TOWN BOARD MINUTES
February 1, 2000

Posted 2/1/2000

Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held in Pittsford Town Hall on Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.

PRESENT
Supervisor Carpenter; Councilpersons Zutes, Marini, Higgins, Green; Attorney for the Town Spinelli; Staff persons Elliott, Duane, Wilson, Beck.

ABSENT
None.

ATTENDANCE
2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2000
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 18, 2000 are approved as submitted.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Carpenter. Abstain, Zutes. Nays, none. Declared carried.

It should be noted that Councilman Marini joined the meeting at this time.

65 KNICKERBOCKER RD. APPROVED FOR GROUP HOME
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the establishment of a group home at 65 Knickerbocker Rd. by Grace Lutheran Residential Services subject to the conditions outlined in the Supervisor's letter of February 2, 2000. (See Attachment A)
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.

RABIES CLINIC APPROVED FOR MAY 4, 2000
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED, as recommended by the Animal Control Officer, the Town Board agrees to sponsor a free rabies clinic for cats and dogs at the Highway Garage on Tuesday, May 4, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.

DISCUSSION: ANNUAL PROCUREMENT POLICY REVIEW
The Town Board reviewed the town Procurement Policy and found no reason to recommend any changes.

PUBLIC HEARING SET: PITTSFORD SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 EXT. SWBC-30 (LANDS OF DELANCEY COURT SUBDIVISION)
A resolution was offered by Green, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED, that a public hearing is set for Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at 7:15 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall to consider the establishment of Ext. SWBC-30 (Lands of Delancey Court Subdivision) to Pittsford Sewer District No. 1.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.

DISCUSSION: TOWN PRIORITIES FOR 2000
Supervisor Carpenter reviewed a list of town priorities for the year 2000:

• Continuous improvement.
• Resource protection plan.
• Economic development of the Linden Ave./Washington Rd. area.
• Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan.
• Monroe Avenue Corridor Study (jointly with Brighton and the City of Rochester.)
• Monroe Avenue Transitional Zone.
• Facilities initiative.
• 2001 budget.
• Assessment update.
• Technology improvements including G.I.S., wide area network and Web site.
• Implementing customer service management system.
• Consolidating town sewer districts.
• Monoco Oil Co.
• Communications committee.

DISCUSSION: ASSESSMENT EXEMPTION FOR LANDMARK PROPERTIES
Town Board members discussed at length the possibility of proposing a local law that would allow assessment exemptions for designated landmark properties. It was determined that the Attorney for the Town should draft a proposed local law that would grant a three-year exemption of 100%, then 66.6%, and finally 33.3% for an improvement to a designated landmark property that has received a certificate of appropriateness and that is approved by the town assessor.

DISCUSSION: LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
Art Buckley, representing John J. Behan, planner for the town-village Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), outlined the steps that need to be taken to advance this program:

• The town and village must pass resolutions accepting the Draft LWRP that will be submitted to the Department of State along with a Draft EIS. After a 60-day review by involved agencies, a response period, and a final edit, the Secretary of State will approve and distribute the LWRP.
• The town and village will create and adopt a Canal Corridor LWRP Zoning Overlay District.
• The town and village will create and adopt a LWRP Consistency Law.

MONROE COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU CONTRACT AUTHORIZED
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign the annual Monroe County Youth Bureau Contract for comprehensive Youth Services.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.

RESIGNATION OF PAUL MARASCO FROM LIBRARY BOARD ACCEPTED
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the resignation of Paul Marasco from the Library Board with regret and with appreciation for his service to the town.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.

CRISTINA SCHLAGETER REAPPOINTED TO LIBRARY BOARD
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED, that Cristina Schlageter is reappointed to the Library Board for a term that ends on February 28, 2005.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED: FINANCE DIRECTOR; BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED, that the following persons are authorized for conference attendance:
Finance Director Gregory Duane to the NYS-GFO Conference in Albany on March 21-24, 2000.
Building Department personnel William Frohm, David Rowe and Patricia Cline to the Finger Lakes Building Association annual conference in Rochester on March 20-23, 2000.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.

As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret A. Beck
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.