MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Wheeler,Trustee Amy Mann, Trustee Dave Porter

FEBRUARY 19, 2015 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

ALSO PRESENT: Bill Carr, Mike Hayes

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.

A lengthy discussion then followed regarding the proposed 2015-2016 Village budget.The VillageBoard reviewed the upcoming expenditures as well as the expected revenues.

After the first round of calculations, the projected deficit between anticipated revenues and expenses is approximately $164,000. Several areas for further review were noted for the department heads and trustees to consider. Mayor Wheeler will work with the Clerk and PWA to develop more detailed information for possible sources of reduced expenses or increased revenues during the next two weeks.

The Village Board scheduled a special meeting for March 4, 2015, at 5:30p.m. at the Municipal Building to discuss the 2015 – 2016 budget. At the February 2nd meeting the Board scheduled this meeting to begin at 6:00p.m. The Village Clerk will put a legal notice in the Cazenovia Republican to advise the public of this change.

The Board approved a request from Judy Gianforte of CPF for a sign on Lakeland Park fence from February 24th – March 6th for two events scheduled for February 28th and March 5th.

Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Mann to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION # 37 - BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Cazenovia through its governing body the Board of Trustees, hereby agrees to expend an amount not to exceed $17,524.00to purchase a F250 Cab & Chassis with plow on state contract (NYS Contract Award Number QL452) from F.X. Caprara Ford.

By vote of the Board – Mayor Kurt Wheeler – aye, Trustee Amy Mann – aye, Trustee Dave Porter

Three in favor. Approved.

Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Porter to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-38

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENERGY SERVICE PERFORMANCE CONTRACT (ESPC) WITH SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ENERGY SAVING FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AUDIT

WHEREAS, the Village of Cazenovia has solicited proposals for an energy project to allow the Village to conserve energy and reduce energy costs through the installation of energy conservation measures including street lighting system upgrades; and

WHEREAS, SmartWatt Energy, Inc. was the only company to respond to the Village’s solicitation; and

WHEREAS, the Village Public Works Administrator has recommended to the Board of Trustees that SmartWatt Energy, Inc. be retained as the Village’s Energy Services Company (ESCO) to provide a comprehensive energy management and building-related capital improvement services to reduce utility and operating costs to the Village.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees accepts the proposal from SmartWatt Energy, Inc. to be retained as the Village’s Energy Services Company (ESCO) to provide a comprehensive energy management and building-related capital improvement services audit to reduce utility and operating costs to the Village, and it is hereby further

RESOLVED that the Village of Cazenovia enter into an agreement (letter of intent) with SmartWatt Energy Inc. to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment and perform all work required for the completion of an Investment Grade Audit, preliminary project design and preliminary contract preparation at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00 with the intent of subsequently entering into a future Performance Contracting Agreement with SmartWatt Energy, Inc., and that the Mayor be, and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement in such form recommended by the Village’s attorney, and that upon execution of said contract, the Mayor and Public Works Administrator are authorized to execute such documents, and take such other actions as may be necessary and/or prudent to carry out the intent of this resolution.

By vote of the Board – Mayor Kurt Wheeler – aye, Trustee Amy Mann – aye, Trustee Dave Porter

Three in favor. Approved.

Motion made by Trustee Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Mann to adjourn the meeting at5:29 p.m. All aye. Approved. Meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Katherine A. Burns

Village Clerk