TOWN BOARD MINUTES
January 15, 2002
Posted 02/07/2002
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall
PRESENT
Supervisor Carpenter; Councilpersons Zutes, Marini, Higgins, Green; Town Attorney Lusk; Staff persons Elliott, Duane, Wilson, Chuhta.
ABSENT
None.
ATTENDANCE
10
Pledge of Allegiance
SUPERVISOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Supervisor Carpenter indicated that he had attended a Monroe County Council of Governments meeting on January 15, 2002 and has been re-appointed Chairman. Supervisor Carpenter said that he is looking forward to working with the members of this organization on issues affecting the whole community in the coming year.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 31, 2001 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED that the minutes of December 31, 2001 are approved as written.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 2002 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that the minutes of January 2, 2002 are approved as amended.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
VOUCHERS FOR JANUARY, 2002 APPROVED
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that January 2002 vouchers No. 48773 through No. 48907 in the amount of $221,187.76 are approved for payment.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: TODD PELINO MEMORIAL
Having been contacted by the Todd Pelino Memorial Committee, the Town Board will investigate a method to honor Todd Pelino, a Pittsford native and victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on World Trade Towers, in a manner consistent with other similar requests that have been received. Supervisor Carpenter will contact the Memorial Committee to discuss this matter further.
DISCUSSION: DENNISON REQUESTS
As a follow-up to Mr. Dennison's requests at the December 18, 2001 Town Board meeting, the Town Board held further discussion regarding his request for a noise pollution ordinance and consideration of a satellite highway garage.
The Town Board, while sympathizing with Mr. Dennison's concerns regarding noise pollution, decided that without a town police force a noise ordinance would be difficult to enforce and that traffic control and pedestrian safety are more pressing concerns. However, the Supervisor will check with Capt. Letteney from the Monroe County Sheriff's office to see how other towns handle noise pollution.
The Town Board also discussed Mr. Dennison's request for an economic feasibility study for a satellite highway garage in the southern part of the town. The Commissioner of Public Works indicated that he has had discussions with highway and sewer department staff, and it was felt that the more immediate need is for a yard debris disposal site. In addition, the Town Board felt that finding a parcel of land for a garage would be difficult and would create the need for additional staff and equipment. The Town Board will keep this topic open for consideration.
Mr. Dennison thanked the board for taking the time to consider his requests. The following are his comments regarding the Town Board's discussion on the above stated issues: Mr. Dennison feels that the adoption of some codes would help to improve public perception and he requested that the town consider partnering with the County for New York State monies for a noise study. He said that he would send the Supervisor a copy of the noise ordinance that was recently adopted by the Village of Palmyra. Mr. Dennison agreed that realistically it would be difficult to find a site for an additional highway garage.
The Town Board indicated that they would be responding at a later date to Mr. Dennison's request on tree maintenance issues.
DEDICATION OF LAND ACCEPTED: WOODSTONE CUSTOM HOMES, INC.
A resolution was offered by Marini, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts dedication of approximately 7.503 acres of land from Woodstone Custom Homes, Inc.:
- Autumn Woods, Section 1, Lot 101 1.576 acres
- Autumn Woods, Section 1, Lot 138 5.927 acres
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
LAND DEDICATION PROCEDURE ADOPTED
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford hereby adopts the procedure for the acceptance of lands offered to the Town of Pittsford for dedication as listed in Attachment A.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
HIGHWAY DEDICATIONS ACCEPTED
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED as recommended by the Commissioner of Public Works, the Town Board accepts the offers of dedication for the following town highways:
- Northstone Rise, Thomas Grove, Hedge Wood Lane, Crest Wood Circle, Bromsgrove Hill, and Epping Wood Trail.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
DISCUSSION: VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Town Board members have reviewed the Village of Pittsford Draft Comprehensive Master Plan. They expressed their appreciation to Village Board of Trustees member Steve Maddox that the Village Board of Trustees amended the plan to include the parcel of land that the town has a purchase offer on, the Veconi property. The public hearing remains open until January 30th. In the spirit of the Town/School/Village cooperative effort, the Town Board will meet with the Village Board of Trustees to discuss the Village Draft Comprehensive Plan.
DISCUSSION: MONROE AVENUE DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Town Board discussed the draft Monroe Avenue Design Guidelines. These guidelines incorporate the Commercial Design Guidelines for the Monroe Avenue corridor that were approved in 1996 and the Monroe Avenue Transitional Zone zoning district code with the proposed guidelines to address five unique character areas on Monroe Avenue. The HPC, ZBA, Planning Board and residents have reviewed the draft guidelines as well as members of the Monroe Avenue Corridor Partnership comprised of representatives from the City of Rochester, Town of Brighton, Town and Village of Pittsford. Supervisor Carpenter said he felt that it is time to move forward with the guidelines.
Town Board members commented that they also felt it is time to move forward with the guidelines and indicated that they were pleased that the document respects the existing zoning laws and that the Village was involved in the process. They also felt that it is a well thought out document.
The Monroe Avenue Corridor Partnership members will be given the most recent version of the draft guidelines for one last opportunity to comment, and a public hearing regarding this matter will be held to hear public comment to consider adoption of the guidelines.
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS CONTRACT AUTHORIZED
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign a contract with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for a $738,750.00 grant for the purchase of development rights.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ENGINEERING CONTRACT AUTHORIZED WITH M R B GROUP
A resolution was offered by Marini, seconded by Zutes,
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign an engineering services agreement with M R B Group.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
ENGINEERING CONTRACT AUTHORIZED WITH CLOUGH HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES LLP
A resolution was offered by Green, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign an engineering services agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES RE-APPOINTMENT
A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Higgins,
RESOLVED that Leslie Mitchell is re-appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of five years, from January, 2002 to January, 2007.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED: FIRE MARSHAL, BUILDING INSPECTOR AND DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTOR
A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Marini,
RESOLVED that Fire Marshal Kelly Cline, Building Inspector David Rowe and Deputy Building Inspector Kevin Wilson are authorized to attend the Finger Lakes Building Officials Association Continuing Educational Conference on March 18-21, 2002 in Rochester.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
A resolution was offered by Higgins, seconded by Green,
RESOLVED that Finance Director Greg Duane is authorized to attend the National GFOA conference on June 16-19, 2002 in Denver, Colorado.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Declared carried.
After a short discussion with high school students taking a Participation-In- Government class attending the meeting, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia E. Chuhta
Town Clerk
THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES ALONG WITH ATTACHMENTS, IF ANY, ARE ON FILE IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE, LOCATED IN THE PITTSFORD TOWN HALL, 11 S. MAIN STREET, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WEEKDAYS.