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Town Board Meeting Schedule - Advisory Boards Meeting Schedule
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - October 2020
October 5, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Workshop - October 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 – 9:30a.m. via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us. Re: Emergency Water Plant Contract.Town Board Meetings - October 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop and regular meeting on Monday, October 5th, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Agenda 10-5-20 Workshop 10-5-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - September 2020
September 29, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - September 2020
September 24, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meetings - September 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop and regular meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 – 6:30 p.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 9-21-20 Disposition 9-21-20 Agenda 9-21-20 Workshop 9-21-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - September 2020
September 14, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - September 2020
September 8, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meetings - September 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop and regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – 9:00 a.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 9-8-20 Disposition 9-8-20 Agenda 9-8-20 Workshop 9-8-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - August 2020
August 31, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Workshop - August 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 – 9:00 a.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us. Re: Library Grant.Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - August 2020
August 24, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - August 2020
August 17, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Workshop - August 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 – 9:30 a.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us. Re: Joint Meeting with County Officials - Comprehensive Transportation MeetingTown Board Meeting - August 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a regular meeting on Monday, August 17th, at 8:00 p.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us. A workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m.Minutes 8-17-20 Disposition 8-17-20 Agenda 8-17-20 Workshop 8-17-20
Public Hearing for Project Olive - August 2020
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROJECT OLIVE - THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020ZOOM meeting ID number is 870 0753 7656 - ZOOM meeting password is 36392 - Alternatively, the meeting may be joined by telephone by dialing 646-558-8656 and by entering the passcode 87007537656 when prompted.
Public Hearing will begin at 7:00pm with Live Stream to YouTube Channel via ZOOM. Live Stream is easily accessed on the Home page of website: www.grandislandny.us.
To speak via ZOOM email Jennifer Baney (jbaney@grand-island.ny.us) to be added to the queue. ZOOM speakers will be after in person residents are heard.
To speak in person: Social distancing must be observed at all times, both in line to enter the building as well as while in the building. Residents will speak in the order which they arrive, there will be no scheduling of speakers. The line will move forward one at a time once the Hearing begins. Line will begin at Lower Lobby of Town Hall and will run along the side of the building toward the Fire Hall. The line will be marked with cones 6 feet apart to maintain social distancing. (This will be set up by 6pm).
Barricades will be used in the Town Hall parking lot area by GI Blvd entrance to block a walking/waiting area to connect to sidewalk by Fire Hall along GI Blvd.
Town Hall doors will be locked until 6:45 pm and residents admitted up to allowable capacity limitations. No signs will be allowed in the building. When residents enter, they will sign in and have temp checked. If temp is 99 degrees or over, they will not be allowed in the building. Face mask must be worn while in the building. The floor will be marked for 6 feet social distancing requirements and residents will continue in line using the right stairwell to the Court Room.
One resident will enter the court room at a time to speak and will then exit afterwards using the opposite stairwell down to lobby and out into the parking lot. There will be no gathering inside Town Hall or the Court Room. Audio of the public hearing for those waiting outside of the Town Hall will be broadcast on speakers. Rules of conduct will apply to attendees both inside Town Hall and outside waiting area. Any gatherings or protesting will be asked to stay in a designated area. This area will be set up prior to 6pm. Should you have additional questions please contact Rhonda Diehl at 716-773-9600 Ext. 617.
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - August 2020
August 10, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - August 2020
August 3, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - August 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a regular meeting on Monday, august 3rd, at 8:00 p.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us. A workshop will be held at 6:00 p.m.Agenda 8-3-20 Workshop 8-3-20 Disposition 8-3-20 Minutes 8-3-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - July 2020
July 28 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - July 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a regular meeting on Monday, July 20th, at 8:00 p.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us. A workshop will be held at 6:00 p.m.Minutes 7-20-20 Disposition 7-20-20 Agenda 7-20-20 Workshop 7-20-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - July 2020
July 15, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - July 2020
July 13, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - July 2020
July 7, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - July 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a regular meeting on Monday, July 6th, at 8:00 p.m., via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 7-6-20 Disposition 7-6-20 Agenda 7-6-20 Workshop 7-6-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 29, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 22, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Workshop - June 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop on Monday, June 22, 2020 –11:00 a.m. re: Recreation Programs and Library Programs. It can be seen on the Town of Grand Island Website. AgendaContinuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 16, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 15, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 12, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - June 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop and regular meeting on Monday, June15th starting at at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 6-15-20 Disposition 6-15-20 Agenda 6-15-20 Workshop Agenda 6-15-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 6, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 5, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Ag & Farmland Advisory Meeting - June 2020
The Town of Grand Island Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan Advisory Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. See agenda .Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - June 2020
June 1, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - June 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop on Thursday, June 4, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. re: Public Hearings. It can be seen on the Town of Grand Island Website.Town Board Meeting - June 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop and regular meeting on Monday, June 1st starting at at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 6-1-20 Disposition 6-1-20 Agenda 6-1-20 - Revised Workshop Agenda 6-1-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - May 2020
May 26, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - May 2020
May 21, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Virtual Public Hearings Planned - May 2020
The Grand Island Town Board will hold public hearings on 10 matters on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m., via ZOOM. The ZOOM ID number is 823 6717 7834; the password is 018294. See public hearing notice here. Most of the hearings are regarding change to zoning classificatiion.Town Board Workshop- May 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – 7:00p.m. Re: Public Meetings/Hearings/Advisory Board Meetings Meeting with Adv. Board Chairs. You can view the meeting streaming live Via the Link on Town’s Homepage. Town of Grand Island Website.Town Board Meeting - May 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop and regular meeting on Monday, May 18th starting at at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 5-18-20 Disposition 5-18-20 Agenda 5-18-20 - Revised Workshop Agenda 5-18-20
Town Board Meeting - May 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop on Friday, May 15, 2020 – 3:00p.m. Re: Public Hearings/Advisory Board Meetings. You can view the meeting streaming live Via the Link on Town’s Homepage. Town of Grand Island Website.Project Olive Update - May 2020
May 10, 2020... On February 21, 2020, the Town of Grand Island received an application for a planned development district at 2780 Long Road submitted by TC Buffalo Development, LLC. The application proposed the construction of an “e-commerce storage and distribution facility for consumer products by a single confidential prospective entity”.At that time the Town Board made a commitment to the residents of evaluating this project in an open and transparent manner. That commitment included keeping the community closely advised of all information the Town receives as well as any opportunities for public input relating to the proposed project.
Work has begun on plans to provide a safe platform for public hearings during this time of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We will continue to post updates with the hope to introduce a viable process very soon.
The Town has received a supplemental submission on behalf of TC Buffalo which includes detailed responses to comments from the Town Board, the Town Planning Board, the Town Long Range Planning Advisory Board, the Town Conservation Advisory Board, and the community’s feedback received since submission of the Application. In an effort to remain transparent and provide our community with information as it is received, there is a new link on the home page of the Town’s Website, it is “Current Projects” on the left hand “Quick Resources” column. www.grandislandny.us. Please continue to check our website and Facebook page for updates.
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - May 2020
May 10, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - May 2020
May 5, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - May 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop on Thursday, May 7, 2020 – 3:30p.m. Re: Capital Projects. You can view the meeting streaming live Via the Link on Town’s Homepage. Town of Grand Island Website.Town Board Meeting - May 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop and regular meeting on Monday, May 4th starting at at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 5-4-20 Disposition 5-4-20 Agenda 5-4-20
Workshop Agenda 5-4-20
Town Board Meeting - April 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will have a workshop meeting on Wednesday, April 29th at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Workshop Agenda 4-29-20.
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - April 2020
April 30, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - April 2020
April 25, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - April 2020
April 20, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - April 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will meet Monday, April 20th at 6:30p.m. for a Workshop and Town Board meeting via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Minutes 4-20-20 Disposition 4-20-20 Meeting Agenda 4-20-20 Workshop Agenda 4-20-20
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - April 2020
April 15, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - April 2020
April 6, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Town Board Meeting - April 2020
The Town of Grand Island Town Board will meet Monday, April 6th at 6:30p.m. for a Workshop, via Zoom and streamed live on the Town’s YouTube Channel. www.grandislandny.us.Disposition 4-6-20. Meeting Agenda 4-6-20. Workshop Agenda 4-6-20.
Continuation of Local Emergency Orders - April 2020
March 31, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyContinuation of Local Emergency Orders
Assessment Update Postponed For One Year - March 2020
March 23, 2020...From Town Supervisor John WhitneyDue to the ever changing circumstance and challenges that COVID-19 has presented, the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island has decided to postpone for one year the assessment update of 2020. Informal discussions with our appraisal firm of Emminger Newton Pigeon & Magyar will not be necessary at this time. All property owners can expect to receive a change of assessment notice on or about May 1st.
Town Board Meetings - March 2020
The Grand Island Town Board will meet each day at 9:00 a.m. for any necessary business and Corona Virus updates on the following dates: Wed. 3/18/20, Fri. 3/20/20, Mon. 3/23/20, Wed. 3/25/20-CANCELLED, Fri. 3/27/20-CANCELLED. The meetings will be live streamed from the Town’s You Tube channel. The link can be found on the front page of the Town’s website: www.grandislandny.us.Local State of Emergency Declared - March 2020
March 25, 2010 - Proclamation extending local state of emergency. See page one and page two.March 20, 2010 - Proclamation extending local state of emergency for five days. See proclamation.
March 16, 2010 - Grand Island Supervisor John C. Whitney, P.E. has issued a proclamation declaring a local state of emergency for 30 days. Included in that is an emergency order cancelling all public hearings for five days, unless extended. Public attendance at Town Board meetings is also suspended, but will be available livestream on the Town YouTube channel. All advisory board meetings are suspended for at least five days. See full proclamation.
Town Board Meeting - March 2020
Minutes 3-16-20.Disposition 3-16-20.
Agenda 3-16-20 .
Workshop 3-16-20 .
Town Board Workshop - March 2020
A Town Board workshop Re: Solar Law Amendments will take place on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Grand Island Town Hall.Town Board Meeting - March 2020
Minutes 3-2-20 .Disposition 3-2-20 .
Agenda 3-2-20 .
Workshop 3-2-20 .
Town Board Workshop - February 2020
Workshop 2-12-20.Town Board Approves New Panhandling Law - February 2020
The Grand Island Town Board voted Monday, February 3rd, unanimously, to crack down on aggressive solicitation. Problems have been occurring at Top's Plaza and the Grand Island Plaza, where individuals have been aggressively asking for money from patrons, as they are entering and exiting the stores. Other places of business have also been affected include the Moose Lodge on Grand Island Blvd., Walgreen's and Rite Aid drug stores and other stand alone businesses. See Local Law Panhandling On Public Property.Residents are advised to call the police if they are subjected to aggressive panhandling. Penalties if convicted are not less than a $25 nor more than a $250 fine. A second conviction within 12 months may end up in imprisonment.
Town Board Meeting - February 2020
Minutes 2-3-20.Disposition 2-3-20.
Agenda 2-3-20.
Workshop 2-3-20.
Town Board Workshop - January 2020
Grand Island Town Board Workshop - Wednesday, January 29, 2020 – 11:00 a.m. Re: WNYLC: GI Open Space Inventory ReviewTown Board Meeting - January 2020
Minutes 1-21-20.Disposition 1-21-20.
Agenda 1-21-20.
Workshop 1-21-20.
Town Board Meeting - January 2020
The Grand Island Town Board will have a Workshop - Tuesday, January 14, 2020 – 8:30a.m.Re: 8:30a.m. – Joint Meeting with EC-DPW, 9:30a.m. – Solar Law/Wind Turbine Law.
Town Board Action - January 2020
Town Board meetings can now be seen on the Grand Ideas for Grand Island Facebook page, thanks to Jenn Pusatier.The first meeting of 2020 began with proclamations honoring retiring Town Justice Sybil Kennedy and retiring Chief Court Clerk Maria Burns. A co-retirement party is planned for Friday, January 17th at Classics V.
The first meeting of the year deals with reorganization issues. Supervisor John Whitney appointed Councilman Peter Marston as deputy supervisor and Rhonda Diehl as supervisor's secretary. Highway Superintendent Richard Crawford re-appointed Skip Mrkall as deputy highway superintendent.
The Traffic Safety Advisory Board (TSAB) ) sent a letter to the Town Board outlining concerns regarding the South Point project. They believe the traffic study of 2017 is outdated, and should look into expanded peak hours of 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Also, the impact of South & North Bridges at peak hours and roads to the I-190 from the Parkway. See letter. The TSAB has a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 14th and representatives of South Point are said to be attending. There is no public comment at this meeting.
The next Town Board meeting will be Tuesday, January 21st due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Town Board Meeting - January 2020
Minutes 1-6-20.Disposition 1-6-20.
Agenda 1-6-20.
Workshop 1-6-20.
