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 1st of August 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
Daniel Spitzer Town
Attorney
Calvin VanderMey from Bible Fellowship Center gave the Invocation.
Councilman Crawford
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: None
A motion
was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve
minutes of Workshop Meeting #44, July 18, 2005 and minutes of Regular Meeting
#13, July 18, 2005.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00PM
Local Law Intro #3 for 2005
Town of Grand Island Waterfront Consistency Review Law
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 Local Law Intro #3/2005 for
the Town of Grand Island Waterfront Consistency Review Law which would require
Town agencies to consider the Towns LWRP before issuing certain zoning
approvals.
Residents who spoke in Favor: None
Residents
in Opposition: None
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Final Plat Approval Hidden
Oaks - Phase 2 Subdivision #99
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
Hidden Oaks Subdivision #99 Phase 2.
Residents who spoke in Favor: Randon Hillock, James Dinsmore
Residents
in Opposition: None
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Request to Close Portion of
Park Place - August 7, 2005 for Block
Party
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 request to close a portion of Park
Place to all traffic from 1:30 8:00p.m. except for emergency vehicles for a
Block Party on August 7, 2005.
Residents who spoke in Favor: None
Residents
in Opposition: None
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to approve the
request to close a portion of Park Place from #116 to #132 to all traffic
except for emergency vehicles for a Block Party on August 7, 2005.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
1.
Meeting Minutes Commission for the Conservation of the
Environment January 20, 2005
2.
Meeting Minutes Commission for the Conservation of the
Environment February 10, 2005
3.
Meeting Minutes Commission for the Conservation of the
Environment March 17, 2005
4.
Meeting Minutes Commission for the Conservation of the
Environment May 12, 2005
5.
Meeting Minutes Commission for the Conservation of the
Environment June 16, 2005
6.
State of New York, Department of State - Community Projects
Appropriation Agreement #TM05232
7.
The American Legion, Grand Island Post 1346 - The Blue Star
Service Banner
8.
Town of Lancaster, Office of the Supervisor Verizon
Cable Television Franchising
9.
County of Erie, Department of Environment & Planning
Summary of 2005 Mid-Year Amendment CDBG Funds
10.
Meeting Minutes Grand Island Memorial Library Board of
Trustees April 21, 2005
11.
Phillips Lytle LLP Seneca Nation, et al v. State of New
York, et al
12.
Assessors Office Comparison of Total and Taxable
Valuations 2000-2005 Assessment
Rolls
13.
David M. Unmack, IAO Quarterly Summary of Assessment
Services April 1, 2005 June 30, 2005
14.
Erie County Legislature Notice of Public Hearing
Proposed Modifications to Agricultural Districts
15.
Meeting Minutes Economic Development Advisory Board
July 14, 2005
16.
County of Erie, Department of Environment and Planning
Quarterly Report 4/01/05 6/30/05
17.
State of New York, Public Service Commission CASE
04-M-0159 Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine the Safety of
Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems
18.
Town of Marilla, Town of Newstead - Proposed Changes to New
York State Retirement System
19.
Town of Clarence, Town of Colden - New York State Thruway
Tolls in Western New York
20.
State of New York - Governor Pataki Announces Revisions to
Proposed Great Lakes Water Management Agreements
21. Meeting Minutes Grand Island Youth Board July 7, 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 OTHER OFFICIALS:
TOWN CLERK - PATRICIA A.
FRENTZEL:
Request to Consolidate
Election Districts
A motion
was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the
Town Clerk to petition the Erie County Board of Elections to allow
consolidation of voting districts in the Town of Grand Island for Primary
Election Day on Tuesday, September 13, 2005.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
TOWN ENGINEER - JOHN
WHITNEY:
Re-approve Map Cover
Fairway Greens Phase II Cluster 18
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to accept the
recommendation of the Town Engineer to re-approve the map cover for Fairway
Greens Phase 2, showing the detailed parcel dimensions of Cluster 18.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Majestic Woods Subdivision
Phase 2 Final Plat Re-Approval
The
developer did not file the map cover within the 60-day period as required by
the County of Erie.
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept the
recommendation of the Town Engineer to re-approve Final Plat for Majestic Woods
Subdivision Phase 2.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Change Orders Performance
Service Contract Job No. M-171
Town Engineer John
Whitney presented the Town Board the following Change Orders for Job No. M-171.
The Towns Consulting Engineer on the project has reviewed the Change Orders
and recommends approval.
Change Order No. CBO1
is to furnish and install Spandrel panels in State Police locker room. This Change Order will result in a net
increase to the contract in the amount of
$1,595.00.
Change Order No. CBO2
is to provide labor, material and supervision for asbestos abatement caulking
removals at Town Hall. This Change
Order will result in a net increase to the contract in the amount of $19,690.00.
Change Order No. CBO3
is a credit for the Owners Protective Liability Insurance coverage that was
deducted from the contract. This Change
Order will result in a net decrease to the contract in the amount of $ 8,400.00.
Change Order No.
FREY1 is a credit for the Owners Protective Liability Insurance coverage that
was deducted from the contract. This
Change Order will result in a net decrease to the contract in the amount
of $ 4,000.00.
Change Order No.
FREY2 is to provide labor, material and supervision for the VFD & Motors
Sequence of Operations. This Change
Order will result in a net increase to the contract in the amount of $3,626.44.
Change Order No.
FREY3 is to provide labor, material and supervision to provide for 125 hp VSD
in lieu of the 75 hp VSDs in the original scope of work. This Change Order will result in a net
increase to the contract in the amount of
$ 11,858.92.
Change Order No.
FREY4 is to provide labor, material and supervision to replace ceiling tile,
grid, lighting fixtures and HVAC grilles/diffusers in the accounting area and
new diffusers and lighting fixtures for the courtroom. This Change Order will result in a net
increase to the contract in the amount of
$ 51,814.50.
Change Order No.
DANFORTH1 is to provide labor, material and supervision to remove and replace
the 10 plug valve at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This Change Order will result in a net increase to the contract
of $ 3,125.00.
Change Order No.
DANFORTH2 is to provide labor, material and supervision for the initial
inspection and evaluation of the Sluice Gate at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This Change Order will result in
a net increase to the contract of $ 4,200.00 for the initial inspection.
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the
Change Orders as presented.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Resignation - Principal
Engineer Assistant Position
A letter
of resignation was received from Hakim Hawramee as Principal Engineer Assistant
in the Engineering Department to accept a position with the NYSDOT in
Buffalo. Mr. Hawramees last day will
be August 10, 2005.
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to accept the
resignation with regret. The Town Board
will send a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Hawramee.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
Hire Assistant Municipal
Engineer
On July
18, 2005 the Town Board approved a resolution directing the Town Engineer to
hire an Assistant Municipal Engineer.
Town Engineer John Whitney informed the Town Board he has hired Robert
H. Westfall, P.E. of 1188 Staley Road to fill the position of Assistant
Municipal Engineer. Mr. Westfall will
start on August 22, 2005 at a starting salary rate of $24.75. No action is required by the Town Board.
GOLDEN AGE CENTER BARBARA
GANNON:
Resignation & Request to
Advertise for a Part-Time Employee
Golden
Age Center Director Barbara Gannon informed the Town Board she has received a
letter from Joan James that she intends to retire in August 2005.
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the
letter of intent with regret. The Town
Board will send a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. James.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the
Golden Age Center Director to advertise for a part-time position, up to 19
hours per week.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
ZONING OFFICER JOHN
McCARTHY:
Special Use
Permit Renewal National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., 5955 Taylor Road Natural Gas
Regulator/Metering Station 1589 Stony Point Road
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to renew the Special Use Permit for National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., 5955 Taylor Road for a Natural Gas Regulator/Metering Station at 1589 Stony Point Road. The property has been inspected and it is unchanged from last year.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:
2005 Vacation Sell Back for Highway Employee
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by
Councilwoman Cooke to authorize an employee in the Highway Department to sell
back four weeks of vacation this year.
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 #80154 -
80329
General $115,115.63
Highway $ 97,213.11
Sewer $ 37,716.42
Water $ 21,434.69
Capital $280,369.43
Lighting $
1,901.59
Total
$553,750.87
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 Crawford: National Night Out is Tuesday 8-2-05 in
the Town Common from 6:00-8:00p.m. Band
Concert from 7:00-8:00p.m.
Councilman Roesch: Thanks to Invitrogen for Global Day of
Volunteering. Funds for the Change
Order came out of the contingency fund, and recent grant.
Supervisor McMahon:
Please join everyone at National Night Out on Tuesday.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by
Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adjourn the meeting at
8:21p.m.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch,
McMahon
Noes 0
A moment of silence
was observed in memory of the following:
Angela Gramza
Anne Gonda
Francis Volante
Anna Bieniulis
Peter Courey
Cyrena Dixon
Annette Wilkin
Leona Chapin
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk