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 7^th of June, 2010.

Present: Richard W. Crawford Deputy Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Raymond A. Billica Councilman

Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk

Daniel Spitzer Town Attorney

Excused: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

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

Mr. Gary Wadsworth from Bible Fellowship Center gave the Invocation.

Councilman Raymond Billica led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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 Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #29, May 14, 2010, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #30, May 17, 2010, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #31, May 17, 2010, Minutes of Regular Meeting #9, May 17, 2010, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #32, May 19, 2010, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #33, May 24, 2010.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. State of New York, Office of Real Property Services – 2010 State Equalization Rates – Rate Complaints

2. Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – April 20, 2010

3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – New York Power Authority, Order Approving Exhibit G Drawing

4. Time Warner Cable – Developments Affecting Time Warner Cable Subscribers in Grand Island

5. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – May 2010

6. Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – May 2010

7. Building Permits Issued – May 2010

8. County of Erie, Department of Health – “Taste of Town” Festivals

A motion was made by Councilman Billica, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the consent agenda as distributed and to forward a copy of the letter from the County of Erie, Department of Health –“Taste of Towns” Festivals to the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS –TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Local Law Intro #5 of 2010 - No Parking Signs – Colonial/Driftwood Playground Entrance – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 21, 2010 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to Local Law Intro #5 of 2010 – No Parking Signs – Colonial/Driftwood Playground Entrance.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

Generic SEQR – Non-Residential Property

Shovel ready non-residential property is an incentive to economic development. It can often reduce the start up time to a few months instead of a couple of years.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the information regarding Generic SEQR for non-residential property to the Town Board for review.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

Upstate Cellular – Long Road, West River/Fix Road, Veteran’s Park – Cell Tower Approvals – Schedule SEQR

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to set a Town Board Workshop for Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:30p.m. for the SEQR of three proposed cellular towers on Grand Island – Long Road, West River/Fix Road, Veteran’s Park.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

TOWN CLERK – PATRICIA A. FRENTZEL:

Resolution in Opposition to Senate Bill S.2211, Assembly Bill A.10330 and Senate Bill S.2219 – Dog Licensing Changes – New York State

A motion was made by Councilman Billica, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt the following resolution in opposition to Senate Bill S.2211, Assembly Bill A.10330 and Senate Bill S.2219 regarding dog licensing changes in New York State:

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets has proposed in the Governors Budget to remove the licensing of dogs from the State control and turning it over to all local municipalities in New York State; and

WHEREAS, under Senate Bill S.2211 and Assembly Bill A.10330 the legislatures have proposed a requirement that all dogs must be microchipped and a registry of dogs be created, which the Town of Grand Island believes creates an undue burden on dog owners which may result in fewer licensed dogs and creates an undue burden on local municipalities to regulate and enforce compliance of these provisions; and

WHEREAS, the Senate has also introduced under Bill S.2219 a law requiring all dogs and their owners to successfully complete basic obedience training prior to being granted a dog license, which the Town of Grand Island also believes creates an undue burden on dog owners which may result in fewer licensed dogs and creates an undue burden on local municipalities to regulate and enforce compliance of these provisions;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Town of Grand Island opposes Senate Bill S.2211 and Senate Bill S.2219 requiring all dogs in NYS to be microchipped and a registry of dogs to be created and requiring all dogs and their owners to successfully complete basic obedience training prior to being granted a dog license, which will create an undue burden on dog owners, which may result in fewer licensed dogs and creates an undue burden on local municipalities to regulate and enforce compliance of these provisions.

2. The Town of Grand Island opposes Assembly Bill A.10330 requiring all dogs in NYS to be microchipped and a registry of dogs to be created, which will create an undue burden on dog owners, which may result in fewer licensed dogs and creates an undue burden on local municipalities to regulate and enforce compliance of these provisions.

3. The Town Clerk is hereby ordered to send a certified copy of this resolution to the town’s local Senate and Assembly representatives and to Governor David Patterson.

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Change Order No. 1 – Baseline Road Water Transmission Main – Job No. M-195

Change Order No. 1 entails the installation of hydrants on the new 16” diameter water line and the removal from service of the existing 10” diameter water line on Baseline Road. This work is being done to remove the old 10” line from service yet maintain fire protection for the residents in the vicinity of the work. The 10” line also has a history of water breaks.

A motion was made by Councilman Billica, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and approve Change Order No. 1 for the Baseline Road Water Transmission Main – Job No. M-195 in the amount of $23,600.00.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Summer Hires

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to hire the following for Recreation Attendants Part-time for seasonal programs for a maximum employment time of five months:

Adam Townsend @ $7.50 per hour

Victoria Kostenbauder @ $7.70 per hour

Morgan Green @ $7.50 per hour

Move Lauren Whitney from Part-time to Part-time Seasonal @ $8.70 per hour

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICE:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Parkland Enterprises, Inc., Ransom & Stony Point Roads – Service Station & Convenience Store

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Billica to refer the renewal of the Special Use Permit for Parkland Enterprises, Inc., Ransom & Stony Point Roads – Service Station & Convenience Store to the Town Board so a meeting can be scheduled with the owner of the property to obtain a status report of the project.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

A. Tobacco Free Resolution

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to refer the proposed Tobacco Free Resolution to the Town Board and Town Attorney for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

B. Memorial/Remembrance Tree Program

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to refer the proposed Memorial/Remembrance Tree Program to the Town Board and Town Attorney for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #97823 – 97996

General $ 88,816.96

Highway $ 59,635.89

Sewer $ 43,623.21

Water $ 4,333.27

Capital $191,515.16

Garbage $103,596.78

Total $491,521.27

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

Speakers: Robert Lutnick, Alice Blain, Patricia Vampotic, Jenny Caruana Re: Opposition to Proposed Elsie Lane/LaSalle Sidewalks Mary Olivieri, Bernard Olivieri, Dan Olivieri, Peter Olivieri

Re: Opposition to Cellular Tower – West River Rd/Fix Rd.

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilwoman Cooke: Branches of Niagara – Open House – Sat. June 12^th 12:00 -5:30p.m. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2:00p.m.

Councilman Roesch: Relay for Life – Huge Success; Lawnmower Race – June 20^th – West River Parkway

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Billica to adjourn the meeting at 8:37p.m.

APPROVED Ayes 4 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Billica

Noes 0

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