TOWN OF STAFFORD TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 DRAFT
Supervisor Clement opened the Regular Town Board meeting at 7:30pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were Councilman Panek, Councilman Young, Councilman Duyssen, Councilman Pacer, Highway Superintendent Boldt and Town Clerk Radley.
Also, in attendance were Sandy Swanson, Linda and Gary Snell, Cathy and Dale Worthington, Gina and Jeff Lathan, Rob Chapman, Ashley Redinger, Mathhew Perry, Tony Prinz, Jim Cabb, Liz Adams, Khari Sabb, Harold Leanos, Andrew Darling, David DiMatteo, Eli Whitney, David Roach.
Councilman Panek made a motion to approve the Financial Report, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to approve the Fire Department Report, second by Councilman Young and approved on a 5-0 vote.
At this time our Attorney, David DiMatteo gave an update on our Solar Project. The application and long form of the Environmental Assessment has been completed. We are seeking to be lead agency and contacting the Town and County Planning Boards for approval. The long form has been submitted to our Engineering Firm, CPL. There is nothing more to do at this time. We will notify the Towns of Byron and Batavia because of the close proximity to seek their approval; this will have a 30-day waiting period.
The Escrow is in place, any expenses will be reimbursed. The company agrees to abide by our law to protect the land.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to approve Resolution 62- Declaring the Town of Stafford to be Lead Agency for the Solar Projects Genesee 5 & 6, second by Councilman Duyssen and approved on a 5-0 vote.
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RESOLUTION # 62 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE TOWN OF STAFFORD TOWN BOARD’S INTENT TO BE THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT LEAD AGENCY FOR TWO PROPOSED COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED IN TNE TOWN OF STAFFORD, NEW YORK
Adopted: September 9, 2024
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Stafford met at a regular board meeting at the Town Hall of the Town of Stafford on the 9 day of September, 2024, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at which time and place the following members were:
Present: Supervisor Clement
Councilman Panek
Councilman Young
Councilman Duyssen
Councilman Pacer
Absent: 0
WHEREAS, all Board Members, having due notice of said meeting, and that pursuant to Article 7, §104 of the Public Officers Law, said meeting was open to the general public and due and proper notice of the time and place whereof was given as required by law; and
WHEREAS, NY CDG Genesee 5 LLC and NY CDG Genesee 6 LLC (together, the “Applicant”) have submitted site plan review and special use permit applications to the Town of Stafford Town Board (“Town Board”) for the development, construction, and operation of two community solar energy facilities proposed to be located in the Town of Stafford at 8244 Townline Road (each, a “Project” and collectively, the “Projects”); and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, as amended, the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and the implementing regulations at 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617 (the “Regulations”), the Town Board desires to comply with SEQRA and the Regulations with respect to the Projects; and
WHEREAS the Projects are each classified as a “Type I Action” as defined by SEQRA in 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617.2 and a Full Environmental Assessment Form (“FEAF”) has been completed in support of each Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SEQRA and the Regulations, the Town Board will undertake a coordinated review process with interested and involved agencies and wishes to indicate the Town Board’s intent to serve as the Lead Agency pursuant to the SEQRA process for the Projects.
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Stafford must provide notice of such declaration to the following agencies pursuant to Section 617.6 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act:
- Genesee County Planning Board
- NYS DOT
- NYS DEC
- NYS Thruway Authority
- NYS Agriculture and Markets
- NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting
- Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
- Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation
- Town of Stafford Planning Board
- Genesee County Highway Department
- Town of Byron
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- Town of Batavia; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 239-L of the General Municipal Law, said local law with all supporting documents must be submitted to the Genesee County Planning Board for comments; and
NOW ON MOTION OF Councilman Pacer which has been duly seconded by Councilman Duyssen, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Stafford will begin review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, also known as SEQRA and that notices will be sent to the following agencies for a Coordinated Review in accordance with Section 617.4 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations:
- Genesee County Planning Board
- NYS DOT
- NYS DEC
- NYS Thruway Authority
- NYS Agriculture and Markets
- NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting
- Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
- Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation
- Town of Stafford Planning Board
- Genesee County Highway Department
- Town of Byron
- Town of Batavia; and be it further
RESOLVED, pursuant to section 239-L of the General Municipal Law, said local law with all supporting documents shall be submitted to the Genesee County Planning Board for comments.
