Meeting #5
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Meeting #5
March 3, 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, March 3, 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 #111 Approve minutes

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of February 18, 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., questioned the following:

-Town Board=s position on the Route 5 project in Wanakah

-Veteran=s area in Derby between Schuyler and Putnam Drive would like permission to organize a flower and garden

-Picnic tables at various town facilities were left out all winter

Wayne Dyke, McKinley Road questioned when the residents will be able to connect to the water lines on McKinley Road.

Jerry Cournyea, 865 Bennett Road questioned what the town is going to do about Big Sister Creek as he now has ice and damage to his property again.

 

RESOLUTION 112 Glenn Christner,  Architect RE: Request rezoning of section of 7030 Erie Rd

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to refer the communication from Glenn Christner, architect requesting the rezoning of a portion of 7030 Erie Road for Claddagh Commission, Inc. from MFR-4 to GB to the Planning Board


 

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for review and recommendation.

Carried.

RESOLUTION 113 Planning Division RE: schedule PH for the renewal of Southtowns Auto Auction Special Use Permit

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     in a letter dated February 26, 2004, the Planning Division Office has requested that the Town Board set a public hearing regarding the petition of Southtowns Auto Auction, for an auto vehicle auction facility, to be located at 8418 Southwestern Blvd. (a.k.a. US Route 20), Angola, NY, part of SBL#221.00-3-22.  Petitioner: Roy Emerling (Southtowns Auto Auction, Inc.), PO Box 204, Boston, NY 14025.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

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

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that this matter be referred to the Planning Division Office to determine the need for Planning Board review and recommendation prior to the public hearing, and

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

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

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 114  Henry Koszuta RE: request water bill adjustment

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to refer the request from Henry Koszuta for a water bill adjustment to the water department.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 115 Edward Schneider III RE: past & future sale of Lake Erie Beach Park parcels, Bridge over Muddy Creek

 

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Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to receive and file the communication from Edward Schneider, III regarding the past and future sale of lake Erie Beach Park parcels and the bridge over Muddy Creek.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 116 Angola Fire Control Fire Council RE: frozen fire hydrants

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to receive and file the communication from the Angola Fire Control Fire Council regarding frozen fire hydrants and further that Councilman Govenettio will keep in touch with the fire chiefs.

Carried.

RESOLUTION 117 Sheryl Tait RE: request assistance with the enforcement of the speed limit on Beach Road

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to refer the communication from Sheryl Tait regarding assistance with the enforcement of the speed limit on Beach Road to the Chief of Police.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 118 Angola Fire Control RE: request Town Board to adopt bill A7131-A & S3093-A (tax exemption for members of volunteer fire companies)

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to refer the communication from the Angola Fire Control Fire Council regarding an exemption for members of volunteer fire companies to the proper department heads.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 119  Lake Shore Central School District RE: request use of four (4) voting machines for annual school district budget vote & election of board members on May 18, 2004

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to approve the request of Lake Shore Central Schools for the use of four (4) voting machines for the annual school district Budget Vote and Election of Board Members to the be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 120 Community Concern RE: recruiting volunteers to assist with their TAP  (Telephone Assurance Program) for seniors

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to receive and file the

 

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communication from Community Concern regarding the recruitment of volunteers to assist with their Telephone Assurance Program (TAP) for seniors and further that the Supervisor=s secretary will post the notice on the Town bulletin board.

Carried.

 

Councilman Csati reported the following:

-Town Park Shelter reservations will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2004 from 7:00am - 9:00am in the Town Hall, main lobby

-Town Park stickers will be available on Saturday, March 20, 2004 for a charge of $1.00, there is no charge for residents over 60 years of age.

 

Councilman Bartus reported the Boy Scouts will stencil the recycling bins.

 

Councilman Govenettio reported the following:

-left turn lane on Route 5 at Beach road

-former Fiebelkorn property that the town now owns will be looked at by the Highway Superintendent to see about a parking lot for the fishing season.  The State wants to be involved to help out with any project at this site.

 

Supervisor Catalino reported the following:

-thanked Diana Cafferty for the smooth tax collection and the Chief of Police for providing security.

-Thanked Ed Michalski for his cooperation with a movie that was filmed locally ASpring Forward@.

 

RESOLUTION 121 Town Officials reports

 

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

 

Carol A. Meissner, Town Clerk:

  Petty Cash                  $-0-

  Monthly report - February 2004         $6,846.11

 

Diana Cafferty, Receiver of Taxes & Assessments:

  Water Receipts - February 2004        $102,940.64

  Duplicate Bills - February 2004          $224.00

  Interest - February 2004                     $23.13

 

VOTE RESULT:          Supervisor Catalino      aye

Councilman Bartus        aye


 

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Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Csati          aye

 

RESOLUTION 122 PLL #3 of the year 2003 (Recreation/Greenspace fees), Establishment of Recreation/Greenspace fees & PLL #1 of the year 2004 (rezoning of 8563 Erie Rd., Angola from R-1 to GB or MS)

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded that Proposed Local Law #3 of the year 2003, Recreation/Greenspace fees establishment of Recreation/Greenspace fees and Proposed Local Law #1 of the year 2004 - rezoning of 8563 Erie Road, Angola, New York from R-1 to GB or MS will remain under old business on the agenda.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 123 Grant Special Use Permit for First Place Finishes, 1526 Eden Evans Center Road, Angola

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     First Place Finishes has requested a Special Use Permit for restoration and custom painting of automobiles and motorcycles including collision repair, to be located at 1526 Eden Evans Center Road, Angola, part of SBL#221.00-4-29, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Town Board of the Town of Evans conducted a public hearing on January 21, 2004 regarding said Special Use Permit, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Town Board of the Town of Evans has issued a negative declaration as part of the SEQR review process, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Evans Planning Board has conducted a thorough review of the application and has unanimously voted to recommend approval of said Special Use Permit, for the following reasons:

 

1.  No significant environmental concerns were identified

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

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

 

WHEREAS:     the Planning Board also recommended the following conditions be placed on 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 January 28, 2004.

2.  For the purpose of preparation or staging, only 2 vehicles may be stored on the site as shown on said site plan.

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.  All vegetation situated along the northwestern property boundary shall remain intact to provide a buffer for the adjoining residential property.

6.  There shall be no use of the airport runway.

7.   If future need for a dumpster arises, it shall be screened in accordance with Town code

8.  This special use permit shall be for a one (1) year period.  Applicant may apply for renewal.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans grants a Special Use Permit to First Place Finishes for First Place Finishes, 1526 Eden-Evans Center Road, Angola, NY, part of SBL#221.00-4-29, for a period of 12 months, and

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that the eight (8) 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 124 Officer to attend NYS Dare Officer Association Annual Conference from April 25-28

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

 

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RESOLVED:   D.A.R.E. Officer William Sills is approved to attend the N.Y.S. DARE Officer Association Annual Conference from April 25-28, 2004 and that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred are approved in accordance with the rules and regulations governing travel and education.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 125 Advertise for proposals for marine related business in the St Pt Marina

 

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for proposals for a marine related business located in the Sturgeon Point Marina maintenance building.   Said proposals to be opened on March 15, 2004 at 9:15 am.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 126  Appt of Economic Development Advisory Committee member

 

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that John Cappellino of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency be reappointed to the Economic Development Advisory Committee whose term expires December 31, 2004.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 127 Appt of Economic Development Advisory Committee members

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that the following individuals be appointed to the Economic Development Advisory Committee - terms to expire December 31, 2004.

 

Lynda Mason, 1154 Milestrip Road, Irving

Kenneth Connoly, 880 Sturgeon Point Road, Derby

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 128 Create (5) five Laborer RPT positions

 

Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 


 

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 WHEREAS:    in order to meet the workforce needs of various departments, additional positions must be added to the Town=s personnel inventory;

 

THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Evans Town Board hereby authorizes the creation of five (5) Laborer Regular Part Time positions in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations to be added to the Town=s personnel inventory.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 129 Appt of RPT Laborer

 

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that Pete DelPrince of Angola and Donald E. Latimore of Angola be appointed to the position of RPT Laborer: to be paid the rate of $8.00 per hour.

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Csati          aye

Councilman Bartus        aye

Councilman Govenettio aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 130 Sign addendum for Westfield Disposal Services contract

 

Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     the Town of Evans has an agreement for collection, hauling and disposal of mixed municipal solid waste and specified items and materials with Westfield Disposal Services through December 31, 2006; and

 

WHEREAS:     said agreement currently defines Construction and Demolition Material (as defined by the NYS DEC Solid Waste Management Regulations) as an AUnacceptable Waste@ that the Contractor is not required to pick up and dispose of; and

 

WHEREAS:     the removal of these types of waste serves the best interest of keeping the Town of Evans clean and relieving it=s residents of the additional burden of alternative means of disposal;

 

THEREFORE BE IT

 

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RESOLVED:   that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to sign an addendum to the present agreement that adds Construction and Demolition Material as an acceptable waste to be collected and disposed of by Westfield Disposal Services and that compensation for said additional service shall be twenty cents ($.20) per unit, per month.

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Bartus        aye

Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Csati          aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 131 Support the out of district sewer connection for Angola Airport

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     Richard Tocha, the owner of certain real property on Eden Evans Center Road, and formerly known as the Angola Airport is proposing the development of said facility; and

 

WHEREAS:     said owner is proposing to connect said premises to the existing sewer line that extends along Eden-Evans Center Road; and

 

WHEREAS:     although a minimal portion of the project is located within the boundary of Sewer District No. 2, or very near the boundary of the same, the Erie County Sewer Authority is requesting local authorization as an out of district connection

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans supports the out of district sewer connection for the said project and property.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 132 Town Licenses

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to grant a refreshment license to David Burke, Sr. D/B/A Circle B Dog House contingent upon approval of the Chief of Police and Department of Health.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 133 Audit of Bills

 

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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                  366-465           43,948.32

PART TOWN             366-465           5,822.34

HIGHWAY                 366-465           14,658.49

WATER                       366-465           5,907.55

SPECIAL DISTRICTS            366-465           25,062.06

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Csati          aye

Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Bartus        aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 134 Adjournment

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded to adjourn to a worksession on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 5:00pm and then to the next regular scheduled Town Board meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 7:30pm.

Carried.

 

Respectfully submitted

 

 

 

 

Carol A. Meissner

Town Clerk