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January 21, 2004

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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 21, 2004 at 7:30pm there were

 

PRESENT:                      Karen E. Erickson             Councilman

                              Thomas A. Csati               Councilman

                              Joseph F. Govenettio          Councilman

                              Kathleen A. Bartus            Councilman

                              Robert R. Catalino, II        Supervisor

 

ALSO PRESENT:                 Carol A. Meissner             Town Clerk

                              J. Grant Zajas                Town Attorney

 

RESOLUTION 62 Approve minutes

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded that the reading of the minutes of the Organizational and January 7, 2004 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.

 

      Bob Catalino, 25 School St, (see Addendum A).

      Ron McPeek, Town Crier will forward a copy of a resolution supporting the Seneca Nations as a sovereign nation requesting New York State not to tax the Seneca nation with sales tax.  He is requesting the Town of Evans to enact a similar resolution.  He never believes an person should be allowed to belittle, humiliate or embarrass any Town Board member or employee of the Town under privilege of the floor at Town Board meetings.

      Charles Militello, 6840 Prescott Drive, Derby, New York thanked the Town Board for the attention given to the Lake Erie Beach Park lighting.  He questioned if the Derby area will see another Youth Center or tennis courts.  He also commented that the sidewalks in Derby are not being plowed in a timely manner.  He asked if a business is sold do the owners have to obtain permits or occupancy permits before opening.  He also feels people should remove their hats during the pledge to the flag at Town Board meetings.

      Robert Palmer, 1780 Eden Evans Center Road questioned what progress is being made on the BDR property on Eden Evans Center Road as it appears they are selling off sections of the property by subdividing.  The governor has announced he is putting another twelve million dollars in the budget for Farmland Protection.  Wendel Engineers has filed for Farmland Protection monies for the Town of Amherst for eight hundred thousand dollars

 

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but recommended light industrial for the Town of Evans on Eden Evans Center Road.  The Town of Evans has the highest taxes in Erie County when cell towers etc are allowed in certain areas he feels it diminishes the value of the property in that area and when sold the rest of the taxpayers must pick up the loss.

 

      At this time 7:50pm a public hearing is scheduled as duly advertised in the Town Crier, official newspaper of the Town of Evans to consider a Special Use Permit for the purpose of the operation of a motor vehicle sales and service establishment to be located at 8243 Erie Road (a.k.a. NYS Route 5), Angola, New York, part of SBL#220.19-2-13 by petitioner, Paul Erickson.

 

      Larry Seegar, 8213 Erie Road spoke in opposition to the Special Use Permit

      Paul Erickson, 8921 Lake Shore Road, petitioner, explained the services that will be offered at the proposed site.

 

      There being no one else wishing to speak the public hearing was closed at 7:57pm.

 

RESOLUTION 63 Amend Res #45 (St Pt Advisory Board members)

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to amend resolution number 45 adopted January 7, 2004 to accept the membership of the Sturgeon Point Advisory Board for the year 2004 as submitted by the Sturgeon Point Advisory Board, Paul E. Ryerse Sr., Acting Secretary in a letter dated January 13, 2004.

 

VOTE RESULT:                  Supervisor Catalino                 aye

                              Councilman Erickson           aye

                              Councilman Govenettio         aye

                              Councilman Csati              aye

                              Councilman Bartus             aye

 

RESOLUTION 64 Sandra Brant, Planning Division RE: Schedule PH for Special Use Permit for 1526 Eden-Evans Center Road, Angola

 

      Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

WHEREAS:    in a letter dated January 15, 2004, the Evans Planning Board has requested that the Town Board set a public hearing regarding the petition of First Place Finishes, 8259 M. Main St., Eden, NY 14057, for a special use permit for restoration and custom painting of automobiles and motorcycles including collision repair, to be located at 1526 Eden-Evans Center Rd., Angola, SBL#221.00-4-29

 

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      NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for a public hearing to be held on February 18, 2004 at 7:50pm for the consideration of said special use permit.

 

      AND BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that a copy of this resolution be given to the Planning Division Office and to the Building Department.

                                                            Carried.

 

      At this time 8:00pm a public hearing is scheduled as duly advertised in the Town Crier, official newspaper of the Town of Evans to consider the adoption of Proposed Local Law #1 of the year 2004 by rezoning property situate in the Town of Evans located at 8563 Erie Rd., Angola, New York being part of SBL#235.06-1-13 from Residential-1 (R-1) to General Business (GB) or Motor Service (MS).

 

      Those speaking in favor of the proposed rezoning:

      Shawn Hopkins an attorney in the law firm of Renaldo and Palumbo, 350 Esjay Rd., Williamsville, NY representing David Laskowski, D/B/A D & L Trucking explained the purpose and use of the rezoning.

      Joe Kwilos, 7678 Erie Road

 

      Those speaking in opposition of the proposed rezoning:

      Chris Trapp an attorney in the law firm of Bouvier, O'Connor in downtown Buffalo representing the Pinto's in this proposed rezoning.

      Paul Pinto, 17 Lerczak Drive representing Sam Pinto, 970 Beach Road in the proposed rezoning.

      John Gruka, 967 Gold Street

 

      Supervisor Catalino presented letter from the following in opposition of the proposed rezoning:

      Samuel C. Pinto                           Mary A. Makowski

      Joan Dillon                   Sandra L. Brant, Chairman of the Evans Planning Board

 

      There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 8:58pm.

 

      Councilman Govenettio thanked the Chief of Police for the action taken in the Lake Bay area regarding vandalism and theft as reported by Cheri Hahn.

 

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RESOLUTION 65 Town Officials reports

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to accept the 2003 Year End reports as submitted by Diana A. Cafferty, Receiver of Taxes and Assessments.

 

VOTE RESULT:                  Supervisor Catalino                 aye

                              Councilman Erickson           aye

                              Councilman Bartus             aye

                              Councilman Csati              aye

                              Councilman Govenettio         aye

 

RESOLUTION 66 PLL #3 (Recreation/Greenspace fees)

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded that Proposed Local Law #3of the year 2003 Recreation/Greenspace fees remain under old business on the agenda.

                                                            Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 67 Establishment of Recreation/Greenspace fees

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded that establishing the Recreation/Greenspace fees remain under old business on the agenda.

                                                            Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 68   Sign Lakeshore Employee Testing Services Inc. agreement

 

      Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans authorize Supervisor Catalino to sign the Lakeshore Employee Testing Services, Inc. agreement effective January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 as per attached and subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. (See Addendum B).

                                                            Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 69 Execute agreement with Angola Public Library

 

      Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

 

 

 

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WHEREAS:    the Angola Public Library, hereinafter referred to as the ALibrary, as a part of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system, has in the past provided a valuable cultural and educational resource for the residents to the Town, and to made is resources available to the residents of the Town, who are qualified and registered users of the same, pursuant to the rules and circulation of books, videos and other media, and

 

WHEREAS:    the Library seeks from the Town funds to help defray the cost of its operations in providing such services to the residents of the Town and others, and

 

WHEREAS:    the Town is willing to pay to the Library, in consideration of such continued service the sum of $2,500.00 towards the operational costs incurred by the Library in the current calendar year; 

     

      BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that upon the full execution of such agreement, and in consideration of the provisions of such services by the Library, the Town make the aforesaid payment of $2,500.00 to the Angola Public Library in accord with said agreement.

 

VOTE RESULT:                  Councilman Bartus             aye

                              Councilman Govenettio         aye

                              Councilman Erickson           aye

                              Councilman Csati              aye

                              Supervisor Catalino                 aye

 

RESOLUTION 70 Execute agreements with Southtowns Haz-Mat;  Meals on Wheels of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.;  Building Relationships in Development Government Education Services;   Angola Park & Gazebo Committee;  Evans Art Guild;  Kids Day in the Park & Lions Club of the Town of Evans;  Evans Little Cagers,  Evans Junior Archery Program;  Evans Buddy Baseball;   Evans Youth Baseball;   Lake Shore Youth Football;   Lake Shore Youth Soccer Association &  Community Concern of  Evans & Brant, NY

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded that resolutions numbered three (3) to seven (7) be adopted as follows:

 

Resolution #3 (Southtowns HAZ-Mat)

 

 

 

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WHEREAS:    Southtowns HAZ-MAT Team has, in the past agreed with the Town of Evans to provide emergency response to hazardous materials and incidents in the Town of Evans (excluding the Village of Angola) and to provide containment, entry reference decontamination and resource information and other services in consideration of the sum of $5,000 per year, the period of such agreement to run from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004; and

 

WHEREAS:    the services contemplated by said Agreement, and to be provided by Southtowns HAZ-MAT, benefit the residents of the Town of Evans;

 

      NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that Robert R. Catalino II, Supervisor of the Town of Evans, is hereby directed to execute on behalf of the Town of Evans; such agreement, in as many counterparts as deemed appropriate in his discretion, and to deliver the same and the aforesaid payment to Southtowns HAZ-MAT Team.

 

Resolution #4 (Meals on Wheels)

 

WHEREAS:    Meals on Wheels of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. has in the past provided services to residents in the Town of Evans and is willing to provide such services for the calendar year 2004 and,

 

WHEREAS:    Meals on Wheels of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. has been providing such services for the year 2004, and is willing in consideration of the sum of $8,000, to provide meal service for the elders of the Town of Evans, such service to consist of meals a day, 5 days a week, and alternate provisions if weather prohibits scheduled service, as well as a birthday card for the year 2004,

 

      NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that Robert R. Catalino II, Supervisor of the Town of Evans, hereby is authorized to execute on behalf of the Town of Evans, an agreement in as many counterparts deemed appropriate in his discretion, and to deliver the same, and the aforesaid payment to Meals on Wheels of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc.

 

Resolution #5 (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)

 

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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 of Evans which provide a benefit and enjoyment 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 seek funds from the Town; and

 

WHEREAS:    the Town is willing, in consideration of the efforts of such organizations, to make payment of sums to be herein specified to help defray the actual costs and expenses of such of 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:

 

1.    Building Relationships in Development Government Education Services (B.R.I.D.G.E.S.) To render a service providing, organizing and sponsoring post senior prom activities relative to the 2004 Lake Shore Central High School Senior Prom, a sum not to exceed $250.00;

 

2.    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 2004, a sum not to exceed $475.00

 

3.    Evans Art Guild, to render a service in providing, organized and sponsoring various activities and cultural events, including, but not limited to an art show or shows for the year 2004 , a sum not to exceed $285.00

 

4.    Kids Day in the Park, to render a service in providing, organizing and sponsoring various activities and cultural events generally and commonly referred to "Kids Day in the Park: for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $200.00; and

 

 

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5.    Lions Club of the Town of Evans, to render a service in providing, organizing and sponsoring a Halloween parade for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $475.00

 

Resolution #6 (Evans Little Cagers;  Evans Junior Archery Program;  Evans Buddy Baseball;  Evans Youth Baseball, Inc.;  Evans Youth Baseball, Inc.;  Lakeshore Youth Football, Inc.;  Lakeshore Youth Soccer Association)

 

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 of Evans which provide a benefit and enjoyment 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 seek funds from the Town; and

 

WHEREAS:    the Town is willing, in consideration of the efforts of such organizations, to make payment of sums to be herein specified to help defray the actual costs and expenses of such of 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:

 

1.    Evans Little Cagers to render a service in providing a youth basketball program for the 2003-2004, a sum not to exceed $1,000.00;

 

2.    Evans Junior Archery Program to render a service in providing an archery program for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $475.00

 

3.    Evans Buddy Baseball to render a service in providing a league for handicapped individuals for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $725.00;

 

 

 

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4.    Evans Youth Baseball, Inc., to render a service in providing a youth baseball program for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $6,650.00;

 

5.    Evans Youth Baseball, Inc., to render a service in providing a girl's softball program for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $1,700.00;

 

6.    Lakeshore Youth Football, Inc. to render a service in providing a youth football program for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $6,650.00;

 

7.    Lakeshore Youth Soccer Association, to render a service in providing a soccer program for the year 2004, a sum not to exceed $6,650.00.

 

      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 disposed 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.

 

Resolution #7 (Community Concern)

 

WHEREAS:    Community Concern of Evans and Brant, NY, Inc., referred to herein as Community Concern, has offered to provide certain services to the residents of the Town of  Evans, set forth in a proposed agreement for the period commencing January 1, 2004 and terminating on December 31, 2004, the compensation for which services pursuant to said agreement shall be $46,000; and

 

WHEREAS:    the services contemplated by said agreement, and to be provided by Community Concern, benefit the residents of the Town of Evans;

 

      NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

 

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RESOLVED:   that Robert R. Catalino II, the Supervisor of the Town of Evans, is hereby directed to execute on behalf of the Town of Evans, said proposed agreement, in as many counterparts as deemed appropriate in his discretion, and to deliver the same to Community Concern and that the aforesaid payment be made to Community Concern; and

 

      BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Community Concern, when and if required or requested by Community Concern.

 

VOTE RESULT:                  Supervisor Catalino                 aye

                              Councilman Govenettio         aye

                              Councilman Csati              aye

                              Councilman Erickson           aye

                              Councilman Bartus             aye

 

RESOLUTION 71  Appt of Laborer/Gateguard/Nightwatchman

 

      Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that Gerald Beamish, 9655 Lake Shore Rd., Angola NY be appointed to the position of laborer/gateguard/nightwatchman to be paid $8.00 per hour; to be called as needed

 

VOTE RESULT:                  Councilman Csati              aye

                              Councilman Govenettio         aye

                              Councilman Bartus             aye

                              Councilman Erickson           aye

                              Supervisor Catalino                 aye

 

RESOLUTION 72 Town Licenses

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded that the Town Licenses applied for be granted contingent upon the approval of the Chief of Police and Department of Health as follows:

 

Mobile Home Development

William R. Pfeil D/B/A Hawk Haven Mobile Ct., Inc

William R. Pfeil D/B/A C.T. Properties, Inc.

 

 

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Town Licenses

J.J. Parks Pub, Inc. D/B/A Castaways Bar & Grill - Refreshment, Amusement & Live Band

Lakeshore @ Bennett, Inc. D/B/A Peppers Restaurant - Refreshment

Jason A. North D/B/A Jeanne's Café, Inc - Refreshment

Gary T. Ballowe D/B/A South Shore Beach Club - Refreshment, Amusement & Live Band

William J. Connors D/B/A Connors Hot Dog Stand - Refreshment

William J. Connors D/B/A Connors Hot Dog Stand (Marina) - Refreshment

                                                            Carried.

RESOLUTION 73 Audit of Bills

 

      Councilman Csati 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:

 

GENERAL                       1-123             84,423.87

PART TOWN                     1-123             44,499.20

HIGHWAY                       1-123             86,193.47

WATER                   1-123             12,236.30

CAPITAL PROJECTS              1-123                  280.00

SPECIAL DISTRICTS       1-123             65,603.82

 

VOTE RESULT:                  Councilman Csati              aye

                              Councilman Erickson           aye

                              Councilman Govenettio         aye

                              Councilman Bartus             aye

                              Supervisor Catalino                 aye

RESOLUTION 74 Adjournment

 

      Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded to adjourn to a Work Session to be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 5:00pm and then to next regular schedule Town Board meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 7:30pm.

                                                            Carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Carol A. Meissner

Town Clerk