The Town of Rochester Town Board held the Audit Meeting on April 25, 2024 AT 6:46PM immediately following the public hearing on proposed local law D-2024 at the harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road Accord, NY 12404
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PRESENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth
Town Supervisor Michael Baden Deputy Town Clerk Christina Ferrara
ABSENT:
Councilwoman Emily Dindial Councilwoman Erin Enouen
Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Resolution # 168-2024:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the Town Supervisor with the add of a brief discussion on revised Charter Spectrum agreement.
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Dindial, Enouen-Absent
EXCUTIVE SESSION:
Motion: Councilwoman Councilwoman Smiseth
Seocnd: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to enter into Executive session at 6:47pm for the purposes of interviews with a potential Board of Assessment Review board member.
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Dindial, Enouen-Absent
Motion: Councilwoman Smiseth
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to exit Executive session at 6:58pm with no motion taken nor monies expended.
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Dindial, Enouen-Absent
PRESENTATION OF 2023 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: (AFR)
The Board thanked Stephanie Marrian, the bookkeeper for all of her hard work.
AUTHORIZATION TO FILE 2023 AFR:
Resolution # 169 -2024:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smsieth
The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to file the 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR), formerly known as the Annual Update Document (AUD), as prepared by RBT, CPA’s on behalf of the Town.
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Dindial, Enouen-Absent
APPROPRIATION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN: (ARPA) Funds
Resolution # 170 -2024:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the amended agreement appropriating American Rescue Plan Funds provided to the Town in the amount of $4,667, classified as Lost Revenue for reporting purposes. This funding shall be used for the purposes of fulfilling contractual agreement with Charter Communications for Broadband/Cable TV installation in the Town of Rochester. The Supervisor is authorized to transfer the funds to the Capital Projects Fund for payment as per the signed contract.
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Dindial, Enouen-Absent
2024 BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
Resolution # 171-2024:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board approves the recommended 2024 Budget Amendments, as presented by the Supervisor, in capacity as the Budget Officer for the Town.
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Dindial, Enouen-Absent
AMENDMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
DA5197.200 AMENDED CHANGE FROM $ 100,000 TO $ 86,000.00
DA5197.200 AMENDED CHANGE FROM 0.00 TO $ 14,000.00
DA5140.440 AMENDED CHANGE FROM $ 12,000.00 TO $ 8,500.00
DA5140.450 AMENDED CHANGE FROM $ 7,200.00 TO $ 10,700.00
DA5197.200 AMENDED CHANGE FROM $ 320,000.00 TO 0.00
DA5130.200 AMENDED CHANGE FROM $ 0.00 TO $ 320,000.00
DA5130.200 BUCKET TRUCK $ 86,000.00
DA5130.200 EQUIPMENT TRAILER $ 14,000.00
DA5130.200 PLOW TRUCK $ 220,000.00
DA5142417 AMENDED FROM $ 30,000.00 TO $ 32,500.00
DA5142418 AMENDED FROM $ 35,000.00 TO $ 32,500.00
DA9040.800 WORKERS COMP FROM $ 25,000.00 TO $ 25,750.00
DA9050.800 UNEMPLOYMENT EXP FROM $ 1,500.00 TO $ 750.00
DA5110.450 MACHINERY, RENT/LEASE FROOM $ 12,000.00 TO $ 14,500.00
DA5140.440 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM $ 8,500.00 TO $ 6,000.00
AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT RENEWAL:
Resolution # 172-2024:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a contract renewal with Crosspoint Connect, Inc. 9 Marions Way Woodstock, NY 12498 for the period of 12/25/2023-12/25/2024 for Town telephone equipment and voice mail services.
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Dindial, Enouen-Absent
APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES:
Resolution # 173 -2024:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Christopher Lopez and Josemarie Velasco to the Civil Service competitive classified position of Constable, Part-time from the Certificate of Eligibles provided by the Ulster County Personnel Department, effective 4/16/2024, upon certification by New York State, contingent on completion of any qualifications or certifications as may be required to fulfil the position
Constable Lopez shall be compensated at a rate of $18.50 per hour,per the Town of Rochester adopted 2024 Grade and Pay Schedule, per town probationary period until such time as the employee has completed 520 hours worked.
Constable Velasco 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.
AUDIT OF ABSTRACT 4 OF 2024:
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF ABSTRACT 4-2024:
Resolution # 174 -2024:
The Town of Rochester Town Board approves payment of Abstract 4-2024 in the amount of:
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
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Supervisor Baden
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town board adjourned the meeting at 8:34pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CHRISTINA FERRARA
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK