The Town of Rochester Town Board held the Audit Meeting on May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, New York 12404
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PRESENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman Councilwoman Emily Dindial
Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth Town Supervisor Erin Enouen
ABSENT:
Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
Suprevisor Enouen called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Resolutions
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Resolution # 191 -2024:
Motion: Councilwoman Smiseth
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the Town Supervisor.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
APPOINTMENT OF TOWN CONSTABLES- PART TIME PERMANENT:
Resolution # 192-2024:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Richard Miller and Marc Cathcart to the Civil Service competitive classified position of Constable, Part-time from the Certificate of Eligibles provided by the Ulster County Personnel Department, effective 5/30/2024, upon certification by New York State, contingent on completion of any qualifications or certifications as may be required to fulfil the position
Richard Miller shall be compensated at a rate of $21.00 per hour,per the Town of Rochester adopted 2024 Grade and Pay Schedule, having previously completed the probationary period.
Marc Cathcart shall be compensated at a rate of $19.00 per hour, per the Town of Rochester adopted 2024 Grade and Pay Schedule, having previously completed the probationary period.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
COURT SECURITY DISCUSSION:
The Town board held a discussion with the elected Town Justices and included Constable Miller and Cathcart in the discussion of concerns with court security coverage.
SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETING:
Resolution # 193 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board has scheduled a special meeting to be held on June 6, 2023 at 5:00pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center for the purpose to conduct interviews for the vacant Town Board seat.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
AMENDING THE RESOLUTION:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board changest the June 6, 2024 special meeting start time to 5:30 PM at the Harold Liption Community Center, with the Regularly Scheduled Business meeting to immediately follow and requests the Town Clerk circulate notice.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
AUDIT OF ABSTRACT 5 OF 2024:
Supervisor Enouen left the meeting at 8:30 PM and returned at 8:40 PM
RESOLUTIONS:
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF ABSTRACT 5-2024:
Resolution # 194 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board approves payment of Abstract 4-2024 in the amount of:
Abstract 5-2024
General Fund $129,060.22
Highway Fund $492,662.33
Capital Fund $0
Street Lighting Fund $424.99
Ambulance Fund $5,750.00
Escrow Fund $639.42
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Councilwoman Smiseth
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town board adjourns the meeting at 9:40 pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK