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 20h day of September 2000 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
Michael R. Merritt Town Engineer
ABSENT: Ronald A. Geitter Superintendent of Highways
Samuel M. McCune Chief of Police
1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, the minutes of the Town Board meeting held on the 6th day of September, of the year 2000, 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 – Full Gospel Tabernacle requesting building permit for a prayer chapel & tower
2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the request from Full Gospel Tabernacle, 3210 Southwestern Boulevard for a Building Permit to construct a prayer chapel and carillon tower. The Planning Board, 9/13/00, recommends approval of this request and of the site plan with the following stipulations:
1. This is an Unlisted SEQR Action based on the submitted Full EAF Parts 1 and 2, and a Negative Declaration shall be made.
2. Landscaping is not required.
3. The site lighting plan is limited to those fixture and poles indicated on the approved site plan. The floodlights will have either barn door shields or visor shields.
4. No outside storage or display is permitted.
5. Dumpsters are not shown on the site plan.
6. Town Engineering approval has been granted as of September 13, 2000.
7. The music/chimes can operate only from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven- (7) day’s week and the chimes will ring on the hour only.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #2 – Jim Ball requesting a building permit for a new truck sales facility
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 request from Jim Ball Pontiac, vacant land, northeast corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hart Place, for a Building Permit to construct a 3,031 square foot new truck sales facility. The Planning Board, 8/20/00, recommends approval of this request with the following stipulations, and with the exception of the area labeled “New Vehicle Parking”:
1. This is an Unlisted SEQR Action based on the submitted Full EAF Parts 1 and 2, and a Negative Declaration shall be made.
2. A Landscape completion bond in accordance with the Conservation Board Minutes shall be provided for the approved Landscape Plan which includes 31% green space, in the amount of $23,495.00 or a certified check in the amount of $11,747.50 to be presented to the Town Clerk before a building permit is issued.
3. The site lighting plan is limited to those fixtures and poles indicated on the approved site plan. The building lighting shall require Planning Board approval, which will be security level lighting on the sales office.
4. No outside storage or display is permitted.
5. Dumpsters, if needed, shall be screened along with any additional dumpsters all of which shall be screened in accordance with Section 144-25 of the Town Code.
6. Approval is contingent on Town Engineering approval.
7. A Conservation Board recommendation regarding landscaping shall be implemented and trees will be 6 feet tall. The petitioner will agree to maintain the tree buffer.
8. Tractor-trailer access can be from Hart Place or Southwestern Blvd.
9. No more than two (2) 15 ft. x 15ft. display areas for new vehicles will be permitted and these will be constructed with open grass pavers.
10. No carriers are to be off loaded on Hart Place and the Town Board hereby refers to the Public Safety Commission a request to review the placement of “No Parking “ signs along both sides of Hart Place in the area of Jim Ball Pontiac.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #3 – Authorize the Supervisor to sign an Agreement with NYSDOT
4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
WHEREAS,
upon reviewing the traffic impact
study for the proposed extension of
Cobham Drive to Rte. 20A, the New York State Department of Transportation
determined that a right turn lane was needed on westbound 20A at the existing
Centre Drive entrance to Quaker Centre to accommodate the increased traffic
generated by the expansion of the industrial park, and
WHEREAS, those proposed intersection improvements became a stipulation of their approval of our project and the work was incorporated into the plans and bid specifications, and
WHEREAS, in order for Kandey Company, the Town’s contractor for the above referenced project, to obtain a work permit to construct the right turn lane on the state highway, the NYSDOT is requiring the Town to be a co-applicant and to reimburse the state for their expenses for reviewing the Town’s plans and for inspecting the construction work.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to direct the Supervisor to sign the Application with the New York State Department of Transportation for a Highway Work Permit and Inspection Agreement for the Centre Drive/Route 20A Intersection Improvement Project, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorizing the payment of the design review fee in the amount of $2,000.00 and future payment to be made for reimbursement of inspection costs , not to exceed $4,000.00, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #4 – Authorize the Town Attorney to proceed with dedication for Summit @ Scherff
5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2000 a final inspection was conducted of the public improvements installed in the Summit at Scherff Subdivision, Phase 3, and
WHEREAS, the project included the extension of Grand View Trail as well as the construction of Falcon View Court. The completion of this phase will allow 16 new single family residential lots to be developed, and
WHEREAS, all the work has been satisfactory completed in accordance with Town specifications with the exception of the street lighting and tree planting in the cul-de-sac island, and
WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond in the amount of $200,000.00 has been submitted
NOW THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to direct the Town Attorney to proceed with the dedication of the Summit at Scherff Subdivision, Phase 3, PIP #2000-01, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to direct the Town Clerk to release the performance security in the amount of $40,000.00, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #5 – Town Attorney authorized to proceed with the dedication of Chestnut Ridge Vlg.
6) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2000 a final inspection was conducted of the public improvements installed in the Chestnut Ridge Village Subdivision, Part IV, Phase I, and the completion of this phase will allow 27 new single family residential lots to be developed, and
WHEREAS, all the work has been satisfactorily completed in accordance with Town specifications with the exception of the street lighting and tree planting in the cul-de-sac island and along the new pedestrian entrance to the existing Town Park, and
WHEREAS, a two year maintenance bond in the amount of $325,000.00 has been submitted along with all other necessary documents
NOW THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to direct the Town Attorney to proceed with the dedication of the public improvements in the Chestnut Ridge Village Subdivision, Part IV, Phase I, constructed under PIP #1999-02, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to direct the Town Clerk to release the performance security in the amount of $65,000.00, as recommended by the Town Engineer, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorizing the study of the name of Ashwood Lane be referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #6 – Adopt traffic orders on various highways in the Town
7) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted by Section 1660 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park does hereby order the installation of traffic control devices on newly dedicated Town highways in the following subdivisions:
- a Stop sign on Woodstream Tail at the intersection of Edswood Court/Grandview Trail
- a Stop sign on Ashwood Lane at the intersection of Chestnut Ridge Road (NY 277)
- a Stop sign on Acorn Circle at the intersection of Ashwood Lane
- a Stop sign on Sitka Circle at the intersection of Ashwood Lane
- a Stop sign on Pinyon Drive at the intersection of Ashwood Lane
- a Stop sign on Pinyon Drive at the intersection of Cranwood Lane
- a Stop sign on Sylvan Drive at the intersection of Pinyon Drive
- a Stop sign on Stoughton Lane at the intersection of East Quaker Road (US 20A)
- a Stop sign on Stoughton Lane at the intersection of Norwood Lane
- a Stop sign on Lynchburg Court at the intersection of Winterhall Road
- a Stop sign Birdsong Parkway at the intersection of Jewett Holmwood Road (CR 358)
- a Yield sign on Rock Dove at the intersection of Birdsong Parkway
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on westbound Grandview Trail, west of Scherff Road
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on Ashwood Lane, east of Chestnut Ridge Road
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on Stoughton Lane, north of East Quaker Road
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on Wayfare, west of Quaker Lake Terrace
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on northbound Foxmeadow Drive, north of Stonehenge Drive
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on Coventry Lane, north of Stonehenge Drive
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on Birdsong Parkway, north of Jewett Holmwood Road
- a 30 mph speed limit sign on northbound Lawrence Place, north of Powers Road
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the Orchard Park Highway Superintendent is by hereby directed to post the proper and necessary signs.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #7 – Schedule Public Hearing for Walter Schmidt Townhouse Development
8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to schedule a Public Hearing for a Special Exception Use for vacant land, east side of California Road, south of Big Tree Road from R-3 to R-3 Special Exception Use, for Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 8:00 PM (local time), and be further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish due notice thereof.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #1 – OP Middle School scheduling Red Ribbon Day Parade, October 25th at 1:00 PM
9) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the request from the Orchard Park Middle School to hold their Annual Red Ribbon Day Parade on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 1:00 PM until 2:10 PM, culminating National Drug-free Schools month, with a rain date of Thursday, October 26, 2000.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #2 – OP High School requesting to have their Homecoming 2000 Parade Sept. 30th
10) 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 approve the request from the Orchard Park High School to have the High School Homecoming Parade 2000 on Saturday, September 30th at 12:00 PM. The route will begin at the Middle School parking lot and end at the Athletic Field on Freeman Road.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #3 – 2000 Stable Permit Application for Johnny Chapman Training School
11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the application from Johnny Chapman Training School, 5999 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park, for the 2000 Stable Permit, as recommended by the Building Inspector.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #4 – Assoc. of Erie County Governments Support Implementation of Master Plans
12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, it has been the increased focus and commitment of County Government to advocate for regionalism and the development of up-to-date Comprehensive Master Plans, and
WHEREAS, various municipalities in Erie County are currently working on updating their Comprehensive Master Plan, and
WHEREAS, a representative of County Government sits and therefore has input on the various municipal committees set up to draft these Comprehensive Master Plans, and
WHEREAS, implementation of individual Comprehensive Master Plans is the most important part of this planning process
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park support the Association of Erie County Governments in asking the County Executive and County Legislature to start appropriating monies in the 2001 Budget to financially support the implementation of Municipal Comprehensive Master Plans.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #5 – Award the Police Uniform Replacement Parts for the OP Police Department
13) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park did receive and open sealed bids on the 6th day of September, of the year 2000, for “Police Uniform Replacement Parts” for the Orchard Park Police Department
NOW THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to award the bid for “Police Uniform Replacement Parts” for the Orchard Park Police Department, to United Uniform Company, 495 North French Road, Buffalo, New York 14225, they being the lowest responsible bidder thereof, as recommended by the Chief of Police.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #6 – Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinances
14) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, this Town Board is the only involved agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and, accordingly, this Town Board is the lead agency
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orchard Park Planning Coordinator prepare an Environmental Assessment Form for review by this Town Board with respect to each of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Map, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orchard Park Planning Coordinator forward to the Erie County Department of Planning a copy of this resolution pursuant to 239(M) of the General Municipal Law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Map be published in the official newspaper and that notices be forwarded to the owners of the properties which are the subject of the proposed amendments and to the neighboring properties as set forth in the Zoning Ordinances, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish due notice thereof.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #7 – Take action on the Orchard Park Library Roof System Replacement Project
15) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, bids were opened for the Orchard Park Library Roof System Replacement Project on August 22, 2000, such bids included the replacement of 8,500 square feet of asphalt shingle roof with a new vented deck system, new ventilated frieze board around the building’s entire perimeter, the replacement of all rain gutters and downspouts, and necessary repairs to masonry walls, and
WHEREAS, the consultant for the project, Clark Patterson Associated, is confident that the proposed new vented roof system will eliminate the leaks and significantly reduce the rate of heat loss through the walls and roof, this resulting in a more energy efficient building that will require less extensive maintenance and repair efforts in the future, thereby extending the useful life of the structure while providing annual operating cost savings for the Orchard Park Library and possible cost avoidance savings for the Town, and
WHEREAS, only two bids were received for the roof project and both bids were considerably higher than our architect’s estimate, but in a letter dated September 15, 2000 from the architect he stated the lowest bid price far exceeds his original estimate and his reevaluation of the amount of labor required to complete this project has led him to the conclusion that the Town would be receiving a reasonable value in return for the monies expended, if the project is constructed as presently designed
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to award the contract for the Orchard Park Library Roof System Replacement Project, including the base bid specification for the pre-molded frieze board and the copper gutters and downspouts that were included in the bid price, to Joseph Sanders & Sons, 99-117 Lathrop Street, Buffalo, New York 14212, they being the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $119,637.00, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
At this time Supervisor Cudney stated she was not voting for the award this evening because she felt there should be a further investigations of prices since there were only two bids received which were both significantly higher than the estimates originally presented by the architects.
Supervisor Toni Cudney Nay
Councilman John Mills Aye
Councilman Dave Buyer Aye
Councilwoman Nancy Ackerman Aye
Councilman Steven McCarville Aye
The resolution was duly adopted.
16) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorizing the transfer of $80,000.00 from the Unspecified General Capital Reserve, (Account #H27) to the Orchard Park Library Roof System Replacement Project (Account #H22.7410.220.200), as recommended by the Town Engineer.
Once again Supervisor Cudney did not vote for the transfer because she felt further investigation of prices should take place since there were only two bids received.
Supervisor Toni Cudney Nay
Councilman John Mills Aye
Councilman Dave Buyer Aye
Councilwoman Nancy Ackerman Aye
Councilman Steven McCarville Aye
The resolution was duly 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 is hereby authorized to refer the request from James Nolan, 6191-A Ward Road, Town of Boston, to become an Out-of District Water Customer, Water District #17, for a newly constructed home, to the Town Engineer and Town Attorney.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #9 – New restaurant to be built “Buffalo Wild Wings”
18) 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 refer the request from the Buffalo Wild Wings, 3129 Orchard Park Road, to build a 5,500 square foot restaurant to be located at the front parking area of the existing Valu Home Center to the Planning Board and Conservation Board.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Supervisor Cudney wanted everyone to be aware that Aqua Tech Environmental will be treating Green Lake this coming September 21st Supervisor Cudney also stated she received a notice from Assemblyman Brian Higgins of the award of a Legislative Initiative for the Orchard Park Library for $4,000.00. This will provide new shelving in the Library. Supervisor Cudney said the New York State Department of Transportation, at the request of the Towns of Orchard Park and Aurora, completed a traffic engineering investigation on Behm Road, and will establish a 45-MPH speed limit on Behm Road, from Rte. 240 to the Orchard Park town line.
19) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to refer the 45MPH speed limit for Behm Road in the town of Orchard Park to the Public Safety Committee.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Supervisor Cudney announced that on Thursday, October 5, 2000, in the Orchard Park Municipal Center, that a public informational meeting/open house for the final plans for a project to reconstruct Buffalo Road, NY Route 240/Route 277 in the Town and Village of Orchard Park will be held between 4 PM and 7 PM. Supervisor Cudney stated that she has been contacted by The Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council to use our Municipal Center to hold a Pedestrian Safety Road Show which they will sponsor on Tuesday, October 24, 2000, to be presented by Federal Highway Department. This is a training session for local participants and invited local officials. Supervisor Cudney also announced that September 21, 2000 a lecture will be given at the University of Buffalo by James Howard Kuntsler, national known planner and author of “Can America Survive Suburbia?”. Supervisor Cudney will be attending a seminar in Syracuse to participate in an Association of Towns and New York Rural Development Council seminar on rural and urban issues.
Councilman Mills addressed the possible traffic access from Diversified Controls to Quaker Crossing along with a preliminary study of buffers from the Zoning Commission.
Councilwoman Ackerman informed the residents that on Tuesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 6:30 PM at the Middle School Cafeteria, there will be the public meetings for citizen input regarding issues for long-term master planning in the community. Councilwoman Ackerman stated that the Town received a grant initiative from the Erie County Legislature for the Orchard Park Library totaling $25,000.00, of which $13,000.00 will be from the County with matching funds raised from the community of $8,000.00, plus the $4,000.00 from the previously mentioned grant from the State Legislature. In addition, the Town will receive a $5,000.00 technology grant from the Erie County Legislature for two computer terminals in the library used exclusively by middle school age children. She also mentioned in the upcoming months there will be flu shots and some dances, which are posted in the “Scoop”, the Town of Orchard Park Newsletter for the seniors.
Councilman McCarville mentioned that the 39th Annual Arts Festival was very successful this year, and gave a special thank you to the Police Department for all their help. Councilman McCarville also presented some ideas on natural berming for Summit Avenue.
20) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the request to send Assistant Building Inspectors Weldon Bragg and David Holland to an “International Code Transitional Training Program” at Erie Community College on Tuesday, September 26, through Thursday, September, 28, 2000 and Tuesday, October 24, through Thursday, October 26, 2000, at no expense to the Town, as recommended by the Building Inspector.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
21) 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 approval of all entries on Warrant #18 following auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated:
|
General Fund |
$ 63,345.71 |
|
Part Town Fund |
$ 606.61 |
|
Highway Fund |
$ 18,010.04 |
|
Special Districts |
$ 93,714.58 |
|
Trust & Agency |
$ 6,570.50 |
|
Capital Fund |
$ 120,036.37 |
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
22) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to receive and file the following Communications as entered on the agenda:
1) A Public Information Meeting/Open House for the project to reconstruct Buffalo Road, Route 240/Route 277 in the Town and Village of Orchard Park will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2000, in the Orchard Park Municipal Center, 4295 South Buffalo Street, in the Village of Orchard Park. The Open House will take place in the basement level public meeting room between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
2) State Department of New York DOT: They have completed the traffic study for Behm Road in the Town of Aurora and Orchard Park. Based on the data collected the established speed limit will be 45 MPH for Behm Road from Route 240 to the Orchard Park line.
3) Erie County Legislator Jeanne Chase will be holding a Veterans Information Outreach Program, Monday, October 2, 2000, at the American Legion Newell-Faulkner Post 880, Legion Drive, Eden, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Veterans will have the opportunity to meet with the New York State accredited veteran representatives to discuss the eligibility for important benefits and services. If you have any questions you may contact her district office at 646-2378.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
23) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN McCARVILLE, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize to receive and file the following Reports as entered on the agenda: 1) Chief of Police’s Monthly Report for August, 2000, and 2) Building Inspector’s Monthly Report & Building Permits for August, 2000.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Chris Sasiadek, 275 Summit Avenue: Chris stated he was opposed to Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. He also read a personal letter to the Town Board expressing his views on representative government and how the Board Members failed the Summit Avenue residents.
Nicholas Taneff, 279 Summit Avenue: He disagrees that the amount of $500,000.00 is too much to spend on a berm, as the residents of Summit Avenue have already, collectively, lost that much in property values.
Kim Baker, 276 Summit Avenue: Wants to know why the road needs to be along the back of Diversified Controls Building instead of a berm. Ms. Baker also stated there is a problem with insulation blowing off of the Diversified Controls building. The Building Inspector explained to her that the original building did not need the road, but the new building needs the road as required by the State Fire Codes to provide accessibility for fire trucks and emergency vehicles. The Building Inspector also stated that he spoke to the contractor about the insulation. Ms. Baker wanted to know when the trees would be replanted.
There being no further business before the Town Board, on motion by Supervisor Cudney, seconded by Councilman McCarville, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
Janis A. Colarusso
Town Clerk