NO. 7 PAGE 1
MARCH 10, 2005
WEB SITE
http://macedontown.netA 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
NO. 7 PAGE 2
MARCH 10, 2005
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.
NO. 7 PAGE 3
MARCH 10, 2005
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
NO. 7 PAGE 4
MARCH 10, 2005
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.
_____________________________________
Judy W. Gravino, RMC
Town Clerk