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 16^th of June, 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. Robert Barclay from Island United Presbyterian Church gave the Invocation.

Councilwoman Mary S. Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATION:

DAV Forget Me Not Days

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers: None

PUBLIC HEARING:

Block Party – Wallace Drive

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to speak in favor of or in opposition to temporarily close a street for a block party on Wallace Drive Saturday, July 12, 2008.

Speakers in Favor: None

Speakers in Opposition: None

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the request to temporarily close Wallace Drive between Huth Road and South Park on July 12, 2008 from 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.

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

Noes 0

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #44, May 28, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #45, June 2, 2008, Minutes of Regular Meeting #10, June 2, 2008, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #46, June 4, 2008, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #47, June 9, 2008.

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

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – May 2008

2. Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – May 2008

3. Building Permits Issued – May 2008

4. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – March 26, 2008

5. State of New York, Executive Chamber – Report of the New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness

6. Town of Tonawanda - Resolution in Support of Revision to Section One, Subdivision 1 of Section 339-Y of the Real Property Law

7. Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – May 1, 2008

8. Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – May 12, 2008

9. County of Erie, Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Planning and Economic Development – Public Review of Draft 2007 Erie County Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER)

10. Niagara River Greenway Commission – Niagara River Greenway Commission Executive Meeting

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, 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:

Country Club Cottages – Supplemental DEIS

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt the following resolution requiring a Supplement Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Country Club Cottages:

WHEREAS, the Stickl Construction Company, Inc. has proposed the Country Club Cottages (the "Project"), and submitted an application for a 28.5 acre, approximately 69 unit cluster-type, single-family residential development on Fix and Baseline Roads; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has previously identified the Project as an Unlisted action, and has undertaken a coordinated review of the Project by distributing a Full Environmental Assessment Form and other relevant information to other agencies identified as being potentially involved (having an approval regarding the Project) or interested; and

WHEREAS, The Town Board indicated its intent to act as the Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of the Project through a Notice of Intent to Act as Lead Agency, and the other potentially involved or interested agencies have either agreed that the Town should act as Lead Agency for the SEQR review of this Project, or did not reply within the 30-day period allotted by the SEQRA regulations to coordinate Lead Agency status; and

WHEREAS, during the course of review with the Town, the Project was amended to withdraw the request for rezoning, and amend to a cluster-type, single-family residential development; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and accepted a revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a the revised Project, held a public hearing and received public comments, and has issued a Final EIS (EIS); and

WHEREAS, after issuance of the FEIS the Town Board received additional information requiring the preparation of a Supplemental DEIS (SDEIS).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island as follows:

1. The Town Board determines that a Supplemental DEIS for the Project is required.

2. The Town Board adopts and issues the attached Notice of Supplemental DEIS.

3. The applicant is hereby directed to inform all interested and involved agencies by letter, including a copy of the attached Notice, of the Town Board’s determination. The applicant is further directed to provide a supplemental draft environmental impact statement based on the attached Notice.

4. The Town Attorney is directed to provide appropriate notice to the Environmental Notice Bulletin of the Town of Grand Island Town Board’s determination, and file a copy with the Town Clerk.

5. This resolution shall be effective immediately.

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

Noes 0

Appointment – Architectural Review Advisory Board

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to table the appointment to the Architectural Review Advisory Board.

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

Noes 0

Appointment – Traffic Safety Advisory Board

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

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Change Order No. 3 (Town) and #4 (State Parks) – Bike Trail Connect Project – Job: M-169

Final quantities for the project have been established and all work with the exception of punch-list items has been completed in regard to the project.

The Town Engineer is requesting approval of an additional $120,000 to the established awarded contract amount.

Additionally, the State Parks portion of the project has exceeded the established budget by $152.51.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $120,000 and Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $152.51.

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

Noes 0

Town Hall Norstar Phone System Upgrade

The current phone system in Town Hall was installed in July 1999 and requires a system and software upgrade. The upgrade involves a Norstar software upgrade, a 16 port station module and new CP150 voice mail system with 48 mailboxes for a total cost of $8,426.00 installed with a one year warranty.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Supervisor to sign an agreement with RONCO for the upgrade to the Town Hall in an amount of $8,426.00.

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

Noes 0

Adopt Master Plan – Master Plan for Bicentennial Park/Scenic Woods – Job No. M-176

The Master Plan has been prepared by EDR in conjunction with the Town Board, Environmental Conservation Committee, Recreation Advisory Board, Grand Island Engineering & Water Resources Department, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, US Army Corp of Engineers, WNY Land Conservancy, and the public comments received as the result of two public meetings.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adopt the Master Plan for Bicentennial Park/Scenic Woods.

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

Noes 0

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Summer Program Hires 2008

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize the Parks & Recreation Director to hire 26 Summer Program Hires for Summer Youth Programs:

New hires:

11, 9 General Programs @ $7.40 per hour, 2 Life Guards @ $7.50 per hour.

Returning hires:

15, 10 General Programs @$7.50 per hour; 4 Instructors: 2 Nature Program @ $20.00 per hour, 1 Swimming @ $15.00 per hour, 1 Hockey League @ $10.00 per hour; 1 Life Guard @ $7.80 per hour.

Parks & Recreation Staff 2008 As of 6/11/08 (* indicates new)

Maintenance:

Veterans Park (40 hours): Kevin Buyer – general, Scott Buyer – general, John Loos – big mower, Mike Cole – diamonds & general (May –July), Tom Digati – diamonds & detailed tasks, Eric Hajnos – general, Kyle Moody – diamonds & detailed tasks, Andy Pappano – general, Shaun Quinn – diamonds, Cliff Smith – detailed tasks & general mechanics, Frank Strano – general, David Cole – general, *Kyle Clarke – new, general, Justin Dowd – (mid May – mid June only)

Park Patrol: Aaron Wood, Casey Dalhstrom, Jared Kazmierczak, + others from programs

Town Gardener: * Ann Dyet

General: Jerry Peete (19 hours) all purpose

Youth Programs:

General activities prior to programs: Lisa Kurpiewski (19 hrs for June), Amanda Kaiser (19 hrs for June)

Playgrounds: Lisa Huttenmaier, Sheri Ackendorf, Lisa Kurpiewski - + general assistance, Neal Demartin, *Greg Feathers, *Rich Karpie, *Joe Oliverio, *Kolby Banker, Alicia Sommer, Aaron Wood, * Michael Karpie, * Kelsey Mash

Sports Clinic: Colleen George, Tim Boorady, Matt Klock, *Alex Webb, Justin Dowd

Summer Fun with Nature: Roger Wright & Sue Szczublewski – Instructors, 2 – 6 staff (by rotation or volunteer)

Parade/ Road Race: *Kathryn Gilmore – month of June only, Amanda Kaiser- event day only, Ben Kozar – event day only, + program staff

Learn to Play Softball: Colleen George, *Reba Conway, *Molly Hyland

Roller Hockey Intramurals: Neal Demartin, Joe Oliverio

Roller Hockey Camp: Ben Kozar, Neal Demartin, Kolby Banker

Swimming Instruction: Lindsey Cook – Instructor, James Sica, *Scott Kaniecki, *Elizabeth Stanko

Band Concerts & Walking Challenge: Colleen George

Tennis & Sports Clinic Lunch Patrol: Casey Dahlstrom, Jared Kazmierczak, Courtney Donner, Shannon Howley

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

Noes 0

PLANNING BOARD:

Whitehaven Road Campgrounds – Modification to Approved Site Plan Application

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve the modification to the Site Plan for Whitehaven Road Campgrounds to re-align the driveway.

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

Noes 0

Crown Atlantic Co., LLC – 318 Baseline Road – Site Plan for Tower Replacement at the Town’s Water Treatment Plant

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and approve Site Plan contingent on the approval of the necessary variances by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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

Noes 0

TRAFFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD:

North Lane – South Lane

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board and authorize the Highway Superintendent to install a No Outlet sign to replace a Dead End sign on South Lane and to contract with a vendor for the cross-hatch striping at the bicycle path.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Buffalo Launch Club – Request to Combine Six Parcels into One Parcel

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve the merger of six parcels of land into one parcel subject to evidence satisfactory to Town Attorney that applicant has filed all the necessary paperwork with Erie County Clerk.

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

Noes 0

Donald D. Keller, Fareway Lane – Country Club Cottages

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to refer the correspondence from Donald D. Keller regarding Country Club Cottages to Sean Hopkins, attorney for the developer for consideration as a part of the Supplemental DEIS.

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

Noes 0

Resignation – Architectural Review Advisory Board

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the resignation of Frank Sturniolo from the Architectural Review Advisory Board with regret and a certificate of appreciation will be sent to Mr. Sturniolo.

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