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17 FEBRUARY 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, Frank Maciuska, Patti Marini and Thomas Yale. Other town employees present: Norman Druschel, Building Inspector Michael Frederes, Highway Superintendent Debora Germain, Recreation Director Susie Jacobs, Tax Collector Richard Morris, Attorney for the Town Paul Russell, Town Engineer George Schaller, Sewer Superintendent Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer Louise Weller, Deputy Town Clerk
JANUARY SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve the January 2005 Supervisor’s report as presented. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.
MINUTES:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve the minutes of February 3, 2005 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.
CLAIMS:
1. FIRE PROTECTION:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of the following Fire Protection Claims: Lincoln Fire Dept. $ 98,000.00 West Walworth Fire Dept. 128,000.00 Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
2. GENERAL:
Motion by Councilman Yale to approve payment of General Claims totaling $87,655.21. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
3. HIGHWAY:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Claims totaling $42,341.52. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
4. HIGHWAY GARAGE PROJECT:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of the Highway Garage Project Claim totaling $48,984.50. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
5. LIGHTING:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of the following Lighting Claims: Walworth Light District $676.62 Harvest Hills Light District 646.59 Gananda Light District 911.58 Brookside Light District 10.00 Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
6. PARK SPECIAL REVENUE:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of Park Expendable Trust Claim totaling $25.00. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
7. SEWER DISTRICT:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of Sewer District Claims totaling $17,508.66. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
8. TRUST & AGENCY:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve payment of Trust & Agency Claims totaling $430,050.87. Seconded by Councilman Keyes. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
1. PARKVIEW GREEN:
Steven Feder, Principal Homes Attorney, stated that all deeds and easements have been reviewed, signed and returned with all the moneys for recording, except one. Because of conveyance that occurred earlier, homeowners in Phase 1 need to sign their easements; however, only a few have done so. The remaining signatures are forth coming. The punch list has been completed which will be evident when the weather clears. Richard Morris commented on Mr. Feder’s remarks as follows: · The original letter of credit has expired; however, a new letter of credit satisfying the maintenance security requirement has been provided and is in satisfactory form. · Inspection fees, for which the Town was to be reimbursed, have not been paid to the Town. They must be paid before any permits are issued as per our local law and the prior resolution of the Board. · He concurred that the deeds and easements to be signed by the developer have, except for one, been done, and that the easements to be signed by homeowners have not been provided to the Town.
ORA ROTHFUSS: CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT:
Councilman Maciuska offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded byCouncilman Yale to wit: WHEREAS, the Town Comprehensive Plan has identified farmland and open spacepreservation as an important part of the quality of life in our Town; and WHEREAS, Genesee Transportation Council has committed up to $16,000 toward theCluster Development Enhancement Project feasibility study with the Towns of Walworth, Ontario and Macedon each contributing $1,000 and Wayne County contributing $1,000 of in-kind services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign the letter of agreement with theGTCS, Inc. for the Cluster Development Enhancement Project Feasibility Study UPWP #5375. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Resolution adopted.
TAX RECEIVER REPORT:
Susie Jacobs reported that $5,607,000.00 has been collected to date, which is 84 percent complete.
TREE/LAWN/SHRUBS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT:
Debora Germain stated that only 2 bids have been received to date. The Board will consider the agreement at the next meeting.
NEWPORT ALLIANCE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT:
Motion by Councilman Keyes authorizing the Supervisor to sign the contract with Newport Alliance for on-premise drug testing. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
WILLIAMSON LAW BOOK SOFTWARE CONTRACT:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the Supervisor to sign a contract with Williamson Law Book for software support. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
ASSEMBLYMAN BOB OAKS VISIT:
Supervisor Guelli noted that Assemblyman Oaks would be visiting the Town of Walworth on February 24, 2005, at 7:45 P.M.
HIGHWAY BARN ADDITION PROGRESS:
Mike Frederes stated that, while behind schedule, the addition is progressing rapidly.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES NUMBER INCREASE AUTHORIZED:
Councilman Yale offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Marini to wit: BE IT RESOLVED that the Library Board be allowed to expand the number of Trustees, allowed within their charter, from five (5) to seven (7) members. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Resolution adopted.
LIBRARY TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS AUTHORIZED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the following appointments and terms: Richard Crooks 2/17/05 to 12/31/08 Edward Ralph Buttaccio 2/17/05 to 12/31/09 Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
LIBRARY/TOWN HALL SPACE:
Councilman Yale stated that he would like to express the Library Board’s concern about information contained in newspaper articles regarding the community center. The Library Board wanted it known that it is not the intention of the Board of Trustees, at this time, to occupy the basement of the Town Hall.
COMPUTER SERVER PURCHASE AUTHORIZED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the Supervisor to expend up to $8,200.00 for the purchase of a new server. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY:
Motion by Supervisor Guelli to adjourn for a meeting with the Attorney for the Town to discuss legal matters. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried. Time: 7:55 P.M.
RECONVENED:
Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 8:45 P.M.
PARKVIEW GREEN: BUILDING PERMITS RESTRICTION RELEASE AUTHORIZED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing that after the fees are presented to Mr. Prinzi for discussion and review, if an agreement, satisfactory to the Attorney for the Town and the Supervisor is reached with Mr. Prinzi in regard to reimbursement of inspection fees, then the Board will release its restriction of building permits. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried. Discussion ensued. Mr. Feder served Supervisor Guelli and the Attorney for the Town with Notice of Claim. Mr. Feder began to reiterate what he had stated several times. Supervisor Guelli suggested that if he had any new information the Board would listen. When Mr. Feder began to repeat what he previously stated, Supervisor Guelli ruled him out-of-order.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilman Yale to adjourn. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried. Time: 8:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Louise Weller Deputy Town Clerk |