There will not be a second meeting in December.    The regular meeting of December 17^th has been canceled.    Have a Merry Christmas and happy holiday.     Kathy Jasinski, Chairman

Due to the lack of new business, the December 16th ZBA meeting will be canceled.

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF BOND RESOLUTION
TOWN OF BATAVIA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution amending and restating prior bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Batavia, Genesee County, New York (the “Town”), on October 2, 2024 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if:

1.         (a)        such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town is not authorized to expend money, or

(b)               the provisions of the law which should be complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with

and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within 20 days after the date of such publication of this notice, or

2.         such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.

SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION AMENDING
AND RESTATING A PRIOR BOND RESOLUTION

                        The following is a summary of an amending bond resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Batavia on October 2, 2024, that amends and restates a bond resolution that was previously adopted by the Town Board on October 18, 2023.  The proceeds from the sale of the obligations authorized under the bond resolution (as amended and restated) will be used for the purpose of financing a capital improvements project consisting of the reconstruction of and construction of improvements to a Town building (primarily as a court facility), such work to generally consist of (but not be limited to) various internal renovations to house clerks’ offices, court room, conference rooms, restroom facilities, secured holding areas, public and private entrances and court payment window, improvements to the mechanical system, installation of security measures, construction of an addition to house the judge’s chambers, and the purchase of various furnishings, as well as other such improvements as more fully identified in (or contemplated by) one or more reports prepared by the Town Engineering Department, including all preliminary work and necessary equipment, materials and related site work, and any preliminary costs and other improvements and costs incidental thereto and in connection with the financing thereof (collectively, the “Project”), and to increase the estimated maximum amount of the Project from $1,512,500 to $2,500,000.  Such amending and restating bond resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of a serial bond or bonds and a bond anticipation note or notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of such serial bonds, in an increased estimated maximum amount of $2,500,000 such amount to be offset by any federal, state, county and/or local funds received.  Such resolution was adopted subject to permissive referendum, and such permissive referendum period has elapsed without the filing of a petition.  The estimated maximum cost and the amount of bonds authorized were increased from $1,512,500 to $2,500,000 due to a modification to the scope of the Project.  The period of probable usefulness for such purpose is ten years.  A copy of the resolution amending and restating the prior bond resolution, as summarized herein, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk, located in the Town Hall, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York.

NOTICE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

The Town of Batavia has declared the following items surplus and will be auctioning them off:

• 2018 Ford F-250 with plow VIN 1FT7XB61JEC64175

• 2020 Ford F-250 VIN 1FT7X2B68LED39246

• 2020 Ford F-350 Utility body VIN 1FD8X3B67LED39746

• 2020 Ford F-350 Utility body VIN 1FD8X3B65LED39745

• Troy-Bilt Snow blower – Serial number 1H184B10506

• Norton walk-behind saw – Serial number 87EM793120

• Kohler generator set – Serial number 076471

• Homelite 3” diaphragm pump – Serial number H1010056

Items will be auctioned through RTI Auctions; www.rtiauctions.com as part of the Fall Municipal NetAuction 2024 beginning at 6 PM on October 31, 2024 to 6 PM November 5, 2024.

Dated: October 24, 2024                                

Raymond Tourt

Town of Batavia

Highway Superintendent

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON

FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT FOR 2025

            Public Notice is hereby given, that a Public Hearing will be held Wednesday,

November 6^th, 2024 by the Town Board of the Town of Batavia, Genesee County, New York, at 7:10 P.M. of that day at the Batavia Town Hall, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York, for the purpose of considering contracting with the Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. for fire protection services to be furnished by the Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc to the Fire Department District established in the Town of Batavia and known as the “Town of Batavia Fire Protection District” upon the following general terms, to wit:

1. The Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. shall answer and attend upon all calls in said District;
2. The Town of Batavia Fire Department Inc., shall purchase and maintain such property, crime, dishonesty bond and liability insurance as it deems prudent to protect its interests.  Such insurance shall include Automobile Liability, General Liability naming the Town of Batavia, its agents and employees as Additional Insureds, Contractual Liability for this Contract and should include Ambulance Attendants Professional Liability, Volunteer Fire Department Errors and Omissions Liability and Liquor Law Liability coverages.  Liability limits of at least $1,000,000.00 each occurrence, claim or incident are recommended but not required.  A Certificate of all liability insurances, providing the Town with at least 30 days written notice of cancellation or nonrenewable, shall be furnished to the Town Attorney, Town Hall, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York, 14020.
3. The Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. shall also indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Batavia, its agents and employees from all claims, suits, loss, damages, injuries, liability, cost and expenses arising from the services provided for in this contract and from the activities of the Fire District, its officers, employees and volunteers to the extent this provision is insured by the Town of Batavia Fire District.
4. The Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. shall maintain public liability and property damage insurance policies for the benefit of said District and the Town of Batavia, and shall hold said District and Town harmless for losses not covered by insurance;
5. The Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. shall be responsible for loss or damage sustained in fire apparatus or other equipment;
6. The Town of Batavia and the Town of Batavia Fire Protection District shall pay or provide insurance coverage for authorized items;
7. The Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. shall participate in the Genesee County Mutual Aid Plan and reserves certain rights pertaining to said participation;
8. The Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. shall reimburse the Town of Batavia should its equipment not be usable;
9. For such services the Town of Batavia Fire Department shall receive the yearly sum of one million, four hundred sixty-one thousand, nine hundred, twelve dollars, and thirty-eight cents ($1,461,912.38).
10. The Town of Batavia shall plow and provide routine maintenance to the driveways and parking areas of the Fire Department’s Fire Halls;
11. The Town of Batavia Fire Department, Inc. shall provide financial data and records to the Town of Batavia.
12. The contract shall run for one (1) year from January 1, 2025, and shall expire on December 31, 2025.

Notice is hereby further given that all persons interested in the matter will be heard at such time and place specified above, and a copy of the proposed “Town of Batavia Fire Department Agreement”, is on file at the office of the Batavia Town Clerk, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York, and is open for inspection during regular Office hours.

Dated: October 23, 2024                                                                     Jennifer Zambito

                                                                                                Town Clerk, Town of Batavia

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2025 TOWN BUDGET

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Batavia for fiscal year 2025 has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Batavia, where it is available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Notice is also given that the Town Board of the Town of Batavia will hold a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget at the Batavia Town Hall, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York beginning at 7:15 P.M. on Wednesday, November 6^th, 2024, at which time and place any person will be heard in favor of or in opposition to any item or items contained therein. 

Public Official Salaries are as follows:

The foregoing by order of the Batavia Town Board.

Dated: October 23, 2024                                            Jennifer Zambito

                                                                                    Batavia Town Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WATER RATE – MAY 2025 TO FEBRUARY 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held November 6, 2024 at the Batavia Town Hall, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York, at 7:05 P.M. for the purpose of imposing water rates.  The proposed base water rate for May 2025 to February 2026 is $ 6.87/1,000 gallons, representing a 3 % increase from current rate and the proposed Agricultural water rate for May 2025 to February 2026 is $5.57/1,000 gallons, representing a 3 % increase from current rate.

The foregoing by order of the Batavia Town Board.

Dated: October 23, 2024                               

                                                                                    Batavia Town Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SEWER RENTS – MAY 2025 TO FEBRUARY 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held November 6, 2024, at the Batavia Town Hall, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of imposing Sewer Rents.  The proposed sewer rents for May 2025 to February 2026 are Sewer District No. 1 at $7.67/1,000 gallons and Sewer District No. 2 at $7.67/1,000 gallons, representing a 3% increase from the current rates.

The foregoing by order of the Batavia Town Board.

Dated: October 23, 2024                                           

                                                                                    Batavia Town Clerk

The regular meeting of the Town of Batavia Planning Board for Tuesday, October 1^st has been cancelled.    We are still waiting for project information.   Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 15^th at the Town Hall.

Let me know if you have any questions.    Kathy Jasinski, Chairman

The Town of Batavia Planning Board Meeting for September 16, 2024 has been cancelled due to needed information on projects has not been received.   The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Town Hall.    Let me know if you have any questions.    Kathy Jasinski, Chairman