November 6, 2008 3502
A Public Hearing was held on November 6, 2008 at 7:00pm at the Town
Hall regarding the proposed 2009 Budget.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Sommer
Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting and Councilman Spano led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Supervisor Chipman reviewed the proposed budget with a power point presentation.
The meeting was opened to the public and there was a question and answer period regarding several budget lines.
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to close the Public Hearing at
8:30pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC
November 6, 2008 3503
The Town Board Meeting was held immediately following the public
hearing on November 6, 2008 at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Sommer
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
The Board was congratulated for keeping the budget down. Also suggested was that the Speedway operator should not have to apply for a permit on an annual basis, but perhaps every 3 or 5 years.
The Board was asked when the No Littering Signs would arrive.
It was asked if the Court updates were accounted for in the budget. The answer was yes.
It was suggested that the agenda be put on the website.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to approve the following minutes
as submitted with one word change on page 3495:
October 2, 2008 Town Board Meeting
October 23, 2008 Budget/Workshop Meeting
October 30, 2008 Audit/Workshop Meeting
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Filed with the Town Clerk
LEGAL MATTERS: Best vs. the Town of Rochester.
LIAISON REPORTS:
Supervisor Chipman and the Councilpersons shared the highlights of the
meetings they attended as liaisons and committee members.
The ECC’s attendance policy must be adhered too. Planting of trees and shrubs within the Town has begun. Next ECC meeting Thursday at 7:00pm.
Who is going to plow to the Cell Towers was questioned.
The location of the proposed Veterans Park was mentioned.
The Youth Commission had a quorum for their last meeting.
There was mutual cooperation between the Fire District and the Town during an exchange of information.
The public hearing for Verizon’s application has been scheduled.
RESOLUTIONS:
2009 BUDGET ADOPTED:
Resolution #130-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Town Board approve the
2009 Budget as presented.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
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LAND TRANSFER:
Resolution #131-2008
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer, seconded by Councilman Cilenti,
that
WHEREAS, John Schoonmaker, Daniel Schoonmaker and David Schoonmaker d/b/a
Saunderskill Farm conveyed a parcel of land to the Town of Rochester by deed dated March 9, 1995, and recorded in the Ulster County Clerk’s Office on March 17, 1995 in Liber 2477 of deeds at page 212.
WHEREAS, the deed conveying the property to the Town contained a clause, specifying that “Upon the Town’s ceasing to use the said premises as a municipal parking lot the same shall revert to the Grantor’s and their heirs”; and
WHEREAS, the parcel is not being utilized as a municipal parking lot;
The Town Board of the Town of Rochester authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a deed and necessary ancillary documents to convey the parcel back to John Schoonmaker, Daniel Schoonmaker and David Schoonmaker d/b/a Saunderskill Farm, in accordance with the reverter clause of the deed.
Unanimously approved
MEETING DATE CHANGES:
Resolution #132-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano that the Town Board schedule the
Audit/Workshop Meeting in November on the 20th & the Audit/Workshop Meeting in December on the 18th due to a scheduling conflict, and further authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise same.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
FULL DAY SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM:
Resolution #133-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that a threshold of 40 children be established for the Full Day Summer Youth Program for 2009. This threshold must be reached by June 15, 2009 or a suitable funding plan be in place by that date or that program will revert back to the half day program.
Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
OLD BUSINESS:
COLD WAR VETERANS EXEMPTION PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED:
Resolution #134-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to schedule a public hearing
on 12/4/08 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall on proposed local law to Provide For An Exemption From Real Property Taxes For Real Property Owned By
Veterans Who Rendered Military Service To The United States During The
“Cold War”. The Town Board Meeting to immediately follow, and further
authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise same.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
ADVERTISE ON WEBSITE:
There was a discussion by the Town Board to advertise for upcoming vacancies on Boards & Commissions on the Town website. Letters of intent
to be received on or before 11/26/08, interviews to be held on 12/4/08 commencing at 5:00pm.
It was also decided that the Chairs of each Board should remind their members to re-apply and also to deal with any absenteeism issues.
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ACCORD SPEEDWAY RACEDATE SCHEDULE:
Resolution #135-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Racedate Schedule submitted by the Accord Speedway be approved for 2009.
Seconded by: Supervisor Chipman
Discussion: Councilman Spano asked if the permit can be revoked by
the Town Board. Attorney Christiana said if they do not adhere to the local law, the permit may be revoked, but only after a public hearing.
Unanimously approved
CENTRAL HUDSON EASEMENT:
Resolution #136-2008
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Town transfer ownership of the utility poles to Central Hudson for $1.00 and that the Town convey an easement to Central Hudson for utilities at the cell tower site. The Supervisor is authorized to sign the bill of sale and easement subject to the Attorney’s review and approval of the language for these documents.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
A resident commented that problems have been worked out at the Speedway and it is good for the local economy.
The Supervisor and Board was thanked for being the only town in the county that didn’t get a tax increase for 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Town Board enter into executive session with Attorney Christiana at 9:25pm regarding pending litigation re: Dishek.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer to reconvene the meeting at 9:58pm with the Supervisor reporting no action was taken nor monies expended.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 9:59pm.
Seconded by: Councilmwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC
November 20, 2008 3506
The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on November 20, 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, Assessor Stokes led
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
DISCUSSIONS:
Supervisor Chipman gave an update on the meeting he attended concerning water supply and flooding issues in certain areas in Ulster County and
our Town.
Councilwoman Archer suggested keeping the Councilpersons salary for 2009
the same as 2008.
The Cell Tower easement for the pole needed corrected language from Central Hudson.
Councilwoman Michailescu said the Youth Commission had a meeting with the President of the YMCA re: the summer program.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the following bills as
audited this date:
General Fund $94,724.88
Highway Fund 76,632.35
Street Lighting 71.72
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman that the Town Board enter into
executive session re: legal matters at 7:42pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to reconvene the meeting at 8:26pm
with the Supervisor reporting no action was taken nor monies expended.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:27pm.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC