Jason R. Kennedy

The board discussed several items, including the approval of an audit, the issuance of a Pride Month proclamation for the town, and the recognition of Girl Scouts who earned the Silver Award. Additionally, the board approved various appointments and reappointments to volunteer boards, including the planning board, zoning board of appeals, conservation board, and the historic architecture commission. A key discussion focused on a proposal to expand community planning and visioning efforts, specifically by incorporating the Route 96 corridor into a project previously approved for hamlet and canal conservation areas. The meeting concluded with town updates regarding a rabies immunization clinic, the Seneca Chief's visit, a youth fishing derby, and information on the town's capital improvement project plan.

The board discussed several items, including rescheduling a meeting for the Sustainability Advisory Board, a settlement for a tax assessment litigation involving a vacant office building, and a new PILOT agreement for an apartment complex. The board also reviewed proposed changes to the senior citizen property tax exemption, including adjusting income eligibility and the inclusion of IRA distributions. Additionally, a student representative provided updates on local youth activities, and board members shared reports on a volunteer day of service and recent sustainability board activities.

The meeting featured a presentation on a service agreement to formalize the partnership between the town and the Fairport Partnership, focusing on community development, tourism, and economic vitality. The board issued a proclamation recognizing the VFW Buddy Poppy program and adopted a proclamation designating a specific day to raise awareness for childhood apraxia of speech. Additionally, the meeting included the review and approval of departmental audit reports for the finance, building and codes, and clerk departments.

The meeting served as a public information session to discuss the potential development of shared-use trails on town-owned properties, specifically near the Rood and Dewitt properties off Turk Hill Road. Key discussion points included the project's alignment with the town's parks and open space master plan, the benefits of providing non-motorized recreational amenities, and the proposed collaboration with the Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists for design, construction, and long-term maintenance. The presentation addressed safety, sustainability, potential impacts on existing trails and neighbors, and the necessity of community feedback in determining the project's feasibility.

The meeting included the appointment of several members to the Historic Architecture Commission, Conservation Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Sustainability Advisory Board. The Board adopted new public comment guidelines to formalize and document procedures for resident participation. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding a special use permit request for the Powder Mill apartments at 1151 Pittsford Victor Road, which was referred to the Planning Board and Conservation Board for further review.