Sunday, March 22nd | UMNA Annual Meeting
All UMNA meetings are FREE and open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
Day, Date & Time:
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Location:
The Lodge at Lake Riley in Cobbs Hill Park <MAP>
This program is FREE and open to the public. You do not have to be a member of UMNA to attend.
UMNA is particularly grateful to the City of Rochester's Department of Recreation and Human Services and the South East Area Coalition for their support of this important meeting.
Meeting Highlights
The meeting details described below are subject to modification.
Program presentation: Cobbs Hill Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project
The program presentation will feature an update on Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project. This project is HUGE! The LT2 project is anticipated to have the greatest impact on Cobbs Hill and, by implication, Cobbs Hill Park since the reservoir was originally constructed more than 100 years ago! Some estimates put the cost of the project into the tens of millions of dollars. The project may take several years to complete.
The program presentation is expected to run approximately 30 minutes.
Business Meeting*
UMNA representatives will report on 2025. Members will vote on a new slate for the UMNA Leadership Team. The 2026 UMNA work plan and budget will be described.
The business meeting is expected to run approximately 15 minutes.
* Only UMNA members may vote. Current UMNA membership list is <HERE>. To join, go <HERE>.
Reports & Updates From All Corners
Updates from elected officials, city agency representatives (including the Rochester Police Department) and various other neighborhood task forces and workgroups will update the community.
The program presentation is expected to run approximately 30 minutes.
Meeting Agenda
I. Welcome (5 minutes)
II. Business Meeting (15 minutes)
a. Reports
President's report by Rome Celli
Treasurer's report by Patrick Casey
b. Nominating Committee Report*
Proposed slate of directors for the UMNA Leadership Team (two year terms).
UMNA has two types of directorships on its Leadership Team: Community Connector and At Large. For a description of the the Community Connector role look <HERE>.
Community Connector: OPEN - Harwood Street; Laburnam Crescent (portion); Luzerne Street (portion); Monroe Avenue (portion); Overdale Street; Palisade Park
Community Connector: Mary Pat O'Hara- Engle Place, Field Street (portion); Laburnam Crescent (portion); Monroe Avenue (portion); Pinnacle Road (portion)
Community Connector: Michelle Kucerak - Monroe Avenue (portion); Rosedale Street (portion); Roosevelt Street; Pinnacle Road (portion)
Community Connector: Lydia Crim - Avondale Park; Belmont Street; Hinsdale Street (portion); Monroe Avenue (portion); Rosedale Street (portion)
At Large: Tim Guyot
Tim is a current director and vice president on the UMNA Leadership Team.
If re-elected at this meeting, Tim's term as a director will expire in 2028.
Tim is also running for re-election as vice president. (See below.)
Tim has been in Monroe county since 2005 and moved to Upper Monroe in 2018. He appreciates the vibrance and variety in our neighborhood and is ready to engage more to support the neighborhood goals. He's held various positions on the board of the Rochester Amateur Radio Association for the past 8 years, and is familiar with the operation of local not-for-profit organizations. His current areas of interest for the neighborhood are maintenance and improvement initiatives, encouraging support for local businesses, and bringing attention to nearby activities and attractions. Tim was elected to the position of UMNA vice president in March, 2024.
Tim lives on Alliance Avenue
At Large: Rebecca Seal
Rebecca is a current director and secretary on the UMNA Leadership Team.
If re-elected, Rebecca's term as a director will expire in 2028. Rebecca is stepping down as secretary. She will move into a new role focusing on social activities.
Rebecca moved to the Upper Monroe neighborhood with her husband John in 2014, and works as an occupational therapist for the Rochester City School District. She was and still is attracted to this neighborhood for its diversity, dog friendly vibes, proximity to the city, and abundance of parks within walking distance. While Rebecca is new to serving on a community board, she looks forward to being part of a team that supports the vitality, safety, and respect of all our neighbors. Rebecca was first elected to the role of board Secretary in 2024. She was re-elected in 2025.
Rebecca lives on Alliance Avenue.
At Large: Paul Kizior
If elected at this meeting, Paul will be a new member of the UMNA Leadership Team. Paul's term as a director will expire in 2028.
Paul is also running for election as secretary. (See below.)
Paul lives on Avondale Park.
* Only UMNA members may vote. The current UMNA membership list is <HERE>. To join UMNA, please go <HERE>.
Proposed slate of officers for the UMNA Leadership Team (one year terms)
President: Peter House
Peter is a current director on the UMNA Leadership Team. He has been serving as a Community Connector for the past year. Peter's board term expires in 2027.
If elected at this meeting, Peter's term as president will expire in 2027. His term as a director will also expire in 2027.
Peter House has lived in Rochester for 36 years. His first home in Rochester was on Rosedale Street. He and his husband Michael Hannen purchased their home in Upper Monroe in 2007. Peter is a special education teacher at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES. He is also the summer minister at the First Universalist Church of Rochester. Peter is a long time member of the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus. He is a member of the Monroe County Democratic Committee, and has served on the board of Abundance Cooperative Market.
Peter lives on Laburnam Crescent.
Vice President: Tim Guyot
Tim is a current director and vice president on the UMNA Leadership Team.
If re-elected at this meeting, Tim's term as vice president will expire in 2027. His term on the board will expire in 2028.
Tim has been in Monroe county since 2005 and moved to Upper Monroe in 2018. He appreciates the vibrance and variety in our neighborhood and is ready to engage more to support the neighborhood goals. He's held various positions on the board of the Rochester Amateur Radio Association for the past 8 years, and is familiar with the operation of local not-for-profit organizations. His current areas of interest for the neighborhood are maintenance and improvement initiatives, encouraging support for local businesses, and bringing attention to nearby activities and attractions. Tim was elected to the position of UMNA vice president in March, 2024.
Tim lives on Alliance Avenue
Secretary: Paul Kizior
If elected at this meeting, Paul's will be a new member of the UMNA Leadership Team and his term as secretary will expire in 2027. His term as a director will expire in 2028.
Paul lives on Avondale Park.
Treasurer: Patrick Casey
Patrick is a current director and treasurer on the UMNA Leadership Team.
If re-elected at this meeting, Patrick's term as treasurer will expire in 2027. His term as a director will also expire in 2027.
Patrick was born in California and later moved to go to school. More recently he lived for a time on Long Island before settling here in Rochester. Patrick purchased his first home in Upper Monroe a little over one year ago with his husband, Emiliano Brini. Patrick is currently a data analyst for RIT’s Institutional Research, Data, and Analytics. Both Patrick and Emiliano have been an active members of UMNA since the day they moved into their home; participating at meetings as well as social events.
Patrick lives on Suter Terrace.
* Only UMNA members may vote. The current UMNA membership list is <HERE>. To join UMNA, please go <HERE>.
c. Review of 2026 UMNA Workplan & Budget
Review of UMNA work plan for 2026 by UMNA past president, Rome Celli
Review of UMNA budget for 2026 by UMNA treasurer, Patrick Casey
III. Program presentation: Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project (30 minutes)
A representative of the Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project tech team will update the community on the current status of the project and describe next steps.
This project is HUGE! The LT2 project is anticipated to have the greatest impact to Cobbs Hill and, by implication, Cobbs Hill Park since the reservoir was originally constructed more than 100 years ago! Some estimates put the cost of the project into the tens of millions of dollars.
Background
The City's reservoirs are mandated to comply with the EPA's "Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule".
The City of Rochester maintains three finished drinking water reservoirs, Rush Reservoir, Cobb's Hill Reservoir, and Highland Reservoir. In 2006, the USEPA adopted the LT2 regulations that impacted all uncovered water storage facilities, including all three Reservoirs.
The article below offers a good general explanation of where things stand as of early, 2025
Options for major changes at Highland, Cobbs Hill reservoirs gain focus as study widens - WXXI News | By Brian Sharp Published May 7, 2025
Additional background links
On this website: Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project
IV. Reports*
City of Rochester Southeast Neighborhood Service Center
Prep for 2026 “Clean & Preen” (Clean Sweep) - Saturday, May 2nd
Rochester Police Department - Goodman Section - Goodman Section
NYS Senate 55th District (Samra Brouk or staff)
NYS Assembly 132nd District (Harry Bronson or staff)
Monroe County Legislature 23rd District (Linda Hasman or staff)
Rochester City Council East District (Mary Lupien or staff)
Wide Water Gardens
UMNA Listening Post Program (Incident Report)
* The above topics and others that may come up between now and March 22nd will be presented as time permits and if the responsible individuals are present at the meeting
The meeting has been made possible, in part, thanks to support from the City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Human Services and the South East Area Coalition.
This program is also listed on our Google Calendar. CLICK HERE to go to the official UMNA Events Calendar.
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