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OCTOBER 27, 2011

A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held October 27, 2011 at the Town Complex, 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

Councilperson……….Cassandra Pagano

Supervisor…………...William Hammond

Also Present: Accountant……………Kim Leonard

Attorney……………….Anthony Villani

Highway Supt…………Richard Roets

Police Chief…………..John Colella

Town Clerk...…….……Judy Gravino

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Palmyra Scout Troop 97.

Judge William F. Kocher, Supervising Judge 7th Judicial District representing Judge Craig Doran attended at the request of Judges Crowley and Reinstein. He spoke in support of replacing the retired bailiff and clerical salaries.

7:40 PUBLIC HEARING – MACEDON CENTER VOLUNTEER

ASSOCIATION CONTRACT

The proposed contract for the Macedon Center Volunteer Firemen’s Association authorizes $179,997 for the year 2012.

RESOLUTION NO. 196 (2011) LEGAL NOTICE WAIVED

RESOLVED that reading of the legal notice published in the October 16, 2011 issue of the Times be waived.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the public hearing was closed.

RESOLUTION NO. 197 (2011) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

RESOLVED that the Public Hearing be closed at 7:47 p.m.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 198 (2011) MACEDON CENTER FIRE CONTRACT APPROVED

RESOLVED that the Board does approve the fire protection agreement with Macedon Center Volunteer Firemen’s Association Inc. in the amount of $179,997 for the calendar year 2012.

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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7:45 PM PUBLIC HEARING – VILLAGE OF MACEDON FIRE PROTECTION

CONTRACT

The proposed contract for the Village of Macedon Fire Contract authorizes $88,704 for fire protection for the year 2012.

RESOLUTION NO. 199 (2011) READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE WAIVED

RESOLVED that reading of the legal notice published in the October 16, 2011 issue of the Times be waived.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the public hearing was closed.

RESOLUTION NO. 200 (2011) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

RESOLVED that the Public Hearing be closed at 7:49 p.m.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 201 (2011) VILLAGE OF MACEDON FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT APPROVED

RESOLVED that the Town Board agrees to pay the sum of $88,704 for fire protection to the Village of Macedon, which includes coverage town wide by fire protection for the Macedon Fire Protection District for the calendar year 2012.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Supervisor Hammond introduced Paul Harkness to the Board. Paul is the Town’s new Ambulance Medical Director.

7:50 PM PUBLIC HEARING – 2012 BUDGET

RESOLUTION NO. 202 (2011) READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE WAIVED

RESOLVED the reading of the legal notice published in the October 16, 2011 issue of the Times be waived.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Supervisor Hammond presented the following review of the proposed 2012 budget:

Tax Levy

2011 - $1,747,641

2012 - $1,796,251

$ 48,610 (Up)

Tax Rate

Village Outside Village

2011 - 2.68165 3.16208

2012 - 2.67155 (Down) 3.2564

.01 1 Cent .09432 3% Increase Rate

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Total Benefits

2011 - $748,872

2012 - $753,922

$ 5,050 (Up)

Library

2011 - $191,994

2012 - $195,834 2% increase

$ 6,160

Town Revenues

Property Tax State Aid

2012 - $1,796,251 2012 - $229,143 – (CHIPS)

Sales Tax (Estimate) Snow Plowing – County Contracts

2012 - $450,000 2012 - $195,000

Mortgage Tax (Estimate) Gananda

2012 – $125,000 2012 - $22,500 – Highway Barn Utilities/Maintenance

Revenue Losses

(A)

Gananda School District Reimbursement – for payment – debt

Star Aid Program $15,000

Grant State Aid – Police Car $25,000

(DA)

$15,000 (Down) – Sale of Municipal Auction

(DB)

No Change

Budget Requests Not Funded

Any requests of wage increases over 2% were not considered

Highway requested $100,000 for replacement of 10 wheeled trucks - $40,000

Court Bailiff retired – Not to be replaced

Additional Officer

Accountant Kim Leonard received the Walworth Fire District figures today. The request of $7,766 will be added to the budget under SF3410.400.

Chief Colella complimented the Board and Attorney on their work to resolve the worker’s compensation issue. The Town challenged the County’s formula after receiving a bill in the amount of $400,000 for worker’s compensation. As a result, the Town is no longer being charged for Village worker’s compensation, while charging the Village as well.

Persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the public hearing was closed.

