Letter to the Board
October 21, 2005
October 21, 2005
“Learning is not compulsory... neither is survival.” -- W. Edwards Deming
Greetings from Wayne Central. Below are a few items of interest.
Board Letter:
Board Letter:
1. Deb Phalen: Calling hours for Deb Phalen are tonight from 5-8 p.m. at Payne & Murphy’s in Macedon and services are tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at the Macedon Center United Methodist Church. Our Freewill students appear to be doing fine. We have had three additional counselors at the school available to meet with people. Not unexpectedly, it is more difficult for the adults. We have known Deb a long time. She has strong ties to the Walworth fire department and her church. I think Deb probably had a positive effect on everyone she ever touched.
2. Assistant Principal: Holly and Larry are looking for an interim assistant principal to fill in until the new principal can help choose his/her own assistant. We talked to former Dean of Students, Ron Jones. He was happy to be asked but is currently working three days a week. This weekend they are contacting a couple retired assistants from Monroe County.
3. Foundation: The Wayne Educational Foundation held its October meeting last night. It has agreed to bi-laws which are now going to be reviewed by an attorney. We were joined by Wayne graduate and practicing CPA Mike Jeffers. He agreed to help us with the filing for non profit status. The foundation is moving forward with naming rights for the science and technology wing. Over the next couple months they will be putting together a package explaining the process and begin marketing the plan. I will bring you copies of materials as I receive them.
4. Busy Tuesday: This Tuesday evening we have negotiations, three Board meeting, and our German students are being hosted by Rotary club. Each of these events need Board/Superintendent representation. May I suggest that John attend negotiations, since Rick lives in Walworth and his wife works for Frank Guelli, he attend the Three Boards. Mark attend Rotary, and the rest of us attend the Three Boards meeting. I haven’t seen an agenda but I do know we will be discussing our agenda items which are county budget and fuel savings discussion.
5. Football: In case you haven’t heard our football team made sectionals for the first time in the history of the program. They are seated 5th and will play Aquinas this Saturday 7:00 p.m. at Aquinas.
6. Football Field: The field has been rototilled and raked. They will begin sodding on Tuesday unless the weekend rain makes the soil too soft. This new firm is doing a nice job. (Mark, you would love the 8-N tractor this guy has).
7. BOCES Report Card: Enclosed is BOCES 2003-04 Report Card. I know it seems like dated data, but we did just receive it. Like many SED processes, it takes time to compile and disseminate.
8. NYSSBA Conference: The event is next week (Friday & Saturday, October 28 & 29), so don’t forget to attend! The packet was handed out to you a couple weeks ago with the arrangements, legislative information and other information. If you have any questions, please give Lori a call.
9. Upcoming Events:
9. Upcoming Events:
10/23-29 – Red Ribbon Week
10/24 – German American Exchange Student Reception @ District Office – 10:15 a.m.
10/24 – HS Band & Chorus Concert @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
10/25 – Three Board’s Meeting – Walworth Town Hall – 7:30 p.m.
10/27-29 – NYSSBA Convention @ Rochester Convention Center
10/30 – Daylight Savings Time – turn clocks back one hour
10/31 – Staff Training Day – half day – all students
11/10 – Board of Education Meeting @ Middle School – 7:00 p.m.
11/17 – Passport Application processing @ District Office – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Athletics: (Home Events)
Athletics: (Home Events)
10/21 – Boys’ JV & V Soccer vs. Mynderse – 4:15 & 7:00 p.m.
10/21 – Boys’ JV & V Volleyball vs. Pavillion – 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Most seasons have ended – I will provide sectional play information as it becomes available.
10. Attachments:
a) Ontario Town Board Meeting Minutes – 10/10
b) WFL BOCES Report Card
c) Wayne’s World
d) BOCES Board Meeting Minutes – 9/26
Att. a
OCTOBER 10, 2005
OCTOBER 10, 2005
ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING
ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING
A regular meeting of the Ontario Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Molino at 7:00 PM in the Ontario Town Hall. Present were Supervisor Joseph Molino, Councilmen: Mark Brewer, Ronald Fillmore and Donald Camp, Director of Recreation & Parks William Riddell, Library Director Karina Churchill, Dog Control Officer Mark Plyter, Town Attorney Patricia Crippen and Town Clerk Cathy Herzog.
Absent: Councilman Donald Shears, Superintendent of Water Utilities Robert Wykle, Superintendent of Highways William Slocum, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Edward Collins, Accounting Supervisor Lois Buckalew and Sole Assessor Eileen Perkins
Seven residents and visitors were present at portions of the meeting.
Mr. Brewer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Revisions to the Agenda - Mr. Brewer noted there is no Justice Report this evening and under new business he added approval of the lowest quote for a computer for Donna Burolla (Economic Development) and a resolution authorizing Mr. Riddell to file an application for a grant.
Comments from the Public - Ms. Furguson-Leaty, on behalf of the committee to form a Business Improvement District, stated she would like to thank the Town Board for their support of the proposal.
Approval of Minutes - Mr. Molino asked for approval of the minutes of the September 26, 2005, Town Board meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve the minutes as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Correspondence – The Town Clerk received notification from Robert Steele that he does not intend to seek a second five-year term as a Trustee of the Ontario Public Library.
Mr. Brewer asked the Town Clerk to sent Mr. Steele a letter of appreciation for his service. After a brief discussion he also asked that a letter be sent to Mr. John Aman, Assessor from the Town of Walworth, for his service the to Town of Ontario in our Assessor’s absence.
A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept and file the correspondence.
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Town Attorney Report – Ms. Crippen stated she prepared the resolution and paper work for filing of Local Law # 2 of 2005 for adoption and establishment of the Business Improvement District (BID) (Ridge Road, Main Street between Knickerbocker Road and Furnace Road). She stated the next step is to establish a district management governing board and not-for-profit status. The establishment of the BID is official upon acknowledgement of filing with the NYS Comptroller.
Department Head Reports -
Superintendent of Water Utilities – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the September 2005 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Brewer noted Mr. Wykle is a volunteer member of the American Red Cross and will be assisting with Katrina hurricane relief for the next few weeks.
Superintendent of Highways – A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept the September 2005 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer – A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept the September 2005 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Director of Recreation & Parks – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the September 2005 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Sole Assessor – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to accept the September 2005 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Ontario Public Library - A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept the September 2005 Library report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Ms. Churchill announced the Library would collaborate with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to host the first annual Halloween Brew-Ha-Ha to promote the library and local businesses.
Dog Control Officer – A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept the September 2005 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Watershed Management Advisory Council – A motion was made by Mr. Fillmore, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to accept the September 2005 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Old Business - None
New Business – A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adopt a resolution
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2005
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2005
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ontario duly adopted a Resolution authorizing the preparation of a District Plan; and
WHEREAS, a District Plan was duly filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Town of Ontario; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Hearing on the proposed establishment of the Business Improvement District was mailed to all property owners on July 25, 2005 and a Notification of a Hearing having been duly published in the official newspaper for the Town of Ontario; and a Public Hearing having been had and more than 30 days having elapsed since the time of the Hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ontario that it be and it is determined as follows:
1. The Notice of Hearing was duly published, posted, and mailed as required by law and is
otherwise sufficient.
2. That all of the property within the proposed business improvement area is benefited by the
proposed District.
3. That all of the property benefited is included within the proposed District.
4. That the requisite number of owners have not objected as provided by Section 980-e of the
General Municipal Law.
5. That the proposed method of apportioning the costs of the District is as set forth in the
District Plan and need no modifications.
6. It is the public interest to provide for the establishment of a Business Improvement District.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board for the Town of Ontario does hereby approve and authorize the establishment of a Business Improvement District as set forth in the filed Plan; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the costs of the District are to be apportioned as set forth in the District Plan a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Local Law # 2 of the year 2005 be and the same hereby is adopted subject to filings as required by law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution and Local Law in the Office of the State of New York Department of Audit and Control in Albany, New York, together with an application for the approval of the State Comptroller within 20 days after the adoption of this Resolution. Dated 10/10/05.
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) RESOLUTION ADOPTED
A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to approve the Dog Control Officer’s request to attend the Empire State Animal Protection Forum on Friday, October 21st and Saturday October 22nd in Albany, NY with all actual and necessary expenses including registration, lodging, travel and meals to be charged to the joint animal control account T-60.
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to set the maximum wages for elected officials for 2006 as follows: Town Supervisor $45,427.00, Town Clerk $44,378.00, Town Justices two (2) at $15,099.00, Superintendent of Highways $55,692.00 and Town Councilmen four (4) at $6,310.00. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to schedule the public hearings for the proposed 2006 budgets and contracts on Monday, October 24, 2005 in the Ontario Town Hall, 1850 Ridge Road to begin at 7:00 PM and authorize the Town Clerk to post and publish the legal notice of public hearing and the elected officials wages pursuant to Town Law. The preliminary budget is on file for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s office. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to approve the purchase of a computer for the Economic Development office, from Advance 2000 for the lowest responsible quote, for $1,249.58, including a three year onsite parts and service warranty, as requested by the Director of Recreation and Parks in memo #EC8-2005. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Riddell noted the department would also be purchasing a 16port 10/100 switch and services for the reconfiguration of the network and copier to accommodate the new computer equipment.
A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adopt a RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that William Riddell, as Parks & Recreation Director for the Town of Ontario, or such person’s successor in office is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for 50% matching funds in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for such financial assistance to this Town of Ontario for the Downtown Tree Revitalization Project.
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Budget Transfers/Adjustments - A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to approve the following GENERAL FUND budget transfers:
Transfer $6,500.00 from A 1220.1 to A 8010.1 $3,500.00 and to A 8020.1 $3,000.00
Transfer $1,162.68 from A 1620.2 to A 1620.4
Transfer $1,162.68 from A 3620.2 to A 3620.4
Transfer $2,000.00 from A 1990.4 to A 1650.4
Transfer $47.50 from A 9050.8 to A 9055.8
Transfer $2,200.00 from A 8810.1 to A 8810.2
Transfer $576.00 from A 7110.4 to A 7110.2
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Appointments/Resignations –A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to appoint Frank Robusto to the Assessment Review Board for another five-year term, beginning October 1, 2005 and ending September 30, 2010, as requested by the Assessor in a memo dated 10/6/05. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Reports by Town Board Members – Mr. Brewer stated he would not attend the next workshop session, he will be out of town for his employer.
Approval of Claims - A motion was made by Mr. Camp, seconded by Mr. Brewer, to approve the abstract of claims for the month of September 2005, including vouchers # 2131 through # 2238 with a grand total of $77,717.74 and to authorize the supervisor to issue payments for same.
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Comments from the Public – Mr. Brewer stated he would like a budget workshop prior to a brief executive session.
Adjourn – 7:20 PM
Budget workshop.
Reconvene – 7:35 PM
Executive Session - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adjourn for an executive session at 7:35 PM for collective bargaining negotiations per Article 14 of Civil Service Law. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) MOTION CARRIED
Reconvene – 7:45 PM
Adjourn - A motion was made by Mr. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Camp, to adjourn at 7:45 PM.
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Shears) 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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