4 AUGUST 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:  Daniel Keyes, Patti Marini and

Thomas Yale.  Absent:  Frank Maciuska

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 accept the minutes of July 15, 2005 as presented.  Seconded by

         Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried.

 

 

TEMPORARY HOUSING REQUEST: LINCOLN ROAD:

 

         Because of a July 17, 2005 house fire, Joe Lubanski, 4696 Lincoln Road, requested approval to

           temporarily locate a mobile home on his property while the home is being repaired.  He noted that

         the unit would not be visible from the road nor impact the neighbors, who have all expressed their

         support.  Richard Morris stated that before a decision was made, the situation should be discussed in

         a meeting with him, the Attorney for the Town.

 

 

MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN:

 

         Motion by Supervisor Guelli to adjourn to a meeting with the Attorney for the Town to discuss a

         legal matter.   Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried.   Time: 7:38 P.M.

 

 

RECONVENED:

 

         Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 7:47 P.M.

 

 

TEMPORARY HOUSING RESOLUTION:

 

         Councilman Yale offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by

         Councilwoman Marini to wit:

                          WHEREAS, the property owned by Joe and Joellen Lobanski, located at 4696 Lincoln   

                 Road, is a 4.5 acre parcel and has mature vegetation to buffer the structure and all the neighbors

                 have submitted support of Joe and Joellen Lobanski’s request to temporarily locate a mobile

                 home on their property,

                           NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the request of Joe and Joellen Lobanski,

                 dated August 4, 2005, to temporarily locate a mobile home on their property at 4696 Lincoln

                 Road, be granted for a period not to exceed six months due to the extreme hardship and the

                 emergency situation. 

         Roll call vote:               Supervisor Guelli                               Aye

                                            Councilman Keyes                             Aye

                                            Councilman Maciuska                        Absent

                                            Councilwoman Marini                        Aye

                                            Councilman Yale                               Aye

         Resolution adopted.

 

 

ROLFORD HEIGHTS, SECTIONS 5 & 6:  CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT REQUEST:

 

         Larry Heininger, from HBMA representing Principal Homes, requested that Sections 5 and 6,

totaling 33 acres, be classified as a 58 lot Cluster Development.  Richard Morris stated that

the Town Board cannot make a decision until after the Planning Board has given preliminary approval.  Councilman Yale expressed concern about ownership and maintenance of the open space.  Richard Morris recommended that Larry Heininger, Paul Russell and members of the Town Board meet to discuss the issues before final approval is given.  The Town Board consensus was conceptual approval.

 

 

CATCH A BUSINESS AWARD:  KEENAN’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN:

 

         As Tom Keenan, owner of Keenan’s Landscape Design, wasn’t present, Supervisor Guelli asked

         Peter Marini, Chief of the West Walworth Volunteer Department to present the “Catch A Business

         Award” plaque to Mr. Keenan for the landscaping he and his employees did at the West Walworth

         Fire Department.

 

 

NYS ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORP. BOND REFUNDING:

 

         Motion By Councilman Keyes authorizing the Supervisor to sign the NYS EFC Closing

         Certificate, whereby EFC will direct the debt service payments from the old EFC bonds, Series

         1994B, 1994D and 1995A, to the new refunding EFC bonds, which will result in debt

         service savings.  Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

         Roll call vote:               Supervisor Guelli                               Aye

                                            Councilman Keyes                             Aye

                                            Councilman Maciuska                        Absent

                                            Councilwoman Marini                        Aye

                                            Councilman Yale                               Aye

         Motion carried.

 

 

SNOW & ICE CONTRACT: NYS FUEL ADJUSTMENT:

 

         Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the Supervisor to sign the NYS fuel adjustment

         Agreement.  Seconded by Councilman Keyes.

         Roll call vote:               Supervisor Guelli                               Aye

                                            Councilman Keyes                             Aye

                                            Councilman Maciuska                        Absent

                                            Councilwoman Marini                        Aye

                                            Councilman Yale                               Aye

         Motion carried.

 

 

BUILDING DEPT. CLERK RESIGNATION:

 

        Supervisor Guelli stated that Deborah Spry submitted her letter of resignation as Clerk to the

        Building Department, effective August 10, 2005.  Motion by Councilwoman Marini to accept              

        Deborah Spry’s resignation.  Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.

 

 

BUILDING DEPT. SENIOR TYPIST POSITION:

 

         Supervisor Guelli recommended that the Senior Typist Position be advertised.  The starting date is

         September 1, 2005, with a starting salary of $12.00 hr.  If there is no current Civil Service list of

         Senior Typists, the position will be advertised.

 

 

FINAL EQUALIZATION RATE:

 

         Supervisor Guelli stated that the Equalization Rate is 100%.  The Town will receive approximately

         $18,000 from the State.

 

 

PARKS & RECREATION:  TOWN TOPICS FLYER:            

 

         Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing payment of the following expenditures for the

         printing and mailing of the Town Topics:   

                                            $   730.63 from A7310.45 to Walworth Post Office 

                                              1,635.10 from A7310.45 to Quality Printers

         Seconded by Councilman Yale.

         Roll call vote:               Supervisor Guelli                               Aye            

                                            Councilman Keyes                             Aye

                                            Councilman Maciuska                        Absent

                                            Councilwoman Marini                        Aye

                                            Councilman Yale                               Aye

         Motion carried.

 

 

WALWORTH COMMENTARY:

 

         Deb Germain read a letter from Radah Wacenske, a former Walworth resident who had attended

         Walworth High School.  She was in town, watched the July Festival Parade, was pleased with

         what she saw and thanked Deb Germain for the article about the history of the Recreation Dept. that

         was printed in the Festival booklet.

 

 

2005 DRAINAGE PROJECTS:

 

         Paul Russell stated that he is obtaining easements and work will begin in September.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

         Motion by Councilman Keyes to adjourn.  Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and

         unanimously carried.  Time: 8:25 P.M.

 

 

                                                                                                     Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                                     Marcia Englert, RMC

                                                                                                     Town Clerk