Irondequoit public meetings in 2022

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will hold its regular meeting on December 20, 2022, with a full agenda of 15 resolutions for board action. These include appointments to the Ethics Board and provisional full-time positions in Recreation and IT, a settlement agreement with Sea Breeze Coaster Corp and Overlook Development Inc., an escrow agreement for a site plan at 689 E. Ridge Road, acceptance of donations from Home Depot and Wegmans, and several Public Works items such as a sidewalk plow bid, a pickup truck purchase, and equipment funding. The meeting will also include public input, a financial report, and approval of prior minutes.

• Appointment of Ethics Board member
• Settlement agreement with Sea Breeze Coaster Corp and Overlook Development Inc.
• Escrow agreement for revised site plan at 689 E. Ridge Road
• Accept donation from Home Depot and monetary gift from Wegmans to Police
• Award bid for sidewalk plow and purchase of pickup truck

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to review agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a draft local law to regulate short-term rentals. The board will also consider resolutions to correct a meeting date, hire a clerk, purchase a pickup truck, bond $300,000 for road reconstruction in Huntington Hills, bond $60,000 for Town Hall improvements, and authorize contracts for recreational programming.

• Draft local law to regulate short-term rentals, requiring registration, limiting non-hosted rentals to 120 days/year, and setting fines of at least $950
• Resolution to bond up to $300,000 for reconstruction and stabilization of roads in Huntington Hills neighborhood
• Resolution to bond up to $60,000 for improvements at Town Hall
• Resolution to purchase one XL Supercab pickup truck for the Department of Public Works
• Resolution to hire Marjorie Aman as full-time Office Clerk IV at $16.80/hour

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on December 5, 2022, and decided on seven variance and permit requests. The board denied a use variance for a two-family dwelling at 136 Heberle Road, but approved area variances for a greenhouse, a new lot, parking on a lawn, a fence, and a storage structure, as well as renewing a special use permit for hens and ducks. One special use permit request for hens was tabled to the January 9, 2023 meeting.

• Denied use and area variances for two-family dwelling at 136 Heberle Road
• Approved area variance for greenhouse at 360 Westchester Avenue, conditioned on personal consumption of produce
• Approved area variance to create new lot at 193 St. Joseph St.
• Approved renewal of special use permit for hens and ducks at 261 Hedgegarth Drive
• Tabled special use permit for hens at 439 Brookview Drive

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on November 28, 2022, and approved two applications. The first grants preliminary and final site plan approval for a new 3,043-square-foot convenience store and gas station at 450 and 462 Empire Blvd and 376 Helendale Road, relocating a 7-Eleven. The second grants final site plan review for a height increase to an existing two-story home at 183 Schnackel Drive.

• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 7-Eleven relocation at 450 & 462 Empire Blvd & 376 Helendale Road
• New 3,043 SF convenience store and gasoline fueling facility
• Subdivision of three lots into one lot
• Approved final site plan review for height increase at 183 Schnackel Drive
• Public hearing held at Irondequoit Town Hall, Broderick Room

The Board approved the site plan and subdivision for a new 3,043SF 7-Eleven at 450 & 462 Empire Blvd and 376 Helendale Road. It also approved a site plan review for a home height increase on Schnackel Drive.

• Approved Preliminary & Final Site Plan for 7-Eleven at 450 & 462 Empire Blvd & 376 Helendale Road (5-0)
• Classified 7-Eleven project as an Unlisted Action and made a Negative Declaration (5-0)
• Approved Final Site Plan Review for height increase of home at 183 Schnackel Drive (5-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several items, including a special use permit for a childcare center at 367 Titus Avenue, bond resolutions for sewer improvements totaling up to $900,000, and adoption of the 2023 annual budget. The board will also consider appointments, settlement agreements, and various operational resolutions. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with public hearings scheduled for the special use permit and sewer bonds.

• Special use permit for childcare center at 367 Titus Avenue (R-1 district)
• Bond resolution for up to $500,000 for sewer pump station improvements
• Bond resolution for up to $400,000 for sewer lateral improvements
• Resolution adopting the 2023 annual budget
• Settlement agreements with AT&T Services and Cingular Wireless

Town Board

This is a special Town Board meeting convened solely for a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget. The board will hear public comment before deciding whether to adopt the budget. A separate regular Town Board meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2022.

• Public hearing on adoption of the 2023 budget (11PH2022-1)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to review agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a resolution to authorize the Irondequoit Public Library project and accept a $64,000 grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for installing doors in the children's library and upgrading the HVAC system. The board will also discuss the 2023 preliminary budget, with a public hearing scheduled for November 10, 2022.

• Resolution authorizing Irondequoit Public Library project and acceptance of $64,000 DASNY grant for children's library doors and HVAC upgrade
• Public hearing on 2023 preliminary budget scheduled for November 10, 2022 at 7:35 pm
• Next regular Town Board meeting set for November 15, 2022 at 7 pm

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on November 7, 2022, and voted on seven applications. The board approved five requests, including a food preparation business, a fence height variance, lot reconfiguration, a garage, and a pool. Two applications were tabled: a use variance for a two-family dwelling and a special use permit for keeping hens.

• Approved consent for Farmhouse Table, LLC to operate outdoor food preparation at 1 Whipple Lane
• Approved area variance for 6-foot fence at 383 Peart Avenue
• Approved area variances for lot reconfiguration at 55 & 57 Durand Drive
• Tabled use variance for two-family dwelling at 136 Heberle Road
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 219 Brett Road with conditions

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution censuring Councilmember Patrina Freeman. The resolution lists specific alleged actions, including misuse of town resources, demeaning conduct toward staff, and making an unsubstantiated assault claim. If adopted, the censure would restrict her contact with town employees and require board approval for expenses, effective through her term.

• Resolution 11STB2022-1 to censure Councilmember Patrina Freeman
• Allegations include seeking free town resources for ICARE without approval
• Allegations include demeaning staff and saying 'I am your boss'
• Censure would require board approval for expenses and restrict direct employee contact
• Censure effective through end of Freeman's term, with removal as possible remedy

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider three resolutions: approving the preliminary 2023 budget, accepting a donated flagpole from the Rochester Ukrainian Group, and appointing a provisional Recreation Director. These are the only items on the agenda, and all are scheduled for board action.

• Resolution 10STB2022-1: Approve the preliminary 2023 budget, filed October 11, 2022, with amendments from workshops.
• Resolution 10STB2022-2: Accept a flagpole gift from Rochester Ukrainian Group valued at approximately $159, installed near the Holodomor Monument on Town Hall campus.
• Resolution 10STB2022-3: Appoint Shannon L. Grieve as provisional Recreation Director at an annual salary of $73,640 (Group 2, Step 1, 2022 Salary Schedule).

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on October 24, 2022, and granted final site plan approval and a floodplain permit for a new building at 975 Empire Blvd. A preliminary site plan for a 7-Eleven relocation was left open pending additional submissions. The board also approved revised signage for Octapharma Plasma and gave a positive referral for a child-care center special use permit.

• Final Site Plan Approval for 6,000 SF building at 975 Empire Blvd (PB2022-10-1)
• Preliminary Site Plan for 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station at 450/462 Empire Blvd & 376 Helendale Rd (PB2022-10-2) — left open
• Revised Site Plan/Signage Approval for Octapharma Plasma at 689 E. Ridge Rd (PB2022-05-1)
• Positive referral for child-care center special use permit at 367 Titus Ave

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will vote on 18 resolutions, including setting 2023 employee health insurance rates, approving the 2023 holiday schedule, ratifying a police union contract, and authorizing a public hearing on the 2023 preliminary budget. The board will also consider appointments, settlement agreements, a special use permit for 367 Titus Avenue, and a climate task force. Budget workshop meetings are scheduled for October 19-20, with a public hearing on November 10.

• Resolution 10A2022-6: Public hearing on 2023 preliminary budget
• Resolution 10A2022-8: Establishing employee health insurance rates for 2023
• Resolution 10A2022-10: Ratifying Nightstick PBA Unit Contract
• Resolution 10A2022-5: Special use permit for 367 Titus Avenue
• Resolution 10A2022-15: Capital Improvement Program 2023-2028

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss two action items: hiring a full-time police officer and updating the 2022 Local Highway Inventory. The board will also hear presentations on the bow hunt program and the reuse of the former St. Thomas School, and review agenda items for the next regular meeting.

• Resolution to hire Brandon Liemthepha as a full-time police officer at $50,747/year
• Resolution to add Seneca Road (1.11 miles) to the NYS Local Highway Inventory
• Presentation by Jeanne Colombo on the bow hunt program
• Presentation by Joel Barrett on reuse of former St. Thomas School

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on October 3, 2022, and approved all six area variance requests and one special use permit. The variances involved fencing, sheds, and a garage addition on residential properties. The special use permit allowed keeping chickens with conditions, including removal of the rooster.

• Approved area variance for street side fencing at 45 Upland Drive (Rinck)
• Approved area variances for side yard fencing and front yard shed at 3620 St. Paul Blvd (Johns)
• Approved area variance for shed forward of front building line at 2035 Bay Shore Blvd (Cook)
• Approved area variances for attached garage addition at 845 Rock Beach Road (Holowka)
• Granted special use permit for chickens at 91 Lake Bluff Road with conditions (Englert)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will hold a regular meeting on September 20, 2022, with a swearing-in ceremony for police officers. The board will vote on 23 resolutions, including hiring and appointments, purchasing three police SUVs, a contract for a new website and document management system, and authorizing 2022 tax levies. Other actions include adjusting the mileage reimbursement rate, approving a revised cemetery fee schedule, and setting the 2023 special events calendar.

• Purchase of one 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD SUV and two 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD SUVs for the Police Department
• Contract with CivicPlus for a website and document management system
• Resolution authorizing 2022 tax levies
• Adjustment of mileage reimbursement rate to $0.625 per mile, consistent with IRS rate
• Revised fee schedule for the Irondequoit Cemetery

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to review agenda items for the September 20 regular meeting. They will consider three resolutions: establishing a Climate Smart Communities Taskforce, authorizing a legal services agreement to review a 2020 invoice, and authorizing the town engineer to apply for a state grant for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. The meeting is a workshop, so no final votes are expected; action will occur at the regular meeting.

• Resolution establishing a Climate Smart Communities Taskforce (unpaid members, meets quarterly)
• Resolution authorizing an agreement for legal services to review a 2020 invoice (RFP issued Aug 23, 2022; two proposals received)
• Resolution authorizing Town Engineer LaBella to submit grant application to NYS 2022 Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on September 12, 2022, and approved all ten area variance applications. The requests included variances for fencing, sheds, porches, a new dwelling, a garage, a pole barn, and a lot subdivision. Conditions were attached to two of the approvals.

• Approved 6-foot fence variance at 64 Dumont Street with condition on placement
• Approved fence variances at 191 Rogers Parkway with relocation and landscaping conditions
• Approved shed variance at 11 Wisteria Lane
• Approved enclosed front porch variances at 25 Overbrook Avenue and 44 Bateau Terrace
• Approved 60x80 pole barn for St. Paul Boulevard Fire Department at 433 Cooper Road

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals approved all 10 area variance requests on the agenda, including fences at 64 Dumont Street and 191 Rogers Parkway, a shed at 11 Wisteria Lane, enclosed porches at 25 Overbrook Avenue and 44 Bateau Terrace, a new dwelling at 47 Lake Bluff Road, a garage at Eagle Rock Drive, an attached garage at 397 Bay View Road, a pole barn for the St. Paul Boulevard Fire Department at 433 Cooper Road, and a new lot near 1198 Bay Shore Blvd. All votes were 6-0 with one absent. Some approvals included conditions, such as fence placement and landscaping.

• Approved 6-ft fence at 64 Dumont Street with condition on location (6-0)
• Approved fence at 191 Rogers Parkway with relocation and landscaping conditions (6-0)
• Approved shed at 11 Wisteria Lane as submitted (6-0)
• Approved enclosed front porch at 25 Overbrook Avenue as submitted (6-0)
• Approved enclosed front porch at 44 Bateau Terrace as submitted (6-0)
• Approved new dwelling at 47 Lake Bluff Road as submitted (6-0)
• Approved detached garage on Eagle Rock Drive as submitted (6-0)
• Approved attached garage at 397 Bay View Road as submitted (6-0)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a special meeting to vote on three resolutions: appointing an acting deputy town clerk and deputy receiver of taxes, and authorizing the hiring of two new police officers. The appointments and hires are routine personnel actions to fill vacancies and cover for the town clerk's vacation.

• Appoint Maria Vecchio as Acting Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Receiver of Taxes through September 6, 2022, without additional salary
• Hire Brandon Moore as Police Officer at $50,747 annually (budget code 001.3120.100.1100)
• Hire Cameron Riola as Police Officer at $50,747 annually (budget code 001.3120.100.1100)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board held a special meeting on August 26, 2022, to consider and adopt seven resolutions. These include authorizing a no-cost energy audit of town facilities by Siemens, declaring surplus property, hiring a provisional Constituent Services Coordinator and a Secretary to the Supervisor, transferring a police officer, and approving a polling place agreement with Monroe County. All items were presented for board action.

• Authorized Siemens to perform a no-cost energy audit of town facilities
• Declared approximately 500 plastic Oktoberfest steins as surplus and donated to Challenger Miracle Field of Greater Rochester
• Approved hiring Elizabeth Gustafson as provisional Constituent Services Coordinator at $50,000 annually
• Approved hiring Mary McCombs as Secretary to the Supervisor at $35,000 annually
• Approved transfer of Mark A. Larose as Police Officer at $50,747 annually

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will vote on 27 resolutions, including adopting a local law to regulate cannabis facilities, awarding bids for McAvoy Park artificial turf replacement and lighting retrofit, and approving appointments to boards and departments. The board will also consider an amended contract for the 2023 reassessment project and allocate American Rescue Plan Act funding.

• Adopt local law for time, place and manner requirements for cannabis facilities
• Award bid for McAvoy Park artificial turf replacement
• Award bid for McAvoy Park lighting retrofit and replacement
• Amended contract with Emminger, Newton, Pigeon & Magyar, Inc. for 2023 reassessment project
• Allocate American Rescue Plan Act funding

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to review and prepare items for the August 16 regular meeting. They will consider five resolutions, including replacing the Town Hall handicap ramp and railing for $53,000, leasing a new mail machine, contracting for psychological evaluations, approving fall 2022 recreation program contracts, and appointing a full-time fire marshal.

• Replace handicap ramp and railing at Town Hall for $53,000 (AAA Masonry)
• Lease Quadient mail machine for $373.85/month, total $23,552.55 over 63 months
• Contract with Public Safety Psychology for pre-employment evaluations at $325 per candidate, max $3,250/year
• Approve contracts for fall 2022 recreation programs (youth, family, adult, group exercise, senior)
• Appoint full-time Fire Marshal in Community Development Department

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on August 1, 2022, and approved all five applications before it. These included four area variances for residential fencing and a special use permit for keeping hens, as well as variances for a new convenience store with gas fueling facility on Empire Boulevard.

• Approved variances for a 3,043 sq ft convenience store with gas station at 450 & 462 Empire Blvd & 376 Helendale Rd, including signage exceptions
• Approved area variance for Liliane Schwedfeger to install side yard fencing at 106 Whittington Rd, with condition that homeowner repairs snow-plow damage
• Approved area variance for John Wise to replace side yard fencing at 107 Hoover Rd
• Granted special use permit to Erika Wilke for 5 hens (not 6) at 219 Frankland Rd, with conditions including annual vet certificate and inspections
• Approved area variance for Mark Kommeth to install side yard fencing at 146 Leland Rd

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved all five applications, including variances for a new 7-Eleven convenience store with gas fueling at 450 & 462 Empire Blvd and 376 Helendale Road. Also approved were fence variances for three residential properties and a special use permit for keeping hens at 219 Frankland Road, subject to conditions.

• Approved area variances for fence at 106 Whittington Rd (6-0)
• Approved area variance for fence replacement at 107 Hoover Rd (6-0)
• Granted special use permit for 5 hens at 219 Frankland Rd with conditions (6-0)
• Approved area variance for privacy fence at 146 Leland Rd (6-0)
• Approved area variances for 7-Eleven store at 450 & 462 Empire Blvd (6-0)

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on July 25, 2022, considering three applications. It granted signage approval to Bruster's Real Ice Cream with a lighting condition, postponed one application for a garage construction, and tabled another for signage at a plasma center. Two items will be revisited at the August meetings.

• Granted signage approval to Bruster's Real Ice Cream at 1930 E. Ridge Road, with lighting restricted to one hour before opening and two hours after closing
• Postponed steep slope and woodlot permits for attached garage with breezeway and detached garage at 643 Seneca Road
• Tabled revised site plan and signage approval for Octapharma Plasma at 689 E. Ridge Road

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law setting time, place, and manner requirements for cannabis facilities. The board will also consider several resolutions, including awarding bids for storm sewer installation on Cascade Place and columbariums at the cemetery, as well as agreements for elderly services funded by Community Development Block Grants. The agenda includes routine appointments, salary adjustments, and grant applications.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt local law on cannabis facility time, place, and manner requirements
• Resolution awarding bid for storm sewer installation on Cascade Place and increase in appropriation
• Resolution awarding bid for columbariums at Irondequoit Cemetery
• Agreements with Catholic Family Center, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Irondequoit Community Cupboard, and Housing Council at Pathstone for CDBG-funded services
• Resolution authorizing special event licenses for Run Like Hell 5K and 11th Annual RATs Triathlon

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to review agenda items for the upcoming July 19 regular meeting, including a pre-application for rezoning at 1890 and 1848 Hudson Avenue. The board will also consider several resolutions for police-related purchases and agreements, as well as revisions to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending plan and allocation of ARPA funds for Town Hall campus upgrades.

• Pre-application review for rezoning 1890 and 1848 Hudson Avenue
• Resolution authorizing transfer of Police Officer Bradley Little at $50,747 annual salary
• Resolution authorizing purchase of Tasers from Axon Enterprises for $70,169.94
• Resolution revising ARPA spending plan to increase Front Step Program allocation from $150,000 to $500,000
• Resolution authorizing $350,000 in ARPA funds for Town Hall campus upgrades

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing and approved all nine area variance requests on the agenda. The approved variances allow property owners to build garages, carports, and fences that do not meet standard setback or height rules, plus two new homes with reduced setbacks and higher lot coverage.

• Approved garage addition with reduced rear setback at 101 Placid Place
• Approved carport with reduced side setback at 39 Thomas Avenue
• Approved 6-foot fences exceeding height limits at 165 Westgate Drive, 80 Montclair Drive, 81 Burwell Road, and 24 Barry Road
• Approved detached garage exceeding height limit at 641 Winona Blvd
• Approved two new homes with reduced setbacks and higher lot coverage at 419 and 423 Lake Front

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on June 27, 2022, considering signage applications and a lead agency declaration. Two signage requests were approved, one with conditions, while two other cases were postponed to July. The Board also consented to the Town Board acting as lead agency for a proposed local law on cannabis facility regulations.

• Approved signage for 620 Titus Avenue (Tiffany Ritchie) with lighting and 4,000K conditions
• Approved new wall signage for 714 Titus Avenue (Scott Watson)
• Postponed EPOD permits for 643 Seneca Road (Martin & Shelancia Daniel) to July
• Postponed signage for 689 E. Ridge Road (Fastsigns/Octapharma Plasma) to July
• Consented to Town Board as Lead Agency for cannabis facility local law (Chapter 235 amendment)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will hold its regular meeting on June 21, 2022, with a full agenda of resolutions. Key items include allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for police equipment, vehicles, and diversity initiatives, as well as calling a public hearing on proposed local laws for cannabis facility regulations. The board will also consider appointments, public works contracts, and special event licenses.

• Resolution 6A2022-6: Purchase of access control and CCTV for town buildings using ARPA funding
• Resolution 6A2022-15: Public hearing on local law for time, place, and manner requirements for cannabis facilities
• Resolution 6A2022-21: ARPA funding for Tasers, equipment, and technology for the Police Department
• Resolution 6A2022-22: ARPA funding for two hybrid police SUVs and one police vehicle
• Resolution 6A2022-25: Allocating $100,000 of ARPA funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a workshop meeting to receive presentations on the town audit from The Bonadio Group and on Irondequoit Ambulance. The board will also review agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting on June 21, 2022. No formal board actions are scheduled for this workshop.

• Audit presentation from The Bonadio Group
• Irondequoit Ambulance presentation
• Review of agenda items for June 21, 2022 regular Town Board meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on June 6, 2022, and approved six applications for area variances and special use permits, including a shed height amendment, a freestanding sign, a fence, and permits for hens and pigs. The board tabled two related applications for new dwellings at 419 & 423 Lake Front and a portion of 57 Delta Terrace, pending additional engineering and easement information. One previously tabled application for a commercial vehicle at 84 Charrington Road was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved height amendment for shed at 183 Schnackel Drive
• Approved area variances for freestanding sign at 1800 Hudson Avenue
• Approved special use permit for up to 6 hens at 489 Sagamore Drive with conditions
• Approved special use permit for 2 pet pigs at 3 Delta Terrace with conditions
• Tabled area variances for new dwellings at 419 & 423 Lake Front and 57 Delta Terrace

Town Board

The Town Board is considering an agreement to provide police services at Eastridge High School from June 6 through June 10, 2022. Under the proposal, a single officer would be present for two hours each school day. The School District would reimburse the Town at the officer's overtime rate, including all fringe benefits.

• Intermunicipal Agreement for police detail services from June 6 to June 10, 2022
• Police presence at Eastridge High School (2350 E. Ridge Rd) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• District reimbursement of officer overtime rates and fringe benefits

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is holding a special meeting to vote on two resolutions: an intermunicipal agreement with the West Irondequoit Central School District for a police officer detail at Irondequoit High School, and a stipend for Mary Werner for additional duties in the Department of Community Development. The police detail would run from May 27 to June 14, 2022, with the district reimbursing the town at overtime rates. The stipend would be $40 per day retroactive to May 23, 2022.

• Resolution authorizing intermunicipal agreement with West Irondequoit School District for police detail at Irondequoit High School, 260 Cooper Rd, from May 27 to June 14, 2022, 2-4 p.m. school days
• District to reimburse town at overtime rate including fringe benefits
• Resolution authorizing stipend of $40 per day for Mary Werner, Code Compliance Coordinator, for office manager duties in Department of Community Development, retroactive to May 23, 2022

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on May 23, 2022, to consider four applications. It granted preliminary/final site plan approval for a seasonal fireworks tent, approved signage for two businesses with conditions, and postponed two other cases to June. The meeting was otherwise routine.

• Approved temporary/seasonal tent for fireworks sales at 2255 E. Ridge Road (Keystone Novelties, LLC) with conditions on lights and music.
• Approved wall and tenant panel signage at 1233 E. Ridge Road (Ridge Portland Rochester, LLC) with lighting restrictions.
• Tabled signage application for Octapharma Plasma, Inc. at 689 E. Ridge Road until June.
• Postponed EPOD permits for attached garage with breezeway and detached garage at 643 Seneca Road until June.

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program and vote on over 20 resolutions, including a proposal to create an ambulance district to fund emergency medical services. The board will also consider appointments, a capital lease for a dump/plow truck, and various contracts.

• Public hearing on 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program (approx. $906,128 from HUD)
• Resolution authorizing capital lease financing with JP Morgan for one dump/plow truck
• Resolution authorizing settlement agreement with Morgan Northside Manor LLC
• Resolution authorizing intermunicipal agreement for cable access TV with West Irondequoit Central School District
• Resolution authorizing special event license for E.R.A.S.E. Juneteenth Celebration

Town Board

The Town Board met to authorize capital lease financing for a new plow truck and appoint seasonal laborers. The board also appointed the initial commissioners and treasurer for the newly consolidated Irondequoit Fire District.

• Authorization of capital lease financing for one 2022 International dump/plow truck at $245,175.16
• Temporary appointment of three full-time seasonal laborers at an hourly rate of $15.00
• Appointment of five initial commissioners and one treasurer for the Irondequoit Fire District
• Consolidation of Ridge-Culver and Laurelton fire districts into the Irondequoit Fire District

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals met on May 2, 2022, to review multiple applications for property variances. The Board approved requests regarding fences, porches, garages, and setbacks, as well as a permit for keeping hens.

• Approved use and area variances for Laxy Properties at 79 Nixon Drive
• Approved special use permit for six hens at 160 Mallard Drive with specific conditions
• Approved various residential setbacks and porch construction, including 423 Falstaff Road
• Approved fencing variances for 111 Kellwood Drive and 4239 St. Paul Blvd
• Tabled commercial vehicle parking application for 84 Charrington Road until June 6, 2022

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for 450 Empire Blvd., 462 Empire Blvd., and 376 Helendale Road to operate a gasoline service station. The meeting also includes numerous resolutions for personnel appointments and various department contracts.

• Public hearing for gas station special use permit at 450, 462 Empire Blvd. and 376 Helendale Road
• Capital lease agreement with JP Morgan Equipment Finance for one International dump/plow truck
• Purchase of a portable speed tracking device for the Police Department
• Appointment of several full-time positions in Public Works, Police, and Community Development
• Authorization of contracts for summer/fall soccer referees and various community event vendors

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing to consider a request by Pemm, LLC. The Board granted revised site plan approval with specific conditions regarding advertisements and fuel delivery.

• Revised Site Plan Approval for Quicklee’s at 575 Titus Avenue
• New condition: Advertisements must be static images with no motion or audio
• New condition: Dispensers must enter dark mode at dusk
• Approved 24/7 fuel delivery hours

Town Board

The Town Board held a workshop meeting to review personnel appointments, a union contract renewal, and equipment financing. The board also authorized a revised commencement date agreement for the Irondequoit Community Center.

• Appointed Jeannine Whitaker as full-time Real Property Appraiser at $50,050.00 annually
• Appointed Scott Loiacono as full-time Custodian at an hourly rate of $18.00
• Authorized a revised Commencement Date Agreement with Skyview Phase I LLC for the Irondequoit Community Center
• Approved terms for a tentative union contract agreement with Supervisory Unit #7414-03 (CSEA, AFSCME, AFL-CIO) effective through 2025
• Authorized capital lease financing of $231,297.16 for one 2022 International dump/plow truck

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on April 4, 2022, considering six variance requests. The board denied two requests from tobacco/vapor businesses to operate within 1,000 feet of schools or child-care facilities, and denied a dock expansion variance. It approved two fence-related area variances and tabled three other applications, including two from Laxy Properties.

• Denied Area Variance for Smoke Depot at 525 Titus Avenue (Irondequoit Plaza) to operate tobacco/vapor business within 1,000 ft of school/playground/child-care
• Denied Area Variance for Smoker's Palace, Inc. at 2062 E. Ridge Road for same proximity issue
• Denied Area Variances for Andrea & David Hauer for existing 580 sq ft dock at 1198 Bay Shore Blvd
• Approved Area Variance for Rachel Conidaris for 6' high side yard fence at 21 Sansharon Drive
• Approved Area Variances for Gerald Scacchitti for fence at 3773 St. Paul Blvd

Town Board

The Town Board met to consider a resolution awarding grant funding to the Irondequoit Community Cupboard, Inc. The funds are intended to assist the organization in purchasing a new building at 2841 Culver Road.

• Resolution awarding $411,145.59 in grant funding to Irondequoit Community Cupboard, Inc.
• Funding includes $375,109 from supplemental CDBG CARES Act funds and $36,036.59 from the RISE grant program
• Grant purpose is the purchase of the property located at 2841 Culver Road

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing and granted final site plan approval for a convenience store expansion and removal of a vehicle repair shop at 575 Titus Avenue. The board also offered a positive referral to the Town Board for a special use permit for a gasoline service station at 450/462 Empire Blvd and 376 Helendale Road, and reviewed a sketch plan for a new 7-Eleven on the same site.

• Final site plan approval for 575 Titus Ave: expand convenience store, remove vehicle repair shop
• Conditions include no video/audio at gas pumps, delivery hours 7am-6pm, lighting restrictions
• Positive referral for special use permit for gasoline station at 450/462 Empire Blvd & 376 Helendale Rd
• Sketch plan conference for re-subdividing 3 lots into 1 for new 3,043 SF convenience store and gas station (7-Eleven relocation)
• Recommendations include addressing pedestrian access, truck traffic, and neighborhood impacts

Town Board

The Town Board met to discuss whether to postpone the town-wide reassessment of real property. No final decision was recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion regarding the potential postponement of the Town-wide Reassessment of Real Property

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on a special use permit for a nonprofit at 2841 Culver Road, an agreement with Greenlight Networks to install fiber at the Community Center, and numerous appointments and contracts. The agenda includes routine items like appointments, budget transfers, and equipment leases, alongside more notable actions such as a police intermunicipal agreement with Rochester and revised Community Center membership rates.

• Special use permit for 2841 Culver Road (Irondequoit Community Cupboard) in R-1 Residential District
• Right of entry agreement with Greenlight Networks for fiber optic cabling at Irondequoit Community Center
• Intermunicipal police response agreement with City of Rochester
• Lease of four Chevrolet Blazer 2LT vehicles
• Revision of membership rates for new Irondequoit Community Center

Town Board

This is a workshop meeting where the Town Board reviews agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting on March 15, 2022. No formal decisions are made at this workshop; it is procedural in nature.

• Review of agenda items for the March 15, 2022 regular Town Board meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on March 7, 2022, and decided three applications. It granted a Special Use Permit to Gail Evans for keeping four hens at 124 Culverton Drive, with conditions including annual veterinary certificates and inspections. Two applications by Laxy Properties, for a use variance and an area variance on properties near 79 Nixon Drive, were carried forward to the April 4, 2022 meeting with the public hearing remaining open.

• Special Use Permit granted to Gail Evans for four hens at 124 Culverton Drive, with conditions
• Permit limited to four hens, no roosters, expires in five years
• Annual veterinary health certificate and unannounced town inspections required
• Laxy Properties use variance for single-family residence in C-Business District deferred to April 4
• Laxy Properties area variance for dwelling size at 79 Nixon Drive deferred to April 4

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on a request to renovate a convenience store at 575 Titus Avenue, but adjourned the case to the March meeting. The Board also issued a positive referral for a Special Use Permit allowing a nonprofit to operate at 2841 Culver Road.

• Case PB2022-02-1: Final Site Plan Approval for façade and interior renovation at 575 Titus Avenue (adjourned to March)
• Special Use Permit referral for Irondequoit Community Cupboard at 2841 Culver Road (positive referral issued)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will hold four public hearings on February 15, 2022, covering a special use permit for 1825 E. Ridge Road, a local law to improve the ethics law, public comment on the Community Development Block Grant program, and a local law to authorize tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The board will also consider numerous resolutions for appointments, contracts, and other administrative actions.

• Special use permit for 1825 E. Ridge Road in a M-Manufacturing District
• Local law to improve the Ethics Law of the Town of Irondequoit
• Public comment on Irondequoit's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
• Local law to authorize tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
• Resolution to renew refuse services for various Town facilities

Town Board

This is a workshop meeting for the Irondequoit Town Board. The agenda consists of procedural items and a review of items for the upcoming February 15, 2022, regular meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on February 7, 2022, and approved two area variance requests. One allowed a 6-foot side yard fence exceeding the height limit at 193 Meadow Circle. The other allowed a relocated tobacco and vapor products store at 450 Empire Blvd, less than 1,000 feet from a school, playground, or child-care facility.

• Approved area variance for 6-foot side yard fence at 193 Meadow Circle (R-2 Residential District)
• Approved area variance for tobacco/vapor store at 450 Empire Blvd (C-Business District), less than 1,000 feet from school/playground/child-care
• Public hearing held at Irondequoit Town Hall, Broderick Room

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on January 24, 2022, to consider two items. They granted signage approval for a property on East Ridge Road, with a condition on lighting hours. They also offered a positive referral to the Town Board for a special use permit to create an apartment on the first floor of a building in a manufacturing district, with recommendations including a Fire Marshal comment and signage enforcement.

• Signage approval for Roc Signs, LLC at 1233 E. Ridge Road, with lighting restricted to one hour before opening and two hours after closing
• Positive referral for a special use permit for an apartment at 1825 E. Ridge Road, limited to one first-floor apartment
• Recommendation for Fire Marshal to submit formal comments on the apartment proposal
• Encouragement for Town Board to address signage on the parcel not associated with the proposed business

Historic Preservation Commission

The Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review minutes and discuss old and new business. Key items include progress on the Wimbledon Road National Register District, including building descriptions, significance, and marker design, as well as further discussion on the Jack Rabbit designation. The commission will also consider the 2023 budget, a meeting with Supervisor Fitzpatrick, and seeking a new member.

• Wimbledon Road National Register District: building descriptions, State of Significance, marker design, spring 2022 public meeting
• Jack Rabbit Designation/Nomination: further correspondence and research on funding and nomination process
• 2023 Budget discussion
• Meeting with Supervisor Fitzpatrick
• Seeking seventh or alternate member

The Commission discussed ongoing work on the Wimbledon Road National Register District, including a draft Statement of Significance and plans for a spring 2022 public meeting to seek resident signatures. They also discussed a potential National Register designation for the Jack Rabbit property and planned to invite Supervisor Fitzpatrick to discuss funding and commission membership. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Scheduled public meeting for Wimbledon Road district for late April/early May 2022
• Discussed Jack Rabbit National Register designation, no action taken
• Planned invitation to Supervisor Fitzpatrick for February meeting
• Agreed to review annual report topics at future meetings

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on amending insurance limits in the Town Code, and voting on several appointments, contracts, and resolutions. Items include hiring for various town departments, a special use permit for 1825 E. Ridge Road, and agreements for DWI programs and storm sewer work.

• Public hearing on amending insurance limits in Chapter 214 of Town Code (1PH2022-1)
• Resolution to hire part-time School Traffic Guard, Laborer, Custodians, Recreation Assistant, Secretary to Supervisor
• Resolution for special use permit at 1825 E. Ridge Road in M-Manufacturing District
• Resolution to adjust mileage reimbursement rate to $.585 for 2022
• Resolution to award bid for storm sewer replacement east of Walnut Park

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board is meeting to consider three items: automatically renewing property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled residents due to COVID-19, approving the purchase of three new dump trucks with plows for $875,120.91, and adopting a local law to strengthen ethics rules for town officials and employees.

• Resolution to auto-renew tax exemptions under RPTL 459-c and 467 for 2022, waiving renewal applications
• Purchase of three 2023 International HV607 dump trucks with plows from Regional International Corp for $875,120.91
• Local Law to amend ethics code, expanding conflict-of-interest rules and adding prohibitions on using town resources for personal gain
• New annual ethics training requirement for Town Board members and creation of a resource library
• Gift threshold for conflicts set at $75 or more

Town Board

The Town Board met to establish annual accounting procedures and finalize various municipal appointments. The session included resolutions for appointing key officials, committee members, and establishing financial oversight protocols.

• Appointed Barbara Genier as Town Clerk for a 2-year term
• Appointed Diana Marsh as Comptroller for a 2-year term
• Appointed John Perticone as Deputy Supervisor
• Appointed Katrina Hall as Director of Recreation for a 2-year term
• Required all checks disbursing Town money to be countersigned by the Comptroller

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals met on January 3, 2022, to consider two applications for area variances. The Board approved requests regarding a new fence at 360 Pinegrove Avenue and a detached garage project at 1214 Bay Shore Blvd.

• Approved 6-foot wooden fence variance for 360 Pinegrove Avenue
• Approved garage and deck construction variances for 1214 Bay Shore Blvd