Regular Monthly Meeting
Caledonia Town Board
April 10, 2008
7:00 P.M.

A regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Caledonia was held Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Supervisor Pangrazio called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Supervisor Daniel Pangrazio
Councilman Todd Bickford
Councilman Mark Rothrock
Highway Superintendent Mark Schroeder
Town Clerk Laurie Sattora

Absent: Councilwoman, Pamela Rychlicki, and Councilman Tim Anderson.

Others: Dick Thomas.

RESOLUTION 54-2008
CORRECTION OF MARCH 13, 2008 MINUTES

On motion of Councilman Bickford, seconded by Councilman Rothrock, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson

RESOLVED, that a spelling correction be made to Resolution 51-2008.

RESOLUTION 55-2008
APPROVAL OF MARCH 13, 2008 MINUTES

On motion of Councilman Bickford, seconded by Councilman Rothrock, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson

RESOLVED, that the minutes from March 13, 2008 be accepted and approved.

OPEN FORUM

Dick Thomas addressed the Board about the creation of a Farmers Market for the community, which would be organized and run by volunteers from the community. Mr. Thomas has been in contact with Councilwoman Rychlicki regarding ideas for working on this project in the near future.

ANNOUNCEMENT/COMMUNICATIONS

• The 2008 Spring Regional Local Government Workshop will be held May 9^th at the Burgundy Basin Inn.
• The Supervisor was recently a guest speaker at the Lion’s Club and the members spoke very highly of what a great job the Highway Department has been doing on the roads in our Town and pleased with the Town Board.
• The Town received a thank you card from the Jim & Grace Layland.
• The Highway Department has started on 4-10-hour days for the season.
• Supervisor Pangrazio has been asked prepare a recognition certificate for the Girl Scout Gold Award Program
• Chips money for the year is up by 23%

DEPARTMENTS & COMMITTEES

ATTORNEY – PETER SKIVINGTON

• No report required this month.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - TOM PERKINS

• No report this month.

PLANNING BOARD

• No report this month.

Supervisor Pangrazio discussed with the Board that several items are still open and need to be taken care of by the developer for the project near the Dollar General.

BUILDING & GROUNDS

• No report this month.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

• Councilman Bickford reported that at the last Traffic Safety Meeting.

HIGHWAY

Highway Superintendent Mark Schroeder reported to the Town Board on the following items.

1. The Highway Department has been busy cleaning up the heavy equipment and also doing repairs around the Highway Garage.
2. With increasing material expenses, the current gas/diesel prices, and the winter weather we experienced this year, Superintendent Schroeder stated that he has already expended approximately 52% of his fuel budget. Due to this increase in expenses, it is probable that the amount of roadwork that the Highway Department had planned will be impacted due to increased fuel and material prices.
3. Highway Superintendent Mark Schroeder will be attending Highway School in Ithaca June 1 – 4^th.
4. Dick Thomas donated some fill dirt that the Highway department has been using on Cameron Road.

TOWN CLERK

• Town Clerk Laurie Sattora submitted her monthly report for the month of March 2008 to the Town Board. For the month of March 2008 the total State, County and Local Revenues received in the Town Clerk’s office were $1,949.00. The total local shares were $1,796.70. $49.00 went to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses, $9.00 went to NYS Ag & Markets for the spay/neuter program, $71.80 went to NYS Environmental Conservation for Licenses, and $22.50 went to the State Health Department for Marriage Licenses.

RESOLUTION 56-2008
ACCEPT TOWN CLERK MONTHLY REPORT

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts Town Clerk Laurie Sattora’s monthly report for March 2008.

OLD BUSINESS

Derrick Monument will be coming out soon to start any needed repairs to the Caledonia Rural Cemetery.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION 57-2008
DECLARING 2000 STERLING TRUCK SURPLUS PROPERTY

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, that the 2000 Sterling 10 Wheeler Truck, Serial # 2FZNEWEB6YAB53153 be declared as surplus property.

RESOLUTION 58-2008
SALE OF 2000 STERLING TRUCK

On motion of Councilman Bickford, seconded by Councilman Rothrock, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson

RESOLVED, that the Town of Nunda’s purchase proposal of $75,000.00 for the 2000 Sterling 10 Wheeler is accepted.

RESOLUTION 59-2008
PURCHASE 2009 MACK TRUCK

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent Mark Schroeder be authorized to purchase the 2009 Mack Truck equipped with the Henderson Dump Body and plow equipment on New York State Bid, Contract # PC62374, at the price of $162,554.68, from Beam Mack Sales and Service.

CEMETERY MOWING

The following three Request for Proposal for cemetery mowing services were received:

• Shafer Landscape LLC $1500
• Barry Ganzhorn, Sr. $1750
• O’Dell Landscaping $3200

RESOLUTION 60-2008
AWARDING OF CEMETERY MOWING CONTRACT

On motion of Councilman Bickford, seconded by Councilman Rothrock, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, that the contract for the mowing of the Caledonia Rural Cemetery is awarded to Shafer Landscape LLC with the low bid of $1500.00.

RESOLUTION 61-2008
TRI-COUNTY RACING AMUSEMENT LICENSE

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the following resolution ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, that the application from Tri-County Racing Club for Limerock Speedway for an amusement license be approved.

RESOLUTION 62-2008
AMEND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HIGHWAY

On motion of Councilman Bickford, seconded by Councilman Rothrock, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson

RESOLVED, that the revised Highway Rules & Regulations for highway employees, be amended for a change to adopt the policy regarding breaks to express breast milk for the year 2008. These amended Rules and Regulations are on file in the Town Office.

RESOLUTION 63-2008
AMEND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR NON-HIGHWAY

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, that the revised Non-Highway Rules & Regulations for Non-Highway employees be amended for a change to adopt the policy regarding breaks to express breast milk for the year 2008. These amended Rules and Regulations are on file in the Town Office.

RESOLUTION 64-2008
LIVINGSTON COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

On motion of Councilman Bickford, seconded by Councilman Rothrock, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson

RESOLVED

WHEREAS, the Town of Caledonia with the assistance from the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning council, has gathered information and prepared the Livingston county All-Hazard Mitigation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Livingston county All-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Caledonia is a local unit of Government that has afforded the citizens an opportunity to comment and provide input in the Plan and the actions in the Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be updated no less than every five years;

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved, by the Town Board of the Town of Caledonia adopts the Livingston county All-Hazard Mitigation Plan as this jurisdiction’s All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions in the Plan.

VOUCHER SIGNATURE

Councilman Bickford is authorized to sign is authorized to sign all vouchers for the Town Board at this meeting since Councilman Anderson is absent.

RESOLUTION 65-2008
EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, the Board enter Executive Session to discuss personnel issues.

RESOLUTION 66-2008
EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion of Councilman Bickford, seconded by Councilman Rothrock, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, the Board exit Executive Session with no action taken.

RESOLUTION 67-2008
PAYMENT OF BILLS

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the following resolution was

ADOPTED – Aye-Pangrazio, Rothrock, Bickford Nay-0 Absent - Rychlicki, Anderson RESOLVED, that the bills be paid in the following amounts:

• General Fund Claims 113-141 $4,414.25
• Highway Fund Claims 63-74 $20,241.22

The Board audited the Abstract of Paid Vouchers.

The Supervisor’s Monthly Report was presented for review.

On motion of Councilman Rothrock, seconded by Councilman Bickford, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Laurie Sattora
Town Clerk