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Contact Town Supervisor Tony LaFountain: supervisor@penfield.org
Penfield Supervisor’s column week of June 17, 2013
Last week I had the honor of accepting the “2013 Wealth of Health Award” on behalf of the Finger Lakes Municipal Health Insurance Trust (FLMHIT) in the category of 500-1,999 employees. The award is sponsored by Excellus BlueCross & BlueShield and the Rochester Business Journal. Several years ago Penfield—along with six other towns, two villages, two cities and the Rochester Housing Authority—formed a health care consortium designed to better mange health care costs, have more access to data to enable members to work on education in areas of greatest need, and to be proactive in designing wellness programs for employees and their families. The Wealth of Health Award honors innovative organizations that promote workplace wellness, improving both their bottom line and the overall health of their community.
Congratulations to the Penfield Art Association and Dennis Wentworth, chairman of the Spring Art Show that was held at the Community Center last week. I had the pleasure of addressing the artists and visitors on opening night. Our community is so fortunate to have such an active group of artists who share their wonderful works with our residents throughout the year. This year’s show featured 63 local artists and more than 170 works of art. This is a partnership that I want to see grow and expand in years to come. Mark your calendars for the group’s 8th annual Autumn Show at Legacy, Willow Pond that will run September 30 to October 26. For more information about this show or the Penfield Art Association, please log on to www.penfieldartassociation.com .
I am reminded by our Employee Wellness Team that in addition to being the official start of summer, June is also “Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month.” Consider sharing some fun activities with your family like visiting a farmer’s market or local farm stand for fresh produce, or to start some plants or garden. Have fun with food in the kitchen by making tasty fruit wands with cut-up fruits on a stick or by creating fruit sundaes by layering fruit, yogurt and cereal or granola in a cup. Veggie buildings can by made out of cut-up vegetables, using tooth picks and cream cheese to hold them together. Eat better…get active…live well!
I had the opportunity to attend the Millwheel Girl Scout Tea last weekend and present 54 young ladies with certificates for achieving Bronze, Silver and Gold Seal Awards. What a very special ceremony to recognize all of their hard work and making a difference within our community. As a father of two past Silver Award recipients and a grandfather of a Daisy who just crossed over to Brownies, I was honored to participate. Scouting for boys and girls is filled with many great tools for them to learn and carry through to adulthood. Scouting may be one of the best ways for kids to train for life’s many challenges, and to top it all off, it’s fun! On behalf of the entire Town of Penfield, congratulations to all the girls for receiving their awards—you are our future foundation of our great community.
Special community shout outs…first, to Soccer Coach John Butterworth who is retiring from one of New York State’s winningest large school programs, thank you Coach for touching so many lives during your 28 years on and off the field. Next, to Karyn Turner, coordinator of Dayton’s Corners School, and her staff for hosting the most successful open house and pie social last weekend at the school house; this learning/teaching museum continues to be a special gem in the Penfield community. Lastly, to Town Historian Kathy Kanauer and Ann H. Stevens for a very successful launch of Penfield’s new book, “Calvin Wooster Owen: Diary of a Nineteenth-Century American.” This book may be purchased at the Penfield Local History Room, the Town Clerk’s Office, and the Recreation Department or by logging on at historian@penfield.org .
Until next week, eat well…get active…live well!
Tony
supervisor@penfield.org
340.8631
You can read my column here and on the home page of this website, and in print in the "Penfield Post." An archive of past columns appears below on this page. If you have a topic you would like me to address in a future column, please send me a quick email or call 340.8631 with your request.
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Week of December 20, 2010
Week of December 13, 2010
Week of November 29, 2010
Week of November 22, 2010
Week of November 15, 2010
Week of September 27, 2010
Week of September 20, 2010
Week of September 13, 2010
Week of September 6, 2010
Week of February 22, 2010
Week of February 15, 2010
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Supervisor Documents
2013 Town,County Tax Bill Letter to Taxpayers
2013 Preliminary Budget w/Summary
2013 Tentative Budget Presentation
Annual Financial Report 2011
Annual Financial Report Update document for the Town of Penfield, County of Monroe for the fiscal year ended 2011/12/31.
2012 Town Final Adopted Budget
2012 Town Preliminary Budget
2012 Tentative Budget Detailed
This document shows the town's tentative budget broken down by individual line.
2012 Budget Presentation 2011-09-07
Tolewood and Baird Roads pond fencing
Letter from Supervisor re: Fencing around Town owned ponds at Tolewood and Baird Roads.
2011 May Safety Month Proclamation
Annual Financial Report 2010
Annual Financial Report Update document for the Town of Penfield, County of Monroe for the fiscal year ended 2010/12/31.
Employee Wage and Salary 2011
For additional information please contact the Town of Penfield Human Recourses office at (585) 340-8671.
2011 Supervisors Appointments
2011 Preliminary Budget Legal Notice and Elected Officials Salaries
2011 proposed salaries of each member of the Town Board, the Supervisor, Town Clerk and Justices are included in this document.
2011 Adopted Budget
The Penfield Town Board adopted the towns 2011 town budget on October 20, 2010.
2011 Preliminary Budget
The Supervisor's Tentative Budget becomes the Preliminary Budget after it is presented to the Town Board for review. On October 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM there will be Public Hearing on the 2011 Preliminary Budget; this is an opportunity for public comment
2011 Supervisors Tentative Budget
The 2011 Supervisor’s Tentative Budget, summarized in the attached, proposes
no tax increase for 2011. The property tax rate will remain at $2.64. A major impact on
2011 expenses is the full funding of the retirement cost at 15% of salary, a 13% increase
in the medical insurance cost, and using $80,000 to fund the general reserve fund for
future upkeep and maintenance of our town buildings. All departments have cooperated
in controlling expenses, and with growth in the property tax assessment of 1 %, the
Tentative Budget will adequately fund operations.
Spotlight on Business Vitality in Penfield
Town Supervisors Tony LaFountain, PowerPoint presentation, presented at the Penfield Business Association Luncheon, February 4, 2010
Letter from Town Supervisor to Applicant - issued 2010-01-19
Letter from Town Supervisor to Applicant - issued 2010-04-08
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