REGULAR MEETING NO

Supervisor McMahon informed the Town Board that the following will serve on the

Historical Preservation Committee:

William Koch

Barbi Lare

Teddy Linenfelser – Town Historian

Shirley Luther – GI Historical Society

Joseph Macaluso

Curtis Nestark – GI Historical Society

Sharon Nichols

Supervisor McMahon informed the Town Board that the following liaison appointments have been made for the year 2006:

Liaisons to Advisory Boards:

Economic Development Gary G. Roesch

Environmental Conservation Mary S. Cooke

Human Rights Commission Mary S. Cooke

Community Enrichment Council Susan J. Argy

Cable/Communications Committee Gary G. Roesch

Traffic Safety Advisory Board Richard W. Crawford, Jr.

Library Trustees Richard W. Crawford, Jr.

Architectural Review Board Susan J. Argy

Planning Board Gary G. Roesch

Parks & Recreation Susan J. Argy

Youth Board Richard W. Crawford, Jr.

Historical Preservation Mary S. Cooke

Long Range Planning Committee Peter A. McMahon

Supervisor McMahon informed the Town Board that the following will serve on the

Personnel Committee:

Peter A. McMahon

Richard W. Crawford, Jr.

Supervisor McMahon informed the Town Board that the following will serve on the

Sidewalk & Bikepath Committee:

Chair Peter McMahon

Town Engineer John Whitney

Traffic Safety Advisory Board Lawrence Kieffer

Councilwoman Mary S. Cooke

Highway Superintendent Ray Dlugokinski

Planning Board Douglas Scheid

Recreation Director Linda Tufillaro

Supervisor McMahon informed the Town Board that the following will serve on the

Special Districts Committee:

Chair Peter A. McMahon

Councilwoman Mary S. Cooke

Town Engineer John Whitney

Water Department:

Sr. Plant Operator Dan Moran

Working Crew Chief Don Hoover

Wastewater Department:

Sr. Plant Operator Wayne Clinton

Working Crew Chief Mike Braun

Supervisor’s Secretary:

Supervisor McMahon informed the Town Board that he has appointed Elizabeth Zilbauer of 736 Baseline Road as his Secretary for the year 2006.

This is for information only, no action taken by the Town Board

Town Clerk’s Appointments

Town Clerk Patricia Frentzel advised the Town Board of the following staff appointments for the year 2006:

Karen Cooney Deputy Town Clerk

Diane Darmofalski Deputy Town Clerk

Betty Lantz Deputy Town Clerk

Sally Kaiser Part Time Clerk

This is for information only, no action taken by the Town Board

Registrar’s Appointments

Town Clerk Patricia Frentzel advised the Town Board of the following Registrar appointments for the year 2006:

Patricia Frentzel Registrar of Vital Statistics

Betty Lantz Deputy Registrar

Diane Darmofalski Sub Registrar

Karen Cooney Sub Registrar

Sally Kaiser Sub Registrar

This is for information only, no action taken by the Town Board

Budget Officer Designated

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch designating Supervisor Peter A. McMahon as Budget Officer for the Town of Grand Island for the year 2006.

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

Noes 0

Salaries Adopted

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the Salary Schedule for the year 2006 as follows:

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

Noes 0

*Grade*	*POSITIONS*	*STEP*	A	*STEP*	B	*STEP*	C	*STEP*	D	*STEP*	E
		*Hourly*	*Annually*	*Hourly*	*Annually*	*Hourly*	*Annually*	*Hourly*	*Annually*	*Hourly*	*Annually*
			1040
		3.25%	2080

1	Laborer (Part-Time/Seasonal)	$6.76		$7.00		$7.26		$7.51		$7.73
	Recreation Attendant(Part-Time/Seasonal)

2	Clerk Typist (Part-Time/Seasonal)	$8.98		$9.30		$9.65		$9.99		$10.33
	Receptionist (Part-Time)
	Van Driver (Part-Time)
	Recreation Leader (Part-Time)

3	Clerk (Part-Time)	$10.33		$10.72		$11.11		$11.52		$11.92

4	Dog Control Officer (Part-Time)	$12.12	$25209.60	$12.59	$26187.20	$13.04	$27123.20	$13.48	$28038.40	$13.93	$28974.40
	Outreach Worker (Part-Time)
	Recreation Attendant

4A	Payroll Clerk	$12.84	$26707.20	$13.80	$28704.00	$15.87	$33009.60	$19.04	$39603.20	$22.84	$47507.20

5	Police Officer (Part-Time)	$13.34	$27747.20	$13.85	$28808.00	$14.35	$29848.00	$14.87	$30929.60	$15.33	$31886.40
	Clerk to Town Justice

6	Deputy Town Clerk	$14.75	$30680.00	$15.30	$31824.00	$15.87	$33009.60	$16.40	$34112.00	$16.98	$35318.40
	Secretary to the Supervisor

7	Clerk of Justice Court	$16.30	$33904.00	$16.94	$35235.20	$17.54	$36483.20	$18.16	$37772.80	$18.78	$39062.40

8	Account Clerk Mini Computer Oper. Confidential	$21.12	$43929.60	$21.91	$45572.80	$22.70	$47216.00	$23.50	$48880.00	$24.27	$50481.60
	Zoning Inspector (Part-Time)

9	Assessor Full-Time	$23.23	$48318.40	$24.10	$50128.00	$24.99	$51979.20	$25.85	$53768.00	$26.70	$55536.00

10	Supervising Accountant	$25.54	$53123.20	$26.63	$55390.40	$27.49	$57179.20	$28.42	$59113.60	$29.42	$61193.60
	Deputy Highway Superintendent

11		$28.14	$58531.20	$29.16	$60652.80	$30.23	$62878.40	$31.27	$65041.60	$32.34	$67267.20

12	Attorney	$31.49	$65499.20	$32.66	$67932.80	$33.86	$70428.80	$35.05	$72904.00	$36.23	$75358.40

13		$34.06	$70844.80	$35.37	$73569.60	$36.63	$76190.40	$37.90	$78832.00	$39.20	$81536.00

	SALARIES ELECTED OFFICIALS
	Supervisor		$59,349.00	with Budget Officer $5703.36 = $65,052.36
	Councilmembers		$19,597.00
	Highway Superintendent		$75,193.45
	Town Justice		$39,140.01
	Town Clerk		$57,179.20	Grade 10 Step C

	SALARIED OFFICIALS
	ASSESSOR Part-Time		$20,610.00

1/3/2006

Appointment – Architectural Review Board

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to

re-appoint John P. Gilewicz, 1932 Stony Point Rd. and Philip K. Buchanan, 26 Adel Lane to the Board of Architectural Review Board for five-year terms expiring December 31, 2010.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Board of Ethics

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to

re-appoint Victor J Gagliardi, 27 Adel Lane to the Board of Ethics for a five-year term expiring on December 31, 2010.

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

Noes 0

Appointment – Cable/Communications Committee

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to appoint John Ferguson, 120 Pleasant Trail to the Cable/Communications Committee for a seven-year term expiring December 31, 2012. There is still one vacancy to fill on this committee.

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

Noes 0

Appointments - Community Enrichment Council

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Argy

re-appointing the following members of the Community Enrichment Council: Thomas Butler, 592 East River Road, Danielle Gworek, 2070 Long Road, Robert Cleveland, 1480 East Park Road and Stephanie Cowart, 859 Carter Creek for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2006.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Economic Development Advisory Board

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

re-appoint Beverly Kinney, 3254 East River Road to the Economic Development Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2008 and to appoint Sal Gullo, 337 Jamestown Road and Melissa Wannemacher, 8 Evelyn Ct. for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2008.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Environmental Conservation Commission

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to

re-appoint Paul G. Leuchner, 1212 East River Road to the Commission for Conservation of the Environment for a term to expire December 31, 2007, Christopher Pennuto, 2597 Fix Road and Edward Standora, Ph.D., 2007 Ferry Road for five-year terms to expire December 31, 2010, and Mark Lazeration, 982 Baseline Road for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2009.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Human Rights Commission

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

re-appoint Billie Jean Harper, 3242 Sandy Beach Road to the Human Rights Commission for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2010.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Library Trustee

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

re-appoint Barbara Birt, 270 Orchard Road as a Library Trustee for a five-year term expiring on December 31, 2010.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Planning Board

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

re-appoint Douglas Scheid, 98 Riverview Ct. to the Planning Board for a seven-year term expiring December 31, 2012.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Planning Board Chair

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

re-appoint Douglas Scheid, 98 Riverview Ct. as the Planning Board Chair for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2007.

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

Noes 0

Appointments - Traffic Safety Advisory Board

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

re-appoint Lawrence Kieffer, 80 Parkview Dr., Gary Tollner, 3591 Stony Point Rd., Bill Vampotic, 44 Elsie Lane, and to appoint Tim Worrall, 235 Fareway Lane to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2008.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Zoning Board of Appeals

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to

re-appoint Frank V. Sica, 1046 Ransom Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term expiring on December 31, 2010 and Robert F. Mesmer, 2548 Love Road for a one-year term as an alternate member expiring December 31, 2006.

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

Noes 0

Building Department Re-appointments

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to

re-appoint Douglas Learman as Code Enforcement Officer, Kevin Koch as Deputy Code Enforcement Officer and Michael Eisenhauer Code Enforcement Officer B Part-Time for the year 2006, for purposes of Chapt. #8 of the Town Code.

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

Noes 0

Appointment – Assessor

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to create the position of Part-time Assessor at an annual salary of $20,610.

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

Noes 0

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to appoint David Unmack, 259 Bannard Ave., Tonawanda as Assessor for the balance of a six-year term expiring September 30, 2007.

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

Noes 0

Appointment – Town Historian

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

re-appoint Teddy Linenfelser as Town Historian for the year 2006.

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

Noes 0

Appointment - Commissioner of Police

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch appointing Supervisor Peter A. McMahon as the liaison and as the Police Commissioner of the Grand Island Police Department for the year 2006.

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

Noes 0

Justice Court - Monthly Payment to New York State

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford authorizing the send payment to the NYS Office of the Comptroller, Justice Court Fund, upon receipt of the monthly invoice from their office.

The Town Justice Court turns over the funds collected by their office in the first week of the month following the month the funds are paid to them. The NYS Office of the Comptroller then bills the Town for the State and County share of these funds within the following weeks.

Sending our payment to the State upon receipt of their Invoice will avoid any delays caused by our Audit date and ensure that the State and County receive their share of funds in a more timely fashion.

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

Noes 0

Membership to Government Financial Officers Association

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy authorizing the Supervisor to renew the NYS Government Finance Officer’s Association Membership for the year 2006.

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

Noes 0

Membership in State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officers

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy authorizing the Supervisor to renew membership in the State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officers (SAMPO) for the year 2006.

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

Noes 0

Membership in NY Planning Federation

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke authorizing the Supervisor to renew membership in the New York Planning Federation for the year 2006.

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

Noes 0

Membership - Association of Erie County Governments

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Supervisor to renew the Town’s membership with the Association of Erie County Governments for the year 2006.

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

Noes 0

Membership - Association of Towns

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Supervisor to renew the town’s membership with the Association of Towns of New York State.

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

Noes 0

Authorize Attendance - Association of Towns Meeting

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize attendance at the New York State Association of Towns Meeting in New York City by those Department Heads and/or elected officials with the necessary funds in their 2006 budget. The Supervisor is further authorized to cast one vote for the Town of Grand Island at the Association of Towns Meeting. Councilman Gary Roesch is authorized to act as the Delegate.

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

Noes 0

Adopt Fee Schedule

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt the Fee Schedule for the year 2006 as follows:

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

Noes 0

The entire fee schedule follows on pages 13-20:

ASSESSOR

COMPUTERIZED ASSESSMENT DATA:

Up to 10,000 parcels

.05 per parcel

Over 10,000 parcels

.035 per parcel

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

BUILDING PERMIT FEES:

Floor area to be based on outside dimensions of the building.

Residential buildings. (D.U. = Dwelling Unit)

Floor area includes all habitable space-based on outside dimensions of overall structure - does not include cellar, nonhabitable basement, nonhabitable attic or carport. It does include an accessory garage.

does not

include cellar, nonhabitable basement, nonhabitable attic or carport. It does include an accessory

garage.

SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING:

Up to 2, 000 square feet

$ 200.00

Over 2,000 square feet

$ 300.00

TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS:

Per dwelling unit

$ 250.00

MULTIPLE DWELLINGS:

(3 or more D.U. per building)

For first 5 D.U.'s per D.U.

$ 200.00

Next 10 (6-15)…per D.U.

$ 100.00

For all additional D.U.'s

$ 50.00

ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES:

Per square feet of floor area

$ 0.10

Minimum

$ 40.00

ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, RENOVATIONS:

Residential per square foot

$ 0.15

Minimum fee for residential

$ 100.00

Non-residential per square foot (first 1,500 square foot)

$ 0.20

Non-residential per square foot (after 1,500 square foot)

$ 0.05

Minimum fee for non-residential

$ 100.00

NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS:

Up to 1,000 square feet

$ 250.00

For additional square footage up to 10,000 per square foot

250.00+

.10/ft.

For additional square footage over 10,000 per square foot

250.00+

.05/ft.

Volume includes basement/cellar, sub-cellar (anything over 5 feet high). All volume

based on overall outside dimensions.

REPAIRS, MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES, CHIMNEYS, SIDEWALKS, ETC:

Repairs/renovations up to $1,000 of cost

$ 40.00

For each $1,000 over $1,000 cost

$ 2.00

Maximum fee

$ 250.00

SWIMMING POOLS:

Residential

$ 40.00

Commercial

$ 100.00

BUILDING DEMOLITION/REMOVAL:

One & two family dwelling

$ 40.00

Accessory structures

$ 25.00

All other structures

$ 50.00

GRADING PERMIT:

Grading permit

$ 50.00

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:

Residential, single

$ 50.00

All other residential

$ 35.00

plus per unit

$ 15.00

Accessory structures, pools, decks, fireplaces, etc.

$ 25.00

Non-residential structures up to 10,000 square feet

$ 50.00

Non-residential structures over 10,000 square feet

$ 100.00

Non-residential structures - minor renovations/remodeling

$ 25.00

ELECTRICIAN, JOURNEYMAN AND PLUMBER FEES:

Electrician license

$ 40.00

Electrician examination fee

$ 50.00

Electrician examination fee (special)**

$ 50.00

**In addition to the exam fee, the cost for any proctoring fees for special exams shall

be divided equally among all the candidates that are scheduled for said exams.**

Journeyman Plumber examination fee

license

$ 50.00

Journeyman Plumber license

examination fee

$ 50.00

Journeyman Plumber Exam Fee (special)

$ 75.00

Master Plumber license

$ 50.00

Master Plumber examination fee

$ 75.00

Master Plumber examination fee (special)

$ 100.00

PLUMBING DEPARTMENT

PLUMBING FEES:

Fixture units - per fixture unit

$5.00 per fixture - min. $25.00

Building drain

$ 8.00

Building sewer lateral

$ 8.00

New home construction - 1 bath

$ 41.00

1 1/2 baths

$ 51.00

2 baths

$ 56.00

2 1/2 baths

$ 66.00

3 baths

$ 71.00

3 1/2 baths

$ 81.00

Water & sewer installation/repair

$ 45.00

Conductor line installation/repair

$ 25.00

Lawn sprinkler, backflow devices & misc. inspections

$ 15.00

Re-inspection fee (Inspection failed twice)

$ 20.00

Site drainage pipe installation (up to 200 l.f.)

$ 40.00

Site drainage pipe installation (per 100 l.f. after initial 200 l.f.)

$ 15.00

SEWER TAP FEES:

Single dwelling

$ 450.00

Duplex or apartment buildings, first unit

$ 450.00

each additional unit

$ 325.00

Hotels, motels, nursing homes, first unit

$ 450.00

each additional unit

$ 325.00

Commercial, industrial-fee based on size of waterline serving building

3/4"

$ 450.00

1.5"

$ 550.00

over 2"

$ 650.00

Recreational vehicle pump out station (one time tap-in fee)

$ 450.00

Annual per boat slip charge

$ 1.00

WATER TAPS:

3/4"

$ 85.00

$ 95.00

1.5"

$ 225.00

$ 350.00

WATER METERS:

3/4"

$ 90.00

$ 140.00

1.5"

$ 250.00

$ 350.00

TESTING WATER METERS:

3/4"

$ 55.00

1.5"

$ 110.00

$ 125.00

*over 2" at prevailing rates to have it done by a private company

Charge for disconnection of abandoned water services

$ 600.00

Charge for temporary meter

A) charge for use

$ 45.00

B) deposit (refundable) - normal meter charge

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:

Disconnect old service - water only

$ 600.00

Disconnect old service - with sewer

$ 900.00

Sprinkler system annual stand-by fee

$ 150.00

Inspection fee

$ 75.00

Turn water on or off

$ 35.00

Fee to use a fire hydrant (plus cost of the water used)

$ 80.00

Fee to pump out a meter pit to obtain a meter reading

$ 80.00

Fee to set a water meter during non-working hours

$ 100.00

ZONING

RECLASSIFICATION:

(rezoning)

Application for rezoning: (based on acreage)

1 acre or less

$ 100.00

2 acres or less

$ 200.00

2.1 acres or more

$50.00 per acre

VARIANCE/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:

Application fee

$ 100.00

Application for determination or interpretation from Zoning Board of Appeals

$ 60.00

SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FEE:

Initial

$ 100.00

Renewal

$ 20.00

CELLULAR TOWER PERMIT

Initial

$ 100.00

Renewal

$ 20.00

PERMANENT SIGN PERMIT:

Per square feet of sign face area, each side

$ 0.50

Minimum fee

$ 25.00

TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT:

Application fee for each 30-day period

$ 50.00

($25.00 refundable if removed in 30 days - total fee forfeited after 30 days)

A) Waive fee for churches, schools, charitable or non-profit organizations, and individuals

applying for personal messages (ex. Happy Birthday, Welcome Home,

Congratulations, etc.)

B) Maximum time of two weeks

C) Require permit to be filed and adhere to present setback requirements (55' from

center line of road)

AGRICULTURAL ANIMAL PERMIT

Initial and Yearly Renewal

$ 20.00

ENGINEERING

APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW:

1.0 acre or less

$ 60.00

1.1 - 2.0 acres

$ 120.00

2.1 - 5.0 acres

$ 120.00

plus per acre over 2 acres

$ 25.00

5.1 - 10.0 acres

$ 240.00

plus per acre over 5 acres

$ 15.00

10.1 acres or more

$ 300.00

plus per acres over 10 acres

$ 10.00

ENGINEERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

Varies

MAPS

XEROX COPIES

Map 24" x 36"

$ 2.50

Tax map

1"=120'

$ 2.50

Island map

1"=1000'

$ 6.00

Island map

1"=2000'

$ 2.50

Topographic map

1"=100'

$ 2.50

Mylar 24" x 36"

$ 7.50

Others

per square foot

$ 0.50

HEWLETT PACKARD PLOTS

Color Plots

24 x 36

$ 5.00

36 x 48

$ 10.00

Aerial Photos

Black & White

Per square foot

$ 1.75

24" x 36"

$ 10.00

36" x 48"

$ 20.00

Color

Per square foot

$ 2.50

24" x 36"

$ 15.00

36' x 48"

$ 30.00

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PERMITS:

$10,000

$20,000

$600, plus

5% over $10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$1,100, plus

4% over $20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$1,500, plus

3% over $30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$1,800, plus

2% over $40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$2,000, plus

1.5% over $50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$2,150, plus

1.0% over $60,000

$70,000

$80,000

$2,250, plus

0.8% over $70,000

$80,000

$90,000

$2,330, plus

0.7% over $80,000

$90,000

Up to $100,000

$2,400, plus

0.5% over $90,000

over

$100,00

2.50%

RECREATION FEES - IN LIEU OF 10% LAND:

Major subdivision per lot

$ 500.00

Minor subdivision per lot

$ 500.00

Multi-family residence per unit

$ 100.00

SUBDIVISION FEES:

Preliminary application

$ 200.00

Final Plat - per lot for major subdivision (4 lots or more)

$ 20.00

Minor subdivision (less than 4 lots)

$ 100.00

TOWN CLERK

BOOKS:

(printed by outside firms - cost determined by printing cost)

Town Code Book

Varies

Zoning Ordinance

$ 20.00

Zoning Map

$ 5.00

CAMPSITE TRAILER LICENSE:

Minimum

$ 100.00

(or $2.00 per camp unit)

DEATH CERTIFICATES

Certified Copies

$ 10.00

DOG IMPOUNDMENT FEES AND REDEMPTION:

1) First impoundment - for the first 24 hours

$ 25.00

each additional 24 hours or part

$ 15.00

2) Second impoundment - for the first 24 hours

$ 50.00

each additional 24 hours or part

$ 15.00

3) Third impoundment - for the first 24 hours

$ 75.00

each additional 24 hours or part

$ 30.00

DOG LICENSES:

Local fee

$ 5.00

(Citizens 65 years & older exempt from local fee by Town Board Resolution)

Local fee (added to purebred licenses as follows:)

Purebred license (1-10 dogs)

$ 5.00

Purebred license (11-25 dogs)

$ 5.00

Purebred license (26 or more dogs)

$ 5.00

FOIL REQUESTS:

Per page

(up to 9"x14")

$ 0.25

HAWKING AND PEDDLING:

Peddler, Hawker or Solicitor - Individual

$ 30.00

after July 1st

$ 15.00

Company Peddler, Hawker or Solicitor - Up to Two Employees

$ 50.00

after July 1st

$ 25.00

4th of July Vendors

Per Employee - Must apply by June 29, 2005

$ 10.00

MACHINE COPIES OF ORDINANCES OR LOCAL LAWS

Per page - not to exceed $4.00

$ 0.50

MARRIAGE LICENSES:

Certified copies

$ 10.00

MOTEL LICENSE:

Capacity of not more than 5 units

$ 20.00

Capacity of not more than 10 units

$ 30.00

Capacity of not more than 20 units

$ 40.00

Capacity of more than 20 units

$ 50.00

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTOR: LICENSING FEE

Application for a business

$ 200.00

RECYCLE BINS

$ 7.00

TAXICAB LICENSE:

Owner-operator

$ 30.00

after July 1st

$ 15.00

Owner only

$ 20.00

after July 1st

$ 10.00

Operator only

$ 10.00

after July 1st

$ 5.00

MACHINE COPIES

$ 0.50

RECREATION FACILITIES

COMMUNITY CENTER

Per Special Use: Shows, Clinics, Lessons, ect.

$ 20.00

GAZEBO:

One Time Use

$ 20.00

NON -RESIDENT FEES FOR SPORTS REGISTRATIONS AND TEAMS:

Fee for each non-resident athlete on roster

$ 10.00

NON-RESIDENT USE OF RECREATION FACILITIES:

Per Special Use: Clinics, Shows, camps, etc.

$ 50.00

CONCESSION STAND AT VETERANS PARK:

Daily Usage

$ 15.00

The interpretation, application and enforcement of the provisions of this fee schedule are the

minimum requirements necessary for the protection of the health, safety and general

welfare of the Town of Grand Island. The fees established reflect the administration

costs of processing such permits and will be subject to review by the Town as needed.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT

FINAL STATEMENT FOR ATTORNEY - PROPERTY CLOSING

Per Statement

$ 5.00

RENTS RELEVIED

Water Rents Relevied

$7.50

Sewer Rents Relevied

$7.50

Legal Representation for the Town of Grand Island

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to hire the law firm of HodgsonRuss LLP, Peter C. Godfrey, Esq. of Counsel, shall be and hereby is appointed as attorneys for the Town of Grand Island. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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

Noes 0

Designate Harassment Complaint Officers

Human Relations Policy #4 requires the designation of two Harassment Complaint Officers.

A motion was made Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch designating Town Attorney Peter C. Godfrey and Supervisor’s Secretary Diane Y. Nesbitt as Harassment Complaint Officers for 2006.

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

Noes 0

Investment Policy

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke adopting the attached Investment Policy for 2006.

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

Noes 0

This policy applies to all of the Town’s money, which is available for investment on its own behalf.

The objectives of the Town’s investments are:

a) to conform with all applicable legal requirements

b) to safeguard principal

c) to provide sufficient liquidity to meet operating requirements

d) to obtain a reasonable rate of return

Responsibility for administering the investment program is delegated to the Town Accountant, who shall maintain a record or investments, including descriptions and amounts, transaction dates, earnings and any other pertinent information. Investments shall be those, which a prudent person would make under prevailing circumstances in the best interests of the Town. They shall be made after solicitation of at least three bids.

Funds may be invested in:

a) Certificates of deposit placed in a commercial bank authorized to do business in New York State

b) Obligations of New York State

c) Obligations of the United States Government

d) Obligations of agencies of the United States Government if principal and interest are guaranteed by the Federal Government

e) Repurchase agreements involving obligations of the United States or its agencies

f) Time deposits and demand deposits in a commercial bank authorized to do business in New York State

Repurchase agreements must be subject to a Master Repurchase Contract and are limited to banks or trust companies authorized to do business in New York State and primary reporting dealers. Investments may be made directly with an authorized trading partner or by using an ongoing investment program with an authorized trading partner pursuant to a contract authorized by the Town Board.

Certificates of deposit and time deposits, in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, shall be secured by obligations of: The United States or its agencies, if principal and interest are guaranteed by the United States; New York State; municipal corporations and school districts of the state.

The Town shall annually designate depositories for the Town’s funds. Such depositories shall be commercial banks authorized to do business in New York State. Each authorized bank shall execute a security agreement, which will

provide that collateral is pledged for the Town’s deposits. The collateral may be held by the depository bank or by another bank, but in either case a custodial agreement must be executed to acknowledge that the pledged collateral is held by that bank as agent of and custodian for the Town.

Procurement Policy

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch adopting the attached Procurement Policy for 2006.

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

Noes 0

WHEREAS, Section 104-b of the General Municipal Law procedures governing all procurement of goods and services not subject to the bidding requirements of GML, S103 or any other law; and

WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from those officers of the town involved with procurement; NOW, THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED: That the Town of Grand Island does hereby adopt the following procurement policies and procedures:

GUIDELINE 1. Every prospective purchase of goods or services shall be

evaluated to determine the applicability of GML, S103.

Every town officer, board, department head or other

personnel with the requisite purchasing authority (hereinafter Purchaser) shall estimate the cumulative

amount of the items of supply or equipment needed in a

given fiscal year. That estimate shall include the canvass

of other town departments and past history to determine the likely value of the commodity to be acquired. The information gathered and conclusions reached shall be documented and kept with the file or other documentation supporting the purchase activity.

GUIDELINE 2. All purchases of a) supplies or equipment which will

exceed $10,000 in the fiscal year or b) public works

contracts over $20,000 shall be formally bid pursuant to

GML, S103.

GUIDELINE 3. All estimated purchases of:

· Less than $10,000 but greater than $5,000 require a

written Request For Proposal sent to at least 3 vendors and written/faxed quotes received from at least 2 of the vendors, with a good faith effort to obtain a written/faxed response from all solicited vendors. (see guideline 5)

· Less than $5,000 but greater than $3,000 require an oral request for the goods to be given to at least 2 vendors and oral/faxed quotes received from at least 1 vendor with a good faith effort to obtain an oral/faxed response from all solicited vendors. (see guideline 5)

· Less than $3,000 but greater than $250.00 are left to the discretion of the purchaser.

GUIDELINE 3 con’t. All estimated public works contracts of:

· Less than $20,000 but greater than $10,000 require a written Request For Proposal to be sent to at least 3 contractors and written/faxed proposal received from at least 2 contractors, with a good faith effort to obtain a written/faxed response from all solicited contractors. (see guideline 5)

· Less than $10,000 but greater than $3,000 require a written Request For Proposal to be sent to at least 2 contractors and a written/faxed proposal received from at least 1 contractor, with a good faith effort to obtain a written/faxed response from all solicited contractors. (see guideline 5)

· Less than $3,000 but greater than $500 are left to the discretion of the purchaser.

All written Request for Proposal shall describe the desired goods, quantity and the particulars of delivery. The Purchaser shall compile a list of all vendors from whom written/fax/oral quotes have been requested and the written/fax/oral quotes offered.

All information gathered in complying with the procedures of this Guideline shall be preserved and filed with the documentation supporting the subsequent purchase or public works contract.

GUIDELINE 4. The lowest responsible proposal or quote shall be awarded the purchase or public works contract unless the

purchaser prepares a written justification providing

reasons why it is in the best interest of the town and its

taxpayers to make an award to other than the low bidder.

If a bidder is not deemed responsible, facts supporting that

judgement shall be documented and filed with the record

supporting the procurement.

GUIDELINE 5. A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required

number of proposals or quotations. If the purchaser is

unable to obtain the required number of proposals or

quotations, the Purchaser shall document the attempt

made at obtaining the proposals. In no event shall the

inability to obtain the proposals or quotes be a bar to the

procurement.

GUIDELINE 6. Except when directed by the Town Board, no solicitation of

written proposals or quotations shall be required under the

following circumstances:

a) Acquisition of professional services;

b) Emergencies;

c) Sole source situations;

d) Goods purchased from agencies for the blind or

severely handicapped;

e) Goods purchased from correctional facilities;

f) Goods purchased from another governmental agency;

g) Goods purchased at auction;

h) Goods purchased for less that $250.00;

i) Public works contracts for less than $500.00;

j) Purchases pursuant to State or County bid.

GUIDELINE 7. This policy shall be reviewed annually by the Town Board

at its organizational meeting or as soon thereafter as is

reasonably practicable.

Appoint Deputy Disaster Coordinator

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch appointing Gregory Butcher of 798 Alt Boulevard as Deputy Disaster Coordinator 2006.

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

Noes 0

Agreement for Administrative Services – Employer Drug Subsidy Program Medicare D

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement to provide Administrative Services for the Retiree Drug Subsidy Program between Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Town of Grand Island.

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

Noes 0

COUNCILWOMAN – MARY COOKE:

Health Insurance Refund Returned to the Town

Councilwoman Cooke returned the health insurance incentive check in the amount of $2445.43. This is for information only, no action by the Town Board.

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER OFFICIALS:

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

Appointment of Deputy Highway Superintendent

Highway Superintendent Raymond Dlugokinski informed the Town Board he has appointed David Stamler as the Deputy Highway Superintendent.

This is for information only, no action by the Town Board.

TOWN ENGINEER – JOHN WHITNEY:

NYS Hazard Abatement Board – Occupational Safety & Health Grant – Project M-179-06

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Supervisor to sign the grant application to the NYS Hazard Abatement Board for an Occupational Safety and Health Grant to provide safety and health training to hourly employees.

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

Noes 0

Request to Advertise for Bids – RAS and Scum Pumps at WWTP

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids on Friday, January 6, 2006 to purchase three replace Return Activated Sludge Pumps and two Scum Pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The bids will be opened by the Town Clerk on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 10:00a.m.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL;

United States Tennis Association – Kaegebein Tennis Courts - $2,500 Tennis in the Parks Funding

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor to sign all the necessary paperwork to accept a $2,500 grant from the United States Tennis Association to improve the quality of existing public tennis facilities at Kaegebein School subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.

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

Noes 0

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to amend the budget for the Town’s share of the United States Tennis Association grant to repair the tennis courts at Kaegebein School in the amount of $7,500.

Increase Appropriated Fund Balance 001.0001.9999 $7,500

Increase Appropriations 001.7140.0422 $7,500

Recreation – Playgrounds – Repair/Maint. Buildings/Grounds

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 #81759 – #81809

General $14,632.56

Sewer $ 313.29

Water $ 605.85

Total $15,980.50

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

Noes 0

SUSPENSION OF RULES:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to suspend the rules to consider a Shared Services Grant Application between the Town and the Grand Island Central School District.

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

Noes 0

Shared Services Grant Application

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the resolution as follows and authorize the Supervisor to sign the grant application to fund a feasibility study regarding shared municipal services between the Town and the Grand Island Central School District.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island wishes to apply to the NYS Department of State, Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program for funding a feasibility study regarding shared municipal services between the Town and the Grand Island Central School District; and

WHEREAS, the application process requires a resolution from the governing body of the lead applicant;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Grand Island is hereby designated as the Lead Applicant Contact Person, and is authorized and directed to file an application for funding from the New York Department of State, Shared Municipal Services Initiative Grant Program, not to exceed $100,000; and upon approval of such request, to enter into and execute all financial and/or administrative processes relating to a feasibility study regarding shared municipal services between the Town of Grand Island and the Grand Island Central School District; and further, to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance relating to this project.

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.

Residents who spoke: None

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilman Roesch: Hope all had a Happy Holiday, looking forward to 2006.

Councilwoman Argy: Pleased to be Councilwoman, looking forward to 2006 working with Town Board.

Supervisor McMahon, Councilman Crawford and Councilwoman Cooke: Welcome Councilwoman Argy

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adjourn the meeting at 8:41p.m.

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

Noes 0

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

Lena DeFazio

Edward Standora Sr.

Beverly Stolfo

Mary Serianni

William Berger

Celia “Sally” Sutter

Respectfully Submitted,

Patricia A. Frentzel
Town Clerk

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

CONSENT AGENDA:

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD: