A regular
meeting of the Town Board of Grand Island, New York was held at the Town Hall,
2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, NY at 8:00 PM on the 5th
of May, 2004.
Present:
Peter A. McMahon
Supervisor
Mary
S. Cooke
Councilwoman
Richard
W. Crawford
Councilman
Daniel
F. Robillard
Councilman
Gary
G. Roesch
Councilman
Patricia Frentzel
Town Clerk
Peter Godfrey
Town Attorney
Absent:
Raymond Dlugokinski
Highway Superintendent
Others Present:
E. Diane Darmofalski, Deputy Town Clerk, John Whitney, Town Engineer
Reverend
Paul Nogaro of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church gave the Invocation.
The Golden
Age Center led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supervisor
McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00PM.
The Town
Board presented a proclamation to the Golden Age Center representatives honoring
May as “Older Americans Month”. A
proclamation was given to Grand Island Fire Company Chief Greg Butcher
recognizing May 16-22nd as EMS – “Emergency Services Week” and
Mark Bullock represented The Lions Club to receive a proclamation honoring May
as “Recycle Sight Month”.
This is an
opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda
items only. No residents spoke.
A motion was
made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard, to approve the
minutes from Workshop Meeting No.16, April 19, 2004, Regular Meeting No. 7,
April 19, 2004, Workshop Meeting No.17, April 26, 2004 and Workshop Meeting No.
18, April 27, 2004.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
1.
New York Power Authority – Annual Report – 2003
2.
State of New York – Public Employment Relations Board –
Notice of Withdraw Case No. U-24978, U-24329
3.
State of New York – Public Service Commission – Ruling
Setting the Remainder of the Proceedings
4.
State of New York – Department of Transportation – Speed
Reduction Request Answer
5.
Traffic Safety Advisory Board – Meeting Minutes – March
9, 2004
6.
New York State DEC – SEQR Lead Agency Designation –
Grand Island Bike Trail Connect Project – Buckhorn State Park
7.
State of New York – Announcement of available grant
applications for programs funded under NYS’s Environmental Protection Fund and
the 1996 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act
8.
State of New York – Dept. of Agriculture and Markets –
“New York State Farm Fresh Guide”
9.
State of New York – Department of Labor – Notice of
Violation and Order to Comply
10.
David Unmack – Town Assessor – Quarterly Summary of
Assessment Services
11.
State of New York – DEC – Freshwater Wetlands
Application for Permit – Kozlowski Property
12.
Adelphia – Town of Grand Island Settlement Agreement
13.
Economic Development Advisory Board – Meeting Minutes –
April 15, 2004
14.
Community Enrichment Council – Meeting Minutes – April
1, 2004
A motion was
made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve the
consent agenda.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
SUPERVISOR McMAHON:
RENEW CONTRACT WITH J. O’CONNELL & ASSOCIATES
– GRANT CONSULTANTS
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract with J. O’Connell and Associates
– Grant Consultants for the period covering May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005
at a cost of $6,500 per quarter.
APPROVED
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
0
Noes
COMMUNICATIONS - OTHER OFFICIALS
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:
SUMMER PART TIME HIRES:
Highway
Superintendent Ray Dlugokinski advised the Town Board that he has rehired
Nicholas Covatto of 328 Laurie Lane as of Monday May 17, 2004 at $8.75 per hour
for part time summer help. No
action required.
TOWN ENGINEER - JOHN WHITNEY:
NYSDEC GENERAL SPDES PERMIT FOR STORMWATER
DISCHARGES ANNUAL REPORT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) requires regulated small
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) to obtain coverage under a State
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) for the discharge of storm water
from Town owned storm sewer systems.
The Town is working in conjunction with the WNY Stormwater Coalition in
developing the Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) for Grand Island.
The SWMP must be fully developed and implemented no later than January 8,
2008.
As part of the EPA requirements, the Annual Report must be available for public comment. Copies of the report will be on file at the Town Clerk’s office and the Grand Island Memorial Library. Public Comments will be received until May 13, 2004.
No action is
required.
SITE PLAN APPROVAL – PROPOSED COMMERCIAL PLAZA
– 1738 GRAND ISLAND BLVD.
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer
the request of a Site Plan Approval for a Proposed Commercial Plaza - 1738 Grand
Island Blvd. to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
CONDITIONAL PLAT APPROVAL – GRAND PARK VUE
SUBDIVISION – SECT. IV (20 SUBLOTS)
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer
the request of a Conditional Plat Approval for Grand Park Vue Subdivision –
Sect. IV (20 sublots) to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 – WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER
CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS, ELECTRICAL CONTRACT – JOB NO. M-161-E
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
approve Change Order No. 2 – Water Treatment Plant Filter Control
Improvements, Electrical Contract – Job No. M-161-E.
The Change Order will result in a net increase to the contract in the
amount of $4,023.50. The funds are
available in the original bonded amount.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
SITE PLAN APPROVAL – GRAND ISLAND PHYSICAL
THERAPY – 1801 GRAND ISLAND BLVD.
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer
the request for a Site Plan Approval for Grand Island Physical Therapy – 1801
Grand Island Blvd. to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
BARBARA GANNON – GOLDEN AGE CENTER DIRECTOR:
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – VAN DRIVER, ROBERT
D’ORSANEO
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
accept with regret a letter of resignation from Golden Age Center van driver
Robert D’Orsaneo. The Town Board
will send a certificate of appreciation to Mr. D’Orsaneo.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
– GENERAL:
JAMES
LORENTZ/ELSIE CLARK – 2555 STALEY ROAD – REQUEST WAIVER TO SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS
A motion was made
by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the request for a
Waiver to Subdivision Regulations of James Lorentz and Elsie Clark – 2555
Staley Road to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
JOHN
SIMON – COMMENTS ON TOWNWIDE REZONING
A motion was made
by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the comments on
Townwide Zoning of John Simon to the Town Clerk and Town Board for inclusion in
the Public Hearing on Townwide Rezoning Meeting June 3, 2004.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
SUSAN
& RANDON HILLOCK – COMMENTS ON TOWNWIDE REZONING
A motion was made
by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the comments on
Townwide Zoning of Susan & Randon Hillock to the Town Clerk and Town Board
for inclusion in the Public Hearing on Townwide Rezoning Meeting June 3, 2004.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
ROBERT
MARINUCCI – LETTER OF RESIGNATION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
A motion was made
by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to
accept
with regret a letter of resignation from Robert Marinucci as Chairman of the
Youth Advisory Board. The Town
Board will send a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Marinucci.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
JAMES & LYNN PANEPINTO – COMBINE SBL
#36.01-2-7.1, #36.01-2-18 AND
36.01-2-19 INTO ONE SBL#
A
motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
combine SBL #36.01-2-7.1, #36.01-2-18 AND 36.01-2-19 into one SBL#.
A copy of the approval is to be sent to the Assessor and the Code
Enforcement Officer.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:
A motion was
made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to pay Vouchers #75608
– 75695
General
$34,693.31
Highway
$ 2,337.81
Sewer
$10,027.83
Water
$ 2,252.78
Capital
$ 2,043.00
Total
$51,354.73
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
This is an
opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on
any subject. No speakers.
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilman Robillard noted that Saturday, May 8th
is Opening Day for Little League Baseball.
Councilman Roesch noted the Dollar Store’s ribbon
cutting ceremony will be on Saturday, May 8th at 8:30a.m.
In addition, the Neighbor’s Foundation will be working with the Postal
Employees for the annual Curbside Food Drive.
Happy Mother’s Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was
made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adjourn the
meeting at 8:20P.M.
APPROVED
Ayes
5
Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch, McMahon
Noes
0
A moment of
silence was observed in memory of the following.
Harold
“Beaver” Schrutt
Robert
Hackett
Myron
“Mike” Strope
Alice
Watkins
William
Wietan
James
Nice
Marian
Maurer
Dorothy
Evans
Respectfully
Submitted,
Patricia A.
Frentzel
Town Clerk