Board Meeting Minutes 06/21/2010
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2010-10
West Seneca, NY 14224 June 21, 2010
Supervisor Wallace C. Piotrowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with 30 seconds of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Present - Wallace C. Piotrowski, Supervisor
Sheila M. Meegan, Councilwoman
Dale F. Clarke, Councilman
Absent - None
Supervisor Piotrowski read the Fire Prevention Code instructing the public where to exit in case of a fire or an emergency.
10-A MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
· Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to approve Minutes #2010-09 of June 7, 2010.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
10-B HELD OVER PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Re: RENEWAL OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WEST SENECA AND TIME WARNER CABLE, in the Town of West Seneca.
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to renew the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Town of West Seneca and Time Warner Cable.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
2. Re: “A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1696 ORCHARD PARK ROAD, BEING PART OF LOT NO. 414, CHANGING ITS CLASSIFICATION FROM R-50 TO R-50(S), FOR A FIVE-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING” in the Town of West Seneca.
(Sean & Maria Hanley)
Supervisor Piotrowski advised that the petitioner, Sean Hanley, submitted a letter requesting an adjournment until the next Town Board meeting.
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to adjourn the public hearing concerning the request for a special permit for property located at 1696 Orchard Park Road until the July 19, 2010 Town Board meeting.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
3. Re: “A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5029 CLINTON STREET, BEING PART OF LOT NO. 9, CHANGING ITS CLASSIFICATION FROM C-2 TO C-2(S), FOR USED CAR SALES” in the Town of West Seneca. (George Boller)
Supervisor Piotrowski advised that the petitioner, George Boller, submitted a revised site plan this date and it had to be reviewed by the Building Department prior to acting on it.
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to table the public hearing concerning the request for a special permit for property located at 5029 Clinton Street until the July 19, 2010 Town Board meeting.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
10-C TABLED ITEM
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1. Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Erie County |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to approve the Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Erie County. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
10-D COMMUNICATIONS
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1. Town Attorney re Little Loop Football referee agreement |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to table this item for review by the Town Attorney. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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2. Town Attorney re Agreement with Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to enter into the New York Power Pay Program agreement with Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc., noting that this program provides financial reward to the town if it is able to use less power during peak demand periods. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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3. Town Attorney re Renaming of Centennial Park to Veteran’s Memorial Park |
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, unanimous second, to adopt the attached resolution renaming Centennial Park to Veteran’s Memorial Park. |
On the question, Councilman Clarke noted that the Centennial Park ball diamond was dedicated in 1973 as George “Spunk” Heusinger Memorial Field and that is not part of the name change to Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Councilwoman Meegan stated that the board members will be meeting with the Veteran’s Committee on July 17th to put together the Veteran’s Memorial Park dedication ceremony that was tentatively scheduled for August 15th.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
*APPENDICES*
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4. Town Attorney re Temporary dasher signs for hockey tournament |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to table this item for review by the Town Attorney. |
On the question, Supervisor Piotrowski stated that Town Attorney Shawn Martin will be reviewing this item to ensure there is proper insurance for the tournament, to determine what income is being generated by the tournament and whether the town should share in that income, and how the tournament will affect the house and travel teams use of the ice rink.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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5. Town Attorney re Purchase requiring Town Board approval |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to authorize payment of $9025 to Arrow Appraisal Service for services performed in connection with appraisal work on tax assessment challenges brought against the Town of West Seneca. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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6. Town Engineer re Bid date for Sanitary Sewer Repair Contract |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to set a bid date of July 12, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. for receipt of bids on the Sanitary Sewer Repair Contract, Job No. S-1005. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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7. Town Engineer re Spray Pool Water Treatment Project, final acceptance |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to approve final change order #1 for Numarco, Inc., 1021 Maple Road, Elma, NY 14059 for a net deduct of $26,905.54 and accept the Spray Pool Water Treatment Project, Job No. S-0902 at a final contract amount of $1352.46. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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8. Town Engineer re Purchase requiring Town Board approval |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to authorize payment of $1775 to Burgh Schoenenberger for service on flowmeters. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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9. Highway Supt. re Appointment of Sandra Lewis as summer help in Highway Department |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to appoint Sandra Lewis as part-time seasonal laborer for summer help in the Highway Department at a rate of $7.25 per hour effective June 28 – September 3, 2010 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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10. Highway Supt. re Purchase requiring Town Board approval |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to authorize payment of $3330 to Superior Pallets, Inc. for playground safety surface material. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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11. Chief Gehen re Retirement of Patricia Burch rescinded |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to rescind the retirement of Clerk Typist Patricia Burch as she has decided not to retire from service at this time 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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12. Youth/Recreation Director re Status change for Danielle Gehen to part-time seasonal |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to change the status of part-time permanent worker Danielle Gehen to part-time seasonal effective June 28 – September 28, 2010 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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13. Youth/Recreation Director re Appointment of part-time Recreation Attendants for Youth Theatre |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to appoint the following to work part-time in the summer Youth Theatre Program effective July 1 – August 21, 2010: Recreation Attendants, part-time @ 7.25 hour Dolly Goodman Cameron Kogut Robert Morano 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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14. Youth/Recreation Director re Termination/appointment of part-time employees |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to terminate the following individuals: |
Lifeguard Effective Date
Megan Bridge 06/12/2010
Recreation Bus Driver
Jenny Hanner 10/17/2009
Recreation Attendant
Mary Frances Hall 06/01/2010
Erik Prentice 06/01/2010
and further, appoint the following as part-time seasonal employees effective Jun 28 – September 30, 2010:
Recreation Bus Driver @ 10.60 per hour Recreation Attendant @ $7.25 per hour
Deborah Sturm Jenna Yates
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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15. Youth/Recreation Director re Appointment of part-time seasonal employees |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to terminate Ryan Tomporowski and Shayley Tomporowski as part-time Recreation Attendants effective June 1, 2010 and appoint Ryan Tomporowski and Shayley Tomporowski as part-time seasonal Lifeguards at a rate of $7.50 per hour effective June 22 – September 30, 2010 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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16. Youth/Recreation Director re Appointment of Michelle Pikula to West Seneca Youth Board |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to appoint Michelle M. Pikula to a 6-month term on the West Senece Youth Board effective July 1 – December 31, 2010. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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17. Town Attorney re Designation of Erik Finbar to sign 2010 tax roll |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to designate Erik Finbar to sign the 2010 tax roll. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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18. Highway Supt. re Lighting at Centennial & Fireman’s Park |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to authorize payment of $9701.93 to Spoth Enterprises for repair of lights at Centennial and Fireman’s Park. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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19. Chief Gehen re Seasonal status for part-time Public Safety Dispatchers |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to change the status of part-time Public Safety Dispatchers James McCullough, Andy Oscypala, and William Szewc to part-time seasonal effective July 1 – 31, 2010 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
10-E REPORTS
· Patricia C DePasquale, Town Clerk’s report for May 2010 received and filed.
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
STATUS OF AMERICORPS DEBT
Karen Lucachick, Greenmeadow Drive, questioned the status of the outstanding AmeriCorps debt.
Comptroller Robert Bielecki advised that an $8000 payment was received on June 9th for the month of June, but nothing on the $75,000 debt.
Town Attorney Shawn Martin stated that he met with former Youth/AmeriCorps Director Mark Lazzara last Friday and had a lengthy conversation concerning a number of issues. He will be discussing this with the Town Board at an Executive Session later in this meeting.
SUGGESTION TO CHANGE NIGHT OF BAND SHELL CONCERTS
Karen Lucachick, Greenmeadow Drive, suggested that the band shell concerts be changed from Monday evenings to a different night due to the lack of parking.
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
SUGGESTION TO ELIMINATE SUMMER HOURS
Karen Lucachick, Greenmeadow Drive, understood that summer hours were eliminated in Erie County government and suggested that the town also consider this.
SUGGESTION TO ELIMINATE PEER COUNSELOR POSITIONS
Karen Lucachick, Greenmeadow Drive, referred to a previous suggestion to eliminate the peer counselor positions in the West Seneca School System and asked the board members to seriously consider that elimination.
FLOODING ISSUE ON EAST & WEST ROAD
Joan Solomon, East & West Road, stated that last year a new water line was installed on East & West Road and since then she has had a flooding problem. Mrs. Solomon reported this to the Engineering Department, but was informed that Erie County would have to take care of the problem. The County came out to investigate and told her that something was not done properly with the construction.
Supervisor Piotrowski stated that he would have Town Engineer George Montz look into this and report back to the Town Board.
FLOODING ISSUE ON JASMINE AVENUE
Ken Romance, Jasmine Avenue, asked for assistance with ongoing flooding problems on his street that had recently gotten worse.
Councilwoman Meegan directed Town Attorney Shawn Martin to have Town Engineer George Montz contact Mr. Romance.
Amy Carpenter, Woodward Crescent, commented on the number of sewer problems that are reported to the town and suggested a moratorium on new construction.
SUPPORT FOR PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM
Kaylin Dickey spoke in favor of the Peer Counseling and YES programs and commented on how they have changed her life and her friends’ lives. She suggested that the peer counselors give a presentation to demonstrate the value of these programs.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
“A CHILD IS MISSING” PROGRAM
Chief Gehen announced that the West Seneca Police Department will be getting involved in a program called, “A Child is Missing.” The program deals with reports of missing children, elderly people with dementia issues, and disabled individuals that might wander off. There is a GPS based rapid phone call notification system that will place up to 1000 calls per minute to different localities when activated. A responding officer’s supervisor contacts the program based in Ft. Lauderdale and gives information pertaining to the missing person and records a message that is sent to all the residences within a certain radius of the GPS location. Chief Gehen stated that this was a great program and there was no charge to police agencies. They will begin training on it and have it implemented in approximately one week.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to recess to Executive Session at 7:30 P.M. to discuss two litigation matters and three contract personnel issues.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
The board returned from Executive Session at 8:45 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
PATRICIA C. DEPASQUALE, RMC/CMC
TOWN CLERK