1.              Att. C)
  2. WALWORTH TOWN BOARD – REGULAR MEETING
  3. 3 APRIL 2008

Letter to the Board

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
April 25, 2008
 
“Then, without realizing it, you try to improve yourself at the start of each new day; of course, you achieve quite a lot in the course of time. Anyone can do this, it costs nothing and is certainly very helpful. Whoever doesn't know it must learn and find by experience that a quiet conscience makes one strong.”
                         - - Anne Frank
 
 
Board Letter:
 

1. Budget Presentations:  Below are the budget presentations and members who have signed up to help. For dates when no members can attend Greg and I split the parts.
   
a. 4/8/08    OP/OE PTA
b. 4/21    HS Faculty
c. 4/30    OP faculty
d. 5/5    HS parents    Jeff
e. 5/6    MS parents    Susan
f. 5/7 MS faculty    Tom
g. 5/7    OE faculty    
h. 5/8    FE faculty
i. 5/19 FE parents

 

2. Parent’s Letter: I have enclosed a very nice letter from a parent to Mr. Armocida. It shows that good things really are happening at the Middle School
 
3. Project Lead the Way:   We have received provisional certification for PLTW. Our students can now earn credit from RIT. A site visit will be scheduled for the spring of 2009 at which time we should achieve permanent certification.
 
4. Board Workshops: On Wednesday night we heard some great ideas from our national conference. The Board wrestled with ways to have time to discuss these ideas. It was suggested that we try a third meeting each month. I am concerned that with our various committees both in district (policy, auditing, BOCES, Four County etc) that we might dilute our effectiveness by meeting 3 out of 4 meeting a month.

 
I believe board members will have a hard time getting to all the meetings and thus we will become less cohesive. The month of April is a good example. This was the first time in four years that we had three meetings in one month. For the April 3rd meeting we had 5 members present, for the April 7th meeting we had 4 members present and for the April 23rd meeting we had 6 members present.
 
When Board members aren’t there, they don’t here the discussion and the interplay that results in the decisions. I rather see all the members at meetings twice a month than some at three. Every Board member has another job (Joyce, you have about ten, you just don’t get paid for them) and many commitments that I believe would make three meetings plus committees a difficult burden.
 
I suggest we try a business meeting and a workshop each month. We could divide the night into a couple parts where you have a presentation about a school program during the first part and hold a Board workshop on a topic for the second half. If this doesn’t work we can always add meetings as we need them.
 
Obviously, I will faithfully implement whatever you desire, and if you wish three meetings a month I will make that happen. I just think this is one of those situations where more will not be better.
 

5. Emails: Our attorney has requested all emails regarding the Middle School lawsuit. Please check your personal emails and forward any dealing with this topic. I will send them to Kristen.

 

6. Willy Wonka Reception: You all have received an invitation to a reception on Friday evening, May 2 following the first “World Premier” performance of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The enclosed response card has a slight error on it, which is on the return address. Please correct the return zip code to “14520” before you mail it back. If you have already mailed it, please simple let myself know your response (by phone or email) or Amy Gebhardt by email ( agebhardt@wayne.k12.ny.us ) or by phone (524-1008). Thank you very much for your assistance.
 

6.  Upcoming Events:
   4/29 -  Parent-Teacher Conferences (half-day) K-12
   4/30 -  5/2 - NYS Science Assessment Testing Grade 4
   4/30 – OP Faculty Budget Presentation @ OP Cafeteria- 8:00 a.m.
   5/2 & 3 – MS Musicial, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
   5/4 -  MS Musicial, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” @ PAC – 2:00 p.m.
   5/5 -  HS PTSO Budget presentation @ DO Conference Room – 7:00 p.m.
   5/6 -  Nurse’s Day
   5/6 -  Rotary Budget presentation @ Ontario Firemen’s Field – 6:00 p.m
   5/6 -  MS PTO Budget presentation @ MS Media Center – 6:30 p.m.
   5/7 -  HS Band Concert @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
   5/7 -  MS Faculty Budget Presentation @ MS Media Center – 2:15 p.m.
   5/7 -  OE Faculty Budget presentation @ OE Cafeteria – 8:00 a.m.
   5/8 -  Board of Education Meeting & Budget Hearing @ PAC– 7:00 p.m.
   5/8 -  FE Faculty Budget presentation @ FE Media Center – 8:00 a.m.
   5/19 -  FE Parent Group Budget presentation @ FE Media Center – 6:45 p.m.
   5/20 – Budget Vote & Election @ HS Gymnasium – 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
   5/27 – HS Student Achievement Awards @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
   
 
 

                                            
Athletics
4/26 – Boys V Baseball vs. School of the Arts – Noon
4/26 – Boys JV Baseball vs. School of the Arts – Noon
4/28 – Boys JV Tennis vs. Canandaigua – 4:15 p.m.
4/28 – Boys JV Baseball vs. Newark – 4:15 p.m.
4/28 – Girls JV Softball vs. Newark – 4:15 p.m.
4/28 – Girls V Softball vs. Newark – 7:00 p.m.
4/29 -  Boys V Tennis vs. Honeoye – 4:15 p.m.
4/29 -  Coed V Track vs. Geneva – 4:30 p.m.
4/30 - Boys JV Baseball vs. Waterloo – 4:15 p.m.
4/30 – Girls JV Softball vs. Waterloo – 4:15 p.m.
5/1 -  Girls JV Softball vs. Williamson – 4:15 p.m.
5/1 -  Girls V Softball vs.Williamson – 6:30 p.m.
5/2 -  Boys JV Tennis vs. Marcus Whitman – 4:15
5/2 –  Boys V Baseball vs. Victor – 4:15 p.m.
5/2 -  Girls V Softball vs. Victor – 7:00 p.m.
5/3 -  Boys V Baseball vs. Pavillion – 10:00 a.m.
5/3 -  Boys JV Baseball vs. Pavillion – 10:00 a.m.
5/5 -  Boys V Tennis vs. Newark – 4:15 a.m.
5/5 -  Boys JV Baseball vs. Pal-Mac – 4:15 p.m.
5/5 -  Girls JV Softball vs. Pal-Mac – 7:00 p.m.
5/6 -  Girls JV Softball vs. Lyons – 4:15 p.m.
5/6 -  Girls V Softball vs. Lyons – 6:30 p.m.

7. Attachments:
 
A)  BOCES Voting results
B)  Wayne’s World – April
C)  Walworth Town Board Meeting Minutes – 4/3
D)  Ontario Town Board Meeting Minutes –
e)  Mr. Armocida Parent Letter
 

  

 
                     Att. A)
 
 
The results of the April 23, 2008 BOCES 2008-09 administrative budget vote and election of board members are as follows:
 
 
1.  BOCES 2008-09 Administrative Budget Vote:
     
BREAKDOWN OF VOTING
24 component districts voted (Manchester-Shortsville did not hold a meeting)
22 districts voted unanimously to approve the budget
1 district passed the budget but had a board member who voted no (Naples)
1 district voted down the budget (Newark)
   
There were 139 board members in the 24 component districts who voted, of that number 134 voted yes, and 5 voted no
 
 
 
2.  BOCES Board Member Election
 
There were three candidates and three open seats. Districts voted unanimously for Stu Einstein, Anna Morgan, and Nancy Scher Their term of office is July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011.
 
 
Carolyn E. Robinson
Board Clerk/Secretary to
Joseph J. Marinelli, District Superintendent Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
131 Drumlin Court
Newark, NY 14513


 
 

            Att. B)
WAYNE’S WORLD
Jason Carter (FE), President Julie Diffenderfer (OE), Internal VP Elizabeth Peters (FE), External VP Lisa Twitchell (HS), Treasurer Martha Hanley (FE), Secretary Doug Casey & Bob Berkowitz (HS), Retirement Delegates
 
President’s Message
 
Ah, spring! I hope all of you had an excellent week off for break. The week before break, Beth Peters and I attended the 2008 NYSUT RA in New York City. The RA featured a variety of guest speakers including Senator Charles Schumer, Governor David Paterson, NEA President Reg Weaver, AFT President Ed McElroy and a phone call from Hillary Clinton.
Dick Iannuzzi was re-elected NYSUT President along with Executive VP Alan Lubin, 1 st VP Maria Neira, 2 nd VP Kathleen Donahue and newly elected Lee Cutler in the position of Secretary-Treasurer. It was also announced and en­dorsed at the RA that fellow NYSUT member and UFT President Randi Weingarten will be running for President of the AFT this summer.
At the local level, this Thursday, April 24 is the WTA district wide elec­tions for officers, dele­gatesand at large negotia­tors. Ballots will be in
members’ mail­
boxes at the start of the day and must be returned to your building’s ballot box by the end of the contract day in your building. Elections for building representatives will occur in May.
 Good news: Fund­ing for School Resource Offi­cers (SRO) will remain in the state budget! I would like to thank all 141 people who signed our letters to Senator Nozzolio, Assemblyman Oaks, and Governor Pater­son asking for this funding to remain as is. It was also announced at the RA that NYSUT has successfully lobbied to protect teachers during the tenure process. The new law bars the use of student test scores in the determination of tenure.
 Our VOTE-COPE drive begins Monday, May 12th. The money raised from VOTE-COPE donations is used by NYSUT for politi­cal action (lobbying and in support of the resolutions passed at the RA) as well as the WTA. With this year’s VOTE-COPE reimbursement so far we have been able to

A WTA Newsletter

mail the above mentioned SRO let­ters and purchase 5 yard signs designed to encourage residents to support public education by approving the school budget. For every dollar that you donate, WTA gets an automatic 20¢, we can also apply for an addi­tional 20¢ per dollar do­nated! We are asking that all members sign up for a paycheck deduction of at least 1 dollar per pay period. If you signed up for the pay­roll deduction last year it rolls over to this year, so you don’t need to do anything unless you want to change your donation amount.
By comparison— It was an­nounced at the NYSUT RA that over 500 NYSUT locals contribute at the $10 aver­age per member or more. The current WTA average is approxi­mately $4 per mem­ber.
Sincerely,  
Jason Carter
April, 2008 Volume 6, Issue 8
 

Inside This Issue:

The 3 R’s: Remarks, Reminders, and Relief 2
RA Resolutions 2
Tom Chapin 2


 
L E T’ S CELEBRATE !
Stork visit: HS: Gyllian Bell (special edu­cation teacher) delivered a baby boy on March 14th -welcome Ethan!
Mark MacMillan has a new baby edition in his family– more details to follow!
Lisa Conner had a baby girl, Lillian on Monday April 7th - congratulations!
FE: Madison Grace was born April 16th to Megan Mahaney!
Something must be in the water at FE because word is a few more babies are on the way!  
Kudos to Tom Seimbor for making the front cover of the last issue of the New York Teacher for his lobbying efforts!
TRC will offer mini sessions during 'new teacher' training again this summer. The training offerings are based on what you had to say on staff development day and workshop evaluations. Is there something spe­cific you would like to have offered or participate in? Let the TRC staff know! They value your feedback. , In fact they base our professional development offerings (topic and format) on what you have to say. Tell the TRC what you think, click on this link!  
http://www.wayne.k12.ny.us/files/resourcesmodule/@random474c68558e4c5/1204421922_Spring08RegistrationTRC__4_.pdf  

3rd Thursdays (who’s counting!!?!?!)
April 24th —WTA Elec­tions. May 1st -donuts, better late than never!

Issues acted upon/resolved:
•  Monitoring implementation of law changes regarding tenure process.
Issues currently being discussed / explored:
•  Part time staff and superintendent’s conference days.
Resolutions are the business of NY­SUT. These are the motions that are proposed, debated, and voted on at the annual representative assembly each year. They drive the legislative and action agenda of NYSUT for the upcoming year. There were a total of 68 resolutions proposed this year. These resolutions were divided across 8 committees that did the work of re­viewing each of them and making rec­ommendations to the general assem­bly. Committee recommendations can be concurrence, concurrence as amended, non-concurrence or referral to the Board of Directors.
These 8 committees were as follows:
•  Cancer screening release time
•  Domestic partner agreements
 
Dates to Remember:
1 April 24 (Thurs.), Ballot Vote for WTA officers and at large negotia­tors.
2 April 28 – May 2 Nominations being accepted for Building Reps & Nego­tiators, (elections will be on May 29).
3 May 12 (Mon.) VOTE –COPE drive begins.
4 May 20th (Tues) School Budget Vote
 
1 Civil and Human Rights with 9 resolutions to consider. All were adopted by the general body, 3 with amendments.
2 College and University with 3 resolutions to examine all of which were adopted.
3 Educational Issues with 7 pro­posed resolutions, 5 of which were adopted, 1 as amended, and 2 were referred.
4 Health Care and Workplace Safety with 8 resolutions to review. 1 was referred, the rest were adopted—3 with amendments.
5 Legislative and Political Action had two committees with 12 and 14 issues respectively to consider.
 
5.  May 29 (Thurs.) - JP Morgan Corpo­rate Challenge at RIT register online at www.jpmorganchasecc.com/ events.php?city_id=3
Rule of thumb #47: “Students who need correcting need PEP; Privacy, Eye con­tact, and Proximity.” from Motivating Students Who Don’t’ Care by Allen Mendler.
NYSUT Field Rep: Jeff Trout
(585)454-5550 jtrout@nysutmail.org
1 resolution was de­feated, 3 were referred, 4 were amended, 2 were sub­sumed into other amendments and the rest were adopted.
1 Organization Committee with 8 resolutions to review, all of which were adopted with 1 as amended.
2 Pension and Retirement with 7 resolutions under consideration, 3 of which were defeated, while the rest were adopted as stated.
 
For complete information regarding specific resolutions and amendments you can check the NYSUT website, our WTA website, or ask Jason or I. We will be happy to provide more com­prehensive information.


Tom Chapin one of the Chapin Brothers and a famous folk singer has a new song and it’s just for us! This new song does not yet appear on any Tom Chapin CD. It’s
called “Not On The Test” and was
written by both him and John Forester.
National Public Radio’s “Morning Edi­
tion” featured Tom and the debut of this song on January 1st this year! Tom personally performed the song for all of us at the NYSUT RA in New York this past week as well.
The first verse starts out”
Go on to sleep now, third grader of mine. The test is tomorrow, but you'll do just
fine. It's reading and math. Forget all the rest. You don't need to know what is not on the test.
You can download the song and lyrics for free, either from Tom 's website www.tomchapin.com or on Tom's Myspace page .
                          Att. C)
 

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WALWORTH TOWN BOARD – REGULAR MEETING

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3 APRIL 2008

 

 
Presiding Supervisor Plant called the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting, held at the Walworth Town Hall, 3600 Lorraine Drive, to order at 7:33 PM.
 

Present:  Frank Maciuska   Councilman
Patricia Marini    Councilwoman
 Suzi Hawkins-Mance    Councilwoman
 Susie Jacobs    Town Clerk
 Mike Frederes    Highway Superintendent
 Rob Burns   Sewer Superintendent
                                                 Jacqueline Van Lare Recreation Director
 Karen Ambroz   Assessor
Ed Parrone Engineer for the Town
 Norm Druschel   Building Inspector
 
Absent:  Thomas Yale   Councilman      
                                                 

 
MINUTES:

Motion by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance to approve the Minutes of March 20, 2008, meeting as submitted by the Town Clerk, with an amendment to the United Way presentation paragraph as follows: that it was brought to her attention that not all of the Town Hall employees were made aware of the program as of the March 20th date, yet the letter was signed on behalf of the Walworth Town Hall employees.
Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.

Adopted: Vote Ayes 4 Nays 0
 
 
CORRESPONDENCE:
Susie Jacobs, Town Clerk, read the following:
 
“Bob Plant, Supervisor, Town of Walworth
 
Festival in the Park,
 
Due to a scheduling problem with the Carnival Ride vendor, the Walworth Lions Club must move the Festival in the Park from July to August 22nd -23rd, 2008. Please include this information in your next article in the TIMES to keep our Town residents up to date on the Festival.
 
Thanks for your help,
Lion John Baxter
Walworth Lions Club”
 
Motion by Councilman Maciuska to accept and file.
Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
Adopted: Vote Ayes 4 Nays 0
 
 
APPOINT ATTORNEY:
Councilman Maciuska offered the following Resolution 32-08 and moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini to wit:
 
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Walworth would like to appoint a new Attorney for the Town, Denise Munson, Esquire; and
 
WHEREAS, the effective date would be April 10, 2008, with a term expiring on December 31, 2008; and
 
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Walworth appoints Denise Munson, Esquire, as Attorney for the Town of Walworth.
 
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Walworth adopt Resolution 32-08.
 
Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Absent
       Supervisor Plant  Aye
Resolution carried.
 
 
Supervisor Plant welcomed Denise Munson. Denise Munson stated that she is looking forward to working with the Town of Walworth.
 
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
No one present offered any comments.
 
BOND FINANCIAL NETWORK - HEALTH CARE PRESENTATION:
Mr. William Carson, Bond Financial Network, a Benefit Consulting Firm, stated that he had done some research on the current health care plan that the Town of Walworth was in and compared that to some alternative plans that were available. He presented Council members with an Employee Benefit Proposal Summary analysis prepared for the Town of Walworth, explained some of the highlights and answered questions addressed by Council members. Supervisor Plant and Councilman Maciuska thanked Mr. Carson for his time.
 
7:43 PM COUNCILMAN YALE ENTERED THE MEETING
 
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT –
Nothing presented at this time.
 
SEWER DEPARTMENT – INTRODUCTION OF SEWER SUPERINTENDENT
Supervisor Plant introduced the new Sewer Superintendent, Rob Burns.
 
SEWER DEPARTMENT – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID REQUEST
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing to advertise for bids for replacement of roof for the main process building. Bids must be received by May 1, 2008.
Seconded by Councilman Yale.
Adopted: Vote Ayes 5 Nays 0
 
Bid opening was scheduled for May 1, 2008, at 2:00 PM, at the Walworth Town Hall.
 
RECREATION – PURCHASE OF SCOREBOARD FOR FIELD 3
Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing the purchase from BSN Sports MacGregor of a scoreboard for an amount of $2,343.00, and wireless remote control for an amount of $999.00, for a total cost of $3,342.00, to be expended as follows: $2,072.00 from Parks Special Revenue Fund Balance (Justin Smith Memorial Money) and $1,270.00 from C1-7110.24 Baseball Line.
Seconded by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance.
 
Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye
       Supervisor Plant  Aye
Motion carried.
 
RECREATION – ALCOHOL USE WALWORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT SOFTBALL TEAM – WALWORTH FIREMEN’S FIELD
Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing the issuance of an Alcohol Use Permit at the Walworth Firemen’s Field for beer to the Walworth Fire Department Softball Team for April 30 - August 16, 2008, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Seconded by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance.

Adopted: Vote Ayes 5 Nays 0
 
RECREATION – GANANDA YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING CLUB
Motion by Councilwoman Marini authorizing Gananda Youth Football and Cheerleading Club the use of Dolomite Park fields from July 26 - November 8, 2008, for practices, scrimmages and game-day activities. The use of the fields/Park is not to conflict with any scheduled Walworth Recreation programs, and GYFCC is to schedule and approve with the Walworth Recreation Director.
Seconded by Councilman Maciuska.
Adopted: Vote Ayes 5 Nays 0
 
ASSESSOR –
Nothing presented at this time.
 
ENGINEER – ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE
Ed Parrone, Engineer for the Town, stated that Supervisor Plant was in receipt of a letter letting him know that they were ready to move forward with the roof. However, there had been a set-back with the contractor understanding the specifications. Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer, had written the contractor a letter stating that he needed to go back and look at the specifications and make sure that he was going to provide the Town with what was specified. The Town was waiting for the contractor’s response. Discussion ensued with regards to deadlines and requirements for the contractor. Supervisor Plant inquired if the current bidder couldn’t comply, then we would fall back to the second lowest bidder? Ed Parrone said, “yes.”
 
ENGINEER – DESIGN CRITERIA UPDATE
Ed Parrone, Engineer for the Town, stated that there were some issues with the design criteria relative to legal ease versus zoning. Mr. Parrone stated that Denise Munson would be able to assist in clarifying these issues.
 
TOWN CLERK – PASSPORT CLINIC
Susie Jacobs, Town Clerk, updated the Board on the Passport Clinic held on March 26, 2008, in the Town Clerk's Office. Mike Jankowski, Wayne County Clerk, as well as 1 additional Clerk from his office, processed 52 applicants. Susie thanked all who helped to make the Clinic a very successful event. Council members stated that this was very impressive.
 
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LIBRARY COMMITTEE – NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK PROCLAMATION

Councilman Maciuska read the following proclamation:

WHEREAS, our nation’s school, academic, public and special libraries make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans, today, more than ever;

WHEREAS, librarians are trained professionals, helping people of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the information they need to live, learn and work in the 21st century;

WHEREAS, libraries are part of the American Dream – places for opportunity, education, self-help and lifelong learning;

WHEREAS, library use is up nationwide among all types of library users, continuing a decade-long trend;

WHEREAS, libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality of life in their communities;

WHEREAS, libraries can help you discover a world of knowledge, both in person and online, as well as personal service and assistance in finding what you need, when you need it;

WHEREAS, libraries are a key player in the national discourse on intellectual freedom, equity of access, and narrowing the “digital divide;”

WHEREAS, libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week with The Campaign for America’s Libraries.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Walworth Town Board proclaims National Library Week, April 13-19, 2008. I encourage all residents to visit the library this week to take advantage of the wonderful library resources available and thank their librarians and library workers for making information accessible to all who walk through the library’s doors. Join the circle of knowledge @ your library.

Read a book!


TOWN CLERKS VAULT SHELVING AUTHORIZATION
Motion by Councilman Maciuska authorizing the Town Clerk to purchase from ASR Systems Group, Inc., shelving for an amount not to exceed $2,430.00 from budgeted line A1410.23.
Seconded by Councilwoman Marini.
 

Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye
       Supervisor Plant  Aye
Motion carried.

 
RECREATION ASSISTANT PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Motion by Councilwoman Marini that Erin Thomas, who had satisfactorily completed her 26-week probationary appointment to the Civil Service position of Recreation Assistant, be permanently appointed to the position effective April 1, 2008, and be compensated at an hourly rate of $10.68.
Seconded by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance.
 

Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye
       Supervisor Plant  Aye
Motion carried.

 
RECREATION DIRECTOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Motion by Councilwoman Marini that Jacqueline Van Lare be appointed permanent Recreation Director. She passed her Civil Service test and was number one on the list.
Seconded by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance.
 

Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye
       Supervisor Plant  Aye
Motion carried.

 
Councilman Maciuska congratulated Jacqueline Van Lare.
 
MS4 UPDATE
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance spoke and presented the following:
 
#1. Effective immediately, we need to get to work on putting together a procedure for MS-4 Minimum Control Measures (Post-Construction) so we can be in conformance with the new regulations. This should be done so that the new developments (Azzano, etc.) can continue with getting their plans approved.
 
Our Engineers and I really believe this decision needs to be made at the Town Board level as it will involve managing and maintaining stormwater over the long-term (long after the actual construction process is over) and the financial process should be instituted by the Board. To be most effective, we should consider integrating our design process for permanent stormwater controls into the overall plan for the site.
 
The most immediate decision that needs to be made is: how is required maintenance of stormwater prevention measures going to be financed? For example: Should we form “Special Stormwater Maintenance Districts” or should we charge a one-time fee to the developer or homeowner of the site? If we form Districts, do we assign each site or development as a separate district and only charge them the fee?, or do we assign different areas of Town as Stormwater Districts and charge all residents in that district?
(Stormwater districts could charge back management costs based on the amount of impervious area on the property).
 
#2. We need to establish procedures for enforcement and penalization of violators.
 
#3. We need to establish fees for inspections.
 
#4. We need to start doing the “Environmental Review” the proper way. In order to do this, we may need to talk to other municipalities and see how they are dealing with the MS-4 in their Town(s).
 
#5. We might want to consider putting together a review board that can review the MS-4 control measures on the developer’s (or individual owner’s) site plans BEFORE that plan even gets to the planning board. Patti and I feel this should be a separate entity, rather than Norm being in charge of this, as Norm already has enough to handle being the inspector. (The Department of State offers a 2 ½ hour course that targets local review boards as they strive to implement local storm water programs. Visit their site at http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lgss/landuse.html#hotbutton .)
 
Respectfully submitted,
Suzi Hawkins-Mance
 
Councilman Yale asked how Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance was proposing to move forward. Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance stated that the Town needed to set up a committee. The Engineer for the Town agreed and gave his recommendations.
 
Supervisor Plant asked if Councilwoman Marini would like to work on this MS4 Committee. Councilman Maciuska explained for the students present that there was a new law just recently passed that required the Town to handle storm run-off. The
 
Town had to come up with a plan to track all the rainwater, where it was going, and how it would be managed once it got there. MS4 also managed the water from people washing cars in driveways, fertilizers and pools and how that impacted the environment. MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System.
 
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance stated that this committee needed to get going immediately and a first-meeting date would be determined soon. Supervisor Plant stated that the committee members would be:
 
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance, Chair  
Councilwoman Marini
Mike Frederes, Highway Superintendent
Norm Druschel, Building Inspector
Carl Hewings, Parrone Engineering
 
Denise Munson, Attorney for the Town, will be consulted at various stages for the review of agreements. Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer, will be kept apprised of all information.
 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SEWER ENGINEERING AUTHORIZATION:
Supervisor Plant encouraged Ed Parrone, Parrone Engineering, to apply for Engineering for the Sewer Department, although he understood it was not Parrone Engineering’s strongest suit.
 
Motion by Supervisor Plant authorizing to send out a Request for Proposal for Engineering for the Sewer Plant.

Seconded by Councilman Maciuska.

Adopted: Vote Ayes 5 Nays 0
 
RESOLUTION 30-08 – HIGHWAY & SEWER INTERNET APPROVAL:
Councilman Yale offered the following Resolution 30-08 and moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilwoman Marini to wit:
 
WHEREAS, the Highway and Sewer Departments have no internet connection to the Town Hall or internet access and have expressed the need for both of these; and
 
WHEREAS, the Sewer Department has been requested by DEC, DOH and Dig Safely to have access to the internet; and
 
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Walworth have acknowledged the need for such connection; and
 
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be authorized to expend for wireless connection for Highway and Sewer Departments a total amount not to exceed $8,000.00, from line items A1620.21R and SS8130.27R, the amount of $4,000.00 each.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Walworth adopt Resolution 30-08.
 
Discussion: Councilman Yale stated that this is something that the Town really has no choice on doing. The Sewer Department he can understand because there are some requirements being imposed on them for needing this access; in the Highway Department it’s becoming the method of communication, with all types of weather and disasters, as well as doing business. So we have to do something to bring both of these departments up to standards of technology.
 
Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye
        Supervisor Plant  Aye
Resolution carried.
 
TOWN COMPLEX STUDY GROUP PHASE II:
Supervisor Plant reported that the Town Complex Study Group presentation has been accepted and we will now move on to the Town Complex Study Group, Phase II. This Committee will be set up to start to determine a number of other things, now that we know basically what is needed. It will start to look at how to accomplish these things, both engineering-wise and financially. The Committee members are as follows:
 
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance, Chair
Councilman Yale
Tina Burmeister
Pat Schmidt
Jackie Van Lare
Mike Frederes

 
GREYSTONE GOLF CLUB PUBLIC ASSEMBLY PERMIT:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing the issuance of a Seasonal Public Assembly
Permit to Greystone Golf Club, effective April 1 - November 30, 2008.
Seconded by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance.
 

Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye

            Supervisor Plant   Aye
 
Motion carried.
 

RESOLUTION 27-08 LINCOLN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM PLAN DOCUMENTS AND TRUST DOCUMENTS REFLECTING ALL CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2008:
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance offered Resolution 27-08 and moved it adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Yale to wit:
 
WHEREAS; the Town Council of the Town of Walworth have been presented with the re-draft of the Lincoln Fire Protection District Service Award Program Plan Documents and Trust Documents reflecting all changes and amendments to the program through January 1, 2008; and
 
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Council of the Town of Walworth approve the Lincoln Fire Protection District Service Award Program Plan Documents and Trust Documents as presented; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Walworth adopt Resolution 27-08.
 
Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye

            Supervisor Plant   Aye
 
Resolution carried.
 

RESOLUTION 28-08 WEST WALWORTH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM PLAN DOCUMENTS AND TRUST DOCUMENTS REFLECTING ALL CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2008:
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance offered Resolution 28-08 and moved it adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Yale to wit:
 
WHEREAS; the Town Council of the Town of Walworth have been presented with the re-draft of the West Walworth Fire Protection District Service Award Program Plan Documents and Trust Documents reflecting all changes and amendments to the program through January 1, 2008; and
 
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Council of the Town of Walworth approve the West Walworth Fire Protection District Service Award Program Plan Documents and Trust Documents as presented; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Walworth adopt Resolution 28-08.
 
Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye

            Supervisor Plant   Aye
 
Resolution carried.
 
 
BURN PERMIT – 900 WALWORTH PENFIELD ROAD:

Motion by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance to table the issuance of a burn permit for 900 Walworth-Penfield Road until more information is received of what will be burned where.
Seconded by Councilman Maciuska.
Adopted: Vote Ayes 5 Nays 0

 
COMMENT: Councilman Maciuska inquired as to what authorized the Town Board
to give a burn permit? He thought that the DEC was against them. Supervisor Plant
stated that there was much conflicting information out there. The DEC had said that
you could and that you could not; they told the Chief Association that there were no
burn permits allowed, and yet they started issuing burn permits right out of the DEC
office. Then that changed to meet population density. So the latest information that
the Town had was that we were beneath the population density which precluded any
open burns. Therefore, the Town could issue burn permits. The Town had denied
numerous ones and approved others. Councilwoman Marini stated that the Town’s
Permit to Burn Application specified approval by the DEC. Norm Druschel stated
that the Town has had people who have contacted the DEC for approval because
they didn’t want to wait to go before the Town Board, and the DEC said they didn’t
have any requirements for that; they didn’t want to know anything about residential
burn permits. Councilman Yale said that was correct, that is why theTown Board
had maintained control of burn permits, because the Town has had too many people
trying to set up burns in too highly populated areas, and the Town had turned them
down. Council members agreed that the Town Permit to Burn Application needed to
clarify either approval granted by the DEC or burn permit issued by the Walworth
Town Board. Councilman Yale and Supervisor Plant clarified that it is either/or on
the form.
 
BURN PERMIT – 2024 SHERBURNE ROAD:

Motion by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance to table the issuance of a burn permit for 2024 Sherburne Road until location had been determined.
Seconded by Councilman Yale.
Adopted: Vote Ayes 5 Nays 0

 
RESOLUTION 31-08 WEST WALWORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT CERTIFIED
POINTS LISTING APPROVAL:
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance offered the following Resolution 31-08 for approval
of the service for the 2007 West Walworth Fire Department Service Award Program
as presented to the Town Board.
Seconded by Councilwoman Marini to wit.
 
Councilman Yale inquired as to what was being approved when the Town Board
approved these documents. Supervisor Plant stated that the Town Board was
simply approving that the Town Board had received the list that said these people
had received their 50 points through a combination of trainings, fire attendance and
meeting attendance. Councilwoman Marini stated that the Town administered the
program and that was a requirement. Councilman Yale asked if the Town had a
responsibility of audit or verification? Discussion ensued; should the Town’s
responsibility and obligation be auditing this in some fashion? Further discussion
ensued with the determination that the Town’s obligation was to review and approve
the document.
 
 

Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye

            Supervisor Plant   Aye
 
Resolution carried.
 

FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS:
Councilman Yale offered the following Resolution 29-08 and moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance to wit:

 
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Senior Account Clerk be authorized to modify budget as follows:
$9,945.00 from Sewer Fund Balance to establish line item SS8130.27R Facility/Building Repairs. To cover cost of capital expense.
 

Roll call vote:    Councilman Maciuska      Aye
  Councilwoman Marini  Aye
                           Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance  Aye
                           Councilman Yale  Aye

            Supervisor Plant   Aye
 
Resolution carried.

 

AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND FINANCE SCHOOL:
Motion by Councilman Yale authorizing Supervisor Plant to attend Association of Towns of the State of New York Town Finance Schools, May 8 and 9, 2008, in Rochester, New York, to be expended from Budgeted line A1220.12, for an amount not to exceed $200.00.

Seconded by Councilman Maciuska.
Adopted: Vote Ayes 5 Nays 0
 
WEST WALWORTH CEMETERY COMMENT:
Supervisor Plant stated for the record that the Town of Walworth had been ready to accept the West Walworth Cemetery and it was through no fault of the Town Board
that it had not come to the Town yet. Councilman Maciuska stated that the Town had an obligation on cemeteries when the organization that ran the cemetery ran into financial difficulties or they had no one that was interested any more. The Town had to take the cemetery over, and then it became the Town’s responsibility to maintain the cemetery. It’s not like the Town wanted to be in the cemetery business, but that was how the Law worked.
 
 
FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATION REVISION DISCUSSION:
Supervisor Plant reported that he had spoken with someone from New York State Department of Labor about explosives, and they cover fireworks permits. Supervisor Plant was told that the Town of Ontario had the best fireworks permit application. He presented a copy of the permit application from the Town of Ontario and requested that Council members review this application before the next Town Board meeting to see if the Town Board would like to adopt it. Discussion ensued regarding the items contained in the application from the Town of Ontario.
 
OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION PLAN INFORMATION:
Supervisor Plant reported that he had received notification from Wayne County that the DEC was conducting a review of the Statewide Open Space Conservation Plan, and the Town had until April 28, 2008, for anything that we would like to have included. The Supervisor gave Council members follow-up information for review before the next Town Board meeting.
 
NEW YORK STATE DOG LICENSING SYSTEM:
Susie Jacobs, Town Clerk, reported that the Town Clerk’s office was now licensing dogs directly on the New York State Dog Licensing System.
 
FIREWORKS DISPLAY – FESTIVAL IN THE PARK COMMENT:
Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance asked, “Because the Festival in the Park was moved - the dates were moved - do we have to re-issue the fireworks permit because we had already approved one for July?” Councilman Maciuska stated that the Lions Club would have to submit a new application for fireworks, as well as the large gathering for the park. He recommended that this be done quickly before someone else requested that weekend, since park reservations were first-come, first-serve.

