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 21st day of February 2001 at 7:00 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
Stanley A. Jemiolo Councilman
Janis A. Colarusso Town Clerk
Leonard Berkowitz Town Attorney
Joseph M. Campion Building Inspector
Samuel M. McCune Chief of Police
Michael R. Merritt Town Engineer
ABSENT: Ronald A. Geitter Superintendent of Highways
1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, the minutes of the Town Board Meeting held on January 17, 2001 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.
At this time the Supervisor stated the Attorney for the Benderson Development, vacant land on the corner of Southwestern Blvd., and Orchard Park Road/Rt. 277, requested from the Town Board to have their dealings under Old Business #1 moved up on the agenda before the public hearing and informational meeting. She stated the Attorney needed to attend another meeting in the Town of West Seneca at 7:30 PM. All Board Members agreed to this move.
Old Business #1 Benderson Development, vacant land, Southwestern Blvd. & Orchard Park Road
2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, this Town Board has considered the application of Benderson Development Corporation to construct a Tops Plaza on Southwestern Boulevard near its intersection with Route 240, and
WHEREAS, this Town Board has considered the Environmental Assessment Form and other submissions by Benderson Development Corporation
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that this Town Board, as Lead Agency in connection with the above referenced project, hereby determines that this project may have a significant impact on the environment, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the issues to be considered in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement prepared by the developer shall be the following as potential significant adverse impacts:
A. Traffic Impact.
B. How the community will be affected if the airport adjacent to the property in question is closed.
C. The impact on community services.
D. Noise & odor impact.
Councilman Buyer stated for clarification purposes for the developer and the public, the Town Board has determined that there are potential adverse impacts to the environment and requested the developer to prepare a formal DEIS Statement after which a public hearing will be scheduled.
Supervisor Cudney stated that the Town Board is issuing a positive declaration statement under SEQR.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
At 7:00 PM (local time) the Supervisor called for the Public Hearing to hear all interested parties, for or against the Amendment of the Orchard Park Zoning Ordinance as follows: The underlined sections of §144-36 A(3) are hereby repealed.
§ 144-36 Prohibited Signs.
A. The following signs are prohibited in the Town of Orchard Park:
(3) Political signs; provided, however, that political signs may be erected on a building designated as party headquarters for a recognized party. Such political signs may be erected not more than sixty (60) days prior to the election to which they pertain and must be removed within five (5) days after that election. No sign permits shall be required for such signs.
Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Legal Notice of the Public Hearing were presented, read aloud and filed with the Town Board by the Town Clerk.
Opposed of Repealing the Ordinance: Jerry Scoones, Green Lake Drive
Ed Martindale, 190 Lawrence Place
Howie Holmes, 4684 Freeman Road
Jim Domagowski, 25 South Lincoln Avenue, OP Republican Party Chairman: Jim stated that the four major Political Parties in Orchard Park (Republican, Democrat, Independence and Conservative) have mutually agreed to have their respective candidates in the Town of Orchard Park not use posted signs in their elections. He stated they all would ask the County, State and National Parties to respect their decision and agreement in the Town of Orchard Park.
The following letter was submitted and read aloud by the O.P. Democratic Chairman, Thomas Glenn:
As Chairman of one of the four active political parties in the Town of Orchard Park, we believe that the beauty and character of our community is important. The Democratic, Conservative, Independence and Republican Parties, therefore, mutually pledge to refrain from posting any political lawn or road signs which now will be permitted upon the repeal of the Orchard Park anti-lawn sign ordinance.
The parties will request that any candidates, either local or otherwise, respect the parties’ anti-lawn sign policy. If a candidate running with the support of any of the parties violates this policy, the party chairman will request that the candidate and/or his supporter remove the sign.
We believe that this agreement will allow Orchard Park to maintain its character and beauty, especially during the beautiful autumn season. Enforcement of the policy will prevent unnecessary clutter and litter in our community.
James Domagalski, Republican Party Chairman
Thomas Glenn, Democratic Party Chairman
F. Patrick Mahoney, Independence Party Chairman
Remy Orffeo, Conservative Party Chairman
In Favor of Repealing the Ordinance: Chris Sasiadek, 275 Summit Avenue
Roy Sasiadek, 275 Summit Avenue
Eric Matwijow, 4155 Abbott Road
Tara Bystran, 6112 Boston Ridge Road
3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby close the Public Hearing regarding the amendment of the Orchard Park Zoning Ordinance to Repeal § 144-36 A (3) Prohibited Signs at 7:28 PM.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby repeal the amendment of the Orchard Park Zoning Ordinance § 144-36 A (3) Prohibited Signs.
Supervisor Cudney asked the Town Attorney for a brief explanation. He stated that the law is unconstitutional and not defensible as indicated by the courts and if the law is challenged the Town would incur considerable legal costs.
Councilman Mills praised all the Party Chairmen for coming forth with their support and would like to see the higher forms of government be more responsible to local grass roots government.
Councilman Buyer explained in reference to a specific comment from the audience that the Town Board is not attempting to force beauty, but rather to maintain it and possibly enhance it. Councilman Buyer commended the Party Chairmen on their cooperation and pledges his support.
Councilman Jemiolo stated he appreciated the self enforcement of a political sign ban by the Party Chairmen in the Town of Orchard Park.
Councilwoman Ackerman stated that she was reassured by the act of the Party Chairmen and was glad that the ordinance is being repealed and that it was done with sensitivity.
Supervisor Cudney stated that we should recognize Chris Sasiadek for bringing this matter to the Town Boards attention. She thanked the Party Chairmen for coming together in a unified position to voluntarily ban political signs.
Supervisor Cudney called for a roll call vote: Supervisor Toni M. Cudney Aye
Councilman John J. Mills Aye Councilman David M. Buyer Aye
Councilwoman Nancy W. Ackerman Aye
Councilman Stanley A. Jemiolo Aye
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Public Informational Meeting
At this time the Supervisor called for the Public Informational Meeting for the proposed Eagle Heights Nature Trails Project. The purpose of this meeting is to present details about the project to the public and to provide an opportunity for citizens to comment and have input.
The Town Engineer, Michael Merritt, gave a presentation outlining the approximate 46 acres of Town owned land and in particular the area that is the proposed site of the nature trail. He explained that in 1999, the Town applied for and obtained a New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to fund a portion of the trail system. Presently, the Town is now considering applying for an additional grant for connections to different areas within the system. The Town Engineer feels this will meet the needs of the Town as requested by residents according to surveys submitted to the Recreation Commission. The Town Engineer further explained that there will be seven locations where there will be proposed crossings for Smokes Creek with wooden bridges. The Engineering Department has researched a company that builds these in prefabricated sections so smaller machinery can be used through the trail area. There is an approximate twenty foot clearing proposed with a preliminary five foot walkway with minimal damage to mature trees. The Town Engineer stated the approximate cost of the nature trail is $233,000.00 and broke it down into categories for the audience. He stated that the Town has approval of a $60,000.00 grant as mentioned from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and would like to apply this evening for another $78,000.00. He also stated the developers of Eagle Heights Part 8 have a commitment for over $20,000.00,which leaves approximately $73,700.00 for the Town to finance. The Town Engineer stated that the Town has made a preliminary commitment from the Capital Reserve Fund if the project moves forward and obtains the requested funding. The Town Engineer stated that the Town would eventually like the nature trail to be part of a connecting walkway from the Pavilion, to Green Lake/Yates Park, to the Campus, which is the OP Library, the Depot, McFarland Green, to Birdsong Parklands, to Eagle Heights Nature Trail and finally to Eagle Heights Recreation Area. In conclusion, the Town Engineer outlined some of the educational and ecological areas offered at Birdsong Parklands which will be a valuable connection to the nature trail.
Some of the concerns that were voiced by the residents this evening where: maintenance, restrooms, policing, trespassing, vandalism, theft, safety, railroad, parking, pedestrian crossings, property devaluation and wildlife.
Councilman Mills stated that receiving grants or funds from the State and Federal government opens up these trails, not just to the residents, but to everyone. He thought maybe it should be made a passive recreation area.
At this time Michael Merritt stated some closing remarks and ended the informational meeting.
5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLS, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Louie Galanes, vacant land south side of Southwestern Boulevard, a Building Permit to construct a 3,000 square foot Louie’s Texas Red Hots Restaurant. The Planning Board, 2/14/2001, recommends approval of this request and of the site plan with stipulations as follows:
§ This is an Unlisted SEQR Action based on the submitted Long EAF, Parts One and Two and a Negative Declaration is recommended.
§ A landscape Completion Bond in accordance with the Conservation Board minutes shall be provided for the approved Landscape Plan which includes 46.9% green space and in accordance a three year landscape completion bond in the amount of $10,500.00 or a certified check in the amount of $5,250.00 must be presented to the Town Clerk before a building permit is issued.
§ The site lighting is limited to those fixtures and poles indicated on the approved site plan. Pole light fixtures shall be provided with a rear house shield deflector to minimize light trespass off the property.
§ No outside storage or display is permitted.
§ Dumpsters, as shown, shall be screened, along with any additional dumpsters, in accordance with section 144-25 of the Town Code.
§ Town Engineering Approval was granted on 2/14/2001.
§ An outside seating plan for 12 seats shall be submitted to the Planning Board for further review and approval prior to use.
§ Directional signage as submitted on 2/14/2001 is approved by the Planning Board.
Old Business #3 Dennis Johnson, 4238 S. Taylor Road, requesting a Change In Use
6) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Dennis Johnson, 4238 South Taylor Road a Change in Use from residential to office. The Planning Board, 2/14/01, recommends approval of this request. The Planning Board also recommends a demolition permit be issued for a 20’ by 60’ barn.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #4 McGard, Inc., 3875 California Road, requesting a Building Permit
7) 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 McGard, Inc., 3875 California Road a Building Permit to construct a 28,485 square foot addition to the existing facility, as well as additional parking. The Planning Board, 2/14/01, recommends that approval of this request and of the site plan with the following stipulations:
§ This is an Unlisted SEQR Action based on the submitted Long EAF, Parts One and Two and a Negative Declaration is recommended.
§ A Landscape Completion Bond in accordance with the Conservation Board minutes shall be provided for the approved Landscape Plan which includes 59% green space and a three year landscape completion bond in the amount of $15,000.00 or a certified check in the amount of $7,500.00 must be presented to the Town Clerk before a building permit is issued.
§ The site lighting is limited to the relocation of a double-headed fixture to the new parking lot and the addition of one single-headed fixture, as indicated on the approved site plan.
§ No outside storage or display is permitted.
§ Dumpsters as shown shall be screened, along with any additional dumpsters, in accordance with Section 144-25 of the Town Code.
§ Engineering Approval was granted on 2/14/2001.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #1 Supervisor to submit Application for Eagle Heights Nature Trails
8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to submit an Application to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation requesting $78,900 for the construction of the Eagle Heights Connector Trail, a pathway that will link the Eagle Height Nature Trail with surrounding residential neighborhoods. The Town of Orchard Park will contribute $150,000 in in-kind land, labor and materials to the proposed project, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town will provide a matching fund in an amount not to exceed $78,900.00
Councilman Mills had questions pertaining to the maintenance cost and the issue of possible crime. He stated he doesn’t want to see the quality of life compromised in the Eagle Heights area and feels that maybe the Birdsong Parklands trails should be completed and see those results first. He has reservations as to the fiscal responsibility of the project.
Councilman Buyer stated that the firm of Trowbridge and Wolf involved with the Campus area have suggested that many parts of the Town could be connected by trails and that thoughts concerning trails have existed for many years and this could be the start of something very nice for the community.
Councilwoman Ackerman agreed that if the paths and trails become more public the detrimental element decreases. Councilwoman Ackerman also stated that options are open to the Town in respect to accepting the grant.
Councilman Jemiolo stated the Town owned property is set aside for the purpose of recreation and he is in favor and supports the grant at this time.
Supervisor Cudney stated that this proposed project is very fiscally responsible and the Town now has the opportunity to offer this recreation area to the residents as many have requested. Supervisor Cudney explained that if the Town does not apply for this grant, the Town will also lose the previous $60,000 grant and will most likely never receive another trail grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Supervisor Toni M. Cudney Aye
Councilman John J. Mills Nay
Councilman David M. Buyer Aye
Councilwoman Nancy W. Ackerman Aye
Councilman Stanley A. Jemiolo Aye
The resolution was duly adopted.
9) 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 Supervisor to execute a Project Agreement with the State of New York for such financial assistance to the Town of Orchard Park for the construction of the Eagle Heights Nature Trail which will link to the Eagle Heights Connector Trail with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Supervisor Toni M. Cudney Aye
Councilman John J. Mills Nay
Councilman David M. Buyer Aye
Councilwoman Nancy W. Ackerman Aye
Councilman Stanley A. Jemiolo Aye
The resolution was duly adopted.
New Business #2 Supervisor to sign Agreement for taking of land by NYS for the Rt240/277 Project
10) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign an Agreement for taking of land by the State of New York for the Rt240/277 Reconstruction Project.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, the Town Board does refer the following requests to the Planning Board and the Conservation Board: Diversified Control, Inc., 3333 California Road, requesting approval of the modified site plan.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Elected Officials & Department Heads
12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town’s Police Department has been successful in obtaining a New York State Traffic Safety Grant for the year 2000 in the amount of $8,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town must spend this amount in accordance with the grant agreement to receive reimbursement from the granting agency, and
NOW THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes amending the 2000 adopted budget to authorize additional appropriations and estimated revenues of $8,000 in the following Town accounts:
Increase Appropriations:
A.3120.000.102 Police – Personal Services – Grant $8,000.00
Increase Estimated Revenues:
A.3389 County Grant – Public Safety $8,000.00
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
13) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town’s Police Department has been successful in obtaining donations for the D.A.R.E. program in the amount of $4,664 for the fiscal year 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Town must spend this amount in accordance with the such donations, and
WHEREAS, the authorization for spending such funds is not currently included in the 2000 budget,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the amending of the 2000 adopted budget to authorize additional appropriations and estimated revenues of $4,664 in the following Town accounts:
Increase Appropriations:
A.2989.000.419 Police – Other Equipment $4,664.00
Increase Estimated Revenues:
A.2705.000.000 D.A.R.E. – Gifts & Donations $4,664.00
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Supervisor Cudney stated that she attended the Association of Towns Meeting in New York City, along with the Town Attorney, the Tax Receiver and Councilman Mills. She stated that each of them will give their reports at the next Town Board meeting for the council members and the public.
Councilman Mills stated that the Town will be moving ahead with the Campus plan area of the Depot, Library and McFarland Green with a final design plan around May 14, 2001. Councilman Mills stated that the Town can then apply for grants.
Councilman Buyer stated that he received a call from Ellen Maxwell of Channel 4 reporting on an increase of break-ins of automobiles at the Regal Theater at Quaker Crossing. He was disturbed by her comment that indicated that the developers of Quaker Crossing blamed the Town for insufficient lighting. He stated he told Ms. Maxwell that the Town of Orchard Park Planning Board with a professional lighting engineer and the developer were in agreement at the time of the development as to the wattage of the lights and the consideration of security. Councilman Buyer resents the implication that the Town has some responsibility when obviously there is a need for more security.
14) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby refer the request from Benderson Development, Inc., vacant land on the southeast corner of Southwestern Blvd. and Orchard Park Road for a Special Exception Use to the Planning Board and Conservation Board.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Councilwoman Ackerman stated that NEI Garbage Contractor is receptive to the residents and will gladly take customer service calls.
15) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park has determined that it is in the public interest to purchase certain real property owned by Ruth Kabel and currently utilized by the Orchard Park Little League on Thorn Avenue in the Town of Orchard Park,
NOW THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park, in regular session duly convened, does hereby authorize and direct the Town Supervisor to execute a contract to purchase a parcel of land in the Town of Orchard Park on Thorn Avenue owned by Ruth Kabel for the sum of$73,000.00, subject to permissive referendum as permitted by law, and be it further
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 82 and 90 of the Town Law that within ten (10) days from the date of this resolution the Town Clerk shall post and publish a notice which shall set forth the date of adoption of the resolution, shall contain and abstract of such resolution concisely setting forth the purpose and effect thereof, shall specify that this resolution was adopted to a permissive referendum; and shall publish such notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Orchard Park having general circulation in the Town of Orchard Park, and that in addition thereto that the Town Clerk shall post or cause to be posted on the sign board of the Town of Orchard Park, a copy of such notice within ten (10) days after the date of the adoption of this resolution.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Supervisor Toni M. Cudney Aye
Councilman John J. Mills Aye Councilman David M. Buyer Aye
Councilwoman Nancy W. Ackerman Aye
Councilman Stanley A. Jemiolo Aye
Councilman Buyer stated that he is happy to see this taking place, along with the Recreation Commission and particularly former Councilman, now Legislator Steve McCarville, who worked diligently on this purchase.
The Town Board, who were all in favor of this purchase of property, publicly acknowledge Mrs. Ruth Kabel, for her generosity for the use of her property over the years.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
16) 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 to schedule a Public Hearing for Local Law-#1 for the 2001, on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 7:00 PM (local time) in the matter of amending the Town’s Electrical Inspector Law Section 45-4 and Section 45-6, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish due notice thereof.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
17) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the Erie County Stop D.W.I. Grant for the Year 2001.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
At this time Police Chief McCune stated that the new D.A.R.E. Officer John Payne graduated from the academy and is now working in the Orchard Park Public Schools as of February 5, 2001. Former D.A.R.E. Officer Andy Benz has moved into the supervisory position of Lieutenant.
18) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the approval of all entries on Warrant #4 following auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated:
General Fund $ 71,198.53
Part Town Fund $ 464.25
Risk Retention $ 223.36
Highway Fund $ 23,878.98
Special Districts $ 274,752.36
Trust & Agency $ 32,082.29
Capital Fund $ 27,027.50
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
19) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby receive and file the following Communication as entered on the agenda: New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) announces the availability of Request for Proposals for Consultant Services to Assist Not-for-Profit Organizations and Municipalities in Developing Housing and Community Revitalization Project funded under the Housing Trust Fund Corporation.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
20) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby receive and file the following Reports as entered on the agenda: 1) Building Inspector’s Monthly Report & Building Permits for January 2001, and 2) Orchard Park Fire District’s Annual Financial Report for the Year 2000.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Chris Sasiadek, 275 Summit Avenue: He is in favor of the proposed Eagle Heights Nature Trail and connecting trail plan and feels it is the best utilization of the Town owned land for all our residents.
Roy Sasidek, 275 Summit Avenue: He is in favor of the Nature Trails and would prefer it to the Diversified Controls building in back of his property.
Larry Cabado, 4876 Clifton Parkway, Hamburg NY: He spoke on behalf of the Orchard Park Flying Club in favor of the Airport, located on Countryside Lane and stated that he has previously submitted proposals for additional uses of this property, one of which would include a hiking trail. Mr. Cabado wanted to encourage the Town Board to consider the airport in their plans and possibly some restrictions on the development of the neighboring property. Mr. Cabado stated that he has become educated on the FAA monies that are available for the municipalities purchasing of airports and offered his assistance along with Jerry Milhowski, both whom have been on the OP Flying Club’s Board and have helped run it for the last eleven years.
There being no further business from the floor, on motion by Supervisor Cudney, seconded by Councilwoman Ackerman, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janis A. Colarusso
Town Clerk