Town of Pittsford, Vermont

Warning for School and Town Meeting 2012

topeditor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:44:22 +0000

BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF PITTSFORD, VERMONT WARNING

The legal voters of the Town of Pittsford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Lothrop School Gymnasium in the Town of Pittsford, on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. to transact the following business not involving voting by Australian ballot:

1.	To hear the reports of the Town Officers and take appropriate action thereon.
2.	To see if the voters of the Town of Pittsford will appropriate the sum of $1,273,688.00 (One Million, Two Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty-Eight and no/100ths Dollars) to defray the General Expenses of the Town for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, of which the sum of $935,613.00 (Nine Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand, Six Hundred Thirteen and no/100ths Dollars) is to be raised by property taxes?
3.	To see if the voters of the Town of Pittsford will appropriate the sum of $1,053,571.00 (One Million Fifty-Three Thousand, Five Hundred Seventy-One and no/100ths Dollars) to defray the Highway Expenses of the Town for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, of which the sum of $896,771.00 (Eight Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred Seventy-One and no/100ths Dollars) is to be raised by property taxes?
4.	To see if the voters of the Town of Pittsford will appropriate the sum of $19,000 (Nineteen Thousand and no/100ths Dollars) to defray the Village District’s Expenses for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, of which the sum of $19,000.00 (Nineteen Thousand and no/100ths Dollars) is to be raised by property taxes payable by Village property owners?
5.	To see if the Town will authorize collection of taxes on real and personal property by its Treasurer in three equal installments, due on or before August 10, September 10, and November 9, 2012.
6.	To transact such other non-binding business as legally may come before said meeting at this time.

At the close of the above business, the meeting shall be recessed until Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 a.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 426 Plains Road, Pittsford to vote by Australian ballot of the following matters, to wit:

7.	To elect the following officers of the Town:
	A Town and School District Moderator for a term of one (1) year
	A Selectman for a term of three (3) years
	A Selectman for a term of two (2) years
	A Lister for a term of three (3) years
	e. A Lister for a term of one (1) year
	f. A Grand Juror for a term of one (1) year
	g. A Town Agent for a term of one (1) year
	h. A Trustee of Public Funds for a term of three (3) years
	i. Three Maclure Library Trustees for terms of one (1) year each
	j. Pittsford School District Director for a term of two (2) years
	k. A Pittsford School District Director for a term of three (3) years
	l. An Otter Valley Union School District Director for a term of three (3) years

Polls will be open Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Dated at Pittsford, Vermont the 25^th day of January, 2012.

S/s Thomas “Hank” Pelkey, Chairman

S/s Allen Hitchcock, Vice-Chairman

S/s W. Joseph Gagnon, Selectman

S/s Thomas Hooker, Selectman

S/s Linda Weeden, Selectman

Received and recorded this 26^th day of January, 2012.

S/s Helen E. McKinlay, Pittsford Town Clerk

PITTSFORD TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT WARNING

The legal voters of the Pittsford Town School District are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Lothrop School Gymnasium on March 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM to transact any business not involving voting by Australian ballot.

Article I To hear and act upon the reports of the Town School District Officers.

Article II To authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money in anticipation of taxes to meet the necessary expenses of the Pittsford Town School District.

Article III To have presented by the Board of School Directors of the Pittsford Town School District its estimate of expenses for the ensuing year.

Article VI To transact any other business proper to be done when met.

The meeting shall then be recessed to Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in order to vote on the following articles by Australian ballot. The polls will be open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in the Municipal Office building.

Article VII To elect the following officers:

a. A Town school director for a term of three (3) years.
b. A Town school director for a term of two (2) years.
c. A school director for Otter Valley Union High School District #8 for a term of three (3) years.

Article VIII Shall the voters of the Pittsford Town School District appropriate the sum of Three Million Six Hundred Forty-eight Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-one Dollars ($3,648,281) necessary for the support of its schools for the year beginning July 1, 2012. The amount of such sum to be raised by taxes to be reduced by special education revenues, state aid, and other incomes.

Dated at Pittsford, Vermont, January 17, 2012.

Received and recorded

January 17, 2012

Pittsford Town School District

Helen McKinlay, Clerk

PITTSFORD BOARD OF
SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Roberta Enright, Chair, (2012)

Odell Johnston, Clerk, (2013)

Melanie Clerihew , (2013)

Bill Crossmon, (2014)

Hillary Kratky, (2012)

Valentine Teen Dance

topeditor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:28:40 +0000

WHAT: Valentine Teen Dance.

WHEN: FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 2012 7-10 pm

WHERE: VT POLICE ACADEMY GYM

WHO: RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION STUDENTS ONLY!!!

GRADES 7 – 10

FEE: $3.00

COME JOIN THE FUN!!! DJ MUSIC w/Derrick Cram “The Jam Man”, REFRESHMENTS, VALENTINE CANDY, & DANCE CONTESTS

*FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS APPLY TO ALL TEEN EVENTS:

THESE TEEN NIGHTS ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO ATTEND OTTER VALLEY OR ARE RESIDENTS OF THE RUTLAND NORTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION ONLY!

PARENTS MUST ENTER FACILITY TO SIGN IN & SIGN OUT THEIR CHILD (REN).

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PERMISSION RELEASE FORM TO ATTEND THESE EVENTS (HANDWRITTEN NOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED). CLICK HERE FOR A PERMISSION RELEASE FORM

IF PARENTS ARE ALLOWING THEIR CHILD TO DRIVE TO OR FROM THESE EVENTS OR WILL BE RIDING WITH ANOTHER STUDENT THAT IS DRIVING, PLEASE INDICATE THIS ON THE PERMISSION FORM.

SPONSORED BY THE BRANDON (247-0228) & PITTSFORD (483-6500 ext. 17) REC. DEPTS.

*CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED*

PLEASE CALL IF INTERESTED OR WILLING TO HELP.

Winter 2012 Newsletter

topeditor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:38:20 +0000

Open Read More and click here for the Town of Pittsford Winter 2012 Newsletter.

Family Fun Night “Medieval Magic”

topeditor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:47:34 +0000

Friday, Feb. 3

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

at the Pittsford Police Academy

Join us for a fun-filled night of activities, crafts, and face painting sponsored by the Maclure Library & Pittsford Recreation Department

Senior Luncheon

topeditor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:13 +0000

PITTSFORD RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

A Senior Luncheon @ Lothrop Elementary school.

The Pittsford Recreation Department and the Lothrop Elementary School are co-sponsoring a luncheon for seniors on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm in the Lothrop Cafeteria. ALL Pittsford senior citizens are invited to eat lunch with Lothrop Principal, Greg West. The Abbey Group will be preparing one of their delicious meals. On the menu will be Carved Turkey, Gravy, Red Ranch Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, & a Whole Wheat Dinner Roll. Mr. West will discuss activities happening now at the school & give a power point presentation. The fee for this fabulous lunch is ONLY $4.00!!!

Reservations are a must!

Call Randy Adams, Pittsford Recreation Director

at 483-6500ext 17 to reserve your spot!

Deadline for reservations is February 7^th!!!

Select Board (Special)

topeditor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:17:41 +0000

Town of Pittsford, Vermont

Special Select Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Municipal Office Conference Room 6:30 P.M.

AGENDA

6:30 P.M. – Open Meeting

Administration

Act on Orders
Town Manager’s Report

Public Comment

_________________________________

Old Business

Approval of Warning for Town Report

______________________________

5. Other Business that may come before the Board

Executive Session, if necessary

A. Legal Issues

B. Contractual Issues

C. Personnel Issues

Adjournment

Next scheduled meeting: February 1, 2012

Water & Sewer Commission

topeditor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:15:56 +0000

Water & Sewer Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Municipal Office Conference Room

6:30 P.M.

AGENDA

Open Meeting

Administration

Water & Sewer Board Minutes of December 20, 2011 Meeting
Town Manager’s Report

Public Comment

_________________________________

Water

Discussion of Map, Drawing and Record Maintenance Plans
Update on Joint Proposal to Connect to Water System
Requests for Partial Abatement of Water Bill
Damage Claims for Ball Valve Failures

Sewer

Status Update on Phase # 1 of Project (WWTF)
Status Update on Phase #2 of Project (Sewer Lines/Pump Station)

Water & Sewer

Review of Recent Utility Billing Cycle

Other Business that may come before the Commission

Executive Session, if necessary

a. Contracts

b. Personnel

c. Legal Issues

9. Adjournment

The next regular meeting of the Water & Sewer Commission will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Course

topeditor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:21:33 +0000

SAFE SITTER BABYSITTING COURSE

This interactive program is for 11-13 year old students interested in becoming a “Safe Sitter” babysitter. Participants will learn about child care essentials, injury prevention & management and how to care for choking kids.

REGISTER EARLY MAX. OF 8 STUDENTS ONLY!!!

DATES: Tuesdays, March 6 – April 10, 2012

TIME: 3:00 – 5:00 pm (right after school)

WHERE: Lothrop Elementary School

FEE: $60.00

To register for this program call Randy Adams, Pittsford Recreation Director, 483-6500 ext. 17.

Select Board

topeditor — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:45:34 +0000

Town of Pittsford, Vermont

Select Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Municipal Office Conference Room 6:30 P.M.

AGENDA

6:30 P.M. – Open Meeting

Administration

Act on Minutes of Select Board Meeting of January 4, 2012
Act on Orders
Town Manager’s Report

Public Comment

_________________________________

Old Business

Adoption of Budgets for FY 2012-13
Discussion of Special Appropriations
Authorization of Town Manager to Bid at Tax Sales

_____________________________

New Business

Discussion of Town Meeting Warning Articles
Certification of Town’s Highway Mileage

______________________________

Other Business that may come before the Board

Executive Session, if necessary

A. Legal Issues

B. Contractual Issues

C. Personnel Issues

Adjournment

Next scheduled meeting: February 1, 2012

Learn to Ski / Snowboard Program at Middlebury College Snow Bowl

topeditor — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:03:42 +0000

The Pittsford & Brandon Recreation Departments are co-sponsoring a Ski/Snowboard Program. This program is being held at the Middlebury Snow Bowl on four Sunday mornings from March 4-25. The program consists of (4) 1hr. lessons and half day tickets. Group Lessons will include other students of similar skill. Deadline for returning completed registration forms and payment to the Pittsford Recreation Dept. is Friday, FEBRUARY 10 2012. Children must be in at least the 1^st grade in order to participate (for safety reasons children in grades 1 – 3 must be accompanied on the bus by an adult). The Brandon and Pittsford Recreation Depts. will provide a bus for transportation from Otter Valley Union High School each Sunday. All participants who sign-up for this program will be required to commit to using the transportation provided through the Depts. The bus fee is included in the price of the program and there are no refunds for missed weeks. A minimum of 20 participants will be needed to run this program. The maximum is 30 participants, first come first serve between both depts. This is our fourth season offering this program.

2012 Fee Schedule (Prices indicate total cost for all 4 weeks of the program.)

SKI PACKAGES	Grades 1-6	½ Day Ticket & Lesson	$100
	Grades 1-6	½ Day Ticket & Lesson & Rentals	$130
	Grades 7-8	½ Day Ticket & Lesson	$100
	Grades 7-8	½ Day Ticket & Lesson & Rentals	$150
	Grades 9-12	½ Day Ticket & Lesson	$100
	Grades 9-12	½ Day Ticket & Lesson & Rentals	$152
SNOWBOARD PACKAGES	Grades 2-6	½ Day Ticket & Lesson	$100
(For 2^nd grade and up)	Grades 2-6	½ Day Ticket & Lesson & Rentals	$130
	Grades 7-8	½ Day Ticket & Lesson	$100
	Grades 7-8	½ Day Ticket & Lesson & Rentals	$150
	Grades 9-12	½ Day Ticket & Lesson	$100
	Grades 9-12	½ Day Ticket & Lesson & Rentals	$152

To register please contact Randy Adams, Pittsford Recreation Director at 483-6500 ext. 17 or