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1. Supervisor Clark re Resolution in support of 800 MHz communication system
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to adopt the attached resolution in support of an 800 MHz communication system in Erie County.
On the question, Councilman Graber stated that the terrorist incident of last week was a prime example of the importance of communication. The 800 MHz system was state-of-the-art and there were many areas throughout Erie County that had dead spots and no communication. Councilman Graber commented that during a time of emergency communication was the number one weapon, even if it required adding a special surcharge to the telephone system.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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2. Supervisor Clark re Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act municipal resolution
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the items listed pursuant to the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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3. Supervisor Clark re Designation of Halloween
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to designate Wednesday, October 31, 2001 between the hours of 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. as the official night for trick or treat, noting that residents are asked to please leave their porch lights on to provide lighting and safety for the children and all drivers are urged to use extra caution.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
4. Town Attorney re Public Hearing for use of Federal Community Development Funds
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to schedule a public hearing for October 1, 2001 at 7:30 P.M. to provide an opportunity for citizens to express community development and housing needs and to discuss possible projects that would benefit low and moderate income persons in the Town of West Seneca as part of the Federal Community Development Grant under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
5. Town Engineer re Burchfield Park Improvement Project, change order #4
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to approve change order #4 for Visone Construction Inc., 79 Sheldon Avenue, Depew, NY 14043 in the amount of $800 for performing extra work on the Burchfield Park Improvement Project, Job No. B-9908.
| Ayes: (4) Councilman Osmanski, Councilman Hicks, Councilman Wroblewski, Councilman Graber | Noes: None |
| Abstentions: (1) Supervisor Clark |
| Motion Carried |
Supervisor Clark abstained from voting on this item because Visone Construction was a client of an accounting firm that he had a financial interest in.
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6. Town Engineer re Race Street Reconstruction, change order #2
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to approve change order #2 for Visone Construction Inc., 79 Sheldon Avenue, Depew, NY 14043 for a net addition of $11,932.68 and finalize the total contract amount at $309,946.82 for the Race Street Reconstruction Project, Job No. R-0002.
| Ayes: (4) Councilman Osmanski, Councilman Hicks, Councilman Wroblewski, Councilman Graber | Noes: None |
| Abstentions: (1) Supervisor Clark |
| Motion Carried |
Supervisor Clark abstained from voting on this item because Visone Construction was a client of an accounting firm that he had a financial interest in.
7. Town Engineer re Race Street Reconstruction, final acceptance
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to accept the Race Street Reconstruction Project, Job No. R-0002, completed by Visone Construction Inc., 79 Sheldon Avenue, Depew, NY 14043 at a final contract amount of $309,946.82.
| Ayes: (4) Councilman Osmanski, Councilman Hicks, Councilman Wroblewski, Councilman Graber | Noes: None |
| Abstentions: (1) Supervisor Clark |
| Motion Carried |
Supervisor Clark abstained from voting on this item because Visone Construction was a client of an accounting firm that he had a financial interest in.
8. Town Engineer re Plant 5 Piping Realignment, change order #1
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to approve change order #1 for Kandey Company Inc., 19 Ransier Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224 for a net addition of $1528 and finalize the total contract amount at $32,714 for the Plant 5 Piping Realignment Project, Job No. P-0105.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
9. Town Engineer re Plant 5 Piping Realignment, final acceptance
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to accept the Plant 5 Piping Realignment Project, Job No. P-0105, completed by Kandey Company, Inc., 19 Ransier Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224 at a final contract amount of $32,714.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
10. Town Engineer re Bid date for Parkside Drive Flood Control Improvements Project
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to set a bid date of October 16, 2001 at 10 A.M. for receipt of bids on the Parkside Drive Flood Control Improvements Project, Job No. P-0113.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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11. Town Engineer re Termination of P. Renkas & N. Englert as seasonal laborers in Sewer Service Department
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to terminate Peter Renkas Jr. and Nick Englert as part-time seasonal laborers in the Sewer Service Department effective August 10, 2001 and September 1, 2001 respectively, and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
12. Town Engineer re Termination of Robert Klavoon as seasonal laborer in Engineering Department
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate Robert Klavoon as part-time seasonal laborer in the Engineering Department effective August 24, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
13. Town Engineer re Purchases requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize payment of the following vouchers for the Engineering Department:
URS Greiner, Inc. (discharge monitoring reports) $3205.00
K&S Contractors Supply, Inc. (hydrant installation) $1600.31
Erie County Water Authority (emergency
replacement of valve at Schultz & Transit) $2211.48
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
14. Highway Supt. re Bid date for two pick-up trucks and a cube van
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to set a bid date of October 1, 2001 at 10 A.M. for receipt of bids on the purchase of two (2) pick-up trucks and a cube van.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
15. Highway Supt. re Title change for Pat Hill & Dana Andrzejewski to Highway Motor Equipment Operators
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to terminate Pat Hill and Dana Andrzejewski as Highway Laborers and appoint Pat Hill and Dana Andrzejewski as Highway Motor Equipment Operators, Group 2, Step 5, at a rate of $18.79 per hour effective September 17, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
16. Highway Supt. re Title change for Daryl Seibert & Kevin McCartan to Highway Laborers
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to terminate Daryl Seibert and Kevin McCartan as Sanitation Motor Equipment Operators and appoint Daryl Seibert and Kevin McCartan as Highway Laborers, Step 1, Group 1, at a rate of $17.57 per hour effective September 17, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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17. Highway Supt. re Termination of C. Craver, M. Kempf, S. Bauer & C. McLaughlin as Sanitation Alternates
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate the following Sanitation Alternates effective September 17, 2001:
Colin Craver
Michael Kempf
Sean Bauer
Chris McLaughlin
and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
18. Highway Supt. re Appointment of S. Farrell, J. Demma, P. Stephen & J. Melling as alternate laborers
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to appoint the following as Alternate Laborers in the Sanitation Department at a rate of $7.00 per hour effective September 17, 2001:
Sean Farrell
John Demma
Phil Stephen
John Melling
and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
19. Highway Supt. re Termination of Kari Langdon as part-time laborer in Bldgs. & Grounds
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate Kari Langdon as part-time laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Department effective September 17, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
20. Highway Supt. re Purchases requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of the following vouchers for the Highway Department:
Hy-Grade Distributors (janitorial supplies) $1436.20
West Seneca Redi-Mix (repairs on Phyllis Drive) $1409.30
Brute Spring (truck repairs) $1488.51
Judnick Construction (replacement of sidewalk)
at Senior Citizens Center) $3500.00
Summit Supply (replacement of benches in
locker rooms) $3997.00
RB U'Ren (rental of aerial lift) $2795.00
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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21. Chief Gehen re Appointment of Officer Mark McMahon as K-9 Officer
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to appoint Police Officer Mark McMahon as K-9 Officer at an annual salary of $54,775 effective October 1, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
22. Chief Gehen re Resignation of Kevin Przybyl as part-time Public Safety Dispatcher
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to accept the resignation of Kevin A. Przybyl and terminate him as part-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective September 16, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
23. Chief Gehen re Attendance of Lt. Richard Cotter at FBI National Academy
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize Lt. Richard Cotter to attend the 207th session of the F.B.I. National Academy from September 30 - December 7, 2001 at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00, noting that meals and lodging are paid in full by the federal government.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
24. Chief Gehen re Purchase of laptop computer
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize the purchase of a Dell Pentium III 866 MHz laptop computer at a cost of $2326.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
25. Chief Gehen re Purchase requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of $3653.26 to Ronlyn's Collision for repairs to car #24.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
26. Comptroller re Resignation of Karen Frei as part-time Acct. Clerk/Mini Computer Operator & appointment of Lindsey Schmidt
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to accept the resignation of Karen Frei and terminate her as part-time Account Clerk/Mini Computer Operator effective September 4, 2001 and appoint Lindsey Schmidt as part-time seasonal Account Clerk/Mini Computer Operator at a rate of $9.50 per hour effective September 4, 2001 through February 5, 2002 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
27. Building Inspector re Model home in Wolins Woods subdivision
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to grant permission for Nigel Enterprises to build a model home at 154 Westgate Blvd. in the Wolins Woods Subdivision.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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28. Building Inspector re Budgetary transfer request
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to approve a budgetary transfer request of $1000 from Equipment Acct. #01.3620.0200 to Gasoline Account #01.3620.0416 for the Building & Plumbing Department.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
29. Tax Receiver re Status change for P. Farr, T. Gannon, C. Talty D. Conover & S. Kuczka to seasonal part-time
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to change the status of Patricia Farr, Teri Gannon, Carol Talty, Dorothy Conover and Sondra Kuczka from part-time to part-time seasonal effective September 5 - November 15, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
30. Recreation Director re Retirement of Olga Jagodzinski as part-time Clerk Typist
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to accept the retirement of Olga Jagodzinski and terminate her as part-time Clerk Typist effective September 1, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
31. Recreation Director re Appointment of part-time employees for fall/winter recreation programs & Ice Rink
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to appoint the individuals on the attached list to work part-time in the fall/winter recreation programs and at the Ice Rink effective September 17, 2001 through May 31, 2002 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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32. Recreation Director re Rate increase for part-time employees with 400 hours
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to grant rate increases to the following part-time employees who worked the required 400 hours:
| Rate | Effective Date | |
| Erin Biddle | $5.70/hr. | 7/13/01 |
| Amanda Dietz | $5.70/hr. | 7/17/01 |
| Noelle Higgins | $5.70/hr. | 6/25/01 |
| Brian Lawson | $5.70/hr. | 7/25/01 |
| Marc MacLaughlin | $5.70/hr. | 6/26/01 |
| Brieanne Weir | $6.20/hr. | 7/24/01 |
and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
33. Recreation Director re Purchase requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of $2556 to the West Seneca Girl's Softball Association for umpire fees.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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34. Youth Director re Termination of Bryan Lawrence as part-time Alternative Sentencing Director
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate Bryan Lawrence as part-time Alternative Sentencing Director effective August 20, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting that Mr. Lawrence will be assuming a full-time position as an AmeriCorps leader.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
35. Youth Director re Option to decline health insurance coverage for AmeriCorps leaders
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to grant AmeriCorps leaders the option of declining health insurance coverage and receiving a compensatory check in accordance with the White Collar Contract.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
36. Youth Director re Addition of Community Blue coverage for AmeriCorps leaders
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to approve the addition of Community Blue coverage for AmeriCorps leaders effective August 30, 2001.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
37. Youth Director re Approval of expenditures for AmeriCorps Say Yes to Work program
Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of the following vouchers for the AmeriCorps Say Yes to Work program:
Instructicorp Inc. (2-day management training) $5644.00
Kleidon Publishing (training books) $2077.40
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
13-E REPORTS
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR EILEEN CAPARELLA
Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to grant a leave of absence without pay to Eileen Caparella from her position of Clerk to the Town Justice effective September 12 - 14, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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APPOINTMENT OF PART-TIME LABORERS IN BLDGS. & GROUNDS
Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to appoint the following part-time laborers in the Buildings & Grounds Department to work at the Ice Rink effective September 17, 2001 at a rate of $6.50 per hour:
Dave Sadowski
Bob Krautsack
Bob Kaminski
Jason Zimmerman
Cornelius Hart
and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
PURCHASE OF DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ICE RINK
Motion by Councilman Graber, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize the purchase of a Munters Dry/Cool Ice Air Model A10G from RL Kistler Inc. at a cost of $23,178.00, noting that this was the same dehumidification system that was installed at the Pepsi Center and Leisure Rinks and RL Kistler Inc. was the only manufacturer of this type of equipment.
On the question, Councilman Graber stated that the previous dehumidification system was archaic and did not work very well. This new state-of-the-art system was more energy efficient and would improve the atmosphere inside the Ice Rink.
Councilman Wroblewski stated that the Buildings & Grounds Department employees had been working at the Ice Rink the last few days preparing for it to open, and the new walls that were constructed had really made a difference in the temperature inside the building.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
CAR LOT ON CLINTON STREET AND NORTHWOOD DRIVE
Councilman Osmanski referred to Building Inspector Bill Czuprynski the car lot at the corner of Clinton Street and Northwood Drive. Mr. Czuprynski had spoken with the owner about the stone on the lot and the cars being parked where they were not supposed to be, however, a few of the vehicles were still encroaching and nothing was done about the stone. Councilman Osmanski asked that Mr. Czuprynski reinforce his previous directives to the owner.
PLACEMENT OF POLITICAL SIGNS
Councilman Osmanski commented on political signs that were still being placed on street corners, vacant lots and public right-of-ways. He asked Mr. Czuprynski to continue to be vigilant at removing political signs in places where they were not allowed.
APPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE SEWERYNIAK AS PART-TIME CLERK
Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to appoint Catherine M. Seweryniak as part-time Clerk at the Historical Society at a rate of $6.90 per hour effective September 18, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
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CAMBRIDGE AVENUE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER
Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to authorize the Supervisor to execute an easement agreement granting the West Seneca Housing Development Co. Inc. a 20-foot permanent easement along the westerly boundary of Cambridge Avenue for the construction of a private sanitary sewer.
On the question, Supervisor Clark stated that this sanitary sewer would benefit the Belmont Shelter senior citizen housing complex being developed on Indian Church Road, and the Engineering Department reviewed the request and had no objection.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULED
Supervisor Clark announced the following Town Board meetings for the fourth quarter of 2001:
| Monday, October 1, 2001 | @ | 7:30 P.M. |
| Monday, October 22, 2001 | @ | 7:30 P.M. |
| Monday, November 12, 2001 | @ | 7:30 P.M. |
| Monday, November 26, 2001 | @ | 7:30 P.M. |
| Monday, December 17, 2001 | @ | 7:30 P.M. |
DONATIONS TO NYS WORLD TRADE CENTER RELIEF FUND
Supervisor Clark advised that anyone interested in donating to the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund could do so through the New York State website www.state.ny.us or through the donor hotline at 1-800-801-8092.
PRIMARY DAY RESCHEDULED
Town Clerk Patricia Wisniewski noted that Primary Day was rescheduled for Tuesday, September 25, 2001 from 6 A.M. until 9 P.M. She asked the media's assistance in informing the voters that even if they voted on September 11th, they would have to cast their vote again on September 25th in order for it to be counted.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Graber, to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
PATRICIA C. WISNIEWSKI, RMC/CMC
TOWN CLERK