SENECA FALLS TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2012
The Seneca Falls Town Board held a regular monthly Meeting on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in the Town Hall
Meeting Room, 81 W. Bayard Street.
Present were Supervisor Donald Earle; Councilpersons Duane Moore, Susan Sauvageau, T.J. Casamassima and
Emil Bove. Also present were Patrick Morrell, Attorney for the Town; James Spina, Commissioner of Parks
and Recreation; Steven Turkett, Zoning Officer, Donald Wood, Highway Superintendent; Stuart Peenstra,
Police Chief; Michael Pickard, WWTP Operator; Jeffrey Rowe, Town Engineer and a Member of the local
media.
Supervisor Earle called the Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. All Board Members were present; the Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Petitioners:
Chad Sanderson: Chad Sanderson thanked the Board for approving the Antonio Varacalli Proclamation. He
invited the Town Board to the Idea Center on Friday at 12:15 P.M. to sign the Proclamation.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the Budget Workshops of October 11, 2012, October 15, 2012,
October 16, 2012 and October 22, 2012 by Duane Moore and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No questions.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Reports:
Dog Control Officer: The Dog Control Officer’s report states that five dogs were impounded and five
redeemed; five Appearance tickets were issued. A total of $50.00 in fees was collected and turned over to the
Town Clerk.
A motion was made to accept the Dog Control Officer’s report by Emil Bove and seconded by T.J.
Casamassima. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Zoning Officer: Mr. Turkett noted that the Board has a copy of his report for Zoning Permits issued for the
former Village and Town. Town Zoning Permits issued during the month of November 2012 are Permit #2486
issued to Jim Inzerillo, 1954 River Road, roof; Permit #2487 issued to Frank Nicoletta, 2041 Route 5 & 20,
addition; Permit #2488 issued to Tim and Sara Kelsey, 2680 Farron Road, storage building; Permit #2489
issued to Cayuga Nation, 3214 Lake Road, siding on barn and Permit #2490 issued to Leland and Maureen
Cook, 3327 Demont Road, storage shed, demo and new house.
A total of $195.00 was received from the issuance of these Permits, and 88 Zoning Permits have been issued to
date for the year 2012.
Zoning Permits issued for properties in the former Village are Permit #31464 issued to Marcia VonBergen, 57
Fall Street, replace sign; Permit #31465 issued to Nathan & Tammi Peone, 28 Shamrock Avenue, roof; Permit
#31466 issued to Sprint Spectrum, 72 Auburn Road, cabinet and remote installations; Permit #31467 issued to
Jolene and Eric Burger, 17 Auburn Road, replace windows; Permit #31468 issued to Christina Bardo, 32 Center
Street, roof; Permit #31469 issued to Stephan Skinner, 48 E.Bayard Street, storage shed; Permit #31470 issued
to John Dragone, 95 Cayuga Street, repair porch floor; Permit #31471 issued to John & Annette McDermott, 19
Bridge Street, repair roof; Permit #31472 issued to Nice n Easy, 205 Fall Street, storage shed; Permit #31473
issued to Seneca Falls Library, 47 Cayuga Street, signage; Permit #31474 issued to Wilhelmina Pusmucans, 60
Cayuga Street, roof; Permit #31475 issued to Paul & Judith Daino, 77 Cayuga Street, fence; Permit #31476
issued to Curt & Connie Ireland, 10 Spruce Lane, addition; Permit #31477 issued to Jen & John Smith, 20
Pleasant Street, porch repair and siding; Permit #31478 issued to Dan & Adriene Emmo, 117 Bridge Street,
replace steps and windows; Permit #31479 issued to Brian DeMillo II, 4 Meadow Street, windows; Permit
#31480 issued to Michael Page, 16 Mynderse Street, roof; Permit #31481 issued to Tim McGill, 6 Elwell Street,
roof; Permit #31482 issued to Paul Hugo Lamarche, 36 Green Street, fence; Permit #31483 issued to Steven
Howe, 210 Fall Street, repair roof; Permit #31484 issued to Vince & Janice Enos, 2163 BlackBrook Road,
decking/railing/siding; Permit #31485 issued to Robert Capaldi, 47 Haigh Street, windows and Permit #31486
issued to Susan Giese, 3 Francis Street, replace/repair siding.
A total of $460.00 was received from the issuance of these Permits, and 321 Zoning Permits have been issued to
date for the year 2012.
The Planning Board met on November 14, 2012 and approved Final Site Plans for Frank Nicoletta and Dunkin
Donuts, and approved a Preliminary Site Plan for ITT Goulds.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals also met on November 14, 2012 and granted an Area Variance.
Mr. Turkett stated he completed the review of the general legislation section, and sent it to General Code to put
into a draft code and send it back to the Town for review. He said if there are things that need to be addressed,
please bring them forward quickly, as he plans on having general legislation done by the end of the year.
A motion was made to accept Mr. Turkett’s report by T.J. Casamassima and seconded by Emil Bove. No
questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Commissioner of Parks & Recreation: Mr. Spina stated the Board has a copy of his report. He mentioned the
It’s a Wonderful Run 5K that will be taking place this coming weekend, and said they are acting as the
registration spot; as of last night, there were 2,600 registered Runners. Next week, the Seneca County
Christmas Project will be taking place at the Rec Center. He extended an invitation to come down to see the
good things many Volunteers of Seneca County do for our needy families.
Mr. Spina stated he sent a Special Events policy to the Board through email, and asked the Board to give him
any feedback in the next few weeks. He is hoping to get it on the Agenda for discussion and possible adoption
at the January Meeting. He has a Special Event (Antonina’s Ball Drop) which will be brought up at the
December Year-End Meeting. He has the initial paperwork and they have provided insurance.
Mr. Spina stated he attended the annual Conference this past weekend, and got a lot of good information, one
especially dealing with emergency response for our facilities. He will give a full report through email and
attachment.
A motion was made to approve Mr. Spina’s report by Emil Bove and seconded by Duane Moore. No questions.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Highway Superintendent: Mr. Wood stated the mowing is done at the Cemeteries; mowers have been washed
and put away and stored at Oak Street. They did a brush pickup, and cut trees around town. Christmas
decorations are up downtown and on the Bridge. Mr. Wood mentioned that they started street sweeping. The
old sweeper is not running too good, so they are trying out two new ones – he will be renting one for a couple of
days. He would like to draw up specs for a sweeper and bid it out so he can get one ordered so that it will be
here for Spring cleanup. The plows are on the trucks and trucks are inspected and ready for snow. Mr. Earle
asked if the sweeper was in his 2013 Budget; Mr. Wood replied yes – the old one cannot be fixed.
Mr. Wood stated they installed four new water services. They do daily water checks, hydrant flushes and meter
readings. The Maple Street drainage project is all done; restoration (along with Washington Street) will be done
in the Spring. He mentioned they had a problem on Fall Street today – one of the curbstops was leaking in front
of Nice n Easy. He met with Mr. Pickard and went over the Budget for next year, and decided what
responsibilities they would be sharing.
Mr. Wood said he called the DOT and checked on the sign, and they were going to email a response to him. He
said that the Village started the process – it goes back quite a ways.
A motion was made to approve Mr. Wood’s report by Duane Moore and seconded by Emil Bove. No
questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes
Assessor: A motion was made to approve Mrs. Loncosky’s written report by Duane Moore and seconded by
Emil Bove. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Attorney for the Town: Mr. Morrell stated he has nothing to report this month – just the matters coming up on
the Agenda.
Town Justice: Mr. Casamassima asked if any of the Clerks could provide a report. Mr. Earle replied that he
will ask for a report for the Year-End Meeting.
Water & Sewer: Mr. Pickard stated Colacino Electric has been doing the wiring for the chloramines project; the
Equipment Supplier will be in to check the equipment before start-up. He indicated that Barton & Loguidice
will be working on notification for the public. The WTP Crew flushed hydrants on the west end of Town last
week. Mr. Pickard said the Plant seems to be running very well.
Mr. Pickard stated J & E Electric has been working on the Kingdom Pump Station generator; it is pretty much
complete, and they will be moving on to Bridgeport Pump Station. The petroleum bulk storage tank at
Kingdom has been removed, and everything on that has been forwarded to the DEC.
Mr. Pickard referred to Seneca Meadows Landfill and their leachate pre-treatment start-up, and said they have
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worked out a few start-up problems; the pre-treatment plant is doing a very good job of treating the leachate.
He added their effluent is almost as clear as drinking water – they are having really good success with that pretreatment plant.
Mr. Pickard said the WWTP Personnel have been working on upgrading the Pump Stations by painting the
interior process piping and exterior wood-sided areas, etc. He noted there are no violations or serious problems
at the WWTP.
A motion was made to accept Mr. Pickard’s report by Duane Moore and seconded by Emil Bove. No questions.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Police Chief: Chief Peenstra stated the Department has been very busy; Summer things have started to calm
down a little bit. He indicated that the Board has a copy of his monthly report.
A motion was made to accept Chief Peenstra’s report by Emil Bove and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No
questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Barton & Loguidice: John Condino said the Equipment Supplier for the chloramine project will be there
tomorrow to check the system to make sure it is running well. They have been working with the County Health
Department to set up a protocol so that proper notification can be sent out.
Mr. Condino referred to the issue at the WWTP last Summer when the DEC gave notice that the system was not
in compliance, and said they are working with the DEC and gave them a preliminary plan. He said the estimate
is $48,360.00 – this is the option they talked about which is replacement of the three tanks with new tanks,
building a secondary containment area – this is a conservative estimate from the standpoint of cost; it could be
less expensive than that. They have discussed this with the DEC, and they are in agreement with what has been
proposed.
Communications:
A motion was made to receive and file Communications numbered 1 to 19 by Sue Sauvageau and seconded by
T.J. Casamassima. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes. Communications numbered 1 to 19 are as
follows:
1. Letter from NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, Department of Motor Vehicles, stating that the
Town of Seneca Falls has been awarded $1,050 to participate in the Statewide “Buckle Up New York”
campaign.
2. Minutes of the Seneca County Planning Board Meeting of October 11, 2012.
3. Statement of Accounts, April 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012, from M & T Investment Group.
4. Report and Resolution relative to Site Plan Review and Area Variance for ITT Corp. from Seneca
County Planning Board.
5. Section 504 Compliance Handbook, November 2012, from Thompson Publishing Group.
6. Minutes of the Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting of October 23, 2012.
7. Check in the amount of $26,882.80 from Town Justice representing fines, fees and forfeitures collected
by the Court during the month of October 2012.
8. Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting of October 25, 2012.
9. Minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of October 25, 2012.
10. Notice of Entry of Order confirming Joint Plan of Reorganization for Broadview Networks Holdings,
Inc. and Deadline for filing applications for professional fees from US Bankruptcy Court.
11. Copy of letter to Thomas Hasek, Seneca Meadows, Inc., from NYS DEC stating the DEC has reviewed
their emergency request as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and is authorizing a temporary and limited
modification of their DEC Permit.
12. Copy of letter to NYS DEC from Thomas Hasek, Seneca Meadows, Inc. requesting the use of the area
located at the Renewable Resource Park for the temporary storage of wood chips (as a result of Huricane
Sandy).
13. Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting of November 14, 2012.
14. Minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of November 14, 2012.
15. Monthly Report for the month of October 2012, as per Town Operating License and Host Community
Agreement, from Seneca Meadows, Inc.
16. Checks totaling $3,794.00, $3,622.00 and $62.25 from various sources representing Community Center
and Vince’s Park deposits, copies of Police reports, and CDBG & HUD payment.
17. Email from Time Warner Cable notifying Town of channels that will be added to the Digital Basic Tier.
18. Checks totaling $2,501.20 and $282,325.39 from various sources representing November Insurance
payments, TEP Grant reimbursement, Cemetery grave opening charges and Court fines and fees.
19. Checks totaling $719,829.77 from various sources representing gross receipts tax, Town Clerk fees
collected, IESI 3rd quarter payment and Insurance payments.
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Old Business:
Levy Delinquent Water & Sewer Rents on Town/County Tax Bills: Mr. Morrell stated this was discussed at the
last Meeting, and he wanted to make sure it was appropriate given the changeover. As far as the property
maintenance and incorporating the system of contracting out for lawn mowing, the ability to place any unpaid
charges onto the tax bill is included in the Village’s Ordinance, so it is in place and appropriate. He added the
Water and Sewer Rents are all district charges, and under the State’s Town Law, it allows the unpaid charges to
be levied on tax bills
A motion was made to levy the delinquent water and sewer rents totaling $293,399.50 on Town/County Tax
bills by Sue Sauvageau and seconded by Emil Bove. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Levy Delinquent Mowing Charges on Town/County Tax Bills: A motion was made to levy delinquent mowing
charges on Town/County Tax bills by Duane Moore and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No questions. Motion
carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Highway Security Cameras: Mr. Wood stated he obtained another quote from a Firm in Canandaigua, and
Covert Security is only $56.00 higher. He said with Court security, Covert is very good at responding; they also
have cameras at the Rec Center and the Police Station and are very reliable. He has money in his Budget to put
the required 50% down, and the balance will be paid out of next year’s Budget; the cost is $7,255.00 for seven
cameras. Mr. Bove mentioned that the Town has a number of security systems. He would prefer to go with
Covert Security because the Town is already using them in a number of situations. Brief discussion followed.
A motion was made authorizing the purchase of the security system for the Highway Department from Covert
Security at a cost of $7,255.00, the reason being to be consistent with the Town’s various sites with security
systems, by Emil Bove and seconded by Duane Moore. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
WWTP Alum Project: Mr. Bove asked if this was going to be paid for out of this year’s Budget or next year’s
Budget. Mr. Condino replied a lot of it can be paid for next year. Brief discussion followed.
A motion was made to spend up to $48,360.00 to upgrade the aluminum storage tanks at the WWTP by Emil
Bove and seconded by Duane Moore. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
New Business:
Set Year-End Meeting Date: A motion was made to hold a Year-End Meeting at 1:00 P.M. on December 27,
2012 by Emil Bove and seconded by Duane Moore. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Set January Reorganizational & Regular Meeting Date A motion was made to hold a Reorganizational and
regular monthly Meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 3, 2013 by Emil Bove and seconded by T.J.
Casamassima. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Appointments - Dominic Belle and Michael Pickard: Mr. Earle stated Mr. Belle has passed the Civil Service
test for Chief WTP Operator, so it is customary for the Board to appoint him to that permanent position;
Michael Pickard’s appointment would be Chief WWTP Operator. He said a 2% increase in their salary seems
appropriate for these two. Discussion followed relative to the increase in salaries.
A motion was made to appoint Dominic Belle as Chief WTP Operator and Michael Pickard as Chief WWTP
Operator, with salaries as appropriate to those movements on the matrix scale effective tomorrow and 2%
increase the 1st of next year, by Sue Sauvageau and seconded by T.J. Casamassima. No questions. Motion
carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Board Approval to Match Funds – Canal Improvement Grant: Mr. Earle stated the Board took action
authorizing him to sign the Grant. The Board didn’t approve the matching funds part of that Grant; in order to
move forward with the Grant, we have to approve matching the funds ($188,000.00). Mr. Morrell stated prior
to the project being undertaken and the Board committing to funding of the project, the Board has to complete
the SEQR that the Board began a few months ago. The Board nominated itself as lead agency, and letters were
sent out to all involved agencies which included the State Environmental Conservation. He noted that the only
response received was from the DEC – they were only concerned that all the proper agencies were identified
and notified, and they were. Mr. Morrell was in contact with the Town Engineers to review the project, and
they did not identify any significant adverse environmental impacts.
A motion was made to declare a negative declaration for the SEQR relative to the Canal Improvement Grant
Project by Emil Bove and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Mr. Earle asked what the Board’s pleasure is regarding the matching of funds up to $188,000.00. Mr. Bove
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asked where this money was in the Budget; Mr. Earle replied he didn’t know what line item this would be
coming out of. Brief discussion followed as to where the money is budgeted.
A motion was made to table action on approving matching funds until the next Board Meeting so that it can be
determined where the money is budgeted by Emil Bove and seconded by T.J. Casamassima. No questions.
Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 nay; Councilwoman Sauvageau with the dissenting vote.
Approve Attendance at Association of Towns Conference: Mr. Earle stated at the Conference, the Town will be
having a slot on the Agenda – Dissolution One Year Later. He, the Town Engineers and maybe a couple other
Members will be showing what the Town has gone through in a year, and basically showing that it was
accomplished even with some challenges, and we are in good shape.
A motion was made authorizing Members of the Town Board, Elected Officials, Town Attorney and Zoning
Officer to attend the Association of Towns Conference in February 2013, expenses to include registration fees,
hotel, transportation, and advance for food, by Emil Bove and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No questions.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Brian DeVay – Change Rate of Pay: Mr. Earle stated a mistake was made in the hourly rate of pay for one of
our Employees; he was underpaid throughout the year. The total amount that he was underpaid for the year is
$861.60; his hourly rate would be raised .40.
A motion was made to change the rate of pay of Brian DeVay by increasing his hourly rate by .40 per hour
retroactive to January 1, 2012, by Emil Bove and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No questions. Motion carried
5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Joseph Jacuzzo – Change Classification: Mr. Earle stated there is a job classification that was reviewed on the
WWTP Mechanic; it was reviewed and determined that it was low in the matrix of what the actual point value is
after assigning points to the actual duties. He noted it was sent to the Personnel Committee for review. Mr.
Bove stated the Committee recommends that the change be made, but he asked for clarification as to what level
he would be. Mr. Earle replied it is from level 5 to level 8. Mr. Casamassima asked if this would be
retroactive; Mr. Earle replied no – this will be starting tonight. Mr. Casamassima stated he is concerned
because one was made retroactive, and the other was discovered before dissolution and it was never addressed.
Lengthy discussion followed relative to adjusting Mr. Jacuzzo’s salary retroactive to January 1st.
A motion was made to recognize that Mr. Jacuzzo was misclassified and is corrected at this time, retroactive to
January 1, 2012 by T.J. Casamassima.
Motion failed as there was no second to the motion.
Mr. Earle said he thinks if the Board is going to consider retroactive, it needs to know the exact amount of
money that it would be. Discussion followed.
A motion was made to table this until the next Meeting by Duane Moore and seconded by Don Earle.
Mr. Bove suggested making the change in classification subject to making it retroactive on receiving the proper
information.
Mr. Moore withdrew his motion to table this until the next Meeting, and Mr. Earle withdrew his second to the
motion.
A motion was made to change the job classification of Joseph Jacuzzo to level 8 effective immediately, with the
understanding that the Board will review the retroactivity level at the next Meeting once provided with the
proper information on the cost, by Emil Bove and seconded by Duane Moore. No questions. Motion carried
5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Mr. Earle recommended that since the Board approved the change in classification on the matrix, and since it
doesn’t have the exact dollar per hour number now, his existing hourly rate remain, and it will be discussed and
addressed at the Year-End Meeting. The Board agreed with Mr. Earle’s recommendation.
Purchase Computer & Printer – Town Clerk: A motion was made authorizing the Town Clerk to purchase of a
computer and printer at a State bid price not to exceed $3,000.00 by Emil Bove and seconded by Don Earle. No
questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Appoint Temporary Deputy Town Clerk: The Clerk stated one of her Deputies will be going out for surgery on
Thursday, and she is requesting that a temporary Deputy be appointed to fill that position.
A motion was made to appoint Katherine Lankford as temporary Deputy Town Clerk at a rate of $12.26 per
hour by Emil Bove and seconded by Duane Moore. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
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Final Site Plan Review – ITT Goulds Expansion: Steve Durham and John Murphy, Representatives of Goulds
Pumps, made a presentation relative to the expansion project. The facility as proposed will be approximately
100,000 sq. ft. on the west side of their property. It will be a steel constructed building, as well as steel roofing,
and along the nature of the other buildings that are on their current facility. The facility will house a state-ofthe-art pump test facility to allow them to test both larger pumps, as well as larger horsepower pumps in what
they are capable of producing today.
Mr. Durham stated they have been to the Seneca County Planning Board, and it was reviewed by the Town
Planning Board who recommended approval. They have a letter from Allen Larsen, Chief of the Fire
Department, stating they will be able to service a building of this height and size without any issues. The
Zoning Board of Appeals also reviewed the Project and granted a Variance.
Mr. Casamassima asked how many jobs will this expansion bring; Mr. Durham replied 50 new jobs, as well as
retaining approximately 100 jobs. Discussion followed.
A motion was made to approve the Final Site Plan for the ITT Goulds Expansion Project by Duane Moore and
seconded by T.J. Casamassima. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Contract for Services – Building Fire Protection: Mr. Bove stated at this point, there is no monitoring of the fire
alarm system where the Police Department is located. Chief Peenstra stated it was set up for when they had 24hour dispatch and the building was staffed 24 hours; since then, they are no longer in the building 24 hours. Mr.
Earle stated the cost would be $240.00 to connect the system to existing telephone lines, and a monthly charge
of $56.00 for the service plan.
A motion was made to contract for services for the Building fire protection at a cost of $240.00 to connect the
system and a monthly charge of $56.00 by Duane Moore and seconded by T.J. Casamassima. No questions.
Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Advertise for Bids – Sweeper: A motion was made to advertise for bids for a sweeper for the Highway
Department, bids to be opened at the January Meeting, by T.J. Casamassima and seconded by Sue Sauvageau.
No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Payment of Bills:
A motion was made by Sue Sauvageau and seconded by Emil Bove to approve and order paid the following
bills:
General Fund - $300,412.14 (Abstract #12)
Recreation Fund - $42,163.84 (Abstract #12)
Miscellaneous Fund - $163,259.71 (Abstract #12)
Vince’s Park Fund - $1,325.34 (Abstract #12)
Highway Fund - $43,700.31 (Abstract #12)
Sewer Fund - $103,059.32 (Abstract #12)
Water Fund - $42,972.28 (Abstract #12)
No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
At 8:30 P.M., a motion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss applications for the Tax Collector
position, potential litigation and discuss filling vacant positions in the Police Department by Emil Bove and
seconded by T.J. Casamassima. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
A motion was made to reconvene the regular monthly Meeting at 10:00 P.M. by T.J. Casamassima and
seconded by Emil Bove. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
A motion was made to appoint Eric Calabrese as Investigator for the SF Police Department, per
recommendation of Chief Peenstra, at a salary of $59,000.00 a year; appoint Michael Poole as Sergeant at
starting wage for that Class; and appoint Daniel Jacobsen as a full time Officer at the beginning salary, all
appointments subject to a one year probation, by Don Earle and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No questions.
Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 nay; Councilman Casamassima with the dissenting vote.
Mr. Earle stated the appointment to the Tax Collector position would be a one year appointment at the same
compensation that is budgeted; the position would be until the end of the year, not just until the end of April.
A motion was made by Emil Bove and seconded by T.J. Casamassima to appoint Francesca Clark to the vacant
position of Tax Collector, with the understanding that Linda Marzan continue as Deputy Tax Collector, and that
morning hours be established at least one day a week during the month of January.
Ms. Sauvageau stated she thinks the Board should go with the more experienced person, and respect their
ability to pick enough hours which the last 3-4 Tax Collectors have done. Mr. Casamassima stated the Town
Clerk has expressed that they get the brunt of the criticism when they don’t have someone available during
morning hours or early afternoon.
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The above motion made by Emil Bove and seconded by T.J. Casamassima to appoint Francesca Clark to the
vacant position of Tax Collector was carried 3 ayes, 2 nayes; Councilpersons Sauvageau and Moore with the
dissenting votes.
A motion was made by Emil Bove and seconded by Sue Sauvageau to adopt the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2012, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Seneca Falls did purport to
grant a Use Variance on property now or at one time owned by John Pross, 81-83 Fall Street, Town of Seneca
Falls; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Town Board that the vote to grant said Variance may be
defective and inconsistent with the letter and intent of the Town Law of the State of New York and the
applicable local statutes and ordinances governing the granting of a Use Variance; and
WHEREAS, upon information and belief, any person or persons, jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision
of the Board of Appeals or any officer, department, board or bureau of the Town, may apply to the Supreme
Court for review by a proceeding under Article Seventy-Eight of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, pursuant to
New York Town Law Section 267-c (1); and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the Town of Seneca Falls to oppose the granting of the
Variance described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Seneca Falls be and he
hereby is directed to institute and authorized to retain outside Counsel, Franklin & Gabriel Law Offices, Ovid,
New York (Steven J. Getman, Esq., of Counsel), on behalf of the Town of Seneca Falls, to commence and take
such action challenging the aforesaid decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals by a proceeding under Article
Seventy-Eight of the Civil Service Law and Rules, pursuant to New York Town Law Section 267-c (1) and
other applicable statutes and case law, Mr. Getman to be paid at the rate of $110.00 per hour as per letter of
engagement from Mr. Getman.
No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Being there was no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the Meeting by T.J. Casamassima and
seconded by Emil Bove. No questions. Motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nayes.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
NICALETTA J. GREER
Town Clerk
SENECA FALLS TOWN BOARD
YEAR-END MEETING
DECEMBER 28, 2012
The Seneca Falls Town Board held a Year-End Meeting on Friday, December 28, 2012 in the Town Hall
Meeting Room 81 W. Bayard Street.
Present were Supervisor Donald Earle; Councilpersons Susan Sauvageau, T.J. Casamassima and Emil Bove.
Also present were Steven Turkett, Zoning Officer and Michael Pickard, WWTP Operator.
Supervisor Earle called the Year-End Meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. A roll call was taken of the Board
Members, and Councilman Casamassima was absent from the Meeting; the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
New Business:
Wage Adjustments & Retroactive Pay: Mr. Earle stated this will be deferred to the end of the Meeting and after
Executive Session.
Extension of Personal Days (One-Time Only) – Brandon Manheim: Mr. Earle stated typically, Personal Days
are not allowed to be carried over. Since Mr. Manheim was hired in the middle of the year, he had to be
employed 90 days before he was allowed to have personal time; once that happened toward the end of the year,
he was unable to get those in because of the scheduling. Mr. Earle said Officer Manheim is asking (one time
only) to carry over two Personal Days into the new year.
A motion was made allowing Officer Manheim to carry over two Personal Days into 2013, one-time only, by
Emil Bove and seconded by Sue Sauvageau. No questions. Motion carried 4 ayes, 0 nayes.
SENECA FALLS TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2012