The Town Board Meeting was held on March 3, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti Councilwoman Michailescu Councilman Spano Town Clerk Gundberg
Attorney Christiana
PLEDGE:
Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting and Don Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Everyone wished Supervisor Chipman a Happy Birthday!
On behalf of the Town of Rochester, Supervisor Chipman thanked Marijane Knudsen for her 20 plus years of dedicated service to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Mary Lee for years of dedication to the Youth Commission. Several people spoke on behalf of Mary Lee and her devotion to the youth in our area.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Fire Commissioner Garrett spoke on improvement within the Fire Company.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the minutes of the 02/03/2011 Regular Town Board Meeting and the 02/24/2011 Audit Workshop Meeting.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu Unanimously approved
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Filed with the Town Clerk
SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE:
Supervisor Chipman attended a meeting in Ellenville in reference to Golden Hill Nursing Home. He spoke of having a partnership with Ellenville Regional Hospital to take over Golden Hill Nursing Home. There is an increasing population of seniors and a high demand for bed space.
LEGAL MATTERS: nothing to report
LIAISON REPORTS:
Councilwoman Archer: ECC: new members attended the meeting and the commission gave a recap of the accomplishments of 2010. The commission is focusing on getting kids involved they discussed ideas of reaching out to kids by holding climate change studies, roles of the Rail Trail, littering awareness. Planning Board: Held their meeting with Mike Baden as the new chairman.
Councilman Cilenti: nothing to report
Councilwoman Michailescu: YC: New member Sue Bruck brought new energy and started to be involved in all aspects of activity.
Info from the Youth Department: BASKETBALL program is coming to an end – 130 youth were registered between the clinic and regular program. All Star Game and Awards took place on March 1 – RVSD Superintendent Agostaro was invited by the Youth Commission and attended. RENT-A-KID program (funded by the State) had 4 referrals for Jan-Feb and 2 new applicants. Valentine’s Luncheon honoring Mary Lee – well attended. SUMMER PROGRAM – NO discount this year from YMCA and Epworth is no longer a site. Director working on getting free transportation for TOR youth to Sewackomono Camp. COMMUNITY CENTER Next event – St. Patrick’s Luncheon. Regular YC meeting on March 23, 7 pm – First of the 4 NIGHT quarterly meetings organized to get more attendance. HPC: Meeting chaired by the new Vice Chair, Maggie Dulka. Started as in informal meeting, evolved into a regular meeting towards the end (with 6 members). Discussion focused mainly on the Farmlands Survey – completed now; when is best to organize the public presentation for it.
Councilman Spano: The Town received 40 + applications for the position of the Part Time Court Clerk, the applications are currently being reviewed and interviews will be scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENTS:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
Resolution #45-2011
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer that Bob DeAndrew be appointed to the Environmental Conservation Commission with terms to expire 12/31/2013.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti 5-0aye, motion carried
Resolution #46-2011
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Hank Bartosik be appointed to the Environmental Conservation Commission, the term to expire 12/31/2013.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu 5-0aye, motion carried
PLANNING BOARD:
Resolution #47-2011
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti that Adam Paddock be appointed to serve as the Planning Board Alternate with a term to expire 12/31/2012.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Michailescu 5-0aye, motion carried
REAL PROPERTY REVALUATION UPDATE:
Mike Dunham of Valley Appraisal Service gave a presentation update on the ReVal. He explained the table charts based on property types and the impact summary report of the information received.
TIME WARNER CABLE CONTRACT UPDATE:
Supervisor Chipman explained that the Time Warner Cable contract expires this year. The TWC Committee is working hard at keeping the Town’s best interest as a top priority.
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING:
Councilwoman Michailescu and Planning Board Chair Mike Baden attended the Association of Towns Annual Meeting and gave a brief synopsis of the seminars they attended.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Diana Puglisi asked The Board if a map of the Rail Trail is available or can be made available to the public.
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen A. Gundberg
Town Clerk
The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on March 31, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti
Councilman Spano Town Clerk Gundberg
ABSENT:
Councilwoman Michailescu
PLEDGE:
Supervisor opened the meeting and Diana Puglisi led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
FARMERS MARKET:
Supervisor Chipman stated due to a lack of support and commitment the Farmers Market will not take place in the 2011 year.
EARTH DAY CLEANUP:
Earth Day will be held on 4/9/2011 & 4/16/2011. Supervisor Chipman stated he would like the Town Board to signup for Lucas Ave for 4/16/2011.
PART TIME COURT CLERK POSITION:
Resolution # 48 -2011:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to appoint Erika Fudge as part time Court Clerk at a rate of $14.00 per hour.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 4-0aye, motion carried
Michailescu- absent
On behalf of the Town Board Supervisor Chipman wanted to thank Karen Keator for her many years of dedicated service to the Town of Rochester, and wish her the best of luck on her retirement. Supervisor Chipman stated for the record that Karen has offered to stay and train Erika.
LEGAL UPDATES:
HITZ case: Town board has settled
Dog bite case: Insurance company settled with $ 10,000.00
UNSAFE STRUCTURE:
Supervisor Chipman stated to The Board that the support columns holding the back of the Highway building are cracked.
Resolution # 49 – 2011:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano for Supervisor Chipman to contact an Engineer to find the extent of damage to the support columns.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti 4-0aye, motion carried
Michailescu- absent
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE:
Supervisor Chipman stated that he is working with the Fire Company for the Memorial Day parade, a meeting will be scheduled in the near future and it looks like vendors will be at the firehouse this year.
TIME WARNER CABLE:
Supervisor Chipman stated that we are waiting on the surveyor before anything else can be pursued.
UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT BID:
Highway Superintendent Wayne Kelder stated that the Highway Department has some unnecessary equipment that he would like to see go out for bid. Supervisor Chipman suggested sending a memo out to all departments to create a list for items that can go out for bid.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to approve the following bills as audited this date
General Fund 2011 Abstract 04 $ 34,385.27
Highway Fund 2011 Abstract 04 $ 46,527.88
Street Lighting $ 415.39
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$ 81,328.54
Seconded by: Councilman Spano motion carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to go into Executive session to discuss legal matters at 7:30pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano motion carried
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to reconvene the meeting at 7:40pm with no action taken nor monies spent.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Spano to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer motion carried
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen A. Gundberg
Town Clerk