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Organizational Meeting
At the Organizational Meeting of the Town Board At a regular meeting of the Town of Evans, held at the Evans Town Hall, 8787 Erie Road, Angola, New York on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 6:00pm there were
PRESENT: Karen C. Erickson Councilman
Kathleen A. Bartus Councilman
Michael M. Spence Councilman
Paul T. Cooper Councilman
Robert R. Catalino, II Supervisor
ALSO PRESENT: Carol A. Meissner Town Clerk
J. Grant Zajas Town Attorney
RESOLUTION 1 Appt of Town Attorney
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that J. Grant Zajas is hereby appointed Town Attorney for the Town of Evans in accordance with Section 24 of the Town Law, and that he be compensated at a rate of $40,000.00 per year, payable bi-weekly, effective January 1, 2007.
VOTE RESULT: Supervisor Catalino aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Erickson aye
At this time Town Clerk, Carol A. Meissner administered the Oath of Office to Town Attorney, J. Grant Zajas.
RESOLUTION 2 Order of Business for Town Board meetings
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
RESOLVED: that the order of business for the conduct of the Town of Evans Town Board meetings for the year 2007 shall be as follows:
I Call the Meeting to Order
II Pledge of Allegiance
III Roll Call
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IV Approval of the Minutes
V Privilege of the Floor
VI Communications
VII Public Hearing and Bid Openings
VIII Committee and Department Head Reports
IX Old Business
X Resolutions
XI Licenses
XII Audit of Bills
XIII Adjournment
Carried.
RESOLUTION 3 Robert's Rules of Order
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
RESOLVED: that in all parliamentary procedure Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail, except where such rules are inconsistent with local rule or resolution pertaining to the conduct of Town Business.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 4 Conduct of Business
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that the following rules will govern the conduct of business for the Town Board meetings:
A. The agenda shall include all correspondence, resolutions bills and reports. Items received after 10:00am on the Monday preceding the board meeting shall be placed on the agenda for the next regular board meeting.
B. By 4:00pm on the Monday preceding the board meeting, the Town Clerk or the Town Supervisor shall distribute a copy of the agenda to each Board Member and the Town Attorney. The copy shall be in a sealed envelope and shall include all written resolutions and important correspondence.
C. The agenda shall not be departed from except with a four-fifths vote of the entire Town Board.
D. If the Town Board has voted to depart from the agenda, as provided above, the Town Board may, by a four-fifths vote of entire Town Board, require that any resolutions not on the agenda be produced in written form prior to a vote being taken on such resolution.
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E. All matters shall be continued on the agenda until disposed of. All matters not disposed of shall be tabled and taken from the table only by a majority vote of the entire Town Board.
F. Correspondence shall be disposed of at the time of reading in the following manner:
1. By voting to receive and file by a majority vote of the entire Town Board,
2. By passage of a resolution concerning the correspondence,
3. By referring the correspondence to a committee, or
4. By tabling the matter. If tabled, the item can be taken off the table that same meeting, or it can be left on the table thereby becoming Old Business to remain on the agenda until disposed of.
G. Whenever the Town Board amends a resolution passed at a previous meeting, there shall be added to the official record of minutes of such previous meeting a marginal notation referring to the subsequent amending action.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 5 Meeting Schedule
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Town Board of the Town of Evans hold its regular meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm, except for July and August when they will meet on the third Wednesday only. Work Sessions will be held at 5:00pm on every Wednesday that does not have a scheduled regular meeting, unless otherwise specified.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 6 Business hours for Town Hall
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that the regular hours of the Evans Town Hall shall be from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and on Wednesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 7 Holiday for full time employees not covered by collective bargaining unit
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
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RESOLVED: that the following holidays will be observed as paid holidays by the full-time employees of the Town of Evans not covered by a collective bargaining unit:
New Years Day January 1
Martin Luther King January 15
President's Day February 19
Good Friday April 6
Memorial Day May 28
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 3
Columbus Day October 8
General Election Day November 6
Veterans Day November 11 (Observed November 12)
Thanksgiving November 22
Day after Thanksgiving November 23
Day before Christmas December 24
Christmas December 25
Carried.
RESOLUTION 8 Supervisor sign signature by facsimile
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
RESOLVED: that Supervisor Catalino be and hereby is permitted to sign his signature by facsimile pursuant to Town Hall,
AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: that Paychex, Inc. is authorized to issue checks in payment checks in payment of payroll for Town of Evans under a facsimile as they may designate as long as their services are needed by the Town.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 10 Depositories for Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes and Assessments
Councilman Cooper and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Evans National Bank of Angola, New York and/or HSBC, be and hereby are designated as the depositories for the Town Clerk's account and the Special Tax Account of the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments. The Receiver of Taxes shall deposit all funds received by her for the Town of Evans therein: these designations being pursuant to the authority contained in Section 64, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law,
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AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and the same is hereby authorized to deposit, from time to time, with the Evans National Bank of Angola, HSBC, Key Bank, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Fleet come into the hands of said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in Negotiable Order of Withdrawal accounts, Certificates of Deposit and/or time Deposit Accounts, as the said Receiver of Taxes and Assessments may from time to time elect, but that any such deposits shall be made in such a fashion that they shall mature, without penalty, sufficiently in advance of any date required for the transmittal of such funds to any municipal body entitled to the same.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 11 Official newspaper
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Town Crier is hereby designated Official Newspaper of the Town of Evans for the calendar year 2007, and that the Buffalo News and/or The Sun be used if additional coverage is needed.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 12 Investment Policy
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
RESOLVED: Investment Policy - The objectives of the Investment Policy of the Town of Evans are to minimize risk; to insure that investments mature when the cash is required to finance operations; and to insure a competitive rate of return.
In accordance with this policy, the Chief Fiscal Officer is hereby authorized to invest all funds, including proceeds of obligations and reserve funds in:
Certificates of Deposit issued by a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State.
Repurchase Agreements involving the purchase and sale of direct obligations of the United States; and
Time Deposits Accounts in a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State.
All other Town Officials receiving money in their official capacity must deposit such funds in negotiable order of withdrawal accounts.
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Collateral - Certificates of deposit shall be fully secured by insurance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by obligations of New York State or obligations of the United States or obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States or obligations of New York State local governments. Collateral shall be held by the seller bank's trust department or its designate. The market value of collateral shall at all times equal or exceed the principal amount of the certificate of deposit. Collateral shall be monitored no less frequently than quarterly.
Investments in time deposits, certificates of deposit and repurchase agreements are to be made with banks or trust companies.
The Town will encourage the purchase and sale of investments through a competitive or negotiated process involving telephone solicitation of at least two bids for each transaction.
At the time independent auditors conduct the annual audit of the accounts and financial affairs of the Town the independent auditors shall audit the investments of the Town for compliance with the provisions of these Investment Guidelines.
The provisions of these Investment Guidelines any amendments hereto shall take effect prospectively, and shall not invalidate prior investment.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 13 Appt of Town Comptroller
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that Charles Katra is hereby appointed to the position of Town Comptroller in accordance with State Law Section 20 of New York State Town Law.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 14 Appt of Assessor
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that Jeanne Ebersole is hereby appointed to the position of Assessor for the Town of Evans for the term that expires September 30, 2013 according to New York State guidelines.
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VOTE RESULT: Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 15 Salaries of union personnel
RESOLVED: that the wages of all personnel are hereby established for 2007 in accordance with the union contracts signed with the following Collective Bargaining Units:
I.B.E.W. Local 41
S.E.I.U.
P.B.A.
P.C.A.
C.S.E.A.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 16 Appt of Deputy Supervisor
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Town Board acknowledges the Supervisor's personal appointment of Karen Erickson as Deputy Supervisor.
VOTE RESULT: Supervisor Catalino aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
RESOLUTION 17 Appt of part time clerks, seasonal laborers & caretakers
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
RESOLVED: that the part time clerks, seasonal laborers and caretakers are hereby appointed, in accordance with provisions of Civil Service rules, as per the attached list, for the year 2007 with their respective rates. (Exhibit A)
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
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RESOLUTION 18 Appt of Town Prosecutors
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that Anthony Miranda and J. Grant Zajas be retained as Town Prosecutors part time for the calendar year 2007 to prosecute non-criminal violations within the jurisdiction of the Town of Evans Justice Court, subject to the confirmation of the Erie County District Attorney and that they be compensated for the calendar year 2007 in the amount of $10,400.00 each, payable bi-weekly.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Spence aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 19 Appt in the Parks, Marina and Seniors Department
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that the following appointments be made in the Parks, Marina and Seniors Departments for the year 2007. (Exhibit B)
Carried.
RESOLUTION 20 Appt of Supervisor's Secretary
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Town Board acknowledges the appointment of Kathleen Karyczak as Secretary to the Supervisor at an annual salary of $36,900.00, payable bi-weekley, effective January 1, 2007.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Spence aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 21 Salaries of Town Officials
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
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RESOLVED: that the following Town Officials be salaried as budgeted effective January 1, 2007 as follows:
Supervisor $38,500
Deputy Supervisor 4,000
Councilman 15,300
Town Comptroller 72,140
Town Clerk 54,175
Superintendent of Highways 57,710
Town Justice 21,723
Receiver of Taxes & Assessments 46,340
Budget Officer 12,500
Police Chief 88,722
Registrar of Vital Stats. 8,750
Deputy Registrar of V. Stats (2) 1,150
Drainage Coordinator 12,000
Director of Community Devel. 18,000
Grant Administrator 8,700
Planning Board Chairman 21,200
Collector of Village Permits 4,800
VOTE RESULT: Supervisor Catalino aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
RESOLUTION 22 Police Department appointments
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: the following appointments are hereby made and pay rates established in the Police Department for the year 2007. (Exhibit C)
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 23 Appt of Town Historians
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
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RESOLVED: that the Town Board acknowledge the appointment made by the Supervisor of Keith Dash and Cheryl Delano of Angola, New York as Town Historians for the calendar year 2007.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 24 Appt of Deputy Town Clerks, Deputy Receiver of Taxes & Assessments and Deputy Highway Superintendent
RESOLVED: that the Town Board of the Town of Evans does hereby acknowledge the Town Clerk's appointment of Lynn Stoessel as Deputy Town Clerk and Jonica DiMartino as Deputy Town Clerk; the Receiver of Taxes & Assessment's appointment of Lynn Krajacic as Deputy Receiver of Taxes & Assessments and the Superintendent of Highway's appointment of Nicholas Mecca, Jr. As Deputy Superintendent of Highways, for the year 2007.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 25 Appt of Board of Assessment and Review member
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that Ellen Conrad is hereby appointed to the Board of Assessment and Review to a term expiring September 30, 2011.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 26 Petty Cash
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that the following Town Officials and/or Department be and hereby authorized to continue their petty cash funds in the amounts set forth, and further that they present a monthly report to the Town Board concerning their petty cash funds:
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Carol A. Meissner, Town Clerk $200.00
Diana A. Cafferty, Receiver of Taxes & Assess. 450.00
Justice Department 100.00
Parks Department 50.00
Carried.
RESOLUTION 27 Purchase of Highway equipment
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
WHEREAS: Section 142 of the Highway Law requires the Town Board to approve all purchases of equipment, tools and other implements utilized for the highway maintenance in excess of $1,000.00 per year, and
WHEREAS: Section 103 of the General Municipal Law requires public bidding for purchases of equipment in excess of $10,000.00 for materials only and $20,000.00 for municipal contracts, and
WHEREAS: the Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Evans makes numerous purchases from time to time throughout the year in total not to exceed the detail line items within the annual budget, and
WHEREAS: pursuant to Section 142 of the Highway Law, it is desirable to the Town Board to authorize the Superintendent of Highways to purchase said equipment, tools and other implements in excess of $1,000.00
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: that the Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to, without prior approval of the Town Board, purchase equipment, tools, and other implements to be used for highway maintenance, construction, or reconstruction, snow plows or other devices for the removal of snow from highways in a sum not to exceed the limitations as prescribed under Section 103 of General Municipal Law as amended from time to time and in accordance with the Town's procurement policy.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 28 Appt of Planning Board member
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that William Faust is hereby appointed to the Planning Board for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
Carried.
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RESOLUTION 29 Appt of Chairman of the Plumbing Board, and Appt of members of the Plumbing Board
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that Larry Place is hereby appointed Chairman of the Plumbing Board for a term to expire December 31, 2007 and Philip Boyer and Robert Joslyn, Jr., are hereby appointed to three year terms to expire December 31, 2009.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 30 Appt of Zoning Board member
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that Marc Pericak is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board for a term to expire December 31, 2011.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 31 Salary for Zoning Board Appeals, Assessment Review, Planning board and Plumbing Board members, Chairmen, Secretaries and Appt of Chairman and Secretary of Zoning Board, Assessment Board of Review, Planning Board and Plumbing Board; Appt of Director of Planning
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that each member of the Evans Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Review, Planning Board and Plumbing Board shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per meeting attended, the Chairman be paid $55.00 per meeting attended, and the Secretary be paid $70.00 per meeting attended, to be paid quarterly, and, be it further
RESOLVED: that Andrew Yusick be appointed Chairman, Jeneen McSkimming, Secretary, of the Zoning Board of Appeals; Sandra L. Brant, Chairman, Jeneen McSkimming, Secretary of the Board of Assessment Review; Sandra L. Brant, Chairman, Jody Eder, Secretary of the Planning Board; and Larry Place, Chairman and Noreen Voltz, Secretary of the Plumbing Board; and be it further
RESOLVED: Sandra L Brant, Chairman of the Evans Planning Board, is hereby designated Director of Planning.
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VOTE RESULT: Supervisor Catalino aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Cooper aye
RESOLUTION 32 Appt of Employee Safety Coordinator
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
RESOLVED: that John Ruszaj is hereby appointed Employee Safety Coordinator at an annual salary of $1,650.00, for the year 2007.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 33 Appt of Registrar of Vital Statistics and Deputy Vital Statistics
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
RESOLVED: that Carol A. Meissner, Town Clerk is hereby appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Evans and that she and her Deputies receive as their compensation for the annual salary as set forth by the Town Board.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Spence aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 34 Mileage allowance
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that the mileage allowance for town personnel utilizing their own vehicles on Town business shall be equal to the prevailing federal rate for income tax purposes and be it further
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RESOLVED: that lodging reimbursement rates shall be actual costs incurred. Meal and incidental per diem rates shall be in accordance with the current and prevailing federal guidelines for the respective locations. Individuals local lunch rates shall be set at $10.00, per seminars.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 35 Fixed Assets
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
RESOLVED: that all fixed asset transactions with value exceeding $500 shall be formally recorded for financial statement purposes.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 36 Mileage Log for Highway Superintendent
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
WHEREAS: the Town of Evans does provide a town-owned vehicle to the Superintendent of Highway, and
WHEREAS: the Town of Evans is subject to Internal Revenue Service Regulations which require substantiation of personal and business use of town-owned vehicles
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: that the Town of Evans Superintendent of Highways shall maintain a daily mileage log and provide such substantiation to the payroll office on a quarterly basis so that proper payroll adjustments are made in accordance with the law.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 37 Appt of Appointing Officer
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
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RESOLVED: that Charles Katra, is hereby appointed Appointing Officer pursuant to Section 2 of the Civil Service Law with all authority, duties, and responsibilities attendant thereto, with no additional compensation.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 38 Appt of Custodian of records and vault
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that Carol A. Meissner, Town Clerk be and hereby is custodian of the Town of Evans records and the vault.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 39 Benefits for Full-time and Elected Officials not covered by collective bargaining unit
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that all full time employees and elected officials not covered by a collective bargaining agreement shall be entitled to such benefits as the Town Board shall secure or grant incidental to their employment, including buy-out at I.B.E.W. rates, dental insurance, and employees shall be paid bi-weekly unless otherwise specified, and be it further
RESOLVED: that the Town Prosecutor P/T shall receive medical coverage only, the cost to be based on costs of Community Blue.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 40 Hire law firm
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that the firms of Jaeckle, Fleishmann & Mugel, Sargent & Collins, and Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP are hereby approved to be retained for labor law issues as needed at an hourly rate not to exceed $195.00.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Spence aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 41 Appt of Disaster Co-ordinator and Deputy Disaster Co-Ordinators
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Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Town Board acknowledges the Supervisor's appointment of Charles Danzi, Derby, New York as Disaster Co-Ordinator and John Latimore, Jim Glass, and Kevin Hughes as Deputy Co-Ordinators for the Town of Evans.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 42 Appt of Representative for Erie County Sewer District #2
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Town Board acknowledges the Supervisor's appointment of Gifford Swyers as his representative for Erie County Sewer District #2 for the calendar year 2007.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 43 Appt of Director of Finance
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that the Town Board acknowledges the Supervisor's appointment of Charles Katra as Director of Finance.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 44 Appt of Sturgeon Point Advisory Board members
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that the following be appointed to the Sturgeon Point Advisory Board; term to expire on December 31, 2007:
Michael Walters - Chairman
Paul Ryerse Sr. - Vice Chairman
Michael Franey, Sr.
Wayland Whittinghill
David Sippel
Paul Ryerse Jr.
Frank Rademacher
Clifford Schmitz
Manny Tarrio
Joseph Mackenburg
Patrick Conrad, Sturgeon Point Marina
Carried.
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RESOLUTION 45 Appt of Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Spence seconded,
RESOLVED: that the following be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; term to expire December 31,2007:
Julie Roach
Joan Dillon
Anna Mathewson
Harry Watkins
Deborah MacPherson
Jill Barrett
Barbara Severin
Judith Sepi
Sheryll Andreozzi
Joseph Catalano
Anthony LaRusso
Russ Manguso - Parks Commissioner
Carried.
RESOLUTION 46 Appt to the Recycling Committee
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that the following be appointed to the Recycling Committee; term to expired on December 31, 2007:
Rose Trask - Chairman
Linda Welka
Dave Mosher
Laura Nosbisch
William Houston - Village of Angola Liaison
Carried.
RESOLUTION 47 Appt to the Economic Development Committee
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Cooper seconded,
RESOLVED: that the following be appointed to the Economic Development Committee, term to expire on December 31, 2007:
Lori A. Szewczyk - Director of Community Development
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William Houston
Andrew Yusick
Jeff White
Caryl Youngers
Jerry Bartone
John Lomando
Paul Tomaka
John Cappellino
Linda Mason
Carried.
RESOLUTION 48 Appt of Conservation Advisory Commission; term to expire on December 31, 2007:
RESOLVED: that the following be appointed to the Conservation Advisory Commission; term to expire on December 31, 2007:
David Stout - Chairman/Secretary
David Mosher
Joseph Mackenburg
Tom Marks
John Szydlowski
Daniel Decker
Harry Watkins
Dr. Joseph Mecca
Carried.
Notification by Supervisor of Committee and Liaison appointments for 2007 as follows:
Councilman Spence
Insurance
Drainage & Flooding
Highway
Youth Court
Street Lighting
DPW/Parks & Rec/Water
Councilman Cooper
Recycling
Conservation
Fire Companies
Landfill & Solid Waste
Cable
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Councilman Bartus
Assessor
Government Liaison
Emergency Medical Services
Disaster Coordinator
Courts
Councilman Erickson
Sturgeon Point Marina
Building Department
Seniors
Police Department
Zoning/Planning/Economic Development
Supervisor Catalino
All Departments
All Board Members
Accounting/Finance
Audit
Supervisor Catalino closed the Organizational Meeting at 6:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Meissner
Town Clerk
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Evans Town Board
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Evans, held at the Evans Town Hall, 8787 Erie Road, Angola, New York on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 held immediately following the Organizational Meeting there were
PRESENT: Karen C. Erickson Councilman
Kathleen A. Bartus Councilman
Michael M. Spence Councilman
Paul T. Cooper Councilman
Robert R. Catalino, II Supervisor
ALSO PRESENT: Carol A. Meissner Town Clerk
J. Grant Zajas Town Attorney
Charles LaBarbera Building Department
Lori Szewczyk Community Development
Charles Katra Finance
Edward Michalski Highway Superintendent
Russ Manguso parks
Sandra Brant Planning
Robert Ferguson Police Chief
Julie Roach Seniors
Patrick Conrad Sturgeon Point
Diana A. Cafferty Rec. of Taxes
Rick Hanavan Wendel Duscherer
ABSENT: Jeanne C. Ebersole Assessor
Tom Kait Water
RESOLUTION 49 Approve minutes
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Spence seconded that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of December 20, 2006 be dispensed with and approved as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Carried.
Supervisor Catalino extended the privilege of the floor to any and all persons present.
Robert Beck, Angola, notified the town residents that Sunday, July 15, 2007 is scheduled for the Taste of Evans. If anyone is interested in helping please contact him.
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Town Attorney Zajas wished everyone a Happy New Year and welcomed Councilman Cooper.
Councilman Spence reported there will be a computer and textile recycling drop-off at the Buffalo Zoo on January 13, 2007.
-Residents can dispose of their Christmas trees at the Town Park in front of the shop for recycling or they may place them out at the end of their driveway and Westfield Disposal will pick them up.
Councilman Bartus reported she received a letter from the den leader of Scout Troop #634 stating that Mark C. Hageman, Jr., a resident of this community is being honored on January 14, 2007 as an Eagle Scout. He should be congratulated.
-Many new-things will be taking place this year.
Councilman Cooper presented the following reports:
-he has met with Lori Szewczyk from Community Development, John Latimore from the Chamber of Commerce and Joan Houston from the Friends of the Village and some others regarding a series of work shops for small business owners at the New Angola Theater, on Thursdays at 7:00pm beginning January 18, 2007 and running four consecutive weeks. These workshops should help small business owners in planning strategy and marketing beside competition, should Wal-Mart come to town.
-Southtowns Business to Business opportunity which is an interactive peer advisory program which will provide training, counseling, technical assistance and mentoring services to local entrepreneurs and small local business hours. Any interested person may contact Lori Szewczyk from the Community Development Office.
Councilman Erickson presented the following reports:
-there will be public meetings on re-val.
-received a letter from Christopher Jacobs, Secretary of State to Supervisor Robert R. Catalino, II acknowledging the Southtowns Community Coalition Corp. Application for a grant was successful and will receive $25,780.00. This was handled by the Supervisor and Lori Szewczyk, Community Development Director which includes the Towns of Eden, North Collins, Evans, Brant and the Village of Farnham, Angola and North Collins.
-Welcomed Paul Cooper to the Town Board.
Supervisor Catalino asked any resident who has questions on the re-val to please call the Assessor's office or the Supervisor's office as there is a lot of misinformation going around town. The Town hasn't had a re-val since 1991.
RESOLUTION 50 Committee and Department Head reports
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to accept the
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Committee and Department Head reports as follows:
Carol A. Meissner, Town Clerk:
Petty Cash $-0-
Games of Chance License $50.00
December 2006 monthly report $10,131.85
Town Clerks 2006 Annual report $174,305.86
VOTE RESULT: Supervisor Catalino aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
RESOLUTION 52 Appt of Detective
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
RESOLVED: that Bradley J. DiMartino and Douglas Czora hereby appointed to the position of Detective in the Town of Evans Police Department at the salary established pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement.
VOTE RESULT: Supervisor Catalino aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
RESOLUTION 52 Appt of Police Officer
Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Bartus seconde3d,
RESOLVED: that Thomas Crupe is hereby appointed to the position of Police Officer in the Town of Evans Police Department at the salary established pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Spence aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 53 Water Bill adjustment
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Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
RESOLVED: that an adjustment be made to the following account because of a water problem:
Steven Payne, 401 E. Pleasant
Account #03050860
Adjustment: $98.69
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 54 Enter into contracts with Evans Little Cagers, Evans Junior Archery Program, Evans Buddy Baseball, Evans Youth Baseball, Inc., Evans Youth Baseball Inc, Lake Shore Youth Football Inc, Lake Shore Youth Soccer Association, Building Relationships in Development Government Education Services, Angola Park and Gazebo Committee, Evans Art Guild, Kids Day in the Park & Lions Club of the Town of Evans
WHEREAS: in the past the Town of Evans has entered into contracts and/or agreements with various organizations willing to organize and sponsor various events, programs and/or activities in the Town of Evans or available to residents of the Town; and
WHEREAS: various organizations have indicated a willingness to organize and sponsor certain such events, programs and/or activities; and
WHEREAS: to defray the cost of the same the certain such organizations, to make payment of sums to be herein specified to help defray the actual costs and expenses or such program and activities, or a portion thereof;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: that conditioned as further set forth herein, the Supervisor is authorized to enter into and execute any contract or agreement appropriate, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, to monument such arrangements and that the Town make the specified payments to such organizations in accord with such agreement or contract as follows:
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Evans Little Cagers to render a service in providing a youth basketball program for the year 2006-2007, a sum not to exceed $1,350.00;
Evans Junior Archery Program to render a service in providing an archery program for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $405.00;
Evans Buddy Baseball to render a service in providing a league for handicapped individuals for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $630.00;
Evans Youth Baseball, Inc. to render a service in providing a youth baseball program for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $6,300.00
Evans Youth Baseball, Inc. to render a service in providing a girls' softball program for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $1,440.00;
Lakeshore Youth Football, Inc., to render a service in providing a youth football program for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $5,500.00;
Lakeshore Youth Soccer Association, to render a service in providing a soccer program for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $6,300.00.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED: that, in the sole discretion of the Supervisor, the Supervisor may make a condition of such contract and the payment of such funds to any such organization as the Supervisor may elect a satisfactory review of said organization's operating budget and presentment to the Town of vouchers regarding expenditures made by said organization, and the filing with the Town of an inventory satisfactory to the Supervisor, of assets, equipment and supplies employed in, on or in connection with, said program, as well as a summary of disposition of such assets, equipment and supplies of since the last payment made by the Town, detailing to whom such assets, equipment and supplies were transferred, the consideration for such transfer and the date or dates of the same, or the manner in which such assets, equipment and supplies were otherwise consumed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: that conditioned as further set forth herein, the Supervisor is authorized to enter into and execute any contract or agreement appropriate, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, to monument such arrangements and that the Town make the specified payments to such organizations in accord with such agreement or contract as follows:
Building Relationships in Development Government Education Services (B.R.I.D.G.E.S.) To render a service in providing, organizing and sponsoring post senior prom activities relative to the 2007 Lake Shore Central High School Senior Prom a sum not to exceed $225.00;
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Angola Park and Gazebo Committee, to render a service in providing, organizing and sponsoring various concerts and cultural events held, generally, at the Angola
Village Gazebo and surrounding park for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $405.00.
Evans Art Guild, to render a service in providing, organizing and sponsoring various activities and cultural events, including, but not limited to an art show or shows for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $260.00;
Lions Club of the Town of Evans, to render a service in providing, organizing and sponsoring a Halloween parade for the year 2007, a sum not to exceed $405.00.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 55 Authorize Director of Community Development to attend NY Rural Tourism Conference, Auburn, NY January 11-12, 2007
Councilman Cooper moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,
WHEREAS: the Town of Evans Director of Community Development has requested permission to attend the NY Rural Tourism Conference in Auburn, New York scheduled for January 11-12, 2007; and
WHEREAS: the Southtowns Community Enhancement Coalition has agreed to pay half of the registration fee and travel expenses (total conference/travel cost estimated at $324.00) for the Town of Evans Director of Community Development to attend the rural tourism conference; and
WHEREAS: the Director of Community Development has requested reimbursement from the Town of Evans for the remaining expenses associated with the conference; and
NOW BE IT
RESOLVED: that Director of Community Development Lori Szewczyk is hereby authorized to attend said tourism conference and half of the registration fee and travel expenses (estimated at $162.00) associated with the conference shall be an authorized Town expenditure
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VOTE RESULT: Councilman aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 56 Sign agreements with One Communications
Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,
WHEREAS: the Town of Evans has received proposals through Varo Technologies for procurement of telephone service; and
WHEREAS: Varo Technologies has recommended ONE Communications for telephone service,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign any necessary agreements with One Communications, subject to the approval of the Director of Finance and the Town Attorney. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Carried.
RESOLUTION 57 Town Licenses
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Cooper seconded that all town licenses applied for the granted contingent upon approval of the Chief of Police and Department of Health as follows:
George P. William D/B/A Super Freeze Drive In - refreshment
Marie Mogavero D/B/A Meadowbrook Restaurant & Bar Inc - refreshment, amusement & live band
William Connors D/B/A Connors Hot Dog - refreshment
William Connors D/B/A Connor Hot Dog St Pt - refreshment
Paul Moore D/B/A American Legion Newcomb Long Post 928 - refreshment, amusement & live band
J.J. Parks Pub Inc - Castaways Bar & Grill - refreshment, amusement & live band
Robert Jakubczak D/B/A Overseas Veterans of Evans, Inc. - refreshment, amusement & live band
Carried.
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RESOLUTION 58 Audit of Bills
Councilman Spence moved and Councilman Erickson seconded that all properly audited bills be paid out of their respective funds as set forth under abstract of claims on this date as follows:
WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN AVAILABLE.
VOTE RESULT: Councilman Spence aye
Councilman Erickson aye
Councilman Cooper aye
Councilman Bartus aye
Supervisor Catalino aye
RESOLUTION 59 Adjournment
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to adjourn to a work session on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 5:00pm and then to the next regular Town Board meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 7:30pm.
Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Meissner
Town Clerk