on the short term rental law at 6:30pm. with a general meeting to follow.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Canada, Oneida Castle Clerk