TOWN BOARD MINUTES
February 19, 2002
Posted 03/06/2002
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Supervisor Carpenter; Councilpersons Zutes, Marini, Higgins, Green; Staff persons Duane, House, Wilson, Chuhta.
ABSENT
None
ATTENDANCE
1
Pledge of Allegiance
SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
Supervisor Carpenter discussed the RG&E's cutting of trees along the old Erie Canal bed and the adjacent neighborhood residents' concerns. He indicated that seven poles came down during the last storm and that the trees had to be removed to allow RG&E access to replace the poles. Supervisor Carpenter said that he felt that the initial problem was a lack of communication between the RG&E and the residents, and that the meeting he organized with the residents and RG&E representatives went well. He further indicated that he is satisfied with the progress of the work, that re-growth and new plantings will fill in the areas where the trees have been removed and that he will continue to monitor the situation.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 2002 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED that the minutes of February 5, 2002 are approved as written.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
VOUCHERS FOR FEBRUARY, 2002 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that February 2002 vouchers No. 48908 through No. 49331 in the amount of $403,250.92 are approved for payment.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: HARRY A. LUSK
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that the Pittsford Town Board of the Town of Pittsford expresses their appreciation and gratitude to Harry A. Lusk for his faithful and dedicated service to the town.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: THEODORE CONNERS
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Zutes,
RESOLVED that the Pittsford Town Board of the Town of Pittsford expresses their appreciation and gratitude to Theodore Conners for his faithful and dedicated service to the town.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: EAGLE SCOUT EVAN OREM
A resolution was offered by Green, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford commends Evan Orem of Boy Scout Troop 336 on successfully completing the requirements for the Eagle Scout award, the most prestigious award the Boy Scouts can bestow upon a young man. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED that special greetings are extended to Evan Orem on March 11, 2002 the occasion of his receipt of the Eagle Scout Award before his family, friends and fellow scouts.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
NEW MODEL PLAN FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION ADOPTED
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that the Town of Pittsford hereby adopts the Town of Pittsford Deferred Compensation Committee resolution to Amend and Restate the Model Plan as per Attachment A.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
LAND TRANSFER TO BURR OAK RESIDENTS AUTHORIZED
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign an agreement providing for the transfer of the Town-owned vacant land between 35 and 39 Burr Oak Drive to the adjacent landowners, Mary Helen Dolan and C. C. and Christine L. Carey, for the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00 ) plus reimbursement to the Town for the expense of a survey and other expenses relating to the transfer of title and the recording of documents; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that effective with the transfer of the title of land as set forth above, the Town will reserve an easement, from Burr Oak Drive to the rear lot line of the parcel, ten (10) feet in width, for the purpose of pedestrian ingress and egress through said parcel; the location of said easement will be determined by the Town, provided it shall be located in the central portion of the property, but not interfering with the existing driveway for 35 Burr Oak Drive; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is further authorized, subject to a permissive referendum as required by law, to execute deeds transferring the subject property as per the agreement. (See Attachment B.)
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: TOWN/SCHOOL DISTRICT/VILLAGE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
The joint Leadership Committee met on February 11, 2002. Each entity discussed the status of their individual projects and have agreed to have the Mediation Center of Rochester collaborate training. Supervisor Carpenter will coordinate a meeting with Kim McCluski of Pittsford Schools and Village Mayor Corby to discuss this issue to learn more about the process.
The Leadership Committee came to agreement regarding a Draft Community Vision Statement. Supervisor Carpenter asked for Town Board members' comments. As they did not have any concerns regarding the wording of the draft statement, Supervisor Carpenter will relay the Town's approval of the draft statement to the Leadership Committee.
Supervisor Carpenter said that the Library Citizen's Advisory Committee is still working to complete their final recommendations for future Library facility needs. He said that he is committed to forming study circles for the town facilities, similar to those that met for the Pittsford Community Forum, and that he would like to see joint study circles that include the school and town facility proposals.
NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT CONTRACT AUTHORIZED
A resolution was offered by Marini, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign a contract with the State of New York Department of State for grant funds.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
NEW YORK STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DATA SHARING AGREEMENT APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Marini, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED that the Town Board approves the Supervisor to sign "The New York State Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cooperative Data Sharing" agreement.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENT
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Pittsford Town Board appoints Dominic Caroselli to the Architectural Review Board for the Town of Pittsford effective February 19, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED that the Pittsford Town Board appoints Robert Gruber and Krystle Knickerbocker to the Environmental Board for the Town of Pittsford effective February 19, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APPOINTMENT
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that the Pittsford Town Board appoints John Ferrarone to the Parks and Recreation Board for the Town of Pittsford effective February 19, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
Supervisor Carpenter said that he was very pleased with the appointment of two youth members to the Environmental Board and Parks and Recreation Board, Krystle Knickerbocker and John Ferrarone. He noted that these appointments are in keeping with the town's commitment to involve the youth of Pittsford in community activities.
CONFERENCE AND SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED: TOWN CLERK
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED, that Town Clerk Patricia Chuhta is authorized to attend the NYS Town Clerks Association Twentieth Anniversary Conference in Saratoga Springs in April, 2002 and the FastFile Training Seminar in Pittsford in March, 2002.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:30 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.