For Immediate Release: Rush, N.Y. September 10.5.2011

“Town of Rush candidates pledge to reduce salaries if elected”

For more information, contact David Sluberski, Town Democratic Party and Independent Open Rush Government Party Leader, Tel: 585-880-4349. slub@earthlink.net

Last night the candidates for Open Rush Government and the Democratic Party signed a pledge to roll back their salaries to 2010 for the term of office. Kathryn Hankins for Town Supervisor, David Palmer, and Dan Woolaver for Town Council were shocked to learn that the proposed 2012 budget includes another pay increase for elected officials.

The candidates state “our citizens have not had an increase in their social Security for the past two years, and this year’s projected increase will be offset by an increase in the cost of Medicare”.

They are running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and accountability. If elected this is just the beginning of what they want to achieve as town leaders. “We believe elected officials should lead by example and do what is fair and equitable for all tax payers”. There is no reason for the citizens to shoulder elected officials annual increases, when many hard working individuals and our seniors living on social security receive no increase.

Accountability starts with the elected, and we encourage all elected officials to join us in this pledge in the town of Rush, NY, in moving towards a more responsible stewardship of tax dollars.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. For more information on these candidates please go to http://www.rushdemocrats.org or on Facebook at Rush Town Democrats.

David Palmer

holds strong values and commitments to both family and community.

18 yrs. Rush Resident; Wife: Meg Palmer, Daughter: Samantha, Son: Brendan; works at SEIU Local 200 United for past 3 1⁄2 yrs.; Rural Metro Medical Services for 6 yrs.; past member of Rush Fire District and Rush Lions Club.

1829 Middle Rd, Tel: 533-2594, cell: 319-0206 e-mail dpalmerny@yahoo.com

Committed to improve our Town of Rush:

Improve fiscal responsibility and accountability – in 2010 elected officials voted a 3% raise for themselves at a time when our seniors received no increase in Social Security. We need to find administrative savings as we continue to support our services and employees.

Actively listen to “all Rush Residents and Business Owners” for effective land use planning, addressing the needs of farmers and residents interested in protecting our rural landscape and heritage.

Make “Main Street Our Street”. Let’s revitalize the Hamlet of Rush!

Achieve Open, responsive and engaging government with all residents. We will improve communication, keep everyone informed, offer a higher comfort level in participating in meetings, and provide increased access to all town officials.

Let’s be better prepared and poised for success where Business, Recreation, Town and Community activities are welcome and can all come together. (Transportation Museum, Farmers Market, newly acquired BOCES property, increasing future opportunities.)

Vote on Tuesday November 8
for David Palmer for Town Board

Positive Change, Commitment and Leadership

Endorsed by the Democratic Party and
the Open Rush Government Party

Dan Woolaver looks forward to helping make Rush the active, vibrant community that he grew up in. Life long resident of Rush; grew up on Pleasant Drive where parents still reside. Wife: Susan, Daughters: Emily and Megan, Son Charlie.

25 + yrs. a remodeling contractor; BS in Business Management from SUNY Geneseo; Deputy Chairman Rush Conservation Board; Chairman Building & Grounds Committee of St. Joseph's Church

5639 East Henrietta, Tel: 533-9251 e-mail: dvwoolaver@yahoo.com

Committed to improving our Town of Rush:

Improve fiscal responsibility and accountability – in 2010 elected officials voted a 3% raise for themselves at a time when our seniors received no increase in Social Security. We need to find administrative savings as we continue to support our services and employees.

Actively listen to “all Rush Residents and Business Owners” for effective land use planning, addressing the needs of farmers and residents interested in protecting our rural landscape and heritage.

Make “Main Street Our Street”. Let’s revitalize the Hamlet of Rush!

Achieve Open, responsive and engaging government with all residents. We will improve communication, keep everyone informed, offer a higher comfort level in participating in meetings, and provide increased access to all town officials.

Let’s be better prepared and poised for success where Business, Recreation, Town and Community activities are welcome and can all come together. (Transportation Museum, Farmers Market, newly acquired BOCES property, increasing future opportunities.)

Vote on Tuesday November 8
for Dan Woolaver for Town Board

Positive Change, Commitment and Leadership
Endorsed by the Democratic Party and
the Open Rush Government Party

Kathryn Hankins wants to engage all residents in improving our community. She has earned a reputation as a dedicated advocate for youth and adults with disabilities and their families, and has helped to strengthen supports and services to increase their independence and self sufficiency.

She has an in-depth knowledge of public policy, town law

Personal and Education:

• Life long resident in upstate New York Grew up in Auburn, New York.
• She has been a Rush resident for more than 23 years, and lives with her husband, Lee. She has two adult children and 3 grandchildren.
• She is a graduate of the University of Rochester.
• National Association of Homebuilders Certified Graduate Homebuilder and Certified Aging in Place Specialist.
• Americans with Disabilities Act Trainer and Consultant
• Certified Workforce Incentives Social Security Benefit Specialist

Knowledge and wide range of experience in NYS town and land use law; zoning regulations, environmental regulations; and development of effective public policy, comprehensive and strategic plans designed to protect our natural resources and promote effective conservation, small farm preservation, and appropriate commercial development in the upstate Finger Lakes region.

30+ yrs. work experience as a disability rights advocate in NYS; including 5+ years as Executive Director of the NYS Disabilities Advocacy Association and Network; 18 years Associate Executive Director of LDA Life and Learning Services (Learning Disabilities Association of the Genesee Valley) 9 years as Administrative Manager for the Health Association.

25+ yrs. nonprofit Executive; experience with strong experience based in fund- accounting, budget and grant development and management, strategic business plans, and evaluation and assessment.

20 yrs. Small Business Manager: She has a wide range of experience in managing a small business and fully appreciates the challenges and demands that small business owners face. Our small business community helps ensure our diversity as a community and is an important part of our character as a small rural town.

She will be very supportive of business owners who operate small businesses in our community, and will work closely with them and residents to ensure we have a supportive, productive climate that helps attract and maintain small business.

Volunteer and Board Experience:

• Past Trustee of Rush Library
• Rush Lions Club Member
• Board Member Learning Disabilities Association of NYS
• Board Member, Owasco Lake Watershed Association, Land-use Committee Chairperson
• Board Member and Member of Public Policy Committee, Center for Disabilities Rights
• Statewide Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) School-Family Partnership Learning Community
• Advisory Board Member for TRIO program (First Generation Students, RIT, and AEOC Program, Genesee Community College
• Member of Universal Design Committee, Allegany County Office of Aging

Kathryn’s full resume is posted Here.

Contact Information:

2353 Pinnacle Rd. Tel: 533-1154, cell: 355-8509 e-mail: Kathryn.Hankins@aol.com

Committed to improve our Town of Rush:

Improve fiscal responsibility and accountability – in 2010 elected officials voted a 3% raise for themselves at a time when our seniors received no increase in Social Security. We need to find administrative savings as we continue to support our services and employees.

Actively listen to “all Rush Residents and Business Owners” for effective land use planning, addressing the needs of farmers and residents interested in protecting our rural landscape and heritage.

Make “Main Street Our Street”. Let’s revitalize the Hamlet of Rush!

Achieve Open, responsive and engaging government with all residents. We will improve communication, keep everyone informed, offer a higher comfort level in participating in meetings, and provide increased access to all town officials.

Let’s be better prepared and poised for success where Business, Recreation, Town and Community activities are welcome and can all come together. (Transportation Museum, Farmers Market, newly acquired BOCES property, increasing future opportunities.)

Message from Dave Sluberski: The Rush Democratic Committee is pleased to announce their endorsement of three terrific candidates who are ready to serve the residents of Rush. Each candidate is highly qualified and will work vigorously for positive improvements in our town. They are united in their commitment to active participation, effective communication, and open government. They will keep you informed and engaged, and together we will revitalize and reenergize our community.

As you get to know our three candidates over the next few months, I’m sure that you will agree that each one will be an excellent, accessible, thoughtful and dependable leader for our town. You can read more about the candidates in the full posting here.

We welcome your involvement in the campaign and encourage your active participation. We invite you to distribute brochures, flyers, post yard signs, and sponsor neighborhood talks, as well as neighborhood canvassing. Please contact me or one of the candidates for more information and to volunteer.

Dave Sluberski
585-533-1840
e-mail: slub@earthlink.net

We are committed to improving our
Town of Rush including:

Make "Main Street Our Street". Let’s revitalize the Hamlet of Rush!

Open, responsive and engaging government with all residents. We want to improve and increase communication, and offer a higher comfort level in participating, and providing access to all town officials.

Make our town a family friendly place for all, including children and youth, families, and seniors.

Let’s be better prepared and poised for success where Business, Recreation, Town and Community activities are welcome and can all come together. (E.g. Transportation Museum, Farmers Market, BOCES property, increasing future opportunities.)

We will be interviewing people during the month of February/March who are interested in running for the following offices:

2011 Town of Rush positions up for election:

Supervisor (2 year term) $29,523
Council seats (2) (4 year term) $7,017
Clerk (4 years term) $47,601
Highway Superintendant (4 year Term) $67,406
Town Justice (4 year Term) $12,840

NOTE: There are Four Republicans and 1 Democrat on the Town Board.
Contact : Dave Sluberski 585-533-1840
Email: slub@earthlink.net
www.rushdemocrats.org ]]> http://www.rushdemocrats.org/postings/archives/2011/07/wanted-resident.html http://www.rushdemocrats.org/postings/archives/2011/07/wanted-resident.html Elections Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:19:07 -0500 FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN WORKSHOP: 7:30PM – TOWN HALL
This workshop is open to the public. All owners and renters of agricultural/farmland are encouraged to attend.

Regular Planning Board meeting is canceled-no applications.

SUSAN WOOLAVER
FOR RUSH TOWN COUNCIL

VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 2009

I was born and raised in West Henrietta and attended Rush-Henrietta School District. I went on to receive a BA in accounting from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. My husband, Dan Woolaver built our home in Rush where we moved in May 1991. I have three children,
Emily 20, Megan 17, and Charlie, 13.

WORK EXPERIENCE

- Credit Union Manager - 17 years
- R-H Central School District - 4 years
- BOCES #2 – Teachers Aide 2years

PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY

- Leary School Volunteer for various fundraisers and activities
- Volunteer Den Leader for BSA Cub Scout Pack 134
- Religious Education Teacher at St. Joseph’s Church

I enjoy being involved in my community. As a wife and mother, I’m looking forward to participating directly in the town government. I know I can make
a positive contribution by bringing a fresh perspective to a nearly one-sided Town Council. Democracy works best and stays healthy when voters have a choice of candidates and I am here to provide that choice. Because of my family’s long history of public service, I am in touch with the issues that
Rush residents care most about. Rush is a special place for our families to
live and grow for generations and our vision for the future must include the ideas and opinions of all residents.

I ask for your support on Election Day, November 3rd 2009. Thank you.

dvwoolaver@yahoo.com 585-533-9251

www.rushdemocrats.org

Click HERE to download a printable PDF version of this letter.

Are you interested?

VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd 2009

I was born and raised in Northwestern Pennsylvania and graduated from Eisenhower High School. In 1980 I graduated from the Wilma Boyd Career School in Pittsburgh, Pa. I moved to Rush with my husband, David, in 1987. We have two boys, Ray 15 & Matt 18.

WORK EXPERIENCE

- Town of Rush Councilwoman, elected 2005
- Liaison to Zoning Board and Recreation Dept
- R-H Central School District – Continuing Education Office 10 yrs.
- Corporate Travel Agent 10yrs
- Home Day Care Service 5yrs
- Retail Sales 6yrs

PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY

- Leary Elementary PTA member 9yrs (Vice President/President 1999-2001)
- Leary Parents as Partners Committee 7yrs
- Leary Shared Decision Making Committee 2yrs
- Committee Chairperson for several fundraisers & various activities at Leary
- BSA Cub Scouts Pack 217 8yrs (Popcorn Kernel, Camping Coordinator, Den Leader, Committee Chairperson)
- Rush Fall Festival Committee 2yrs
- Active member of Rush United Methodist Church 14yrs
- BSA Troop 7 Committee Member 4yrs (And Eagle Chair Advisor 1yr)
- BSA Troop 334 Committee Member a.o.8/09

Four years ago when Rush voters gave me the opportunity to serve on our Town Council it was my first experience as an elected official. I am grateful for your trust. I now ask you for your support once again. My central goal for Rush remains the same: to bring you a more open and receptive government. To advance this purpose, I have established a number of ways for making information more available. I periodically send my independent report of what’s happening directly to each Rush voter. I personally have made audio recordings of all Town Council meetings and posted them on the www.Rushdemocrats.org website. I also organized a town forum to allow our citizens an opportunity to voice your concerns and your ideas. I hope you will give me the chance to continue my service to you. I look forward to continuing what we have started and to expand on our progress.

I ask for your support on Election Day, November 3 , 2009. Thank you.

lisa@townofrush.com 585-533-1840

www.rushdemocrats.org

Click HERE to download a printable PDF version of this letter.

Dear Rush Residents,

Recently many Rush residents, including myself, received their updated property assessments in the mail. Although the Town Board appoints the assessor, the local assessor office is controlled by the state. I have personally heard many complaints about the value changes. I share your concerns. I do know that each letter gave instructions on what steps could be taken to challenge your new assessment. Our local assessment office consists of Kevin Quinlan and Deb Curran who are very helpful. They listen and assist every property owner individually and go over all the details. Another source of information is; http://www.orps.state.ny.us/index.cfm. This is a state website for information on what to do if you disagree with your assessment. On 2/25/09 the Rush Town Board listened to the assessor explain why there were some dramatic changes. This meeting can be heard on the Rush Democratic Website. You can also listen to workshops recently held for Planned Unit Development and proposed updates to the Sign Law. There will be a public hearing at a later date.

I would again urge you to attend a Town Board, Planning Board or Zoning Board meeting sometime throughout the year. Check the Town’s web site at www.townofrush.com for meeting dates, agendas and minutes. I remain the liaison to the Zoning Board and Recreation Department. Be sure to check out the Democratic Committee web page at www.rushdemocrats.org under Multimedia for audio recordings of the town board meetings and many pictures and videos of town events.

This is my fourth year as your representative on the Rush Town Board. It has been a challenge and I have learned a lot. I have decided to run again this fall to continue my service to you. I hope I will have your support this coming November.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me at Lisa@townofrush.com or my home phone number is 533-1840.

Sincerely
Lisa Sluberski

Click HERE to download a printable PDF version of this letter.

As we end 2008 and start the New Year, the Rush Democratic committee works hard to represent and keep Rush residents informed. Since May, we record and post the Rush Town Board meetings (audio only) on this website.

You won’t find this on the Town of Rush web site!

Please look at the Multimedia section to find these and many videos of Town events such as the Fireman’s parades, Memorial Day ceremonies and the Fall Festivals.

The photo area shows recent pictures of the Rush Dam progress as well as last years Library Wine tasting Fundraiser that is happening again this February. Hundreds of picture to see and you may be in one. We encourage all residents to attend Town meetings. It’s the best way to stay informed and make changes that may influence your taxes and style of living in Rush. This web site is the second best way to find information if you can’t make it to the meetings.

On 11/12/08 there was a public hearing for the 2009 Town Budget and it was approved. I asked during the open forum if the preliminary budget could have been posted on the Town website making it easier for those interested to look online instead of reading a 26 page document at the town hall. I was not happy with the response. Please listen to the 11/12/08 meeting to hear the responses. You WILL find a PDF copy of the preliminary budget approved that night on our web site. Please tell your friends and those who take a winter break in warmer places about this site. It’s a way to see keep in touch with what’s happening in Rush.

This past year Republican/Conservative enrollment went down while Democratic and Blank voters increased. We are always looking for committee members and qualified folks who may be interested in public office. Feel free to call me. 585-533-1840

Sincerely,

A regular meeting of the Rush Town Board, County of Monroe, was called to order by Supervisor Udicious at 7:00 PM on November 12, 2008, at the Rush Town Offices, 5977 East Henrietta Road, Rush, New York. Everyone present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENT:
Donald Knab ----- Councilman, Deputy Town Supervisor
Richard Anderson ----- Councilman
Thomas Doupe ----- Councilman
Lisa Sluberski ----- Councilwoman
William Udicious ----- Supervisor
Pamela Bucci ----- Town Clerk
Frank Pavia ----- Attorney for the Town

OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Sluberski ----- Resident Jon Volpe ----- Resident Marge Williams ----- Resident Richard Williams ----- Resident Kirsten Flass ----- Resident, Library Director Jack Mould ----- Resident Gerry Kusse ----- Code Enforcement Officer

I. OPEN FORUM Supervisor Udicious advised all present that Rules and Procedures for Town Board meetings were located at the side sign-in table. He then offered the floor for those present to address the board.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 22, 2008

RESOLUTION #142-08 Councilman Knab moved that the Minutes of October 22, 2008, meeting be approved as submitted. Councilwoman Sluberski seconded the motion.
Roll:
Councilman Knab Aye Councilman Anderson Aye Councilman Doupe Aye Councilwoman Sluberski Aye Supervisor Udicious aye carried.

III. APPROVAL OF ABSTRACT

RESOLUTION #143-08
Councilman Anderson moved, BE IT RESOLVED that having audited all the claims against the funds listed on Abstract #11-1 in the amount of $31,447.51 be allowed for vouchers #1172 through #1261. Councilman Doupe seconded the motion.
Roll:

Councilman Knab Aye Councilman Anderson Aye Councilman Doupe aye Councilwoman Sluberski Aye Supervisor Udicious aye carried.

IV. CORRESPONDENCE

A. Memorandum received from Zoning Board Chairman Donald Van Lare regarding possible changes to the Town Code, specifically Buildings.

B. In addition to Town Board Resolution #137 regarding the Museum of Transportation's request for property, the NYS Office of General Property Services requests that the Town make application to pursue ownership of property for $1.00.

C. National Grid requested that an application be requested permitting placement of banners and/or decorations on the poles within the municipality. In previous years, the NYSDOT required the permit. Banners currently being placed on the poles belong to the Rush Lions Club. According to Attorney Pavia, the Lions Club is acting as an agent of town when placing the banners on the poles. The application will be reviewed by Attorney Pavia.

D. A local resident submitted a chart listing the number of dogs allowed in towns within the Counties of Monroe and Livingston. The resident requested the Town Board review the Town Code in reference to the number of dogs permitted in Rush.

E. Memorandum received by Clerk Bucci regarding the Town's credit card usage and procedure. The Director of Finance and Town Clerk noted that the controls currently used are adequate.

F. Supervisor Udicious acknowledged Clerk Bucci's receipt of a document signed by residents requesting the Town Board work with the Zoning Board to change Article 5, Section 120-57 (G) of the Town Code. Changes requested would allow residents to park campers, boats and trailers and/or similar vehicles in their driveways as long as they did not obstruct a motorist's view of other drivers pulling in and out of traffic. For the record, Councilman Knab noted that there were numbers on the top corner of each page.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

A. Councilman Anderson further provided information to the Board on his findings of pay in relation to other various boards and chairs in other area towns. According to the Finance Director, a general 3% increase is currently placed across the boards in the 2009 budget. Of that total, Councilman Anderson recommended that the sum be divided by three boards and that the chairman of each board receive an additional $85.00. It will provide a separation between the chairs and regular members of each board. The Town Board will discuss Councilman Anderson's recommendation at the Organizational Meeting.

B. Councilman Doupe stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board members have received copies of the proposed Sign Ordinance. A workshop meeting will be coordinated with those boards in January. The supervisor's secretary will schedule the
workshop.

C. Clerk Bucci requested the board's approval to purchase a cash register in the amount of $599.00 from Monroe Sale Register Inc. The Town Clerk Capital Outlay account has $500.00 specified for the purchase. Other funds are available in the Town Clerk 2008 operating budget but additional funds in the amount of $99.00 must be transferred.

RESOLUTION #144-08 Councilman Knab made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to purchase a cash register in the amount not to exceed $650.00 and that the Town Clerk request the Budget Officer's transfer of the appropriate funds from the current operating budget to complete the transaction. Councilman Doupe seconded the motion. Roll:
Councilman Knab aye Councilman Anderson aye Councilman Doupe aye Councilwoman Sluberski aye Supervisor Udicious aye carried.

VI. PUBLIC HEARING 2009 Preliminary Budget

Proof of Notice having been furnished to all board members, Supervisor Udicious, closed the regular meeting at 7:15 PM and opened the Public Hearing of the 2009 Preliminary Budget.

Town Clerk Pamela Bucci read the legal notice posted for the hearing and certified that proper notifications had been made.

Supervisor Udicious noted that the Preliminary Budget has been available in the Town Clerk's Office since October 23. The tax rate for 2008 is $4.24 per $1,000 of Tax Assessed Tax Valuation (TAV) which includes the remodeling debt service for the Town Hall and Library. In 2009, the tax rate is proposed at $4.40/$1,000 TAV.

VII. OPEN FORUM Supervisor Udicious opened the floor to any comments or questions on the 2009 Preliminary Budget.

Councilman Anderson added that there is no increase in the tax base for the town. There has been no new assessment nor new construction completed to add to the base. Budget increases are attributed to an increase in inflation, not in administration.

1. Resident Dave Sluberski questioned whether or not the Highway Department had been audited in relation to the budget. Supervisor Udicious stated that departments that handle money are audited but budgets are reviewed by the Town Board in the budget workshops.
   Mr. Sluberski requested the preliminary budget be placed on our website. Councilman Knab noted that the official copy is at the Town Clerk's Office but in the future a copy may be placed on the website.

2. Kirsten Flass stated that she provided cuts within the Library's budget and asked if the Town Board was satisfied with cuts made within other departments. Councilman Anderson stated that improvements were made in the Highway Department both in equipment and operations areas. Personnel costs, fuel, utilities and health insurance are the largest costs in the budget. Supervisor Udicious stated that the expectation for all department heads is to function at an appropriate level while keeping costs to a minimum.
   Councilman Doupe stated that most departments are flat, comprising of salary and possibly a professional association.

3. Dave Sluberski asked how and when a preliminary budget gets approved. Supervisor Udicious stated that the budget may be approved at this meeting but no later than December 20, 2008.

With all persons desiring to be heard, Supervisor Udicious closed the public hearing on the 2009 Preliminary Budget at 7:30 PM.

The regular meeting was reconvened.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Dam Repair Progress - Councilman Anderson provided a diagram of the work being done at the dam; seepage under the dam venting out through the apron. Drilling and pressure filling was accomplished to prevent further seepage. Voids were explored from the top to bottom of the dam to prevent the downstream migration of water. Next year the Board will be looking at additional ways to further stabilize and repair the dam.

B. Town Park Project Status Supervisor Udicious reported that in complying with DEC regulations, hay has been placed on the park soil for protection through the winter. Work on the project has ended for the season and will resume in the spring.

IX. NEW BUSINESS

A. Approval of Bond for Tax Collector In order to release the town and county tax bills into the tax collector's possession, the Town must approve the undertaking and provide a Certificate of Liability to the Monroe County Treasury.

RESOLUTION #145-08 Supervisor Udicious moved be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Rush hereby approves the surety, form and amount of the official undertaking for the faithful performance of the duties of the Town Clerk and Tax Collector as filed in the Town Clerk's Office:

Type of Undertaking: Public Official Liability/Employee Dishonesty Insurance Company: Firemen's Fund Insurance Co. Amount: $250,000.00

A true copy of this resolution shall be affirmed to the undertaking to indicate this Board's approval thereon in accordance with the Town Law §25. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion.
Roll:
Councilman Knab aye Councilman Anderson aye Councilman Doupe aye Councilwoman Sluberski aye Supervisor Udicious aye carried.

B. Rush Senior Citizens General Policies & Operating Rules - Marge Williams, Rush Senior Citizens President, provided the Supervisor with the general policies and operating rules of their group for the Town Board's and attorney's review. Attorney Pavia stated that there were a few changes that needed to be discussed with the Seniors Group and there may not be a legal basis for the town board's or attorney's approval of the policies and rules. Mrs. Williams wished to have the Rush Senior Policies and Rules approved in time for the Rush Seniors' November meeting. The attorney for the town suggested meeting with Mrs. Williams immediately after the town board meeting.

X. OPEN FORUM Supervisor Udicious opened the floor and offered it for anyone who wished to address the Board.

A. Resident Dave Sluberski requested the status of Stonybrook Pond's carp permit.
Attorney Pavia has contacted the Department of Environmental Conservation in an attempt to relieve the town of the unnecessary expenses in relation to the pond and to move the matter forward.

Being no further business, Councilman Knab moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM.
All councilpersons agreed.

With all attendees remaining, Supervisor Udicious re-opened the meeting at 7:52 PM to apprise the audience of additional correspondence related to the proposed budget.

Supervisor Udicious stated that the NYS budget calendar had changed for Monroe and Westchester County towns, allowing them to adopt budgets as late as December 20, 2008.
The Board opted to wait until Mr. Udicious received a letter from Timothy Murphy, Office of Real Property Services (ORPS). The Office of Real Property Services (ORPS) requested that all towns adopt their budgets and forward a copy to them on or before December 1st.
All other towns within Monroe County were adhering to the ORPS request.

There being no opposition to the proposed Preliminary Budget, Supervisor Udicious motioned to adopt the Town of Rush 2009 Budget as presented. Councilman Knab seconded the motion. Roll:
Councilman Knab aye Councilman Anderson aye Councilman Doupe aye Councilwoman Sluberski aye Supervisor Udicious aye carried.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilman Knab and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM by common consent of all councilpersons present.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela J. Bucci Town Clerk