Meeting #13

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Meeting #13

July 7, 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, July 7, 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 267 Approve minutes

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 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.

 

Peter Bogulski, Larkin Road, is against the expansion of Sturgeon Point Park/Marina as it is beautiful already and feels it is the last of the unspoiled waterfront.  Questioned whether the Supervisor is on the Sewer Board and if the Town is aware how much raw sewage is being pumped into Lake Erie from the sewage treatment plant which causes the closing of the area beaches when it rains 2 inch or more.

Bob Catalano, Larkin Road, Derby agrees with Mr. Bogulski because the sewer treatment plant was built over 50 years ago and it is outdated and requests the Town Board to urge the County Legislators to clean up the lake and update sewer treatment and test the lake on a monthly basis at the mouth of the creek not waist deep for an accurate count.  Concerned about Route 5 traffic calming in Hamburg.  Opposed to the expansion of Sturgeon Point Marina because he feels it is not compatible with an eagle landing.

Charles Militello, 6840 Prescott, Derby is concerned about convicts/sex offenders as residents at Family Promise Home, parking and size of the lot.  Questioned if the contact persons for the Route 5 traffic calming would be published in the town paper and Pennysaver so that people can contact them to express their opinions.

 

 

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At this time 7:50pm is scheduled a public hearing as duly advertised in the Town Crier, official newspaper of the Town of Evans to consider the adoption of Proposed Local Law #4 of the year 2004 to change the speed limit on Sturgeon Point Road to 40 m.p.h. from Old Lake Shore to Route 20.

 

Supervisor Catalino mentioned that he received a letter from Mr & Mrs Bud Ivy opposing the adoption of Proposed Local Law #4 of the year 2004.

 

The following people spoke in favor:

Jean Pauley, 1260 Sturgeon Point Road

Tom Mroz, 1779 Sturgeon Point Road

Bob Langdon, 7794 Decker Road

Cathy Zogaria, 1395 Sturgeon Point Road

 

The following people spoke in opposition:

Robert Catalino, Derby

 

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 #5 of the year 2004 to rezone 8814 Erie Road from Neighborhood Business (NB) to General Business (GB).

 

There was no one wishing to speak.

 

RESOLUTION 268 Negative Declaration for PLL #5

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     David Burke, Jr. has requested the rezoning of 7+/- acres from Neighborhood Business (NB) to General Business (GB), located at 8814 Erie Rd. (a.k.a. NYS Route 5), Angola, NY, also known as part of SBL#235.00-2-43, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Town of Evans Planning Board and the Town Engineer have reviewed the Environmental Assessment Form for the rezoning of said 7+/- acres, and have determined that there will be no significant effect on the environment, and have recommended the issuance of a SEQRA negative declaration

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

 

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RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans adopts these findings and issues a negative declaration in accordance with the SEQRA requirements for David Burke, Jr., 724 Lake St., Angola, NY 14006 (Addendum A SEQRA long environmental assessment form).

 

AND BE IT FURTHER

 

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

Carried.

 

 

RESOLUTION 269 Adopt PLL #5 as LL #3 of the year 2004

 

Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     David Burke, Jr. has requested a rezoning for the purpose of constructing a 9,100 square foot Dollar General retail store, located at 8814 Erie Rd., Angola, NY SBL#235.00-2-43, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Town Board of the Town of Evans has held a public hearing for consideration of the rezoning of a 7+/- acre parcel from Neighborhood Business (NB) to General Business (GB), and

 

WHEREAS:     in a letter dated April 30, 2004, the Town Planning Board has unanimously voted to recommend the rezoning of said property based on the following reasons.

 

"The project appears to be consistent with the Town of Evans Comprehensive Plan

"The rezoning of this site will remove site design impediments, enabling the applicant to develop a building of a size and scale sufficient for their needs.

"The project will provide a benefit to the surrounding community and complement the existing mix of businesses, and

"The project is not expected to result in any undo traffic impacts, adverse impacts to natural resources or adverse changes to the character of the surrounding community, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Town of Evans Planning Board has recommended the following condition be placed on the approval of this action:

 

"The validity of this rezone action be subject to future site plan approval by the Planning Board for the proposed project, and

 

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WHEREAS:     the Planning Board also found no apparent significant environmental concerns, and recommends a SEQRA negative declaration

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that Proposed Local Law #5 of the year 2004 regarding the above rezoning of part of SBL#235.-2-43 be adopted as Local Law #3 of the year 2004, and

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the rezoning be subject to the above-referenced condition, as recommended by the Planning Board

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

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

Carried.

 

At this time 8:10pm is scheduled a public hearing as duly advertised in the Town Crier, official newspaper of the Town of Evans for the consideration of the adoption of Proposed Local Law #6 of the year 2004 to prohibit parking on the west side of North Main Street from Gold Street to Old Eden Evans Center Road.

 

The following person spoke in opposition:

Bob Catalino, Derby

 

RESOLUTION 270 Adopt PLL #6 as LL #4 of the year 2004

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to adopt Proposed Local Law #6 of the year 2004 as Local Law #4 of the year 2004 to amend Town Code, Chapter 193, Article III, Section 193-16, and Chapter 193-44, Article VIII, Schedule XI Parking Prohibited at all times to add:

 

North Main Street                 West                  Gold Street to the intersection of Old Evans Center Road

Carried.

  

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RESOLUTION 271   Re-Open the 7:50pm public hearing for Proposed Local Law #4

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to re-open the 7:50pm public hearing for the consideration of Proposed Local Law #4 of the year 2004.

Carried.

 

The following people spoke in favor:

 

Charles Militello, 6840 Putnam

Kevin Mroz, 1782 Sturgeon Point Road

John McDonald, 1335 Sturgeon Point Road

Bill Mackey, 1237 Sturgeon Point Road

Theresa Stadler, 965 Sturgeon Point Road

Robert Palmer, 1780 Eden Evans Center Road

Chris Pauley, 1255 Sturgeon Point Road

Donald Zogaria, 1395 Sturgeon Point Road, suggested a hike/bike path

 

The following people spoke in opposition:

 

Wilbur Jost, 1711 Sturgeon Point Road

Jim Sellers, 1113 Sturgeon Point Road, suggested repairing the road

 

The public hearing was closed at 8:26pm.

 

RESOLUTION 272   Re-Open the privilege of the floor

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to re-open the privilege of the floor.

Carried.

 

Charles Militello commented that he will continue with his articles in the Pennysaver.  He is not in favor of closing Old Lake Shore Road.

Mark Romanski representing Jeff White, explained the reason for the minor subdivision application and requested that the Town Board declare themselves Lead Agent for the SEQR by taking action tonight and schedule a public hearing for August 4, 2004 for the application of a minor subdivision.

Drew Eszak, Deputy Commissioner for Erie County Department of Environment and Planning requested that the Town take no action tonight Jeff White for a minor subdivision at 8234 Lake Shore Road, Angola.

 

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Peter Bogulski feels that if there were not monthly rental for parking at the Sturgeon Point Marina then there would be enough room for parking and plenty of other parks in town therefore it is not necessary for the expansion of the Sturgeon Point Marina/Park.  Is there going to be an increase in taxes for the maintenance, upkeep and personal for the expansion?  He requested that the Town open up Purvis Landing and Wendt Road to jet skiers.

 

RESOLUTION 273 PhillipsLytle LLP RE: White minor subdivision, 8234 Lake Shore Road & Sandra Brant, Chairman, Planning Board RE: White minor subdivision, 8234 Lake Shore Road

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to receive and file the communications from Phillips Lytle LLP regarding the  White minor subdivision, 8234 Lake Shore Road and Sandra Brant, Chairman, Planning Board regarding the  White minor subdivision, 8234 Lake Shore Road.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 274 Negative Declaration for the Stockman minor subdivision

 

Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     in a letter dated June 25, 2004, the Town of Evans Minor Subdivision Review Committee has recommended a negative declaration regarding the SEQRA process for the Florence Stockman Minor Subdivision, and

 

WHEREAS:     it has been determined that there will be no significant effect on the environment

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans adopts the findings of the Town of Evans Minor Subdivision Review Committee and issues a SEQRA negative declaration for the Florence Stockman Minor Subdivision (Addendum B SEQRA short environmental assessment form)

 

A division of SBL#235.13-2-29.5, dividing an 18.63+/- acre parcel to create:

 

1.  A 15.87+/- acre parcel with 120+/- feet of frontage on Lake St.

2.  A 1.38+/- acre parcel with 200+/- feet of frontage on Lake St., and

3.  A 1.38+/- acre parcel with 150+/- feet of frontage on Lake St

 

PETITIONER: Florence Stockman, 8813 Erie Road, Angola, NY 14006

 

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AND BE IT FURTHER

 

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

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 275  Approve Stockman minor subdivision

 

Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

WHEREAS:    the Town of Evans Minor Subdivision Review Committee has completed a review and recommended approval with the following condition:

 

"That any further subdivision of this property will necessitate a major subdivision review, and

 

WHEREAS:     the Evans Town Board, as Lead Agent, issued a negative declaration regarding the SEQRA process

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town Board of the Town of Evans hereby adopts the findings of the Town of Evans Minor Subdivision Review Committee and approves the Florence Stockman Minor Subdivision, dividing an 18.63+/- acre parcel known as SBL#235.13-2-29 to create:

 

1.  A 15.87+/- acre parcel with 120+/- feet of frontage on Lake St.

2.  A 1.38+/- acre parcel with 200+/- feet of frontage on Lake St., and

3.  A 1.38+/- acre parcel with 150+/- feet of frontage on Lake St

 

"That the above said condition recommended by the Minor Subdivision Review Committee is p laced on this minor subdivision approval.

 

PETITIONER: Florence Stockman, 8813 Erie Road, Angola, NY 14006

 

AND BE IT FURTHER

 

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

Carried.

 

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RESOLUTION 276 Kenneth Williams RE: sale of paper street - North Park Ave., Derby

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to refer the proper department heads the communication from Kenneth Williams regarding the sale of the paper street North Park Avenue.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 277  Kim Mancuso RE: request assistance with repairs to paper street

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to refer to the proper department heads the communication from Kim Mancuso requesting assistance with repairs to the paper street near her home.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 278  PLL #3 of the year 2003 (Recreation/Greenspace fees), Establish Recreation/Greenspace fees and PLL #1 of the year 2004 (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), Establish Recreation/Greenspace fees and PLL #1 of the year 2004 (8563 Erie Rd., Angola from R-1 to GB or MS) remain under old business on the agenda.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 279 Water bill adjustment

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,

 

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

 

J. Nochajski, 251 Harding Ave

Account #03060500      Adjustment: $1,837.11

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Erickson    aye

Councilman Bartus        aye

Councilman Csati          aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 280  Water bill adjustments

 

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

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RESOLVED: that an adjustment be made to the following accounts due to a water leak:

 

Anthony Mott, 454 Roanoke Ave.

Account #03030270        Adjustment: $207.56

 

Raymond Pugh, Jr., 9663 Oakland St.

Account #03060400        Adjustment: $181.94

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Bartus        aye

Councilman Erickson    aye

Councilman Csati          aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 281 Use of Federal Surface Transportation Funds to maintain Recreation Trails

 

Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     many local trails and trailheads are not being maintained to standard due to lack of local funding and personnel, loss of volunteers or non-profit organizations to maintain the trails, and lack of emphasis on trail programs as an ongoing municipal expense due to the inability to use Federal Surface Transportation Act funds for trail maintenance

 

WHEREAS:     trail maintenance needs include brushing, clearing windfalls, facility maintenance for structures, such as bridges and culverts, maintenance of proper tread, which ensures that the standard width needed for the type of use the trail gets in maintained in good condition, adequate drainage, resolution of wet spots, correction of resource damage caused by inadequate signing

 

WHEREAS:     local governments are charged with ensuring that each trail is maintained to its declared standard on a regular basis, inclusive of resolving conflicts between users or user groups, and provisions of law enforcement where vandalism, and/or illegal use or construction on trails occurs

 

WHEREAS:     the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), has strengthened the Nation=s multi-modal transportation system through the following core principles:

 

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"Improving the performance of the entire transportation system through better planning, management, construction, operations, asset management, maintenance and construction

 

"Preserving State and Local Government funding flexibility to allow the broadest application of funds to transportation solution.  However, these core principles currently do not allow the use of Federal Funds to maintain existing trails

 

NOW THEREFORE  IT IS

 

RESOLVED:   determined and ordered by the Town of Evans, that it formally requests the permitted use of Federal Transportation Funds be eligible for use to maintain existing trails.

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that in order to correct these environmental and funding loopholes, the Town of Evans, will forward copies of this resolution to President George W. Bush, United State Congressman Thomas Reynolds, the US Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and New York State Governor George E. Pataki

 

BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED:   that the Town of Evans request Governor George E. Pataki to set up a statewide task force to look at funding both construction and ongoing maintenance on all bike and trail systems in New York State using Federal Transportation Funds.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 282  Appt of Laborer

 

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that Andrew Lloyd, Lake Shore Road be hired as part time laborer to be called as needed at the Water Department at a rate of $7.00 per hour effective immediately.

 

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VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Csati          aye

Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Bartus        aye

Councilman Erickson    aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 283 Schedule PH for PLL #8 (speed limit on Delamater Rd from Old Lake Shore Road to Eden Evans Ctr Rd)

 

Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Bartus seconded,

 

WHEREAS:     a speed study was conducted on Delamater Road in the Town of Evans,

 

THEREFORE BE IT

 

RESOLVED:   that a public hearing be scheduled on August 4,2004 at 8:10pm to consider Proposed Local Law #8 of the year 2004, which would amend the Code of the Town of Evans, Chapter 193 Vehicles and Traffic, Section 193-35, Schedule II: Speed Limits, to lower the speed limit on Delamater Road from Old Lake Shore Road to Eden Evans Center Road to 40 m.p.h.

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Erickson    aye

Councilman Bartus        aye

Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Csati          aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 284 Appt of Clerk full-time

 

Councilman Bartus moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,

 

RESOLVED:   that Gloria J. Hougle, 342 Central Ave., Angola, NY is hereby appointed as full-time Clerk at a rate of pay in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement the Town of Evans and IBEW Local 41.

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Bartus        aye

Councilman Erickson    aye

Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Csati          aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

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RESOLUTION 285   Town Licenses

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus seconded to grant a refreshment license to Barbara Cosenza D/B/A Decker=s Corner LLC contingent upon the approval of the Chief of Police and Health Department.

Carried.

 

RESOLUTION 286  Audit of Bills

 

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Erickson seconded that all properly audited bills be paid out of their respective funds as set froth under abstract of claims on this date as follows:

 

GENERAL                  1294-1442       54,165.93

PART TOWN             1294-1442       14,757.36

HIGHWAY                 1294-1442       35,694.21

WATER                       1294-1442         4,265.41

CAPITAL PROJECTS            1294-1442         5,609.03

SPECIAL DISTRICTS            1294-1442       59,590.57

 

VOTE RESULT:          Councilman Csati          aye

Councilman Erickson    aye

Councilman Govenettio aye

Councilman Bartus        aye

Supervisor Catalino      aye

 

RESOLUTION 287  Adjournment

 

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to adjourn tonights meeting in memory of William Weiss former Town Supervisor and Town Attorney and then to Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 7:30pm.

Carried.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

  

Lynn R. Stoessel

Deputy Town Clerk

  

Carol A. Meissner

Town Clerk