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The Town Board Meeting was held immediately following the Organizational Meeting at 7;40pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Sommer
Attorney Christiana
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the minutes of the following meetings as submitted:
12/04/2008 Town Board Meeting
12/18/2008 Audit/Workshop Meeting
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Filed with the Town Clerk.
SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE:
Supervisor Chipman said he feels if we work together as a Board and
Town – we can overcome anything.
LEGAL MATTERS: None.
LIAISON REPORTS:
Councilman Cilenti – Highway Department is doing an excellent job.
Councilwoman Michailescu – No meeting was held.
Councilman Spano – No report
Supervisor Chipman said he declared a State of Emergency during the December storm when over 1100 people were without power. Mr. Chipman said Rochester residents are hardy stock & “weathered the storm” without incident. He said Jerry Fornino and Bob Garrett worked with him – side by side & the Hudson Valley Resort offered a bank of 44 rooms for those in need.
OLD BUSINESS:
Supervisor Chipman said we are waiting for Verizon to hook up & AT&T
to go before the Planning Board. Hopefully, we will have working cell towers in the first quarter of the year.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD & COMMISSIONS:
Resolution #27-2009
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that Judith Karpova be appointed to the Environmental Conservation Commission. The term to expire 12/31/11.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
Resolution #28-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Michael Callan be Chair and Kristen Marcel, Vice Chair of the Environmental Conservation Commission.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
Resolution #29-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano that Terry Bernardo be appointed to the Board of Ethics. The term to expire 12/31/11.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
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Resolution #30-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Alice Cross be appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission. The term to expire 12/31/11.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
Resolution #31-2009
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that Alice Cross be Chair
and Jeanne Greene be Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
Resolution #32-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Melvin Tapper be appointed to the Planning Board. The term to expire 12/31/15.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
Resolution #33-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Melvin Tapper be Chair and
Shane Ricks be Vice Chair of the Planning Board.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Motion carried 4-1
Spano – nay
Resolution #34-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Brian Drabkin be Chair and
Beatrice Haugen Depuy, be Vice Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
Resolution #35-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano that Tanya Williams be appointed
to the Youth Commission pending a background check. The term to expire
12/31/11.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
Resolution #36-2009
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Michailescu that Susan Matson be Chair,
and Pamela Stocking be Vice Chair of the Youth Commission.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
ADVERTISE FOR VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS:
Resolution #37-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti authorizing the Town Clerk to
advertise for the following vacancies on Boards & Commissions.
Planning Board alternate; ZBA alternate; Youth Commission; Environmental Conservation Commission; Board of Ethics (2); Historic Preservation Commission (6).
Letters of intent to be received on or before 1/20/2009. Interviews will be held on 1/29/09, 2/26/09 & 3/26/09, commencing at 5:00pm at Town Hall.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
NEWSLETTER:
The Supervisor and the Board discussed the future newsletter distribution and web-site availability. Mike Baden & Jeff Davis will work with Supervisor Chipman to achieve this goal.
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FAREWELL THANK YOU:
Highway Superintendent Kelder expressed his thanks and gratitude to Eric
Eck who retired in December.
RETIREMENT-THANK YOU:
Resolution #38-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Board commend and thank Eric Eck for his dedication to the Highway Department for 28
years of service to the Town.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer Unanimously approved
Applause followed !
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
A discussion was held regarding refuse being dumped on the side of the roads and ways to discourage and combat this problem.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano that the Board enter into executive session at 8:15pm regarding a legal matter in the Assessors office, an
ethics violation and creation of child safety zone law.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
RECONVENED:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to reconvene the meeting at 8:43pm with the Supervisor reporting no action was taken nor monies expended.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:
Resolution #39-2009
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Board appoint Gerard
Fornino, Emergency Management Director, his term to expire 12/31/2009.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC
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The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on January 29, 2009 at 7:00pm
at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Coiuncilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Sommer
Supervisor Chipman welcomed everyone and asked Youth Director Dennin
to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Michailescu to approve the following
bills as audited this date:
General Fund $264,736.01
Highway Fund 90,807.52
Street Lighting 376.24
Seconded by: Councilman Spano Unanimously approved
YOUTH COMMISSION/YMCA PRESENTATION:
Youth Director Carol Dennin introduced Bob Conklin, YMCA President
who explained the opportunity and advantages for the Town to join their Summer Youth Program at Camp Epworth.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Board enter into executive session at 8:05pm re: potential litigation/labor contract and
civil service matters.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to reconvene the meeting at 8:35pm with the Supervisor reporting no action was taken nor monies expended.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:36pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC