June 8 Minutes
GEDDES TOWN BOARD MEETING
JUNE 8, 2010
RESOLUTIONS # 111 – 127
Officers Present:
Supervisor Falcone
Councilor Ryan
Councilor Albrigo
Councilor Czaplicki
Councilor Palerino
Councilor Patalino
Councilor Valenti
Town Clerk: Joseph Ranieri
Call to Order: 7:00PM
Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer
Resolution # 111
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Councilor Palerino Second: Councilor Valenti
Resolve that the Town Board approve the minutes of the May 11, 2010 Board Meeting as submitted by the Town Clerk.
All in favor: Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Petitions:
Derito – Lane Subdivision – 515 Walberta Rd, 439 Walberta Rd & 50 ft parcel between them.
There was no one in attendance to speak about the subdivision.
Public Comment:
Andrew Hunter, 200 Walberta Rd, asked the Town Board to appropriate funds to repave Walberta Rd. He presented a petition to the board signed by residents asking for the same.
Mark Kolakowski, Highway Superintendent, spoke and corrected some information regarding
previous expenditures on roads. He spoke about current products available to use on Town roads. He discussed the 2005 road study and also gave estimates to repair some of the roads in the Town.
Joe Fragnito, 512 N Orchard Rd, spoke about wanting to keep his taxes from increasing. He suggested a citizens committee to investigate how a merger and/or consolidation of services may accomplish that.
Joe Wall, 410 Bronson Rd, spoke about continuing issues with his neighbor. Supervisor Falcone directed him to Councilor Ryan. They will arrange a meeting as soon as possible.
Resolution # 112
Authorization for the Comptroller to make budget modifications to the 2010 budget.
Motion: Councilor Czaplicki Second: Councilor Patalino
The Town Board authorizes the following budget modifications to the 2010 budget.
BUDGET AMENDMENT:
EXPLANATION:
Legal costs related for interpreting the laws and attending the Zoning Board meeting in March have created the need for additional funds in order to pay the voucher. A copy of the voucher is attached.
BUDGET TRANSFER:
EXPLANATION:
Repairs to Interstate-690 Lighting cost $17,134.85 compared to an annual budget of $13,000.
A copy of the voucher is attached.
BUDGET TRANSFER:
EXPLANATION:
Parks and Recreation is seeking funds to purchase a used Standard Model 350 Digital Duplicator), made by Ricoh that is about 3-4years old.
The Digital Duplicator being requested costs $875. The maintenance agreement from the existing machine will roll over to this machine and there is a 90-day warranty. The machine replaces the existing Digital Duplicator and is used to print school fliers, applications, manuals, etc.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 113
Authorization to change schedule of Highway Dept pickup of materials.
Motion: Councilor Patalino Second: Councilor Albrigo
Upon recommendation of the Highway Committee, the Highway Department will change schedules and items that they will pick up effective August 1, 2010. Actual schedule of pickup and items list is being formulated.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 114
Adopt a “No Smoking” policy in all Town Parks.
Motion: Councilor Palerino Second: Councilor Ryan
That the Town of Geddes supports the County’s no smoking initiative in public parks by adopting a “No Smoking” policy in all Town Parks.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 115
Change Workmen’s Compensation carrier.
Motion: Councilor Czaplicki Second: Councilor Patalino
Authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign any required documents to enter into an agreement with New York State Municipal Workers Compensation Alliance to provide Workmen’s Compensation coverage.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 116
Renew Agreement to Maintain Interstate 690 lights.
Motion: Second:
Authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign the renewal agreement with New York State Department of Transportation to maintain the Interstate 690 street lights for a 10 year period.
With no motion and no second brought to the floor, the resolution was defeated.
