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March 26, 2009

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A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held March 26, 2009 at the Town Offices, 32 Main Street in the Village of Macedon, was called to order by Councilman David Maul at 7:32 P.M.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

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

 

                                             Councilperson……….David Maul

Councilperson……….David McEwen

                                             Councilperson……….Cassandra Pagano

 

Absent:                           Councilperson……….Paul Kenyon

                                             Supervisor…………...William Hammond

 

Also Present:           Highway Supt………...Richard Roets

Police Chief…………..John Colella

                                             Town Engineer……….Scott Allen

                                Town Clerk ...………...Judy Gravino

 

Supervisor Hammond will not be here tonight due to a family medical issue and Councilman Kenyon is involved with interviews at the school.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 103 (09) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of March 12, 2009 as presented.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND ABSENT MOTION CARRIED

 

The Town Clerk reported:

1.            Long Acre Farms (dba JD Wine Cellars) is applying for their Federal & State licensing for a Farm Winery & Tasting Room at 1342 Eddy Road.

2.            Legal Notice from the Town of Walworth on Propose Local Law No. 2 of 2009 to amend Chapter 177 regarding Wind Energy Facility Law.

3.            The American Red Cross blood drive held in the Community Room consisted of 46 donations and helped 138 patients.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 104 (09) SPEED REDUCTION CANANDAIGUA RD. SOUTH

RESOLVED the Board authorizes the Town Clerk to submit the appropriate paperwork for a speed reduction extension on Canandaigua Road South to incorporate the curve south of the creek bridge.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND ABSENT MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 105 (09) HIGHWAY DUMP ADVERTISEMENT

RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for bids for a new 2009 550 dump or comparable for the Town Highway Dept.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND ABSENT MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

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March 26, 2009

 

RESOLUTION NO. 106 (09) LANDFILL POST-CLOSURE MONITORING

RESOLVED the Town Board approve the Clough Harbour Macedon Landfill Post-Closure Monitoring and Maintenance Program – Extra Work Authorization No. 4 – CHA Project No. 14280 and authorize the Supervisor to sign said agreement.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND ABSENT MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 107 (09) BUILDING RENTAL FEE

RESOLVED the Town Board approves the rental fee of $1,666.67 to Toomey’s Ent. To be expensed from A4540.400.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL KENYON ABSENT, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND ABSENT MOTION CARRIED

 

Chief John Colella reported the following:

1.       There is a new Federal Cops Hiring Grant. He will meet with Councilman Maul and Supervisor Hammond on how to approach the grant.  The grant would allow the Town to hire a new individual at entry level.  It pays for the new hire for three (3) years at full pay plus benefits with a commitment from the Town thereafter. 

2.       Condolences will be sent out for the loss of the Oakland Police Officers

3.       Office furniture has been located free of charge

4.       A goal is to establish a fitness program to keep the officers physically fit.  This program will be paid from the drug seizure fund.

5.       Four (4) officers will be participating in the “Cops On Top” climbing the highest peak one (1) day a year in honor of 911 victims.

6.       There have been burglaries on job construction sites.  Chief Colella recommends people locking everything.

 

Councilperson Pagano reported:

  1. May is national historical preservation month.  There will be a driving tour of

Macedon and a walking tour in the Village.  Bill Ryder may include

the Erie Canal Trail also.

  1. Carmello Mantello from the NYS Canal Corp. will join the Chamber of Commerce on their Erie Canal Cruise scheduled on May 19, 2009.  Tickets are $25 each and include dinner, cash bar and fellowship. 
  2. Lindsey Redmond Wayne ARC Center had their grand opening, previously the Farm Restaurant

 

Town Engineer Scott Allen reported:

  1. The Goodwill store will start soon.
  2. A permit has been obtained for the turning lanes on Rt. 31 near Wilson Road.  The Town Highway will begin mid to late April.
  3. The tanning salon is now open.
  4. Todd Blanchard will start working on Tuesday for the Ambulance.

 

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MCEWEN THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

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Judy W. Gravino, RMC

Macedon Town Clerk