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Approved Town Board Meeting Minutes - Mon., March 1, 2010
Click for 3/1/10 Town Board Meeting Minutes.Town Board Meeting Agenda - Mon., March 15, 2010
Click for 3/15/10 Town Board Meeting Agenda.Town Board Action - March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010 . . .The Town Board met on Monday, March 1, 2010 with Father Earle King of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church giving the invocation. Councilman Ray Billica was excused from the meeting.
A public hearing was held for consideration of rezoning a portion of the Whitehaven Campground from commercial/recreational to R1-A. No one spoke and the rezoning was referred to the town board for SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review).
The board agreed to authorize Supervisor Peter McMahon to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Isledegrande to maintain the Town Common sign.
Kevin Lesika of Tonawanda, NY was hired as Senior Engineer Assistant at the grade 6 start rate of $18.26/hour.
Curtis Nestark was reappointed a member of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2011.
Diane Evans was re-appointed to a five-year term on the Conservation Commission.
Highway Superintendent James B. Tomkins was authorized to bid on one new and unused 2010 10' All Season Dump Box.
Highway Superintendent Tomkins requested and was given permission to place 11 vehicles for sale with the Online Auctioneer, Auctions International, Inc. These items will be posted online Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
The Town Engineering Department recommended calling for a public hearing regarding application for Final Plat Approval for Phase 3 (23 Lots) for the Waterford Park Subdivision.
Public hearings were set for 8 p.m. March 15th for the following :
• Creating lighting district #58 - Ransom Village Section 4E
• Final Plat Approval - Waterford Park Subdivision, Phase 3, 23 Lots
• Final Plat Approval - Country Club Cottages Subdivision, Phase 1, 26 Lots
• Suspended rules to act on public hearing for a new law regarding tax exemptions - Business Investment Exemption Real Property Tax Law 485-b
A special use permit renewal was approved for Glen Wallace, 917 North Colony Road for a Bed and Breakfast.
The request for rezoning of the Sheridan Transit Rod and Gun Club at 551 Ransom Road from R1-D to CR drew correspondence from four residents in the general area who are opposed to the rezoning.
The next regular town board meeting will be held 8 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010.
Approved Town Board Meeting Minutes - Mon., February 1, 2010
Click for 2/1/10 Town Board Meeting Minutes.Town Board Meeting Agenda - Mon., March 1, 2010
Click for 3/1/10 Town Board Meeting Agenda.Time Warner Cable Senior Discount Program - 2010
A Senior Discount Program is offered by Tim Warner Cable, Buffalo Division. Qualifications are:65 or older
TWC account MUST BE in applicant's name
Maximum Total Household income = $17,200
Information needed for Discount:
Proof of age (need copy of identification
Customer requesting is the account holder (copy of most recent bill)
Proof of qualifying household income (copy needed)
Proof: Front page of IRS 1040 or Social Security Statement with total household income (showing $17,200 or less)
Forms are available at the town hall, 2255 Baseline Road (first floor to the left of the main entrance in the round rotating literature storage cabinet)
The discount is only available for Broadcast Basic service. Any other service will disqualify this discount.
Town Board Action
Town To Add Positions In Engineeringl/Accounting - February 1, 2010
By Joelle Logue
February 1, 2010 . . .The Town Board, during a brief meeting Monday, authorized Supervisor Peter McMahon to file PO-17 forms for the County to create three part-time jobs in the engineering department and one full time position in the accounting department. The part-time positions in the engineering department are for zoning inspector, engineering aide and seasonal engineering aide at a maximum of 19 hours per week. The full time position in the accounting department is for a senior account clerk-typist.
A public hearing has been scheduled for 8 p.m. March 1 for consideration of rezoning a portion of the Whitehaven Campground from commercial/recreational to R1-A.
A professional service agreement with Scheid & Associates Architectural firm was authorized for the design phase of Fisherman’s Landing subject to approval by the Department of State and the Town Attorney. Funds for this project are included in the capital plan and the bonding has been approved.
Three letters were submitted to the Town Board regarding the request to rezone the Rod and Gun Club on Ransom Road from residential to commercial. David Ungaro and Jayne Schaber both objected to the rezoning based on potential increased noise that would hinder quality of life and property values. A third letter written by Leo Shonitsky Jr. supported the rezoning.
A request by Carol Traina of Westwood Drive to reduce the speed limit on Westwood from 35 mph to 20 or 25 mph was referred to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board. She stated in a letter to the Town Board that Westwood was only three-tenths of a mile long and is a dead end street. Six of the homes have children residing in them who are often outside riding their bikes, skating boarding or walking to each others' homes.
The zoning board has granted a variance for Double D Construction on Bedell Road with regard to a site plan approval for a contractor’s yard. Granted was a six-year timeline for the project with containers to be removed no later than January 1, 2016. A request by Dan Drexeilus to refund the variance fee was referred to the Town Attorney.
In other business, the Town Board:
• Awarded a bid for the waterline improvement project at the Water Treatment Plant to Milherst Construction in the amount of $404,700.
• Announced that a pancake breakfast to benefit the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Announced that the VFW Ladies Auxiliary would be holding a spaghetti dinner Feb. 20 from 4-7 p.m.
• Reminded residents that the next Town Board meeting would be Monday, March 1 due to the fact that officials would be attending the Association of Towns meetings in New York City on Monday, Feb. 15.
Approved Town Board Meeting Minutes - Tues., January 19, 2010
Click for 1/19/10 Town Board Meeting Minutes.Town Board Meeting Agenda - Mon., February 1, 2010
Click for 2/1/10 Town Board Meeting Agenda.Approved Town Board Meeting Minutes - Mon., January 4, 2010
Click for 1/4/10 Town Board Meeting Minutes.Town Board Meeting Agenda - Tues., January 19, 2010
Click for 1/19/10 Town Board Meeting Agenda.Approved Town Board Meeting Minutes - Mon., December 21, 2009
Click for 12/21/09 Town Board Meeting Minutes.Employment Opportunity - Town of GI - 2010
The Town of Grand Island is seeking a Full Time Conditional Permanent Senior Engineer Assistant. This engineering technician position involves assisting civil/sanitary engineers by compiling data, making surveys and inspections and preparing drawings. Click for Engineer Assistant for complete information.Town Board Meeting Agenda - Mon., January 4, 2010
Click for 1/4/10 Town Board Meeting Agenda.Town Officials Installed On New Year's Day - 2010
(left photo) Highway Superintendent JT Tomkins, Town Justice Mark Frentzel, Town Justice Hon. Sybil Kennedy, Councilman Ray Billica, Councilwoman Mary Cooke, and Hon. Eugene F. Pigott Jr.
Alice Gerard Photo (right) - Ray Billica is shown with his mother, Ann; his wife, Debbie; and sons, Joshua, Erik and Jared.
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Hon. Eugene F. Pigott Jr. New York State Court of Appeals, officially installed two Grand Island council members, a town justice and highway superintendent on January 1, 2010 in the Grand Island Golden Age Center. Installed were Councilwoman Mary Cooke who won her fifth term on the board on Tuesday, November 2, 2009; Ray Billica also elected to the town council; Mark J. Frentzel, elected to another term as Town Justice; and JT Tomkins, newly elected highway superintendent. A reception followed the noon inauguration.
Town Board Action - 2010
Supervisor, Town Board Appoint - 2010
Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 . . .The following appointments were
made during the reorganization meeting of the Town of Grand Island Monday.
Supervisor Peter McMahon appointed Richard Crawford Jr. as Deputy Supervisor for 2010.
Supervisor Peter McMahon named the following committees:
Audit: Mary Cooke (Chair) and Gary Roesch
Personnel Committee: Supervisor Peter McMahon, Richard Crawford Jr.
Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee: Chair Peter McMahon
Town Engineer John Whitney
Traffic Safety Advisory Board, Councilwoman Mary Cooke
Highway Supt. J. T. Tompkins
Planning Board Frank Sturniolo
Recreation Director Linda Tufillaro
Special Districts:
Peter McMahon (chair)Councilwoman Mary Cooke
Town Engineer John Whitney
Water Dept.: Sr. Plant Operator Brian Pettitt
Water Dept.: Working Crew Chief Don Hoover
Wastewater Dept.: Chief Plant Operator Ian James
Wastewater Dept.: Working Crew Chief Mike Braun
Advisory Board Appointments
• Architectural Review Board: Kenneth Killian for a five-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2014.• Commission for Conservation of the Environment: Sam Akinbami reappointed for a five-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2014.
• Economic Development Advisory Board: John Bonora, Robert Christmann and Michael Steinagel reappointed for three-year terms expiring Dec. 31, 2012.
• Historical Preservation Board: Curtis Nestark reappointed for one-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2010, Sharon Nichols reappointed for one-year term expiring Dec. 31, 20101 and Town Historian Teddy Linenfelser for a one-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2010.
• Human Rights: Christine Sanborn reappointed for a five-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2014.
• Library Trustees: Fay Rech McDonald reappointed for a five-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2014.
• Planning Board: Frank Greco reappointed for a seven-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2016.
• Traffic Safety: Frank DelSignore, Betty Harris and Christopher Pyc re-appointed for three-year terms expiring Dec. 31, 2012.
• Zoning Board of Appeals: Peter McKee reappointed for a five-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2014 and as chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals (two-year term - 12/31/11).
Tim Phillips was appointed alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term, expiring December 31, 2010
Douglas Learman was re-appointed Code Enforcement Officer, Kevin Koch as Deputy Code Enforcement Officer and Michael Eisenhauer as Code Enforcement Officer B Part Time.
Town Attorney Peter Godfrey and Payroll Clerk Diane Nesbitt were appointed Harassment Complaint Officers.
Teddy Linenfelser was re-appointed Town Historian for 2009.
Supervisor Peter A. McMahon was appointed Liaison and Police Commissioner of the Grand Island Police Department for 2010
Town Board liaisons:
Gary Roesch (Economic Development, Planning Board and Communications & Cable/Communication, Golden Age Club and Safety Committee)Mary Cooke (Environmental Conservation Board, Historical Preservation and Human Rights)
Richard W. Crawford Jr. (Traffic Safety Advisory Board, Library Trustees, Citizens Corps, Parks & Recreation Board)
Ray A. Billica (Traffic Safety Advisory Board, Architectural Review Board)
Peter A. McMahon (Long Range Planning Committee)
Citizen Corps Council: Richard W. Crawford Jr.
Hodgson Russ, LL, Peter C. Godfrey, Esq. of Counsel appointed town attorneys for 2010
Gregory Butcher was appointed Deputy Disaster Coordinator for 2010
Joseph P. Donlon was appointed Deputy Highway Superintendent.
Patricia Frentzel was reappointed Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town for a four-year term set to expire Dec. 31, 2011.
