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 16th of August 2004.

 

Present:                      Richard W. Crawford                         Councilman – Deputy Supervisor                                           Mary S. Cooke                     Councilwoman

                                    Daniel F. Robillard                  Councilman

                                    Gary G. Roesch                   Councilman

Patricia A. Frentzel                         Town Clerk

                                    Peter Godfrey                                   Town Attorney

 

Excused:                     Peter A. McMahon                Supervisor

                       

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

Councilwoman Mary Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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

 

PROCLAMATIONS;

The Town Board presented a proclamation to members of the 82nd Airborne Division proclaiming August 16, 2004 as National Airborne Day.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.  Joe Synakowski thanked the Town Board for recognition of the 82nd Airborne Division and thanked the Town for keeping up DeGlopper Park.    

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard, to approve the Minutes from Regular Meeting #14, August 2, 2004; Workshop #34, August 2, 2004; and Workshop #35, August 10, 2004 and table the Minutes of Workshop #33, July 26, 2004.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.  Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage July 2004

2.  Building Permits Issued July 2004

3.  State of New York – Public Service Commission Update

4.  David Unmack – Assessor – Quarterly Summary of Assessment      Services

5.  Zoning Board of Appeals – Meeting Minutes – July 1, 2004

6.  Economic Development Advisory Board – Meeting Minutes – July 22, 2004

7.  Planning Board – Meeting Minutes, July 12, 2004

8.Sidewalk Committee – Meeting Minutes, July 26, 2004

9.US Environmental Protection Agency - SSO Verification Inspection

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard  to approve items 1-7 and 9 on the consent agenda and table approval of item #8.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – July 2004

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $106,704 on July 1, 2004

Total Receipts of $2,049,636

Total Disbursements of $2,057,308

Operating A/C Balance $99,031

Investment Interest $4,502

Investment Balance $3,538,119

Total Cash Balance as of July 30, 2004 $3,637,150

No action required by Town Board.

 

Alternate Member – Zoning Board of Appeals

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to advertise for vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals Advisory Board and to include vacancies on the Board of Ethics, Cable/Communications and the Economic Development Committees as well.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Accept $300 Grant from Erie Co. Legislature for the Grand Island Citizen Corp Council

The Town of Grand Island accepted $300 from Erie County Legislator Charles Swanick, 10th District, for the Grand Island Citizen Corps Council to produce a coloring book for children making them ready in case of any emergency.

No action required by the Town Board. 

 

Niagara Power Project Relicensing Memorandum of Understanding

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Niagara Power Project Relicensing Memorandum of Understanding, subject to approval of the Town Attorney. The Town Board is designated to set up a sub committee of its advisory boards to look at the proposal on the negotiations preparation for Relicensing Project.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

TOWN COUNCILMAN – DANIEL ROBILLARD:

Biometric Handreaders – Payroll Computer Hardware & Software

Councilman Robillard reported that he had opened the bids on August 11, 2004 for the Biometric Handreaders - Payroll Computer Hardware & Software. One bid was received from the following:

 

Victor Liberator Time Systems            $19,259

 

After careful review of the bids, Councilman Robillard recommended the sole bidder be awarded the contract in the amount of $19,259.  They met all the specifications required.

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the bid from Victor Liberator Time Systems for $19,259 to provide 6 biometric Hand Readers, subject to approval of the Town Attorney.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

 

TOWN COUNCILMAN – GARY ROESCH:

Community Enrichment Council

In discussion, out of the 14 members, it was clarified that the Town Board liaison will not be a voting member, nor would the Superintendent of Schools. In the past, the Chairman would abstain unless breaking a tie. This is strictly an advisory board to the Town and Schools to help eliminate duplication of services.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to expand the Community Enrichment Council as per the proposal distributed.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER OFFICIALS

TOWN CLERK – PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL

Renewal of Special Use Permit – Mary Ann Fairbairn, 2136 Fix Road

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Special Use Permit for Mary Ann Fairbairn, 2136 Fix Road, regarding customary home occupation.  The site has been inspected and is unchanged.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

TOWN ENGINEER – JOHN WHITNEY:

Reapprove Map Covers – Spicer Creek Townhouses (Parcel K, Units 490, 492, 494, and 496 Whitehaven Road)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to reapprove the mapcovers for Spicer Creek Townhouses, Parcel K, Units 490, 492, 494, and 496 Whitehaven Road.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Preliminary Plat Approval – Park Place Subdivision Phase VIII–Subdivision        No. 78.8

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to  refer the preliminary plat approval for Park Place Subdivision-Phase VIII-Subdivision No. 78.8 to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

HVAC Preventative Maintenance Contract – Library & Parks Bldg.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize the Supervisor to renew the HVAC Maintenance Service Agreement with MJ Mechanical for the Library & Parks Building.  The term of the agreement is one year commencing September 1, 2004.  The contract amount is $2,000.   

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Authorization to Advertise for Bids – Engineering Department Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 2500

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Engineering Department to advertise for bids for a 2004 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 2500.  The bid specs are on file in the Town Clerk’s office with a deadline of Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

Boiler No. 11 Heat Exchange Replacement – Grand Island Memorial Library

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

authorize MJ Mechanical to remove and replace the heat exchanger at the Library at a cost not to exceed $1,405.  Hydrotherm will provide the heat exchanger for free and $350 towards the labor.  The heat exchanger was under warranty at the time of failure.   

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Final Plat Approval – Grand Park Vue Subdivision – Phase IV

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

set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed Final Plat Approval – Grand Park Vue Subdivision – Phase IV.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – RAY DLUGOKINSKI:

Erie County Dept. Public Works – Pavement Striping Draft Contract

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

approve and authorize the Supervisor to sign the draft contract for pavement striping, subject to approval of the Town Attorney. 

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

TOWN ZONING INSPECTOR – JOHN McCARTHY:

Petition to Amend Zoning Map-Russell A. Certo, 1282 Stony Point Road. R1E to R3

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

set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the request of Russell A. Certo on the proposed petition to amend the Zoning Map on the property at 1282 Stony Point Road from R1E to R3.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

TOWN ATTORNEY – PETER GODFREY:

Resolution Accepting Public Improvements for Park Place – Phase IV

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

approve the Resolutions Accepting Public Improvements for Park Place-Phase IV: Laying out of a certain highway in the Town of Grand Island, County of Erie, State of New York to be known as Park Place, Phase IV and accepting storm drainage easements and sanitary sewer easements for Park Place Subdivision, Phase IV.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Resolution Accepting Public Improvements for Park Place – Phase V (North Part)

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

approve the Resolutions Accepting Public Improvements for Park Place-Phase V (North Part): Laying out of a certain highway in the Town of Grand Island, County of Erie, State of New York to be known as Park Place, Phase V (North Part) and accepting storm drainage easements and sanitary sewer easements for Park Place Subdivision, Phase V (North Part).

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – DOUGLAS LEARMAN:

Revised Site Plan – Cell Tower Co-Location – 3078 Staley Road

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to approve the revised site plan for the Cell Tower Co-Location-3078 Staley Road.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

PLANNING BOARD:

Special Use Permit – Mark & Marcia Lange – Keeping up to 4 Equine Animals

Tabled in Planning Board

 

Richard Robinson for Robert Harper – Exception to Subdivision Regulations (SBL 12.00-2-11)

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to grant exception to subdivision regulations for SBL 12.00-2-11 with the understanding that there will be no further building on the parcel created until there is legal frontage on an accepted road.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Shawn Hill/Bouman Acres Subdivision-Sublot 3 – Fix Road – Exception to Subdivision Regulations

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

approve the request for exception to subdivision regulations as requested.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

SPECIAL DISTRICTS COMMITTEE:

Performance Contract – Remote Reading Water Meters

The Special Districts Committee has been researching the concept of remote reading water meters.  Conversion to remote reading meters would dramatically reduce the staff work currently required to read meters and enter the readings into the water-billing program.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize a Request for Proposals, which will be used to make a preliminary decision about feasibility.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Bouvier O’Connor-Condition of Property – 74  Elsie Lane

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

Refer this matter to the Code Enforcement Officer.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Gary Astridge – Request to use Town Common September 11, 2004 for a benefit concert

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

approve the request of Gary Astridge for use of the Town Common on September 11, 2004.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

SUSPEND THE RULES:

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to suspend the rules for the purpose of considering a request to consolidate election districts for the September 14, 2004 Primary Election. 

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

Request to Consolidate Election Districts for Primary Election

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize the Town Clerk to request consolidation of election districts for the primary election. 

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #76685 – 76815:

General                 $ 52,202.50

Highway                 $ 27,583.83   

Sewer                 $ 31,807.88

Water                 $   4,328.45 

Capital                 $   5,085.20

Garbage    $  62,082.65 

Total        $183,090.51

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

Bill O’Connor, 70 Ward Park, spoke about the Great Lakes Beach Sweep, Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Church of Christ, 3449 West River Road – 19th Annual Event.  For your information: Last year 450,000people around the world participated and collected 7½ million pounds of trash.

 

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilman Roesch: CEC Meeting Thursday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m.

Councilwoman Cooke:  Happy Labor Day – Next Town Board Meeting Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.

Councilman Crawford:  Town will be involved in “Project Alert” when school starts in September.  Watch for school busses. 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to adjourn the meeting at 8:42p.m.

APPROVED            Ayes            4            Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                        Noes            0

 

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

Dr. James Collord

Mary Enser

Irene Rataczak

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk