RESOLUTION 119 Approve minutes

 Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of February 16, 2005 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 Drive, Derby apologized for a misquoting on his last rambling in the Pennysaver.  I printed a statement made by one person and referred to another.  I also apologize to Councilwoman Erickson for misquoting her explanation of selling paper streets.

Bruce Kershner, 353 Fruitwood Terrace, Amherst, New York (see Addendum A).

Ron McPeek, 48 N. Main Street, Angola, New York, Publisher of the Town Crier questioned if the Town has considered what would happen to snowplowing of County roads in the Town of Evans with the current budget problems.  He cannot understand what the problem is with the White property.  This has gone beyond the realm of reason.  He also questioned if it is possible for the town to take over Bennett Beach.

Robert L. Palmer, 1780 Eden Evans Center Road quoted from the latest issue of Sierra Magazine regarding trees.  Pine Lodge is green gold for the Town.  He is an eco-tourist who travels around the country looking at these beautiful sights and spending his money. He would like to see the property saved for future generations and our generation.

Mary Ellen Hanna, 9615 Point Breeze Drive (see Addendum B).

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Ray Markiewicz, 9622 Point Breeze Drive, a member of the Friends of Evans.  He thanked Mrs. Erickson for a quick meeting yesterday and is requesting another meeting with her and the Friends of Evans.  He wishes to rescind a comment he made at the last meeting regarding a neighbor issue and path at Lake Erie Beach Park.  He believes Point Breeze Drive should remain on the Town rolls and not be sold. Lake Erie shoreline should not be wasted or sold to the highest bidder.  This Town used to be bustling with tourists and he would like to see that revived.

 RESOLUTION 120   Tammy Wyant RE: frozen hydrant

 Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Csati seconded to receive and file the communication from Tammy Wyant regarding a frozen hydrant on Kennedy Avenue.

Carried.

 Councilman Csati reported that the Town Park shelter reservations will be held on March 5, 2005 from 7:00am - 9:00am at the Town Hall.

 Councilman Govenettio presented Police Department and Water Department reports.

 Councilman Erickson presented the following reports:

-met with Senator Schumer's representatives and Congressman Higgins regarding funding for the Army Corp of Engineers to perform a study regarding flooding from Big Sister Creek.

-met with Congressman Higgins regarding the Hike-Bike Path.

-met with representatives from the Federal, County and State government and the town engineers regarding the Hike/Bike Path.  There is a little niche when it comes to Lake Street and the Old Lakeshore Road because Erie County Sewer will be putting a transmission there in 2006.  A coordinated effort to replace the sewer line and bridge at the same time is being made.

-applied for a Quality Communities Grant with the Village of North Collins, Towns of North Collins, Eden, Brant, Villages of Angola and Farnham to study the Thruway exit and possibly look at a visitors= center.

Supervisor Catalino announced the meeting tonight would be adjourned in memory of Bob Mayer who is Councilman Bartus= father.

RESOLUTION 121 Committee and Department Head reports

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Erickson seconded to accept the Committee and Department Head reports.

Carried.

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RESOLUTION 122  White minor subdivision;  PLL #2 of the year 2005 (Zoning/Licensing) & PLL #3 of the year 2005 (Licensing of Animals)

Supervisor Catalino moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded that the White Minor Subdivision, Proposed Local Law #2 of the year 2005 regarding Zoning/Licensing and Proposed Local Law #3 of the year 2005 regarding Licensing of Animals remain under old business on the agenda.

Carried.

RESOLUTION 123 Appt of Custodian P/T & pay adjustment for a Caretaker-maintenance person

Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

RESOLVED:             that Barbara Severin of 368 Central Ave., Angola be appointed to the position of Custodian part time to be called as needed; to be paid $8.50 per hour.  Effective date 2/5/2005 and be it further

RESOLVED:             that Richard Dalton's pay be adjusted to $10.00 per hour effective 1/1/2005.

VOTE RESULT:       Councilman Erickson           aye

Councilman Csati     aye

Councilman Govenettio       aye

Supervisor Catalino  aye

RESOLUTION 124 Appt of part time Van Driver

 Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,

WHEREAS: Diana Quirk has retired as Senior Van Driver

BE IT

RESOLVED:             that the Town Board of the Town of Evans appoints Joseph Catalano, 54 Railroad, Angola, New York 14006 as a part time Senior Van Driver to be paid an hourly rate of $7.25.

VOTE RESULT:       Councilman Csati     aye

Councilman Erickson           aye

Councilman Govenettio       aye

Supervisor Catalino  abstain

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RESOLUTION 125 Appt of part time Public Safety Dispatcher

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,

RESOLVED:             Robert A. Trask, 7206 Taurus Ave., Derby, New York 14047 is hereby appointed part-time Public Safety Dispatcher with the Evans Police Department to be called as needed at a rate of $13.05/hr.

VOTE RESULT:       Councilman Govenettio       aye

Councilman Erickson           aye
Councilman Csati     aye
Supervisor Catalino  aye

RESOLUTION 126 Officer to attend NYS DARE annual conference

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

RESOLVED:             D.A.R.E. Officer William Sills is approved to attend the N.Y.S. DARE Officer Association Annual Conference from April 24-27, 2005 and that all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred are approved in accordance with the rules and regulations governing travel and training.

Carried.

RESOLUTION 127   Water bill adjustments

Councilman Govenettio moved and Councilman Csati seconded,

RESOLVED:             that an adjustment be made to the following accounts because of a water problem:

Paul Czubaj, 1378 Independence

Account # 01070850

Adjustment: $745.38

Mary Anne Bauer, 1177 Church

Account #02110510

Adjustment: $17.43

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VOTE RESULT:       Councilman Govenettio       aye

Councilman Csati     aye
Councilman Erickson           aye
Supervisor Catalino  aye

RESOLUTION 128  Install street light

Councilman Erickson moved and Councilman Govenettio seconded,

RESOLVED: that in accordance with agreement dated May 1, 1963, the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation be directed to make the following changes in the street lighting system in the Town of Evans

LOCATION    POLE NO.    *REMOVE   *INSTALL    NO.   PRESENT     NEW

                                                                                   ANNUAL      ANNUAL

                                                                                   CHARGE      CHARGE

 

Versailles Rd.  69-1                             250WHPS   1      C              $291.05

@ Rt.20                                             Light, Pole & Circuit

 

VOTE RESULT:       Councilman Erickson           aye
Councilman Govenettio       aye
Councilman Csati     aye
Supervisor Catalino  aye

RESOLUTION 129 Suspend the Rules of Order for the Conduct of Business

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 appointing a member to the Sturgeon Point Advisory Board.

VOTE RESULT:       Supervisor Catalino  aye
Councilman Csati     aye
Councilman Erickson           aye
Councilman Govenettio       aye

RESOLUTION 130 Appt of Sturgeon Point Advisory Board member

Councilman Csati moved and Councilman Erickson seconded,