Town of Rochester Town Board
Regular Meeting
October 5, 2023 6:30pm
Harold Lipton Community Center
15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY
As of 10-3-2023
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I. Call to Order – Pledge to the Flag – Roll Call
II. Resolutions
A. Acceptance of Agenda
Recommended Resolution: The Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the Town Supervisor.
III. Supervisor’s Financial Report
September 2023 report filed with Town Clerk and Town Board
Revenue September 2023
General Fund $
Highway Fund $
Expenditures
Abstract 9-2023
General Fund $58,622.66
Highway Fund $43,963.23
Capital Fund $1,200.00
Street Lighting Fund $422.06
Ambulance Fund $0.00
Escrow Fund $9,526.11
Total Expenditures September 2023
General Fund $
Highway Fund $
Capital Fund $1,200.00
Street Lighting Fund $422.06
Ambulance Fund $0.00
Escrow Fund $9,526.11
IV. Supervisor’s Correspondence Report
V. Supervisor’s Update
a. O&W Rail Trail project
b. Grant Updates
1. NY Rising – Alligerville Firehouse
2. BridgeNY – Boice Mill Road Bridge
3. Ulster County ARPA Park Funding
c. 2023 NYS Comptroller Fiscal Stress Score
d. 2024 Tentative Budget
e. Broadband meeting
f. Public Service Commission Central Hudson public hearing on rate increase
VI. Attorney for the Town Report
VII. Town Clerk/Tax Collector Report
VIII. Heritage Day Report
IX. Highway Supt. Report
X. Dept. Updates/Liaison Reports
XI. Public Comment
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XII. Town Board Opportunity to Respond to Public Comment
XIII. Town Board Member Time – Other Matters
XIV. Decision Review: Application for Economic Enterprise Overlay zoning district inclusion
Accord LLC
XV. Resolutions
B. Action on Minutes
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the minutes of the September 7 Public Hearing, September 7 Business Meeting, September 13 Workshop Meeting, September 14 Workshop Meeting, September 23 Workshop Meeting, September 28 Audit Meeting, and September 30 Workshop Meeting, as presented
C. Acceptance of Donations
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts donations in the total amount of $50 from Nancy Smith, $300 from Zach Kleinhandler for Thanksgiving luncheon, and ___________ from _____________
D. Authorizing the Supervisor to Sign a Shared Services Agreement for Highway
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign and return a proposed shared services agreement between Ulster County and the Town of Rochester, as allowed pursuant to Article 5-G of the New York General Municipal Law and Sections 102, 133-a, and 135 of New York Highway Law.
E. Authorizing the Supervisor to Sign a Shared Services Agreement for Dog Control
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign and return a proposed shared services agreement between _________ and the Town of Rochester.
1. Town of Olive
2. Town of Esopus
3. Town of Wawarsing
4. Town of Marbletown
5. Town of New Paltz
F. Authorizing the Supervisor to Sign Renewal of MVP Select Care, Inc. – Health Reimbursement Account
Recommended Resolution: Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor, the Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the Small Employer Benefits Package with enrollment of qualified Town employees/spouses/families in the MVP Select Care, Inc. Health Reimbursement Account, effective December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024, as presented by Marshall and Sterling Group Benefits, and authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement.
G. Authorizing the Supervisor to Establish a Flexible Spending Account Health FSA (amendment to Resolution X of 2023)
Recommended Resolution: Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor, the Town of Rochester Town Board makes offer to employees the opportunity to enroll in the MVP Select Care, Inc. Flexible Spending Account Health FSA in an amount up to $3050 ($2850) per year with a grace period of 2.5 months after the end of the plan year to utilize all funds, effective December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024, as presented by Marshall and Sterling Group Benefits, and authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement.
H. Authorizing the Supervisor to Sign Contract- Renewal of Medicare Insurance
Recommended Resolution: Upon recommendation of the Town Supervisor, the Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the MVP Health Care Medicare Rate Quote Triple Offering for the USA Care PPO option in the amount of $374.57 per month per retiree, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, as presented Marshall and Sterling Group Benefits, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the agreement.
I. Setting Dates for 2024 Budget Workshop Meeting
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board sets the date of October 19 a for 2024 Budget Workshop Meeting to be held at 6:30 pm at ____________ and requests the Town Clerk post notice of the meetings.
J. Appointment of Constable
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Christopher Lopez to the position of Constable, probationary (PT, provisional), at a pay rate of $16.00 per hour effective October 9, 2023 or upon certification by New York State, contingent on completion of any qualifications or certifications as may be required to fulfil the position.
XVI. Discussion – possible resolutions
K. Procurement Policy amendment
L. Docuware Software proposal
M. O&W Rail Trail kiosks proposal
N. Scenic Road one-way road
XVII. In Memoriam
Rodney Miller
Linda Quick
All suffering from gun violence
The people of Ukraine
XVIII. Executive Session
O. Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to enter into executive session at _____ pm for the purposes of discussions regarding current litigation
P. Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to exit executive session at _____ pm
XIX. Adjournment