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 15^th of October 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.

Reverend Kevin Backus from Bible Presbyterian Church gave the Invocation.

Councilwoman Susan Argy led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATION:

School Board Recognition Week – October 22-26, 2007 – Members of the School Board will receive proclamation at the Town Board/School Board Joint Meeting on October 29, 2007.

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 the Minutes of Workshop Meeting #74, October 1, 2007, Minutes of Regular Meeting #18, October 1, 2007, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #75, October 9, 2007.

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

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Golden Age Center – Vehicle Usage – September 2007

2. Golden Age Center – Facility Usage – September 2007

3. Town of Colden - Resolution in Opposition to Inclusion of the Siting of Windmills in Article X of the Public Service Law

4. People Inc. – Group Home – 2787 Stony Point Road

5. Notice of Public Hearing – Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations , Assembly Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment

6. United States of America, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Order Denying Rehearing and Providing Clarification

7. Meeting Minutes – Long Range Planning Committee – June 26, 2007

8. Building Permits Issued – September 2007

9. Meeting Minutes – Town of Grand Island Safety Committee – September 6, 2007

10. Meeting Minutes – Zoning Board of Appeals – September 6, 2007

11. Meeting Minutes – Board of Architectural Review – September 11, 2007

12. Meeting Minutes – Planning Board – September 10, 2007

13. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board – August 14, 2007

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt the consent agenda as distributed.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Set Public Hearing – 2008 Budget

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 7:00p.m.for the purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to the proposed 2008 Budget for the Town of Grand Island.

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

Noes 0

Authorize Supervisor to Submit Applications – Community Development Block Grant Projects

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize the Supervisor to sign, submit and execute a contract with the Erie County Community Development Block Grant Program for the following two projects. Project number one is for a replacement bus for the Golden Age Transportation Program at a cost of approximately $50,000. Project number two would be the replacement of the pavement for pedestrian access on Love Road from East Park to Kaegebein School and along side on East Park south of Love Road at a cost of $50,000.

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

Noes 0

COUNCILMAN RICHARD W. CRAWFORD:

Appointment – Traffic Safety Advisory Board

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to appoint John Burns to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board with a term expiring December 31, 2008.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

Award Bid – 2008 Heavy Duty Cab & Chassis

Highway Superintendent Raymond Dlugokinski reported that he had opened the bids on October 1, 2007 for one new 2008 Sterling L7500 cab and chassis. One bid was received from the following:

Fleet Maintenance $73,448.00

After careful review of the bids, Mr. Dlugokinski recommended the sole bidder, Fleet Maintenance be awarded the bid in the amount of $73,448.00.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept Mr. Dlugokinski’s request for sole bidder Fleet Maintenance to be awarded the bid for one new 2008 Sterling L7500 cab and chassis in the amount of $73,448.00.

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

Noes 0

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Sanitary Sewer Pump Station #9 Emergency Power – Job No. M-184

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to accept the Town Engineer’s recommendation and authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids for the Sanitary Sewer Pump Station #9 emergency generator on Friday, October 19, 2007 and open bids on Wednesday, November 14, 2007

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

Noes 0

Contract No. M-169 Bike Trail Connect Project, Change Order No. 1

Due to the deteriorated condition of the existing bike path between South Lane and Buckhorn State Park, it will be necessary to remove and rebuild the existing path as opposed to widening and resurfacing over the existing path. The poor condition of the path is attributed to the almost five year delay in getting this project to construction.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to approve Change Order No. 1 in the estimated amount of $100,000 above the awarded contract amount. In addition, a letter will be sent to State representatives regarding the cost of delays.

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

Noes 0

RECREATION DIRECTOR – LINDA TUFILLARO:

Permission to Attend Turfgrass Conference

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to authorize Thomas Cecere to attend the 2007 Empire State Green Industry Show November 13-15 in Rochester, NY. The registration fee is $150.

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

Noes 0

PLANNING BOARD:

Golf Course Villas at River Oaks – Final Plat Approval – Phase 2

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 5, 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 Golf Course Villas at River Oaks – Phase 2.

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

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

Frank Brusino, Chairman, Grand Island Citizen Corps Council – List of Accomplishments & Activities

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to send a letter of appreciation to the Chairman of the Citizen Corps Council to be read at their next meeting.

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

Noes 0

Grand Island Fire Company, Inc. – Budget Request for the 2008 Firematic Year

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to set a Public Hearing for Thursday, November 8, 2007 for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor or in opposition to the proposed 2008 Contract with the Grand Island Fire Company.

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

Noes 0

State of New York, Department of Transportation – PIN 5086.28.101, NY Rte 324, Grand Island Connecting Boulevard, (SH 1954), Intersection Improvements at Staley Road

No action by Town Board. For information only.

Stephen A. Birtz, Fix Road – Request to Combine SBL #63.02-2-38.32 & SBL #63.02-2-38.31 to Create One Lot

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Crawford to approve the merger of the two lots into one subject to evidence satisfactory to the Town Attorney that the required paperwork has been filed with the Erie County Clerk.

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 #88221 – 88361

General $ 30,949.91

Highway $ 50,094.79

Sewer $ 29,254.55

Water $134,161.47

Garbage $ 93,813.37

Total $338,274.09

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:

Councilman Roesch: Congratulations to the Grand Island Vikings Football team

Councilwoman Cooke: Veteran’s new van dedication Saturday, October 20^th at 9:00a.m. at Veteran’s Hospital

Supervisor McMahon: Candidates Night – Golden Age Center – Thursday October 18^th at 7:00p.m.; Dollars for Scholars Walk at Veteran’s Park – Saturday, October 20^th – 11:00a.m.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilman Crawford to adjourn the meeting at 8:21p.m.

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

Noes 0

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