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Meeting #20
November 17">
Meeting #20
November 17, 2004
page 214 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, November 17, 2004 at 7:30pm
there were:
ALSO
PRESENT
J. Grant Zajas
RESOLUTION 385 Approve minutes
Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus
seconded that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of November 3,
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. Anthony Kuras, 6676 Revere Drive commented that the
loudness of the neighbor=s
live band is still too loud even though it is below the maximum decibel
level and asked if a live band permit was required. Chuck Militello, 6840 Prescott thanked the Town Board
for contacting the NYS Dept. of Transportation as they have repaired Route
5 near Wisconsin Road. -questioned if the Town=s
Department Heads are going to be attending Town Board meetings and
presenting their department=s
reports -questioned if the Town would have sign in sheets for
people attending Town Board meetings -presented the Town Board with a copy of a survey
that the Town of Eden conducted and suggested if the Town of Evans could
also conduct a survey similar (Addendum A) -questioned if the Town Board followed by-laws and
how he could get a copy of them -questioned if there was going to be an increase in
boat slip fees as there is an increase in the estimated revenues on page 1
of the budget Meeting #20 November 17, 2004 page 215 -questioned if there was still a waiting list for
slips at the Sturgeon Point Marina -feels that people are going to be discouraged from
coming into Evans because of Route 5 in Hamburg so why the increase in
fees -asked for an explanation for the decrease of
$15,000.00 in interest and earnings in the budget -He is looking for people who might be interested in
joining a new committee to help Evangola State Park. There is a meeting
tomorrow night at 7:00pm at the park. -He feels that Hamburg is getting all of the state
funding and that there is nothing left for Evans. At this time 7:50pm a public hearing is
scheduled as duly advertised in the Town Crier to consider the issuance of
Special Use Permit for the purpose of the operation of storing and
dispatching trucks which may be permitted at 8563 Erie Road (a.k.a. NYS
Route 5), Angola, New York SBL#235.06-1-13. Sean Hopkins, attorney representing the Laskowski=s
presented a brief overview stating that they would conduct limited
business operations in the garage and the heavy duty repairs will be done
off-site. Accessory and limited activities would take place inside the
garage. They are seeking to rezone only 1.44 acres of the 9 acres site.
A survey has been completed and the trucks will be stored furthest away
from the Pinto property. He requested copies of the letters of denial
that the Pinto=s
received from the bank for the mortgage because of the berm. Chris Trapp, attorney representing the Pinto=s
questioned if the special use permit was for the entire property in the
1.44 acres or just the building. Questioned if the zoning to MS was just
for the rezoning of the 1.44 acres or just the front portion. Paul Pinto, 17 Lerczak commented that he received 19
letters in opposition to the special use permit based on the special use
permit application dated October 25th. -requested that the 1.44 acres be surveyed -stated that the bank will not give them a mortgage
with only a 3 foot berm Sam Pinto, 970 Beach Road questioned when is the
meeting going to be held with the Town Board regarding this matter. There being no one else wishing to speak the public
hearing was closed at 8:15pm. Supervisor Catalino reopened the privilege of the
floor. Meeting #20 November 17, 2004 page 216 Robert Palmer, 1780 Eden Evans Center Road commented
that since the last Town Board meeting he has not been contacted by
Adelphia regarding cable on his street. -he also agrees with Chuck Militello about a sign in
sheet and having Department Heads present at Town Board meetings to
present their reports and take questions. Councilman Csati presented a Highway and Parks
Department report. Councilman Bartus reported that HEAP will be at the
Eden Town Hall on January 10, 2005. -There was a meeting on November 10, 2004 with the
Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council regarding the
re-location of the toll barriers. -Tax Office is collecting donations for holiday
packages for local military personnel -the garbage and recycling schedule will be one day
late next week for the Thanksgiving holiday and normal schedule for
Christmas Week and New Years Week. -Happy Thanksgiving Councilman Govenettio presented the following
reports: -Water Department -read a letter of commendation for Dispatcher
Garrigan -Police Department -Thanked E. D. Specialities from North Carolina for
the donation of the bleachers for the skatepark. -Happy Thanksgiving Councilman Erickson presented the following reports: -Senior Center trip schedule is as follows: -November 22 - Casino -November 23 - Thanksgiving Lunch -November 25-25 - closed -December 1 - Christmas Trip -January 10, 2005 - Lifeline screening -HEAP will be at Eden Town Hall on January 10, 2005 -Thruway EZ Pass & Toll Booth updates -meeting at Jeanne Chase=s
office about New York State and medicaid reform and she is looking for
people to help with a writing campaign -Electronics recycling drop-off December 11, 2004
from 9-2 at ECC North campus -request to suspend the rules for the consideration
of a resolution in support of our libraries November 17, 2004 page 217 RESOLUTION 401 Committee and Department Head
reports Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson
seconded to accept as presented the reports of the committee and Town
Officials as follows: Diana Cafferty, Receiver of Taxes and Assessments: October Water $99,492.62 October Duplicate bills $178.00 October interest $53.60 VOTE RESULT: Supervisor
Catalino aye Councilman Erickson aye Councilman Bartus aye Councilman Govenettio aye Councilman Csati aye RESOLUTION 402 PLL #1 of the 2004 (rezoning of
8563 Erie Road from R-1 to MS or GB), White minor subdivision and the
renewal of franchise agreement with Parnassos L.P. D/B/A Adelphia
Cable Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson
seconded that Proposed Local Law #1 of the year 2004 (rezoning of 8563
Erie Road from R-1 to MS or GB), the White minor subdivision and the
renewal of the franchise agreement with Parnassos remain under old
business on the agenda. Carried. RESOLUTION 403 Angola Fire Protection Budget Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson
seconded, RESOLVED: that the Angola Fire Protection Budget be
adopted as previously reviewed at the schedule public hearing on November
3, 2004 for said fire districts upcoming fiscal year. VOTE RESULT: Supervisor
Catalino aye Councilman Erickson aye Councilman Bartus aye Councilman Govenettio aye Councilman Csati aye RESOLUTION 404 Preliminary Budget for 2005 November 17, 2004 page 218 Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Bartus
seconded, WHEREAS: the Town Board of the Town of Evans has
met and considered the Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2005 and conducted a public hearing on November 3, 2004 in
accordance with Article 8, Section 108 of Town Law, and WHEREAS: the office of the New York State
Comptroller and the Town=s
independent auditors have recommended theat the Town adopt the legal
budget at the personal services, equipment/capital outlay, contractual
expenses, object level THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the object totals in the Preliminary
Budget hereinafter set forth, as amended, are hereby adopted as the annual
budget of the Town of Evans for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2005
and that the same shall be entered in the minutes of the Town Board
(Addendum B) VOTE RESULT: Supervisor
Catalino aye Councilman Bartus aye Councilman Erickson aye Councilman Govenettio aye Councilman Csati aye RESOLUTION 405 Appt of part time clerk Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson
seconded, RESOLVED: that Kelly Shanahan of 1 Linden St.,
Angola be appointed part time clerk to be called as needed at an hourly
rate of $8.00. VOTE RESULT: Supervisor
Catalino aye Councilman Erickson aye Councilman Bartus aye Councilman Govenettio aye Councilman Csati aye RESOLUTION 406 Schedule PH for
APension Reserve
Fund@ Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Bartus
seconded, Meeting #20 November 17, 2004 page 219 RESOLVED: that a public hearing be held on December
15, 2004 at 7:50pm to hear those people desiring to discuss the proposed
transfer of reserve funds established pursuant to section 6-c of General
Municipal Law to a newly created
APension Reserve
Fund@ established
pursuant to section 6-r of said General Municipal Law BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to
advertise said Public Hearing in the official newspaper in order to
provide at least fifteen days prior published notice in accordance with
the aforementioned laws. Carried. RESOLUTION 407 Suspend the Rules Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati
seconded to suspend the rules of order for the conduct of business of
Evans Town Board meetings for the purpose of considering a resolution in
support of our libraries. VOTE RESULT: Supervisor
Catalino aye Councilman Csati aye Councilman Bartus aye Councilman Govenettio aye Councilman Erickson aye RESOLUTION 408 Support for our Libraries Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Csati
seconded, RESOLVED: that the Town Board of the Town of Evans
does hereby approve the following Opposition to the Reduction or Closing
of our Libraries resolution: WHEREAS: the Buffalo and Erie County Public
library is a public trust, and for nearly 170 years the people of our
community have invested in their libraries, and those libraries have
returned that investment many times over in resources, services and
improved quality of life, and WHEREAS: unprecedented Erie County cuts would
devastate our library system with the proposed $18 million or 75%
reduction in the library=s
operating budget , and Meeting #20 November 17, 2004 page 220 WHEREAS: as 52 libraries across Erie County,
including our Village branch, would be affected with severe cutback in
hours and service or complete shutdowns, and WHEREAS: circulation reached record-breaking
highs in the year 2003 and trends continue in 2004, and WHEREAS: library services are essential to
communities for everyone from pre-schoolers to the elderly, and WHEREAS: the number of Erie County residents who
use their library on a regular basis would fill every seat of HSBC Arena
18 times over, which shows how important our libraries are NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that copies of this resolution be
forwarded to Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra, Erie County Legislator
Jeanne Z. Chase, NYS Senators Dale M. Volker, Mary Lou Rath, William T
Stachowski, Bryan Brown and NYS Assemblymen Paul Tokasz, Robin Schimminger,
Sandra Lee Wirth, Sam Hoyt, Richard A. Smith, Brian M. Higgins and
Crystal E. Peoples asking them to affirm the urgency of the matter as
stated in this resolution calling for support of our libraries. Carried. RESOLUTION 409 Audit of Bills Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Govenettio
seconded that all properly audited bills be paid out of their respective
funds under abstract of claims as of this date as follows: GENERAL 2373-2601
58,428.32 PART TOWN 2373-2601
14,772.30 HIGHWAY DA 2373-2601
5,416.00 HIGHWAY 2373-2601
31,398.82 WATER
2373-2601 71,778.64 CAPITAL PROJECTS 2373-2601 2,184.00 SPECIAL DISTRICTS 2373-2601
65,282.36 VOTE RESULT: Councilman Csati
aye Councilman Govenettio aye Councilman Bartus aye Councilman Erickson aye Supervisor Catalino aye
November 17, 2004 page 221 RESOLUTION 410 Adjournment Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson
seconded to adjourn to tonight=s
meeting until the next regular scheduled date of Wednesday, December 1, 2004
at 7:30pm. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Lynn R. Stoessel Deputy Town Clerk Carol A. Meissner Town Clerk |