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 April, 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.

Mr. Calvin VanderMey from Bible Fellowship Center gave the Invocation.

Councilwoman Mary S. Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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 Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #22, March 17, 2008, Minutes of Regular Meeting #5, March 17, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #23, March 18, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #24, March 19, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #25, March 20, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #27, March 31, 2008, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #28, March 31, 2008.

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

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – February 19, 2008

2. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Parks & Recreation Advisory Board – Consolidated Minutes November, December 2007 & January 2008

3. The Senate, State of New York – Support Letter for Town of Grand Island’s Safe Route to School Application

4. Grand Island Central School District – Safe Routes to School Grant

5. State of New York, Department of Motor Vehicles – Traffic Safety

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

7. Town of Collins – Resolution Opposing the Amendment to the Real Property Tax Law

8. Town of Collins – Resolution Opposing the Amendment to the Real Property Tax Law and Village Law

9. County of Erie, Comptroller – 2007 Tax Cancellations and Refunds, Grand Island Fire Protection

10. County of Erie, Comptroller – 2007 Tax Cancellations and Refunds, Town Expenditures

11. Meeting Minutes – Town of Grand Island Safety Committee – January 3, 2008

12. Town of Alden – Resolution in Support of Legislation to Prohibit Text Messaging While Operating a Motor Vehicle

13. Town of Wales – Resolution in Opposition to Legislation Altering the Current Process for the Consolidation/Dissolution of Fire Districts and Fire Protection Districts

14. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – March 2008

15. Building Permits Issued – March 2008

16. Office of the State Comptroller – Audit Report on Use of Solar Power by Municipalities

17. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – February 27, 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

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Renewal HVAC Preventive Maintenance Contract – Grand Island Town Hall

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Supervisor to sign a contract with M.J. Mechanical Services Inc. for the preventative maintenance and service contract for the Town Hall in the amount of $3,869.00. The truck/mileage charge is $40 per call.

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

Noes 0

Award Bid – Liquid Sludge Hauling 2008

Town Engineer John Whitney reported that the bids were opened on March 28, 2008 for Liquid Sludge Hauling for 2008. Two bids were received from the following:

Ball Toilet & Septic Services $0.04799 / gallon

J.A. Brundage – The Drain Doctor $0.05000 / gallon

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the low bidder, Ball Toilet & Septic Services be awarded the bid in the amount of $0.04799/gallon.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept Mr. Whitney’s request for low bidder Ball Toilet & Septic Services be awarded the bid for Liquid Sludge Hauling for 2008 at $0.04799/gallon.

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

Noes 0

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Award Bid – Box Seeder

Recreation Director Linda Tufillaro reported that the bids were opened on March 19, 2008 for a box seeder. One bid was received from the following:

S.V. Moffett $12,595.00

After careful review of the bids, Ms. Tufillaro recommended the sole bidder, S.V. Moffett be awarded the bid in the amount of $12,595.00.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept Ms. Tufillaro’s request for sole bidder S.V. Moffett be awarded the bid for a box seeder in the amount of $12, 595.00.

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

Noes 0

Summer Hires

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Recreation Director to hire returning Part-time Maintenance workers from

April 8 – 25, 2008/19 hours per week:

Shaun Quinn @ $10.30/hr., Clifford Smith @ $10.50/hr., Neil Hoffman @ $9.42/hr., Tom Digati @ $10.30/hr., Andy Pappano @ $8.92/hr., Kyle Moody @ $9.42/hr., Ted Rogers @ $8.20/hr.

New hire Part-time worker/19 hours per week from April 8 – October, 2008:

Gerald Peete @ $9.42/hr.

Returning Part-time Seasonal Maintenance/40 hours per week effective April 8, 2008:

Clifford Smith @ $10.82/hr., effective April 14, 2008: Michael Cole @ $10.00/hr., effective April 21, 2008: Joseph Wilton @ $10.00/hr.; and Part-time seasonal/40 hours per week effective April 28, 2008: Shaun Quinn, Neil Hoffman, Tom Digati, Andy Pappano, Kyle Moody, Frank Strano and Mark Larry @$8.45/hr.

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

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICER: JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Elderwood Senior Care at Riverwood, Grand Island Boulevard – Adult Care Facility/2 Story Addition

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Special Use Permit for Elderwood Senior Care at Riverwood on Grand Island Boulevard for an adult care facility/2 story addition. The facility has been inspected by the Zoning Officer.

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

Noes 0

Special Use Permit Renewal – James & Irene Daigler, Staley Road – 4.27 Acre Excavation to Create Pond

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer the Special Use Permit Renewal for James and Irene Daigler, Staley Road to create a pond to the Zoning Officer to consult with the Town Attorney.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Audubon International – Community Engagement, Planning and Action Initiative & The Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence to the Supervisor to obtain the additional information on the initiative for future Town Board action.

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

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Approve Town Safety Manual

Remains Tabled

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:

Councilwoman Cooke: Scenic Woods/Bicentennial Park Open House – Thursday, April 10^th 4:00-8:00pm – Town Hall Upper Foyer

Councilman Crawford: Lion’s Club Spaghetti Dinner – Monday, April 14^th – Holiday Inn

Councilman Roesch: No Audit – Town computers were down; Congratulations to the Town Engineer on several awards

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 8:15p.m.

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

Noes 0

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