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 November 2006 at 7:00 PM, (local time). The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor and there were:
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Mary Travers Murphy |
Supervisor |
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Nancy W. Ackerman |
Councilwoman |
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Stanley A. Jemiolo, Jr. |
Councilman |
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David R. Kaczor |
Councilman |
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Mark C. Dietrick |
Councilman |
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Janis Colarusso |
Town Clerk |
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Leonard Berkowitz |
Town Attorney |
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Andrew Geist |
Building Inspector |
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Samuel McCune |
Chief of Police |
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Frederick Piasecki, Jr. |
Highway Superintendent |
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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.”
PUBLIC HEARING
At 7:00 PM (local time) the Supervisor called for the Public Hearing to hear all interested parties for or against the Proposed Perpetual Conservation Easement for Mr. David Archabald & Ms. Virginia Archabald, 5997 Benning Road, for 42.5 acres of vacant land, zoned agricultural.
In addition, the Town Assessor is to determine the valuation of the property, taking into account the limitation on the future use of the land, imposed by such Conservation Easement.
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.
Supervisor Travers Murphy stated if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak for or against the application for the Conservation Easement please come to the podium and state your name.
Comments from the floor: No One Spoke
1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing in the matter of the Proposed Perpetual Conservation Easement for Mr. David Archabald & Ms. Virginia Archabald, 5997 Benning Road, for 42.5 acres of vacant land, zoned agricultural, is hereby closed at 7:06 PM (local time).
2) 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 accept the following Perpetual Conservation Easement for Mr. David Archabald & Ms. Virginia Archabald, 5997 Benning Road, for 42.5 acres of vacant land, zoned agricultural, as recommended by the Conservation Board, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Assessor is to determine the valuation of the property, taking into account the limitation on the future use of the land imposed by such Conservation Easement.
Old Business #1 Amend Square Footage for Value Centric, 23 Cobham Drive
3) 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 amend the request for Value Centric, 23 Cobham Drive (July 5, 2006 Town Board Meeting Minutes) to construct a two-story building from 10,275 square feet to 25,000 +/- square feet.
The Town Board stated that there was an error in the July 5, 2006 minutes, and in order to issue the building permit, the square footage on this project needed to be corrected.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Old Business #2 Adopt the 2007 Preliminary Budget & Benefit Basis District Budget
4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt, as amended by the Town Board, the Town of Orchard Park 2007 Ad Valorum Budget, which includes General, Town Outside Village and Highway Funds, as previously filed by the Town Supervisor and known as the “Preliminary” 2007 Ad Valorum Budget. Public Hearing held, Wednesday, October 18, 2006.
At this time Supervisor Travers Murphy asked Councilwoman Ackerman to read the Town Boards proposed amendments to the Preliminary 2007 Ad Valorum Budget.
After Councilwoman Ackerman read the amendments, she stated that the changes made will reflect a 6% decrease in the Town’s use of the unallocated reserves (fund balance). The Town Board had directed Wayne Drescher, the Town Accountant, to do a salary survey of all the elected positions, and some of the appointed positions in towns around WNY. With comparable salaries from 10 towns in Erie County, the Town Board evaluated the salaries and decided to not give a 3% increase to some of the elected and appointed officials this year.
Councilman Kaczor stated that the Town Board’s request to do salary comparables began last year, but they were unable to get all the information they needed for last years budget. The Town Board would like to continue this practice so they will be prepared at budget time every year.
Councilman Jemiolo talked about the history of the Reserve Fund Balance to help balance the Town’s annual budget and tax increases. The Town previously used a small portion of the fund balance to help balance the Town’s budget, but in the last few years, the Town’s portion of pension contributions has increased dramatically. The budget hit with the pension increases that came a few years ago would have been an overwhelming tax hit on the community, but the Town had healthy reserves and at that time the Town Board decided to use more of the fund balance to prevent tax increases. Now, the Town Board would like to peel back the use of the reserve fund balance in order to keep a healthy reserve in place.
Supervisor Travers Murphy stated that the Town could save money by having one health insurance carrier for all the Town employees. She also stated that she does not feel that part-time elected and/or appointed officials should be given health insurance by the Town. Supervisor Travers Murphy disagreed with the Town Board’s decision to cut her Budget Officer salary $8,362.00. She felt this was dirty pool as she did not know about it until Councilwoman Ackerman gave her the budget amendments yesterday. She wanted to make it clear that it isn’t about the money, but the principal of cutting her salary ten months into a four year term. She said she had already agreed to a salary freeze, along with the other Town officials, and feels this is sufficient. She stated that other Towns have people to oversee the Budget work she performs for the Town. Supervisor Travers Murphy asked the Town Attorney to help her research this, as she is appointed as Budget Officer by the Town Board and she sees this move as punishment for her work for the taxpayers
Town Attorney Berkowitz stated that he has already researched this and it his understanding that this is legal as it does not pertain to her regular salary, it is attached to the Budget Officer line.
Councilman Kaczor stated that for the first time in many years the Town Board members had a meeting with the Supervisor to go over the budget. He stated during that meeting the Town Board Members did agree on freezing salaries, but they also noted their concern over the level of some of the salaries. Councilman Kaczor stated had the Town Board approved the budget as it was, the Supervisor would have been the 2nd highest paid in Erie County. Years ago the Supervisor did put the Town Budget together, but no longer does the budget now. Due to the complexity of the budget, the Town Accountant, Wayne Drescher, receives over $30,000 to specifically develop the budget for the Town of Orchard Park.
Supervisor Travers Murphy Nay
Councilwoman Ackerman Aye
Councilman Jemiolo Aye
Councilman Kaczor Aye
Councilman Dietrick Aye
The resolution was duly adopted.
5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt, as amended by the Town Board, the Town of Orchard Park 2007 Benefit Basis Special District Budget, as previously filed by the Town Supervisor, and known as the “Preliminary” 2007 Benefit Basis Special District Budget. Public Hearing held, Wednesday, October 18, 2006.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Supervisor Travers Murphy offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Town currently provides health benefits to certain part-time elected and appointed officials, and
WHEREAS, there benefits are extremely costly, and as a general rule are only provided to full-time employees, and
WHEREAS, these part-time elected and elected officials should provide an example, rather than an exception, for the Town employees to follow
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLOVED, that the Town Board does hereby eliminate health benefits, or any stipends to be passed in lieu of such benefits, as part of the compensation package for the following positions: Town Councilmembers, Town Attorney, and Deputy Town Attorney, as this would save the Town approximately $45,000.00.
Councilman Jemiolo moved to table this resolution.
Councilman Jemiolo stated that health insurance is part of a compensation package and it needs further review after additional information is obtained. He would like the Board to do full compensation data before they react to the previous resolution. Do comparisons with other communities and see what is out there.
Councilwoman Ackerman stated that the Judicial Department needs to be considered in the future discussions.
Councilman Dietrick commented on the lack of definition of a part-time position.
The Town Attorney Berkowitz explained that for elected officials there is no requirement defined as part-time or full time.
Supervisor Travers Murphy stated the Town Board should stop using other municipality/government as the yard stick in measuring how to compensate employees with the perks and benefits and start using the private sector as the guide.
The resolution was tabled.
Old Business #3 Doodle Bugs Day Care, Vacant Land on Red Tail Drive, Zoned I-1
6) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the building permit for Doodle Bugs Day Care, Vacant Land on Red Tail Drive, Zoned I-1. The Planning Board (11/8/06) recommends that the Town Board authorize the permit for an 11,300 square foot day care center and to approve the site plan received on 11/1/06 with the following conditions and stipulations:
· This is an Unlisted SEQR Action based on the submitted Long EAF, Parts One and Two and a Negative Declaration has been declared.
· The site lighting is limited to those fixtures and poles indicated on the approved site plan. Light fixtures shall have flat lens.
· No outside storage or display is permitted.
· Dumpster as shown shall be screened, along with any additional dumpsters, in accordance with §144-25 of the Town Code.
· A landscape completion bond in the amount of $32,120 or a certified check in the amount of $16,060 in accordance with the Conservation Board minutes shall be provided for the approved landscape plan, which includes 62% green space and 12% interior green space, prior to the receipt of a Building Permit.
· The perimeter fence maximum height will be three (3) feet, in accordance with the Town Code.
· Siding and brick colors will be subject to the approval of the Town Board.
· Applicant was granted a Use Variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals on 3/21/06.
· Town Engineering Approval was granted on 11/8/06.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #1 Authorize the Creation of Land Surveyor Position for the Engineering Dept.
7) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, as per the Town Engineer’s memo for February 1, 2006, and March 8, 2006, the Town Board has been notified of the need for the creation of a Land Surveyor Position in the Engineering Department. With the recent retirements of Gregory Graham L.S. and John Wilson, and the projected retirement of Larry Holtz in early 2007, the need for an additional employee is urgent. The Land Surveyor would assist with the increased technical workload associated with maintaining the Town’s increasing infrastructure and Stormwater Phase II regulations, and
WHEREAS, distinguishing features of the classification includes: under general supervision, plan and supervise the work of a survey crew engaged in the survey of Town land boundaries and technical and labor class employees. Assists Town Attorney involving land surveys issues. Negotiates contracts with private land surveyors and inspects and approves surveys, maps and contract compliances. Conducts research to obtain survey information from various records and assist in maintaining Town survey related records. Contacts properties affected by Town projects and assists in securing right of entry, easements, and land acquisitions, and
WHEREAS, minimum qualifications include: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or new York State registered two-year college or technical school with an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or Construction Technology and two years of experience in the survey/civil engineering field; or (B) Completion of 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited college, or New York State registered four-year college or university in courses leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and two years of experience in survey/civil engineering field; or (C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of experience in the survey/civil engineering field; or (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) (B) & (C). The position requires a license to practice land surveying in New York State.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the creation of the Civil Service Classification Title; Land Surveyor, to be added to the White Collar Union Wage Scale, with a range proposed at $48,588 to $60,000 in the Orchard Park Engineering Department, and to grant permission to advertise for the above described position as soon as Civil Service regulations permit, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #2 Approve Excavation Permit #2006-02 for Meadow Wood Townhouses
8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN DIETRICK, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has received from Mr. Walter Schmidt, 13356 Clinton Street in the Town of Alden, an application for an Excavation Permit to stockpile up to 1,500 cubic yards of fill at the Proposed Meadow Wood Townhouses on California Road, and
WHEREAS, the fill, approximately 800 cubic yards, is being generated now by the Buffalo Creek Site Development from the construction of Fox Run on Big Tree Road. This commercial site work is presently under construction, and
WHEREAS, the plan has been reviewed and have found it acceptable per Town code. All necessary fees and bonds have been received. (Please note that the Proposed Meadow Wood Town House Complex does not have final approval from the Planning Board.)
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the application for Excavation Permit #2006-02 to stockpile up to 1,500 cubic yards of fill at the Proposed Meadow Wood Townhouses on California Road, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #3 Allen Street Reconstruction Final Payment & Release of Retention
9) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer is pleased
to inform the Town Board that construction work on the Allen Street
Reconstruction Project has been completed. On June 15, 2006, a final inspection
was conducted in accordance with the contract documents and specifications, and
WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond dated July 5, 2006 in the amount of $294,937.00 has been submitted along with the Affidavit of Release of Liens, the Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, and necessary legal documents, and
WHEREAS, the over/under sheet shows there will be a net decrease of $18,873.00, this represents a decrease of 6.01% from the Bid Contract amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize final payment and the release of retention for Allen Street Reconstruction to Diamond “D” Construction Corporation, 5270 Transit Road, Depew New York, 14043, in the amount of $14,746.85, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #4 (Tabled) Authorize the establishment of a New Capital Project/Telephone System
Authorize the establishment of a New Capital Project entitled “Acquisition/Installation of Telephone System” (project H79), with authorized expenditures not to exceed $80,000, and the transfer of $80,000 from the General Capital Reserve (Project H27) to the Acquisition/Installation of Telephone System Project (project H79).
New Business #5 Update the Town of Orchard Park Personnel Policy Manual
10) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby amend the Town of Orchard Park Personnel Policy Manual under Elected and Appointed Positions, Doctor and Hospital Insurance (Retirement), page 6 of 7, as follows:
· Remove the section allowing elected officials to be credited with sick days at the time of separation to provide them with health insurance coverage.
· Increase the number of years of service by a full time elected official to qualify for retirement medical (from 10) to 14 years.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #6 Supervisor to send a letter to SRS & Sign a Contract w/Eagle Claim Services
11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR TRAVERS MURPHY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DIETRICK, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park has retained Specialty Risk Services as third party administrator to handle worker’s compensation claims for the Town of Orchard Park, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park wishes to discharge Specialty Risk Services, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park wishes to retain Eagle Claim Service.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park does hereby discharges Specialty Risk Services (SRS) pursuant to the terms of the Contract between the Specialty Risk Service and the Town of Orchard Park, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park Superior is authorized to execute an agreement with Eagle Claim Service immediately upon the termination of the Contract with Specialty Risk Service.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #7 Schedule Public Hearing for Conservation Easement/Kabza & Slomka Families
12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby schedule a Public Hearing for Mr. & Mrs. Kabza, 5605 Armor Duells Road, for a 75-year Conservation Easement, for 10.77 acres of land, and for Mr. & Mrs. Slomka, 6310 Cole Road, for a Perpetual Conservation Easement, for 8.67 acres of land, for Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM, and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is authorized to publish due notice in the official paper of the Town.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #8 Approve Building Permit for Pole Barn/Garage for Brian Rosten, Powers Road
13) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN DIETRICK, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve a building permit for Brian Rosten, vacant land on Powers Road, to construct a pole barn/garage prior to building his home (§144-30B of the Town Code) once a $5,000 bond is submitted to the Town of Orchard Park to ensure compliance.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
New Business #9 Referrals to the Planning Board and/or Conservation Board
14) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby refer the following item listed on the agenda to the Planning Board and/or Conservation Board: Delta Sonic, 3205 Orchard Park Road and 3225 Orchard Park Road (the Mobil Station). Requesting to build an upscale Delta Sonic facility by combining the two properties. The design calls for expanding the existing building by adding space for car interior cleaning as well as updating the convenience store, and a new outside exterior, and John & Linda Stoveld, 3649 Southwestern Boulevard. Requesting to rezone their property from R-3 to I-1, for the purpose of building an office to sell real estate.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
ELECTED OFFICIALS & DEPARTMENT HEADS
15) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR TRAVERS MURPHY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JEMIOLO, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following 2006 Budget Transfers:
Town Engineer: $2,340.00 From: A0000.2655 To: H-56 Sewer & Lighting Equipment
945.00 From: 001.0001.2655 To: H-56 Sewer & Lighting Equipment
Recreation Department: $ 841.68 From: A.7020.0201 To: A.7020.0428 Field Trips
500.00 From: A.7020.0201 To: A.7020.0463 Transportation
1,000.00 From: A.7020.0201 To: A.7020.0480 Supplies
1,400.00 From: A.7020.0201 To: A.7020.0433 Special Events
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Supervisor Travers Murphy stated that labor negotiations are ongoing and asked Councilman Jemiolo if he is still going to be involved with the negotiations.
Councilman Jemiolo stated the Town is in their infant stages with the while collar negotiations and anticipating the first meeting of the PBA. He feels it make no sense, given his time frame left on the Town Board, to continue in any of the negotiations. And as far as the Blue Collar negotiations, he feels he has become ineffective in any further negotiations with them, and feels it would be better if another member of the Town Board continues with the negotiations.
Supervisor Travers Murphy stated that in her recent talk with the Town’s labor negotiator, Norm Stocker, he highly recommended that someone from the existing board be appointed to the negotiation team. She asked the other Town Board Members who would like to join the negotiations team. Supervisor Travers Murphy expressed her disappointment with the Town Board Members as no one came forward. She believes one of the present Town Board Members should step up to the plate and take over the negotiations due to Councilman Jemiolo leaving at the end of the year.
Councilman Jemiolo stated he did not get that impression from Mr. Stocker and he would follow up on this. Councilman Jemiolo stated to the Supervisor, that this conversation was inappropriate until the Town Board had a chance to speak with Mr. Stocker in an Executive Session of the Town Board.
Councilwoman Ackerman shared the wonderful experience she had at the Thanksgiving Dinner at the Senior Center. She stated it was a delight to be there at the Senior Center, and encouraged everyone to get involved.
Councilman Dietrick stated that the Traffic Study conducted by the New York State Department of Transportation concluded that there is no need to reduce the speed limit as requested on Rte. 20A from Transit into the Village.
Councilman Kaczor stated that in terms of people who want to run for office, it is the Republican philosophy to promote the people who have taken the time to serve on the different Boards and Committees of the Town. That way, they better understand the process and it helps to make a strong government. Councilman Kaczor asked Supervisor Travers Murphy how many of these meetings she has attended, and then stated that she has not attended any.
Supervisor Travers Murphy said she reads the agendas and minutes of all the Boards and Committees, talks to a member of each committee after their meeting, and talks to the residents and developers who come before those committees. She stated she works morning, noon and night at her job, and she does not attend the boards and committee meetings at night as she usually has other required meetings, ribbon cutting, public speaking engagements and other obligations. Supervisor Travers Murphy stated that anyone who has had business with the Town Boards knows that she has personally talked to them in her office, or on site, and are witness to all the hard work she is doing.
Highway Superintendent Fred Piasecki gave a report on the clean up efforts created by the October storm.
Building Inspector Andrew Geist wanted to let the Town Board know that he inspected the Orchard Park side of Michael Road and reported that there are no property negligence problems as stated at the last meeting by a West Seneca resident.
16) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR TRAVERS MURPHY, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DIETRICK, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the approval of all entries on Warrant #22 following auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated:
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General Fund |
$104,772.13 |
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Part Town Fund |
$202.86 |
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Risk Retention |
0 |
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Cemetery Fund |
0 |
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Highway Fund |
$31,072.38 |
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Special Districts |
$137,177.40 |
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Trust & Agency |
$9,380.92 |
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Capital Fund |
$144,348.50 |
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
17) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN ACKERMAN, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN KACZOR, TO WIT:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorizes to receive and file the following reports as entered on the agenda: Chief of Police’s Monthly Report for October 2006, and the Building Inspector’s Monthly Report & Building Permits for October 2006
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Frantsits, 4270 California Road: Mr. Frantsists had questions about health care benefits for the Town.
Tom Casey, 12 Harvard Place: Mr. Casey discussed the comments of Mr. Walsh who spoke at the previous Town Board Meeting regarding his findings on Quaker Crossing III South.
Audrey Ramage, 15 Daisy Lane: As Chair of Recreation Commission, and on behalf of the Recreation Department, Ms. Ramage wanted to thank the Town Board for appointing Angela Tucholz to a full time position with the Recreation Department.
Howie Holmes, 4684 Freeman Road: Mr. Holmes asked if the Ethics Board had given their recommendations to the Town Board pertaining to the July Ethics Board Meeting. Councilman Jemiolo stated the meeting was canceled twice and there should be one scheduled soon. He also stated his concerns with the posting of political signs, and asked the Town Board to ask the Town Chairs of the Political Parties to honor the (hand-shake) agreement that is presently in place and not post political signs. The Town Attorney recommended to the Town Board to offer “no comment” pending litigation with LEMAR.
Sister Beth Hayes, Queen of Heaven Convent, West Seneca/Works at Nativity of Our Lord: Sister Hayes stated the Town Board should work together.
Chris Weyer, 65 Tanglewood Drive: Ms. Weyer thanked the Highway Superintendent for the clean up in her neighborhood. She also requested civility on the Town Board.
There being no further business from the floor, on motion by Councilman Jemiolo, seconded by Supervisor Travers Murphy, to wit; the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM (local time).
Respectfully Submitted,
Janis Colarusso
Town Clerk