Grand Island Town Board Meeting April 18, 2004 Approved
A
regular meeting of the Town Board of Grand Island, New York was held at the Town
Hall,
2255
Baseline Rd., Grand Island, NY at 8:00 PM on the 19th of April, 2004.
Present:
Peter A. McMahon, Supervisor
Mary S. Cooke, Councilwoman
Richard W. Crawford, Councilman
Daniel F. Robillard, Councilman
Gary G. Roesch, Councilman
Also
Present:
Betty Y. Lantz, Deputy Town Clerk
Dan
Spitzer, Hodgson & Ross, representing the Town Attorney
John
Whitney, Town Engineer
Raymond
Dlugokinski, Highway Superintendent
Reverend
James Schlegel of New Apostolic Church gave the Invocation.
Councilman
Daniel Robillard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor
McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00PM.
The
Town Board presented a proclamation to Deputy Town Clerks at the meeting in
recognition of Town Clerk’s Week to be designated the week of May 2-8th,
2004.
This
is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting
agenda items only. No speakers.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard, to
approve the minutes from Workshop Meeting No.13, March 23, 2004, Workshop
Meeting No.14, April 5, 2004, Regular Meeting No. 6, April 5, 2004 and Workshop
Meeting No.15, April 9, 2004.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00P.M.
1.
A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the creation of Majestic Woods
Subdivision Lighting District No. 39.
Speakers
in favor: None
Speakers
opposed: None
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt
the resolution approving the creation of the Majestic Woods Subdivision Lighting
District No 39.
WHEREAS, previously the Town Board of the
Town of Grand Island, received a petition, signed and acknowledged in the manner
required by law by a sufficient number of property owners, together with a map,
plan and report for the creation of the Majestic Woods Subdivision Lighting
District No. 39, Town of Grand Island, the boundaries of which said district are
set forth below, and the improvements proposed consist of an electric street
lighting system serving said district, and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to an Order adopted by this Town Board on April 5, 2004, reciting the
filing of the map. plan and report, the improvements proposed, the method of
financing, the boundaries of the proposed Creation and all other matters
required to be stated by law, the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island held a
duly noticed public hearing at the Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island,
New York, at 8:00 p.m. on April 19,
2004, to consider creation of said district including the environmental
significance thereof and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof,
concerning the same, and for such other and further action on the part of said
Town Board, with relation to the proposed district.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF GRAND ISLAND as follows:
1. Establishment of the
Lighting District will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment
and therefore a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been
issued for the creation of this District.
2. That the Petition is
signed and acknowledged or proved or authenticated as required by law, and is
otherwise sufficient.
3. That the notice of public hearing was duly published and posted as
required by law, and is otherwise sufficient.
4. That all properties and property owners benefited by the improvements
are included in the District.
5. That all properties and property owners included in the District are
benefited thereby.
6. That it is in the public interest to create the Lighting District.
7. That creation of the District as set forth in the map, plan and report
is approved, that the performance of supplying electrical street lighting
service be contracted for by the Town Board acting for and on behalf of the
District for the illumination of streets or highways in said District pursuant
to the provisions of New York Town Law § 198(6), with an annual total charge
not to exceed $ 1,597.37, which said expense shall be levied and collected from
the several lots and parcels of land within said District, as bounded and
described as follows:
ALL
THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Grand Island, County of
Erie, State of New York, and being part of Lot 93, and being more particularly
bounded and described as follows:
Being all property as set forth and shown on a subdivision map entitled
“Majestic Woods Subdivision” as filed in the Erie County Clerk’s
Office under map cover 3153.
8.
This Resolution is effective immediately.
Within ten (10) days after adoption the Town Clerk shall file one
certified copy of this Resolution with the State Comptroller and the Office of
the Erie County Clerk.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
2.
A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for Final Plat Approval of Ransom
Village Section 4D (22 lots) on Park Lane, Grand Island, New York.
Speakers
in favor: None
Speakers
opposed: None
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer
the request for Final Plat Approval for Ransom Village Section 4D (22 lots) on
Park Lane to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
1.
Golden Age Center - Usage of Vehicles - March 2004
2.
Golden Age Center - Usage of Facilities - February 2004
3.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes - March 4, 2004
4.
Board of Assessment Review Training Certificate
5.
Office of Technology - Statewide Wireless Network -
Notice of Segmentation Pursuant to 6
NYCRR §617.3(g)(1)
6.
Office of Technology - Statewide Wireless Network - Notice of Scoping
7.
State of New York - Local Open Space Planning Guide
8.
State of New York - Smart Development for Quality Communities Guide
9.
Building Permits - March 2004
10.
Tonawanda Fire Tower Training Facility Meeting
11.
Conservation Commission - Minutes - February 12, 2004
12.
Grand Island Bike Trail Connect Project - SEQR Lead Agency Designation
13.
Notice of Claim - 7 Towerwood Road
14.
Conservation Commission - Minutes - March 11, 2004
15.
Board of Architectural Review - Minutes - March 8, 2004
16.
Amended Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
17.
Planning Board - Minutes - March 8, 2004
18.
New York Power Authority Updates
19.
NYSDEC Notice of Complete Application
20.
Assemblyman Sam Hoyt Letter of Support to Fuccillo Project
21.
WNY Chapter of NYSCAR Membership
22.
NYS Office of Real Property Services Residential Assessment Ratio
23.
County of Erie - Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
24.
Library Board of Trustees - Minutes - February 12, 2004
25.
U.S. Small Business Administration Loans
26.
Craig A. Slater - Comments on
Fuccillo Toyota Project
Councilwoman
Cooke noted that there will be a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day on
Saturday, May 8, 2004 and a Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, May 15, 2004,
both at Erie Community College North Campus between the hours of 9:00 A.M.-2:00
P.M.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
approve the consent agenda.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
SUPERVISOR
McMAHON:
SUPERVISOR’S
MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2004
The Supervisor reported a cash
balance of $266,015 on March 1, 2004
Total Receipts of $979,519
Total Disbursements of
$1,211,349
Operating A/C Balance $34,184
Investment Interest $8,049
Investment Balance $6,051,381
Total Cash Balance as of March
31, 2004 $6,085,565
No action required by Town
Board.
RESIDENTS
OF BONNYWOODS CROSSING, HARVEY ROAD AND PARK PLACE COMMENTS REGARDING SMITH
VENTURES RE-ZONING REQUEST
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer
the comments regarding Smith
Ventures Re-zoning Request from the residents of Bonnywoods Crossing, Harvey
Road and Park Place to the Town Board.
APPROVED
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
0
Noes
LETTER
OF RESIGNATION
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
accept the letter of resignation with regret, from Elaine Dodge retiring April
24, 2004 as clerk typist, and to issue a certificate of appreciation.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
SPRINT
CO-LOCATON AGREEMENT
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to
authorize the Supervisor to sign the Co-Location Agreement with Sprint.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
- OTHER OFFICIALS:
PLANNING
BOARD:
Joseph
Salamone - 2406 Love Road - Special Use Permit - Keeping of up to 4 Equine
Animals
Tabled
in Planning Board. No action required.
Executive
Carpet Cleaning - 110 Industrial Drive - Site Plan Approval/One Story Storage Building
a
motion was made by Cooke, Seconded by
Robillard to approve the site plan for Executive Carpet Cleaning, 110 Industrial
Drive for a one-story storage building, with the understanding that the
applicant will comply with all engineering requirements and that a dumpster will
be properly screened.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Acquest
Development for Dept. of Homeland Security - 201 Lang Blvd. - Site Plan
Approval/One Story Office Building
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
approve the site plan for Executive Carpet Cleaning, 110 Industrial Drive for a
one-story storage building subject to requirements of the Engineering
Department.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Island
Meadows Subdivision - Sections 3A & 3B (45 lots) Conditional Plat Approval
Tabled
in Planning Board. No action required.
DiVal
Safety - 2995 Grand Island Boulevard - Site Plan - Approval/One Story Office
Building
A
motion was by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve
the site plan for DiVal Safety, 2995 Grand Island Boulevard for a one-story
office building with the following conditions:
1.
If a dumpster is installed, it must be enclosed in accordance with Town Code
2.
A tree must be planted in accordance with the Grand Island Boulevard planting
schedule
3.
All Engineering requirements must be met.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Vincent
Spada - 458 Ransom Road - Site Plan - Approval/Recreational Pond
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
approve the site plan for Vincent Spada, 458 Ransom Road for a recreational pond
if the side slope is modified to be 5 on 1 for the first 5’ of depth.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Mike
Wylke/Brick Oven - 2375 Grand Island Boulevard - Request for
Outdoor Seating at a Restaurant
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
approve the site plan request by Mike Wylke/Brick Oven, 2375 Grand Island
Boulevard for an outdoor seating area, 20’ x 60’, on the condition that any
required parking spaces will be replaced.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Quiznos
Subs - 2164 Grand Island Boulevard - Request for Outdoor Seating at a Restaurant
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
approve the request from Quiznos Subs, 2164 Grand Island Boulevard for outdoor
seating at the restaurant.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
TOWN
CLERK - PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL:
SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL - JAMES AND KATHY LORENTZ -
2555 STALEY ROAD - KEEPING OF HORSES (5)
A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by
Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Special Use Permit for James and Kathy Lorentz,
2555 Staley Road for the keeping of five (5) horses. The site has been inspected and is unchanged.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
A motion was made by
Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the following
summer part time hires:
Maintenance: part time
seasonal (starting April 20, 2004)
Melford
Hill - Level 5 @ $9.98
Richard
Robak - Level 5 @ $9.62
John
Goodfellow - Level 4 @ $8.72
Shaun
Quinn - Level 3 @ $7.87
Kevin
Kloesz - Level 2 @ $6.92
Thomas
Digati - Level 1 @ $6.31
Kyle
Moody - Level 1 @ $6.31
G.
Cody Clarke - Level 2 @ $6.92
Nick
Kozar - Level 2 @ $6.92
Summer Programs: @ 19 hours
per week (starting April 20, 2004)
William
Bleich - $6.90 per hour
Thomas
Franz - $6.26 per hour
Sheri
Ackendorf - $6.08 per hour
Allison
Englert - $6.50 per hour
APPROVED Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
TOWN
ENGINEER - JOHN WHITNEY
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS –VETERANS PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
A motion was made by
Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Town
Engineer to advertise for bids for the Veterans Park Enhancement Project on
April 30, 2004.
APPROVED Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL:
None
REPORT
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to pay
Vouchers
Pay
Vouchers #75466 to 75585 as submitted.
General $141,993.18
Highway $
1,416.60
Sewer
$ 39,092.22
Water
$ 91,185.40
Capital
$ 6,080.10
Refuse
$ 62,082.65
Total $341,850.15
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Crawford to
adopt the updated fee schedule for 2004.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
NORMAN
PARISI – 633 EAST RIVER ROAD – REMOVE PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN SBL 14-6-6
AND14-43 AND SEPARATE 14-16-6 AND 14-42-10
A motion was made by
Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the request from
Norman Parisi, 633 East River Road to remove property lines between SBL 14-6-6
and 14-43 and separate 14-16-6 and 14-42-10 to the Town Board.
This item is pending action by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Mr. Parisi
has not yet filed an application.
APPROVED Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
SUSPEND
THE RULES
A motion was made by
Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to suspend the rules for
the purpose of considering a grant request from the Court Clerk for a 2004 New
York State Unified Court System Justice Court Assistance Program Grant
Application and to set a public hearing for the Town Zoning Code.
APPROVED Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
2004
NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION
A motion was made by
Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor
to sign a grant application for the 2004 New York State Unified Court System
Justice Court Assistance Program.
APPROVED Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
SET
A PUBLICH HEARING FOR THE TOWN ZONING CODE
A motion was made by
Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a public hearing for
the Town Zoning Code on Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 7:00 P.M for the purpose of
hearing anyone who wants to comment on the proposed re-zoning for the Town of
Grand Island.
APPROVED Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
FROM
THE FLOOR:
This
is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town
government on any subject.
Marcia
Pfohl, 2012 East River Road Re:
Homeland Security
FROM
THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilman
Roesch commented on the Presidents visit to Buffalo and noted the number of
Planning
Board items on the agenda and the projects that are progressing.
Supervisor
McMahon announced that the Citizens Corp Council will sponsor a CERT training to
engage residents in self-preparation for dealing with different types of
emergencies to be held at 6:30 P.M. at
the Fire Hall for seven Thursdays starting 5/6/04 for any residents with no cost
to residents.
ADJOURNMENT:
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
adjourn the meeting at 8:29P.M.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
A
moment of silence was observed in memory of the following.
Vito
L. Lavango
Janice A. Roche
Douglas P. Henderson
Linda
A. Curcie Peate
Respectfully
Submitted,
Betty
Y. Lantz
Deputy
Town Clerk