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 15th day of January 2003 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
David M. Buyer Councilman
David R. Kaczor Councilman
Janis A. Colarusso Town Clerk
Leonard Berkowitz Town Attorney
Joseph M. Campion Building Inspector
Samuel McCune Chief of Police
Ronald A. Geitter Superintendent of Highways
Wayne Bieler Town Engineer
ABSENT: Nancy W. Ackerman Councilwoman
Stanley A. Jemiolo, Jr. Councilman
The Supervisor read into the record the following: “If anyone appearing before the Town Board has a family, financial or business relationship with any member of the Board, it is incumbent upon that person to make it known under State Law and the Town Code of Ethics.”
1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Town Board Meeting held for the January 1, 2003 and the Work Session Meeting January 8, 2003, 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.
2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize David Holland and Merrill Porter, Assistant Building Inspectors, to attend the Niagara Frontier Building Officials Annual Educational Conference, Monday, February 3rd to Wednesday, February 5th, 2003 at the Buffalo Marriott, in the Town of Amherst, at town expense as requested by the Building Inspector.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to schedule a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00 PM in the matter of the adoption of a Local Law for the year 2003, entitled Volunteer Firefighter’s Exemption, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish due notice thereof.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
ELECTED OFFICIALS & DEPARTMENT HEADS
4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
State Aid/Chips Program
WHEREAS, the Town’s Highway Department revenue from State Aid – CHIPS Program has exceeded the amount anticipated in the 2002 adopted budget by the amount of $4,146, and
WHEREAS, this additional funding must spend in accordance with the purpose for which such CHIPS aid was intended, and
WHEREAS, the Town needs to amend the amount of appropriation authorized so the additional CHIPS funding be expended for its intended purpose
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the amending of the 2002 adopted budget to authorize additional appropriations and estimated revenues of $4,146 in the following Town accounts:
Increase Appropriations:
DA5112.000.200 Improvement Program $4,146.00
Increase Estimated Revenues:
DA3501.005 State Aid – CHIPS $4,146.00
Group Activities/Recreation
WHEREAS, the Town has received a grant from the County of Erie, which is designated to be used for certain group activities within the Town of Orchard Park, and
WHEREAS, the Town did not include either the grant revenues or the appropriations to assist these groups in the 2002 adopted budget, and
WHEREAS, the Town does wish to assist these group as required by the grant
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the amending of the 2002 adopted budget to authorize additional appropriations and estimated revenues of $4,350 in the following Town accounts:
Increase Appropriations:
A.7020.000.485 Recreation – Youth Basketball $2,000.00
A.7020.000.487 Recreation – Penguins $1,000.00
A.7270.000.452 WNY Children’s Chorus $1,350.00
Increase Estimated Revenues:
A.2770.000 County Grant $4,350.00
Disaster Coordination Communication
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to improve the communication equipment available to the Town’s Disaster Coordinator within the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to proceed with the appropriate purchases and installation and implementation of such equipment, and
WHEREAS, funding for this capital need is available in the Town’s General Capital Reserve account
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorizes the establishment of a capital project entitled Disaster Communication Equipment Project (project number H61) with authorized appropriations of $5,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorizes a transfer of $5,000.00 from General Capital Reserve Account H27, to the Disaster Communication Equipment Project H61.
McFarland Green Improvements
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to make improvement to the McFarland Green Park as part of the McFarland Green Park plan, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to install a walkway, seating areas, and benches, which are part of the historic theme plan of 1994 for the park, and
WHEREAS, funding for this capital need is being provided by a grant from New York State through Assemblyman Brian Higgins
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the establishment of a capital project entitled McFarland Green Improvement Project (project number H62) with authorized appropriations of $50,000, with funding to be via State Aid (Grant), and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorizes a temporary borrowing of $50,000, from General Capital Reserve Account H27 to be reimbursed by the NYS Funding to the McFarland Green Improvement Project H62.
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to improve the Town’s Police Department communication system, and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to install a booster antenna, which will allow for improved communication within the Town, and
WHEREAS, funding for this capital need is available in the Town’s General Capital Reserve account,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the establishment of a capital project entitled Police Booster Antenna Project (project number H60) with authorized appropriations of $15,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes a transfer of $15,000 from General Capital Reserve account H27, to the above referenced project.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Supervisor Cudney stated that the Orchard Park Business Association sent a letter of thanks to the Town Board and the Wreath Committee for the wreaths and the Christmas trees that were donated to the businesses over the holidays. Dave Borodzik, President, said they enhanced the beauty of Orchard Park and were greatly appreciated by the businesses. Supervisor Cudney wanted to thank Councilwoman Ackerman and Highway Superintendent, Ron Geitter for their dedication to this project.
Supervisor Cudney said that a notice has been received from the County regarding the Community Development Block Grant funds applications for 2003. Funding was received for the Rural Transit Service, but not for the other three applications (Sheldon Avenue Waterline, Southwestern Boulevard Waterline and Iroquois Drive Drainage). In the year 2002, the Town did receive funds for all four different projects applied for, and that is one of the reasons that the Town did not receive funding for the three applications for the year 2003.
Councilman Kaczor stated that on January 23rd, at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building basement, Paul Leone from the ECIDA, will talk about the 485B Enhancement Program. This program offers the local merchants economic incentives to improvements their business .
Highway Superintendent, Ron Geitter, stated he attended the opening of the new WMCA on Southwestern Boulevard, stated that this is a great facility. People should take the time to go over and see what has been done.
5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the request of the Police Chief to send his Executive Secretary, Nancy Janish, to a one-day Executive Assistant seminar on March 3rd, 2003, the fee is $199.00 and there is money in the budget to cover the cost of this seminar.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
6) 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 approval of all entries on Warrant #2 following auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated:
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General Fund |
$285,027.03 |
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Part Town Fund |
$527.29 |
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Risk Retention |
$1,728.05 |
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Highway Fund |
$77,381.54 |
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Special Districts |
$206,588.44 |
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Trust & Agency |
$4,076.44 |
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Capital Fund |
$57,309.12 |
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
7) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize to receive and file the following Communication: Town Clerk’s Office received a fax from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment. The CEC will be conducting their annual membership drive in the Town of Orchard Park starting January 1st through April 30, 2003. The list of field representatives has been forwarded to the Chief of Police and the Town Board Members.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize to receive and file the following Reports: Building Inspector’s Monthly Report for December 2002, Chief of Police’s Monthly Report for December 2002, Chief of Police’s Annual Report for the Year 2002 and the Town Clerk’s Annual Report for the Year 2002.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Supervisor asked Anthony Myer, a student from Kenmore West Senior High to stand and introduce himself to the Town Board Members and the audience. She stated Anthony was attending the meeting tonight to earn credits toward a government class he was taking at school.
There being no further business from the floor, on motion by Supervisor Cudney seconded by Councilman Kaczor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 PM (local time).
Respectfully Submitted,
Town Clerk