TOWN OF ROCHESTER TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Sept. 6, 2018 7:00PM
Town of Rochester Town Hall, 50 Scenic Dr, Accord, NY
As of 9-04-2018
I. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – ROLL CALL
II. AMENDMENT – Local Law #5 – A Local Law amending Chapter 132, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the Town of Rochester
III. PUBLIC HEARING – Local Law #5 of 2018 – A Local Law amending Chapter 132, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the Town of Rochester
SEQRA REVIEW and DETERMINATION
IV. RESOLUTION – ACTION ON MINUTES
Recommended resolution; accepting the minutes of the meetings as presented.
(a) Aug. 2, 2018 Public Hearing – Local Law #4
(b) Aug. 2, 2018 Public Hearing – Local Law #5
(c) Aug. 2, 2018 Regular Meeting
(d) Aug. 9, 2018 Special Meeting – Employee Handbook
(e) Aug. 16, 2018 Special Meeting – Highway Supt. Secretary vacancy
(f) Aug. 30, 2018 Audit/Workshop Meeting
V. SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
VI. ATTORNEY for the TOWN UPDATE
VII. LIAISON REPORTS
VIII. SUPERVISOR’S UPDATE
IX. CORRESPONDENCE REPORT
X. TOWN CALENDAR
Aug. 9 Youth Commission Harold Lipton Community Ctr 9:30am
Sept. 10 Planning Board Harold Lipton Community Ctr 7pm
Sept. 13 Environmental Conservation Commission Town Hall 6pm
Sept. 17 Historic Preservation Commission Town Hall 2pm
Sept. 20 Zoning Board of Appeals Harold Lipton Community Ctr 7pm
Sept. 20 Ulster County Legislature County Office Bldg., Kingston 7pm
Sept. 27 Town Board Audit/Workshop Meeting Town Hall 6pm/7pm
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. DISCUSSION
a) Proposed Establishment of an Open Development Zone, pursuant to NYS Town Law §280-a: SBL68.2-2-12: Cliff Road.
b) New Courthouse Building Door purchase – Chief Constable Miller
c) Board of Assessment Review Opening (as of Sept. 30, 2018)
XIII. RESOLUTIONS
a) Appointment of Recreation Aide (PT)
Recommended resolution; Upon advisement of the Recreation Director, appointing ___________ and __________ to the positions of Recreation Aide (PT) subject to completion of a Town background check, filling two vacancies at a rate of pay of $11.22 per hour, effective September 9, 2018.
b) Appointment of Heavy Machinery Equipment Operator (HMEO) (FT)
Recommended resolution; Upon advice and consent of the Highway Superintendent, appointing Leonard A. Krom to the position of HMEO (FT), filling a vacancy, at a rate of $23.99 per hour, effective October _______, 2018.
c) Appointment of Highway Department Secretary (PT)
Recommended resolution; appointing ___________ to the position of Highway Superintendent Secretary (PT), filling a vacancy, for 30 hours per week at a rate of $16.00 per hour, effective on or before September 23, 2018, as available.
d) Amendment of the Wage and Salary Schedule
Recommended resolution; authorizing the Supervisor to amend the Wage and Salary Schedule to reflect the 3 previous motions, as adopted pursuant to resolution #16 of 2018 and amended with resolutions #99 of 2018, #119 of 2018, #162 of 2018, #224 of 2018, #254 of 2018, and #256 of 2018.
e) Budget Amendments
Recommended resolution; TBD if needed (see additional page)
f) Setting a Special Meeting
Recommended resolution; the Supervisor hereby calls a special meeting of the Town Board to be held Monday September 24, 2018 at 6:30pm at Town Hall, 50 Scenic Road, Accord, NY for the purpose of meeting with the Town human resources consultant and directs the Town Clerk to post and circulate notice of such.
g) Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission
Recommended resolution; Upon advisement of the Historic Preservation Commission, the Town Board appoints Wilton Duckworth to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to end December 31, 2020 and directs the Town Clerk to notify him of his obligation of oath of office.
h) Authorizing Highway Superintendent to Execute a Contract
Recommended resolution; Upon recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, The Town Board accepts a NY State Bid quote in the amount of $5,995.00 from Hudson River Truck and Trailer, 12 Commerce Street Ext., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, as presented, and authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to execute a contract, for the purchase of a one new Fisher 9 foot 4 ½ yard stainless dual motor sander with screens and long chute, installed with auger and spinner controls.
i) Local Law #6 of 2018 – Amending Chapter 128 -17, Taxation – Disability Exemption Levels as authorized by Real Property Tax Law 459-C
Recommended resolution; Upon recommendation of the Assessor, pursuant to Municipal Home Rule, the Town Board hereby sets a date for the public hearing of Local Law #6 of 2018 – Amending Chapter 128 -17, Taxation – Disability Exemption Levels as authorized by Real Property Tax Law 459-C, to be held Thursday October 4, 2018 at 7:00pm at Town of Rochester Town Hall, 50 Scenic Road, Accord, NY and directs the Town Clerk to post and circulate legal notice. A copy of such Local Law shall be made available in the Town Clerk office, Assessor office, and posted on the Town website.
j) Local Law #7 of 2018 – Amending Chapter 128 – 9, Taxation – Senior Citizen Exemption Laws as authorized by Real Property Tax Law 467
Recommended resolution; Upon recommendation of the Assessor, pursuant to Municipal Home Rule, the Town Board hereby sets a date for the public hearing of Local Law #7 of 2018 – Amending Chapter 128 – 9, Taxation – Senior Citizen Exemption Laws as authorized by Real Property Tax Law 467, to be held Thursday October 4, 2018, immediately following the public hearing of Local Law #6 of 2018, which will be held Thursday October 4, 2018 at 7:00pm at Town of Rochester Town Hall, 50 Scenic Road, Accord, NY and directs the Town Clerk to post and circulate legal notice. A copy of such Local Law shall be made available in the Town Clerk office, Assessor office, and posted on the Town website.
XIV. BOARD MEMBER TIME
XV. ADJOURNMENT