Development News for Pittsford, New York

Town Board Approves New Refuse Districts, Sets Tax Cap Vote Hearing

The Town Board approved the creation of new refuse districts and set a date for a public hearing to vote on exceeding the 2% tax cap. This is necessary because refuse district charges appear on tax bills and are considered taxes under state law, which can cause the town to exceed its tax cap annually even without raising the general town tax rate. The board also approved setting a public hearing for Local Law Number Two, which addresses the tax cap vote. The refuse district program allows the town to contract with a trash hauler, charging residents less than if they hired haulers individually, with the charge appearing as a special district charge on tax bills.

Town Board Explores Composting Initiatives and Funding Opportunities

Board members discussed opportunities for composting initiatives, prompted by a recent seminar attended by Council Members Marr and Smith. They learned about county and state funding available for composting programs, with incentives for towns that partner with neighboring municipalities. Monroe County has allocated approximately $200,000 for the initial phase of this pilot program, with awards to be announced in July. The discussion touched on reducing food waste, exploring new technologies, potential partnerships with local organizations and farms, and the effectiveness of drop-off sites versus potential curbside pickup. The town's Environmental Advisory Board also discussed the funding and its application process, noting it requires a 50% match and has a short timeline.

Town Board Recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Day

The Town Board acknowledged National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 5th, also known as Wear Orange weekend. Council Member Satler-LeBlanc read a statement highlighting the origins of the day, honoring Hadiya Pendleton, and emphasizing the importance of gun safety laws, education, community responsibility, and responsible gun ownership. She encouraged residents to visit wearorange.org and besmartforkids.org for more information on gun violence prevention and child safety.

Town Board Approves Sewer and Water District Extensions for Mendon Road Property

The Town Board approved the extension of Sewer District JHSD-163 for the property at 526 Mendon Road. This follows a public hearing for the proposed extension where no public comments were received. The board also approved the creation of Mendon Road Water District number one, also for 526 Mendon Road, after closing the public hearing for this item, which also had no public comments.