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 19th of September 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

 

Reverend Kevin Backus from Bible Presbyterian Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilwoman Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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

 

PROCLAMATIONS:

National Association of Nouthetic Counselors

Reverend Kevin Backus accepted the proclamation on behalf of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors in honor of their conference that will be held October 3-5, 2005 at the Holiday Inn, Grand Island.

 

5th Year Anniversary – IsledeGrande.com

Members of the staff of isledegrande.com accepted proclamation in honor of their 5th anniversary as an internet newspaper serving Grand Island and the world.

 

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 Council Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve minutes of Workshop Meeting #47, August 10, 2005, minutes of Workshop Meeting #48, August 15, 2005 and minutes of Regular Meeting #15, August 15, 2005.

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

                        Noes            0

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00PM

Final Plat Approval – Park Place Subdivision – Phase VIII – 14 Lots

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 Final Plat Approval for Park Place, Phase VIII.

Residents who spoke in Favor: Victor O’Brien – C&S Engineers, James Dinsmore

Residents in Opposition: Richard Wall

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the proposed Final Plat Approval for Park Place, Phase VIII to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Niagara Falls Campground, LLC – Petition to Amend Zoning Map – Whitehaven Road – Parcel #36.00-1-1 – From CR to R1-A

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 request from Niagara Falls Campground, LLC to amend the Zoning Map on Whitehaven Road – Parcel #36.00-1-1  from CR to R1-A.

Residents who spoke in Favor: Don Benoit

Residents in Opposition: None

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Robillard to refer the request from Niagara Falls Campground, LLC to amend the Zoning Map on Whitehaven Road – Parcel #36.00-1-1 from CR to R1-A.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Meeting Minutes – Community Enrichment Council – August 18, 2005

2.      Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – August 4, 2005

3.      State of New York, Department of State – 2004-2005 Quality Communities Grant Program – Comprehensive Plan Update

4.      Town of Collins – Opposition to Budget Cuts – Cooperative Extension

5.      Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – August 9, 2005

6.      Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – August 8, 2005

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, 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:

Re-Appointment – Board of Assessment Review

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to reappoint Charles H. Meyer, Jr. to the Board of Assessment Review for a five-year term to expire September 30, 2010.

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

                        Noes            0

 

                       

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER OFFICIALS:

TOWN CLERK - PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL:

Records Management Grant

Town Clerk Patricia Frentzel informed the Town Board that the Town of Grand Island is the recipient of a Records Management Grant in the amount of $10,659.  This grant will be used to hire a file clerk for a year to organize the Town’s active records in the Town Clerk’s, Supervisor, Engineering, Assessor, Building, and Water/Accounting Departments.

Becky Sommer-Stufkosky, 98 Pellamwood Ct. has been hired as a part-time File Clerk effective 9-12-05.  No action required by the Town Board.

 

 

TOWN ATTORNEY - PETER GODFREY:

Grand Park Vue Subdivision – Road Dedication

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept the Annexed Deed of Dedication of Town Highway to be known as part of Pin Oak Circle and Luther Lane subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, Town Engineer, Order of the Highway Superintendent and the attorney for Grand Park Vue Subdivision filing the Deed with the Erie County Clerk’s office and providing certified copies to the Town Attorney as follows:

 

Upon submission of the annexed deed of dedication of John W. Stickl Construction Co., Inc. dedicating and releasing the necessary lands for a proposed town highway as set forth in the annexed legal description in the Town of Grand Island, County of Erie, State of New York, to be known as part of Pin Oak Circle and Luther Lane; now therefore, it is

 

RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 171 of the Highway Law of the State of New York, consent is given that the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Grand Island make an Order accepting and laying out the aforesaid town highway to be known as Pin Oak Circle and Luther Lane, the Town highway to consist of the lands described in the deed of dedication, subject to the approvals of the Town Engineer and the attorneys for the Town, and it is further

 

RESOLVED that, subject to the approvals of the Town Engineer and the attorneys for the Town and the Order of the Highway Superintendent laying out the aforesaid town highway to be known as Pin Oak Circle and Luther Lane, the Town Board hereby accepts the annexed deed of dedication, provided it is filed by the attorney for John W. Stickl Construction Co., Inc., or its representative, in the Erie County Clerk’s office and the attorneys for the Town are provided with a certified copy thereof documenting such satisfactory filing.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Grand Park Vue Subdivision – Permanent Sewer and Drainage Easement

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the resolution accepting turnaround public drainage, sanitary sewer easements for Majestic Woods Subdivision Part Two subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, as follows:

WHEREAS, John W. Stickl Construction Co., Inc. has offered for dedication lands for a proposed town highway to be known as part of Pin Oak Circle and Luther Lane; and

 

WHEREAS, the plans submitted by John W. Stickl Construction Co., Inc. in connection with such proposed town highways include sanitary sewer and public drainage easements in favor of the Town of Grand Island; and

 

WHEREAS, John W. Stickl Construction Co., Inc., has offered such sanitary sewer and public drainage easements to the Town of Grand Island;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, subject to the approval of the attorneys for the Town, the Town Board does hereby accept from John W. Stickl Construction Co., Inc., the owner of Grand Park Vue Subdivision Section IV, a Permanent Easement for Sanitary Sewer and Public Drainage annexed hereto as attachment A, provided it is filed by the attorney for John W. Stickl Construction Co., Inc. or his representative, in the Erie County Clerk’s office and the attorneys for the Town are provided with a certified copy thereof documenting such satisfactory filing;

 

            AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, subject to the approval of the attorneys for the Town, the Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute said easements.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Set Public Hearing - Local Law #4/2005  - Stop Sign

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 3, 2005 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to comment in favor of or against the proposed Local Law #4/2005 to install a Stop Sign at the northeast corner of Park Place and Park Place.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

2005 Inventory for Highway Department Machinery, Tools & Equipment

Information required by law.  For information only.  No Town Board action necessary.

 

 

TOWN ENGINEER - JOHN WHITNEY:

Award Bid – Grand Island  Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Construction – Job                 No. M-22-04

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that he had opened the bids on September 14, 2005 for the Grand Island Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Construction Job No. M-22-04.  The bids were as follows:

 

C. Destro Development, Co.               $789,125.00

LDC Construction Co., Inc.                              $807,880.00

Yarussi Construction                          $847,715.00

Kandey Company, Inc.                              $883,000.00

Milherst Construction, Inc.                              $915,280.00

Accadia Site Contracting, Inc.                  $919,355.00

           

After careful review of the bids with the Town’s consultants, URS, Mr. Whitney recommended the contract be awarded to C. Destro Development Co., Inc. in the amount of $789,125.00 for the Grand Island Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Construction – Job No. M-22-04.

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve Mr. Whitney’s request that the contract be awarded to C. Destro Development, Co. in the amount of $789,125.00 for the Grand Island Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Construction – Job No. M-22-04.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Town of Grand Island Health & Safety Program

The Town’s Safety Committee has prepared a draft of the Grand Island Health & Safety Program Manual for department heads to review and submit comments to the Town Board and Safety Committee no later than October 6, 2005. 

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the draft Grand Island Health & Safety Program Manual to the Town Board and Town Attorney for review and comment.

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

                        Noes            0

 

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – DOUGLAS M. LEARMAN:

Re-Approval of Revised Site Plan – 1083 Whitehaven Road - Cellular Tower Co-Location, Omnipoint Communications

The project consists of co-locating antennas at the 123’ level of the existing tower and expanding the compound to accommodate additional equipment cabinets.  The project had been placed on hold for over one year and re-approval is necessary.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to re-approve the Site Plan for 1083 Whitehaven Road for a cellular tower co-location for Omnipoint Communications. 

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

                        Noes            0

 

GOLDEN AGE CENTER – BARBARA GANNON:

Part-Time Receptionist Position

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to hire Patricia J. Phillips, 2136 Baseline Rd. Apt. #214 as a part-time receptionist at the Golden Age Center effective September 20, 2005 at $8.70 per hour.

APPROVED       Ayes         4     Cooke, Crawford, Robillard, Roesch

                   Noes        0

                   Abstain 1       McMahon

 

PLANNING BOARD:

Golf Course Villas at River Oaks – Conditional Approval

The Planning Board recommended the Town Board grant Conditional Approval to the Golf Course Villas at River Oaks subject to certain lighting and landscaping conditions.  The Town Board is uncertain what the details of the conditions are.

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the Conditional Approval for Golf Course Villas at River Oaks.

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

                        Noes            0

 

Tom Williams – 140 White Tail Run – Site Plan Approval

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and grant Site Plan Approval to Tom Williams, 140 White Tail Run for a retaining wall and pond constructed as well as excavation of approximately 150 cubic yards of fill for landscaping.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

 

Whitehaven Road Camp Ground Subdivision #106 – Exception to the Subdivision Regulations (2 Parcels)

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and grant Exception to the Subdivision Regulations for two lots – SBL #36.00-1-1 and SBL #36.00.1-2.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

Park Place Subdivison – Phase VII (21 Lots) – Final Plat Approval

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and grant Final Plat Approval for Park Place Subdivision, Phase VII for 21 lots.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Robillard to authorize the Town Engineer to issue a Public Improvement Permit for Park Place Subdivision, Phase VII.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

New England Village – Preliminary Plat Approval

The Planning Board recommended the Town Board grant Preliminary Plat Approval for New England Village.  The Town Board has questions on acquisition of property that is not owned but part of the Plat and consideration for the Loop Road or Mid-Island Parkway.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to table the approval of the Preliminary Plat Approval for New England Village.

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL:

State of New York, Department of Transportation – Reduced Speed Limits on Various Roadways

The NYS Department of Transportation has completed it traffic engineering investigations and have established new speed limits for the following:

45 MPH on Bush Road, west of Baseline

45 MPH on Whitehaven, between East River Road and Stony Point Road.

45 MPH on Whitehaven, between West River and Alvin Road.

45 MPH on Alvin Road, between Baseline Road and Whitehaven Road

40 MPH on Ransom Road, between East River and Sturbridge Lane

40 MPH on Long Road, between West River Road and Grand Island Blvd.

The signs necessary to post the speed zones on Alvin Road and Ransom Road shall be installed by the Town of Grand Island.

No action required by the Town Board.

 

 

Thomas W. & Wendy N. Slowe – 1939 Bedell Road – Combine Two Lots on Bedell Road Into One

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the request to combine two lots into one lot subject to the property owner filing a new deed with the County Clerk’s office showing one single lot and providing the Town Attorney with a certified copy of the deed.

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 #80652 – 80807

General      $  55,816.05

Highway           $133,121.92

Sewer      $     4,321.91

Water      $     2,081.91

Capital      $  52,565.00

Garbage           $  69,688.50

Total                $317,595.29

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

                        Noes            0

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Appointment – Water Plant Helper

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the appointment of Water Plant Helper.

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 Robillard: Chili Cook-Off Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the VFW – 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.    

Councilman Roesch: Safety manual developed with a grant from Department of Labor $4,000, Happy Birthday Supervisor Peter McMahon

Councilman Crawford: Speed reductions along various Town roads, suggests Town set a plan to notify residents.                   

Supervisor McMahon: Feed the Children project for Hurricane Katrina victims extended through next week – Drop off at Nike Base during business hours.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 8:36p.m.

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

                        Noes            0

 

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

 

Cornelia Van Son Webb

Thomas Stocklosa

Francis Redding Sr.

Leon Prusak

Alfred Wasse

  Ruby Allaire

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk