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 2nd
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.
Councilwoman Susan Argy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
& PRESENTATIONS:
Relay
for Life
Court
of Administration Grant Check Presentation for Security Equipment
This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding
the meeting agenda items only.
Speakers:
None
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to
approve Minutes of
Workshop Meeting #42, May 19, 2008, Minutes of Regular Meeting #9, May 19,
2008 and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #43, May 20, 2008.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
1.
New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water Renewal of
State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES), General Permit for
Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
2.
Meeting
Minutes Board of Architectural Review April 15, 2008
3.
State of New
York, Department of State 2007-2008 Shared Municipal Services Incentives
4.
Meeting
Minutes Parks & Recreation Advisory Board February 25, 2008
5.
Town of
Holland Resolution in Support of Revision to GML §239-n
6.
Niagara River Greenway Commission Niagara River
Greenway Commission Determines Consistency
7.
Niagara River Greenway Niagara River Greenway
Commission 2007-2008 Annual Report
8.
Town of West Seneca, Association of Erie County
Governments Resolution in Support of Revision to Section One, Subdivision
1 of Section 339-Y of the Real Property Law
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to adopt
the consent agenda as distributed.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
TOWN BOARD:
SUPERVISOR
McMAHON:
Monthly Supervisors
Report March & April 2008
The
Supervisor reported a cash balance of $364,499 on March 1, 2008
Total
Receipts of $6,924,831
Total
Disbursements of $7,226,478
Operating
A/C Interest $94
Operating
A/C Balance $62,946
Investment
Interest $20,221
Investment
Balance $8,590,803
Total
Cash Balance as of March 31, 2008 $8,653,749
No action required by Town Board.
The
Supervisor reported a cash balance of $62,947 on April 1, 2008
Total
Receipts of $1,833,163
Total
Disbursements of $1,537,784
Operating
A/C Interest $204
Operating
A/C Balance $358,530
Investment
Interest $14,709
Investment
Balance $8,733,633
Total
Cash Balance as of April 30, 2008 $9,092,163
No action required by Town Board.
Set Public Hearing
Block Party Wallace Drive
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set
a Public Hearing for Monday, June 16, 2008 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wants to comment
in favor or in opposition to the closing of Wallace Drive
between South Park and Huth Road on July 12, 2008 for the purposes of a block
party.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
Appointment
Planning Board Chairman
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
appoint Frank Sturniolo as Chairman of the Planning Board to fill the
remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2009.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
Authorize
Supervisor to Sign Contract with Premier Pyrotechnics 4th of
July Fireworks
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to
approve acceptance of the donation of $5,000 to the Town of Grand Island from
Astellas Pharma for fireworks and to amend the 2008 budget to show the
additional revenue and appropriation and to authorize the Supervisor to
execute a contract with Premier Pyrotechnics in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:
HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:
Award
Bid 2008 Electric Scissor Lift
Highway Superintendent Ray Dlugokinski reported that the bids
were opened on May 22, 2008 for a 2008 electric scissor lift.
Two bids were received from the following:
R B URen
$ 9,850.00
Admar Supply
$11,090.00
After careful review of the bids, Mr. Dlugokinski recommended
the low bidder, R B URen be awarded the bid in the amount of $9,850.00.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to
authorize the Highway Superintendent to award the bid for a 2008 electric
scissor lift in the amount of $9,850.00 to R B URen.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
DEPARTMENT
OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES JOHN WHITNEY:
Grand Island Memorial
Library Award Pattern Stamped Concrete
Town Engineer John Whitney reported that two quotations were
received on May 23, 2008 for the replacement of existing walkway pavers with
pattern stamped concrete from the following:
Broad Spectrum Concrete
$10,270.00
Podlucky Construction
$11,400.00
After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the
Town award Broad Spectrum Concrete the job of replacing the existing walkway
paver with pattern stamped concrete in the amount of $10,270.00.
The Grand Island Memorial Library has received a 50/50 NYS
Construction grant totaling $14,070.00 to cover the expense of the new pattern
stamped concrete. The remaining
$3,800 was included to cover some additional concrete repairs which will also
be done at this time.
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
accept the recommendation of the Town Engineer and award the bid to Broad
Spectrum Concrete.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
WWTP Spray Wash &
ORF Liner Replacement Project Change Order #1
Change
Order #1 for the WWTP
Spray Wash & ORF Liner Replacement Project has been submitted by Nichols
Long & Moore for an additional $80,000 of demolition work to be done
within the filter building.
The
Change Order also includes additional work to be completed by Green
Environment in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
A
motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept
the recommendation of the Town Engineer and approve Change Order #1 in an
amount not to exceed $100,000. The
funds are available within the original bonding of the project.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
Award
Bid 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 High Roof Cargo Van
Town Engineer John Whitney reported that one bid was received
on May 28, 2008 for a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 high roof cargo van from the
following:
West Herr Dodge
$37,231.00
After careful review of the bids, Mr. Whitney recommended the
sole bidder West Herr Dodge be awarded the bid in the amount of $37,231.00.
A
motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept
the
recommendation of the Town Engineer and award the bid to West Herr Dodge for a
2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 high roof cargo van in the amount of $37,231.00.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
COMMUNICATIONS
GENERAL:
David
M. Unmack, IAO Part-time Employment, Town Assessor
A
motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to
refer the correspondence from David M. Unmack to the Town Board for a meeting
with Mr. Unmack.
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 #90571- 90686
General
$ 52,375.01
Highway
$ 38,572.02
Sewer
$ 26,722.84
Water
$ 11,761.79
Capital $154,563.59
Total
$283,995.25
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
A motion was
made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the
Special Use Permit for Parkland Enterprises, Inc. at Ransom & Stony Point
Roads for a service station and convenience store and to refer to the Code
Enforcement Officer for appropriate enforcement and with the understanding
that the developer will show significant progress on the property by the
expiration of the building permit.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
Local
Law Intro #3 of 2008 Rezone a Portion of River Oaks (56+/- Acres)
Whitehaven Road West of Golf Course Villas R2 to R1E
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: Town
Website
FROM THE TOWN BOARD:
Councilwoman Argy: Relay for Life Friday, June 6th
Councilman Roesch: Lobster Fest Friday, June 6th
Councilwoman Cooke: Recreation Programs for Summer Sign up: Saturday June 14th
Summer Concerts listed in booklet; Battle of the Books starts Saturday,
June 7th 1:00p.m. Library
Supervisor McMahon: Recycle Program Saturday, June 7th
GM Power Train Plant
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke
to adjourn the meeting at 8:26p.m.
APPROVED
Ayes 5
Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon
Noes
0
A moment of silence was observed in memory of the following:
Elisabeth Maerz
Patricia Kopra
Barbara Clarke
Jane Maloney
John Larry
James Atkinson, Jr.
Respectfully
submitted,
Patricia
A. Frentzel
Town
Clerk