GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD AGENDA – WORKSHOP #25
6:30 P.M. – Monday, June 16, 2003
I ASSESSMENT SERVICES – Update by ORPS/E.C.
II MOTION EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Labor Contract Issue
B. Discipline Issue(s) Reality Café
III AGENDA REVIEW
A. Zoning – Public Hearing
B. LWRP Grant Application
IV NEW ITEMS
A. Minutes Prior Workshops – Corrections/Additions
B. CEO –Request for Meeting regarding Staffing
C. Grand Island Town Board/School Board Agenda
D. Lawn Mowing Complaints
E. Intermunicipal Agreement – WNY Stormwater Coalition
F. Code Enforcement Disaster Assistance Response – MOU
G. Collateral Source Bill
H. Revised Building Department Guidelines for Pools
I. Fire Extinguisher Inspection Contract
J. Employee Evaluations – Initiate Program
K. Connections Board
L. Historic Preservation – Proposed Ordinance
M. Bishops Gate Sidewalk
N. Building Code
O. Character First
P. Employee Incentive
Q. Engineers Report
V CONTINUING ITEMS
A. Bonding for Mining/Pond Permits
B.Update Honor Roll – DeGlopper Monument
C. Drainage – Stormwater
1. Town Wide
2. Neighborhood
D. Sign Ordinance – Update
E. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
F. Town Hall Signs
G. Water Meter Policy
H. Athletic Field Policy
I. Town Holiday Decorations
VI ROUNDTABLE
TOWN BOARD AGENDA WORKSHOP # 24
3:30 P.M. – Monday, June 16, 2003
I REVIEW PROPOSED ZONING CODE AND MAP
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 11 Date: JUNE 16, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: Whitehaven Road Baptist Church
PLEDGE: Councilwoman Cooke
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
APPROVE MINUTES: Town Board Meeting of June 2, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M. NONE
1. American Water Works Association Award of Excellence - Town of Grand Island Water Department
2. Golden Age Center - Usage of Facilities and Vehicles for May 2003
3. NYS Office of Real Property Services - Residential Assessment Ratio for 2003
4. Christopher Oursler, Individually & as Administrator of the Estate of Julie Oursler vs Town of Grand Island
5. State Board of Real Property Services - Certificate of Final Special Franchise Assessment
6. NYS Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation - Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Denial
7. ECIDA - Public Hearing June 11, 2003 10:00 A.M. for Starline USA 3036 Alt Boulevard
8. Public Service Commission - Notice of Public Statement Hearings for Niagara Mohawk’s Petition for Security Deposits - City Council Chambers Monday June 16, 2003
9. Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes of Meeting: May 1, 2003
10. Building Permits - May 2003
11. Traffic Safety Advisory Board - Minutes of Meeting: May 14, 2003
12. Public Review of Draft 2002 Erie County Consolidated Annual Performance Report
13. Senator Byron Brown - Donation to Little League
14. Erie County Environmental Committee - Minutes of Meeting: April 15, 2003
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
1. Supervisor’s Monthly Reports - April & May 2003
2. Set Public Hearing - Final Draft of Town of Grand Island Zoning Code
3. Revision of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program for Grand Island
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY
1. Budget Amendment
2. Special Use Renewals:
A. Sandy Beach Yacht Club for Parking Lot at 1851 Winter Road
B. Florence Prawel 2400 Fix Road for Keeping of three (3) Equine Animals at 993 Whitehaven Road
C. Mary Ann Fairbairn 2136 Fix Road for Customary Home Occupation
D. Thomas Thompson 2487 Long Road for Two (2) Horses
3. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Love Road Water & Sewer System Improvements
4. Request for Waiver of Site Plan Requirements - Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc. 3125 Staley Rd.
5. Proposed 2003 Drainage Program
6. Engineer Assistant Position
7. Authorize Owner/Engineer Agreement - Red Jacket Area Sewer Rehabilitation
8. Authorize Owner/Engineer Agreement Water Treatment Plant Valve and Filter Control Rehabilitation
9. Advertise for Bids - 2003 Highway Resurfacing Program on Various Town Roads
10. Summer Hire
11. Policy Re-statement Correction
12. Employee Position Change
1. Rezoning Application for 4120 East River Road from R-1A to B-2
2. Waive Site Plan Requirements at 2099 Grand Island Boulevard for Automobile Lot
1. From Town Clerk - Designation of Polling Places
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
Muriel (Kitty) Zilliox
Joseph Anthony Guaetta
Barbara (Boyce) Nutting
Grand Island Citizens Corps Council Holds First Meeting - June 2003
A Grand Island Citizens Corps Council meeting, called by Supervisor Peter A. McMahon, was held Thursday, June 5, 2003 in the Grand Island Memorial Library. The mission of the Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.
The Citizen Corps will train the citizens of any community to assist themselves and their immediate neighbors during the initial stages of all types of emergency, including developing a household preparedness plan, training classes for emergency preparedness response capabilities, very basic first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher usage and simple search and rescue, patrol and reporting. Other areas and volunteer assistance will be supporting the First Responders and community safety groups.
Citizen Corps programs include Neighborhood Watch programs, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), Medical Reserve Corps, and Terrorism Information and Prevention System (Operation TIPS). These programs are not designed nor intended to replace or hinder the current agencies that respond and handle these types of situations. The intent of the Citizen Corps is to compliment the organizations and services during times when they would be overwhelmed with critical duties.
Grand Island, according to Michael Walters, Commissioner, Emergency Services of Erie County, is the first community in Erie County to implement this national program. Federal, state and county agencies are assisting Grand Island to set up the framework of the Island's Citizen Corps.
“Local resources must be able to handle any major incident including natural and man-made disasters for the first 24 – 36 hours. This is the time required for regional, state and federal agencies to mobilize and arrive on location,” Supervisor McMahon stated this week. The need for a local Citizen Corps to assist the local first responders is a must, he said. Training for the Corps coordinators will be at a state and county level and then these individuals will return to the community and provide training for the local needs. Citizens who respond to assist with the Citizen Corps will be the “Grass Roots” Responders for Grand Island. For futher information, call Supervisor McMahon's office at 773-9600, ext.616.
Among those attending the meeting were Beau Alexander (Citizen Corps Coordinator); Town Councilmen Mary Cooke, Dick Crawford and Dan Robillard; Carol Jones (Grand Island schools); Jim Sharpe (Chamber of Commerce); Henry Carroll (Golden Age Club); Dick Stoll (Grand Island Police Dept.); Ron Warner (New York State Police); Gregory Butcher (Grand Island Fire Company); Daniel McMahon (Isledegrande.com); Mike Walters (Erie Co. Emergency Services); Stephen M. Stouter (Grand Island Fire Co. Paramedics); Warren Luick (Erie Co.Sheriff's Office); and Dorothy Bitner (GI Traffic Safety Board - US Coast Guard).
Citizen Corps Websites:
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov
http://www.citizencorps.gov
http://www.usaonwatch.org
http://www.policevolunteers.org
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov
http://www.nfpa.org
Planning Board Meeting Cancelled
THERE WILL NOT BE A GRAND ISLAND PLANNING BOARD MEETING ON MONDAY, JUNE 9. NEXT SCHEDULED PLANNING BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY JULY 14, 2003.
Town Clerk Registers Young Voters At High School
Click photo for larger view
Pictured with Town Clerk Nancy Samrany are students Christopher Miller, Shayna Burzynski, Christi Busch, and Rene' Dodge.
Town Clerk Nancy J. Samrany, with permission of the school district, visited the Grand Island High School cafeteria on May 28, 2003 to register eligible new voters. "I am pleased that 66 students signed up to vote," she reported. "I have been visiting the high school to sign up new voters for many years, and this is the best response ever." Mrs. Samrany says she firmly believes that youth need to get involved in the election process, and is hopeful that Grand Island's newest voters will exercise this right throughout their lives. Anyone in the community who needs to register to vote may call the Town Clerk at 773-9600 extension 622 for information.
Small Business Assistance Center Ribbon Cutting
The Town of Grand Island will formally open the new Small Business Assistance Center with a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2003. The Center located in the Islechem Building at 2801 Long Road has received financial assistance from NYS Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, Erie County Legislator Chuck Swanick and Islechem LLC. Members of the Town’s Committee on Economic Development established the Center as a point of contact for all types of assistance to small business. The Center works closely with other economic development and small business assistance organizations including the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 10 Date: JUNE 2, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: Trinity United Methodist Church
PLEDGE: Councilman Robillard
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
APPROVE MINUTES: Special Town Board Meeting of May 15, 2003
Town Board Meeting of May 19, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M. NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Grand Island Lions Club Annual Special Children’s Picnic
2. Conservation Commission - Minutes of Meetings: March 13th & April 12th, 2003
3. Annual “Heart Walk” Saturday, September 13th, 2003
4. Seneca Nation, et al v. State of New York, et al - Extension of Time for Filing Brief
5. Senator Schumer’s State and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act of 2003 Update
6. Community Enrichment Council - Minutes of Meeting: May 22, 2003
7. State Comptroller Hevesi-Report on New York State Common Retirement Fund
8. Erie County Sheriff/Legislator - Open House at 1856 Whitehaven Road
9. Erie County Sales Tax Revenue - May 2003
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. Create Position and Appoint Director of Wastewater/Water Department
2. G.I.F.T.S. Memorandum of Understanding for 2003 -2004
3. Appoint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY
1. Special Use Renewals:
A. David Fisher 2919 Staley Road - Two (2) Equine Animals on 16 Acres
B. Charles Galante 3387 Staley Road - Keeping of Four (4) Equine Animals on 10 Acres
C. Patricia Burg 3030 Stony Point Road - Stable Horses Up to 2 equine on 3.5 Acres
D. Laura & Steven Gorcheck 5302 East River Road Equine - Animal (1 horse)
E. Cingular Wireless - Cellular Antenna on Carl Road Water Tower
2. Designation of Polling Places
TOWN ENGINEER JOHN WHITNEY
3. Library Boiler Replacement
4. Amendment to Site Plan - Island Marine 1093 East River Road
WATER/WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT
5. Budget Funds Transfer
TOWN ATTORNEY
6. Resolution Authorizing Water System Plant Improvements
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RAY DLUGOKINSKI
7. Summer Hire
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL NONE
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Personnel Committee - Engineering Department Staffing
2. Town Attorney - Policy Re-statement
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
Richard T. Shanor
Genelle M. Shanor
Lawrence L. Hagerman
John A.Polizzi
Mark T. Lewis
TOWN BOARD AGENDA WORKSHOP # 22
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD
AGENDA – WORKSHOP #17
TIME CHANGED TO 7:30 P.M. – Monday, June 2, 2003
I EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel Issues
II AGENDA REVIEW
III NEW ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes Workshop #17 and #19
B. Revised Zoning Map (for June 16th Workshop)
C. Intermunicipal Agreement – WNY Stormwater Coalition
D. Code Enforcement Disaster Assistance Response – MOU
E. Grass Mowing Complaints
F. Collateral Source Bill
G. Revised Building Department Guidelines for Pools
H. Fire Extinguisher Inspection Contract
I. Employee Evaluations – Initiate Program
J. LWRP – Grant Project Suggestions
K. Connections Board
L. Historic Preservation – Proposed Ordinance
M. Bishops Gate Sidewalk
N. Building Code
O. Character First
P. Employee Incentive
Q. Town Board/GICSD Joint Meeting Agenda
R. Engineers Report
S. Assessor Quarterly Report
IV CONTINUING ITEMS
A. Bonding for Mining/Pond Permits
B. Update Honor Roll – DeGlopper Monument
C. Drainage – Stormwater
1. Town Wide
2. Neighborhood
D. Sign Ordinance – Update
E. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
F. Town Hall Signs
G. Water Meter Policy
H. Athletic Field Policy
I. Town Holiday Decorations
V ROUNDTABLE
Meeting To Review Veterans Park Capital Projects
Town Clerk's Office. . . The Grand Island Town Board has scheduled a meeting for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 to review Capital Projects in General and Veterans Park Capital Projects in specific. The Town Engineer will be providing estimates for the following:
The Town Clerk is hereby requested to post this meeting and to notify the media.
Town Board Workshop - Monday, June 16, 2003
3:30 p.m. - Town Hall Conference Room
Re: Zoning Workshop
Review Final Draft of Revised Zoning Ordinance
Scout To Hold Flag Retirement Ceremony
By Joelle Logue
Joe Fusco III, an Isle Boy Scout, is planning a flag retirement ceremony for Flag Day, June 14, 2003 as part of his Eagle Scout project. The Saturday ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Town Gazebo in the Town Common and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Worn out flags are being collected in a barrel in the lobby of Town Hall. The ceremony includes the cutting apart of all the colors and the burning of the flags.
Saturday's event is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of Grand Island and supported by the Town of Grand Island.
Wendy's/Tim Hortons Project Gets Green Light
By Joelle Logue
May 19, 2003 . . .Just about a half hour after the town board, in workshop, declared a negative declaration on SEQR for a Wendy's/Tim Hortons complex on the corner of Grand Island Blvd. and Staley Road, board members gave unanimous approval for the site plan.
The Mobil gas station, presently on the site, will be demolished following Mobil's approval of the sale and a 30-day waiting period. With approvals given by the town board the sale should be finalized immediately. Some remediation will take place because of contamination under the pumps from a spill 10 years ago. All contaminated stone and soil will be removed. Environmental clean up is estimated to take two to three weeks and construction is estimated at 100 days.
The project will be the first Tim Hortons/Wendy's combination in New York State. Wendy's became the parent company of Tim Hortons when it purchased the franchise in 1998. The two restaurants will share a common dining room, but both will have their own drive-thru windows. Kitchens will be separated with a fire wall and both will provide rest rooms. The parking lot will have room for 81 cars and the project will create a total of 68 new jobs.
The DOT approved the driveway onto Grand Island Blvd. and the existing access onto Grand Island Blvd. will be eliminated. Traffic studies indicated that the heaviest volume will be between 6:30 and 9 a.m. for Tim Hortons with Wendy's opening at 10 a.m.
Another new project was granted site plan approval Monday. The Fuccillo Automotive Group has proposed a 20,000 square foot Hyundai Dealership that will go next to the Chevy Dealership on Alvin Road. The Hyundai dealership will add 45 new jobs.
Following a Planning Board recommendation, the town also approved a zoning request from Stephen Vitello at 124 Industrial Drive to change from M-1 to B-2. His business, which abuts B-1 zoning, brings in bulk items and packaging them for vending which fits the B-2 description.
Special use renewals were approved for Larry Braddell and Bev Davey's bar/restaurant at 2749 Grand Island Blvd., and for Nolan Bruce Allen's professional office building at 2695 Grand Island Blvd.
In other business, the Town Board:
Town Board Workshop Agenda - May 19, 2003
Click Town Board Workshop Agenda for the May 19, 2003 meeting.
Town Board Agenda - May 19, 2003
Click Town Board Agenda for the May 19, 2003 meeting.
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2003
3:00 PM
TOWN HALL COURTROOM
RE: HIRE SUMMER INTERN ENGINEERING
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2003 - 3:00 PM
TOWN HALL COURTROOM
WITH BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, DEVELOPERS, DESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO BUILD OR REMODEL ON GRAND ISLAND
RE: NEW ENHANCED BUILDING CODES AND HOW THEY WILL AFFECT UPCOMING PROJECTS
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003
6:30 PM
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VETERANS PARK
A. Veterans Park Master Plan – Update
B. Veterans Park – Capital Improvements Grant
C. Sam Hoyt – Grant for Ball Diamond
D. Veterans Park Maintenance Building
E. Grand Island Soccer Club – Building Proposal
Planning Board Agenda - May 2003
Click Planning Board Agenda for the May 12, 2003 meeting.
Town Of Grand Island Advisory Board Opening - 2003
The Town of Grand Island has a current opening on the Commission for Conservation of the Environment. Any member of the community who is interested in serving on this advisory board should submit a letter of interest, including relevant experience, education or training to Town Supervisor Peter A. McMahon, 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island, New York 14072.
Letters received prior to 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 23rd will be considered. For additional information contact any member of the Town Board.
Town Approves Hangar For Mesmer Airstrip
By Joelle Logue
May 5, 2003 . . .Following a split 3-2 recommendation of the Planning Board, the Town Board Monday granted approval for Robert Mesmer of 2548 Love Road to construct a 44x49 ft. hangar big enough to house two airplanes. The site plan for the hangar has gone through several revisions, and approval comes only after the hangar's proposed location was moved further away from Love Road and Alt Blvd. The final site plan for the hangar has it positioned 1000 ft. from Love Road and 400 ft. from Alt Blvd.
Chuck Goris of Alt Blvd. and Kristine Lavango of Love Road, who have opposed the airstrip and subsequent request for a hangar, urged the town board to declare a positive declaration on the hangar because it was absent from the original findings statement. Furthermore, they felt there should be a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement because the hangar was never part of the original site plan nor was it in the original Environmental Impact Statement.
Councilman Kevin Rustowicz, supporting the opposition, cast the only no vote citing that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement would determine the hangar's impact on property values. But Councilwoman Mary Cooke said bigger buildings than this have been approved and there would be adequate landscaping to shield the hangar. Councilman Dick Crawford added that stipulations limited the hangar only to the storing of two airplanes and nothing more.
Town Board Report
Gilmore Reappointed to ECEMC
By Joelle Logue
May 5, 2003 . . .The town board, Monday, re-appointed Tom Gilmore of Baseline Road to the Erie County Environmental Management Council (ECEMC) for an additional two-year term. Gilmore's current term ends May 31. While representing Grand Island over the past two years he attended 15 out of 16 meetings. Members of the ECEMC advise the county executive and county legislature regarding a variety of environmental concerns and also facilitate networking among towns and villages providing an interface between local conservation boards and the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning.
Two public hearings were held on highway and water improvements. Approved were resurfacing improvements totalling $725,000 and water system improvements on Love Road estimated to cost $260,000.
In other business, the board:
Computer Recycling Drop-off Day Set
By Joelle Logue
May 5, 2003 . . .Erie County will host a computer recycling drop-off day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Erie County Community College - North Campus. Items being collected include CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice and printers. Also, televisions, fluorescent tubes, ballasts and phones. Working air conditioners will also be accepted and residents will be given a $35 voucher towards a new energy efficient air conditioner.
Anyone with questions or desiring more information should call the Household Hazardous Waste 24-hour hotline at 858-6800 or the Erie County Office of Solid Waste at 858-6370.
Proclamation Recognizes Older Americans Month
Barbi Lare Photo - Click photo for a larger view
By Joelle Logue
Citing that Older Americans possess certain knowledge, skill and experience all which are one of our communities most valuable human resources, the town board, Monday, presented the Golden Age Club with a proclamation declaring the month of May as "Older Americans Month." The Golden Age Club was founded in 1959 and "has continuously provided necessary services, stimulating opportunities and a friendly environment for the Island's older Americans," the proclamation read. Shown from left are Town Councilmen Dan Robillard and Kevin Rustowicz, Supervisor Peter McMahon, Golden Age Club President Henry Carroll, Grand Island Golden Age Club Director Barbara Gannon with other members of the Golden Age Club.
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD
AGENDA – WORKSHOP #17
6:30 P.M. – Monday, May 5, 2003
I AGENDA REVIEW
II EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Zoning Complaint
B. New Building Code Issues
C. Personnel Issues
III NEW ITEMS
A. Amend Minutes Workshop #15
B. Citizen Corps Council – June 5th Change location to Library
C. Mesmer Airstrip
D. Vets Park Master Plan
E. Telephone Service
F. Connections Board
G. Historic Preservation – Proposed Ordinance
H. Bishops Gate Sidewalk
I. Building Code
J. Character First
K. Employee Incentive
L. National Night Out
M. Ethics Board – Application(s) – Interviews
N. Town Board/GICSD Joint Meeting Agenda
O. Engineers Report
P. Assessor Quarterly Report
IV CONTINUING ITEMS
A. Bonding for Mining/Pond Permits
B. Update Honor Roll – DeGlopper Monument
C. Drainage – Stormwater
1. Town Wide
2. Neighborhood
D. Sign Ordinance – Update
E. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
F. Town Hall Signs
G. Water Meter Policy
H. Athletic Field Policy
I. Town Holiday Decorations
IV ROUNDTABLE
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 8 Date: MAY 5, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church
PLEDGE: Golden Age Members
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
PROCLAMATION: OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
APPROVE MINUTES: Town Board Meeting of April 21, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M.
1. Bond Resolution - Highway System Improvements/Resurfacing Various Town Roads
2. Bond Resolution - Water System Improvements/Love Road
CONSENT AGENDA
1. NYS Comptroller - Upcoming Satellite Teleconferences
2. New York Power Authority - Annual Report for 2002
3. County Commission on the Status of Women - “Talent Bank”
4. Greater Buffalo Track Club - Thanks for Half Marathon Cooperation
5. County Department of Environment & Planning - Computer Recycling Day
6. Erie County Comptroller - Sales Tax Revenue for April 2003
7. Partners for a Livable Western New York - “Smart Growth Tuesdays” Programs
8. Traffic Safety Advisory Board - Minutes of Meeting: March 11, 2003
9. Seneca Nation of Indians v. New York State, et al - Thruway Claim Argument
10. Library Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meeting: February 6, 2003
11. Grand Island Central School District - Date Change for Budget Vote
12. Golden Age Center - Usage of Vehicles for April 2003
13. Emergency Preparedness in Erie County Presentation
14. Governor Pataki - NYS Environmental Protection Fund Grants
15. Erie County Health Department - “Project Inhale” & Asthma Awareness Month
16. American Cancer Society - “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Walk
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. Erie County Environmental Management Council Appointment
2. Bond Resolution Motion of April 21, 2003
3. NYS Department of Labor - Notice of Violation and Order to Comply
4. Erie County Department of Emergency Services-Acceptance of Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for Federal Regulations
5. Contract With J. O’Connell & Associates Grant Consultants
6. Town Participation in “20th Annual National Night Out”
COUNCILWOMAN COOKE
7. Newsletter
COUNCILMAN RUSTOWICZ
8. Youth Advisory Appointments
COUNCILMAN ROBILLARD
9. New Building Code Workshops
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY 1. Special Use Renewal: David & Laurie Williams 2175 Staley Road for Agriculture/Keeping up to Three (3) Horses
TOWN ENGINEER JOHN WHITNEY
2. Proposed 2003 Water System Improvements Water Treatment Plant Valve Replacement
3. Hire Summer Intern
4. Site Plan Approval - 2550 East River Road for 160 Cubic Yards of Soil on the RiverBank
RECREATION DIRECTOR LINDA TUFILLARO
5. Revised Summer Hire
ASSESSOR DAVID UNMACK
6. Scheduling of Assessment Grievance Day
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
RICHARD GERSPACH/LEISURE LIVING
1. Waiver of Site Plan Requirement for 1849 Grand Island Boulevard
FUCCILLO CHEVROLET
2. Preliminary Site Plan - New Building and New Auto Dealership
TOPS MARKETS
3. Request for Banner at Wilson Farms 1787 Love Road
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Town Hall Telephone Service
2. R. Mesmer 2548 Love Road - Revised Site Plan for Proposed Hangar
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
All Our Armed Forces Who Have Sacrificed Their Lives for Our Protection
Grand Island Citizens Corps Council - New Location
Thursday, June 5, 2003
7:00 P.M.
Grand Island Memorial Library, Bedell Road
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
6:30 P.M. – TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003 - Conference Room
RE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VETERANS PARK
A. Veterans Park Master Plan - Update
B. Veterans Park - Capital Improvements Grant
C. Sam Hoyt - Grand for Ball Diamond
D. Veterans Park Maintenance Building
E. Grand Island Soccer Club - Building Proposal
Town Board Report
Town Board Recognizes Town Clerks Week 2003
Shown from left are Councilmen Dan Robillard and Kevin Rustowicz, Supervisor McMahon, Deputy Clerk Peggy Butler, Councilman Dick Crawford, Deputy Clerks Betty Lantz and Ann O'Rourke and Councilman Mary Cooke. Town Clerk Nancy Samrany was out of town.
Barbi Lare Photo - Click photo for a larger view
April 21, 2003 . . .Supervisor Peter A. McMahon began the Monday, April 21, 2003 town board meeting by reading a proclamation recognizing the town clerks and the fact that it is Town Clerks Week. (see photo above).
The Town Board set Monday, May 5th at 8 p.m. as the date for public hearings on bond resolutions for highway system and water system improvements. The highway improvements are for the resurfacing of Bedell, Ransom, Staley, Enola, Evelyn and Riverdale roads at a cost of $750,000. The water system improvements include the replacement of the Love Road water main etimated at $260,000 and the replacement of valves at the water treatment plant for an estimated $125,000.
During the Public Comment portion of the meeting, residents Chuck Goris and Kristine Lavango spoke in opposition to the approval of a revised site plan by Robert Mesmer of 2548 Love Road. The proposed hanger issue was later tabled by the Town Board. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mary Cooke clarified that due to a difficulty in receiving email, the Board did not have enough time to evaluate new information about the proposed hanger.
Special use renewals were approved for Daniel Robillard of Ransom Road for agriculture use, Leo and Elizabeth Hopkins of Ransom Road for the keeping of five horses/agriculture/nursery and to Randon and Susan Hillock of Fix Road for agriculture use/restrictions.
Approval was given to Starline USA of Alt Boulevard on the site plan for a 33,000 square foot warehouse expansion. Site plan approval was tabled for the Tim Horton's/Wendy's restaurant proposal. The Town Board approved the Planning Board's request for an increase in site plan copies required with the site plan application from six to thirteen. This would give the Planning Board an opportunity to review site plans before each meeting.
In other business, the board:
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Public Hearings - May 1, 2003
For the purpose of hearing objections to or for the granting of appeals, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following public hearings on May 1, 2003 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. The following variances will be considered:
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 7 Date: APRIL 21, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: New Apostolic Church
PLEDGE: Councilman Crawford
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
PROCLAMATION: TOWN CLERKS WEEK
APPROVE MINUTES: Town Board Meeting of April 7, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M.
1. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIGHTING DISTRICT # 37 RANSOM VILLAGE SEC.4C
2. REZONING - STEPHEN VITELLO FOR 124 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE M-1 TO B-2
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau - One Summering Sensation “Click Off - KickOff”
2. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day - ECC North
3. Erie County Department of Public Works - Temporary Closing of Aurora Maintenance Facility
4. Erie County Environmental Management Council - Minutes of Meeting: March 18, 2003
5. Legislator Lynn Marinelli - Request to Congressman Slaughter for Federal Funds to Improve Homeland Security Efforts
6. Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes of Meeting: March 6, 2003
7. Planning Board - Minutes of Meeting: March 10, 2003
8. Board of Architectural Review - Minutes of Meeting: March 10, 2003
9. Partners for a Livable Western New York -“Smart Growth and Choices for Change”
10. Erie County Environmental Compliance Services - Backyard Compost Bin Sale
11. Town of Boston, New York - Resolution Supporting Sodexho, Inc. Contract
12. NYS Comptroller - Live Teleconferences
13. Erie County Environmental Management Board - Informational Pamphlets
14. National Charter Schools Week
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. Quality Quest Donation for Amenity Improvements to Veterans Park
2. Legislator Swanick - Public Benefit Funds Allocation to Historical Society
3. Adelphia Cable - Bulk Rate Increase
4. Set Public Hearing - Bond Resolutions for Resurfacing of Various Town Roads
5. Set Public Hearing - Bond Resolutions for Water System Improvements
6. NYS Public Service Commission - Proposed Rule Change for Cable Television Service
7. Assistant Civil Engineer Title ( Competitive Class)
8. Town Hall Telephone Service
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
9. Corrections to Grade Pay at Highway Department and Retroactive Pay Date for Senior Water Plant Operator at April 7, 2003 Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY
1. Special Use Renewals:
A. Daniel Robillard 423 Ransom Road - Agriculture Use
Leo & Elizabeth Hopkins 555 Ransom Road - Five (5) Horses/Agriculture/Nursery
C. Randon & Susan Hillock 2263 Fix Road - Agriculture Use/Restrictions PLANNING BOARD
2. Robert Mesmer 2548 Love Road - Revised Site Plan for Proposed Hangar
3. Starline USA 3036 Alt Boulevard - Site Plan Approval for Warehouse Expansion
4. Tim Horton’s/Wendy’s Restaurant 1685 Grand Island Boulevard - Site Plan Approval for Restaurant and Demolition of Existing Mobil Gas Station
5. Site Plan Application Requirements and Submissions
TOWN ENGINEER JOHN WHITNEY
6. River Oaks Marina 101 Whitehaven Road - Revised Site Plan for Boat Storage & Sales
TOWN ENGINEER & WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT
7. Authorize Owner/Engineer Agreement - Clarifier Improvements
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RAY DLUGOKINSKI
8. Road Striping Costs
SPECIAL DISTRICTS COMMITTEE
9. Authorize Owner/Engineer Agreement NYSERDA Energy Performance Evaluation
RECREATION DIRECTOR LINDA TUFILLARO
10. Permission to Advertise for Hire
11. Summer Hire
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
DAVID BRODY, ATTORNEY
1. Request to Cut Live Vegetation in Conservation Area at Majestic Woods Subdivision
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
Josephine (Kaminski) Skotnicki
All Our Armed Forces Who Have Sacrificed Their Lives for Our Freedom
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD
AGENDA – WORKSHOP #16
6:30 P.M. – Monday, April 21, 2003
I AGENDA REVIEW
II NEW ITEMS
A. Minutes Workshop #15
B. Vets Park Master Plan/Soccer Proposal/Grant – Set Workshop
C. Homeland Security – Set Date
D. NYS Office Real Property Services – Monday, June 16 (?)
E. Banners – Select Style
F. Connections Board
G. Historic Preservation – Proposed Ordinance
H. Bishops Gate Sidewalk
I. Building Code
J. Character First
K. Employee Incentive
L. National Night Out
M. Ethics Board – Application(s) – Interviews
N. Town Board/GICSD Joint Meeting Agenda
III CONTINUING ITEMS
A. Bonding for Mining/Pond Permits
B. Update Honor Roll – DeGlopper Monument
C. Drainage – Stormwater
1. Town Wide
2. Neighborhood
D. Sign Ordinance – Update
E. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
F. Town Hall Signs
G. Water Meter Policy
H. Athletic Field Policy
I. Town Holiday Decorations
IV ROUNDTABLE
Traffic Safety Board Announces New School Crossing Signs
Shown from left are Gary Tollner, Ray Dlugokinski, Paul Lechner, Dick Crawford, Jim Kennedy, Anne Ehlert, Dorothy Bitner, Brad Masters, Larry Kiefer, Betty Harris.
Fred Claus Photo
The Traffic Safety Advisory Board met Wednesday, April 9, 2003 when the group made the announcement of new school crossing signs. Board members are alerting Grand Island residents of the new signs that are flourscent green and indicate that you are entering a school crossing zone. As the weather continues to improve, many children will be riding their bikes to school and for recreational purposes. The Traffic Safety Board encourages residents to obey the 30-mile-an-hour speed zones in these areas, and to be on the lookout for children darting in and out from behind parked cars.
The signs will be erected by the Town Highway and Erie County Highway crews.
POW/MIA Flags To Fly In Town
By Joelle Logue
April 7, 2003 . . . By unanimous resolution Monday, the town board voted to display the POW/MIA flag at town hall, Veterans Park and DeGlopper Park until further notice. The resolution also encouraged all Isle businesses and residents to do the same, deeming it an appropriate display of support for our troops especially those who are prisoners of war and missing in action.
The board referred to bond counsel 2003 water system improvements that include the Love Road water main replacement estimated at $260,000 and water treatment plant valve replacements estimated at $125,000. Also sent to bond counsel for the preparation of bonding resolutions was the 2003 proposed highway resurfacing program for Bedell, Ransom, Staley, Enola, Evelyn and Riverdale roads estimated to cost $750,000.
Special use renewals were approved for James and Irene Daigler of Staley Road for excavation of a 4.27 acre pond, Randon and Sue Hillock of Fix Road for the excavation of a 2.4 acre pond at 1995 Baseline Road, Sherwood and Florence Prawel of Fix Road for the keeping of three horses, and James and Kathleen Lorentz of Staley Road for the keeping of five horses.
Referred to the Planning Board were site plans for a Tim Horton's/Wendy Restaurant complex at 1685 Grand Island Blvd. and a site plan for expansion of Starline USA Warehouse on Alt Blvd. A request for waiver to subdivision regulations from Parkland Enterprises regarding property on Ransom Road where Woods Creek Child Care is located was also sent to the Planning Board.
The board announced that David Stamler of Warner Drive has been named Deputy Highway Superintendent effective March 29, 2003 and that the position was moved from grade 9 to grade 10. He will replace Robert Fraser who resigned effective March 28. Also from Highway Superintendent were the appointments of Normal Mrkall II of Harvey Road and David Carminati of Baseline Road as working crew chiefs effective March 31.
In other business, the board:
Town Sets Two Public Hearings - April 2003
By Joelle Logue
The town board has scheduled public hearings on two projects for its next meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2003. Public comment will be heard on the lighting district petition for Ransom Village Subdivision Section 4C and a rezoning application by Steven Vitello to subdivide two lots at 124 Industrial Drive for commercial use and change the zoning from M-1 to B-2.
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD
AGENDA – WORKSHOP #15
6:30 P.M. – Monday, April 7, 2003
Click for Workshop 4/7/03.
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 6 Date: April 7, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: Bible Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE: Councilwoman Cooke
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
APPROVE MINUTES: Town Board Meeting of March 17, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M. NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Assemblyman Schimminger’s Reply to Sharing Wireless Surcharges
2. NYS Office of Real Property Services - Regional Staff Involvement in Erie County
3. Insurance Services Office, Inc. - Grand Island Town Fire Protection District Evaluation
4. Conservation Commission - Minutes of Meeting: February 13, 2003
5. Erie County Environmental Management Council - Minutes of Meeting: Nov.19, 2002
6. NYS office of Real Property Services - Residential Assessment Ratio
7. NYS Office of Real Property Services - 2003 Tentative Special Franchise Assessments
8. Erie County Division of Finance - Tax Cancellations & Refunds for 2002
9. Senator Mary Lou Rath’s Reply to Sharing Wireless Surcharges
10. Golden Age Center - Usage of Vehicles and Facilities for March 2003
11. Building Permits - March 2003
12. Traffic Safety Advisory Board - Minutes of Meeting: February 11, 2003
13. State Comptroller Havesi - Letters re NYS Common Retirement Fund
14. New York State Police - “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Memorial Weekend
15. Seneca Nation of Indians v. New York State, et al - Final Scheduling Order
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. Supervisor’s Monthly Report - February & March 2003
2. Resolution Authorizing Display of POW/MIA Flag
3. Town Hall Telephone Service
COUNCILWOMAN COOKE
4. Newsletter Containing Water Quality Report
COUNCILMAN RUSTOWICZ
5. Status of Bishop Gates Sidewalk Request
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
6. Deputy Highway Superintendent
7. Senior Water Plant Operator Retroactive Pay
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY
1. Special Use Renewals:
A. James & Irene Daigler 2343 Staley Road - 4.27 acre Excavation to Create Pond
B. Randon & Sue Hillock 2263 Fix Road - 2.4 acre Excavation to Create Pond
C. Sherwood & Florence Prawel 2400 Fix Road-Keeping of up to Three (3) Horses
D. James & Kathleen Lorentz 2555 Staley Road - Keeping of Five (5) Horses
TOWN ENGINEER JOHN WHITNEY
2. Re-Approve Map Cover Island Meadows Subdivision Part 2 (Old Carriage House Road)
3. Proposed 2003 Water System Improvements Project
4. Proposed 2003 Highway Resurfacing Program
5. Site Plan Approval - Starline USA Warehouse Expansion
6. Site Plan Approval - Tim Horton’s/Wendy’s Restaurant 1685 Grand Island Boulevard
TOWN ENGINEER & HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
7. Summer Intern-Cornell Local Records Program/Road Surface Management System
WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE CLINTON
8. Award Bid for Ferrous Chloride
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RAY DLUGOKINSKI
9. Deputy Highway Superintendent’s Resignation
10. Appoint Deputy Highway Superintendent
11. Appoint Working Crew Chiefs
RECREATION DIRECTOR LINDA TUFILLARO
12. Veterans Park Improvements Request
13. Running Event
RECREATION DIRECTOR & RECREATION and PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
14. Master Plan
TOWN ATTORNEY
15. Adopt Bond Resolution for Acquisition of Hydraulic Excavator
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
RANSOM ROAD ASSOCIATES INC.
1. Lighting District Petition - Ransom Village Subdivision Sec. 4C. PARKLAND ENTERPRISES INC.
2. Request for Waiver to Subdivision Regulations
STEVEN VITELLO
3. Rezoning Application - 124 Industrial Drive M-1 to B-2
STICKL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
4. Spicer Creek Townhouses - Phase “F”
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
James Francis Hendricks
Robert T. Hibbard
All Our Armed Forces Who Have Sacrificed Their Lives for Our Freedom
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
8:30 A.M. - FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: GRAND ISLAND SOCCER CLUB
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
2:30 P.M. – MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: ZONING
Town Adopts Local Law On Partial Tax Exemptions
By Joelle Logue
March 17, 2003 . . .Following a public hearing at which no one spoke for or against partial tax exemptions for senior citizens and the disabled, the town board, Monday, adopted the law that reduces taxes for the above based on specific income levels. Those were detailed two weeks ago in a separate article on the proposed law and can be referenced on this website.
In response to a memo from NYS Comptroller Alan Hevesi, the board voted to authorize Supervisor Peter McMahon to write a letter encouraging Hevesi to make any changes which he feels are prudent that may result in lower contributions by localities to the NYS Retirement System. Dramatic increases in the estimated 2003 contribution hurt many local budgets. If changes are available which can increase the plans investment performance and/or decrease plan expenses without significantly impairing the stability, the town board is interested in saving the money.
In other business, the board:
Town To Pursue Sidewalk Access From Bishops Gate to High School
By Joelle Logue
March 17, 2003 . . .In order to prevent students from New England Village subdivision from having to walk along a section of Ransom Road that has no sidewalk to access the high school, Councilman Kevin Rustowicz is proposing that a fence come down between Bishops Gate and the east side of the east driveway of the high school and the town install a sidewalk in that location. With this in place students will have safe access from their homes to school.
His resolution was referred to the town attorney so an agreement between the school and town can be negotiated and referred to the town engineer who will put together a financial plan. Both reports will be due for the April 7, 2003 town board workshop.
Councilman Dick Crawford suggested a meeting be held with members of the school board to help facilitate the project and it was agreed that Rustowicz and Crawford would set up the meeting.
Concerns About Mesmer Airstrip, Hangar Continue
By Joelle Logue
March 17, 2003 . . .The town board referred to the town engineer, the zoning officer, the code enforcement officer and the town attorney a complaint by Charles Goris regarding Mesmer's private airstrip in which Goris asserts a witness saw an aircraft make a touch and go operation at the airstrip on March 8, 2003 at 3 p.m. This action, according to Goris, is a violation of town regulations as the runway has no approval from the town for use even on an experimental basis and the thresholds are not marked as required by NY Dept. of Transportation.
The board also referred to the Planning Board a revised site plan by Mesmer for the building of a 44x49' hangar at 2548 Love Road. A previous site plan for this hangar was denied. Goris also responded to this in writing by stating that Mesmer violated the zoning code and the site plan in the construction of the airstrip and no further consideration should be given him regarding a hangar.
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD AGENDA – WORKSHOP #10
6:30 P.M. – Monday, March 17, 2003
I MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Reality Café
II AGENDA REVIEW
A. Revised Youth Grant
III NEW ITEMS
A. Minutes of Workshop (s)
B. Relay for Life – 6/20/03
C. Sidewalk Bishops Gate/High School
D. West Nile Virus
E. Worksite Banking
F. Grievance/Complaint Policy
G. Historic Preservation – Proposed Ordinance
H. Character First
I. Project Child Safe
J. Assessment Clerk
K. Employee Incentive Program
IV CONTINUING ITEMS
A. Bonding for Mining/Pond Permits
B. Update Honor Roll – DeGlopper Monument
C. Drainage – Stormwater
1. Town Wide
2. Neighborhood
D. Sign Ordinance – Update
E. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
F. Town Hall Signs
G. Water Meter Policy
H. Athletic Field Policy I. Town Holiday Decorations
V ROUNDTABLE
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 5 Date: MARCH 17, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: St. Martin-In-The-Fields Episcopal Church
PLEDGE: Councilman Robillard
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
PROCLAMATIONS:
APPROVE MINUTES: Town Board meeting of March 3, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M.
1. LOCAL LAW INTRO # 2 of 2003 - PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOMES
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Conservation Commission - Minutes of Meeting: January 16, 2003
2. Building Permits - February 2003
3. 2002 EPF Application for Local Waterfront Revitalization Implementation - Phase I
4. Adelphia Cable - Adult Programming Changes & Franchise Fee Changes
5. Golden Age Center - Usage of Vehicles and Facilities for February 2003
6. Board of Architectural Review - Minutes of Meeting: February 10, 2003
7. Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes of Meeting: February 6, 2003
8. Safety Committee - Minutes of Meeting: October 30, 2002
9. Planning Board - Minutes of Meeting: February 10, 2003
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. 2003 Retirement Contribution
2. Working Crew Chief - Highway Department
3. Thank You Letter from “Families Attached To Military”
COUNCILMAN RUSTOWICZ
4. Sidewalk Entrance from Bishop’s Gate
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY
1. Grand Island Central School District’s Request to Borrow Voting Machines
2. County of Erie/Division of Purchase - Countywide Purchasing Cooperative
PLANNING BOARD
3. Wheelhouse Marine Service 3049 Grand Island Boulevard - Site Plan Approval for Indoor Boat Display/Storage Area
4. Steven Vitello/Take A Break Vending Services 124 Industrial Drive - Exception to Subdivision Regulations in M-1 Zoning
5. Robert Mesmer 2548 Love Road - Revised Site Plan to Construct a 44’x49’ Hangar
WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE CLINTON
6. Funds Transfer
TOWN ENGINEER JOHN WHITNEY
7. Revised Site Plan - Mesmer Airstrip 2548 Love Road
TOWN ACCOUNTANT PAM WHITNEY
8. 2002 Budget Transfers
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RAY DLUGOKINSKI
9. Upgrade of Employee from Laborer to MEO
TOWN ATTORNEY PETER GODFREY
10. Municipal Cooperation Agreement for the Provision of Assessment Services
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
G.I.F.T.S
1. Approval to Sign Erie County Youth Grant Contract
CHARLES GORIS
2. Mesmer Airport Complaint
STARLINE USA INC.
3. Expansion Project at 3036 Alt Boulevard
R.J. MORRIS & SON GENERAL CONTRACTOR
4. Waiver of Site Plan Requirements-Temporary Stockpile of Fill at 3036 Alt Blvd.
GRAND ISLAND FIRE COMPANY, INC.
5. Use of Town Hall Parking Lot on October 18, 2003 - Fire Prevention Day
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Special Use Renewal: Sprint Sites USA Communication Tower at Bikepath/Bedell Road
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
Reverend Donald R. Hughes
TIME CHANGE - TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
8:00 P.M. – TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: SOCCER CLUB
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD AGENDA – WORKSHOP #9
3:30 P.M. – Thursday, March 13, 2003
I RESCHEDULE ZONING WORKSHOP
II FOUNDATION ISSUES
A. Comments by Mark Glynn
B. Questions from Town Board
III ADJOURN
Planning Board Agenda - March 2003
Click Planning Board Agenda for the March 10, 2003 meeting.
Town Board Report - March 3, 2003
Town Board Recognizes Eagle Scout Gregory Charles Voyzey Jr.
Fred Claus Photo
By Joelle Logue
March 3, 2003 . . .Eagle Scout Gregory Charles Voyzey Jr. and his family were on hand Monday to receive a proclamation of congratulations from the Town Board regarding his accomplishments in becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest and most prestigious rank in Boy Scouts. Gregory, a member of Boy Scout Troop 630 sponsored by St. Stephen's Church, constructed additional storage shelves for St. Gerard's Food Pantry as his Eagle Scout project.
The town board approved the following appointments: John Whitney as Town Engineer Permanent effective February 25, 2003 and Chuck Lawrence as Conservation Commission Chair for a term to expire December 31, 2004.
A waiver of subdivision regulations was approved for Phyllis Capizzi Road to split a lot at 1639 Whitehaven Road. The town board also granted site plan approval for a lot grading plan for Fred and Bonnie Albrecht at 3510 East River Road. Denied was a request to split a parcel of land owned by Randy Hillock on Baseline Road due to the fact a lot would be created with less than required frontage.
In other business, the board:
Veterans Park Parking Restrictions Made Law
By Joelle Logue
March 3, 2003 . . .The town board unanimously passed Local Law I Monday prohibiting parking in areas of Veterans Park. Parking will no longer be permitted on the full length east side of Veterans Park Drive and the full length of the north side of Island Park Drive.
Public Hearing On Senior Citizen Tax Exemptions Set
By Joelle Logue
March 3, 2003 . . .The public will be heard at 8 p.m Monday, March 17 regarding Local Law 2 which establishes a partial tax exemption for certain senior citizens and disabled persons. As proposed partial tax exemptions on property taxes will be given to disabled persons and those 65 years of age with an annual income below $29,900.
Proposed income and percentage of assessed valuation exempt from taxation by Erie county is as follows: Up to $21,500 (50%), $21,501-$22,500 (45%), $22,501-$23,50 (40%), 23,501-$24,500 (35$), $24,501-$25,400 (30%), $25,401-$26,300 (25%), $26,300-$27,200 (20%), $27,200-$28,100 (15%), $28,100-$29,000 (10%), $29,000-29,900 (5%).
Town Supports Schumer's Economic Stimulus Package Plan
By Joelle Logue
March 3, 2003 . . .Within a consent agenda approved by the town board Monday was a letter from Senator Charles Schumer detailing an act he and Senator Olympia Snowe from Maine are proposing to help state and local governments improve their economic outlook. Councilwoman Mary Cooke made a motion for the town board to sign a letter of support for the Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act of 2003. This act would provide $40 billion in federal funding to be split in half between state government and local governments.
This one-time economic stimulus package would help relieve the severe fiscal crisis that threatens economic recovery. The funding would be distributed in two pools. Pool #1 would give $20 billion to all states that qualify with state and local money distributed based on population. Pool #2 would give $20 billion to states based on level of growth in unemployment distributed in two tiers. Tier one would divide $5 billion among states with growth in unemployment between 0.4 to 1.0 percent. Tier two would divide $15 billion among states with growth in unemployment above 1.0 percent.
Fund priorities would be for homeland security, Medicaid, public health, highway construction, childcare, elementary, secondary and higher education and to prevent further property tax increases.
Major Sports Events Slated For Grand Island
By Joelle Logue
March 3, 2003 . . .Grand Island will host the Grand Island Half Marathon April 12, 2003 and the Loop for Lupus on June 14. The Half Marathon is run by the Greater Buffalo Track Club and the town, Monday, agreed to support the event.
The Loop for Lupus conducted by the Lupus Alliance of WNY got support from the Grand Island Police Department Monday for its third bicycle event. The 10-mile bike ride will take place in Beaver Island State Park with approximately 150 participants and riders expected. Activities include a family bike ride, breakfast snacks and lunch.
In workshop action, the town board approved Little League's construction of a batting cage for Veterans Park that will be turned over to the town upon completion.
Town Of Grand Island To Hire Assessment Clerk
The Town Of Grand Island is accepting applications for Assessment Clerk, a full time competitive Civil Service position, responsible for complex clerical work in the Assessor's office. Duties include preparing and maintaining assessment records, and working with the public. Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years business experience, one of which involved the assessment or sale of real property, title searching or clerical work involving assessment records. Starting salary is $13.46 per hour. Applications are available in the Supervisor's office at Town Hall.
Applications received prior to 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2003 will be considered. For additional information please contact any member of the Town Board.
Town Of Grand Island Advisory Board Openings
The Town of Grand Island has current openings on the Ethics Board, the Youth Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Any member of the community who is interested in serving on an advisory board should submit a letter of interest, including relevant experience, education or training to Town Supervisor Peter A. McMahon, 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island, New York 14072.
Letters received prior to 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 28th will be considered. For additional information contact any member of the Town Board.
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
3:30 P.M. – THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: FOUNDATION ISSUES
TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
3:30 P.M. – MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2003
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER
ISLE CHEM BUILDING – 2801 LONG ROAD
RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TIME CHANGE - TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP
8:00 P.M. – TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: SOCCER CLUB
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD AGENDA – WORKSHOP #7
6:30 P.M. – Monday, March 3, 2003
I MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel Issues
B. Labor Issues
C. Contract – Legal Advice
D. Pending Lawsuit(s) – Update
II AGENDA REVIEW
III NEW ITEMS
A. Little League – Batting Cage
B. Soccer – Building
C. Set Meeting with Economic Development and Businesses
D. Set Meeting with DOS (conference call) Re: Zoning
E. Learman Correspondence Re: Mobil Home Parks
F. Town Engineer Correspondence Re: Water Plant Valves
G. February Sales Tax Receipts
H. 2003 Advisory Board Booklet
I. Water/Sewer Contract with Beaver Island Park
J. Community Sweep
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 4 Date: MARCH 3, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: Whitehaven Road Baptist Church
PLEDGE: Councilman Rustowicz
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
EAGLE SCOUT AWARD RECOGNITION - GREGORY VOYZEY, JR.
APPROVE MINUTES: Town Board Meeting of February 3, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M. NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Planning Board - Minutes of Meeting: January 13, 2003
2. Traffic Safety Advisory Board - Minutes of Meeting: January 14, 2003
3. Adelphia - Rate Schedule for 2003
4. NYS DOT - Resurfacing of Route 957B/Town of Grand Island
5. Conservation Commission - Minutes of Meeting December 12, 2002
6. Building Permits - January 2003
7. NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation - Fiscal Year 2002 Legislative Initiative Grant
8. Library Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meetings: 12/14/2002 & 1/11/2003
9. Patricia & James Gaiser vs. Town of Grand Island
10. Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes of Meeting: January 9, 2003
11. Board of Architectural Review - Minutes of Meeting: January 13, 2003
12. Golden Age Center - Usage of Vehicles and Facilities for January 2003
13. National Tree Trust Grant Programs
14. Seneca Nation of Indians v. New York State, et al. Communications
15. Community Enrichment Council - Minutes of Meeting: February 20, 2003
16. Selective Insurance Group, Inc. Notice of Terrorism Insurance Coverage
17. American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. 3159 Staley Road - Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory
18. U.S. Senator Schumer - State and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act of 2003
19. G.I.F.T.S. Executive Team - Minutes of Meeting: February 19, 2003
20. Recreation Advisory Board - Minutes of Meeting: January 28, 2003
21. Zoning Officer - Vacation
22. Erie County - Sales Tax Revenue February 2003 for Town of Grand Island
23. County Legislators - Resolution re Buffalo’s Waterfront
24. Reality Café Attendance
25. Parks & Recreation Department - Annual Report
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. Supervisor’s Monthly Report - January 2003
2. Renewal of Cable Television Franchise Agreement - Adelphia Cable Communications
3. Permanent Appointment of Town Engineer John Whitney
4. Local Building Code
5. New York State Wireless Surcharge
6. Grand Island Half Marathon - April 12, 2003
7. Loop for Lupus - June 14, 2003
8. Set Public Hearing/Local Law Intro #2 of 2003 for Senior Citizen & Disabled Persons Partial Tax Exemption
9. Appoint Chair Conservation Commission
10. Foundation Problems - Town of Grand Island
11. FY 2003 New York State Retirement Contribution
SUPERVISOR MCMAHON & COUNCILMAN CRAWFORD
12. Homeland Security - Public Officials Meeting
SUPERVISOR MCMAHON & COUNCILMAN RUSTOWICZ
13. Bethlehem Steel Retiree Pensions
COUNCILWOMAN COOKE
14. Joint School Board/Town Board Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY
1. Special Use Renewals:
A. Diane Schooping 2450 Whitehaven Road - Keeping of Five Horses
B. Sprint Sites USA - Communication Tower at Bikepath off Bedell Road
2. Erie County Soil & Water Conservation District - Tree/Shrub Seedling Program
3. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Resolution
PLANNING BOARD
4. John Delmonte Esq. for Capizzi 1639 Whitehaven - Exception to Subdivision Regulations
5. Randon Hillock Baseline Road - Exception to Subdivision Regulations
6. Fred & Bonnie Albrecht 3510 East River - Site Plan Approval for Proposed Fill
TOWN ENGINEER JOHN WHITNEY
7. NYSDEC General SPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges
8. Award Bids - Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications
9. Site Plan Approval - Wheelhouse Marine 3049 Grand Island Boulevard for Indoor Boat Display Storage Area
WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE CLINTON
10. Advertise for Bid of Ferrous Chloride for Phosphorus Removal & Sulfide Control
ACCOUNTANT PAM WHITNEY
11. Budget Amendment - NYS Grant for Justice Court
TOWN ATTORNEY
12. Dedication of Sandpiper Lane - Ransom Village Sec. 4C
13. Acceptance of Town Right of Way & Easement - Alvin Road (Fuccillo Chevrolet)
14. Resolution re Assessment Services for Town of Grand Island
15. Bonnywoods Crossing Sublot 92 Easement
16. Local Law Intro # 1 of 2003 - Parking Restrictions at Veterans Park
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RAY DLUGOKINSKI
17. Award Bid for Hydraulic Excavator
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
G. GRANSON GEIS
1. Subdivide Lot at 124 Industrial Drive
CHRISTINE LEARMAN
2. Resignation from Board of Ethics
ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATOR SWANICK
3. Public Benefit Funds - Grand Island Youth Programs
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
Kathryn M. Sheehan
Lawrence ‘Larry’ Burns
Anna M. Kruse
Thomas E. Kay
Melissa Sue Link
Heightened Alerts Cause Supervisor's Preparedness Statement
February 12, 2003 . . .The following has been prepared by Supervisor Peter A. McMahon.As of this time, there are no specific threats involving either Grand Island or the Western New York region. The heightened alerts are a result of increasing tensions in the Middle East and an increase in activity by persons or organizations associated with the general threat of terrorism in the United States. While some of the available information indicates an increased potential threat in other areas of the country, none of the information points to Western New York.
Grand Island's town officials regularly receive homeland security updates, briefings and alerts. Procedures are in place, at all levels of government, to insure that the public is notified and that increased security measures are instituted whenever either is deemed appropriate.
The absence of a specific threat does not mean that we can relax our vigilance or that individuals do not need to make prudent preparations and take reasonable precautions. The increased potential means that everyone should be both alert and prepared.
First and foremost, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant and to report all unusual or suspicious activity to local law enforcement aagencies. While suspicious or unusual activity is actually occurring, residents should dial 911. This is the quickest way to notify appropriate authorities. If the event or activity is not currently occurring, residents can call 1-866-safe-nys. This toll-free number is in a state-wide operations center with direct links to Federal, State and local law enforcement.
Each family should also have an emergency plan. As a part of that plan, it is important that you decide, in advance, how family members will keep in touch and where they will meet in the event that something occurs while the family is separated. A home emergency kit is also recommended. The kit does not need to be much different than one which you might already have in preparation for snowstorms. The only addition is that some plastic sheeting and duct tape may be useful for some types of events. Additional information on a home emergency kit may be found on the Town of Grand Island website, www.grand-island.ny.us
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING – WORKSHOP #6
3:30 P.M. – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: PERSONNEL ISSUE (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Planning Board Agenda - Feb. 2003
Click Planning Board Agenda for the February 10, 2003 meeting.
Parkland Project Okayed With Gas Pumps
By Joelle Logue
February 3, 2003 . . .Concerned citizens opposed to the proposed Woods Creek Center convenience store and gas station project at the corner of Ransom Road and Stony Point reiterated their arguments for the town board to select a "no gas" alternative Monday, but it was all for naught. The town board voted 4-1 to adopt the site plan with gas pumps, based on the facts that the site plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Master Plan, the zoning code and all applicable town laws.
Voicing concerns over traffic congestion and safety, noise and light pollution, were residents Kim Tetreault, Gretchen Williams, Tony D'Orazio and Frank Burkhart. Very upset over the decision, Tetreault took the microphone at the end of the meeting to announce her disappointment and to resign her post on the Youth Advisory Board. She said she could not serve the town in the face of this decision. Several residents, who felt they were duped by the board, walked out during Councilman Dick Crawford's explanation of why the board voted in favor of the project.
Parkland Enterprises' attorney Marla Brown said prior to the vote that the applicant had paid commercial taxes on the property since 1971 and tried to develop it for 30 years. Parkland had accepted all mitigations and agreed to put in sidewalks, berms, special lights to prevent light spills, guide rails, plus more expensive architectural considerations to make the store more attractive. She further said that the project met every aspect of the zoning code and Master Plan.
Voting against the project was Councilman Kevin Rustowicz who declared the "public trust had been betrayed." He cited public safety as the paramount issue and said the board could easily have mitigated out the gas pumps and had not considered residents' interests.
The crux of the conflict focused on traffic issues tied to gas pumps, but according to the EIS and several traffic studies (an independent study and a county analysis), "increases in trips from the presence of fuel pumps would not be a significant increase in total traffic at peak hours, nor represent a threat to public safety."
Another question bothering the Concerned Citizens Group is just what convenience store will be built. Attorney Brown said she didn't know but added that Tops' contract with Parkland Enterprises had not been terminated. That brings up the problem of whether there is conflict of interest with the town's attorneys who serve both Tops and the Town of Grand Island. Tetreault said that if a Tops store such as Wilson Farms or Sugar Creek becomes part of the project, the concerned citizens who have opposed the project from its inception would consider a lawsuit against the town.
Another Revised Site Plan For Hangar Sent To Planners
By Joelle Logue
February 3, 2003 . . .Residents Chuck Goris and Kristine Lavango voiced their objection to another site plan being brought forward by James Mesmer to construct a 44x49 ft. hangar at 2548 Love Road where an airstrip has been approved. Having been turned down the first time for a hangar, this plan moves the proposed building from the corner of Love and Alt to a location along Mesmer's west property line approximately 1000 feet south of Love Road.
Lavango wondered out loud how many site plans Mesmer would bring to the town and said that no commercial size building should be permitted on the property because it doesn't belong in the neighborhood. The board referred this latest site plan to the Planning Board for review and recommendation, after which a SEQR meeting will be held.
Relating to the Mesmer property, the town board referred a letter to Town Clerk Nancy Samrany requesting that Michael Judd be named an "interested party" in any SEQR action regarding the Mesmer site.
Also sent to the planners Monday was a request by Phyllis Capizzi to subdivide property at 1639 Whitehaven Road into two lots and a request by Randon Hillock of Fix Road to subdivide vacant land into two lots on the east side of Baseline Road.
In other business, the board:
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD AGENDA – WORKSHOP #6
6:30 P.M. – Monday, February 3, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE:
I MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel Issues
B. Lawsuit – Notice of Claim
C. Reality Café
D. Employee Benefits
II MINUTES – Additions or Corrections
A. Workshop #3 - 1-21-03
B. Workshop #4 - 1-28-03
III AGENDA REVIEW
IV NEW ITEMS
A. Vets Park – Parking Local Law Intro #1 of 2003
B. Zoning Revisions
C. Postage Meter
D. Fast Track Permitting
E. 2003 Capital Project
F. 2002 Preliminary Fund Balance (vs. Projection)
G. Pesticide Policy – Format okay?
H. Nike Base Tennis Court Lights
I. Zoning Officer – Annual Report
J. Blank Vouchers – Online?
K. West River Right-of-Way – Update
V CONTINUING ITEMS
A. Bonding for Mining/Pond Permits
B. Update Honor Roll – DeGlopper Monument
C. Drainage – Stormwater
1. Town Wide
2. Neighborhood
D. Sign Ordinance – Update
E. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
F. Town Hall Signs
G. Water Meter Policy
H. Athletic Field Policy
I. Town Holiday Decorations
VI ROUNDTABLE
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 3 Date: FEBRUARY 3, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: Trinity United Methodist Church
PLEDGE: Councilman Crawford
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
APPROVE MINUTES: Town Board Meeting of January 21, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M. NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Library Board of Trustees - Minutes of Meeting: October 10, 2002
2. Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes of Meeting: December 5, 2002
3. Erie County Department of Health - Pesticide Application Certification Course
4. County Community Development Consortium - Quarterly Report 10/01-12/31/2002
5. Notice of Claim - Christopher Oursler Vs Town of Grand Island
6. Reality Café - Attendance January 2003
COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. Erie County Civil Service - File PO 17’s
2. Traffic Safety - Increase Size of Advisory Board
3. Economic Development Appointments
COUNCILWOMAN COOKE
4. Joint School Board/Town Board Meeting
COUNCILMAN CRAWFORD
5. Amend 2003 Highway Budget
COUNCILMAN RUSTOWICZ
6. Assessment Staffing Resolution
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN ENGINEER JOHN WHITNEY
1. Revised Site Plan - Mesmer Airstrip 2548 Love Road
TOWN ENGINEER & BUILDING INSPECTOR
2. Waiver of Site Plan Requirement - 1970 Grand Island Boulevard
TOWN ATTORNEY
3. Parkland Findings Statement
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RAY DLUGOKINSKI
4. New Hire
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
5. Request for Payment of Invoice
ENRICHMENT & REFERRAL CENTER
6. Outreach Worker Hire
GOLDEN AGE DIRECTOR
7. Refrigerators
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
JOHN J. DEL MONTE, ESQ.
1. Proposed Subdivision of Vacant Land on Whitehaven Road
JOSEPH OBLAMSKI
2. Concerns of a Business in Residential Area/Parkview Drive
RANDON HILLOCK
3. Exception to Subdivision Regulations - Vacant Parcel on East Side of Baseline Road
MICHAEL JUDD
4. Regarding SEQR for 2538 Love Road
AMERICAN ROCK SALT COMPANY LLC
5. Depletion of Salt Industry Inventories
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of:
Ronald M. Jarzyniecki
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP - EXECUTIVE SESSION
8:00 a.m. – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE:
A. ATTORNEY ADVICE REGARDING PARKLAND FINDINGS STATEMENT
B. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Public Hearings - February 6, 2003
For the purpose of hearing objections to or for the granting of appeals, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following public hearings on February 6, 2003 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. The following variances will be considered:
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP - EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:30 p.m. – THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2003
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
RE: ASSESSOR’S OFFICE STAFFING
Town Accepts FEIS on Ransom Rd. Store Project
By Joelle Logue
January 21, 2003 . . .In action taken Tuesday, the Town Board unanimously approved the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) by Parkland Enterprises for a convenience store at the corner of Ransom and Stony Point. Originally planned to be a Tops owned Wilson Farms, the store name now remains a mystery because Tops has pulled out of the project according to Supervisor Peter McMahon.
Residents in the area have been opposed to the project from the beginning citing traffic and safety concerns especially due to the proximity of the Grand Island Middle School/High School complex. A gas station component was at the heart of the opposition, but now there is a strong possibility that the gas component will not materialize, making residents breathe easier. Sidewalks as part of the site plan are also welcome by the Concerned Citizens group that has done its homework and consulted with lawyers over the project.
In accepting the FEIS, the town will take 10 to 30 days to issue its findings.
Mesmer Denied Hangar For Airstrip
By Joelle Logue
Following the recommendation of the Planning Board, the Town Board Tuesday, January 21, 2003 denied a request by Robert Mesmer of 2548 Love Road for a revised site plan to construct a 44x49 ft. hangar. Mesmer wanted the hangar to house two airplanes, but the hangar was never part of the original site plan and not part of the original environmental impact statement.
The Planning Board in its report denying the accessory building felt the revised site plan was incomplete in that it did not show paving and landscaping. Furthermore, the board decided what was presented did not meet with the character of the neighborhood.
Chuck Goris of Alt Blvd. and Kristine Lavango of Love Road, who have opposed the airstrip and subsequent request for a hangar, spoke out against the revised site plan.
Site plan approval was granted to Town Hall Terrace for construction of a maintenance building at 2255 Center Terrace.
A public hearing on a proposed local law to restrict parking at Veterans Park brought no comment and the Local Law was referred back to the Town Board for further consideration. As written, parking would be banned along Veterans Park Drive and Island Drive to alleviate traffic congestion and for safety reasons.
Special use renewals were granted to Sprint Sites USA for communication towers at 318 Baseline Road and 3078 Staley Road.
It was announced that Friday Open Gym, overseen by the Recreation Department, would be cancelled due to youth problems. Those problems were referred to the Youth Advisory Board for consideration.
In personnel matters, the Town Board:
In other business, the board:
GRAND ISLAND TOWN BOARD - AGENDA – WORKSHOP #3
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2003
6:30 P.M. - Town Hall Conference Room
AGENDA:
I MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Personnel Issues
B. Legal Advice Update
II AGENDA REVIEW
III NEW ITEMS
A. Personnel Evaluations – Training – Set Date
B. Meeting with CEO/Kumar? – Set Date
C. Meeting with Economic Development – Business Roundtable – Set Date
D. Zoning
1. Phillips Memo
2. Next Step
E. Pesticide Policy – Format?
F. Army ROTC – Request to use Scenic Woods
G. Zoning Officer – Annual Report
H. Nike Base – Tennis Court Lights
I. Fast Track Permitting
J. Postage Meter
K. Voucher Available On-Line (?)
L. Proposed 2003 Capital Budget – Revisions
IV CONTINUING ITEMS
A. Bonding for Mining/Pond Permits
B. Update Honor Roll – DeGlopper Monument
C. Drainage – Stormwater
1. Town Wide
2. Neighborhood
D. Sign Ordinance – Update
E. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
F. Plumbing Ordinance – Update
G. Town Hall Signs
H. Water Meter Policy
I. Athletic Field Policy
J. Town Holiday Decorations
V ROUNDTABLE
PUBLIC MEETING NO. 2 Date: JANUARY 21, 2003
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION: St. Martin’s In-The-Fields Episcopal Church
PLEDGE: Councilman Crawford
PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
APPROVE MINUTES: Minutes of Workshop Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Town Board Meeting of January 6, 2003
Special Town Board Meeting of January 9, 2003
SUBMIT CLAIMS FOR AUDIT
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00 P.M.
1. LOCAL LAW INTRO # 1of 2003 - RESTRICTED PARKING AT VETERANS PARK
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Golden Age Center - Usage of Vehicles and Facilities for December 2002
2. Notice of Claim - Verizon v. Town of Grand Island (Buried Cable Damage)
3. NY Thruway Authority’s Brief on Seneca Nation v. New York State, et al.
4. Public Service Commission - Niagara Mohawk Complaint Decisions
5. Community Development Block Grant - Notice of Non-funding for 2003
6. Board of Architectural Review - Minute of Meeting: December 9, 2002
7. NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation - Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund
8. Traffic Safety Advisory Board - Minutes of Meeting: December 10, 2002
9. Youth Advisory Board - Minutes of Meeting: December 5, 2002
10. Building Permits - December 2002
11. Planning Board - Minutes of Meeting: December 9, 2002
12. County of Erie - Public Review of Draft 2003 County Annual Action Plan Report
13. Peace Bridge Expansion Project/Ranking of Project Alternatives by Participants
COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR McMAHON
1. Board of Architectural Review - Reappointment
SUPERVISOR McMAHON & COUNCILMAN CRAWFORD
2. PO 17 for Fire Inspector
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
TOWN CLERK NANCY SAMRANY
1. Special Use Renewals:
A. Sprint Sites USA - Communication Tower at 318 Baseline Road
B. Sprint Sites USA - Communication Tower at 3078 Staley Road
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RAY DLUGOKINSKI
2. Promotion
3. New Hire
PLANNING BOARD
4. Robert Mesmer 2548 Love Road - Revised Site Plan to Construct a 44x49’ Hanger
5. Town Hall Terrace 2255 Center Terrace - Site Plan Approval for Maintenance Building
ENRICHMENT & REFERRAL CENTER
6. Clerk Typist Position
RECREATION DIRECTOR LINDA TUFILLARO
7. Friday Open Gym
8. Full Time Hire
9. Part Time Recreation Attendant
COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL
MARK FENZ
1. Resignation From GIFTS Program
DARLENE SPRAGUE
2. Resignation From Youth Advisory Board
REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Majestic Woods Subdivision - Conservation Easement
2. Town Clerk Budget Adjustment
3. Laborer - Water Department
4. Laborer - Wastewater Department
5. Park Maintenance II - Recreation Attendant
6. FSEIS - Parkland Development
FROM THE FLOOR:
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of: Ann ( Sayles) Smith
Winifred May Kilroy Smith
Walter L. DeGlopper
2002/2003 Town/County Tax Bills Mailed
Town Clerk Nancy Samrany announced that the 2003 Town/County Tax Bills have been mailed. If you have changed banks, have paid off your mortgage or do not have an escrow account and did not receive a tax bill, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 773-9600 ext. 622 or 620. The office will be open Saturday, February 15, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Checks should be made payable to Town Clerk. The last day to pay without penalty is February 18. Envelopes must show a legible postmark of February 18 to be accepted on time. Taxpayers should call the office for correct amounts for payments made February 19 and later. Personal checks are not accepted after June 15 and payments can be made until June 30, 2003. After this date, payments must be sent to the County.
Results Of Peace Bridge Impact Vote
January 16, 2003 . . .For the results of the Peace Bridge Impact Vote taken in December 2002, Click "VOTE." (If you do not have adobe acrobat, you will need to install it to view this document. To download click here). For the report on the Peace Bridge meeting of December 7, 2002, click Meeting.
Planning Board Agenda - Jan. 2003
Click Planning Board Agenda for the January 13, 2003 meeting.
Proposed Peace Bridge Overview Acknowledges Organized Residents
A Buffalo News article in the January 9, 2003 edition summarizes the proposed Peace Bridge workshops and acknowleges that fifty-three percent of the 722 participants attending the fourth public workshop in a series scheduled by the Peace Bridge Authority's binational review were from Grand Island. The workshop gave the opportunity to vote for five of 30 alternatives they preferred to be retained for more study during the next phase of the environmental review. Click "News 1/9/03" for complete story.
Crawford To Continue As Deputy Supervisor
By Joelle Logue
January 6, 2003 . . .During the town's reorganization meeting Monday, Supervisor Peter McMahon renamed Councilman Dick Crawford as deputy supervisor for the year 2003 and designated the following council persons as liaisons to committees: Crawford (Economic Development, Traffic Safety Advisory Board and Library Trustees), Mary Cooke (Environmental Conservation and Human Rights Commission), Kevin Rustowicz (Community Enrichment, Cable TV and Youth Board), Daniel Robillard (Planning Board and Parks & Recreation).
McMahon also made the following committee appointments.
Serving on the Special Districts Committee are McMahon as chair, Mary Cooke, Town Engineer John Whitney and Water/Wastewater Superintendent Wayne Clinton.
Audit Committee consists of Mary Cooke as chair and Kevin Rustowicz.
Sidewalk & Bikepath Committee has McMahon as chair, John Whitney, the chair of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board (TBA), Cooke, Rustowicz, Highway Superintendent Ray Dlugokinski, Planning Board Chair Gary Roesch and Recreation Director Linda Tufillaro.
Economic Committee: Jerry Doane, chair; Gary Astridge, Ted Bates, Andrew Beyer, John Bruno, Hank Carroll, Roy Gerard, Michael Heftka, Jack Hugill, Chris Learman, Duffy Macguire, Jim Rogan, Randy Osvath, John White.
Historical Preservation Committee: Joan Bodkin, William Koch, Shirley Luther, Joseph Macaluso, Timothy Mordaunt, Doris Rees, Teddy Linenfelser and Barbi Lare.
Personnel Committee: McMahon and Crawford.
Phillips and Martin Return To Town Payroll as Part-timers
By Joelle Logue
January 6, 2003 . . .Retired Town Engineer John Phillips and retired Water Superintendent John Martin were hired as part time employees in their areas of expertise effective January 1, 2003. Phillips will be earning $39.19 per hour and Martin will earn $32.15 per hour.
In other personnel matters, Arlene Ehde was hired as secretary to the Planning Board at $14.98 per hour and Recreation Attendant Justin Bridenbaker will become a laborer in the Highway Department at an hourly rate of $17.74.
Supervising Accountant Pam Whitney was changed from CSEA grade step C to non-union grade 10 step A for an approximate $4000 increase in salary, and the Secretary to the Supervisor Diane Nesbitt was changed from non-union grade 7 step E to non-union grade 8 step A for an approximate increase in salary of $4000.
A request from Town Clerk Nancy Samrany to increase her budget by $2880 for 2003 to allow for part-time employee at the rate of $10 per hour was tabled until the town board could further meet with Samrany for clarification.
Other 2003 appointments were as follows:
Town Adopts Pesticide Policy
By Joelle Logue
January 6, 2003 . . .In accepting recommendations from the Recreation Department and Environmental Conservation Commission, the town board, Monday, adopted a pesticide policy for the town which includes a committee consisting of the town supervisor, a member of the Environmental Conservation Commission, a town employee who holds a certified pesticide applicator license, the Safety Committee chair and the town attorney.
The Town Pesticide Committee will review lists submitted by departments of all pesticides used. Any pesticide that is not on the approved list provided shall require approval by the Pesticide Committee before any application of the pesticide. Use of Toxic Category I and II pesticides shall be limited to the approval of the Pesticide Committee. Toxic I pesticides may be used only when such use is necessary to protect public health and safety.
In cases of extreme emergency, when approval of a pesticide cannot be obtained in a timely manner, a depart