Town of Rochester Town Board
Organizational Meeting
Jan. 4, 2024 6:00PM
As of 1-1-2024Amended 1/3/2024
Harold Lipton Community Center
15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY
Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
I. Call to Order – Pledge to the Flag –Moment of Remembrance – Roll Call
II. Swearing in of Elected Officials
III. Supervisor’s Update
IV. Resolutions
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Adoption of Agenda
Recommended resolution, the Town Board accepts the agenda for the 2024 Town of Rochester Organizational Meeting, as prepared by the Supervisor.
Adopting Rules of Order of the Town Board of the Town of Rochester
Recommended resolution,
Whereas, Town Law, §63 provides that the Town Board may determine the rules of its procedure.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the following Rules of Order be and the same are hereby adopted pursuant to Town Law, §63.
Rules of Order of the Town Board of the Town of Rochester (sample rules of order as per New York State)
- The Supervisor shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall preserve order and decorum in debate.
- The Supervisor, immediately following the opening of every regular meeting of the Board, shall proceed to the regular order of Town business as follows; Financial reports, Attorney reports, Supervisors report,Town Clerk/ Tax Collector reports, Highway Superintendent report,Liaison reports, public comment, Board Member time, Resolutions, Discussion.The Supervisor may change the agenda order.
- Every resolution or motion must be seconded before being put to a vote by the Supervisor, and all resolutions or motions shall be recorded in their entirety in the official minutes of the Town Board.
- The Supervisor may offer or second a resolution or a motion and need not relinquish the chair for such purpose.
- No motion or resolution may be brought to a vote except by the majority consent of those present, unless printed or typewritten copies thereof are presented to each member of the Board 48 hours prior to the opening of the meeting at which such motion or resolution is offered.
- No member shall speak more than once on any questions until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken, nor more than twice in any case without leave of the Board.
- When a question is under debate, no motion shall be entertained unless (a) for an adjournment or recess, (b) for the previous question to lay on the table, (c) to postpone to refer to a committee, or (d) to amend. These latter motions are neither amendable nor debatable.
- No motion shall be made to offer any amendment to an amendment already before the Board on any propositions.
- A majority vote of all the members of the Board shall be required to suspend these rules of order. A majority ofthe Board shall constitute a quorum.
- Public Hearings: It shall be the duty of the Supervisor to preside at all general or special business hearings to instruct all persons addressing the Board to state their name. At such hearings, the Board may by special rules prescribe the time to be allotted to each speaker and the number of times each speaker may speak. No person shall be recognized to speak a 2nd time until all have been heard once.
- No member of the public shall engage in any demonstration, booing, hand clapping or otherwise disrupt the formality of a town board meeting.
- All regular business meetings of the Town Board will include a time for public comment. The Town Board may limit the time per speaker, the number of times a speaker may speak, and the duration of the comment period in entirety.
- Any persons speaking to the Boardshall address their remarks to the Board, not to other members of the audience in the form of a debate. The Town Board will not respond to comment made during the public comment session, however a Board member may respond, should they wish, during “Board Member Time” of the agenda.
- The Supervisor may extend “Privilege of the Floor” to a member of the public for the purposes of a public service announcement or presentation.
- Every effort will be made to broadcast all meetings of the Board and made available to the public digitally., except audit meetings where the only agenda item is the review and payment of vouchers.
- If the above stated rules are, or become at any time, in conflict with the statutory law, the statutory law shall take precedence.
- Agenda Policy for Town Board Meetings
Recommended resolution, The Town Supervisor shall prepare each meeting agenda and transmit such agenda to the Town Clerk, Town Board, Highway Superintendent, Attorney for the Town, and website coordinator no later than 48 hours prior to each meeting. The first resolution to be considered at each meeting shall be the adoption of the agenda, as presented or as may be amended by majority vote.
A Town Board member, the Highway Superintendent, the Town Clerk, a Town Justice, or any department head or supervisory employee of a department who wishes a resolution or discussion item to be placed on the agenda shall forward such written request to include the written resolution and/or supportive documentation to the Supervisor no later than 3 days prior to the meeting for guaranteed addition. Backup material for the agenda items will be prepared by the Supervisor and emailed to the Town Board members and public backup material will be sent to the website coordinator for posting no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. The Supervisor reserves the ability to add agenda items, with the consent of Town Board members, for emergency or time sensitive items.
- Voting Procedures
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article IV §60, §63, §64, which voting of the Town Board will be taken by voice vote of ayes and noes, unless a roll call vote is requested by a Council Member. Roll call voting shall be conducted in alphabetical order of each Council Member followed by the Town Supervisor. The Town Clerk or appointed minute taker shall keep a record of the vote of each Council member for each vote.
- Powers and Duties of Elected and Appointed Officials
Recommended resolution, The powers and duties of elected and appointed individuals shall be in accordance with Town Law Article III. Additional duties may be authorized and delegated, as allowable pursuant to NYS laws.
These powers and duties shall be considered the job description for each elected and/or appointed position.
- Authorization of Supervisor to Administer Day-To-Day Town Business
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article III §29(16), that the Town Board hereby authorizes and delegates to the Town Supervisor the powers and duties of day-to-day administration and supervision of all Town and special improvement district facilities and employees consistent with, and in furtherance of, any and all County, State, and Federal laws applicable thereto, and with any and all collective bargaining agreements, local laws,resolutions, or policies heretofore or hereafter adopted by this Town Board.
- Selection of Monthly Regular Business Town Board Meeting Dates
Recommended resolution; Pursuant to Town Law Article IV §62, that the Town Board 2024 Monthly Regular Business Town Board meeting shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404,and requests the Town Clerk to post legal notice of such meeting schedule. Exception to this shall be Julyand October 2024, which will be held on the first Tuesday.
Jan. 4, 2024; Feb. 1, 2024; March 7, 2024; April 4, 2024; May 2, 2024; June 6, 2024; Tuesday July 2, 2024; August 1, 2024; Sept. 5, 2024; Tuesday Oct. 1, 2024; Nov. 7, 2024; and Dec. 5, 2024.
- Selection of Monthly Workshop Town Board Meeting Dates
Recommended resolution; Pursuant to Town Law Article IV §62, that the Town Board 2024Monthly Workshop Town Board meeting shall be held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404,and requests the Town Clerk to post legal notice of such meeting schedule.
Jan. 11, 2024; Feb. 8, 2024; March 14, 2024; April 11, 2024; May 9, 2024; June 13, 2024; July 11, 2024; August 8, 2024; Sept. 12, 2024; Oct. 10, 2024; Nov. 14, 2024; and Dec. 12, 2024.
- Selection of Town Board Audit Meeting Dates
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article IV §62, that the Town Board meeting to audit the Town’s bills shall be held on the last Thursday of each month at 6:00pmat the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404,and requests the Town Clerk to post legal notice of such meeting schedule. Exception to this shall be March and October 2024, which will be held on the last Wednesday, November 2024, which will be held on the last Tuesday, and December 2024, which will be held on the last Monday.
Jan. 25, 2024; Feb. 29, 2024; Wednesday March 27, 2024; April 25, 2024; May 30, 2024; June 27, 2024; July 25, 2024; August 29, 2024; Sept. 26, 2024; Wednesday Oct. 30, 2024;Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024; and Monday Dec. 30, 2024.
- Designation of Town Banks
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to General Municipal Law Article II §10, §11 and Town Law Article III §29, that Webster Bank, Bank of Greene County, BNY Mellon, NBT Bank, Ulster Savings Bank, and Key Bank Corp., shall be the depositories for Town Funds and that the Supervisor shall be authorized without limit to deposit funds at said financial institutions and other banks and trust companies that meet New York State criteria for such institutions to obtain the most favorable rates and charges available. The Supervisor shall be authorized to open, operate, maintain, and manage any deposit, checking, and investment account(s) at any such institution on behalf of the Town and shall have signing authority over such accounts. The Deputy Supervisor shall also have signing authority over such accounts.
- Designation of Official Newspaper
Recommended resolution, Pursuant toTown Law Article IV §64(11), that the Shawangunk Journal, a newspaper regularly published in Ulster County and having a general circulation in this Town and being a newspaper entered as a second-class mail matter, shall be designated as the Town’s official newspaper. Legal notices may also be published in the Daily Freeman if the Shawangunk Journal is not available in a timely manner.
- 2024 Designated Town Holidays
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to the Employee Handbook and the IBEW Local 363 Collective Bargaining Agreement, that the following are designated Town holidays for 2024. All Town offices shall be closed for services on these dates.
Monday 1/1/24 New Year’s Day
Monday 1/15/24 Martin Luther King Day
Monday 2/19/24 President’s Day
Monday 5/27/24 Memorial Day
Wednesday 6/19/24 Juneteenth
Thursday7/4/24 Independence Day
Monday 9/2/24 Labor Day
Monday 10/14/24 Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day
Tuesday 11/5/24 Election Day
Monday11/11/24 Veteran’s Day
Thursday 11/28/24 Thanksgiving Day
Friday 11/29/24 Native American Heritage Day (Day after Thanksgiving)
Wednesday12/25/24 Christmas Day
Wednesday 1/1/25 New Year’s Day 2025
Additionally,the Town Justice Court offices will be closed on NYS Primary Election Day with the respective employees receiving full pay provided they are scheduled to work and not utilizing vacation, sick, or personal time paid time off.
Additionally, all Town Offices, including the Transfer Station, will close at 12 Noon on Tuesday December 24, 2024, and Tuesday December 31, 2024,with employees receiving full pay provided they are scheduled to work and not utilizing vacation, sick, or personal time paid time off (PTO).
All employees utilizing paid time off on those dates will be required to utilize a full day of PTO.
All employees who regularly work greater than 20 hours per week will receive holiday pay for these designated holidays, whether a regularly scheduled workday or not, provided they are not utilizing vacation, sick, or personal time paid time off.
Monday 1/1/24 New Year’s Day
Monday 5/27/24 Memorial Day
Thursday 7/4/24 Independence Day
Monday 9/2/24 Labor Day
Thursday 11/28/24 Thanksgiving Day
Friday 11/29/24 Native American Heritage Day (Day after Thanksgiving)
Wednesday 12/25/24 Christmas Day
Wednesday 1/1/25 New Year’s Day 2025
- Appointment of Town Accountants
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article VIII §116(8) and §123 and Article IV §64,
that the firm of RBT CPAs shall be retained as Independent Auditor/Certified Public Accountants to the Town for the preparation of the 2022 Annual Update Document for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
- Filing of The Annual Financial Report
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article III §29(10-a), that the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk, within the periodprescribed in section thirty of the general municipal law, a copy of the
report to the State Comptroller required by section thirty of thegeneral municipal law, providing, however, that if the time for thefiling of the annual report has been extended by the State Comptrolleras provided in the said statute, then the time for submitting a copy ofthe report to the Town Clerk similarly shall be extended. The Town Clerkshall cause either a summary of such report to be published within tendays after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptrolleror a notice that a copy of such report is on file in the Town Clerk’s office and is available for public inspection and copying, in theofficial newspaper and in such other newspapers as the Town Board maydirect.
- Appointment of Legal Advisors
Recommended resolution, Pursuant toTown Law Article III §20(2)(b), that MaryLou Christiana shall be appointed Attorney for the Townand Attorney for the Zoning Board of Appeals at an hourly rate of $225.00 to be paid upon monthly itemized invoice, voucher, and audit, subject to the provisions of the Use of Professionals policy. The Supervisor shall be authorized to retain additional counsel as necessary and appropriate and that Gordon and Svenson shall be appointed Attorney for the Planning Board at an hourly rate of $225.00 to be paid upon monthly itemized invoice, voucher, and audit, subject to the provisions of the Use of Professionals policy.
- Appointment of Town Planning Consultant
Recommended resolution, that David Church, AICP be appointed Planning Consultant for the Town of Rochester Planning Board at an hourly rate of $150.00 to be paid upon monthly itemized invoice, voucher, and audit, subject to the provisions of the Use of Professionals policy.
- Payment of Advance Claims
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article VIII §118, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to pay claims of public utility services; defined as electric, gas, water, sewer, fuel oil, and telephone services; postage, and freight and express charges, not to exceed $1,000, in advance of submitted audit bills. All such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and the officer incurring or approving the same shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the town board.
- Authorization of Highway Superintendent Purchases
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Highway Law Article VII §142(1)(a), that the Town Board authorizes the Highway Superintendent to purchase equipment, tools and other implements to be used for highway maintenance, construction or reconstruction, snow ploughs or other devices for the removal of snow from the highways from moneys appropriated for that purpose, not to exceed $7,500, subject to the conditions of the Town Procurement policy, without prior approval of the Town Board, except in the case of emergency repairs where statutory limits would apply. All such claims shall be presented at the next meeting for audit.
- Petty Cash Fund Establishment
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article IV §64(1)(a), that the Town Board authorizes establishment of petty cash funds of $300 for the Town Clerk/Tax Collector and $200 for the Recreation Director and that each Department Head shall be responsible for the accounting in accordance with Town Law Article VIII §118.
- 2023 Budget Modifications
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board authorizes the Budget Officer to make budget modifications to the 2022 General Fund and Highway Fund, as required to close the 2023 budget year, provided a copy of all modifications is presented to the Town Board.
- Insurance Contract
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law, §64(3)(4) and General Municipal Law, §52 that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the insurance contract to secure full and adequate insurance to protect the property of the town against fire and theft and to protect the town for the many exposures to liability for tort damages and other claims that exist today, assubmitted by Sprague & Killeen for the year 2024.
Selective Insurance
Commercial Fire $ 9,630.00
NYS Fire Insurance Fee $ 44.99
Crime Fidelity $ 50.00
Inland Marine $6200.00
General Liability $ 22,497.00
Business Automobile $29,749.00
NYS Motor Vehicle $ 150.00
Umbrella/Excess Liability $ 16,349.00
Flood and Earthquake $1,436.00
Police Professional Liability $2,355.00
Public Officials $10,122.00
OCP Protective Liability $ 362.00
Travelers Insurance
Crime $ 537.00
Beazley
Cybersecurity $ 8,236,88
Gerber Life Insurance
Recreation Accident/Health $ 1,010.00
- Town Contractual Services
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article IV §64(6), that the Town Board approves the following contractual service expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 and authorizes the Supervisor to execute on behalf of the Town any related contracts, upon submittal of an accounting by the organization of the use of the 2022 funding and the expectation of the purpose of the 2024 funding.The Supervisor shall verify the operation of the organization in 2021, due the COVID 19 pandemic.
JOINT RECREATIONAL PROJECTS
Kerhonkson Pool $30,000
Indian Valley Little League $900
Rondout Valley Youth Football & Cheer $900
Barracuda Swim Team $900
LIBRARY SERVICES
Ellenville Public Library $13,750
Stone Ridge Library $14,341
Little Ones Learning Center, Inc. $5,200
ADULT RECREATION
Rochester Seniors $5,000
Kerhonkson-Accord Golden Seniors $500
Kerhonkson-Accord Jewish Seniors $500
MUSEUM
Friends of Historic Rochester $5,000
- Compensation and Benefits Manual
Recommended resolution, The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to forward all amendments adopted since the inception of this document dated December 1, 2018, for edit and presentation to the Town Board for readoption.
- Employee Practices Manual
Recommended resolution, The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to forward all amendments adopted since the inception of this document dated December 1, 2018, for edit and presentation to the Town Board for readoption.
- Personal Vehicle Use
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article VIII §116(1), that Town vehicles shall be utilized for the conduct of Town business when available, however the Town Board authorizes employees and officials of the Town to utilize personal vehicles in the conduct of Town business with prior authorization from their department head, the Supervisor, or resolution of the Town Board. Such persons shall be eligible for reimbursement at the IRS reimbursement per mile rate for documented use, upon presentation of documentation and audit. (67 cents/mile as of 1/1/2024)
- Employee Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to make payment of the following 2024clothing and footwear allowancesto be paid by January 31, 2024, upon receipt of vouchers by the employees. Receipts must be submitted equalling the amount before December 1, 2024. The Town Board authorizes the Supervisor the authority to verify compliance.
Highway Dept. x 10 $500
Laborer – Buildings x 1 $500
Transfer Station Operator $500
Laborer – Transfer Station x 2 $500
- Grade and Wage Schedule
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article III §20(1)(b) and Article VIII §116(1), that the Town Board establishes theGrade and Wage Schedule for the employment positions listed for one year, and that the holder of each position shall be paid at the rate specified therein, for the pay period specified therein, subject to the amounts budgeted therefor, effective as of January 1, 2024.
Hourly Employee Positions
Grade 1 $18.50 per hr
Laborer – Transfer Station, 32 hrs/wk
Grade 2 $21.00 per hr
Transfer Station Operator, 32 hrs/wk
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary, 35 hrs/wk + meetings
Grade 3 $22.00 per hour
Asst. Recreation Director, 35 hrs/wk
Assessor Aide, 35 hrs/wk
Deputy Town Clerk 2, 35 hrs/wk
Grade 4 $23.50 per hour
Highway Secretary, 25 hrs/wk
Clerk to Justice, 28 hrs/wk + court sessions
Deputy Town Clerk 1, 40 hrs/wk
Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor/Bookkeeper, 40 hrs/wk
Grade 5 $24.00/hr
Fire Inspector, <20 hrs/wk, <15 hrs/wk
Grade 6 $26.50/hr
Recreation Director, 35 hrs/wk
Zoning Coordinator, 37.5 hrs/wk
Grade 7 $34.25/hr
Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector, 28 hrs/wk
Grade 8 salary, $39,000/yr ($750/wk)
Assessor,20 hrs/wk
Part-Time/Seasonal Positions
Recreation Aide – After School $15.75/hr
Recreation Aide – Summer $15.75/hr
Recreation Aide – Summer Lead $19.25/hr
Constable (probationary) $18.50/hr
Constable $19.00/hr
Constable $21.00/hr
- Wage Schedule Pursuant to CBA with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 363
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to 1Town Law Article III §20(1)(b), Article VIII §116(1) and Civil Service Law §208, that the Town Board establishes the hourly wage rates, effective as of January 1, 2024, for Highway Department and Building & Grounds Maintenance employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Town of Rochester and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 363 for the period January 1, 2023-December 31, 2026.
Prior to Jan. 1, 2014 Employee After Jan. 1, 2014 Employee
Working Supervisor $32.24/hr Working Supervisor $29.50/hr
HMEO/Mechanic $31.40/hr HMEO/Mechanic $28.72/hr
HMEO $30.70/hr HMEO $28.09/hr
MEO/Driver $29.40/hr MEO/Driver $26.88/hr
Laborer – Highway $27.40/hr Laborer – Highway $25.06/hr
Laborer – Bldngs/Grnds $23.88/hr
- Stipend Schedule
Recommended resolution, That the Town Board establishes the following stipend schedule for one year, and that the holder of each position shall be paid at the rate specified therein, for the pay period specified therein, subject to the amounts budgeted therefor, effective as of January 1, 2024.
Stipends
Dog Control Officer $22,100/yr ($425/wk)– as needed on call
Budget Officer $9,360/yr ($180/wk)
Tax Collector $5,824/yr ($112/wk)
Registrar of Vital Statistics $2.808/yr ($54/wk)
Deputy Registrar $676/yr ($13/wk)
Grounds Manager $5,200/yr ($100/wk)
Deputy Highway Superintendent $$2,080/yr ($40/wk)
Court Officers $80.00 per session, $25/hr for hours worked beyond 4 in a session.
- Elected Officials Salary Schedule
Recommended resolution, That the Town Board establishes the adopted elected officials salary schedule, as follows, for one year, and that the holder of each position shall be paid at the rate specified therein, for the pay period specified therein, subject to the amounts budgeted therefor, effective as of January 1, 2024.
Elected Officials Salary
Highway Superintendent $64,480/yr($1,240/wk)
Town Clerk + Records Management Officer $55,224/yr ($1.062/wk)
Supervisor $53,300/yr ($1,025/wk)
Town Justice x 2 $17,700/yr ($1,475/month)
Town Council Member x 4 $7,500/yr ($625/month)
- Establishment of Deputy Town Supervisor
Recommended resolution, Pursuantto Town Law Article III §42, that the office of Deputy Town Supervisor shall be established by the Town.
Deputy Supervisor Appointment
Town Supervisor Baden appoints Councilwoman Erin Enouen to serve as Deputy Town Supervisor.
Town Historian Appointment
Pursuant to Arts and Cultural Affairs Law §57.07, Town Supervisor Baden appoints Kathleen Gundberg to serve as Town Historian to be compensated at ayearly stipend rate of $600, to be paid quarterly.
- Authorizing Supervisor to Designate a Confidential Secretary/Bookkeeper
Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor/Bookkeeper Appointment
Town Supervisor Baden appoints Stephanie Marrinan to serve as Confidential Secretary to theSupervisor/Bookkeeper.
Liaison Appointments to Serve at The Pleasure of The Town Supervisor
Town Supervisor Baden announces the appointment of
| Liaison to Agriculture | Council member Enouen |
| Liaison to Cablevision | Council member Coleman |
| Liaison to Code Enforcement | Council member Enouen |
| Liaison to Constabulary | Council memberColeman |
| Liaison to Eldercare Program | Council member Smiseth |
| Liaison to EMS and Fire Districts | Council member Coleman |
| Liaison to Environment and ECC | Council memberEnouen |
| Liaison to Historical Preservation and HPC | Town Clerk Gundberg |
| Liaison to Housing | Council member Smiseth |
| Liaison to Human Resources | Council member Enouen |
| Liaison to Justice Court | Council member Dindial |
| Liaison to Libraries | Council memberDindial |
| Liaison to Parks | Council memberColeman |
| Liaison to Planning Board | Council member Enouen |
| Liaison to Recycling and Transfer Station | Council member Enouen |
| Liaison to Recreation | Council memberSmiseth |
| Liaison to Website | Council member Enouen |
| Liaison to Zoning Board of Appeals | Council member Coleman |
- Appointment of Highway Superintendent Duties
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Highway Law Article III §31(1), and upon consent of the Highway Superintendent, the Town Board establishes the oversight and supervision of these duties to the Highway Superintendent: Grounds Maintenance and Repair, Parks Maintenance and Repair, Rail Trail Maintenance and Repair, and Snow removal of Town property parking areas and walkways.
- Establishment of Deputy Highway Superintendent
Deputy Highway Superintendent Appointment
Highway Superintendent Frey appoints Jared Gundberg to serve as Deputy Highway Superintendent.
- Highway Superintendent Appointment of Highway Employees
Recommended resolution, Pursuant toHighway Law Article III §32(2), that the Town Boardconsent to the Highway Superintendent to employ such persons as may be necessary for the maintenance and repair of town highways and bridges, and the removal of obstructions caused by snow and provide for the supervision of such persons, subject to the amounts and positions budgeted, therefore.
Highway Superintendent Frey Appointments
| Working Supervisor (pre-2014) | Jared Gundberg |
| HMEO (pre-2014) | Richard Hasbrouck |
| HMEO (post-2014) | Alex Jente |
| HMEO (post 2014) | Kevin Houghtaling |
| HMEO (post 2014) | Thomas Crotty |
| HMEO (post 2014) | William Farrell |
| HMEO (post 2014) | Leonard Krom |
| HMEO/Mechanic (post 2014) | Tim Hornbeck |
| HMEO/Mechanic (post 2014) | Griffin Kelsey |
| Laborer (post 2014) | David Linscott |
| Seasonal Highway MEO – until 3/31/2024 | Patrick Davis |
- Designation of Registrar of Vital Statistics
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Public Health Law, §§ 4121, 4123, the Town Board designates the Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg as Registrar of Vital Statistics to a term to run concurrent with her Town Clerk term of office and to be compensated at a yearly stipend rate of $2,808, to be paid weekly. A Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics shall be established and compensated at a yearly stipend rate of $676, to be paid weekly. Christina Ferrara, 1st Deputy Town Clerk is designated.
- Establishment of Deputy Town Clerks
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article III §30(10)(a), that the 1st Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Registrar/Deputy Tax Collector and 2ndDeputy Town Clerkshall be established by the Town, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Clerk, and shall be authorized to fulfil all the duties of the Town Clerk in their absence.
Deputy Town Clerk Appointment
Town Clerk Gundberg announces appointment of
Christina Ferrara, 1st Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Registrar/Deputy Tax Collector
Courtney Coffey,2nd Deputy Town Clerk
The Town Clerk is authorized to engage alternate Deputies as needed, subject to the adopted budget.
- Designation of Additional Duties
Recommended resolution, With the consent of the Town Clerk, the Town Board designates the additional duties of Code Enforcement/Building Department clerk to the 2nd Deputy Town Clerk.
- Designation of Handicapped Parking Permit Issuing Agents
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1203-a (1), the Town Board designates the Town Clerk, 1st Deputy Town Clerk, and 2nd Deputy Town Clerk as Handicapped Parking Permit Issuing Agents
- Appointment of Town Marriage Officer
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Article III §11-c, that the Town Board appoints.
Kathleen Gundberg to serve as Town of Rochester Marriage Officer with no compensation by the Town.
- Appointment of Dog Control Officer
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Agriculture & Markets Law, §114, the Town Board appoint Jill Shufeldt to the position of Dog Control Officer, to be compensated at a yearly stipend rate of $22,100, to be paid weekly plus mileage reimbursement paid monthly upon submittal of a voucher for payment.
- Appointment of Assistant Dog Control Officer
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to New York Agriculture & Markets Law §114, the Town Board appoints Kevin Hindman, Assistant Dog Control Officer, at a contractual rate of $19.50 per hour plus mileage reimbursement, both paid monthly upon submittal of a voucher for payment.
- Employee Appointments
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article III §20(1)(b), that the Town Board authorizes the following appointments in accordance with the adopted Grade and Wage Schedule, contingent on completion of any qualifications or certifications as may be required to fulfil the position. All appointments directly dealing with youth shall be contingent on completion of background checks. All appointees shall serve for a term of one year, subject to the pleasure of the Town Board or as mandated by New York State statute.
| Transfer Station Operator | Vacant |
| Laborer – Transfer Station | Justin Junta |
| Laborer – Transfer Station | Warren Johnson |
| Laborer – Buildings | Harry Worden |
| Assessor | Jeremy Barraca |
| Assessor Aide (provisional) | Joanne Faerber |
| Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector | Albert Davis |
| Zoning Coordinator | Alyssa Farrell |
| Fire Inspector (PT) | William Farrell |
| Fire Inspector (PT) | Michael Benach |
| PB/ZBA Clerk | Jazmyne Wilhelm |
| Recreation Director | Ashley Sweeney |
| Asst. Recreation Director (provisional) | Bethany Dennin |
- Appointment of Clerk to Justice LaFlamme
Recommended resolution; Pursuant to Town Law Article III §20(1)(b) and upon advice and consent of Justice LaFlamme, The Town Board hereby appoints Deborah Goodman to serve as the Clerk to Justice LaFlamme, effective January 1, 2024, as funded per the 2024 Grade and Wage Schedule.
Justice LaFlamme shall determine the duties and work schedule of the Clerk to Justice, subject to the adopted budget.
- Appointment of Clerk to Justice Albaugh
Recommended resolution; Pursuant to Town Law Article III §20(1)(b) and upon advice and consent of Justice Albaugh, The Town Board hereby appoints Lee Ann Warren to serve as the Clerk to Justice Albaugh, effective January 1, 2024, as funded per the 2024 Grade and Wage Schedule.
Justice Albaugh shall determine the duties and work schedule of the Clerk to Justice, subject to the adopted budget.
- Appointment of Town Board Members to Examine the Justice Court Dockets
Recommended resolution; Pursuant to Town Law §123, the Town Board appoints Councilwoman Enouen and Councilwoman Dindial to meet for the purpose of examining the civil and criminal dockets of each town justice and ensure that the fines and fees that have been collected by each justice have been turned over to the proper officials as required by law.
- Re-Adoption of Duties of Town Constabulary
Recommended resolution, Pursuant toTown Law Article III §20(1)(b), Town Law Article III §39, and Criminal Procedure Law, §2.20, the Town of Rochester Town Board readopts Resolution 30 of 2019, that the Town of Rochester does hereby reaffirm the establishment and continuation of the powers and duties of a town constable/ peace officer as derived from two sources: Town Law, §39, and Criminal Procedure Law, §2.20 of the State of New York and that upon specific authorization provided to the Constabulary in writing by the Town Supervisor or by Town Board resolution for the duties listed in Resolution 30 of 2019, such written authorization shall include specific duties, services or patrols, dates and timeframes.
- Appointment of Constables
Recommended resolution, Pursuant toTown Law Article III §20(1)(b), that the Town Board authorizes the following appointments in accordance with the adopted Grade and Wage Schedule, contingent on completion of any qualifications or certifications as may be required to fulfil the position. All appointments directly dealing with youth shall be contingent on completion of background checks. All appointees shall serve for a term of one year, subject to the pleasure of the Town Board or as mandated by New York State statute.
| Constable (PT) (provisional) | Richard Miller |
| Constable (PT) (provisional) | Jose Velasco |
| Constable(PT) (provisional) | Marc Cathcart |
| Constable-(PT) (provisional | Emilia Picon |
| Constable(PT) | DJ Koeppen |
| Constable-Probationary (PT) (provisional) | Mark Smith |
| Constable-Probationary (PT) (provisional) | Christopher Lopez |
| Constable-Probationary (PT) (provisional) | Sheilyn Duran-Picon |
- Appointment of Additional Duties
Recommended resolution, the Town Board assigns additional duties to the following constables, and they shall be compensated for their time worked, as budgeted therefore:
Administrative duties of the constabulary are assigned to Constable Richard Miller
Scheduling duties of the constabulary are assigned to Constable Jose Velasco
- Appointment of Recreation Aides
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article III §20(1)(b), that the Town Board authorizes the Recreation Director to make appointments from time to time, upon written notification to the Town Supervisor, in accordance with the adopted Grade and Wage Schedule, contingent on completion of any qualifications or certifications as may be required to fulfil the position. All appointments dealing with youth shall be contingent on completion of background checks. All appointees shall serve subject to the pleasure of the Town Board or as mandated by New York State statute.
Up to 8 Recreation Aides-After School Not to exceed 2520 total hours per year.
4 Recreation Aides-Summer Not to exceed 684 total hours per year.
6 Counsellors-Summer Not to exceed 888 total hours per year.
- Appointment of Emergency Management Coordinator
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board appoints Gerald Fornino to serve as Emergency Management Coordinator with no compensation.
- Appointment of Town Website Coordinator
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board appointsRichard Miller to serve as Town Website Coordinator with no compensation.
- Appointment of O&W Trail Coalition Representative
Recommended resolution, The Town Board designates Flynn O’Connor, voting member and Supervisor Baden, alternate voting member.
- Contractual Cleaning Services
Recommended resolution,that the Town Board retains the services of Sheila Brown to perform cleaning services at an independent contractual rate of $19.00 per hour, subject to audit of a monthly voucher. All supplies and materials are to be ordered and paid through the Supervisor’s office.
- Re-Adoption of Procurement Policy
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to General Municipal Law Article V-A §104-B, that the Procurement Policy of the Town shall be amended as presented, subject always to future revision by the Town Board
- Re-Adoption of Use of Professionals Policy
Recommended resolution, that the Use of Professionals policy of the Town shall be readopted as currently exists,adopted with resolution 276-2019, subject always to future revision by the Town Board
- Re-Adoption of Policy for Employee Reporting of Buildings and Grounds Repairsand Maintenance Concerns
Recommended resolution, that the Policy for Employee Reporting of Buildings and Grounds Repairs and Maintenance Concerns of the Town shall be readopted as currently exists, adopted with resolution 310-2023, subject always to future revision by the Town Board
- Re-Adoption of Personnel Complaint Policy
Recommended resolution, that the Personnel Complaint Policy of the Town shall be readopted as currently exists, adopted with resolution 200-2019, subject always to future revision by the Town Board
- Re-Adoption of Freedom of Information Policy
Recommended resolution, that the Freedom of Information Policy of the Town shall be readopted as currently exists, adopted with resolution 225-2023, subject always to future revision by the Town Board
- Re-Adoption of RochesterPlan for Operations in the Event of a DeclaredPublic Health EmergencyInvolving a Communicable Disease
Recommended resolution, that the Rochester Plan for Operations in the Event of a Declared Public Health Emergency Involving a Communicable Disease shall be readopted as currently exists, adopted with resolution 131-2021, subject always to future revision by the Town Board
- Membership in State & County Organizations
Recommended resolution, Pursuant toTown Law Article VIII §116(10), that the Town Board authorizes payment by the Supervisor of membership dues to the following organizations for 2024, as budgeted.
New York State Assessors Association
New York State Association of Towns
New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways
New York State Planning Federation
New York State Town Clerk’s Association
New York State Court Clerks Association
Ulster County Association of Town Supervisor’s and Mayors
Ulster County Assessors Association
Shawangunk Mountain Scenic Byway
Catskill Watershed Corporation
O&W Trail Coalition of Municipalities
Other Municipal Organizations, as determined by the Supervisor, as necessary.
- Delegates to The NYS Association of Towns Annual Meeting
Recommended resolution, Pursuant toTown Law Article VIII §116(10), that the Town’s delegate to the Annual Meeting of the New York State Association of Towns shall be the Supervisor and the alternate delegate shall be the Town Clerk.The following shall also be authorized to attend, two Councilpersons, two Town Justices, one Zoning Board of Appeals member and one Planning Board member or two members from either board.Attendees shall be entitled toreimbursement of reasonable documented necessary and ordinary expenses up to the amount budgeted therefor.Approval from the Supervisor prior to registration is requiredif the attendee is requesting reimbursement.
- Policy for Attendance at Trainings, Conferences, And Meetings
Recommended resolution,Pursuant to General Municipal Law Article V §77-B, that the Town Board authorizes town elected and appointed officials and town employees to attend trainings, conferences, and informational meetings with prior approval from their department head, the Supervisor, or resolution of the Town Board, contingent on verification related costs are budgeted therefor. Registration fees and reasonable documented necessary and ordinary travel expenses shall be reimbursed, subject to Town Board audit. Approval from the Supervisor prior to registration is required if the attendee is requesting reimbursement.
- Appointment of Planning Board Chair
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article XVI §271, Town of Rochester Code 140 Article X, that the Town Board appoints Marc Grasso, Chair and _________, Vice-Chair of the Planning Board.
- Appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals Chair
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Law Article XVI §267, Town of Rochester Code 140 Article IX, that the Town Board appoints Sam Zurofsky, Chair and Clayton Haugen, Vice-Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Appointment of Environmental Conservation Commission Chair
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to General Municipal Law Article XII-F §239-x, Town of Rochester Code 14, that the Town Board appointsJohn Messerschmidt, Chair and Judith Karpova, Vice-Chair of the Environmental Conservation Commission.
- Appointment of Historic Preservation Commission Chair
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town of Rochester Town Code §22, that the Town Board appoints Deborah Medenbach, Chair, and Wilton Duckworth, Vice-Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission.
- Appointment of Youth and Senior Recreation Commission Chair
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Board Local Law 1 of 2022, that the Town Board appoints,Deborah Martin, Chair, and Pam Stocking, Vice-Chair of the Youth and Senior Recreation Commission.
- Appointment of Board of Ethics Chair
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town of Rochester Town Code §17, that the Town Board appoints Adam Paddock, Chair.
- Appointment of Trails Committee Chair
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Board resolution 147-2018, that the Town Board appoints Flynn O’Connor, Chair of the Trails Committee.
- Re-Appointment of Environmental Conservation Commission Members
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to General Municipal Law Article XII-F §239-x, Town of Rochester Code 14, that the Town Board reappoints Judith Karpova and Todd Anderson to a term ending December 31, 2026.
- Re-Appointment of Historic Preservation Commission Members
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town of Rochester Town Code §22, that the Town Board reappoints Deborah Medenbach, Wilton Duckworth, Suzanne Miedema, Ryan Fitzgerald, Alice Cross, Gloria Mirsky, and Joanne Mariner to a term ending December 31, 2026.
- Re-Appointment of Youth and Senior Recreation Commission Member
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town Board Local Law 1 of 2022, that the Town Board reappoints Manuela Michailescu to a term ending December 31, 2030.
- Appointment of Ethics Board Member
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town of Rochester Town Code §17, that the Town Board appoints Council member Charlotte Smiseth as the elected or appointed officer or employee of the Town for a term ending December 31, 2027.
- Appointment of Rochester Ambulance District Budget Advisory Committee Members
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town of Rochester Local Law 10 of 2022, that the Town Board appoints Bea Haugen Depuy and Joe Vitti for a term ending December 31, 2026.
- Appointment of High Falls Ambulance District Budget Advisory Committee Members
Recommended resolution, Pursuant to Town of Rochester Local Law 10 of 2022, that the Town Board appoints Bea Haugen Depuy and Charles Nerkoi for a term ending December 31, 2026.
- Authorization of Boards & Commissions Stipends
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board authorizes payment of the following 2024 stipends, upon audit of vouchers, as budgeted, to be paid quarterly. Board of Assessment Review stipends shall be paid in full, upon audit of vouchers, the month after completion of service.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Chairperson $150/quarter, $12.50/training hour (maximum 4 per year)
Members $35/meeting, $12.50/training hour (maximum 4 per year)
Planning Board
Chairperson $225/quarter, $12.50/training hour (maximum 4 per year)
Members $35/meeting, $12.50/training hour (maximum 4 per year)
Board of Assessment Review
Members $300/year, payable upon completion of Grievance Day report
- 2024 Town Office Hours of Operation Open to the Public
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board establishes the hours of operation for Town Offices to be open to the public, as presented.
All Town Offices will close on all officially designated Town Holidays.
Hours of Operation may be altered or changed at any time at the direction of the Town Supervisor or by resolution of the Town Board due to weather or emergency circumstances.
| Assessor | Mon-Fri | As per Assessor weekly schedule | closed Sat, Sun |
| Town Clerk | Mon-Fri | 8am–12 Noon, 1pm-4pm | closed Sat, Sun |
| Tax Collector | Mon-Fri | 8am–12 Noon, 1pm-4pm | closed Sat, Sun |
| Supervisor | Mon-Fri | 8am–12 Noon, 1pm-4pm | closed Sat, Sun |
| Building Dept. | Mon-Fri | 8am–12 Noon, 1pm-4pm | closed Sat, Sun |
| Code Enforcement | Mon-Fri | 8am–12 Noon, 1pm-4pm | closed Sat, Sun |
| Planning & Zoning | Mon-Fri | 8am–12 Noon, 1pm-4pm | closed Sat, Sun |
| Recreation | Mon-Fri | 9am–12 Noon, 1pm–4pm | closed Sat., Sun |
| Highway Office | Mon-Fri | 6am–12 Noon, 12:30pm–2:30pm | closed Sat, Sun |
| Justice Court | Mon-Thurs | 9am-4pm | closed Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Transfer Station | Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat | 7:30am–4pm
Last Load accepted at 3:45pm |
closed Mon, Wed, Sun |
- 2024 Recreation Department Fees
Recommended resolution, upon advisement of the Recreation Director, that the Town Board establishes the 2024 Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2024, as presented.
Summer Program:
Residents only $ 125.00 per week per participant
After School:
October – May $ 80.00 per month per participant
September & June $ 40.00 per month per participant
Basketball:
Clinic: $ 60.00 per participant
League: $ 80.00 per participant
Line Dancing, Exercise Class, Yoga Class Free
Specialty Classes Free
- 2024 Building and Code Enforcement Office Fees (fee changes in bold)
Recommended resolution, upon advisement of the Building and Code Enforcement Department, that the Town Board establishes the 2024 Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2024, as presented.
| Budget Line | 2024Fee | |||
| 1289 – Department Income, Other Governmental Income | ||||
| Each Municipal Search | $150 | |||
| Requested Expedited Municipal Search (3-5 Business Day Turn Around) | $300 | |||
| Reissued Municipal Search Due to Violation/Expired Permit | $50 surcharge | |||
| 1540 – Public Safety&Fire Inspections | ||||
| • All Fire Safety Inspections include the 1st reinspection at no charge. | ||||
| · Any additional reinspection that is required will be at an additional $50.00 fee per inspection.
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| 1. Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures which contain an area of public assembly* shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
*Areas of public assembly” means all buildings or portions of buildings used for gathering together fifty or more persons for amusement, athletic, civic, dining, educational, entertainment, patriotic, political, recreational, religious, social, or similar purposes, the entire fire area of which they are a part, and the means of egress therefrom. [as defined by NY Executive Law §372] |
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| 2. Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures being occupied as dormitories* shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
*DORMITORY. A space in a building where group sleeping accommodations are provided in one room, or in a series of closely associated rooms, for persons not members of the same family group, under joint occupancy and single management, as in college dormitories or fraternity houses. [as defined by Building Code of NYS]
3. Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of all multiple dwellings not included in Category 1. or 2. above , and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in Category 1. or 2. above), shall be performed at least once every 24 months.
NOTE: Any mixed-use facility of residential/public use shall be considered as follows: Where the residential and public use share one building story of occupation, the public use calculation shall be the entire square footage of that floor. Where the uses are on separate stories, the calculation shall be for the public use story(ies) only.
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| 0 – 500 sf | $50 | |||
| 501 – 2000 sf | $125 | |||
| 2001 sf and greater | $200 | |||
| Multi-Family Housing (3 or more dwellings) | $50 per unit | |||
| Bed & Breakfast | $150 | |||
| Dormitories | $300 | |||
| Institutions | $300 | |||
| Bungalow Colonies | $100
+ $20 per assembly space |
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| Seasonal Camps | $300
+ $2 per building |
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| Mobile Home Parks | $20 per site
+ $20 per assembly space |
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| Campgrounds | $1 per campsite
+ $20 per assembly space |
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| Inns, Hotels, Resorts: | $150
+ $10 per room + $20 per assembly space |
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| 1560 – Public Safety, Safety Inspections | ||||
| Short Term Rentals Application/Inspection and Renewal (2-year permit) | $400 | |||
| (Nion-Owner Occupied) | ||||
| Short Term Rentals Application/Inspection and Renewal (2-year permit) | $200 | |||
| (Owner Occupied) | ||||
| Short Term Rentals Per Dwelling Unit Annual Inspection | $200 | |||
| Telecommunication Yearly Inspection | $200 | |||
| Large Scale Solar Yearly Inspection | $200 | |||
| 1580 – Restitution Surcharge | ||||
| Construction Started Without a Building Permit | 50% Surcharge (not to exceed $250) |
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| Revocation of Stop Work Order | $250 Surcharge | |||
| Accessory Apartment Completed Without a Permit | $250 Surcharge (to be paid prior toinspection) |
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| 2110 – Zoning Fees | ||||
| Home Occupation | $150 | |||
| 2501 – Business License | ||||
| Telecommunication 3 Year Registration Fee | $250 | |||
| Large Scale Solar 3 Year Registration Fee | $250 | |||
| 2550 – Public Safety Permits | ||||
| Electrical System Upgrade | $100 | |||
| Removal or Abandonment of Underground Oil Tank | $75 | |||
| Demolition Permits | $75 | |||
| Fireworks | $75 | |||
| 2555 – Building & Alteration Permits | ||||
| New Residential/Commercial | $500 + $0.20/sq ft | |||
| Residential/Commercial Additions | $275 + $0.20/sq ft | |||
| Residential Alterations | $225 + $0.20/sq ft | |||
| Single Wide Manufactured Home | $200 | |||
| Double Wide Manufactured Home | $400 | |||
| Replacement Manufactured Home (Existing Slab) | $150 | |||
| Garages | $275 + $0.20/sq ft | |||
| Ag Barns (with proof of certified Ag Exemption) | $100 | |||
| Open Deck/Porch | $125 + $0.20/sq ft | |||
| Covered Deck/Porch | $175 + $0.20/sq ft | |||
| Sheds | ||||
| under 200 sf | $150 | |||
| Over 201 sf | $200 | |||
| Renewal of Building Permits* | Original Permit Cost | |||
| *(If not renewed annually, must pay all renewal fees in full prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.) | ||||
| 2590 – Permits, Other | ||||
| Zoning Permit (Determination Active for 24 Months) | $75 | |||
| Logging Permit | $200 | |||
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | $50 | |||
| Miscellaneous Permit (ex: roofs, small scale solar, generators) | $75/1st $1000 $15/$1000 thereafter |
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| Fence Permit | $100 | |||
| Signs, Located on a Structure | $75 | |||
| Signs, Free-Standing | $150 | |||
| Stoves- Outdoor, Wood, Gas, Pellet, Insert, etc. | $100 | |||
| Swimming Pools (without deck) | $50/1st $1000 $15/$1000 thereafter |
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| Large Scale Solar | $4000/acre | |||
| Renewal of Permits, Other | 50% of Original Permit Cost | |||
| *(If not renewed annually, must pay renewal in full prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.) | ||||
- 2024 Transfer Station Fees (fee changes in bold)
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board of the Town of Rochester establishes 2024 Transfer Station Fees, as follows, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
- The Transfer Station may be used by Town of Rochester Residential Users ONLY.
- Commercial, Business, Contractor, or Farm Refuse CANNOT BE Accepted
Effective 10/5/18 Commercial haulers and non-residents permits are no longer available.
- Permits are required and must be located on your vehicle to use the Transfer Station
- No vehicles larger than a pickup or equivalent size tow behind car trailer
- Mechanical tip vehicles may not “tip” to dispose of refuse.
PERMITS: (available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s office OR at the Transfer Station)
- Valid for 1 year of the last day of the month purchase date.
(Example: purchase Jan. 15, 2021 – Good until Jan. 31, 2022
- 1 permit per household which includes 2 vehicles.
Resident: $ 35.00 (proof of residency)
Senior Permit 65+: $ 20.00
KAFAS- Kerhonkson Fire, Accord Fire $ 20.00 (proof of membership required)
PUNCHCARDS: (available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s office OR at the Transfer Station)
- Punch cards are sold in $ 8.00 increments with 4 punches on each card.
HOUSEHOLD WASTE (MSW – Municipal Solid Waste)
Less than 30 gallons $ 2.00 (1 punch)
30-55 gallons $ 4.00 (2 punches)
Xtra Large Cans Greater than 72 gallons $8.00 (4 punches)
RESIDENTIAL C&D(Construction & Demolition Debris)
- Residential ONLY.
- No Commercial, Business, Contractor, Or Farm C&D Accepted
- C&D capacity is limited.
- Transfer Station reserves the right to refuse C&D based on the capacity of transfer station.
LOAD MAXIMUM of 2 Cubic Yards.
Cubic Yard Guide: 3x3x3ft = 1 cubic yard (27 square feet)
BULK/LOOSE IN TRUCK OR TRAILER (Max 2 cubic yards)
- Cannot be filled above the body of truck.
Short 6’ Truck Bed: about 1.5 cubic yards $100
Standard 8’ Truck Bed: not to exceed more than 2 cubic yards $125
Heavy Material Surcharge* $25
*May be assessed If load is greater than 50% brick, shingles, rubble, concrete, or asphalt
TRANSFER STATION PRICING FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS (per piece)
Tires (no tires larger than tandem trailer size)
Riding Lawn Mower sized tires $ 4.00
Passenger/Light Truck Tires: Up to 16″ $ 8.00
Medium Truck Tires larger than 16″ $ 22.00
Large Truck Tires $ 8.00 Per Ply
Skid Steer Tires $ 16.00
Appliances: anything with Freon $ 16.00
Florescent Lightbulbs:
Compact CFL lamps $ 1.00 each
4’T-8 or T-12 Lamps $ 2.00 each
8’ T-8 or T-12 Lamps Not Accepted
Other Disposables
**Furniture, Mattresses & Rugs Will Be Charged Double If Received Wet**
Furniture
Chairs, kitchen, office $ 4.00
Living Room Furniture $ 6.00 per seat
Sofa $ 18.00
Sleeper Sofa $ 24.00
Wood/plastic Furniture (desks, dressers, etc.) $ 8.00
Mattresses
Twin, each piece $ 8.00
Full/Queen, each piece $10.00
King, each piece $16.00
Rugs, Carpets, Pads
Up to 12×12 $ 8.00
Larger than 12×12 $16.00
Porcelain sink, toilet, bathroom vanity $10.00
Recyclables – as per UCRRA approved list.
- PLEASE, NO Plastic Bags or Garbage Bags
Glass, Mixed Paper, Cardboard, Aluminum Metal Free
Metal Free
Organic Waste/Food Scraps Free
- 2024 Planning Board Fees(fee changes in bold)
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board establishes the 2024 Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2024, as recommended by the Planning Board Chair, as presented.
Planning Board fees:
Pre-App Conference (at a meeting) Free
Pre-App Conference (independent meeting) varies upon determination of town costs.
Home Occupation $ 250
Sign Permit $ 200
Special Use Permit – Existing Structure $ 400
Special Use Permit – New Construction4000 sq. ft or less $ 500
Special Use Permit – New Construction greater than 4000 sq. ft $700
Site Plan Approval – Existing Structure $ 400
Site Plan Approval – New Construction 4000 sq. ft or less $ 500
Site Plan Approval – New Construction greater than 4000 sq. ft $ 700
Minor Subdivision $ 300 +$ 200 for each new lot
Major Subdivision $ 750 + $ 200 for each new lot
Recreation Fees* $ 500 per lot over 5 lots
*At option of Planning Board NYS Town Law§277 (4)
Natural Subdivision $ 100
Lot line adjustment $ 100
- 2024 Planning Board Initial Escrow Fees
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board establishes the 2024Initial Escrow Fee Procedure, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Applicants may be charged costs related to reviews by the Board Attorney, Board Engineer and other specialist firms, and public hearing notice feesas may be required. Escrow requirements are determined upon application review by the respective Planning or Zoning Board Chair.
These fees are to be deposited with the Supervisor’s Office in the Town Escrow Account for reimbursement of professional fees incurred during the review of applications. Additional funding shall be required if the escrow account is depleted or reaches less than 10% of the initial deposit. Upon the end of the application review process when all professional billings have been satisfied, the Town Supervisor will remit any remaining funds back to the applicant.
- 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Fees (fee changes in bold)
Recommended resolution, that the Town Board establishes the 2024 Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2024, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals Chair, as presented.
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Pre-App Conference (at a meeting) Free
Pre-App Conference (independent meeting) varies upon determination of town costs.
Area Variance $ 250
Use Variance $ 350
Appeal of Code Enforcement Determination $ 300 * refunded if successfully appealed.