A Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park, Erie County New York, was held at the Municipal Building, S4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, New York on the 17th day of March, 1999 at 8:00 P.M., (local time). The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor and there were
PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: Toni M. Cudney Supervisor
John J. Mills Councilman
David M. Buyer Councilman
Nancy W. Ackerman Councilwoman
Steven P. McCarville Councilman
Janis A. Colarusso Town Clerk
Leonard Berkowitz Town Attorney
Joseph M. Campion Building Inspector
Ronald A. Geitter Superintendent of Highways
Michael R. Merritt Town Engineer
ABSENT: Samuel M. McCune Police Chief
1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN , TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the regular meetings of the Town Board, held on March 3, 1999, as presented by the Town Clerk, are hereby approved, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the reading of these minutes be dispensed with as each member of the Town Board has previously received copies thereof.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #1 - Request for Change in Use from residence to office by Jack Bertsch, 6541 Webster Road
2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS , TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is authorized to approve the request from Jack Bertsch, 6541 Webster Road, for a Change in Use from a residence to office. The Planning Board, 3/10/99, recommends approval of this request and of the site plan with the following stipulations: 1) This is Unlisted SEQR Action based on the submitted Short EAF and a Negative Declaration is recommended. 2) The site lighting is limited to the existing light fixtures and no additional exterior lighting shall be installed without Planning Board review and approval. 3) No outside storage or display is permitted. 4) Any future dumpsters shall be screened in accordance with Section 144-25 of the Town.
Supervisor Cudney explained to everyone that this is already Zoned B-3 which conforms to the use of the zone.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #2 - Target Store request for a Bldg Permit to erect a temporary outside display structure
3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN , TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is authorized to approve the request of Target Store, 5622 Amanda Lane, for a Building Permit, to erect a temporary outside display. The Planning Board, 3/10/99, recommends approval of this request with the following stipulations: 1) This is an Unlisted SEQR Action based on the Short EAF and a Negative Declaration is recommended. 2) The temporary display structure shall be permitted from April 1- August 8, 1999.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #3 - Request Special Exception Use to construct a 18-Hole Public Golf Course
4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to schedule a Public Hearing, April 21, 1999 at 8:00 PM (local time) in the matter of the request of the West Seneca Rotary Foundation, 254 acres of vacant land bordered by Southwestern Boulevard, Transit Road, Angle Road and Michael Road, for a Special Exception Use to construct a public 18- hole golf course, including a main clubhouse, maintenance building and related parking facilities. The Planning Board, 3/10/99, recommends approval of this request with stipulations. This is a Type I SEQR Action and a Negative Declaration is recommended.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #4 - Amendments to Zoning Ordinances
5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park for a public hearing to be held by the Town Board on the 18th day of November, 1998 at S4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, New York, to hear all interested parties on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly published in the Southtown’s Citizen, the official newspaper of the Town of Orchard Park; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on the 18th day of November, 1998 at S4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, New York, and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf or in opposition to said proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Erie County Department of Planning, pursuant to Section 239(m) of the General Municipal Law, did not make a recommendation with regard to the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the Implementing Regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of said proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance would not have a significant effect upon the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park, after due deliberation, finds it in the best interest to adopt portions of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
NOW, THEREFORE, be it,
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park hereby adopts the following ordinances:
Amend Section 144.44 Application for building permits and certificates of occupancy in B, I-1 or D-R Zones with the following addition:
Section 144.44C(I) Landscape Plan shall be amended as follows:
(a) Requirements:
(1)(c) Upon the completion of the installation of the landscape materials, the owner shall provide, on a form supplied by the Town of Orchard Park, a statement from a licensed Landscape Architect indicating that the plant materials specified on the Landscape Plan have been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
(d) In order to secure the release of the security referred to in this paragraph, the owner shall provide a certificate, on a form provided by the Town of Orchard Park, executed by a licensed Landscape Architect, that the plant materials specified in the plans and specifications have survived the two-year guarantee period set forth in this paragraph.
Modify Sections 144.44C.(2)(d) & (e)[I], the last sentence of 144.44C.(2)(d) is hereby eliminated.
Add Section 144.44L. Prohibited development. No development of land, including excavation, clearing of brush, or laying out of roads, shall be undertaken without fully complying with the requirements of this chapter.
Amend Section 144.46B.(14) to refer to Section 144.44C.(1)-(a)(1)(a)&(b) as follows:
144.46B.(14) the owner shall deposit with the Town Clerk landscape completion security in accordance with Section 144.44C.(1)(a)[1][a] & (2)[b], [c] & [d] Landscape plan; requirements.
All plant materials installed pursuant to a landscape plan shall meet the following minimum specifications:
1) Major deciduous trees, such as oak, maple, and linden, must have a minimum trunk diameter of two (2) to two and one-half (2½) inches as measured six (6) inches from the ground.
2) Major evergreen trees, such as Austrian pine, spruce and fir, must be a minimum of five (5) feet in height, measured from the ground to the highest point of the tree.
3) Minor trees, such as flowering crab, dogwood and flowering cherry, must have trunks which are one and one-half (1½) inches in diameter measured six (6) inches from the ground.
Each landscape plan must contain the following varieties of trees:
1) Fifty percent (50%) major deciduous.
2) Twenty-five percent (25%) evergreen.
3) Twenty-five percent (25%) minor trees.
Each land scape plan must contain at least one (1) tree. Each landscape plan must contain at least one (1) tree per thousand (1,000) square feet of green area.
Existing trees-all existing trees over nine (9) inches in caliper, measured four (4) feet from the ground shall be located and identified by species on the landscape plan.
The following changes to Town of Orchard Park Schedule Zoning Fees are hereby adopted:
Where the Planning Board chooses to accept moneys from subdivider in lieu of recreation land, the following fees schedule shall apply:
1) Any owner who presents a subdivision in an area zoned R-3 or R-4 shall be assessed SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00) for each lot in said subdivision;
2) Any owner who presents a subdivision in any area zoned R-2 shall be assessed SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($700.00) for each lot in said subdivision;
3) Any owner who presents a subdivision in any area zoned R-1 shall be assessed NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900.00) for each lot in said subdivision;
4) Any owner who presents a subdivision in any area zoned A-1 shall be assessed ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,300.00) for each lot in said subdivision;
5) Any developer who secures a building permit for multiple-dwelling units shall be assessed ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) per acre; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk publish the Ordinances, as adopted, in the Southtown’s Citizen, the official newspaper of the Town of Orchard Park, within ten (10) days of the adoption of this Resolution.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Toni M. Cudney Aye
John J. Mills Aye
David M. Buyer Aye
Nancy W. Ackerman Aye
Steven P. McCarville Aye
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #1 Proclamation establishing March 20, 1999 as Thomas Gardner Day
6) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, having dedicated much of his time to the community of Orchard Park; and
WHEREAS, with his dedication towards the Youth Lacrosse, in so little of time, the contributions of THOMAS R. GARDNER will never be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Marine Midland Band, 4191 N. Buffalo Rd., in Orchard Park has set up a THOMAS R. GARDNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND in his honor:
LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park wishes to honor THOMAS R. GARDNER, posthumously,
for his community involvement:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town of Orchard Park recognizes the contributions of THOMAS R. GARDNER by proclaiming March 20th, 1999 as:
THOMAS R. GARDNER DAY!
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Councilman McCarville noted his pleasure in the public recognition of Tom Gardner’s contributions. Supervisor Cudney stated this was a request of the Scholarship Fund Committee for the Orchard Park Night;Buffalo Bandits Game Dedication, Saturday, March 20, 1999.
New Business # 2 Schedule Special Meeting, March 31, 1999, regarding the Warning Property
At this time Supervisor Cudney read a public announcement into the record: “The Town of Orchard Park plans to purchase a 56 acre parcel of land off Milestrip Road for the intended use of operating a yard waste reclamation center. The property owned by the Henry Warning family is rear acreage located south of Milestrip Road and west of Baker Road.
After a year-long site selection process and negotiations with the Warning family, a purchase price of $367, 250.00 has been agreed upon. In addition, up to $275,000.00 in New York State matching grant monies were awarded by the Governor on September 25, 1998, for purchase and development of the Warning Site as a Composting facility.
The development of the Warning property as an organic reclamation center will result in substantial benefits and savings to the Orchard Park taxpayers for the following reasons:
Ø Significant tipping fees to dispose of material will be avoided.
Ø Associated labor and trucking costs to distant landfills will be avoided.
Ø Free compost and mulching materials will be available to local residents.
Ø Open space in the northeast quadrant of the Town will be preserved as well as wetlands on the property.
Ø The approximate central location of the future organic reclamation center will minimize labor and trucking costs which would be incurred by traveling to any other recycling site considered within the community.
Ø Landfill space will be saved.
Ø Potential residential development on the 56 acres will be avoided.
Ø There is potential to ultimately develop the area for passive or active recreational uses and as a community park.
Ø The composting activities will enable the Town to reclaim an area presently scarred by 30 years of gravel mining.
The Town Board of Orchard Park, wishing to work closely with area residents as partners in the in the development of the project, will schedule a Special Meeting, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 , at 8:00 PM, in the Orchard Park Municipal Center, to present preliminary information to the public, to explore any and all aspects of the project, to examine areas of concern, to resolve identified issues with sensitivity to the quality of the neighborhood, to fully inform area residents, and to determine actions to be taken.”
7) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN , TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park operates an organic reclamation center for disposal of residential yard waste; and
WHEREAS, the mulch and compost material product is made available to Town residents at no expense for home landscape use; and
WHEREAS, an organic reclamation center for such yard waste is required by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the present organic reclamation center for such waste at California Road in nearing capacity and a new location for such yard waste is needed; and
WHEREAS, this Town Board has determined, after due diligence, that the Warning property on Milestrip Road located at Milestrip Road and Baker Roads is an appropriate location for deposit and processing of such residential yard waste; and
WHEREAS, this Town Board has engaged in extensive negotiations with the owners of the Warning property to draft a contract which is beneficial to the residents of the Town;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to execute the Contract between the Warning Family and the Town of Orchard Park for the purchase of the premises at Milestrip and Baker Roads; and be it further
RESOLVED that it is the intent of the Town Board to work closely with area residents as partners in the development of the project; and be it further
RESOLVED that a Special Meeting of the Town Board shall take place, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 8:00 PM at the Orchard Park Municipal Center, to present preliminary information to the public, to explore any and all aspects of the project, to examine areas of concern, to resolve identified issues with sensitivity to the quality of the neighborhood, and to determine actions to be taken.
The members of the Town Board all endorsed this project and expressed their belief that the purchase of this land for a composting site will greatly benefit the Town of Orchard Park. Town Attorney Berkowitz stated that if the environmental assessment indicates that the property is inappropriate for the Town to purchase, there is a clause whereby the Town may exercise the option of terminating the contract, in it’s sole discretion within 45 days of signing the contract, by sending written notice to the seller, and the deposit of $10,000.00 will be remitted to the Town of Orchard Park by the seller. Town Highway Superintendent Geitter and Town Engineer Merritt both stated that they feel this site is the most ideal for this project.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put on roll call, which resulted as follows: Toni M. Cudney Aye
John J. Mills Aye
David M. Buyer Aye
Nancy W. Ackerman Aye
Steven P. McCarville Aye
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #3 Appoint 1999 Spring/Summer Recreation Staff
8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE , TO WIT:
RESOLVED that the Town Board is hereby authorized to approve the following resident appointments to the 1999 Spring/Summer Staff as recommended by the Recreation Director:
NAME ADDRESS POSITION RATE
Julie Burakowski 4088 Baker Rd. Guard $ 5.70
Laura Besancency 73 Briar Hill Rd. Aide $ 5.50
Pat Fitzgerald 6231 Bunting Rd. Office $ 6.25
Brian Zelasko 9 Concord Dr. Aide $ 5.30
Tom Wellington 6711 Jewett Holmwood Aide $ 5.30
Leah Militello 1 5004 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Aide $ 5.30
Beau Lefevre 6444 West Quaker Rd. Guard $ 5.95
Sally Kocialski 19 Pawtucket Aide $ 5.30
Alana Starosielec 30 Knob Hill Rd. Aide $ 5.50
Andrew Keiser 7980 East Quaker Rd. Aide $ 5.30
Tara Weeks 7465 Jewett Holmwood Guard $ 5.50
Note: The above appointments are dependent upon applicant’s securing the required certifications.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #4 Authorize Detective Thomas Norman to attend MAGLOCLEN Conference
9) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the request from the Police Chief for Detective Thomas Norman to attend the MAGLOCLEN Conference from April 19-23, 1999 at Town expense as budgeted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #5 Authorize D.A.R.E. officers to attend Training Conference
10) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN , TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to approve the request from the Police Chief for Officers Thomas Buranich and Andrew Benz to attend the D.A.R.E. Officers Training Conference from April 9-11,1999 with expenses to be shared with the Orchard Park Central School District.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #6 Approve request of Shamrock Preschool to use Yates Park on May 17, 1999
11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the use of Green Lake/Yates Park to the Shamrock Pre-School of Windom Community Church on, Monday, May 17, 1999, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a rain date of, Wednesday, May 19, 1999.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #7 Proclamation for the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Orchard Park Symphony Orchestra
12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS , TO WIT:
WHEREAS, in March of 1948, Parl Brooks established the ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA as part of an adult education program for the Orchard Park Central School District Music Department; and
WHEREAS, Dr Joseph Wincenc was hired as the Orchestra’s first conductor, and he remained in that position for 45 years; and
WHEREAS, the ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA currently has approximately 75 musicians, who are volunteers that include music educators, business people, and professionals; and
WHEREAS, concert performances are held in the Joseph Wincenc Auditorium and the outdoor Pavilion at the Orchard Park Middle School, and
WHEREAS, the ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA provides a vital service to the Town of Orchard Park and the entire Southowns area by giving the community a chance to experience orchestral music locally and at an equitable cost, and be it further
RESOLVED, that during March 1999, the ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will celebrate their Golden Anniversary for 50 years as an Orchestra
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of Orchard Park, in the County of Erie, in the State of New York, hereby congratulates the ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA on their 50th Anniversary of the founding of this fine Orchestra.
“ORCHARD PARK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY”
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #8 Approve 1999 Stable Permit for Greendale Farm, 7295 Jewett Holmwood Road
13) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS , TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to approve the renewal of the 1999 Public Stable Permit for Greendale Farm, 7295 Jewett Holmwood Road, as recommended by the Building Inspector.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
ELECTED OFFICIALS & DEPARTMENT HEADS
Supervisor Cudney had three items to address: 1) The Assessor’s Office has completed a preliminary Census Report, which has updated the Town information and sent into the US Census Bureau. There will be one more opportunity to review the list. 2) The Town of Orchard Park was invited by Erie County to join in a gas repurchase consortium. The Supervisor explained that through this agreement the Town will realize substantial savings in heating the Municipal buildings. 3) The Town received an official letter from the Department of Environment and Planning recommending that the Village and Town of Orchard Park, along with the Central School District, receive $78,000.00 under the Local Initiative Planning Program. This grant hinges on the approval of the Erie County Legislature.
Councilwoman Ackerman had several announcements: 1) The 50th Anniversary Concert of the Orchard Park Symphony is at 7:30 P.M. on Friday 19, 1999 at the Middle School with a reception to follow. 2) The Library Board has approved the annual report. There has been an endowment fund established with roughly $11,000.00 donated for library investments. 3) Mandy Sheldon, and her colleagues from Orchard Park High School, won the forensic team portion of the mock trail competition.
14) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER , TO WIT:
WHEREAS, one of the terms of the contract negotiated with the Warning Family to acquire the property at the rear of 6961 Milestrip Road allows the Town to terminate the purchase agreement in the event that the condition of the property is unacceptable due to there presence of hazardous materials or other harmful substances, and
WHEREAS, the Town will have 45 days (weather permitting) from the date of the agreement to make this determination, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposal from Evergreen Testing & Environmental Services, Inc., a firm that is well experienced and has stated a reasonable price for this work
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby retain the services of Evergreen Testing & Environmental Services, Ind., P.O. Box 482, Orchard Park, New York 14127, to conduct a modified Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment on the 56 ± acre vacant parcel of land to the rear of 6961 Milestrip Road at a cost of $3,416.00 in accordance with the proposal dated February 19, 1999, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
15) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE , TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the purchase agreement with the Warning Family for the acquisition of #6961 Milestrip Road requires the Town to provide the survey and description for the land transaction and deed filing, and
WHEREAS, as a result of the contract negotiations, the Town also agreed to provide additional monumentation along the eastern and northern property boundaries and along the buffer zone boundaries at intervals not to exceed 200 feet as shown on the map, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received proposals from three professional land surveyor companies to do this work, with all of the firms being equally qualified, it would be in the Town’s best interest to select the surveyor with the lowest price
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign an agreement with Nuesbaumer & Clark, Inc., 3556 Lake Shore Road, Buffalo, New York 14219, to provide the professional land surveying services for the 56± acre vacant parcel of land to the rear of 6961 Milestrip Road at a cost of $5,825.00 in accordance with the proposal dated March 9, 1999, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
16) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER , TO WIT:
WHEREAS, after the Town acquires the 56± acre vacant parcel at the rear of 6961 Milestrip Road, it will be necessary to retain the services of a consultant engineering firm to prepare site plans and obtain NYSDEC Permits for the development of the parcel into a yard waste composting facility, and
WHEREAS, the process for selecting a consultant for this project will be based on qualifications and will take 5-6 weeks, the Town Engineer, the Town Highway Superintendent and one or two of the Board Members should be assigned to the consultant selection committee
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park does hereby authorize advertisements in the Southtowns Citizen and Buffalo News of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Consultant to prepare site plans and permit applications for the yard waste reclamation center on the 56± acre vacant parcel of land at the rear of 6961 Milestrip Road, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
17) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS , TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the approval of all entries on Warrant #6, following auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated:
$ 75,814.95 General Fund
$ 1,678.76 Part Town Fund
$ 2,500.00 Risk Retention
$ 18,933.01 Highway Fund
$ 115,743.40 Special District Fund
$ 1,963.51 Trust & Agency Fund
$ 574.00 Capital Fund
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
18) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to receive and file the following Communication as entered on the agenda: The Town Board of the Town of Colden passed a resolution requesting New York State Senate & Assembly to restore and increase CHIPS appropriation in the 1999-2000 State Budget.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
19) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to receive and file the following reports: 1) The Police Chief’s Monthly Report for February, 1999. 2) The Building Inspector’s Monthly Report and Building Permits for February, 1999.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Anne Marie McMannus - 4 Hearthstone Terrace: Wanted to know to know how and when the Town Board is going to address the correspondence from the citizens regarding overdevelopment in the Town of Orchard Park?
Supervisor Cudney stated that the Town Board has scheduled a work session regarding this subject on 3/31/99.
Supervisor Cudney then requested the closing of this meeting in the memory of a woman who affected many of the people on this Town Board who passed away yesterday, Patricia A. Schroeder. Since it is St. Patrick’s Day, the Supervisor wished to close with an Irish Blessing for Pat’s family, the Highway Superintendent’ son Corky, who is in a hospital in New Zealand, and all of us in Orchard Park.
“May the road always rise up to meet us, may the sun shine brightly on our face, may the rain fall gently on our fields, may the wind always be at our back, and may God hold you gently in his hand.”
There being no further business before the Town Board, on motion of Councilman McCarville, seconded by Councilman Buyer, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
Janis A. Colarusso
Town Clerk