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7 APRIL 2005
The regular Town Board meeting, held at the Walworth Town Hall, 3600 Lorraine Drive, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Supervisor Frank Guelli. Board members present: Frank Maciuska, and Thomas Yale. Absent: Daniel Keyes and Patti Marini. Other town employees present: Norman Druschel, Building Inspector Michael Frederes, Highway Superintendent Debora Germain, Recreation Director Richard Morris, Attorney for the Town Paul Russell, Town Engineer George Schaller, Sewer Superintendent Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer Marcia Englert, Town Clerk
MINUTES:
Motion by Councilman Yale to approve the minutes of March 17, 2005 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
1. LINCOLN FIRE DEPT: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FIRST RESPONSE AGENCY APPLICATION:
Ed Collins, Lincoln Fire Dept. Chief, inquired about the decision regarding his request at the March 17, 2005 meeting to obtain a letter from the town stating that Lincoln Fire Department has the authority to provide emergency medical services on a regular and ongoing basis, in order to obtain an agency code as a Basic Life Support First Response (BLSFR) agency from the State Dept. of Health. Councilman Yale stated that he wants to review the information again to determine that Town Board approval will not create an opportunity for the establishment of a second ambulance service within the town. A decision will be made at the April 21, 2005 meeting.
TOWN CLEANUP DATES:
Supervisor Guelli stated that the Town cleanup dates are May 12-14, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
CAREY TOPSOIL REMOVAL APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Yale approving the removal of 1200 cubic yards of topsoil from property owned by Bruce Carey at 937 Walworth-Penfield Road (Carey Lake), which resulted from the excavation of the large parking lot. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Absent Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
CAREY FIREWORKS DISPLAY:
A Fireworks Permit application, including a $4 million certificate of liability, has been received from Bruce Carey for a display to occur on July 23, 2005. It was noted that Town Board approval is not required. A letter was received from Susan Yara and an e-mail from Susan Hopf requesting that the neighbors be notified prior to the event to enable them to confine their livestock. Supervisor Guelli will advise Mr. Carey to notify Susan Yara and Susan Hopf prior to the event.
WEST WALWORTH SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the Supervisor to sign the statement verifying the service points of members of the West Walworth Volunteer Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Absent Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
HIGHWAY DEPT. BACKHOE PURCHASE:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the Highway Superintendent to purchase a John Deere Backhoe, with options and extra buckets, as per the New York State O.G.S. contract for a total cost of $63,755.00, to be expended from line DA5130.24. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Absent Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
HIGHWAY DEPT. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT:
Motion by Councilman Yale to declare the 1990 John Deere backhoe as surplus and sold at the municipal auction on May 21, 2005. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Absent Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
GINEGAW PARK USES APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the use of Ginegaw Park by the: 1. United Methodist Church Youth Group on April 9, 2005, rain date April 16, 2005, for a car wash; 2. Gananda Racing Aquatic Team on June 12, 2005 for an end of the year award program; 3. Lions Club on April 23, 2005 for Environmental Cleanup Day; 4. Lions Club on July 21-24, 2005 for the Festival in the Park. Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried.
GANANDA SIDEWALK DISTRICT TRACTOR/MOWER/SNOW BLOWER:
1. BIDS RECEIVED: ¨Saxby: 20,995.00 Option 1: 310 .00 Option 2: 165.00 ¨Bob James Equip: 20,976.80 Option 1: n/a Option 2 165.00 ¨SV Moffett: 24,662 .00 Option 1: 485.00 Option 2: 260.00
2. BID AWARDED:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the purchase of a Kubota tractor/mower/snow blower from Saxby as per the bid price, with options, of $21,470.00, to be expended from line SM5410.21. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Absent Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
FILL PERMIT APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the issuance of a fill permit to Mike Langdon, 4084 Canandaigua Road, to raise the elevation of the sides and rear of the house. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Absent Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
ACADEMY BUILDING SPECIAL ELECTION:
Supervisor Guelli stated that the referendum to convert the Walworth Academy Building to a Community Center was soundly defeated. He further stated that the current Board will not pursue the development of a community center. A copy of the election results is attached.
MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN:
Motion by Councilman Yale to adjourn to a meeting with the Attorney for the Town to discuss several legal issues. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska and unanimously carried. Time: 7:55 P.M.
RECONVENED:
Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 8:27 P.M.
WHITNEY MEADOWS LETTER OF CREDIT RELEASE APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the release of $1,073.23 to the developer from the Whitney Meadows Letter of Credit, as recommended by the Engineer for the Town. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Absent Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
SEWER USE LAW TO BE AMENDED:
Richard Morris will prepare an amendment to the Sewer Use Law whereby the sewer use fee is waived when the water is turned off for a period greater than 30 days.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilman Yale to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska and unanimously carried. Time: 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Englert, RMC Town Clerk |