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 3^rd of August, 2009.

Present: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford Councilman

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Susan J. Argy Councilwoman

Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey Town Attorney

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

Reverend Eric Pastorek from Bible Presbyterian Church gave the Invocation.

Councilman Richard W. Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATION:

National Night Out – August 4, 2009

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers: Gerald Wachadlo, Liz Stoklosa, Lois Shriver, Bill Jenkins, Sean Hopkins

Re: Country Club Cottages

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve Workshop Meeting #43, July 16, 2009, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #44, July 20, 2009, Minutes of Regular Meeting #13, July 20, 2009, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #45, July 27, 2009

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

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – June 16, 2009

2. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board – June 9, 2009

3. State of New York, State Board of Real Property Services – Certificate of the Final State Equalization Rate for the 2009 Assessment Roll

4. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – May 27, 2009

5. State of New York, Department of Transportation – Staley Road and Grand Island Boulevard Intersection, Pin 5086.28

6. Meeting Minutes – Commission for the Conservation of the Environment – February 10, 2009

7. Town of Newstead – Resolution Regarding Salt Prices

8. Meeting Minutes – Town of Grand Island Safety Committee – May 7, 2009

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

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS –TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Appointment – Planning Board

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the appointment to the Planning Board.

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

Noes 0

Local Law Intro #6 of 2009 – KeyCorp – Proposed Key Bank – Amending Section 49-67 (D) of the Zoning Code – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to Local Law Intro #6 of 2009 – KeyCorp for a proposed Key Bank, amending Section 49-67 (D) of the Zoning Code.

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

Noes 0

Florence L. Prawel, 993 Fix Road – Amend Special Use Permit – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to the request of Florence L. Prawel, 993 Fix Road to amend the Special Use Permit to allow up to four agricultural animals on 5.0 acres.

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

Noes 0

Resolution Adopting SEQRA Statement of Findings and Decision – Country Club Cottages

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the resolution adopting SEQRA Statement of Findings and Decision for Country Club Cottages.

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

Noes 0

COUNCILMAN RICHARD W. CRAWFORD:

Local Law Intro #5 of 2009 – Stop Sign – Waterford Park and Stony Point Road – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 17, 2009 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 2009 – for a Stop sign at the northwest corner of Waterford Park and Stony Point Road.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Award Bid – Job No. M-14-2009, Bituminous Resurfacing of Various Town Roads

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that the bids were opened on July 29, 2009 for the bituminous resurfacing of various Town roads – Job No. M-14-2009. Five bids were received from the following:

Award Bid – Job No. M-14-2009, Bituminous Resurfacing of Various Town Roads

Robinson Paving, Inc. $ 455,408.00

Amherst Paving 495,529.75

Milherst Construction 510,325.00

Tom Greenauer Development 557,267.50

Sicar Management & Construction 713,089.77

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidder, Robinson Paving, Inc. be awarded the bid in the amount of $455,408.00.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to accept Mr. Whitney’s request for Robinson Paving, Inc. be awarded the bid in the amount of $455,408.00 for bituminous resurfacing of various Town roads – Job No. M-14-2009.

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

Noes 0

Ransom Village, Section 4E – Public Improvement Permit

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and issue the Public Improvement Permit for Ransom Village, Section 4E.

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

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICE:

Special Use Permit Application – KeyCorp – Proposed Key Bank – Drive Through Facility – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to a Special Use Permit application from KeyCorp for a proposed Key Bank drive through facility.

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

Noes 0

Special Use Permit Application – Walgreen’s Pharmacy – Drive Through Facility – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment in favor or in opposition to a Special Use Permit application from Walgreen’s for a proposed Walgreen’s pharmacy drive through facility.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Pamela Bartlo – Block Party, Park Place – August 29, 2009 – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment on the temporary closing of a portion of Park Place for a Block Party on August 29, 2009.

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

Noes 0

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

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

Vouchers #95021 – 95140

General $ 64,823.09

Highway $ 10,617.12

Sewer $ 44,751.74

Water $ 3,286.92

Capital $ 3,060.00

Total $126,538.87

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

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Golf Course Villas at River Oaks, Phase 3, (21 Lots) – Final Plat Approval

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer Golf Course Villas at River Oaks, Phase 3, (21 Lots), Final Plat Approval to the Town Board.

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

Noes 0

Appointment – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilman Crawford to appoint James Niland, Jr. to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to fill a vacancy that expires December 31, 2013.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, 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: None

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilman Crawford: Strides for Amy – Saturday, August 8^th – Veterans Park – 6:00p.m. – Run/Walk Event

Councilwoman Cooke: National 82^nd Airborne Recognition Day – August 16^th

Councilwoman Argy/Supervisor McMahon: National Night Out – Tuesday, August: 4^th – 6:30p.m.

Councilman Roesch: VFW – Pig Roast – Saturday, August 8^th – 4:00p.m.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adjourn the meeting at 8:50p.m.

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

Noes 0

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