Resolution # 117
Employ Summer Recreation Staff
Motion: Councilor Palerino Second: Councilor Czaplicki
Authorization to accept the recommendation from the Recreation Committee to employ a Summer Recreation Department Staff from July 6 to August 13, 2010. Office staff will begin on June 21, 2010 with a rate of pay ranging from $7.25 to $7.65 per hour.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 118
Summer Band Concert Donation
Motion: Councilor Palerino Second: Councilor Czaplicki
Authorization to accept a donation from Pope’s Grove Golf Course for $200.00 as co-sponsor of the summer band concert – “ Julie Crawford “ at Lakeland Park on July 15, 2010.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 119
Summer Band Concert Donation
Motion: Councilor Ryan Second: Councilor Czaplicki
Authorization to accept a donation from Lakeland Winery for $100.00 as co-sponsor of the summer band concert – “ Smokin “ at Lakeland Park on August 5, 2010.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 120
Pay Membership Fee for NYS Recreation & Park Society
Motion: Councilor Palerino Second: Councilor Czaplicki
Authorization for the Comptroller to pay the membership fee (renewal – $116.00) for Recreation Supervisor, Debbie Morrell to belong to the New York State Recreation and Park Society.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 121
First Niagara Bank – Site Plan Approval
The following resolution was offered by Councilor Czaplicki, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilor Valenti, to wit:
Whereas, R. Christopher Wood, P.E. of Carmina Wood Morris, P.C. submitted an application for site plan approval on behalf of the owner, Ronald Benderson 1995 Trust c/o Benderson Development Company and First Niagara Bank to construct a 3037 gross square foot bank building with drive through at the Fairmount Fair Plaza site, tax map parcels 36-01-01, 36-01-02 and 48-01-01.1; and
Whereas, the Onondaga County Planning Board has reviewed the application and by report dated May 26, 2010 determined that there is no inter-community or county-wide impact as a result of this application and offered the comment that the Town should be aware of FEMA compliance; and
Whereas, the Town of Camillus Planning Board has reviewed this application and by letter dated May 26, 2010 determined that the Camillus Planning Board had no further recommendation and deferred to the Town of Geddes in this matter; and
Whereas, the Town of Geddes Planning Board reviewed this and by letter dated June 3, 2010 recommended that the site plan be approved; and
Whereas, the Town of Geddes Engineer has reviewed this application and plans related thereto and made several recommendations that have been resolved by the latest plan revision; and
Whereas, this Board has reviewed the application, plans, EAF, and related documents and is prepared to make its determination with respect to the site plan application.
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the construction of a non-residential building of less than 4,000 square feet is a Type II action for purposes of SEQR, thereby concluding the SEQR review process; and it is further
Resolved, that the site plan for the proposed First Niagara Bank, sheets C001 titled “Site Key Plan”, C100 titled “ Site Plan” and L100 titled “Landscape Plan”, all with latest revision date of May 27, 2010 be and are hereby approved, subject to review and approval of a revised drainage plan by the Town Codes Enforcement Officer, in accordance with the Town Engineer’s letter of June 8, 2010.
The question of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote and, upon roll call, the vote was as follows:
| Vincent Palerino | Councilman | Voted | Yes |
| Gerald Albrigo | Councilman | Voted | Yes |
| Daniel Patalino | Councilman | Voted | Yes |
| E. Robert Czaplicki | Councilman | Voted | Yes |
| Paul Valenti | Councilman | Voted | Yes |
| Christopher Ryan | Councilman | Voted | Yes |
| Emanuele E. Falcone, Jr. | Supervisor | Voted | Yes |
The foregoing Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
Resolution # 122
Delay Wastebed 13 Construction
Motion: Second:
That the Town of Geddes supports the Town of Camillus in its attempt to delay the construction of wastebed 13 for a period of 6 to 12 months until all the technical questions have been answered.
With no motion and no second brought to the floor, the motion was defeated.
Resolution # 123
Fire Hydrant Request on Birch Rd
Motion: Councilor Czaplicki Second: Councilor Ryan
Authorization for the Town Clerk to contact OCWA and have a fire hydrant installed on Birch Rd approximated 500 – 600 feet from Beach Rd.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 124
Report information to NYS for Standard Work Day and Days of Service Credit
Motion: Councilor Ryan Second: Councilor Patalino
Authorization to adopt the attached Standard Work Day and Reporting of days of service credit to the New York State Retirement as required by regulation that took effect August 12, 2009. The Town Clerk is directed to post the attached resolution and submit the necessary documents to New York State.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 125
Declare Paper Streets Surplus
Motion: Second:
Authorization to declare “paper” streets on the attached list as surplus and direct the Town Clerk to publish a notice asking for bids for their sale.
The Supervisor asked that this resolution be sent back to committee for further review.
Resolution # 126
DeRito-Lane Subdivision Referred to Planning Board
Motion: Councilor Czaplicki Second: Councilor Ryan
Determining that with respect to the DeRito-Lane Subdivision there are no other involved agencies, the Town Board will act as lead agency, that this is an unlisted action for purposes of SEQR, that the application be referred to the Town Planning Board for review and recommendation and that a public hearing be scheduled for the July 13, 2010 Town Board meeting.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Resolution # 127
Sign Contract with C & S Engineers
Motion: Councilor Czaplicki Second: Councilor Albrigo
Authorize the Supervisor to sign contract with C & S Engineers in the amount of $28, 760.00 for Farrell Rd project approved at the April 13, 2010 Board Meeting.
A Roll Call Vote was taken. Councilors Palerino, Albrigo, Patalino, Czaplicki, Valenti, Ryan and
Supervisor Falcone voted yes. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
During Committee Reports, the Supervisor asked the Administrative, Highway, Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Committees to look at all possible cost saving ideas and report back to the Supervisor and Board.
Adjournment
Motion: Councilor Czaplicki Second: Councilor Palerino
Resolved that this board meeting be adjourned at 7:54PM.
All in favor: Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Carried
Submitted by:
Joseph L Ranieri
