TOWN BOARD MINUTES
February 1, 2005
Posted 02/16/2005
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Supervisor William A. Carpenter and Councilpersons John J. Higgins, Jr., Karen W. Green, and John E. Bernacki, Jr.
ABSENT
Councilwoman Sandra F. Zutes
ALSO PRESENT
Staff Members: Jared C. Lusk, Town Attorney; Michael J. Garland, P.E., Commissioner of Public Works; Gregory J. Duane, Finance Director; Paul W. Wilson, Director of Recreation & Technology; Flo Dorsey, Recreation Supervisor; and, Patricia E. Chuhta, Town Clerk.
ATTENDANCE
Two 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.
SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
Supervisor Carpenter extended a commendation to the members of the Highway Department for the great job they did clearing Pittsford roads during the recent snowstorm. He noted that he was impressed with the job they performed under very difficult conditions.
Supervisor Carpenter also extended his congratulations to Councilman John Bernacki and his wife Julie on the birth of their son, Peter Edward.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 18 2005 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 18, 2005 Town Board meeting are approved as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DEPLOYED MILITARY TAX EXTENSION AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that pursuant to §925-d of the Real Property Tax Law, the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford hereby authorizes the extension of the deadline of real property tax collection for persons deployed by the military until ninety (90) days following the end of that person's deployment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS AT VAN HUYSEN SENIOR CENTER AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance is authorized to apply for a Community Development Block Grant from Monroe County for handicap accessible improvements at the VanHuysen Senior Center.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: 2005 COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
Events Committee representative Flo Dorsey discussed the proposed 2005 Community Events calendar with the Town Board.
PITTSFORD LITTLE LEAGUE PARK VENDOR PERMIT AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the Pittsford Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to issue a park vending permit to Pittsford Little League allowing them to sell candy, soda, water, and hot dogs at the Habecker Fields on East Street, Thornell Farm Park, and Great Embankment Park from April 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
BID OPENING DATE SET: 2005 CONTRACTED GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that a bid opening date is set for Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. local time in the office of the Commissioner of Public Works to open bids for the 2005 Contracted Grounds Maintenance contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
BID OPENING DATE SET: TUB GRINDER/WOOD COMPOSTER
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, the Town Board sets a bid opening date of Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. in the office of the Commissioner of Public Works for the bid opening of the Tub Grinder/Wood Composter.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
BID OPENING DATE SET: THORNELL FARM PARK TENNIS COURT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the Town sets a bid opening date of Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the office of the Commissioner of Public Works for the Thornell Farm Park Tennis Court Replacement Capital Project.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE IN LEHIGH STATION NORTH SUBDIVISION ACCEPTED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
WHEREAS, Frank S. Imburgia, by "Offer to Dedicate Land", dated February 26, 2004, has offered to dedicate certain lands in the Town of Pittsford, Monroe County, New York consisting of approximately .80 acres of land as shown on the Drawing entitled "Easement Map", prepared by Fisher Associates P.E, L.S., P.C, being Sheet 2A of 10 of Project No. 01008.10 and dated April 3, 2002, and such offer has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford, and it appearing therefrom to the satisfaction of the Town Board that the lands so offered for dedication have been and are properly surveyed and mapped and should be accepted as Lands of said Town, and that all claims for damage have been properly released.
It is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford does hereby consent that the aforesaid land, located in the Town of Pittsford, Monroe County, New York, and as more particularly described as set forth on "Schedule A" hereof, be accepted in dedication for use as a "Rural Conservation Area" pursuant to Section 185-31 of the Town of Pittsford Code. It is FURTHER RESOLVED, that any taxes that are currently due or will become due on said parcel of land, as a result of the assessment roll in effect at the time of this acceptance, shall be the responsibility of the grantor dedicating the parcel of land to the Town.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE IN HARVEST GLEN SUBDIVISION ACCEPTED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
WHEREAS, Spall Development Corporation, by "Offer to Dedicate Land", dated October 18, 2004, has offered to dedicate certain lands in the Town of Pittsford, Monroe County, New York consisting of approximately 2.8421 acres of land as shown on the Drawing entitled "Rollins Crossing, Conveyance Plan", prepared by BME Associates, having Drawing Number 2096-21, last revised September 30, 2004, and such offer has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford, and it appearing therefrom to the satisfaction of the Town Board that the lands so offered for dedication have been and are properly surveyed and mapped and should be accepted as Lands of said Town, and that all claims for damage have been properly released.
It is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford does hereby consent that the aforesaid land, located in the Town of Pittsford, Monroe County, New York, and as more particularly described as set forth on "Schedule A" hereof, be accepted in dedication for use as a "Rural Conservation Area" pursuant to Section 185-31 of the Town of Pittsford Code. It is FURTHER RESOLVED, that any taxes that are currently due or will become due on said parcel of land, as a result of the assessment roll in effect at the time of this acceptance, shall be the responsibility of the grantor dedicating the parcel of land to the Town.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
HIGHWAY DEDICATION OF HARVEST GLEN ACCEPTED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford does hereby consent that the aforesaid land, located in the Town of Pittsford, Monroe County, New York, and as more particularly described as set forth on "Schedule A" (describing Harvest Glen, 0.136 miles), be accepted in dedication for highway purposes. It is FURTHER RESOLVED, that any taxes that are currently due or will become due on said parcel of land, as a result of the assessment roll in effect at the time of this acceptance, shall be the responsibility of the grantor dedicating the parcel of land to the Town.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING SET: HARVEST GLEN PARK DISTRICT
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that a public hearing be held before the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford, at the Town of Pittsford Town Hall, on the 1st day of March, 2005 at 7:00 o'clock P.M., Local Time, to consider the said Petition and to hear all persons interested therein, and for such other and further action on the part of the Town Board with relation to the said Petition as may be required by law or proper in the premises. It is FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that a copy of the within Resolution be duly published in the Brighton-Pittsford Post which paper is designated as the official paper for such publication, and a copy of the said Resolution be posted on the bulletin board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Pittsford, New York, maintained pursuant to Section 30 of the Town Law, not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the said hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
2005 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES DATES AND BANDS AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign contracts as needed for the following bands: John Coles Blues Band for $435.00; Swamp Padres for $450.00; The Johnny Matt Big Band for $500.00; Brad Batz Group for $450.00; It's My Party for $465.00; JB & Company for $500.00; The April Blair Project for$500.00; Pittsford Fireman's Band for $800.00, totaling $4,100.00 which is within the 2005 Budget established for the Summer Concert Series.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
2005 FARM LEASES AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to execute farm leases with the following farmers, on the receipt of certificates of insurance, for the period of April 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 in the amount of $25.00 per acre:
Robert Lehman -12.5 acres in the Autumn Ridge Subdivision, 57.5 acres on the Royal Coach property
Larry Knickerbocker -14.0 acres on Knickerbocker Road, 20.0 acres at Heather Heights, 15.0 acres on Laureldale Drive
Mark Kreiger -7.0 acres on Tobey Road, 10.0 acres on Stone Road, 26.0 acres in the Isaac Gordon Nature Park, 21.0 acres on Willard Road
Mike Silco -18.0 acres on Hedgewood Lane
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DESIGN SERVICES FOR TOWN HALL EXTERIOR REHABILITATION CAPITAL PROJECT
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes an agreement with Bero Architecture P.C. for architectural services for the Town Hall Exterior Rehabilitation Capital Project in an amount not to exceed $15,994.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE VENTILATION CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes an agreement with M/E Engineering, P.C. for engineering services for the Highway Garage Ventilation Capital Project in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTACT WITH MRB GROUP AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, based on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works, authorizes the Supervisor to sign a 2005 Engineering Services Agreement with MRB Group.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTACT WITH ERDMAN ANTHONY INC. AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, based on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works, authorizes the Supervisor to sign a 2005 Engineering Services Agreement with Erdman Anthony & Associates, Inc.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTACT WITH CLOUGH HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES LLP AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, based on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works, authorizes the Supervisor to sign a 2005 Engineering Services Agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:35 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.