TOWN BOARD MINUTES
February 21, 2006
Posted 03/17/2006
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, February 21, 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.
ATTENDANCE
One member of the public was 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 indicated that Highway crews are out picking up debris generated by the recent windstorms. He said that he felt that one of the reasons Pittsford did not lose power was an end-result of the talks he, Councilman Bernacki and Village Trustee Maddox held with representatives of the Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation last year where they discussed the problems Pittsford has been experiencing with numerous power outages.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7 2006 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of February 7, 2006 Town Board meeting are approved as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
VOUCHERS FOR FEBRUARY 2006 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, the February 2006 vouchers No. 71123 through No. 71548 in the amount of $2,847,518.20 are approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
FEBRUARY 2006 BUDGET TRANSFERS AND AMENDMENTS APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that February 2006 Budget Transfers and Amendments are approved as per Attachment A.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: BOY SCOUT TROOP 341 EAGLE SCOUTS
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that Town Board of the Town of Pittsford commends Ian Fitzmorris and Zach Yambrach of Boy Scout Troop 341 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 Ian Fitzmoris and Zach Yambrach for receipt of their Eagle Scout Award before family, friends and fellow Scouts, which will take place on March 5, 2006.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION: CHIEF TIM SWAGLER, EAST ROCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Pittsford Town Board of the Town of Pittsford express their congratulations and gratitude to Tim Swagler for his faithful and dedicated service to his community.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
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, 2006 through November 30, 2006.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
ADDITIONAL PITTSFORD COMMUNITY LIBRARY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER EXPENSES AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board amends the Pittsford Community Library Project Agreement with The Pike Company to cover additional construction manager services for the period of June 2005 and September 2005. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes payment of $30,788.00 to The Pike Company, for these additional construction manager services.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
FOOD VENDOR AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED FOR 2006 POSITIVELY PITTSFORD AND PITTSFORD CELEBRATES
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the list of food vendors for 2006 Positively Pittsford and 2006 Pittsford Celebrates events and authorizes the Supervisor to sign vendor contracts.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
2006 SPECIAL EVENTS INFRASTRUCTUE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign contracts as needed with Shea's Outhouse Services at a price not to exceed $2,500.00. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town supervisor to sign contracts with Intercept Security at a price not to exceed $4,500.00. It is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign contracts as needed with Geneva Tent & Awning at a price not to exceed $800.00 per event.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
2006 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES VENDING PERMIT AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign vending permit agreements with Jonny's Village Hots and Cold Stone Creamery to vend at the Port of Pittsford Park, 22 North Main Street, on Fridays for the period of June 9, 2006 through August 11, 2006. it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Vending Permit fees shall be waived for this year and will be subject to review and potential adjustment by the Town Supervisor.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT EXTENDED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board extends the contract for Park District Maintenance with The Property Maintenance Company LLC for one additional year until December 31 2006 at the existing contract rate of $44,853.00 for the season.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES RE-APPOINTMENT
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that Less Mitchell is re-appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for the Town of Pittsford on February 21, 2006.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
This portion of the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia E. Chuhta
Town Clerk
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will leave Executive Session and return to Regular Session.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Declared carried.
STACEY ROMEO APPOINTED ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Pittsford Town Board appoints Stacey Romeo as the Attorney for the Town, to commence her appointment on February 27, 2006 at an annual salary of $55,000.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Bernacki and Carpenter. Abstain: Green. Nays: none. Declared carried.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
William A. Carpenter
Supervisor
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.