TOWN BOARD MINUTES
February 7, 2006
Posted 02/22/2006
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 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
None
ALSO PRESENT
Staff Members: Paul J. Schenkel, Commissioner of Public Works; Gregory J. Duane, Finance Director; Paul W. Wilson, Director of Recreation & Technology; Patricia E. Chuhta, Town Clerk; Flo Dorsey, Recreation Supervisor; D'Arcy DeAngelis, Recreation Supervisor; Jessie Hollenbeck, Recreation Supervisor; Robert Fromberger, Town Engineer; Linda Dillon, Assistant to the Supervisor.
ATTENDANCE
Eleven members of the public were in attendance.
Supervisor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and invited David Cornell to lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
Supervisor Carpenter noted that the Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance is being held on Saturday, February 11 and runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Spiegel Community Center.
Supervisor Carpenter announced that the April New York State Quality Communities Conference is being held in Pittsford.
The new community map has been mailed out to all Pittsford residents. Supervisor Carpenter thanked the Town staff for all of their efforts to complete this project.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 17 2006 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Council, and seconded by Council,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 17, 2006 Town Board meeting are approved as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Bernacki and Carpenter. Abstain: Green. Nays: none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: ANNUAL PROCUREMENT POLICY REVIEW
The Town Board performed the annual review of the Town Procurement Policy. The conclusion of this review was that no changes or actions are required at this time. (See Attachment A.)
CASH RECEIPTS POLICY ADOPTED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that Town Board adopts the Cash Receipts Policy as per Attachment B.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Bernacki and Carpenter. Abstain: Green. Nays: none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: BOY SCOUT TROOP 366 EAGLE SCOUTS
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that Town Board of the Town of Pittsford commends James Peppler and Keith Mehalek of Boy Scout Troop 366 successfully completing the requirements for the Eagle Scout Award, the most prestigious award that the Boy Scouts can bestow upon a young man. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that special greetings are extended to James Peppler and Keith Mehalek for receipt of their Eagle Scout Award before family, friends and fellow Scouts, which will take place on February 7, 2006.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: TED AROESTY, CHIEF, BRIGHTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the Pittsford Town Board of the Town of Pittsford express their congratulations and gratitude to Ted Aroesty for his faithful and dedicated service to his community.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
PUBLIC HEARING SET: PITTSFORD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION 73 (LANDS OF 3462 AND 3484 MONROE AVENUE)
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
ORDERED FIRST, that the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford, New York convene at the Town Hall in the Village and Town of Pittsford, New York on the 7th day of March, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, to consider the aforesaid Petition and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same, and it is hereby,
ORDERED SECOND, that a copy of this Order be certified by the Town Clerk, and she is directed to publish said certified copy in the Brighton-Pittsford Post, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper for the publication thereof, the first publication thereof to be published not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the day set herein for the hearing, and she shall also cause a certified copy hereof to be posted on the sign board of the Town, maintained pursuant to Subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the designated date for the hearing, and it is hereby,
ORDERED THIRD, that a copy of this Order be certified by the Town Clerk and she is directed to file such copy thereof with the Comptroller of the State of New York on or about the date of publication.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
BID DATE SET: ONE PORTABLE VEHICLE LIFT STATION
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board sets a bid date of February 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM in the Department of Public Works for one Multi-Column Heavy-Duty Mobile Lift System (Portable Vehicle Lift Station).
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
2006 RABIES CLINIC AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED that the Town of Pittsford will sponsor a free rabies clinic for dogs and cats on May 4, 2006 at the Highway Garage.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
2006 RECREATION SPRING PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the 2006 Spring Recreation Program schedule as recommended by Recreation Supervisor Jessie Hollenbeck. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign vendor contracts as required.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: 2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Recreation Supervisor Flo Dorsey and Recreation and Technology Supervisor Paul Wilson reviewed the proposed 2006 Community Events calendar with the Town Board.
DISCUSSION: WEGMANS GRANT PROPOSAL
Wegmans Food Markets has offered to make a $5,000.00 grant toward the 2006 Town of Pittsford Events. Recreation Supervisor Flo Dorsey and Recreation and Technology Supervisor Paul Wilson discussed this offer with the members of the Town Board, they noted that this money would allow the Town to do offer additional event activities without budget increases. Coming to consensus, the Town Board accepted the Wegmans grant offer.
DISCUSSION: AUBURN TRAIL
Town Engineer Rob Fromberger discussed the Auburn Trail history, the 2003 Trail Policy, and the proposed trail standards for the Pittsford section of the trail between French Road and the Brighton town line.
Supervisor Carpenter discussed the trail issues that the Town has dealt with for the last 4-5 years, the RG&E easement, and the need for a policy governing the trail maintenance. He noted that there are multi-modal funds available to help with the cost of rebuilding of the trail.
DISCUSSION: PROPOSED RE-ZONING OF 3080 MONROE AVENUE
David Cornell of Cornell Jewelers and his civil engineer Scott Harter of the Professional Engineering Group spoke to the Town Board regarding a plan for an addition to the existing Cornell Jewelers building and an increase in the parking area. They requested that the Town Board set a public hearing date to hear comments regarding the proposed re-zoning for 3080 Monroe Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING SET: PROPOSED RE-ZONING OF 3080 MONROE AVENUE
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held on the 7th day of March, 2006, at 7:00 P.M., Local Time, at the Town Hall, 11 South Main Street, Pittsford, New York, on the question of the proposed rezoning of a portion of the parcel of real property known as 3080 Monroe Avenue; and it was further
RESOLVED, that a Notice of Hearing be published in a newspaper previously designated as an official newspaper for publication of public notices, not less than five (5) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to said hearing; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall post a certified copy of this resolution or a summary thereof, on the bulletin board, maintained by the Town Clerk pursuant to § 30(6) of the Town Law, for a period of not less than five (5) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to said public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
AGREEMENT WITH LEHMAN GRAVEL PIT FOR DISPOSAL OF CLEAN FILL AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes Supervisor Carpenter to sign an agreement with the owner Lehman Gravel Pit for the disposal of clean fill on his property.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
2006 MEMORIAL DAY BANDS AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the list of performers for the May 29 2006 Memorial Day Parade. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign contracts as needed; these contracts were designed and approved by the Town Attorney.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BANDS AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the Town Supervisor to sign contracts as needed for the 2006 Summer Concert Series for the quoted dollar amounts, totaling $4,600.00, which are within the 2006 Budget established for the concert series.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
BUFFALO BILL RALLY ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board for the Town of Pittsford authorizes the Supervisor to sign a contract with Jon Seiger and the All-Stars for services on a date to be announced in the amount of $400.00 for the Buffalo Bills Pep Rally on Main Street in Pittsford. Jon Seiger and the All-Stars have agreed to be available for whatever date and time is selected for the Rally.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
POSITIVELY PITTSFORD AND PITTSFORD CELEBRATES BANDS AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the list of musical performers for the Positively Pittsford event on Saturday June 10 and Pittsford Celebrates on September 16 and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign contracts as needed with the list of bands for the quoted dollar amounts.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
FIREWORKS CONTRACT WITH YOUNG EXPLOSIVES CORPORATION AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that subject to the Town Attorney review and approval, the Town Board for the Town of Pittsford authorizes the Supervisor to sign a contract with Young Explosives Corporation in the amount of $5,000.00 for a fireworks display for the September Celebrates event.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
TRAINING SESSION AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that Historic Preservation Commission member Thomas Helfrich is authorized to attend the NYS Planning, Zoning and Environmental Land Training session in Rochester on February 8 2006 at a cost of $75.00.
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 8:02 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.