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                     Aye

                                   Councilman 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, no

Certificates 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 8

school 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 Keyes

               moved 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 Lincoln
     Volunteer Fire Department for fire protection in the Lincoln Fire Protection District, for the

     contract amount of $120,000 for the year 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.

 

 

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 Keyes

               moved 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 West

               Walworth Volunteer Fire Department for fire protection in the West Walworth Fire Protection

               District, for the contract amount of $153,500.00, for the year 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.

 

 

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 be

        closed.  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              Aye

                                          Councilman 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