RESOLUTION NO. 203 (2011) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

RESOLVED that the Public Hearing be closed at 8:04 p.m.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

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RESOLUTION NO. 204 (2011) 2012 BUDGET ADOPTED

RESOLVED that the Preliminary Budget for the year 2012 be adopted with the following change:

Town of Walworth Fire District SF3-3410.400 $7,766 included

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 205 (2011) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of October 13, 2011 with the following amendments:

The following payment of claims be amended from:

ABSTRACT NO. 10 – 2011

Claim Nos. 24857-25064 Expenditures in the amount of

$414,740.95

RESOLUTION NO. 193 (2011) PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

RESOLVED the bills be paid as audited.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Claim Nos. 25046 in the amount of $201.25 - WCWSA - Void

25061 in the amount of $1,133.90 - WCWSA - Void

25049 in the amount of $1,439.63 – NYSEG - Void

25050 in the amount of $ 7.92 - NYSEG - Void

25051 in the amount of $ 14.87 - NYSEG - Void

25053 in the amount of $ 39.59 - NYSEG - Void

reissued due to computer combining totals and coding as follows:

ABSTRACT NO. 10-A

Claim Nos. 25065-25070 total amount of $2,837.16 as follows:

Claim No. 25065 in the amount of $ 7.92 – NYSEG SOL

25066 in the amount of $ 14.87 – NYSEG SOL

25067 in the amount of $ 39.59 - NYSEG

25068 in the amount of $1,439.63 – NYSEG

25069 in the amount of $ 201.25 – WCWA-SS#1

25070 in the amount of $1,133.90 - WCWSA

grand total is the same:

ABSTRACT NO. 10-2011 $411,903.79

ABSTRACT NO. 10A-2011 $ 2,837.16

TOTAL $414,740.95

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

REPORTS – The Supervisor presented:

Historian Report

RESOLUTION NO. 206 (2011) APPROVAL OF REPORTS

RESOLVED the Board accept the reports as submitted.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Accountant Kim Leonard has completed the Court Audits for the Board to review. Audits and court books will be on the 11/10/2011 agenda.

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RESOLUTION NO. 207 (2011) RESIGNATION – SENIOR CRAFTS – LAWRENCE

RESOLVED the Town Board regretfully accepts the resignation of Charleen Lawrence from the position of Senior Crafts effective October 31, 2011.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 208 (2011) APPOINTMENT – SENIOR CRAFTS – ROBERTS

RESOLVED the Town Board appoints Kathy Roberts to the position of Senior Crafts Director effective 1/1/2012 at a rate of $25/month.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 209 (2011) ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULED

RESOLVED the Board schedules the Organizational Meeting for January 5, 2012 at 4 p.m.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY KENYON

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Supervisor Hammond commended Chief Colella on how quickly the jewelry store robbery was resolved. The Chief said it was a combined effort with the Sheriff’s Office and State Police.

Macedon Police Department is participating with the National Take Back Drugs from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Public Safety Building.

Town Attorney Anthony Villani received a new purchase offer for the Macedon Commons Land. The offer was $117,000 with the Town paying half the Phase I Environmental Audit not to exceed $900. The Town will not be required to provide a survey. This purchase is subject to a permissive referendum.

RESOLUTION NO. 210 (2011) MACEDON COMMONS LAND PURCHASE OFFER - YOUNG

RESOLVED to accept the purchase offer from Michael G. Young and authorize the Supervisor to sign purchase offer contract, subject to permissive referendum.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

The Town previously acquired a conservation easement on the Harlan Hilton Property. A portion of this property has been approved by USDA, State and Town Planning Board to sell subject to the easement remaining.

RESOLUTION NO. 211 (2011) HILTON FARMLAND TRANSFER TO SEARS

RESOLVED to consent to the transfer from Harlan Hilton, Jr. to Chris Sears pursuant to the terms of the conservation easement previously entered into and recorded.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

Town Clerk Judy Gravino noted November 1st DEC will have First Come First Serve deer management permits. The units listed will be available for the entire day. Anyone who applies will receive one. The available Units are adjusted each night once they have met their quota.

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Supervisor Hammond thanked Jim Youngman for all the time he spends operating the concession stand at Bullis Park. He has done a tremendous job and donated his budgeted salary.

RESOLUTION NO. 212 (2011) EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Town Board enter Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss personnel, litigation and negotiations.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 213 (2011) OPEN SESSION

RESOLVED the Town Board return to Open Session at 10:23 p.m.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON

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

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY KENYON THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:24 PM.

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Judy W. Gravino, RMC

Macedon Town Clerk