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Ogden Town Board met May 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Pledge of Allegiance:

I: Call to Order: (7:00 p.m.)

Board Members Present:

Gay H. Lenhard, Supervisor

Thomas J. Cole, Councilman

David F. Feeney, Councilman

Malcolm E. Perry, Councilman

Thomas J. Uschold, Councilman

Others Present:

Noelle M. Burley, Town Clerk

Dan Schum, Town Attorney

David Widger, Highway Superintendent

Mike Zale

Joanne Feeney

Patrick Smith

Chris Schultz

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Purpose of the Meeting:

To audit claims, act on monthly reports and remittances, and to transact such other business which may legally come before said meeting.

II: Approval of the Minutes:

Resolution #147-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Be It Resolved, that the minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 12, 2017, there being no errors or omissions, stand approved as submitted.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Abstain: Cole

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Be It Resolved, that the minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 26, 2017, there being no errors or omissions, stand approved as submitted.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

III: Privilege of the Floor:

None

IV: Reports and Remittances from Town Officers:

Resolution #148-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Uschold

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Be It Resolved, that the Reports and Remittances from Town Officers in detail for the month of April 2017, showing receipts and disbursements as submitted by the Town Clerk and the Finance Director, be accepted as read, monies and fees to be acknowledged by the Supervisor and copies of the same filed with the Town Clerk.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

V. Town Audits:

Resolution #149-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Cole

Seconded by Councilman Uschold

Be It Resolved, that the General Fund, Part-Town Fund, Highway Fund, Trust & Agency Fund, Capital Funds, Drainage Fund, Sewer District Funds, and Lighting District Funds and being vouchered and submitted for audit, chargeable to the respective funds be approved:

General Fund $ 63,504.05

Part-Town Fund 6,279.95

Highway Fund 97,810.59

Trust & Agency Fund 3,020.00

Capital Projects:

Covered Salt Bunker 13,000.00

Drainage Fund 1,293.72

Sewer Funds 331.35

Lighting Funds 8,097.34

Total $ 193,337.00

Prepaid Expenses:

General Fund 73,850.54

Part-Town Fund 7,562.13

Highway Fund 20,785.75

Trust & Agency Fund 131,843.57

Total $234,041.99

Grand Total All Claims: $ 427,378.99

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

VI. Correspondence Received and Filed:

None

VII. Reports from Town Officers:

Gay H. Lenhard, Supervisor-

1. Yesterday we had the grand opening of Heritage Park which was well attended considering it was cold outside. We got a really nice picture and hopefully it will be published in the Suburban News. I know it will be in the Spencerport Neighborhood booklet but not until July. She is ok with me sharing it with Suburban News; the woman who took the picture is very sharp.

2. We are on with the fireworks for July 29th; we are partnering with the school and received good comments from the Superintendent “to be”.

3. I have been to two meetings regarding the Governor’s wanting us to share more services. Gary Penders and I went to the state one which is NYS telling us how it is going to be. I honestly still don’t know how it is going to be. We spent hours speaking to these people and whenever we had a question there was uncertainty. I think things are very disjointed. On Monday, Paula and I went to hear the Association of Town’s people, much different. They know what you can and can’t do. We are going to have to do something, even if it is only $25,000. We will have to meet with the County Executive because she is the one that really needs to be in charge of all the towns and villages. We have to have it done by August.

4. I went to a bus safety day at the school, that was well attended and I thought it was very nice. They had the bus drivers there from Gates as well as our bus drivers. A lot of dignitaries like our Sheriff and Joe Robach attended. I never knew this but in NYS there are 44,000 people who were arrested for going around a school bus. I had no idea it was that bad because I have never seen someone do it. Other than that it was a good thing to do!

5. Sunday there was a 5k run in our park and it was a fundraiser for Mackenzie Bennett, if you have read about her it is very expensive for them to try to maintain her life. I think they raised about $4,000-$5,000. That was the important thing.

6. We had a Bicentennial celebration at the school where Mayor Penders read his proclamation like we did here in January. BOCES presented medallions to the Village and the Town in recognition of the Bicentennial. They also had a contest for children regarding the history of Ogden. Each of these children drew a picture of themselves and then they clothed themselves artistically in 1800’s costumes. It just was fascinating to me how good they are. It was very impressive.

Thomas J. Cole, Councilman-

No report.

David F. Feeney, Councilman-

No report.

Malcolm E. Perry, Councilman-

No report.

Thomas J. Uschold, Councilman-

No report.

David H. Widger, Highway Superintendent-

1. We are out doing roadwork. We started our road program on four subdivisions the other day.

2. We got out County contracts to do those streets as well so we will be very busy. We are all set to do our Creek Crossing on Whittier Road, south of Buffalo that will be closed for a month. In September we are going to close Stony Point when we replace the one between Hutchings Road and Union Street for the County. County contracts are out to mill Washington Street and Adam’s Basin was all milled today. We will be paving it back next week. The same company, Keeler Construction is doing 531 so they are using all the materials for their storage area site up on Gallup Road.

Supervisor Lenhard: They took down a lot of trees on the south side. I did not get the impression they were going to widen that road, they are?

Dave Widger: They are moving it over. Some spots are going south and some spots are going north. It is going to kind of wander. It creates traffic calming.

Supervisor Lenhard: Ok, I understand. Are they going to put a median in there?

Dave Widger: Yes, they will.

Noelle M. Burley, Town Clerk-

No report.

Daniel G. Schum, Town Attorney-

1. Today I got a spreadsheet from Finance regarding the consolidation of the sewer districts so we will be working on an agreement that the Board adopts, have a public hearing and then hopefully consolidate all of the sewer districts with the exception of the two that go to GCO. Those are not included.

2. I got some further correspondence on the Ogden Heights Dam, hopefully there is some interest in moving forward and resolving that.

3. There is a resolution to abandon an easement which Dave recommended. It is the old Atkins easement that is no longer needed.

4. We have an agreement tonight for Gay to sign for an antenna, municipal cooperation with the State of New York. Part of what Mal was talking about was the insurance claim dealt with our Finance department for part of the roof repair. There is a quote with Elmer Davis that is in tonight’s meeting to keep the warranty and do the work.

5. Veteran’s Memorial Park, we are moving forward with acquiring a title for that, dealing with the County Law Department.

6. The generator bid is coming out tonight, there is a resolution for that.

7. Dealt with the Nichols Street Sewer Expansion. They are moving dirt down there but we still don’t have Sewer District Extension so I jingled the attorney’s chain about that because at some point and time Patrick is going to get involved with slowing down the approvals until we get that done.

8. Dave has the Salt Bunker bids going out tonight.

9. We have a meeting about Green Wood Park having to do with an intersection and cooperation or lack of it between the County and the Town.

VIII. Unfinished Business:

None

IX. New Business

Resolution #150-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ogden did heretofore and pursuant to legal notice duly given, advertise for bids for a new generator; and

Whereas, due legal notice of such advertisement for bids was duly published as required by law; and

Whereas, upon such review, it was recommended that the Town Board accept the bid from Concord Electric Corporation, as submitted.

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved:

Section I: That the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby accept the bid of Concord Electric Corporation for the amount of $156,000.00.

Section II: That the successful bidder be notified of this award.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold Nays: None

Resolution #151-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Perry

Seconded by Councilman Uschold

Whereas, the Town of Ogden has determined that the following items owned by the Town of Ogden are no longer suitable or needed for municipal purposes:

9 Stools

6 Children’s Chairs – Plastic

4 Children’s Chairs – Wood

1 Card Table

5 Large Wooden Top Tables

Whereas, pursuant to the provision of Town Law, the Town Board of the Town of Ogden may dispose of property no longer needed for public purpose, by auction.

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that by adoption of this resolution, the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to dispose of the above listed property by auction.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #152-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Uschold

Seconded by Councilman Perry

Whereas, the Town Clerk’s Office, Meeting Room Rental Form and Policies has been revised and is in need of being updated;

Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden adopt the revised Meeting Room Rental Form and Policies.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #153-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Whereas, the Town of Ogden has determined that the following equipment/vehicles owned by the Town of Ogden are no longer suitable or needed for municipal purposes:

Highway Dept. Items to Auction:

• 2015 Interstate Trailer

• 2016 Ford F-150 Pickup

• 2012 Ford F-550 Dump

• 2001 Sterling 10 Wheel Dump

• 2007 Volvo Excavator

• 2011 Ford 350

Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Town Law, the Town Board of the Town of Ogden may dispose of property no longer needed for public purpose, by auction.

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that, by adoption of this resolution, the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby authorize the Highway Superintendent, David Widger to dispose of the above-listed property.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #154-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Whereas, the Town Highway Superintendent has recommended to the Town Board that the Town Board consider the construction of a new salt storage bunker for use by the Town Highway Department; and

Whereas, the Town of Ogden has caused certain Construction Specifications for such salt storage bunker to be prepared; and

Whereas, it is necessary the Town of Ogden advertise for bids for furnishing of all work, labor and services required to construct the salt storage bunker in accordance with the specifications so prepared;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Ogden, Monroe County, New York, as follows:

Section I: That the Town Clerk caused to be published a Notice to Bidders requesting the furnishing of sealed bids for the construction of a salt storage bunker for the Town of Ogden, in accordance with the Construction Specifications now on file at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Section II: That all bids so received shall be received to and thru the 7th day of June, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at which time, all bids so received shall be publicly opened and read aloud.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #155-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Whereas, Rick Blodgett has successfully completed his 26- week promotional probationary period as Full-time Roads Foreman effective May 13, 2017.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby approve completion of the promotional probationary period for Rick Blodgett effective May 13, 2017.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Dave Widger: Rick is doing a great job. He has really stepped up, we are glad to have him.

Resolution #156-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Cole

Seconded by Councilman Uschold

Resolved, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute a certain Abandonment of Easement in favor of Morris Atkin, Sol Atkin and Sam Atkin, abandoning a stormwater drainage easement on Whittier Road, all as recommended by David Widger, Highway Superintendent.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #157-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Perry

Seconded by Councilman Uschold

Whereas, there is a need for limited part-time help in the Parks and Recreation Department (Swim program);

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby approve hiring Abigail Foley as limited Part-time Recreation Attendant (Swim program) at a rate of $9.70/hour, effective May 5, 2017.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #158-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Uschold

Seconded by Councilman Feeney

Whereas, there is a development proposed within the Town of Ogden identified generally as the Green Wood Park Section 1 proposal; and

Whereas, Keith O’Toole, Planning Board Attorney has reviewed and recommended the execution of a Stormwater Control Facility Maintenance Agreement by and between the developer in the Town;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Town Board of the Town of Ogden, Monroe County, New York, as follows:

Section I: That the Supervisor be, and she hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Ogden a Stormwater Control Facility Maintenance Agreement by and between Green Wood Park LLC in the Town of Ogden.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #159-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Whereas, there is a need for Seasonal Laborers in the Highway Department

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby approve the hiring of Levi Fahmer effective May 8, 2017 and Michael Greenblatt effective June 1, 2017 each at a rate of $10.25/hour.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #160-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Perry

Resolved, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign an agreement between the Town of Ogden and Municipal Solutions Inc. with offices at 62 Main Street, LeRoy NY 14482 as per amounts in Appendix B Fee Schedule. Said purpose of the agreement is for Municipal Financial Advisory Services as related to potential borrowing for the Town and general financial services if so requested by the Town. This agreement is effective May 15, 2017 and will terminate no later than two (2) years from the effective date. Municipal Solutions Inc. is a certified Women Business Enterprise through the New York State Department of Economic Development.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #161-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Cole Seconded by Councilman Uschold

Whereas, there is a need for Seasonal Laborers in the Highway Department

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby approve the rehiring of Jacob Wilson effective June 7, 2017 at the rate of $10.75/hour.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #162-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Cole

Seconded by Councilman Feeney

Whereas, there is a need for a Seasonal Laborer (mower) in the Highway Department;

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ogden does hereby approve rehiring Gerald Hugelmaier as a Seasonal Laborer effective May 1, 2017 at the rate of $16.29/hour.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #163-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Feeney

Seconded by Councilman Cole

Resolved, that the Supervisor be and she hereby is authorized to execute an Agreement by and between the New York State Department of Transportation and the Town of Ogden, allowing the State DOT to install a low band frequency antennae upon the Town’s existing communications tower.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #164-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Perry

Seconded by Councilman Uschold

Resolved, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign a proposal and contract between the Town of Ogden and Elmer W. Davis Company with offices at 1217 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621, for roof repair services related to the wind storm damage that took place on March 8th, 2017. Said contract is in an amount not to exceed $32,735 the repair of said damage. This proposal has been reviewed and approved by Allied World Insurance, the Town of Ogden’s insurance carrier who will be issuing payment for the repairs to the Town’s Community Center building.

Be It Further Resolved, that the Supervisor is also authorized to sign any amendments to this proposal, as approved by Allied World Insurance, should more damage be discovered during the repair process by Elmer W. Davis Company. This repair has also been approved by the manufacturer of the roof and will not void the current warranty in any way. The contract is effective immediately and will terminate upon the successful completion of all roof repairs.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

X. Adjournment

Resolution #165-5.10.17

Introduced by Councilman Perry

Seconded by Councilman Feeney

Resolved, that the Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ogden be and hereby is adjourned to Work Session at 7:20 p.m., at which time the public was invited to attend, and hereby is adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

Resolution #166-5.10.17-

Introduced by Councilman Perry

Seconded by Councilman Feeney

Resolved, that the Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ogden reconvened at 8:00 p.m. and moved to Executive Session, to discuss personnel and hereby is adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Vote of the Board:

Ayes: Cole, Feeney, Lenhard, Perry, Uschold

Nays: None

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