The Town of Rochester Town Board held a Special Meeting on November 19, 2024, at 6:10 pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road Accord, New York 12404
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PRESENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman Councilwoman Emily Dindial
Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth Town Supervisor Erin Enouen
Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
ABSENT:
Councilwoman Ciardi
Supervisor Enouen called the meeting to order in led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
RESIGNATION:
Hans Fetscherin- ZBA
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD:
Resolution # 322-2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Hans Fetscherin to serve as planning board member in a term to expire December 21, 2029.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Ciardi -Absent
Resolution # 323-2024:
Motion: Councilwoman Smiseth
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Robin Quick to serve as planning board member, alternate, in a term to expire December 31, 2024.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Ciardi -Absent
APPOINTMENT TO ZBA ALTERNATE POSITION:
Resolution # 324 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board appoints Lene Fornino to serve as zoning board of appeals member, alternate, in a term to expire December 31, 2024.
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Ciardi -Absent
DISCUSSION AND RESOLUTIONS:
2024 Preliminary Budget Review and Adjustments
GENERAL FUND ADJUSTMENTS TO 2025 PRELIMINARY BUDGET:
Resolution # 325 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilman Coleman
The Town of Rochester Town Board makes the following adjustments;
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPEDITURE A9060.8 $ 270,309 TO $ 355,640
LINE 2709 INCREASE TO $ 66,010
EXPEDITURE A 1620.115 $ 29,640 TO 0.00
A110.447 $ 8,000 TO $ 6,000
A1355.11 $ 84,240 TO $ 87,000
A1620.20 $ 10,000 TO $ 5,000
A9060.8 $ 270,309 TO $ 355,640
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Ciardi -Absent
2025 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HIGHWAY BUDGET:
Resolution # 326-2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilwoman Dindial
The Town of Rochester Town Board makes the following adjustments;
HIGHWAY FUND: REVENUE
DA2709 $ 29,000 TO $ 32,450
EXPEDITURE LINE DA5010.440 FROM $ 2,000 TO $ 8,000
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DA5020.440 $ 5,000 TO $ 15,000
HEALTH INSURANCE DA9060.8 $ 258,309 TO $ 232,100
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Ciardi -Absent
AMEND THE AMBULANCE DISTRICT BUDGET:
Resolution # 327 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second :Councilwoman Dindial
The Town of Rochester Town Board amends the ambulance district budget to $ 241,920.00
Aye: 4 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Ciardi -Absent
ADOPTION OF 2025 BUDGET:
Resolution # 328 -2024:
Motion: Supervisor Enouen
Second: Councilman Coleman
2024 FINAL Budget Appropriations Revenue From Fund Balance Tax Levy
General Fund $ 3,336,741 $ 2.216.862 $ 300,000 $ 819,879
Highway Fund $3,749,907 $ 2,277,170 0 $ 1,472,737
Ambulance Districts
Rochester Ambulance $ 241,920 0 $ 47,250 $ 194,670
High Falls Ambulance $ 25,000 0 0 $ 25,000
Lighting Districts
Accord Lighting $6480 0 $2200 $4280
Kerhonkson Lighting
Berme Rd. Lighting
The Town of Rochester Town Board adopts the 2025 Final Budget in the amounts, as proposed after amendments made on November 19, 2024
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Councilman Coleman
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
The Town of Rochester Town Board adjourns the meeting at 6:55PM
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
Town Clerk