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The Town Board Meeting was held on May 3, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Cilenti Councilman Drabkin
Councilman Spano Town Clerk Gundberg
Attorney Christiana
PLEDGE:
Supervisor Chipman opened the meeting and Town Clerk Gundberg led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
Mike Baden announced that at the April Ulster County Planning Board meeting Cliff Mallory was appointed to serve as the Town of Rochester Planning Board Alternate. He further informed the board that he was appointed Executive to the County Planning Board. Congrats to Mr. Baden!!
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to approve the minutes of the 04/05/2012 Regular Town Board Meeting and the 04/26/2012 Audit Workshop Meeting.
Seconded by: Councilman Cilenti Unanimously approved
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT: Filed with the Town Clerk
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED:
Supervisor Chipman stated owners of Giles Edwards property located on RTE. 209, informed the town that they will handle the demolition of the home and Supervisor Chipman stated that they already applied for the permit.
LEGAL MATTERS:
Feldman vs. Body of Truth & the Town of Rochester appeal has been filed. Attorney Christiana assumes Oral arguments will begin sometime in September.
LIAISON REPORTS:
Councilwoman Archer: PB: Saunderskill special use permit has been approved with conditions, a continued review for a 2 lot subdivision on Cliff Rd. The T-mobile application was approved with conditions. HPC: no quorum. On 5/18/2012 at 7pm at the Rochester Reformed Church the HPC is holding a discussion on Useful advise for renovating your house. Councilman Drabkin added that he along with Alice Cross have been working on a complete index of the Accordian.
Councilman Cilenti: appeals for the BOAR is scheduled for May 24, 2012.
Councilman Drabkin: with the help of the Town Clerk and transfer station he is working on daily reports and how they reflect with the UCRRA. ZBA: one application for P. Christopher on mettacahonts rd. re: fencing.
Councilman Spano: CEO: he received violation notice list & court appearance tickets issued by the CEO to residents found out of compliance.
Supervisor Chipman: ECC : Earthday was a joint effort with the ECC and YC. Supervisor Chipman thanked all that were involved. YC: the summer program schedule is set and available to the public.
HWY: Supervisor Chipman asked Hwy Superintendent Wayne Kelder on updates with the highway department. Mr. Kelder stated that the exit meeting with FEMA has taken place the claims have been submitted and now the waiting process of getting paid begins.
NEW BUSINESS:
LOCAL LAW # 1-2012: GRIEVANCE DAY:
Resolution # 73-2012:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to schedule a public hearing for Local Law # 1-2012 re: Grievance Day for May 10, 2012 at 1pm with a special meeting immediately following. Furthermore also directing the Town Clerk to advertise the same in the Kingston Daily Freeman.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer 5-0 aye, motion carried
LOCAL LAW # 2-2012: EXPLORATION OF EXTRACTION OF NATURAL GAS
Resolution # 74-2012:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer to schedule a public hearing for Local Law # 2-2012 re: Exploration for Extraction of Natural Gas for June 7, 2012 at 7pm with the Town Board Meeting immediately following. Furthermore also directing the Town Clerk to advertise the same.
Seconded by: Councilman Drabkin
DISCUSSION:
Councilman Cilenti and Spano both addressed concerns with petroleum being included in the Local Law. Councilman Cilenti stated he is concerned that the Town Board is taking one issue (fracking) and expanding the Local Law to cover other issues like petroleum.
Councilman Spano agreed and felt that petroleum should be removed from the proposed local law because it has not been a topic for discussion.
Supervisor Chipman stated petroleum will be removed from the proposed local law and the public hearing will be the right place to discuss the issues related to fracking.
5-0aye, motion carried
T-MOBILE BOND:
Resolution # 75-2012:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin accept the T-Mobile bond for
$ 5,000.00.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 5-0aye, motion carried
NYCOMCO RADIO LEASE CONTRACT:
Resolution # 76-2012:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to approve proposed radio lease contract between NYCOMCO and the Town of Rochester Highway department.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 5-0aye, motion carried
BID FOR ADVERTISING HIGHWAY HAULING OF MATERIALS:
Resolution # 77-2012:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to approve the specifications for Hauling of materials for the Town of Rochester Highway Dept. Sealed bids due on or before May 30, 2012 at 11am where they will be opened and read aloud. Furthermore directing the Town Clerk to advertise the same.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 5-0aye, motion carried
AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF HWY TRUCK IN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE:
Resolution # 78-2012:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti for approval of use of Town Highway trucks in the Memorial day parade scheduled May 28, 2012.
Seconded by: Councilman Spano 5-0aye,motion carried
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
One Town resident thanked the Town Board for proposed Local Law # 2: Exploration for Extraction of Natural Gas.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to enter into executive session at 8pm to discuss a personnel matter.
Seconded by: Councilman Drabkin 5-0aye, motion carried
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Archer to reconvene the meeting at 8:28pm stating no action taken nor monies expended.
Seconded by: Councilman Drabkin 5-0aye, motion carried
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
May 10, 2012
A Public Hearing was held on May 10, 2012 at 1pm at the Town of Rochester Town Hall
Re: Grievance Day
Present:
Supervisor Chipman Councilman Cilenti Councilman Drabkin
Town Clerk Gundberg Attorney Christiana
Absent:
Councilwoman Archer Councilman Spano
Supervisor called the public hearing to order and read as follows;
Local Law # 1-2012: establishing a date for the meeting of the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review other than that provided in subdivision 1 of section 512 of the real property tax law.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
No comments made.
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman and seconded by Councilman Drabkin to close the public hearing at 1:10pm.
3-0aye, motion carried
May 10, 2012
A Special Meeting was held on May 10, 2012 at 1:10pm at the Town of Rochester Town Hall
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilman Cilenti Councilman Drabkin
Town Clerk Gundberg Attorney Christiana
ABSENT:
Councilwoman Archer Councilman Spano
PLEDGE:
Supervisor called the meeting to order Highway Superintendent Wayne Kelder led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Proposed Local Law # 1-2012: Establishing a date for the meeting of the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review other than that provided in subdivision 1 of section 512 of the real property tax law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Rochester as follows:
Section1. Pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Las and the New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 512(1-a), the Town Board of the Town of Rochester, which is an assessing unit which employs an acting assessor who is at the same time employed by other assessing units, hereby establishes a date for the meeting of the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review other than that provided in Section 512 of the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Board of the Town of Rochester hereby establishes May 24th, and so many days thereafter as the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review deems necessary, as the date(s) for the meeting of the Town of Rochester Board of Assessment Review.
Section2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Rochester, the secretary of State of New York and the New York State Commissioner of Tax and Finance.
Resolution # 79-2012:
A Motion was made by Councilman Cilenti to enact Local Law # 1-2012: Grievance Day.
Seconded by: Councilman Drabkin 3-0aye, motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Supervisor Chipman to adjourn the meeting at 1:10pm.
Seconded by: Councilman Drabkin 3-0aye, motion carried
The Audit/Workshop Meeting was held on May 31, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Town Hall.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Chipman Councilwoman Archer Councilman Drabkin
Deputy Town Clerk Ferrara
ABSENT:
Councilman Cilenti Councilman Spano Town Clerk Gundberg
PLEDGE:
Supervisor opened the meeting and Carol Fischer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
HAULING OF ROAD MATERIAL:
Supervisor Chipman read aloud the results of the Hauling of Road Material for the Highway Department.
BUILDING AND CODE FEES:
There was a discussion on the new fees for zoning and code enforcement. Councilwoman Archer asked if prices of fees were comparable to other Town’s price. Supervisor Chipman stated he would get some comparisons and or clarifications as to where the new figures were generated. Councilwoman Archer also asked if the Code Enforcement Officer is trained or is required to be trained in new technologies such as geo thermal or other new heating systems?
Mike Baden stated Brenda and Becky are working very hard on a proposal to better clarifying wording and procedures currently in the Town Code. Mike handed out packets and CD’s for the board to review possible changes in the zoning code.
LEGAL ISSUES:
Supervisor Chipman stated that there is a development that has a road bond that wants to change the bond into a pledge agreement. He discussed it with Attorney Christiana and she wasn’t familiar with a bond turning into a pledge agreement especially with an agency account. Supervisor Chipman stated he would look further into this and get back to the board.
Cilenti-Absent
UCRRA FEES:
There was a discussion on UCRRA fees compared to the town transfer station fees. Town charges $ 1.75 per tire; UCRRA charges $ 5.00 per tire.
TIME WARNER CABLE UPDATE:
Councilwoman Archer asked for updates with TWC. Any progress made?? Supervisor Chipman discussed with Zali Win the mile per house ratio that TWC uses to determine service. Councilwoman Archer stated she received a bill from the service department that it would cost $ 22,000.00 for her to receive cable and internet service at her home. She personally is very frustrated with the fact that this day in age she can’t run a business because dial up knocks her off all the time.
Supervisor Chipman wanted to clear the air on a comment made last month during the Hydro Fracking discussion. Supervisor Chipman wanted to make clear that Councilman Drabkin was kidding when he made light of a petroleum drilling comment last month. Supervisor Chipman further thanked Councilman Drabkin for his work reconciling the transfer station.
Supervisor Chipman also stated that he has been in contact with the Town Accountant with having audits preformed on all departments that take in cash funds.
Supervisor Chipman stated he would like to improve the internet and phone service in the Town Hall.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to approve the following bills as audited this date
General Fund 2012 Abstract 05 $ 43,656.34
Highway Fund 2012 Abstract 05 $ 117,855.83
Street Lighting $ 396.22
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$ 161,908.39
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Archer motion carried
Respectfully submitted,
Christina Ferrara
Deputy Town Clerk
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