WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2018

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1 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 246 Presiding called the Special Town Board Meeting, County of Wayne, State of New York, held at the Walworth Town Hall, 3600 Lorraine Drive, Walworth, NY to order at 6:00 PM and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Susie Jacobs Supervisor Vaughn Pembroke Councilman Cody Phillips Councilman Karel Ambroz Councilman Larry Ruth Councilman Aimée Phillips Town Clerk ABSENT: Timothy Vendel Highway Superintendent. OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer; Norm Druschel, Building Inspector and Mike Simon, Labella Associates, P.C. Engineer for the Town. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by to enter into executive session to discuss proposed, pending or current litigation. Seconded by Councilman Ruth. Roll call vote: Time: 6:01 PM. Councilman Ruth RECONVENE: called to reconvene the special meeting and open the regular meeting. Motion by Councilman Ruth. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Time: 7:01 PM Councilman Ruth

2 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 247 Presiding called the Regular Town Board Meeting, County of Wayne, State of New York, held at the Walworth Town Hall, 3600 Lorraine Drive, Walworth, NY to order at 7:01 PM and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Susie Jacobs Supervisor Vaughn Pembroke Councilman Cody Phillips Councilman Karel Ambroz Councilman Larry Ruth Councilman Timothy Vendel Highway Superintendent Aimée Phillips Town Clerk ABSENT: No members of the Town Board were absent.. OTHERS PRESENT: Jacqueline VanLare, Recreation Director; Philip Williamson, Code Enforcement Officer; Rob Burns, Sewer Superintendent; Town Newspaper Reporters and 24 attendees. PRESENTATION: 7:04-7:29 PM Presentations, MS4 by Kim Boyd of the Ontario-Wayne Stormwater Coalition, and Karen Ambroz on behalf of the Wayne County Regional Land Bank Corporation. Prior to the business portion of the meeting, Kim Boyd provided an explanation as to what the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) is and background on control measures, pollutants of concern, educational efforts, community events and regulatory changes. Ms. Boyd encouraged members of the community to consider joining the Stormwater Coalition and provided a handout to Town Board members. After Ms. Boyd s presentation, Karen Ambroz presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Wayne County Regional Land Bank Corporation. Mrs. Ambroz provided background on the formation of the organization and explained that the corporation acquires property throughout the county and then determines the fate of that property (demolishment, rehab and/or resale). Upon the conclusion of their presentations, the Town Board thanked both Kim Boyd and Karen Ambroz for their time, and Ms. Boyd exited the meeting. (7:45 PM) PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW NO TO UPDATE, STRENGTHEN AND REVISE THE SIGNAGE PROVISIONS A PART OF THE WALWORTH TOWN CODE read the following rules and procedures for the Public Hearing: The purpose of this Public Hearing is to give everyone the opportunity to express their views on the subject of the public hearing. These views become part of the record, which the Town Board relies on for its findings, conclusions and decisions. PROCEDURE: 1. The Town Clerk will read the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING or request a Motion by the Town Board to waive the reading of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. 2. The Supervisor will preside over the hearing and will open the floor to Board members comment followed by Public comment.

3 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING Public Participation rules: Comments before the Town Board must be given from the podium, if possible. We request anyone wishing to speak state their name and address for the record. Individuals will be given a three (3) minute time period to present their comments regarding the matter of the public hearing. Town Clerk, Aimée Phillips read and submitted the following: I, Aimée Phillips, Town Clerk, certify that the notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2018 was duly published one (1) time in the Town s Official Newspapers on May 20, 2018 and May 24, 2018, with the same date being posted at the Town Clerk s Office Legal Notice Board & Town Website. Copies are available to the public. May I have a motion to wave the reading the legal notice? Motion by to waive the reading of the legal notice. Seconded by Councilman Ruth. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth At 7:45 PM, declared the Public Hearing opened and asked if anyone present would like to speak in FAVOR or AGAINST Local Law No. 3 of One member of the public addressed the board: Mr. John Skvorak of 1758 Greenview Drive, Walworth spoke in favor of the change. He stated that he believed that the change in the law is a good idea and indicated that the change would not impede the right to advertise, but it would decrease excessive signage. He also discussed real estate signs and the length of time that they remain on properties throughout the Town. At 8:00 PM, made the motion to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth RESOLUTION : AFTER PUBLIC HEARING ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO TO UPDATE, STRENGTHEN AND REVISE THE SIGNAGE PROVISIONS A PART OF THE WALWORTH TOWN CODE Councilman Ruth made the motion to table the Resolution to allow for the Town Board to further review proposed Local Law No and to propose it again at the next Town Board meeting to be held on June 21, Seconded by.

4 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 249 Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth EAGLE SCOUT PROCLAMATIONS Councilman Ruth read aloud the following proclamation and the Town Board thanked Mr. Rush for his hard work and service to the community:

5 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 250 read aloud the following proclamation and the Town Board thanked Mr. Triou for his hard work and service to the community: stated that the 50 Year Certification of Boy Scout Troup 113 has been tabled until the June 21, 2018 meeting of the Town Board. EAGLE SCOUT PRESENTATION Eagle Scout candidate Fred Becker presented the work that had been completed to the Baker Road Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout project. He stated that approximately 22 gravestones had been restored along with some landscaping work around the cemetery. thanked him for his hard work and service. MINUTES Motion by that the minutes of May 17, 2018 Special Meeting are approved as submitted by the Town Clerk. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Abstain

6 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 251 Motion by that the minutes of May 17, 2018 Regular Meeting are approved as submitted by the Town Clerk. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Abstain PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Two members of the public addressed the Town Board: 1. Michael Jacobs read aloud a Facebook post commending Building Inspector Norm Druschel for his help with a recent pool project: 2. Charlie Caradonna shared that the Fresh Air for the East Side organization had asked him to speak on its behalf regarding the High Acres Landfill issue. He asked whether the Town Board would be interested in participating in a tri-town meeting to address the issue. stated that the Town Board has been doing all it can to address the issue and that the public will be notified as changes or movement forward takes place.

7 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 252 ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS: (Highway, Town Clerk, Justice, Receiver of Taxes) TOWN CLERK Town Clerk Phillips shared that a fireworks display permit had been issued to the Walworth Lions Club for the Festival in the Park and a notice to the public had been posted regarding the display: CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

8 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 253 HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Highway Superintendent Vendel shared the following: The Arbor Road project will be completed in the month of July He attended the Ithaca Highway School the past week and found it to be very beneficial Two requests had been received recently regarding sets of 4-way stops on Waterford Road. Trees have been removed to aid with visibility, but upon review of the intersections, Highway Superintendent Vendel concluded that the addition of 4-way stops would not be in the best interest of the Town. He has contacted Wayne County 911 and requested additional radar monitoring of those intersections.

9 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 254 RESOLUTION : AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE A NEW PICK UP TRUCK THROUGH THE NYS MINI BID SYSTEM Councilman Ruth offered the Resolution and moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilman Pembroke to wit: WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase a new 4X4 Ford Pickup Truck with a plow package for the Highway Department; and WHEREAS, the exact price of the pickup is not yet known, as bids are contingent on the specs that have been sent out with the request. The approval is not to exceed $35, Any amount up to $30, will be expensed out of DA Any additional amount will be expensed from A The following was submitted: BE IT RESOLVED, the Highway Superintendent is approved to purchase a new 4x4 pickup truck with plow package not to exceed $35, through the NYS mini bid system. Adopted this 7 th day of June, 2018 at a meeting of the Town Board. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Resolution carried.

10 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 255 RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT B TO CHANGE THE ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR SNOW AND ICE AGREEMENT SEASON Councilman Ruth made the motion the table the above Resolution until the June 21, 2018 meeting of the Town Board. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth RECEIVER OF TAXES No report. JUSTICE COURT No report COMMITTEE / LIAISONS REPORTS COUNCILMAN PEMBROKE stated that the Town of Walworth does not qualify for the sewer treatment grant that it had been investigating. COUNCILMAN RUTH No report. COUNCILMAN PHILLIPS praised the Parks and Recreation Department for its work and encouraged the public to attend the Farmer s Market that is opening on June 12, He also stated that he had recently participated in a tour of the Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, serving as a representative from the Town of Walworth. COUNCILMAN AMBROZ informed the Town Board and public that the budget planning process is beginning.

11 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 256 SUPERVISOR JACOBS read and submitted the following report:

12 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 257 OTHER BUSINESS Code Enforcement Officer Phil Williamson addressed the Town Board and stated that it needed to determine the level of maintenance needed for John s Park. He recommended declaring it a passive park as this would require the lowest level of maintenance. RESOLUTION : ADOPTING LEVEL OF PARK DISTRICT TAXES MAINTENANCE AS A PASSIVE PARK offered the Resolution and moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilman Pembroke to wit: The following was submitted: CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

13 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 258 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes a letter be sent to residents in the area explaining the standard. Adopted this 7th day of June, 2018 at a meeting of the Town Board. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Resolution carried.

14 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 259 TOWN LOGO DISCUSSION presented the following background on the history of the Town s logo and the steps that had been taken for its update: HISTORY ON THE PROPOSED LOGO/SLOGAN In January 2018, I asked Kevin Weiss to design a common logo/slogan that we can all use. Bring the Walworth Community together. I explained my mission was to find branding that was representing of the community that we could all be proud of. Representing our community as a special caring place, which I believe we have done. Our residents should take pride in our community and that should be reflected in our brand. I asked Kevin to seek information from the community (i.e. Walworth Historical Society and others) to come up with something to present to the Town Board and the Community. Many different designs were proposed. Staff and residents reviewed the proposed expressed comments and suggestions. At the Town Board Meeting on February 15, 2018 the discussion was presented to the Town Board and those present. Minutes reflect much discussion ensued and the discussion was tabled along with draft logo. I recall Councilman Ruth saying that he would like to present his suggestion and I encouraged him and others present to seek Mr. Weiss and submit. In early 2018 the County notified Town Supervisors that they were putting out to bid the printing job which town s piggyback on for vendor and price. In April, 2018 I was notified of the winner of the bid for printing services: Geneva Printing, Geneva, NY. I asked Kevin if we have received additional suggestions for the logo. Having received none, I moved forward with an administrative decision asking for Clerk to the Supervisor to contact Geneva Printing and obtain quote for the project of envelopes and business cards with the new logo. These items needed to be ordered ASAP due to the supply was low. This was completed in late May ordering: Envelopes: 4,000 window envelopes general use. 1,000 no window general use. 1,000 no window supervisor envelopes. Business cards: 500 for Supervisor 250 for Deputy Supervisor Along with this order the following departments ordered the attached: 2,000 window Justice Court 500 window Assessor 500 no window Assessor Submitted by: Susie C. Jacobs

