February 14, 2011

The Nunda Village Board met on February 14, 2011 for the regular meeting with the following
present:
Mayor: Curtis Simmons                   Citizens:  Bob Cox
Deputy Mayor: Jack Morgan                            Marcie Rice
Trustees: Betty McTarnaghan                          Darren Snyder
Ken Veneron                                                        Gary Brink
Doug Gray                                                            Tom Cook
Village Clerk: Lori Gray                                   Jon VanDorn                             
Sergeant Steve Rapp                                           Rhonda Howard
DPW/Sewer Dept: Ron Macomber                   Bernie Thoma       
     
Mayor Curtis Simmons called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Visitor's Forum
Bernie Thoma, from Thoma Development Consultants, provided updated information regarding possible grants opportunities for the Village of Nunda based on the immediate needs outlined to him. USDA-Rural Development is backlogged. However, the Community Block Development Grant is a very feasible option to address the water line to be installed from the backup well to the Waste Water Treatment Plant as required by DEC. Mr. Thoma has been in contact with Chalie Philion from the NYS Office for Small Cities. One requirement of the grant application is to submit surveys completed by residents, demonstrating the financial need of the community. Surveys completed in 2005 are no longer valid.  In addition, a letter needs to be sent to DEC requesting an extension of the SPDES Permit and informing them of the action being taken by the Village. Two Public Hearings will be required before the submission deadline of May 27, 2011. Awards will be presented in late summer/early fall. If awarded, construction could begin by Spring 2012.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Nunda apply for a Community Block Development Grant and notify DEC of this action, requesting an extension of the SPDES Permit. Thoma Development Consultants are permitted to conduct a financial survey of residents, as required for the grant application. Mayor Simmons made the motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Morgan. Carried 5-0.