Town of Wheatland New York

Newsletter

 

"Seamlessly touching the past while actively embracing the future"

Winter 2017 Highlights

 

Below is a summary list of the topics included in this revision of the Town of Wheatland Electronic Newsletter, scroll down to view details.

 

  • Supervisor's Message
  • Town Government news, public notices and articles
  • Message from the Highway Superintendent
  • Recreation Program Winter / Spring 2017 offerings and registration information
  • Upcoming Town Meeting and Event schedule
  • Town Departments Notes and Information
  • Get to know your Town Government - Meet Laurie Czapranski
  • See what people are saying: "What I Like About Wheatland"

 

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Supervisor's Message

A heartfelt "seasons greetings" to all from the Town of Wheatland! Welcome to our Winter 2017 electonic newsletter. I hope you find this newsletter interesting and informative. Be sure to visit the Town of Wheatland website, with its abundant, smartphone compatible content.

 

Congratulations to the WCCS High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team on their impressive state championship!

 

Wishing all a safe and happy holidays!

 

- Linda Dobson, Town Supervisor

 
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Recent News, Notices & Articles

Wheatland 2030 - Thanks to all who have participated and contributed to this new initiative. Wheatland 2030 is a community initiative facilitated by the Wheatland Town Government intended to help our community achieve its best possible future by the year 2030. We are at the very beginning of this journey, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to help shape the future of our community. Please join us as we continue the Wheatland 2030 work in 2017.

New Ambulance Services - After approximately four years of discussion about community emergency services, the Town of Wheatland has finalized a contract with Henrietta Ambulance to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) to the Wheatland Fire Protection District. This newly adopted approach is intended to help ensure that people in this district continue to receive responsive ambulance services when the need arises.

The topic of changing the ambulance service approach was first introduced by the Scottsville Village Board after awareness that it was becoming more and more difficult to staff and meet mandated requirements for ambulance service in our community. The Town of Wheatland and Village of Scottsville Governments, consistent with other governments across the Country, have experienced increasing more challenges locating residents with sufficient time and interest to serve in volunteer capacities. For ambulance services, there are required regulations pertaining to hours of training and performance standards that must be met to qualify to serve as part of an ambulance crew.

 

The Democrat & Chronicle has published articles about the much anticipated merger in emergency services for the southwest corner of Monroe County. This portion of the Town of Wheatland now joins Henrietta and Chili as partners in this innovative design to ensure continued ability to provide emergency services. The 2017 contract (an annual contract) provides for a reduced cost with the addition of ALS when needed. The appropriate level of ambulance will be dispatched based on the issue described in the 911 call. The Town of Wheatland will receive quarterly cost and call reports in order to provide a continued evaluation of performance and cost regarding the use of these services. When all the contracts are completed, Henrietta Ambulance will change its name to CHS Mobile Integrated Health Care to reflect the new partnership.

 

"Many thanks to Matt Jarrett, Reg Allen, John Glavin, Esq and Raymond DiRaddo,Esq for the hours spent to collect data, utilize standards, and create a contract and partnership that may well serve as a template for other stressed ambulance services trying to provide responsiveness in non-city settings."  ~ Linda Dobson, Town Supervisor

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Message from the Highway Superintendent

The winter season is already upon us, please help the Town Highway Department keep your highways clear in a safe and efficient manner. When you see a plow truck, slow down and give the truck sufficent room to clear the road surface. When following behind a plow truck, please stay at a reasonable distance to ensure you could stop safely. Note that when a plow truck stops at an intersection we will generally back up to complete cleaning of the intersection.

It can be hard for truck plow drivers to see where you might be, whether you are in your car or shoveling your driveway. Help us by being both attentive and cautious. At night it can be especially difficult to see people cleaning the end of their driveways. Please take note of the plow truck when it comes by your driveway and stay back away from the road, as the snow coming off the plow could even knock you over. If your mailbox is damaged by us we will repair it after the snow event. If it needs to be replaced, we will replace it with a standard wood post and metal mail box. Note that plastic mailboxes do not stand up well to wet heavy snow and in particular when hit by ice coming off the plow at 20+ MPH in freezing temperatures. With your help we will do our best this winter to clear the roads safely and efficiently for everyone.

 

Thank You and Safe Travels,

Howard “Chuck” Hazelton

Wheatland Recreation Programs

2017 Winter & Spring Registration Now Open!

 

The Town of Wheatland New York invites you, your family & friends to take part in these healthy and enjoyable programs! Get a copy of the latest Town of Wheatland Recreation Brochure with a complete listing of current program offerings by clicking the "Brochure" button below. Download program registration forms from the  Town of Wheatland Website or stop by the Wheatland Municipal Building to pick up registration forms, available at the Town Office any weekday from 9AM to 5PM. Don't wait, as these programs can fill up quickly. Program participation is not restricted to Town residents, so invite your friends and family, even if they live outside of Wheatland.

 

Come join in the fun!

 

Questions? Call the Recreation Coordinator at (585) 889-1553 ext 103 or send an email.

The Town of Wheatland is pleased to offer a year-round portfolio of leisure time programs, activities and events. There are a wide variety programs, activities and events, intended for a variety of ages and interests, designed to provide participants with a high quality experience at a very affordable price.

 
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We strive to deliver the BEST overall leisure time value

in the greater Rochester area.

 

Click the links below to check out Wheatland Recreation's leisure time portfolio details:

- Swimming programs

- Exercise & fitness programs

- Sports programs & events

- Youth programs & events

- Skills development programs

Upcoming Town Meetings & Events

 

Planning Board Meeting

Tuesday January 3, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

Town Board Meeting

Thursday January 5, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

Planning Board Meeting

Tuesday January 17, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

Town Board Meeting

Thursday January 19, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

 

Recreation Commission Meeting

Monday January 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

All Town of Wheatland Boards and Commission meetings are open to the public. These meetings are held in the Wheatland Municipal Building located at 22 Main Street Scottsville, New York. See a complete calendar of upcoming meetings and events on the Town of Wheatland website, when available, the meeting agendas are included in the calendar item description. Questions? Call (585) 889-1553 or send an e-mail

Town Departments Notes and Information

 

General - The Town Office will be closed for the holidays on Friday, December 23rd, Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd.

 

Town Clerk's Office - Get a better understanding of your General Property Tax bill, including a detailed look into a sample tax bill that describes each of the various tax levies. The Town Clerk's Office is always glad to answer your questions. 

 

Budget Office - Welcome to the new Town Budget Officer, Gregory Duane.  Check out budget information on the Town Website, including a description of the budget process and a year-over-year budget comparison. 2017 budget information wil be posted shortly.

 

Highway & Parks Department - The Wheatland Highway Department is working hard to keep the highways clear during snow events, see the article above for details.

 

Building Department - Considering an addition or upgrade to your home or other improvements to your property?  Check out a summary of the Town's building permit requirements.

 

Assessor's Office - The Town of Wheatland publishes assessment rolls annually. You can check your property's assessment, market value and related information, as well as review the assessments of other properties in the community.

 

Senior Center - The place for Seniors to be Active, Fit and Connected! See the Senior Center events and activities schedule, and current month lunch menus.

 

Recreation Department - Winter Program Registration is now open! Check out the Wheatland Recreation Winter/Spring Program Brochure for details. To ensure availability, register for programs soon! Thanks to all swim program participants for their patience while the WCCS swimming pool was being repaired this fall.

 

Historian - The Town of Wheatland website has a  great summary of our Town's history, with many period photos, including the Village of Scottsville, the Hamlet of Mumford and other Wheatland communities. The Town Historian always welcomes your inquiries.

Get to Know Your Town Government

 

Laurie Czapranski - Town Clerk

Season Greetings from the Town Clerk’s Office. I am Laurie Czapranski, proud to be your Town Clerk. I was fortunate to grow up here and realize the benefits of living in a small town where all knew each other and families helped each other out. My husband Paul and I raised our three boys in Wheatland because of that caring, small town atmosphere that we both had enjoyed. I attended Wheatland Chili Central School and post-graduation, attended Alfred State College where I received a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. In 1990, I began my employment with the Town of Wheatland as a clerk for the Building Inspector’s office. Eventually, I spent my time in both the Town Clerk’s office under Nancy Jo Conrad and the Building Department.

In 2012, I was most honored to be elected as Town Clerk. I welcome the opportunity to meet with residents and discuss concerns. The Town Clerk’s office is available to assist with many issues. Please stop by anytime, we would love to see you!

 

The Town Clerk's Office, We're at Your Service!

 

The mission of the Town Clerk's Office is to preserve, protect and provide access to records placed in the custody of the Office and to provide a wide range of services to the public. The Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerks look forward to helping Town residents with all their local government needs. 

 

Services provided by the Town Clerk's Office include the following:

  • Selling New York State Licenses (Dog, Conservation, Marriage).
  • Issuing handicap parking permits (Town residents only).
  • Collecting general property tax levies for the Town, County and Special Districts.
  • Responding to Freedom of Information (FOIL) requests.
  • Providing clerical services and record keeping for all Town departments.
  • Serves as Secretary to the Town Board and other Boards and Commissions
  • Performing state-required services for the election process.
  • Posting legal notices, filing and maintaining books of local laws, meeting minutes.
  • Making reservations for public use of Freeman Park facilities in Mumford.

 

To contact the Wheatland Town Clerk's Office, call (585) 889-1553 or send an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

What I "Like" About Wheatland

Wheatland is a wonderfully diverse, small town community. We are fortunate to have many great amenities for residents and visitors to experience and enjoy, like walking, hiking, riding a bike or skiing on the Genesee Valley Greenway, anytime of year. Share what you "like" about the Town of Wheatland with a quote, a picture and/or a short video for the Town of Wheatland Website.   Call the Town at (585) 889-1553 or send an email. See other Wheatland Points of Interest on the Town Website.

 

 

 
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