A regular meeting of the Town Board of Grand Island, New York was held at the Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, NY at 8:00p.m. on the 6^th of November 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

Supervisor McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00P.M.

Reverend Steve LaMarco of Whitehaven Road Baptist Church gave the Invocation.

Councilman Gary Roesch led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

Speakers: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #49, October 5, 2006, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #50, October 11, 2006, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #51, October 16, 2006, Minutes of Regular Meeting #19, October 16, 2006, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #52, October 19, 2006, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #53, October 20, 2006, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #54, October 24, 2006, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #55, October 25, 2006, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #56, October 26, 2006.

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

Noes 0

PUBLIC HEARING:

Town of Grand Island – 2007 Budget

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to speak in favor of or in opposition to the 2007 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Grand Island. The Supervisor called the public hearing to order and read the following:

GENERAL FUND:

TOTAL APPROPRIATION AMOUNT: $ 5,870,198

AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION: $ 1,841,832

TAX RATE: $ 2.845 per thousand 4.4% INCREASE

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:

TOTAL APPROPRIATION AMOUNT $917,535

AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION: $896,000

TAX RATE: $ 1.292 per thousand 0% INCREASE

HIGHWAY FUND:

TOTAL APPROPRIATION AMOUNT: $ 2,385,439

AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION: $ 1,935,814

TAX RATE: $ 2.990 per thousand 2.2% INCREASE

SEWER DISTRICT FUND:

TOTAL APPROPRIATION AMOUNT: $ 2,888,399

AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION: $ 1,935,814

TAX RATE/1,000 (LAND VALUE ONLY): $ 7.478

31.6% INCREASE

WATER DISTRICT FUND:

TOTAL APPROPRIATION AMOUNT: $ 2,555,257

AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION: $ 681,065

TAX RATE/1,000 (LAND VALUE ONLY): $5.782 0% DECREASE

LIGHTING DISTRICT:

TOTAL APPROPRIATION AMOUNT: $ 200,808 (47 districts)

AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION: $ 190,339

TAX RATE: Varies by District

REFUSE & GARBAGE DISTRICT:

TOTAL APPROPRIATION AMOUNT: $ 907,975

AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION: $ 882,440

TAX RATE:Flat Rate Single Family Dwelling $ 130 5.7% DECREASE

DEBT SERVICE FUND:

TOTAL DEBT SERVICE AMOUNT: $ 1,202,622

TRANSFERS FROM OTHER FUNDS $1,150,622

Speakers in Favor: None

Speakers in Opposition: George White, Douglas Learman

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

The 2007 Preliminary Budget was referred to the Town Board for further action.

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Association of Erie County Governments – Resolution in Support to Change the Present Pension System

2. Request Funding – Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU) – Scenic Woods Greenway Trail

3. State of New York, Office of Real Property Services – Distribution of 2006 STAR Administrative Aid for the Town of Grand Island

4. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Memorial Library Board of Trustees – August 8, 2006

5. Empire State Development – Abraxis BioScience, Inc. Project, Public Hearing – November 8, 2006 – 3p.m.- 4p.m. – Grand Island Town Hall, Downstairs Conference Room

6. Meeting Minutes – Cable/Communication Advisory Board – October 26, 2006

7. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – September 26, 2006

8. Erie County Farm Bureau Inc. – Erie County Farm Bureau Resolutions 2006

9. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – October 2006

10. Empire State Development –Restore NY Community Initiative

11. Building Permits Issued – October 2006

12. Meeting Minutes – Town of Grand Island Safety Committee – October 5, 2006

13. NYS Department of State – Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program 2006-2007

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve the consent agenda as distributed.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – July 2006

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $194,649 on July 1, 2006

Total Receipts of $2,760,147

Total Disbursements of $2,399,629

Operating A/C Interest $170

Operating A/C Balance $555,337

Investment Interest $19,255

Investment Balance $4,681,588

Total Cash Balance as of July 31, 2006 $5,236,925

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – August 2006

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $555,337 on August 1, 2006

Total Receipts of $1,986,630

Total Disbursements of $2,417,604

Operating A/C Interest $111

Operating A/C Balance $124,474

Investment Interest $15,458

Investment Balance $3,673,282

Total Cash Balance as of August 31, 2006 $3,797,756

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – September 2006

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $124,474 on September 1, 2006

Total Receipts of $1,729,666

Total Disbursements of $1,598,760

Operating A/C Interest $93

Operating A/C Balance $255,473

Investment Interest $16,365

Investment Balance $4,003,387

Total Cash Balance as of September 30, 2006 $4,258,860

No action required by Town Board.

COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Change Order – Performance Service Contract – Job No. M-171

Change Order No. Lock City 05 is a true up for water meter supply and encompasses all the changes made in the field, including quantity and type, during the water meter installation. This Change Order will result in a net decrease to the contract of $50,703.09.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve Change Order No. Lock City 05, which will result in a net decrease to the contract of $50,703.09.

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

Noes 0

Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts – 2007 Taxroll

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adopt the resolution from the Department of Engineering & Water Resources Department Head, John Whitney as follows:

WHEREAS, the Department Head, Department of Engineering & Water Resources did notify consumers within the respective water and sewer districts on Grand Island by having the wording “IF NOT PAID BY OCTOBER 31, ARREARS WILL BE ON TAX ROLLS” printed on water bills sent out quarterly.

Now therefore, be it resolved that the following approximate amount be applied to the Taxroll of 2007.

Water $265,307.46

Sewer $365,196.08

Out of District Sewer $ 346.62

Meters $ 4,540.00

Misc. Charges $ 1,280.00

Total $636,670.16

Be it further resolved, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to accept no payments of such delinquent accounts after the said last day of October 2006.

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

Noes 0

Authorization to Renew Co-op Resolution with the City of Niagara Falls – 2007

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Supervisor to sign the renewal of the cooperative purchasing agreement, for a period of one year between the Town of Grand Island and the City of Niagara Falls, authorizing Niagara Falls to act as the lead agency to solicit bids and with Grand Island participating in the purchasing co-op, upon the terms and conditions recommended for purchase of chemical used in the treatment of water and wastewater. This agreement is subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.

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

Noes 0

RECREATION DIRECTOR - LINDA TUFILLARO:

Winter Hires

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the hiring of Kyle Patterson and Matthew Klock for the adult and youth winter programs. Both employees will be part-time recreation attendants at $7.00 per hour. APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICER – JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Michael & Judith Schneider – Keeping of 3 Agricultural Animals on 6.02 Acres

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the Special Use Permit for Michael & Judith Schneider for keeping up to 3 agricultural animals on 6.02 acres. The property has been inspected and it is unchanged.

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

Noes 0

Special Use Permit Renewal – Thomas Thompson – Keeping up to 2 Agricultural Animals on 3 Acres

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the Special Use Permit for Thomas Thompson for keeping up to 2 agricultural animals on 3 acres. The property has been inspected and it is unchanged.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Resignation – Commission for Conservation of the Environment

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to

accept with regret the letter of resignation from Joanne Carr from the Commission for Conservation of the Environment. The Town Board will send a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Carr.

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 #84681 - 84725, 84729 - #84909

General $ 72,286.56

Highway $ 87,723.34

Sewer $ 43,193.94

Water $ 14,376.56

Capital $ 101,792.02

Garbage $ 28,55.00

Total $ 322,227.42

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

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

New England Estates – Preliminary Plat Approval

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 20, 2006 at 8:00p.m. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to the Preliminary Plat Approval for New England Estates.

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

Noes 0

Niagara Development Group, LLC – East River Rd. – Rezone from R-2 to R-1E

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the request by Niagara Development Group, LLC, East River Road to rezone from R-2 to R1-E to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

Noes 0

Majestic Woods – Petition Requesting Stop Sign & Reduction of Speed Limit

Remains Tabled

Majestic Woods – Violation of Conservation Easement

Remains Tabled

Park Place Patio Homes – Preliminary Plat Approval (Cluster Development)

Remains Tabled

Waterford Park Subdivision – Preliminary Plat Approval (Revised Plan)

Remains Tabled

SUSPENSION OF THE RULES:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to suspend the rules to consider setting a Public Hearing for No Parking Signs at the north end of Glen Avon.

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

Noes 0

SET PUBLIC HEARING:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 20, 2006 at 8:00p.m. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to Local Law Intro #10/2006 for a No Parking Sign at the north end of Glen Avon.

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

Noes 0

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on any subject.

Speakers: Rus Thompson Re: Removing Grand Island Tolls

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilman Roesch: Election Day on Tuesday

Councilman Crawford: Rus Thompson is a Grand Island resident running for Assembly seat

Supervisor McMahon: Please Vote on Tuesday, Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park Saturday, November 11^th at 11:00a.m., Tops Markets are for sale

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adjourn the meeting at 8:34p.m.

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

Noes 0

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