Webster Town Board
June 20, 2024
A regular meeting of the Webster Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Flaherty at
7:30 p.m. at the Webster Town Board Meeting Room, 1002 Ridge Road, Webster, New York,
with the following officials present:
Supervisor ................................................................................ Thomas J. Flaherty
Councilwoman .......................................................................... Patricia T. Cataldi
Councilwoman ........................................................................... Ginny L. Nguyen
Councilwoman .......................................................................... Jennifer S. Wright
Town Attorney ...............................................................................Charles Genese
Town Clerk ........................................................................... Dorothy M. Maguire
Absent:
Councilman .......................................................................................John J. Cahill
Department Heads Present:
Communications Director .............................................................. Bridget Harvey
Finance Director.................................................................................. Paul Adams
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Supervisor Flaherty led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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The family of Bill Rampe, Jr. appeared before the Town Board. Councilwoman Cataldi read the
following proclamation.
Proclamation in Memory of
Bill Rampe, Jr.
WHEREAS, The community of Webster was saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Rampe, Jr.
on February 13, 2024. Bill was a lifelong resident of Webster and an exemplary public servant;
he left a legacy of 38 years of public service to the Town; and
WHEREAS, Bill’s experience and knowledge of construction was rooted in his successful
business, Rampe Construction Company. He shared these talents and expertise as a member of
the Webster Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board. He served as Chairman on both
Boards for many years; and
WHEREAS, Bill was elected to the Town Board in 2000. During his tenure on the Board, he
served a liaison to the Code Revision Committee that met frequently for more than four years;
and
WHEREAS, Bill was appointed as Deputy Supervisor in 2004 and continued to serve in that
capacity for nine years; and
WHEREAS, As a passionate advocate for Webster’s beautiful green spaces, Bill served on the
Open Space Committee. The committee was focused on and successful in the preservation of
open space. Much of the preserved green space that we all enjoy today is a result of these
efforts; and
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WHEREAS, Community service was a hallmark of Bill’s life, he also served our community as
an active member of the Webster Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, Bill had myriad interests including showing horses, restoring and racing British
sports cars, fishing and traveling. He and Kathleen, his best friend and wife of 49 years,
cherished time spent with their children and granddaughter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the community of Webster recognizes the
incredible talent and energy that Bill generously and selflessly gave to his hometown, making it a
Town we are all proud to call home. It is my honor to pronounce June 21, 2024, as Bill Rampe,
Jr. Day in the Town of Webster.
Thomas J. Flaherty, Town Supervisor
June 20, 2024
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The meeting was open to the floor for public comment. No comments were received.
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Resolution No. 209: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
approve the June 6, 2024 Town Board Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
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Resolution No. 210: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
approve the June 13, 2024 Town Board Workshop Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
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Resolution No. 211: MOTION by Councilwoman Wright, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi,
to approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #0624A by the Director of Finance.
Fund
General (A,B) CL #1944-2100
Highway (C,D)
Sewer (G)
Library (L)
Park Districts (P)
Special Districts (N,Q,S)
Trust & Agency (T/A,N/SF,T/T)
Capital Projects (H) #74-79
H213 Sandbar Park Design
H216 Lodge at Sandbar Park
H231 WWTP Upgrade Phase II
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Inside
115,323.38
41,139.72
83,104.14
42,186.08
2,526.06
3,758.65
0.00
Outside
62,790.91
3,286.81
70,030.28
8,541.62
43.04
2,227.47
257,075.53
Total
178,114.29
44,426.53
153,134.42
50,727.70
2,569.10
5,986.12
257,075.53
54,187.93
8,865.00
455.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
54,187.93
8,865.00
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Fund
H232 Highway Garage Building
H237 Coca-Cola/Fairlife
TOTAL
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
Inside
43,257.07
446,850.74
841,653.77
Outside
0.00
0.00
403,995.66
Total
43,257.07
446,850.74
1,245,649.43
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
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Resolution No. 212: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Wright, to
approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #0624A by the Director of Finance in the
amount of $403,995.66. [Included in the summary of vouchers approved in Resolution #211]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
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Resolution No. 213: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
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Resolution No. 214: MOTION by Councilwoman Cataldi, seconded by Councilwoman
Nguyen, to approve and authorize the Town Supervisor sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with
Webster Central School District for Resource Officers.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Webster has the authority pursuant to New York State General
Municipal Law and Town Law to authorize the Supervisor to enter into an Intermunicipal
Agreement with the Webster Central School District for the purpose of providing two (2)
Webster Police Officers as School Resource Officers; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster, by its Police Department, employs sworn Police Officers,
each of whom are capable of performing the duties and functions of a School Resource Officer
(SRO), which (or who) is assigned to provide law enforcement expertise and resources to assist
school staff in maintaining safety and order with their assigned school(s); and
WHEREAS, the SRO Program aims to create and maintain safe, secure, and orderly learning
environments for students, teachers, and staff; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the SRO Program are to reduce incidents of school violence, reduce
criminal offenses committed by juveniles and young adults, establish a rapport between the
SROs and the student population and school staff:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town of Webster approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign an
Intermunicipal Agreement with the Webster Central School District for two (2) School Resource
Officers for the 2024-2025 School Year. The contract shall be effective September 1, 2024 and
end on June 30, 2025.
[Agreement to be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
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Resolution No. 215: MOTION by Councilwoman Cataldi, seconded by Councilwoman Wright,
to consent and approve the settlement after mediation in the matter of Christopher W. Walker V.
Town of Webster, ET AL.
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2019, a lawsuit was commenced in New York State Supreme Court,
Monroe County, against the Town of Webster, the Town of Webster Police Department, and
seven other defendants, arising from an April 9, 2018 motor vehicle accident, such lawsuit
assigned Index Number E2019003303; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s insurance carrier retained counsel to defend the Town Defendants in
this matter, which counsel has continued to defend the Town throughout the proceedings
attendant; and
WHEREAS, issue had been joined on behalf of the Town, and discovery and pretrial motion
practice conducted among the attorneys for the various parties; and
WHEREAS, the parties by their attorneys, entered into day-long meditation proceedings on
June 12, 2024, which meditation resulted in a settlement of all claims set forth in the lawsuit,
which settlement will be paid by the Town’s insurer and will not require any payment, including
any deductible, from the Town of Webster or its various departments or current or former
employees:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town Board hereby agrees to approve the settlement agreed to after mediation and
consent to the attorney(s) representing the Town insurer to enter into a stipulation to discontinue
the above-referenced matter.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
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Resolution No. 216: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
approve the following items for recycle/trash from the Webster Justice Courts:
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HON Task Chair
Asset #003044
HON Task Chair
Asset #003045
All Steel Task Chair Asset #003046
All Steel Task Chair Asset #003047
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
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Resolution No. 217: MOTION by Councilwoman Wright, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi,
to approve the following items for auction/recycling from the Parks Department:
MacKissic Sprayer Asset Tag #02617
3 Point Auger
Asset Tag #02619
Wood Splitter
Asset Tag #04315
Viper Scrubber
Asset Tag #05623
Generator
Asset Tag #02636
Salt Dogg
Asset Tag #06607
Western Plow
Asset Tag #05939
Paint Sprayer
Asset Tag #02598
Sprayer Jockey
Asset Tag #04589
Projector
Asset Tag #04047
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried ..................... 4-0
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Wright ..... Aye
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
7:58 p.m.
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Dorothy M. Maguire, Town Clerk
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