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 6th of September
2005.
Present: Peter
A. McMahon Supervisor
Richard W. Crawford Councilman
Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman
Daniel F. Robillard Councilman
Gary G. Roesch Councilman
Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk
Peter Godfrey Town
Attorney
Reverend Russell Burr from New Apostolic Church gave the Invocation.
Councilman Roesch led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor McMahon
called the meeting to order at 8:00PM.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Eagle
Scout Keith M. Wegrzyn
A Proclamation was given to Keith M. Wegrzyn in honor of
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boys Scouts of America.
A Proclamation was given to Timothy Burns in honor of
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boys Scouts of America.
This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.
Residents who spoke: None
A motion
was made by Council Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve
minutes of Workshop Meeting #47, August 10, 2005, minutes of Workshop Meeting
#48, August 15, 2005 and minutes of Regular Meeting #15, August 15, 2005.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00PM
A public
hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make
comments in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Final Plat Approval for
Park Place, Phase VIII.
Residents who spoke in Favor: James Dinsmore
Residents
in Opposition: None
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
1.
J. OConnell & Associates USTA Public Facility
Application for Kaegebein Park
2.
Town of Alden Opposition to Budget Cuts Library
Closings
3.
Meeting Minutes Economic Development Advisory Board
August 11, 2005
4.
New York Power Authority -
Application for New License for the Niagara Power Project, FERC Project
No. 2216
5.
Meeting Minutes Long Range Planning Committee June 9,
2005, June 28, 2005 and July 26, 2005
6.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation Commercial Traffic on the South State Parkway
7.
The Assembly, State of New York, Albany New York State
Retirement System
8.
Erie County Department of Environment & Planning
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day September 10, 2005
9.
New York State Thruway Authority, New York State Canal
Corporation Traffic Conditions at Various Locations in the Town of Grand
Island
10.
Building Permits
Issued August 2005
11.
Golden Age Center Facility Usage August 2005
12.
Golden Age Center Vehicle Usage August 2005
13. GBNRTC Meeting Notice & Agenda September 14, 2005
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the consent agenda as distributed.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD:
SUPERVISOR McMAHON:
Recreation Attendant
Part-Time Reality Cafι
A motion
was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Crawford to hire Emily Dinsmore, 2342 Stony Point Road at the
rate of $6.55 per hour effective September 7, 2005.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
Water Plant Helper
Probationary Period
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to accept the
recommendation of the Town Engineer and Sr. Water Treatment Plant Operator and
declare that James Pedlow did not complete the probationary period and to
return him to the Wastewater Treatment Plant effective end of business day,
September 9, 2005.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
Appointment Water Plant
Helper
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to table the
Water Plant Helper appointment.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
Appoint Payroll Clerk
A motion
was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to appoint Diane
Nesbitt, 1467 East Park Road as Payroll Clerk at her current rate of pay. The appointment is effective September 26,
2005.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
Salary Adjustment
Secretary to the Supervisor
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to change the
pay grade of the Secretary to the Supervisor from Grade 8 to Grade 6. The starting pay will change from $20.46/hr.
to $14.29/hr. This change is effective
immediately.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operators Number of Positions
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the
number of Plant Operator positions in the Wastewater Treatment Plant to the
Town Board for review.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
CERT Training Class
Correspondence
was received regarding upcoming training classes for Community Emergency
Response Teams. CERT team members are
trained to help themselves, their families and their neighbors to survive
during major emergencies.
No action
required by Town Board.
Supervisors Report August 2005
The Supervisor
reported a cash balance of $180,280 on August 1, 2005
Total Receipts
of $1,154,227
Total
Disbursements of $1,126,360
Operating A/C
Interest $129
Operating A/C
Balance $208,276
Investment
Interest $9,115
Investment
Balance $3,215,811
Total Cash
Balance as of August 31, 2005 $3,424,087
No action
required by Town Board.
COUNCILMAN RICHARD CRAWFORD:
Hire Part-Time Crossing Guards
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to appoint
Susan Quagliana as a full-time Crossing Guard.
In addition, Luz Maria Suarez, 14 West Park and Patricia Fike, 26 Alan
Court are appointed as substitute Crossing Guards. Each new hire will receive one-week training with a veteran
guard.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS OTHER OFFICIALS:
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:
Stop Sign Request
Northeast Corner of Park Place and Park Place
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the
request made by the Highway Superintendent Raymond Dlugokinski for a stop sign
at the northeast corner of Park Place and Park Place to the Town Attorney to
draft a Local Law.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
TOWN ENGINEER - JOHN
WHITNEY:
Final Plat Approval Park
Place Subdivision - Phase VIII Subdivision #78 Set Public Hearing
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to set a
Public Hearing for Monday, September 19, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of
hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed Final
Plat Approval for Park Place Subdivision Phase VIII.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
HVAC Prevention Maintenance
Contract Library & Parks Buildings
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize
the Supervisor to renew the HVAC Maintenance Service Agreement with M.J.
Mechanical for the Library and Parks buildings. The term of the agreement is one year commencing September 1,
2005. The contract amount is $2,000.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
Award Bid Golden Age
Center Roof Replacement GI PIN: M-178
Town
Engineer John Whitney reported that he had opened the bids on August 31, 2005
for the Golden Age Center Roof Replacement GI PIN: M-178. The bids were as follows:
Jameson Roofing Co., Inc. $108,995.00
Joseph A. Sanders & Sons, Inc. $117,473.00
Grove Roofing Services, Inc. $120,477.50*
Progressive Roofing, Inc. $140,225.00
*Corrected total, error in book indicated as $119,990.00
After
careful review of the bids Mr. Whitney recommended the contract be awarded to
Jameson Roofing Co., Inc. in the amount of $108,995.00 for the Golden Age
Center, roof replacement, GI PIN: M-178.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve
Mr. Whitneys request that the contract be awarded to Jameson Roofing Co., Inc.
in the amount of $108,995.00 for the Golden Age Center, roof replacement, GI
PIN: M-178.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
ZONING INSPECTOR JOHN
McCARTHY:
Special Use Permit Renewal
John R. Ventry, 3440 Stony Point Road
1 Agricultural Animal on 2+
Acres
A motion was made
by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve the Special Use
Permit Renewal for John Ventry, 3440 Stony Point Road for up to 1 agricultural
animals on 2+ acres. The property has
been inspected and it is unchanged.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Niagara Falls Campground,
LLC Petition to Amend Zoning Map Whitehaven Road Parcel #36.00-1-1
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to set a
Public Hearing for Monday, September 19, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of
hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed
Niagara Falls Campground, LLC petition to amend the Zoning Map from Commercial
Recreation to R1-A for a vacant lot on Whitehaven Road, SBL #36.00-1-1.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL:
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, Division of Water Flood Map Modernization Program
for Erie County
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize
the Supervisor to sign the letter of understanding with the DEC regarding Flood
Map Modernization Program with Erie County.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Grand Island Fire Co.s
Annual Fire Prevention Open House
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve the
request of the Grand Island Fire Company to close Baseline Road between the
intersections of Whitehaven and Grand Island Blvd. on Friday, October 14, 2005
between the hours of 5:00p.m. 8:00p.m.
The use of the large Town Hall parking lot is also granted.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Resignation
Mary Williams Crossing Guard
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept with
regret a letter of resignation from Mary Williams as a Crossing Guard. The Town Board will send a certificate of
appreciation to Mrs. Williams.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:
A motion was made by
Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to pay
Vouchers #80480
80646
General $ 43,376.66
Highway $ 46,56.02
Sewer $ 42,351.16
Water $ 22,966.58
Capital $ 43,699.15
Total
$157,378.97
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
This is an
opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on
any subject.
Residents who spoke:
None
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilman
Roesch: Antique Boat Show Buffalo Launch Club, Saturday 9-10-05,
Beach Sweep, 3449 West River Pkwy, 9-17-05, Welcome to the
Rotary exchange student Phichai Max Opaskiatikul.
Councilwoman Cooke: Poppy Drive for Legion Post this weekend. Candlelight service at VFW on 9-11-05 at
7:00p.m.
Supervisor McMahon: School opens tomorrow Project Alert!
goes into effect.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adjourn the meeting at 8:30p.m.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
A moment of silence
was observed in memory of the following:
Jack
McCumber
Betty
Hollinger
Lawrence
Rathmann
Leslie
LeBlanc
Agnes
Denler
Paul
Jarzab
Ellen
Fancher
Matthew Quarcini
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk