[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Batavia 4-19-2006
by L.L. No. 1-2006. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established the office of the Town Engineer in the Town
of Batavia.
The position of Town Engineer shall be filled by resolution of the Town
Board. In accordance with § 24 of the New York State Town Law, said
Town Engineer shall hold his/her office until the first day of January next
succeeding the first biennial Town election held after the time of appointment.
The Town Engineer shall be compensated at a rate established by the
Town Board for the following services:
A.
To oversee the construction of all Town of Batavia projects
performed under contract, such as public buildings, recreational facilities,
parking lots, traffic lights and controlled studies of waste disposal facilities,
water projects, drainage projects, and dedication of new Town highways;
B.
To direct review for site plans and recommend acceptance
or revision of subdivision layouts;
C.
To assist with the Town of Batavia's investigations
and compliance with the State Environment Quality Review Act;
D.
To supervise engineering activities performed by consultant
on roads, bridges and drainage structures;
E.
To assist in investigation of complaints relative to
roads, grading, drainage, water and sewer, as requested;
F.
To conduct surveys to establish lines and grades in engineering
projects;
G.
To provide engineering, planning and related advice to
the Town Board and Town Highway Superintendent and Town agencies;
H.
To negotiate and make recommendations to the Town Board
regarding contracts for the provision of engineering and related services
to the Town;
I.
To oversee development and implementation of inspection
and permitting plans and standards as determined by the Town Board;
J.
To oversee and, as necessary or directed by the Town
Board, assist with building inspections or certifications, building code enforcement,
and Highway Department functions;
K.
To assist in development and implementation of the Town
of Batavia's long-term capital plans;
L.
To oversee the Town's water and sewer systems and
new construction and/or extensions of the water and sewer system;
M.
To oversee the Town's Water and Sewer Department
and maintenance and operations of Town facilities and to supervise Town employees
in connections therewith;
N.
To attend and participate in meetings as necessary; and
O.
To perform such other engineering-related professional services
as may, from time to time, be directed by the Town Board of the Town of Batavia.
