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.

 

Eagle Scout – Timothy Burns

A Proclamation was given to Timothy Burns in honor of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boys Scouts of America.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

Residents who spoke: None 

           

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

Final Plat Approval – Park Place – Phase VII

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

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the proposed Final Plat Approval for Park Place, Phase VII to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

APPROVED       Ayes       5   Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon

                        Noes            0

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      J. O’Connell & 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. Whitney’s 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