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 3rd of October 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

John Alessi                                     Town Attorney

 

Barbi Lare from St. Martin’s-In-The Field Episcopal Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilman Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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

 

PROCLAMATIONS:

Grand Island Memorial Library Team - Battle of the Books Champions – 2005

Team members and coaches from the 2005 Championship Battle of the Books Grand Island Memorial Library Team received proclamation.

 

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 Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #50, September 14, 2005, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #51, September 15, 2005, Minutes of Regular Meeting #17, September 19, 2005, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #52, September 19, 2005, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #53, September 24, 2005, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #54, September 26, 2005, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #55, September 27, 2005.

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

                        Noes            0

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00PM

Local Law #4/2005 – Stop Sign – Northeast Corner of Park Place and Park Place

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Local Law #4/2005 for a stop sign at the Northeast corner of Park Place and Park Place.

Residents who spoke in Favor: None

Residents in Opposition: None

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adopt Local Law #4/2005.

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

                        Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      County of Erie, Department of Environment & Planning – Notice of Community Development Citizen Forums

2.      Meeting Minutes – Economic Development Advisory Board – September 15, 2005

3.      New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – Notice of Complete Application

4.      Emily A. Dinsmore –Recreation Attendant Part-Time – Reality Cafe

5.      The Assembly, State of New York, Albany – New York State Retirement System

6.      National Fuel – Natural Gas Cost Fact Sheet – Outlook:  The 2005 – 2006 Heating Season

7.      Canadian Urban Institute – Progress Report on the Niagara River Greenway

8.      Meeting Minutes – Community Enrichment Council – September 15, 2005

9.      Meeting Minutes - CEC Advisory Board – September 15, 2005

10.  Agenda – Communication/Cable – July 19, 2005

11.  Agenda – Cable/Communications – September 27, 2005

12.  Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – August 23, 2005

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

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS - TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Mileage Rate

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to set the mileage rate at 48.5 per mile effective September 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 for all business miles driven.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Mid Island Parkway (Loop Road)

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 17, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed Local Law #5/2005 to consider removing the Mid Island Parkway (Loop Road) from the Town’s official map.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Set a Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 17, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to recommend a project for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

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

                        Noes            0

                       

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER OFFICIALS:

TOWN CLERK - PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL:

Amend Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to amend the minutes from Regular Meeting #10, June 7, 2004 and Regular Meeting #13, July 18, 2005 to add the comments from the Public Hearings that were held as follows:

 

PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00PM – Monday, June 7, 2004

Restricted Parking Signs – Town Hall Terrace

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Local Law #2/2004 for Restricted Parking Signs between 2129 – 2139 Town Hall Terrace.

Residents who spoke in Favor: None

Residents in Opposition: None

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt Local Law #2/2004 and post restricted parking signs between 2129 – 2139 Town Hall Terrace.

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

                        Noes            0

 

PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00PM – Monday, July 18, 2005

Paul Long, 2212 First Street – Petition to Amend the Zoning Map for Property at 359 East River Road from B-2 to R-1E

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor of or in opposition of the proposed petition to amend the Zoning Map for property at 359 East River Road from B-2 to R1-E.

Residents who spoke in Favor: Three letters received from: Rebecca Roche, Dr. Jan Errick,  David & Barbara Birt, and Sharon Nichols

Residents in Opposition: None

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the proposed petition to amend the Zoning Map for property at 359 East River Road from B-2 to R1-E to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

                        Noes            0

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR - LINDA TUFILLARO:

Town Surplus Items Auction – October 15, 2005

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize the Recreation Director to conduct a Town Surplus Auction on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at the Nike Base including computers and vehicles.

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

                        Noes            0

 

TOWN ENGINEER - JOHN WHITNEY:

Community Capital Assistance Program – Lavatory at Veterans Park

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor to sign the Grant Certification agreement for the Community Capital Assistance Program Grant to construct the lavatory at Veterans Park.

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

                        Noes            0

 

ZONING INSPECTOR – JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal - Joseph Higgins, 900 Ransom Road – Keeping of 3 Agricultural Animals on 4.35 Acres

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Special Use Permit for Joseph Higgins, 900 Ransom Road for keeping of 3 agricultural animals on 4.35 Acres.  The property has been inspected and it is unchanged.

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

                        Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL:

Jeffrey Freedman, Attorneys at Law – Non-Filed Claim in the 13 Case – Curtis P. and Michelle A. Gilson

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the correspondence from Jeffrey Freedman, Attorneys at Law regarding a non-filed claim in the 13 Case for Curtis P. and Michelle A. Gilson to the Town Attorney.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Douglas Galenza, 2411 Love Road – Proposed Acquisition of Parcel

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the correspondence from Douglas Galenza, 2411 Love Road regarding the proposed acquisition of parcel to the Town Attorney.

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

                        Noes            0

 

David A. Brody, P.C. , Attorneys at Law – Vacant Land, Love Road –   SBL #50.00-2-14.11 – Approve Splitting Lot

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the request of David A. Brody, P.C., Attorneys at Law regarding approval to split a vacant lot on Love Road SBL #50.00-2-14.11 to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Donald B. Loder, 2355 Bedell Road – Approve Splitting Lot – SBL #23.00-1-14-1

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the request of Donald B. Loder, 2355 Bedell Road regarding approval to split a lot SBL #23.00-1-14-1 to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

                        Noes            0

 

John W. Stickl, 3952 East River Road – Change Width of Properties -  3965 East River Road & 3971 East River Road

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to refer the request of John W. Stickl, 3952 East River Road regarding a change in width of properties at 3965 and 3971 East River Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals.   The Supervisor is authorized to contact Mr. Stickl via letter.

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 #80816 – 80932

General    $ 25,570.62

Highway        $  9,944.96

Sewer    $ 28,738.89

Water    $  7,914.88

Capital    $  4,685.60

Total              $76,854.95

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

                        Noes            0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Appointment – Water Plant Helper

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to appoint James Federspiel to the position of Water Plant Helper, Year 2 effective  October 4, 2005.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Planning Board – Golf Course Villas at River Oaks – Conditional Approval

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and grant conditional approval to Golf Course Villas at River Oaks subject to the approval of the landscape plan that is acceptable to the Town Engineer and without the requirement that street lighting be installed except at intersections.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Planning Board – New England Village – Preliminary Plat Approval

This item remains tabled.  No action by the Town Board.

 

SUSPEND THE RULES:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to suspend the rules for the purpose of setting a Public Hearing for Final Plat Approval for River Meadows Subdivision Final Phase – Section 5.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Set Public Hearing  - Final Plat Approval – River Meadows Subdivision – Final Phase – Section 5

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 17, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed Final Plat Approval – River Meadows Subdivision – Final Phase – Section 5.

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 Roesch: Welcome back summer.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adjourn the meeting at 8:22.m.

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

                        Noes            0

 

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

 

Sylvia Conklin

Frank Slish

Carol Hastrich

Rosie Brooks

Ernest Jannotte

Mary Sorce

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk