Town of Rochester Town Board
Regular Meeting
May 2, 2018 6:30PM
Town of Rochester Town Hall, 50 Scenic Dr, Accord, NY
As of 5-1-2019

I. Call to Order – Pledge to The Flag – Roll Call

II. SEQR – Local Law 2 of 2019
Recommended resolution;
Whereas;
a. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Rochester Town Board is the lead agency for the purposes of uncoordinated environmental review in connection with approval by the Town.
b. The Town of Rochester Town Board, in performing the lead agency function for its independent and uncoordinated environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of SEQRA, (i) thoroughly reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”), Part I and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analysed the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) completed the EAF, Part 2;
Therefore;
a. The Town of Rochester Town Board, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, Part I and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the EAF, Part 2, including the reasons noted thereon (which reasons are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in accordance with SEQR for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required, and
b. The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign as required the determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution.

III. Public Hearing – Local Law 2 of 2019
Establishing a date for the meeting of the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review other than that provided in subdivision 1 of section 512 of the Real Property Tax law.
The Town Board of the Town of Rochester establishes June 11, and so many days thereafter as the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review deems necessary, as the date(s) for the meeting of the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review.

IV. Adoption of Local Law 2 of 2019
Recommended resolution; The Town Board adopts Local Law 2 of 2019

V. Action on Minutes
Recommended resolution; accepting the minutes of the meetings as presented.
April 4, 2019 Regular Meeting
April 25, 2019 Audit/Workshop Meeting

VI. Supervisor’s Report April 2019 – Filed with the Town Clerk

VII. Town Calendar
May 4 RiverSweep– Rondout Creek Clean Up Berme Rd/Sages Loop Rd 10am
May 9 Environmental Conservation Commission Town Hall 6:30pm
May 10 Mother’s Day Brunch Accord Firehouse 10:30am
May 13 Planning Board Harold Lipton Community Ctr 7pm
May 15 Youth Commission Harold Lipton Community Ctr 9:30am
May 16 Trails Committee Town Hall 6pm
May 16 Zoning Board of Appeals Harold Lipton Community Ctr 7pm
May 20 Historic Preservation Commission Town Hall 2pm
May 21 Ulster County Legislature County Office Bldg., Kingston 7pm
May 27 Memorial Day Veteran Park Ceremony Town Hall 11:30am
May 29 Town Board Audit/Workshop Meeting Town Hall 6pm/7pm
June 6 Town Board Regular Meeting 6:30pm

VIII. Attorney for the Town Update

IX. Supervisor’s Update/Correspondence Report

X. Dept. Updates/Liaison Reports

XI. Board Member Time

XII. Public Comment

XIII. Discussion/Resolutions
A. Authorizing the Supervisor to Contract with Community Compost Company
Recommended resolution; The Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to contract with Community Compost Company, PO Box 1254, New Paltz, NY12561 for the rental of (2) 48-gallon Toters with weekly pickup.

B. Authorizing the Chief Constable to schedule Constables – TOR Code Enforcement Office
Recommended resolution;
Whereas;
a. The Town Board has received letter from the Code Enforcement Officer, dated April 16, 2019, requesting the Constables be given the authority to assist the CEO in monitoring and following up on Town Code violations; and
b. Constables are granted such authority pursuant to Town Law, §39 and Town Board resolution 30-2019;
Therefore;
a. The Town Board authorizes the Chief Constable to schedule and provide 20 total work-hours of constable scheduling for the period May 3, 2019 – May 31, 2019 to provide assistance to the Code Enforcement Officer in monitoring and following up on Town Code violations; and
b. Such scheduling shall be any day from the hours of 9am to 7pm; and
c. The officers are not further empowered to commence generalized vehicle and traffic patrols during this scheduling; and
d. The Chief Constable shall report in writing to the Town Board at the June regular meeting of the outcome of this scheduling.

C. Authorizing the Chief Constable to schedule Constables – Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Recommended resolution;
Whereas;
a. The Town Board has received email from Eric Humphrey, Park Superintendent, dated April 30, 2019, requesting the Constables be given the authority to assist the Minnewaska State Park Preserve with enforcement of illegal parking on the highway on 44/55 every fair-weather weekend May through October in the vicinity of Minnewaska’s main entrance heading west towards the Jenny Lane Area; and
b. Constables are granted such authority pursuant to Town Law, §39 and Town Board resolution 30-2019;
Therefore;
a. The Town Board authorizes the Chief Constable to schedule and provide 1 constable 4 total hours of scheduling for each Saturday and provide 4 total hours of constable scheduling for each Sunday for the period May 4, 2019 – October 27, 2019, to provide assistance to the Minnewaska State Park Preserve in enforcement of illegal parking; and
b. Such scheduling shall be at a mutually agreed upon time between the Park and the Chief Constable, not to exceed 4 hours shift per day; and
c. The officers are not further empowered to commence generalized vehicle and traffic patrols during this scheduling; and
d. The Chief Constable shall report in writing to the Town Board at each monthly regular meeting of the outcome of this scheduling.

D. Authorizing the Supervisor to Convey Town Property, Subject to Permissive Referendum Process
Recommended resolution; (See separate sheet)

E. Authorizing the Supervisor to Sell Surplus Equipment at Auction
Recommended resolution; The Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to contract with Absolute Auction and Realty, 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569, for the purpose of auctioning surplus town equipment.
1996 International 6 wheel dump truck
2003 Chevrolet 2500 HD Regular Cab, 4WD, w/ Fisher plow
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4 door
8 used truck tires size 12 – 22.5
1 used grader tire size 14-24
4 office chair

F. 2019 Transfer Station Fees (amendment to Resolution 55-2019)
Recommended resolution; The Town Board amends resolution 55-2019, establishing 2019 fees, as follows, to be effective May 3, 2019
Resolution 55-2019 section below is deleted
Tires
Up to 16” w/o rims $4.00
Up to 16” w/ rims $6.00
Larger than 16” $16.00
(No tires larger than tandem trailer size)
Bigger Tires $6.00 per ply

And replaced by
Tires – (No tires larger than tandem trailer size)
Passenger/Light Truck Tires up to 16” w/o rims $6.00
Passenger/Light Truck Tires up to 16” w/ rims $8.00
Medium Truck Tires larger than 16” $22.00
Large Truck Tires $8.00 per ply
Skid Steer Tires $16.00

G. Use of Town Highways
Recommended resolution; The Town Board authorizes the use of Town roadways for the charity bike ride event Ride for Mental Health by USA Cycling, Inc. on June 22 and June 23, 2019 upon presentation of a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Town of Rochester as an additional insured party.

H. Town Highway Section 284 Agreement
Recommended resolution; The Town Board approves the expenditure of $165,000 in highway monies for the primary work and general repairs of 111 miles of Town highways, in accordance to section 284 of the Highway Law, and authorizes signature of the agreement.

I. Town Highway Sign Authorization – Creek Road
Recommended resolution; The Town Board requests the Highway Superintendent review Creek Road, as to the Town Board request to the NYS DOT for speed limit reduction dated March 26, 2018 and reply April 24, 2019 and authorizes the expenditure of General Funds to procure and install any warning signs that may be appropriate (as per the Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices).

J. Authorizing the Supervisor to Pre-Pay Credit Card Bill
Recommended resolution; the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pre-pay the Bank of America credit card billing statement for April 2019 of $87.04 and $1073.31 prior to the May audit meeting, subject to audit by the Town Board.

K. Accepting Donation
Recommended resolution; The Town Board accepts donation of $115 from the Golden Age Senior Citizens of Accord and Kerhonkson to be utilized for the sponsorship of a specific attendee for one week of the Summer Youth Program and directs the Supervisor to deposit the funds in the Summer Youth Program revenue line AA-4-2089.

L. Accepting Donation
Recommended resolution; The Town Board accepts donation of $795 from the Rondout Valley Educational Foundation to be used to pay the Rhinebeck Center for the Performing Arts for performance of a production of the Wizard of Oz for the Summer Youth Program on July 25, 2019 at Kerhonkson School and directs the Supervisor to deposit the funds in the General Fund account, revenue line AA-4-2705.

M. Appointment to Boards and Commissions
Recommended resolution; The Town Board appoints AnnMarie Moloney to the Planning Board to fill the vacancy of the seat of Alonzo Grace, (originally Michael Baden, replaced by Larry DeWitt) due to resignation, such term to end 12/31/2021.

N. Appointment to Boards and Commissions
Recommended resolution; The Town Board appoints Heather Eckardt to the Environmental Conservation Commission, for a term to end 12/31/2021.

XIV. Adjournment