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SEPTEMBER
27, 2007
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A Regular Meeting of the Town
Board of the Town of Macedon held September 27, 2007 at the Town Offices, 32 Main
Street in the Village of Macedon, was called to order by Supervisor William
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
Supervisor…………...William Hammond
Absent: Councilperson……….Ken Nawrocki
Also Present: Police Chief………….John Ellis
Town Attorney…….…Anthony Villani
Town Clerk…………..Judy Gravino
Town Engineer……...Scott Allen
RESOLVED the Town
Board refers the Prime Time Development Special Use Request for a convenience
store under Town Code Section 135-86 to the Wayne County Planning Board and
Town Planning Board for their review and be it further
RESOLVED the Macedon
Town Planning Board shall act as lead agent for the SEQR review.
MOTION BY HAMMOND,
SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE,
MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of September 13, 2007 as presented.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE,
MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLVED the Town Board set October 4, 2007 for the Budget Workshop at 4 p.m.
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
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RESOLUTION NO. 235
(07) MACEDON CENTER FIRE ASSOCIATION FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING
SET
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 25, 2007 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 protections services for the year 2008.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 236
(07) VILLAGE OF MACEDON FIRE SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 25, 2007 at 7:50 p.m. prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the proposed fire protection agreement between the Village of Macedon and the Town of Macedon for the year 2008.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 237
(07) TOWN OF MACEDON AMBULANCE SERVICE PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED that a
public hearing be set for October 25, 2007 at 8:10 p.m. prevailing time at the
Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the proposed
Town of Macedon Ambulance Contract.
MOTION BY KENYON,
SECONDED BY MCEWEN
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 238
(07) PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED the public hearing be set for October 25, 2007 at 8:30 PM prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the preliminary 2007 budget for the Town of Macedon and directs the Clerk to publish notice of said hearing.
MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 239 (07) NYS ROUTE 31 SEWER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WHEREAS, the Town of
Macedon is proposing to replace 3,000 linear feet of 8” diameter ACP gravity
sewer main with the same footage of 12” pvc gravity sewer main,
AND WHEREAS, the new sewer
main will generally follow the alignment of the existing sewer within the right
of way of NYS Route 31.
AND WHEREAS, the project
is being advanced at this time to replace a pipe which is severely corroded and
is leaking substantial amounts of groundwater.
BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Macedon, does hereby find and resolve as
follows:
1. The
proposed action is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
2. The
proposed action does not involve a Federal agency.
3. The
proposed action involves review and approval by NYSDOT and NYSDEC.
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4. Using
the information available and comparing it with the thresholds set forth in
section 6 NYCRR 617.4, the action is found to have a preliminary classification
of Unlisted.
5. As
an Unlisted action, the Short Form EAF has been prepared by the Town Engineer
to determine the significance of the proposed action.
6. The
proposed action is not located in a coastal area.
7. The
proposed action is located in an agricultural district.
8. A
non-coordinated Review for Unlisted actions involving a single agency has been
performed.
9. The
Macedon Town Board is the lead agent.
10. The
Macedon Town Board hereby determines that the proposed action is in general
conformance with the adopted town-wide Master Plan, and will not result in any
significant adverse environmental impacts, a Negative Declaration is declared,
and the Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to immediately file the
determination in accordance with section 6 NYCRR 617.12.
11. In
reaching this finding, the Town Board has:
(a) Considered the action as defined in
sections 6 NYCRR 617.2 (b) and 617.3 (g),
(b) Reviewed
the EAF, the criteria contained in subdivision 6 NYCRR 617.7 (c) and any other
supporting information to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern,
(c) Thoroughly
analyzed the identified relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if
the action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and,
(d) Set forth
its determination of significance in this resolution, in addition to the
corresponding long environmental assessment form.
12. In
determining significance, the Town Board has determined whether the proposed
Unlisted Action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, the
impacts that may be reasonably expected to result from the proposed action
compared against the criteria in 6 NYCRR 617.
The criteria considered indicators of significant adverse impacts on the
environment were:
(a) A
substantial adverse change in existing air quality, ground or surface water
quality or quantity, traffic or noise levels; a substantial increase in solid
waste production; a substantial increase in potential for erosion, flooding,
leaching or drainage problems;
(b) The
removal or destruction of large quantities of vegetation or fauna; substantial
interference with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species; impacts on a significant wildlife habitat area; substantial adverse
impacts on a threatened or endangered species of animal or plant, or the
habitat of such a species; or other significant adverse impacts to the natural
resources;
(c) The
impairment of the environmental characteristics of a critical environmental
area as designated pursuant to section 617.14 (g);
(d) The
creation of a material conflict with a community’s current plans or goals as
officially approved or adopted;
(e) The
impairment of the character or quality of important historical, archeological,
architectural, or aesthetic resources or of existing community or neighborhood
character;
(f) A major change in the use of either the
quantity or type of energy;
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(g) The creation of a hazard to human health;
(h) A
substantial change in the use or intensity of use, of land including
agricultural, open space or recreational resources or in its capacity to
support existing uses;
(i) The
encouraging or attracting of a large number of people to a place or places for
more than a few days, compared to the number of people who would come to such
place absent the action;
(j) The
creation of material demand for other actions that would result in one or the
above consequences;
(k) Changes
in two or more elements of the environment, no one of which has a significant
impact on the environment, but when considered together result in a substantial
adverse impact on the environment; or
(l) Two
or more related actions undertaken, funded or approved by an agency, none of
which has or would have a significant impact on the environment, but when
considered cumulatively would meet one or more of the criteria of this
subdivision.
13.
For the
purposes of determining whether an action may cause one of the consequences
listed above, the Town Board considered reasonably related long-term,
short-term, direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts, including other
simultaneous or subsequent actions, which were;
(a) Included
in any long range plan of which the action under consideration is a part;
(b) Likely
to be undertaken as a result thereof, or
(c) Dependent
thereon.
14.
In addition,
the Town Board considered the significance of a likely consequence (i.e.,
whether it is material, substantial, large or important) should be assessed in
connection with:
(a) Its
setting (e.g., urban or rural);
(b) Its
probability of occurrence;
(c) Its
duration;
(d) Its
irreversibility;
(e) Its
geographic scope;
(f) Its
magnitude; and
(g) The
number of people affected.
MOTION BY KENYON,
SECONDED BY MCEWEN
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 240 (07) NYS ROUTE 31 SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED the town
Board schedule a Public Hearing on October 11, 2007 at 7:45 p.m. prevailing
time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on
the NYS Route 31 Sewer Replacement Project.
MOTION BY HAMMOND,
SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLVED the Board
reappoints Thomas Littlefield to the position of Assessing Review Board Member
effective 10/01/2007 at an annual salary of $462 prorated, term to expire
9/30/2012.
MOTION BY MAUL,
SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
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RESOLVED the Town
Board approves the United States Treasury bill in the amount of $750 on Abstract
9-A-07.
MOTION BY MAUL,
SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
LIBRARY – FYI – Heather Proctor was appointed to
replace the Abbe Harbol as Library Board of Trustee effective 9/17/07-12/31/07.
RESOLVED the Town
Board authorizes the Town Assessor to attend a one-day seminar on Valuation of
Light Manufacturing Facilities in Rochester on October 26, 2007 at a cost not
to exceed $125 to be expensed from A1355.400.
MOTION BY MAUL,
SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLVED the Town
Board approves and authorizes the Supervisor to sign the 2007Justice Court
Assistance Program Application.
MOTION BY MAUL,
SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 245 (07) HIGHWAY SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES
INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLVED the Town Board approves the participation in the Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) Grant Program to be written by Stuart I. Brown Associates, Inc. with the Town of Palmyra, Village of Palmyra and Town of Walworth requesting grant funding for shared heavy highway equipment and authorizes the Supervisor to sign said agreement not to exceed $550 to be expensed from A5132.400.
MOTION BY MAUL,
SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign Contract Nos. RV3531-A and RV3531 with Imperial Door Controls, Inc. for maintenance agreement on the Library and Town Hall automatic doors.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
A lengthy discussion followed with Rick Dodge concerning the current status of the Town Ambulance Service and further purchases required. A rough estimate of cost is $40,000. Options for housing the ambulance were reviewed. The Village is aware of the Town establishing an ambulance service, however, it was recommended a letter be sent to the Village to make sure they are fully aware.
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RESOLUTION NO.
247 (07) CERTIFICATE OF NEED – AMBULANCE – DODGE
RESOLVED the Supervisor be authorized to extend the contract with Rick Dodge for work associated with the Certificate of Need for ambulance through December 31, 2007 removing the 20-hour limit and subject to the Supervisor’s discretion.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
It was the consensus of the Board to move forward with the Ambulance.
DOT has determined that a 45 mph speed limit is justified on North Wayneport Road between Route 31 and the Erie Canal.
RESOLVED the Board enter into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss litigation.
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MCEWEN
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT, HAMMOND
AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLVED the Board return to Open Session at 10:30 p.m.
MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY HAMMOND
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,
NAWROCKI ABSENT,
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY HAMMOND THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:31PM.
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Judy W. Gravino, RMC
Macedon Town Clerk