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Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Quorum Present: Yes
Dated: September 9, 2024
[SEAL] Barbara Radley, Town Clerk
Town of Stafford
Councilman Panek made a motion to approve Resolution 63 – To refer the application materials to the Genesee County Planning Board for Genesee 5 & 6, second by Councilman Young and approved on a 5-0 vote.
RESOLUTION # 63 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
RESOULTION TO REFER APPLICATION MATERIALS TO THE GENESEE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD FROM NY CDG GENESEE 5 LLC AND NY CDG GENESEE 6 LLC FOR TWO PROPOSED COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
IN TNE TOWN OF STAFFORD, NEW YORK
Adopted: September 9, 2024
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Stafford met at a regular board meeting at the Town Hall of the Town of Stafford on the 9 day of September, 2024, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at which time and place the following members were:
Present: Supervisor Clement
Councilman Panek
Councilman Young
Councilman Duyssen
Councilman Pacer
Absent: 0
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WHEREAS, all Board Members, having due notice of said meeting, and that pursuant to Article 7, §104 of the Public Officers Law, said meeting was open to the general public and due and proper notice of the time and place whereof was given as required by law; and
WHEREAS, NY CDG Genesee 5 LLC and NY CDG Genesee 6 LLC (together, the “Applicant”) have submitted site plan review and special use permit applications to the Town of Stafford Town Board (“Town Board”) for the development, construction, and operation of two community solar energy facilities proposed to be located in the Town of Stafford at 8244 Townline Road (each, a “Project” and collectively, the “Projects”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 239-m of the New York General Municipal Law (“GML”), the Projects must be referred to and reviewed by the Genesee County Planning Board (“County Planning Board”) prior to the Town Board taking any final action with respect to the Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby finds that the Applicant has provided sufficient information and application materials for the Projects, as required by Chapter 143 of the Town of Stafford Town Code, for the Town of Stafford to refer the Projects to the County Planning Board for review; and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Stafford must provide notice of such declaration to the following agencies pursuant to Section 617.6 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act:
- Genesee County Planning Board
- NYS DOT
- NYS DEC
- NYS Thruway Authority
- NYS Agriculture and Markets
- NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting
- Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
- Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation
- Town of Stafford Planning Board
- Genesee County Highway Department
- Town of Byron
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- Town of Batavia; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 239-L of the General Municipal Law, said local law with all supporting documents must be submitted to the Genesee County Planning Board for comments; and
NOW ON MOTION OF Councilman Panek which has been duly seconded by Councilman Young, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Stafford will begin review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, also known as SEQRA and that notices will be sent to the following agencies for a Coordinated Review in accordance with Section 617.4 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations:
- Genesee County Planning Board
- NYS DOT
- NYS DEC
- NYS Thruway Authority
- NYS Agriculture and Markets
- NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting
- Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
- Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation
- Town of Stafford Planning Board
- Genesee County Highway Department
- Town of Byron
- Town of Batavia; and be it further
RESOLVED, pursuant to section 239-L of the General Municipal Law, said local law with all supporting documents shall be submitted to the Town Planning Board for comments.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Quorum Present: Yes
Dated: September 9, 2024
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[SEAL] Barbara Radley, Town Clerk
Town of Stafford
Councilman Pacer made a motion to approve Resolution 64 – to Refer Site Plan Review Application Materials from Genesee 5 & 6 to the Town of Stafford Planning Board, second by Councilman Duyssen and approved on a 5-0 vote.
RESOLUTION # 64 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
RESOULTION TO REFER SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION MATERIALS FROM NY CDG GENESEE 5 LLC AND NY CDG GENESEE 6 LLC FOR TWO PROPOSED COMMUNITY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO THE TOWN OF STAFFORD PLANNING BOARD
Adopted: September 9, 2024
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Stafford met at a regular board meeting at the Town Hall of the Town of Stafford on the 9 day of September, 2024, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at which time and place the following members were:
Present: Supervisor Clement
Councilman Panek
Councilman Young
Councilman Duyssen
Councilman Pacer
Absent: 0
WHEREAS, all Board Members, having due notice of said meeting, and that pursuant to Article 7, §104 of the Public Officers Law, said meeting was open to the general public and due and proper notice of the time and place whereof was given as required by law; and
WHEREAS, NY CDG Genesee 5 LLC and NY CDG Genesee 6 LLC (together, the “Applicant”) have submitted site plan review and special use permit applications to the Town of Stafford Town Board (“Town Board”) for the development, construction, and operation of two community solar energy facilities proposed to be located in the Town of Stafford (“Town”) at 8244 Townline Road (each, a “Project” and collectively, the “Projects”); and
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WHEREAS section 182-27 of the Town of Stafford Town Code (“Town Code”) requires site plan review and approval for all development within the Town except for one- and two-family dwellings and related accessory buildings and agricultural uses and building; and
WHEREAS, furthermore, section 182-27 of the Town Code delegates the authority to review and approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove site plans to the Town of Stafford Planning Board (“Town Planning Board”); and
WHEREAS section 143-7 (B) (4) of the Town Code requires all applications to develop, construct, and operate solar energy systems to include a site plan containing the various elements as listed in the Town Code and obtain site plan approval; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby finds that the Applicant has provided sufficient information and site plan review application materials for the Projects, as required by Chapter 143 of the Town Code, to refer the Projects to the Planning Board for review; and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Stafford must provide notice of such declaration to the following agencies pursuant to Section 617.6 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act:
- Genesee County Planning Board
- NYS DOT
- NYS DEC
- NYS Thruway Authority
- NYS Agriculture and Markets
- NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting
- Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
- Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation
- Town of Stafford Planning Board
- Genesee County Highway Department
- Town of Byron
- Town of Batavia; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 239-L of the General Municipal Law, said local law with all supporting documents must be submitted to the Genesee County Planning Board for comments; and
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NOW ON MOTION OF Councilman Pacer which has been duly seconded by Councilman Duyssen, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Stafford will begin review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, also known as SEQRA and that notices will be sent to the following agencies for a Coordinated Review in accordance with Section 617.4 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations:
- Genesee County Planning Board
- NYS DOT
- NYS DEC
- NYS Thruway Authority
- NYS Agriculture and Markets
- NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting
- Genesee County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
- Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation
- Town of Stafford Planning Board
- Genesee County Highway Department
- Town of Byron
- Town of Batavia; and be it further
RESOLVED, pursuant to section 239-L of the General Municipal Law, said local law with all supporting documents shall be submitted to the Genesee County Planning Board for comments.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Quorum Present: Yes
Dated: September 9, 2024
[SEAL] Barbara Radley, Town Clerk, Town of Stafford
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Councilman made a motion to approve the CEO/ZEO Report, second by Councilman and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman made a motion to approve the Assessors Report, second by Councilman and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman made a motion to approve Resolution 53 Water District #12 Budget Modification, second by Councilman and approved on a Roll Call Vote as follows:
Councilman Panek
Councilman Young
Councilman Duyssen
Councilman Pacer
Supervisor Clement
A site plan document will be posted on the Town Bulletin Board before the next Town Board Meeting for all to see what the project is.
There were questions as to why the previous resolutions were not listed on the agenda. It was explained that they were late, but the law does not require that every resolution be listed, and the Solar Project was listed on the agenda. Attorney Roach did give kudos to the Town for adding the resolutions to the agenda; Public Officers Law does not require it.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approve the CEO/ZEO Report, second by Councilman Young and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Pacer made a motion to approve the Assessor Report, second by Councilman Young and approved on a 5-0 vote.
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RESOLUTION 53 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
WATER DISTRICT #12 PROJECT
PROJECT BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
WHEREAS the Town of Staford has received funding from Rural Development for their Water District #12 Project (“Project”) and,
WHEREAS Rural Development requires the Town Board to authorize all changes to the Administrative Budget as shown on the Form E,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Stafford authorizes the following Budget modifications for the Project:
- Net Interest Increase of $4,143.89
- Contingency Decrease of $4,143.89
I, Barbara Radley, Town Clerk of the Town of Stafford, do hereby certify that the aforementioned resolution was adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Stafford on September 9, 2024, by the following Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
Barbara Radley Dated: September 9, 2024
Town Clerk-Town of Stafford
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Councilman Panek made a motion to approve Resolution 54 John Deere Mower for Highway Department, second by Councilman Duyssen and approved on a Roll Call Vote as follows:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
RESOLUTION NO. 54 DATED: September 9, 2024
PURCHASE A JOHN DEERE Z970R Z TRAK MOWER FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has the need to replace a Mower
WHEREAS the Highway Superintendent reviewed equipment on the NY State Landscaping Grounds Purchasing Contract PC6968 and recommends purchasing a new 2024, Z970R Z Trak Lawn Mower at a cost of $11,831.36 which includes the trade-in of a John Deere 2019 Z950M Z Trak mower for $5,700.00.
WHEREAS there are no appropriations budgeted for highway equipment in the 2024 budget and a budget transfer must be made.
RESOLVED, the Stafford Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2024 John Deere Z970R Z Trac Lawn Mower at a total cost of $11,831.36, which includes the trade in of a John Deere 2019 Z950M Z Trak mower for $5,700.00. The expenditure will be appropriated from DA5130.2.
FURTHER RESOLVED, The Stafford Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget transfer to cover the cost of the equipment purchase.
From Amount To
DA5142.1 11,832.00 DA5130.
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Offered by: Councilman Panek
Second by: Councilman Duyssen
Councilman Young made a motion to approve Resolution 55 Authorizing the Supervisor to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a Roll Call Vote as follows:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
RESOLUTION 55 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
AUTHORIZIE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONTRACT FOR WATER DISTRICTS NO. 14 & 15
WHEREAS the Town of Stafford is investigating the possibility of two Water Districts, No. 14 & 15 and,
WHEREAS the Town of Stafford will need assistance in obtaining loans and grants for these Water Districts and,
WHEREAS the Town of Stafford has entered into contracts with Municipal Solutions in the past successfully for financial assistance with the loans and grants for water districts,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor has the authority to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions for the financial responsibilities of Water Districts No. 14 & 15 for grant writing loan applications and miscellaneous duties.
Offered by: Councilman Young
Second by: Councilman Panek
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Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approved Resolution 56 Hiring a Full Time MEO for the Highway, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a Roll Call Vote as follows:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
RESOLUTION 56 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
HIRING SEAN MCCLELLEN FOR FULL TIME MEO FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS the Town Highway Department needs a Full-Time MEO and,
WHEREAS the Town Highway Department shall hire Sean McClellen as a Full-Time MEO at the rate of $24.00 per hour on or about October 7, 2024,
THEREFORE, the Town of Stafford shall hire Sean McClellen as Full-Time MEO at the rate of $24.00 per hour on or about October 7, 2024.
Offered by: Councilman Duyssen
Second by: Councilman Panek
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
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Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approve Resolution 57 Approval of Acquisition of an Easement 6755 Clinton St. Rd., second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
RESOLUTION 57 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT BY THE MONROE COUNTY WATE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO §1096 (6-a) OF NEW YORK’S PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW
WHEREAS the Monroe County Water Authority (“Authority”) intends to provide public water service to 6755 Clinton Street Road located in the Town of Stafford and,
WHEREAS the property owner has elected to retain and maintain the private well water sources (s) on the premises and maintain separation between the plumbing that contains the public water (the “public system”) and the plumbing that contains the well water (the “private system”) and,
WHEREAS the acquisition of the permanent irrevocable access easement is necessary to allow the Authority to inspect the public and private systems to make sure they are not interconnected as required by the New York State Sanitary Code and,
WHEREAS the permanent irrevocable access easement is located at 6755 Clinton Street Road (Tax Account No. 2.0-2-8.12), which owned by Carl Davis and,
WHEREAS §1096 (6-a) of New York’s Public Authorities Law requires the Authority to obtain the prior approval of the Town Board for the above-referenced acquisition,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town hereby approves the Authority’s acquisition of the permanent irrevocable access easement located at 6755 Clinton Street Road in accordance with §1096 (6-a) of the New York Public Authorities Law
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Authority
Offered by: Councilman Duyssen
Second by: Councilman Pacer
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
Councilman Young made a motion to approve Resolution 58 Approval of Acquisition of an Easement at 7740 Coward Rd. second by Councilman Panek and approved on a Roll Call vote as follows:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
RESOLUTION 58 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT BY THE MONROE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO §1096 (6-a) OF NEW YORK’S PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW
WHEREAS the Monroe County Water Authority (“Authority”) intends to provide public water service to 7740 Coward Road located in the Town of Stafford and,
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WHEREAS the acquisition of the easement is necessary for operation, maintenance and the future replacement of the water main which will allow the Authority to continue to reliably provide potable water supply to the area and,
WHEREAS the easement is located along the frontage of 7740 Coward Road (Tax Account No. 2.0-2-8.2), which is owned by Matthew J. Jackson and Shauna M. Jackson and,
WHEREAS §1096 (6-a) of New York’s Public Authorities Law requires the Authority to obtain the prior approval of the Town Board for the above referenced acquisition,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town hereby approves of the Authority’s acquisition of the frontage easement located at 7740 Coward Road in accordance with §1096 (6-a) of the New York Public Authorities Law
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Authority
Offered by: Councilman Young
Second by: Councilman Panek
Roll Call Vote
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approve Resolution 59 Donation to the Summer Recreation, second by Councilman Young and approved on a Roll Call Vote
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
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RESOLUTION 59 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
DONATION TO SUMMER RECREATION
RESOLVED, the Stafford Town Board hereby accepts the $250.00 donation to the Town of Stafford Summer Recreation from The Jett Family to be used toward Summer Activities for the Summer Recreation Program.
Offered by: Councilman Duyssen
Second by: Councilman Young
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
CERTIFICATION
I, Barbara Radley, Town Clerk of the Town of Stafford, County of Genesee and State of New York, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the aforementioned Resolution duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Stafford on the 9th day of September, 2024 with the original now on file in my office, and the same is a correct and true copy of said Resolution and of the whole thereof.
Dated: September 9, 2024
Barbara Radley
Town Clerk
{SEAL}
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Councilman Young made a motion to approve Resolution 60 Authorize Supervisor to sign Water District #12 payment information, second by Councilman Panek and approved on a Roll Call Vote as follows:
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
RESOLUTION 60 DATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN WATER DISTRICT #12 PAYMENT INFORMATION
WHEREAS the Town of Stafford has received documents needed for payment regarding Water District #12 and,
WHEREAS this information requires the Supervisor to sign these documents
THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Stafford authorizes the Supervisor to sign these documents that require the Supervisors signature.
Offered by: Councilman Young
Second by: Councilman Panek
Roll Call Vote
Councilman Panek Yes
Councilman Young Yes
Councilman Duyssen Yes
Councilman Pacer Yes
Supervisor Clement Yes
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Supervisor Clement read a letter from our engineer, Jeremy DeLyser of CPL giving an update on the water districts. We are getting to the end of Water District #12 and the grant will help to close out the district.
Resolution 61 Obligating the American Rescue Plan Act Funds was read and discussed. After a discussion Councilman Young made a motion to table this motion until more estimates are looked into for the benefit of the whole town, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Our Attorney David Roach spoke briefly about the Pontillo property on Main Rd. He stressed that he cannot discuss many details in public but will talk to the Town Board in Executive Session citing Attorney/Client Privilege. He did say that there will be two more court appearances, one on October 3, 2024 and one on October 17, 2024; the judge said she will keep this on a short leash.
Jeff and Gina Lathan were present at the meeting; Jeff read a letter from his attorney that was written to the Town Board. In a FOIL that was obtained they found pictures of the deck that has not been closed out yet. The Lathan’s feel that since the pictures were taken the deck was closed out. There have been several attempts made to the Batavia Zoning Officer with no response. Councilman Young has also tried to have the Zoning Officer contact the Lathan’s to inspect the deck. This will be further investigated.
Cathy Worthington had questions about the Budget Workshop would there be public input? Supervisor Clement informed her the public can attend and listen only. She would also like a copy of the budget when ready.
Cathy also had questions about the website about the jobs needed not posted to the website. She also is asking to use Emery Park for a committee she is starting for fundraising. The Town Board gave her permission to use Emery Park for that purpose.
Linda Snell spoke about her Flag Project. With the Budget Workshop coming up would the Town consider purchasing additional flags, larger ones to add to the existing flags? She will look into the price of additional flags, and larger flags.
Councilman Young made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session with our Attorney David Roach and Town Clerk Radley for discussion on litigation at 10:29 pm, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
The Regular meeting resumed at 11:31 pm.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approve Abstract 9 General Fund in the amount of $42,354.57, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
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Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approve Abstract 9 Highway Fund in the amount of $79,382.26, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approve Abstract 9 Capital Fund in the amount of $71,538.36, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Duyssen made a motion to approve Abstract 9 Water Fund in the amount of $12,669.37, second by Councilman Pacer and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Councilman Panek discussed the convergence of an Agriculture Building: he was inquiring on this matter and at this point has not received an answer. This is regarding NYS Building Code and compliance to this code.
Councilman Panek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:45pm, second by Councilman Young and approved on a 5-0 vote.
Respectfully Submitted
Barbara Radley
Town Clerk/Tax Collector