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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

WEB SITE http://macedontown.net

 

A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Macedon held September 10, 2009 at the Town Offices, 32 Main Street in the Village of Macedon, was called to order by Supervisor William Hammond at 7:30 P.M.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Upon Roll Call, the following members of the Board were present:

                                    Councilperson……….Paul Kenyon

                                    Councilperson……….David Maul

Councilperson……….David McEwen

Councilperson……….Cassandra Pagano

Supervisor…………...William Hammond

 

Also Present:           Ambulance Dir………..Todd Blanchard

                                    Attorney……………….Anthony Villani

Police Chief…………..John Colella

Hwy Superintendent…Richard Roets

                                   Town Clerk...…………Judy Gravino

 

The Lumberjack Festival will be held in Macedon Center this weekend.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 208 (09) APPROVAL OF MINUTES

RESOLVED the Board approves the minutes of August 13 as presented.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE  MOTION CARRIED

 

REPORTS – The Supervisor presented the following:

Ambulance August Monthly Report

Police Monthly Report

Todd Blanchard, Director of EMS recommended Dr. Rob Biernbam for the Medical Director position for the Macedon Town Ambulance.  Dr. Biernbaum is Director of Emergency Services at Newark Wayne Community Hospital and Medical Director for Victor Farmington Ambulance.  The annual fee would be $2,400 per year to be paid to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.  This fee averages out to approximately $3/call based on the 800 calls last year.  The fee includes a review of every case.  Our current director no longer works in the region on a regular basis. 

 

The Macedon Town Ambulance has been added to the Perinton Ambulance as mutual aid, first ambulance in the northeast portion of their district and second ALS on the east side.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 209 (09)  AMBULANCE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Medical Director agreement with Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, pending attorney approval.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 210 (09) APPROVAL OF REPORTS

RESOLVED the Board approves the reports as submitted.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

Discussion followed on installing showers at the Public Safety Building for the police and ambulance personnel.  Todd will meet with Scott Allen for design and regulations prior to obtaining additional quotes.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

 

RESOLUTION NO. 211 (09) BUDGET WORKSHOP

RESOLVED the Town Board set October 5 & 6, 2009 for the Budget Workshop from at 5 p.m.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 212 (09) MACEDON CENTER FIRE ASSOCIATION FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING SET

RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 22, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the proposed fire protection agreement between the Town of Macedon and the Macedon Center Volunteer Firemen’s Association for fire protection services for the year 2010.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 213 (09) VILLAGE OF MACEDON FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING SET

RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for October 22, 2009 at 7:50 p.m. prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the proposed fire protection agreement between the Town of Macedon and the Village of Macedon for fire protection services for the year 2010.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 214 (09) PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING SET

RESOLVED the public hearing be set for October 22, 2009 at 8:20 p.m. prevailing time at the Macedon Town Hall for the purpose of obtaining public comment on the preliminary 2010 budget for the Town of Macedon and directs the Clerk to publish the notice of said hearing.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 215 (08) BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

RESOLVED the Macedon Town Board authorize the following budget adjustments through July 31, 2009:

A         0510               ESTIMATED REVENUES                              2990.00

A         2680               INSURANCE RECOVERY                              2990.00

 

AF       0511               APPR. FED. RES. $                           12825.00

 

A         0599               APPR. FUND BAL. (COURT GRANT $)        907.32

             

A         0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                        22836.72

A            1990.400            CONTINGENT                                                  20451.72

A            7311.400            RECREATION - ADULT PROGRAMS           300.00

A             7313.400            RECREATION – FEE BASED                              2085.00

 

A         0960               APPROPRIATION                                                               39559.04

A            1110.200            COURT EQUIPMENT                                                   1359.04

A             1620.201            BUILDINGS – WAYNEPORT ROAD                                 12000.00

A            3120.400            POLICE – CONTR.                                                               2990.00

AF            3120.400            FEDERAL SEIZURE $                                                    12825.00

A            5132.100            GARAGE – SEASONAL LABORERS (2)                     8000.00

A            7311.100            RECREATION – ADULT SALARY                                     300.00

A            7313.100            RECREATION – FEE BASED SALARY                                  2085.00

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B         0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                        1659.00

B            8010.400            ZONING – CONTRACTUAL                   1659.00

 

B         0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                                             1659.00

B            8010.200            ZONING – EQUIPMENT                                                 1659.00

 

 

DA      0510               ESTIMATED REVENUES                          72534.78

DA      2393               TOWN OF PALMYRA-JOINT EQ. $  72534.78

 

DA      0599               APPR. FUND BALANCE                                4350.00

 

DA      0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                                            72645.28

DA            5130.200            HIGHWAY TOWNWIDE – MACHINERY                         72534.78

DA            9060.800            HEALTH INSURANCE                                                   4350.00

 

DB      0510               ESTIMATED REVENUES                          172197.50

DB      2770               SPECTRA – LOCAL REVENUE                 172197.50

 

DB      0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                                          172197.50

DB            5110.200            WILSON ROAD PROJECT                                       172197.50

 

HS       0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                        7000.00

HS            1990.401            CONTINGENCY                                               7000.00

 

HS       0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                                             7000.00

HS            8120.242            SEWER - BPD                                                                      4500.00

HS            8120.243            SEWER – MCGILL                                                               2500.00

 

MS      0599               APPR. FUND BALANCE                                4631.12

 

MS      0960               APPROPRIATIONS                                                             4631.12

MS            3120.400            UNEMPLOYMENT INS.                                                     4631.12

 

TO RECORD BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR PURCHASES MADE FOR WAYNEPORT ROAD BUILDING, FEDERAL DRUG SEIZURE $ EXPENSES, SEASONAL LABORERS HIRED FOR THE SUMMER, BUILDING & ZONING COMPUTER PURCHASE NOT BUDGETED, RECREATION SALARIES PAID THRU PAYROLL INSTEAD OF BY VOUCHER, JOINT EQUIP. PURCHASES WITH THE TOWN OF PALMYRA AND HIGHWAY HEALTH INSURANCE ADJUSTMENT FOR DA DUE TO HIGH. GUY PICKING UP HEALTH INS. AFTER BUDGET PASSED (D. PAYNE), AND SPECTRA/WILSON ROAD PROJECT WORK DONE THROUGH THE TOWN OF MACEDON HIGHWAY DEPT.   (NOTE:  TALKED WITH DICKIE, STILL SHORT $ 5,037.68 ON DB 5110.200. BUT WILL BE OFFSET BY ADDITIONAL REVENUE COMING IN) CAPITAL SEWER PROJECT ADJUSTMENTS TO ACCOUNT FOR ADD’L. EXPENSES FOR BAN CLOSINGS AND REVIEW FOR BPD AND TIM MCGILL AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN OF MACEDON.

MOTION BY KENYONB, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 216 (09) SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SURVEY & MAPPING – CLOUGH HARBOUR & ASSOC.

RESOLVED the Board approves Clough Harbour & Associates to perform land surveying and mapping services related to the Town of Macedon sanitary sewer system portion between McLouth Chev. and P&C Plaza (Victor Road & Westview Circle) not to exceed $8,000 to be expensed from SS1440.400 and authorizes the Supervisor to sign said agreement.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

 

RESOLUTION NO. 217 (09) RESIGNATION – PLANNING BOARD MEMBER – GAGNE

RESOLVED the Board regretfully accepts the resignation of Brian Gagne from the Macedon Planning Board effective September 30, 2009 and acknowledges his years of service.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 218 (09) PLANNING BOARD ADVERTISEMENT

RESOLVED the Board authorizes the Town Clerk to advertise for the position of Planning Board Member.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 219 (09)  POLICE SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT

BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police is authorized to purchase replacement technical surveillance equipment as per the attached quotation from Coleman Technologies, Inc. total cost is $3,320 to be expensed from AF3120.20 (Federal Drug Seizure Account) at a zero cost to the Macedon taxpayers.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 220 (09) POLICE CONFERENCE

BE IT RESOLVED that Chief John Colella is authorized to attend the 2009 New York Highway Safety Symposium in Saratoga, NY from October 18th through October 20th. Total cost of the symposium is being covered from funding secured through a selection process with the NYS Highway Safety Symposium Financial Aid Program.  Total funding secured was $312 covering lodging and the seminar registration.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 221 (09) POLICE ACADEMY

BE IT RESOLVED that Chief John Colella is authorized to attend the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy Annual Executive Development Seminar in Varysburg, New York, on September 29th – September 30th, at a cost not to exceed $225.  Costs to be expensed from A3120.400 as budgeted.

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY MCEWEN

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

Sue Datthyn, Town Assessor requested permission to purchase a computer for her department out of her 2009 budget due to the ongoing computer problems with Jo Ann’s computer.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 222 (09) COMPUTER REPLACEMENT PURCHASE

RESOLVED the Town Assessor is authorized to purchase a replacement computer for the Assessor’s Department as determined not to exceed $1,500.

MOTION BY MAUL, SECONDED BY HAMMOND

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

The Town now has access to Westlaw online.  The Town Clerk will distribute the information.

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

 

CSX has been notified of complaints regarding the Rt. 350-railroad crossing.  Supervisor Hammond, Assemblyman Oaks and the Town Clerk have made calls to either CSX or NYSDOT.

 

Discussion followed on the contract received from Humane Society of Greater Rochester.  Their fees have increased as follows: 

                                                     Currently         12/1/09                       Wayne Cty.

Boarding            $12                        $25                        $7

Euthanasia              25                          50                          1/Pound

DOA                          15                          30                          1/Pound

The Board will look into prior to the December 1, 2009 deadline.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 223 (09) EAST PARK ROAD DEDICATION

A plat map having been prepared by Fisher Associates dated January 12, 2009 and having been filed, such plat showing and describing a proposed town road known as East Park Road, located within the boundaries of the Town of Macedon as shown on a map of said project of Robert J. Murphy, dated January 12, 2009 by Scott Smith, L. L.S.  and set forth on said maps as East Park Road as more particularly described herein on Exhibit A and on the map attached hereto, and said map having been filed in the office of the Wayne County Clerk, and pursuant to Town Law '279, said filing without restriction being an offer of  said highways in dedication and further, pursuant to Town Law '279, the highways shown on said map having become a part of the official map of the Town of Macedon.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Macedon, New York does hereby determine and ORDER that said highways be accepted for dedication as public highways of the Town of Macedon and said highways are shown on a map of said project prepared by Scott Smith, LLS dated January 12, 2009 and set forth on said map as East Park Road as more particularly described in map attached hereto and Exhibit A attached hereto, and said Order to be effective upon filing the aforesaid map.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY MAUL

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

Councilman Maul attended a shared services meeting.  A letter was sent to the Village of Macedon, Town of Macedon, Village of Palmyra and Town of Palmyra regarding interest in a regional ambulance.  Interest must be unanimous to move forward with this possible venture.

 

The Board authorized the Town Clerk to advertise a ribbon cutting at Marina Parkway located north of Bullis Park on Canandaigua Road North on September 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. prior to their regularly scheduled board meeting. The Board will discuss the park layout at that time.  The regular meeting will be held immediately following the ribbon cutting at 32 Main Street, Macedon, NY.

Councilman Kenyon commended Police Chief John Colella, Highway Superintendent Richard Roets and Director of EMS Todd Blanchard for their cooperation with the Pal-Mac School District.

 

Councilperson Sandy Pagano and Town Accountant Kim Leonard conducted an audit of the Court.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 224 (09)  COURT AUDIT

RESOLVED the Town Board completed an audit of the Town of Macedon Court Books on September 8, 2009.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

 

Councilperson Pagano reported on:

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lumberjack Festival in Macedon Center September 12 & 13

 

Canal Town Days in Palmyra September 19 & 20 is CanalTown Days in Palmyra

 

The Macedon, Palmyra, & Walworth Chamber of Commerce will hold their General

Meeting at Parkwood Heights on September 29, 2009.  The Supervisor Candidates for Macedon, Palmyra and Walworth will have an opportunity to speak.  The Candidates for County Sheriff will have their opportunity to address the Chamber at their October 20th meeting also at Parkwood Heights. For more information go to the Chamber’s website; www.mpwcc.com.

 

October 3rd is Autumn on the Erie Canal – Information on display at the corner of  Rt. 350 & Rt. 31

October 10th is the 1st Annual Open House for the Macedon Public Safety Building.  Activities will be provided by the Macedon Police Department, Macedon Town Ambulance, Macedon Town Volunteer Ambulance, Wayne County IDA and Score. In conjuction with October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, angel pins and bookmarks will be distributed to the first 150 visitors.  Pies’ Famous  Turkey Rib/Roast Dinner will be available for a donation of $12.50

The Macedon Trails Committee is looking for new members.

New businesses that have opened in the Town are Elizabeth Lynne in West Wayne Plaza and ABVI/Goodwill on North Wilson Road.  The Village has a new consignment shop called Turn It Around.

Supervisor Hammond received a letter from Denise Munson regarding issues with Erie Street Road.  Erie Street Road is a County Road, not a Town Road.  The Town has unsuccessfully petitioned the County in the past for a speed reduction.  Supervisor Hammond referred Ms. Munson’s concerns to Kevin Rooney at the County.

 

Chief Colella is in the process of applying for a shared grant to help initiate the state mandated live scan of fingerprints.  Newark will be the lead agency.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 225 (09)  EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLVED the Board enter Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. to discuss a particular personnel issue.

MOTION BY HAMMOND, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION NO. 226 (09) OPEN SESSION

RESOLVED the Board return to Open Session at 10:12 p.m.

MOTION BY PAGANO, SECONDED BY KENYON

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ABSTRACT NO. 9-09

Claim No. 20266-20450                        Expenditures in the amount of

                                                            $335,927.14

 

RESOLUTION NO. 227 (09) PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

RESOLVED the bills be paid as audited.

MOTION BY MCEWEN, SECONDED BY PAGANO

ROLL CALL VOTE:  KENYON AYE, MAUL AYE, MCEWEN AYE,

PAGANO AYE, HAMMOND AYE MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTION BY KENYON, SECONDED BY PAGANO THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:18 PM.

 

 

 

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Respectfully submitted by:

Judy W. Gravino