KENDALL TOWN BOARD – May 10, 2007 – 7:30
p.m.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road,
Kendall, New York
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Vince Flow, Gary Smith, Scott
Hardenbrook, Allen Lofthouse, Bev Lofthouse, Joe Filippelli, Kelsey Miffitt,
Ben Metcalf, Steve Seaman, Mary Ellen Seaman, Ken DeRoller, Ken Rush, Barb Flow,
Jakob Shiffa
CALL TO ORDER
Supervisor Vick called the
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Gaesser Present
Councilman Pritchard Present
Councilman Schuth Present
Councilman Scroger Present
Supervisor Vick Present
SUPERVISOR’S REMARKS
Supervisor Vick welcomed the
visiting students.
Explanation of Capital
Project line of Abstract
Re-cap of Code Enforcement
Hearings and property issues
Audit – nearly complete, went
well; copy of results will be available in Town Clerk’s office
End-of-year financial report
is available for public review
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
§
Standing Committees
§
Public Safety/Emergency
Services & Occupational Safety -
C. Scroger, Chair
§
Highway - C. Scroger,
Chair
§
Buildings, & Grounds
– W. Vick, Chair
–
gardens – thanks to Gert
Hauck
–
generator – here,
awaiting installation
§
Planning, Zoning &
Agriculture - D. Schuth, Chair
-
busy with labor camp applications, wind tower regulations
§
Community Relations – D.
Schuth, Chair
Volunteer
town-wide clean-up complete, flag placement is complete
Memorial
Day ceremony planned; set for Kenmor Road cemetery
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Human Resources and
Ethics - C. Scroger, Chair
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Finance, Taxes &
Special Districts - W. Vick, Chair
§
Information Services -
D. Pritchard, Chair
Kendall
website is improving, will continue
§
Employee Benefits - W.
Vick, Chair
§
Culture & Recreation
– D. Pritchard, Chair
§
Boards
§
Planning Board - R.
Nelson, Chair – written report submitted
§
Zoning Board - K. Banker
Department Heads
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
General
Fund Abstract
005 $
19,051.95 Vouchers
249-252,254-261,263,264,
266-268,270,271,293,296-312
Highway Fund Abstract
005 $
26,957.05 Vouchers
253,257,264,273-295
Economic Dev. Abstract 005 $ 9,859.42 Voucher 265
Capital Project Abstract
005 $667,140.35 Vouchers 244-248, 269
Street Lighting Abstract 005 $ 762.28 Voucher 267
Water Districts Abstract 005 $ 15,614.27 Vouchers 265,272
Trust and Agency Abstract 005 $ 851.33 Voucher 262
A motion to approve the
payment of claims was made by Councilman Pritchard, and seconded by Councilman
Gaesser. The vote resulted in all Ayes; motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
Supervisor Vick moved the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION 81-507 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING VOLUNTEER
EFFORTS FOR YEAR 2006
Whereas it is proper to acknowledge the efforts of
volunteers in maintaining Town of Kendall properties and other services
provided to the community, now, therefore…
The Kendall Town Board does hereby recognize and thank:
Gert Hauck, Lisa Stenshorn,
and Mary Mann for their gardening efforts to maintain and beautify the Town
Hall grounds by weeding, mulching, and planting flowers and maintaining
shrubbery,
Joette and Yorke Knapp for
trimming shrubbery,
Partyka Farms, Christ Farms,
Smith Greenhouses, and Nadine Hanlon for their donations of flowers and
materials,
Mary Ellen and Stephen Seaman
for their efforts to provide for Holiday lighting and decorations,
Stephen Seaman for assisting
in identifying and cataloging interior keying systems, and telephone
requirements,
Jeffrey and Chris Miller for
correction and maintenance of weatherization requirements and addition of
venting and access requirements at the Town Hall,
Allen Lofthouse, Stephen
Seaman, and Edward Barrett for cemetery Flag-raisings,
Robert Wilson, Edward Barrett
and his family members, for Veterans’ Flag placement in Beechwood Cemetery,
Walter and Dolly Steffen for
Veterans’ Flag placement in Greenwood Cemetery,
R.G. Bell for his efforts
with electrical installation for the Highway Department,
Those listed below for their
assistance and coaching for Recreation Programs:
Jim Stedman Blair Bobzin Joe Canale Julia
Kludt
Chuck Rath Kelly Walzer Andrea Szozda Chuck Patt
Sharon Barchet Jennifer
Banker Michelle Oehlbeck Mary Brice
Jason Requa Mike Piccirillo Melisa Rath Alyssa Kludt
Chris Klafehn Tina Requa Connie Ulmen Ron Gaesser
Michelle Merrell Lisa Stenshorn Tom Adams Doug Urquhart
John Barrett Mike Clay Patty Urquhart Mike
Trimm
Lee Requa Rob Browe Ralph Reis Ed
Gaesser
Lisa Mundt Pat Donahue Kelly
Illi Kurt Bishop
Fraser Ritchie Mike Walzer Scott Lutes Brian
Galletto
Jack Fox Chris Kuhn Marisa Bailey Glen
Spellan
Lance Manville Roger
Passarell David Schuth Paul
Rath
Kevin Banker Brian Welch Chris Swift Gary
Sutphen
Mark Barbarito Rick
Martinez Al Bosko Marc Garrison
Dave Shaw Ron Birch Donna Bardin Bob
Brice Robert
Slusarenco Tracy Chalker Jenny
Cole Justin
Meiers
Dylan Love Jeff Vick Rob Edick Philip
Kludt
Brittani Reis Matt Klafehn Nicole
Redick Mike
Estela
Keagon Luther Ken
Barchet
The Town Clerk is to place
this resolution in the official Book of Minutes and provide a copy to each of
the above volunteers.
Such motion was seconded by
Councilman Pritchard. Supervisor Vick called for a roll call vote, with the
following results:
Councilman
Gaesser Aye
Councilman
Pritchard Aye
Councilman
Schuth Aye
Councilman
Scroger Aye
Supervisor
Vick Aye
Supervisor Vick declared the
motion carried.
The following resolution was moved by Councilman Scroger:
RESOLUTION
82-507 APPROVING FORM OF LOCAL LAW NO.
1 OF 2007, RELATED TO UNIFORM FIRE
PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE AND NOTICE
TO ORLEANS COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
WHEREAS it is the
intention of the Town of Kendall Board to protect the public and
community from fire, dangers and other
hazards associated with buildings and structures throughout the Town of
Kendall; and
WHEREAS
it is necessary and proper to modify the Town of Kendall Code from time
to time to maximize protection of the safety and welfare of the community, and
also, to
keep in stride with periodic changes in the State Code; and
WHEREAS
two public hearings were held relative to this proposed Local Law on April
26, 2007 and May 3, 2007;
NOW, BE
IT RESOLVED that the Town of Kendall Board approves Local Law No.1 of 2007 in its present
format, and instructs that such law be sent to the Orleans County Planning Board for review and
approval prior to final adoption by the Kendall Town Board. Further, it is the
intent of the Kendall Town Board that after such review and any
resultant modification, this Local Law is to be adopted and filed with the Secretary of the State in due
course.
Councilman Pritchard seconded
the motion. Supervisor Vick called for a roll call vote, with the following
results:
Councilman
Gaesser Aye
Councilman
Pritchard Aye
Councilman
Schuth Aye
Councilman
Scroger Aye
Supervisor
Vick Aye
Supervisor Vick declared the
motion carried.
Councilman Schuth moved the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION 83-507 APPROVING FORMAT FOR LOCAL LAW No. 2 PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS FOR
METEOROLOGICAL TOWERS IN THE TOWN OF KENDALL
WHEREAS it is in the public
interest to regulate land use within the Town of Kendall through the enactment
and enforcement of zoning laws and municipal regulations; and
WHEREAS the Town of Kendall
Board has duly enacted zoning, and other laws, to regulate land use within the
bounds of the Town of Kendall; and
WHEREAS, from time to time,
there is the need to create and/or amend the laws of the Town of Kendall to
provide clarifications and minimum requirements and to remain current with
technology; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Kendall
Board approved a moratorium on wind energy issues for the purposes of examining
and investigating all issues involved with wind energy; and
WHEREAS, this proposed Local
Law was published for public review in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule
Law and the Town Law and two public hearings were held for the purposes of
consideration and adoption of the proposed Local Law regarding Regulations for
Meteorological Towers within the Town of Kendall on April 26, 2007 and May 3,
2007; and
WHEREAS, by notification from the Town of Kendall
Planning Board to the Kendall Town Board of no additional modifications to the
proposed Local Law for Control of Meteorological Towers and…
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved
that the proposed Local Law Number 2, as set forth below be approved by the
Town of Kendall Board, and also, be sent to the Orleans County Planning Board
for review and approval prior to final adoption by the Kendall Town Board.
Further, it is the intent of the Kendall Town Board that after such review and
any resultant modification, this Local Law is to be adopted and filed with the
Secretary of the State in due course.
The motion was seconded by
Councilman Scroger.
Supervisor Vick suggested the
Town act as Lead Agency to prepare the SEQR.
Supervisor Vick called for a
roll call vote, with the following results:
Councilman
Gaesser Aye
Councilman
Pritchard Aye
Councilman
Schuth Aye
Councilman
Scroger Aye
Supervisor
Vick Aye
Supervisor Vick declared the
motion carried.
Councilman Pritchard moved
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION 84-507 REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF THE GOSC
GRANT FOR THE EAGLE CREEK MARINA
Whereas the current extension of this grant expires on
May 31, 2007, and the funded project is not at a level of construction to allow
completion by May 31, 2007, and
Whereas additional private funds are anticipated that
will allow completion during the remainder of 2007, be it
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to make
a request on behalf of Eagle Creek Marina for a further extension of the grant
period to December 31, 2007.
The motion was seconded by
Councilman Scroger. Supervisor Vick called for a roll call vote, with the
following results:
Councilman
Gaesser Aye
Councilman
Pritchard Aye
Councilman
Schuth Aye
Councilman
Scroger Aye
Supervisor
Vick Aye
Supervisor Vick declared the
motion carried.
Supervisor
Vick stated that he, an official from the Governor’s Office of Small Cities,
the Chairman of the Planning Board, and a representative of the Governor’s
Office of Economic Development, and Council members Gaesser, Pritchard and
Scroger held a discussion and inspected the Marina. The group met with Mr.
Freemesser, identifying and reviewing the problems. The Marina has not, as of
this date, met the requirements as stipulated both contractually and by further
agreement with the Town Board. The Board continues to state that this project
must finish, and that it will continue its efforts to that end. No extension of
time for completion has been asked for at this time.
It
was moved by Councilman Pritchard that the next worksession, scheduled for May
24, be cancelled; seconded by Councilman Gaesser. All ayes; motion carried,
worksession cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business, Councilman Pritchard made motion for adjournment,
seconded by Councilman Schuth. All votes in favor. Supervisor Vick declared
adjournment at 8:55 p.m.
Scheduled Meetings:
Regular
Town Board Meeting: June 7, 2007 at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Richardson
Town Clerk