The Organizational 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 14127, on the 1st day of January 2003, at 7:00 PM (local time), the advertised time, and there were
PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: Toni M. Cudney Supervisor
David M. Buyer Councilman
Nancy W. Ackerman Councilwoman
Stanley A. Jemiolo, Jr. Councilman
David Kaczor Councilman
Janis A. Colarusso Town Clerk
Msgr. Richard E. Nugent, Pastor of St. Bernadette’s Parish opened the 2003 Organizational Meeting and the 1st Meeting of the Year with the invocation.
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 SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Supervisor, Town Clerk, Receiver of Taxes, Justice of the Peace, and Town Superintendent of Highways, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall execute and file in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, an official undertaking, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties, in the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the Supervisor as the Budget Director for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that J. Michael Wolf is hereby appointed Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Orchard Park, at the salary stipulated in the budget, for the Year 2003.
Supervisor Cudney Aye
Councilman Buyer Nay
Councilwoman Ackerman Aye
Councilman Jemiolo Aye
Councilman Kaczor Aye
The resolution was duly adopted.
4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Roberta Buczkowski is hereby appointed Secretary to the Supervisor for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Nancy Hart is hereby appointed Town Prosecutor for the Town of Orchard Park, at the salary stipulated in the budget, for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
6) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Deloitte & Touche, LLC, is hereby retained as Accountants for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to direct the Supervisor to sign the Agreement with Deloitte & Touche, LLC, as Accountants for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
7) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the following are hereby appointed to the Insurance Brokers Committee for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003: Richard Gernold, Donald Litwin, Thomas Michaels, Herman Sapio, Raymond Stromecki and Lorraine Biryla, and be it further
Resolved, that each member of the Insurance Brokers Committee file a copy of their Insurance Brokers License with the Town Clerk within thirty (30) days of appointment, and be it further
Resolved, that Donald Litwin is hereby designated Chairman of the Insurance Brokers Committee for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the following Standing Committee Assignments & Liaison Assignments are hereby approved for the Year 2003, and that the first Town Board Member named for said committee shall be Chairman.
Standing Committee Assignments:
Building & Grounds: Councilman Jemiolo & Councilwoman Ackerman
Cable TV: Councilman Buyer & Councilman Kaczor
Dare: Councilman Buyer & Councilwoman Ackerman
Economic Development & Planning: Supervisor Cudney & Councilman Kaczor
Ethics Committee: Councilwoman Ackerman & Councilman Jemiolo
Highway: Councilman Jemiolo & Councilman Kaczor
Insurance: Supervisor Cudney & Councilman Buyer
Library: Councilwoman Ackerman & Supervisor Cudney
Parks & Recreation: Councilman Jemiolo & Councilman Kaczor
Personnel: Supervisor Cudney, Councilman Buyer & Councilman Jemiolo
Police: Supervisor Cudney & Councilman Buyer
Purchasing: Supervisor Cudney & Councilman Kaczor
Refuse/Recycling: Councilwoman Ackerman & Supervisor Cudney
Safety & Training: Councilman Jemiolo & Councilman Kaczor
Sewer Management: Supervisor Cudney & Councilman Jemiolo
Street Lighting: Councilman Buyer & Councilwoman Ackerman
Tree Planting: Supervisor Cudney & Councilwoman Ackerman
Youth: Councilwoman Ackerman & Councilman Buyer
Liaison Assignments:
Conservation Board: Councilwoman Ackerman
Ethics Board: Councilwoman Ackerman
Library Board: Councilwoman Ackerman
Planning Board: Councilman Buyer
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Kaczor
Recreation Commission: Councilman Kaczor
Tree Conservancy: Councilwoman Ackerman
Village Board: Councilman Jemiolo
Zoning Board of Appeals: Councilman Kaczor
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
9) FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Richard Buss is hereby appointed Crew Chief of the Special Improvement Districts in the Town of Orchard Park for all Water Districts and extensions thereof and all Sanitary Sewer Districts and Extensions thereof for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that Janis Colarusso is hereby appointed Clerk of all Special Improvement Districts for the Town of Orchard Park, for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
10) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the appointment of Kathleen A. Swarbrick as 1st Deputy Town Clerk & Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and the appointment of Marie C. Carruthers as 2nd Deputy Town Clerk & Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics, as requested by the Town Clerk, is hereby approved for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, each Department Head, Elected and/or Appointed, shall be the Records Access Officer for their particular department under the direction of the Records Management Officer/Town Clerk for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the appointment of Mary Perram as Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessment, and the appointment of Janet Holdridge to Part-time Clerk to the Receiver of Taxes, as requested by the Receiver of Taxes, is hereby approved for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
13) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the appointment of Ernest Matthews as Deputy Superintendent of Highways, as requested by the Superintendent of Highways, is hereby approved for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
14) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the appointments of Gloria McFadden and Sharon Zajdel to the positions of Clerks to the Town Justice, are hereby approved for the Year 2003, as requested by the Town Justices, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Gloria McFadden as Matron to the Orchard Park Police Department for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
15) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the appointment of Tad Beale as Maintenance Crew Chief for the Orchard Park Municipal Center is hereby approved for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
16) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the appointment of Anna Willems as Recreation Specialist for the Orchard Park Senior Center is hereby approved for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
17) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the appointment of Dennis Buczkowski as Dog Control Officer for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that the appointments of Anthony Rosati and Robert Praczkajlo as Part-Time Deputy Dog Control Officer(s) are hereby approved for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
18) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Councilman Buyer is hereby appointed the Affirmative Action Officer for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
19) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Councilwoman Ackerman is hereby appointed as the Americans with Disability Act Coordinator for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
20) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Jacqueline Kaczor is hereby appointed as the Bingo Inspector for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
Supervisor Cudney Aye
Councilman Buyer Aye
Councilwoman Ackerman Aye
Councilman Jemiolo Aye
Councilman Kaczor Recuse
The resolution was duly adopted.
21) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, TO WIT:
Resolved, that all Town Board Members are hereby appointed the Fire Wardens for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
22) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Kurt Buranich is hereby appointed as the Disaster Coordinator for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
23) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that Suzanne Kulp is hereby appointed as the Town Historian for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
24) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Kathleen A. Swarbrick the 1st Deputy Town Clerk, and Sharon Zajdel the Clerk to the Town Justice, are hereby appointed Marriage Officers for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
25) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Edward J. Leak is hereby appointed Recreation Director for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003 with a provisional six-(6) month probation period and dependent upon meeting the requirements of the Town and the New York State Civil Service
At this time Supervisor Cudney stated the Town Personnel Committee interviewed twenty-nine applicants for this position. Edward Leak’s background includes six years experience as a Recreation Director for the Town of Cheektowaga, four years experience with the Greater Buffalo YMCA, former publisher for Business First Newspaper and originator for the Taste of Buffalo. Mr. Leak is an independent businessman with a very strong record for leadership having been in charge with New York Special Olympics Committee for Western New York as well as Director of Volunteers for Empires State Games. The Town Board is very pleased to have Mr. Leak working for the Town of Orchard Park and welcomed him.
Councilman Jemiolo stated the Town Board is very pleased to see the Recreation Department move forward with the appointment of Edward Leak as Recreation Director, which will be an added service to the residents of the Town. He also stated Mr. Leak is currently an Adjunct Professor at Canisius College and will be keeping his position there and it will benefit the Town of Orchard Park.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
26) 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 authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Agreement with Lucy Curley & Company as Grant Writer & Consultant to the Town of Orchard Park, for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
27) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Town Board is hereby authorizing the Supervisor to sign the Agreement with the Aqua Tech Environmental, Inc., to act as Green Lake Water Quality Management Consultants for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
28) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the following personnel to attend the Association of Towns Conference in New York City, February 16-19, 2003; Town Board Members, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, Deputy Town Attorney, Town Engineer, Town Justice (1), Receiver of Taxes, and the Chief of Police, and be it further
Resolved, that any Town Employee attending a conference authorized by the Town Board be allowed an expense account of not more that $65.00 per day, not including travel or housing.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
29) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Town Board is hereby designating Councilwoman Ackerman as Delegate and Supervisor Cudney as Alternate Delegate to the 2003 Association of Towns Conference at New York City, at Town Expense.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
30) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that all salaries as set forth in the Wage Scale for non-union employees whose salaries are included in the General Fund, Part Town Fund and Special Districts Fund are hereby adopted for the Year 2003, and be it further, a copy of set forth Wage Scale be attached to these minutes.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
31) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that paydays for all employees, including Elected Officials be and are hereby established on a biweekly basis, and be it further
Resolved, that biweekly payrolls be and are hereby authorized to begin on January 10, 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
32) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the official depositories for the Town of Orchard Park funds for the Year 2003 are hereby authorized as follows: Chase Bank, Key Bank & Fleet Bank, and be it further
Resolved, that all Town Offices & Department Heads are directed to make daily deposits in designated depositories on all monies received.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
33) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the mileage rate of $ .32 per mile is hereby established for the Town Personnel when their private vehicles are used for official business for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
34) 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 authorize the following Daily Bank and/or Petty Cash Funds for the Year 2003: $200.00 Town Clerk; $400.00 Receiver of Taxes; $100.00 Police Department; $200.00 Town Justice; $30.00 Recreation Department.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
35) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to make purchases, pursuant to the procurement policy as adopted by the Town Board, subject to review or according to permissible legislation for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that the Sewer and Water Department is hereby authorized to make purchases for equipment, tools and supplies to the extent of $ 250.00 without prior authorization from the Town Board, subject to review or according to permissible legislation for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
36) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that all Departments Heads (except the Highway Superintendent) are hereby directed to use Purchase Orders, supplied by the Supervisor, on all purchases $100.00 and over for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
37) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the filing of the Supervisor’s Annual Report, with the Town Clerk, is hereby directed within sixty (60) days following the close of the Year 2002, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish a copy of the Supervisor’s Annual Report in summary form in the official paper within ten (10) days of said filing.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
38) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that all Claims against the Town in the Year 2003, are hereby authorized only if made on the certified form stipulated under Section #118 of the Town Law and properly signed by the claimant and authorized by the individual Department Head.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
39) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Town Board Meetings are hereby scheduled at 7:00 P.M. on the first (1) and third (3) Wednesday of each month and the Work Sessions prior to the Town Board Meetings are hereby scheduled at 5:30 PM, and be it further
Resolved, that the second (2), fourth (4) Wednesday and possibly fifth (5) Wednesday of each month there will be a Town Board Work Session at 5:30 P.M., at the Orchard Park Municipal Center, in the Town of Orchard Park, for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
40) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Employees Rules & Regulations and the Police Department Rules, Orders & Regulations, are hereby adopted for the Year 2003 subject to review and advice of Counsel, and be it further
Resolved, Department Heads and/or Employees shall not change rules without the authorization of the Town Board.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
41) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Southtowns Citizen is hereby designated the Official Newspaper for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
42) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that all orders adopted by the Town Board in the matter of Speed and other Traffic Regulations in the Town of Orchard Park are hereby readopted for the Year 2003. These orders of Speed and other Traffic Regulations are filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
43) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR CUDNEY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the Water, Sewer and Road Specifications as now adopted by the Town Board be and are hereby readopted for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
44) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Deborah Chimes is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five (5) year term ending December 31, 2007, and be it further
Resolved, that Joann Litwin is hereby appointed Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a vacant three (3) year term ending December 31, 2004, and be it further
Resolved, that Remy Orffeo is hereby designated Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that Rose Seivert is hereby appointed Secretary for the Zoning Board for the Year 2003.
Councilman Kaczor stated that Chris Pawenski who has served for many years on the Zoning Board of Appeals is leaving the area, therefore, leaving an opening on the committee. Councilman Kaczor thanked Mr. Pawenski for his years of service.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
45) 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 appoint Sarah des Jardins to Part-time Planning Coordinator for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
46) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Michael McGuire is hereby appointed to the Planning Board for a seven (7) year term ending December 31, 2009, and be it further
Resolved, that Paul Bodden is hereby appointed to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy, term ending December 31, 2006, and be it further
Resolved, that Eugene Majchrzak is hereby appointed Alternate to the Planning Board to fill the remainder of a vacant three (3) year term ending December 31, 2004, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board does hereby designate Harold Fabinsky as Chairman of the Planning Board for the Year 2003.
Resolved, that Rose Seivert is hereby appointed Secretary for the Planning Board for the Year 2003.
Supervisor Cudney thanked Paul Gregorie for his past service and introduced Mr. Fabinsky who was present in the audience as the designate Chair.
Councilman Buyer recognized the reappointment of Michael McGuire and pointed out that he has been involved in Town government for many years on the Zoning Board, Zoning Commission, as well as the Planning Board.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
47) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that James Loesch, Anne Bergantz, Frank Newton, George Schichtel, are hereby appointed to the Conservation Board for the Town of Orchard Park, for a two (2) year term ending December 31, 2004, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board designate James Loesch as Chairman of the Conservation Board for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that Rose Seivert is hereby appointed Secretary for the Conservation Board for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
48) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the following are hereby appointed to the Public Safety Committee for the Year 2003: John Capriotto, Erin Ryan, Robert Simpson, James Story, William Szewc, Kevin Kelley and John Dunning, and be it further
Resolved, that William Szewc is hereby designated Chairman of the Public Safety Committee for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that Nancy Janish is hereby appointed Secretary for the Public Safety Committee for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
49) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Michael Capriotto, William Manley, Jack Bertsch and Edward Starosielec are hereby appointed to the Orchard Park Economic Development Committee for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that John Bailey is appointed Chairman of the Orchard Park Economic Development Committee for the Year 2003.
Councilman Buyer noted that Michael Capriotto is the newest member and Councilman Kaczor added that he is a very active community resident.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
50) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the following are hereby appointed to the Ethics Board for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003: F. Stewart Crosley, Jr., Charles Harrington, Althea Falzone, Michael Sherry and Dennis Jewell, and be it further
Resolved, that Dennis Jewell is hereby designated Chairman of the Ethics Board for the Year 2003, and be it further
Resolved, that Justine LeFauve is hereby appointed Secretary for the Ethics Board for the Year 2003.
Councilman Buyer introduced Althea Falzone and welcomed her as the newest member to the Ethics Board, a personal and professional friend, who was in the audience. Councilman Buyer feels that Ms. Falzone will bring to the Board her community involvement and professional experience as a paralegal with Collins and Maxwell.
Supervisor Cudney recognized Stewart Crosley, who was present in the audience, for his past service and willingness to serve again. Supervisor Cudney also expressed appreciation and thanks on behalf of the Town to George Knaisch, an original member and past Chair.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
51) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KAZCOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
Resolved, that William Hirsch is hereby appointed to the Recreation Commission for the Town of Orchard Park for a seven (7) year term ending December 31, 2009, and be it further
Resolved, that Audrey Ramage is hereby designated Chairman of the Recreation Commission for the Year 2003.
Councilman Kaczor stated that Audrey Ramage is an original member of both the Ad Hoc Recreation Advisory Board and the Recreation Commission and feels the Town is fortunate that Ms. Ramage is willing to serve as Chair. Councilman Kaczor thanked the outgoing Chair Bob Fortenbaugh.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
52) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN BUYER, TO WIT:
Resolved, that the following are hereby appointed to the Youth Board of the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003: Joan Holl, Bill Gehen, Sam McCune, Patrick Fitzgerald, Tom Buranich, Joseph Salazar, Jeff Kruska, Jack Shanahan, and be it further
Resolved, that Thomas McGinty is hereby appointed Director (part-time) of the Youth Bureau of the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2003.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
53) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
Resolved, that Dorothy Holmes is hereby appointed to the Library Board for a five-(5) year term ending December 31, 2007.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
On motion by Supervisor Cudney, seconded by Councilwoman Ackerman, the 2003 Organizational Meeting for the Town of Orchard Park was adjourned at 7:35 PM (local time).
Respectfully submitted,
Janis A. Colarusso