TOWN BOARD MINUTES
January 3, 2008

Posted 01/28/08


Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.

PRESENT
Supervisor Carpenter; Councilpersons Sandra F. Zutes, John J. Higgins, Jr., Karen W. Green, and John E. Bernacki, Jr.

ABSENT
No Town Board member was absent.

ALSO PRESENT
Staff Members: Paul Schenkel, Commissioner of Public Works; Gregory J. Duane, Finance Director; Julie House, Personnel Director; Patricia E. Chuhta, Town Clerk.

ATTENDANCE
Four members of the public were in attendance.

Supervisor Carpenter called the Town Board meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and invited everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008
Supervisor Carpenter announced the following appointments for 2008:

  • Deputy Supervisor - Sandra F. Zutes
  • Director of Finance and Budget Director - Gregory Duane
  • Secretary to the Supervisor - Linda Dillon
  • Town Historian - Audrey Johnson

TOWN BOARD LIAISONS FOR 2008
Supervisor Carpenter announced Town Board liaison assignments for 2008:

  • Supervisor Carpenter - Leadership Committee
  • Councilwoman Zutes - Leadership Committee, Group Homes, Environmental Board
  • Councilman Higgins - Parks and Recreation Board, Pittsford Youth Services, SCPC
  • Councilwoman Green - Planning Board, Historic Preservation Commission
  • Councilman Bernacki - Group Homes, Library Board, Zoning Board of Appeals

STAFF APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008-2009
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the following staff appointments are approved for 2008-2009:

  • Paul J. Schenkel - Commissioner of Public Works, Highway Superintendent, Superintendent of Sewers, Parks Superintendent
  • Edmund Starowicz Jr. - Deputy Commissioner of Public Works
  • Patricia E. Chuhta - Town Clerk, Receiver of Taxes
  • Laurie Swetman - Deputy Town Clerk
  • Karen Ward - Deputy Town Clerk
  • Rose Ann Crispino - Deputy Receiver of Taxes
  • Paul Wilson - Director of Recreation and Technology

VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD APPOINTED FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed to serve on the Architectural Review Board for 2008:
Ann Maloy, Richard Beers, Robert Healy, Dominic Caroselli, and Kayla Biltucci.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD CHAIR APPOINTMENT FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that Ann Maloy is re-appointed Architectural View Board Chair for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD APPOINTED FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed to serve on the Environmental Board for 2008: Robert Poreda, Robert Sherwood, Allison Morrison, Stephen Heinzelman, Ann Christ, Richard Minster and Samantha Barrett.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD CHAIR, VICE CHAIR APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that Robert Poreda is re-appointed Environmental Board Chair and Allison Morrison is appointed Vice Chair for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green seconded by Supervisor Carpenter,
RESOLVED, that Thomas Helfrich is re-appointed Historic Preservation Commission.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green seconded by Supervisor Carpenter,
RESOLVED, that John Mitchell is re-appointed Historic Preservation Commission Chair and Paul Whitbeck is re-appointed Historic Preservation Vice-Chair for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APPOINTED FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board for 2008: Leonard Freedman, Mary Ellen Spennacchio-Wagner, Cupertino Anaya, Rick Taylor, Julie Doyle and Taylor Rubiano.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

PARKS AND RECREATION CHAIR, VICE CHAIR APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that Leonard Freedman re-appointed Parks and Recreation Chair and Mary Ellen Spennachio-Wagner is re-appointed Vice Chair for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that David Wigg is re-appointed to the Planning Board.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

PLANNING BOARD CHAIR, VICE CHAIR APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that Jeffrey House is re-appointed Planning Board Chair and Rhett Smith is re-appointed Vice Chair for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RE-APPOINTMENT
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the following re-appointment is made to the Zoning Board of Appeals: George Dounce.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIR, VICE CHAIR APPOINTMENTS FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Council, seconded by Council,
RESOLVED, that David Rogachefsky is re-appointed Zoning Board of Appeals Chair and Barbara Servé is re-appointed Vice Chair for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

RAYMOND F. WAGER, CPA, PC APPOINTED TOWN ACCOUNTANT FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that Raymond F. Wager, CPA, PC is appointed the Town of Pittsford Accountant for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

MRB GROUP, PC APPOINTED TOWN ENGINEERS FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the MRB Group, PC is appointed Town Engineer for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

TOWN ATTORNEY APPOINTED FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that Richard T. Williams is appointed Town Attorney for 2008.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 SALARIES APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the Supervisor, Councilpersons, Justices, full time and part time staff are approved as adopted in the 2008 budget.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

TOWN OF PITTSFORD
Salary changes are effective January 1, 2008
NAME TITLE 2008
ANIMAL CONTROL    
  ANIMAL CONTROL $31,500.00
     
ASSESSOR    
CRISPINO, ROSEANN J. ACCOUNT CLERK $34,280.86
FOWLER, JOAN MARIE REAL PROP APPRAISER $25.25
ROBSON, STEPHEN H. ASSESSOR $81,157.79
TUNNEY, REGINA F. CLK TYPIST $32,841.22
     
FINANCE    
DUANE, GREGORY J DIR OF FINANCE $90,436.42
     
     
HOUSE, JULIE DIR OF PERSONNEL $57,298.15
     
HISTORIAN    
JOHNSON, AUDREY M HISTORIAN $5,815.85
     
JUSTICE COURT    
BALL, MICHON CLK TOWN JUSTICE $32,940.95
BARNARD, RAYMOND COURT ATTENDANT $15.00
DAVIS, STAPHANIE CLK TOWN JUSTICE $25,000.00
DROMGOOLE, PATTY CLK TOWN JUSTICE $38,431.10
GALLINA, FRED TOWN JUSTICE $34,155.68
HARRISON, STEVE COURT ATTENDANT $15.00
MICHEL, F. ROBERT TOWN JUSTICE $34,155.68
     
TOWN CLERK    
CHUHTA, PATRICIA TOWN CLERK RECEIVER OF TAXES $56,016.58
WARD, KAREN DEP TOWN CLK $30,000.00
SWETMAN, LAURIE DEP TOWN CLK $34,000.00
     
GENERAL/TOWN BOARD    
WICKS, SUSAN ASST TO SUPER $52,166.57
BERNACKI, JOHN COUNCILMAN $20,230.30
CARPENTER, WILLIAM SUPERVISOR $110,371.79
DILLON, LINDA SEC TO SUPER $44,907.90
GREEN, KAREN COUNCILMAN $20,230.30
HIGGINS, JOHN J. COUNCILMAN $20,230.30
HOUSE, KAREN CLK IV PT $7.79
  ADMIN CROSSING GUARDS $2,500.00
ZUTES, SANDRA COUNCILMAN $20,230.30
     
SR CITIZENS    
JANICKI, AUDREY CLK TYPIST PT $10.10
JOHNSON, KATHLEEN REC ATTEND $34,350.88
LESZCZENSKI, DENISE CLERK IV-PT $9.57
     
     
BALL, JULIE SCH TRAFFI $4,473.82
BALL, JULIE SCH TRAFFI $4,473.82
BALL, ROBERT SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
BILOVSKY, ROSEMARY C. SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
CONQUEST, MARY DIANN SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
DOGGETT, M SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
EMERSON, ARNOLD SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
EMERSON, SANDY SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
GOAR, HOLLY SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
GREBE, HOLLY R. SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
HERKO, JANET M SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
HOUSE, KAREN SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
PARKER, ELIZABETH N. SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
TOBIAS, GEORGE E SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
YOUNG, C. SCH TRAFFI $8,946.57
     
BUILDING MAINTENANCE    
BARNES, DANIEL SUPT BLDG MAINT $57,792.53
BATES, JOHN CLEANER $14.41
COPE, ROBERT H LABORER $18.00
CREGAN, EAMON CLEANER-PT $10.43
HYLAND, JOHN C. JR. CLEANER $16.15
MORTENSON, RICHARD CLEANER $22.23
STEELE, BOB CLEANER $9.61
TERHURNE, MICHAEL CLEANER-PT $9.74
SMITH, JAMES CLEANER-PT $9.01
     
DPW     
FREITAG, SANDRA CLK TYP $24,471.78
  SEC TO ZONING BD $1,792.92
  HIST PRES BOARD $1,792.92
DZAKOWIC, LINDA CLK TYP $19,725.31
  SEC PLANNING BD $2,466.59
  SEC ENVIRON BD $1,792.92
BREWSTER, MARTIN W. DIR PLAN/ZONE/DEVEL $67,224.99
BARNARD, RAYMOND DEP BLDG INSP $34,542.90
CLINE, PATRICIA FIRE MARSHAL $37,168.63
DERUE, DOUGLAS PLANNING ASSISTANT $41,904.49
FROMBERGER, ROBERT ENGINEER $59,293.70
HODOCK, JAMES ENG ASST $46,833.43
ROWE, DAVID BLDG INSP $46,833.43
SAVAGE, DONNA SEC TO COMM PUBLIC WKS $38,681.47
SCHENKEL, PAUL COMM OF PUBLIC WKS $69,688.40
STAROWICZ, EDMUND DEP COMM OF DPW $67,042.12
WEINSTEIN, STEPHEN PARKING MONITOR-PT $10.61
WILLIAMS, RICHARD III TOWN /PLANNING/ZONINGATTNY $72,100.00
     
     
BURDETT, MARY ANN CLERK IV $27,776.48
DILLON, LINDA P & R BD $1,897.75
DONNELLY, JULIE RECEPTION/TYPIST $20,601.62
DORSEY, FLO REC SUPERVISOR $37,559.49
FEHR, CAROL CLERK TYPIST-PT $9.27
HOLLECBECK, STACY CHILD CARE $10.98
HOLLENBECK, JESSIE REC SUPERVISOR $34,832.00
IUPPA, D'ARCY REC SUPERVISOR $42,880.52
RICE, PATRICIA CLERK TYPIST-PT $9.46
STAHLMAN, NORMA J CLK TYPIST $40,045.21
WILSON, PAUL W DIR PKS & RECREATION $84,850.78
     
PARKS    
ANDERSON, PETER G GNDS EQUIP OPR $19.96
BURGESS, DALE GNDS EQUIP OPR $19.96
CUTTER, CLYDE H. GNDS EQUIP OPR $19.96
DRURY, MARIE GNDS EQUIP OPR $19.96
MCVAY, DOUGLAS A GNDS EQUIP OPR $52,354.00
NASH, GUY K GNDS EQUIP OPR $48,132.00
NEAL, JESSICA GNDS EQUIP OPR $15.66
     
INFORMATION SERVICES    
KNICKERBOCKER, BETH INFORMATION SERVICES $62,392.59
BROWN, JOY TECHNICAL SPECIALIST $54,856.04
ROSS, MICHAEL GIS $46,117.32
     
     
VYVERBERG, TOBY LABORER $27,992.00
ASHMAN, JAMES MEO $22.90
BOSCOE, JOHN LABORER $14.72
BROWNELL, KEITH MEO $18.75
CAMPBELL, DIANE MEO $23.71
CARPENTER, DAVID MEO $22.66
COLLINS, ROYCE LABORER $17.74
DOLL, JEFFREY MEO $22.90
DWYER, PATRICK LABORER $13.36
GREENE, ETHAN LABORER $14.87
HAMILTON, RODNEY J MEO $24.06
HEIFFERON, BRIAN LABORER $13.36
HEWELL, RICK M. MEO $19.54
HUTCHINSON, JAMES MEO $22.66
IDDINGS, STEPHEN C. MEO $24.06
JONES, DENNIS MEO $22.24
KAYES, GREGORY J MEO $24.06
KIER, JOHN MEO $20.38
LAING, RICHARD E MEO $25.59
MCCABE, SHARON MEO $19.37
PEETS, JOHN MEO $24.92
RANDALL, MICHAEL J. MEO $24.06
REDFIELD, WILLIAM MEO $20.58
RICKETT, MATTHEW MEO $22.66
ROSE, SANDRA MEO $18.68
SCHERER, JAMES G FOREMAN $30.92
SCHOJAN, JOHN JR MEO $25.46
SCHUYLER, PAUL MEO $25.46
SMITH, JAMES C MEO $25.46
STENGLEIN, BRUCE MEO $25.46
SUTER, THOMAS M. MEO $24.67
WAASDORP, DAVE LABORER $14.87
WALLMAN, SCOTT FOREMAN $25.73
WALLMAN, STEVEN MEO $19.94
YAEGER, DOUGLAS LABORER $13.36
ZELTER, JUSTIN LABORER $12.21
CARPENTER, ROBERT A SR AUTO MECHANIC $27.86
ELLIS, STEVEN AUTO MECHANIC $24.47
ROSS, TODD AUTO MECHANIC $20.10
     
     
CALABRESE, PETER LABORER $13.50
DRISCOLL, DOUGLAS JR FOREMAN/ASST ANIMAL CONTL-PT $24.79
FROHM, DEAN FOREMAN $30.11
GERBER, MICHAEL Q. MEO $24.06
GULNAC, MICHAEL LABORER $20.00
ROGERS, NANCY M. SR ACCT CLERK $40,904.84
SECOR, GARY AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC $22.54
TROSIN, RUDOLPH LABORER $23.34
WALTON, RUBIN LABORER $18.75
     
     
ANDERSON, DONALD LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
ASHMORE LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
BAILEY, SARAH LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
BAILEY, SARAH T LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
BAROODY, LINDA SR. LIBRARY CLERK $28,949.84
BARRETT,LIZABETH A LIBRARIAN III $57,280.11
BARTLETT LINDA LIBRARIAN I-PT $20.60
BAILEY-SOUTHWICK LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
BRADY, MARGARET LIBRARIAN I ONCALL $16.55
BOWLEY LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
CERINI LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
DANNHAUSER, MARY ANN LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
DIYANAT, LEGHA LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
FERRER LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
FILIPSKI, MARIE LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
FORREST, NATALIE LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
FRANCHINO, CATHRYN LIBRARIAN I ONCALL $16.55
GALLE, AMANDA LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
GALLE, AMANDA LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.55
GALLEA, ROSANN LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.93
GULLACE, ELLEN LIBRARY AIDE-PT $9.79
HALEEM, LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
HAUSER, EILEEN LIBRARIAN I-PT $18.67
JANICKI, AUDREY LIBRARY AIDE-PT $9.50
KHANNA, ARTI LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
KINNEY, MARGARET LIBRARY AIDE-PT $9.50
KINNEY, MARGARET LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
KNOX, NELLE LIBRARY AIDE-PT $9.79
KOPCZYNSKI, MARY LIBRARIAN I $41,914.04
LENT, LOIS LIB.AIDE-PT $9.50
LEVI LIBRARIAN SUB $16.55
LYDDON, SALLY LIB CLERK $29,279.78
MATHIAS, LIBRARIAN SUB $16.55
MATHUR, GUNJAN LIBRARY CLERK $29,346.62
MAYER-TURNER, BONNIE LIBRARY CLERK-PT $11.01
MCCARTHY, GRACE LIBRARY CLERK-PT $10.39
MENCH, MARION LIBRARIAN I-ONCALL $16.55
MIDGLEY, MARGARET LIBRARIAN I-ONCALL $16.55
MORGANS, LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.15
REINHARDT, LIBRARIAN ONCALL $16.55
ROSSMAN, RHONDA LIBRARIAN I ONCALL $18.04
RUDOLPH, ANDREA LIBRARIAN I ONCALL $16.55
SAJDAK, RICHARD LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
SHELLY, MARJORIE LIB.DIRECTOR $80,023.69
SIGLER, KATHLEEN LIBRARIAN ONCALL $16.55
SMITH, JANE LIBRARY PAGE-PT $7.36
SMITH, MARSHA LIBRARY AIDE-PT $9.50
SRINIVASAN, MYTHREYI LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
STEINBRENNER, JEANNE LIBRIARIAN I $39,777.38
TRUELSON, REBECCA LIB.AIDE-PT $8.76
TYLER LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
WARD, KAREN LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.76
WATTS, HELEN LIBRARY CLERK-PT $16.98
WOOLEVER, ELIZABETH LIBRARIAN-ONCALL $16.55
XYDIAS, ELEANOR LIBRARIAN-ONCALL $16.55
YENNAMANDRA, S RAJANI LIBRARY AIDE-PT $8.75
ZINN, ICHIN LIBRARIAN I $43,410.97
ZINN, KARL LIB PAGE-PT $7.36

2008 PETTY CASH FUNDS APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the following petty cash funds, and the custodians for those funds, are approved for 2008 in accordance with adopted policy:

 Account  Amount  Custodian
 Library $534  Marjorie Shelly
 Recreation Department $230  Paul Wilson
 Senior Citizens $50  Kathy Johnson
 Sewer Districts $150  Dean Frohm
 Town Clerk $650  Pat Chuhta
 Town Justice $150  Patricia Dromgoole
 Public Works $100  Paul Schenkel

VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

VOUCHER APPROVAL AUTHORIZED FOR 2008
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the following persons are authorized to approve Town vouchers during 2008: William Carpenter, Gregory Duane, Julie House, Stephen Robson, Paul Schenkel, Donna Savage, Patricia Chuhta, Audrey Johnson, Patricia Dromgoole, Paul Wilson, Norma Stahlman, Edmund Starowicz, Beth Knickerbocker, Kathy Johnson, and Susan Wicks.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 HOURLY MINIMUM RATE SET
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the 2008 hourly minimum rate for the Town of Pittsford is set at $7.15.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 WORK WEEK ESTABLISHED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the 2008 Town of Pittsford work week will be 35 hours for all departments except for the Highway Department, Sewer Department, Building Maintenance and Parks Department Laborers who will have a 40-hour work week.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 PAY PERIOD SET
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED that the 2008 pay-period for the Town of Pittsford will be bi-weekly.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE SET
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2008 the mileage reimbursement rate will be $0.505 cents per mile.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE SET
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 MEETING REIMBURSEMENT RATE SET
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, seconded by Supervisor Carpenter,
RESOLVED, that the meeting reimbursement rate is set at $12.00 per meeting for lunch expenses.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 PER DIEM MEAL REIMBURSEMENT SET
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that 2004 per diem rate for meal reimbursement will be $40.00 per day for meals and incidental expenses.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 BANK DEPOSITORIES APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the following banks are approved as depositories for Town of Pittsford funds for 2008: Bank of America (Fleet), JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, M&T, Citizens Bank, Canandaigua National, Key Bank and First Niagara Bank.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS DESIGNATED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, seconded by Supervisor Carpenter,
RESOLVED, that the following newspapers are designated as official newspapers for the Town of Pittsford for 2008: The Post Messenger (Brighton-Pittsford Post) and Democrat and Chronicle.
VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that town employees are authorized to attend the regular meetings of their professional organizations during 2008 as listed follows:

  • Pat Chuhta, Town Clerk & Receiver of Taxes
    -- Monroe County Town Clerk's, Tax Receivers & Collectors Association
    -- New York State Town Clerk's Association
    -- New York State Association of Tax Receivers & Collectors
  • Rose Ann Crispino
    -- New York State Tax Receivers and Collectors Association
  • Paul Schenkel
    -- American Public Works Association - State and Local Branch
    -- Monroe County Highway Superintendents Association
  • Ed Starowicz
    -- Monroe County Highway Superintendents Association
  • Marty Brewster
    -- Monroe County Water Quality Coordinating Committee (WQCC)
    -- Irondequoit Creek Watershed Collaborative (IWC)
    -- Monroe County Stormwater Coalition (MCSC)
  • Jim Scherer
    -- Monroe County Highway Superintendents Association
  • Dave Rowe, Building Inspector
    -- Finger Lakes Building Officials Assoc (FLBOA) or
    -- Niagara Frontier Building Officials
    -- Monroe County Fire Marshal Association
  • Ray Barnard, Deputy Building Inspector
    -- Finger Lakes Building Officials Association (FLBOA)
  • Kelly Cline
    -- Monroe County Fire Marshal Association
    -- Finger Lakes Building Officials Association (FLBOA)
  • Stephen Robson, Assessor
    -- Monroe County Assessor's Association
    -- NYS Office of Real Property Services Governance Group
  • Greg Duane, Finance Officer
    -- Monroe County Town Finance Officer's Association
    -- Government Finance Officer's Association - State and Local
  • Julie House, Personnel Officer
    -- Monroe County Town Finance Officer's Association
  • Susan Wicks, Communication Coordinator
    -- Genesee Valley Professional School Communicators (GVPSC)
  • Flo Dorsey
    -- Genesee Valley Parks and Recreation Society
  • Jessie Hollenbeck
    -- Genesee Valley Parks and Recreation Society
  • D'Arcy DeAngelis
    -- Genesee Valley Parks and Recreation Society

VOICE VOTE: Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.

SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
There were no public comments.

MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2007 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 21, 2004 are approved as written.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

2008 FEE SCHEDULE APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the 2008 Fee Schedule as follows:

Category/Dept. Description Specific Fee Unit Engineering Reimburse-
ment
Minimum Charge Maximum Charge
Animal Control Dog License - Local Fee   6.50 EA      
Animal Control Dog Seizure Fee -
1st Offense
  50.00 EA      
Animal Control Dog Seizure Fee -
2nd Offense
  100.00 EA      
Animal Control Dog Seizure Fee -
3rd Offense
  200.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Building Permit - Residential Construction New Structure, Additions, Alterations or Accessory Structures 0.15 Sq. Ft.   $25.00  
Code Enforcement Building Permit-Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Construction New Structures, Additions, Alterations & Accessory Structures 0.20 Sq. Ft.   $100.00  
Code Enforcement Farm Accessory Structures       $25.00  
Code Enforcement Signs   2.50 Sq. Ft.   $25.00  
Code Enforcement Swimming Pools Above Ground 30.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Swimming Pools Inground 80.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Swimming Pools Commercial 110.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Tennis Courts   30.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Satellite Dish   110.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Residential Demolition House, Garage, Barn, etc. 30.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Demolition   200.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Certificate of Occupancy One/Two Family 25.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Certificate of Occupancy Multiple Family 30.00 per Unit + $30 per bldg.      
Code Enforcement Certificate of Occupancy Commercial/Industrial/ Institutional>2000 sq.ft. 30.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Certificate of Occupancy Commercial/Industrial – Each Add’l 1000 sq.ft. 11.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Re-inspection Residential 30.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Re-inspection All Others 60.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Annual Plumbers License   75.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Temporary Activities Permit   60.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Temporary Activities Permit Requiring Monroe County Dept. of Health Public Gathering Permit 250.00 EA      
Code Enforcement Fire Alarm Permit   10.00 EA      
Documents Subdivision Regulations   15.00 EA      
Documents 1986 Growth Management Plan   10.00 EA      
Documents 1995 Comprehensive Plan – Vol. 1   25.00 EA      
Documents South of Thruway Comprehensive Plan color copies   40.00 EA      
Documents 1995 Resource Inventory   10.00 EA      
Documents 1996 Open Space Protection Easement Application   50.00 EA      
Documents Greenprint Policy   10.00 EA      
Documents Greenprint Policy Guidebook-Design Guidelines for Community Development & Resource Protection   15.00 EA      
Documents Hamlet Design Guidelines   5.00 EA      
Documents Design Guidelines/Specifications   25.00 EA      
Documents Monroe Avenue Design Guidelines(added 3/25/04)   7.00 EA      
Documents Municipal Code Book   175.00 EA      
Documents Replacement Copy of Code Book   75.00 EA      
Documents Supplements to Code cost is variable - based on printing cost TBD        
Documents Land Use Regulations (Zoning)   20.00 EA      
Documents Zoning Map   8.00 EA      
Documents Street Map   1.00 EA      
Documents Aerial Map   15.00 EA      
General Copies   0.25 EA      
General Returned Check Fee   20.00 EA      
Highway Work Permit within R.O.W.(Non-Pavement)   35.00 EA      
Highway Work Permit within Roadway Pavement   75.00 EA      
Highway Annual Maintenance Permit   750.00 EA      
Permits Wetlands Permit   125.00 EA      
Permits Floodplain Permit   60.00 EA      
Permits Landscape Alteration Permits   30.00 EA      
Planning Subdivision-Major Concept, Preliminary & Final $100 +
$15 per lot
$15 per lot $750 to be paid at the time of application for concept and Preliminary approval. Applicant must pay any add'lional sums based on actual billing, prior to final signature of plat.
Planning Subdivision-Minor Any Step 150.00 EA $500 to be paid at the time of application for concept or final approval, whichever step is firs t. Applicant must pay any add’lional sums, based on actual billings, prior to final signature of plat.
Planning Site Plan - New Additions>10,000 sq.ft. Preliminary & FinalEA 325.00 EA $500 to be paid at the time of application for preliminary approval. Applicant must pay any additional sums based on actual billing, prior to final signature of plat.
Planning Site Plan – Additions<10,000 sq. ft. Preliminary & Final 200.00 EA $200 to be paid at the time of application for approval. Applicant must pay any additional sums based on actual billing prior to final signature on plat.
Planning Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) Sketch Plan 325.00 EA $300 to be paid at the time of application for approval. Applicant must pay any add’l ional sums based on actual billing prior to final signature on plat.
Planning Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) Preliminary 325.00 EA $300 to be paid at the time of application for approval. Applicant must pay any add’l ional sums based on actual billing prior to final signature on plat.
Planning Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) Final 325.00 EA $300 to be paid at the time of application for approval. Applicant must pay any add’l ional sums based on actual billing prior to final signature on plat.
Planning Subdivision Inspection Fees (not including MCWA Imp.)   3% Amt. of Letter of Credit-Less Water Improve-ments     $350.00  
Planning Re-subdivision / MapAmendment   50.00 EA      
Planning Town Engineer Review   150.00 EA      
Recreation Community Center Gymnasium ID Card Resident No Fee        
Recreation Community Center Gymnasium ID Card Non-Resident 5.00 per Family      
Recreation King's Bend Park North Lodge-99 people 75.00 resident      
Recreation King's Bend Park North Lodge-99 people 150.00 non-
resident
     
Recreation King's Bend Park South Lodge-50 people 60.00 resident      
Recreation King's Bend Park South Lodge-50 people 120.00 non-
resident
     
Sewer District Extension Fee   150.00 EA   $900.00 $2,500.00
Sewer Entrance Fee   100.00 EA plus additional charges depending upon location    
Sewer Lateral Connection Permit   40.00 EA      
Sewer Annual Sewer Rent Pittsford Consolidated Sewer District 75.70 EA      
Sewer Capital Reserve Fee   10.00 EA      
Sewer Construction Permit   30.00 EA      
Sewer Re-Inspection Fee Fee is at the discretion of the inspector -an additional charge will be made for extra time, at the prevailing wage plus benefits & subject to over time rates, if applicable          
Sewer Conductor Inspection   40.00 EA      
Sewer Installer License Fee   75.00 EA      
Sewer Monroe County Pure Waters Entrance Fee Residential 250.00 EA      
Sewer Monroe County Pure Waters Entrance Fee Commercial 350.00 EA      
Special Districts Lighting District   375.00 EA      
Special Districts Park District   375.00 EA      
Town Board Rezoning-Including Incentive Zoning Applications   600.00 EA      
Town Clerk Going Out of Business Permit – Local Fee   75.00 non-
refund-
able
     
Town Clerk Going Out of Business Permit – Local Fee 30-day Extension 50.00 non-
refund-
able
     
Town Clerk Marriage Certificate   10.00 EA      
Town Clerk Peddlers Permit   200.00 EA      
Zoning Area Variances- Res.& Non Profit Single 60.00 EA      
Zoning Area Variances -Res.& Non Profit-Each Addn’l Up to 5 12.00 EA      
Zoning Area Variances -Non Residential Single 125.00 EA      
Zoning Area Variances-Non Residential-Each Addn’l Up to 5 12.00 EA      
Zoning Use Variance - Res.& Non Profit   125.00 EA      
Zoning Use Variance - Non Residential   250.00 EA      
Zoning/Planning Special Permit - Res. & Non Profit   60.00 EA      
Zoning/Planning Special Permit - Non Residential   175.00 EA      
Zoning/Planning Re-Advertisement   100.00 EA      

ROLL CALL: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

SEQRA DETERMINATION: SPRING HOUSE COMMONS RE-ZONING APPLICATION
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, the Pittsford Town Board, upon consideration of all written and oral submissions by the Applicant, appropriate agencies and public comment, and following due deliberation and consideration, finds that the proposed re-zoning will have no significant adverse impact on the environment; and, accordingly, issues a Negative Declaration for the proposed re-zoning of a portion of the real property commonly known as "Spring House Commons North", as aforesaid.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

SPRING HOUSE COMMONS NORTH RE-ZONING APPLICATION APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the proposed re-zoning of the aforesaid parcels of real property, totaling approximately 1.3 acres in size, and as such parcels are more particularly described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto, is hereby approved, thereby amending and changing the zoning of said parcels from "A Residential" to "Commercial"; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Pittsford be amended to reflect this re-zoning; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the within re-zoning is subject to the following conditions:

  1. The buildings and parking shall not exceed the amounts reflected on the plan entitled "Spring House Commons North - Exhibit 2", Project No. 053008, prepared by Fisher Associates, and dated October 23, 2007. No additional buildings, expansions, parking areas or driveways shall be added to any of the buildings and/or parking areas shown on the applicant's plans.
  2. The architectural features of all sides of all buildings shall be reasonably consistent with one another and shall take into consideration the visual impact on adjoining properties. Details associated with architectural features are to be approved by the Architectural Review Board, as part of the site plan approval process, in accordance with the above condition.
  3. Significant vegetative buffering shall be established to mitigate the visual impact of the development on residential properties. Such buffering may be on the development parcel and/or on adjoining residential parcels. Details associated with such buffering are to be approved by the Planning Board, as part of the site plan approval process, in accordance with the above condition.
  4. During periods of construction a screening fence shall be installed and maintained, in the location of the existing fence, and so as to provide a visual buffer for adjoining residential properties. Details associated with such screening fence are to be approved by the Planning Board, as part of the site plan approval process, in accordance with the above condition.
  5. This Board finds that the plans submitted by the applicant demonstrate reasonable compliance with the Town's requirements, as set forth in the Memorandum from DPW Commissioner Paul Schenkel and Town Engineer Robert Fromberger, dated February 2, 2006, for a walking trail located on the former Auburn Rail right-of-way along the northern property boundary of the parcels. Specific trail plans and provisions are to be approved by the Planning Board, as part of the site plan approval process, in accordance with the above condition.
  6. In accordance with the attached map, an easement will be established across the entire perimeter of the rear portion of the properties to be rezoned. The width of the easement will be determined as follows:
    • Along the northerly end of the parking lot for Building #1
    • 60 feet in width between the easterly end of the parking lot for Building #1 and the westerly end of the parking lot for Buildings #2, #3 & #4
    • Along the entire northerly edge of improvements from the westerly end of the parking lot for Buildings #2, #3 & #4 to the easterly end of Building #5
    • The entire area encompassed between the easterly end of Building #5 and the easterly property line.
    • The easement will allow for trail improvements, drainage improvements, storage of snow, vegetative and non-vegetative buffers and emergency access.

ROLL CALL: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

The following is the legal description of the property that was re-zoned:

EXHIBIT A
ZONING REVISION
"A Residential" to "Commercial"
Town of Pittsford, County of Monroe, State of New York

All that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Pittsford, County of Monroe, State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the northeasterly corner of the lands now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440; thence, southerly along the easterly line of the lands first mentioned a distance of 131 feet more or less to the southerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence westerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 60.5 feet more or less to the existing line between zone A, residential and zone C, commercial; thence, northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 131 feet more or less to the northerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence, easterly to the point or place of beginning.

Intending to describe a portion of the land now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440 and having SBL # 150.08-1-060.1, containing 0.18 acre more or less.

Also all that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Pittsford, County of Monroe, State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the northeasterly corner of the lands now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440; thence, southerly along the easterly line of the lands first mentioned a distance of 51.5 feet more or less to the southerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence westerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 60.5 feet more or less to the existing line between zone A, residential and zone C, commercial; thence, northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 51.5 feet more or less to the northerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence, easterly to the point or place of beginning.

Intending to describe a portion of the land now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440 and having S.B.L. 150.08-1-61.1, containing 0.07 acre more or less.

Also all that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Pittsford, County of Monroe, State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the northeasterly corner of the lands now or formerly owned by Oak Hill CC, as recorded in Liber 9021 of deeds page 257; thence, southerly along the easterly line of the lands first mentioned a distance of 75.5 feet more or less to the southerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence southerly along last mentioned line a distance of 60.5 feet more or less to the existing line between zone A, residential and zone C, commercial; thence, northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 75 feet more or less to the northerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence, easterly to the point or place of beginning.

Intending to describe the land now or formerly owned by Oak Hill CC, as recorded in Liber 9021 of deeds page 257 and having S.B.L. # 138.17-1-13.11, containing 0.10 acre more or less.

Also all that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Pittsford, County of Monroe, State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the northeasterly corner of the lands now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440; thence, southerly along the easterly line of the lands first mentioned a distance of 101 feet more or less to the southerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence westerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 60.5 feet more or less to the existing line between zone A, residential and zone C, commercial; thence, northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 101 feet more or less to the northerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence, easterly to the point or place of beginning.

Intending to describe a portion of the land now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440 and having S.B.L. 150.08-1-62.1, containing 0.14 acre more or less.
Also all that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Pittsford, County of Monroe, State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the northeasterly corner of the lands now or formerly owned by GBH Family Corp, as recorded in Liber 9324 of deeds page 379; thence, southerly along the easterly line of the lands first mentioned a distance of 121 feet more or less to an angle point; thence continuing along the last mentioned line a distance of 174 feet more or less to the southerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence northwesterly along the last mentioned a distance of 50 feet more or less to an angle point; thence westerly, continuing along the last mentioned line a distance of 15.5 feet more or less to a point on the easterly line of the lands first mentioned; thence, northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 18 feet more or less to a point; thence, northwesterly continuing along the last mentioned line a distance of 11 feet more or less to the existing line between zone A, residential and zone C, commercial; thence, northerly continuing on the last mentioned line a distance of 231 feet more or less to the northerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence, easterly to the point or place of beginning.

Intending to describe a portion of land now or formerly owned by GBH Family Corp, as recorded in Liber 9324 of deeds page 379 and having S.B.L. 150.08-1-79.11, containing 0.37 acre more or less.
Also all that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Pittsford, County of Monroe, State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the lands now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440; thence, southerly along the easterly line of the lands first mentioned a distance of 334 feet more or less to the southerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence westerly along the last mentioned a distance of 55.5 feet more or less to the existing line between zone A, residential and zone C, commercial, said line also being the easterly right of way of NYS Route 31 (Monroe Avenue); thence, northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 125 feet more or less, thence northerly continuing along the last mentioned line a distance of 112.5 feet more or less to the existing line between zone A, residential and zone C, commercial; thence, northerly along the last mentioned line a distance of 125 feet more or less to the northerly line of the lands first mentioned; thence, easterly to along the line last mentioned a distance 24.5 feet more or less to an angle point; thence, southeasterly continuing on the last mentioned line a distance of 39 feet more or less to the point or place of beginning.

Intending to describe a portion of the land now or formerly owned by Monroe Clover Plaza, LLC, as recorded in Liber 9356 of deeds page 440 and having S.B.L. 150.08-1-64.1, containing 0.44 acre more or less.

All the above as shown on a map entitled Rezoning Plan Exhibit "A" rezoning map by Fisher Associates, dated November 28, 2006 and having project number 053008.

NOTE: The map referenced in Condition 6 is not available electronically; therefore, a copy of the map is on file and may be found in the Town Clerk's office for viewing.

GRANT WRITING AGREEMENT WITH STUART I BROWN ASSOCIATES INC. AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes an agreement with Stuart I Brown Associates Inc to prepare an application for funding under the Records Management Program administered by the State Archives at a cost of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) pending approval by the Town Attorney.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the following individual be approved for attendance at the following seminar:

  • Supervisor William Carpenter to the Association of Towns annual conference in New York City on February 17 to 20, 2008 at a cost of $900.00.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, and Bernacki. Abstain: Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.

As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:32 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,


Patricia E. Chuhta, Town Clerk


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