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 P.M. on the 18th of September
2006.
Present: Peter
A. McMahon Supervisor
Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman
Richard W. Crawford Councilman
Gary G. Roesch Councilman
Susan J. Argy Councilwoman
Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk
Peter C. Godfrey Town Attorney
Also Present: Raymond Dlugokinski Highway Superintendent
John Whitney Town Engineer
Mr. Michael D. Catalano of Saint Stephen RC Church gave the Invocation.
Councilwoman Susan Argy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor McMahon
called the meeting to order at 8:00P.M.
This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.
Speakers: Joan Arki Re: Woods Creek Subdivision
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve
Minutes of Workshop Meeting #44, September 5, 2006 and Minutes of Regular
Meeting #16, September 5, 2006.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Restore NY Grant for Dunlop
Building
A public
hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make
comments in favor of or in opposition to the Restore NY Grant application for
the former Dunlop Building.
Letters Submitted in Favor: Mark
Stramaglia, IsleChem, Assemblyman Sam Hoyt
Speakers in Favor: Melissa Wannamacher
Speakers in Opposition: None
Supervisor
McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.
A motion
was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the
Supervisor to sign the grant application for the Restore New York Communities
Grant.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Special Use Permit
Application Niagara Falls KOA
Caretaker Residence
A public
hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make
comments in favor of or in opposition to the Special Use Permit Application by
Niagara Falls KOA to build a caretakers residence.
Speakers in Favor: Ginny Clifford
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
Special Use Permit for Niagara Falls KOA, 2570 Grand Island Boulevard to build
a caretaker residence.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Buckhorn Estates (Formerly
Buckhorn Park/Long Road Subdivision a.k.a. Lang Farm) Preliminary Plat
Approval
A public
hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make
comments in favor of or in opposition to the request to grant Preliminary Plat
Approval for Buckhorn Estates formerly Buckhorn Park/Long Road Subdivision
(a.k.a. Lang Farm).
Speakers
in Favor: Peter
Johnson
Speakers in Opposition: B.P. Oliverio
Supervisor
McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to table the
Preliminary Plat Approval for Buckhorn Estates pending response from Erie
County on the coordinated review and SEQR determination.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
1.
Golden Age Center Facility Usage August 2006
2.
Golden Age Center Vehicle Usage August 2006
3.
Building Permits Issued August 2006
4.
Meeting Minutes Zoning Board of Appeals August 3, 2006
5.
Meeting Minutes Grand Island Safety Committee August 3,
2006
6.
State of New York, Department of State 2005-2006 Shared
Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program Grand Island Shared Services
Feasibility Study
7.
Time Warner Cable NFL Network
8.
State of New York, Office of Real Property Services Erie
County Assessment Administration Related Activities
9.
Erie County Executive A Recycling Day for Electronics,
Computers & Textiles Saturday, September 30, 2006
10.
Davey Resource Group Applications for the New York State
Urban and Community Forestry Tree
Planting Cost-Share Grant Program
11.
The Assembly, State of New York, Albany Restore New York
Communities Corporation
12.
County of Erie, Department of Environment & Planning
State Environmental Quality Review Negative Declaration Framework for
Regional Growth in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York
13.
New York State Office of Children & Family Services
13th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute October
12-13, 2006
14.
Meeting Minutes Planning Board August 14, 2006
15.
Time Warner Cable High Speed Internet Service
16.
Meeting Minutes Board of Architectural Review July 11,
2006
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the consent agenda as distributed.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
SUPERVISOR McMAHON:
Request to Amend 2006 Budget
Highway Lift
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the
following budget amendment for the purpose of purchasing a vehicle lift in the
amount of $11,185.00
Increase 001-9901-0903 Transfer to Other Funds
001-0001-9999 Appropriated Fund Balance
Increase 002-0002-5031 Interfund
Transfers
002-5130-0200 Highway
Machinery: Equipment
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Grand Island Fire Company
Annual Fire Prevention Program Friday,
October 13, 2006
A motion
was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the
request of the Grand Island Fire Company to close Baseline Road between the
intersections of Whitehaven and Grand Island Blvd. on Friday, October 13, 2006
between the hours of 5:00p.m. 8:00p.m.
The use of the large Town Hall parking lot is also granted.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
COUNCILMAN RICHARD W.
CRAWFORD:
Grand Island Traffic Safety
Advisory Board Request for STOP Sign at Countryside & Oakridge
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the
request for a stop sign at Countryside and Oakridge Roads to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board, Highway Superintendent and a Town Board subcommittee.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Grand Island Traffic Safety
Advisory Board Island Park Drive/Island Park Circle
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the
correspondence from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board to the Highway
Superintendent, Traffic Safety Advisory Board and a Town Board subcommittee.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
COUNCILMAN GARY G. ROESCH:
Resolution of Support
Restore NY Grant Application
A motion was made by
Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the following
resolution in support of the Restore New York Communities Initiative Grant
Program:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island (Town Board) has applied for a grant under the Restore New York Communities Initiative Grant Program in connection with the Grand Island Gateway Center Project, which shall include asbestos abatement at the Dunlop Building, at 2761 Long Road, Grand Island, and the installation of sewers on the adjacent (across the street) lot (Project); and
WHEREAS, the
revitalization of the structure and areas to which the Project is directed has
long been the focus of significant attention and efforts on the part of the
Town Board and revitalization and commercial use of this area as contemplated in
the Project is fully consistent with the Towns Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Project
will facilitate future use of an existing, but derelict structure, and adjacent
infrastructure improvements in such a manner as to promote both economic
development and preservation of community resources; and
WHEREAS, the
infrastructure improvements and facilities improvements contemplated in the
Project will create, attract and sustain employment opportunities during the
construction phase of this Project and facilitate long term sustained
employment opportunities in the future as the Gateway Center Project becomes a
reality; and
WHEREAS, the Project
appears to qualify for eligibility for funds under the Restore New York grant
program and the owners of the property on which the Project is situate have
agreed to be responsible for all local share costs associated with the Project;
and
WHEREAS, the
anticipated Project cost is anticipated to be approximately $2,860,000, of
which $2,574,000 is requested in grant funds, and the remainder of which is
being paid by Acquest Development and JSJ Holdings; and
WHEREAS, the Town
Board has conducted a duly noticed public hearing in connection with the
Project on September 18, 2006; and
NOW THEREFORE,
the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island hereby determines and resolves that:
1.
The proposed Project
is consistent with the Towns existing Comprehensive Plan;
2.
The proposed
financing is appropriate for the Project;
3.
The Project
facilitates effective and efficient use of existing and future public resources
so as to promote both economic development and preservation of community
resources; and
4.
The Project
develops and enhances infrastructure and/or other facilities in a manner that
will attract, create, and sustain employment opportunities.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER TOWN
OFFICIALS:
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT -
RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:
Inventory for Highway
Department Machinery, Tools & Equipment
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the
inventory for Highway Department Machinery, Tools & Equipment to the Town
Clerk and Town Board.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
& WATER RESOURCES JOHN WHITNEY:
Library & Town Hall
Parking Lot Sealing
Town
Engineer John Whitney reported that he had obtained quotes to reseal and stripe
the parking lots at the Library and Town Hall.
Quotes were received from the following:
Swan Sealing $3,400.00
Modified Asphalt $4,180.00
Baughmans Magic Seal $5,504.00
After
careful review of the quotes, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidder, Swan
Sealing be awarded the bid to reseal and stripe the parking lots at the Library
and Town Hall in the amount of $3,400.00.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
approve Mr. Whitneys request for low bidder, Swan Sealing be awarded the bid
to reseal and stripe the parking lots at the Library and Town Hall in the
amount of $3,400.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy,
McMahon
Noes 0
Fee Schedule Amendment
Water Meter Fees
Town
Engineer John Whitney reported that the Special Districts Committee has
reviewed the fees associated with purchasing/replacing the water meters and
AMRs now being used by the Town.
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the
recommendation of the Special Districts Committee and amend the Fee Schedule to
reflect the fees shown for water meters and AMRs used by the Town of Grand
Island as follows:
WATER METERS: |
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M25 - 3/4" |
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$ 176.50 |
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M40 - 1" Plastic |
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$ 244.00 |
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M70 - 1" Brass |
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$ 265.00 |
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M120 - 1 1/2" |
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$ 509.50 |
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M170 - 2" |
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$ 673.50 |
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METER PART REPLACEMENT
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M25 - 3/4" Bare Meter Less Register |
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$ 50.00 |
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Orion Transmitter for M25 |
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$ 126.50 |
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M40 - 1" Bare Meter Less Register -
Plastic |
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$ 117.50 |
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Orion Transmitter for M40 |
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$ 126.50 |
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M70 - 1" Bare Meter Less Register -
Brass |
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$ 138.50 |
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Orion Transmitter for M70 |
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$ 126.50 |
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M120 - 1 1/2" Bare Meter Less
Register |
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$ 373.00 |
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Orion Transmitter for M120 |
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$ 136.50 |
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M170 - 2" Bare Meter Less Register |
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$ 537.00 |
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Orion Transmitter for M170 |
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$ 136.50 |
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
ZONING OFFICER JOHN
McCARTHY:
Special Use Permit Renewal
John R. Ventry - Keeping of 1
Agricultural Animal on 2 Acres
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to renew the
Special Use Permit for John R. Ventry, for keeping of 1 agricultural animal on
2 acres on Stony Point Road. The
property has been inspected.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Special Use Permit Renewal
Cathleen Shaw Keeping of 2 Agricultural Animals on 3.5 Acres
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
renew the
Special Use Permit for Cathleen Shaw, for keeping of 2 agricultural animals on
3.5 acres on Stony Point Road. The
property has been inspected.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
PLANNING BOARD:
Park Place Patio Homes
Preliminary Plat Approval (Cluster Development) Set Public Hearing
A motion
was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to set a Public
Hearing for Monday, October 2, 2006 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing
anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to Preliminary
Plat Approval for Park Place Patio Homes.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Sign Ordinance
A motion
was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the
recommendations of the Planning Board regarding the Sign Ordinance to the Town
Board for review.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
David Homes Exception to
Towns Sidewalk Requirement
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the
correspondence from David Homes regarding sidewalk requirements to the Planning
Board and the Bikepath & Sidewalk Committee for review and recommendation.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Terri M. Cicatello Zoning
Complaint Form
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the
Complaint Form submitted by Terri M. Cicatello to the Zoning Officer.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Lynette Ovitt Request to Divide
2 Lots, SBL #24.19-4-11.1 & SBL #24.19-4-11.2
A motion
was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the
request to divide two lots SBL #24.19-4-11.1 & SBL #24.19-4-11.2 owned by
Lynette Ovitt to the Town Engineer and the Planning Board for review and
recommendation.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Rex & Sharon Seitz Request to Build Dock
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the request Rex and Sharon Seitz to build a dock on Majestic Woods totaling 100 square feet or less inside the conservation easement. The dock may not extend more than 10 feet into the lake.
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 #84302 -
#84435
General $
68,651.15
Highway $
26,903.69
Sewer $
21,944.19
Water $
12,235.61
Capital $
19,008.90
Garbage $ 70,612.50
Fire $205,051.25
Total $424,407.29
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Woods Creek Subdivision
Phase 1 Preliminary Plat Approval (Revised)
A motion
was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept the
Planning Boards recommendation and grant Preliminary Plat Approval (Revised)
for Woods Creek Subdivision, Phase 1.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
Waterford Park Subdivision
Preliminary Plat Approval (Revised Plan)
Remains
Tabled.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
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:
Happy Birthday Supervisor McMahon
Councilman Crawford:
Traffic light construction at Baseline/Staley Roads
Councilwoman Cooke:
Thanks to 21st Annual Beach Sweep participants
Councilman Roesch & Supervisor
McMahon: Thanks to all the
NY Grant participants
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adjourn the meeting at 8:48p.m.
APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
A moment of silence
was observed in memory of the following:
Wilbur Pless
Gordon Wilsoncroft
Hazel Kranzmann
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk