May Town Board Minutes

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Regular Monthly Meeting
Caledonia Town Board
May 8, 2008
7:00 P.M.

A regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Caledonia was held Thursday, May 8, 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
Councilwoman Pamela Rychlicki
Councilman Mark Rothrock entered the meeting at 7:05 P.M.
Councilman Tim Anderson
Town Clerk Laurie Sattora
Attorney Peter Skivington

Absent: Councilman Todd Bickford, and Highway Superintendent Mark Schroeder.

Others: Russ Corey- AGL Homes.

RESOLUTION 68-2008
APPROVAL OF APRIL 10, 2008 MINUTES

On motion of Councilwoman Rychlicki, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the following resolution was

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

RESOLVED, that the minutes from April 10, 2008 be accepted and approved.

OPEN FORUM

Russ Corey on behalf of AGL Homes appeared before the Town Board to present a formal application for the re-zoning of a parcel of land that they would like to purchase from Corrin Strong. The parcel of land is located at the intersection of River Road and NYS Route 5, Tax Map #23.-1-21.535. The parcel consists of 1.38 acres and is currently zoned Rural Residential. They also are requesting that Tax Map # 23. – 1 – 21.534 also is rezoned. They would like to have the both properties rezoned and included as part of the existing PUD.

Councilman Rothrock entered the meeting at 7:05 P.M.

The Board discussed concerns regarding road access due to visibility issues on the corner of River Road and Route 5. Mr. Corey stated that there would be no road access from either Route 5 or River Road. The access will be extended from the existing lot, and all current DOT setbacks will be observed. The Board would like the Planning Board to review how the proposed addition will impact the existing PUD. The Board discussed the possibility of having a Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning Change at the June 12th Board meeting.

RESOLUTION 69-2008
PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CHANGE

On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Rychlicki, the following resolution was

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hold a Public Hearing on June 12, 2008 at 7:15 P.M. on the proposed Zoning Change application of AGL Homes.

ANNOUNCEMENT/COMMUNICATIONS

  • Supervisor Pangrazio updated the Board on the recent loss of funds in the Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance fund.
  • The Livingston County Rabies Clinic will be held on June 25, 2008 at the Highway Barns from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.
  • The 5-Town Shared Services Grant has come through.
  • The Board received a copy of an article from the Buffalo News on the State Commission Report on tax relief.
  • Seniorama 2008 will be honoring George Traber on Saturday May 17th.
  • The Livingston County Earth Day Award was received by Barry Ganzhorn, Sr.
  • Supervisor Pangrazio attended the Livingston County Teen Recognition dinner.
  • US Environmental Protection Agency will hold a Public Session on Wednesday May 21, 2008 at the Northwoods Sportsman Club regarding the Lehigh Valley Railroad derailment site.

DEPARTMENTS & COMMITTEES

ATTORNEY – PETER SKIVINGTON

Attorney Skivington updated the Board on the recent Zoning Board of Appeals hearings.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - TOM PERKINS

Code Enforcement Officer Tom Perkins discussed with the Board the proposed zoning change application submitted by AGL Homes.

PLANNING BOARD

Councilman Anderson updated the Board on the April Planning Board meeting. AGL Homes appeared before the Planning Board regarding a zoning change and an addition to the existing PUD. Empire Transload appeared before the Planning Board for another 90 -day extension of the Sub-Division approval.

BUILDING & GROUNDS

Councilwoman Rychlicki reported that Derrick monument service is going to be repairing any of the headstones that need to be fixed at the Caledonia Rural Cemetery. The Board also discussed reviewing the tax map of the cemetery for possibility of moving the cemetery gate.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

No report this month.

HIGHWAY

Supervisor Pangrazio reported to the Board on the current projects the Highway Department has been doing. The Highway Department has been very busy removing trees and also working on Cameron Road.

TOWN CLERK

Town Clerk Laurie Sattora submitted her monthly report for the month of April 2008 to the Town Board. For the month of April 2008 the total State, County and Local Revenues received in the Town Clerk’s office were $2,307.91. The total local shares were $1,894.20. $52.52 went to the County Treasurer for Dog Licenses, $9.00 went to NYS Ag & Markets for the spay/neuter program, $329.69 went to NYS Environmental Conservation for Licenses, and $22.50 went to the State Health Department for Marriage Licenses.

RESOLUTION 70-2008
ACCEPT TOWN CLERK MONTHLY REPORT

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

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

OLD BUSINESS

Supervisor Pangrazio updated the Board on Empire State Wind Energy LLC.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION 71-2008
DECLARING 1 TON SMITH SANDER SURPLUS PROPERTY

On motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Rychlicki, the following resolution was

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

RESOLVED, that the 1 Ton Smith Sander be declared as surplus property.

RESOLUTION 72-2008
PAYMENT OF BILLS

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

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

RESOLVED, that the bills be paid in the following amounts:

  • General Fund Claims 142-166 $6,044.28
  • Highway Fund Claims 75 - 86 $8,329.54

The Board audited the Abstract of Paid Vouchers.

The Supervisor’s Monthly Report was presented for review.

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

Respectfully Submitted,

Laurie Sattora
Town Clerk

 

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