Webster Town Board
November 2, 2023
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
Councilman .............................................................................. William G. Abbott
Councilman .......................................................................................John J. Cahill
Councilwoman .......................................................................... Patricia T. Cataldi
Councilwoman ........................................................................... Ginny L. Nguyen
Town Attorney ........................................................................... Charles J. Genese
Town Clerk ........................................................................... Dorothy M. Maguire
Department Heads Present:
Communications Director .............................................................. Bridget Harvey
Community Development Director......................................................Josh Artuso
Finance Director.................................................................................. Paul Adams
Highway Superintendent .................................................................... Pat Stephens
Parks and Recreation Director ............................................................ Chris Bilow
Supervisor Flaherty led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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The meeting was open to the floor for public comment. No comments were received.
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Resolution No. 376: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
approve the October 19, 2023 Town Board Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 377: MOTION by Councilwoman Nguyen, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to
approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #1123 by the Director of Finance.
Fund
General (A,B) CL #8559-8751
Highway (C,D)
Sewer (G)
Library (L)
Drainage Districts (M)
Park Districts (P)
Parkland (E)
Trust & Agency (T/A,TP,XM,XD)
Capital Projects (H) #149-163
H213 SB Waterfront Park Design
H220 WWTP Improvement
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Inside
62,056.66
264,143.63
13,806.90
3,770.88
1,880.50
2,210.00
0.00
0.00
Outside
218,577.66
62,087.74
18,839.03
10,538.28
3,071.92
0.00
1,691.38
229,127.70
Total
280,634.32
326,231.37
32,645.93
14,309.16
4,952.42
2,210.00
1,691.38
229,127.70
322,996.91
28,699.05
0.00
0.00
322,996.91
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Fund
H223 Lake Rd WE Drainage MO56
H224 Sandbar Shoreline Prot.MO59
H226 Lake Rd. Pump Station MO65
H230 Sandbar Flood Wall MO78
H231 WWTP Upgrade Phase II
H232 Highway Garage Building
H237 Coca-Cola fairlife
TOTAL
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Inside
32,707.67
36,067.98
1,764.34
137,867.40
1,030,946.51
102,189.33
21,717.90
2,062,825.66
Outside
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
543,933.71
Total
32,707.67
36,067.98
1,764.34
137,867.40
1,030,946.51
102,189.33
21,717.90
2,606,759.37
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 378: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #1123 by the Director of Finance in the
amount of $543,933.71. [Included in the summary of vouchers approved in Resolution #377]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 379: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilman Abbott, to
approve purchase orders as submitted by the Director of Finance.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Paul Adams, Finance Director, presented the Town Board with a revised Investment Policy. He
stated there were a few minor changes. The Town recently closed on a Bond Anticipation Note
for a large sum money to fund various Capital Projects. With the additional funds to be invested,
the Investment Policy needed to be revised in order to stay in compliance. The maximum dollar
deposit limits are being increased at several of the designated financial institutions.
Resolution No. 380: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
adopt the revised Town of Webster Investment Policy as presented by the Director of Finance.
TOWN OF WEBSTER INVESTMENT POLICY
I.
SCOPE
This investment policy applies to all money and other financial resources available for
investment on the Town’s behalf or on behalf of any other entity or individual.
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II.
OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives of the local government’s investment activities are, in priority
order,
III.
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To conform with all applicable federal, state and other legal requirements (legal);
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To adequately safeguard principal (safety);
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To provide sufficient liquidity to meet all operating requirements (liquidity); and
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To obtain a reasonable rate of return (yield).
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The Town Board’s responsibility for administration of the investment program is
delegated to the Town Supervisor and Director of Finance who shall establish written
procedures for the operation of the investment program consistent with these investment
guidelines. Such procedures shall include an adequate internal control structure to
provide a satisfactory level of accountability based on a database or records incorporating
description and amounts of investments, transaction dates, and other relevant information
and regulate the activities of subordinate employees.
IV.
PRUDENCE
All participants in the investment process shall seek to act responsibly as custodians of
the public trust and shall avoid any transaction that might impair public confidence in the
Town of Webster government to govern effectively.
Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing,
which persons of prudence discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of
their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the safety of the
principal as well as the probable income to be derived.
All participants involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business
activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which
would impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions.
V.
DIVERSIFICATION
It is the policy of the Town of Webster to diversify its deposits and investments by
financial institution, by investment instrument, and by maturity scheduling.
VI.
INTERNAL CONTROLS
The Town of Webster requires that all money collected by an officer or employee of the
Town be transferred to the Finance Department within five (5) business days or within
the time period specified by law, whichever is shorter.
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The Town Supervisor and Director of Finance are responsible for establishing and
maintaining an internal control structure to provide reasonable, but not absolute,
assurance that deposits and investments are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized
use or disposition, that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s
authorization, recorded properly and are managed in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations.
VII.
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITARIES
The banks and trust companies authorized for the deposit of monies up to the maximum
amounts are:
Depository Name
M & T Bank
JPMorgan Chase Bank
NYCLASS
Wilmington Trust
Canandaigua National Bank
Bank of America
Citizens Bank
Evans Bank
Key Bank
New York Liquid Asset Fund
Maximum Amount
$75 Million
$75 Million
$75 Million
$75 Million
$25 Million
$25 Million
$25 Million
$25 Million
$25 Million
$25 Million
VIII. COLLATERALIZING OF DEPOSITS
In accordance with the provisions of General Municipal Law, § 10, all deposits of the
Town of Webster, including certificates of deposit and special time deposits, in excess of
the amount insured under the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance act shall be
secured:
1. By a pledge of “eligible securities” with an aggregated “market value” as provided by
GML § 10, equal to the aggregate amount of deposits form the categories designated
in Appendix A to the policy.
2. By an eligible surety bond payable to the government for an amount at least equal to
100% of the aggregate amount of deposits and the agreed upon interest, if any,
executed by an insurance company authorized to do business in New York State,
whose claims-paying ability is rated in the highest rating category by at least two
nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.
3. An “Irrevocable Letter of Credit” issued in favor of Town of Webster by the Federal
Home Loan Bank whose commercial paper and other unsecured short-term debt
obligations are rated in the highest rating category by at least one nationally
recognized statistical rating organization, as security for the payment of 100 percent
of the aggregate amount of the deposits and the agreed –upon interest, if any.
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IX.
SAFEKEEPING AND COLLATERALIZATION
Eligible securities used for collateralizing deposits shall be held by the depository and/or
a third-party bank or trust company subject to security and custodial agreements. The
security agreement shall provide that eligible securities are being pledged to secure local
government deposits together with agreed upon interest, if any, and any costs or expenses
arising out of the collection of such deposits upon default. It shall also provide the
conditions under which the securities may be sold, presented for payment, substituted or
released and the events which will enable the local government to exercise its right
against the pledged securities.
In the event the securities are not registered, or inscribed in the name of the local
government, such securities shall be delivered in a form suitable for transfer or with an
assignment in blank to the Town of Webster or its custodial bank.
The custodial agreement shall provide that securities held by the bank or trust company,
or agent of and custodian for the local government, will be kept separate and apart from
the general assets of the custodial bank or trust company and will not, in any
circumstances, be commingled with or become part of the backing for any other deposit
or other liabilities. The agreement should also describe that the custodian shall confirm
the receipt, substitution or release of the securities. The agreement shall provide for the
frequency of revaluation of eligible securities and for the substitution of securities when a
change in the rating of a security may cause ineligibility. Such an agreement shall
include all provisions necessary to provide the local government a perfected interest in
the securities.
X.
PERMITTED INVESTMENTS
As authorized by General Municipal Law, § 11, the Town Board of the Town of Webster
authorizes the Supervisor to invest moneys not required for immediate expenditure for
terms not to exceed its projected cash flow needs in the following types of investments:
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Special time deposit accounts;
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Certificates of deposit;
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Obligations of the United State of America;
Obligations guaranteed by agencies of the United States of America where the
payment of principal and interest are guaranteed by the United States of America;
Obligations of the State of New York;
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Obligations issued pursuant to LFL § 24.00 or 25.00 (with approval of the State
Comptroller) by any municipality, school district or district corporation other than the
Town of Webster;
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Obligations of this local government, but only with any moneys in a reserve fund
established pursuant to GML § 6-c, 6-d, 6-e, 6-g, 6-h, 6-j, 6-k, 6-l, 6-m, or 6-n.
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All investment obligations shall be payable or redeemable at the option of the Town of
Webster within such times as the proceeds will be needed to meet expenditures for
purposes for which the moneys were provided and, in the case of obligations purchased
with the proceeds of bonds or notes, shall be payable or redeemable at the option of the
Town of Webster within two (2) years of the date of purchase. (Refer to Appendix A –
Schedule of Eligible Securities)
XI.
AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEALERS
The Town of Webster shall maintain a list of financial institutions and dealers approved
for investment purposes and establish appropriate limits to the amount of investments
which can be made with each financial institution or dealer. All financial institutions
with which the local government conducts business must be creditworthy. Banks shall
provide their most recent Consolidated Report of Condition (Call Report) at the request
of the Town of Webster. Security dealers not affiliated with the bank shall be required to
be classified as reporting dealers affiliated with the New York Federal Reserve Bank, as
primary dealers. The Town Supervisor and Director of Finance are responsible for
evaluating the financial position and maintaining a listing of proposed depositaries,
trading partners and custodians. Such listing shall be evaluated at least annually.
XII.
PURCHASE OF INVESTMENTS
The Town Supervisor and Director of Finance are authorized to contract for the purchase
of investments:
1. Directly, including through a repurchase agreement, from an authorized trading
partner.
2. By participation in a cooperative investment program with another authorized
governmental entity pursuant to Article 5G of the General Municipal Law where such
program meets all the requirements set forth in the Office of the State Comptroller
Opinion No. 88-46, and the specific program has been authorized by the governing
board.
3. By utilizing an ongoing investment program with an authorized trading partner
pursuant to a contract authorized by the governing board.
All purchase obligations, unless registered or inscribed in the name of the Town of
Webster, shall be purchased through, delivered to and held in the custody of the bank or
trust company. Such obligations shall be purchased, sold or presented for redemption or
payment by such bank or trust company only in accordance with prior written
authorization from the officer authorized to make the investment. All such transactions
shall be confirmed in writing to the Town of Webster by the bank or trust company. Any
obligation held in the custody of a bank or trust company shall be held pursuant to a
written custodial agreement as described in General Municipal Law, § 10.
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The custodial agreement shall provide that the securities held by the bank or trust
company, as agent of and custodian for, the local government, will be kept separate and
apart from the general assets of the custodial bank or trust company and will not, in any
circumstances, be commingled with or become part of the backing for any other deposit
or other liabilities. The agreement shall describe how the custodian shall confirm the
receipt and release of the securities. Such an agreement shall include all provisions
necessary to provide the Town of Webster a perfected interest in the securities.
XIII. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Repurchase agreements are authorized subject to the following restrictions:
•
All repurchase agreements must be entered into subject to a Master Repurchase
Agreement.
•
Trading partners are limited to banks or trust companies authorized to do business in
New York State and primary reporting dealers.
•
Obligations shall be limited to obligations of the United States of America and
obligations guaranteed by agencies of the United States of America.
•
No substitution of securities will be allowed.
• The custodian shall be a party other than the trading partner.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Paul Adams, Finance Director, reported that the Parks and Recreation Center’s Pickleball and
Tennis Court Renovation Project, funded by the Parkland Trust Fund, is complete. The total cost
of the Project was $144,000.00. There is a small balance remaining after the completion of the
Project which needs to be returned to the Parkland Trust Fund.
Resolution No. 381: MOTION by Councilman Abbott, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
approve the closure of Capital Project H0236 Recreation Center Pickleball and Tennis Court
Renovation and to transfer the balance of unspent funds in the amount of Nine Hundred EightySix Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($986.35) to the Parkland Trust Fund.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Chris Bilow, Parks and Recreation Director, appeared before the Town Board. Vermont
Systems, providing the current registration system for Parks and Recreation, notified him that as
of June 2024, the credit card processing holder will have to be changed. There were only two
vendor options for credit card processing that work with Vermont Systems and with Parks and
Recreation’s registration system. Both vendors were contacted and one of them actually
happened to be an offshoot/branch of Vermont Systems. In obtaining a quote, a six-month
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snapshot of the Parks and Recreation credit card purchases was provided. Based on the sixmonth average, and if the Town enters into an agreement effective January 2024, an annual
savings of $15,000.00 to $19,000.00 could be realized.
Resolution No. 382: MOTION by Councilman Abbott, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to
approve and authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a PayTrac Payment Services Agreement and
Addendums with RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems to provide credit card processing
services for the Town of Webster Parks and Recreation Department.