15 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 260 Councilman Ruth stated that he was upset by the proceedings as the discussion concerning the logo had been tabled at a previous meeting held on February 15, No action on the logo update should have been taken until the discussion had been reopened. stated that the previous motion in 1990 had only been for the Town signs, not for the stationary, envelopes or letterhead used by the Town. commented that the adoption of a new Town logo should be a decision made by the Town Board. stated that she takes full responsibility for the decision to move forward as she believed that it was an administrative decision. She shared that there was an opportunity to save money by ordering in bulk, as well as the update would unify the Town departments. RESOLUTION : TO REASSERT ORIGINAL LOGO ADOPTED ON AUGUST 16, 1990 FOR USE ON ALL TOWN SIGNS, STATIONARY AND LETTERHEAD OF THE TOWN OF WALWORTH AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INDIVIDUAL TOWN DEPARTMENTS offered the Resolution and moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilman Ruth to wit: WHEREAS, the Town of Walworth adopted the slogan Welcome To Walworth The Gateway To Wayne County to be used on Town signs on August 16, 1990 by motion; and WHEREAS, this slogan has been used with the tree graphic since the date of the adoption; and WHEREAS, research, discussion and debate had ensued regarding updating the Town slogan and logo, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board moves to reassert original logo adopted on August 16, 1990 for use on all Town signs, stationary and letterhead of the Town of Walworth at the discretion of the individual Town departments Adopted this 7 th day of June, 2018 at a meeting of the Town Board. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth No Resolution carried.

16 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 261 CORRESPONDENCE NYS Department of Transportation Speed Reduction Request Atlantic Avenue between Downs Road and Route 350, dated May 14, 2018 Motion by to accept and file. Seconded by Councilman Ruth. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth

17 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 262 NYS Department of Taxation and Finance-Notice of tentative state Equalization Rate for the 2018 Assessment Roll, dated May 15, Motion to accept and file. Motion by Councilman Ruth to accept and file. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth

18 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 263 COMMUNICATION shared the following: 1) The Gananda Rotary Club is hosting the Annual Gananda Garage Sale, occurring June 9 and 10, 2018: 2) A Meet and Greet Thank You Reception hosted by The Gardens will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 9:30 AM. 3) A Special Meeting of the Town Board will take place on June 18, 2018 at 4:00 PM as a budget work session. 4) Ethics Training will be held from 4:00-5:00 PM on June 28, 2018 at 4:00-5:00 PM. This training is designated for employees and members of the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board and Ethics Committee. An extended portion of the training will take place from 5:00-6:00 PM for Ethics Committee members only. 5) Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound residents in the Town of Walworth. 6) The Town of Walworth and the Genesee Land Trust have identified G&S Orchards and the Amsler Farm as the most competitive in Walworth for the State Farmland Protection Grant. 7) The Sidewalk Committee is looking for three community members to join for ) The Budget Committee is looking for community members to serve from June through November 2018 to aid the work on the 2019 Town of Walworth budget.

19 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 264 Resolution : NYS RETIREMENT ESTABLISHING STANDARD WORK DAY FOR EMPLOYEES (ZONING BOARD CHAIR, RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER, 2 ETHICS BOARD MEMBERS) offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption. Seconded by to wit: Adopted this 7 th day of June, 2018 at the meeting of the Town Board. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Resolution carried.

20 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 265 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: One member of the public addressed the Town Board: Phil Williamson addressed the Board with an update on the Energy Efficiency Program. He stated that the program has been completed. By implementing multiple cost-saving measures, the Town was able to save over $10,000. Following the final Public Participation portion of the meeting, stated that he had a letter from the Town s Sole Assessor, Deenine Leeson that he would be reading. He asked that the letter be included in the minutes:

21 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 266 Motion by to accept and file. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth

22 WALWORTH TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING 267 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by to enter into executive session to discuss medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person/corporation, or matters leading to said dismissal, removal, promotion, appointment, employment, discipline, demotion, or suspension. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Time: 9:07 PM RECONVENE: made the motion to exit the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Ruth. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Time: 10:13 PM. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Councilman Ruth to adjourn. Seconded by. Roll call vote: Councilman Ruth Time: 10:14 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Aimée Phillips Town Clerk