TOWN OF
PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing meeting was called to Order by the Supervisor at
THOSE OFFICERS PRESENT: Russell Martino- Supervisor
John Belson-Councilman
Rick Harmer-Councilman
Brenda Donald- Town Clerk
Roger W. Wolfe-Highway /Water Superintendent
Dan Wolfe- Code and Zoning
David Schubel-Attorney
Others: Lynne Johnson-Legislature
Paul Laurecelli-Resident
Steve Freeman-Resident
Supervisor Martino explained this was the final public hearing for the Water District 4 Phase 8, before more action can be taken to start the waterline.
RESOLUTION NO.32-2/08
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, all persons for or against said water district 4 phase 8 were heard at this time , and
WHEREAS, no persons requested any comments, be it
RESOLVED the
public hearing be closed at
Moved by Councilman Belson who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Harmer
Adopted. 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent (Bentley, Rutledge)
Supervisor Martino asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to address the Board?
Paul Lauricella stated that he had heard of a county wide assessment idea
Supervisor Martino explained that
the Towns of Ridgeway, Shelby and Yates would like to keep their assessing in
their own Towns. These Towns feel it
would be a burden to the property owner to have to go to
Paul Lauricella also asked about the line item charge on taxes for water.?
Supervisor Martino explained that this is used to pay interest and principal for the bonds from Rural Development loans.
RESOLUTION NO. 33-2/08
RESOLUTION
A regular meeting of the Town Board of the
Town of
PRESENT:
Hon. Russell Martino, Supervisor
, Councilperson
, Councilperson
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In the Matter
of the
Increase and Improvement of Facilities of Water Improvement
District No. 4, Phase 8, in the Town of
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RESOLUTION
ORDER AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, following the preparation of a map, plan and report by Chatfield Engineers, engineers duly licensed by the State of New York (herein called “Engineer”), for the increase and improvement Water Improvement District No. 4, (herein called “District”) in the Town of Yates (herein called “Town”), in the County of Orleans, New York, consisting of the construction and installation of approximately 12,300 linear feet of 8-inch watermain PVC pipe, interconnections, crossings, hydrants, and services; all of the foregoing to include land or rights in land, original equipment, machinery, furnishings, valves, fittings, connections, fill, appurtenances and related site work and other ancillary work along East Yates Center Road (3,500 linear feet) and Alps Road (8,800 linear feet) in the Town (referred to herein as the “Phase 8 Water Improvement”); at a total cost to the District not to exceed $461,250.00 to be financed with a like amount of serial bonds of the Town, which shall be paid by the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land in the District which the Town Board shall deem to be especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit which the improvement shall confer upon the same, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Any funds received from federal, state, county and/or local grants including but not limited to approximately $400,000.00 grant funds from GOSC are authorized to be applied towards the cost redemption of the Town’s obligations issued to finance the Phase 8 Water Improvement, or will be budgeted as an offset to the taxes for the payment of the principal and interest on said obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer completed such
map, plan and report and estimate of cost and filed same with the Town Board,
the Town Board thereafter adopted an order describing in general terms the proposed increase and improvement
of the facilities, specifying the estimated cost thereof, and stating that the
Town Board would meet to hear all persons interested in said increase and
improvement of facilities on
WHEREAS, copies of such Order, certified by the Town Clerk, were duly published and posted pursuant to the provision of Article 12 of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, such public hearing and a regular meeting were duly held by the Town Board on the 14th day of February, 2008 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the place designated by said Order; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has given due consideration to the impact that the increase and improvement of facilities of the District may have on the environment and on the basis of such consideration, the Town Board has found that no substantial adverse environmental impact will be caused thereby; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town have complied in every respect with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding environmental matters including compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, comprising Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and, in connection therewith, a duly processed negative declaration and/or other applicable documentation has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk.
DETERMINED, that it is in the public interest to increase and improve the facilities of the District as hereinabove described and referred to at the estimated maximum cost of not to exceed $461,250.00 and it is hereby
ORDERED, that the facilities of the District shall be so increased and improved and that the Engineer heretofore retained by the Town Board shall prepare plans and specifications and make a careful estimate of the expense for said increase and improvement of said facilities and with the assistance of the Town Attorney, prepare a proposed contract for the execution of the work, which plans and specifications, estimate and proposed contract shall be presented to the Town board as soon as possible; and it is hereby
FURTHER ORDERED, that the expense of said increase and improvement of facilities shall be financed by the issuance if serial bonds of the Town in the amount of $461,250.00, which shall be paid by the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land in the District which the Town Board shall deem to be especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit which the improvement shall confer upon the same, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Any funds received from federal, state, county and/or local grants including but not limited to approximately $400,000.00 grant funds from GOSC are authorized to be applied towards the cost of redemption of the Town’s obligations issued to finance the Water Improvement, or will be budgeted as an offset to the taxes for the payment of the principal and interest on said obligations; and it is hereby
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk record a certified copy of this Resolution and Order After Public Hearing in the office of the Clerk of Orleans County within ten (10) days after adoption thereof.
DATED:
TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 34-2/08
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES
RESOLVED ,to
approve the minutes of
Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption
Seconded by Councilman Belson
Adopted. 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent (Bentley, Rutledge)
Report of Town Officers
Code and Zoning- Dan Wolfe will be doing the fire safety inspections and the drive by inspections for code and zoning violations .
Highway Superintendent
1-
will be going to
2- Would like to get quotes on a new Loader and see if it is feasible to purchase one
3- Would like to bid for mowing of Town property, to see how bids come in
RESOLUTION NO.35-2/08
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR
WHEREAS, it has been discussed the mowing of the Cemeteries and park, be it
RESOLVED a notice of bids shall be placed in the journal Register and the Lake Country Pennysaver for sealed bids on mowing of Town properties. Be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that
specifications will be available at the Town Clerk’s office and bids will be
opened at
Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilman Belson
Adopted. 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent (Bentley, Rutledge)
RESOLUTION NO. 36-2/08
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that monies be transferred from the 909 accounts to the 911 accounts, be it
RESOLVED that $25,000 shall be transferred from the A-909 Account to the A 911 Account, 150,000 shall be transferred from the DA 909 Account to the DA 911 Account and that $52,000 be transferred from the SW4 909 Account to the SW4911 Account.
Offered by Councilman Harmer who moved its adoption,
Seconded by Councilman Belson
Adopted. 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent (Bentley Rutledge)
Payment of Bills
RESOLUTION NO. 37-2/08
RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS
WHEREAS, all claims have been audited by the Town Board and approved. Be it
RESOLVED the bills shall be paid as follows, be it further
RESOLVED a payment for the Bond Council in the amount of $4,00 shall be added.
A- Account 22,934.26
B- Account 1,571.10
DA Account 29,229.65
DB Account 240.13
WATER 4 36,152.43
Fire 40,000.00
TOTAL 130,270.57 plus $4,000.00 from water 6B
Adjournment
Moved by Councilman Belson who moved its adoption, Whereas there is no further business to be brought before the Board at this time the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Harmer.
Vote. 3 ayes; 0 nays 2 absent (Bentley, Rutledge)
Brenda B. Donald
Town Clerk
Town of