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3 NOVEMBER 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, Receiver of Taxes Paul Russell, Town Engineer George Schaller, Sewer Superintendent Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer Marcia Englert, Town Clerk Karen Ambroz, Deputy Assessor Barbara Kuelling, Receptionist Jean Johnson, Account Clerk
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. ASSESSOR THANKED:
An appreciation letter was received from the Town of Ontario, thanking Assessor John Aman for his services during the time their Assessor was on medical leave. Motion by Councilman Yale to accept and file the letter. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried.
MINUTES:
Motion by Councilman Yale to accept the minutes of October 20, 2005 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.
CATCH-A-KID AWARDS:
Supervisor Guelli presented certificates to Peter and Thomas Valone for their selflessness in spending their own money to purchase school supplies to send to a poor, rural school in Nicaragua.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one present offered any comments.
NOTARY PUBLIC SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED:
Motion by Councilman Keyes authorizing Karen Ambroz and Barbara Kuelling to attend a Notary Public training seminar on November 8, 2005, for a cost of $129.00 per person. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes AyeCouncilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
BROWNIE TROOP 478 COOKIE SALE AUTHORIZED:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing Brownie Troop 478 to sell Girl Scout cookies at the Town Hall on Election Day, November 8, 2005. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
2006 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve the 2006 Town Office Holiday Schedule as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried. Copy is attached.
ORCHARD VIEW PHASE 2 BUILDING PERMITS:
The Board agreed that although building permits may be issued after the blacktop is down, noCertificates of Occupancy are to be issued until the road is dedicated.
CANANDAIGUA ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT:
Mike Frederes stated that the deck has been paved, although a small section still has to be installed, and the guardrail was put up.
RED RIBBON WEEK REPORT:
Deb Germain stated that it was a very successful Red Ribbon Week, with 8 assemblies held in 8school buildings. The presenters were very impressed with the youth.
LINCOLN VFD CONTRACT HEARING & APPROVAL:
1. HEARING:
The legal notice was read. As there were no comments from the public, Councilman Keyesmoved the hearing be closed. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried. Time: 7:41 P.M.
2. APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the Supervisor to sign a contract with the LincolnVolunteer Fire Department for fire protection in the Lincoln Fire Protection District, for thecontract amount of $120,000 for the year 2006. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli AyeCouncilman Keyes AyeCouncilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
ORCHARD VIEW DEVELOPMENT LETTER OF CREDIT RELEASE APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the release of $111,381.93 to the developer, from the Orchard View Development Letter of Credit. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
WEST WALWORTH VFD CONTRACT HEARING & APPROVAL:
1. HEARING:
The legal notice was read. As there were no comments from the public, Councilman Keyesmoved the hearing be closed. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried. Time: 7:46 P.M.
2. APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the Supervisor to sign a contract with the WestWalworth Volunteer Fire Department for fire protection in the West Walworth Fire ProtectionDistrict, for the contract amount of $153,500.00, for the year 2006. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli AyeCouncilman Keyes AyeCouncilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
SEWER TRUNK LINE PROPOSED: SOUTH OF RTE 441/WEST OF CANANDAIGUA ROAD:
Councilman Maciuska reported that he and Paul Russell had presented the proposal to the Macedon Town Board, requesting their support. Although no formal vote was taken, The Board was not receptive at this time, because: ¨ There are no signed contracts for the industrial area; ¨ They questioned whether the receipt of a grant was possible without a commitment from a developer; ¨ 1/3 of the cost to the Sewer District is too high; ¨ The significant development increase will be residential, not industrial. Councilman Maciuska stated there are 2 options: 1. Cross the creek and benefit from the grant with matching funds from the Town or split it with the Sewer District, excluding those in the Town of Macedon. 2. The Sewer District, excluding those in the Town of Macedon, pay only the cost of upsizing the pipe. George Schaller and Paul Russell will review the costs and project the rates. George Schaller stated that the sewer system usage needs to increase in order to maintain reasonable rates. A joint meeting will be scheduled with the Macedon Town Board.
2006 BUDGET: 1. HEARING:The legal notice was read. Comments were as follows:¨ Diane Hermanet, Court Clerk, thanked the Board for the proposed salary increase. However, she requested an even greater increase due to her workload and because she works alone. The Board agreed to consider another substantial raise in 2007, and strongly recommended that the judges consider hiring additional help. ¨ Councilman Yale stated that other salaries should also be reviewed next year. As there were no additional comments, Councilman Yale moved that the hearing beclosed. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried. Time: 8:03 P.M.
2. ADOPTED:
Councilman Yale offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Maciuska to wit: BE IT RESOLVED that the Budget for the year 2006 be adopted subject to the use of fund balances as follows: General: 225,000 Highway: 162,000 Library: 3,000 Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes AyeCouncilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Aye Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried. The Town tax rate will be $3.64 a thousand, which includes the15 cents that the County will add.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried. Time: 8:23 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Englert, RMC Town Clerk |