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 17th of October
2005.
Present: Peter
A. McMahon Supervisor
Richard W. Crawford Councilman
Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman
Daniel F. Robillard Councilman
Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk
Peter Godfrey Town
Attorney
Excused: Gary
G. Roesch Councilman
Rev. David Nitkowski from New Apostolic Church gave the Invocation.
Councilman Robillard
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 #56, October 3, 2005, and Minutes of Regular
Meeting #18, October 3, 2005.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00PM
Local Law #5/2005 Remove
Mid Island (Loop) Parkway from Towns Official Map
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 #5/2005 to consider
removing the Mid Island (Loop) Parkway from the Towns official map.
Residents who
spoke in Favor: Lawrence Kieffer,
Diane Dinsmore, James Dinsmore
Residents in Opposition: None
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Use of Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
A public
hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make
comments and suggestions for use of Federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds.
Residents who
spoke and offered suggestions: Betty Harris, Re: Use funds for
weatherization of homes.
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer the
use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to the Town Board
for review.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
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
River Meadows Subdivision Section V.
Residents who
spoke in Favor: None
Residents in Opposition: None
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the
proposed Final Plat Approval River Meadows Subdivision Section V to the
Town Board for action.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
1.
Golden Age Center Vehicle Usage September 2005
2.
Golden Age Center Facility Usage September 2005
3.
Building Permits Issued September 2005
4.
Buffalo & Erie County Workforce Development Consortium,
ECC Employment & Training Center 2005 Erie County Summer Youth Employment
Program
5.
County of Erie, Division of Budget, Management and Finance
Delivery of 2005 Town Budget/Budget Summaries to County
6.
County of Erie, Division of Budget, Management and Finance
Processing Schedule 2005 County/Towns Tax Extension
7.
Revised Meeting Minutes Community Enrichment Council
Advisory Board September 15, 2005
8.
Revised Meeting Minutes Community Enrichment Council
September 15, 2005
9.
Meeting Minutes Board of Architectural Review September
13, 2005
10.
Meeting Minutes Zoning Board of Appeals September 1,
2005
11. Meeting Minutes Planning Board September 12, 2005
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve the consent agenda as distributed.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD:
SUPERVISOR McMAHON:
Contract for Plowing Erie
County Roads 2005-2007
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize
the Supervisor to sign the contract for plowing Erie County roads 2005-2007
subject to the approval of the Town Attorney and Highway Superintendent.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Set Public Hearing - 2006 Fire
Company Contract
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public
Hearing for Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 7:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing
anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed 2006 Fire
Company Contract.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Set Public Hearing 2006
Budget
A motion
was made by Councilman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to set a Public
Hearing for Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 7:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing
anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the Preliminary 2006
Budget.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
COUNCILMAN DANIEL ROBILLARD:
Request Stop Sign Intersection of Park Lane and Sandpiper Lane
A motion
was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer a
request to put a Stop sign at the intersection of Park Lane and Sandpiper Lane
to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for review and recommendation.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS OTHER OFFICIALS:
PLANNING BOARD:
Parkland Enterprises 1441
Ransom Road Revisions to Site Plan
A motion
was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation
of the Planning Board and approve the revisions to the Site Plan for Parkland
Enterprises, 1441 Ransom Road.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Park Place Subdivision
Phase VIII 14 Lots Final Plat Approval
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Board and grant Final Plat Approval for Park
Place Subdivision Phase VIII 14 lots.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Niagara Falls Campground,
LLC Whitehaven Road Amend Zoning Map/Parcel #36.00-1-1 from CR to R-1A
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the
request of Niagara Falls Campground, LLC. to amend parcel #36.00-1-1 from CR to
R-1A on the Zoning Map pending a response from Erie County to approve the
rezoning.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
David A. Brody, P.C.
Vacant Land/Love Road Approve Splitting Lot/SBL #50.00-2-14.22
A motion
was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the
request to split a vacant lot SBL #50.00-2-14.22 from David A. Brody, P.C.
pending a response from Erie County to approve the split.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Waterford Park Subdivision
Preliminary Plat Approval
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the
request for Preliminary Plat Approval of the Water Park Subdivision pending a
response from Erie County authorizing the approval.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Buffalo Launch Club Site
Plan Approval/Gazebo
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to table the
request for Site Plan Approval for a gazebo by the Buffalo Launch Club pending
a response from Erie County authorizing the Site Plan.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Whitehaven Road Campgrounds
Minor Subdivision/Preliminary Plat Approval
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to table the
request for Preliminary Plat Approval for a minor subdivision for the
Whitehaven Road Campground pending a response from Erie County.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
River Meadows Subdivision
Section 5 Final Plat Approval
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the
request for Final Plat Approval for River Meadows Subdivision Section 5 to
the Town Attorney for approval.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Niagara County Water
District 4251 West River Parkway Site Plan Approval/Communication Tower
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Board and grant Site Plan Approval to Niagara
County Water District to erect a 120 Communication Tower at 4251 West River
Parkway for the Department of Homeland Security.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT:
Authorization to Renew Co-op
Resolution with the City of Niagara Falls
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to authorize
the Supervisor to sign the renewal of the cooperative purchasing agreement, for
a period of one year between the Town of Grand Island and the City of Niagara
Falls, authorizing Niagara Falls to act as the lead agency to solicit bids and
with Grand Island participating in the purchasing co-op, upon the terms and
conditions recommended for purchase of chemical used in the treatment of water
and wastewater.
APPROVED Ayes
4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL:
Jean Greinert, 24 Windham
Lane Resignation from Town Planning Board
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to accept with
regret a letter of resignation from Jean Greinert as a member of the Planning
Board. The Town Board will send a
certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Greinert.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
Office of the New York State
Comptroller New York State and Local Retirement System
For
Information Only. No action required by
the Town Board.
REPORT
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:
A motion was made by
Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to pay Vouchers #80954
81096
General $106,732.52
Highway $ 6,821.61
Sewer $ 38,782.82
Water $100,612.92
Capital $ 6,555.44
Total
$259,505.31
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Planning Board New England Village Preliminary Plat
Approval
This
item remains tabled. No action by the
Town Board.
PRIVILEGE
OF THE FLOOR:
This is an
opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on
any subject.
Residents who spoke:
Doug Smith Re: 1282 Stony Point Road property
FROM
THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilwoman
Cooke: Halloween Hours - October 31st from 5:00-8:00p.m. Golden Age Center Open House - November 6th
from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Councilman
Crawford: Lions Club Halloween Project: collection of used eyewear/hearing aids
while trick or treating drop off at Tops Market October 31st from 6:00-9:00p.m.
Supervisor McMahon:
Drive carefully on Halloween Night.
ADJOURNMENT:
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
adjourn the meeting at 8:29.m.
APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, McMahon
Noes 0
A moment of silence
was observed in memory of the following:
Anna Wagner
Jane Tolsma
Louise Boyle
Elizabeth Beach
Mary Comer
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia
A. Frentzel
Town
Clerk