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 8:00p.m. on the 18th of October, 2010.

 

Present:                      Peter A. McMahon                   Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke                        Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford             Councilman

Gary G. Roesch                      Councilman

Raymond A. Billica                  Councilman

Patricia A. Frentzel                 Town Clerk

Peter Godfrey                          Town Attorney

 

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

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

Councilwoman Mary Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

 

Speakers:                               None

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Final Plat Approval – Grand Park Vue Subdivision, Section VI, 17 Lots

A. Planning Board – Final Plat Approval

A Public Hearing was held at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to Final Plat Approval – Grand Park Vue Subdivision, Section VI, 17 Lots.

         

       Speakers in Favor:                                  Al Hopkins                   

       Speakers in Opposition:                          None

 

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and grant Final Plat Approval for Grand Park Vue Subdivision, Section VI, 17 Lots.

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

                       Noes     0

 

Local Law Intro #8 of 2010 – Meng - Ko Development LLC, 2356 Whitehaven Road , Rezoning property from R1-A to CR

A. Planning Board  - Rezone SBL #36.00-2-7

A Public Hearing was held at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to Local Law Intro #8 of 2010 – Meng - Ko Development LLC, 2356 Whitehaven Road, rezoning property from R1-A to CR for a sports complex.

         

       Speakers in Favor:                                  Gene Kozek, Roman Figler, Robert Kaiser, Jr.        

       Speakers in Opposition:                          Andrea Mondich, Barbara Johnson

 

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table Local Law Intro #8 of 2010 – Meng - Ko Development LLC, 2356 Whitehaven Road, rezoning property from R1-A to CR for a sports complex.

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

                       Noes     0

 

Block Party – Jamie Panowicz – Waterford Park – Saturday, October 23, 2010

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to speak in favor of or in opposition to temporarily close a portion of Waterford Park between Revere and Stony Point Road on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 1:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.

      

     Speakers in Favor:                 Toby Frederick

   

    Speakers in Opposition:          None

 

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the request to temporarily close a portion of Waterford Park between Revere and Stony Point Road on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 1:00p.m. to 10:00p.m except for emergency vehicles.

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

                       Noes     0

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Billica, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #63, September 28, 2010, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #64, October 1, 2010, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #65, and October 4, 2010

Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting #18, October 4, 2010, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #66, October 8, 2010.

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

                       Noes     0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – September 2, 2010

2.      Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – September 2010

3.      Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – September 2010

4.      Building Permits Issued – September 2010

5.      Time Warner Cable – Developments Affecting Time Warner Cable Subscribers in the Western New York Division

6.      Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – September 13, 2010

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

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

                       Noes     0

 

COMMUNICATIONS –TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Renew Building Permit – Parkland Enterprises, Inc., Ransom & Stony Point Roads – Service Station & Convenience Store

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to table the request to renew the Building Permit for Parkland Enterprises, Inc., Ransom & Stony Point Roads – Service Station & Convenience Store.

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

                       Noes     0

 

 

2011 Budget – Set Pubic Hearing

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 1, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to the proposed 2011 Budget for the Town of Grand Island .

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

                       Noes     0

 

Authorize Supervisor to Sign Contract – Justice Court Assistance Program Grant Application

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Supervisor to be the official representative acting in connection with the application and, as required executing the contract.

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

                       Noes     0

 

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – August 2010

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $800,760 on August 1, 2010

Total Receipts of $891,628

Total Disbursements of $1,131,347

Operating A/C Interest $54

Operating A/C Balance $561,095

Investment Interest $2,537

Investment Balance $6,749,064

Total Cash Balance as of August 31, 2010 $7,310,160

No action required by Town Board.

 

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – September 2010

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $561,095 on September 1, 2010

Total Receipts of $840,256

Total Disbursements of $881,690

Operating A/C Interest $45

Operating A/C Balance $519,706

Investment Interest $2,302

Investment Balance $6,551,068

Total Cash Balance as of September 30, 2010 $7,070,774

No action required by Town Board.

 

Local Law Intro #9 of 2010 – Proposal to Amend Language in Zoning Code, Chapter 49 – Set Public Hearing

A. Planning Board – Proposal to Amend Language in Zoning Code

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 1, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to Local Law Intro #9 of 2010 – proposal to amend language in Zoning Code, Chapter 49.

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

                       Noes     0

 

 

Amend 2010 Fee Schedule

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to remove the Zoning Map entry from the “Books” section of the Town Clerk’s Fee Schedule.  The fee is in the Engineering Section under Color Plots for $6.00 each.

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

                       Noes     0

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Change Order No. 1 – Grand Island Safe Routes to School Project, Job No. M-193

Change Order No. 1 is an adjustment change order to adjust the final quantities (over/under) to reconcile actual quantities compared to bid quantities.  The change order increases the total contract amount by $646.81.  The additional funding is available in the project bond.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $646.81.

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

                       Noes     0

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Change of Status – Seasonal Employees

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Billica to accept the recommendation of the Recreation Director and change the status of the following Seasonal Part-time Recreation Attendants to Part-time Recreation Attendants effective October 1, 2010 to November 1, 2010, 19 hours per week:


Kyle Moody

John Loos

Shane Eddy

David Cole

John Certo

Jared Billica

Kevin Buyer

Joe Wilton

Cliff Smith

Lauren Whitney (Reality Cafι to May 2011)


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

                       Noes     0

 

ZONING OFFICE:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Niagara Falls KOA, 2570 Grand Island Boulevard – Caretaker Residence

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to renew the Special Use Permit for Niagara Falls KOA, 2570 Grand Island Boulevard for a caretaker residence.  The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.

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

            Noes    0

 

PLANNING BOARD:

Mark Abate, 1939 Grand Island Boulevard – Site Plan Approval/Building Expansion

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve the Site Plan for a building expansion for Mark Abate, 1939 Grand Island Boulevard for storage and indoor parking.

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

                       Noes     0

 

 

 

Mike Ludwig, 2120 Alvin Road – SitePlan/Building Expansion – Special  Use Permit/Change in Use/Landscaping/Nursery/Gift Shop to Dog Kennel

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 1, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to an application from Mike Ludwig for a Special Use Permit for a change in use at 2120 Alvin Road from a Landscaping/Nursery/Gift Shop to a Dog Kennel.

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

                       Noes     0

 

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #99172 - 99246

General    $ 81,069.15     

Highway   $   8,604.43   

Sewer      $   9,355.25    

Water       $ 94,804.79 

Capital     $ 28,366.84

Garbage  $103,596.78

       Total         $325,797.24

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

                       Noes     0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Local Law Intro #2 of 2009 - Rezoning of Business Districts

Remains Tabled.

 

Development & Funding Agreement – JSJ Holdings LLC

Remains Tabled.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers:                               None

 

FROM THE TOWN BOARD: 

Councilwoman Cooke:  Electronics Recycling – Saturday, October 23 – 9:00am-1:00pm - Honeywell Labs; Re-Tree WNY-Saturday, November 6 -9:00am-12:00pm; Craft Show - Golden Age Center – Sunday, October 24 – 11:00am-3:00pm; Trick or Treat Hours – Sunday, October 31 from 5:00pm-8:00pm           

Councilman Roesch:  $500,000 Water Plant Improvements Grant from Louise Slaughter; DVD about Grand Island from Economic Development Advisory Board

Councilman Crawford: Halloween Party for new playground – Kaegebein School – Saturday, October 23 – 1:00pm-4:00pm

 

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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

                       Noes     0

 

 

 

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


 

Antoinette Bojan                        Charlie Sumner

Sheryl Fiedler                            Reta D’Orazio

Skip Oursler                               Louis Macchioni

Carmen Herlan                          Robert Miller, Jr.

Scott Shipman                            Irene Piszczek

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk