TOWN BOARD MINUTES
January 18, 2005
Posted 02/03/2005
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Supervisor William A. Carpenter and Councilpersons Sandra F. Zutes, John J. Higgins, Jr., Karen W. Green, and John E. Bernacki, Jr.
ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
Staff Members: Jared C. Lusk, Town Attorney; Michael J. Garland, P.E., Commissioner of Public Works; Gregory J. Duane, Finance Director; Paul W. Wilson, Director of Recreation & Technology; Patricia E. Chuhta, Town Clerk.
ATTENDANCE
Forty-three members of the public were in attendance.
Supervisor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and invited everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL (SCPC) PRESENTATION
Anne Christ the Chairperson of the Parent Education Committee for the Pittsford PTSA and School Community Partnership Council presented copies of "A Parent's Guide for Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use" to Supervisor Carpenter and Town Board members. She noted that the brochure is a resource guide that was purchased and distributed to parents of all Middle School and in-coming 9th graders in Pittsford. She was accompanied by Ann Beyer, the prevention coordinator at Pittsford Schools and by Mary Jo Brandt, president of Parents Do Care.
Ms. Christ discussed the Community of Concern the organization from the Washington, DC area who wrote the pamphlet, the contents of the pamphlet and why it is important that parents have information on drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and she requested the Town Board's continued support.
Copies of the brochure are available through the School District and may also be found in the brochure rack in the Town Hall front hall.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
- Supervisor Carpenter noted that Thursday, January 20th, is former Town Supervisor Paul Spiegel's 85th birthday. Supervisor Carpenter has sent a note on behalf of the Town Board to Mr. Spiegel.
- Supervisor Carpenter said that he attended a news conference at St. John Fisher College today where it was announced that Fisher would be creating a School of Pharmacy in partnership with Wegmans.
MINUTES OF APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 4, 2005 Town Board meeting are approved as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
VOUCHERS FOR JANUARY 2005 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that January 2005 vouchers No. 65422 through No. 55593 in the amount of $752,227.59 are approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes, Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
COUNTY/STATE STORMWATER GRANT AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
- That the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford, New York (Municipality), authorizes the Town Supervisor William A. Carpenter or such person's successor in office, as the
representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Article 56, Title 3. That the representative, Supervisor William A. Carpenter, is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance. - That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate the Project's field work within twelve (12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of Conservation.
- That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
- That this Resolution takes effect immediately.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
LIBRARY UPDATE
Commissioner of Public Works Mike Garland gave a construction update on the Library project and noted that there has been significant progress on construction. He said that the water main installation is complete as well at the patching of the parking lot of the former Montana Bread Mills property. Currently, installation of exterior brick and masonry has begun and this work should to be completed by the end of January. Concrete block is up, lintels and sills are being installed, utilities have been roughed in, the stairwell and wall studs are going up. A temporary roof has been installed and there is power in the building. The skylight should be installed in the next ten days and it is expected that window installation will begin in February. Commissioner Garland further indicated that the project is still on schedule and will be ready for the September 17th opening date.
Supervisor Carpenter announced the formation of several committees that are working on the Library project and opening celebrations. He said that Commissioner Garland will oversee the construction; Library Director Marjorie Shelly will preside over the Transition Team; Linda Dillon is coordinating the Celebration Committee and Communications Director Susan Wicks is in charge of publicity. Supervisor Carpenter noted that the celebration committee has been charged to have a detailed outline of opening activities ready by March 31st.
DISCUSSION: MATZ (MONORE AVENUE TRANSITIONAL) ZONING
Supervisor Carpenter and the Town Board discussed development pressure issues on the north side of Monroe Avenue in the area of the MATZ zoning. It was decided that Supervisor Carpenter will contact the Town's planning consultant, John Behan, and residents in that area to investigate whether there are uses that could be allowed on the north side of Monroe Avenue while maintaining the residential character on the south side of Monroe Avenue. Supervisor Carpenter will contact Behan Planning Associates to begin discussions on this matter.
DISCUSSION: LINDEN AVENUE ZONING
Supervisor Carpenter said that he has been approached to allow medical office use on a currently empty property on Linden Avenue. He noted that medical use is not a current use allowed by the Linden Avenue Zoning due to traffic issues. The Town Board will take this request under consideration.
AMENDATORY ALL SEASONS WORK AGREEMENT WITH MONROE COUNTY AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Green, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Amended All Seasons Town Work Agreement with Monroe County Department of Transportation for a one-year period from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that Finance Director Greg Duane is approved to attend the New York State GFOA Annual Conference in Albany on April 4 to 8 at a cost of $140.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will go into executive session to discuss a property negotiation issue.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned this portion of the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia E. Chuhta
Town Clerk
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will return to regular session.
ROLL CALL: Ayes, Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law §§64(2) and 220 the Town Supervisor is authorized to enter into a contract to purchase real property, said property described in Exhibit "A" and in an amount not to exceed that set forth in Exhibit "A"; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Exhibit "A" shall be deemed confidential until the contract to purchase the property described therein has been executed by all parties and is final and binding on all parties. (See Attachment A.)
ROLL CALL: Ayes, Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays, none. Declared carried.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
William A. Carpenter
Supervisor
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.