Board Meeting
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West Seneca, NY 14224 June 6, 2016
Supervisor Sheila M. Meegan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with 30 seconds of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Hart.
ROLL CALL: Present - Sheila M. Meegan Supervisor
Eugene P. Hart Councilman
William P. Hanley, Jr. Councilman
Absent - None
Supervisor Meegan read the Fire Prevention Code instructing the public where to exit in case of a fire or an emergency.
The meeting was dedicated to the memory of Margaret Allman & Richard Breen.
11-A MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
§ Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve Minutes #2016-10 of May 23, 2016.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
11-B LEGAL ITEMS
1. Proofs of publication and posting of legal notice: “OF THE ADOPTED BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WEST SENECA, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE "TOWN"), AUTHORIZING PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING; ESTIMATING THAT THE TOTAL COST THEREOF IS $9,832,045; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,432,045 IN SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE A PORTION OF SAID APPROPRIATION AND APPLICATION OF $1,400,000 OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT FUNDING AND ANY FUNDS EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO BE EXPENDED TOWARDS THE COST OF SAID OBJECT OR PURPOSE OR REDEMPTION OF THE TOWN’S OBLIGATIONS ISSUED THEREFOR, OR TO BE BUDGETED AS AN OFFSET TO THE TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS” in the Town of West Seneca, received and filed.
11-C COMMUNICATIONS
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14. Chief Denz re Appointment of Adam M. Schnitzer as Police Officer
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to appoint Adam M. Schnitzer as Police Officer effective Tuesday June 7, 2016 at the training rate of $23.41 per hour and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Town Clerk Jacqueline Felser administered the oath of office to Officer Schnitzer.
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1. Supervisor Meegan re Standard workday reporting
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to adopt the attached Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution and authorize the Finance Department to submit completed forms to the Elected & Appointed Officials Reporting program.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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2. Town Attorney re Out of district sewer connection agreement
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents on behalf of West Seneca Sanitary Sewer District commonly known as East & West, Angle, Leydecker District to enter into an out of district sewer connection agreement with Orchard Park Sanitary Sewer District No. 18 to furnish sanitary sewer facilities, noting this connection has met with the approval of both the Town of Orchard Park and Town of West Seneca Engineer.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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3. Town Attorney re Agreement with National Softball Association
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents to enter into an agreement with the National Softball Association, Inc. to provide facilities for the Girls Softball World Series from July 17 – 23, 2016, noting the Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission will reimburse the town for actual overtime costs incurred as a result of the World Series.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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4. Town Attorney re Agreement with Research Foundation of SUNY Buffalo
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents to enter into an agreement with the Research Foundation at SUNY Buffalo to provide facilities for the Community Inquiry and Mobile Learning Pilot Program, noting all participants from SUNY Buffalo will be required to undergo background checks and an insurance certificate has been received.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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5. Town Engineer re Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System annual report
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to table acceptance of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System annual report until the June 23, 2016 Town Board meeting to allow time for public input, noting the report will be posted on the town’s website.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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6. Engineering Department re Appointment of Angela J. Johnson to summer intern position
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to appoint Angela J. Johnson as a summer intern in the Engineering Department at a rate of $11.50 per hour for 35 hours per week effective June 7 - August 26, 2016, noting funding is available for the position under budget line #1.1440.0149.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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7. Highway Sup’t re Termination of Sean Greene as Bldgs & Grounds Laborer
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to terminate Sean Greene as a full-time laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Department effective May 20, 2016 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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8. Highway Sup’t re Retirement of Thomas Johnson as Highway Motor Equipment Operator
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to accept the retirement of Thomas Johnson and terminate him as Motor Equipment Operator in the Highway Department effective June 14, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting Mr. Johnson is retiring after 37 years of service to the town.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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9. Highway Sup’t re Title change for Kevin McCartan to Highway Working Crew Chief
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate Kevin McCartan as Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator and appoint him as Highway Working Crew Chief, Group 6, Step 5, at a rate of $30.34 per hour effective June 1, 2016 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 Sup’t re Title change for Daryl Krawczyk to Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate Daryl Krawczyk as Highway Motor Equipment Operator and appoint him as Highway Heavy Motor Equipment Operator, Group 5, Step 5, at a rate of $28.95 per hour effective June 6, 2016 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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11. Highway Sup’t re Title change for Brian Adams to Highway Laborer
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to terminate Brian Adams as Sanitation Motor Equipment Operator and appoint him as Highway Laborer, Group 1, Step 1, at a rate of $20.41 per hour effective May 31, 2016 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. Highway Sup’t re Appointment of Robert Walsh as full-time Sanitation Laborer
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate Robert Walsh as part-time Sanitation Laborer and appoint him full-time Sanitation Laborer at a rate of $18.65 per hour effective June 7, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting this appointment is contingent upon the passing of drug and alcohol testing.
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On the question, Councilman Hart stated he is abstaining from voting on this appointment because Robert Walsh is his second cousin.
Ayes: (2) Councilman Hanley, Supervisor Meegan Noes: None
Abstentions: (1) Councilman Hart Motion Carried
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13. Highway Sup’t re Appointment of Highway Department part-time seasonal laborers
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to appoint the following as part-time seasonal laborers in the Highway Department at a rate of $9 per hour effective June 7 – September 2, 2016 contingent upon the passing of drug and alcohol testing:
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Michael Bauer Daniel Feeney Zachary Giacobello
Sean Kline Noah Locher Jason Lons
Mitchell Mancuso Sebastian Orsene Steven Whitlow
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. Chief Denz re Appointment of James Loga as Court Security Officer
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to appoint James Loga as Court Security Officer effective June 7, 2016 at a rate of $17 per hour 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. Chief Denz re Status change for Kevin Przybyl to part-time seasonal Public Safety Dispatcher
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to change the status of part-time Public Safety Dispatcher Kevin Przybyl to part-time seasonal effective June 1 - 30, 2016 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. Chief Denz re Resignation of Colleen Urbanski as crossing guard
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to accept the resignation of Colleen Urbanski as crossing guard effective May 27, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting Ms. Urbanski is retiring after 21 years of dutiful service to the town.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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18. Senior Code Enforcement Officer re West Seneca Kiwanis Shelter
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize West Seneca Kiwanis to build a shelter in accordance with their submitted plans, noting a possible change with the addition of a comfort station.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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19. Town Justices re Status change for Rachel Nalewajek to part-time seasonal
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to change the status of part-time clerk Rachel Nalewajek to part-time seasonal effective June 20 – July 1, 2016 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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20. Senior Recreation Therapist of Sr. Services re Appointment of David Rizk as part-time van driver
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to appoint David Rizk as part-time van driver effective June 2, 2016 at a rate of $9.50 per hour contingent upon passing drug and alcohol testing 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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21. Youth Service Coordinator re Pay rate change for Emily Baker
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve a rate increase for Emily Baker to $11 per hour 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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22. Youth Service Coordinator re Summer 2016 recreation program appointments
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to appoint the individuals on the attached list as part-time recreation attendants and lifeguards at the corresponding rate of pay and change their status from
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part-time to part-time seasonal effective June 7 – September 1, 2016 contingent upon drug testing, background checks, and obtaining required certifications by June 20, 2016; and further, approve a status change for Michael Talluto from part-time to part-time seasonal effective June 7 – September 1, 2016 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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23. Highway Sup’t re Appointment of Buildings & Grounds Dep’t part-time seasonal laborers
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to appoint Patrick Gehen, Jr., Matthew McCarthy and Andrew Pangallo as part-time seasonal laborers in the Buildings & Grounds Department effective June 7 – September 15, 2016 at a rate of $9 per hour contingent upon passing drug and alcohol testing 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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24. Chief Denz re Appointment of Catherine Liszewski as crossing guard
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to appoint Catherine Liszewski as part-time crossing guard effective June 7, 2016 at a rate of $9 per hour 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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11-D REPORTS
- Jacqueline A Felser, Town Clerk’s report for May 2016 received and filed.
- John Gullo, Senior Code Enforcement Officer’s Building & Plumbing reports for May 2016 received and filed.
11-E APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respective funds as follows: General Fund - $237,420.03; Highway Fund - $35,803.32; Special Districts - $10,780.89; Capital Fund - $591,712.95 (vouchers 93438 - 94654) Trust - $36,341.47 (vouchers 94498-94586)
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
HOUSING COURT FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT VIOLATIONS
Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo announced Housing Court will be held bi-weekly on Fridays beginning June 10th with Judge Filbert presiding.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo stated the Design Standards Committee and Industrial & Commercial Incentive Board had their first meeting and will be setting up a schedule of future meetings that will be posted on the town’s website. Councilman Hart noted these are advisory committees and they will be submitting recommendations to the Town Board. There will be an opportunity for public input at the end of the meetings.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Senior Recreation Therapist of Senior Services Mary Josefiak announced the senior center has scheduled a Father’s Day lunch on June 17th, a Flag Day Celebration and a strawberry social.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Youth Service Coordinator Lauren Masset announced they are still accepting registrations for the Summer Fun program and swim lessons. Day camp registration is full and there is a short waiting list.
PAY RATE FOR BUS DRIVERS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
Motion by Councilman Hanley, seconded by Councilman Hart, to increase the rate of pay for bus drivers for the summer camp program to $15 per hour.
On the question, Councilman Hart stated the town has not been able to attract any bus drivers for the recreation program because the rate of pay with the school system is higher.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
POLICE DEPARTMENT EVENTS
Chief Denz stated the Special Olympics Torch Run is tomorrow. Participants will assemble at the police station and the run will start at noon. The annual PBA picnic will take place Wednesday, June 8th at VFW Post #8113.
ROAD & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Chief Denz commented on upcoming road closures starting July 7th. Both Route 400 bridges are being replaced and there will be weekend only closures with detours posted. Harlem Road will also be closed from Seneca Street to Indian Church Road. Closures times are as follows: July 7th – 11th, July 14th – 18th, July 22nd – 25th, July 29th – August 1st and August 27th - 28th.
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ROAD & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION (continued)
Councilman Hanley also stated the City of Buffalo will be digging up South Ogden to replace the watermain.
Councilman Hart questioned the time frame for bridge construction on Harlem Road over Buffalo Creek and Supervisor Meegan responded the start date is tentatively set for April 2017.
STATE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
Supervisor Meegan stated Assemblyman Michael Kearns has announced the West Seneca Library will be receiving $250,000 in capital funding from the State Municipal Facility Program.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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JACQUELINE A FELSER, TOWN CLERK