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 20th of
December 2004.
Present:
Peter A. McMahon Supervisor
Mary S. Cooke
Councilwoman
Richard W. Crawford
Councilman
Daniel F. Robillard
Councilman
Gary G. Roesch
Councilman
Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk
Daniel
Spitzer
Town Attorney
Also
Present:
Ray Dlugokinski
Highway
Superintendent
John
Whitney
Town Engineer
Reverend Earle King from St. Martin-In-The-Field Episcopal Church gave the Invocation.
Councilman
Gary Roesch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor
McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00PM.
This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.
Residents
who spoke: Jim Mulcahey 1295 West River Rd.
Re:
Opposition of Parks &
Recreation Community Center
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard, to
approve Minutes
of Workshop Meeting #52, December 6, 2004, Minutes of Regular Meeting #22,
December 6, 2004.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
PUBLIC
HEARING: 8:00PM
Glen
Wallace, 917 North Colony Road – Special Use Permit - Bed & Breakfast
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 Special Use Permit to operate a Bed & Breakfast by Glen
Wallace, 917 North Colony.
Residents in Favor: Five letters submitted by the
following residents:
Walter
Dutka, 910 North Colony
John
Goodman, 927 North Colony
Debra
Bifaro, 909 North Colony
Scott
Pikard, 1048 East River Rd.
Nan
and Keith Hoffman, 918 East River Rd.
Residents
in Opposition: Six letters submitted by the following residents:
Margaret Rusert, 895 North Colony
Thomas E. Rusert, 895 North
Colony
Sheila Ferrentino, 1990 Harvey
Rd.
Jeanne Marie & Henry
Ensminger, 889 North Colony
Christella Gress, 810 North
Colony
Thomas J. Rusert, 895 North
Colony
Residents
who spoke in Opposition:
Thomas Rusert, 895 N. Colony
Submitted a petition with 58
signatures.
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer
the request for a Bed & Breakfast - Special Use Permit to the Planning Board
for review and recommendation.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
1.
Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – November 4,
2004
2.
J. O’Connell & Associates – Grant Applications
Submitted - New York State Archives Local Government Records Management
Improvement Fund
3.
Golden Age Center – Usage of Facility – November 2004
4.
State of New York Department of Labor – Division of Safety
and Health – Asbestos Control Bureau - Demolition of Structure
5.
State of New York – Department of Environmental
Conservation - Draft Amendment No. 1 to the FFY 2005 CWSRF Intended Use Plan (IUP)
for Water Pollution Control Projects
6.
Phillips Lytle LLP – Seneca Nation, et al v. State of New
York, et al – Withdrawal
of Arlinda Locklear as counsel for the Seneca Nation of Indians
7.
Town of Clarence – Support of the “Albany Can You Hear
Us Now Campaign”
8.
Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review –
November 8, 2004
9.
Meeting Minutes – Economic Development Advisory Board –
December 9, 2004
10.
State of New York Public Service Commission – Ruling
Addressing Motion to Compel Discovery
11.
Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – November 8, 2004
12.
Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – September 13, 2004
– Corrected Page
13. Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – October 12, 2004 – Corrected Page
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
SUPERVISOR McMAHON:
Draft
Policy on Use of Town Vehicles
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve
the draft policy regarding Town employees who are members of the Grand Island
Fire Company use of town vehicles to respond to emergency calls during work
hours.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
2005
Insurance Coverage
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Town’s General Insurance, including the Terrorism coverage, with Selective at a cost of $184,084.48 and the Workers’ Compensation with NYS Municipal Workers’ Compensation Alliance at a total cost of $139,034.
The
Selective quote totals $179,410.48 without the Terrorism coverage rider.
That’s $12,271.48 less than this year’s premium.
Adding the Terrorism rider increases the premium to $184,084.48.
The Compensation Alliance quote is $139,034, which includes $45,675 of
premium for the Grand Island Fire Company’s compensation coverage.
The
2004 premium was $130,548. The Town
solicited additional proposals from Matthews, Bartlett & Dedecker and from
Nia-Guastella Agencies. Neither was
able to get another carrier to quote.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Rotary
Club of Grand Island - $12,200 for Golden Age Vestibule Capital Improvement
Project
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept a
check in the amount of $12,200 from the Rotary Club of Grand Island for the
Golden Age Vestibule Improvement Project with a letter of thanks.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
$2,000
Grant for Playground Equipment
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
authorize the Supervisor to submit the necessary paperwork and to sign any
contracts required to accept a grant from Senator Byron Brown in the amount of
$2,000 for playground equipment at Tower Park.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
COUNCILMAN
RICHARD CRAWFORD:
Request
to Install Stop Signs – Blackmon & West Park, Tracey & Park, &
Sawmill – Set Public Hearing
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to set
a public hearing for Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 8:00pm for the purpose of
hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed
installation of Stop signs at Blackmon & West Park Roads - Southwest corner
of Tracey Lane & Park Lanes - Northeast Corner Sawmill Run, an all-way stop
sign and Dolphin Drive & The Commons a 3-way stop sign.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER OFFICIALS:
TOWN
CLERK – PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL:
Special
Use Permit Renewal – Mr. & Mrs. Adam Kenneth Lippert – 2263 Fix Road –
Agricultural Use/Restrictions
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refund
the renewal fee to Mr. & Mrs. Lippert.
The Special Use Permit is no longer necessary due to the change in the
Zoning Code.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Application
for Special Use Permit – Elizabeth L. Beach – 2763 West River Road – Sell
Motorcycle Tours – Set Public Hearing
The
applicant has provided proof that the business has operated on West River Rd.
since 1960 and at the 2763 West River Rd. location since 1966.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke
recognizing the activity of Elizabeth Beach, 2763 West River Rd. as a
professional business, a travel agency which is permitted by the 1953 Code, it
has operated since 1966 without objection from the prior Town Board, and is
therefore a legal non-conforming use, and further authorize the refund of the
application fees.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Application for Special Use Permit – Dr. Neil T.
Migliore – 1849 Staley Road - Practice of Hypnotherapy – Set Public Hearing
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to set
a public hearing for Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 8:00pm for the purpose of
hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed
application for Special Use Permit by Dr. Neil T. Migliore, 1849 Staley Road for
the practice of Hypnotherapy.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
TOWN
ATTORNEY - PETER GODFREY:
Memorandum
of Understanding with CSEA- Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer Duties
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
authorize the Supervisor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT - RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:
Grant Award - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – Chipper Purchase - $11,257.00
A grant was received from the NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation by the Highway Superintendent in the amount of
$11,257.00 for a Chipper.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by
Councilman Roesch to receive and file the notice.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – DOUGLAS M. LEARMAN:
Electrical
Examining Board Election
The
results of the Electrical Examining Board election were received by the Town
Board.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
appoint Robert Zacher to a two-year term to the Electrical Examining Board for
Grand Island.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Revised
Site Plan – 2995 Grand Island Boulevard
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve
the revised Site Plan for 2995 Grand Island Blvd. as recommended by the Code
Enforcement Officer to reduce the paved parking area.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
TOWN
ENGINEER – JOHN WHITNEY:
Award
Bid – 2004 Drainage Program – Project No. D-33
Town
Engineer John Whitney reported that he had received one bid on December 8, 2004
for the 2004 Drainage Program – Project No. D-33 from:
L.D.C. Construction Co. Inc.
$14,428.00
After
careful review of the bid, Town Engineer John Whitney recommends award to the
low bidder, L.D.C. Construction Co.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to award
the bid to L.D.C. Construction Co. in the amount of $14,428.00.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Award
Bid – 2004 Drainage Program – Towerwood Outfall Replacement – Project No.
D-33.1
Town
Engineer John Whitney reported that the Engineering Department issued written
requests for quotations to contractors for the 2004 Drainage Program –
Towerwood Outfall Replacement – Project No. D-33.1, from:
H & M Plumbing & Mechanical Contracting, Inc.
$17,220.00
Sam Long’s Landscaping/Excavating, Inc.
$18,460.00
After
careful review of the bid, Town Engineer John Whitney recommends award to the
low bidder, H & M Plumbing & Mechanical Contracting, Inc.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to award
the bid to H & M Plumbing & Mechanical Contracting, Inc. in the amount
of $17,220.00.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Award
Bid – 2004 Drainage Program – Highway Department Strip Drain Replacement –
Project No. D-33.2
Town
Engineer John Whitney reported that the Engineering Department issued written
requests for quotations to contractors for the 2004 Drainage Program – Highway
Department Strip Drain Replacement – Project No. D-33.2, from:
H & M Plumbing & Mechanical Contracting, Inc.
$10,502.00
Sam Long’s Landscaping/Excavating, Inc.
$
6,937.50
After
careful review of the bid, Town Engineer John Whitney recommends award to the
low bidder, Sam Long’s Landscaping/Excavating, Inc.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to award
the bid to Sam Long’s Landscaping/Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $6,937.50.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
NYS Department of Labor – Safety Grant
Application
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
authorize the Supervisor to sign the grant commitment letter and grant
application for the NY DOL Safety Grant to be prepared by Niagara County
Community College Department of Corporate Training.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
PLANNING
BOARD:
Christine
Weaver – East River Road – Rezone Vacant Lot 25.05-2-9.2 From B-2 to R-1B.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table
the request pending an application from Ms. Weaver’s attorney to refile the
subdivision plan.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL;
The
League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara – Report - “At Taxpayers’
Expense: How Government Policies Encourage Sprawl in Erie and Niagara
Counties.”
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
schedule a presentation from The League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara a
report - “At Taxpayers’ Expense: How Government Policies Encourage Sprawl in
Erie and Niagara Counties.” for the Regular Workshop on January 18, 2004.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Edgar
S. Bates – Resignation from the Economic Development Advisory Board
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept
with regret the letter from Edgar S. Bates resigning from the Economic
Development Advisory Board
and
to send a certificate of appreciation from the Town of Grand Island.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Edgar
S. Bates – Resignation from the Cable Communications Advisory Board
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept
with regret the letter from Edgar S. Bates resigning from the Cable
Communications Advisory Board
and
to send a certificate of appreciation from the Town of Grand Island.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
Edgar
S. Bates – Resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
accept with regret the letter from Edgar S. Bates resigning from the Zoning
Board of Appeals
and
to send a certificate of appreciation from the Town of Grand Island.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Brad
Masters – Resignation from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
accept with regret the letter from Brad Masters resigning from the Traffic
Safety Advisory Board
and
to send a certificate of appreciation from the Town of Grand Island.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Town
of Alabama – Support of New York State Veterans Cemetery on John White
Memorial Game Farm
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke asking to
adopt a resolution asking for support of a New York State Veterans Cemetery on
John White Memorial Game Farm.
MOTION
WITHDRAWN
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer
the request of the Town of Alabama for support of New York State Veterans
Cemetery on John White Memorial Game Farm to the VFW, DAV and the American
Legion for their opinion.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Scheid
Architectural – American Pharmaceutical Partners – Relocate space to
temporary facilities
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to allow
American Pharmaceutical Partners to relocate some space to temporary trailer
facilities for approximately two years until the permanent facilities are
complete.
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
#78015 – 78152:
General
$ 32,132.33
Highway
$ 10,079.88
Sewer
$ 14,299.16
Water
$ 6,306.23
Capital
$101,713.40
Garbage
$ 62,082.65
Total
$226,613.65
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes 0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Parks & Recreation Community Center
This
item remains tabled. No action.
Rezoning
- 1282 Stony Point Road
This
item remains tabled. No action.
Local Law Intro #4/2004 – Zoning Code Amendments
A motion was
made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt Local Law
Intro #4/2004 as amended Local Law #4/2004 with the deletion of the language
referring to the Loop Road as follows:
Local Law Number 4 of the Year 2004
Be
it hereby enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island as follows:
Section
I. Town Code
§8-22 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Temporary
Certificates of Occupancy may be issued in accordance with Section 49-9 of this
Code.
Section
II.
Section 49-12(33) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SERVICES: The erection, construction, alteration or maintenance by public utilities, including telecommunications facilities of federally-licensed telecommunications companies (which shall obtain a tower permit under this Chapter rather than a special use permit wherever a special use permit for a essential public service would otherwise be required), or town or other governmental agencies of underground or overhead gas, electrical, or water transmission or distribution systems, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment, buildings and accessories in connection therewith, reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or town or other governmental agencies or for the public health or safety or general welfare.
Section
III.
Chapter 49, Schedules 1 & 2 the reference in the note at the bottom
is revised from 49-18 to 49-27
Section
IV.
Chapter 49, Schedule 3, reference in line 2 of the heading is revised
from 49-125 to 49-152.
Section V.
Section 49-12(57) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
RIVERSIDE
LOT: A lot of which any portion borders the Niagara River.
For purposes of setback and building coverage calculations, such lots
will be deemed to end at the top of the bank of the River, or where a measurable
bank is not present, at the normal high-water mark.
Under no circumstances shall land under water be included in the lot for
purposes of calculating setbacks or lot coverage requirements.
Where a Riverside Lot is in common ownership with an adjoining lot
separated by a right-of-way (even if covered by more than one deed), and the
Riverside Lot is too small to permit construction of a principal use without a
variance, both such lots shall be considered as Riverside Lots for purposes of
this Code, except for the application of the setback provisions of
§ 49-27(C).
Section
VI. Section
49-27(C)(4) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Riverside accessory uses and structures such as pools or other structures
less than four feet high, and which do not obstruct the views of the River may
be placed in the rear yard of a Riverside Lot in accordance with the regulations
for placement of accessory structures and uses.
Fences in rear yards shall be opaque and not exceed four feet in height.
Section
VII.
Section 49-196(E) and (F) are added to the Town Code to read in their
entirety as follows:
(E). The Town Board may hold public hearings on any application
whenever it deems holding such a hearing to be in the public interest.
(F). Initial approvals under this Article shall be for a period of
one year. Renewals shall be for a
period of two years, unless the Town Board determines a shorter period is
appropriate. Special Use Permits
for telecommunications facilities outstanding at the time of adoption of this
Code shall be deemed Tower permits, and renewals shall be reviewed under this
Article.
Section
VIII. The Zoning Map of
the Town, a copy of which is attached and made a part hereto, is hereby
readopted with the following changes:
1.
SBL Nos.51.10-1-2 through 13, are rezoned from R1-B to R-2.
2.
The EED is extended to include Big Six Creek from the Niagara River to
Whitehaven Road.
3.
The EED along Woods Creek and a tributary is extended from Baseline Road to
Bedell Road.
4.
The boundary of the Southpointe PPD (Planned Development Distrct) is corrected.
This local
law shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
APPROVED
Ayes
4
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Abstain 1
Robillard
SUSPENSION
OF RULES:
A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to suspend the rules to consider a Road Dedication – Part of Park Lane & Sandra Drive and a resolution accepting storm sewer, public drainage and sanitary sewer easements for Ransom Road Associates and a resolution authorizing negotiations for Assessment Services.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Road
Dedication – Part of Park Lane & Sandra Drive
Upon submission of a deed of dedication of Ransom Road Associates, Inc., dedicating and releasing the necessary land for a proposed town highways as set forth on the map cover filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover 3209 on June 23, 2004 in the Town of Grand Island, County of Erie, State of New York, to be known as part of Park Lane and Sandra Drive; now therefore, it is
RESOLVED that, subject to the approvals of the Town Engineer and the
attorneys for the Town and the Order of the Highway Superintendent laying out
the aforesaid town highways to be known as Park Lane and Sandra Drive, the Town
Board hereby accepts a deed of dedication for such lands as shown on the map
cover filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover 3209 on June 23,
2004, provided it is filed by the attorney for Ransom Road Associates, Inc. or
his representative, in the Erie County Clerk’s office and the attorneys for
the Town are provided with a certified copy thereof documenting such
satisfactory filing.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
accept the Road dedication subject to the Town Attorney, Highway Superintendent
and the Town Engineer.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Resolution Accepting Proposed Town Highway, Storm Sewer, Public Drainage and Sanitary Sewer Easements for Ransom Road Associates
WHEREAS, Ransom Road Associates, Inc., has offered for dedication lands
for proposed town highways to be known as part of Park Lane and Sandra Drive;
and
WHEREAS, the plans submitted by Ransom Road Associates, Inc. in
connection with such proposed town highways include storm easements and sewer
easements and drainage easements in favor of the Town of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, Ransom Road Associates, Inc., have offered the lands for Park
Lane and Sandra Drive, and the storm, sewer and drainage easements to the Town
of Grand Island;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the approval of the attorneys for the Town, the Town Board does hereby accept from Ransom Road Associates, Inc., the lands for the proposed town highways to be known as Park Lane and Sandra Drive and Permanent Easements for Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers and Public Drainage as more fully shown on Map Cover 3209 filed in the Erie County Clerk’s office on June 23, 2004.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, subject to the approval of the attorneys for the Town, the Supervisor is authorized and directed to accept said easements and public highway.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept
the resolution for the proposed town highway, storm sewer easements, public
drainage, sanitary sewer easement for Ransom Road Associates.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
Resolution
Regarding Assessment Services
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
authorize the resolution authorizing the Town Attorney to enter into
negotiations with the County of Erie to perform assessment services as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town of Grand Island and the County of Erie have
successfully performed assessment services through a shared agreement since
2001; and
WHEREAS, the Town and the County desire to continue such shared
assessment services;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §1537, the
Town, by and through its attorneys, is hereby authorized to negotiate an
agreement with the County of Erie pursuant to which the County would perform
appraisal services, assessing services and/or exemption services and that this
resolution shall be subject to permissive referendum as permitted by law.
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:
Glen
Wallace, 917 North Colony
Re:
Application for Bed & Breakfast Special Use Permit at his home
Nan
Hoffman, 918 East River Rd.
Re:
Support for Bed & Breakfast Special Use Permit at 917 North Colony
Margaret
Rusert, 895 North Colony
Re:
Opposition of Bed & Breakfast Special Use Permit at 917 North Colony
Leo
Hopkins, 555 Ransom Rd.
Re:
CSEA – Memorandum of Understanding
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilman
Roesch – Merry Christmas!
Councilman
Crawford – Happy Holidays!
Councilman
Robillard – Have a Safe and Happy Holidays!
Councilwoman
Cooke – Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
Supervisor
McMahon – Happy Holidays!
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was
made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adjourn the
meeting at 8:50p.m.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
A moment of
silence was observed in memory of the following:
Hedwig B. “Heidi” Burns
George M. Pagan
John R. “Jack” Fries
Marie E. Frampton
Veronica T. Trader
Jessie Schmell-Reese
Frances L. Steele-Knab
Respectfully
Submitted,
Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk