Spencer Bernard

The meeting included the administration of oaths of office to newly elected and re-elected officials. Key administrative actions involved approving staff appointments for the 2026-2027 biennial period, including the Deputy Supervisor, Finance Director, Town Historian, and various departmental heads (e.g., Commissioner of Public Works, Director of Recreation). The Board also designated The Daily Record as the official newspaper for 2026 with the Rochester Business Journal as the alternate. Financial matters addressed included the approval of 2026 petty cash funds, authorization for voucher approvals, and setting rates for mileage and per diem meal reimbursements for 2026. Personnel matters included authorizing staff attendance at various professional organization meetings in 2026 and approving new hires for the Recreation and Library departments. Additionally, Supervisor Smith was designated as the delegate for the Association of Towns Annual Business Meeting, and a joint public hearing concerning East Rochester's annexation request was announced for January 15, 2026.

The Town Board meeting included Supervisor's Announcements regarding the date change for the next meeting due to Candlelight Night, a reminder about driving caution, and solicitation for frozen turkey donations for the Pittsford Food Cupboard. Operational matters involved the approval of the proposed 2026 Town Board meeting dates schedule. Finance matters addressed the approval of 2026 insurance coverage and bonding for the Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes, the approval to declare certain equipment surplus for disposal, and the approval of November vouchers totaling $1,416,507.96. Personnel matters included the approval of the 2026 Holiday Schedule and the renewal of the contract for the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan administration with Empower and Great-West Trust Company. The Board also approved appointments for a new Library Librarian I - PT position and a status change for a Highway Laborer, while deferring consideration of a promotion to an Executive Session. Other business involved scheduling a presentation on the Kings Bend Park playground project and discussing concerns regarding gas-powered leaf blower noise levels.

The agenda for the Town Board meeting included the Supervisor's Budget Presentation and a Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2026 Budget. Key financial matters involved the 2026 Budget Resolution and discussion of surplus inventory, including declaring a 2020 CHEVY EQUINOX as surplus. Personnel matters covered a Hiring Resolution, with specific new hires and salary/status changes proposed for various departments like Recreation, Library, and Highway. Other business included reviewing the Active Transportation Plan update, discussing pedestrian safety measures, and confirming funding for park winterization and environmental initiatives.

The Town Board meeting agenda for December 3, 2025, included several key items across various areas. Legal matters involved the Pittsford Oaks Sewer Easement Release and contract extensions for Pittsford Youth Services and Elderberry Express. Operational discussions featured a presentation on the Kings Bend Park Playground Renovation and an update on invasive species at Bird Harbor. Financial matters included the appointment of a Deputy Receiver of Taxes. Personnel matters covered a hiring resolution, reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees, and an executive session to discuss employee promotion.

The special meeting commenced with the Town Board entering into an executive session to discuss the promotion of a particular employee. Upon returning from the executive session, the board formally approved the promotion of Ryan Secor to the position of MEO II within the Highway Department at a rate of $27.23, effective December 8, 2025. Following this action, the meeting was adjourned.