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 P.M. on the 16th of October 2006.

 

Present:                      Peter A. McMahon                Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke                        Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford                         Councilman

Gary G. Roesch                        Councilman

Susan J. Argy                                    Councilwoman

Patricia A. Frentzel                        Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey                         Town Attorney

 

Also Present:              Raymond Dlugokinski             Highway Superintendent

John Whitney                                    Town Engineer

 

Supervisor McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00P.M.

Mr. Calvin VanderMey of Bible Fellowship Center gave the Invocation. 

Councilman Richard Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

 

Speakers:                  Wil Tomkins             Re: Bishops Gate Subdivision                 

                                                 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #48, October 2, 2006 and Minutes of Regular Meeting #18, October 2, 2006.

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

Noes            0

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

Community Development Block Grant

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make recommendations for Community Development Block Grant funding for 2007.

         

       Speakers and Submitted Projects:             Senior Citizen 15-passenger van, sidewalk on the South side of Love Road between the Parkway and East Park and a Teen Center

 

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Supervisor to sign, submit and execute a contract with Erie County Community Development Block Grant (ECCDBG) program for a new 15-passenger van for the Golden Age Center upon approval of ECCDBG which the Town ranks as its #1 priority project and to install a sidewalk on the south side of Love Road between the Grand Island Parkway and East Park Road which the Town ranks as its #2 priority project.

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

                        Noes            0

*(Workshop #49 October 5, 2006 motion of the same determined to be premature, action validly taken at this meeting. )

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – September 2006

2.      Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – September 2006

3.      Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – September 7, 2006

4.      Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – September 20, 2006

5.      Building Permits Issued – September 2006

6.      Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – September 11, 2006

7.      Meeting Minutes – GIFTS/Reality Cafι Advisory Board Meeting of the Community Enrichment Council – September 21, 2006

8.      Meeting Minutes – Community Enrichment Council – September 21, 2006

9.      County of Erie, Division of Budget, Management and Finance – Delivery of 2007 Town Budget/Budget Summaries to County

10.  Meeting Minutes – Town of Grand Island Safety Committee –    September 7, 2006

11.  United States Environmental Protection Agency – Closeout of Assistance Agreement No. XP982866-01 – FFY 2004 Appropriations Act Grant

12.  J. O’Connell & Associates – RPTATIP Grant

13.  Meeting Minutes – GIFTS Executive Team – September 12, 2006

14.  Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant – Invoice for Services in Connection with DEIS

15.  Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – August 8, 2006

16.  Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – September 12, 2006

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the consent agenda as distributed.

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

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Appointment to Grand Island Police Department – Part-Time Officers

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor to submit a request for sufficient PO-17’s and appoint Michael Cali, Thomas Franz, Jordan Graber, James Hatch, Robert Rine, and Daniel Walczak effective on approval of PO-17’s as part-time officers of the Grand Island Police Department.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Appointments to Planning Board

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to appoint Sarah Cashimere to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 31, 2008 and Audrey Czesak to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 31, 2012 on the Planning Board.

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

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

TOWN CLERK - PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL

Passport Photos

Town Clerk Patricia Frentzel announced that effective October 10, 2006 that the Town Clerk’s office is now able to process passport photos.  The cost per set will be $7.00. 

No action by the Town Board is necessary.

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

Seasonal Employee Hires

Highway Superintendent announced that effective October 13, 2006 he hired Robert Fraser as a part-time seasonal employee and David Stamler as a seasonal employee to supplement the winter work force.

No action by the Town Board is necessary.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES –  JOHN WHITNEY:

Professional Services Agreement – Wastewater Treatment Plant Overflow Retention Facility (ORF) – Spray Wash System and Liner Replacement (M-182)

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Stearns & Wheler, LLC for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Overflow Retention Facility (ORF) – for a spray wash system and liner replacement (M-182) at a cost not to exceed $107, 800 subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.  

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

                        Noes            0

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR - LINDA TUFILLARO:

Winter Hires

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the hiring of the following employees for the adult and youth winter programs.  All employees are part-time recreation attendants at $7.00 per hour. Lifeguards: James Sica, Catie Remmes, Joshua Kaplan, Kristin Millar; Attendants: Cortney Bota, Colleen George, Tim Boorady, Amy Stewart, Ben Kozar, Deborah Brennan, Michael Steckelberg, Michael Gallagher.

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

Noes            0

 

PLANNING BOARD:

David Homes – 7 Windham Ln. – Exception to Sidewalk Requirement – Sturbridge Ln. Side of the Property

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the request for Exception to Sidewalk Requirements subject to a deed restriction/covenant which would require the property owner to install the sidewalk in the future at the request of the Town Board and to keep the alignment for the sidewalk clear of any obstructions and subject to the developers preparation and filing of documentation acceptable to the Town Attorney guaranteeing the future construction of the sidewalk at such time the Town Board deems appropriate.

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

Noes            0

 

Thomas W. Snyder – Site Plan & Grading Permit – Fill Previous Excavation

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve the Site Plan and Grading Permit for property located at 2671 Bedell Road.

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

Noes            0

 

 

 

Lynette Ovitt – SBL #24.19-4-11.1 & #24.19-4-11.2 – Exception to Subdivision Regulations

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and waive the Subdivision Regulations for a lot 152’ x 400’ to be split from 24.19-4-11.2, located at 2515 Stony Point Road and join it with the vacant parcel 24.19-4-11.1.

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

Noes            0

 

 

New England Estates – Preliminary Plat Approval

The Planning Board referred the request for Preliminary Plat Approval to the Conservation Commission and The Parks & Recreation Advisory Boards at their meeting on October 9th for review and recommendation.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the request for New England Estates for Preliminary Plat Approval pending comments from the Conservation Commission and Parks & Recreation Advisory Boards. APPROVED       Ayes       5   Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes            0

 

 

Niagara Development Group, LLC – East River Rd. – Rezone from R-2 to R-1E

The Planning Board recommended denial of the request to rezone from R-2 to R1E.  The Planning Board further recommended that the developer break out lots from R-2 zoning and submit rezoning request from R-2 to R-1C.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the request to rezone from R-2 to R1E pending response from the developer regarding resubmitting plans to the Planning Board for R-2 to R-1C, if not, on November 6th the Town Board will schedule a Public Hearing for November 20th.

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

Noes            0

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL

Majestic Woods – Petition Requesting Grant Application for Tree Installation

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer the request of the residents from Majestic Woods to the grant consultant to research available programs/grants for tree installation and the Town Attorney to research the creation of a special district.

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

Noes            0

 

 

Majestic Woods – Petition Requesting Stop Sign & Reduction of Speed Limit

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to table the request of the residents of Majestic Woods for a stop sign at the T intersection and reduce the speed limit to 25mph pending a response from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.

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

Noes            0

 

 

Majestic Woods – Violation of Conservation Easement

Correspondence was received by residents of Majestic Woods regarding violation of a conservation easement on their properties.  The matter had been previously referred to the Conservation Commission.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to table the correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. John DenBeste, Mr. & Mrs. David Keller, and Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Mocsari of Majestic Woods pending a response from the Conservation Commission.

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

Noes            0

 

Traffic Safety Advisory Board Resignation

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to

accept with regret the letter of resignation from James Mysliwiec from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.  The Town Board will send a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Mysliwiec.

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

Noes            0

 

County of Erie, Department of Environment & Planning – 30-Day Open Enrollment Period for Inclusion into an Erie County Agricultural District

For posting only.  No action by the Town Board necessary.

 

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #84570 - #84651

General      $ 28,289.47  

Highway     $   2,874.93

Sewer         $ 41,854.87

Water         $ 70,203.60

Capital        $ 83,373.35

Garbarge    $ 70,612.50

       Total          $297,208.72

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

                        Noes            0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Park Place Patio Homes – Preliminary Plat Approval (Cluster Development)

Remains Tabled.

 

Waterford Park Subdivision – Preliminary Plat Approval (Revised Plan)

Remains Tabled.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

       Speakers:                              Calvin VanderMey, Jeff Burford

    

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Thanks to the employees of the Town, School District, CERT, Fire Company and Deputy Supervisor Dick Crawford for storm response.   No need to boil water on Grand Island, be careful with branch removal and downed power lines; College Fair & Career Night – October 26th – High School Cafeteria.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adjourn the meeting at 8:40p.m.

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

                        Noes            0

 

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

 

JoAnne Petrilla

Robert Desimone

Emma Call

Gary Wolinski

Patricia Roberts

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk