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 September, 2004 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
Nancy W. Ackerman Councilwoman
Stanley A. Jemiolo Councilman
David R. Kaczor Councilman
John J. Mills Councilman
Janis A. Colarusso Town Clerk
Leonard Berkowitz Town Attorney
Andrew Geist Building Inspector
Samuel McCune Chief of Police
Ronald A. Geitter Highway Superintendent
Wayne Bieler Town Engineer
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.”
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Town Board Meetings held on August 15th of the Year 2004, 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.
At 7:00 PM (local time) Supervisor Cudney called for the Public Hearing to hear all interested parties regarding the proposed Conservation Easements for the following residents:
§ Angelo & Christa Amato, 5796 Seufert Road, 8 Acres
§ Karl Kaminski, 6290 Cole Road, 10.02 Acres
§ David & Lori Lussier, 75 Cranwood Lane, 10 Acres
And, to authorize the Town Assessor to determine the valuation of the properties, taking into account the limitation on the future use of the land imposed by such Conservation Easements.
Affidavits and Publication of the Legal Notice of the Public Hearing were presented, read aloud and filed with the Town Board by the Town Clerk.
At this time Supervisor Cudney stated Karl Kaminski sent a letter requesting 5.02 acres in his application for a Conservation Easement instead of 10.02 acres.
The Supervisor asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak for or against the application for the Conservation Easement.
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: No one spoke
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing in the matter of the Conservation Easements for Angelo & Christa Amato, 5796 Seufert Road, 8 Acres, Karl Kaminski, 6290 Cole Road, 5.02 Acres and David & Lori Lussier, 75 Cranwood Lane, 10 Acres, is hereby closed at _______ PM.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Refer to the Conservation Board
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby refer the application for a Conservation Easement for the following residents; to the Conservation Board for
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, that the Town of Orchard Park did receive and open sealed bids on Thursday, September 9, 2004, at 10:00 PM, in the Supervisor’s Conference room, for the Baker Road Reconstruction Project, and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor, the Town Engineer and the Town Clerk were all present
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid for the Baker Road Reconstruction Project to in the amount not to exceed they being the lowest responsible bidder thereof, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #1 Release Escrow Under PIP #2004-03, Sterling Park Proposed Road, Phase 1
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2004 the Town Board accepted dedication of the public improvement constructed for Sterling Park Proposed Road, Phase 1, with the stipulation that funds paid by the contractor be held in escrow until topsoil/fill installation/removal, and repairs to grading and seeding areas within, and adjacent to the Town right-of-way was completed, and
WHEREAS, the contractor has since completed the required topsoil/fill installation/removal, and grading and seeding on Redtail Road, and
WHEREAS, the work has been inspected by the Engineering Department and found to be in compliance with Town specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to release to Tom Greenauer Development, Inc., P.O. Box 250, Springbrook New York 14140, the $7,000 held in escrow for topsoil/fill installation/removal, and grading and seeding for the Sterling Park Proposed Road, Phase 1, PIP #2004-03 (Redtail Road).
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #2 Commercial Park Permits
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Commercial Parking Permits to the following applicants as recommended by the Building Inspector and Chief of Police:
§ Richard Schosek, 3878 Southwestern Boulevard
§ Danny’s South, 4300 Abbott Road
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby re-appoint Tom Valentine, 35 Coventry Lane, as a member to the Board of Assessment Review, term ending September 30, 2009.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Village of Orchard Park to use the green area on either side of the Train Depot from Saturday, December 4, 2004 through the week of January 3, 2005, to display the lighted holiday trees during the “Holiday in the Park” festivities.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Hammocks apartment complex is requesting to erect “Stop” signs at the entrance and within the complex, and
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Chief of Police and 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 does hereby authorize the Hammocks apartment complex, located on the east side of Orchard Park Road, south of Southwestern Boulevard, to erect “Stop” signs at the entrance of the complex and within.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following appointments to the 2004-2005 Fall/Winter Staff for the Recreation Department, pending on submission of the required certifications, as recommended by the Recreation Director:
Stephanie Battaglia 112 Burbank Drive Guard
Andrew Burnside 4586 West Lake Drive, Dunkirk Aide
Sarah Chmura 26 Rutland Street, Buffalo Aide
Elizabeth Dillon 145 Independence Drive Aide
Karen Dolce 58 Tanglewood Drive Aide
Chris Fitzgerald 6231 Bunting Road Aide
Marilyn Found 7546 Chestnut Ridge Road Guard
Theresa Gang 65 School Street Supervisor
Patty House 262 Fawn Terrace, West Seneca Guard
Joe Huber 6680 Gartman Road Aide
Flo Kirkner 16 Bender Drive Supervisor
Marcin Kucharski 3965 California Road Aide
Giana Mulville 56 Chauncey Lane Aide
Kari Mielcarek 4140 Stockton Lane, Hamburg Aide
Jennifer Palmo 57 Kirkwood Drive, West Seneca Aide
Laura Palmo 5 Lakewood Drive Aide
Ray Rayeski 8112 Cole Road, Colden Aide
Mike Schamann 6174 Armor Road Aide
Andrew Schultz 164 Stonehenge Drive Aide
Michelle Seagrave 13272 Park Street, Alden Guard
Bernie Smith 6267 Hillcroft Drive, Boston Aide
Lynda Sommerville 46 Chauncey Lane Aide
Eva Szinger 30 Carey Drive Aide
Beth Walh 7 Birch Run Aide
Tom Wellington 6711 Milestrip Road Aide
Sue Wiencek 6344 Milestrip Road Guard
Elizabeth Yates 240 Independence Drive Aide
Darcy Zappia 32 Quaker Lake Terrace Aide
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby refer to the Planning Board the application submitted by The Krog Corporation requesting a building permit to construct a new 25,000 square foot building in the Quaker Center Industrial Park for Genius Tools Atlantic, Inc.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Department Heads From The Floor
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, 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:
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Part Town Fund |
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Risk Retention |
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Cemetery Fund |
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Highway Fund |
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Special Districts |
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Trust & Agency |
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Capital Fund |
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The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Receive & File Reports
) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby receive and file the following Reports: Chief of Police’s Monthly Report for August 2004, and the Building Inspector Monthly Report and Building Permits for August 2004.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
There being no further business from the floor, on motion by , seconded by , to wit: the meeting was adjourned at PM (local time).
Respectfully Submitted,
Town Clerk