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 6^th of October, 2008.

Present: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Richard W. Crawford Councilman

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Susan J. Argy Councilwoman

Betty Y. Lantz Deputy Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey Town Attorney

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

David Nitkowski from New Apostolic Church gave the Invocation.

Councilwoman Susan Argy led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENTAION OF DAV FLAGS

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers: None

PUBLIC HEARING:

2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to suggest a project for Community Development Block Grant Funds.

Speakers with Project Suggestions: None

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #70, September 2, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #71, September 3, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #72, September 4, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #73, September 8, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #75, September 11, 2008, Minutes of Regular Meeting #17, September 15, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #77, September 17, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #78, September 22, 2008, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #80, September 24, 2008.

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

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – August 18, 2008

2. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water – Local Law for Flood Damage Prevention

3. Metzger Civil Engineering, PLLC – Country Club Cottages, Environmental Review

4. Niagara River Greenway Commission – Public Comment Period Opens for Greenway Projects

5. Meeting Minutes – GIFTS Executive Team – August 21, 2008

6. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – September 2008

7. State of New York, Department of Transportation – Safe Routes to School Program

8. Time Warner Cable – WIVB & WNLO

9. Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – August 2008

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

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

Noes 0

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Authorize Supervisor to Close Baseline Road – Grand Island Fire Company – Annual Fire Prevention Open House – October 10, 2008

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the closing of Baseline Road from 5:00p.m – 8:00p.m. between Grand Island Blvd. and Whitehaven Road on October 10, 2008 for the annual Fire Prevention Open House.

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

Noes 0

Appointment – Planning Board

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to appoint Dr. Bernard Wakefield to the Planning Board to fill the balance of a term set to expire December 31, 2010.

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

Noes 0

Town Safety Manual

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the Town Safety Manual as revised by the Town Attorney effective October 6, 2008 and to make copies available to Town employees.

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

Noes 0

COUNCILMAN GARY G. ROESCH:

Empire State Development Corp. Wired Building Program – Round 5

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Supervisor to sign an agreement with contractor IP Logic for execution of services associated with Round 5 of the Wired Building Program Grant in the amount of $11,577.50 subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. This amount matches funding provided by Empire State Development Corporation.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Public Improvement Permit – East River Landings – Phase 1

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and authorize the Town Engineer to issue the Public Improvement Permit for sewers at East River Landings – Phase I (3 lots).

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

Noes 0

Engineer’s Report – Fisherman’s Landing

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and refer the Engineering Report to the Town Attorney for preparation of the Bond Resolution.

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

Noes 0

Engineer’s Report – Colonial Driftwood Park Bridge Replacement

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and refer the Engineering Report to the Town Attorney for preparation of the Bond Resolution.

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

Noes 0

Award Contract – Veterans Park Concession Addition – Project M-66-05

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that the bids were opened on October 1, 2008 for Veterans Park Concession Addition. Four bids were received from the following:

Ackerman Plumbing $ 89,880.00

Peyton Barlow Co. $102,600.00

Walter S. Johnson Building $137,800.00

Sicoli Construction $204,700.00

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidder, Ackerman Plumbing be awarded the bid in the amount of $89,880.00.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to authorize the Town Engineer to award the bid for the Veterans Park Concession Addition in the amount of $89,880.00 to Ackerman Plumbing.

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

Noes 0

Engineer’s Report – Water System Improvements

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

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICER – JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Joseph Higgins, Ransom Road – Keeping of 3 Agricultural Animals on 4.35 Acres

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for Joseph Higgins, Ransom Road for keeping of 3 agricultural animals on 4.35 acres. The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.

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

Noes 0

Special Use Permit Application – Jay & Patty Meyer, Long Road – Indoor Pool & Small Business at Home – Set Public Hearing

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the Special Use Permit Application from Jay & Patty Meyer on Long Road for an indoor pool and small business at home to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

Noes 0

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – DOUG LEARMAN:

Revised Site Plan – Fuccillo Toyota, Alvin Road

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the revised Site Plan for Fuccillo – Toyota on Alvin Road to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Time Warner Cable – Switched Digital Video

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from Time Warner Cable to the Cable & Communications Committee.

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

Noes 0

Local Law Intro #7 of 2008 – Request for Rezoning Property, Staley Road

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 20, 2008 at 8:00p.m.for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to proposed Local Law Intro #7 of 2008 – request for rezoning property on Staley Road.

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 #91854 – 92057

General $100,860.52

Highway $297,028.34

Sewer $ 67,035.58

Water $ 98,594.22

Capital $ 2,086.00

Total $565,604.66

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

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

TOPS Plaza – Outparcel Buildings – Site Plan Approval – Phase 1 – Key Bank Building

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the request for Site Plan Approval to the Planning Board, Traffic Safety Advisory Board and Town Attorney for review and recommendation.

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

Noes 0

Upstate Cellular, Long Road – Site Plan Approval – Cell Tower

Remains Tabled

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers: John Kackmann

Re: Grand Island Bridge Redecking

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilwoman Argy: Blood Drive – Knights of Columbus – October 24^th from 1:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.

Councilman Roesch: Fire Prevention Night – Grand Island Firehall – October 10^th from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.; Meeting with Time Warner – October 16^th – 7:00p.m. – Town Hall, Mr. Roesch will pick-up 25 antennas for residents that need one.

Councilman Crawford: Bridge redecking meeting update; Thruway repaving

Councilwoman Cooke: Bridge redecking meeting update; Dollars for Scholars; Volunteers needed for November 8^th – Veterans Park – Tree planting

Supervisor McMahon: Tree planting – 9:00a.m. Dave Birt mentioned that an American Flag was donated to the Town – located in 1^st floor Conference Room

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adjourn the meeting at 8:33p.m.

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

Noes 0

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