TOWN BOARD MINUTES
June 17, 2008
Posted 07/10/08
Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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: There were no Town Board members absent.
ALSO PRESENT: Staff Members: Paul J. Schenkel, Commissioner of Public Works; Gregory J. Duane, Finance Director; Paul W. Wilson, Director of Recreation & Technology; Richard T. Williams II, Town Attorney; Julie House, Personnel Director; Patricia E. Chuhta, Town Clerk.
ATTENDANCE: There were no members of the public in attendance.
Supervisor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and invited everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2008 - AMENDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 185 OF THE TOWN OF PITTSFORD MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
After verification of proof of publication, Supervisor Carpenter opened the public hearing to public comments on the proposed Local Law #3 of 2008 that would modify the Commercial District Zoning to add Recreation and Health Club to allowed uses.
There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
SEQR RESOLUTION FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2008 - AMENDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 185 OF THE TOWN OF PITTSFORD MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Pittsford Town Board, upon consideration of all written and oral submissions, public comment, comment from appropriate agencies, as well as the Short Form Environmental Assessment Form, and upon having given this matter due deliberation and consideration, finds that the proposed amendment to Article X of the Town of Pittsford Municipal Code will have no significant adverse impact on the environment; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board issues a Negative Declaration for the adoption of proposed Local Law No. 3, 2008.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2008: AMENDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 185 OF THE TOWN OF PITTSFORD MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilman Bernacki,
RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 3 of 2008: Amending Article X of Chapter 185 of The Town Of Pittsford Municipal Code Entitled "Commercial District", be adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford, New York, to read as annexed hereto; and it was further
RESOLVED, that within twenty (20) days subsequent to the 17th day of June 2008, there shall be filed with the Secretary of State one certified copy of said Local Law No. 3 of 2008.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
The amendment to Town Code Article X of Chapter 185 resulting from the approval of Local Law #3 of 2008 is as follows:
§ 185-40. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted:
- Retail store.
- Personal service establishment.
- Specialty commercial school for drama, dance, music, martial arts or similar skills.
- Business and professional office.
- Financial institution.
- Printing and photocopy.
- Accessory uses and structures customarily accessory and incidental to a principal use.
- Health club.
- Indoor active recreation.
SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
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Supervisor Carpenter noted that Pittsford Celebrates, which was held on Saturday, June 14th, went well despite the rainy weather.
MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2008 APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the minutes of June 3, 2008 Town Board meeting are approved as written.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Bernacki and Carpenter. Abstain: Green. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
MAINTENANCE OF VACANT/ABANDONED PROPERTY AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilwoman Zutes, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance is authorized to bill the property owner of 345 French Road for the cost of mowing the untended lawn and, if the bill is unpaid, that same amount will be levied on their Town and County property tax bill as per Section 116-5 of the Pittsford Town Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
HISTORICAL MARKERS AUTHORIZED FOR 784 STONE ROAD AND 3001 MONROE AVENUE
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilman Higgins,
RESOLVED, that the Town Historian is authorized to place historical markers at 784 Stone Road and 3001 Monroe Avenue.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the following individual is approved to attend the following seminar and/or conference:
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Finance Director Greg Duane to the 2008 Annual Western Region Summer Seminar in Lockport NY on July 17 2008 at a cost of $70.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
JUNE 2008 VOUCHERS APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Bernacki, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that June 2008 vouchers No. 83187 through No. 83543 in the amount of $530,076.24 are approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
JUNE 2008 BUDGET TRANSFERS AND AMENDMENTS APPROVED
The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Higgins, and seconded by Councilwoman Green,
RESOLVED, that the following June budget transfer is approved:
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That $1,010.00 be transferred from 001-1990-4000-1-1 (Contingency - Expense) to 001-7510-2000-1-1 (Historian - Capital) to cover cost associated with updating and placing a historical marker at 784 Stone Road.
RESOLVED, that the following June budget amendments are approved:
· That line item 341-5182-4202 (RG&E - Expense) be increased by $307.65 to cover the costs associated with streetlights in the Kensington Woods Subdivision for the balance of fiscal year 2008. The source of these funds will be a donation from the developer.
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That line item 001-7510-2000-1-1 (Historian - Capital) be increased by $935.00 to cover the costs associated with a historical marker for the Spring House. The source of these funds will be a donation from the owner of the property.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
The following Resolution was offered by Supervisor Carpenter, and seconded by Councilwoman Zutes,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Zutes, Higgins, Green, Bernacki and Carpenter. Nays: none. Resolution declared carried.
As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 7:11 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia E. Chuhta
Town Clerk
OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK