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Newark cuts $10,000 mower Responding to citizen concerns, a $10,000 item in the proposed 1998-99 budget was cut by the Newark Municipal Board. Mayor Fred Pirelli had, in response to questions about the lawn mower, asked the board to justify the purchase in writing. George Attenboro, chief water treatment plant operator, said the replacement was being done in a timely matter. According to Attenboro, the trade-in or auction value of the old mower is best at this time, and repairs are not yet necessary. The water treatment plant personnel are responsible for the mowing of the area around the water treatment plant as well as the pump stations. Attenboro indicated that it would be possible to put the purchase off until next year, but reminded the board that the new mower would cost more, and the old unit would be worth less. The Municipal Board voted to remove the item from the budget. Attenboro reported on a joint meeting held by the Newark Country Club, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, and the Village. The purpose of the meeting was to address the concerns of the Country Club regarding discharge from the waste water plant. For many years, the club has, in time of need, watered the greens with partially treated water from the plant. This practice was stopped by order of the DEC last year; DEC cited a possible health hazard. The following concerns were addressed, and the Municipal Board voted to allow the Newark Country Club to use water from the treatment plant when needed, especially during drought conditions: - There will be no liability to the village of Newark. - The Newark Country Club will be responsible for all costs involved. - The discharge water will be chlorinated and stored in a holding tank. - All sampling of water will be done by village personnel and billed to the Country Club. In other action, William Edinger, Supervisor of the Town of Manchester, attended the meeting to discuss the possible purchase of water to supply Port Gibson and Clifton Springs. He recounted an experience 21 years ago in Newark, when he was told "there was not much to negotiate due to the fact that Newark was the only source of water." Edinger says this is not the case now. Board chairman James San Angelo reminded Edinger that this is a different Municipal Board from 21 years ago. All agreed that long-term water contracts benefit everyone. The board voted to offer to sell water to Manchester at a rate of $1.95 for Port Gibson, and $1.80 for Clifton Springs. The difference in rates per thousand gallons is due to the anticipated usage. The proposed contracts will be for 15 years. Ron Colacino attended the meeting to protest a number of past-due water bills that he received for tenants that have long ago moved from his properties. He requested that the village postpone the levying of these bills onto the tax rolls, until the bills can be straightened out. The board agreed to do this. Copyright © 1998 |
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