Town of Rochester Town Board held the Workshop Meeting on October 19, 2022 at 6:30pm at Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY
PRESENT:
Councilman Michael Coleman, Councilwoman/Deputy Supervisor Erin Enouen, Councilwoman Charlotte Smiseth, Deputy Clerk Christina Ferrara
Town Attorney Marylou Christiana
ABSENT:
Councilman Adam Paddock Supervisor Michael Baden
Town Clerk Kathleen Gundberg
Deputy Supervisor Enouen called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Resolution # 414 -2022
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Smiseth that The Town Board accepts the agenda, as prepared by the Town Supervisor
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 3 nays: 0 abstain: 0 Motion Carried Baden Absent, Paddock Absent
SUPERVISOR ANNOUCEMENTS:
Public Hearings – Thursday October 27 @ 6pm
1. Local Law T-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Parking, Loading, Access, and Traffic
2. Local Law U-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, General Commercial and Industrial Standards
3. Local Law V-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Signs
4. Local Law W-2022, Chapter 140 Zoning Addendum, Multifamily Residential Uses
In addition, there will be a Public Information Session on Sunday October 22,2022 at 2pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center hosted by Councilman Coleman and Councilwoman Enouen.
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
Resolution # 415-2022
A Motion was made by Councilman Coleman upon request by the Building Department, the Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the addition of Yuri Badovic, SAS Electrical Inspection, Greenfield Park, NY 12435 to the list of Town of Rochester approved 3rd party electrical inspectors.
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
Aye: 3 nays: 0 abstain: 0 Motion Carried Baden Absent, Paddock Absent
AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN A GRANT OF EASEMENT / RIGHT OF WAY
Resolution # 416 -2022
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that The Town of Rochester Town Board, on advisement of the Attorney for the Town, accepts a grant of easement/right of way agreement and authorizes The Supervisor to sign the required documents for filing with the Ulster County Clerk, this agreement is by and between CRAM LLC a/k/a CRAM NY LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, with an address of 425 150th Avenue, Unit 2201, Madeira Beach, Florida 33708, duly authorized to conduct business in the State of New York as CRAM NY LLC, having an address of P.O. Box 851, Kerhonkson, New York 12446, party of the first part, and the TOWN OF ROCHESTER, a municipal corporation, having offices located at Granit Road, P.O. Box 65,Accord, Town of Rochester, State of New York, party of the second part, granting a permanent and perpetual easement for all highway purposes including maintenance of a fifty foot Right of Way over the existing town road known as Beehive Road, measuring from the centerline of Beehive Road for a distance of 25 feet outward on each side of the road, as depicted on the subdivision map and, The Party of the First Part, shall be responsible for repair of any damage that occurs to the existing town road known as Beehive Road during the construction of any improvement upon the subdivision lots, including but not limited to replacement of any damaged pipes or culverts.
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
Aye: 3 nays: 0 abstain: 0 Motion Carried Baden Absent, Paddock Absent
Attorney Christiana left meeting at 6:47pm
AWARD OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE LARGE FORMAT SCANNER
Resolution # 417 -2022
A Motion was made by Councilman Coleman that
Whereas, This purchase is made as part of the awarded 2021 Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant.
Whereas, LGRMIF grant funding requires the vendor to be M/WBE certified.
Whereas, The original quote was secured in 2019 via a company thought to be eligible and found to be noneligible.
Whereas, Six requests for quotes were emailed to M/WBE compliant vendors found on the NYS list.
Whereas, Intivity is the only vendor who replied with ability to supply the product
Whereas, $7,160 has been appropriated in the 2022 budget.
Therefore, The Town of Rochester Town Board awards a contract to purchase from Intivity, 106 Despatch Dr. Suite 2, East Rochester, NY 14445, specifically
(1) Epson SureColor T5270 Single Roll Edition Printer,
(1) MFP Scanner (LFP) for SureColor T5270 and T5270D Printers SureColor 36 Color MFP Scanner,
(1) labor, setup, accessories, orientation,
(1) shipping and handling,
Total pricing $8,984.22
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
Aye: 3 nays: 0 abstain: 0 Motion Carried Baden Absent, Paddock Absent
APPOINTMENT OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SECRETARY
Resolution # 418 -2022
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that upon request of the Highway Superintendent, the Town of Rochester Town Board to appoint Jessica Boughton to the position of Highway Superintendent Secretary (PT), filling a vacancy, for 25 hours per week at a rate of $20.00 per hour, effective on October 23, 2022, subject to approval by the Ulster County Personnel Department.
Second: Councilwoman Smiseth
Aye: 3 nays: 0 abstain: 0 Motion Carried Baden Absent, Paddock Absent
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
Resolution # 419- 2022
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Enouen that upon request of the Highway Superintendent, the Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to contract with Bettina Post at a rate of $25.00 per hour for up to 20 hours for training of the Highway Superintendent Secretary.
Second: Councilman Coleman
Aye: 3 nays: 0 abstain: 0 Motion Carried Baden Absent, Paddock Absent
Discussion – possible resulting Resolutions
Housing Committee – Have 13 applicants, would like to get interviews started, will table for now and discuss with rest of the board before moving forward.
Coalition of Watershed Town membership – Tabled until there is a better understanding before voting.
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Councilwoman Smiseth to adjourn the meeting at 7:12pm
Second: Councilman Coleman motion carried
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Christina Ferrara
Deputy Town Clerk