In the minutes: Canajoharie August 4, 2026, FLOCK camera (Aug 4)

VILLAGE of CANAJOHARIE
Ronald Dievendorf, Mayor
75 ERIE BOULEVARD
CANAJOHARIE, NEW YORK 13317
518-673-5512
Peter Lyden, Deputy Mayor
Tracy Stetin, Trustee

Edward Watt, Trustee
Daniel Pickel, Trustee

Meeting Minutes
Date: August 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Village of Canajoharie – Village Hall

1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Attendance
Mayor Dievendorf, Deputy Mayor Lyden, Trustee Pickel, Trustee Stetion, Trustee Watt, Ashley
Yacobucci, Frank Nestle, Chief Renzi, Peter A. Briele, Peter. J. Briele, Peter Douglass, Nicole Yaggle,
and Heather Scribner.

4. Executive Session
Motion: Trustee Watt motioned to enter executive session at 6:20 PM.
Second: Trustee Pickel.
Vote: Carried unanimously.

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Motion: Trsutee Lyden motioned to exit executive session at 6:38 PM.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.

5. Regular Meeting
Motion: Mayor Dievendorf motioned to enter the regular meetng.
Second: Trustee Pickel.
Vote: Carried unanimously.

6. Correspondence
The Board discussed the Montgomery County Canalway Grant and potential enhancements to
the Village riverfront. Mayor Dievendorf reported that he had written a letter regarding the grant.
7. Additions to Agenda
The following items were added to the agenda:
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Springbrook

8. Approval of July 7, 2026 Minutes
Motion: Trustee Watt motioned to approve the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes.
Second: Trustee Pickel.
Vote: Carried uniamously.
9. Public Comment
The Mayor reminded members of the public that comments would be limited to three minutes
and requested that attendees not shout out comments or questions.
Heather Scribner, candidate for Assembly and current Fulton County Treasurer, addressed the
Board and public.
10. Senator Fahy — Mohawk River Basin Legislation
Mayor Dievendorf discussed legislation introduced by Senator Fahy concerning the creation of a
Mohawk Valley Basin District. The Mayor reported that he had submitted a letter of support to
Senator Fahy regarding the proposed legislation.
11. Planning Board Appointment
The Board considered the appointment of Lacey Arduini to the Planning Board, with a term
extending through 2029.

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Motion: Mayor Dievendorf motioned to accept the Lacey Arduini to the Planning Board.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried uniamously.
12. Springbrook

The Board discussed various Springbrook software and utility billing matters, including:
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A one-time $750 setup fee for utility billing mailing.
A cost of $1.14 per bill for Springbrook to print and mail utility bills.
An additional charge of $0.10 per sheet for inclusion of a newsletter.
Advance payroll and potential use of time clocks; the Board determined not to proceed at this
time.
Accounts Receivable; motion passed.
Tax module; the Board determined not to proceed with the proposed option at this time.

Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to proceed with implementing Accounts Receivable in Springbrook.
Second: Trutee Pickel.
Vote: Carried unanimously.

13. NYCLASS
The Board discussed the Village's NYCLASS account.
Motion: Trustee Peter Lyden motioned to authorize two signatures for the transfer of $1,000,000
into NYCLASS.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
14. Denise Williamson
The Board reviewed and approved the schedule presented for CPA, Denise Williamson, from
RBT to come for three to four days to assist with completing the 2025 AFR.
15. Fire-Damaged Properties — RFPs and Bids
Deputy Mayor Lyden reported that requests for proposals had been mailed concerning firedamaged properties and that bids had been received.
The Board considered the bid submitted by Jackson Demolition in the amount of $116,700.
Motion: Trustee Lyen motioned to accept the Jackson Demolition bid in the amount of $116,700.
The expense is to be levied against the affected properties.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.

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16. NY Forward Grant
Mayor Dievendorf provided an update regarding the NY Forward grant. The Village is in the
process of signing contracts with the State of New York Department of State.
The Mayor also reported on a July 28, 2026 meeting with the Office of Community Renewal
concerning the Small Project Fund.
17. Local Law No. 2 of 2026
The Board discussed Local Law No. 2 of 2026, which proposes various amendments and
updates to the Village Code. The proposed local law includes modernization of the Village's
water code, consideration of establishing a curfew for minors, cleanup and clarification of
existing code language, removal of obsolete provisions, and revisions intended to bring the
Village Code into compliance with applicable New York State law.A public hearing was
scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 6:15 PM.
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to schedule the public hearing as presented.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried uniamously.
18. Department Reports
A. Department of Public Works — Frank Nestle
Mr. Nestle reported that the Village wishes to thank the Village of Fort Plain and the Town of
Canajoharie for providing trucks for milling operations. He noted that cooperation among the
municipalities is a benefit to everyone.
Paving was scheduled for August 19, 2026.
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Brush/Buckets X2
Put new signs up At Wintergreen Park
Worked on sewer issue for bathrooms Wintergreen
Repair manhole Reed Street
Trimmed bushes water front park
Open and pick up trash daily at Wintergreen Park
Street sweep x2
Cleaned municipal building
CPR class for employees
Finished catch basin repair on Little Mohawk
Milled Otsego Street, Lower Walnut, Third Ave(part of), Burch Street, and upper Maple Ave.
Cleanup continues on milled streets
Repaired service valve on Moyer Street
Hauled four loads of crusher in
Prepped manholes, service valves, and catch basins for milling
Removed wood chunks on right away path on Creek Street
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Worked on locating service on Mill Street
Repaired water transmission valve Cliff Street

B. Water Department — Frank Nestle
MRX
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to purchase the MRX in the amount of $16,012.80.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unianmously.
Springpond
The Board considered the bid for the Springpond project. Delaware Engineering
recommended acceptance of the bid.
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to accept the recommended bid.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
Sewer Adjustments for Pool Fills
The Board discussed sewer adjustments related to swimming pool fills for June and July.
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to authorize the applicable sewer adjustments due to pool fills
for the following account numbers: 517, 35, 110, 140, 145, 303, 322, 370, 402, 784, 791, 816,
and 534.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.

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C. Wastewater Department — Peter Briele
Monthly Revenue from MCSD # 1 for June 2026 = $ 6,510
Total Revenue for fiscal year (2026/2027) = $ 6,510
Monthly Revenue from Montgomery County Leachate for June 2026 = $ 546
Total Revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $ 546
Monthly Revenue from Green Pine Septic Disposal for July 2026= $ 1,905
Total revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $ 2,886.25
Monthly Revenue from Fred’s Septic Disposal for July 2026 = $ 100
Total revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $ 300
Monthly Revenue from Stocking Stalls Septic Disposal for July 2026 = $ 910
Total revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $ 1,510
Monthly Revenue from Randy & Brenda’s LLC for July 2026 = $ 575
Total revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $ 1,350
Monthly Revenue from RTG for July 2026 = $4,595
Total Revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $7,730
Monthly Revenue from Horender Construction for June 2026 = $ 100
Total Revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $100
Monthly Revenue from Sulphur Springs for July 2026 = $97.50
Total Revenue for fiscal year 2026/2027 = $147.50
Total Revenue for fiscal year 2026/27 to date = Leachate+Septic+MCSD#1 Sludge = $21,079.75
Labor
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Jury Duty
Floating Holiday
Comp/Flex time used

401.5 hrs.
7 Hrs.
17 hrs.
88 hrs.
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24 hrs.
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8.5

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Comp/Flex time earned

4 hrs.

WWTP work completed July 1st – July 31st , 2026
Completed monthly reports and invoices and submitted them accordingly.
Mow and weed trim the WWTP grounds.
Primary Clarifier #2 – Emptied and cleaned for annual maintenance.
Secondary Clarifier #1 – Emptied and cleaned for a company to do 3D scanning and will be
sending a report with suggestions. This scanning was done free of charge; it is normally a $3,500
fee.
One of the projects we should try to do next year is to rebuild/replace the flight system including
all components and drives in one of the secondary clarifiers.
Our biggest issue with clarifiers is icing conditions. Our energy usage and water usage double in
the winter months. Ice formation is reduced, but in extreme cold we can’t stop the ice from
accumulating on top of the clarifiers. Last year both Clarifiers were utilized without the ability to
remove solids for several days. We were a day away from having solids enter the effluent, but
we were able to remove the ice and get one Clarifier operating as it should. We had clear water
go to the river and did not violate our SPDES permit.
The newer technologies would allow us to upgrade as we replace the system. The flight system
would be submerged. When ice forms on the water’s surface in the clarifier, the new submerged
flight system should be able to remain on line and operate as it should with solids not becoming
an issue. There should also be no parts breaking. Nearly all of our spare parts were utilized
repairing secondary clarifier #2 this past Spring. We would probably try for next fiscal year
2027/2028.
Each department has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site. It is mandatory that we
attend a training class and get certified for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and the AED.
Last month we received the training and are certified. We need to recertify every 2 years.
Avanti has been at the wwtp a few times to troubleshoot, replace parts and adjust programming
to solve communication issues between sensors, meters, VFDs, motors, pumps and SCADA.
Short term fix is to replace some modules to restore automation that is needed to not have
SPDES permit violations.
They have mentioned that for a fee, they can do a Cyber Security Audit.
D. Fire Department — Chief Nestle / Assistant Chief Jon Ward
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VFIRE grant documentation is continuing.
A new thermal imaging camera was purchased from fundraising
Asst Chief Ward completed his Truck Operations class

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Held a rope rescue drill at Wintergreen Park
Department participated at Youth Day in Fonda .
Tanker three had warranty paint work completed.
“Need Board Approval for New Members”
Jake Swarey – transfer
Liam Johnson – transfer
Sarah Lind – new

Motion: Trustee Watt motioned to approve Jake Swarry and Liam Johnson as new members of
the Fire Department.
Second: Trustee Pickel.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
E. Police Department — Chief Raymond Renzi
The Board discussed the Village's camera system. It was clarified that the cameras under
discussion are not FLOCK cameras.
Chief Renzi also reported on approximately eight juvenile fights involving knives and guns in
the Boiling Pot area. The Board discussed the possibility of addressing the matter through a
local law for a juvenile curfew.
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2026 Cops Grant has been submitted - $125k.
Office Roice has successfully completed his field training. He will now be assigned full
time to the night shift.
Officer Roice has completed RADAR/LIDAR training.
Office Roice has completed Breathe Test Operator training (Datamaster for DWI
prosecution).
Chief Renzi completed training towards his master instructor certification. The
certification is anticipated to be completed in the fall after instructing one last module.
Another search warrant was conducted on the A&A Exotic Candy and Smoke Shop. This
resulted in approximately 700 illegal vapes, a quantity of marijuana products, and nitrous
products being seized. A juvenile and two adults were arrested as a result of this
investigation.
Car 121 – new engine that was covered under warrany approximately $18,000 cost
otherwise.
Executive Session items.

F. Code Enforcement — Keith Ferguson
Code Enforcement Officer Keith Ferguson presented his department report.

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18. Special Project Manager — Jerry Ward
Jerry Ward reported on a proposed subdivision involving the NBT parking lot on the western
side of the Village of Canajoharie.
19. Parks and Recreation — Peter Douglass
New Member
The Board considered the appointment of Nelson Ambridge.

Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to approve the appointment of Nelson Ambridge to the Parks
and Recreation Committee.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
Basketball Hoop and Backboard

The Board discussed obtaining a quote for replacement of the basketball hoop and backboard.
School Outfitters was identified as a source for pricing.
Bathrooms

The Board discussed getting the park bathrooms functional. The Board indicated that portable
toilets would not be used in the future. The current portable toilets will be moved from under the
baskball hoops to another location near by.
Scavenger Hunt

The Board discussed the purchase of stakes for a scavenger hunt on the gorge trail. This would
involved the Committee making signs about different things in the park such as animal tracks.
Motion: Trustee Pickel motioned to authorize the purchase of the stakes in the amount of $51.98
from the Park Committee Donation bank account.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
Boiling Pot Signage

The Committee would like to look into signage, listing the rules, ie: no glass containers, no fires,
no literring, etc. The Committee would like a list of codes that these rules fall under and to have
the sign made. As residents have been noting, the posting of rules would not be effective without
enforcement. The Board discussed signage for the Boiling Pot area, including the possibility of
relocating an existing sign.
Boiling Pot Increased Patrols

Peter Douglass asked for weekend police patrols to make more of a presence at the Boiling Pot
on hot weekends from 2-6. With increase in people along the Canajoharie Creek causes residents
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concerns about safety and littering.
20. Transfers
There were no transfers to discuss.
21. Approval of Abstracts
The Board reviewed the abstracts..
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to approve the abstracts as presented.
Second: Trustee Pickel.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
R. Young Check

Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to authorize the processing of a $5,000 check to pay Rodney
Young out of the Court Grant funds for the work he did on the Judge’s bench.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
NYPA Light Bond

The Board discussed the NYPA light bond and authorization to prepare for a new bond with
NBT and Greene County.
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to authorize preparation for a new bond with NBT Bank.
Second: Trustee Stetin.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
22. Executive Session
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to enter into executive session at 8:40 PM to discuss code
enforcement issues on Mill Street, Village office position, personnel disciplinary matters, and
police enforcement matters at the Canajoharie Gorge.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to exit executive session and enter back into the regular
meeting at 9:19 PM.
Second: Trustee Watt.
Vote: Carried unanimously.

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24. Adjournment
Motion: Trustee Lyden motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM.
Second: Trustee Watt
Vote: Carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Ashley Yacobucci
Village Clerk
Village of Canajoharie

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