The Town of Rochester Town Board held a Special Meeting on May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm at the town of Rochester Town Hall, 50 Scenic Road Accord, New York 12404
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PRESENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman Councilwoman Emily Dindial
Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth Town Supervisor Erin Enouen
Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
Supervisor Enouen opened the meeting and led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
RESOLUTIONS:
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Resolution # 191-2024:
Motion: Councilwoman Smiseth
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the Town Supervisor with an amendment to change the order of the agenda to have the executive session first then resolutions and then finish with the zoning map.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to enter into Executive Session at 6:42 pm for the purposes of:
a. Discussion of matters leading to the employment, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person
b. Discussion of matters leading to the appointment of particular persons
RECONVENE THE MEETING:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to exit Executive Session at 7:12pm with no action taken nor monies expended.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
APPOINTMENT OF THE TRANSFER STATION LABORERS:
Resolution # 192-2024:
Motion:Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilman Coleman
Upon recommendation of Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg and Supervisor Erin Enouen, the Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Paul Cummings to fill the vacant position of Laborer/Transfer Station at a rate of pay of $18.50 per hour for 32 hours worked per week.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Resolution # 193-2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilman Coleman
Upon recommendation of Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg and Supervisor Erin Enouen, the Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Margaret Smith to fill the vacant position of Laborer/Transfer Station at a rate of pay of $18.50 per hour for 32 hours worked per week.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT RECREATION DIRECTOR- FULL TIME POSITION PERMANENT:
Resolution # 194 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Bethany Dennin to the Civil Service competitive classified position of Assistanct Recreation Director, Full Time, Permanant from the Certificate of Eligibles provided by the Ulster County Personnel Department, effective May 14, 2024, upon certification by New York State.
Bethany Dennin shall be compensated at a rate of $22.00 per hour, per the Town of Rochester adopted 2024 Grade and Pay Schedule.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
APPOINTMENT OF TOWN CONSTABLES PART TIME PERMANENT: tabled
APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEMBER:
Resolution # 195 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Christie DeBoer to serve as a member of the Environmental Conservation Commission for a term ending 12/31/2025 and requests the Town Clerk advise of the Oath of Office requirement.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
APPOINTMENT OF HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBER:
Resolution # 196-2024:
Motion: Councilwoman Smiseth
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Ken Stephans to serve as a member of the Housing Advisory Committee for a term ending 12/31/2025 and requests the Town Clerk advise of the Oath of Office requirement.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
TRUCK CAP PURCHASE FOR ANIMAL CONTROL:
Resolution # 197-2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes Supervisor Enouen to purchase a truck cap from your services center, Kingston NY with the purchase not to exceed $ 4,000.00
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
ZONING MAP REVIEW: The Board reviewed the zoning map.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion:
Second:
The Town of Rochester Town Board adjourns the meeting at :pm.
Motion carried
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK