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The Town Board Meeting was held on August 7, 2008 at 7:00pm at the
Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Sommer
Attorney Christiana
Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting and asked Councilwoman Archer to
lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
OPEN TO THE PUBIC: No comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the following minutes
as submitted:
July 3, 2008 Town Board Meeting
July 17, 2008 Special Town Board Meeting re: Backhoe bids
July 31, 2008 Audit/Workshop Meeting
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Filed with the Town Clerk
CORRESPONDENCE:
Domino Farms PPR finalized and filed with the State.
SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE:
Supervisor Chipman addressed the home heating issues and the strain on
our residents, the many pellet woodstove permits that have recently been
issued, the worry that some residents will install woodstoves without proper safeguards. Councilwoman Archer recommended that the fees be waived to ensure proper installation and safety.
LEGAL MATTERS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to enter into executive session
at 7:14pm regarding Tri State Capital Group and a Small Claims Assessment
Review.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to reconvene the meeting at 7:35pm with the Supervisor reporting no action was taken nor monies expended.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
LIAISON REPORTS:
Supervisor Chipman and the Councilpersons shared the highlights of the meetings they attended as liaisons and committee members.
RESOLUTIONS:
CATSKILL WATERSHED:
Resolution #108-2008
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CATSKILL WATERSHED CORPORATION AND THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS UNDER THE LAND ACQUISITION LOCAL CONSULTATION PROGRAM
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A Resolution was made by Councilwoman Archer, seconded by Councilwoman Michailescu, that
WHEREAS, Paragraph 148 of the 1997 New York City Watershed Memorandum of Agreement (Watershed MOA) provides that the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) will administer the Local Consultation for Land Acquisition to provide reimbursement of up to Twenty Thousand Dollars to Towns in the West of Hudson Watershed are up to Ten Thousand Dollars to Towns in the West of Hudson Watershed and up to Ten Thousand Dollars (10,000) for Villages in the West of Hudson Watershed for costs actually incurred to review, access and comment on submissions provided by the City pursuant to paragraphs 60 and 71 of the Watershed MOA identifying lands or conservation easements in the Town which the City seeks to acquire under its watershed land acquisition program; and
WHEREAS, CWC and the Town of Rochester entered into an agreement dated August 4, 1997 to provide for reimbursement of up to Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for Local Consultation on Land Acquisition pursuant to Paragraph 148 of the Watershed MOA; and
WHEREAS, as a condition of the 2007 Filtration Avoidance Determination, NYCDEP agreed to fund up to Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for each town or village in the West of Hudson Watershed for the Land Acquisition Local Consultation Program; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 1349, the CWC Board of Directors authorized entering into contracts or amending existing contracts to provide for up to Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) to West of Hudson Towns and Villages for reimbursement of eligible costs under the Local Consultation on Land Acquisition Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parties Agree and Stipulate that Agreement between CWC and the Town of Rochester be amended as follows:
Section 1.02 Duration of Agreement
B. This agreement shall terminate on January 12, 2012.
Section 2.01 General Description of Land Acquisition Local Consultation Program
CW Corp. shall reimburse the Town, with Program Funds provided by the City pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement, up to a maximum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000)(“Local Consultation Funds”) over the term of this Agreement, for the following costs:
A. Costs actually incurred by the Town to review, assess and comment on submissions provided by the City pursuant to paragraphs 60 and 71 of the Watershed MOA identifying lands or conservation easements in the Town which the City seeks to acquire under its watershed land acquisition program; or
B. Costs actually incurred by the Town to delineate the boundaries of hamlets, commercial and industrial areas, and village extensions (including preparation of a map and list in accordance with paragraph 2.03 below) within 105 days of the date of the Watershed MOA pursuant to paragraph 68(A) of the Watershed MOA.
IT IS expressly understood that in all other respects, said terms and conditions of the agreement shall be in full force and effect.
THIS amendment of the agreement shall bind heirs, executors, administrators and assigns of the respective parties.
THIS IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties signify their agreement by signatures affixed below, one part to be retained by Catskill Watershed Corporation and one part to be delivered to the Town of Rochester.
Councilwoman Archer
Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Michailescu
Councilman Spano
Supervisor Chipman Unanimously approved
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HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY GRANT:
Resolution #109-2008
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer, seconded by Councilman Spano,
that,
WHEREAS, the Town of Rochester is applying to the Hudson River Valley Greenway for a grant under the 2008 Greenway Conservancy for the Greenway Conservancy Small Grant Program for a project entitled Rail Trail to be located in the Town of Rochester;
WHEREAS, the grant application requires the applicant municipality to obtain the “approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality or municipalities in which the project will be located”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing board of the Town of Rochester, hereby does approve and endorse the application for a grant under the 2008 Greenway Conservancy Small Grant Program, for a project known as Rail Trail and located within this community.
Councilwoman Archer aye
Councilman Cilenti aye
Councilwoman Michailescu aye
Councilman Spano aye
Supervisor Chipman aye Unanimously approved
SUPPORTING THE UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALSÿ
Resolution #110-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti, seconded by Councilman Spano, that
WHEREAS, the United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000 proclaimed a set of time-bound and measurable goals and targets for combating poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation and discrimination against woman, called the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and
WHEREAS, the Summit’s Millennium Declaration also outlined a wide range of commitments toward human rights, good governance and democracy, and
WHEREAS, the Millennium Development Goals are summarized as follows:
Reduce extreme poverty and hunger by half;
Achieve universal primary education;
Empower women and promote equality between women and men;
Reduce under-five mortality by two-thirds;
Reduce maternal mortality by three-quarters;
Reverse the spread of diseases, especially HIV/AIDS and malaria;
Ensure environmental sustainability;
Create a global partnership, and
WHEREAS, the MDGs provide a framework for the entire UN system to work coherently together towards a common end, and
WHEREAS, the United Nations in nearly every developing country is uniquely positioned to advocate for change, connect countries to knowledge and resources, and help coordinate broader efforts at the country level, and
WHEREAS, while the world is making progress toward the MDGs, this progress is uneven and slow, so that a large majority of nations will reach the MDGs only if they get substantial support, including advocacy, expertise and resources from the outside,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Rochester pledges its support or the United Nations Millennium Goals.
Councilwoman Archer aye
Councilman Cilenti aye
Councilwoman Michailescu aye
Councilman Spano aye
Supervisor Chipman aye Unanimously approved
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ASSESSOR APPOINTMENT:
Resolution #111-2008
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman that Cynthia Stokes be the sole
Assessor for the Town effective 8/25/08 as per the 2008 budget line of
$38,896.00 annually.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Archer nay
Councilman Cilenti aye
Councilwoman Michailescu aye
Councilman Spano nay
Supervisor Chipman aye Motion carried 3-2
BACKHOE BID AWARDED:
Resolution #112-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Town Board award the sole bid for the Used Backhoe to Pine Plains Tractor & Equipment., Inc. for $32,700 minus $6,545 trade in for the 1991 Ford 555. Final cost of $26,155.00.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu
Discussion: Both Councilman Spano and Councilwoman Archer expressed their dismay over the purchase of the backhoe.
Councilwoman Archer nay
Councilman Cilenti aye
Councilwoman Michailescu aye
Councilman Spano nay
Supervisor Chipman aye Motion carried 3-2
PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT:
Resolution #112-2008
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman that Michael Baden be appointed
to the Planning Board, to fill the unexpired term of David O’Halloran who resigned. The term to expire 12/31/2014.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
PLANNING/ZONING/APPLICATION POLICY:
After consulting with the Town Attorney, the Board recommended to the
Task Committee that Planning & Zoning applications are not deemed complete until a public hearing is granted.
INSIDE WOOD/PELLET STOVES PERMIT FEE WAIVED:
Resolution #113-2008
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that the Town waive the fee on
installation of inside wood/pellet stoves, effective 8/8/08 to 4/30/09.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
DRIVERS LICENSE ENHANCEMENT:
Councilman Spano reported that effective 9/16/08, drivers licenses will have an “enhancement” enabling it to be used as a passport for certain countries, etc.
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Cindy Stokes was welcomed as the new Assessor.
It was reported that by dialing 211(United Way) – information is available for just about anything.
Michael Baden thanked the Board for his appointment to the Planning Board.
Mr. Baden requested that the committee chairs keep him updated on any
changes etc. so he can keep the website current.
Fay Loomis thanked the Board for adopting the United Nations Millennium resolution.
A resident commented on Global Warming being a hoax, and that ethanol creates hunger.
Michael Miszko, representing the Town Veterans, thanked the Board
for adopting the Veteran’s Exemption Law a few months ago.
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:49pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC
August 28, 2008 3487
The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on August 28, 2008 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Sommer
Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting at 7:00pm and asked Councilwoman
Michailescu to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the following bills
as audited this date:
General Fund $142,249.76
Highway Fund 139,545.62
Street Lighting 665.34
Abstract 15 (Hwy.) 76.24
Seconded by: Councilman Spano
Discussion: Councilwoman Archer requested account balances be provided on a periodic basis to keep the Board aware of the status of the different accounts. Supervisor Chipman said he would see this is done.
Unanimously approved
DISCUSSIONS:
The Town Board discussed building heating regulations, Planning & Zoning training, and the Veterans Park Location change and land swap.
WINTER WATCH MEETING:
Supervisor Chipman attended a meeting in Kingston and reporting on the “Winter Watch” program started to help residents with heating their needs. Mr. Rodriguez from Social Services is the head of the program.
A brochure is in the making.
WINTER WATCH – authorizing outreach meetings.
BOAR: Interviews will be held at the next Audit/Workshop meeting.
MORE DISCUSSION:
There was further discussion on a residents request for a possible airfield on his property.
Also discussed was a $20,000 bridge repair request, and the purchase of a generator and the possibility of solar energy installation for the Town buildings.
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:28pm.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC