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MARCH 10, 2005

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A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held March 10, 2005 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.

Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were present:

Councilperson………………David McEwen

Councilperson………………Ken Nawrocki

Supervisor…..………………William Hammond

Absent: Councilperson………………Paul Kenyon

Councilperson………………David Maul

Also Present:

Town Attorney……………..Anthony Villani

Town Clerk………………....Judy Gravino

Junior Girl Scout Troop 1223 members introduced themselves and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

RESOLUTION NO. 87 (05) GIRL SCOUT WEEK PROCLAMATION - 2005

WHEREAS, Saturday, March 12, 2005, marks the 93rd anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia; and,

WHEREAS, throughout its long and distinguished history, Girl Scouting has inspired millions of girls and women with the highest ideals of character, conduct, and patriotism; and,

WHEREAS, through Girl Scouting girls grow strong, gain self-confidence and leadership skills, and learn the lifelong lesson of contributing to their communities; and,

WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities available to them today in math, science, sports, technology and other fields that can expand their horizons; and,

WHEREAS, more than 3.8 million current Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 93 years of this American tradition, with nearly 50 million women who are former Girl Scouts and living proof of the impact of this amazing Movement;

NOW, THEREFORE, I William H. Hammond, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Supervisor of the Town of Macedon, do hereby applaud the commitment Girl Scouting has made to America's girls and proudly proclaim the week of March 6-12, 2005 as Girl Scout Week.

MOTION BY NAWROCKI, SECONDED BY MC EWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL ABSENT, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Peg Churchill, Executive Director of the Wayne County Industrial Development Agency updated the Board on the partnership between the WCIDA and Greater Rochester Enterprise. It was the consensus of the WCIDA that it is in the best interest of the people and economy of Wayne County to establish a strategic partnership with the GRE. The purpose of this partnership is to more effectively promote Wayne County as a great place to do business. They will work together to promote and market development initiatives in Wayne County. Ms. Churchill explained to the Town Board that the five-(5) year commitment to this effort may not have been clear at the beginning of the request to participate. The Town was

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initially asked to invest $1,000. A Letter of Intent to commit $1,000 per year for 5-years to the Wayne County Industrial Development Agency has been requested. Participation in this program would be subject to WCIDA's annual review. The Board will review the material that Ms. Churchill distributed and discuss at a later date. Language that the Board is comfortable with can be added to the Letter of Intent as other towns have done.

8:00 PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #7 - 2005

GRIEVANCE DAY CHANGE

RESOLUTION NO. 88 (05) WAIVE READING OF THE LEGAL

RESOLVED the Board waives reading of the legal notice published in the February 28, 2005 issue of the Times.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MC EWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL ABSENT, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Hearing no comment the public hearing was closed.

RESOLUTION NO. 89 (05) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

RESOLVED the Public Hearing be closed at 8:04 p.m.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MC EWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL ABSENT, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 90 (05) LOCAL LAW NO. 7 - 2005 GRIEVANCE DAY

CHANGE

RESOLVED the Town Board enacts Local Law No. 7 - 05 Grievance Day which provides for the hearing of complaints by the Board of Assessment Review of the Town of Macedon be changed from the fourth Tuesday in May to the first Thursday next following the fourth Tuesday in May due to the employment of an assessor in the Town of Macedon who is at the same time employed by another

assessing unit.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MC EWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL ABSENT, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

James Brady, Wayne County Highway Superintendent proposed the County inventory all county and town signs. The signs will be evaluated to determine if they are in compliance with the current standards. The County has contracted with Lu Engineers to begin the county signs with the towns being allowed to piggyback. There were concerns with liability issues. The County Attorney will be requested to provide the Town with written confirmation that when the project is complete the County would assume full liability and would provide an indemnification statement to the Town.

RESOLUTION NO. 91 (05) CREEK ROAD POSTED 10 TON

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes the Highway Superintendent to post Creek Road between Route 31 and Yellowmills Road at 10 ton due to fatigued black top.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL ABSENT, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Councilperson Maul entered the meeting at 8:41 p.m.

Highway Superintendent Richard Roets hired John Lyons at the wage of $15/hour effective February 28, 2005.

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RESOLUTION NO. 92 (05) PHEASANT RUN SUBDIVISION LETTER OF

CREDIT RELEASE NO. 5

RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the release of Pheasant Run Subdivision Letter of Credit No. 5 as recommended by the Town Engineer.

MOTION BY NAWROCKI, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

ROUND TABLE

Councilperson McEwen discussed humidity in the Library. Supervisor Hammond will call Pal-Mac Plumbing & Heating.

David Maul, Paul Kenyon and Kim Leonard met with the Police Department regarding issues of transition. The Department was asked to write down any concerns or questions. The next step would be meeting with the Village Commissioner or Village Board.

At the last meeting the Town Board agreed to contract with Mr. Deming for computer technology. Mr. Deming has requested the Board hire him on the payroll at $20/hour due to the cost of business insurance. The Board will discuss.

Councilmen Kenyon and Nawrocki will not be at the February 24, 2004 meeting.

Discussion followed on the Lawrence rezoning request.

RESOLUTION NO. 93 (05) LAWRENCE REZONING REQUEST

RESOLVED the Town Board refers the Charleen Lawrence rezoning request for 1339 Eddy Road from AR-40 to NCD to the Planning Board for their comments.

MOTION BY NAWROCKI, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE

  1. A flier distributed by residents regarding the Finger Lakes Aerosport Park operating on Eddy Road.
  2. Letter from Anna Shearer stating the value of the painting entitled "Canaltown Nostalgia".
  3. DOT has determined that a 45 mph speed limit is justified on Gananda Parkway between Canandaigua Road and Eddy Road.
  4. A legislative breakfast will be sponsored by the Wayne County Business Council and Finger Lakes East JSEC on March 25, 2005 at the Quality Inn. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.
  5. The Hill Cumorah Pageant Cast Team will be available on July 12-14, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. to perform work for the Town of Macedon.
  6. A sample resolution from G. Jefrey Haber, Executive Director of the Association of Towns appealing to New York State public officials to implement new measures for financing public education. The Board will discuss at the next meeting.
  7. Letter from Leo & Carol Rogers in favor of Wal-Mart.
  8. Approval from Mark Amann, P.E. Environmental Engineer for DEC, on the Construction Certification Report for the Town of Macedon landfill closure dated January 25, 2005 and the document entitled Post-Closure Monitoring & Maintenance Operations Manual for Macedon Landfill dated January 19, 2005.
  9. Wayne County will be receiving $100,000 in Federal funding through the Homeland Security Grant. These funds will be used to update mobile computers for local police agencies.

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Attorney Anthony Villani has not received the signed contract for the police housing.

RESOLUTION NO. 94 (05) EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Town Board enter Executive Session at 9:24 p.m. to discuss possible litigation.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MC EWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 95 (05) OPEN SESSION

RESOLVED the Board returns to Open Session at 10:05 p.m.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MC EWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

ABSTRACT NO. 3-05

Claim Nos. 10449-10563 Expenditures in the amount of $146,289.39

RESOLUTION NO. 96 (05) PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

RESOLVED the bills be paid as audited.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MC EWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 97 (05) CREEK ROAD GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

SERVICES - FISHER ASSOCIATES

RESOLVED to hire Fisher Associates to provide geotechnical engineering services for Creek Road slope evaluation and authorize the Supervisor to sign said proposal, total cost of $16,300.

MOTION BY MC EWEN, SECONDED BY NAWROCKI

ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MC EWEN AYE,

NAWROCKI AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY HAMMOND THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:16 PM.

 

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Judy W. Gravino, RMC

Town Clerk