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.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

 

Speakers:                              Joan Arki      Re: Woods Creek Subdivision

                                              

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

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

 

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

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

General Fund

Increase           001-9901-0903      Transfer to Other Funds

                         001-0001-9999      Appropriated Fund Balance

Highway Fund

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 Town’s 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 Town’s 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

            Baughman’s 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. Whitney’s 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 AMR’s 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 AMR’s used by the Town of Grand Island as follows:

WATER METERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M25 - 3/4"

 

 

 

 

 

 $  176.50

 

M40 - 1" Plastic

 

 

 

 

 

 $  244.00

 

M70 - 1" Brass

 

 

 

 

 

 $  265.00

 

M120 - 1 1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 $  509.50

 

M170 - 2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 $  673.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METER PART REPLACEMENT COSTS:

 

 

 

 

 

M25 - 3/4" Bare Meter Less Register

 

 

 

 $    50.00

 

Orion Transmitter for M25

 

 

 

 

 $  126.50

 

M40 - 1" Bare Meter Less Register - Plastic

 

 

 $  117.50

 

Orion Transmitter for M40

 

 

 

 

 $  126.50

 

M70 - 1" Bare Meter Less Register - Brass

 

 

 $  138.50

 

Orion Transmitter for M70

 

 

 

 

 $  126.50

 

M120 - 1 1/2" Bare Meter Less Register

 

 

 

 $  373.00

 

Orion Transmitter for M120

 

 

 

 

 $  136.50

 

M170 - 2" Bare Meter Less Register

 

 

 

 $  537.00

 

Orion Transmitter for M170

 

 

 

 

 $  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 Town’s 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 Board’s 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