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SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

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A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held September 11, 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

 

Moment of silence for the 911 victims and their families

 

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

 

                                    Councilperson……….Paul Kenyon

                                    Councilperson……….David Maul

                                    Councilperson……….David McEwen

Supervisor…………...William Hammond

 

Also Present:             Chief of Police……….John Colella

                                    Town Attorney…….…Anthony Villani

                                Town Clerk …………..Judy Gravino

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 189 (08) COUNCILPERSON APPOINTMENT – PAGANO

RESOLVED the Town Board appoints Cassandra N. Pagano to the position of Town Councilperson effective September 11, 2008 through December 31, 2008 at a rate of $6,500 annually, prorated to be paid quarterly.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON & MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

Bob Plant, Walworth Supervisor and Robbie Burns, Walworth Sewer Plant Operator updated the Town Board on the status of the Gananda Sewer Plant.  An increase from $58.40 to $60.40 for each three-month period for sewer rent and $3.50 to $3.70 for each additional 1,000 gallons has been proposed effective January 1, 2009.  Their proposed 2008 budget was submitted with major changes being identified which include plant computer upgrade, camera system, pump replacement, manhole repair, sludge disposal and fuel.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 190 (08) GANANDA SEWER RENT

WHEREAS the Town of Walworth establishes the Walworth Sewer Rate for Macedon residential sewer users and has notified the Town of Macedon of the increase of fees

 

BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board adopts Walworth’s sewer use fees as follows:

Each unit shall pay a minimum charge of $60.40 for each three-month period for sewer rent.  In the event that the three months’ water consumption exceeds 16,000 gallons, then the unit shall also pay $3.70 for each additional 1,000 gallons or part thereof of water consumed as determined above during the three months covered by the water bill to be effective January 1, 2009.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

Erin Cook, Macedon Trails Committee provided quotes to expand the dock at Lock 60.  It was the consensus of the Board to proceed.

 

 

 

 

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Rick Dodge reported on the Macedon Town Ambulance.  The Board will address an ALS Intercept Agreement with the Village.  This will allow the Town to bill for all services provided at a set amount and the provider will bill the Town.  The Agreement will be ready for the next meeting.

 

Chief Colella updated the Board on the Federal Drug Money received, security upgrades ordered for the Town Hall from Seizure Funds, traffic study on Magog Road and concerns about the Walworth and Barnes intersection.  It was the consensus of the Board to allow the purchase of two (2) cameras out of the Seizure Funds.

 

Erie Street Road is now open.  Supervisor Hammond thanked the Village Government, Wayne County Board of Supervisors, Assemblyman Oaks, Senator Nozzolio, Wayne County Highway and the Town Highway Department for all their efforts in getting this accomplished.  This project was completed with Chips money and County dollars.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 191 (08) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of August 28, 2008 with the following correction:

RESOLUTION NO. 178 should read:  approves the minutes of August 14, 2008.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN ABSTAIN,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 192 (08) ASSESSOR ASSISTANT AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 186 (08) 

RESOLVED Resolution No. 186 (08) be amended as follows:

RESOLVED that Sue Datthyn be appointed as Acting Town Assessor effective September 2, 2008 at the rate of $48,900 prorated.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 193 (08) HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE HIRED – BUEG - AMENDMENT- RESOLUTION NO. 185 (08) 

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 9/9/2008 subject to a 26-week probationary period

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

REPORTS – The Supervisor presented the following:

            Ambulance Monthly Report

            Police August Monthly Report

 

RESOLUTION NO. 194 (08) APPROVAL OF REPORTS

RESOLVED the Board approves the reports as submitted.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 195 (08) BUDGET WORKSHOP

RESOLVED the Town Board set October 8 and 9, 2008 for the Budget Workshop at 6:30 p.m.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

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RESOLUTION NO. 196 (08) ASSESSING REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENT

RESOLVED the Board reappoints John Reid to the position of Assessing Review Board Member effective 10/01/2008 at an annual salary of $480, term to expire 09/30/2013.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

Scott Allen and Supervisor Hammond met with the Route 31 Corridor Group on Wednesday.  The Group is in the process of ranking the top three engineering firms.

 

Ora Rothfuss has identified 4 more farms that will be considered as 2 applicants for funding in the Farmland Preservation Program, James Nolan at 1969 Eddy Road and John and Dawn Jordan at 1972 Eddy Road.  The Hammond Brothers rent land on which they farm, therefore, Mr. Hammond will recuse himself from any voting these farms.  Also identified were the Smith and Littlefield farms.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 197 (08) FARMLAND PRESERVATION

RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Deputy Supervisor to sign letters of support for the application for Agricultural Preservation Easement for Littlefield/Smith and Jordon/Nolan.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND ABSTAIN - MOTION CARRIED

 

Chief Colella presented a quote for security alarms on the exit doors in the Meeting Room.  The Board asked for prices to hardwire versus battery.

 

The Chamber Meeting will be held September 16, 2008 at Parkwood Heights at 6:00 p.m.  Chief Colella and Chief Dalton will be the guest speakers.

 

Clough Harbour has been working on the sewer pumping station upgrade.  It looks like it will be within budget. 

 

ABSTRACT NO. 9-08                               

Claim nos. 17899-18050                        Expenditures in the amount of

                                                            $261,466.80

 

RESOLUTION NO. 198 (08)  PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

RESOLVED the bills be paid as audited.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO ABSTAIN, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 199 (08)  EMPIRE NATURAL GAS CORP.

RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the gas purchase agreement with Empire Natural Gas Corp. for the Town Complex, Library and Highway.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 200 (08)  EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Board enters Executive Session to discuss a particular personnel matter at 8:57 p.m. and invites Chief Colella to attend.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

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RESOLUTION NO. 201 (08)  OPEN SESSION

RESOLVED the Board returns to Open Session at 9:30 p.m.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE - MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY HAMMOND THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:32 PM.

 

 

 

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Judy W. Gravino, RMC

Macedon Town Clerk