1. October 26, 2007
    2. Board Agenda:
    3. Board Letter:
    4. 5. Attachments
    5. Textbook Comparison Chart
    6. ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING
    7. OCTOBER 9, 2007
    8. Department Head Reports -

   
 

Letter to the Board

 

 
 
 
 
 
 



October 26, 2007
 
"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means."
           --Albert Einstein, German-born Swiss-American physicist
 



Board Agenda:
 

      
1. Board Tour: We will be conducting a tour of the maintenance building, transportation facilities, and the athletic fields. As you may recall, the board had requested that the tour of these facilities be added to the scheduled building tours at our goal setting session. We postponed this from September 27 to this meeting due to executive session needs. We plan to meet at 6:00 at the district office where a small bus will pick us up and take us to our locations. Mr. Miller, Mr. Prince and Mr. Blankenberg will facilitate our visits.
2. International Baccalaureate Presentation Update:    Mr. Siracuse and Mr. MacMillan will provide a PowerPoint presentation and discussion on our recent visit from the IB Committee and our future plans for implementation. As I stated earlier, I am very excited about the possibilities for Wayne Central and I know the high school is equally as excited about leading the way for our students.
3. Science Textbook Presentation: Middle School science teachers will be making a PowerPoint presentation on a textbook proposed for the 6th grade science class. This textbook selection has been presented to the Administrative council for review and has received their approval. I support the selection as well.
4. NYSSBA Annual Convention: Joyce will discuss the things she learned at the Annual School Boards Convention in New York City this weekend.
5. Monroe County Sales Tax Issue: I provided you an update on the sales tax issue earlier this week. Since that time Cal-Mumford’s Board passed the resolution joining the action. With our adoption, all 24 school districts will be on Board with the lawsuit. I expect to hear momentarily who the judge will be. I’ll share all new details at our meeting.
6. Student Representative: The student representative for this evenings meeting is Jamie Wisner. He is a junior and a member of student council.
7.   Board Action Items: Personnel Action and CSE/CPSE action, September Treasurer’s Report, the 6th grade Science textbook, the DKR Sales Tax Certiorari, the Monroe County sales tax resolution and the Policy Committee Charge are presented for approval. I support all these items as presented.

 



Board Letter:
 

1.    Ambulance at School on Thursday (9/25):    An ambulance was called for one of our high school staff members (Patty Miller) who fainted on Thursday morning while walking down the hall. She began to feel uncomfortable and light headed while at her desk in the computer lab. She began to walk to the nurse in the company of her daughter (a junior) and a fellow worker when she went down. She was taken by ambulance to highland to be checked out. She came to quickly, but the cause of her passing out is unknown and certainly cause for concern. Mr. Siracuse rode to the hospital with her.

   

2.    Facilities Meeting: The facilities committee met with our architects on Wednesday to review priorities established last year. Our biggest surprise from the architect was the rated capacity of the new facility. SED has gotten much stricter on building size. In order to determine how many classrooms they will aid they take the total population of the school and divide it by 27 students per class. That comes out to 24 classrooms which is half the number we had been planning. Our class sizes are considerably smaller than 27. We will need to do some serious thinking to obtain the number of rooms needed.

 

3.    Fire Inspection: Bob Miller recently conducted the annual fire inspection with the fire inspector. We received only 4 minor violations for the entire district. This was the best inspection report we have ever received in our history. Mr. Miller deserves a real pat on the back for his efforts in achieving such a level of compliance by our staff members. The efficient and careful attention that our O & M staff gives our facilities also contributed to the high marks. I would also like to reiterate what I said last week about the IB folks commenting on the attractiveness of our buildings. Our maintenance staff deserves tremendous credit for this compliment. And last, but certainly not least, Bob’s leadership, has made a huge difference in how all our buildings look.  

 

4.    Upcoming Events:

 
   10/29 - Boys Modified Basketball begins
   11/1 – Board of Education Meeting @ District Office – 7:00 p.m.
   11/1 – Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon
   11/1 – Wrestling Spaghetti Dinner at Lincoln Fire Hall
   11/2 – FE Family Night
   
        Athletics ( Home Games Only):
          10/27 – Girls V Soccer – 6:00 p.m.
 



5. Attachments
        A) Science Textbook Comparison Charts
        B) Ontario Town Board Meeting Minutes
        C) Wayne’s World - October
        D)   NYSSBA – “Forecast”
                               
                       Att. A)
 
To: The Board of Education and School Administrators
From: The Middle School Science and Special Education Departments
Date: 6/15/07
Re: Textbook selection in 6th Grade Science for the 2007-2008 school year
 
 
Introduction: After careful selection of several textbook companies, we agreed upon the selection of Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Science—A Closer Look package. Please take a moment to review the chart below that compares various aspects of the available 6th grade science textbook companies.
 
 



Textbook Comparison Chart
 

Aspect
Houghton Mifflin
Glencoe Science
MacMillan/McGraw-Hill
1. Alignment to NY MST standards
Yes
Yes – NYS Edition
Yes
2. Meets grade requirements for curriculum
Yes – Meets District Curriculum
No – Doesn’t meet District Curriculum
Yes - Meets District Curriculum
3. Teacher materials package (worksheets, tests, activities, etc.
DVD Technology, Leveled Reader Samples, Study Guides, Assessments, Resources for Teachers and Students, Science Notebook, Transparencies, Interactive Reader Support, Professional Development Workbook, Vocabulary Cards, Inquiry Activities, ELL Workbook
 
Online Learning Center: Animated Illustrations, Section Self-Check Quizzes, Chapter Test Practice, Vocabulary Puzzle Maker, Interactive Tutor, Online Student Edition
Reading and Writing Skills Workbook,
Visual Literacy Workbook, School to Home Activities, Math Building Activities, Assessments, DVD Technology, Leveled Readers Samples, Vocabulary Card Samples, Transparency Samples,
Differentiated Instruction, Formative Assessments
4. Readability
8.0 – 8.7
7.3 – 9.4
6.6 – 8.0
Based on text only. Does not account for numerous visuals which help enhance understanding and readability comprehension, and retention
5. Illustrations/

Diagrams
 
Many visuals, large pictures, well-labeled
Pictures with small text
Many visuals, large pictures, well-labeled
6. Lab Activities
Teacher manual with activities
Internet Labs
Teacher manual with activities
7. Unit Objectives
Yes – aligned to national standards
Yes – aligned to NYS standards
Yes – aligned to national standards
8. Unit Vocabulary
Identified
Yes
Yes
Yes – with visuals
9. Section Review
and Highlights
(study tips)
Yes – Visual Summary with Key Ideas
Yes – Summary and Self-Check
Yes – Visual Summary with key Ideas
10. Websites for
Students and
Teachers
Yes – for students and teachers
Yes – for students and teachers
Yes – for students and teachers
11. Chapter review
Questions
Yes
Yes
Yes – and Visual Summary of Chapter Review
12. Test Generator
Yes
Yes
Yes
13. Glossary
Yes
Yes
Yes
14. Cost per Book
$50.97 until 7/7/07
$61.98
$50.91
15. Overall Rank
(1-3)
2
3
1


 

                       Att. B)



ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING
 



OCTOBER 9, 2007
 

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, Council members: Jason Ruffell, Lori Eaton-Smith, James Switzer and Stephen Tobin, Superintendent of Water Utilities Robert Wykle, Superintendent of Highways William Slocum, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Edward Collins, Director of Recreation & Parks William Riddell, Accounting Supervisor Lois Buckalew, Sole Assessor Christine Luteyn, Library Director Sandra Hylen, Attorney for the Town Alan Knauf and Town Clerk Cathy Herzog.
 
Absent: Dog Control Officer Mark Plyter
Eleven residents and visitors were present at portions of the meeting.
Mr. Tobin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Approval of the Agenda – Mr. Switzer requested the following amendments to the agenda: add
10/1/07 town board minutes, award bid for the Community Center and approve additional budget transfers.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the agenda as revised.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Comments from the Public – None
 
Approval of Minutes - Mr. Molino asked for approval of the minutes of the September 24, 2007 and October 1, 2007 Town Board meetings. A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the minutes as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Correspondence – None
 
Attorney for the Town Report – Mr. Knauf reported that State funds for the Albright Farm Protection Easement have been received. He asked that the funds not be disbursed until the deed is recorded and he added the federal funds will be coming.
 
Mr. Wykle asked if Mr. Knauf had reviewed two proposed local laws for compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II requirements. He requested a public hearing be scheduled for 10/22/07 and stated the Deputy Attorney for the Town, Richard Williams, has drafted proposed laws from a model state law, the town could be in violation of their MS4 permit and he added grant funds are tied to the enactment of these laws.
 
Mr. Knauf offered to review the proposed laws, prepare the legal notices and final draft of the proposed laws for consideration at the public hearing. He stated he will also prepare the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and negative declaration paperwork.
 
After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to schedule a public hearing on October 22, 2007 in the Ontario Town Hall, 1850 Ridge Road, at 7:00 p.m. to consider enactment of proposed Local Law # 2 of 2007 for a Storm Water Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Law and schedule a public hearing at 7:05 p.m. to consider enactment of proposed Local Law # 3 of 2007 in order to comply with new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II requirements by prohibiting illicit connections and discharges to storm water systems and regulate other activities that may result in the introduction of pollutants and to direct the Town Clerk to post and publish the legal notice of public hearings as set forth. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Mr. Knauf presented the deed for 2180 Lake Road to the Town Clerk for filing.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to accept the verbal report of the Attorney for the Town. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED 
 



Department Head Reports -
Superintendent of Water Utilities – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to accept the September 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Superintendent of Highways – A motion was made by Mr. Molino, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the September 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer – A motion was made by Mr. Ruffell, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to accept the September 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Mr. Collins stated demolition permits for five buildings have been issued to Robert Fallone for properties located on Ontario Center Road and Ridge Road including the Ontario Center Hotel. There was a brief discussion on the proposal before the Planning Board for future development of the land.
 
Director of Recreation & Parks – A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the September 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Mrs. Smith noted that she was pleased to see that some of the bidders for the Community Center Project have been local contractors and vendors.
 
Mr. Riddell reviewed progress on the Community Center building project.
 
Sole Assessor – A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to accept the August and September 2007 reports as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Mrs. Luteyn stated she is trying to get organized and get some new things implemented.
 
Mrs. Smith welcomed Mrs. Luteyn to her first official meeting in her new position and she noted, from the monthly report that she is off to a good start.
 
Ontario Public Library - A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the September 2007 Library report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Ontario Town Court – A motion was made by Mr. Tobin, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to receive the September 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Dog Control Officer – A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to accept the August 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Watershed Management Advisory Council – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to accept the September 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Economic Development Department - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin,
to accept the September 2007 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
There was a discussion on the Timothy Lane Improvement project. The deeds for the extension of the highway have been received and the SEQR paperwork is being prepared.
 
Old Business - None
 
New Business – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to authorize the Superintendent of Water Utilities to seek bids for Capital Project H-75-07 Timothy Lane Utilities Improvements Project, and direct the Town Clerk to post and publish the legal notice to bidders, as requested by the Superintendent of Water Utilities in memorandum #30-2007. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
There was a brief discussion on a proposal to appoint Bond Financial Network to provide services to the town relative to employee health insurance benefits. The service is provided by the town’s health insurance company and there would be no cost to the town. By consensus, it was agreed that the service would be for employee health benefits only.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize the Supervisor to appoint Bond Financial Network, Inc., as the town’s representative, to act on behalf of the Town of Ontario for employee health benefits only, until written notice to the contrary is given and contingent upon review of the Attorney for the Town. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstained (Ruffell)
MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to authorize the Sole Assessor to advertise for the position of a part-time clerk for the Assessing office, authorize the Sole Assessor to attend a Value Measurement and Management seminar in Batavia on October 25, 2007 and authorize the Sole Assessor to attend a Valuation of Light Manufacturing Facilities seminar in Rochester on October 26, 2007, with all actual and necessary expenses to be a town charge, as requested by the Sole Assessor in a memo dated 10/3/07. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
In the memo Mrs. Luteyn informed the Town Board that effective October 1, 2007, Laurie DelleFave was appointed as an alternate for department signatures.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to adopt a Resolution to authorize the Supervisor to enter into a written agreement with the Wayne Central School District for the salting and sanding of driveways and parking lots for the 2007-2008 snow removal season in an estimated amount of $3,000.00. 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to schedule public hearings on the proposed 2008 preliminary budgets and contracts on October 29, 2007 in the Ontario Town Hall, 1850 Ridge Road as follows:
 
7:00 PM proposed 2008 contract with the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Squad
7:05 PM proposed 2008 contract with Northeast Quadrant Advanced Life Support, Inc.
7:10 PM proposed 2008 contract for fire and ambulance service with the Union Hill Volunteer
Firemen’s Association
7:15 PM proposed 2008 contract with Ontario Fire District
7:20 PM proposed 2008 contract for Ontario Rural Fire Protection
7:25 PM proposed 2008 Business Improvement District contract
7:30 PM proposed 2008 budgets for the General Fund, Highway, Library, Water, Sewer, Watershed Management Funds, Lighting District #1 and Lighting District # 2
and to authorize the Town Clerk to post and publish the legal notice of public hearing for the date and times set forth. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to set the proposed maximum salaries for the calendar year 2008 for the elected officials as follows:
Town Supervisor          $49,247.00
Budget Officer          $ 2,060.00
Town Clerk *            $51,765.00
Registrars            $ 522.00
Town Justice – 2 @          $16,371.00
Superintendent of Highways        $60,382.00
Superintendent of Highways/Watershed    $ 3,101.00
Town Council Members – 4 @      $ 6,842.00
*includes Receiver of Taxes & Assessments
These are not the set salaries these are the not to exceed salaries.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
The legal notice to bidders for the Community Center Project H-70-05 for materials for the framing of the main building was posted on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board on September 27, 2007 and bids were opened on October 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. The following bids were properly presented and opened from Matthews & Fields Lumber of Henrietta, Lakeside Roofing & Siding Materials, Inc., 84 Lumber and Secor Hardware.
 
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to award the material bid for the framing of the main building of the Community Center, to the lowest responsible bidder, Secor Hardware, 6260 Furnace Road, Ontario, for an amount not to exceed $38,867.36, as requested the Director of Recreation and Parks in memo PR29-2007. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Budget Transfers/Adjustments - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell , to approve the following budget transfers: 
General Fund transfer of $75,000. from A 9950.9 to H-67-5031
General Fund transfer of $381.25 from A 9050.8 to A 9055.8
General Fund transfer of $2,000. from A 1990.4 to A 1680.4
Water Fund transfer: $27,000. from F 9950.9 to F 8330.2
General Fund Budget Adjustment: Increase 510/Revenue A1940 $612,025. and increase 960/Expense A1940.4 $49,963.from 599/Appropriated Fund balance in a total amount of $661,988. (for the Albright Farm Purchase). 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Policy Items - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to approve the first reading of the Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
There was a discussion on the cost for the drug testing, persons to be tested, drug testing procedures and consequences for offenses. Mr. Switzer stated the law needs to be in effect to be incorporated in the next collective bargaining contract.
 
Appointments/Resignations –A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to appoint Jo Ann Amico to the part-time position in the town clerk’s office, for an entry level pay rate of $10.16 for a wage grade 7, effective 10/10/07, as requested by the Town Clerk in a memo dated 10/5/07. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
There was a discussion on issues relative to part-time clerical staff that are wage grade 7 employees who are being paid at a lesser hourly rate. Mr. Switzer stated this matter has not been resolved and will be considered in a workshop meeting of the board.
 
Reports by Town Board Members – Mr. Switzer recognized the Ontario Fire Company for the Memorial Dedication event on September 29th. He announced the Chamber of Commerce meeting and picnic supper will be held on October 12th.
 
Mrs. Hylen stated the Library will be hosting the third annual Brew Ha-Ha, a Halloween event on Saturday, October 13th. There was a brief discussion on the Library’s long range planning committee meetings.
 
Mr. Molino reported he attended Lloyd Smith’s 85th birthday celebration.
 
Mr. Tobin reported that the Rochester Area is in the top 10 areas in the country for creation of jobs (adjusted population) and for real estate appreciation.
 
Mrs. Smith reported on the Wayne Central School Homecoming event and fireworks display. She stated the school will host the next three board meeting on October 25th. She reviewed the new format and asked that agenda items be directed to her.
  
Mr. Ruffell reviewed codification revisions to the Town Code Book by General Code Publishers. He stated there are minor errors in schedules that he will resolve those with General Code. He added that
E-Code is available on the town’s website.
 
Approval of Claims - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to approve the abstract of claims for October 9, 2007, including vouchers # 2190 through # 2304 with a grand total of $767,321.30 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. Ruffell, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to adjourn at 8:00 p.m for a budget 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.  






                       Att. D)







 

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