August 10, 2017

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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held August 10, 2017 at the Town Complex, 32 Main Street, in the Town of Macedon was called to order by Supervisor Sandy Pagano at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were

Present:

Councilperson	David McEwen
Councilperson	Paul Kenyon
Councilperson	Bruce Babcock
Supervisor	Sandy Pagano

Absent:

Councilperson

Dave Maul

Also Present:

Attorney	David Fulvio
Town Clerk	Karrie Bowers

RESOLUTION NO. 211 (2017) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes from the July 27, 2017 (regular meeting)

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

Reports:

Police Report

Town Clerk Report

RESOLUTION NO. 212 (2017) APPROVAL OF REPORTS

RESOLVED the Board approves the following reports as submitted.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 213 (2017) EWR (EXTREME WEATHER RECOVERY) ACCOUNT

RESOLVED the Board authorizes the Highway Superintendent Christopher Countryman to create a EWR (Extreme Weather Recovery) account in the amount of $28,896.42 establishing account # DA5112.220.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 214 (2017) PAVE NY

RESOLVED THE Board authorizes the Highway Superintendent Christopher Countryman to increase the PAVE NY account DA5112.210 from $29,757 to $36,164.99 for 2017 due to the dissolution of the Village of Macedon.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 215 (2017) CHIPS (CONSOLIDATED LOCAL STREET AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM)

RESOLVED the Board authorizes the Highway Superintendent to increase the CHIPS (Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program) account DA5112.200 from $130,366 to $196,772.12 for 2017 due to the dissolution of the Village of Macedon.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 216 (2017) LARSEN ENGINEERS / ABUNDANT SOLAR

WHEREAS, Larsen Engineers / Abundant Solar has applied to the Town of Macedon for approvals to construct a 2 MW ground mounted solar array at 644 NYS Route 31;

AND WHEREAS, the Applicant requires issuance of a Special Use Permit by the Macedon Town Board, as well as Site Plan approval from the Macedon Planning Board;

AND WHEREAS, the highest approval authority on the project lies with the Macedon Town Board;

AND WHEREAS, the application is an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA;

RESOLVED, The Macedon Town Board declares its intent to act as Lead Agent for the SEQRA review process, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Macedon Town Board refers the application for a Special Use Permit to the Town and County Planning Boards for review and recommendation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board schedules a public hearing on September 14, 2017 at 7:45 pm to hear public comment on the proposed Special Use Permit application.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 217 (2017) GRAYSTONE/ YSG COMMUNITY SOLAR

WHEREAS, Graystone / YSG Community Solar has applied to the Town of Macedon for approvals to construct a 2 MW ground mounted solar array on North Wilson Road;

AND WHEREAS, the Applicant requires issuance of a Special Use Permit by the Macedon Town Board, as well as Site Plan approval from the Macedon Planning Board;

AND WHEREAS, the highest approval authority on the project lies with the Macedon Town Board;

AND WHEREAS, the application is an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA;

RESOLVED, The Macedon Town Board declares its intent to act as Lead Agent for the SEQRA review process, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Macedon Town Board refers the application for a Special Use Permit to the Town and County Planning Boards for review and recommendation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board schedules a public hearing on September 14, 2017 at 8:00 pm to hear public comment on the proposed Special Use Permit application.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 218 (2017) RESOLUTION SEEKING COUNTY AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN ARTICLE 7 LITIGATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018 – DB PROPERTIES, LLC.

WHEREAS, DB Properties, LLC. Has commenced a proceeding pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law for the year 2017-2018 in Wayne County Supreme Court under index number 81097, and

WHEREAS, because the litigation costs of these challenges can be more than the Town can anticipate and afford, and the effects of such litigation extend additionally to the school, village and country tax base, the County of Wayne has adopted a policy of municipal participation in the costs and expense of such litigation by resolution 307-10 date October 20, 2015 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $1,592,000 is sought to be reduced to $557,000 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $197,500 is sought to be reduced to $100,000 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon, desires to qualify this litigation for Wayne County and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation to equally share the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation,

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon does hereby agree to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation and does hereby request Wayne County and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceedings will involve the County Attorney and Real Property Tax Services Director as consultants regarding appraisals and/or settlement strategies and the Town Attorney is authorized to communicate pursuant to common defense confidentiality agreements with the County of Wayne and Palmyra-Macedon School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon hereby requests approval for County of Wayne, and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation in this litigation commenced under the index number set forth above for the year 2017-2018, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon will pay its equal share of the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and the same is hereby authorized to request participation by the County of Wayne and Palmyra-Macedon School District for equal participation in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation by sending a copy to the Wayne County Real Property Tax Services Director and to the Superintendent of the Palmyra-Macedon School District.

MOTION BY BABCOCK, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL ABSENT, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE, PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 219 (2017) RESOLUTION SEEKING COUNTY AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN ARTICLE 7 LITIGATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018 – EVERGREEN HILLS ASSOC, LP

WHEREAS, Evergreen Hills Association , LP has commenced a proceeding pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law for the year 2017-2018 in Wayne County Supreme Court under index number 81118, and

WHEREAS, because the litigation costs of these challenges can be more than the Town can anticipate and afford, and the effects of such litigation extend additionally to the school, village and country tax base, the County of Wayne has adopted a policy of municipal participation in the costs and expense of such litigation by resolution 307-10 date October 20, 2015 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $2,876,900 is sought to be reduced to $2,000,000 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon, desires to qualify this litigation for Wayne County and Gananda School District participation to equally share the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation,

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon does hereby agree to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation and does hereby request Wayne County and Gananda School District participation to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceedings will involve the County Attorney and Real Property Tax Services Director as consultants regarding appraisals and/or settlement strategies and the Town Attorney is authorized to communicate pursuant to common defense confidentiality agreements with the County of Wayne and Gananda School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon hereby requests approval for County of Wayne, and Gananda School District participation in this litigation commenced under the index number set forth above for the year 2017-2018, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon will pay its equal share of the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and the same is hereby authorized to request participation by the County of Wayne and Gananda School District for equal participation in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation by sending a copy to the Wayne County Real Property Tax Services Director and to the Superintendent of the Gananda School District.

MOTION BY BABCOCK, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL ABSENT, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE, PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 220 (2017) RESOLUTION SEEKING COUNTY AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN ARTICLE 7 LITIGATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018 – EVERGREEN HILLS II ASSOCIATION, LP

WHEREAS, Evergreen Hills II Association , LP has commenced a proceeding pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law for the year 2017-2018 in Wayne County Supreme Court under index number 81119 , and

WHEREAS, because the litigation costs of these challenges can be more than the Town can anticipate and afford, and the effects of such litigation extend additionally to the school, village and country tax base, the County of Wayne has adopted a policy of municipal participation in the costs and expense of such litigation by resolution 307-10 date October 20, 2015 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $2,948,000 is sought to be reduced to $2,000,000 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon, desires to qualify this litigation for Wayne County and Gananda School District participation to equally share the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation,

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon does hereby agree to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation and does hereby request Wayne County and Gananda School District participation to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceedings will involve the County Attorney and Real Property Tax Services Director as consultants regarding appraisals and/or settlement strategies and the Town Attorney is authorized to communicate pursuant to common defense confidentiality agreements with the County of Wayne and Gananda School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon hereby requests approval for County of Wayne, and Gananda School District participation in this litigation commenced under the index number set forth above for the year 2017-2018, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon will pay its equal share of the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and the same is hereby authorized to request participation by the County of Wayne and Gananda School District for equal participation in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation by sending a copy to the Wayne County Real Property Tax Services Director and to the Superintendent of the Gananda School District.

MOTION BY BABCOCK, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL ABSENT, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE, PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 221 (2017) RESOLUTION SEEKING COUNTY AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN ARTICLE 7 LITIGATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018 – EVERGREEN HILLS 3 association, LP

WHEREAS, Evergreen Hills Association , LP has commenced a proceeding pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law for the year 2017-2018 in Wayne County Supreme Court under index number 81120, and

WHEREAS, because the litigation costs of these challenges can be more than the Town can anticipate and afford, and the effects of such litigation extend additionally to the school, village and country tax base, the County of Wayne has adopted a policy of municipal participation in the costs and expense of such litigation by resolution 307-10 date October 20, 2015 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $2,874,000 is sought to be reduced to $2,000,000 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon, desires to qualify this litigation for Wayne County and Gananda School District participation to equally share the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation,

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon does hereby agree to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation and does hereby request Wayne County and Gananda School District participation to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceedings will involve the County Attorney and Real Property Tax Services Director as consultants regarding appraisals and/or settlement strategies and the Town Attorney is authorized to communicate pursuant to common defense confidentiality agreements with the County of Wayne and Gananda School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon hereby requests approval for County of Wayne, and Gananda School District participation in this litigation commenced under the index number set forth above for the year 2017-2018, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon will pay its equal share of the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and the same is hereby authorized to request participation by the County of Wayne and Gananda School District for equal participation in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation by sending a copy to the Wayne County Real Property Tax Services Director and to the Superintendent of the Gananda School District.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL ABSENT, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE, PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 222 (2017) RESOLUTION SEEKING COUNTY AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN ARTICLE 7 LITIGATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018 – DEMETRIOS G. STATHOPOULOS

WHEREAS, Demetrios G. Stathopoulos. has commenced a proceeding pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law for the year 2017-2018 in Wayne County Supreme Court under index number 81121, and

WHEREAS, because the litigation costs of these challenges can be more than the Town can anticipate and afford, and the effects of such litigation extend additionally to the school, village and country tax base, the County of Wayne has adopted a policy of municipal participation in the costs and expense of such litigation by resolution 307-10 date October 20, 2015 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $1,300,000 is sought to be reduced to $607,000 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon , desires to qualify this litigation for Wayne County and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation to equally share the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation,

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon does hereby agree to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation and does hereby request Wayne County and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceedings will involve the County Attorney and Real Property Tax Services Director as consultants regarding appraisals and/or settlement strategies and the Town Attorney is authorized to communicate pursuant to common defense confidentiality agreements with the County of Wayne and Palmyra-Macedon School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon hereby requests approval for County of Wayne, and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation in this litigation commenced under the index number set forth above for the year 2017-2018, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon will pay its equal share of the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and the same is hereby authorized to request participation by the County of Wayne and Palmyra-Macedon School District for equal participation in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation by sending a copy to the Wayne County Real Property Tax Services Director and to the Superintendent of the Palmyra-Macedon School District

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL ABSENT, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE, PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 223 (2017) RESOLUTION SEEKING COUNTY AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN ARTICLE 7 LITIGATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR 2017-2018 – meadowview realty mfg. home park

WHEREAS, Meadowview Realty Mfg. Home Park has commenced a proceeding pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law for the year 2017-2018 in Wayne County Supreme Court under index number 81122, and

WHEREAS, because the litigation costs of these challenges can be more than the Town can anticipate and afford, and the effects of such litigation extend additionally to the school, village and country tax base, the County of Wayne has adopted a policy of municipal participation in the costs and expense of such litigation by resolution 307-10 date October 20, 2015 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $1,064,500 is sought to be reduced to $881,880.74 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon attorney has advised the Town Board that this litigation meets the requirements of municipal participation in that the real property in question has an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 and the petitioner is desirous of either a change of assessment of ten (10) percent or a change of at least $50,000 less than the assessed value, to wit: assessment of $6,000 is sought to be reduced to $6,000 and

WHEREAS, the Town of Macedon, desires to qualify this litigation for Wayne County and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation to equally share the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation,

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon does hereby agree to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation and does hereby request Wayne County and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation to share equally in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceedings will involve the County Attorney and Real Property Tax Services Director as consultants regarding appraisals and/or settlement strategies and the Town Attorney is authorized to communicate pursuant to common defense confidentiality agreements with the County of Wayne and Palmyra-Macedon School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Macedon hereby requests approval for County of Wayne, and Palmyra-Macedon School District participation in this litigation commenced under the index number set forth above for the year 2017-2018, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon will pay its equal share of the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and the same is hereby authorized to request participation by the County of Wayne and Palmyra-Macedon School District for equal participation in the legal and appraisal costs of this litigation by sending a copy to the Wayne County Real Property Tax Services Director and to the Superintendent of the Palmyra-Macedon School District.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

ROLL CALL VOTE: MCEWEN AYE, MAUL ABSENT, KENYON AYE, BABCOCK AYE, PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 224 (2017) ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS

RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise the public hearings for Larsen Engineers/Abundant Solar 9/14/17 at 7:45pm and Graystone/YSG Community Solar 9/14/17 at 8:00pm in the legal paper Times of Wayne County..

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 225 (2017) EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Board enter Executive Session at 9:00 pm to discuss personnel/contracts.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

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Specifier Notes contained with ******, shown blue, and are in hidden text. Specifier notes are the intellectual property of GHD and shall be removed from any electronic versions of documents given to Clients, Subconsultants, or any other person or entity outside of GHD.

This document is a starting point for developing the Invitation to Bid. See Specifications Guidance Document concerning Client legal and insurance review of Front End Documents. Generally, clients will have specific comments concerning content based on legal and procurement procedures.

Match the Title used on the cover of the Project Manual and Drawings verbatim.

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RESOLUTION NO. 226 (2017) OPEN SESSION

RESOLVED the Board return to Open Session at 9:34 p.m.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 227 (2017) INVITATION TO BID – WATER STORAGE TANK DEMOLITION – TOWN OF MACEDON NY

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The bid opening date and time are also listed in the Instructions to Bidders; make sure they match.

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Sealed Bids for Water Storage Tank Demolition for the Town of Macedon, NY will be received by the Town Clerk in their office at 32 Main Street, Macedon, NY 10:00 a.m. local time on September 7, 2017 and at that place and time will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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Only include this paragraph in states requiring multiple contracts or if multiple Contracts will be let to cover Work included in Contract Documents. Match the exact language used in the Supplementary Conditions and Section 01010, Summary of Work to identify the multiple contracts.

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Separate sealed Bids will be received for the following:

Contract No. 2 - Water Storage Tank Demolition

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If the Work described in the Contract Documents is part of a larger Project, use the optional language to identify the Project by Title matching the exact title used for the Project in the Agreement. For single Contract Projects, match the description of Work provided in the Agreement verbatim, for multiple Contract Projects, summarize the descriptions of Work provided in the Agreement excluding the language used to delineate the work of various Contractors.

Where the corporate name is used in the text below, the name of the firm should be the same as that under which the firm produces engineering documents in that state - For most states this will be GHD, Inc.

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The work is the Macedon Water Storage Tank Demolition Project and consists of the demolition and removal of a 500,000-gallon water storage tank in accordance with the Bidding Documents heretofore prepared by GHD Consulting Services Inc. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

GHD Consulting Services Inc. Office of the Town Clerk

One Remington Park Drive 32 Main Street

Cazenovia, NY 13035 Macedon, NY 14502

All Bidders must register as a planholder with GHD in order to receive addenda, if any. Confirmation of addenda receipt is required.

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Purchasing of Bidding Documents is also covered in the Instructions to Bidders; make sure this language matches. It is GHD's preference not to sell documents unless required by client.

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Copies of Bidding Documents may be purchased at GHD upon submission of a check or money order payable to GHD Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of $100. If mailing of documents is requested, a separate check payable to GHD Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of $25 per set must be included with the request to cover handling and postage fees. No refunds will be made for the return of Bidding Documents. Direct all questions regarding distribution of Bidding Documents to Charles Prior at GHD.

As an alternative, the Bidding Documents may be obtained from GHD in electronic (.pdf) format only, with no deposit required. All questions regarding distribution of Bidding Documents shall be directed to Charles Prior at GHD via the following contact information:

Charles Prior

GHD Consulting Services Inc.

One Remington Park Drive

Cazenovia, NY 13035

(315) 679-5736

[email protected]

All other questions shall be submitted in writing to Charles Prior at GHD ([email protected]). The subject heading for all e‑mails and faxes shall be:

Subject: Water Storage Tank Demolition, Town of Macedon, NY

No response will be given to questions received less than seven days before the Bid opening date.

Bidders shall review and acknowledge all Addenda on the Bid Form.

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Add summary of special funding agency requirements here, such a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise outreach requirements. Special funding requirements must also be listed in the Instructions to Bidders; the text should be the same in both places.

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If certified checks or money orders will be allowed in lieu of a Bid Bond, revise the language here to match that provided in the Instructions to Bidders. If Bid Bonds will be required, revise the language in the Instructions to Bidders to not allow certified checks or money orders. Five percent is a value that is commonly used.

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A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid Bond (on the form included in the Bidding Documents) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of paragraphs 5.01 and 5.02 of the General Conditions.

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Make sure the time selected matches those indicated in the Instructions to Bidders.

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If, upon acceptance of a Bid, a Bidder fails to enter into a Contract with the Town of Macedon, the bid security shall be forfeited to and become the property of the Town.

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Make sure the time selected corresponds to that selected in the Instructions to Bidders.

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No Bidder may withdraw its Bid within 45 days after the date of the Bid opening. The successful Bidder must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond with a surety company satisfactory to the Town of Macedon and conforming to the prerequisite requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions on the forms included in the Bidding Documents.

The Town of Macedon reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all Bids.

Bidders are required to certify, under penalty of perjury, that Bids have been prepared without collusion with other Bidders, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. This certification is included with the Bid Form and each Bidder must sign in the space provided.

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Enter appropriate regulatory agency requirements, if any, for your Project.

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The Pre-Bid Conference is also covered in the Instructions to Bidders; make sure language matches.

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A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the 22nd day of August at the Macedon Town Hall. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference.

Karrie M. Bowers

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Town Clerk

Dated: 8/10/2017

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 228 (2017) TOWN ACCOUNTANT

RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be authorized to advertise the position of Town Accountant. The candidate must be eligible to take and complete or have completed successfully the Wayne County Civil Service exam for Accountant. Qualification of this position can be obtained in the Town Clerk’s office.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

RESOLUTION NO. 229 (2017) ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – MOSHER

RESOLVED the Town Board appoints Michael Mosher to the Zoning Board of Appeals term to expire in 2019.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

ABSTRACT NO.441 August (A) 2017 Regular Bills

2017 #20176307-20176440 $221,937.41

RESOLUTION NO. 230 (2017) PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

RESOLVED the bills be paid as audited.

MOTION BY BABCOCK, SECONDED BY KENYON

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

PAGANO AYE, MOTION CARRIED

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY BABCOCK THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:50PM.

Karrie M. Bowers

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Karrie M. Bowers

Macedon Town Clerk