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September 25, 2014

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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held September 25, 2014 at the Town Complex, 32 Main Street, in the Village of Macedon was called to order by Supervisor William H. Hammond at 7:30 p.m.

                                                                                

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were

Present:

Councilperson

David Maul

Councilperson

David McEwen

Councilperson

Sandy Pagano

Supervisor

William Hammond

 

Absent:

Councilperson

Paul Kenyon

 

Also Present:

Attorney

Anthony Villani

Attorney

David Fulvio

Chief

John Colella

Engineer

Scott Allen

Highway Superintendent

Richard Roets

Deputy Town Clerk

Barbara LaBrake

 

RESOLUTION NO, 243 (2014) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of September 11, 2014 as presented.

(Regular Meeting)

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 244 (2014) BOCES COOPERATIVE BID FOR ELECTRICITY SERVICES

WHEREAS, by correspondence dated September 12, 2014, the Town of Macedon was notified by the Board of Cooperative Education Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties (hereinafter “BOCES”) that BOCES’ cooperative bid for electricity services is due to expire on December 31, 2014; and  

 

            WHEREAS, said correspondence from BOCES sets forth the requirements for the Town to participate in BOCES’ upcoming cooperative bid for electricity services; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon, desires to participate in a Cooperative Bidding Program conducted by BOCES on an annual basis, for the purchase and supply of electricity; as authorized by General Municipal Law §119-o; and

 

            BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby appoints BOCES as representative to assume the responsibility for drafting specifications, advertising, accepting, opening and tabulating bids, and reporting the result to the Town Board and making recommendations thereon;        

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes BOCES to represent the Town of Macedon in matters regarding the contract for the purchase of electricity services as set forth in the correspondence from BOCES to the Town of Macedon, dated September 12, 2014; and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board, on behalf of the Town of Macedon, hereby agrees to submit payment of $500 to BOCES for its equitable share of the costs incurred as a result of the cooperative bidding through BOCES, as set forth in the invoice provided with the BOCES correspondence dated September 12, 2014; and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor, on behalf of the Town of Macedon, is hereby authorized to execute and supply to BOCES the letter, participant information form, and any other documentation or information required by BOCES for the Town to participate in the upcoming cooperative electricity bid.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BOCES is hereby authorized to award cooperative bids to the bidder deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible meeting the bid specifications and otherwise complying with Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law relating to public bids and contracts.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

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RESOLUTION NO.245 (2014) APPOINTMENT TOWN CLERK - BOWERS

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk duly resigned from her office on August 29, 2014; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town Clerk’s resignation has created a vacancy, as defined in Public Officer’s Law §30(1)(b), in the office of Town Clerk; and

 

            WHEREAS, under Public Officer’s Law §42(1) and Town Law §64(5), the Town Board is authorized to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy in the office of Town Clerk for the balance of

the unexpired term through the general election next held after the occurrence of the vacancy; and

 

            WHEREAS, a general election will be held on November 4, 2014 resulting in an elected individual assuming the office of Town Clerk on January 1, 2015; and

 

            BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby appoints Karrie Bowers as Town Clerk, effective immediately through December 31, 2014.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

Town Clerk Karrie Bowers appointed Barb LaBrake as Deputy Town Clerk.

 

RESOLUTION NO, 246 (2014) SENIOR CITIZEN GROUP APPOINTMENTS

RESOLVED the Board appoint the following Senior Citizen Group individuals for a term of 10/1/2014-9/30/2015:

President

Sandy Ciaccia

Vice-President

Ernestine Rogers

Treasurer

Joscelyn Moody

Secretary

Eunice Buss

Chaplain

Karen Yatteau

Historian

Terri Loessberg

Trip Director

Nancy Jennings

Sunshine

Barbara Putnam

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

Resident asked if the town would have social media twitter and facebook.  Chief Colella is currently working on this project.

 

7:45 p.m.GANANDA SEWER RENT RATE – PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 AMENDING TOWN CODE SECTION 104-149 (2014)

 

This local law is to Amend Macedon Town Code to Establish Sewer Rent Rate for Gananda Sewer District #1 Equivalent to Walworth Sewer District #1.

 

RESOLUTION NO.247 (2014) WAIVE READING OF LEGAL NOTICE

RESOLVED the Town Board waive reading of the legal notice published in the 9/14/2014 issue of the Times.

 

Councilperson Kenyon entered the meeting at 7:45p.m.

 

Supervisor Hammond explained the new rate change.

 

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

 

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 248 (2014) PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

RESOLVED the public hearing be closed at 7:50 p.m.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 249 (2014) GANANDA SEWER RENT RATE – PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 AMENDING TOWN CODE SECTION 104-149 LOCAL LAW NO. 3 (2014) ADOPTED

WHEREAS the Gananda Sewer Rent Rate Local Law No. 3 (2014) public hearing was published in the 9/14/2014 issue of the Times and

 

WHEREAS the Town Board held a public hearing to take public comment on 9/25/2014

 

BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No. 3 (2014) to Amend Macedon Town Code to Establish Sewer Rent Rate for Gananda Sewer District #1 Equivalent to Walworth Sewer District #1, which will take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY PAGANO

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 250 (2014) EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Board enter Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss litigation.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 251 (2014) OPEN SESSION

RESOLVED the Board return to Open Session at 9:35 p.m

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

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

HAMMOND AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTIONED BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:37 P.M.

 

 

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Barbara LaBrake

Macedon Deputy Town Clerk