February 13, 2023 Work Session

Mayor James M. Jaroszynski
Trustee Anthony Cavallaro
Trustee Timothy Dunn
Trustee Alan Gustafson, Jr.
Trustee Annette Miller

Gregory Peterson, Attorney
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk
Lawrence Trask – Treasurer
Bryce Webster, Fire Chief
Paul Andalora, Code Enforcement Officer
Carl Caprino, DPW Superintendent- excused
Laurie Becker, Library Director

The work session meeting of the Village of Falconer Mayor and Board of Trustees was held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. in the Firemen’s Exempt Hall with Mayor James Jaroszynski presiding. 

Pledge of Allegiance & Roll:

Trustee Gustafson, Trustee Dunn, Trustee Cavallaro, Trustee Miller and Mayor Jaroszynski were all present.

Visitors

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

VISITORS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR PLACE FOR A DEBATE. IT IS A MEETING FOR THE BOARD TO CONDUCT VILLAGE BUSINESS. ALL COMPLAINTS/REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REVIEWD AT A LATER TIME.

Mayor Jaroszynski noted that the village has been approached by Rick Kress to purchase land owned by the village on Cross Street for potential development and he will be making a presentation tonight.

Rick Kress presentation – Has been in the scrap metal industry for over 25 years. His families’ business was the oldest scrap metal processor in the state before they sold in 2010. He has a team of environmental experts working with him on the 20 Cross Street project which would create approximately 15 new jobs.  His proposal is to purchase village-owned, industrial zoned parcels adjacent to 20 Cross street. The property is close to the railroad which would benefit his long-term goal of using the rail line in place of truck deliveries to and from local manufacturing facilities. The facility will be a state-of-the-art metal recycling facility, not your typical junk yard, which will include a new building, fencing, landscaping, blacktop, and scales. Salvaged parts will be available for sale and would be kept in the yards separated by concrete partitions, in rows and racks. The business does process whole vehicles, the fluids are drained inside the building via an environmental rack. The business will be solely funded, no funding is being requested through the IDA, unless it is considered a brownfield facility which there would be government funding available. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Saturday 9:30am – noon. He is willing to pay the assessed value of the property and mentioned he is under a time constraint as there are other offers on the property. Mayor Jaroszynski thanked Rick for his presentation and noted it would be discussed at the regular board meeting to follow.

Trustee Dunn made a motion, seconded by Trustee Cavallaro to adjourn the work session at 5:54 pm.  Ayes:  All, Nays: None.  Carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Capestrani, Village Clerk