[Agreement and Addendums to be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 383: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
establish itself as Lead Agency under SEQRA for the acquisition of 600 Ridge Road for the
purpose of environmental testing and redevelopment and to declare no significant adverse impact
on the environment.
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster, as part of its West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan, is
considering a proposed redevelopment of real property located on the northwest corner of [Old]
Ridge Road (Route 404), and Gravel Road in the area formerly known as the Hamlet of West
Webster, east of Bay Road and north of Empire Boulevard consisting of a total of 0.25± acre,
known as Tax Account Number 078.20-1-11, which property has been repeatedly offered for
sale by the County of Monroe at tax foreclosure proceedings over the past 14 years with no
buyers; and
WHEREAS, the Town has been in communication with the County of Monroe regarding
rehabilitation of the property at 600 Ridge Road in the Town of Webster for many years; and
WHEREAS, in October 2022, the Town of Webster and Monroe County entered into an
Intermunicipal Agreement to facilitate access for the environmental testing of such property; and
WHEREAS, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) took place between November
2022, and January 2023, the results of which were reported to the Town Board, and then to the
public at a public information hearing at Spry Middle School on April 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the last such tax foreclosure (in rem) sale took place on September 26, 2023, and no
buyers offered to purchase the property, and the County of Monroe is only willing to take title
thereto if it immediately conveys it to the Town of Webster; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Webster, by Resolution No. 353 of October 5, 2023, authorized
the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Day Engineering for the purpose of conducting a
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of 600 Ridge Road; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of Webster, by Resolution No. 355 of October 5, 2023, authorized
the Supervisor to sign and send a Letter of Intent to the County of Monroe regarding acceptance
of a transfer of the property at 600 Ridge Road to the Town of Webster for the purposes of
rehabilitation and development; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster intends to consider rehabilitation of the property at 600 Ridge
Road in connection with the aforesaid West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan, and has
evinced an interest in purchasing the property, and in connection with such interest, has
entertained a proposal to finance the further environmental review and assessment of the
property prior to possibly taking title. This environmental review will be conducted by
consultants and engineers to comply with the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(“SEQRA”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Notice annexed hereto, in accordance with the provisions of 6
NYCRR Part 617, the Town Board of the Town of Webster intends to serve as Lead Agency for
the SEQRA review of this Unlisted Action, and, in this capacity will determine if the proposed
action will have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 354 of 2023, on October 5, 2023, the Town Board declared its
intention to serve as Lead Agency for the development and rehabilitation Plan herein; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster Town Board sent letters and Part 1 of a Full Environmental
Assessment Form (FEAF) to other potential “Interested Agencies” and “Involved Agencies” (as
these terms are defined in the SEQRA Regulations found at 6 NYCRR Part 617.2) and to
complete a coordinated review and of the proposed development and rehabilitation Plan; and
WHEREAS, “hard” copies of the coordinated review materials were sent to Interested and
Involved Agencies on October 6, 2023 to ensure that the documents were received; and
WHEREAS, responses from Interested and Involved Agencies were requested, and each of the
potentially Interested and Involved Agencies have agreed to or raised no objection to the Town
of Webster Town Board serving as the Lead Agency for the proposed development and
rehabilitation Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the SEQRA Regulations, the Town of Webster Town Board will
consider the significance of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed development
and Plan by (a) using the criteria specified in Section 617.7 of the SEQRA Regulations and (b)
examining the FEAF for the proposed development and rehabilitation Plan, including the facts
and conclusions in Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the SEAF, together with other available supporting
information, to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern and otherwise undertake a
coordinated review of this action; and
WHEREAS, the “Lead Agency” will undertake a coordinated review of this action under the
SEQRA:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Town of Webster Town Board hereby establishes itself as the Lead Agency for the
proposed development and rehabilitation Plan for 600 Ridge Road in the Town of Webster.
2. The Town Board declares that, based on Parts 1 and 2 of the SEAF which have been
completed, the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. A
Negative Declaration under SEQRA is therefore issued for this project, and the Town
Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and issue, on behalf of the Town, the
Negative Declaration as set forth in Part 3 of the SEAF.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 384: MOTION by Councilwoman Cataldi, seconded by Councilman Abbott, to
approve and authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a Cooperation Agreement with the New York
State Department of Conservation, Office of the State Comptroller-New York Environmental
Protection and Spill Compensation Fund, Monroe County and the Webster Economic
Development Alliance regarding 600 Ridge Road.
WHEREAS, the former Webster Furniture Strippers property, located at 600 Ridge Road, in the
Town of Webster, County of Monroe, is an abandoned site, and has sat vacant for several years;
and
WHEREAS, the property has been offered at the County’s tax foreclosure sales since 2016 with
no bids received; and
WHEREAS, the property was subject to numerous New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation Notices of Violation in the 1900’s and early 2000’s, and had documented uses of
hazardous substances on-site; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County, pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law § 56-0508 , as a taxing
district, moved for an order in a tax foreclosure proceeding to grant the County temporary incidents
of ownership for the purpose of entering the property to conduct an environmental restoration
investigation project, including a Phase II Site Assessment; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Order, the Town and County entered into an Inter-Municipal
Agreement in October 2022 by which the Town of Webster reimbursed the County for the cost of
the Phase II Site Assessment; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster seeks to acquire the property for the purpose of obtaining local
control to allow for additional environmental testing to be performed and to pursue funding for
remediation, if required; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster’s overall goal is to better position the property for private
redevelopment, or if necessary, Town redevelopment, and to support the current revitalization
efforts in the West Webster Hamlet area; and
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WHEREAS, the Town unanimously passed a Resolution on October 5, 2023, confirming its
intent to accept title to the property, and purchase the property from the Monroe County for
consideration of $1.00; and
WHEREAS, there are State and Municipal Parties that have a shared interest in ensuring that any
environmental issues associated with the property do not interfere with the return of the property
to the tax rolls and to the productive use, and that such issues are timely and appropriately
addressed in order to protect public health and the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the State and Municipal Parties to assist in the return of
600 Ridge Road to the tax rolls:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town Board of Webster approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a
Cooperation Agreement with the New York State Department of Conservation, Office of the
State Comptroller-New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund, Monroe
County and the Webster Economic Development Alliance for mutually agreed principals as set
forth in said Agreement for 600 Ridge Road, the former Webster Furniture Strippers property.
[Cooperation Agreement to be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Resolution No. 385: MOTION by Councilman Abbott, seconded by Councilman Cahill to
authorize the Town Supervisor to accept real property located at 600 Ridge Road from Monroe
County for One Dollar ($1.00).
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Supervisor Flaherty shared that last Tuesday a ribbon cutting was held for Phase I of the Sandbar
Park Project. Phase I included the lifting of Lake Road and moving it over toward Lake Ontario
away from the Irondequoit Bay. It also included construction of the break wall, the water
retention wall, a shade structure, landscaping, playgrounds, kayak launch and a boat dock. When
the Town bonded for the Project in November of 2021, it included three phases. When the Town
solicited bids for the Project, only Phase I was included with construction to take place in 2022
and 2023. Phase II is the construction of a proposed Education Center that will be located at the
East End of Irondequoit Bay. To start the process, proposals need to be obtained from design
firms. In the last couple of weeks Town members have met with representatives from the
Webster Central School District, Webster Library and Webster Museum for ideas and insight.
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Resolution No. 386: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilman Abbott to
solicit Requests for Proposals for the Professional Design and Permitting Services for Phase II of
Sandbar Park Environmental Education Area.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Pat Stephens, Highway Superintendent, appeared before the Town Board and presented
Addendum No. 2 to the Agreement with Monroe County Water and Soil Conservation
(MCSWCD) for the Finn Park Stormwater Flood Mitigation Facility. The Project has been
going on for quite some time. The Town’s contribution has been larger than expected and was
discussed at a past Town Board workshop. This information was communicated to MCSWCD
and they have agreed to provide additional funding to the Town of Webster.
Resolution No. 387: MOTION by Councilwoman Cataldi, seconded by Councilman Abbott, to
approve and authorize the Town Supervisor to sign Addendum #2 amending the Cooperative
Agreement between the Town of Webster and Monroe County Water and Soil Conservation
District.
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2017 by Resolution No. 152 the Town Board of Webster authorized the
Supervisor to sign a Cooperative Agreement with the Monroe County Soil and Water
Conservation District (MCSWCD) for construction of a Regional Stormwater Facility in the
Town of Webster’s Finn Park located at 850 Maple Drive and restoration of a 700 foot section of
stream located at the Thomas High School Campus located at 800 Five Mile Line Road; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the projects were to restore or retrofit high priority watershed areas
within Shipbuilders Creek Watershed to reduce pollutant loads to local impaired waterbodies
while demonstrating the multiple benefits of the projects to local residents; and
WHEREAS, MCSWCD would provide funds to the Town of Webster to assist with costs for the
proposed construction of the Regional Stormwater Facility and the Stream Restoration; and
WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement commenced on May 4, 2017 and terminated on
December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, by Addendum No. 1, dated March 31, 2020, the term of the Agreement was
amended to May 4, 2017 to October 31, 2021 and all other terms and conditions remained the
same:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Town Board approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign Addendum No. 2
to the Cooperative Agreement with MCSWCD by amending the term to May 4, 2017 to
October 31, 2024, and increasing the dollar amount indicated in the Agreement by SixtyThree Thousand ($63,000.00) to a sum not to exceed Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand
Three Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($456,381.00).
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2. It is further agreed that construction completion dates are amended to October 18, 2024 and
deadline dates for receipt of all documentation of expenses and receipts are amended to
October 31, 2024.
[Addendum #2 to be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 388: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
accept a self-Guaranty Agreement from the Coca Cola Company in lieu of a traditional Letter of
Credit associated with the construction of the fairlife, LLC Project.
[Guaranty Agreement to be filed in Office of the Town Clerk]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Representatives from Fisher Auto Parts appeared before the Town Board with a request to amend
an Industrial Use Permit for 780 Salt Road.
Fisher Auto Parts is a wholesale auto parts distributor and headquartered in Virginia. They have
approximately five hundred company owned locations in eighteen states throughout the
Northeast and Midwest. They intend to occupy 26,673 square feet of existing space at 780 Salt
Road. They will have a small showroom and retail space that will be comprised of no more than
7% of the total square foot area as ancillary use of the warehouse. Their customers are primarily
installers who will place orders electronically and either pick up the parts or have them delivered.
Resolution No. 389: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen to
consider amending an Industrial Use Permit to allow for the addition of an auto parts warehouse
within an existing building at 780 Salt Road, Tax ID # 066.03-1-84.1.
WHEREAS, Northridge Webster, LLC currently owns lands commonly known as Tax Account
Number 066.03-1-84.1, also known as 780 Salt Road in the Town of Webster comprising 9.13+
acres, a portion of which is used as a place of assembly, to accommodate its congregation,
conduct services and social programs and the other normal and usual functions in which a church
and its congregants participate; and
WHEREAS, the Webster Town Board previously granted an Industrial Use Permit to Northridge
Church on April 4, 2019 for the same premises; and
WHEREAS, Fisher Auto Parts, Inc., a wholesale auto parts distributor, proposes to occupy 1,867
square feet of the building for a small showroom and retail space, and approximately 24,806
square feet for use as a warehouse, in which will be installed counters, racking and shelving; and
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WHEREAS, the structure is located in the I-N Industrial District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Webster Town Code, Section 350-22-A, the use is a permitted use in
the I-N Industrial District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Webster Town Code, Section 350-22-D (1), an Industrial Use Permit is
required before the commencement of any use in an Industrial District; and
WHEREAS, the building is pre-existing and the site plan was previously received by the Town
Board; and
WHEREAS, an Industrial Use Permit had already been granted for this property by the Webster
Town Board; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Form has been received and reviewed by the Town
Board, and the Town Board had designated this action as “TYPE II”, and will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, New York State Environmental Quality Review Act procedures have been
complied with and completed:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the proposed industrial use is adequate and consistent with the safety, health and
welfare of the community.
2. That the applicant be granted an amended Industrial Use Permit for the purpose of
establishing an auto parts retail and warehouse operation at 780 Salt Road, Town of Webster.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 390: MOTION by Councilman Abbott, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
accept a proposal from J. Parisi Associates, Inc., 1738 East Ridge Road, Rochester, New York
14622 for a Builders Risk insurance rider for coverage on the Highway Garage construction at a
cost of Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty One Dollars ($34,531.00). The policy will be
in effect from November 1, 2023 to April 1, 2025.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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Resolution No. 391: MOTION by Councilwoman Cataldi, seconded by Councilman Abbott to
declare the following items for recycling from the Sewer Department.
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• Napa Timing Light
• All Test Digital Engine Analyzer
• Admin. Building AC Handler
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty ............. Aye
Councilman Cahill .............. Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
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Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
8:04 p.m.
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Dorothy M. Maguire, Town Clerk
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