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20 OCTOBER 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, and Thomas Yale. Absent: Patti Marini Other town employees present: Norman Druschel, Building Inspector Michael Frederes, Highway Superintendent Debora Germain, Recreation Director Paul Russell, Town Engineer Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer Marcia Englert, Town Clerk Karen Ambroz, Deputy Assessor Barbara Kuelling, Receptionist Jean Johnson, Account Clerk
MEMORIAL:
A moment of silence was held in memory of Debbie Phalen, wife of Dog Control Officer Charlie Phalen.
MINUTES:
October 6, 2005 Correction: Page 92, TOWN OFFICE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT: The motion was seconded by Councilman Yale. Motion by Councilman Keyes to accept the minutes of October 6, as corrected, and October 13 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried.
SEPTEMBER SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
Motion by Councilman Yale to approve the September Supervisor’s report as presented. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.
CLAIMS:
1. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:
Motion by Councilman Yale to approve payment of the following Fire Protection District Claims: Lincoln Fire Protection $ 847.08 West Walworth Fire Protection 1,270.62 Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
2. GANANDA SIDEWALK DISTRICT:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of Gananda Sidewalk District Claims totaling $844.74. Seconded by Councilman Keyes. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
3. GENERAL:
Motion by Councilman Yale to approve payment of General Claims totaling $43,779.55. Seconded by Councilman Keyes. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
4. HIGHWAY:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Claims totaling $149,773.34. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
5. HIGHWAY GARAGE PROJECT:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Garage Project Claims totaling $41,571.24. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
6. LIGHTING:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of the following Lighting Claims: Walworth Light District $1,696.88 Harvest Hills Light District 680.01 Gananda Light District 1,560.52 Brookside Light District 11.27 Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
7. MEMORIAL TREE FUND:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of Memorial Tree Fund Claims totaling $16.55. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
8. SEWER DISTRICT:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of Sewer District Claims totaling $32,664.60. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
9. TRUST & AGENCY:
Motion by Councilman Yale to approve payment of Trust & Agency Claims totaling $21,594.19. Seconded by Councilman Keyes. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
LIONS CLUB PROPOSAL: GINEGAW PARK STORAGE FACILITY:
John Baxter and Bill Boyd, Lions Club Representatives, requested the following be included in theAgreement: ¨ Building useful life: 40 years ¨ Building cost: $20,000 ¨ No termination date ¨ Compensation clause, at $500 per year, if the town executes an early termination ¨ Six month written notice to terminate. A termination clause will be included whereby the Town owns the building if the Lions Club is dissolved. The information will be forwarded to Richard Morris.
WALWORTH-PENFIELD ROAD (ROUTE 441) SPEED LIMIT REQUEST:
A speed limit request was received from Wendy Ross, 1324 Walworth-Penfield Road, explaining the dangerous situation that exists because of the hill east of Canandaigua Road.
MOTION: Motion by Councilman Maciuska to accept the letter and forward it to the NYS Department of Transportation. Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried.
TREE GRANT AVAILABLE:
Supervisor Guelli stated that the Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation Office has advised that there is a grant available for the purchase of trees. The information will be forwarded to Mike Frederes for review.
RG&E VOICE YOUR CHOICE:
Although the rates aren’t yet known, Councilman Maciuska stated that the fixed rate choice will probably be the right decision.
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL SALTING & SANDING CONTRACT:
Motion by Councilman Keyes authorizing the Supervisor to sign the Wayne Central Salting & Sanding Agreement for the 2005-2006 season. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
REAL PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT GRANT:
Karen Ambroz explained that the Grant is to provide Internet access to assessment information. However, the town must make a 5-year commitment to participate in the program, the cost of which is $14,900. Upon receipt of the Grant, there would be no cost to the Town. At the end of 5 years, there is an optional maintenance fee of $2,600, to be paid from the maintenance aid revenue, which currently is approximately $18,000.
MOTION: Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the Supervisor to coordinate and sign the Grant application for the ORS based system. Seconded by Councilman Keyes. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
2006 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULED:
Motion by Councilman Yale to hold the 2006 Budget public hearings at the Walworth Town Hall as follows: 1. LINCOLN VFD contract request hearing to be held November 3, 2005 at 7:40 P.M.; 2. WEST WALWORTH VFD contract request hearing to be held November 3, 2005 at 7:45 P.M.; 3. 2006 BUDGET hearing to be held November 3, 2005 at 7:50 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
CODE ENFORCEMENT SEMINAR:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing Phil Williamson to attend the local government workshop November 18, for the prepaid fee of $40.00, to be expended form A3620.43. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Motion carried.
CANANDAIGUA ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT:
Mike Frederes reported that work is progressing well.
SEWER TRUNK LINE PROPOSED: SOUTH OF RTE 441/WEST OF CANANDAIGUA ROAD:
Paul Russell stated that the property owners south of Route 441 and west of Canandaigua Roadare interested in the installation of a trunk sewer which would serve the Greenlee property, Hershey property and the Carey property, north of Route 441. He is working with Wayne County Industrial Development Committee, which may award a $100,000 Grant to the town to help defray a portion of the cost, estimated to be $345,000. The Town must commit to paying an amount equal to the Grant, either in services or in cash. Those who benefit from the trunk line would pay the balance of the cost. The project could start in 2006. Councilman Maciuska stated that no action can be taken until the Town of Macedon has been advised, as per the Intermunicipal Agreement. Without Macedon’s approval there would be two sewer rates: one for Macedon and one for Walworth.
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS:
Councilman Keyes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Maciuska to wit: BE IT RESOLVED that the Account Clerk be authorized to transfer the following: $ 330.00 from General Fund Balance to A1410.43 for payment of the annual E-Code maintenance fee 1,600.00 from General Fund Balance to A6989.41 for payment of the Wilbert, Craft & Amsler property appraisals 5,324.44 increase in line SS8130.24R, which will be transferred from Sewer Equip. Reserve for payment of the final costs of the Stalker Road 80 KW Generator 844.74 from Gananda Sidewalk Dist. Fund Balance to SM5410.41 16.55 from Memorial Tree Fund Balance to CM4-7110.42 6,411.03 from HG8340.410 Building Innovation Systems to HG8310.420 2,741.00 from HG8340.410 Building Innovation Systems to HG8340.420 401.92 from DA5112.22 to DA5112.21. Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye Councilman Keyes Aye Councilman Maciuska Aye Councilwoman Marini Absent Councilman Yale Aye Resolution adopted.
RECESS:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to have a short recess. Seconded by Councilman Yale. Time: 8:12 P.M.
RECONVENED:
Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 8:27 P.M.
2006 BUDGET REVIEWED:
The following changes were made: A1110.13: Rate: 14.00 hr. A1410.11: 34,458 A1410.13: 1,392 A1410.14: 2,000 A1410.41: 2,300 A4020.11: 667 SS8130.13: 1,658
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried. Time: 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Englert, RMC Town Clerk |