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 8:00p.m. on the 16th of April 2007.

 

Present:                      Peter A. McMahon                Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke                        Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford                         Councilman

Gary G. Roesch                        Councilman

Patricia A. Frentzel                        Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey                         Town Attorney

 

Excused:                     Susan J. Argy                         Councilwoman

 

Supervisor McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.

Calvin VanderMey Bible Fellowship Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilwoman Mary Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

PROCLAMATIONS:

Town Clerk’s Week – April 29th – May 5th, 2007

Dr. Robert Miller Day – April 27, 2007

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.

Speakers:            None           

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve minutes of Workshop Meeting #19, April 2, 2007, minutes of Workshop Meeting #20, April 2, 2007, minutes of Regular Meeting #6, April 2, 2007, and minutes of Workshop Meeting #22, April 11, 2007.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – March 2007

2.      Building Permits Issued – March 2007

3.      Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – March 2007

4.      Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – March 1, 2007

5.      Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – February 27, 2007

6.      New York State Emergency Management Office – FEMA:  1665 DR NY, Town of Grand Island Pkg #75, PA# 029-29828-00

7.      New York State Emergency Management Office – FEMA:  1665 DR NY, Town of Grand Island Pkg #70, PA# 029-29828-00

8.      Town of Hamburg – Resolution in Support of Internet Sex Offender Legislation

9.      Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Safety Committee – March 1, 2007

10.  Time Warner Cable – Projects to Improve Service

11.  Selective Insurance – Claim #20614901

12.  Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – March 13, 2007

13.  Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – March 12, 2007

14.  New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Western District – Niagara Frontier Region - #540113 Town of Grand Island – Veterans Park Enhancement Project

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve the Consent Agenda as distributed.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Committee is appointed by the Supervisor. The committee has been in existence for a number of years and has focused its efforts on a historic preservation law. 

There is a proposal to change the Historic Preservation Committee to a Historic Preservation Advisory Board. The purpose of the board would be to preserve and promote the natural beauty, rich heritage, and history of Grand Island and its people.

The Board would consist of four at-large members, two representatives from the GI Historical Society, and the Town Historian. 

At-large members will be appointed by the Town Board for four-year terms. Historical Society representatives will be appointed by the Society for two-year terms. The Town Historian, appointed by the Town Board, would serve a one-year term.

 

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to create a Historic Preservation Advisory Board with membership as follows: 

 

At-large members:

William Koch – 4-year term expiring 12/31/2010

Sharon Nichols – 3-year term expiring 12/31/2009

Joe Macaluso – 2-year term expiring 12/31/2008

Barbi Lare – 1-year term expiring 12/31/2007

 

GI Historical Society:

Shirley Luther – 2-year term expiring 12/31/2008

Curtis Nestark – 1-year term expiring 12/31/2007

 

Town Historian:

Teddy Linenfelser – 1-year term expiring 12/31/2007

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Request for Re-Divide Existing Residential Parcels – Mr. Perri/Mr. Saj – Webb Road

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve the request to re-divide existing residential parcels owned by Mr. Perri and Mr. Saj for moving property lines located on Webb Road subject to the property owners providing evidence satisfactory to the Town Attorney that new deeds are filed with the Erie County Clerk’s office.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

Final Plat Approval – Island Landings Subdivision (#103), Phase 1 (4 Lots) – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to set a Public Hearing for Monday, May 7, 2007 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to the proposed Final Plat Approval for Island Landings Subdivision #103, Phase 1 (4 lots).

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Request Authorization to Purchase 2007 Ford F 150XI

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to authorize the Recreation Director to purchase a 2007 Ford F 150XI off the State Bid at a total cost of $13,608.00.  The funds are available in the 2007 budget.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

Summer Hires

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to authorize the Recreation Director to hire the following returning personnel for Part-time Seasonal Maintenance effective April 23, 2007 at the following rate change:

Part-time Seasonal, 40 hours/week for 20 weeks:

       Mike Cole and Shaun Quinn from $9.15 to $10.00 per hour.

       Neil Hoffman from $8.92 to $9.15 per hour.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

ZONING OFFICER – JOHN McCARTHY:

Randon Hillock – Rezone from R1D to TCMR – Between 1973 and 2005 Baseline Road, Local Law Intro #3 of 2007

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to deny the request to rezone property located between 1973 and 2005 Baseline (the property runs East  and West and backs up to Webb Road) from RID to TCMR.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

PLANNING BOARD:

Training Resolution for Planning Board and ZBA

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the draft of the Training Resolution for Planning Board and ZBA members to the Town Board for the next Town Board meeting.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

Island Landings – Final Plat Approval (4 Lots of 8)

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the communication from the Planning Board for Final Plat Approval for Island Landings to the Town Board to be considered at the Public Hearing on May 7,2007.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL: 

Empire Dismantlement Corp. – 131 Industrial Drive – 60 Day Extension

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer the request from Empire Dismantlement Corporation, 131 Industrial Drive for a 60-day extension to the Zoning Officer for follow up and action.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

Lewis D. Rich – Resignation from Economic Development Advisory Board

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept with regret the letter of resignation from Mr. Lewis Rich from the Economic Development Advisory Board and to issue a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Rich.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to pay

Vouchers #86287 – 86423

General $ 65,202.87 

Highway $  8,994.95

Sewer $ 34,031.75

Water $ 73,914.38

Capital $ 54,308.80     

Garbage        $ 92,112.62

Total   $328,565.37

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Lands & Forests – Municipal Urban Forest Restoration Assistance

Remains Tabled.

 

 

Grand Island Police Department – Change in Status

Remains Tabled.

 

 

Appointment – Economic Development Advisory Board

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to appoint Robert Ratajczak, Jr. to the Economic Development Advisory Board for the balance of a term expiring December 31, 2007.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on any subject. 

              Speakers:                               John Kackmann  Re: Verizon Microwave Tower 

 

 

FROM THE TOWN BOARD: 

Councilwoman Cooke: Arbour Day Tree Planting – April 27th 7:30a.m. – Veterans Park      Opening Day Little League Baseball – Saturday May 5th – Veterans Park

 

Councilman Crawford: As spring approaches, be careful driving!

 

Councilman Roesch: Cable TV Meeting with Time Warner Thursday, April 19th – 7:00p.m.

 

Supervisor McMahon: Paint the Town Purple April 28th and 29th – Town Common

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adjourn the meeting at 8:27p.m.

APPROVED       Ayes       4   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon

Noes            0

 

A moment of silence was observed in memory of the following:

 

Wanda Wieckowska

Ronald LaMarco

Thomas Cauley III

Rose Crimaldi

Students killed at Virginia Tech

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk