1. QUOTES:
1. MCI: 4 cents per minute

October 29, 2004

'A shared vision is not an idea...it is rather, a force in people's hearts...at its simplest level, a shared vision is the answer to the question 'What do we want to create?' - - Peter Senge

Greetings from Wayne Central School District. Below are some items of interest.

Newsletter:

Flasher – On Saturday, four young girls were playing on the playground at OP. A man pulled up in his car, got out, not wearing any clothing items on his lower half, and exposed and fondled himself. The girls ran away and were not pursued. They informed adults and the police were called. Mr. Siracuse and Mr. LaRuche sent the attached letter home to the parents of OE and OP children informing them of the incident and reminding them of strategies to help keep our children safe. At this time, I am not aware that an identification or arrest has been made.

Whooping Cough - Yesterday we learned that one of our high school science teachers has been diagnosed with whooping cough. The attached letter was sent home to parents. We sent separate letters home to the students in his class and the players he coaches. The reverse side of the letter contains some facts about whooping cough in case you are interested.

Sectional Play - As you may be aware, our girls’ volleyball team plays their Class A Sectional Championship match against Victor tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Mercy High School. Our girls’ soccer team plays their Class A Quarter-Final game vs. Pittsford-Sutherland @ Pittsford- Sutherland at 2:00 on Saturday. Our boys’ soccer team plays their Class A Semi-Finals on November 3 vs. Pittsford–Mendon at 7:30 p.m. at Pal-Mc high school. They beat Victor in the quarterfinals last night 3-2. Of special note, our boys’ soccer team was this year’s league champion for the 6^th year. Our athletes have really been exceptional this fall. The boys’ volleyball team will play their Class A Quarter-Final match on November 1 vs. Brighton at Brighton High School at 6:00 p.m. The Cross Country League championship meet will be this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Victor. Boys & girls’ Sectionals will be November 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Marcus Whitman.

Curves - Recently, the “Curves” exercise ladies dropped off school supplies that they have been collecting for underprivileged students. The notebooks, pencils, pens, backpacks and other assorted supplies filled three tables. It was truly a wonderful thing and is a testament to our great community

Soccer Programs - We had some extra soccer programs that I am enclosing for you. The booster club and area businesses do an especially nice job with this.

Superintendent Election - Last week I was selected by our BOCES superintendents to represent them in the State House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is the legislative portion of the NYSCSC. We work with Commissioner Mills (and sometimes against him) on State educational policy and initiatives.

Superintendent Development - As part of my continuing professional development, I will be traveling to Italy next week in order to study the Italian language. Board member Frank Robusto has agreed to help tutor me in my current weak areas of Italian pastries and Italian surnames. Perhaps I could even tie it into a doctorate program.

New York Pizzeria – NY Pizzeria has its grand opening this weekend. They are hosting a celebration this evening and their grand opening occurs on October 30. Neil and Robin Schmidt have been generous and loyal supporters of our school district, particularly our youth and athletic programs. They have made a major commitment to revitalizing the Ontario Business District as well. If you find yourself craving some good Italian food, stop in and see the new facility. (This is also part of my Superintendent Development Program in the study of Italian specialities.). This new building also houses the new “Eagle Ventures” shop run by our high school Eagle Ventures students and advisors. This is a wonderful, dream-realizing moment for our students and staff who have worked long for this day.

Spanish Club Trip – I have approved a trip to NYC for the high school Spanish Club on December 3-5. The group will visit the Hispanic Society of America, a tour of Museo Del Barrio, Spanish meals, latin dance class, United Nations tour and a Spanish Reparatory Theatre performance. They will also have the opportunity to sightsee at some of the general points of interest (statue of liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park and studios to name a few). They will travel by certified motor coach and will chaperoned by myself, Mrs. Morrin, Mrs. Marlowe, and Mrs. DelGudico.

10.

Events -

10/31 (10/30) – Daylight Savings Time – turn your clocks back one hour.
11/1 – Winter sports begin
11/2 – Remember to VOTE – Rotary Pancake lunch/dinner
11/3 – Four County General Membership Meeting – Club 86 – Geneva – 6:00 p.m.
dinner selection: broiled whitefish, strip steak or apricot stuffed chicken breast
Please let Lori know asap if you are interested in attending
11/4- Meet the JV & Varsity coaches night – PAC – 7:00 p.m.
11/4 – Passport processing at District office
11/8 – National Honor Society Induction Ceremony – PAC – 7:00 p.m.
11/8 – FE Parent Group Meeting – FE – 7:00 p.m.
11/9 – OP/OE PTA Meeting @ OE – 3:30 p.m.
11/9 – Friends of Music Meeting @ MS – 7:00 p.m.
11/11 – Veteran’s Day – School Closed
11/14-20 – American Education Week

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Attachments -

a.	Ontario Primary /Ontario Elementary Letter
b.	Whooping Cough ( Pertussis ) letter
c.	Spanish Club Trip Itinerary
d.	Walworth Town Board Meeting Minutes – 10/21
e.	Ontario Town Board Meeting Minutes – 10/11
f.	Hopeworks October newsletter
g.	Stuart Brown Letter of Thanks
h.	WFL BOCES Report Card
i.	MCSBA “Newscope” October issue
j.	Four County School Boards Association Newsletter – October

Att. a

Sent home to Ontario Primary and Ontario Elementary Parents

October 25^th, 2004

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is so very important that we teach our children to be safe, to play in groups and be careful around strangers. This is a part of our curriculum at the Primary and Elementary schools. It is not to alarm, but rather to inform, that I share an incident that occurred over the weekend at the primary school.

On Saturday afternoon a man in his thirties, driving a small, blue (turquoise) sedan exposed himself to some children. These children did exactly the right thing. They ran away and immediately reported the incident. Please take some time to talk to your children. Be sure that they play safely, in groups, and know how to react should they find themselves in a dangerous situation.

Thank you for your time and the difference you make in the lives of the children of the Wayne Central School District.

Sincerely,

Mr. Siracuse Mr. LaRuche
Ontario Elementary Principal Ontario Primary School Principal

Att. b

October 28, 2004

Dear Parents,

I am writing to alert you that a teacher at our High School has been diagnosed with Pertussis (Whooping Cough). The County Health Department and our school district physician, Dr. Cynthia Devore, have both been contacted and are closely monitoring the situation and we do not anticipate a widespread outbreak. With school in session and the number of people who may be in contact with each other, we are sending this alert to all our families so that you are well informed. The reverse side of this letter contains some information about Pertussis for your use. Most children have already been immunized against Pertussis. Prior immunization does decrease the risk of getting the disease. However, immunization does not guarantee that your child will not get the disease.

This is a good time to review all your children’s immunization status. Ideally your children have already received five Pertussis vaccines. Children under age seven are still able to get Pertussis vaccines. If you have any questions about any of your children’s immunizations, please contact your private physician or the County Health Department’s Immunization Clinic.

If you have any reason to suspect that your children may have Pertussis, please do not send them to school or allow them in a public area with others until you have discussed the matter with your private physician. Children with confirmed culture-proven Pertussis require five full days of antibiotic therapy before they may be in school or a public setting. Your children’s teachers can assist you with arranging for missed schoolwork if your children feel up to doing homework while they are out ill.

If someone in your family is either an unimmunized infant younger than six months, has an immune deficiency or serious chronic condition, please alert your private provider that the school has confirmed Pertussis in district. Since additional cases of Pertussis may be anticipated, this is the only notification you will receive. However, you will be advised of any other new developments as they occur. Please contact your private health care provider if you have specific questions that this letter and the accompanying document do not address.

Sincerely,

Michael Havens
School Superintendent

PERTUSSIS (WHOPPING COUGH) INFORMATION SHEET

WHAT IS IT?
Pertussis is a type of bacteria. It begins with a mild upper respiratory illness that progresses to a worsening cough, often having a loud sound, a whoop, when breathing in.

HOW DOES IT PRESENT ITSELF?
The cough can be so severe as to cause vomiting. Fever is usually absent or low grade.
Symptoms gradually lessen over several weeks, but can linger for several months. Infants younger than six months of age may have more severe illness with significant difficulty breathing, but lack the characteristic whoop. Similarly older adolescents and adults may simply have prolonged cough without the whoop.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
Classic Pertussis lasts six to ten weeks on average. However, cough and “not feeling yourself” may last several months.

CAN OTHERS CATCH IT?
Humans are the only known hosts to Pertussis. Transmission occurs by close contact and is spread by droplets that become airborne during the cough. The greatest risk of disease is in preterm and unimmunized infants younger than six months. However, 80% of non-immune household contacts may acquire the disease. Patients are most contagious before the whooping phase of the illness and for about two weeks after the onset of cough. Antibiotics can decrease the spread of disease. In schools a child must be on antibiotics for five days before they are allowed to re-enter.

WHAT IS THE INCUBATION PERIOD?
The incubation period is the time when the illness is most contagious. This is typically from 6 to 21 days, usually 7-10 days.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Complications from severe untreated Pertussis, especially in infants and preterm babies who have not yet been immunized, can include seizures, pneumonia, and very rarely infection in the brain or even death.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD HAS PERTUSSIS?
A health care provider should evaluate prolonged and significant cough that does not go away after about ten days or severe respiratory illness, especially if accompanied by fever or if associated with foreign travel. There, cultures of the nose can confirm the presence of Pertussis.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR PERTUSSIS?
Infants younger than 6 months and patients with severe disease may require hospitalization to support them during the severe phase of the illness. Antibiotics during the early disease can sometimes stop it. Once the disease has progressed, antibiotics may reduce the spread of the disease, but may not shorten the course of the illness. The drug of choice is usually erythromycin for 14 days.

WHAT ABOUT IMMUNIZATION?
Universal immunization with Pertussis vaccine is recommended for children younger than 7. It is not recommended for persons older than age 7 at this time. Immunization can decrease the risk of disease or lessen the severity of illness, but it is not a guarantee against the illness. Also, recent experience is showing that immunity from childhood vaccine may wane in adolescents, so that we are seeing outbreaks in schools most commonly in middle and high school age groups.

Att. d

WALWORTH TOWN BOARD MEETING MINTUES OCTOBER 21, 2004

The regular Town Board meeting, held at the Walworth Town Hall, 3600 Lorraine Drive, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Supervisor Frank Guelli. Board members present: Daniel Keyes, Frank Maciuska, Patti Marini and Thomas Yale.

Other town employees present: Norman Druschel, Building Inspector
		Michael Frederes, Highway Superintendent
		Debora Germain, Recreation Director
		Richard Morris, Attorney for the Town
	Paul Russell, Engineer for the Town
	George Schaller, Sewer Superintendent
		Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer
		Marcia Englert, Town Clerk


MINUTES:
	Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve the minutes of October 7, 2004 as presented.
	Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.

SEPTEMBER SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
	Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve the September Supervisor’s report as presented.
	Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.

CLAIMS:

	1.	DRAINAGE:
		Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Drainage Claims totaling $8,753.65.
		Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
		Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli
Aye
			Councilman Keyes	Aye
			Councilman Maciuska	Aye
			Councilwoman Marini Aye
			Councilman Yale	Aye
		Motion carried.

	2.	GENERAL:
		Motion by Councilman Yale to approve payment of General Claims totaling $44,771.70.
		Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
		Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli
Aye
			Councilman Keyes	Aye
			Councilman Maciuska	Aye
			Councilwoman Marini Aye
			Councilman Yale	Aye
		Motion carried.


	3.	HIGHWAY:

Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Claims totaling $98,275.31.

		Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
		Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli
Aye
			Councilman Keyes	Aye
			Councilman Maciuska	Aye
			Councilwoman Marini Aye
			Councilman Yale	Aye
		Motion carried.

	4.	HIGHWAY GARAGE PROJECT:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Garage Project Claims totaling $6,211.87. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
		Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli
Aye
			Councilman Keyes	Aye
			Councilman Maciuska	Aye
			Councilwoman Marini Aye
			Councilman Yale	Aye
		Motion carried.

	5.	LIGHTING:
		Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of the following Lighting Claims:

	Walworth Light District	$665.67

	Harvest Hills Light District	643.13
	Gananda Light District	965.31
	Brookside Light District	9.85
Seconded by Councilman Yale.

	Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli
Aye
		Councilman Keyes	Aye
		Councilman Maciuska	Aye
		Councilwoman Marini Aye
		Councilman Yale	Aye
	Motion carried.

SEWER DISTRICT:

	Motion by Councilman Maciuska to approve payment of Sewer District Claims totaling
	$47,393.07. Seconded by Councilman Yale.
	Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli
Aye
		Councilman Keyes	Aye
		Councilman Maciuska	Aye
		Councilwoman Marini Aye
		Councilman Yale	Aye
	Motion carried.



	7.		TRUST & AGENCY:

	Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve payment of Trust & Agency Claims totaling
	$15,835.09. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
	Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli
Aye
		Councilman Keyes	Aye
		Councilman Maciuska	Aye
		Councilwoman Marini Aye
		Councilman Yale	Aye
	Motion carried.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one present offered any comments.


2005 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULED:

Motion by Councilman Yale to hold the 2005 budget public hearings at the Walworth Town Hall as follows:

LINCOLN VFD contract request hearing to be held November 4, 2004 at 7:40 P.M.;

		2. WEST WALWORTH VFD contract request hearing to be held November 4, 2004 at 7:45P.M.;
	3.	2005 BUDGET hearing to be held November 4, 2004 at 7:50 P.M.
	Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

Roll call vote:

Supervisor Guelli

Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

Motion carried.


TRI-BOARD MEETING:

	Supervisor Guelli stated that a meeting with the Ontario Town Board and Wayne Central School Board will be held October 28 at 7:30 P.M. at the Wayne Central High School.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE PROVIDER:

QUOTES:

MCI: 4 cents per minute
Broadview Networks: 7 cents per minute
Verizon: 5.5 to 6 cents per minute

PROVIDER CHANGED:

Motion by Councilman Maciuska to transfer the long distance telephone carrier from
Broadview Networks to MCI contingent upon the ability to terminate the contract with Broadview Networks. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

			Roll call vote:					Supervisor Guelli
Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

Motion carried.

PARKVIEW GREEN DEVELOPMENT LETTER OF CREDIT RELEASE APPROVED:


Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the release of $20,000 to the developer, from the
	Parkview Green Development Letter of Credit. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

Roll call vote:

Supervisor Guelli

Aye

	Councilman Keyes	Aye
	Councilman Maciuska	Aye
	Councilwoman Marini	Aye
	Councilman Yale	Aye
Motion carried.

STATE SNOW & ICE AGREEMENT EXTENSION:

	Motion by Councilman Keyes authorizing the Supervisor to sign the State Snow & Ice Agreement Extension for the winter of 2004-2005. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
	Roll call vote:					Supervisor Guelli		Aye

	Councilman Keyes	Aye
	Councilman Maciuska	Aye
	Councilwoman Marini	Aye
	Councilman Yale	Aye
Motion carried.

BROWNIE TROOP 478 BAKE SALE AUTHORIZED:

Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing Brownie Troop 478 to have a bake food sale at the Town Hall on Election Day, November 4, 2004. Seconded by Councilman Yale.

Roll call vote:

Supervisor Guelli

Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

	Motion carried.
	It was noted that not-for-profit groups, excepting political entities and churches, are welcome to use
the building for baked food sales on a first come first served basis.


COUNTY LINE ROAD TIME WARNER CABLE SERVICE APPROVED:
	Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing Time Warner Cable to provide service from their Central System to a County Line Road resident, as it would not be economically feasible to provide service from within the Town of Walworth service area, which is the East system. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

Roll call vote:

Supervisor Guelli

Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

Motion carried.

	It was noted that local programming may not be available.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DECLARED SURPLUS:
	Motion by Councilman Yale to declare the following equipment surplus:
		5 monitors
		5 speakers
		2 computers
		1 keyboard
	Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

Roll call vote:

Supervisor Guelli

Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

Motion carried.

FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS:

Councilman Maciuska offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by

	Councilman Keyes to wit:
			BE IT RESOLVED that the Account Clerk be authorized to transfer the following:

$6,195.24 from General Fund Balance to A1440.41, Town Engineer

2,483.52 from General Fund Balance to A1440.43, Out Source Const. Inspector

3,057.35 from General Fund Balance to A1620.42, Bldg. Maintenance & Repair

39.40 from General Fund Balance to A1620.45, Web Site

390.00 from General Fund Balance to A8989.41, Lawn Maintenance

3,321.56 from Consolidated Drainage Fund Balance to SD1-8540.41, Maintenance

	Roll call vote:		Supervisor Guelli	Aye
			Councilman Keyes	Aye
			Councilman Maciuska	Aye
			Councilwoman Marini Aye
			Councilman Yale	Aye
	Resolution adopted

HIGHWAY GARAGE ADDITION:
	1.	CHANGE ORDER 1-2:
		Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing Change Order 1-2, which is an additional
		payment of $4,272, for materials only, to Building Innovation Group, Inc. to provide additional concrete and reinforcing for the expanded piers and footings to accommodate the actual design Loadings for building. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.

				Roll call vote:					Supervisor Guelli
Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

Motion carried.

CHANGE ORDER 1-2-2:

		Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing Change Order 1-2-2, to change 3’ concrete
	column protection to 18” and place owner supplied concrete to fill foundation walls for no additional cost. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.

		Roll call vote:						Supervisor Guelli
Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

Motion carried.

CHANGE ORDER 3-1:

		Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing Change Order 3-1, which is an additional payment of $2,302.89 to Connors-Haas, Inc. to change panels PP-1, LPA and LPB to 3-phase wye
		connection. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

				Roll call vote:					Supervisor Guelli
Aye

					Councilman Keyes		Aye
					Councilman Maciuska		Aye
					Councilwoman Marini Aye
					Councilman Yale		Aye

Motion carried.

MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN:
	Motion by Councilman Maciuska to adjourn to a meeting with the Attorney for the Town to discuss a legal issue. Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried. Time: 7:50 P.M.

RECONVENED:
	Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 8:50 P.M.

2005 BUDGET:
	The budget was reviewed and the following changes made:

· Add an expense line for mowing the Parkview Green Park.
· Reduce the Library Director’s salary increase from 4% to 3%.


ADJOURNMENT:
	Motion by Councilman Keyes to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska and
unanimously carried. Time: 9:07 P.M.

		Respectfully submitted,


		Marcia Englert, RMC
		Town Clerk

Att. e

OCTOBER 11, 2004
ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING

A regular meeting of the Ontario Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Molino at 7:30 PM in the Ontario Town Hall. Present were Supervisor Joseph Molino, Councilmen: Mark Brewer, Donald Camp, Ronald Fillmore, Donald Shears and Superintendent of Highway William Slocum, Director of Recreation & Parks William Riddell, Assistant Library Director Nancy Obaid, Dog Control Officer Mark Plyter, Chairman of the Watershed Management Advisory Council Allan Tyo and Town Clerk Cathy Herzog

Absent: Superintendent of Water Utilities Robert Wykle, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Edward Collins, Accounting Supervisor Lois Buckalew, Sole Assessor Eileen Perkins and Town Attorney Patricia Crippen

Approximately forty-six residents and visitors were present at portions of the meeting.

Mr. Brewer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Molino announced Mr. Shears has a remark to make.

Mr. Shears stated that the town purchased the property at 2019 Ridge Road with the intent to improve the “downtown” area, rid the town of an eyesore and at some point in the future, with the purchase of additional land, the Town might be able to consider options for the building of a new Library. Mr. Matt Mazura has expressed an interest in purchasing the property from the town to restore the building. The town board members have decided to allow Mr. Mazura, or anyone interested in purchasing the property, to sell it with the stipulation that the building be fixed up and made presentable.

A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to allow Mr. Mazura to purchase town owned property at 2019 Ridge Road, for the exact amount the town has invested in the property, $69,133.45, with a written mortgage commitment in thirty (30) days and closing in forty-five (45) days.
The Town will not hold the mortgage; the price is what the town paid for it so that there is no costs to the taxpayer, and that the outside of the building be improved by June 30, 2005.

Mr. Shears stated that if a new owner does not come forward in the timeframe above, the town board’s intention is to go ahead and remove the structure as planned.

Mr. Brewer made a motion to table the motion until after public comment.

Comments From the Public – Mr. Matt Mazura, 1981 Ridge Road, is interested in purchasing the property and he stated he applauds the town board’s decision to sell it to anyone who is interested. He presented a petition titled “petition to save and renovate 2019 Ridge Road” signed by 250 people. He also added he hopes to be the person that makes that purchase.

Mr. Camp noted any interested person can come forward to purchase the property and he would be more than willing to assist them in the legal process of making a purchase.

Ms. Sue Yantch, 1986 Turner Street, stated that she thinks that the person who makes the purchase needs more time, the building needs a new roof and siding and that is a big expense for a new owner. She suggested at least another year.

Mr. Molino stated the timeframe for siding the building could be worked out but he didn’t want to extend the time too long.

Mr. Paul Heckle, 1815 Ridge Road, stated to restore the building to its original Victorian style would take a lot longer and vinyl siding would not be the way to go. To get the building to look like it did would take a lot of time and money.

Mr. Shears stated that could be negotiated in the purchase offer. The purchase offer will be first come first serve not a bid process.

Mrs. Robin Schmidt, 2169 Ridge Road, stated as a business owner and resident, she would like the timeframe to remain short because she wants to see the eyesore resolved as quickly as possible.

Mr. Brewer invited Mr. Mazura to stay for an executive session to discuss the timing and finances. He stated the goal is to improve the looks downtown.

A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to untable the motion made by Mr. Shears to sell town owned property at 2019 Ridge Road. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

There was a discussion on the motion and it was amended as follows: to allow any interested person on a first come first serve basis, to purchase town owned property at 2019 Ridge Road, for the exact amount the town has invested in the property, $69,133.45, with a written mortgage commitment to be given to the Town Board by the next business meeting (10/25/04) with sixty (60) days for closing after acceptance of the purchase offer. The Town will not hold the mortgage, the price is what the town paid for it so that there are no costs to the taxpayer, and the stipulation and timeframe for the building to be sided or fixed up to be negotiated in the purchase offer contract. The vote on the amended motion was 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Mr. Ray Todd, Brick Church Road, stated he feels that the issue of fixing it up and siding it creates a lot of unnecessary “red tape” and it shouldn’t be put in the way of the purchase.

Mr. Molino opened a public hearing at 7:50 PM to consider increasing the unit fee for the Watershed Management Benefit Area to $2.50 and to remove the budget cap, which limits the operating budget of the Watershed Management Council to $95,000.00 per year. The legal notice of public hearing was read by the Town Clerk and posted on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board and published in the Wayne County Mail 9/23/04 and 9/30/04.

Mr. Tyo gave a brief history on the establishment of the benefit area in 1993. At that time the unit fee was $2.50 per unit with a single family home on 1 acre or less paying 10 units or $25.00 per year and with a budget cap of $95,000.00 per year. As the town has grown the unit fee has been lowered so as not to exceed the cap.

Mr. James Alexander, Trimble Road, asked what the increase request is and how much will the budget be?

Mr. Tyo stated they are asking for the unit fee to be $2.50 which will raise the budget to $109,091.00 in 2005. He added the growth of the town would dictate the budget.

A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to close the public hearing at 7:59 PM.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Approval of Minutes - Mr. Molino asked for approval of the minutes of the September 27, 2004, Town Board meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to approve the minutes as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Correspondence – The Town Clerk received the following correspondence:

Decision of hearing officer on assessment claims for: excessive assessments Agostinelli, Meyers, Huber; no change for Kuhn and a disqualified decision for Hill

NYS Department of State notification of adoption of Chapter 680 of the Laws of 2002 requiring the annual reporting of the presence of wild animals

State Comptroller 2004 Teleconference series scheduled Thursday October 14, 2004 entitled “Cheaper by the Dozen”: Procurement cost savings tips for local governments, registration forms have been distributed to department heads and are available in the Town Clerk’s office

Response from Senator Elizabeth Little relative to the Town’s resolution against the disposition of locally collected traffic fines – she is cosponsor of legislation to repeal this budget language

A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to accept and file the correspondence.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Town Attorney Report – None

Department Head Reports -
A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the following department head September 2004 reports as presented and received: Superintendent of Water Utilities, Superintendent of Highways, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, Director of Recreation & Parks, Sole Assessor, Ontario Public Library, Ontario Town Court, Dog Control Officer and the Watershed Management Advisory Council. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Old Business - None

New Business –A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to set the maximum salaries for the elected officials for 2005 as follows: Supervisor $43,680.00, Town Clerk $42,671.00, Town Justice 2 @ 14,518.00, Superintendent of Highways $53,550.00, Town Councilmen 4 @ $6,067.00, these are not to exceed salaries. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to schedule the Public Hearings for the proposed 2005 budgets and contracts on October 25, 2004 at 1850 Ridge Road, to begin at 7:00 PM and to direct the Town Clerk to post the Legal Notice of Public Hearings and the elected officials 2005 wages pursuant to Town Law. The Preliminary Budget is filed in the Town Clerk’s office for the public to review. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to adopt a resolution

REQUESTING A REDUCTION FROM THE ESTABLISHED 55 M.P.H. SPEED
LIMIT TO 40 M.P.H. ON ARBOR ROAD IN THE TOWN OF ONTARIO

RESOLVED, that the Ontario Town Board does, pursuant to SS 1622.1 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, hereby request the Wayne County Superintendent of Highways to request the NYS Department of Transportation establish a lower maximum speed limit of 40 M.P.H. at which vehicles may proceed on Arbor Road in the Town of Ontario, NY.

The Town Clerk is authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Superintendent of Highways. 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED

A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to adopt a

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN

WHEREAS, the Ontario Town Board wishes to adopt a cafeteria plan within the context of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code for the benefit of the employer’s eligible employees, and

WHEREAS, under Section 125 we adopt Section 106 the Premium Only Plan, and

WHEREAS, the Town wishes for this plan to be administered by AFLAC of New York at no cost to the Town or its employees, and

WHEREAS, the Town further approves that AFLAC of New York offer it benefits to the Town employees at no cost to the Town, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ontario Town Board hereby adopts the Flexible Benefits Plan (consisting of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, Section 106 only) for the Town of Ontario effective October 11, 2004.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ontario may, without further resolution, execute the Adoption Agreement and any related documents or amendments which may be necessary or appropriate to adopt the plan or maintain its compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED

A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Camp, to authorize the Accounting Department to move $25,000.00 into H-67-04 Landfill Closure Project from the General Fund Balance, Debit A909 credit H-67-909 to pay outstanding invoices, as requested by the Accounting Supervisor in a memo dated 9/29/04. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

There was a discussion on funding the Landfill Closure Capital Project. Mr. Brewer stated we have already spent approximately $426,000.00 from fund balance in 2004. The Board must also decide if the funds expended on the landfill to date would or would not be included in the $800,000.00 earmarked for the capital project from fund balance.

A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Fillmore, to adopt a resolution

IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO WATERSHED MANAGEMENT BENEFIT AREA

WHEREAS, by resolution of the Ontario Town Board on May 24, 1993, a town-wide watershed management benefit area was established and has been operational since that date; and

WHEREAS, the Watershed Management Advisory Council has submitted a Memorandum to the Town Board requesting a change in the unit fees charged and removal of the budget cap set forth, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and considered their request, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a public hearing on the matter where all interested persons were heard.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Ontario Town Board authorizes an increase in the Watershed Management unit fee to $2.50 per unit, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ontario Town Board removes the established $95,000.00 per year budget cap on the Watershed Management budget. 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED

A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to authorize the Town Clerk to purchase a workstation computer for the part-time clerk in her office from Advance 2000, Inc., the lowest quote, for an amount not to exceed 793.33, as requested by the Town Clerk in a memo dated 10/8/04 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adopt a resolution to establish a capital project H-68-04 for the Town Hall/Library addition and renovations for an amount of $250,000.00 and to direct the Accounting Supervisor to set up and fund the project from the HR1 Town Hall/Library reserve account. 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED

Policy Items - None

Budget Transfers/Adjustments - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve the following GENERAL FUND budget transfers:
transfer $5,779.00 from A 1990.4 to A 9010.8 - Retirement
transfer $.83 (.83 cents) from A 1990.4 to A 1950.4 for a property tax bill
transfer $125.45 from A 1990.4 to A 1650.4 for roadrunner bills

There was a discussion on the budget transfer of $5,779.00, the Supervisor was authorized and directed to amend the transfer as he and the Accounting Supervisor deem necessary. 5 Ayes
0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Reports by Town Board Members – Mr. Shears reported on the town hall/library addition. He stated they are working to have the exterior up before the inclement weather.

Mr. Brewer stated there is one more change to the tentative budget before it becomes Preliminary. There was a discussion on the need to budget in the 2005 proposed budget for a BAN/Bond payment for the Landfill debt . He proposed $150,000.00 that would increase the proposed tax rate approximately eighteen cents (.18). Mr. Shears stated he supports that.

Mr. Molino was asked to have the Accounting Supervisor make that change before the preliminary figures go to the Wayne County Mail for a 2005 proposed budget article for next week’s town-wide mailing.

Approval of Claims - A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to approve the abstract of claims for the month of October 2004, including vouchers #2336 through #2470 with a grand total of $209,625.07 and to authorize the supervisor to issue payments for same.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Comments From the Public – Mr. James Alexander, Trimble Road, asked how the contested assessment for the Ginna Plant was handled and what was the impact on the tax rate in the proposed 2005 budget.

Mr. Brewer reviewed the assessment transactions and how they have budgeted for different scenarios. He stated the Fire Company is reviewing their budget request to factor in the plant’s assessment. Mr. Brewer also reviewed other budget changes made to the tentative budget.

Mr. Charles Lantry asked about the big raises approved tonight for the elected officials.

Mr. Molino stated the town board did take a freeze in salary. The 4% increases for the other elected officials are in line with union negotiated raises. The elected official’s wages are not the actual increase; they are not to exceed amounts that have to be published with the proposed budget public hearing notice.

There was a discussion on union negotiations, establishing wages for elected and appointed town officials and health benefits. Mr. Brewer stated the Town Board values the town employees very much.

Executive Session - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adjourn for an executive session at 8:30 PM for the sale of real property. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Reconvene – 9:45 PM

Adjourn - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adjourn at 9:45 PM.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Herzog
Ontario Town Clerk

The above minutes will become official upon approval of the town board.

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