TOWN BOARD MINUTES
January 16, 2001
Posted 01/16/2001
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Supervisor Carpenter; Councilpersons Marini, Higgins, Green; Attorney for the Town Spinelli; Staff persons Duane, Elliott, Wilson, Chuhta.
ABSENT
Councilperson Zutes.
ATTENDANCE
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
Supervisor Carpenter read a letter of appreciation he received from Al Mahar, 100 North Country Club Road, regarding services he received on December 24, 2000 by Sewer Department employees, Rubin Walton and Michael Gulnac. The Sewer Department employees helped him solve a water main backup problem that was causing water to come into his home. The Supervisor felt that this letter was an affirmation of the employee's commitment to the business-like principals we have been working toward.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 2001 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the January 2, 2001 are approved as amended.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 29, 2000 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 29, 2000 are approved as submitted.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
VOUCHERS FOR JANUARY, 2001 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Marini, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED, that January 2001 vouchers No. 43451 through No. 43637 in the amount of $263,733.27 are approved for payment.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Green, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED, that the following budget amendment is approved for January 2001: Line item 002-8020-4404 (Planning - Consultants) is increased by $100,000.00 to cover the costs of the design guidelines for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. The source of the funding for this project will be a grant from New York State Department of State. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is authorized to make the appropriate budget entries.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ESTABLISHMENT OF MONROE AVENUE CORRIDOR INTERMUNICIPAL PROJECT APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED, that the Monroe Avenue Corridor Intermunicipal Capital Project is established in the amount of $50,000.00 and the Director of Finance is directed to make the appropriate budget entries. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the source of funding for this project is a $20,000.00 grant and a $10,000.00 transfer each from the Town of Pittsford, Town of Brighton and the City of Rochester for a total of $30,000.00.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
PRESENTATION: SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH INCENTIVE ZONING APPLICATION
Prior to the beginning of the discussion, citing a possible conflict of interest, Attorney Spinelli indicated that he had to recluse himself. Deputy Attorney to the Town, Richard Williams, will handle this application.
Edward G. Parrone, PE, Executive Vice-President/CEO of D. J. Parrone & Associates, PC presented an incentive zoning application for 59 acres of land owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The land is located on the north side of French Road adjacent to Nazareth College. The Sisters of St. Joseph propose to demolish the existing buildings on the site and construct a two-story structure with full basement that will be approximately 150,000 square feet of floor area for a Motherhouse. There will be a 150 car parking facility. This proposal is not permitted under current SRAA zoning.
The following are amenities proposed:
- The construction of a storm water maintenance facility in conjunction with Nazareth College, a permanent conservation easement of 40 percent or 23.5 acres of land, the protection of a unique ecological habitat located on the property.
- A reduction of the need for Town services as compared to what allowable zoning would permit if developed as permitted by SRAA zoning, services such as Town-owned and maintained roadways and sewers.
- The application is consistent with the Town's Master Plan Greenprint. Mr. Parrone indicated that a water study has been started and a traffic study has been commissioned. These reports will be submitted to the Town at a later date.
Supervisor Carpenter emphasized that he would like the Sisters to remain within the community and that they have been good neighbors. He believes that Incentive Zoning is the best way to accomplish the goals of the application and that it is a positive application. He noted that present zoning would allow mixed use and that the application is a good way to develop the property. Councilman Higgins questioned the location of open land and was told that it may be dedicated to the Town of Pittsford in the form of a storm water detention facility.
There were no further comments.
The Town Board determined that the proposal is worthy of further consideration and referred the application to the Planning Board for their advisory opinion.
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH INCENTIVE ZONING APPLICATION ACCEPTED; REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the Sisters of St. Joseph Incentive Zoning Application and refers it to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. (See Attachment A.)
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: EAGLE SCOUT
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED, that Boy Scout Andrew Foerster will be presented with a signed and sealed resolution of commendation from the Town Board celebrating the occasion of his attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: RESPONSE TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SCOPING OUTLINE FOR CLOVER STREET
The Town Board discussed sending a formal response to the New York State Department of Transportation relative to the Scoping Outline of proposed improvements to Clover Street. It was decided that the response would indicate that the project should be limited to the improvement of the intersection of Jefferson Road and Clover Street and the French Road and Clover Street intersection.
RESPONSE TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SCOPING OUTLINE FOR CLOVER STREET APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to send to the New York State Department of Transportation the Town Board's response to the Clover Street Scoping Outline. (See Attachment B.)
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
RABIES CLINIC AUTHORIZED
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Pittsford will sponsor a free rabies clinic for dogs and cats on May 3, 2001 at the Highway Garage.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
BEHAN PLANNING ASSOCIATES PLANNING SERVICES APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to enter into an Agreement with Behan Planning Associates for planning services at a cost not to exceed $27,000.00 to provide: Monroe Avenue Commercial Development Design Guidelines - Update 2001 and Monroe Avenue Streetscape Vision Plan and Recreation Facility Design - Jefferson Road Stormwater Detention Pond.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
CARPET AND DUST MOP CONTRACT AWARDED
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Carpenter,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works and awards the Carpet and Dust Mop Service to Unifirst Corporation.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED: FIRE MARSHAL
A resolution was offered by Green, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes Fire Marshal Kelly Cline to attend the Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness Seminar in Rochester on January 23, 2001.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: GROUP HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Green presented an informational packet on organizing the Group Home Advisory Committee. It was decided that Attorney to the Town Spinelli will review the packet and will create a legal document to formalize the committee.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia E. Chuhta
Town Clerk
THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES ALONG WITH ATTACHMENTS, IF ANY, ARE ON FILE IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE, LOCATED IN THE PITTSFORD TOWN HALL, 11 S. MAIN STREET, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WEEKDAYS.