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 December 2005.

 

Present:                      Peter A. McMahon                Supervisor

Richard W. Crawford                         Councilman

Mary S. Cooke                        Councilwoman

Daniel F. Robillard                        Councilman

                                    Gary G. Roesch                   Councilman

Patricia A. Frentzel                        Town Clerk

Peter Godfrey                                    Town Attorney

 

Also Present:              Raymond Dlugokinski             Highway Superintendent

                                    John Whitney                                   Town Engineer

 

Rev. David Rodgers from Emmanuel Community Bible Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilman Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

Residents who spoke: None

           

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #61, November 10, 2005, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #62, November 18, 2005, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #63, November 21, 2005, Minutes of Regular Meeting #21, November 21, 2005, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #64, November 28, 2005 and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #65, November 30, 2005.

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

Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Meeting Minutes – Economic Development Advisory Board – November 10, 2005

2.      Town of Elma, Town of Clarence, Town of Concord, Town of Newstead, Village of Farnham - Resolution Opposing Any Change to the Existing Administrative Structure of the Erie County Community Development Block Grant Program

3.      Meeting Minutes – CEC Advisory Board  – November 17, 2005

4.      Meeting Minutes – Community Enrichment Council – November 17, 2005

5.      Niagara River Greenway – Local Government Advisory Committee Meeting – October 19, 2005

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the consent agenda items as distributed.

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

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Supervisors Report – November 2005

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $282,855 on November 1, 2005

Total Receipts of $849,680

Total Disbursements of $940,485

Operating A/C Interest $75

Operating A/C Balance $192,126

Investment Interest $8,931

Investment Balance $3,003,878

Total Cash Balance as of November 30, 2005 $3,196,004

No action required by Town Board.

 

Set Water & Sewer Rents – 2006

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set the Water Rents for 2006 at $2.70/1,000 gallons and set the Sewer Rents for 2006 at $4.40/1,000 gallons of water used.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Memorandum of Agreement with Western New York Stormwater Coalition

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Resolution Supporting Niagara River Greenway Grant Application

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Town Board to adopt the resolution supporting the Niagara River Greenway Commission as follows:

       WHEREAS, the Town of Tonawanda has applied for a Quality Communities Grant on behalf of the Niagara River Greenway Commission; and

       WHEREAS, a portion of the grant will be used to pay for a consultant for the Niagara River Greenway Commission; and

       WHEREAS, the work of the Niagara River Greenway Commission is intended to help all the communities along the river, including Grand Island; now therefore

       BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island supports the current effort, by the Town of Tonawanda, to obtain funding from the Quality Communities Grant Program.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Amendment to Lease on Cingular Cell Tower – 80 Carl Road

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the request to amendment to the lease on the cellular tower at 80 Carl Road to the Town Attorney for review and recommendation. 

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

                        Noes            0

 

Appointments to Planning Board

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to appoint Robert Starzynski, 174 Deerwood Lane to the Planning Board for a term to expiring December 31, 2006 and Frank Sturniolio, 331 Tracey Lane to a term expiring December 31, 2007.  The appointments will take effect on the execution of their oaths of office.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

COUNCILWOMAN MARY S. COOKE:

Permission to Use Town Facilities for Inauguration

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to grant permission to the newly elected officials Mark J. Frentzel, Raymond Dlugokinski, Mary Cooke and Susan Argy to use the Golden Age Center on Sunday, January 1, 2006 for the Inauguration Ceremony.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER OFFICIALS:

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

Award Bid for One New Heavy Duty Cab & Chassis

Highway Superintendent Raymond Dlugokinski reported that he had opened the bids on November 28, 2005 for a new heavy-duty cab & chassis single axle plow truck.  Only one bid was received from the following:

Fleet Maintenance Inc.                                          $58,973

After careful review of the bid, Mr. Dlugokinski recommended the sole bidder, Fleet Maintenance Inc. be awarded the bid for in the amount of $58,973

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve Mr. Dlugokinski’s request for the sole bidder, Fleet Maintenance, Inc. to be awarded the bid.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR - LINDA TUFILLARO:

Authorize Supervisor to Sign State Reimbursement for Recreation 2004 - $5,888

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Division For Youth State Aid reimbursements for 2004 in the amount of $5,888.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Request Permission to Hire 4 Part Time Recreation Workers & 2 Life Guards

A motion made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve the hiring by the Recreation Director for 4 part-time Recreation workers at $6.50 per hour and two lifeguards at $6.70 per hour no more than 19 hours per week.

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

                        Noes            0

 

TOWN ACCOUNTANT – PAM WHITNEY:

2005 Budget Transfer

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the following budget TRANSFERS needed to balance each fund in preparation for the year ended 12/31/05:

 

GENERAL

HIGHWAY

SEWER

WATER

103,762

23,832

0

0

 

All transfers are being made within the same fund.  No additional appropriations of fund balance are necessary.

There still may be some additional transfers needed in 2006 for the 2005 budget.

 

DEPT

ACCOUNT NAME

ACCOUNT NUMBER

TRF NEEDED

FROM A/C

$

FROM DIFFERENT DEPT

INDEP AUDIT & ACCTNG

PROF SVCS

001-1320-0409

6,675.00

001-1355-0409

6,675.00

ASSESSMENT

 

LAW OFFICE

LITIGATION EXP

001-1420-0445

45,000.00

001-1990-0475

45,000.00

CONTINGENT

 

DEBT MGMNT FEES

DEBT MGMNT FEES

001-1989-0419

12,500.00

001-1355-0409

12,500.00

ASSESSMENT

NEW BOND RATING

POLICE

PERSONAL SVCS

001-3120-0100

10,000.00

001-1355-0409

10,000.00

ASSESSMENT

 

 

EQUIPMENT

001-3120-0200

3,600.00

001-1355-0409

3,600.00

ASSESSMENT

TAHOE

 

REP/MAIN VEHICLES

001-3120-0423

7,500.00

001-1355-0409

7,500.00

ASSESSMENT

 

E & R

EQUIPMENT

001-4210-0200

3,406.00

001-4210-0409

3,406.00

 

PHONE SYSTEM

GOLDEN AGE

EQUIPMENT

001-6772-0200

7,802.00

001-4210-0409

7,802.00

E & R

CHEVY EXPRESS VAN

RECREATION

EQUIPMENT

001-7110-0200

2,603.00

001-4210-0409

2,603.00

E & R

MOWER

LONGE RANGE PLNNG

PERSONAL SVCS

001-8022-0102

500.00

001-8021-0102

500.00

ARCH BOR

 

 

OFFICE SUUPLIES

001-8022-0401

175.00

001-8021-0102

175.00

ARCH BOR

 

WORKERS COMP

WORKERS COMP

001-9040-0800

2,001.00

001-1990-0475

2,001.00

CONTINGENCY

 

UNEMPLOYMENT INS

UNEMPLOY INS

001-9050-0800

2,000.00

001-1990-0475

2,000.00

CONTINGENCY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

103,762.00

 

103,762.00

 

 

 

DEPT

ACCOUNT NAME

ACCOUNT NUMBER

TRF NEEDED

FROM A/C

$

FROM DIFFERENT DEPT

RETIREMENT CONTR

RETIREMENT CONTR

002-9010-0800

3,877.00

002-9730-0600

3,877.00

BAN PRINCIPAL

WORKERS COMP

WORKERS COMP

002-9040-0800

1,955.00

002-9730-0600

1,955.00

BAN PRINCIPAL

MEDICAL INS

MEDICAL INS

002-9060-0800

6,000.00

002-9730-0600

6,000.00

BAN PRINCIPAL

MISC B & W

BUYBACKS

002-5140-0199

12,000.00

002-9730-0600

9,000.00

BAN PRINCIPAL

 

 

 

 

002-9030-0800

3,000.00

SOCIAL SECURITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTALS

23,832.00

 

23,832.00

 

 

 

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Budget Amendment – NYS Records Management Grant

The first half of the NYS Records Management Grant for the Town Clerk’s Office has been received in the amount of $5,329.00.  The money is to be appropriated according to the budget submitted to NYS, and placed into various departments’ budget accordingly.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve the following budget amendment:

 

Budget Amendment – NYS Records Management Grant

Increase Revenue a/c                001.0001.3060  State Aid – Rec Mgmnt             $5,329

 

Increase Appropriation            001.1440.0431            Engineering – Gas & Oil                    $     15

                                                001.1410.0100  Town Clerk Personal Svcs                 $4,800

                                                001.9030.0800            Fica/Mcare Taxes                               $  367  

                                                001.9040.0800            Workers Comp Insur                            $      3

                                                001.9050.0800            Unemployment Insur                           $   144

 

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

                        Noes            0

 

Budget Amendment – Erie County Grant

The final half of the 2005 Erie County Grant for Youth Services has been received in the amount of $5,000.  The money is to be appropriated according to the budget submitted to Erie County, and placed into Enrichment & Referral’s budget to cover the costs for the summer science program.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the following budget amendment:

 

Increase Revenue a/c                  001.0001.3006              E. C. Grant                            $5,000

 

Increase Appropriation                 001.4210.0400              E&R-Youth Services              $2,250

                                      001.4210.0100       E&R-Personal Svcs          $2,750

 

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

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL:

Grand Island Fire Company, Inc. – Naming of Roads – Waterford Park

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer the correspondence from the Grand Island Fire Company in reference to the proposed renaming of Stony Point Rd and Enola when they are continued into the new subdivision to the Town Engineer with the requirement that extensions of existing streets retain the original name.

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 #81413 – #81522

General                 $ 72,793.06   

Highway    $ 16,902.60  

Sewer                 $       754.39

Water                 $    3,390.00 

      Capital       $ 23,813.00      

      Fire            $187,431.00

Total          $305,084.05

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Nextel Partners, Inc. – Wireless Communications Facility - 1083 Whitehaven Road

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the request from Nextel Partners, Inc. to collocate on the wireless tower at 1083 Whitehaven Road.  The fees have been paid, the plans are in, and the Code Enforcement Officer and Zoning Officer both recommend approval.

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. 

Residents who spoke: None

 

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilman Crawford: Wednesday, 12/7/05 at 12:00p.m. VFW – Pearl Harbor Services.

Councilman Roesch: Roads through Veterans Park closed as of 12/01/05.  Economic Development Meeting at 7:15p.m on 12/08/05 - all welcome. Happy Holidays.  Thanks to all the nine candidates who interviewed for advisory board opening.  Decision was difficult choosing two appointments.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 8:20:p.m.

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

                        Noes            0

 

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

Eldein Godzisz

Carmela Palumbo

Dorothy Wallace

Veanna Schwanebeck

James Malaney

Geelin Wong

Helene Mysliwiec

Vernon Martell Sr.

Arlene Gates

Charles Rexford

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk