Webster Town Board
April 25, 2024
A workshop meeting of the Webster Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Flaherty at
5:30 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
Councilman .......................................................................................John J. Cahill
Councilwoman ........................................................................... Ginny L. Nguyen
Councilwoman .......................................................................... Jennifer S. Wright
Town Attorney ........................................................................... Charles J. Genese
Town Clerk ........................................................................... Dorothy M. Maguire
Department Heads Present:
Communications Director .............................................................. Bridget Harvey
Deputy Commissioner of Public Works-Sewer ................................... Art Petrone
Finance Director.................................................................................. Paul Adams
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Representatives from Barton & Loguidice (B&L) Engineering, Erin Ryan and Theron Bisko, and
Art Petrone, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works-Sewer, presented the Town Board with the
history and current condition of infrastructure located within East Branch Shipbuilders Creek
along with possible alternatives to address streambank erosion which is causing exposure of two
gravity sewer mains and a sanitary manhole.
B&L’s proposed engineering analysis includes evaluating the following four alternatives to
determine the best solution: In-place sewer rehabilitation with localized stream stabilization; Inplace sewer rehabilitation with floodplain reconnection; 15” sewer realignment with localized
stream stabilization and 8” sewer relocation with in-place stream stabilization. Each alternative
included in the analysis will incorporate: Site plans and profiles; Opinion of probable cost;
Permitting requirements; and Funding opportunities. The fee for the Engineering Alternative
Analysis is $20,500.00.
Following the presentation, a general discussion took place.
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Paul Adams, Finance Director, presented the Town Board with an update on the State and Local
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). He reported that of the
$4,050,860.00 received by the Town, the amount of $864,960.00 remains.
Expended to Date:
$ 350,000.00 Grants for Economic Impact – Paid out to 14 Non-Profit Organizations
$ 33,900.00 Environmental Testing – West Webster Hamlet (600 Ridge Road)
$2,500,000.00 Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II Project
Obligated to Date:
$ 302,000.00 Premium Pay for Law Enforcement Response to COVID-19
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The remaining funds of $864,960.00 must be obligated (under contract) by December 31, 2024,
and expended by December 31, 2026.
Following the presentation, a general discussion took place.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
6:26 p.m.
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Dorothy M. Maguire, Town Clerk
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