June 20, 2008
“Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress.”
-- Bruce Barton, American Author
Board Letter:
| 3. Wellness Report/Nikki Miller:
Our new policy on wellness calls for an annual State of our Health Report. I have enclosed the report which was completed by Model Schools director Nikki Miller. Most of you know Nikki as our model schools coordinator. Nikki is one of our "grow your own" administrators and has done an outstanding job for us. Nikki began the model schools process with me two high school principals ago and has been my rock in sheparding through the high school. Nikki has just taken a job as the director of special programs at Marion. She has previously turned down requests to apply for jobs in Canandaigua and Monroe County. However she is a Marion woman who stills lives there. We had a long talk about her struggle with applying. I was certain she would get the job and she did. I expect she will be an assistant superintendent one day. Joe and I have begun plans for filling her position.
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| 4. Technology Article:
I have attached a great article from the Wall Street Journal on Technology. Those of you who attended the early model schools conferences with Bill Daggett will take some pleasure in seeing that much of what he was saying eight years ago is coming to pass.
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| 5. Fuel Costs: When we adopted the budget in April, Transportation was confident we had enough reserve to meet rising costs. The price of diesel has risen a dollar since then and we do not believe the current allocation will be enough for next year. We are taking a two track approach of seeing where we can curb busing costs and where we should adjust the budget lines to provide extra money. We will present our plan to you at our August meeting.
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| 6. School Law Conference: NYSSBA is offering a school law conference at the Desmond in Albany on July 18 (one day conference). If anyone is interested in attending, I can send you the paperwork. (the flyer is not in a format to transfer electronically very well.)
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7.
Upcoming Events:
June 26 – MS Convocation @ PAC – 7:00 p.m.
June 27 – HS Graduation Ceremonies @ Marvin Sands PAC @ FLCC – 7:00 p.m.
July 4 – Independence Day Holiday – Schools Closed
July 8 – Board Retreat @ Casey Park – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
8. Attachments:
a) Wellness & Nutrition Policy Report
b) Technology Article
c) Exit Poll Analysis
d) Ontario Town Board Meeting Minutes – 6/9
` e) Safety Committee Meeting Minutes – 6/12
JUNE 9, 2008
ONTARIO TOWN BOARD MEETING
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: Lori Eaton-Smith, James Switzer and Stephen Tobin, Superintendent of Highways Jerry Santangelo, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Edward Collins, Sole Assessor Christine Luteyn, Library Director Sandra Hylen, Attorney for the Town Alan Knauf and Town Clerk Debra DeMinck.
Absent: Councilman Jason Ruffell, Superintendent of Water Utilities Robert Wykle, Director of Recreation and Parks William Riddell, Accounting Supervisor Lois Buckalew, and Dog Control Officer Mark Plyter
21 residents and visitors were present at portions of the meeting.
Mr. Kelsch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of the Agenda – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to approve the agenda with the following revisions: Add “Reverend” to Gail Heimberger’s name, add “effective 6/9/08” to the two (2) groundskeeper’s appointments. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Comments from the Public – None
Approval of Minutes - Mr. Kelsch asked for approval of the minutes of the May 27, 2008, Town Board meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Tobin, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to approve the minutes as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Correspondence – The Town Clerk received official notification that the Branding Iron Steakhouse, 6361 Knickerbocker Rd. is renewing it’s liquor license. A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to accept and file the correspondence. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Attorney for the Town Report – Mr. Knauf reported on the status of the Gullace tax assessment case. There is a meeting on the 23rd of June with an independent property assessor. Rynne, Murphy & Associates is working on the DKR appraisal.
Department Head Reports -
Superintendent of Water Utilities – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the May 2008 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer – A motion was made by Mr. Kelsch, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the May 2008 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Sole Assessor – A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to accept the May 2008 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Ontario Public Library - A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Switzer, to accept the May 2008 Library report as presented. 4Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Ontario Town Court – A motion was made by Mr. Tobin, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to receive the May 2008 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Dog Control Officer – A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the May 2008 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Watershed Management Advisory Council – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to accept the May 2008 report as presented. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Kelsch stated that he met with Mr. Riddell to process a change order with Summit Structures for the Tension Fabric Structures at the Community Center. The change order was for $8,920 more than the original lease amount. Due to the lease, the Attorney for the Town would like to review the contract and the change order.
New Business – A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to adopt the
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF VISION PLAN & DESIGN PRINCIPLES
FOR THE DOWNTOWN ONTARIO BUSINESS DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Ontario Town Board worked jointly with the Board of Managers of the Business Improvement District and the Wayne County Planning Board to develop a vision plan to explore and outline potential revitalization of the business district of the hamlet of Ontario, and
WHEREAS, the vision planning process occurred through a series of field visits and community workshops in the fall of 2007 and winter of 2008 with the assistance of the Center for Community Design Research (CCDR) of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, and
WHEREAS, the community-based planning effort resulted in a series of goals and objectives to achieve the recommendations of the vision plan which were presented at a community meeting, co-sponsored by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, on May 21, 2008, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ontario Town Board formally accepts the recommendations and report of the vision and design principles, a copy of which is on file in the town clerk’s office, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the town clerk is directed to provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Managers of the Business Improvement District and the director of the Wayne County Planning Department. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to adopt the
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED COMMERCE CENTER
IN THE TOWN OF ONTARIO, WAYNE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Town of Ontario (the “Town”) has proposed to establish Commerce Center (the “Project”), which would be an industrial park located on approximately 354 acres of industrially-zoned area located north of State Route 104 between Dean Parkway and Lakeside Road; and
WHEREAS, the Town intends to adopt a Master Plan for the Project, consistent with the existing Town Comprehensive Plan, which would provide a basis for development of the Project, including but not limited to extension of Timothy Lane, other road improvements, extension of water and sewer lines, construction of storm water management areas, subdivision of the existing lots, and construction of industrial facilities, as well as possible amendments to the Town Zoning Law (Town Code Chapter 150); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), and regulations adopted to implement SEQRA, the Town must undertake an environmental review of the Project, including the Master Plan and other necessary zoning amendments or approvals (together the “Action”); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed an environmental assessment form (“EAF”) for the Action prepared by Costich Engineering to evaluate the significance of potential environmental impacts of the Action;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED the Town Board has determined that the proposed Action is a “Type I Action” as defined by SEQRA, pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. §617.4(b); and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the EAF; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town intends to act as lead agency for the SEQRA review of the Action, pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. §617.6(b)(4); and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town shall furnish all other involved agencies with a copy of the EAF and notified by the Town of its intent to be designated as lead agency for the SEQRA review of the Action, and be given thirty (30) calendar days to consent or object to that designation. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to adopt the
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
RELEASE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT
WHEREAS, Seacrest Development, LLC (the “Developer”) granted an Easement for Drainage Control (the “Old Easement”) to the Town of Ontario (the “Town”) over certain real property located in the Shorewood Estates residential subdivision (the “Subdivision”) within the Town, by an Easement recorded in the Wayne County Clerk’s Office on June 15, 2007, being instrument Number R9085885 and
WHEREAS, the Old Easement was given to the Town in connection with the development of the Subdivision by the Developer, in order to provide storm water drainage for the Subdivision, but the drainage facilities were not constructed on the Old Easement; and
WHEREAS, the plans for the Subdivision have changed, including the location of the drainage control area, so that the Old Easement is no longer needed, and a new Easement (the “New Easement”) has been offered to the Town to replace the Old Easement in order to provide storm water drainage for the Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has approved the changes to the Subdivision, including the relocation of the storm water drainage from the Old Easement to the New Easement within the Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, a proposed Release of Drainage Easement has been prepared by the Deputy Attorney to the Town and approved by the Attorney for the Town; and
WHEREAS, the conveyance of an interest in real estate by the Town must be approved by the Town Board, subject to a permissive referendum, pursuant to Town Law §64(2); and
WHEREAS, the exchange of the Easements would be a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. §617.5(c)(2), since it is a replacement of a facility in kind; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a Release of Drainage Easement for the Old Easement in return for receipt of the New Easement; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum, pursuant to Town Law §64(2), and shall not be effective unless either no petition requesting a referendum meeting the requirements of Town Law §91 is filed on or before July 9, 2008, or this Resolution is approved by the affirmative vote of majority of the qualified electors of the Town of Ontario voting on approval of the Resolution; and it is
| FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall publish a notice in the Wayne County Mail on June 12, 2008, which shall: (1) set forth the date of the adoption of this Resolution; (2) contain an abstract of this Resolution concisely stating its purpose and effect; (3) specify this Resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum; (4) state that on or before July 9, 2008, a petition signed, and acknowledged or proved, or authenticated by electors of the town qualified to vote upon a proposition to raise and expend money, in number equal to at least five per centum of the total vote cast for governor in the Town in 2006, but which shall not be less than 25, protesting against the Resolution and requesting that it be submitted to the qualified electors of the Town for their approval or disapproval; and it is
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FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Clerk shall also cause a copy of the Notice to be posted on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to Town Law §30(6) on or before June 19, 2008. 4 Ayes 0 Nays1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Appointments/Resignations –A motion was made by Mr. Kelsch, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to accept the resignation of Reverend Gail Heimberger from the Board of Ethics effective 6/9/2008. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to appoint Roland Heimberger to the vacancy on the Board of Ethics effective 6/9/2008. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to appoint Raymond Sanger to the position of Groundskeeper, at a starting rate of $12.50 per hour, effective 6/9/2008, with a probationary period of 8 weeks, as recommended by the Director of Parks and Recreation in memo #PR25-2008. 4 Ayes 0 Nays
1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tobin, to appoint Richard Doyle to the position of Groundskeeper, at a starting rate of $12.50 per hour, effective 6/9/2008, with a probationary period of 8 weeks, as recommended by the Director of Parks and Recreation in memo #PR26-2008. 4 Ayes 0 Nays
1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Reports by Town Board Members – Mr. Kelsch announced that the Town of Ontario will be hosting a Farmland Protection meeting on June 25th at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall, 1850 Ridge Road. The Towns of Walworth, Macedon and Williamson are also invited to attend. He also reported that the Board of Ethics appointed Tom Drexler as their Chairman for 2008 and Joan Stark as Vice Chairman for 2008. Their terms of office are as follows: Roland Heimberger –12/31/2008, Tom Drexler – 12/31/2009, Ed Newman – 12/31/2010, Rick Leszyk – 12/31/2011 and Joan Stark –12/31/2012. The board will meet on June 26th to update town policy.
Mr. Switzer thanked the Legionnaires and the Color Guard for the many events they attended over the Memorial Day weekend. He commended everyone who was involved in the Train Depot Dedication at Heritage Square on 6/8/2008. The presentation at the MS4 meeting he attended was excellent.
Mr. Tobin reported on the Justice Court grant money received for seating in the court room. They were under budget and plan to install air conditioning in the building with the remaining monies.
Mrs. Smith invited everyone to the Wild, Wild West Days at Casey Park, 6551 Knickerbocker Rd. on June 14th at 11 AM. There will be activities for the whole family all day and live music and fireworks in the evening.
Comments from the Public – Mrs. Joan Stark spoke on the consolidation of the ambulance and fire departments in Wayne County. The ambulance service is not able to do third party billing if they are a part of a fire department. Several towns are looking into separating so they would be able to third party bill. Mrs. Stark wanted to know why Mr. Kelsch voted against the expansion of the ALS (Advanced Life Support) at the Wayne County Board of Supervisors meeting. He will check his notes and get back to her.
Student Tim Burle asked what the proposed commerce center was. Mr. Kelsch responded by explaining where it is, the businesses that are there, and how it affects the town.
Approval of Claims - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer seconded by Mr. Tobin to approve the abstract of claims for June 9, 2008, including vouchers #1326 through #1464 with a grand total of $434,893.01 and to authorize the Supervisor to issue payments for same. 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Adjourn - A motion was made by Mr. Switzer, seconded by Mrs. Smith, to adjourn at 7:55 PM
4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Absent (Ruffell) MOTION CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Debra DeMinck
Ontario Town Clerk
The above minutes will become official upon approval of the town board.
TO: Safety Committee Members:
Chris Shaffer - Committee Co-Chairperson (MS Asst. Principal)
Fred Prince - Transportation
Maureen Doyle – MS PE
Tom Lucieer – OE Maintenance
Mark Callahan - DO Administration
Lori Sensenbach – OP SCRIP
Pamela Buddendeck– FE Instructional
Rob Chapman – SRO
Mark Wyse - School Board Rep.
Pat Griswold – OE Nurse
Anna McGrath– HS Science
FROM: Bob Miller – Committee Co-Chairperson (Dir. of Facilities)
RE: Meeting Minutes
DATE: June 12, 2008
Old Business
We reviewed a draft of the Total Safety Concept Proposal that Lori Sensenbach and Rob Chapman presented to me and Mark Callahan. The “Threat Assessment Team”, which was discussed at our May meeting, plays a large part in this proposal.
New Business
I informed the group of our upcoming fire inspection to be done in late August.
We discussed the weather we had on the afternoon of Tuesday, 6/10. There was a tornado watch issued for Wayne County until 6pm that day. This prompted the district to postpone, and reschedule, the Middle School concert for that evening. The committee agreed that it was the right decision.
Several school buses and a driver education car were damaged by paint balloons that were thrown over the fence at the bus garage. The transportation department was able to wash off the paint before any permanent damage was done. There were also several realty and contractor signs placed in the lawn of the high school. Both incidents occurred in the early morning of 6/9.
Pat Griswold brought to our attention that the heat on the second and third floors of Ontario Elementary was almost unbearable the past few 90 degree days. Because some students are on medications that don’t allow them to perspire and cool off efficiently, I will be purchasing another hallway floor fan to help alleviate this problem.
This was the last meeting of the 2007-2008 school year. I will notify you via e-mail when I have scheduled our next meeting, which will be in the fall. Have a great summer!!
Robert Miller
Director of Facilities
Wayne Central School District
315-524-1045
Fax 315-524-1048
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