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 18th of July 2005.

 

Present:                      Peter A. McMahon                Supervisor

Richard W. Crawford                         Councilman

Mary S. Cooke                        Councilwoman

Daniel F. Robillard                        Councilman

                                    Gary G. Roesch                   Councilman

Betty Y. Lantz                                    DeputyTown Clerk

Daniel Spitzer                                     Town Attorney

 

Rev. David Rodgers from Emmanuel Community Bible Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilwoman Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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

 

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 Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to approve minutes of Workshop Meeting #41, June 30, 2005, minutes of Workshop Meeting #42, July 5, 2005 and minutes of Regular Meeting #12, July 5, 2005.

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

                        Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – June 2005

2.      Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – June 2005

3.      State of New York, Public Service Commission – Notice of Educational Forums and Public Statement Hearings on Proposals of Verizon and MCI to Merge and of SBC and AT&T to Merge

4.      Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – June 2, 2005

5.      County of Erie – Report Regarding Apportionment and Distribution of 4% Sales Tax Revenue Received for April, May and June 2005

6.      Building Permits – June 2005

7.      County of Erie, Department of Environment and Planning – Grand Island Property Owner Requests for Inclusion Into Agricultural District 

8.      Erie County Commission on the Status of Women – Talent Bank

9.      State of New York, Office for Technology – Statewide Wireless Network – Telephone Number Changes

10.  State of New York, Executive Department, Office of General Services – Comments on the Town of Grand Island Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

11.  Congress of the United States, Louise M. Slaughter – Support for the Town of Grand Island’s Request for Parks Grant Funding – Ed Ball Park

12.  Draft Intended Use Plan – Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Water Pollution Control

13.  Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – June 13, 2005

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

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

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Set Public Hearing for Local Law Intro #3 for 2005 – Town of Grand Island Waterfront Consistency Review Law

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 1, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed Local Law Intro #3/2005 – Town of Grand Island Consistency Review Law.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Supervisors Report – June 2005

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $71,964 on June 1, 2005

Total Receipts of $1,553,144

Total Disbursements of $1,455,660

Operating A/C Interest $68

Operating A/C Balance $169,515

Investment Interest $11,406

Investment Balance $4,734,399

Total Cash Balance as of June 30, 2005 $4,903,914

No action required by Town Board.

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER OFFICIALS:

COUNCILMAN DANIEL ROBILLARD:

Biometric Time Keeping System Enhancement

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the purchase of 3 additional Ethernet Hand Reader time clocks, 3 Comm switches for phone line installation, and a one-year maintenance package for a total of $8,340.00.

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

                        Noes            0

 

PLANNING BOARD:

Fuccillo-Hyundai Dealership – Lighting Plan and Details

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve the amended Site Plan, subject to the approval of the landscaping plan by the Town Engineer.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Island Landings – Preliminary Re-Approval

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and grant preliminary re-approval to Island Landings.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Spicer Creek Townhouses – Parcel “P” – Reapprove Map Covers

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and re-approve the Map Cover for Spicer Creek Townhouses – Parcel “P”.

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

                        Noes            0

 

TOWN ENGINEER - JOHN WHITNEY:

Master Lift Station Modifications – Job No. M-170

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize the Town Engineer to advertise for the Master Lift Station Modifications – Job No. M-170 on July 22, 2005 and receive and open bids on August 10, 2005 at 10:00a.m. local time.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Award Bid – Highway Garage Parking Lot Reconstruction – Job No.  M-28-05

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that he had opened the bids on July 13, 2005 for the Highway garage parking lot reconstruction.  Three bids were received from the following:

 

Louis Del Prince & Sons, Inc.             $163,300.25

Amherst Paving, Inc.                              $167,854.00

Robinson Paving                         $179,447.50

 

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidder, Louis Del Prince & Sons, Inc. be awarded the bid for the Highway garage parking lot reconstruction in the amount of $163,300.25.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to approve Mr. Whitney’s request for low bidder, Louis Del Prince & Sons, Inc. to be awarded the bid for the Highway garage parking lot reconstruction in the amount of $163,600.25.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Waste Water Treatment Plant Modifications, Contract M-161 G, Change Order    No. 9

Change Order No. 9 is for the additional work the contractor provided in regards to the sewage pumps.  This Change Order will result in a net increase to the contract in the amount of $24,067.43.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve the request for Waste Water Treatment Plant Modifications, Contract M-161 G, Change Order No. 9.

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

                        Noes            0

Final Plat Approval – Hidden Oaks - Phase 2 – Subdivision #99

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 1, 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 Hidden Oaks – Phase 2 – Subdivision #99.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

ZONING OFFICER – JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Cingular Wireless, 2875 Union Road – Cellular Antenna on Existing Water Tower – 85 Carl Road

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to renew the Special Use Permit by issuing a Tower Permit to Cingular Wireless, 2875 Union Road for a cellular antenna on the existing water tower at 85 Carl Road .  The property has been inspected and it is unchanged from last year.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

Assistant Municipal Engineer – Create the Position

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to create the position of Assistant Municipal Engineer at starting salary of $24.75 per hour.

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

                        Noes            0

 

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to request the current Grand Island Resident Civil Service List for Assistant Municipal Engineer.  In the absence of a resident list, the Town Engineer is authorized to advertise, interview and hire an Assistant Municipal Engineer.

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

                        Noes            0

 

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to change the name of the Engineering Department to the Department of Engineering and Water Resources.  The change includes a transfer of the Water & Wastewater management responsibility from the Water/Wastewater Director to the Department of Engineering and Water Resources.  The change is effective immediately.

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

                   Noes       0

 

 

Payroll Clerk – Create the Position

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize the Supervisor to file a PO17 to create the position of Payroll Clerk, and to request the Grand Island Resident Civil Service List.

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

                   Noes       0

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Pamela Bartlo, 124 Park Place – Request to Close Portion of Park Place -  August 7, 2005 for Block Party

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Crawford to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 1, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed request to close a portion of Park Place on August 7, 2005 for a Block Party.
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 Crawford to pay

Vouchers #79924 – #80049:

General                      $ 75,346.88

Sewer                        $   6,033.16

Water                         $ 20,238.65 

Capital                        $ 49,120.16

Capital Reserve                     $    2,000.00

Fire District                 $187,431.00

Total                         $340,169.85

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:

Supervisor McMahon: 2nd Circuit Court denied the Seneca Nation’s request for an 

“en banc” hearing.                                                                           

Councilman Robillard: Lions Club Picnic is this Wednesday.

Councilman Roesch: Rod & Gun Club – Tractor Pull - July 23-24th .  Moody’s Bond rating for Grand Island is A2.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 8:25p.m.

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

                        Noes            0

 

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

 

Thomas DiChristina

Joseph Schottmiller

Heide Stickl

Leonard Walentynowicz

Joseph Moses

Anneliese Irizarry

 

Respectfully submitted in the Town Clerk’s absence,

 

 

 

Betty Y. Lantz

Deputy Town Clerk