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Webster public meetings in 2023

72 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 28, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board Workshop cancelled

The Town Board Workshop scheduled for December 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

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Thu Dec 21, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to vote on $45K Webster Today magazine contract

The Webster Town Board is meeting to approve routine financial items, including bills, a prepaid warrant, and purchase orders. They will also consider a one-year contract with Pilato Entertainment for the town magazine, Webster Today, not to exceed $45,000, and discuss streetscape improvements in West Webster Hamlet, including a potential TAP grant application with a 20% town match.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board considers $60,000 emergency EMS funding; resolution fails

The Webster Town Board workshop on December 14, 2023, opened with public comment, then considered a resolution to provide $60,000 in emergency funding to Northeast Quadrant Advanced Life Support (NEQALS), the current EMS provider for Webster Emergency Medical Services (WEMS). The funding resolution failed, and a related budget transfer received no action. The agenda was subject to change.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning board approves three variances, tables Ridge Road home

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on December 12, 2023, to consider three area variance requests. Two were approved as presented, and one was tabled to a future meeting. The board also approved the minutes from its November 14, 2023 meeting.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board considers sewer equipment purchase and park mowing contract

The Town Board will review financial approvals including bills, warrants, and budget transfers. The meeting includes resolutions for a new sewer flush truck and a three-year mowing services contract.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves soccer sign, accessory structure; tables subdivision

The Webster Planning Board held a public hearing and made decisions on several applications. They approved a sign for Lakefront Soccer Club and an accessory structure with solar panels, provided feedback on a proposed subdivision, and tabled a subdivision request to January 2024.

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Thu Nov 16, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to approve bills, contracts, and asset disposals

The Webster Town Board is meeting to approve routine financial items, including bills, a prepaid warrant, and purchase orders. They will also consider several resolutions, including a contract for title work on a property, an amended energy performance contract for the wastewater treatment facility, an excavation/fill permit, and declaring surplus equipment for auction or recycling.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning board approves flagpole variance, accessory structures, and temporary second dwelling

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on November 14, 2023, and approved all four applications on the agenda. These included an area variance for a 100-foot flagpole (reduced to 80 feet), three accessory structure variances, and a special permit for temporary use of a second dwelling during new home construction. The board also approved the minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to review police policy manual and energy contract

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop to receive presentations on two items: a proposed police policy and procedure manual from Lexipol, and an amendment to the energy performance contract with NAVITAS for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves Hegedorn's Plaza redevelopment with conditions

The Webster Planning Board held a public hearing and voted on several site plans, subdivisions, and sign applications. The most significant action was final approval of the Hegedorn's Plaza redevelopment at 964 Ridge Road, subject to conditions including sidewalk installation and a sign height variance. Other items included approvals for signs, a warehouse addition, and a residential subdivision, with one subdivision tabled to December.

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Thu Nov 2, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to acquire 600 Ridge Road for environmental testing and redevelopment

The Webster Town Board is meeting to consider a series of financial approvals, including bills, purchase orders, and a revised investment policy. The most significant items involve the acquisition of 600 Ridge Road from Monroe County for $1.00, with resolutions to declare the town as lead agency under SEQRA, complete environmental review, and accept a cooperation agreement with the NYS DEC. The board will also consider several other resolutions, including a professional services agreement for credit card processing, a contribution increase for a stormwater project, and an industrial use permit amendment.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board workshop cancelled for Oct. 26, 2023

The Town Board workshop scheduled for October 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to adopt 2024 final budget and fee schedule

The Webster Town Board will hold a public hearing on the 2024 preliminary budget, then consider adopting the final budget and the 2024 fee schedule. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including an intermunicipal snow and ice control agreement with Monroe County, a fitness equipment lease, and appointments. The agenda includes routine approvals of bills, purchase orders, and budget transfers.

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Thu Oct 12, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board workshop cancelled for October 12, 2023

This meeting agenda is only a notice that the Town Board Workshop scheduled for October 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Zoning Board to hear 8 variance requests, including 100-ft flagpole

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2023, to consider eight area variance applications, one tabled matter, and a special permit review. The applications involve requests for relief from zoning rules for residential additions, a pool, signs, and a flagpole. The board will also review a special permit for a car detailing business and approve the minutes from the September 12 meeting.

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Thu Oct 5, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to weigh cell tower permit, fairlife permits, and 600 Ridge Road acquisition

The Webster Town Board is holding a public hearing on a special use permit for a rooftop micro cell telecommunications facility at 900-965 Cherry Ridge Boulevard. The board will also consider resolutions related to the fairlife project at Tebor Road, the acquisition and environmental review of 600 Ridge Road, and several routine financial approvals.

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Thu Sep 28, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to mow parks, exempt volunteer firefighters from taxes, discuss EMS

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop to approve bidding for park mowing, hold a public hearing on a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, discuss next steps for the 600 Ridge Road property, and consider short-term options for volunteer EMS personnel.

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Thu Sep 21, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to consider permits for fairlife project at Tebor Road

The Webster Town Board is meeting to consider routine approvals and several resolutions, including permits for the fairlife project at the eastern terminus of Tebor Road, setting a public hearing for the 2024 budget, and appointing members to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a micro cell telecommunications facility and declarations of surplus equipment for recycling.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to discuss helicopter law, tax exemptions, and WEDA update

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed helicopter law, receive an update from the Webster Economic Development Alliance, and consider legislative changes to several property tax exemptions. The board will also vote on resolutions to set public hearing dates for the tax exemption changes.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning board approves Fairlife dairy plant variances and three home additions

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on September 12, 2023, and approved all four applications on the agenda. The most significant was the Fairlife project, a large dairy processing facility, which received area variances for a decorative wall, building height, and privacy fence. The board also approved three residential variance requests for additions and structures.

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Thu Sep 7, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to vote on 2024 budget, fee schedule, and fairlife project approvals

The Webster Town Board is meeting to consider routine approvals (bills, minutes) and several significant items, including the introduction of the 2024 fee schedule and tentative budget, and multiple resolutions related to the fairlife project (SEQR determination, public hearing, engineering contracts). The board will also act on contracts for generator maintenance, sewer line upsizing, and other professional services.

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✓ Decided: Webster Town Board approves 2024 Tentative Budget

The Town Board approved the 2024 Tentative Budget, which will become the Preliminary Budget pending a public hearing on October 19th. The board also adopted a revised Procurement Policy and approved over $2.4 million in bills and vouchers.

Tue Sep 5, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves several signs and residential waiver

The Planning Board approved sign installations for Puff N’ Stuff and Burd Physical Therapy, a residential in-law addition waiver, and a microcell rooftop project. A one-year site plan extension was granted for Splasit Car Wash, while the Hegedorn’s Plaza redevelopment remained in the sketch plan review phase.

🏢 Building at this address: 9 m tall
Tue Aug 29, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Zoning Board meeting cancelled; Fairlife project postponed

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for August 29, 2023, has been cancelled as of August 25, 2023. The Fairlife project, which was to be considered for area variances, will be rescheduled for a future meeting date to be determined.

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Thu Aug 24, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to hear grant management presentation

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop meeting with a single agenda item: a presentation by Jean O'Connell of J. O'Connell & Associates, Inc. on identifying, applying for, and managing grants. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

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✓ Decided: Town Board holds workshop on grant and public funding assistance

The Town Board held a workshop meeting where J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. presented on the identification, application, and management of grants. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Thu Aug 17, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to vote on $45K pickleball court transfer, land purchase, fairlife review

The Webster Town Board is meeting to approve routine financial items and several resolutions, including transferring $45,000 from the Parkland Trust Fund to finish the Recreation Center Pickleball Tennis Court Rehab Project, adopting a Debt Management Policy, declaring itself lead agency for the fairlife project's environmental review, and authorizing purchase of a 27.8-acre parcel at 760 Herman Road for a Forever Wild Forest. The board will also consent to a stop sign placement at Whiting Road and Shoemaker, and declare surplus equipment from the Cable Access Department for recycling.

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✓ Decided: Town Board adopts new Debt Management Policy

The Town Board approved a formal Debt Management Policy to establish guidelines for long-term capital planning and debt issuance. The board also approved several payment warrants and a fund transfer for court renovations.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Coca-Cola fairlife to update Town Board on SEQRA process

The Town Board is holding a workshop meeting with a single agenda item: an update from Coca-Cola fairlife on the SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) process. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the item is informational only.

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✓ Decided: Town Board receives update on Coca Cola fairlife® environmental review

The Town Board held a workshop meeting to review the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process for the Coca Cola fairlife® project. No formal votes were taken during this meeting. The Board tentatively scheduled resolutions to confirm Lead Agency status and make a SEQR Determination of Significance for August 17th.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning Board to hear flagpole variance, car wash extension, garage addition

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 8, 2023, to consider several variance requests and an administrative matter. Items include a tabled request for a 100-foot flagpole, a 1-year extension for a car wash use variance, a garage addition setback variance, and a letter of recommendation for a food cart at a park. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves car wash extension and garage addition

The Zoning Board approved a use variance extension for a car wash and a garage addition. A request for a hotdog cart at Charles Sexton Park was approved with specific day and event conditions. An application for a 100-foot flagpole at Meyers RV was tabled pending engineered drawings.

Thu Aug 3, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to award $17.8M in highway facility construction contracts

The Webster Town Board will hold a budget meeting with department heads, then consider approving multiple contracts for the new Highway Facility project, totaling over $17.8 million, along with routine financial approvals and several other resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $1.08M in bills and various budget transfers

The Town Board approved Warrant #0823 for $1,080,540.32 and authorized several budget transfers. These transfers fund projects including the Highway Building Capital Project and the purchase of 28 acres of land on Herman Road.

Tue Aug 1, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board to review Fairlife dairy plant update and multiple sign/site plans

The Webster Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on August 1, 2023, addressing tabled and new matters. They will consider sign approvals, site plan approvals with public hearings, and a sketch plan review for a commercial development. The board will also hear an update presentation from Fairlife, Inc. on its proposed 745,000 SF dairy processing facility east of Tebor Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves accessory structure and signs, denies smoke shop sign

The Planning Board approved a 1,680 SF accessory structure at 1432 Schlegel Road and two sign requests. A sign application for Puff N’ Stuff Smoke Shop was denied without prejudice due to the applicant's absence.

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Thu Jul 27, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board holds 2024 budget workshop and sewer bond hearing

The Town Board is holding its first 2024 budget workshop, with department heads presenting their budget requests. Later, a public hearing will consider amending the bond resolution for the Water Pollution Control Facility Asset Renewal Project and Water Resource Recovery Facility Improvements, including a resolution to amend and restate the bond resolution authorizing up to $81,500,000 in serial bonds for sewer district improvements.

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✓ Decided: Town Board holds public hearing on $81.5M sewer plant bonding

The Town Board conducted a public hearing to consider amending the bond resolution for the Water Pollution Control Facility Asset Renewal Project and Water Resource Recovery Facility Improvements. The proposed bonding amount was reduced from $90 million to $81.5 million to isolate the project to the sewer plant and treatment. No final vote was recorded in the provided text.

Thu Jul 20, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to approve contract for Coca-Cola/fairlife project coordinator

The Webster Town Board is meeting to approve routine financial items, a contract for a project coordinator related to the Coca-Cola/fairlife development, a grant application for wastewater facility improvements, and several resolutions for engineering services, fence licenses, and equipment disposal. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $15,525 project coordinator for Coca Cola/fairlife facility

The Town Board approved a service agreement for project coordination of the Coca Cola/fairlife facility and authorized a state grant application for wastewater improvements. The board also updated environmental findings for the Water Pollution Control Facility and approved over $2.3M in warrants.

Tue Jul 18, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning Board hears 10 variance requests, including 100-ft flagpole and commercial fence

The Webster Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on July 18, 2023, to consider 10 area variance requests. One tabled matter (front porch at 665 Forest Lawn Drive) and nine scheduled matters, including residential fences, sheds, additions, a flagpole, and a commercial site plan modification, will be discussed. The board will also approve minutes from June 13 and consent to lead agency status for the fairlife project SEQR.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves several residential variances and additions

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved multiple requests for fences, sheds, and home additions. One application for a flagpole was tabled, and another for an automotive business was withdrawn.

Wed Jul 12, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to discuss debt policy, ARPA funds, sewer bonding

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop to discuss financial matters, including a proposed Debt Management Policy, an update on ARPA funds, and a potential bonding increase for the Sanitary Sewer Plant Project. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

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✓ Decided: Town Board holds workshop on debt policy and ARPA fund utilization

The Town Board conducted a workshop featuring presentations on a proposed debt management policy and the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Discussions also covered sewer project capital needs and COMIDA agreements. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Tue Jul 11, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board reviews 10 items including sign approvals and residential accessory structures

The Webster Planning Board is scheduled to review ten applications, primarily for commercial signage and residential accessory structures. Three items require public hearings for site plan approvals, including lighting upgrades for Bank of America and an accessory apartment expansion. One application for an accessory structure on Schlegel Road has been tabled to the August 1 meeting pending a zoning variance.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves multiple business signs and accessory structures

The Planning Board approved several sign requests for local businesses and one residential accessory structure. Two applications were tabled until August 1, 2023, and one residential project was referred to the Zoning Board for variances.

Thu Jul 6, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to approve $1.75M in Highway Facility Project contract increases

The Webster Town Board is meeting to consider a range of routine and significant actions, including approving bills, adopting resolutions, and entering into agreements. Notable items include increasing two consultant contracts for the Highway Facility Project by a total of $1.75 million, rejecting bids for a new excavator, and setting a public hearing on a bond resolution. The agenda also includes several intermunicipal agreements with the Village of Webster and Monroe County.

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✓ Decided: Webster Town Board meeting records resident concerns over spending and safety

The provided minutes record public comments regarding a proposed wastewater bond increase and community safety concerns. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided text.

Thu Jun 22, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan presentation and next steps

The Town Board is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan, including its recommendations and next steps. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

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✓ Decided: Town Board reviews West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan

Community Development Director Josh Artuso presented recommendations and next steps for the West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan. The presentation detailed a Final Plan Report resulting from a $90,000 grant. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the workshop.

Thu Jun 15, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to vote on energy contract, fairlife SEQR, and sewer extensions

The Webster Town Board is meeting to consider a range of items, including a resolution to adopt a new Property Maintenance local law, a contract with Navitas for energy upgrades at the water pollution control facility, and several resolutions related to the Coca-Cola fairlife project, including retaining legal counsel and establishing the Town Board as lead agency under SEQRA. The board will also vote on sewer district extensions, a union contract, and various equipment declarations.

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✓ Decided: Town Board enacts new Property Maintenance Code

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023, establishing a Property Maintenance Code to prevent blight and property devaluation. The board also approved several financial warrants and the previous meeting's minutes.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Zoning board approves variances, tables Fairlife dairy plant decision

The Webster Zoning Board reviewed six area variance requests. It approved four, tabled one, and postponed the Fairlife dairy processing facility application pending environmental review. The board also approved meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves several residential variances; Fairlife project tabled

The board approved area variances for a pool shed, a fence, and a garage addition. A request for a carriage garage addition was approved with the requirement of an accessory apartment agreement. The Fairlife dairy processing facility application was tabled pending the SEQR process.

Thu Jun 8, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Public meeting on future of Webster EMS and ambulance service

The Town Board is holding a public meeting to discuss the future of EMS and ambulance service in Webster. This follows earlier presentations on July 28, 2022, and May 25, 2023. Residents can review FAQs and ask questions.

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✓ Decided: Town Board holds public forum on EMS funding and future

The Town Board conducted a special meeting to hear public questions regarding a request from NEQALS for a tax district ranging from $480,000 to $800,000 annually. No formal decisions were made; the Board is currently in a due diligence process to review financial statements and business plans before deciding on funding.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

✓ Decided: Planning Board approves several signs and site expansions on Ridge Road

The Planning Board approved sign installations for Coronas Mexican Restaurant and Ontario Seafood, as well as an expansion for Marina Jeep. The board also approved a use change for a sports center and issued conditional approvals for G & H Auto Sales and a Take 5 Oil Change site plan.

Thu Jun 1, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves sewer district addition, roof repair funding increase

The Webster Town Board held public hearings on a property maintenance code and a sewer district addition, then approved the sewer district addition. The board approved routine financial items, increased funding for courthouse roof repairs, and authorized several contracts and bids. Two items were tabled: a professional services contract for grant assistance and a Climate Smart community pledge.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves Linda Lane sewer extension

The Town Board approved the construction of sewer improvements for the Linda Lane Extension. The project will service specific parcels on Linda Lane, Holt Road, and Orchard Road. The decision is subject to a permissive referendum.

Thu May 25, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board hears ambulance coverage options after 9-month review

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on nine months of due diligence regarding ambulance coverage in Webster, including short-term and long-term options. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

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✓ Decided: Town Board reviews ambulance service funding and long-term options

The Town Board held a workshop to review due diligence on ambulance coverage and consider short-term and long-term funding options for NEQALS. No final decisions were made on funding or contracts during this meeting. The Board agreed to hold a public forum on June 8, 2023, to discuss these options.

Thu May 18, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board hears grant consultant pitches for funding help

The Town Board is holding a workshop to hear presentations from consultants who responded to a request for qualifications (RFQ) to help the town identify, secure, and manage grant funding for departments, capital projects, and operations. No decisions are being made at this workshop; it is an informational session to evaluate consultant capabilities.

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✓ Decided: Town Board reviews grant funding consultant presentations

The Town Board held a workshop meeting to hear presentations from four firms responding to a Request for Qualifications for grant and public funding assistance. Each firm presented a strategy for securing funds for Sandbar Park Phase II. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Thu May 18, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves fairlife site plan referral and sewer district addition

The Webster Town Board approved a referral to the Planning Board for site plan review of an Industrial Use Permit for the proposed fairlife facility east of Tebor Road, and approved adding the Woodard Road Extension to the Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District. The board also approved routine financial items, set a public hearing on a draft Property Maintenance Code, declared a highway truck for auction, and awarded a contract for courthouse drywall. A resolution to register as a Climate Smart community was tabled until June 1.

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✓ Decided: Town Board refers Coca-Cola fairlife plant application to Planning Board

The Town Board initiated the permit process for a proposed 745,000 square foot fairlife production facility. Additionally, the board approved a sanitary sewer extension on Woodard Road to be funded by the benefiting property owners.

Tue May 9, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

ZBA approves Take 5 oil change and G&H Auto variances; Red Barn Farms withdrawn

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals met on May 9, 2023, to decide tabled and scheduled matters. The board approved a use variance for a Take 5 Oil Change facility at 1045 Ridge Road and an area variance for G&H Auto Sales at 1021 Five Mile Line Road, both to proceed to the Planning Board for site plan review. A special permit application for Red Barn Farms at 375 Webster Road was withdrawn. The board also issued a favorable recommendation for a food cart license at Charles E. Sexton Park and approved the April 11, 2023 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves use variance for Take 5 Oil Change

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a use variance for a 1,610 SF oil change facility at 1045 Ridge Road. The project will now proceed to the Planning Board for site plan review. One other application was withdrawn.

Thu May 4, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves bills, budget moves, and $31,600 fencing contract

The Webster Town Board is meeting to approve routine financial items, including bills, purchase orders, and budget transfers/amendments, and to act on several resolutions. Approved actions include a $31,600 fencing contract for the First Responders Park tennis/pickleball renovation and a lease extension with the Webster Volunteer Fire Department. Several items were tabled, including a fill permit for 550 Drumm Rd., the courthouse drywall project, and a Climate Smart Community pledge.

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✓ Decided: Town Board tables Climate Smart Community pledge after public opposition

The Webster Town Board voted 5-0 to table a resolution to take the Pledge to register with NYSDEC as a Climate Smart Community, following public comments from several residents opposed to the measure. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings, bills totaling $2,207,948.63, prepaid vouchers, purchase orders, 2023 budget transfers, and 2022 budget amendments, all by 5-0 votes.

Tue May 2, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves five sign/site plan requests, one with conditions

The Webster Planning Board approved four sign applications and one site plan with conditions. The sign approvals cover Lakefront Sports Park, Go Car Wash, Panera Bread, and Sage at Webster Woods Plaza. The Widewaters Webster Plaza tenant renovation received preliminary/final site plan approval with conditions including correcting square footages and repairing wood siding.

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✓ Decided: Planning board approves four sign applications, one with conditions

The Webster Planning Board approved four sign applications as requested and one with conditions. Approved were signs for Lakefront Soccer, Go Car Wash, Panera Bread, and Sage. Widewaters Webster Plaza tenant renovations were approved with conditions to correct square footage and repair the rear of the building. The board also held an organizational meeting to appoint a vice chairman and secretary.

