1. AGENDA
      1. Correspondence – The Town Clerk read correspondence from Roberta Updaw relative to the Ontario Walworth Presenters production of “A Tribute to America”. She extended an invitation to the town board and requested the use of a 1995 World War II Veterans picture to display during the event.
        1. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE SUNSET
    1. Policy Items –None
    2. Adjourn - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adjourn at 8:50 PM. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED


 
 
 
 
May 28, 2004
 

“All gave some, Some gave all.”             Memorial Day                       - Author Unknown
Greetings from Wayne Central School District. Below are some items of interest.
 
Board Meeting:
  

1. Board Meeting:  Remember we are meeting at 5:30 on Tuesday for about five minutes.

 

2. Award Construction Project Bids - The bids are in for the Capital project and are presented in the agenda for award. You have a memo from Greg. I recommend approval.

 

3. Telephone Project Bids - The bids are in for the Telephone Update project and are presented in the agenda for award. You also have a recommendation from Greg on this one.

 


Newsletter:
 

1. Bid Information: Included in the bid on the field lighting is the removal and relocation of the existing lights. The specs call for them to be relocated to the JV field. We did not realize that was in the specs and do not think it appropriate. Two alternative sites would be the tennis courts or the softball and baseball fields. We will be doing some research and bring a proposal to you.

 

2. Darien Lake Incident: Three 8th grade girls were caught shoplifting at Darien Lake while there with the school trip. They were observed by park security and were confronted while still at the park. They have been placed on a five-day suspension.

 

3. Memorial Day Observances: For those who are around for the weekend, the RPO “Salute to America” concert is tonight at the PAC, the American Legion has a parade and ceremony on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and Ontario has a dedication ceremony and 8:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Harbor on Monday evening.
 
4. Events –

5/28 – RPO Concert “Salute to America” @ PAC – 7:30 p.m.
5/31 – Memorial Day Observance – Bear Creek Harbor, Ontario – 8:00 p.m.
6/1-3 – Grade 8 Social Studies Testing
6/1 – Varsity Club Awards @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
6/2 – HS Undergraduate Awards @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
6/2 – Red Ribbon Task Force Meeting – FE – 5:00 p.m.
6/3 – MS Band Concert @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
6/4 – Freewill 5th grade Banquet @ FE
6/7 – Middle School Awards Night @ PAC

       
6/7 – Four County Annual Meeting – Belhurst Castle
6/9-11 – Grade 8 Science Assessment Testing
6/9 – Senior Banquet @ Webster Golf Club – 7:00 p.m.
6/11 – Senior Picnic – HS Athletic Fields

 

5. Attachments:
a) Bid Information
b) Walworth Town Board Meeting Minutes – 5/20
c) Ontario Town Board Meeting Minutes – 5/24
d) Hopeworks Newsletter – May
e) Mike Allen Letter re: Brenda Prinsen
f) Ontario Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
g) Four County Newsletter – May
h) 8th Grade Convocation Invitation

 
 

May 27, 2004
 
Wayne Central School District
2002 Capital Improvement Project
Owner’s Post Bid Review Meeting
 

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AGENDA
 

1. Status of Contractor’s Post Bid Reviews

 
Bid Package # 1 Roofing
 Spring Sheet Metal – Withdrew Bid Due to Arithmetic Error
Elmer W. Davis – to meet with them later this morning (Post Bid Review)
 J&B Insulation – Send back their sealed bid with response to their letter
 
Bid Package #2 General Construction
 Christa Construction
 Allied Builders
 
Bid Package #3 Mechanical
 Landry Mechanical
 
Bid Package #4 Plumbing
 Unified Mechanical
 
Bid Package #5 Electrical
 Blackmon-Farrell
 
Bid Package #6 Asbestos Abatement
 Excel Insulation
 

2. Budget Review

 
Base Bids
 
Alternates
 
Budget Status Recap
 
Actual Low Bid Combined with Alternates  $11,362,612.00
 
Tack Boards by Owner        $ 100,000.00
 
Incidentals          $ 3,621,000.00
 
Less Incidental Contingency included in bid ($ 517,000.00)
 
Anticipated Project Cost        $14,566,612.00
 
Budget Amount          $14,960,000.00
 
Budget Amount Remaining        $ 393,388.00
 
 

3. Recommendations

 
Bid Package #1 – Roofing - Elmer W. Davis, Inc.
Base Bid $1,319,177.00 plus Alternate #10A $30,000.00 = $1,349,177.00
 
Bid Package #2- General Construction - Christa Construction
Base Bid $6,538,700.00 plus Alternate #1 $34,000.00, #2 $73,000.00, #5 $52,500.00, #11 $98,000.00, #12 $4,100.00, #13 (3,800.00) = $6,796,500.00
 
Bid Package #3- HVAC Mechanical - Landry Mechanical Contractors
Base Bid $1,050,000.00 plus Alternate #13 $86,000.00 = $1,136,000.00
 
Bid Package #4- Plumbing – Unified Mechanical Contractors
Base Bid $587,000.00 plus Alternate #1 $0.00 = $587,000.00 
 
Bid Package #5- Electrical – Blackmon-Farrell Electric
Base Bid $1,108,800.00 plus Alternate #1 $6,110.00, #7 $25,100.00. #8 $46,200.00 = $1,186,210.00
 
Bid Package #6- Asbestos Abatement – Excel Insulation Co. Inc.
Base Bid $307,725.00 No Alternates accepted = $307,725.00

 
20 MAY 2004 Walworth Town Board Meeting
48.
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 and Patti Marini. Absent: Frank Maciuska 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 May 6, 2004 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.
APRIL SUPERVISOR’S REPORT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve the April 2004 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 $413.10.
Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
2. GANANDA SIDEWALK DISTRICT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve payment of Gananda Sidewalk District Claims totaling $1,200.00. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
3. GENERAL:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve payment of General Claims totaling $45,929.78. Seconded by Councilman Keyes
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
4. HIGHWAY:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Highway Claims totaling $21,910.87. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
5. LIGHTING:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve payment of the following Lighting Claims:
       
Walworth Light District $666.43
Harvest Hills Light District 643.65
Gananda Light District 852.31
Brookside Light District 9.87
Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
    
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
        
6.PARK SPECIAL REVENUE:
     
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Park Expendable Trust Claims totaling $1,277.35. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
7. SEWER DISTRICT:
    
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of Sewer District Claims totaling
$43,895.14. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
8. TRUST & AGENCY:
    
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve payment of Trust & Agency Claims totaling $16,407.77. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
       
9.WATER EXTENSION:
     
Motion by Councilman Keyes to approve payment of the following Water Extension #19 Claim totaling $307.80. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: No one present offered any comments.

UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION:
 

Supervisor Guelli made the following proclamation:

   WHEREAS, alcohol use among youth continues to be a significant concern both
nationally and in the Town of Walworth, with over sixty-percent of high school students having used alcohol and more than a quarter of high school students having consumed more than five drinks in the past 30 days; and
WHEREAS, the three leading causes of death among adolescents are accidents, homicides and suicides in which alcohol and other drug use are a major contributing factor; and
WHEREAS, a coalition of Wayne County citizens, including representatives from the Town of Walworth, have been working together to Promote the Reduction of Underage Drinking (PROUD) and that PROUD Partnership is using research-based prevention strategies to address the serious problems related to underage alcohol use;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the month of June be proclaimed as Underage Drinking Prevention Month, and urge all adults and youth to work together to make this time of celebration, graduation and vacation a safe, sober and tragedy-free time of joy.

   
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to approve the Underage Drinking Prevention Month Proclamation. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE COMPLAINT:
Phil Williamson stated that he had received a complaint about 3363 Wildflower Drive. However, the Town can do nothing at this time as the property is under the control of the bankruptcy court.
              
CANANDAIGUA ROAD BRIDGE SIDEWALK:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to proceed with the 6' wide sidewalk, contingent upon DEC approval. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
Roll call vote: Supervisor GuelliAye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
FILLING OF LAND PERMITTED:
Motion by Councilman Keyes to permit Robert Mohr, 293 Atlantic Ave., to fill in the pond in front of his home and to permit Mark Ranalletta, 1638 Atlantic Ave., to fill in a 6' drop in front of his home, subject to approval of the Code Enforcement Officer. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Roll call vote: Supervisor GuelliAye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
RECREATION DEPT. PURCHASE:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing the expenditure of $2,773.55, from A7310.43, to Traveling Tees for the purchase of softball shirts and hats. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
Roll call vote: Supervisor GuelliAye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
PARKVIEW GREEN:
Paul Russell stated that the developer did an excellent job completing the detention pond.
HIGHWAY GARAGE ADDITION:
Paul Russell presented a report that included a site plan and cost estimate including potential extras. The Board agreed that the bid document should include alternates for an 8' high wall, darker roof, Co-Ray Vac heating and in-floor radiant heating.
SEWER SYSTEM UPGRADE:
1. BIDS:
  
Environmental Preservation Systems: $71,550.00
Industrial Furnace Corp.: 30,387.00
After the bid opening, Industrial Furnace Corp. sent a letter to Supervisor Guelli asking that they be allowed to withdraw their bid as they had omitted the cost for the epoxy coating.
2. BIDS REJECTED:
    
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to reject all bids, subject to the approval of the Attorney for the Town. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli
Aye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS:
Councilwoman Marini 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:
$1,042.50 from A1990.41 to A1620.46 for payment to Passero Associates.

   $ 307.80 from H19-8310.244 to H19-8310.245 for payment to J. R. Engineering, PC.
$1,277.35 from CM1-599 to CM1-7110.42 for payment to RG&E to relocate electric pole on Sherburne Road.

$ 21.60 from SS8130.402 to SS8130.404   for payment to J. R. Engineering, PC.

         $3,420.00 from A1420.41 Town Counsel Contractual to A1420.42 for litigation fees.
$2,775.00 from Fund Balance to establish line A8560.41 Shade Trees, to be reimbursed from Rural Community Conversation Project funds, which will be credited to line A3910.
      $ 20.83 from A1410.42 to A1410.41 for mileage reimbursement.

              
Roll call vote: Supervisor GuelliAye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Resolution adopted.
LUSK CEMETERY:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing the Attorney for the Town to send a letter to Riley Neal, owner of the property adjacent to the Lusk Cemetery on Finley Road, requesting him to remove the dog kennel, pick-up truck, snowplow, burning barrel, and the "No Trespassing" sign from the Lusk Cemetery property. Seconded by Councilman Keyes.
Roll call vote: Supervisor GuelliAye
Councilman KeyesAye
Councilman MaciuskaAbsent
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Absent
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Keyes and
unanimously carried. Time: 8:13 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Englert, RMC
Town Clerk

   

MAY 24, 2004
ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING
 

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, Councilmembers: Mark Brewer, Donald Camp, Ronald Fillmore, Donald Shears, Superintendent of Highways William Slocum, Director of Parks and Recreation William Riddell, Chairman of the Watershed Advisory Committee Alan Tyo (entered 7:35 PM), Representing MRB Group Michael Simon (entered 7:35 PM) and Town Clerk Cathy Herzog.
 
Twenty-eight residents and visitors were present at portions of the meeting.
 
Mr. Brewer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Comments From the Public – Mr. James Switzer, 1291 Centennial Drive, stated he recently visited the Town Historian at her office at 2202 Lake Road where he had three cartons of records to carry up the stairs. He stated he could do that, but it would have been very difficult for an elderly or disabled person to visit the office. He suggested the town back fill the area behind the building and make an entrance at the back.
 
Mr. Switzer asked if the building next to the proposed new pizzeria on Ridge Road, in the “downtown” area, was in violation of any codes and could the building be declared an unsafe structure? He added it is an eyesore and a safety issue.
 
Mr. Camp stated the building in not in violation of any codes, the building inspector inspected the premises and he stated it is properly boarded up, the police have also secured the building from kids or vandals.
 
Mr. Switzer stated Ontario Truck Parts on Route 104 west of Slocum Road has vehicles parked all along the road. The business was the scene of a fatal accident and he stated it is important to enforce the law if it is illegal for them to park along the highway.
 
(Michael Simon and Alan Tyo entered the meeting at 7:35 PM)
 
Mr. Molino stated he would look into the matter.
 
Mr. Wilbur Longrod, 291 Lake Road, stated he has a letter from the Watershed Advisory Council informing him that he has been denied the use of their services because of pending litigation. He added he needs their services badly.
 
Mr. Tyo stated the Watershed Council was advised that there is a possibility for litigation and the matter has been turned over to the Town Attorney.
 
After further discussion, Mr. Molino suggested to Mr. Longrod that his attorney should contact the town attorney.
 
Mr. Gary Prutsman, owner of J & G Machine & Tool Co., stated he has appeared before the Planning Board with plans to build a new manufacturing plant (in the proposed Salatino Industrial Park) and that he was denied site plan approval until Timothy Lane was built and sewers and water installed.
 
Mr. Molino stated he is working on this and he will have the Economic Development Coordinator, Donna Burolla, call him.
 
Mr. Molino asked for approval of the minutes of the May 10, 2004 town board meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to approve the minutes with a correction on page 2, paragraph 12 change “Friends of the Library” to “Friends of the Park”. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 



Correspondence – The Town Clerk read correspondence from Roberta Updaw relative to the Ontario Walworth Presenters production of “A Tribute to America”. She extended an invitation to the town board and requested the use of a 1995 World War II Veterans picture to display during the event.
 
The Town Board unanimously approved the use of the town’s picture by the Presenters for the event.
 
The Town Clerk also received correspondence from the Wayne Central School district thanking the town for the use of the town’s voting machines and correspondence with the results of the annual school election.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to accept and file the correspondence. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Old Business – None
 
New Business – A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to accept the Supervisor’s fiscal report for the month of April 2004 as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adopt a 
 



RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE SUNSET

PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND (LGRMIF) AND CULTURAL EDUCATION FUND (CEF)

 
State Assembly Bill A 10843 and State Senate Bill S 06666
 
WHEREAS, the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) was created in 1989 to provide technical assistance and grants to establish, improve or enhance records management programs in New York’s more than 4,300 local governments, and
 
WHEREAS, the closely related Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) for grants and technical assistance to non-government historical records repositories also is supported by the LGRMIF, and
 
WHEREAS, a sunset date for the LGRMIF was established in the original legislation to permit its operation as a five-year experiment, and
 
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature in 1995 twice has extended the sunset date, most recently to December 31, 2005, and
 
WHEREAS, the LGRMIF has effectively supported essential advisory services and 6,300 grants totaling over $113 million to improve the management of records for over half of all NYS local governments, and
 
WHEREAS, the LGRMIF and the programs it supports continue to operate at a high standard of excellence and provide direct and significant benefit to local governments at no cost to the taxpayers, and
 
WHEREAS, the Town of Ontario has benefited from technical assistance, training, publications and four grants totaling $21,157.00, supported by the LGRMIF, and
 
WHEREAS, the State Legislature created the closely-related Cultural Education Fund (CEF) to support the New York State Archives, New York State Library and New York State Museum on behalf of all New Yorkers, and the Office for Public Broadcasting, and provided the CEF with an identical sunset date, and
 
WHEREAS, the LGRMIF and the CEF continue to be critically important in the fulfillment of the many records and information related responsibilities of Records Management Officer of the Town of Ontario, and to the cultural and scientific needs of the people of New York State, therefore
 
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the TOWN OF ONTARIO supports the elimination of said sunset provisions in order to make the LGRMIF and the CEF permanent as proposed in State Assembly Bill A 10843 and State Senate Bill S 06666. 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED
 
The legal notice to bidders for the Ontario Highway Department Salt Storage Barn was posted on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board and published in the Wayne County Mail on 4/29/04. One bid from Park Lane Construction was properly presented and opened at 2:00 PM on 5/13/04.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Camp, to award the bid for the Ontario Highway Department Salt Storage Barn project to Park Lane Construction & Development Corp., the sole bidder, for a total amount not to exceed $337,501.00 and authorize the Supervisor to execute the notice of award, as recommended by the Town Engineer. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED  
 
Mr. Slocum stated the old salt building is already down and the Town Engineer will be proceeding with the paperwork to begin the project as soon as possible. He estimated the project could begin as early as the middle of June.
 
Mr. Shears thanked Mr. Slocum for the work done on the old highway garage. He stated it looks real nice.
 
Mr. Slocum gave a verbal report on the heavy rainstorms last night. He stated many residents needed assistance with flooded basements. He gave an overview of the damage to the roads and creeks, and he stated Ontario on the Lake had the most severe problems.
 
The legal notice to bidders for the Wayne Central School drainage project was posted on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board and published in the Wayne County Mail on 4/29/04. Two bids were properly presented and opened on 5/18/04 from Dates Excavating Co., Inc. and Wind-Sun Construction, Inc.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Fillmore, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to award the bid for the Wayne Central School drainage project to Dates Excavating, the lowest responsible bidder, for an amount not to exceed $70,918.75, as recommended by the Watershed Management Advisory Council in memo # 04-02. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Mr. Tyo gave a brief review of the joint project. He stated the cost would be split with the school.
 



Policy Items –None
 
Budget Transfers/Adjustments - None
 
Appointments/Resignations – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept with regret the resignation of William Quinn from the Planning Board effective 6/30/04 and direct the Town Clerk to send him a letter thanking him for his years of service. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Reports by Town Board Members – Mr. Shears asked Mr. Riddell to speak on an upcoming event.
 
Mr. Riddell announced that the Recreation Department will host a Memorial Day Observance at Memorial Point at Bear Creek Harbor on Monday, May 31st at 8:00 PM. He stated the program is to honor the veterans who died in service to their country. The keynote speaker will be Senator Michael Nozzolio who will be joined by local dignitaries in honoring this occasion. In addition there will be musical salutes, colorguards and a firework display. He encouraged everyone to attend.
 
Mr. Shears reported on a request by Mr. Thomas Van Allen relative to a variance to the Town’s Noise Ordinance. He stated he will be writing to Mr. Van Allen to inform him that his request has been denied.
 
Mr. Brewer stated he has prepared a draft part-time holiday policy for review with plans for a first reading in June. He will copy the town board and department heads for comment prior to putting it on the agenda.
 
Mr. Brewer thanked the water department for working on a broken water main on Knickerbocker Road last night during the heavy rainstorms.
 
Mr. Brewer asked if Mr. Molino had information on the American Legion Parade?
 
Mr. Molino stated the parade will be held Sunday May 30th at 2:00 PM and will be from the Ontario Elementary School to the American Legion Post for a ceremony.
 
Approval of Claims – A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to approve the abstract of claims for the month of May 2004 including voucher # 1138 through # 1232 with a grand total of $135,855.76 and to authorize the Supervisor to issue payments for same. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED  
 
Comments From the Public – Mr. Jason Ruffell, 1953 Kenyon Road, asked about the status of matching funds for the salt barn?’
 
Mr. Shears stated we have an application in but we haven’t heard if it was successful yet. Mr. Brewer added it is contingent upon adoption of the NYS budget and if we are not successful this year we can try again.
 
Mr. Michael Simon, Representing MRB Group, reviewed the Stormwater Management Program Annual Report. He presented the following documents: “MS4 Phase II” overview agenda, MS4 Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) information, draft SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewers (MS4s), Permit No. GP-02-02 Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) Annual Report Format and the draft Stormwater Management Program Annual Report Six Minimum Measures Table dated March 10, 2003 – March 9, 2004.
 
Mr. Simon gave a history of the program and the Town of Ontario’s involvement and progress. He stated this is a five-year permit with six minimum measures as the goal when fully implemented by January 8, 2008. He reviewed the annual report that he has prepared for the town and stated any public comments would be accepted by the Town Clerk’s office. All annual reports must be finalized and filed by June 1st.
 
Mr. Simon reported Ontario has made steady progress in the first year of the permit. The Ontario Watershed Management Council is working to fulfill the requirements and six measurable goals. He reviewed the Annual Report and he asked if anyone present had comments on the proposal.
 
There were no comments, Mr. Simon stated anyone could still comment on the report and file those comments with the Town Clerk this week. He suggested the Town Board consider the cost of the program during the annual budget process. There was a discussion on measures that need to be implemented in the coming years.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Shears, to adopt a RESOLUTION 
 
WHEREAS, the Town of Ontario has applied for authorization to discharge stormwater from their storm sewer system and obtained coverage under the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewers (MS4s) Permit No. GP-02-02, and
 
WHEREAS, a permit was granted and the town is required to develop, implement and enforce a Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) designated to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable, and
 
WHEREAS, the Town of Ontario has until January 2008 to be fully implemented with an annual report to be submitted no later than June 1st of every year.
 
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ontario has reviewed and approves of the Annual Report as prepared by MRB Group for March 10, 2003 through March 9, 2004
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute the necessary documents for filing for the Stormwater Management Program for the Town of Ontario inclusive of any comments received by Friday, May 28, 2004. 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED
 
Executive Session - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to
adjourn for an executive session at 8:20 PM for a personnel matter pertaining to specific persons and for the proposed acquisition of real property. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Reconvene - 8:50 PM
 



Adjourn - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adjourn at 8:50 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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