Webster Town Board
October 19, 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:
Community Development Director......................................................Josh Artuso
Deputy Commissioner of Public Works-Sewer ................................... Art Petrone
Finance Director.................................................................................. Paul Adams
Highway Superintendent .................................................................... Pat Stephens
Information Technology Director ....................................................... Steve Peace
Personnel Director ...................................................................... Brayton Connard
Police Chief............................................................................... Dennis Kohlmeier
Library Director ................................................................................. Adam Traub
Parks and Recreation Director ............................................................ Chris Bilow
Town Assessor .................................................................................Donna Komor
Supervisor Flaherty led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Supervisor Flaherty announced a Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the Town of
Webster 2024 Preliminary Budget.
Paul Adams, Finance Director, provided a summary of the following Town of Webster 2024
Budget Message that appeared in the October 11, 2023 edition of the Webster Herald.
TOWN OF WEBSTER
2024 BUDGET MESSAGE
The Town of Webster kicked off the 2024 budget process in early May. Each department head
was instructed to put forth their best effort to minimize the tax levy for the citizens, while
providing for the needs within their respective departments. The department heads presented
their budgets during the televised budget workshops that were held on July 27th and August 3rd.
A public hearing on the 2024 Preliminary Budget will be held on October 19th at 7:30 p.m.
Expenditures
The Town’s budget provides funding for many services that run the gambit. They include the
court system, law enforcement, fire safety inspections, animal control, park maintenance,
programs for senior citizens, the fitness facility, recreation programs, public works, drainage
improvements, leaf pickup, snow plowing, maintenance of roads and bridges, Webster Public
Library, the Wastewater Treatment Plant, wastewater pump stations and the entire sewer
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collection system. The budget also includes special districts which cover the cost of capital
improvements and maintenance for drainage, lighting, parks, sewer systems and water supply
lines. The total expenditure budget for 2024 is $42,421,350 which includes $3,950,378 of
interfund transfers. These interfund transfers effectively gross up the expenditures and revenue.
The net estimated expenditures for 2024 is equal to $38,470,972 and are broken down as
follows:
Expenditure Category
Employee Compensation
Employee Benefits
Retiree Employee Benefits
Capital Purchases
Contractual Costs
Debt Service
Transfer to Sewer Capital Reserve
Total
Amount
15,376,552
6,339,800
1,787,000
2,104,778
8,362,486
4,450,356
50,000
38,470,972
Percentage
39.9%
16.5%
4.7%
5.5%
21.7%
11.6%
.1%
100.0%
The Town’s expenditure consists of five major categories which include employee compensation,
employee benefits, contractual purchases of goods and services, capital expenditures and debt
service. The year-to-year results for each category is as follows:
The Town employees fall into five groups which include the
non-union administrators and part time workers, the blue-collar union (highway and
sewer), the police union (police officers) and the white-collar union (office
administration). There are three union contracts which cover approximately 120 full-time
employees. Total employee compensation for 2024 is $15,376,552 versus $14,642,699
for 2023. This represents a $733,853 (5%) increase which is due to the settlement of the
blue-collar and white-collar union contracts. At the time that the 2023 budget was
completed the union contracts remained unsettled so the cost-of-living (COLA) increase
was not built into each line item. Therefore the 2024 budget reflects a jump for the
COLA increase in 2023 and 2024, which was 3% and 2.25%, respectively. The budget
also includes several new full-time positions which include a police clerical position, a
communications director, junior planner, wastewater treatment plant operator trainee and
assistant wastewater treatment chief plant operator.
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The employee benefits include contributions to the NYS
Retirement System, employers share of social security, worker’s compensation insurance,
medical and dental insurance, health savings account contributions and medical insurance
paid on behalf of retired former employees. The budget for 2024 is $8,126,800 versus
$8,283,600 for 2023. This represents a $156,800 (-1.9%) decrease. The amounts were
brought in line with historical actuals.
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Contractual Purchases of Goods and Services – Total contractual expenses for 2024 is
$8,362,486 versus $7,580,162 for 2023. This represents a $782,324 (10.3%) increase.
The Town is planning for the following cost increases:
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Gas and electric utility costs $700,000 (up $88,000 or 14.4%)
Gasoline and diesel fuel $422,640 (up $30,640 or 7.8%)
Insurance premiums $400,000 (up $65,000 or 19.4%)
Road improvements $250,000 (up $150,000 or 150%)
Wastewater treatment chemicals $335,485 (up $55,861 or 19.9%)
Vehicle leases $212,036 (up $78,336 or 58.6%)
Capital expenditures include fixed asset items such as buildings,
equipment, furniture, and vehicles. Total capital expenses for 2024 is $2,104,778 versus
$1,960,880 for 2023. This represents a $143,898 (7.3%) increase. The following items
are included within the 2024 budget:
o Highway equipment $913,000 which includes two ten-wheel and one six-wheel
dump truck.
o Information technology equipment and licensing $170,018.
o Park improvements $67,000.
o Police vehicles and accessories $175,000. This includes three replacement vehicles
for the existing fleet.
o Sewer equipment $133,850 which includes a Ford F-550 with dump body
$97,850, a generator for the Wall Road Pump Station $22,000 and remote pump
station monitoring equipment $14,000.
o Sewer collection system improvements $441,000 which includes two new rail
systems $100,000, pumps for Hedges pump station $40,000, rehab of problem
lateral lines and manholes $130,000, secondary sludge dewatering pump $44,500
and repairs to the septage receiving pad $35,000.
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In August of 2023 the Town borrowed $51,190,000 via a Bond
Anticipation Note (BAN) to fund the Highway Building Project ($14,150,000), Sandbar
Park Project ($3,540,000) and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II Project
($33,500,000). The BAN is a one-year loan which is based on projected cash flow
requirements for each project. The Town’s BAN sale process proved to be very
competitive, which resulted in a $766,826 premium paid to the Town and a net interest
rate of 3.50%. This was better than expected. When the BAN matures the premium will
be recognized as revenue in 2024 which will partially offset the gross interest charge.
The Town’s debt service payments for 2024 will total $4,450,356 versus $1,836,738 for
2023. This represents a $2,613,618 (142.3%) increase.
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NYS Tax Cap
The Town operates within the New York State tax cap guidelines which include all operating
funds and special districts. It is driven by two factors which include the tax base growth factor
(1.0097 for 2024) and the allowable levy growth factor (1.02 for 2024). According to the
calculation, the Town’s tax levy is limited to $21,493,871 for 2024. The Final Budget came in at
$21,492,787 which is $1,084 below the cap. The year-to-year increase is $655,663 which
represents a 3.15% change. The tax levy for 2024 versus 2023 is as follows:
Operating Funds
Fund
Town Wide
Part Town
Town Wide
Part Town
Total Operating Funds
2024 Tax Levy
14,881,147
0
1,113,160
0
15,994,307
2023 Tax Levy
14,717,612
328,487
747,200
598,500
16,391,799
Net Change
163,535
-328,487
365,960
-598,500
-397,492
Sewer Fund
Cost Center
O&M Rent
Capital Charge
Total Sewer Fund
2024 Tax Levy
3,037,191
1,533,619
4,570,810
2023 Tax Levy
2,617,502
913,162
3,530,664
Net Change
419,689
620,457
1,040,146
Special Districts
Fund
Drainage District
Lighting Districts
Park Districts
Sewer Districts
Water Districts
Total Special Districts
2024 Tax Levy
628,110
33,650
80,700
134,961
50,249
927,670
2023 Tax Levy
624,600
21,650
85,875
132,427
50,109
914,661
Net Change
3,510
12,000
-5,175
2,534
140
13,009
Other Funds
There are three other funds which do not require a tax levy. The Debt Service Fund which is
utilized to offset the cost of serial bonds, the Webster Public Library which is funded by the
General Town Wide Fund and the Parkland Trust Fund which is financed by parks and
recreation fees.
Grand Totals
Fund Category
Operating Funds
Sewer Fund
Special Districts
Grand Totals
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2024 Tax Levy
15,994,307
4,570,810
927,670
21,492,787
2023 Tax Levy
16,391,799
3,530,664
914,661
20,837,124
Net Change
-397,492
1,040,146
13,009
655,663
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Tax Rates
Since the Town contains the Village of Webster, there are two different tax rates that apply to the
residents. A Village resident pays the tax rate derived from the tax levy within General Town
Wide and Highway Town Wide Funds. These funds pay for services which benefit all Town and
Village residents. A resident who lives outside of the Village pays the tax rate derived from all
four operating funds. For 2024 the Town utilized sales tax revenue and appropriated fund
balance to lower the part town tax rate to zero. Therefore, the rates are the same for Village and
outside the Village residents. The estimated tax rates for 2024 compared to 2023 are as follows:
Fund
Village Property
Town Outside of Village
2024 Tax Rate
5.06
5.06
2023 Tax Rate
4.97
5.30
Net Change
.09
-.24
Wastewater Treatment
The Sewer Fund provides wastewater collection and treatment services to the residents who live
outside of the Village. There is an operation and maintenance (O&M) rate which is paid by the
15,113 residents who own a home that is connected to the Town’s sewer system. This O&M rate
covers the cost to fund the collection system and the wastewater treatment plant.
There is also a capital charge which is paid by 15,622 residents who are connected to the system
or have a collection line running in front of their home. The capital charge rate pays for capital
reserve contributions, equipment, treatment plant upgrades and debt service from capital
projects. The estimated sewer rates for 2024 compared to 2023 are as follows:
Sewer Charge
O&M Rate
Capital Charge
Total Sewer Charge
2024 Sewer Rate
200.97
98.17
299.14
2023 Sewer Rate
173.53
58.44
231.97
Net Change
27.44
39.73
67.17
An average home outside the Village has a $177,000 assessed value. If it is connected to the
sewer system, the following amounts will be paid:
Town Property Taxes
Sewer O&M and Capital Charge
Totals
2024
$895.62
299.14
$1,194.76
2023
$938.10
231.97
$1,170.07
Revenue
The Town benefits from a number of significant revenue sources other than property taxes. The
key revenue categories are as follows:
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Cablevision Fees $500,000
Recreation Programs, Fitness Memberships and Classes $868,600
Lodge Rentals $110,000
Mortgage Tax $950,000
Sales Tax $6,700,000
Building Permits $120,000
Consolidated Highway Improvement Program $270,000
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NYS & Monroe County Contracts $810,000
Park & Recreation Fees $120,552
Commercial Sewer Charges and Entrance Fees $1,038,810
Interest Revenue
The Town invests its’ excess cash in fully collateralized investments which include US Treasury
Bills, US Treasury Notes and Certificates of Deposit. The amount of expected interest revenue
has been increased across all funds. It is at $218,500 for 2024 versus $140,000 for 2023. The
interest rates have moved up significantly as the US Government continues to battle historically
high inflation.
The Town is fortunate to have accumulated surplus from prior years, which is available to
stabilize the tax rate. The 2024 budget includes appropriations from fund balance that total
$3,534,028. This includes $2,239,890 from the operating funds, $400,000 from the sewer fund
balance and $894,138 from the remaining funds and special districts. Overall, the 2024 budget is
fiscally sound in spite of persistent inflation and increased debt related to the various capital
projects that are underway. The Town officials are working together to project the Town’s
financial position into the future so that revenue and expenses can be effectively managed
beyond the one-year window of the budget process. We are pleased to say that the Town has
been able to stay under the New York State tax cap, while continuing to provide the same level
of service to the citizens.
At 7:40 p.m. the Public Hearing was opened.
Richard Dowling, Webster resident, appeared before the Town Board to express his displeasure
with the November 2022 change in the Town Code regarding the placement of fences on
residential lots. He asked the Town Board to reconsider the setback distance from the property
line for a six-foot privacy fence.
At 7:48 p.m. the Public Hearing was closed.
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The meeting was open to the floor for public comment. No comments were received.
***
Resolution No. 360: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to
approve the October 5, 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
***
Resolution No. 361: MOTION by Councilman Abbott, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
approve the bills as submitted in Warrant #1023B by the Director of Finance.
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Fund
General (A,B) CL #8381-8558
Highway (C,D)
Sewer (G)
Library (L)
Drainage Districts (M)
Park Districts (P)
Special Districts (N,Q,S)
Trust & Agency (T/A,TP,XM,XD)
Capital Projects (H) #138-148
H213 SB Waterfront Park Design
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
TOTAL
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Inside
107,663.05
115,219.24
52,765.69
43,767.42
5,483.47
692.74
0.00
0.00
Outside
45,397.95
5,216.98
50,492.15
8,834.21
0.00
58.87
2,263.31
558,220.76
Total
153,061.00
120,436.22
103,257.84
52,601.63
5,483.47
751.61
2,263.31
558,220.76
340,941.37
37,267.10
37,382.47
0.00
16,021.06
312.50
25,957.60
783,473.71
0.00
1,408.56
0.00
34,605.18
0.00
103,147.08
10,000.00
819,645.05
340,941.37
38,675.66
37,382.47
34,605.18
16,021.06
103,459.58
35,957.60
1,603,118.76
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Resolution No. 362: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
approve the prepaid vouchers included in Warrant #1023B by the Director of Finance in the
amount of $819,645.05. [Included in the summary of vouchers approved in Resolution #361]
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Resolution No. 363: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, 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
***
Resolution No. 364: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to
approve 2023 Budget Transfers as submitted by the Finance Director.
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Budget Expenditure Transfer Journal Entry #72
Effective Date 10/20/2023
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Account Code
A1310.20011
A1310.10023
A1325.40054
A1325.40053
A1355.40015
A1355.40027
A1410.40234
A1410.10020
A1430.40036
A1430.40066
A1620.40054
A1620.40752
A3120.10039
A3120.10036
A3120.10037
A3120.20029
A3120.20032
A3410.20052
A3410.40101
A9061.80022
A5010.10072
A5010.20011
A5010.40035
A5010.10023
A6772.40301
A6772.40218
A7020.40056
A7020.40212
A7020.40228
A7020.40229
A7020.40246
A9061.80022
A7110.10030
A7110.20064
A8540.10039
A8540.10116
A9040.80016
B1490.40054
B1490.40067
B1490.40080
B1490.40278
B1490.10110
B1490.10111
B3620.10010
B3620.10116
Department
Previous
Director of Finance
2,865.00
Director of Finance
11,000.00
Technology Admin & Maint
814.00
Technology Admin & Maint
2,100.00
Assessment
1,408.00
Assessment
42,295.00
Town Clerk
0.00
Town Clerk
22,620.00
Personnel
16,000.00
Personnel
17,200.00
Building Maintenance
11,000.00
Building Maintenance
21,000.00
Law Enforcement
205,000.00
Law Enforcement
3,287,626.00
Law Enforcement
100,000.00
Law Enforcement
27,600.00
Law Enforcement
105,000.00
Fire Marshal
0.00
Fire Marshal
0.00
Police Hospitalization
500,000.00
Highway Superintendent
0.00
Highway Superintendent
5,251.00
Highway Superintendent
1,800.00
Highway Superintendent
5,000.00
Program for Aging
6,500.00
Program for Aging
3,700.00
Recreation
55,900.00
Recreation
5,000.00
Recreation
32,500.00
Recreation
55,000.00
Recreation
2,000.00
Police Hospitalization
500,000.00
Park Department
2,500.00
Park Department
20,000.00
Drainage
0.00
Drainage
36,000.00
Workers Compensation
72,000.00
Public Works
11,000.00
Public Works
17,000.00
Public Works
1,000.00
Public Works
7,500.00
Public Works
84,208.00
Public Works
202,904.00
Building Department
0.00
Building Department
50,339.00
Changed
Amended
1,142.00
4,007.00
(1,142.00)
9,858.00
1,500.00
2,314.00
(1,500.00)
600.00
619.00
2,027.00
(619.00)
41,.676.00
609.00
609.00
(609.00)
22,011.00
17,200.00
33,200.00
(17,200.00)
0.00
2,800.00
13,800.00
(2,800.00)
18,200.00
100,000.00
305,000.00
(60,000.00) 3,227,626.00
(40,000.00)
60,000.00
27,400.00
55,000.00
(27,400.00)
77,600.00
3,700.00
3,700.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
(9,700.00) 490,300.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
5,351.00
100.00
1,900.00
(300.00)
4,700.00
1,115.00
7,615.00
(1,115.00)
2,585.00
3,200.00
59,100.00
1,000.00
6,000.00
3,600.00
36,100.00
10,900.00
65,900.00
2,100.00
4,100.00
(20,800.00) 479,200.00
1,600.00
4,100.00
(1,600.00)
18,400.00
50.00
50.00
10,650.00
46,650.00
(10,700.00)
61,300.00
3,000.00
14,000.00
500.00
17,500.00
50.00
1,050.00
40,000.00
47,500.00
(18,000.00)
66,208.00
(25,550.00) 177,354.00
30,000.00
30,000.00
(30,000.00)
20,339.00
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Line Account Code
Department
Previous
Changed
46. B3620.40026
Building Department
5,500.00
11,000.00
47. B8020.40140
Planning Board
800.00
100.00
48. B1490.40752
Public Works
14,000.00
(5,000.00)
49. B9060.80022
Hospitalization
31,603.00
(6,100.00)
50. C9060.80030
Hospitalization
2,300.00
3,000.00
51. C9060.80022
Hospitalization
75,000.00
(3,000.00)
52. D5112.10136
Permanent Improvements
100,000.00
27,000.00
53. D5110.40310
General Repairs
475,000.00
(27,000.00)
54. D5142.40055
Snow Removal
5,400.00
800.00
55. D5142.40166
Snow Removal
118,600.00
(800.00)
56. D5148.10140
Services for Other Govt’s
193,490.00
34,000.00
57. D5148.10141
Services for Other Govt’s
2,500.00
3,000.00
58. D5148.10144
Services for Other Govt’s
0.00
9,000.00
59. D5110.40310
General Repairs
475,000.00
(46,000.00)
60. D9060.12000
Hospitalization
4,000.00
500.00
61. D9040.80016
Workers Compensation
62,416.00
(500.00)
62. G8120.10072
Sanitary Sewer
12,000.00
1,500.00
63. G8120.20085
Sanitary Sewer
25,000.00
13,000.00
64. G8120.20090
Sanitary Sewer
286,096.00
(13,000.00)
65. G8130.40360
Sewage Treatment/Disposal
63,600.00
5,000.00
66. G8130.40368
Sewage Treatment/Disposal
98,400.00
30,000.00
67. G8130.40376
Sewage Treatment/Disposal
9,500.00
2,500.00
68. G8130.40402
Sewage Treatment/Disposal
5,457.00
2,600.00
69. G8130.40420
Sewage Treatment/Disposal
4,500.00
2,000.00
70. G8130.40422
Sewage Treatment/Disposal
6,800.00
300.00
71. G8120.20090
Sanitary Sewer
286,096.00
(20,000.00)
72. G8130.40372
Sewage Treatment/Disposal 448,000.00
(23,900.00)
73. G9062.80030
Hospitalization-Collect
23,000.00
7,000.00
74. G9062.80022
Hospitalization-Collect
149,005.00
(7,000.00)
75. L7410.40054
Library
6,000.00
1,500.00
76. L7410.40510
Library
7,100.00
1,000.00
77. L7410.40539
Library
12,000.00
1,500.00
78. L7410.10153
Library
747,803.00
(4,000.00)
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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Amended
16,500.00
900.00
9,000.00
25,503.00
5,300.00
72,000.00
127,000.00
448,000.00
6,200.00
117,800.00
227,490.00
5,500.00
9,000.00
429,000.00
4,500.00
61,916.00
13,500.00
38,000.00
273,096.00
68,600.00
128,400.00
12,000.00
8,057.00
6,500.00
7,100.00
266,096.00
424,100.00
30,000.00
142,005.00
7,500.00
8,100.00
13,500.00
743,803.00
Resolution No. 365: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilman Abbott, to
approve 2023 Budget Amendments as presented by the Director of Finance.
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Budget Amendments Journal Entry #77
Effective Date 10/20/2023
Line Account Code Department
Previous
Changed Amended
1. A7020.10093 Recreation
47,400.00
24,000.00
71,400.00
2. A7020.10097 Recreation
87,000.00
116,000.00
203,000.00
3. A210.02003
Departmental Income
(280,000.00) (140,000.00) (420,000.00)
4. D5112.40140 Permanent Improvements
100,000.00
208,109.00
308,109.00
5. D410.03501
State Aid
(100,000.00) (208,109.00) (308,109.00)
6. E7125.40332 Parkland Trust
0.00
5,400.00
5,400.00
7. E9950.90100 Transfer to Capital Fund
100,000.00
45,000.00
145,000.00
8. E250.02401
Use of Money and Property
(3,000.00) (50,400.00) (53,400.00)
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Resolution No. 366: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
adopt the Town of Webster 2024 Budget as presented by the Finance Director.
WHEREAS, the Tentative Budget was approved by Resolution No. 303 on September 7, 2023
and became the Preliminary Budget; and
WHERES, the real property tax levy did not exceed the Town of Webster’s tax levy limit; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 332 on September 21, 2023, called for a Public
Hearing on the Preliminary Budget, and that a Notice of Public Hearing was published in the
Webster Herald on the 11th day of October 2023, posted on the Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board at
1000 Ridge Road, Webster, New York and the Town’s Website; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was so held on October 19, 2023 and all interested persons having
been heard; and
WHEREAS, the following is a summary of the Town of Webster 2024 Budget:
TOWN OF WEBSTER SUMMARY OF 2024 BUDGET
OPERATING FUNDS
LESS
ESTIMATED
REVENUES
2024
LESS
AMOUNT TO
UNEXPENDED
BE RAISED
BAL & RESERVE BY TAXES
FUND
CODE
FUND
APPROP
(ESTIMATED
EXPENSES)
A
GENERAL-TOWN WIDE
$21,143,509
$5,043,362
$1,219,000
$14,881,147
B
GENERAL-PART TOWN
$1,398,145
$1,022,000
$376,145
$0
DA
HIGHWAY-TOWN WIDE
$2,008,910
$895,750
$0
$1,113,160
DB
HIGHWAY-PART TOWN
$6,529,745
$5,885,000
$644,745
$0
$12,846,112
$2,239,890
$15,994,307
($397,492) - 2.42%
TOTAL OPERATING FUNDS
Increase 2023 to 2024
$31,080,309
$1,890,185
6.72%
Town-wide funds cover all 16,726 Parcels in the Town & Part Town Funds cover the 15,257 Parcels Outside the Village of Webster
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TOWN SEWER (Outside the Village with Access to Sanitary Sewers; Capital Units = 15,622 / O & M Units =15,113)
G
SEWER FUND
FUND
CODE
CAPITAL
O&M
TOTAL
$2,694,308
$4,160,761
$6,855,069
$1,160,689
$723,570
$1,884,259
APPROP
(ESTIMATED
EXPENSES)
FUND
$0
$400,000
$400,000
LESS
ESTIMATED
REVENUES
$1,533,619
$3,037,191
$4,570,810
2024
LESS
AMOUNT TO
UNEXPENDED
BE RAISED
BAL & RESERVE BY TAXES
SPECIAL DISTRICTS & OTHER FUNDS
SD
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS
$654,110
$26,000
$0
$628,110
SL
LIGHTING DISTRICTS
$39,700
$4,750
$1,300
$33,650
SP
PARK DISTRICTS
$85,700
$0
$5,000
$80,700
SS
SEWER DISTRICTS
$155,519
$20,558
$0
$134,961
SW
WATER DISTRICTS
$55,072
$4,823
$0
$50,249
E
PARKLAND TRUST FUND
$145,552
$126,552
$19,000
$0
L
LIBRARY**
$2,481,481
$2,481,481
$0
$0
V
DEBT SERVICE FUND
$868,838
$0
$868,838
$0
TOTAL SPEC. DIST. &OTHER
$4,485,972
$2,664,164
$894,138
$927,670
OPERATING, SPECIAL DIST. & OTHER
Increase 2023 to 2024
$42,421,350
$17,394,535
$3,534,028
$21,492,787
$4,470,864
12.47%
$655,663 3.15%
*The estimated expenses and revenues include interfund transfers in the amount of $3,950,378.
**The Library Fund is incorporated into the General Fund Town-Wide to be raised by taxes.
TAX RATE ESTIMATES
2024
$5.06
$5.06
$299.14
2023
$4.97
$5.30
$231.97
Sewer O & M
Sewer Capital
Total
$200.97
$98.17
$299.14
$173.53
$58.44
$231.97
Levy Per Unit
$628,110
VILLAGE PROPERTY
TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGE
SEWER RENT (Cap. & O & M)
$INCREASE
$0.0919
($0.2330)
$67.17
% INCREASE
1.85%
-4.40%
28.95%
Operation of Collection System & Treatment Plant
Capital Plant Improvements, Equipment & Debt
15,417 Units
$40.74
$41.33
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Town Board adopts the Town of Webster 2024 Budget as presented.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Nay
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 4-1
***
Resolution No. 367: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen,
to adopt the 2024 Town of Webster Fee Schedule and the 2024 Webster Parks and Recreation
Center Lodge Facility & Field Rates as presented which include the following changes:
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
2024
Accessory Structure
Building Permit; Com/Ind
Building Permit; Residential
Demolition Permit, Barn
Demolition Permit, In-ground Pool
Demolition Permit, Other
Dock Permit; Commercial
Dock Permit; Residential
Flagpole Permit; Com/Ind
Flagpole Permit; Residential
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Mechanical Equipment Replacement
Mechanical Equipment; Residential
Mechanical Equipment Commercial
Permit Extension Fee
Portable Storage Container Permit
Retaining Wall Permit; >5 ft.
$ .20/sf $100 Minimum
$ .15/sf $50 Minimum
$ .25/sf + $30 inspection fee
$ .25/sf
$ .20/sf + $30 inspection fee
$ .20/sf
Remove
$ 25.00
Remove
$ 25.00
Remove
$ 25.00
$100.00 + $30 inspection fee
$100.00
$ 50.00 + $30 inspection fee
$ 50.00
$ 70.00 + $30 inspection fee
$ 0.00
$ 20.00 + $30 inspection fee
$ 0.00
$ 60.00 + $30 inspection fee
$ 60.00
Remove
$100.00
$ 50.00 ea. 1 Minimum
$ 0.00
$100.00 ea. 1 Minimum
$ 0.00
Permit Renewal Fee
Two per year
$ 50.00 + $30 inspection fee
$ 50.00
2023
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Com/Ind Site Plan Review
Plus Consultant Fees incurred
$750.00
PARKS & RECREATION
Parks & Rec Center Facility Rates (Gym, Rooms, Sr. Lounge, Etc.)-Residential Rates – Increase of $5.00
Parks & Rec Center Facility Rates (Gym, Rooms, Sr. Lounge, Etc.)-Non-Res. Rates –Increase of $5.00
Charles Sexton Lodge-Residential
$100.00
$ 75.00
Charles Sexton Lodge-Non-Res.
$125.00
$ 75.00
Field Fees Daily Rate-Res/Non-Res $200.00
$170.00
Field Fees Daily Rate-WYSC
$175.00
$165.00
TOWN CLERK
Peddler’s License
Dog Seizure Fee
Dog Seizure Fee
Dog Seizure Fee
Dog Seizure Fee
Dog Seizure Fee
$150.00 Business/$125 Agent
$100.00 Business/$75 Agent
$ 40.00 – 1st Occurrence
$ 40.00/Occurrence
$ 60.00 – 2nd Occurrence within 12 mo. period
$ 75.00 – 3rd Occurrence within 12 mo. period
$150.00 – 4th Occurrence within 12 mo. period
$200.00 – 5th Occurrence within 12 mo. period
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Resolution No. 368: MOTION by Councilwoman Cataldi, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to
authorize the Town Supervisor to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with the County of Monroe
for Snow and Ice Control Services.
WHEREAS, the County of Monroe (“County”) owns, operates, and maintains a highway system
in the Town of Webster (“Town”); and
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WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town for
snow removal and for salting and treating County roads for the purpose of removing the danger
of ice and snow; and
WHEREAS, the Town has the appropriate snow and ice removal equipment and sufficient snow
and ice control personnel to contract with the County for snow and ice control services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Town Supervisor is authorized to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with the County of
Monroe for providing snow and ice control services on the County highway system located
within the Town of Webster.
2. The County agrees to reimburse the Town for the provision of said services under a lump
sum reimbursement contract.
3. The term of the Intermunicipal Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years beginning
October 1, 2023 and expiring on September 30, 2028.
4. The parties agree that there shall be an annual adjustment to the rates as set forth in the
Agreement on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Resolution No. 369: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
consent to the placement of traffic control devices by the Town Highway Superintendent pursuant to
the authority granted by the Code of the Town of Webster Chapter 320 – Vehicle and Traffic
Ordinance and to amend the Code of the Town of Webster Section 320-4 Intersections Designated
by adding the following provision:
Traffic Regulations
Northbound Stop Sign
Southbound Stop Sign
Location
Circle Lane at Birch Lane
Shorewood Drive at Birch Lane
1. The Town Highway Superintendent is authorized to install stop signs at the intersections of the
above-mentioned locations.
2. The Town Clerk is directed to publish in the Official Town newspaper a copy of this Resolution
and post a copy thereof on the Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board and Town Website.
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. 370: MOTION by Councilman Abbott, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
approve and authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a five (5) year Lease Service Agreement
beginning in 2024 with G&G Fitness Equipment, 7350 Transit Road, Williamsville, New York
14221 for cardio equipment for the Webster Parks and Recreation Fitness Center pursuant to New
York State Contract Group #30204. [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
***
Steven Rice, 733 Eastwood Circle, appeared before the Town Board requesting a License
Agreement for the installation of a fence within a drainage easement.
Pat Stephens, Highway Superintendent, is supportive of their pursuit for a License Agreement as
there are no significant drainage features that will be affected by the placement of the fence and the
fence will have no negative effects on the drainage of the overall area, including the neighboring
properties.
Resolution No. 371: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilman Cahill, to grant
limited relief from an established easement at 733 Eastwood Circle, Webster, New York.
WHEREAS, a 15-foot-wide sanitary sewer easement was granted to the Town of Webster
running parallel to the western property line of property at 733 Eastwood Circle, Town of
Webster; and
WHEREAS, a 15-foot-wide drainage easement was granted to the Town of Webster running
parallel to the eastern property line of property at 733 Eastwood Circle, Town of Webster; and
WHEREAS, both easements are recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 178 of
Maps at Page 24; and
WHEREAS, Steven E. Rice owns the property located at 733 Eastwood Circle, Town of
Webster, Tax ID #079.17-1-71; and
WHEREAS, Steven E. Rice has applied to construct 100 feet of a 6' white vinyl semi-private
picket fence along the southern border and property line of their property at 733 Eastwood
Circle, Town of Webster, within and upon both the above-referenced Town drainage easement
and sanitary sewer easement; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested relief from the Webster Town Board to allow the 6'
vinyl semi-private fence to exist upon and encroach within said easement; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster has the authority to grant the relief requested, and the public
good will not be harmed thereby:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Pursuant to the application of Steven E. Rice, owner of the property located at 733 Eastwood
Circle, 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 maintenance of a 6' vinyl fence which will exist
upon and encroach upon both the above referenced Town drainage easement and sanitary
sewer easements affecting 733 Eastwood 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 such easement exists in its
current location as shown on the instrument survey map prepared by Measday Land
Surveying & Mapping, P.O. Box 910, Webster, NY 14580, and shall be removable.
B. The 6' high vinyl fence shall not be expanded to further encroach on or in the easements,
nor will it be moved from its permitted place within the easements.
C. An 8-foot-wide gate will be installed and placed at a convenient place annexed to or part
of the proposed fence to allow the Public Works Department to access the sanitary sewer
easement and the 8” sanitary main under the proposed fence.
D. In the event the placement and/or size of such fence and gate is not in conformance with
the Zoning Code of the Town of Webster, such fence shall not be constructed unless the
proper variance(s) is/are received from the Town of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals
E. Upon the destruction or demolition of the aforesaid fence, or any part thereof, through
natural causes or otherwise, the Owner of the fence will not reconstruct it without a
specific Resolution of the Town Board authorizing their replacement or reconstruction.
F. The Owner of the fence shall be solely responsible for any damage caused by or to the
sign as a result of the Town’s maintenance of said easements, and the Owner of the fence,
his 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 sign as a result of work
done by the Town as a result of reasonable and necessary work done by the Town within
said easement.
G. 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 of the fence to such removal or taking down.
H. This Resolution shall in no way affect the rights, if any, of any other public entities or
public utilities in or to said easement.
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4. The record Owner of the fence and the Town of Webster will enter into a licensing
agreement incorporating all of the conditions of this Resolution in form and substance as
approved by the Town Attorney, 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 Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Cody Cottrell, current owner of 1081 Fawn Wood Drive, and Catherine DuBreck, near-future
resident, appeared before the Town Board requesting a License Agreement for the installation of a
fence within a drainage easement.
Pat Stephens, Highway Superintendent, is supportive of their pursuit for a License Agreement as
there are no significant drainage features that will be affected by the placement of the fence and the
fence will have no negative effects on the drainage of the overall area, including the neighboring
properties. The placement of the fence is consistent with other fences in the area.
Resolution No. 372: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
grant limited relief from an established easement at 1081 Fawn Wood Drive.
WHEREAS, a 15-foot-wide drainage easement was granted to the Town of Webster running
parallel to the western property line of property at 1081 Fawn Wood Drive, Town of Webster;
and
WHEREAS, such easement is recorded in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office in Liber 266 of
Maps at Page 78; and
WHEREAS, Joan Cottrell and Cody Cottrell own the property located at 1081 Fawn Wood
Drive, Town of Webster, Tax ID #080.04-1-48; and
WHEREAS, Joan Cottrell and Cody Cottrell have applied to construct an 85-foot long 6' high
wooden dog-eared style privacy fence along the western border and property line of their
property at 1081 Fawn Wood Drive, Town of Webster, within and upon both the abovereferenced Town drainage easement; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have requested relief from the Webster Town Board to allow the 6'
high wooden dog-eared style privacy fence to exist upon and encroach within said easement; 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 the application of Joan Cottrell and Cody Cottrell, owners of the property located
at 1081 Fawn Wood Drive, 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 an 85-foot
long 6' high wooden dog-eared style privacy fence which will exist upon and encroach upon
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both the above-referenced Town drainage easement affecting 1081 Fawn Wood Drive, 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 such easement exists in its
current location as shown on the map of a survey prepared by Warren R. McGrail, Land
Surveyor, 1945 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622, and shall be removable.
B. The 6' wooden dog-eared style privacy fence shall not be expanded to further encroach on
or in the easement, nor will it be moved from its permitted place within the easement.
C. In the event the placement and/or size of such fence and gate is not in conformance with
the Zoning Code of the Town of Webster, such fence shall not be constructed unless the
proper variance(s) is/are received from the Town of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals.
D. Upon the destruction or demolition of the aforesaid fence, or any part thereof, through
natural causes or otherwise, the Owners of the fence will not reconstruct it without a
specific Resolution of the Town Board authorizing their replacement or reconstruction.
E. The Owners of the fence shall be solely responsible for any damage caused by or to the
sign as a result of the Town’s maintenance of said easements, and the Owners of the
fence, 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 sign as a result of work
done by the Town as a result of reasonable and necessary work done by the Town within
said easement.
F. 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 of the fence to such removal or taking down.
G. 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 of the conditions of this Resolution in form and substance as
approved by the Town Attorney, and which will further provide that the Owners, at their
expense, will record the licensing agreement in the Monroe County Clerk’s Office.
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. 373: MOTION by Councilwoman Cataldi, seconded by Councilman Abbott to
approve and authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a Revenue Guaranty Agreement with fairlife,
LLC.
WHEREAS, a proposed development of real property located at the eastern terminus of Tebor
Road in the Town of Webster for a dairy processing facility, consisting of a total of 110.40 acres,
has been proposed by fairlife, LLC; and
WHEREAS, fairlife, LLC has made an application to the County of Monroe Industrial
Development Agency (“COMIDA”) seeking incentives in support of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the application includes a request that a Payment In Lieu of Tax Agreement
(“PILOT”) be entered into between COMIDA and fairlife, LLC, and that such PILOT
Agreement include an exemption and a twenty (20) year payment schedule based on the value of
Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the requested fairlife, LLC Fixed PILOT Payment Proposal includes the
distribution of Two Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars
($2,240,752.00) to the Town of Webster over a twenty (20) year period; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Webster has been presented with a Revenue Guaranty Agreement for
additional payments by fairlife, LLC:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Webster Town Board approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a
Revenue Guaranty Agreement with fairlife, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with
a principal address at 1001 W. Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607.
2. In addition to the annual payments to be made to the Town of Webster by fairlife, LLC under
the PILOT Agreement, fairlife, LLC hereby agrees to make the following additional annual
payments totaling Six Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars
($663,196.00) to the Town of Webster beginning the same Year 1 of the commencement of
scheduled payments under the PILOT following the completion of the construction of the
Project:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
$6,000
$9,000
$12,000
$16,000
$18,000
$19,000
$20,000
$22,000
$25,000
$27,000
Year 11
Year 12
Year 13
Year 14
Year 15
Year 16
Year 17
Year 18
Year 19
Year 20
$29,000
$31,000
$32,000
$34,000
$40,211
$47,160
$54,741
$62,970
$71,869
$86,245
3. The required additional payments shall be made by fairlife, LLC regardless of any change in
the Town’s equalization rate or the Town tax rate as a percentage of the total tax rates of the
Town, County and/or School District.
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[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. 374: MOTION by Supervisor Flaherty, seconded by Councilwoman Nguyen, to
appoint Bridget Harvey as the Town of Webster Director of Communications with an effective start
date of October 30, 2023.
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
Resolution No. 375: MOTION by Councilman Abbott, seconded by Councilwoman Cataldi, to
declare the following items for auction from the Highway Department:
2000 Freightliner Tractor Trailer
Asset Tag #4272
2017 Ford F350
Asset Tag #6679
Weatherguard Toolbox
Asset Tag #6685
Weatherguard Toolbox
Asset Tag #6686
2014 Fisher Extreme Plow
Asset Tag #6247
2002 Target Road Saw
Asset Tag #2418
1998 Stomper
Asset Tag #2419
Vote on motion:
Supervisor Flaherty .............Aye
Councilman Abbott .......... Aye
Councilman Cahill ..............Aye
Councilwoman Cataldi ..... Aye
Councilwoman Nguyen ......Aye
Motion carried .................. 5-0
***
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
8:30 p.m.
____________________________
Dorothy M. Maguire, Town Clerk
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