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 4^th of September 2007.

Present: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Richard W. Crawford Councilman

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

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.

Supervisor Peter McMahon gave the Invocation.

Councilwoman Mary S. Cooke led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATION:

September – National Disaster Preparedness Month

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Speakers: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Restore NY Funding Application

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 regarding an application for the second round of Restore New York funding for the necessary restoration (including demolition or reconstruction) of the former Dunlop Building, a 74,000+/- square foot building on 27+/- acres of property at 2761 Long Road, Grand Island, New York.

Speakers in Favor: Gary Roesch

Speakers in Opposition: None

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the application for Restore NY funding for the former Dunlop building.

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

Noes 0

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #57, August 20, 2007, Minutes of Regular Meeting #15, August 20, 2007, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #59, August 23, 2007 and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #60, August 27, 2007.

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

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board – July 10, 2007

2. The Senate, State of New York – Grand Island Bridges

3. Meeting Minutes – GIFTS Executive Team – July 10, 2007

4. Time Warner Cable – NFL Network (NFLN)

5. People Inc. – Notification of Interest and Intent – Individual Residential Alternative (IRA)

6. Town of Hamburg, Town of Eden – Resolution in Opposition to Inclusion of the Siting of Windmills in Article X of the Public Service Law

7. Town of Hamburg, Town of Eden – Resolution Authorizing Supervisor to Sign Statement of Support Prepared by the SPCA

8. Town of Brant – Resolution In Support of the Senates (NY-Stop) Bill (S-6119) Eliminating School Property Tax

9. Town of Brant – Resolution in Support of U. S. Soldiers’ Use of Spartan II Body Armor Vests

10. Town of Brant – Resolution Recommending Sufficient Funds be Budgeted for Annual Normal Maintenance of County Roads

11. National Grid – Merger with KeySpan

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 Supervisor’s Report – July 2007

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $97,854 on July 1, 2007

Total Receipts of $2,201,049

Total Disbursements of $2,071,344

Operating A/C Interest $140

Operating A/C Balance $227,699

Investment Interest $27,860

Investment Balance $6,051,252

Total Cash Balance as of July 31, 2007 $6,278,951

No action required by Town Board.

Cable/Communications Committee – Appointments

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch , seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to increase the number of members on the Cable/Communications Committee from nine (9) to ten (10).

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

Noes 0

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to appoint Molly Marren to a term expiring December 31, 2010 and Mike Lockett to a term expiring December 31, 2012.

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

Noes 0

Reserve Golden Age Center

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve the request of Quality Quest to use the Golden Age Center on October 18^th for a Candidates Night; Wednesday, September 19^th a public information meeting on the proposed local law governing parking of commercial and recreational vehicles and Monday, October 29^th the Town will be hosting a School Board/Town Board joint meeting.

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

Noes 0

Set Public Hearing – Final Plat Approval – Ashbrooke Court Estates – Phase I

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to rescind the Final Plat Approval from August 20, 2007, and set a Public Hearing for Monday, September 17, 2007 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to speak in favor of or in opposition to Final Plat Approval for Ashbrooke Court Estates – Phase I.

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

Noes 0

Planning Board – Appointment

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to appoint Tim Worrall to the Planning Board for the balance of a term expiring December 31, 2011.

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

Noes 0

Unfinished Playing Field at Veterans Park

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to authorize the Recreation Director to solicit three qualified bids for the work necessary to complete the playing field at Veterans Park this fall.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

TOWN ATTORNEY – PETER GODFREY

Set Public Hearing – Architectural Review Board

A motion was made by Councilwoman Argy, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Monday, September 17, 2007 at 8:00p.m. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to speak in favor of or in opposition to Local Law Intro #8/2007 which makes changes to the Architectural Review Board.

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

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICER – JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Joseph Higgins, Keeping 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 for keeping of up to 3 agricultural animals on 4.35 acres on Ransom Road. The site has been inspected and there is no change.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Traffic Safety Advisory Board – Resignation

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to accept with regret the resignation of Tim Worrall from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board. A certificate of appreciation will be sent to Mr. Worrall.

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

Noes 0

Planning Board – Resignation

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to accept with regret the resignation of Norman Machelor from the Planning Board. A certificate of appreciation will be sent to Mr. Machelor.

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 #87780 – 87831

General $ 5,879.02

Sewer $11,353.19

Water $ 6,961.25

Capital $ 92.00

Total $24,285.46

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

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Approve Town Safety Manual

Remains Tabled

SUSPEND THE RULES:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to suspend the rules to consider the Country Club Cottages Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).

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

Noes 0

Country Club Cottages - DEIS

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adopt the resolution regarding the Country Club Cottages DEIS as follows:

WHEREAS, the Stickl Construction Company, Inc. (“Stickl”) proposes to undertake the development of a cluster-type residential development in the Town of Grand Island, including the construction of houses, access roads and utility infrastructure, known as the Country Club Cottages Cluster Development (the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island, acting as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) has issued a Positive Declaration of Environmental Significance and ordered Stickl to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS); and

WHEREAS, the Town has received the DEIS.

NOW THEREFORE, base on such review and consideration, the Town Board of the Town hereby resolves that

1. The Country Club Cottages DEIS is accepted and ready for public review.

2. The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the Project on October 1, 2007, with written comments to be accepted until 5:00p.m. October 11, 2007.

3. The Town Engineer, assisted by the Town Attorney, is directed to file a Notice of Completion of DEIS with all the involved and interested agencies.

4. Stickl is hereby ordered to post a copy of the DEIS to the internet in accordance with SEQRA requirements.

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

Noes 0

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: September 11^th Memorial – VFW – 7:00p.m.

Councilwoman Argy: School starts Wednesday.

Councilman Roesch: Rotary Hot Dog Sale this weekend; Antique Boat Show – Buffalo Launch Club this weekend.

Councilman Crawford: School starts Wednesday – Please stop for school busses.

Supervisor McMahon: Re-Tree NY; Fly the American flag on September 11^th

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adjourn the meeting at 8:29p.m.

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

Noes 0

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