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 1st
of December, 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 C. Godfrey
Town Attorney
Supervisor Peter McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.
Councilwoman Susan Argy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION:
Eagle
Scout Proclamation James
McDonnell
This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding
the meeting agenda items only.
Speakers:
None
PUBLIC
HEARING:
A
public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing anyone who
wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to proposed Final Plat
Approval for Golf Course Villas at River Oaks Phase 3 (21 Lots).
Speakers in Favor:
Michael Metzger
Speakers in Opposition:
None
Supervisor
McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to table
the Final Plat Approval for Golf Course Villas at River Oaks Phase 3 (21 Lots) pending a review by the Town
Board.
Noes
0
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
approve Minutes of
Regular Meeting #21, November 17, 2008.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
1.
Meeting
Minutes GIFTS Executive Team October 16, 2008
2.
Meeting
Minutes Joint Meeting: Town
Board/Long Range Planning Committee/Planning Board October 22, 2008
3.
Town of Brant,
Town of Clarence Resolution Restore Funding to the Cooperative
Extension and Erie County Soil & Water Conservation District
to their 2008 Funding Level
4.
Meeting
Minutes Board of Architectural Review October 21, 2008
5.
United States
of America Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
6.
State of New
York, Public Service Commission Notice of Technical Conference
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt
the consent agenda as distributed.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
SUPERVISOR
McMAHON:
Local
Law Intro #8 of 2008 Cold War Veterans Exemption Set Public Hearing
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a
Public Hearing for Monday,
December 15, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who want to
make comments in favor or in opposition to Local Law Intro #8 of 2008 Cold War Veterans
Exemption.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:
TOWN
ATTORNEY PETER GODFREY:
Acceptance
of Public Improvements for Waterford Park Subdivision Phase I
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt
the following resolution in the matter of the laying out of certain town
highways in the Town of Grand Island County of Erie and State of New York to
be known as part of Waterford Park and
Stony Point Road:
Upon submission of the annexed deed of dedication of Isle
Landings, LLC, dedicating and releasing the necessary lands for proposed town
highways as set forth in the annexed legal description in the Town of Grand
Island, County of Erie, State of New York, to be known as part of Waterford
Park and Stony Point Road; now therefore, it is
RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of Section 171 of the
Highway Law of the State of New York, consent is given that the Highway
Superintendent of the Town of Grand Island make an Order accepting and laying
out the aforesaid town highways to be known as part of Waterford
Park and Stony Point Road, the Town highways to consist of the lands
described in the deed of dedication, subject to the approvals of the Town
Engineer, Highway Superintendent, and the attorneys for the Town, and it is
further
RESOLVED that, subject to the approvals of the Town Engineer and the
attorneys for the Town and the Order of the Highway Superintendent laying out
the aforesaid town highways to be known as Waterford Park and Stony Point
Road, the Town Board hereby accepts the annexed deed of dedication, provided
it is filed by the attorney for Isle Landings, LLC, or his representative, in
the Erie County Clerks office and the attorneys for the Town are provided
with a certified copy thereof documenting such satisfactory filing.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
Acceptance
of Public Improvements for Waterford Park Subdivision Phase I
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adopt
the following resolution in the matter of the Acceptance and Laying Out of
certain Town Highways in the Town of Grand Island County of Erie and State of
New York to be known as part of Waterford
Park and Stony Point Road
WHEREAS, Isle
Landings, LLC, has offered for dedication lands for proposed town highways to
be known as part of Waterford Park and Stony Point Road; and
WHEREAS, the plans submitted by Isle Landings, LLC in connection with
such proposed town highways include turnaround, storm drainage, and sanitary
sewer easements in favor of the Town of Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, Isle Landings, LLC, has offered such turnaround, storm
drainage, and sanitary sewer easements to the Town of Grand Island;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, subject to the approvals of
the Town Engineer, Highway Superintendent, and the attorneys for the Town, the
Town Board does hereby accept from Isle Landings, LLC, the owner of Waterford
Park Subdivision, Temporary Storm Drainage and Turnaround Easements as shown
by the plans submitted to the Town, provided the easements are filed by the
attorney for Isle Landings, LLC, or his representative, in the Erie County
Clerks office and the attorneys for the Town are provided with a certified
copy thereof documenting such satisfactory filing;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the approvals of
the Town Engineer, Highway Superintendent, and the attorneys for the Town, the
Town Board does hereby accept from Isle Landings, LLC, the owner of Waterford
Park Subdivision, the Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage Easements as
shown by the plans submitted to the Town, provided the easements are filed by
the attorney for Isle Landings, LLC, or his representative, in the Erie County
Clerks office and the attorneys for the Town are provided with a certified
copy thereof documenting such satisfactory filing.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, subject to the approval of
the attorneys for the Town, the Supervisor is authorized and directed to
execute said easements.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
DEPARTMENT
OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES JOHN WHITNEY:
Authorize
Supervisor to Sign Professional Services Agreement Water Treatment Plant
Tube Settlers & Waterline Replacement
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and authorize the Supervisor to
sign a Professional Services Agreement for the Water Treatment Plant Tube
Settlers and Waterline Replacement upon review and approval of the Town
Attorney.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
Public
Improvement Permit Whitehaven Road Campground
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Argy to accept
the recommendation of the Town Engineer and approve the Public Improvement
Permit for Whitehaven Road Campground for constructing the potable water
distribution system.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
Award
Bid Wastewater Treatment Plant Polymer
Town Engineer John Whitney reported that the bids were opened
on November 19, 2008 for the purchase of polymer for phosphorous removal at
the Grand Island Wastewater Plant. Two
bids were received from the following:
CleanWaters, Inc.
$ 0.975 / pound
SNF Polydyne
$ 1.10 / pound
After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the
low bidder, CleanWaters, Inc. be awarded the bid in the amount of $ 0.975 /
pound.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept
Mr. Whitneys request for low bidder CleanWaters, Inc. to be awarded the bid
for the
purchase of polymer for phosphorous removal at the Grand Island Wastewater
Plant in the amount
of $0.975/ pound.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
RECREATION
DIRECTOR LINDA TUFILLARO:
Part-time
Hire
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilman Crawford to
authorize the Recreation Director to hire Mary Sherrer as a Part-time
Lifeguard, effective December 2, 2008 at $7.50 per hour.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes 0
TOWN
ACCOUNTANT PAM BARTON:
2008 Budget
Transfers/Amendments
A motion was made by Councilman Roesch,
seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the following budget transfers and
amendments needed to balance each fund in preparation for the year ending
12-31-08:
General:
|
DEPT |
ACCOUNT
NAME |
ACCOUNT
NUMBER |
TRF
NEEDED |
FROM
A/C |
$ |
FROM
DIFFERENT DEPT |
|
TOWN
BOARD |
PROF
SVCS |
001-1010-0409 |
13,000.00 |
001-1990-0475 |
13,000.00 |
CONTINGENCY |
|
TOWN
CLERK |
PRESERV
REC |
001-1410-0416 |
7,500.00 |
001-0001-3007 |
3,750.00 |
REV-STATE
GRANTS |
|
|
|
|
|
001-1990-0475 |
3,750.00 |
CONTINGENCY |
|
|
EQUIPMENT |
001-1410-0200 |
200.00 |
001-0001-1255 |
200.00 |
REV-CLERK
FEES |
|
UNALLOCATED
INS |
FIRE
& LIAB INS |
001-1910-0446 |
500.00 |
001-1990-0475 |
500.00 |
CONTINGENCY |
|
PROGRAMS
FOR AGING |
EQUIPMENT |
001-6772-0200 |
9,700.00 |
001-6772-0407 |
9,700.00 |
|
|
RECREATION-VET'S
PARK |
REP/MAIN
BLDGS |
001-7110-0422 |
4,000.00 |
001-7620-0422 |
12,000.00 |
ADULT
REC/B&G |
|
|
GAS
& OIL |
001-7110-0431 |
8,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
RECREATION-PLAYGR |
REP/MAIN-B&G |
001-7140-0422 |
8,000.00 |
001-1990-0475 |
8,000.00 |
CONTINGENCY |
|
LIBRARY |
REP/MAIN
B&G |
001-7410-0422 |
14,070.00 |
001-0001-3007 |
7,520.00 |
REV-STATE
GRANTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,550.00 |
CONTINGENCY |
|
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS |
WORKERS
COMP |
001-9040-0800 |
6,000.00 |
001-9010-0800 |
6,000.00 |
RETIREMENT
CONTR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTALS |
70,970.00 |
|
70,970.00 |
|
Sewer:
|
DEPT |
ACCOUNT
NAME |
ACCOUNT
NUMBER |
TRF
NEEDED |
FROM
A/C |
$ |
FROM
DIFFERENT DEPT |
|
|
|
|
SEWER
ADMIN |
PROF
SVCS |
003-8110-0409 |
26,510.00 |
003-8130-0407 |
10,000.00 |
O&M
- PROF SVCS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
003-9010-0800 |
16,510.00 |
EMP
BENE - NYS RET |
|
|
|
|
EMP
BENEFITS |
WORKERS
COMP |
003-9040-0800 |
500.00 |
003-9060-0800 |
500.00 |
EMP
BENE - MED INSUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTALS |
27,010.00 |
|
27,010.00 |
|
|
|
|
Water:
|
DEPT |
ACCOUNT
NAME |
ACCOUNT
NUMBER |
TRF
NEEDED |
FROM
A/C |
$ |
FROM
DIFFERENT DEPT |
|
TRANS
& DIST |
EQUIPMENT |
004-8340-0200 |
7,300.00 |
004-8340-0436 |
7,300.00 |
WATER
LINE REPAIR |
|
EMP
BENEFITS |
WORKERS
COMP |
004-9040-0800 |
500.00 |
004-9010-0800 |
500.00 |
EMP
BENEFITS - NYS RET |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTALS |
7,800.00 |
|
7,800.00 |
|
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
ZONING
OFFICER JOHN McCARTHY:
Special
Use Permit Application Terry Mesmer, Grand Island Boulevard Construct
Addition for an Auto Repair Shop Set Public Hearing
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set
a Public Hearing for Monday,
December 15, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who want to
make comments in favor or in opposition to a Special
Use Permit Application from Terry Mesmer to construct an addition for an auto
repair shop at 2038 Grand Island Blvd.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
GENERAL:
Golf
Course Villas Homeowners Association, Inc. Request for Street Light at the
Corner of Whitehaven Road and Greenside Drive
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer
the request from the Golf
Course Villas Homeowners Association, Inc for a street light at the corner
of Whitehaven Road and Greenside Drive to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
and the Town Engineer for review and recommendation.
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 #92470 92569
General
$ 6,046.38
Highway
$ 15,150.11
Sewer
$ 24,667.75
Water
$ 18,710.74
Capital $ 28,875.96
Total
$ 93,450.94
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
Upstate Cellular, Long Road Site Plan Approval Cell Tower
Remains
Tabled
KeyCorp Proposed Key Bank Site Plan Review
Remains
Tabled
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This is
an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town
government on any subject.
Speakers:
Elizabeth
Stoklosa
Re: Country
Club Cottages-SDEIS
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilman
Roesch: Salvation
Army Santas at Tops Markets
Councilman
Crawford: December
13th Santa at Town Hall 6:30p.m. -9:30p.m.
Councilwoman
Cooke: Community
Chorus December 7th Trinity UM Church
Supervisor McMahon: Public Comment period for Country Club
Cottages is over
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to
adjourn the meeting at 8:30p.m.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
A moment of silence was observed in memory of the following:
Charles
Wohlfehrt
Karoline
Kupka
Jon Cinelli
Philip
Anderson
John Delaney
Elmer
Duermeyer
James Monaco
Roberta
Gonter
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia
A. Frentzel