Approved Minutes of Jan. 18, 2011 Town Board Meeting – Feb. 2011
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 January, 2011.
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 C. Godfrey Town Attorney
Supervisor McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.
Supervisor McMahon gave the Invocation.
Councilman Gary Roesch 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting #1, January 3, 2011 and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #4, January 10, 2011.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – December 2010
2. Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – December 2010
3. Golden Age Center – 2010 Yearly Attendance Report
4. Time Warner Cable – Developments Affecting Time Warner Cable Subscribers in the Western New York Division
5. The Senate, State of New York – Emerald Ash Borer Threatens Our Communities
6. Building Permits Issued – December 2010
7. New York State Office of Children & Family Services – Claim for State Aid
8. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Recreational Trails Program
9. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board – November 19, 2010
10. Animal Control Officer – January 2010 – December 2010, Animal Control Statistics
11. State of New York, Department of Transportation – Culvert Replacement and Rehabilitation on Rte 324 & I-190
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve the consent agenda as distributed.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:
Retiring – Senior Clerk Typist
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept the retirement of Carolyn Barnhart, effective February 26, 2011 as Senior Clerk Typist with regret and a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Barnhart.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
Site Plan Application, 2735 Bedell Road – Contractor’s Yard (Revised Plan)
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Billica to accept the recommendation of the Engineering Department and approve the revised Site Plan as submitted for Double D Construction, 2735 Bedell Road for a contractor’s yard.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
Encumber 2010 Drainage Funds (Award Bid for Drainage Pipe – Colonial/Driftwood Drive)
Town Engineer John Whitney reported that in 2010, three quotes were obtained for the installation of 268 LF 12”HDPE drainage pipe in the Colonial/Driftwood area.
Sam Long’s Contracting $6,790.00
LDC Construction $7,214.00
Knab Brothers Contracting $8,330.00
After careful review of the quotes, the Town Engineer recommends award to the low bidder Sam Long’s Contracting, in the amount of $6,790.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Billica, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and award the bid for the installation of 268 LF 12”HDPE drainage pipe in the Colonial/Driftwood area to Sam Long’s Contracting in the amount of $6,790.00.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
Award Bid – Wastewater Treatment Plant Ragging Elimination Project
Town Engineer John Whitney reported that on January 12, 2011 bids were obtained for the
Waste Water Treatment Plant Ragging Elimination Project:
Contract #1 – General
Contractor Bid
Quackenbush Co Inc $1,435,000.00
Nichols Long & Moore 1,465,500.00
Scrufari Construction 1,492,000.00
LP Ciminelli 1,498,000.00
STC Construction 1,512,000.00
Sicoli Construction 1,526,700.00
Alliance Contracting 1,743,000.00
Contract #2 – Electrical
Contractor Bid
Goodwin Electric Corp. $ 74,991.00
Frey Electric 78,000.00
O’Connell Electric 86,400.00
Weydman 89,200.00
IPL 93,690.00
CIR Electric 98,700.00
M&M Electric 159,250.00
Contract #3 – Heating & Ventilation
Contractor Bid
Parise Mechanical, Inc $ 62,500.00
Danforth 73,369.00
Mollenberg Betz 81,500.00
Ackerman Plumbing 98,888.00
After careful review of the quotes with the Town’s consultant GHD, the Town Engineer recommends award of Contract #1 – General to Quackenbush Co, Inc. in the amount of $1,435,000, award of Contract #2 – Electrical to Goodwin Electric Corp. in the amount of $74,991 and the award of Contract #3 – Heating & Ventilation to Parise Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $62,500.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and award the bid for Contract #1 – General to Quackenbush Co, Inc. in the amount of $1,435,000, award of Contract #2 – Electrical to Goodwin Electric Corp. in the amount of $74,991 and the award of Contract #3 – Heating & Ventilation to Parise Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $62,500.00.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
ZONING OFFICE:
Special Use Permit Renewal – Judith Schneider, 1952 Harvey Road – Keeping of 3 Keeping of 3 Agricultural Animals on 6.02 Acres
A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Special Use Permit for Judith Schneider, 1952 Harvey Road for keeping of 3 agricultural animals on 6.02 acres. The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
Special Use Permit Renewal – Robert F. Mesmer, 2548 Love Road – Private Airport/Landing Strip/Residential, Rural Area
A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to renew the Special Use Permit for Robert F. Mesmer, 2548 Love Road for a private airport/landing strip in a residential rural area. The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.
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 #99942 - 100092
General $ 20,683.34
Highway $ 55,787.45
Sewer $ 32,977.51
Water $ 46,163.42
Capital $235,403.35
Garbage $103,596.78
Total $494,611.85
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
A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Development and Funding Agreement with JSJ Holdings, LLC which allows the renovation of the Metz Building at Long Road and I-190 Thruway at a cost of $2.6 million with $1 million paid by a grant.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
SUSPENSION OF RULES:
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Billica to Suspend the Rules to consider approving improvements to Pump Station 6 – Job No. M-201 and a Settlement Resolution for Joseph Higgins, 900 Ransom Road.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
Increase and Improvements to Pump Station 6 – Job No. M-201
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the request from the Town Engineer for an increase and improvements to Pump Station 6 – Job No. M-201 to the Town Attorney to prepare the Bond Resolutions.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
Settlement Resolution – Joseph Higgins, 900 Ransom Road
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the resolution authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Joseph Higgins, 900 Ransom as follows:
WHEREAS, Joseph Higgins has filed a lawsuit against the Town for trespass and property damage arising out of the installation of a water line at 900 Ransom Road, Grand Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, the Town Engineer and Town attorney have reviewed the claim and the proposed settlement, including the easement to be provided to the Town.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island as follows:
1. The settlement, considering the need for the easement and the potential litigation costs, is in the best interests of the Town. The Supervisor is authorized to make payment of $16,950 as part of the settlement and the Town Attorney is authorized to 1) sign the Stipulation discontinuing the action and 2) record the easement.
2. This resolution is effective immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island on the 18th day of January 2011.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
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:
Congratulations to Councilman Roesch and Economic Development Advisory Board for Metz Building rehab funding.
Councilwoman Cooke: Scenic Woods Bicentennial Park – Greenway Commission Grant Application due Friday.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to adjourn the meeting at 8:22p.m.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica, McMahon
Noes 0
A moment of silence was observed in memory of the following:
Joan Hall Bertha Kaegebein
Samuel Raymondo Robert Edwards
Daneen Hollfelder Shirley Brick
Isabel Allen Charles Lopresti
Honor McCrone
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk