Town of Rochester Town Board
Regular Meeting
September2,2021 6:30pm
Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404
As of 8-31-2021
Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
I. Call to Order – Pledge to the Flag – Roll Call
II. Attorney for the Town Report
III. Town Clerk/Tax Collector Report
IV. Highway Supt. Report
V. Supervisor’s Report
August 2021 report – Filed with the Town Clerk
July2021 Financials
Total Revenue August 2021
General Fund $TBD
Highway Fund $TBD
Expenditures
Abstract 8-2021
General Fund $59,466.19
Highway Fund $160,672.10
Street Lighting Fund $406.28
Escrow Fund $5,226.44
Grant Fund $4,000.00
Total Expenditures August 2021
General Fund $TBD
Highway Fund $TBD
Street Lighting Fund $406.28
Escrow Fund $5,226.44
Grant Fund $4,000.00
VI. Supervisor’s Update/Correspondence Report
A. Monthly Correspondence
B. COVID-19 report
C. BAN updates
D. 2022 Budget
E. NY Rising – Alligerville Firehouse update
F. LGRMIF Grant update
VII. Dept. Updates/Liaison Reports
VIII. Town Board Member Time
IX. Public Comment
X. Resolutions
A. Action on Minutes
Recommended Resolution: The Town Board accepts the minutes of the August 5, 2021Special Meeting, August 5, 2021 Regular Meeting, August 12, 2021 Public Hearing, August 12, 2021 Special Meeting, and August 26, 2021 Audit/Workshop meeting.
B. Acceptance of Donations
Recommended Resolution: The Town Board accepts a donation of $50.22 from St. Pauly’s Textile, Inc.
C. Acceptance of Grant
Recommended Resolution: The Town Board accepts a grant of $460.00 from The Rondout Valley Education Foundation for a Summer Youth Recreation Program trip on the Rip Van Winkle.
D. Authorizing Co-Sponsoring Heritage Day Fireworks
Recommended Resolution; The Town Board agrees to fund a fireworks show with Santore’s World Famous Fireworks, LLC at a cost not to exceed $3500.00 for the Friends of Historic Rochester Heritage Day to be held October 2, 2021. Santore’s to provide a Certificate of Insurance and Site Plan. Such budget appropriation to be from General Fund A7550.470, Celebrations.
E. Authorizing Supervisor to Renew a Contract – Phone Service
Recommended Resolution; The Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to renew the contract with CrossPoint Connect, Inc., 9 Marlons Way, Woodstock, NY for ESI Digital Telephone and Voicemail at Town Hall for the period of Sept. 15, 2021 through September 15, 2022 at a yearly contract price of $650.00.
F. Authorizing Supervisor to Initiate a Contract – Phone Service
Recommended Resolution; TBD pending receipt of contract
The Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into a contract with CrossPoint Connect, Inc., 9 Marlons Way, Woodstock, NY for ESI Digital Telephone and Voicemail at Harold Lipton Community Center for the period of Sept. 15, 2021 through September 15, 2022 at a yearly contract price of ______.
G. Authorization to Refund Fees
Recommended Resolution;Upon request of the Building Inspector, the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to refund $339.90 paid to the Town of Rochester July 23, 2021 for fees associated with building permit application 21/405, to Antonino Faso 18 Sheldon Dr.Kerhonkson, NY 12446. The building permit has been withdrawn.
H. American Rescue Plan Funds
Recommended Resolution; The Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to remit to the General Fund the amount of $52,055.29 from the American Rescue Plan for reimbursement for Town Park playground equipment and mulch. This is to be classified as a Public Health expenditure (EC1) for recreational purposes.
I. Authorizing Supervisor to Initiate a Contract – Playground Equipment Installation
Recommended Resolution;The Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into a contract with Champion Recreation Services, 2230 Stafford Road, Plainfield, IN 46168, a Certified installer of Play & Park playground equipment, in the amount of $26,500 for installation and $3,500 for levelling and excavation, if necessary. This project shall utilize the American Rescue Plan for reimbursement for Town Park playground equipment installation. This is to be classified as a Public Health expenditure (EC1) for recreational purposes.
XI. Discussion Items
J. Request for Zoning Designation Change from R-2 to AR3
1819 Berme Road,SBL 76-4-4.1 and 76-4-4.2, 43 acres
Possible Resolutions Regarding Item J
K. Referal of Change in Zoning Designation (Local Law 4-2021)
Recommended Resolution; The Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to refer Local Law 4 of 2021, an amendment to the Town of Rochester Zoning Map, to the Town of Rochester Planning Board and to the Ulster County Planning Board for comment.
L. Setting a Public Hearing
Recommended Resolution; The Town Board sets public hearing for Local Law 4-2021, an amendment to the Town of Rochester Zoning Map, to be held on Thursday October 7, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd, Accord, NY 12404, and requesting the Town Clerk advertise and circulate legal notice.
M. Local Law 5-2021, Amendment to Chapter 118, Solid Waste
N. Manufactured Housing Permit Hearing – Hidden Forest
O. Zoning and Subdivision Codes Recommendations
XII. Adjournment in memory of
Danielle Kearney
George DePuy
The Troops who Died in Afghanistan
All suffering worldwide from the COVID-19 virus