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 August, 2008.

Present: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Susan J. Argy Councilwoman

Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk

John Alessi Town Attorney

Excused: Richard W. Crawford Councilman

Supervisor Peter McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.

Supervisor Peter McMahon gave the Invocation.

Councilwoman Susan Argy led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATION:

National Airborne Day – August 16, 2008

Eagle Scout Proclamation – Edward H. Sadowski

National Night Out – August 5, 2008 – Town Common

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 Minutes of Workshop Meeting #57, July 14, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #59, July 21, 2008, and Minutes of Regular Meeting #13, July 21, 2008.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – GIFTS Executive Team – June 19, 2008

2. County of Erie, Department of Environment and Planning – Quarterly Report-4/1/08-6/30/08

3. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – June 25, 2008

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

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS –TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Set Public Hearing – Block Party – Park Place

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

A Public Hearing for Monday, August 18, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to the closing of Park Place between #106 and #132 on August 23, 2008 for the purposes of a block party.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Human Resources Policy & Procedure – Cell Phone Use in Town Vehicles

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adopt the following Human Resource Policy regarding cell phone use in Town vehicles and to distribute the policy to each Town employee.

The use of cell phones while driving is not permitted by law unless you are using hands-free equipment.

Adherence to New York State law is required by all Town employees driving a Town vehicle.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Set Public Hearing – Grand Park Vue, Section V – Final Plat Approval

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 18, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to proposed Final Plat Approval for Grand Park Vue – Section V.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Set Public Hearing – East River Landings, Phase 1 – Final Plat Approval

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 18, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to proposed Final Plat Approval for East River Landings – Phase I – 4 Lots.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Request to Abandon Paper Street

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the request to abandon a paper street adjacent to property located at 2448 First Street to the Highway Superintendent and Planning Board for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Request Permission to Conduct Town Auction of Surplus Items – September 13, 2008

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Recreation Director to hold a Town auction of surplus items on Saturday, September 13, 2008 as requested.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

TOWN ACCOUNTANT – PAM BARTON:

Budget Amendment – Erie County Grant

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the following budget amendment to allow for the Erie County Grant funds received to be applied to the Golden Age Center’s recent bus purchase:

Increase 001.6772.0200 $49,886.00 Golden Age – Equipment – Expenditure

Increase 001.0001.3006 $49,886.00 Erie County Grants – Revenue

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Jack & Carol Hugill, Bedell Road – RV at Storage Facility

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from Jack & Carol Hugill, Bedell Road regarding an RV at a storage facility to the Zoning Officer and Town Attorney for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Niagara Region, Planning Services Department – DPD 34-2008 Nomination of the International Joint Commission (IJC) for a Stockholm Water Prize, Advancing the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Agenda

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt the resolution supporting the nomination of the International Joint Commission for a Stockholm Water Prize.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Joseph A. Ruffolo, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center – Certificate of Need

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Supervisor to send a letter in support of the Certificate of Need from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #91185 - 91383

General $ 45,344.00

Highway $ 15,887.77

Sewer $ 8,924.91

Water $ 2,574.80

Capital $ 33,733.93

Total $106,465.41

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Approve Town Safety Manual

Remains Tabled

Local Law Intro #3 of 2008 – Rezone a Portion of River Oaks (56+/- Acres) Whitehaven Road West of Golf Course Villas – R2 to R1E

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer Local Law Intro #3 of 2008 to rezone a portion of River Oaks (56+/- Acres) Whitehaven Road West of Golf Course Villas from R2 to R1E to the Town Board.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Appointment – Grand Island Police Department

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilman Roesch to appoint Peter Sukmanowksi as a Grand Island Police Officer, Grade 5, Step A, effective August 5, 2008.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers: Jim Pedlow

Re: Individual Residential Alternative Home

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

National Night Out – Tuesday, August 5^th – Town Common – 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adjourn the meeting at 8:39p.m.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

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