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           

§         Human Resources and Ethics - C. Scroger, Chair

§         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