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SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
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A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held September 23, 2004 at the Town Offices, 32 Main Street, in the Village of Macedon, was called to order by Supervisor William H. Hammond at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were present:
Councilperson………………Paul Kenyon
Councilperson………………David Maul
Councilperson………………David McEwen
Councilperson………………Ken Nawrocki
Supervisor…..………………William Hammond
Also Present: Town Attorney……………..Anthony Villani
Town Clerk………………....Judy Gravino
Town Engineer……………...Scott Allen
Supervisor thanked Sara and Janet Bills for repainting the Town of Macedon signs as you enter Macedon.
Charles Perotti discussed possible code violations at Hillcrest and Arrowhead Mobile Home Parks regarding sheds. He stated he obtained permission to replace his shed and was reported. Town Code allows a mobile home to have one shed. Mr. Perotti requested the Town enforce the one shed rule at Hillcrest and Arrowhead. Town Engineer Scott Allen said it would be difficult to determine which sheds were preexisting and due to the lack of lot lines it would be hard to conclude which shed belong with which lot. Scott Allen will look into.
Supervisor Hammond asked if anyone was present to speak regarding Long Acres Farm.
Greg Reitz, 3081 Canandaigua Road - Voiced his support for Long Acres Farm.
Doug Allen, owner of Long Acres Farm stated that he is the 3rd generation on the farm and just celebrated their 76th year. The 1st generation was a dairy farm, 2nd was a crop farm and the 3rd generation is now an agricultural/tourism farm. He conveyed his frustration to the Town Board. Mr. Allen has previously held neighborhood meetings and made concessions to help mitigate some of the issues. Some neighbors fell they have an overwhelming sense of entitlement. Mr. Allen eliminated the powered parachutes due to their complaints. However, the neighbors ride dirt bikes and snowmobiles on his property without his permission. People love aviation and it works. They want their rights back to take their farm back. Long Acres Farm pays $25,000 in taxes per year. The Farm Bureau has issued a declaration that agriculture/tourism is an industry to protect them under the Right To Farm Laws. Mr. Allen asked the Town Board for a little protection.
Councilperson Maul was not aware of an organized movement to shut this down.
Supervisor Hammond has received mail that he has passed on the Scott Allen. He would like to work this out.
Bill Leibenguth, 1544 Paddy Lane voiced his support for Doug Allen.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
8:00 PM HEARING - 1306 MARY DRIVE - NOTICE OF UNSAFE PROPERTY & ORDER TO REMEDY - WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
The purpose of this hearing is to give the recipient of the notice a chance to come forward and voice any concerns with the order to remedy. There was no one present from Washington Mutual Bank. Scott Allen received a verbal that the house will be demolished. Washington Mutual Bank will have to demolish or remedy within the time line set forth. If they do not the Town will take action. They have 60 days from September 24, 2004.
Ora Rothfuss presented the 2004 Farmland Protection Project, which include the following farms - Kemp, Kobey-drouin, Rogers, Maier, Geldorf and Weber for a total of 880 acres.
RESOLUTION NO. 209(04) FARMLAND PROTECTION GRANT APPLICATION
GELDORF, KEMP, KOBEY, MAIER, ROGERS & WEBER
WHEREAS, Brian Geldorf, Charles Kemp, Kevin Kobey, Paul Maier, Leo Rogers and Emil Weber (Landowners) are active farmers in Macedon, who collectively own approximately 880 acres of farmland; and are willing to consider selling the development rights for their properties; and
WHEREAS; the Macedon Comprehensive Plan draft currently under review establishes a goal of 6227 acres of land for agricultural preservation, and identifies the purchase of development rights as a tool to accomplish this goal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon hereby authorizes and directs the Wayne County Planning Department to prepare, and the Town Supervisor to submit, an application for funds from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on its behalf, in accordance with the provisions of the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act and the State Environmental Protection Fund, to purchase the development rights from this landowner.
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY NAWORCKI
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 210 (04) PROPOSED LL 4 & 5 PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED that the Town Board set a Public Hearing for October 14, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. on proposed Local Law 4 & 5 of 2004 Chapter 135 Zoning and Chapter 75 Land Use and Public Works of the Town of Macedon Code and authorize the Town Clerk to advertise.
MOTION BY NAWROCKI, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 211 (04) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of September 9, 2004 as submitted.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS - The Supervisor presented the following reports:
Macedon Police August Monthly Report
RESOLUTION NO. 212 (04) APPROVAL OF REPORTS
RESOLVED the Board approves the reports as submitted.
MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
RESOLUTION NO. 213 (04) SURPLUS CAR BID
WHEREAS the Macedon Town Board declared the Building & Zoning 1993 Chevy Caprice, 4 door, 8-cylinder car surplus at their August 25, 2004 meeting and
WHEREAS the legal appeared in the Times on August 30, 2004 and September 6, 2004 with a minimum bid of $750 and
WHEREAS one sealed bid was received
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board awards the bid of $866.10 to Jeffrey Traikoff and that the proceeds of this sale be placed in the cash reserve for the building and zoning car fund account.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 214 (04) TOWN ACCOUNTANT COMPUTER PURCHASE
RESOLVED to purchase a new computer for Town Accountant to be expensed from Town Complex Capital Projects Contents Fund HA1621.200B not to exceed $1,000.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 215 (04) MACEDON CENTER FIRE ASSOCIATION FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/28/04 AT 7:35 PM
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 28, 2004 at 7:35 p.m. prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the proposed fire protection agreement between the Town of Macedon and the Macedon Center Volunteer Firemen's Association for fire protection services for the year 2005.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 216 (04) VILLAGE OF MACEDON FIRE PROTECTION & AMBULANCE SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/28/04 AT 7:50 PM
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 28, 2004 at 7:50 p.m. prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hal for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the proposed fire protection agreement and town-wide ambulance coverage between the Village of Macedon and the Town of Macedon for the year 2005.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 217 (04) FARMINGTON FIRE ASSOCIATION FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE YEARS 2005 & 2006 PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/28/04 AT 8:05 PM
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 28, 2004 at 8:05 p.m. prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the proposed fire protection agreement between the Farmington Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Town of Macedon for the years 2005 & 2006.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
RESOLUTION NO. 218 (04) PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 10/28/04 AT 8:20 PM
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 28, 2004 at 8:20 PM prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the preliminary 2005 budget for the Town of Macedon and directs the Clerk to publish notice of said hearing.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE - The Supervisor presented the following:
Councilperson McEwen authorized the replacement of windows in the Bullis Room.
RESOLUTION NO. 219 (04) EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED the Board enters Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. to discuss a particular personnel issue.
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 220 (04) OPEN SESSION
RESOLVED the Board returns to Open Session at 11:15 p.m.
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MAUL THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:38 PM.
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Judy W. Gravino, RMC
Town Clerk