Town of Rochester Town Board held the Audit/Workshop Meeting on December 28, 2021 6:00pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd. Accord, NY 12404 and via
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AUDIT OF DECEMBER 2021 VOUCHERS:
PRESENT:
Councilwoman Erin Enouen Councilwoman Bea Haugen-Depuy
Supervisor Michael Baden Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
Councilman Paddock audited bills prior to the meeting.
ABSENT:
Councilman Chris Hewitt
WORKSHOP MEETING BEGAN AT 6:45PM
Supervisor Baden called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENT:
Councilwoman Erin Enouen Councilwoman Bea Haugen-Depuy
Councilman Adam Paddock (hybrid) Supervisor Michael Baden
Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg (hybrid)
ABSENT:
Councilman Chris Hewitt Town Attorney Mary Lou Christiana
GRANTS:
Bridge NY Announcement:
The Town of Rochester application for Boice Mill Road Bridge has been approved for funding through the 2021 Bridge NY program in the amount of $ 1,999,144.
CFA Announcement:
The Open Space Institute consolidated funding has awarded $ 500,000.00 to the O&W rail trail from Kingston to Port Jervis. An Additional $ 350,000 will be added for a total of $ 850,000.00 to hire a consultant to do a study to figure out a way to close the gap. This will benefit the Town of Rochester with the gap from Town Hall to Lucas Ave.
YEARS OF SERVICE PRESENTATIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS:
County Legislator Lynn Archer: Served on the Town board from 2007-2013, County Legislator 2014-2015 & 2018-2021.
Town Justice Paul Shaheen: Served on the Board of Ethics in 2009, served as Town Justice from 2009-2021
Councilwoman Bea Haugen Depuy: Served on the ZBA From May 1991-February 2017, Town Board 2017-2021
Councilman Chris Hewitt: Served on the ECC from 2004-2017, Town Board 2018-2021 and moving on to serve as our next County Legislator.
RESOLUTIONS:
PAYMENT OF ABSTRACT 12-2021:
Resolution # 357-2021:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the payment of abstract 12-2021 in the amount of
General Fund $ 110,112.33
Highway Fund $ 41,087.79
Street Lighting Fund $ 0
Escrow Fund $ 13,231.80
Second: Councilwoman Haugen- Depuy
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt absent
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye motion carried
DESIGNATION OF DECEMBER 31,2021 AS A HOLIDAY:
Resolution # 358-2021:
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden that the Town of Rochester Town Board designates Friday December 31, 2021 as a Town Holiday for New Year’s Day 2022. All employees regularly scheduled to work that day will receive holiday paid time off compensation.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt absent
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye motion carried
REIMBURSEMENT OF RECREATION FEE:
Resolution # 359-2021:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board, as requested by the Recreation Director, authorizes the Town Supervisor to refund the fee of $80.00 to Carlo Ferraiolo for the basketball program.
Second: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt absent
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye motion carried
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION # 249-2021: Authorization to Sign a Land Lease Amendment- Airport Road Cellular Site
Resolution # 360-2021:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board, on request by American Towers LLC legal counsel and acceptance by the Attorney for the Town, authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the amendment proposed to “THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LAND LEASE AGREEMENT” by and between the Town of Rochester, a municipal corporation, (“Landlord”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Tenant”) to extend a land lease entered into dated July 11, 2007, as the same may have been amended from time to time, and originally commenced on July 11, 2007. The property that is the subject of this lease is located at 100 Airport Road Accord, NY 12404. This lease amendment provides for up to Eight (8) renewal periods of five (5) years each. The Town of Rochester shall receive a lump sum payment of $ 30,000.00 in consideration for the lease amendment.
Second: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt absent
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye motion carried
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION # 250-2021:Authorization to Sign a Land Lease Amendment- Route 209 Cellular Site
Resolution # 361-2021:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy that the Town of Rochester Town Board, on request by American Towers LLC legal counsel and acceptance by the Attorney for the Town, authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the amendment proposed to “THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LAND LEASE AGREEMENT” by and between the Town of Rochester, a municipal corporation, (“Landlord”) and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Tenant”) to extend a land lease entered into dated July 11, 2007, as the same may have been amended from time to time, and originally commenced on July 14, 2008. The property that is the subject of this lease is located at 6140 Route 209 Kerhonkson, NY 12446. This Lease amendment provides for up to Eight (8) renewal periods of five (5) years each. The Town of Rochester shall receive a lump sum payment of $ 30,000.00 in consideration for the lease amendment.
Second: Councilman Paddock
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt absent
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye motion carried
APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEE:
Resolution # 362 -2021:
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden that the Town of Rochester Town Board, on the request of Highway Superintendent Frey, appoints Griffin Kelsey to the position of seasonal HMEO, effective December 14, 2021 through March 13, 2021, at a pay rate of $25.46 per hour. Such position shall not be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Rochester and IBEW Local 363.
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy aye
Councilman Hewitt absent
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye motion carried
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION # 177-2021:Adoption of 2021 Amended Section 284 Highway Agreement
Resolution # 363-2021:
A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden that the Town of Rochester Town Board, on request of Highway Superintendent Frey, amends resolution 177-2021, establishing the Section 284 Highway Agreement approving the expenditure of $542,854.68 in highway monies for the primary work and general repairs of 111 miles of Town highways, in accordance with Section 284 of the Highway Law as follows [changes are shown in bold print and crossouts]
Resolution # 177-2021: TOWN HIGHWAY SECTION 284 AGREEMENT:
The Town Board approves the expenditure of $ 489,536.02 $542,854.68 in highway monies for the primary work and general repairs of 111 miles of Town highways, in accordance with Section 284 of the Highway Law, and authorizes signature of the agreement. The expenditures have been verified as being budgeted Highway Fund amounts for 2021 by the Supervisor.
PUGMILL PAVE 2” NOT TO EXCEED $ 106,000.00 $109,438.29
Mill Rd
Holly Rd
Dewitt Rd
SINGLE CHIP SEAL: NOT TO EXCEED $ 30,000.00
Mill Rd
Holly Rd
CULVERTS: NOT TO EXCEED $ 10,000.00
RENTAL: Arm mower NOT TO EXCEED $ 9,500.00 $7,500.00
STONE: NOT TO EXCEED $ 97,500.00
HIGHWAY REHAB: NOT TO EXCEED $ 65,397.52 $64,088.80
1 mile Queens Hwy
BLACKTOP PAVING: NOT TO EXCEED $ 60,000.00 $54,643.70
Rocky Mountain Rd
Sundown Rd
Leghorn Rd
FIBERMAT CHIP SEALING NOT TO EXCEED $ 111,138.50 $55.100.80
Queens Highway
Cooper St
Mettacahonts Rd
NOVA CHIPS NOT TO EXCEED $97,871.84
Queens Hwy
FOGSEAL NOT TO EXCEED $6,711.25
Mettacahonts Rd
CRACKSEAL NOT TO EXCEED $10,000
1 mile Upper Cherrytown Rd
TOTAL: $ 489,536.02 $542,854.68
Second: Councilwoman Enouen
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy abstain
Councilman Hewitt absent
Councilman Paddock aye
Supervisor Baden aye motion carried
BOARD MEMBER TIME:
Each member of the Board spoke on behalf of the outgoing elected officials and serving the Constituents of the Town of Rochester.
The Town of Rochester Town Board wishes everyone a Happy and healthy New Year!
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to adjourn the meeting at 7:48pm.
Second: Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy motion carried
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
Town Clerk