FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15th, 2025
Town of Rochester Seeks Candidates for Open Town Board Seat
Accord, NY – The Town of Rochester is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates to fill a vacant seat on the Town Board.
About the Position
The Town Board is a five-member board comprised of the Town Supervisor and (4) Town Councilpersons. There is currently a vacancy for the Town Council seat with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
The town board is the legislative body that governs the town, creates policies, and enacts laws. The town board is also responsible for administering the town’s budget and finances. As a body, the board adopts and amends local laws that regulate the town; formulates policies; adopts the annual budget and sets the tax levy; appoints officials, members of boards and commissions and hires employees; and adopts and amends zoning and land use regulations. Board work requires reading and processing legal and technical documents, reviewing finances and numbers, interacting with the public, crafting solutions, and making decisions democratically. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to directly contribute to the future of their community through leadership and decision-making.
The open seat will be filled by appointment by the Town Board for the portion of the term in 2025, with the selected individual serving from the time of the appointment through December 31st, 2025. The remainder of the term expires December 31, 2027 and will be filled by the individual elected in November to fill the remainder of the unexpired term.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the open seat, candidates must
• Be a resident of the Town of Rochester.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a registered voter.
• Not have any felony convictions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to public service and community engagement.
• Be available to attend regularly scheduled meetings in person on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, as well as other meetings that may be scheduled as needed.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest (one to two pages) and an optional résumé detailing their qualifications and vision for serving the Town of Rochester. Applications should be submitted with the Subject Line “Candidate for Town Board” no later than February 10th, 2025 at 3:00 pm to the Town Clerk:
Town of Rochester Clerk Kate Gundberg
50 Scenic Road
Accord, NY 12404
Email: kgundberg@townofrochester.ny.gov
Selection Process
The Town Board will review applications and conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates in February. All interviews as well as the appointment will be conducted during public Town Board meetings to ensure transparency in the selection process.
Why Serve on the Town Board?
Serving on the Town Board is a rewarding way to make a difference in your community. Board members play a crucial role in shaping policies, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all residents.
For more information about the open seat or the application process, please contact the Supervisor’s Office at 845-626-3043 Option 3 or eenouen@townofrochester.ny.gov.
We encourage all eligible residents to consider this unique opportunity to serve and contribute to the betterment of our town.
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Media Contact:
Erin Enouen
Supervisor
Town of Rochester
Phone: 845-626-3043 Option 3
Email: Eenouen@townofrochester.ny.gov
RESOLUTION FOR THE ACCORD FIRE DISTRICT
TO UTILIZE RESERVE FUNDS TO PURCHASE PIERCE FREIGHTLINER PUMPER
WHEREAS, The Accord Fire District has a capital reserve fund that allows for the purchasing of capital items such as vehicles;
WHEREAS, the board of fire commissioners has approved the purchase of a Pierce Freightliner Pumper in the amount of $739,900;
WHEREAS, the board has obtained a quote for the amount of $739,900 for the Pierce Freightliner Pumper;
WHEREAS, spending reserve monies requires the resolution to be subject to permissive referendum,
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion made, seconded and discussion held, and subject to permissive referendum, the Fire Commissioners of the Accord Fire District RESOLVE as follows:
1. The district hereby approves the use of reserve funds from the general-purpose capital reserve fund in the amount of $739,900, subject to permissive referendum;
2. No funds may be withdrawn until the passage of (30) days from the date of publication of the abstract of this resolution.
3. The fire district’s secretary is here by directed to place an abstract of the resolution in the news paper having general circulation in this district with in 10 days of the adoption of this resolution; and
4. The secretary is hereby directed to send the abstract of the resolution to the town clerk for the placement on the town’s signboard and website immediately, which must remain there for at least (15) days.
This resolution was approved by a majority of the commissioners, on the 8th day of January 2025.
By:
John Dunning, Commissioner
David Lawrence, Commissioner
William D. Farrell, Commissioner
William R. Farrell, Commissioner
ABSTRACT
By resolution dated January 8, 2025, of The Accord Fire District has approved a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, to purchase a pierce Freightliner Pumper in the amount of $739,900, utilizing funds from its general capital reserve fund. Any persons wishing to petition for a mandatory referendum must file a petition within (30) days of the date of this resolution with the secretary of the Accord Fire District.
Historic Preservation Commission’s monthly meeting for January will be held on 1/27/2025 and for the month of February the meeting will be held on 2/24/2025. Both meetings will be held at 2:30pm at the Friends of Historic Rochester Museum, 12 Main St. Accord, NY 12404.
NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Law, the Planning Board of the Town of Rochester, has CANCELLED the public hearing for the following matter at its meeting on January 13th, 2025, commencing at 6:30PM at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd, Accord, NY 12404.
Application # PB 2024-38 Applicant/Owner: Two DL LLC Type: SUP (Amendment Decision PB 1990-4) Representative: Paul Morrison, PxT Infrastructure Solutions LLC Zoning: B Property Location: 5147 Route 209 SBL: 76.2-2-25 SEQRA: Undecided Status: New Application DESCRIPTION: The application is on a parcel that is +/- 1.75 acres. Applicant proposes electric chargers for new electric school buses on a parcel with an existing special use permit.
Any Questions or Concerns please contact,
Jazmyne Wilhelm
Planning and Zoning Board Secretary
845-626-2434 ext.102
pbzba@townofrochester.ny.gov
LEGAL NOTICE:
Please take notice that the Town of Rochester Town Board has scheduled the 2025 Monthly Regular Business Town Board meeting shall be held on the second Thursday of each month, except for September 10th at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404, and requests the Town Clerk to post legal notice of such meeting schedule.
Meeting dates: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 10, October 9, November 13 and December 11.
The Town Board 2025 Monthly Workshop Town Board meeting shall be held on the fourth Thursday of each month except November and December at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY 12404, and requests the Town Clerk to post legal notice of such meeting schedule.
Meeting dates: January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 6, December 23.
Livestream broadcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@townoforchester4383
BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK
All Town of Rochester Departments will be closed on Tuesday December 31st, 2024 and Wednesday January 1st, 2025.
Legal Notice:
Notice of receipt of Tax Roll and Warrant
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Kathleen A. Gundberg, collector of taxes in the Town of
Rochester, County of Ulster, and State of New York, have received the tax roll and
warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Rochester for the year 2025 and
that will attend the Town Hall, Accord, New York, in the said Town of Rochester each
and everyday during the month of January 2025 8:00am to 12pm and 1pm to 4 pm
excepting Saturdays and Sundays and holidays for the purpose of receiving the taxes
listed on said roll.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that taxes may be paid on or before the 31st of
January without interest. On all taxes received after such date, there shall be added
interest of (1%) one percent of the amount of the unpaid tax for each month or fraction
thereof until taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer
pursuant unto law.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of law, the tax roll
for the Town of Rochester will be returned to the County Treasurer of the County of
Ulster on the first day of June 2025.
Dated 12-28-2024
Kathleen A. Gundberg
Collector of Taxes
For the Town of Rochester
Please note the following price changes will take effect as of January 1, 2025 for purchases of new permits or renewals of permits.
Transfer Station Permit Fees
PERMITS: (available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s office OR the Transfer Station)
Valid for 1 year on the last day of the month’s purchase date.
1 permit per household which includes 2 vehicles
Resident: $ 50.00 (proof of residency)
Senior Permit 65+: $ 20.00
KAFAS- Kerhonkson Fire, Accord Fire $ 30.00 (proof of membership required)
Non-resident – New for 2025 $100.00
Day Permit $ 10.00
Residents who wish to purchase a 2024 permit at the 2024 rate may still do so through the end of the year. Permits purchased now will be valid until the end of 2025. Permits are available at the Town Clerk’s Office or the Transfer Station during operational hours.
Please take notice that the Town of Rochester Town Board has scheduled the 2025 Organizational
meeting for 1/2/2025 at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center,15 Tobacco Road Accord,
New York 12404. To view the meeting: live stream broadcast on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@townofrochester4383
BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Rochester Town Supervisor has scheduled a Special meeting on
Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Town of Rochester Town Hall, 50 Scenic Road,
Accord, NY 12404. All interested people are welcome. To view the meeting livestream
Broadcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR