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Meeting #3

February 4, 2004

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Evans Town Board

 

At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Evans, held at the Town Hall, 8787 Erie Road, Angola, New York on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 7:30pm there were

 

PRESENT:                      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

 

ABSENT:                       Karen E. Erickson                      Councilman

 

RESOLUTION 75 Approve minutes

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of January 21, 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.

 

Charles Militello, 6840 Prescott Dr., Derby discussed the following:

-thanked the Town Board for plowing the sidewalks in Derby

-property behind Reid petroleum, the Mobil station is it up for sale?  If it is not could the flagpole behind there be replaced?

-would like a couple of park benches and garbage cans in that area

-recommended contacting the Garden Club and Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a contest among landscapers and greenhouse owners to decorate this area and the winner be presented with a plaque.

-he has been doing some zoning research and Community Concern is zoned (GB) General Business also the practice track that is flooding out Mr. Gleason is zoned MFR-4 when they are boarding and training horses.

 

RESOLUTION 76 Anthony Anzalone RE: resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to thank Anthony Anzalone for his years of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals and accept his resignation.

Carried.


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RESOLUTION 77 Terrance Cooke, Chairman of North Evans Fire District RE: frozen fire     hydrants

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to receive and file the communication from Terrence Cooke, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the North Evans Fire District regarding frozen fire hydrants.

Carried.

 

Councilman Csati presented the following reports:

-docks at the marina are being serviced for spring

-machinery at the parks is receiving maintenance

-highway department and Ed Michalski are doing a good job

 

Councilman Bartus presented the following reports:

-April 22, Earth Day, there is a tie shirt design contest for K-8th grades

-garbage that is placed outside too far in advance and becomes frozen to the ground will not be picked up.

 

Councilman Govenettio reported that over the past six weeks there have been a number of waterline breaks.  They are being taken care of but is asking for patience from the residents.

 

Supervisor Catalino presented the following reports:

-will adjourn tonight=s meeting in memory of Mrs. Conrad

-the intersection of Route 5 and Beach Road will be realigned by the NYS DOT with turning lane in each direction

-intersection of Lake Street and Old Lake Shore will be considered for redesign with Bike Path reconstruction

-Mr Zajas is following up on the infrastructure study at the airport property

-Fiebelkorn property preliminary design will be ready in March.  Parking, historical benefit and fishing access will all be addressed

-February 6, 2004 at 4:00pm the generators obtained through Legislator Chase and our Assemblyman and State Senator will be presented to the fire department

 

RESOLUTION 78 Town Officials reports

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded to accept as presented the Committee and Department Head reports as follows:

 

Carol A. Meissner, Town Clerk:

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January Monthly report               $6,890.28

Games of Chance Lic Fees             $50.00

 

VOTE RESULT:                             Supervisor Catalino                     aye

Councilman Govenettio                aye

Councilman Csati                        aye

Councilman Bartus                      aye

 

RESOLUTION 79 PLL #3 of the year 2003 (Recreation/Greenspace fees) & the Establishment of Recreation/Greenspace fees & PLL #1 of the year 2004 (rezone 8563 Erie Rd., Angola from R-1 to GB or MS)

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded that PLL #3 of the year 2003 (Recreation/Greenspace fees), the Establishment of Recreation/Greenspace fees & PLL #1 of the year 2004 (rezone 8563 Erie Rd., Angola from R-1 to GB or MS) remain under old business on the agenda.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 80 Special Use Permit (Paul Erickson, 8243 Erie Road, Angola)

 

Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     Paul Erickson has requested a Special Use Permit for the operation of a motor vehicle sales and service establishment located at 8243 Erie Rd. (a.k.a. NYS Route 5) Angola, NY, part of SBL#220.19-2-13, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Town Board of the Town of Evans has held a public hearing regarding said Special Use Permit, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Town of Evans Planning Board has conducted a proper review of the application and unanimously voted to recommended the granting of said Special Use Permit based on the following reasons:

 

1.                  We have found no apparent environmental concerns

2.                  The project appears to meets all zoning requirements of the Town

3.                  The nature of the business is well-suited for the area and is in compliance with the Town of Evans Comprehensive Plan.

 

WHEREAS:     the Planning Board has recommended the following conditions be placed on the approval of said Special Use Permit:

 


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1.  The site must be developed in accordance with the site plan as approved by the Town of Evans Planning Board on November 20, 2003.

2.  For the purpose of sales, no more than 22 cars may be displayed or stored on the site.

3.  There shall be no storage of vehicle parts, accessories, or scrap parts outside of the building.

4.  Any painting, sandblasting, machine grinding or sanding must occur inside of the building, with a ventilation system designed in accordance with State and Federal standards.

5.  To minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area, no major auto repairs will be conducted on the site.  Minor repairs shall be limited to mufflers, brakes, and auto detailing.

6.  This Special Use Permit shall be for a one (1) year period.  Applicant may apply                  for renewal.

 

WHEREAS:     the Planning Board of the Town of Evans as lead agent, has issued a SEQRA negative declaration on November 20, 2003.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans grant a Special Use Permit to Paul Erickson for the purpose of a motor vehicle sales and service establishment to be located at 8243 Erie Rd. (a.k.a. NYS Route 5) Angola, NY, part of SBL#220.19-2-13, and

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that the six (6) above recommended conditions be placed upon said Special Use Permit

 

AND BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that a copy of this resolution be given to the Assessor=s Office, the Building Department and the Planning Division office.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 81 Sign 2003 STOP-DWI contract

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

 


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WHEREAS:     it is the Town of Evans intention to participate in the Erie County Stop-DWI grant program which returns DWI fines to communities through grants;

 

THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that Supervisor Catalino is hereby authorized to sign the 2003 STOP-DWI contract on behalf of the Town of Evans and that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a certified copy of this resolution to be attached to the STOP-DWI contract package.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 82 Enter into an agreement with Fairway Contracting for tapping Erie County  Water Authority=s main for Woodcliff & McKinley water project

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     requests for proposals were sent out for work associated with completing a bore under Old Lake Shore Road and tapping the Erie County Water Authority=s 12" main for the Woodcliff and McKinley water project; and

 

WHEREAS:     Fairway Contracting was the lowest bid that met the specifications as set forth in the request for proposal;

 

THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town of Evans hereby authorizes Supervisor Catalino to enter into agreement with Fairway Contracting to complete work according to proper specifications and according to the supervision of the Water Department and the Town Engineer, Wendel Duchscherer for a total estimated cost of $19,528.

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Councilman Govenettio             aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Councilman Csati                                  aye

Supervisor Catalino                              aye

 

RESOLUTION 83 Permissive Referendum for Highway Dept to purchase new International 6x4  cab truck

 

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 


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WHEREAS:     the Town of Evans Highway Department is in need of a new truck to be used in its operations, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Highway Equipment Capital Reserve has been established for the financing of this type of expenditure

 

THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that $90,000 is to be used from the Highway Equipment Reserve for specific purpose of the purchase of one (1) International Model 7600 SBA 6x4 Cab, Chassis, and Dump Body.   This resolution shall be subject to permissive referendum.

 

The Clerk shall publish a copy of this resolution in the official newspaper of the Town within 10 days under the heading ANOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.@

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Councilman Csati                                  aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Supervisor Catalino                              aye

 

RESOLUTION 84 Appt of laborer/gateguard/nightwatchman

 

Councilman Csati moved Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that William Ramsey, Angola and Mary Elizabeth Zajas, Angola be appointed to the position of laborer/gateguard/nightwatchman to be paid $7.00 per hour; to be called as needed.

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Councilman Csati                                  aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Supervisor Catalino                              aye

 

RESOLUTION 85 Continue appt of Full-time Public Safety Dispatcher

 

Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     Deborah Dalton was continued as Temporary Full-time Public Safety Dispatcher at $15.25 per hour in 2003; 


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THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that Dispatcher Dalton is hereby continued as Temporary Full-time Public Safety Dispatcher at the rate of $15.50 per hour retroactive to January 1, 2004.

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Councilman Bartus                                aye

Councilman Csati                                  aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

Supervisor Catalino                              aye

 

RESOLUTION 86 Appt of Part-time Caretaker

 

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that Shirley Howell of 1296 Church Rd., Angola, be appointed part-time Caretaker to be paid $8.25 per hour.

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Councilman Csati                                  aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

Supervisor Catalino                              aye

 

RESOLUTION 87 Water bill adjustment

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

RESOLVED: that an adjustment be made to the following account because of a water leak:

 

Raymond Brzezniak, 7340 Erie

Account 01091240

Adjustment:      $323.39

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Councilman Govenettio                         aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Councilman Csati                                  aye

Supervisor Catalino                              aye

 

RESOLUTION 88  2003 Budget transfers

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,


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WHEREAS:     due to various purchases and seasonal appointments, certain account, need to have funds transferred to,

 

THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the attached 2003 Budget transfers be approved as submitted for the months of October through December. (See Addendum A)

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Supervisor Catalino                              aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

Councilman

 

RESOLUTION 89 Fixing & approving a bond for the Town Justices

 

Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     it is required by the provisions of the Uniform Justice Court Act that each Town Justice shall be bonded for the faithful performance of his or her duties in a amount to be fixed by the Town Board;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Justice Court Act each justice of the Town of Evans Justice Court shall file a bond in the amount of $100,000 conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties as such Town Justice;

 

AND BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that such bond shall presently be issued by the carrier for the Town which insures the officers of the Town relative to their duties of office, the cost of the same to be born, presently, by the Town as an element of insurance obtained for its protection, and that the same be filed with the County Clerk, the Town Clerk and as required by law. (See Addendum B)

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 90 Town Licenses

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded to approve the Town Licenses applied for as follows contingent upon approval of the Chief of Police and Department of Health:


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Linda A. Jones D/B/A Gilligan=s - refreshment

Joe D. Voltz D/B/A Joey V=s Pizza - refreshment

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 91 Audit of Bills

 

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Govenettio 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                                          124-232                                               513,871.54

PART TOWN                                     124-232                                               37,119.02

HIGHWAY                                         124-232                                               26,126.29

WATER                                               124-232                                               111,475.73

SPECIAL DISTRICTS                        124-232                                               36,135.42      

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Councilman Csati                                  aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Supervisor Catalino                              aye

 

RESOLUTION 92 Suspend the Rules of Order

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to suspend the rules of order for the conduct of business at Evans Town Board meetings for the purpose of taking action on a resolution seeking funds from New York State for the Graycliff Conservancy.

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Supervisor Catalino                              aye

Councilman Csati                                  aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

 

RESOLUTION 93 Request NYS Assembly & Senate to provide funds for the restoration of Graycliff

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded

 

WHEREAS:     the Graycliff Conservancy has recently contacted the members of the Western New York Assembly and Senate Delegation to request state funds to assist in the restoration of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff Estate in Derby, New York, and


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WHEREAS:     the Graycliff Conservancy=s request would provide funds for one or more of the following projects:

 

!$72,600 to hire a full-time executive director

!$150,000 toward the design and implementation of a period furnishings plan for              the Main House and Foster House

!$50,000 for permanent and temporary exhibits for the Visitors Center, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Graycliff Estate is a New York State landmark that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Graycliff Estate is a sponsored project of the federal Save America=s Treasures program and is an official site on the Seaway Trail, New York State=s only National Scenic Byway, and

 

WHEREAS:     Graycliff=s architectural significance and the history of the relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and the Martin family make this site a compelling heritage destination, and

 

WHEREAS:     the impact of restoring the Graycliff Estate will supplement New York State=s priority of public access for lakefront property, and

 

WHEREAS:     support for the Graycliff Estate enhances current plans to promote the Lake Erie waterfront as a natural resource for public enjoyment and tourism.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans hereby requests that the members of the Western New York Assembly and Senate Delegation make every effort to provide state funds to assist the Graycliff Conservancy efforts to restore this important architectural treasure in Western New York, and

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Albany offices of the Western New York Assembly and Senate Delegation.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 94 Suspend the Rules of Order

 

 


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Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to suspend the rules of order for the conduct of business at Evans Town Board meetings for the purpose of taking action on a resolution seeking funds from New York State for the Graycliff Conservancy.

 

VOTE RESULT:                                  Supervisor Catalino                              aye

Councilman Csati                                  aye

Councilman Bartus                                aye

Councilman Govenettio             aye

 

RESOLUTION 95 Request WNY Congressional Delegation to provide funding for the restoration of Graycliff

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     the Graycliff Conservancy has recently submitted a request to the members of the Western New York Congressional Delegation in the amount of $500,00 for federal funds to improve the condition of the Graycliff Estate=s current parking facility create overflow parking, install on-site and off-site directional signage, and add enhanced lighting and landscaping, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Conservancy has been fortunate to recently receive a federal Save America=s Treasurers grant in the amount of $273,000, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Graycliff Estate is a New York State landmark that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Graycliff Estate is a sponsored project of the federal Save America=s Treasurers program and is an official site on the Seaway Trail, New York State=s only National Scenic Byway, and

 

WHEREAS:     Graycliff=s architectural significance and the history of the relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and Martin family make this site a compelling heritage destination, and

 

WHEREAS:     the impact of restoring the Graycliff Estate will supplement New York State=s priority of public access for lakefront property, and

 

WHEREAS:     support for the Graycliff Estate enhances current plans to promote the Lake Erie waterfront as a natural resource for public enjoyment and tourism

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT


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RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans hereby requests that the members of the Western New York Congressional Delegation make every effort to provide federal funds in the amount of $500,000 to assist the Graycliff Conservancy=s efforts to restore this important architectural treasure in Western New York and

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Washington D.C. offices of the Western New York Congressional Delegation.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 96 Adjournment

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to adjourn in memory of Mrs. Conrad; then to a Work Session to be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 5:30pm and then to the next regular scheduled Town Board meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 7:30pm.

Carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Carol A. Meissner

Town Clerk