Minutes of the Town Board for Tuesday, September 3, 2002

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1 Proceedings of a regular meeting of the Pittsford Town Board held on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. local time in Pittsford Town Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Carpenter; Councilpersons Zutes, Marini, Higgins, Green; Town Attorney Lusk; Staff persons Elliott, Duane, Wilson, Chuhta. ABSENT: None ATTENDANCE: 13 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE It is noted that Councilman Marini joined the meeting the conclusion of the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARING: LOCAL LAW #4: ESTABLISHMENT OF 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE FOR REITZ PARKWAY NEIGHBORHOOD Upon verification of publication of a legal notice, Supervisor Carpenter opened the public hearing for the proposed Local Law #4 of 2002: Establishment of 25 MPH Speed Limit Zone for Reitz Parkway Neighborhood. Before opening the hearing to comments from the audience, the Supervisor first noted that he had received written and verbal comments, and that the following indicated that they were opposed to the speed limit zone: Davie and Sandra Martin, 15 Reitz Parkway Mary Ellen Harkness, 53 Reitz Parkway Gary Vedvik, 40 Reitz Parkway Jim and Evelyn Newman, 82 Reitz Parkway Gabriele Wohlauer, 58 Reitz Parkway Sue Wicks, 45 Reitz Parkway The following indicated that they were in favor of the speed limit zone: Mary and Robert Koch, 65 Reitz Parkway John and Mary Stewart, 84 Reitz Parkway The hearing was then opened to comments from the audience. The following spoke against adoption of speed limit zone: Ellen Flynn, 18 Reitz Parkway The following spoke in favor of adoption of the speed limit zone: Gary Vedvik, 40 Reitz Parkway asked to be allowed to clarify his written comments and indicated that he was in favor of the speed limit zone Andrew Denysenko, 41 Reitz Parkway John Brennan, 37 Reitz Parkway Rich Malek, 62 Reitz Parkway Supervisor Carpenter indicated that data shows that the average speed is 31 MPH on Reitz Parkway, answered questions on signage from the audience and Councilman Higgins, and said that new signage would be flagged when it is installed to help draw attention to the new speed limit. The following spoke regarding the data that was collected and other issues relative to this matter: Rich Malek, 62 Reitz Parkway Jeff Luellen, 3 Reitz Circle Louis Peck, 4383 East Avenue As there were no further speakers, the Supervisor closed the hearing, noting that forty-seven homes were sent written notification regarding the public hearing and that little response was received by the Town. SEQRA DETERMINATION: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2002: ESTABLISHMENT OF 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE FOR REITZ PARKWAY NEIGHBORHOOD A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Green,

2 RESOLVED, that as Lead Agency for this action the Town Board of the Town of Pittsford has determined that the adoption of Establishment of 25 MP Speed Limit Zone for Reitz Parkway Neighborhood is a Type II action pursuant to Part of Environmental Conservation Law which will not have a significant impact on the environment or require further consideration under SEQRA. LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2002 ADOPTED: ESTABLISHMENT OF 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONE FOR REITZ PARKWAY NEIGHBORHOOD A resolution was offered by Carpenter, seconded by Higgins, RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 4 of 2002: Establishment of 25 MPH Speed Limit Zone for Reitz Parkway Neighborhood is adopted. (See Attachment A.) PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. SUPERVISOR S COMMENTS There were no Supervisor s comments. MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2002 APPROVED A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Marini, RESOLVED, that the minutes of August 20, 2002 are approved as amended. ROLL CALL: Ayes, Carpenter, Zutes, and Marini. Abstain, Higgins and Green. Nays, none. Declared carried. CONTRACT WITH ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF PITTSFORD AUTHORIZED A resolution was offered by Marini, seconded by Green, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign a one-year contract with the Animal Hospital of Pittsford to provide after-hours boarding of stray animals and professional veterinary services for the Town of Pittsford. SEPARATION PACKAGE AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOYEE WHOSE POSITION WAS ABOLISHED A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Higgins, RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized, after September 6, 2002, to enter into a Separation Agreement with M. Scott Bryson, whose employment was terminated on August 6, 2002 as a result of the abolition of his position of Assistant Director of Recreation. (See Attachment B.) SEMINAR ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZED FOR FIRE MARSHAL A resolution was offered by Zutes, seconded by Carpenter, RESOLVED, that Fire Marshal Kelly Cline is authorized to attend the Child Seat Technician Training Program in Rochester from September 10 through September BUDGET PUBLIC INPUT WORKSHOP The Town Board discussed the Department of Public Works proposed 2003 Budget with Commissioner of Public Works Elliott and Director of Finance Duane. As there was no further business, the Supervisor adjourned the meeting at 8:09 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Patricia E. Chuhta Town Clerk

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