Town Board Workshop Meeting – November 2022

Town of Rochester Town Board held the Workshop Meeting on November 16, 2022 at 6:00pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center 15 Tobacco Road, Accord
Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ

PRESENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman Councilwoman Erin Enouen
Councilman Adam Paddock Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth
Supervisor Michael Baden

Supervisor Baden opened the meeting and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Resolution # 444-2022:

A Motion was made by The Town Board motions to enter into executive session at 6:00pm, for the purposes of interviews of individuals who have applied to serve on the Town of Rochester Housing Committee.
Second:
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

A Motion a was made by The Town Board motions to exit executive session at 8:55pm.
Second:
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

The Town Board interviewed Elaine Bell, Elizabeth Zeldin, Alana Blum, Claire Wasser, Ashira Israel, Martha Roberge, Blake Arrowwood, Alix Limen, Bruce Psaras

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Resolution # 445-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Smiseth that the Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the Town Supervisor.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Second:
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

SUPERVISOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Public Hearings – Wednesday November 30 @ 6pm
Local Law X-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Solar Energy
Local Law Y-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Planned Unit Development
Local Law Z-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Affordable Housing
Local Law AA-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Home Occupations Regulations
Local Law BB-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, various subchapter cleanup

CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Resolution # 446 -2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to change the job title for D.J. Koeppen to Constable (provisional), having attained 520 hours of employment removing the probationary status. The respective hourly rate of compensation is increased to $15.50 per hour, retroactive to having attained 520 hours of employment hours.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution # 447-2022:

A Motion was made by Supervisor Baden that The Town of Rochester Town Board sets public hearing for Local Law 10-2022, a local law establishing Chapter 4 of the Town Code, Establishment of a Board of Commissioners for the Town of Rochester “Rochester Ambulance District” to be held at the Harold Lipton Community Center on December 1, 2022 at 6:30pm and requests the Town Clerk circulate legal notice.
Second: Councilman Paddock
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution # 448-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board sets public hearing for Local Law 11-2022, a local law establishing Chapter 4 of the Town Code, Establishment of a Board of Commissioners for the Town of Rochester “High Falls Ambulance District” to be held at the Harold Lipton Community Center on December 1, 2022 immediately following the public hearing of local law 10-2022 and requests the Town Clerk circulate legal notice.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

ADOPTION OF THE 2023 TOWN BUDGET:

2023 Preliminary Budget to Final Budget
Resolution # 449-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Smiseth that the Town Board adopts 2023 Highway Fund Budget revenue reductions totaling $ 76.00 and expenditure reductions totaling $ 4,052.00 as proposed by Supervisor Baden.
Second: Councilman Coleman

Revenue
Dept Code Description Preliminary Final Change
Benefits DA2709.003 Vision Insurance 260 184 (76)
Expenditure
Benefits DA9010.800 Retirement 80,000 75,000 (5,000)
Benefits DA9060.803 Vision Insurance 1,039 737 (302)
Benefits DA9089.800 Employee Benefits 5,000 6,250 1,250
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

Resolution # 450-2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Second: Councilman Paddock
Revenue
Dept Code Description Preliminary Benefits A2709.002 Dental Insurance Benefits A2709.003 Vision Insurance Expenditure
Contingency A1990.400 Contingent Town Board A1010.200 Equipment Town Board A1220.448 Accountant Tax Collector A1330.452 Software Communication A1650.442 Website Central Data A1680.440 Professional Services Benefits A9060.802 Dental Insurance Benefits A9060.803 Vision Insurance Benefits A9089.800 Employee Benefits Benefits A9010.800 Retirement Budget A1340.111 Budget Officer Town Clerk A1410.114 3rd Deputy Clerk Town Clerk A1410.113 2nd Deputy Clerk Court A1110.114 Clerk to Justice 2 Court A1110.114 Clerk to Justice 2 Supervisor A1220.112 Bookeeper/Secretary Assessor A1355.113 Assessor Aide Zoning A8010.111 ZBA Secretary Planning A8020.111 Planning Secretary Transfer Station A8160.114 Laborer Recreation A7020.114 Asst. Recreation Dir. Benefits A9030.800 FICA-MEDI Smiseth that the Town of Rochester Town Board adopts 2023 General Fund Budget revenue reductions totaling $ 118.00 and expenditure reductions totaling $ 27,748.00 as proposed by Supervisor Baden.
Final Change
990 955 (35)
181 98 (83)
50,000 27,750 (22,250)
– 3,000 3,000
12,000 14,000 2,000
– 2,000 2,000
4,000 5,200 1,200
200 5,500 5,300
3,403 3,821 418
645 295 (350)
2,000 2,300 300
80,000 75,000 (5,000)
9,100 8,840 (260)
33,670 – (33,670)
23,400 35,035 11,635
30,358 32,833 2,475
4,170 4,510 340
to the Supervisor 44,200 44,720 520
33,670 35,035 1,365
5,424 5,467 43
30,751 30,993 242
86,112 87,360 1,248
33,670 35,035 1,365
82,578 81,557 (1,021)

Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

ADOPTION OF 2023 FINAL BUDGET:
Resolution # 451 -2022:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that the Town of Rochester Town Board adopts the 2023 Final Town Budget in the following amounts to be expended, anticipated revenue, use of unrestricted fund balance, and estimated tax amount:

Fund Amount Expended Revenue Fund Balance Taxes
General Fund $2,773,510 $1,969,143 $320,000 $484,367
Highway Fund $2,647.361 $1,133,740 $18,685 $1,494,936
Capital Fund $678,693 $678,893 $0 $0
Rochester Ambulance$175,000 $0 $0 $175,000
High Falls Ambulance $15,500 $0 $0 $15,500
Accord Lighting $3,500 $0 $2,300 $1,200
Kerhonkson Lighting $2,250 $0 $1,500 $750
Berme Rd Lighting $750 $0 $450 $300
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 5 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried

CHARTER SPECTRUM EXPANSION PROPOSAL:

The Board discussed the proposal made by Charter Spectrum and the attorney for the Town comments. Councilman Coleman and Supervisor Baden to put together a draft agreement to be presented to the Town Board for consideration at the December meeting.

HOUSING COMMITTEE APPLICANTS:
The Board will discuss the applicants in Executive Session at the November Audit meeting. Councilwoman Smiseth to contact the applicanr who was unable to attend the interview.

ZONING CODE SUBCHAPTER DISCUSSION:
Cannabis, Contractor Storage Yards, Wireless Telecommunications Facility, Drive Thru Facilities, Food Trucks, Low Impact Campgrounds, Definitions, Schedule of Use, Zoning Map. Supervisor Baden presented a draft of the Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Definitions codes to the Board. To be discussed further at the November Audit meeting

ADJOURMENT:

A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen to adjourn the meeting at 10:20pm.
Second: Councilman Paddock

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK