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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 totemporarily 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 askedPeter Marini, Chief of the West Walworth Volunteer Department to present the “Catch A BusinessAward” plaque to Mr. Keenan for the landscaping he and his employees did at the West WalworthFire 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 theBuilding Department, effective August 10, 2005. Motion by Councilwoman Marini to acceptDeborah 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 isSeptember 1, 2005, with a starting salary of $12.00 hr. If there is no current Civil Service list ofSenior 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 |