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 8:00p.m. on the 4^th of February 2008.

Present: Richard W. Crawford Deputy Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Susan J. Argy Councilwoman

Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey Town Attorney

Excused: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Deputy Supervisor Richard Crawford called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.

Rev. Edward McCutchen from Trinity United Methodist Church gave the Invocation.

Deputy Supervisor Richard Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the Approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #1, January 7, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #2, January 15, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #3, January 15, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #5, January 16, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #6, January 22, 2008, Minutes of Regular Meeting #2, January 22, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #7, January 23, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #8, January 28, 2008.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – December 11, 2007

2. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Memorial Library – September 15, 2007

3. Veronica E. Connor Middle School – Theatre for Change, Inc.

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

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Appointment – Environmental Conservation Commission

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to appoint Gary McDannell to the Environmental Conservation Commission for the balance of a vacated term expiring December 31, 2011.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

Appointment – Board of Ethics

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to appoint Frederick Luhr to the Board of Ethics for a four year term expiring December 31, 2011.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

Request Permission to Bid – 2008 Salt Spreader Body

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Highway Superintendent to bid for a 2008 Salt Spreader Body as requested.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

Request Permission to Bid – 2008 Insulated Asphalt Dump Body

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Highway Superintendent to bid for a 2008 Insulated Asphalt Dump Body as requested.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Award Bid – Liquid Sludge Hauling 2008

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that the bids were opened on January 30, 2008 for Liquid Sludge Hauling for 2008. Two bids were received from the following:

Ball Toilet & Septic Services $0.024 / gallon

J.A. Brundage – The Drain Doctor $0.050 / gallon

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidder, Ball Toilet & Septic Services be awarded the bid in the amount of $0.024/gallon effective March 1, 2008.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept Mr. Whitney’s request for low bidder Ball Septic be awarded the bid for Liquid Sludge Hauling for 2008 at $0.024/gallon.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

Public Improvement Permit – Sewer Extension for Lot #95 – Golf Villas

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and issue a Public Improvement Permit for Golf Villas for the addition of lot #95 to the end of the currently constructed Phase 1A.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Resignation – Commission for the Conservation of the Environment

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept with regret the resignation of Chris Pennuto from the Commission for the Conservation of the Environment and to send a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Pennuto.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

Grand Island Economic Development Advisory Board – Grand Island Bridge Toll

Removal

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence regarding the bridge tolls from the Economic Development Advisory Board to the Town Board for review.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #89311 - 89476

General $ 19,279.77

Highway $ 16,216.81

Sewer $ 27,560.90

Water $ 7,612.47

Capital $100,618.91

Total $171,288.86

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Approve Town Safety Manual

Remains Tabled

Authorization to Sign Lease – Postage Machine

Remains Tabled

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on any subject.

Speakers: None

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilwoman Cooke: Department of Transportation meeting about roundabouts; Extended Library Hours – Library hosting “The Big Read”– 2-12-08 – 7:00p.m. followed by a book discussion.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adjourn the meeting at 8:15p.m.

APPROVED Ayes 3 Cooke, Argy, Crawford

Noes 0

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