Town Board talks about health care, pets, trash
By John Zornow
At the Tuesday evening Arcadia Town Board meeting, two new members of the Fairville Volunteer Fire Department were introduced and approved. Fredrick Dishaw, Garfield St., Newark, and Robert Howard of DeSmith Rd., Arcadia, were welcomed as new volunteer firefighters.
A public hearing was conducted to deal with special authorization of Don Connell of Maple Ridge Road to conduct a tropical fish business at his residence. The board heard comments from a resident who was concerned whether snakes or other reptiles would be sold at the proposed shop. Connell assured the resident and the board that only tropical fish and small pets (gerbils, hamsters, etc.) would be for sale.
The board approved the special authorization stipulating fish and small pets only, and reserved the right to govern his operating hours, if need be.
In unfinished business:
The board approved the final signing of special authorization with the Wayne County Intermediate Processing facility on Rt. 88 to construct an addition to a building to house a trash compactor.
Helen Meinhold, representing Bell-Atlantic, was there to discuss a proposed switching facility to be located on Clark Road in the southern part of Arcadia. Her request was referred to the Town Planning Board and a date for a public hearing on the matter was scheduled for December 9.
A discussion was held by the board concerning a dump that was reported to be on property owned by Anton Dotschkal. Councilman Mike DeJohn expressed concern about the possibilty of substances such as asbestos. Dotschal was there to explain that the material is from the old Acme Market building being torn down at 510 West Union. He then produced a analytical report done by T.E.S. Environmental Corp. of Rochester that indicated what was in the samples taken, and that no asbestos was present.
In other discussion:
Former Supervisor Gerald DeBarr spoke to the board about action that had been taken at the November 6, special town board meeting. He accused the board of going against 1981 policy by granting a special exception to retiring supervisor Healy. He referred to the decision by the board 3-1 to award Healy paid health benefits for the next 12 years.
DeBarr questioned (as did councilman DeJohn) whether the exception was wise, and whether the board is setting a precedent or dealing with every case individually.
The resolution dated 12-29-81 stated that "all new town employees that work a minimum of 32 hours per week will have the full cost of a single health plan paid." The only elected town employees, according to the resolution, eligible for this policy will be the Supt. of Highways and the Town Clerk.
Councilman Gary Grant informed DeBarr since the decision had been made, the subject was not open for discussion.
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