A Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park, Erie County, New York, was held at the Orchard Park Municipal Center, S4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, New York on the 5th day of July 2000 at 6:00 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
At the June 21st Town Board Meeting, on motion by Councilman Buyer, seconded by Councilman McCarville, notice was given that the Town Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 2000 will resume at 6:00 PM in order to conduct the business of the warrant. All other business will be conducted at the July 19, 2000 regular meeting.
1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the following budget transfer for the Water & Sewer Department for unexpected repairs at various pump stations, as recommended by Gus Ehlers, Crew Chief Sewer & Water Department:
$ 2,500.00 From: 518.8120.180.494 Special Repairs
To: 518.8120.180.495 Pump Station Maintenance
Before the vote was taken Councilman Buyer questioned Supervisor Cudney in reference to the budget transfers she brought to the floor this evening. He wanted to know why the transfers needed to take place this evening. He stated this meeting was advertised for the sole purpose to conduct the business of the warrant. Supervisor Cudney stated the transfers needed to take place in order to proceed with the business that is involved. Councilman Mills questioned why Ponderosa Court was dealing with sewer problems. Supervisor Cudney stated she did not know. Councilman Mills stated that the Engineer needs to give us an explanation.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town’s requires additional signage relating to certain zoning changes being purposed throughout the Town, and
WHEREAS, the funding for the cost of such signage is not included in the Town’s 2000 budget
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the following budget transfer
$ 1,000.00 From: B.1910.000.480 Contingent
To: B.1911.000.414 Safety Inspection/Zoning Signage
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the approval of all entries on Warrant #13, following auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated:
|
General Fund |
$ 102,089.93 |
|
Part Town Fund |
$ 3,428.63 |
|
Risk Retention |
$ 4,436.12 |
|
Highway Fund |
$ 127,624.64 |
|
Special Districts |
$ 57,759.15 |
|
Trust & Agency |
$ 8,206.57 |
|
Capital Fund |
$ 12,379.01 |
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Raymond Stromecki, 5236 Murphy Road: Mr. Stromecki expressed displeasure with the towns’ “unresponsiveness” regarding the school referendum vote for Murphy Road.
Peter Harding, 4468 South Buffalo Street: Spoke briefly about the water & sewer lines that may come into the southern end of Orchard Park; Purposed Public Stable on Powers Road; Purposed changes recommended by the Zoning Commission and also commented on the school referendum for Murphy Road.
Paul Tuttle, 5404 Murphy Road: Mr. Tuttle also expressed his opinion on the school referendum for Murphy Road.
There being no further business before the Town Board, on motion by Councilman McCarville, seconded by Councilman Buyer, 6:28 P.M. the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
Janis A. Colarusso
Town Clerk