Town of Rochester Town Board held the Audit Meeting on September 29, 2022 at 6:18pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY
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PRESENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman Councilwoman Erin Enouen
Councilman Adam Paddock Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth
Supervisor Michael Baden Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Resolution # 392 -2022:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the Town Supervisor with the addition of adding an executive session to discuss a contract.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
SEQRA DETERMINATION: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 8-2022:
Local Law 8-2022 will allow Adaptive Re-use of an Existing Facility to grant a new use to an approved Economic Enterprise Overlay (EEO) for the parcel located at 2919 and 2921 Lucas Turnpike, Accord NY [SBL 77.1-2-42.131].
Great Blue Heron Properties LLC proposes a new use Portable Sawmill to an existing EEO approved property. A Zoning Change is being pursued by the Applicant. If granted, the applicant will be directed to present application to the Town of Rochester Planning Board for Site Plan review.
The Town Board reviewed parts 2&3 of SEQRA
Resolution # 393 -2022:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town Board classifies Local Law 8 as a Negative Declaration under SEQRA review.
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
ROLL CALL:
Councilman Coleman aye
Councilwoman Enouen aye
Councilman Paddock aye
Councilwoman Smiseth aye
Supervisor Baden aye 5-0, motion carried
ADOPTION OF LOCAL ALW 8-2022: EEO AMENDMENT FOR CAHNGE OF USE:
Resolution # 394-2022:
A Motion was made by Councilman Paddock that the Town Board adopts Local Law # 8-2022: EEO Amendment for change of use.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
DENTAL INSURANCE CONTRACT:
The Board reviewed the plans and agreed to stick with the current plan option.
2023 TENTATIVE BUDGET TO TOWN BOARD:
The 2023 Tentative Budget was filed with me on 9/28/2022 which is in compliance with Town law § 106(2). On September 29, 2022 I, Kathleen Gundberg Town Clerk am submitting to the Town Board the 2023 Tentative Budget for the Town of Rochester as per Town Law §106(3) and the 2023 proposed Accord Fire District Budget.
APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES:
Resolution # 395 -2022:
A Motion was made by Councilman Coleman that on recommendation of the Recreation Director, the Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Lisa Babcock, Shyanne Sweeney, Lacey Freer, Jennifer Connor, Christine Oquendo, and Alex Morales to the employment position of part time After School Recreation Aide at a rate of $13.50 per hour for up to 17.5 hours per week effective October 3, 2022, subject to background check and confirmation by the Ulster County Personnel Department.
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT:
Resolution # 396 -2022:
A Motion was made by Councilman Coleman and seconded by Councilwoman Smiseth;
WHEREAS, in connection with a federal-aid project funded through the New York State
Department of Transportation (“NYSDOT”) identified for the purposes of this contract as Boice
Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook Bridge Replacement (as described in detail in Attachment A
annexed hereto, the “Project”) the Town of Rochester has sought to engage the services of a Consultant/Engineer to perform the scope of services, described in Attachment B; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with required consultant selection procedures, including
applicable requirements of NYSDOT and/or the Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”), the
Town of Rochester Having its principal office at 50 Scenic Road, Accord, New York 12404 has selected HVEA Engineers with its office at 560 Route 52, Beacon, New York 12508 to perform such services in accordance with the requirements of this Contract; and
WHEREAS, Town Supervisor Michael Baden, is authorized to enter this Contract on
behalf of the Town,
NOW, THEREFORE, with this resolution, the parties hereto agree to the contract, as presented.
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to enter into executive session at 7:48pm to discuss a contract and for the Town Clerk to join.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to reconvene the meeting at 8:05pm.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
REVIEW OF VOUCHERS:
The Town Board reviewed Abstract 9 -2022:
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF ABSTRACT 9-2022:
Resolution # 398-2022:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to approve abstract 9-2022;
General Fund $ 82,182.65
Highway Fund $ 51,427.94
Street Lighting Fund $ 0.00
Escrow Fund $ 3,862.87
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to adjourn the meeting at 9:22pm
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth motion carried
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Kathleen A. Gundberg
Town Clerk