 

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Councilman Yale to adjourn.
Seconded by Councilwoman Hawkins-Mance and unanimously carried.

Time: 8:40 PM.
 

Respectfully Submitted,
Susie C. Jacobs, Town Clerk

                        Att. D)

 
APRIL 14, 2008
 
ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
 

A regular meeting of the Ontario Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Kelsch at 7:00 PM in the Ontario Town Hall. Present were Supervisor Robert Kelsch, Council members: Jason Ruffell, Lori Eaton-Smith, James Switzer and Stephen Tobin, Superintendent of Water Utilities Robert Wykle, Superintendent of Highways Jerry Santangelo, Director of Recreation & Parks William Riddell, Accounting Supervisor Lois Buckalew, Sole Assessor Christine Luteyn, Librarian Assistant Director Nancy Obaid, Attorney for the Town Alan Knauf and Town Clerk Debra DeMinck.
 
Absent: Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Edward Collins, Dog Control Officer Mark Plyter
 
8 residents and visitors were present at portions of the meeting.
 
Mr. Tobin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Mr. Kelsch opened a public hearing at 7:00 PM to consider proposed Local Law #2 of 2008 an amendment to the Chapter 150 Zoning Map of the Town of Ontario. The legal notice of public hearing was published in the Wayne County Mail and posted on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board on 4/3/08.
 
Mr. Jason Ruffell gave a presentation on the proposal. He stated the proposed changes are to be consistent with the Town Comprehensive Plan (2006) and involves rezoning 6 parcels: three (3) from R2 (Rural) to BT (Business Transitional), 1701 Route 104, 6420 Ontario Center Road and 6382 Ontario Center Road and three (3) from UR (Urban Residential) to BT(Business Transitional), 1781, 1793 and 1815 Ridge Road. The original map, adopted a year ago, listed them as business. The Town Board submitted the proposal to the Wayne County Planning Board and they approved it March 19, 2008. The Town of Ontario pursued a full environmental assessment review. He opened the floor for questions.
 
Mr. Craig Litt said he understood the change on Ridge Road but wondered what the purpose of the change was on Route 104.
 
Mr. Ruffell stated the change was for future development and access to Casey Park.
 
Mr. Litt was also concerned about the cost to the Town of maintaining roadways if apartments were built. The cost is much greater than single family homes. The Town has extended great effort to develop downtown. Apartments make more sense south of Route 104. Has the Town considered these issues?
 
Mr. Switzer responded that the roadways would be privately maintained at no cost to the Town. The main purpose of this change is to provide an access point at the west end of Casey Park and reduce the traffic flow on Knickerbocker Rd., where a potential safety hazard exists.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to close the public hearing at 7:18 PM
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Ruffell, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to adopt Local Law #2 of 2008
 

 
RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND ENACTING LOCAL LAW
 

  WHEREAS, Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2008 (the “Local Law”) would amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Ontario (the “Town”) as incorporated into the Town Zoning Law (the “Zoning Law”), being Chapter 150 of the Town Code, to make changes consistent with the Town Comprehensive Plan, to rezone the following parcels to Business Transitional (BT) District: 1701 Route 104, 6382 and 6420 Ontario Center Road, and 1781, 1793, and 1815 Ridge Road (“Rezoning”); and
 WHEREAS, the Local Law has been on the desks of all Town Board members since March 10, 2008; and
 WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) was prepared for the Local Law, which the Town Board has reviewed; and
 WHEREAS, a full statement of the Local Law, including the EAF, was referred to the Wayne County Planning Board, pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-m, and at its March 19, 2008 meeting, it recommended approval of the Local Law; and
 WHEREAS, Notice of a Public Hearing on the Local Law was published in the Wayne County Mail on April 3, 2008, and the Town Clerk also caused a copy of that Notice to be posted on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to Town Law §30(6) on April 3, 2008; and
 WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held on the Local Law on April 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM before the Town Board at the Ontario Town Hall, and all persons desiring to speak were heard; and
 NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town Board has considered the Local Law and its potential for environmental impacts; reviewed and considered the EAF, the criteria contained in 6 N.Y.C.R.R. §617.7(c), and other supporting information to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern; and thoroughly analyzed the identified relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the Local Law may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and finds that the Local Law would not have a significant impact on the environment, because:
1.  The Business Transitional (BT) District allows commercial service, storage and light-industrial processing activities and residential uses. It is located along Route 104 in the central and eastern portions of the Town. The Business Transitional (BT) District generally allows uses permitted in the Business (B) District, but also residential and certain retail and industrial uses not permitted in the Business (B) District. It is a mixed-use district that serves as a transition between business or industrial uses and residential and agricultural uses.
2.  Prior to the comprehensive revision of the Zoning Law in 2007, the three parcels proposed to be rezoned from Urban Residential (UR) District to the Business Transitional (BT) District, 1781, 1793, and 1815 Ridge Road were in the Business (B) District, and while nearby parcels n the Business (B) District were rezoned at that time to the Business Transitional (BT) District, these three parcels were inadvertently rezoned to the Urban Residential (UR) District. The intent at the time was to change these three parcels to Business Transitional (BT) District along with other nearby parcels in the Business (B) District, and this oversight is being corrected at this time.
3.  This Rezoning on Ridge Road to the Business Transitional (BT) District is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2006, since the plan calls for supporting the commercial “node” at the Hamlet of Ontario.
4.  The three parcels sought to be rezoned from the Rural (R2) District to the Business Transitional (BT) District, 1701 Route 104, and 6382 and 6420 Ontario Center Road, are adjacent to other parcels in the Business Transitional (BT) District, are near Route 104 and the railroad line, and are more appropriately zoned in the Business Transitional (BT) District, consistent with the goal of the Comprehensive Plan to encourage commercial development along the area of the Route 104 highway, and to serve as a transition to residential districts by allowing single and multi-family residential uses.
5.  The Rezoning to mixed-use Business Transitional (BT) District would further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate additional residential development, and commercial and industrial development along Route 104.
6.  The Rezoning would not result in any identified negative environmental impacts, and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
7.  To the extent the Rezoning might facilitate any particular new proposal, no plans have been submitted to the Town, it is not possible to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of any such proposal, and postponing such review is more protective of the environment than attempting a premature and thus inadequate review at this stage.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board finds that enactment of the Local Law will not have a significant impact on the environment, so that a Negative Declaration shall be made and duly filed, and an environmental impact statement need not be prepared; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2008 is hereby enacted, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State. 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION ADOPTED

 
Revisions to the Agenda – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the agenda with the following revision: add a motion to authorize the supervisor to enter into a contract with Empire State Development Corporation to allow acceptance of state funds for the community center. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Comments from the Public – None
 
Approval of Minutes - Mr. Kelsch asked for approval of the minutes of the March 24, 2008, Town Board meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the minutes as presented.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Correspondence – The Town Clerk received official notification from Atanas Restaurant, 476 Route 104, Ontario that they are renewing their liquor license.
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept and file the correspondence.
5Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Attorney for the Town Report – Mr. Knauf reported that he has received comments back from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on the testing the town did at the landfill. Mr. Kelsch, Jim Oberst and Mr. Knauf will conference to discuss strategies. The town’s next step will be to drill test holes by April 21, 2008. The town will be looking into obtaining signed affidavits from people with prior knowledge of the landfill closure project.
 
Department Head Reports -
Superintendent of Water Utilities – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Superintendent of Highways – A motion was made by Mr. Kelsch, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer – A motion was made by Mr. Kelsch, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to accept the March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Director of Recreation & Parks – A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Sole Assessor – A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to accept the March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Ontario Public Library - A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the March 2008 Library report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Ontario Town Court – A motion was made by Mr. Tobin, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to receive the March 2008 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 March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Watershed Management Advisory Council – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Economic Development Department - A motion was made by Mr. Kelsch, seconded by Mr. Switzer,
to accept the March 2008 report as presented. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
New Business – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the job description for the position of Watershed Clerk-Typist, with additional responsibilities, as assigned by the Superintendent of Water Utilities. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement with John Rynne, of Rynne Murphy & Associates, to prepare an appraisal for the Ames Plaza property, as recommended by the attorney for the town. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstain (Switzer) MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Kelsch, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize the assessor to post internally the position of part-time clerk, at wage grade 7, starting at $10.16 an hour. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to authorize the Ontario Town Board and the Board of Water Commissioners to approve the quote for Radio Telemetry System at the Booster Pump Station and Walworth Water Storage Tank, received from Aqualogics Systems, Inc., Syracuse, New York, for a total cost not to exceed $25,310.00 as requested by the Superintendent of Water Utilities in memo #22-2008. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize the Supervisor to post internally the position of Confidential Part-Time Clerk, at wage grade 8. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize MRB Group and Ken Applin to proceed with the testing of the Ontario Landfill as recommended by the Attorney for the Town. 
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize the Ontario Town Board to reject all bids received for janitorial/custodial services for the Ontario Town Hall, Library, Palmer Hall building, Highway Department and the Recreation Department and to direct the Town Clerk to re-advertise and post the legal notice to bidders, as requested by the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to advertise for bids for the following material/services for the Ontario Community Center Project: heating and cooling contractor for main building, heating and cooling contractor for tension fabric structures, ceiling materials, drywall, gymnasium flooring, artificial turf and suspended gymnasium goals as requested in memo #PR11-2008. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to authorize the Supervisor to enter into agreements with RBSLynk (affiliated with Citizens Bank) for credit card processing as requested by the Director of Parks and Recreation in memo #PR12-2008. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize the Supervisor and the Ontario Town Board to accept the summary of taxes collected for 2008 from the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstain (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to authorize the Supervisor to accept the lowest responsible quote for wearing apparel from Rochester Apparel, 645 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, New York, for a total not to exceed $5534.80, as requested by the Director of Parks and Recreation in memo #PR13-2008. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to authorize the Supervisor to enter into a contract with Empire State Development Corporation to allow acceptance of state funds for the community center. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Budget Transfers/Adjustments - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the following budget transfers and adjustments:
Water Fund: transfer $30,000 from F-9950.9 to F-8330.2
Sewer Fund: transfer $6,000 from SS-1990.4 to SS-1420.4
Water Fund: transfer $6,000 from F-1990.4 to F-1420.4
Highway Fund: increase 960/Expense DA-5112.4 (Capital Improvements) $200,000 from 599/appropriated fund balance. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Appointments/Resignations –A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the termination of Patricia Ledain from the Assessors office effective March 28, 2008. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to appoint Tammy Goetz to the position of Part-Time Watershed Clerk/Typist, at wage grade 8, with a starting rate of $11.13, effective May 1, 2008.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to appoint Tom Drexler, Gail Heimberger, Rick Leszyk, Ed Newman and Joan Stark to the Ontario Town Board of Ethics. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Reports by Town Board Members – Mr. Switzer thanked the Rotary for inviting the Town Board to their dinner honoring the National Guardsman who is assigned to the Ginna Nuclear Power Plant.
Mr. Switzer extended condolences to the Pinkney family on the death of their mother Mrs. Pauline Wilson.
 
Approval of Claims - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the abstract of claims for April 14, 2008, including vouchers #791 through #966 with a grand total of $252,508.32 and to authorize the Supervisor to issue payments for same.
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Comments from the Public – None
 
Executive Session - A motion was made by Mr. Tobin, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to move into an executive session at 8:57 PM for litigation and a personnel matter pertaining to a specific person. 5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
Reconvene – 9:14 PM
 
Adjourn - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Ruffell, to adjourn at 9:15 PM
5 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION CARRIED
 
               Respectfully submitted,
 
 
   
               Debra DeMinck
               Ontario Town Clerk
 
The above minutes will become official upon approval of the town board.
 
 

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