TOWN BOARD MINUTES
January 16, 2007
Posted 02/07/2007
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, January 16 2007 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Supervisor William A. Carpenter and Councilpersons Sandra F. Zutes, John J. Higgins, Jr., Karen W. Green, and John E. Bernacki, Jr.
ABSENT
There were no Town Board members absent.
ALSO PRESENT
Staff Members: Paul J. Schenkel, Commissioner of Public Works; Gregory J. Duane, Finance Director; Paul W. Wilson, Director of Recreation & Technology; Richard T. Williams II, Town Attorney; Stacey Romeo, former Attorney for the Town; Patricia E. Chuhta, Town Clerk.
ATTENDANCE
Seven members of the public were in attendance.
Supervisor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and invited everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MENDON CENTER ROAD WATER DISTRICT 1
After verification of publication of a legal notice, Supervisor Carpenter requested that Town Engineer Robert Fromberger present a brief discussion of the proposed water district extension. At the conclusion of this discussion, the Supervisor opened the hearing to public comments.
The following persons spoke:
- Daniel Harrison, 310 Mendon Center Road
- Jeffrey Kellmanson, 350 Mendon Center Road
- William Pieper, 321 Mendon Center Road
- Mark Johnson, 314 Mendon Center Road
- Joshua Bruner, 311 Mendon Center Road
PUBLIC HEARING TABLED: PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MENDON CENTER ROAD WATER DISTRICT 1
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the public hearing for the proposed establishment of the Mendon Center Road Water District 1 is tabled for review at the February 6 2007 Town Board meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
Supervisor Carpenter commented on how fortunate he felt we were to have avoided an ice storm on Monday, January 15th.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 2 2007 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 2 2007 Town Board meeting are approved as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign a consent for the Seventh Judicial District to make temporary assignment of our Town Justices to preside in other town/village courts in the Seventh Judicial District as the need arises during 2007.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING SET - PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2007: AMENDING CHAPTER 133 OF THE TOWN OF PITTSFORD MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED TAXATION - PARTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
This item is on hold for a later Town Board meeting, no action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARING SET - PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 2 OF 2007: AMENDING CHAPTER 133 OF THE TOWN OF PITTSFORD MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED TAXATION - REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS
This item is on hold for a later Town Board meeting, no action was taken.
BID OPENING DATE SET: JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR KINGS BEND PARK LODGES
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board sets a bid opening date of February 7 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in the Department of Public Works for Janitorial Services at Kings Bend Park Lodges.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: 2007 ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES
The Supervisor discussed items that have been identified as organizational priorities for 2007:
- Auburn Trail Improvement Project
- Canalway Trail Realignment
- GIS Project
- MATZ Zoning
- Record Retention
Supervisor Carpenter also discussed 2007 Strategic Priorities:
- Customer Service requests - how requests are handled
- Fleet Replacement Schedule
- Facilities Maintenance Schedule
- Local History Library Plan
- How & When Customers Obtain Information from the Town
- Measurements
- Collaboration with Pittsford School District and the Village, our Community Partners, to provide opportunities that unite and celebrate the Pittsford community
FOUNDERS GREEN STREETLIGHT AGREEMENT FOR STREETLIGHT AT STONE ROAD AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, the Town Board accepts the recommendations of the Commissioner of Public Works and approves the installation of one streetlight at an annual additional cost of $251.28 to the Whole town Lighting District with a $455.00 upfront cost. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement related to the contract and the Director of Finance to make appropriate budgetary adjustments.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are approved to attend the following seminar and/or conference:
- Greg Duane to the 2007 GFOA Annual Conference in Albany on 03/28 - 03/30 at a cost of $130.00.
- Rob Fromberger to the Federal & NYS Building Code Accessibility Requirements seminar in Rochester on 01/17/07 at a cost of $15.00.
- John Peets, John Schojan, Bill Redfield, and Tom Suter to the Asphalt Laydown & Compaction Seminar in Rochester on 02/05/07 at a cost of $25.00 each.
- Ray Barnard to the NYS Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and Administration seminar in Rochester on 04/24/07 at no cost to the Town.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
JANUARY 2007 VOUCHERS APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that January 2007 vouchers No. 76192 through No. 76365 in the amount of $429,032.66 are approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
GIS CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Supervisor Carpenter,
RESOLVED, that the GIS Capital Project be established in the amount of $73,901.00; the source of the funds for this project will be $36,950.00 Appropriated Fund balance from the Part-Town General Fund and a Grant from New York State for $36,951.00. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance is authorized to make the appropriate budget entries.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki, and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:13 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.