The Town of Rochester Town Board held the Audit Meeting on May 24, 2023 at 7:45pm immediately following the public hearing at the Harold Lipton Community Center 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404.
PRESENT:
Councilwoman Erin Enouen Councilman Adam Paddock
Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth Supervisor Michael Baden
Deputy Town Clerk Christina Ferrara Attorney Marylou Christiana
ABSENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
RESOLUTIONS:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Resolution # 216-2023:
Motion: Councilwoman Enouen
Second: Councilman Paddock
The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the agenda as prepared by the Town Supervisor with two additions a well pump at the courthouse and an attorney’s meeting.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried Coleman-absent
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SECRETARY:
Resolution # 217-2023:
Motion: Supervisor Baden
Second: Councilman Paddock
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Jasmyne Wilhelm to the position of Secretary to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for a workweek of 28 hours per week (M, T, Th, F 8am-12 Noon, 1pm-3pm and W 8am-12 Noon) plus any additional evening meeting hours at a rate of pay of $ 18.50 per hour, effective June 5, 2023. This position is classified as “Exempt” under NYS Civil Service classification.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried Coleman-absent
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
HIGHWAY NO PARKING SIGNS:
The Board agreed to table the discussion until the June meeting.
HIGHWAY FUEL DISPENSING ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE:
Supervisor Baden stated that he would get more quotes or proposals for the next town board meeting.
WELL PUMP AT THE COURTHOUSE:
Supervisor Baden will secure quote for replacement.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion:Councilman Paddock
Second:Councilwoman Smsieth
The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to enter into executive session at 8:11 pm for the purposes of discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation
RECONVENE MEETING:
Motion: Councilman Paddock
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to exit executive session at 8:25 pm.
RECESS MEETING TO HAVE ATTORNEY MEETING:
Motion: Supervisor Baden
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
The Town of Rochester Town Board recessed the meeting at 8:25pm for an attorney to client meeting.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried Coleman-absent
RECONVENE THE MEETING:
Motion: Councilwoman Smiseth
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
The Town Board reconvened the meeting at 8:35pm.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried Coleman-absen
REVIEW OF VOUCHERS:
The Board reviewed the vouchers.
RESOLUTIONS:
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF ABSTRACT 5-2023:
The Town of Rochester Town Board approves payment of Abstract 5–2023 in the amount of:
Abstract 5-2023
General Fund $177,480.98
Highway Fund $169,804.57
Capital Fund $ 72,699.17
Street Lighting Fund $ 363.77
Ambulance Fund $ 0.00
Escrow Fund $ 8,793.79
ADJOURNMENT:
The Town Board adjourned the meeting at 9:45pm.
Motion carried
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CHRISTINA FERRARA
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK