2009 May Town Board Minutes

May 7, 2009                                                   3544

 

The Town Board Meeting was held on May 7, 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.

 

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE UPDATE:

 

Lolly Chase gave an update re: the parade scheduled for 5/25/09 which begins at Revenue Markets on Route 209 in Accord and ends at the Accord Fire Hall. Festivities will continue in the Town Park.  Town Board members were invited to ride on a float.

 

RVCSD BUDGET PRESENTATION:

 

School Representative Deb Kasinsky introduced three School Board Members and outlined the proposed school budget.

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

 

Both Ed and Doris Lamon said what an honor it was to be taken to Albany
for Senior Citizen Recognition Day, have lunch with the Governor and receive many accolades.

 

Supervisor Chipman thanked Councilwoman Michailescu and Tony Thompson
(who submitted the Lamon’s names) for attending the festivities on behalf of the Town.

 

A resident questioned recent road work on Franklin Lane as unnecessary use of tax money, and why town vehicles are parked there for three days at a time.  Also asked, has the Highway Department researched drainage and scraping the sides of roads as it seems an unnecessary and violent way to remove trees.

 

ECC: Funding for educating homowners and Highway Departments on streamside erosion was mentioned.

 

Supervisor Chipman was thanked for doing a great job bringing unity back to this Town and putting the past behind.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the following minutes as submitted:

 

4/02/09  Town Board Meeting
4/30/09  Audit/Workshop Meeting

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Spano              Unanimously approved

 

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:  Filed with the Town Clerk.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

 

Supervisor Chipman reported that American Tower is buying some of the assets of Homeland Towers.

 

SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE:

 

Supervisor Chipman said Attorney Christiana to compare American Towers Contract with the Homeland Towers current one.

 

The Town of Rochester and Wawarsing attended a “Fire Wise” meeting to help Towns become aware of the dangers of fire in our mountainous Towns.
May 7, 2009                                                   3545

 

LEGAL MATTERS:

 

Tri-State is challenging their assessment and will meet with the Assessor and report will be given at Audit Meeting.

 

LIAISON/COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

The Councilpersons gave a synopsis of the meetings they attended.

 

A future meeting will be given by Dan Davis, ECC member regarding geology of the Town of Rochester.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

The following quotes were submitted for the Court House & Security Audit:

 

Feinberg    $7,780 plus $2,190 for cameras
Ted Fina     7,950 (camera included)

 

RESOLUTION #71-2009:

 

Court House Renovations:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Town accept the quote of $7950 submitted by Ted Fina for Courthouse and Security Audit.

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Spano              Unanimously approved

 

WATERSHED AGREEMENT:  After discussion the following motion was made.

 

RESOLUTION #72-2009:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that the Board enter into agreement with Rondout Creek Watershed pending review of legal counsel.

 

Seconded by:  Councilwoman Archer           Unanimously approved

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Supervisor Chipman reported that both he and the Project Manager for FEMA
to meet with the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers before going forth with the
project.

 

Councilwoman Archer asked if a permit is needed to start the work?  She said she is disappointed at the way this is going, we need more information from the highway department to make sure this project goes forth and is completed in a responsible way.
NEW BUSINESS:

 

Councilman Spano requested that the fenceposts in the Town be secured by lock and chain at the sand mine and behind the Town Park,

 

LOCK & CHAIN:

 

RESOLUTION #73-2009

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that service locks are secured at the end of the work day at all Town sand mines and storage areas.

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Spano              Unanimously approved

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

A resident said there are no locks on the Krom Road site and it needs
to be secured.

 

It was reported that the ECC came to the Planning Board with an informal agreement to help, nothing binding but a source of information for the Code Task Force Committee.
May 7, 2009                                                   3546

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm.

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Cilenti            Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC
May 28, 2009                                                  3547

 

The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on May 28, 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 asked Alan Levine to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to approve the following bills as
audited this date:

 

                        General Fund        $116,196.30
                        Highway Fund         178,789.76
                        Street Lighting          336.48

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Cilenti            Unanimously approved

 

BOAR-REVALUATION PRESENTATION:

 

Three BOAR members spoke to the Town Board with their suggestions of how an inventory has to be done, and also suggested that certain style homes be done one third at a time. After a lengthy discussion, the following motion was made.

 

AD HOC COMMITTEE FORMED:

 

RESOLUTION #74-2008

 

A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman that an AD HOC Committee be formed to investigate the legal procedures for a revaluation of the Town.

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Cilenti            Unanimously approved

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Spano that the Board enter into executive session with the Attorney for the Town regarding pending litigation with Atkins Trailer Park.

 

Seconded by:  Councilwoman Michailescu      Unanimously approved

 

RECONVENED:

 

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Michailescu to reconvene the meeting with the Supervisor reporting no action was taken nor monies expended.

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Cilenti            Unanimously approved

 

WORKSHOP SCHEDULED:

 

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that the Board schedule a meeting with the Code & Zoning Committee on 6/8/09 at 1:00pm at the Town Hall, and further authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise same.

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Spano              Unanimously approved

 

HOMELAND TOWERS ESTOPPEL:

 

RESOLUTION #76-2009

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti authorizing the Supervisor to sign the estoppel for Homeland Towers purchased by American Towers.

 

Seconded by:  Councilwoman Archer           Unanimously approved
May 28, 2009                                                  3548
ADJOURNMENT:

 

A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 9:30pm.

 

Seconded by:  Councilman Cilenti            Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Veronica I. Sommer
Town Clerk/RMC