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 19th of May, 2008.

 

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 Godfrey                          Town Attorney

 

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

Reverend Paul Nogaro from the St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church gave the Invocation. 

Councilman Gary Roesch led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

PROCLAMATIONS:

VFW Buddy Poppy Days

Lions Club Peace Poster Winners

Girl Scout Gold Awards

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

 

Speakers:                                          Robert Christman

Re: 2008 School Budget Vote

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve Minutes of Regular Meeting #7, April 21, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #37, May 5, 2008, Minutes of Regular Meeting #8, May 5, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #38, May 7, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #39, May 8, 2008, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #41, May 14, 2008.

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

Noes            0

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

1.      Building Permits Issued – April 2008

2.      Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – April 2008

3.      Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – March 6, 2008

4.      Meeting Minutes – Town of Grand Island Safety Committee – March 5, 2008

5.      Time Warner Cable – Discontinuing Transmission of Channel 5

6.      Meeting Minutes – GIFTS Executive Team – February 12, 2008 &    March 27, 2008

7.      County of Erie, Department of Environment and Planning – Quarterly Report – 1/01/08 – 3/31/08

8.      New York State Office of Real Property Services – Revised Residential Assessment Ratio for Administrative and Small Claims Assessment Review Proceedings on the 2008 Assessment Roll

9.      Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – April 14, 2008

10.  Lippes & Assoc. – Cell Tower Letter

11.  Town of Newstead – Resolution in Support of the Proposal to Amend Section 339-Y of the Real Property Tax Law

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

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

Noes            0

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS –TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

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 Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table 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.

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

Noes            0

 

Water Treatment Plant Operator – Retirement

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Supervisor to request and canvass the Civil Service list and post opening as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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

Noes            0

 

Authorize Supervisor to Advertise – Planning Board Vacancy

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to accept the resignation from the Planning Board effective May 12, 2008 and for the Supervisor to advertise for all existing advisory board vacancies with a reply deadline of June 6, 2008.

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

Noes            0

 

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Mark Zilliox, Jeffrey Drive – Request to Consider Abandon Paper Street -  Harrison Road

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and to abandon a portion of the paper street – Harrison Road on the North side of Sunset except for first 50 feet from North boundary, subject to evidence satisfactory to Town Engineer that applicant has filed all the necessary paperwork with Erie County Clerk.

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

Noes            0

 

Change Order #2 – East River Road Pump Station #3 Replacement       M-183

A change order in the amount of $6,190.52 is requested.  The total contract amount has been exceeded even after offsetting the cost of unused items because of delays in the construction schedule beyond the contractor’s control.

 

 

 

Total contract amount               $82,331.92

Total amount of Change Order #2     $  6,190.52

Adjusted Contract Amount         $88,522.44

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $6,190.52.

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

Noes            0

 

Street Light Proposal – Corner of Whitehaven Road & Meadow Lane

A proposal was received by National Grid for the installation of a 100 watt high pressure sodium lamp and standard luminaire with a 6’ mast arm on the existing pole at the intersection of Whitehaven Road and Meadow Lane.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and approve the installation of the streetlight at the intersection of Whitehaven Road and Meadow Lane.

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

Noes            0

 

Veterans Park Concession Building Lavatory Expansion

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and authorize the Supervisor to sign a contract with Scheid Architectural for professional services to do the design work for the Veterans Park concession building lavatory expansion in the amount of $8,300.00.

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

Noes            0

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Field Use Request

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the use of soccer field #3 at Veterans Park on September 2 and 24 by Kenmore-Tonawanda School District at a total cost of $239.74.

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

Noes            0

 

TOWN ASSESSOR – DAVID M. UNMACK:

Assessment Grievance Day – June 5, 2008

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the Assessor’s request to re-schedule Grievance Day for the Town of Grand Island from the County’s date, June 3rd to Thursday, June 5, 200.

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

Noes            0

 

PLANNING BOARD:

ASI – 2957 Alt Boulevard – Site Plan Application – Facility Expansion

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve the Site Plan for ASI, 2957 Alt Boulevard for a 7,400 sq. ft. facility expansion and 12,000 sq. ft. parking lot addition.

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

Noes            0

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL: 

Grand Island School Superintendent – 2008 School Budget

No action by the Town Board.

 

Grand Island Chamber of Commerce – Island Happenings/KidBiz Sale, Closing of Whitehaven Road from Baseline Road to Grand Island Boulevard, Saturday, June 28, 2008

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the use of Town Common and the closing of Whitehaven Road from Baseline Road to Grand Island Boulevard, Saturday, June 28, 2008 for the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce – Island Happenings/Kid Biz Sale.

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 #89970, 90412-90551

General       $ 34,174.75  

Highway      $ 36,409.47 

Sewer          $ 26,567.12

Water          $    8,728.78

 Garbage      $  94,695.93

Total             $200,576.05

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

Noes            0

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Approve Town Safety Manual

Remains Tabled

 

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

Remains Tabled

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

    

     Speakers:   Mark Ziolkowski

                                                        Re: Verizon Cell Towers         

 

FROM THE TOWN BOARD: 

Councilman Roesch: Memorial Day Services –  Monday, May 26th 10:00am – DeGlopper Park; GICC/Economic Development Seminar – Wed. May 21st – 8:00am – Holiday Inn

Councilman Crawford: Recreation programs have started, drive safely!

Councilwoman Cooke: Thanks to May 10th tree planting volunteers

Councilwoman Argy: Please vote on May 20th for School Budget; Blood Drive – Firehall – May 20th – 1pm-7pm

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adjourn the meeting at 8:44p.m.

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

Noes            0

 

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

 

Robert Elmes

Betty Fritz

Marija Volaric

Scott Stuart

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Patricia A. Frentzel

Town Clerk