GEDDES TOWN BOARD MEETING
JUNE 12, 2018
Resolution # 102 – 121
Officers Present:
Supervisor Albrigo
Councilor Donovan
Councilor Kelley
Councilor Krawczyk
Councilor LaFex
Councilor Valenti
Councilor Weber
Others Present:
David Herkala, Town Attorney
William Morse, Town Engineer
Town Clerk:Joseph Ranieri
Call to Order:700PM
Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer
Resolution # 102
Disposition of Minutes
Motion: CouncilorValentiSecond: Councilor Weber
Resolved that the Town Board approve the minutes of the May meetings as submitted by the Town Clerk.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Public Comment:Chris Maroney, 904 State Fair Blvd, spoke about an Assessment issue.
Committee Reports:Mark Zoanetti, Deputy Fire Chief, representing Solvay Fire Dept, reported that there were 98 alarms, 17 drills & training, 2 meetings, a few misc events and parades and 31 standby’s in May. Susan LaFex, Public Safety & Fire Dept committee chair, reported on the May meeting. There were 1043 emergency calls, 288 tickets, 20 felonies & misdemeanors and 11 parking tickets in May. The next committee meeting will be 6/26/18 at 400PM. Ed Weber, Highway committee chair, reported on the May meeting. The next committee meeting will be 6/26/18 at 500PM. Marty Kelley, Zoning & Planning/Codes & Buildings & Code Book committee chair, reported on the May meeting. The next committee meeting will be 6/27/18 at 615PM. Paul Valenti, Recreation/ Seniors & Youths committee chair, scheduled the next committee meeting for 6/26/18 @ 530PM. Dan Krawczyk, Comprehensive Plan chair, reported on the May meeting. The next committee meeting is 6/18/18 at 700PM. Tom Donovan, Finance committee chair, reported on the Town financial reports. Peggy Rowe, Dannible & McKee, went over the April financial report. Jerry Albrigo, Administrative & Ethics chair, scheduled the next committee meeting for 7/2/18 at 600PM.
Resolution # 103
Authorization from Town Board to Approve Budget Modifications
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor Donovan
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR 2018
A. 1110.0419Miscellaneous Expense($60.00)
A.1110.0407Dues $60.00
To transfer monies to pay for state and county clerk dues for Megan Cavaliere.
B.3120.0102Patrol Officers($50,000)
B.3120.0112Overtime-Patrol $50,000
To transfer monies to cover a shortage due to unexpected off duty illness/injury to officers.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 104
Authorization from Town Board to Approve Site Plan for 300 Smelkoff Road
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor LaFex
Authorization from the Town Board to grant site plan approval to D.E. Tarolli, Inc. to construct the proposed office warehouse development, located at 300 Smelkoff Road. The Town Board will act as lead agency under SEQR, which determined that the proposed improvements will not have an adverse environmental impact on the property or in the general area and therefore a negative declaration may be considered.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 105
Authorization from Town Board to Approve Fence in Town Right of Way
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor Kelley
Authorization from the Town Board to grant permissionas per the recommendation from the Town’s Highway Committee; for the owner of 115 Parsons Drive, Levi Stuck to replace a fence that encroaches into the Geddes Right of Way known as Granger Rd..
- The encroachment is subject to the owners of 115 Parsons Drive, Levi Stuck, sign an encroachment and hold harmless agreement as provided by Geddes Town Attorney.
- The style of opaque fence is subject to the approval of the Geddes Zoning board of Appeals.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 106
Authorization from Town Board to Enter Agreement with Highway Supr for Section 284
Motion: Councilor LaFexSecond: Councilor Weber
Authorization from the Town Board to enter into an agreement with the Highway Superintendent for the Section 284 of the New York State Highway Law Agreement for 2018.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 107
Authorization from Town Board for Supervisor to Sign Amendment with Community Dev
Motion: Councilor ValentiSecond: Councilor Donovan
Authorization from the Town Board for the Supervisor to sign the amendment between Onondaga County Community Development and the Town for the Hillside Avenue Repaving and Realignment project.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 108
Authorization from Town Board to Accept Low Bid for Hillside Ave Project
Motion: Councilor KelleySecond: Councilor Weber
Authorization from the Board to accept the low bid of $82,242.00 from Davis Wallbridge, Inc. for the Hillside Ave repaving and realignment Project subject to approval by Onondaga County Community Development. The Board also, determining that this action is a Type II action and that the SEQR regulations have been satisfied with respect to the expenditures authorized by this resolution.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 109
Authorization from Town Board to Rescind Resolution # 194 from 11/02/17 Meeting
Motion: Councilor LaFexSecond: Councilor Weber
Authorization from the Town Board to rescind Resolution # 194 Authorization from Town Board to Enter Lease Agreement with Solvay Bank for Police Vehicles from the November 2nd, 2017 Budget Board Meeting.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution #110
Authorization from Town Board to Enter 4 Year Municipal Lease with Solvay Bank
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor LaFex
Authorization from the Town Board to enter into a four year Municipal Lease Purchase Agreement with Solvay Bank for the purchase of three Ford Interceptor Sedans and three Ford Interceptor SUVs along with installation of necessary emergency equipment. The total cost of the vehicles not to exceed $230,000.00 which includes a four year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Interest rate on the purchase agreement is 2.6%. The vehicles will be purchased from Delacy Ford in Rochester, NY through the Oswego County Contract. (Roll Call)
A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Krawczyk, Donovan, Valenti, Weber, Kelley, LaFex and Supervisor Albrigo voted yes. Ayes - 7 Nays - 0 Carried
Resolution # 111
Authorization from Town Board to Hire Part Time Police Officer
Motion: Councilor ValentiSecond: Councilor Donovan
Authorization from the Town Board to hire Bradley W. Boothe as a part time police officer. Effective date of hire will be July 6, 2018 pending results of his background investigation.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 112
Authorization from Town Board to Send Candidate to Phase II Academy
Motion: Councilor LaFexSecond: Councilor Donovan
Authorization from the Town Board to send Bradley W. Boothe to the Phase II Academy to be held at Onondaga Community College from July 9, 2018 through August 2, 2018. All fees associated with this training will be paid from the police department training budget.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 113
Authorization from Town Board to Accept Concert Donation
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor Kelley
Authorization from the Town Board to accept a donation from “Pope’s Grove Golf Course” in the amount of $200 as a co-sponsor for the summer band concert “The Other Guise Band” at Lakeland Park on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 114
Authorization from Town Board to Approve the Hire of Summer Recreation Staff
Motion: Councilor KelleySecond: Councilor Weber
Authorization from the Town Board to approve the hire of (15) Summer Recreation Staff for the Recreation Department from July 2nd to August 10th, 2018 (exclude July 4th). The rate of pay will range from $10.40 to $10.75 per hour. (funds are in the budget)
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 115
Authorization from Town Board to Contract with Armory Associates
Motion: Councilor DonovanSecond: Councilor LaFex
Authorization from the Town Board to contract with Armory Associates LLC in the amount of $6,400 for the purpose of determining the obligation and cost in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standard No. 45 (GASB), Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 116
Authorization from Town Board to Surplus Broken Lawnmower
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor Kelley
Authorization from the Town Board to approve the Supervisor’s Office to surplus the Town Hall’s push lawn mower that is not repairable.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution #117
Authorization from Town Board to Purchase Lawnmower
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor LaFex
Authorization from the Town Board to approve the purchase of a push lawn mower, cost not to exceed $300.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 118
Authorization from Town Board to Begin Design & Legal Work at Beach Road
Motion: Councilor WeberSecond: Councilor LaFex
Authorization from the Town Board to authorize the Town Engineer William Morse, and Town Attorney Thomas Cerio to investigate and begin preparatory design and legal work in connection with the remediation of a drainage issue along and adjacent to Beach Road.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 119
Executive Session
On motion from Councilor Valenti, seconded by Councilor Donovan, the following resolution that the Board move into Executive Session for personnel matters involving a specific employee was unanimously passed. The Town Attorney was also included. 742PM. The Executive Session ended at 816PM.
Resolution # 120
Authorization to Open the Regular Session of the Town Board Meeting
Motion: Councilor ValentiSecond: Councilor Krawczyk
Authorization from the Town Board to reopen the regular Town Board meeting at 817PM.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Resolution # 121
Authorization from Town Board to Schedule a Public Hearing for a Subdivision with SEQR
Motion: Councilor ValentiSecond: Councilor Weber
Authorization from the Town Board to schedule a Public Hearing for July 10, 2018 at 700PM to consider whether to grant subdivision approval for Wally Gaworecki. This subdivision of Lots 90 – 93, RosaliaStasko Tract–FM #2602, Part of Lot 23-Town of Geddes, may be approved for subdivision with the condition that the applicant is to comply with any requirements deemed necessary for proper filing as determined by the Town Attorney. The Town Board will act as lead agency under SEQR, which determined that the proposed improvements will not have an adverse environmental impact on the property or in the general area and therefore a negative declaration may be considered.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Adjournment
Motion: Councilor ValentiSecond: Councilor Krawczyk
Resolved that the Town Board meeting be adjourned at 819PM.
All in favor:Ayes-7Nays-0Carried
Submitted by:
Joseph L Ranieri
Town Clerk