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Town Board Minutes 2026.10.01

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Webster Town Board

October 1, 2026

A regular meeting of the Webster Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Scialdone at

7:30 p.m. at the Webster Town Board Meeting Room, 1002 Ridge Road, Webster, New York,

with the following officials present:

Supervisor ........................................................................ Alexander B. Scialdone

Councilman ....................................................................................... John J. Cahill

Councilman .............................................................................. Nicholas E. Hunter

Councilman ................................................................................ Garrett J. Wagner

Attorney for the Town ........................................................................ Kyle Taylor

Town Clerk .................................................................................. Danene M. Marr

Absent:

Councilwoman .......................................................................... Jennifer S. Wright

Department Heads Present:

Finance Director.................................................................................. Paul Adams

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Supervisor Scialdone led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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The meeting was open to the floor for public comment and the following Webster residents

appeared before the Town Board.

Jerri Breschard, a Webster resident, came before the Board to speak on behalf of Webster

Presbyterian Church regarding the proposed Verizon cell tower near Wildflower Drive. The

church had previously offered its property as an alternative site to help address residents’

concerns about the tower’s proposed location. Ms. Breschard noted that neither the church board

nor Verizon has followed up on this offer and requested that the Town or Verizon provide the

church with an update on the status of the assessment. Ms. Breschard also stated that affected

community members would appreciate information on the outcome.

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Resolution No. 317: MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Hunter, to

approve the September 17, 2026 Town Board Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted by the

Town Clerk.

Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Councilman Wagner ......... Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

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Resolution No. 318: MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to

approve the September 17, 2026 Town Board Meeting Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.

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Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Wagner ......... Aye

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Resolution No. 319: MOTION by Councilman Cahill, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to

approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #1026 by the Director of Finance.

Fund

General (A,B) #3635-3931

Highway (C,D)

Sewer (G)

Library (L)

Drainage Districts (M)

Park Districts (P)

Parkland (E)

Sewer Districts (J)

Trust & Agency (T/A, N/SF, T/T, WEMS)

Capital Projects (H) #079-080

H229 Vosburg Pump Station

H232 Highway Garage Building

TOTAL

Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

Inside

49,701.19

63,225.92

35,483.12

11,799.79

49,365.72

5,415.00

1,000.00

0.00

0.00

Outside

572,921.07

181,354.01

99,325.48

30,682.80

2,092.32

0.00

0.00

2,092.32

381,527.98

Card/ACH

1,846.77

4,034.48

356.54

148.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Total

624,469.03

248,614.41

135,165.14

42,630.56

51,458.04

5,415.00

1,000.00

2,092.32

381,527.98

4,334.15

23,175.63

243,500.49

0.00

0.00

1,269,995.98

0.00

0.00

6,385.79

4,334.15

23,175.63

1,519,882.26

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Wagner ......... Aye

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Resolution No. 320: MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Hunter, to

approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #1026 by the Director of Finance in the

amount of $1,269,995.98. [Included in the summary of vouchers approved in Resolution #319]

Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Councilman Wagner ......... Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

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Resolution No. 321: MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to

approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance.

Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Councilman Wagner ......... Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

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Resolution No. 322: MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Hunter, to

grant limited relief from an established stormwater drainage easement at 495 Dawn Circle.

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WHEREAS, a stormwater drainage easement running along both sides of the property at 495

Dawn Circle, Webster, NY 14580 recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Adam Strong and Natalie Strong are the owners (the “Owner”) of the property

located at 495 Dawn Circle, Webster, NY 14580, Tax ID #049.20-1-56; and

WHEREAS, the Owner has applied to install a wooden privacy fence upon, within the aforesaid

easement, and that in the event the placement and/or height of such fence is not in such

conformance, such fence shall not be constructed unless the proper variance(s) is/are received

from the Town of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Webster has the authority to grant the relief requested, and the public

good will not be harmed thereby:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

1. Pursuant to application of the Owner of the property located at 495 Dawn Circle, Webster,

NY, Tax ID #049.20-1-56 and in recognition of the hardship created if the relief sought

herein is not granted, the limited detriment to the Town of Webster, and upon consideration

of all relevant factors, the Webster Town Board hereby allows the construction of the

aforesaid privacy fence which will exist upon and encroach upon the easement affecting 495

Dawn Circle, Town of Webster.

2. This Resolution in no way applies to any other encroachment, violations or relief sought by

the owners, their successors, grantees or assigns from any other building, structure or zoning

violation which may exist on such premises.

3. This relief is granted upon the following conditions:

A. The proposed fence shall encroach upon the said easement as proposed as drawn on the

survey map prepared by William A. Seymour and dated July 3, 2015.

B. The proposed fence shall not be expanded to further encroach on or in the easement, nor

will it be moved from its permitted places within the easement as shown on the

Instrument Survey Map presented to the Town Board, and as referenced above.

C. Upon the destruction or demolition of the aforesaid fence or any part of thereof, through

natural causes or otherwise, the Owners of the fence will not reconstruct it without a

specific Resolution of the Town Board authorizing its replacement or reconstruction.

D. The Owners of the fence shall be solely responsible for any damage caused by or to the

fence as a result of the Town’s maintenance of said easement, and the Owners, their

successors and assigns further agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Town harmless

from any and all loss or damage caused to or by the fence as a result of work done by the

Town as a result of reasonable and necessary work done by the Town within said

easement.

E. In the event of an emergency, or if the Town deems it necessary or imperative, the Town

will have the right to remove or take down all or any part of said fence, without recourse

by the Owners or their successors or assigns to such removal or taking down.

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F. This Resolution shall in no way affect the rights, if any, of any other public entities or

public utilities in or to said easement.

4. The record Owners of the fence and the Town of Webster will enter into a licensing

agreement incorporating all the conditions of this Resolution in form and substance as

approved by the Attorney for the Town, and which will further provide that the Owner, at his

expense, will record the licensing agreement in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office.

Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Councilman Wagner ......... Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

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Resolution No. 323: MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to

approve the amendment of the New York State Department of Transportation Municipal Snow

and Ice Agreement No. D014752.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the Highway Law, the maintenance of New York State

Highways includes the control of snow and ice thereon as the Commissioner of New York State

Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) may deem to be necessary to provide reasonable

passage and movement of vehicles over such highways; and

WHEREAS, the work of such control of snow and ice may be done by any municipality, which

for the purposes of said Section 12 shall include only a county, city, town or village, pursuant to

an agreement entered into between the governing body or body of any such municipality and the

NYSDOT; and

WHEREAS, in the year 2024 the Town of Webster (Town) entered into a five (5) year

Agreement with the People of the State of New York (State) acting by and through NYSDOT

commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029.; and

WHEREAS, the Town and the State agreed that the method of reimbursement would be for time

and materials (conventional); and

WHEREAS, in consideration of the performance of the Town, the State agreed to pay the Town

each year during the term of the Agreement, $101,201.40 for 24.30 lane miles for each average

season. This figure shall be known as the estimated expenditure; and

WHEREAS, the estimated expenditure may be adjusted annually by NYSDOT under this

Agreement based upon demonstrated increases or decreases in the cost performing the work or

due to increases or decreases in lane miles on which work is performed. Such adjustments will

require an Amendment to said Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the expenditure amendment for 2024-2025 is $146,669.20:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That Webster Town Board approves the Amendment to the New York State Department of

Transportation Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement No. D014752.

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Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Wagner………Aye

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Resolution No. 324: MOTION by Supervisor Scialdone, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to

approve the Amendment Number 4 of the New York State Department of Transportation

Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement No. D014752.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the Highway Law, the maintenance of New York State

Highways includes the control of snow and ice thereon as the Commissioner of New York State

Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) may deem to be necessary to provide reasonable

passage and movement of vehicles over such highways; and

WHEREAS, the work of such control of snow and ice may be done by any municipality, which

for the purposes of said Section 12 shall include only a county, city, town or village, pursuant to

an agreement entered into between the governing body or body of any such municipality and the

NYSDOT; and

WHEREAS, in the year 2024 the Town of Webster (Town) entered into a five (5) year

Agreement with the People of the State of New York (State) acting by and through NYSDOT

commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029; and

WHEREAS, the Town and the State agreed that the method of reimbursement would be for time

and materials (conventional); and

WHEREAS, in consideration of the performance of the Town, the State agreed to pay the Town

each year during the term of the Agreement, $101,201.40 for 24.30 lane miles for each average

season. This figure shall be known as the estimated expenditure; and

WHEREAS, the estimated expenditure may be adjusted annually by NYSDOT under this

Agreement based upon demonstrated increases or decreases in the cost performing the work or

due to increases or decreases in lane miles on which work is performed. Such adjustments will

require an Amendment to said Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the expenditure amendment for 2025-2026 is $104,834.65:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That Webster Town Board approves the Amendment Number 4 to the New York State

Department of Transportation Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement No. D014752.

Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Councilman Wagner………Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

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Resolution No. 325: MOTION by Councilman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Wagner, to

approve the following items for auction from the Police Department:

• 2002 Doolittle Cargo Trailer

Vote on motion:

Supervisor Scialdone ..........Aye

Councilman Hunter .............Aye

Motion carried .....................4-0

Asset Tag #03564

Councilman Cahill ........... Aye

Councilman Wagner………Aye

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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at

7:40 p.m.

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Danene M. Marr, Town Clerk

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