Thu Apr 27, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to review property maintenance code and pond rules

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including soliciting bids for a new mini excavator for the Highway Department, reviewing a draft Property Maintenance Code, and considering code additions for recreational ponds. They will also hear the annual storm sewer report and an update on the Climate Smart Community program. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves soliciting bids for Highway Department mini excavator

The Town Board approved a resolution to solicit bids for a mini excavator. The board also reviewed a draft Property Maintenance Chapter, proposed code additions for private recreational ponds, the 2023 MS4 Annual Report, and a presentation on registering as a NYSDEC Climate Smart Community.

Thu Apr 20, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves hazard plan, sewer district hearing, and union contract

The Webster Town Board approved routine financial items, adopted the Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 Update, approved license agreements for fences in drainage easements, and authorized a public hearing for a sewer district addition. They also ratified a CSEA union contract and declared surplus sewer equipment for auction. One item, a lease with the Webster Volunteer Fire Department, was tabled.

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✓ Decided: Town Board adopts 2023 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Town Board approved the 2023 Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan to maintain eligibility for FEMA disaster grants. The board also approved several financial warrants and granted two residents permission to install fences within town drainage easements.

Thu Apr 13, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

✓ Decided: Town Board reviews environmental testing for 600 Ridge Road

The Town Board held a workshop meeting featuring a presentation on the former Webster Furniture Stripper’s Building. Officials discussed Phase II Environmental Testing and its impact on the West Webster Hamlet revitalization efforts. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

ZBA approves wastewater plant upgrade, auto detailing, and several variances

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals met on April 11, 2023, to decide on a range of zoning requests. They approved a nonconforming use extension for the Village of Webster Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades (with conditions), a special use permit for an auto detailing shop at 1650 Ridge Road, and several area variances for residential and commercial properties. Two items were tabled to the May 9, 2023 meeting: a special events space at Red Barn Farms and a use variance for a Take 5 Oil Change facility.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves wastewater plant upgrades and auto detailing permit

The Board granted an extension of nonconforming use for the Village Wastewater Treatment Plant with specific aesthetic conditions. A special use permit for an auto detailing shop was approved for a six-month trial period. Several area variances for signage, dealership expansion, and a residential accessory structure were also approved.

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Thu Apr 6, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves $952K change order for wastewater plant upgrades

The Webster Town Board is meeting to approve routine financial items and several resolutions, including a $952,000 change order for wastewater treatment facility upgrades, a bid advertisement for tennis and pickleball court fencing, and declarations of surplus equipment for auction or recycling. All listed items were approved.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $952,000 wastewater plant construction change order

The Town Board approved several funding measures for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, including a construction change order and an equipment agreement amendment. The board also authorized a bid for tennis and pickleball court fencing and approved over $1.6 million in warrants.

Tue Apr 4, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves signs, displays, and sketch plans for Webster businesses

The Webster Planning Board reviewed and approved several sign applications, seasonal display permissions, and sketch plan reviews for local businesses. Decisions included approvals for signs at Quicklee's, Oasis Grocery House, Studco Building Systems, and Harbor Freight, as well as seasonal displays at Lowe's. The board also sent recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a sign and sketch plan at G&H Auto Sales and a sketch plan for the Marina Dodge Jeep expansion.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves multiple business signs and seasonal displays

The Planning Board approved several sign permits for local businesses and authorized seasonal outdoor displays for Lowe's. Two auto dealership expansion projects were moved forward to the preliminary plan stage with recommendations sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Tue Mar 28, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Zoning Board March 28 meeting cancelled; items moved to April 11

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals special meeting scheduled for March 28, 2023, is cancelled, and all applications will be heard on April 11, 2023. The agenda includes tabled and scheduled matters such as a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, an accessory structure, a front stoop, and a chicken coop, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

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Thu Mar 16, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to award wastewater chemical bids and approve several resolutions

The Webster Town Board is meeting to consider routine approvals and several resolutions, including awarding bids for wastewater treatment chemicals, authorizing agreements with Monroe County, and advertising for consulting and construction services. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves wastewater plant bids and Monroe County agreements

The Town Board approved chemical supply contracts for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and signed two agreements with Monroe County. The board also authorized bids for courthouse renovations and grant consulting services.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster ZBA March 14 meeting cancelled, rescheduled to March 28

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 14, 2023, is cancelled and rescheduled to March 28, 2023. The agenda includes tabled matters and scheduled public hearings on various zoning requests, but no decisions will be made at this cancelled meeting.

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Thu Mar 9, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to consider FAST NY grant support letter

The Webster Town Board workshop will consider authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign a support letter for a FAST NY grant application, receive an update on outdoor pickleball/tennis court upgrades, and discuss a request for qualifications for grant research firms.

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✓ Decided: Town Board authorizes support letter for FAST NY Grant Application

The Town Board approved a resolution to support a grant application for the FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program to improve infrastructure on Tebor Road. The board also received presentations regarding tennis and pickleball court renovations and a forthcoming request for grant consultant qualifications.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Planning Board approves signs, site plans, and subdivision at March 7 meeting

The Webster Planning Board met on March 7, 2023, to review several applications for signs, site plans, and a subdivision. They approved a nail salon sign, a Best Buy Auto Sales monument sign, an accessory structure, and a four-lot subdivision with conditions. Two items were tabled to the April 4 meeting: G&H Auto Sales sign and sketch plan, and Marina Dodge Jeep expansion sketch plan.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves four-home subdivision and various site projects

The board granted final approval for a four-lot residential subdivision and approved a new accessory structure. Several sign requests were processed, though some building-mounted signs were tabled pending further design changes and zoning review.

Thu Mar 2, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves sewer policy, Frontier contracts, liquor waiver

The Webster Town Board held its regular meeting on March 2, 2023, and approved all items on the agenda. These included final 2022 budget transfers and amendments, a policy for sewer improvements, two contracts with Frontier Communications, a liquor license notification waiver for a movie theater, appointments to boards, and recycling of sewer department items.

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✓ Decided: Town Board adopts new policy for sewer service extensions

The Town Board approved a policy for extending sanitary sewer service to improved properties, requiring more than 50% property owner agreement for project advancement. The board also approved several service contracts and 2022 budget adjustments.

Thu Feb 23, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to vote on $28.25M bond for new Highway Department facility

The Webster Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing $28,250,000 in serial bonds to finance construction of a new Town Highway Department Facility at 1005 Picture Parkway. The board will also hear a follow-up presentation on Property Maintenance from Jim Montgomery and Josh Artuso, tabled from a prior workshop. Staff recognition for Sewer and Highway employees is on the agenda, and the public may speak for up to five minutes.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves $28.25M bond for new Highway Department facility

The Town Board approved a resolution to finance the construction of a new Highway Department facility and the demolition of the existing structure. The project is estimated at a maximum cost of $28.25 million, to be funded via serial bonds with a 30-year period of probable usefulness. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss a specific person or corporation's financial and employment history.

Thu Feb 16, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

✓ Decided: Town Board approves $1.68M in warrants and closes two capital projects

The Town Board approved various financial warrants and transferred funds to close out the Drumm and Pellett Road Gutter and Library HVAC projects. The board also discussed a proposed $28 million bond for a new Highway Facility, though no vote on the bond was taken during this meeting.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

ZBA approves three area variances, tables wastewater plant and auto detailing items

The Webster Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 14, 2023, to consider two tabled matters and three scheduled public hearings. The board approved all three area variances as presented, and tabled the wastewater treatment plant improvements and the auto detailing shop use variance to the March 14 meeting for additional information.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves three residential projects and tables two municipal/commercial items

The board approved a post-frame building, a front porch extension, and a front-dock setback. Applications for the Village of Webster Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements and an automotive detailing shop were tabled until March 14, 2023, for further detail and review.

Thu Feb 9, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to discuss proposed new Highway Facility costs and timeline

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed new Highway Facility, including estimated costs and timeline. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

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Tue Feb 7, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Planning Board approves signs, subdivision, accessory apartment; denies one sign

The Webster Planning Board reviewed ten items, mostly sign approvals, plus a subdivision, an accessory apartment legalization, and a sketch plan for an oil change facility. One sign application was denied for exceeding height limits, and one applicant tabled their request to the March 7 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves residential subdivision and accessory apartment

The board granted preliminary approval for a four-home subdivision and legalized an existing accessory apartment. Several business signs were approved, while one sign application was denied for exceeding height limits.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Thu Feb 2, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

✓ Decided: Town Board approves $2.1M for highway repairs and specific road improvements

The Town Board approved funding for general highway repairs and permanent improvements to Shadow Wood Lane and Larkston Drive. Other actions included approving over $1M in bills and transferring $130,000 for courthouse roof repairs.

Thu Jan 26, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to discuss 25 MPH residential speed limit and highway facility update

The Webster Town Board workshop on January 26, 2023, includes presentations on a proposed 25 MPH speed limit in residential neighborhoods and an update on the Highway Facility design. Two other presentations, on property maintenance and amending Chapter 103 regarding aircraft and heliports, have been tabled to future workshops.

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Thu Jan 19, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board approves sewer project, chemical bids, and courthouse repairs

The Webster Town Board approved routine financial items and several resolutions, including contracts for sewer project engineering, wastewater treatment chemicals, and courthouse water damage mitigation. The board also authorized an MOU with the village for a revitalization plan and approved an application for state funding to demolish or restore buildings on Ridge and Gravel Roads.

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✓ Decided: Town Board applies for Restore New York Funding for West Webster revitalization

The Town Board approved an application for state funding to demolish or rehabilitate five vacant properties in the hamlet formerly known as West Webster. Other actions included approving a sewer project for Raphael and San Ron Drives and authorizing mold mitigation at the Town Courthouse.

Thu Jan 12, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board to hold public hearing on Restore NY funding for West Webster Hamlet properties

The Webster Town Board is holding a workshop meeting that includes a public hearing on pursuing Restore NY funding for revitalization of specific properties in West Webster Hamlet. The board will also discuss future plans for available ARPA funds, hear a presentation on exemption income limits for limited-income seniors and disabled persons, and discuss residential refuse collection zones.

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✓ Decided: Town Board considers RESTORE NY funding for West Webster Hamlet

The Town Board held a public hearing regarding a potential $1.61 million RESTORE NY grant application to rehabilitate commercial properties in West Webster Hamlet. The Board also reached a consensus to take no action on updating income limits for senior and disabled tax exemptions at this time.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes

✓ Decided: Zoning Board tables use variance request for 1650 Ridge Road

The board tabled a use variance application for an automotive detailing shop at the applicant's request. The board also approved administrative minutes from two previous meetings.

Thu Jan 5, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Town Board rejects chemical bids, approves sewer policy and mobile home permit

The Webster Town Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving purchase orders and minutes. They will vote on resolutions to reject bids for chemicals used at the wastewater treatment plant, adopt an amended sewer lateral maintenance policy, and renew a mobile home park permit. A proposed self-storage facility at 959 Five Mile Line Road was discussed but the board took no action on the special use permit.

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✓ Decided: Town Board denies referral for U-Haul storage facility at 959 Five Mile Line Road

The Town Board voted to take no action on a Special Use Permit application for a proposed U-Haul moving and storage facility. The board also approved over $1.6M in bills and adopted a new sewer lateral maintenance policy.

Thu Jan 5, 2023

Town Board Agendas & Minutes

✓ Decided: Webster Town Board completes 2023 organizational appointments and scheduling

The Town Board held its 2023 organizational meeting to establish the annual meeting schedule, office hours, and holiday calendar. The board appointed members to various town boards and commissions and designated board representatives for town departments. Additionally, the board approved wage adjustments for part-time employees.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Webster Planning Board approves four sign and site plans, reviews subdivision

The Webster Planning Board approved sign applications for Fairfield Inn, Frontier Kitchens, and Nautical Bowls, and a site plan for an accessory building at 189 Basket Road. The board also held a concept review for a proposed 4-lot subdivision at 169 Phillips Road, while the Take 5 Oil Change application was withdrawn. Administrative matters included approval of the December 6, 2022 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves several business signs and an accessory building

The Planning Board approved three business sign installations and one residential accessory building. A proposed four-lot residential subdivision underwent concept review, and an application for an oil change facility was withdrawn.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall