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 20th of April, 2009.

 

Present:                      Peter A. McMahon                Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke                        Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford                         Councilman

Gary G. Roesch                        Councilman

Susan J. Argy                                    Councilwoman

Diane Darmofalski                        Deputy            Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey                         Town Attorney

 

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

Reverend Earl King from St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilwoman Susan Argy 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 Hearing – Restore NY Funding Application

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to Restore NY Funding Application.

               

              Speakers in Favor:                 John Hurld, Gary Roesch 

                

           Speakers in Opposition:             None

 

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

 

Public Hearing – Niagara River Estates, Section 4 (3 Lots) Final Plat Approval (Pax)

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to Niagara River Estates, Section 4 (3 Lots) Final Plat Approval.

           

              Speakers in Favor:                 None 

               

           Speakers in Opposition:             None

 

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

 

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer Final Plat approval for Niagara River Estates, Section 4 (3 Lots) (Pax) to the Town Board.

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

         Noes            0

 

Public Hearing – East River Landings Phase I – Revised Final Plat Approval

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to East River Landings Phase I – Revised Final Plat Approval.

 

              Speakers in Favor:                 None 

               

           Speakers in Opposition:             None

Public Hearing – East River Landings Phase I – Revised Final Plat Approval

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

 

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the revised Final Plat approval for East River Landings – Phase I to the Town Board.

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

         Noes            0

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #23, April 6, 2009 and Regular Meeting #6, April 6, 2009.

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

         Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials – Pesticide Fee Changes

2.    Town of Tonawanda- Resolution in Support of the Continuation of the New York State Empire Zone Program

3.    State of New York, Division of Criminal Justice Services – Sex Offender Registry, Electronic Notification

4.    State of New York, Department of Transportation – 2008 Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP)

5.    Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board – March 9, 2009

6.    Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – March 9, 2009

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adopt the consent agenda as distributed.      

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

         Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS –TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Restore NY Funding Application

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Supervisor to sign and submit the Restore NY Grant Application as follows:

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Grand Island desires to apply for a grant of $2,500,000 from the RESTORE NEW YORK program through the New York Empire State Development Corporation for the development of the Metz Building in the Town of Grand Island, which shall include asbestos abatement, and the installation of sewers on an adjacent lot; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the Town of Grand Island Zoning Plan and Comprehensive Plan, and is integral to the development of the Grand Island Gateway Center; and

 

                WHEREAS, funding from Empire State Development is necessary to complete the proposed project, thereby improving commercial conditions and inducing commercial investment in an effort to attract, create and sustain employment in the Town of Grand Island; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Town of Grand Island, in collaboration with the building owner and site developer, will contribute the required cost share to complete the project; and

 

            WHEREAS, the proposed project facilitates the effective and efficient use of resources to enhance community resources and increase economic development in the Town of Grand Island; and

 

            WHEREAS, the proposed project develops and enhances critical infrastructure within the Town of Grand Island; and

 

            WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 20, 2009 for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed project; now therefore

 

            BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island hereby authorizes the Supervisor of the Town of Grand Island to apply for and execute an application for a grant under the Restore New York program in the amount of $2,500,000.

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

                      Noes    0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Hire Summer Helpers – Water and Wastewater Departments

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Town Engineer to hire returning Full-time summer help Colin Gallagher and Erik Billica  in the Water Department and returning Full-time summer help Tim Burns in the Wastewater Department.  Rate of pay  $8.25. Effective date of hire May 4, 2009 based on availability.

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

         Noes            0

 

PLANNING BOARD:

Niagara River Estates – Phase I – Section 4 (3lots) (Pax)

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to grant Final Plat approval for Niagara River Estates – Phase I – Section 4 (3 lots).

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

                      Noes    0

 

East River Landings – Revised Plat Approval

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the revised Final Plat approval for East River Landings – Phase I to the Town Board.

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

                      Noes    0

 

 

 

Upstate Cellular – West River/Fix Road – Site Plant Approval/Cell Tower

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer Site Plan approval for Upstate Cellular – West River/Fix Road to Town Board.

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

                      Noes    0

 

Life Technologies – 3175 Staley Road – Site Plan Approval 5,700 Sq. Ft. Addition

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilman Roesch to grant

Site Plan approval for Life Technologies – 3175 Staley Road – for a 5,700 Sq. Ft. addition.

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

                      Noes    0

 

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #93931 – 94051

General   $  31,429.23          

Highway   $    6,101.85     

Sewer   $  17,245,59

Water   $    6,755.55    

 Capital                  $  18,097.50

 Garbage                  $100,969.04

  Total                  $180,598,76

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

         Noes            0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Upstate Cellular, Long Road – Site Plan Approval – Cell Tower

Remains Tabled

 

KeyCorp – Proposed Key Bank – Site Plan Review

Remains Tabled

 

Golf Course Villas at River Oaks, Phase 3, (21 Lots) – Final Plat Approval

Remains Tabled

 

Special Use Permit Renewal – Glen Wallace, North Colony Road – Bed & Breakfast

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve the Special Use Permit for Glen Wallace, North Colony Road for a Bed & Breakfast.

APPROVED Ayes    5       Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, 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: 

 

Councilman Roesch: Congratulations to Citizens of the Year & Corporate Sponsors

 

Councilman Crawford:  Advisory Board Openings

 

Councilwoman Cooke: Town Newsletter/Flyers in 4/17/209 Dispatch

 

Supervisor McMahon: With arrival of Spring - Drive carefully!

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adjourn the meeting at 8:28p.m.

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

         Noes            0

 

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

 

Harvey Long

Ernest Oliverio, Jr.

Harold Ansell

James Lange

Arthur Glover

Edward Piszczek

Doris Forbes Shirley Kustich

Frederick Facklam

Patricia Wolverton

Deborah Alexander

Philip Mesches

Robert Stahl

Michael Dollard

Carl Edwards

Wilma Bookhagen

Charles Truitt, Jr.

    Donald Martin

 

Respectfully submitted in the absence of the Town Clerk,

 

 

 

Diane Darmofalski

Deputy Town Clerk