The Town Board Meeting was held on August 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilwoman Michailescu
Councilman Spano Town Clerk Gundberg Attorney Christiana
ABSENT:
Councilman Cilenti
PLEDGE:
Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting and Carol Fischer led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
No comments made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to approve the minutes of the 07/01/2010 Regular Town Board Meeting, & 07/30/2010 Audit Workshop Meeting.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu motion carried
SUPERVISORS REPORT: filed with the Town Clerk.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED:
TFAC, Tobacco Coalition thanked The Town Board for passing Resolution # 86-2010 Young Lungs At Play. Supervisor Chipman stated the signs are up and he is proud that no complaints have been made.
Town of Wawarsing Supervisor Distel sent a letter to the Town Board requesting the share in the purchase for an AED machine for the Kerhonkson Pool with the cost of the factory recertified unit $ 497.50 each party.
SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE:
Supervisor Chipman updated The Board on last months Ulster County Legislature meeting. He told The Board that County Executive Hein eliminated Krista Barringer’s position in the County as the County Youth Bureau Director. He stated she has been such an important asset to our Youth Commission, helping with state aid and grant funding for our youth. Supervisor Chipman stated he spoke at the Legislature meeting that Krista was the most qualified for the position and it’s important to our County Youth. The Legislature voted down Hein’s recommendation to merge Youth Bureau with Consumer Fraud Bureau and have that new director appointed. Supervisor Chipman stated he’ll update The Board in the future with any changes.
LEGAL MATTERS:
Attorney Christiana stated The Town is still waiting on the Judge for a court date for Mombaccus vs. Town of Rochester.
LIAISON REPORTS:
Councilwoman Archer: ECC: Wendy Monk resigned from the ECC, and the ECC was looking for an education film on shale gas mining. Councilman Spano stated that our Town is outside the range for the shale gas mining.
Councilman Cilenti: Absent
Councilwoman Michailescu: HPC: special meeting scheduled for 8/9/2010. YC: monthly meeting will be held on 8/25/2010.
Councilman Spano: nothing to report
Supervisor Chipman: Assessor held the first information meeting on the ReVal on July 31, 2010, three people attended.
OLD BUSINESS:
CREEK ROAD STABILIZATION PROJECT:
The physical work for the project is completed. There is paperwork that needs to be completed, and some additional costs have been added.
DEMOLITION OF 5 MAIN STREET SBL # 77.9-1-42:
RESOLUTION # 90-2010:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer awarding the bidder Christiana Construction of Kingston, NY for the amount of $ 19,800.00 as specified in the request for bid.
The Bid results read as follows:
David Lawrence Const. $ 26,500.00
Christiana Const. $ 19,800.00
Top Quality Seal Coat: $ 9,875.00 ( non- collusive bid form not included)
T.A.M: $ 38,400.00
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 4-0aye, Cilenti absent
motion carried
NEW BUSINESS:
REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT ON KYSERIKE ROAD:
RESOLUTION # 91-2010:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano and seconded by Councilwoman Michailescu,
WHEREAS, County Route 6 known as Kyserike Road in the Town of Rochester being a heavily traveled thoroughfare with the Rondout Valley High School and Middle School Campus Complex located on it;
WHEREAS, there exists blind curves and steep hills on said road that cause hazardous driving conditions;
WHEREAS, the normal posted Town of Rochester speed limit or similar Town roads is 35 mph;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Rochester respectfully request from Ulster County that the maximum rate of speed on County Route 6 be 35 mph and it be properly posted as such.
4-0aye, Cilenti Absent
motion carried
REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF “ SCHOOL” PAINTED ON PAVEMENT:
RESOLUTION # 92-2010:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Michailescu that the Town of Rochester respectfully request from Ulster County that “ SCHOOL” be painted on the pavement on both sides of the entrance to the Rondout Valley School located on Kyserike Road.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 4-0aye, Cilenti absent
motion carried
REQUEST FOR 4 WAY STOP SIGN AT INTERSECTION:
RESOLUTION # 93-2010:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that the Town of Rochester respectfully request from Ulster County that a 4 way stop sign be placed at the intersection of County Route 6 known as Kyserike Road and Lucas Avenue.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu 4-0aye, Cilenti absent
motion carried
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM HWY FUND BALANCE:
RESOLUTION # 94-2010:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to transfer funds of $ 13,115.52 for off-road diesel fuel used for stone crushing from Unallocated Highway fund balance to increase DA 651104 Roads Repair.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer 4-0aye, Cilenti absent
motion carried
DISCUSSION:
Councilwoman Archer questioned why this wasn’t budgeted. Highway Superintendent Wayne Kelder stated in previous years the Town took out a BAN so it wasn’t budgeted. This year Supervisor Chipman wanted to transfer it from unallocated funds so we aren’t creating further debt.
ADVERTISE FOR BOARD POSITIONS:
RESOLUTION # 95-2010:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise that the Town Board is seeking letters of Intent mailed to the Supervisor at PO Box 65, Accord, NY 12404 by 8/23/2010 for upcoming vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions. Interviews will be held on 8/26/2010.
PLANNING BOARD 1 VACANCY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION 2 VACANCIES
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW 1 VACANCY
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu 4-0aye Cilenti absent
motion carried
AED FOR KERHONKSON POOL:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Michailescu for The Town of Rochester to split the cost of an AED machine for Kerhonkson pool, in the amount of $ 497.50.
Seconded by: Supervisor Chipman
DISCUSSION:
Councilman Spano stated that it was a great idea but thinks The Town should look into the compatibility between the AED to Mobile Life Unit. Who is going to be in charge of the software, and personnel training?
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman to table the previous motion until more information is gathered.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 4-0aye, Cilenti- Absent
motion carried
OUTDOOR WOODSTOVES:
RESOLUTION # 96-2010:
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman to hold a Public Hearing; for proposed Local Law:ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 102 TO THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER RE: OUTDOOR FURNACES, scheduled 09/02/2010 at 7pm at the Town Hall with the Town Board Meeting immediately following, and for the Town Clerk to advertise the same.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 4-0aye, Cilenti- Absent
motion carried
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Wayne Kelder, Highway Superintendent suggested a red and yellow blinking light rather than a 4 way stop sign at the intersection of Kyserike Rd and Lucas Ave. He stated it’s a high traffic area and having vehicles come to a complete stop in a 55 mph zone might not be the best solution. The Board discussed different solutions.
REQUEST FOR SPEED REDUCTION ON COUNTY ROUTE 1:
RESOLUTION # 97-2010:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano that the Town of Rochester respectfully request from Ulster County that the maximum rate of speed on County Route 1 also known as Lucas Ave. starting at County Route 1 and 209 in Accord, NY and ending at the Town line (Pompey’s Cave Road) be 45 mph and it be properly posted as such.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer 4-0aye, Cilenti- Absent
motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Michailescu motion carried
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen A. Gundberg
Town Clerk
The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on August 26, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Councilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Gundberg
Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting and Sherry Chachkin led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
INTERVIEWS:
PLANNING BOARD:
The Board received a letter of intent from Fred O’ Donnell for appointment to the Planning Board. A phone interview was held for Fred O’ Donnell, The Board had no questions.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW:
The Board received a letter of intent from Zali Win for reappointment to the Board of Assessment Review. The Board decided to waive the interview.
EARLY RETIREMENT NYS PLAN A:
Supervisor Chipman stated that one employee might be interested in the Early Retirement NYS plan A if it would benefit both the employee and The Board. After review Supervisor Chipman stated that he would recommend not to move on this, it would cost more to The Town in the long run.
NYS DOG LICENSE CHANGES:
There was a lengthy discussion on the State dog tags being phased out and replaced with Town/City dog tags by January 2011. It also means additional costs will be passed on to the local municipalities to handle these responsibilities. This will require Towns to be held responsible for the mailing of renewals, delinquent license notices, purchase of dog tags, and a dog license computer program.
LITIGATION UPDATE:
Supervisor Chipman stated that he received the report in the case of Mombaccus vs. Town of Rochester. The Town won, but Mombaccus still has 30 days to file an appeal.
VETERANS PARK BUDGET:
The Board discussed the Veterans Park budget, Councilman Spano felt a buffer should be created because some of the figures looked low and The Board agreed that they want the job completed.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the following bills as audited this date
General Fund 2010 Abstract 8 $ 156,723.08
Highway Fund 2010 Abstract 8 $ 202,383.66
Street Lighting $ 0.00
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$ 359,106.74
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu motion carried
DISCUSSION:
There was a discussion on why highway payroll is included in the Highway Abstract. Supervisor Chipman stated that he felt payroll shouldn’t be in the abstract and he’ll look into it further.
Highway Superintendent Wayne Kelder told The Board pending inspection of one of the trucks, the Highway Department may have to purchase a truck with a loader, or possibly just the purchase of a sander for this coming winter.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to enter into executive session with Wayne Kelder at 8:00pm to discuss personnel matters.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano motion carried
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman to reconvene the meeting at 9:10pm with no action taken nor monies spent.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano motion carried
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen A. Gundberg
Town Clerk