Town of Rochester Town Board
Regular Meeting
May 2, 2024 6:30pm
Harold Lipton Community Center
15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY
As of 5-2-2024
To View the Meeting
Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
I. Call to Order – Roll Call
II. Resolutions
A. Acceptance of Agenda
Recommended Resolution: The Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the acting Town Supervisor.
III. Supervisor Vacancy
A. Appointment of Town Supervisor
Recommended Resolutions: The Town Board appoints _____________________to the office of Town Supervisor effective May 2, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
B. Oath of Office for Town Supervisor Appointment
IV. Zoning District Change Request (15 min)
40 Old Mine Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Request to change from Industrial (I) to Hamlet (H)
Presentation & discussion with the Town Board
V. Request for Ecological Inventory (15 min)
John Messerschmidt, Chair of the Environmental Conservation Commission
Request to hire Michael Gaige of Know Your Land to perform an inventory on town parcel
VI. Supervisor’s Financial Report
April 2024
April 2024 Financials
Revenue April 2024
General Fund $ 80,918, 94
Highway Fund $ 49,706.05
Total Expenditures April 2024
General Fund $ 184,030.16
Highway Fund $ 133,930.30
Street Lighting Fund $ 440.01
Capital Fund $ 54,833.50
Ambulance Fund $ 0
Escrow Fund $ 1,293.40
Abstract 4-2024
General Fund $ 91,529.58
Highway Fund $ 90,462.14
Capital Fund $ 54,833.50
Street Lighting Fund $ 440.01
Ambulance Fund $ 0.00
Escrow Fund $ 3,094.21 refund of escrow: $ 752.57
VII. Supervisor’s Correspondence Report
a. 2024 County Agricultural District Inclusion Application
b. Other correspondance
VIII. Supervisor’s Update
a. Grant
1. NY Rising – Alligerville Firehouse
2. BridgeNY – Boice Mill Road Bridge
3. County APRA Parks
c. Upcoming Meetings/Events
IX. Town Board Upcoming Agendas
• May Workshop Meeting
• May Audit Meeting
X. Attorney for the Town Report
XI. Town Clerk/Tax Collector Report
XII. Highway Supt. Report
Fantinekill Bridge Closure starting May 13, 2024: Will be closed until further notice
The Highway Supt. will provide more information regarding the detour route after having the discussions with the county.
XIII. Dept. Updates/Liaison Reports
XIV. Public Comment
To Comment in the Meeting
Dialin Number: 929 205 6099 Zoom Meeting ID: 873 0450 8090
XV. Town Board Member Time
XVI. Resolutions
B. Action on Minutes
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the minutes of the April 4, 2024 regular business meeting, the April 17, 2024 Workshop meeting, and April 25, 2024 Audit meeting, as presented.
C. Acceptance of Donation
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts donations of $TBD from TBD.
E. Rescheduling May Workshop Meeting
Recommended Resolution: Town of Rochester Town Board reschedules the May 9, 2024 worshop meeting for ______________ .
F. SEQRA Determination
Local Law D of 2024, Amending Chapter 140, Zoning Map
SBL 76.10-1-27.100, 6 Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson NY and located in the Industrial (I) zoning district shall be rezoned to be located in the Hamlet (H) zoning district, at the landowner’s petition.
The Town of Rochester Town Board determines Local Law __of 2024 will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and should be classified as an unlisted Action under the following 6 NYCRR Part 617 criteria. No further SEQRA review is required. 617.5 (c)(26), routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment.
G. Consideration of Local Law
The Town of Rochester Town Board adopts Local Law ___-2024, a local law amending the Zoning Map of the Town of Rochester, and requests the Town Clerk file notice with the NY Department of State.
H. Authorizing the installation of two new stops signs to be installed at the intersection of Boice Mill Road and Dunn Farm Road
Whereas Town Highway Superintendent has indicated a need for two additional stop signs to be added at the Boice Mill and Dunn Farm Road intersection creating a 3-way Stop intersection, and whereas, the safety of those traveling on these roads will be enhanced by making this 3-way Stop intersection, and now, be it therefore reolved that the Town Board of the Town of Rochester concurs with the Highway Superintendent recommendation that a 3-way Stop intersection Boice Mill and Dunn Farm Roads and authorizes the 3-way stop intersection Boice Mill and Dunn Farm Roads and directs the Highway Superintendent to install the appropriate signage.
I. 284 Highway Agreement
The Town of Rochester Town Board approves the agreement of the expenditures of Highway monies for 2024, as presented.
J. Highway Budget Modification
The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, as Budget Officer to amend the 2024 Highway Budget, as presented.
K. Authorizing the Use of Town Highways
The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the use of certain Town roadways as presented for the charity bike ride event “The Ride for Mental Health” to be held June 22, 2024 and June 23, 2024. A Certificate of Liability Insurance certificate naming the Town of Rochester as an additional insured party has been presented.
XVII. Discussion – possible resolutions
M. Highway Roof Request for Bids review
N. Draft Lease Proposal for use of municipal parking spaces
O. Transfer station vacancies – staffing requests
P. Constable positions duties statements
Q. Liaison assignments and expectations
R. Creation of process for handling correpsondance addressed to the Town Board
S. Kerhonkson Ambulance Improvement District check in
T. Zoning Map Review / Zoning Code Updates
U. Board vacancies – Process for filling
V. Boards and Commissions appointment proceedure
W. Meeting cadence and upcoming meeting goals
XVIII. Executive Session
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to enter into Executive Session at ______pm for the purposes of:
a. Discussion of advice of counsel litigation settlement offer
b. Discussion of matters leading to the employment, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to exit Executive Session at _______ pm
VIII. Resolutions
TBD if needed
XIX. In Memoriam
XX. Adjournment