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The Town Board Meeting was held on April 2, 2009 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 Ed Lamon led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
RESOURCES FOR LIVING PRESENTATION:
Holly Christiana from the Resources for Living/Pay It Forward Center explained the Center’s roll in the Community. They offer all local residents the chance to make a substantial difference in their chosen community. A brochure was handed out to all present explaining their services such as, a soup kitchen, a food pantry etc.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
It was requested that the brochure be added to the Town’s website.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to approve the following minutes as submitted:
2/05/09 Town Board Meeting
2/26/09 Audit/Workshop Meeting
3/06/09 Town Board Meeting
3/26/09 Audit/Workshop Meeting
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Filed with the Town Clerk.
CORRESPONDENCE:
The Ulster County Office of the Aging named Ed & Doris Lamon the 2009 Outstanding Senior Citizens of the Year. Everyone present applauded and congratulated Doris & Ed.
A letter was also received from Ruth Osterhoudt, President of the Kerhonkson-Accord Seniors thanking the Board for their donation.
SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE:
Supervisor Chipman thanked the Highway Department for following the cable markings. Maps were prepared and submitted to the Ulster County Planning Board. There is different coverage and various wiring completed. Airport Road was completed yesterday and behind the Kerhonkson Diner next week.
Councilwoman Archer reported on those interested in “I want cable”, what roads and or internet access is available. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Internet is the lifeblood of new business and we need to have as much coverage as we can. We need to motivate people and use the stimulus dollars, besides looking at other options, she said.
LIAISON/COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Councilpersons gave a synopsis of the meetings they attended.
LEGAL MATTERS:
Attorney Christiana said that the Timothy Best case has been dismissed.
She also reported that the DEC is the lead agency for Mombaccus and the Planning Board will work with them.
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HUDSON RIVER BASIN WATCH PRESENTATION:
Martha Cheo gave an interesting presentation on the 2007 Watershed Report Card for the Rondout Creek, a Hudson Basin River Watch Watershed Assessment and Outreach Project.
OLD BUSINESS:
Several amendments were made to the RFP for the contractual service phase of the Town of Rochester Data Verification proposal.
RESOLUTION #58-2009 ADVERTISE FOR RFP:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that the Town Clerk be authorized to advertise for a Request For Proposal for a Town Wide Inventory of Property Parcels for the Assessment Rolls in the Town of Rochester. Said inventory is also to be advertised on the Town’s website and the Supervisor is directed to contact Ulster County Real Property Services for a listing of potential bidders. The proposal is available at the Office of the Town Clerk with the proposal process schedule. The bid to be announced on June 4, 2009. The Town Board has the right to reject
any and all bids.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #59-2009/ZUCCARDO OPEN DEVELOPMENT STATUS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano that the Town Board refer the application of Elaine Zuccardo for a building permit for a two bedroom home to the Town Planning Board for an advisory opinion to the Town Board as to the Open Development Status of the application as well as any information pertaining to a conservation easement.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
RESOLUTION #60-2009/OSI ACQUISITION/MAIN STREET SOLCBERG PROPERTY:
A Resolution was made by Councilwoman Archer, seconded by Councilman
Cilenti that
WHEREAS, the Open Space Institute (OSI) proposes to acquire from the County of Ulster approximately 0.5 acres of land and dilapidated structures located at 5 Main Street, Accord known as the Barley General
Store, but only if such property is not redeemed from the County by its
current owner;
WHEREAS, the property is located in a strategic position at the entrance to the hamlet of Accord, and its use and development will affect the future of the hamlet of Accord;
WHEREAS, if OSI acquires the Barley General Store from Ulster County it will appoint a local committee consisting of representatives of the Town of Rochester, the Town of Rochester Historic Preservation Commission, Friends of Historic Rochester and other interested individuals and entities to determine an appropriate use of the property which protects it for the benefit of the public;
WHEREAS, an appropriate public use and enjoyment of the property might include a “vest pocket” park; a memorial park; or, in the event funding can be secured by OSI, the historic reconstruction of the existing structures located on the property;
WHEREAS, OSI is a tax-exempt, publicily-supported charity which has acquired for the benefit of the public over 20,000 acres of land in Ulster County over the last 25 years, and the Town wishes to work closely with OSI in order to make sure that the Town’s purposes and goals are furthered by this acquisition, and OSI welcomes this collaboration;
WHEREAS, it will not be necessary to use Town funds to acquire and/or improve the property, since it is anticipated that OSI will raise funds from the general public and other donors in order to do such;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Rochester hereby supports the efforts of OSI to acquire the Barley General Store and protect such property for the benefit of the general public; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Rochester supports OSI’s request to the County of Ulster and the Commissioner of Finance to remove this property from the April 2009 tax sale so that the County can sell such property to OSI.
Unanimously approved
RESOLUTION #61-2009/OSI ACQUISITION OF 21 ACRES ON STONYKILL ROAD:
A Resolution was made by Councilman Cilenti, seconded by Councilman Spano that,
WHEREAS, the Open Space Institute (OSI) proposes to acquire from the County of Ulster approximately 21 acres of vacant land located off Stonykill Road in the Town of Rochester known as the Sherer parcel, but only if such property is not redeemed from the County by its current owner;
WHEREAS, the property is located adjacent to the 22,000 acre Minnewaska State Park Preserve, which is owned and managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), and which is the largest park preserve in New York State;
WHEREAS, the parcel is located on the Millkill stream at the base of the Shawangunk Ridge, and is of ecologically and scenic importance, and PIPC desires to have OSI acquire such parcel from Ulster County and convey it to the PIPC as an addition to the Minnewaska State Park Preserve;
WHEREAS, the State of New York pays local real property taxes to the Town and other local taxing jurisdictions on the unimproved value of any parkland it holds in the Town of Rochester as part of Minnewaska State Park, and would pay taxes on the Sherer parcel if added to the park;
WHEREAS, the protection of the Sherer property and its addition to the Minnewaska State Park will protect lands located off of Stonykill Road and along the Millkill stream; expand the Minnewaska State Park Preserve; and will keep this parcel on the local tax rolls;
WHEREAS, OSI is a tax-exempt, publicly supported charity which has acquired for the benefit of the public over 20,000 acres of land in Ulster County over the last 25 years, including lands located on and around the Shawangunk Ridge, and Town funds will not be needed in order to acquire the Sherer parcel and add it to the Minnewaska State Park Preserve;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Rochester hereby supports the efforts of OSI to acquire the Sherer parcel and add it to the Minnewaska State Park Preserve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Rochester supports OSI’s request to the County of Ulster and the Commissioner of Finance to remove this property from the April 2009 tax sale so that the County can sell such property to OSI.
Unanimously approved
HIGHWAY BIDS:
After a lengthy discussion on the Bank Stabilization, Tree Removal and
crushed stone bids, the Town Board made the following motions.
STONE:
RESOLUTION #62-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the bid submitted by Robert
Lapp Excavating & Trucking for stone for $24.50 per ton.
Other bids submitted were as follows:
Global International 2000 tons @ $335.00 per ton
Peckham Industries, Inc. 2000 tons $90,000 delivered
Bob Decker & Son Paving, LTD 2000 tons @ $ 49.00 per ton
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
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RESOLUTION #63-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to withdraw Resolution #62.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
RESOLUTION #64-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to reject all proposals submitted
on Tree Removal.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
RESOLUTION #65-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to reject all proposals submitted on Bank Stabilization.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
RESOLUTION #66-2009
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman that the Town Board accept the bid of Robert Lapp Excavating for the purchase of stone at $24.50 per ton.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS:
RESOLUTION #67-2009
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for bids on Bank Stabilization as per the specifications of total project cost. Bids to be received on or before 4/29/09 at 11:00am at the Town Clerk’s Office at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board has the right to reject any and all bids.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
RESOLUTION #68-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for bids on Tree Removal as per the specifications of total project cost. Bids to be received on or before 4/29/09 at 11:10am at the Town Clerk’s Office at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The Town Board has the right to reject any and all bids.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
It was agreed that action on the Ulster County Planning Board be tabled.
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 9:31pm.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC
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The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on April 30, 2009 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 and Town Clerk Sommer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION/A HUDSON BASIN RIVER WATCH WATERSHED ASSESSMENT & OUTREACH_PROJECT:
Victor-Pierre Melendez gave a presentation on the status of the 2007 Watershed Report Card for the Rondout Creek.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to approve the following bills as audited this date:
General Fund Abstract $152,128.40
Highway Fund Abstract 93,128.40
Street Lighting 350.71
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
CODE TASK FORCE MEETING WITH TOWN BOARD:
Resolution #69-2009
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that the Town Board will meet with the Code Task Force Committee on 5/11/09 at 7:00pm at the Accord Fire Hall to review the rough draft zoning code and map, and further authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise same.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
FEMA PROJECT MANAGER:
Resolution #70-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Eric Eck be appointed Project Manager for the FEMA Stream Bank Stabilization project. The salary is decided by FEMA.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
There was a discussion after the vote as to why Superintendent Kelder withdrew as manager for the FEMA project.
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to adjourn the meeting at
8:19pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC