ASSOC. OF TOWNS TAX REFORM RESOLUTION:
Councilman Yale offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilman Yale offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by
Councilwoman Marini to wit:
BE IT RESOLVED that the following recommendations be submitted to New York State Senators Michael Nozzolio and Joseph Bruno, New York State Assembly Representatives Robert Oaks and Sheldon Silver, and Governor George Pataki, with a letter on behalf of the citizens of Walworth urging their immediate attention.
WHEREAS the residents of the Town of Walworth have collectively considered the local issues of greatest concern to them and identified high property taxes as one of the highest priority among them; and
WHEREAS funding for local governmental services, including public education, is
provided primarily through a tax on the estimated value of property; and
WHEREAS the welfare of Walworth homeowners is jeopardized by the rapid increase in the costs of public education and-the-inability of many homeowners to pay these increased costs; and
WHEREAS the increasing burden of public education on taxpayers also impacts on the ability to raise other taxes to provide services and to fund Town-specific and local initiatives important to the well being of the community.
THEREFORE the Town Board of the Town of Walworth Appeals to New York State
public officials to implement new measures for financing public education, including the
following suggested actions:
1.
Ensure equity in a formula for funding public education based on the taxpayers'
ability to pay.
2.
Decrease the revenue raised from tax sources based on the value of dwellings.
3.
Retrain from imposing state mandated requirements upon school systems without corresponding state funding.
4.
Adjust the formulas on revenues earmarked as aid to education from state
lottery and other future gaming activities so that the annual percentage is
substantially increased from current levels.
5.
Maintain the enhanced STAR exemption for the town's neediest citizens, but
also increase the STAR exemption for senior citizens specifically at all income
levels.
6. Regain lost tax revenue from the above actions through income tax.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye
Councilman Keyes Absent
Councilman Maciuska Aye
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Aye
Resolution adopted.
GINEGAW PARK USE APPROVED:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the use of Ginegaw Park by Marilyn Garland on August 6, 2005 for a graduation party. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini and unanimously carried.
TRI-BOARD MEETING:
The Walworth Town Board will meet with the Ontario Town Board and Wayne Central School Board on April 4 at 7:30 P.M. at Casey Park.
CODE OFFICER TRAINING:
Norman Druschel and Philip Williamson will be attending the annual training session the week of March 21, 2005.
HIGHWAY DEPT. PHONE SYSTEM:
1.
QUOTES:
T.R. Services: $5,375.00
Monarch: 3,991.46
TRICOM: 3,990.00
2.
PURCHASE:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the purchase of a new phone system from TRICOM, for both the new and the old highway garage, for a cost not to exceed $3,990.00, to be expended from line HG8132.21. Seconded by Councilman Yale.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye
Councilman Keyes Absent
Councilman Maciuska Aye
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Aye
Motion carried.
HIGHWAY DEPT. ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE:
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing Casco Security to upgrade the current alarm system to protect the new building for a cost of $2,353.52, of which $2,010.00 is to be expended from line HG8132.21 and $343.52 is to be expended from line A5132.21. Seconded by Councilman Yale.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye
Councilman Keyes Absent
Councilman Maciuska Aye
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Aye
Motion carried.
HIGHWAY SCHOOLING:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the Highway Superintendent to attend the Cornell Local Roads School June 6-8, 2005. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye
Councilman Keyes Absent
Councilman Maciuska Aye
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Aye
Motion carried.
HIGHWAY DEPT. EQUIPMENT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing the Highway Superintendent to prepare specifications for a tractor backhoe and to advertise for bids. Seconded by Councilman Yale.
Roll call vote: Supervisor Guelli Aye
Councilman Keyes Absent
Councilman Maciuska Aye
Councilwoman Marini Aye
Councilman Yale Aye
Motion carried.
ALL HAZARD LITIGATION PLAN:
Paul Russell stated that he is serving on the County Committee to prepare an All Hazard Litigation Plan. FEMA has mandated that only municipalities who have developed the plan are eligible for reimbursement of expenses in the event of a disaster.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS IN QUESTION:
Councilman Maciuska stated that there is concern that neither Wayne Central nor Gananda Central Schools will authorize the use of their buildings for the Town’s summer recreation programs which could result in no summer programming.
ACADEMY COMMUNITY CENTER COMMENT:
Councilman Maciuska stated that he had attended most of the informational meetings for the
Community Center and he found it distressing that people can’t disagree civilly.
MEETING WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to adjourn to a meeting with the Attorney for the Town to discuss legal issues. Seconded by Councilman Yale and unanimously carried. Time: 7:55 P.M.
RECONVENED:
Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 8:38 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilwoman Marini to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Maciuska and
unanimously carried. Time: 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia Englert, RMC
Town Clerk
MARCH 14, 2005
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, Councilmen: Mark Brewer, Ronald Fillmore, Donald Camp, Donald Shears and Superintendent of Highways William Slocum, Director of Recreation & Parks William Riddell, Accounting Supervisor Lois Buckalew, Interim Assistant Library Director Nancy Obaid, Chairman of the Watershed Advisory Board Allan Tyo, Dog Control Officer Mark Plyter and Town Clerk Cathy Herzog.
Absent: Town Attorney Patricia Crippen, Superintendent of Water Utilities Robert Wykle, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Edward Collins, Sole Assessor Eileen Perkins,
Nineteen residents and visitors were present at portions of the meeting.
Mr. Camp led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Comments From the Public – Mr. Molino announced a workshop will be conducted following the meeting for a presentation from Planning Board Chairman Eduard Kerkhoven and William Riddell on an economic development /community center proposal. They are seeking town board support for their request for congressional funding.
Approval of Minutes - Mr. Molino asked for approval of the minutes of the February 28, 2005, 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 correspondence from Kenneth Horn. He notified the town that he has applied for a renewal of his New York State Liquor License for 2013 Ridge Road, Ontario, as required by law.
A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept and file the correspondence.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Town Attorney Report – None
Department Head Reports -
Superintendent of Water Utilities – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Superintendent of Highways – A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer – A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to accept the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Director of Recreation & Parks – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Riddell stated Coralie TeWinkle has volunteered her services to install new software for program registration. Mr. Brewer asked the Town Clerk to send her a letter thanking her for her donation of time and services.
Sole Assessor – A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Molino noted Mrs. Perkins has been out and he wished her a speedy recovery.
Ontario Public Library - A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the February 2005 Library report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Mrs. Obaid thanked the town employees who have worked on the Library expansion. She stated the Library staff is very excited about the addition and is looking forward to setting up and using the new space. She added we appreciate all that is being done.
Mrs. Obaid talked about outreach and asked if anyone knew of someone who could not get out and would like library material brought to their home. They would be willing to accommodate that need.
Ontario Town Court – A motion was made by Mr. Fillmore, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to receive the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Dog Control Officer – A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to accept the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Watershed Management Advisory Council – A motion was made by Mr. Fillmore, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept the February 2005 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Old Business - None
New Business – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the Benderson Development sanitary sewer easement from RB-3 Associates to the Town of Ontario for 6280 Furnace Road, as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
The legal notice to bidders was posted on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board and published in the Wayne County mail on 2/10/05 for the 2005 annual town wide spring cleanup. One bid was properly presented and opened on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 2:00 PM from Waste Management of NY.
A motion was made by Mr. Shears, seconded by Mr. Camp, to award the sole bidder, Waste Management of NY, the bid for the 2005 annual spring cleanup for an amount not to exceed $56.00 solid material/per ton (five ton minimum), $30.00 tires/per ton (3 ton minimum) and $25.00 per Freon unit, as recommended by the Superintendent of Highways in memo # 05-02.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to approve the Rochester Gas and Electric Street Light settlement and to authorize Troy & Banks, Inc. to act on behalf of the Town of Ontario. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Fillmore, to approve the recommendations of Troy & Banks, Inc. from their telecommunication audit summary and authorize them to proceed on behalf of the Town of Ontario with changes in the Verizon local and long distance accounts, Verizon wireless accounts, and Time Warner accounts.
There was a discussion on the recommendations by Troy & Banks. Mr. Brewer stated he would not like to disconnect or suspend any wireless accounts that may be used seasonally or by employees who are temporarily not working. He also stated, for the proposal for a road runner connection between the offices at 2200 and 2202 Lake Road, he felt the distance between the buildings would cause problems, if the system is down it would take more time and effort to fix it than the small cost for having separate buildings having their own connection. There was further discussion on the wireless proposal and static IP addressing. It was agreed not to proceed with changes to wireless or Time Warner accounts.
After discussion a motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp to amend the motion to approve the recommendations of Troy and Banks and authorize them to proceed with the changes in the Verizon local and long distance accounts. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Reports by Town Board Members – Mr. Brewer stated the Accounting Supervisor and Town Clerk had a conversation with him on the current tax bill for the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power plant, the PILOT Agreement and the Stipulation of Settlement for this year’s tax bill. He suggested a meeting with the County Treasurer and Town officials to be sure everyone is clear on the amount paid and due for this year’s tax bill. He stated the town would have to pay their portion and bill the fire companies for their portion of the 2005-tax bill that was changed by court order.
Approval of Claims - A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Shears, to approve the abstract of claims for the month of March 2005, including vouchers # 498 through # 620 with a grand total of $81,140.11 and to authorize the Supervisor to issue payments for same. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
Comments from the Public – None
Adjourn - A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to adjourn at 7:45 PM for a workshop. 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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