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AUGUST
28, 2008
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A Regular Meeting of the Town
Board of the Town of Macedon held August 28, 2008 at the Town Offices, 32 Main
Street in the Village of Macedon, was called to order by Supervisor William
Hammond 7:30 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were present:
Councilperson……….Paul Kenyon
Councilperson……….David Maul
Supervisor…………...William Hammond
Absent: Councilperson……….David McEwen
Also Present: Highway Supt………..Richard Roets
Chief of Police……….John Colella
Town Attorney…….…Anthony Villani
Town Clerk …………..Judy Gravino
RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of August 28, 2008 with the following correction:
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS – RESOLUTION NO. 177
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 179 (08) OPPOSING THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, CONSOLIDATING LOCAL REGISTRARS OF VITAL STATISTICS
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Health has developed a program bill that would allow the Commissioner to consolidate the function of the local registrars of vital statistics, and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner could consolidate these services without county legislative approval, and
WHEREAS, the local town and village Clerks have provided this service professionally and efficiently over the years, and
WHEREAS, many citizens are under financial stress due to high fuel costs, and
WHEREAS, the County’s geography would increase this burden since services would be located further from the residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in the interest of good government, the Macedon Town Board opposes the consolidation of the function of local registrars of vital statistics,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to our Governor and State Elected Officials to encourage their support and move this proposal forward.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
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AUGUST
28, 2008
In a letter dated
July 25, 2008 Wayne ARC submitted their interest and intent to establish an
Individual Residential Alternative in the Town of Macedon. The potential site for the home is 927
Victor Road. This is a twenty (20) acre
site that was donated to the agency.
The home would be constructed on .78 acres in the upper parking area and
house six individuals. Individuals
residing in a residential home attend various vocational, day habilitation and
educational programs, as well as participating in evening and weekend
recreational programs. Attorney Villani
did not believe this was part of their original plans that were submitted for a
Special Use Permit. Subdivision of the property was also in question.
RESOLUTION NO. 180
(08) MACEDON CENTER FIRE ASSOCIATION
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 23, 2008 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 2009.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO.
181 (08) FARMINGTON FIRE ASSOC. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE YEARS 2009
& 2010 PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 23, 2008 at 7:45 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 fire protection services for the years 2009 & 2010.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 182
(08) VILLAGE OF MACEDON FIRE SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 23, 2008 at 7:55 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 2009.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 183
(08) PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING SET
RESOLVED the public hearing be set for October 23, 2008 at 8:05 PM prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the preliminary 2009 budget for the Town of Macedon and directs the Clerk to publish notice of said hearing.
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLVED the Town Board regretfully accepts the resignation of Chuck Jefferson from the Macedon Public Library Board of Trustees effective August 28, 2008. (The term expires 12/31/2009 and would be a Library Board appointment to fill a vacancy.)
MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
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The Model Airplane Group has raised money for the past three (3) years and donated to different groups. This year $716 was donated to the Macedon Town Ambulance.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Richard Roets, Highway Superintendent, to hire Michael Bueg as a Heavy Equipment Operator at a rate of $15.00 per hour effective 9/15/2008 subject to a 26-week probationary period.
MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
Chief Colella reported to the Board:
Councilman David Maul received a note from Linda DePuy expressing her gratitude for the Fife & Drum recognition.
Steven Gall from 2426 Cornwall Drive advised the Board of a culvert problem on 31F that floods his property. The Supervisor will talk to Dick Roets and/or the State due to 31F being a state highway. This has been a reoccurring problem.
Macedon Hills Family Restaurant notified the Town of their intent to renew their wine license.
RESOLVED that Sue Datthyn be appointed as Assistant to the Town Assessor effective September 2, 2008.
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MAUL
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 187 (08) EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED the Board enter Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss a particular personnel issue.
MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION NO. 188 (08) OPEN SESSION
RESOLVED the Board return to Open Session at 9:10 p.m.
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON
ROLL CALL VOTE: KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSENT
HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED
MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:15 PM.
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Judy W. Gravino, RMC
Macedon Town Clerk