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21 JULY 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 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 July 7, 2005 as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried.
JUNE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to accept the July 2005 Supervisor’s report as presented. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska and unanimously carried.
CLAIMS:
1. GENERAL:
Motion by Councilman Yale to approve payment of General Claims totaling $53,156.96. 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. HIGHWAY:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Claims totaling $54,031.07. 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 GARAGE PROJECT:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Project Claims totaling $4,482.50. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
4. LIGHTING:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of the following Lighting Claims: Walworth Light District $722.07 Harvest Hills Light District 679.91 Gananda Light District 867.43 Brookside Light District 11.26 Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
5. SEWER DISTRICT:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of Sewer District Claims totaling $192,729.30. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
6. TRUST & AGENCY:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve payment of Trust & Agency Claims totaling $31,660.67. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one present offered any comments.
FIREFIGHTER’S SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM:
Motion by Councilman Yale to continue to have Frank Salvagni and Jeanne Forkeutis, from UBS Financial Services, manage the Firemen’s Service Award Program. However, the account will be reviewed in January 2006. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
VINTAGE PETROLEUM:
A request was received from Vintage Petroleum to purchase the natural gas reserves on town property. Councilman Yale stated that many residents have also received the same inquiry and he is concerned about the wording in the contract allowing access to the land, including roads and structures, which could interfere with development. A decision will be made after the contract has been reviewed.
GINEGAW PARK: ALCOHOL USE PERMIT APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the issuance of an Alcohol Use Permit to Landmark Title Agency, Inc., valid on August 27, 2005, for use at Ginegaw Park. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
CROWS NEST LANE EASEMENT ENCROACHMENT:
Paul Russell explained that at 570 Crows Nest Lane the sale of the residence has been stalled as the deck was constructed over a storm sewer easement. Councilman Maciuska questioned how the property owner could have obtained a building permit that allowed construction in a town easement. Norm Druschel stated that the owner was instructed to build the structure in such a way that it could be temporarily removed if it was necessary for the town to access the drainage swale.
MOTION: Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the Attorney for the Town to prepare a license agreement with the homeowner at 570 Crows Nest Lane, allowing a wooden deck to encroach into the storm sewer easement. Seconded by Councilman Yale Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes AyeCouncilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini AyeCouncilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
RECREATION: SOCCER TROPHIES PURCHASE:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing payment of $1,691.25, from line A7310.43, to Penfield Trophies for the purchase of soccer trophies. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
GANANDA COMMERCIAL CENTER:
Paul Russell reported that construction will be starting immediately.
CANANDAIGUA ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT BIDDING AUTHORIZED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the Town Engineer to advertise for bids for the steel sheet piling for the Canandaigua Road Bridge Project, to be opened August 10, 2005 at 10:00 am at the Walworth Town Hall. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried. Construction will begin September 5th. Canandaigua Road will be closed 4-6 weeks.
ORCHARD VIEW SUBDIVISION PHASE 2:
Paul Russell reported that the road sub-grade has been competed and the sanitary sewer construction has begun.
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS:
Councilman Maciuska offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Yale to wit: BE IT RESOLVED that the Account Clerk be authorized to transfer the following: $3,451.48 from General Fund Balance to A1420.42, for DeVrieze litigation costs; $ 26.94 from General Fund Balance to A8560.42 for the remaining tennis court project costs; $2,500.00 from SS8110.12 per Sewer Superintendent’s request; $ 500.00 from SS8110.12 per Sewer Superintendent’s request. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Resolution adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation. Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried. Time: 7:55 P.M.
RECONVENED:
Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 8:32 P.M.
DEVRIEZE LEGAL ACTION:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing the Supervisor to sign the legal documents regarding the DeVrieze lawsuit, to institute an action to recover the pipe. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilman Yale to adjourn. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried. Time: 8:33 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Englert, RMC Town Clerk |