The Town of Rochester Town Board held the Workshop Meeting on June 15, 2022 at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord new York 12404
Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ

Supervisor Baden opened the meeting and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

PRESENT:

Councilwoman Erin Enouen Supervisor Michael Baden
Councilman Adam Paddock
Deputy Town Clerk Christina Ferrara

ABSENT:

Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth
Councilman Michael Coleman Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Resolution # 256-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town Board accepts the agenda, with an amendment to add a discussion item to change some July and August meeting dates, as prepared by the Town Supervisor.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman- Smiseth Absent

SUPERVISOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Moratorium enacted as of 6/7/2022- 12/4/2022
Public Hearings – June 30,2022 – 7:30pm Local Law D-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Prohibitions

BUDGET MODIFICATIONS:
Resolution # 257 -2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, in the capacity of Budget Officer, to modify the Highway Fund budget, as presented.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye:3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth absent

APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEE:
Resolution # 258 -2022:

A Motion was made by Councilman Paddock that the Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Jorge Santana to the part-time, probationary, provisional position of Constable at a rate of $15.00 per hour on an as needed, as available basis, subject to acceptance of the appointment by Ulster County Personnel and NYS DCJS certification.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEE:
Resolution # 259-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Emilia Picon to the part-time, probationary, provisional position of Constable at a rate of $15.00 per hour on an as needed, as available basis, subject to acceptance of the appointment by Ulster County Personnel and NYS DCJS certification.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

CREATION OF A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT POSITION:
Resolution # 260-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilman Paddock that the Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the creation of the position of Clerk, Temporary for the period of June 26, 2022 – July 16, 2022 at a rate of $18.00 per hour not to exceed 40 hours per week. The appointment of the employee to be by the Town Supervisor. The employee is training with the Bookkeeper/Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor prior to assuming the position.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT:
Resolution # 261-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a contract with Revize LLC, aka Revize Software Systems, for website design, and training, and website hosting and maintenance for the period of June 30, 2022 – May 31, 2026, as presented.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

APPOINTMENT OF A SUBCOMMITTEE:
Resolution # 262-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Couniclwoman Enouen, Councilman Coleman, and Town Clerk Gundberg as the subcommittee to represent the Town in the Town website design team in collaboration with Revize. They will consult with the Supervisor, Town Board, website coordinator, and all departments, boards, and commissions, as needed.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES- SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM:
Resolution # 263-2022:

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden on request of the Recreation Director,the Town of Rochester Town Board makes appointment of seasonal workers for the period of June 27, 2022 through August 27, 2022, subject to background check and confirmation by Ulster County Personnel as follows:

Recreation Aide $17.00 per hour for up to 38 hours per week
Maryanne Gates, Sheila Brown, Veronica Schwenk

Counselor $13.50 per hour for up to 30 hours per week
Cheyenne Freer, Alyssa Delanoy, Ally Dennin, Sydney Allen, Alexandria Morales,Sophia Bollin
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

AUTHORIZING USE OF TOWN HIGHWAY-AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 248-2022 :
Resolution # 264-2022:

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden that the Town of Rochester Town Board amend resolution # 248-2022 authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign the proposed agreement authorizing the use of certain Town roadways for the charity bike ride event “The Ride for Mental Health” approved dates to be corrected to June 25, 2022 and June 26, 2022.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

ACCEPTANCE OF LEAD AGENCY STATUS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SEQRA REVIEW:
Resolution # 265-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that;

Whereas, the Town of Rochester Town Board (Town Board) has received application for the properties located at 2,4 & 8 Towpath Road, Accord, NY (S/B/L’s 77.9-1-25, 27, 28, 29, 31) for inclusion in the Economic Enterprise Overlay Zoning District, and

Whereas, the Town Board discussed the application in public meeting on May 5, 2022 and with adoption of resolution 226-2022, declared Intent to Seek Lead Agency, for the purposes of SEQRA review, and

Whereas the Town Board tentatively typed the action as a Type I SEQRA action, and

Whereas, the Board identified the following Involved Agencies in the review; Town of Rochester Town Board, Town of Rochester Planning Board, Town of Rochester Highway Department, Ulster County Health Department, Ulster County Department of Public Works, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Ulster County Industrial Development Agency, Empire State Development Corporation, and New York State Main Street Stabilization Program, and

Whereas, the Town Board sent notice of intent to seek Lead Agency to the involved agencies by email and postal mail on May 6, 2022, and

Whereas, only the Town of Rochester Planning Board responded back with agreement for the Town Board to be Lead agency, and

Whereas the required 30 days from receipt of notice has passed, and

Therefore, the Town Board declares itself Lead Agency for the purposes of the SEQRA review for this project.

Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen Aye Councilman Coleman Absent
Councilman Paddock Aye Councilwoman Smiseth Absent
Supervisor Baden Aye

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Eldercare Form:
The Board discussed a few minor changes in the language to the Eldercare form.

Child Safety Kits:
Information from Councilwoman Smiseth, through Operation Safe Goods, we can get 1,000 kits at no charge.

Ambulance Districts 2023:
After a discussion and some changes the Board agreed to set a public hearing date for the Ambulance districts.

AUTHORIZATION AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution # 266-2022

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden the Town of Rochester Town Board authorize the Supervisor to file the map,plan,and report for the establishment of the Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad Ambulance District and request the Town Clerk advertise for public hearing to be held Thursday July 7,2022 at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

AUTHORIZATION AND SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution # 267-2022

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden the Town of Rochester Town Board authorize the Supervisor to file the map,plan,and report for the establishment of the Marbletown First Aid Unit Ambulance District and request the Town Clerk advertise for public hearing to be held Thursday July 7,2022 to immediately follow the public hearing on the Kerhonkson-Accord first Aid Squad Ambulance District at the Harold Lipton Community Center,15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

Zoning Law updates:
The Board reviewed te Zoning Law updates

ADVERTISE AND SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETING:

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to schedule a Special Meeting on June 30,2022 to immediately follow the 7:30 pm public hearing of Local Law D-2022 and to request Town Clerk to post notice of hearing.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

ADVERTISE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW E-2022:
Resolution # 268 -2022

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to name Chapter 140-12 Yard Setback Regulations, to rename as Local Law E-2022, and schedule a public hearing to be held Wednesday July 27,2022 at 6:00 pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404 and to request Town Clerk circulate notice of public hearing.
Second: Concilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

ADVERTISE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW F-2022:
Resolution # 269-2022
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to name Chapter 140-14 Agriculture Use to rename as Local Law F-2022, and a public hearing to immediately follow public hearing for Local Law E-2022, be held Wednesday July 27,2022 at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404 and to request Town Clerk circulate notice of public hearing.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

ADVERTISE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW G-2022:
Resolution # 270-2022
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to name Chapter 140-14.1 Animal Husbandry to rename as Local Law G-2022, and a public hearing to immediately follow public hearing for Local Law F-2022, be held Wednesday July 27,2022 at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404 and to request Town Clerk circulate notice of public hearing.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

ADVERTISE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW H-2022:
Resolution # 271-2022
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to name Chapter 140-16 new addition Wetland and Stream Buffer Requirements as Local Law H-2022, and a public hearing to immediately follow public hearing for Local Law G-2022, be held Wednesday July 27,2022 at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404 and to request Town Clerk circulate notice of public hearing.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

ADVERTISE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW I-2022:
Resolution # 272-2022
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to name Chapter 140 Article VI Non-Conforming Uses and Structures as Local Law I-2022, and a public hearing to immediately follow public hearing for Local Law H-2022, be held Wednesday July 27,2022 at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404 and to request Town Clerk circulate notice of public hearing.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

AUTHORIZE TO SEND REFERRAL TO AGENCIES:
Resolution # 273 -2022:
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to request the Town Clerk to circulate Local Law E-2022, Local Law F-2022, Local Law G-2022, Local Law H-2022, and Local Law I-2022 to the Ulster County Planning Board, the Town of Rochester Planning Board, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for comment.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent

RESCHEDULE JULY AUDIT MEETING:
Resolution # 274-2022:

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden to reschedule the Town of Rochester Audit Meeting from July 28,2022 at 6:00 pm, to be held July 27,2022 immediately following the public hearing of Local Law I-2022 at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd Accord,12404
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 3 nay:0 abstain:0 motion carried
Coleman Absent Smiseth Absent
ADJOURNMENT:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to adjourn the meeting at 9:29 pm.
Second: Councilman Paddock

motion carried

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

CHRISTINA FERRARA
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK