Board Minutes

 
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West Seneca, NY 14224                                                                June 20, 2016
 
 
Supervisor Sheila M. Meegan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with 30 seconds of silent prayer in memory of those who lost their lives in the Orlando shooting followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Asst. Chief Michael Boehringer.
 
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 Joseph O’Neil and retired Police Officer Al Scioli.
 
12-A   MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
 
§ Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve minutes from the June 6, 2016 work session.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
§ Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve Minutes #2016-11 of June 6, 2016.
 
On the question, Councilman Hart stated he spoke with the Lions Club about the Kiwanis picnic shelter and they are looking into Lions’ grants to add restrooms to the facility.
 
Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
§ Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve minutes from the June 15, 2016 bid opening for concession services.
 
On the question, Councilman Hanley questioned if this included special events and Supervisor Meegan questioned if there was any discussion on use of vending machines at the ice rink.
 
Town Attorney John Fenz responded this is for normal hours of operation and does not cover special events. There was no discussion on vending machines at this time.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
 
 
 
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12-B  LEGAL ITEMS
 
1.       Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, that proofs of publication and posting of legal notice: “OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #2016-09, MODIFICATION TO CHAPTER 87 – PEDDLING, SOLICITING, TRANSIENT BUSINESS AND MOBILE FOOD VENDING” in the Town of West Seneca, be received and filed.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to open the public hearing.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
          Town Attorney John Fenz stated the modification included a change to the hours that solicitors can approach residences.  The new hours are until 7 P.M. or dusk, whichever is earlier. Additionally, the fee will change from quarterly to a monthly fee of $75. Religious organizations and political activity are exempt from the restrictions of the local law.
 
          Karen Lucachik questioned if there are any mobile food trucks in the town.
 
          Town Clerk Jacqueline Felser stated there are events in town where food trucks are present and the town began licensing them this year.
 
          Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo stated they have inspected eight food trucks so far and more inspections are scheduled.
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to close the public hearing.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to adopt Local Law #2016-09, modification to Chapter 87 – Peddling, Soliciting, Transient Business and Mobile Food Vending, in the Town of West Seneca.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
                                                                                                              *APPENDICES*
 
2.       Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, that proofs of publication and posting of legal notice: “OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #2016-10, MODIFICATION TO CHAPTER 92 – PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – ADDITION OF SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE” in the Town of West Seneca, be received and filed.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
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12-B   LEGAL ITEMS
 
2.     (continued)
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to open the public hearing.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
          Town Attorney John Fenz stated this local law addresses concerns regarding sidewalks in disrepair. Town Law permits the Town Board to require certain sidewalks to be repaired and assess repairs not made by the property owner on their tax bills. Payment for the cost of the repair will be assessed over a three year period and interest will be charged if payment is not made within this time frame.
 
          Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo stated this will help the property owner to get sidewalks repaired as it is difficult to hire someone for small sections of sidewalk. The cost will be as inexpensive as possible to the property owner.
 
          Councilman Hart stated the town will bid out this work and contractors will be scheduled for repairs. Property owners will receive notification of required repairs as well as their options for accomplishing them.
 
          Beverly Leising questioned if the contractor will cut tree roots if that is what is causing the sidewalk problem.
 
          Highway Sup’t. Matthew English stated contractors use a product called bio-barrier to prevent roots from growing back once they are cut.
 
          Dan Alessi questioned how problem sidewalks come to the attention of the town and whose responsibility it is if a sidewalk is disrupted because of a tree that is located on the town’s easement.
 
          Mr. Gullo responded his office receives complaints and entire neighborhoods are inspected.
 
          Mr. English stated the Town Code was amended in 2001 and maintenance of sidewalks was designated as the property owner’s responsibility.
 
          Mr. Fenz stated most trees in residential areas were planted in the right-of-way by property owners.
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to close the public hearing.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
 
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12-B   LEGAL ITEMS
 
2.     (continued)
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to adopt Local Law #2016-10, modification to Chapter 92 Property Maintenance – addition of Sidewalk Maintenance Ordinance, in the Town of West Seneca.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
                                                                                                              *APPENDICES*
 
3.       Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, that proofs of publication and posting of legal notice: “OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCAL LAW #2016-11, SELF-IMPOSED LIMIT FOR NET OPERATING EXPENDITURES” in the Town of West Seneca, be received and filed.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to open the public hearing.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
          Town Attorney John Fenz stated this places a limit on the town’s expenditures beginning in 2017 and any increase will be limited to 2 percent of the previous year’s operating expenditures. This applies to net operating expenses the town can control; capital improvements are excluded. Mr. Fenz also noted it does provide the Town Board an opportunity to opt out annually before adopting the budget. 
 
          Councilman Hart stated this action was recommended by the town’s finance directors, Drescher & Malecki, and other towns are also adopting this type of law.
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to close the public hearing.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to adopt Local Law #2016-11, Self Imposed Limit For Net Operating Expenditures, in the Town of West Seneca.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
                                                                                                              *APPENDICES*
 
 
 
 
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12-C TABLED ITEM
 
1.   Town Engineer re Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System annual report
 
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to remove this item from the table.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the attached Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System annual report for submission to the NYSDEC.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
                                                        *APPENDICES*
 
12-D COMMUNICATIONS
 
 
1.    Supervisor Meegan re Status change for Caroline Keane to seasonal part-time
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to change the status of Caroline Keane from part-time to part-time seasonal effective June 20 - September 2, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.  
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
2.   Supervisor Meegan re Friends of the West Seneca Public Library annual “Yard Sale”
 
 
                 
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to approve the request from the Friends of the West Seneca Public Library to hold their annual “Yard Sale” on August 20, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. on Town Hall property.
 
Ayes: All                   Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
3.   Councilman Hanley re Appointment of Austin Boehm as full-time laborer in Buildings & Grounds
 
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate Austin Boehm as part-time Sanitation Laborer and appoint him as temporary full-time Buildings & Grounds Laborer, Group 1, Step 1 at a rate of $20.41 per hour effective June 21, 2016 contingent upon passing of 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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12-D   COMMUNICATIONS
 
4.   Town Attorney re Acquisition of East & West Road property from State of New York
 
 
                                                          
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Supervisor to apply for transfer and conveyance of property at 980 East & West Road from the State of New York to the Town of West Seneca for the conveyance of $1, noting the property will be used for park and recreation purposes and any and all documents shall be subject to approval by the Town Attorney.
 
            On the question, Supervisor Meegan stated the structure on the property has been inspected by Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo and it is in disrepair. The building will be demolished and the property used to expand Firemen’s Park.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
                                                                                                              *APPENDICES*
 
5.     Town Attorney re Electricity supply agreement
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement with Direct Energy Business, LLC to deliver electricity to the town at a rate of 5.154 cents per kwh for the next 12 months, noting this rate is less than what the town currently pays and the final form of the agreement is subject to approval by the Town Attorney.
 
            On the question, Councilman Hanley stated the contract is being extended for one year and the town will bid both gas and electric next year. The town was able to secure this rate just before NYSEG was granted a rate increase.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
6.   Town Attorney re Out-of-district water agreement for Westgate Estates
 
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement between West Seneca Water District and Boston Valley Holdings, LLC allowing them to connect the Westgate Estates project to the town’s water system, noting the final form of the agreement is subject to approval by the Town Attorney.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
 
 
 
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12-D   COMMUNICATIONS
 
7.   Town Attorney re Settlement of assessment challenge – 1956 Ridge Road
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve and authorize the Town Attorney to execute the Stipulation of Settlement to resolve the real property tax assessment challenge for 1956 Ridge Road, SBL No. 143.06-4-21.11.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
 
8.   Town Attorney re Intermunicipal agreement with West Seneca School District for loaning of buses
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents to enter into an agreement with West Seneca Central School District to temporarily loan school buses for transportation of youth to town activities, noting there is no fee to the town but the town will provide insurance to cover the buses and hire current active district bus drivers to operate the buses.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried                                                                             
 
9.    Town Attorney re Bid award for concession services
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to award the bid for concession services at the soccer complex and ice rink to 7K Unlimited, Inc. at their bid of $1000 annually from June 2016 – May 2019 with the final form of agreement subject to approval by the Town Attorney, noting this was bid on two separate occasions and 7K Unlimited was the only bidder.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried                                                                          
10.   Town Engineer re Relocation of street lighting for Harlem Road project
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to adopt the attached resolution approving relocation of the existing street lighting by NYSDOT during the NY 240 project and authorize the Supervisor to sign the necessary documents.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
                                                          *APPENDICES*
 
 
 
 
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12-D   COMMUNICATIONS
 
11.   Town Engineer re Relocation of manholes for Harlem Road project
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to adopt the attached resolution approving adjustment to a sanitary sewer manhole by NYSDOT during the NY 240 project and authorize the Supervisor to sign the necessary documents.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
                                                          *APPENDICES*
 
12.   Highway Sup’t re Termination of Ryan McCoy as part-time laborer in Buildings & Grounds
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to terminate Ryan McCoy as part-time laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Department effective June 13, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
13.   Highway Sup’t re Termination of Sebastian Orsene as part-time Laborer in the Highway department
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate Sebastian Orsene as part-time laborer in the Highway Department effective June 13, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
14.   Chief Denz re Attendance of Detective Captain Patrick Shea at training conference
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize Detective Captain Patrick Shea to attend the 29th Annual Colonel Henry F. Williams Homicide Seminar, September 18 – 23, 2016 in Albany at a cost not to exceed $1,500, noting there are sufficient funds budgeted in police training line 1.3120.0459.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
15.   Chief Denz re Title change for Police Officer Duane Wisniewski to Detective
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate Duane Wisniewski as Police Officer and appoint him Detective effective June 21, 2016 at an annual salary of $85,787.90 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-D   COMMUNICATIONS
 
16.   Finance Department re Budgetary transfer request
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve a budget transfer of $14,250 from budget line 1.1420.0461 (Contracted Legal Services – Attorney) to budget line 1.6989.0451 (Economic Development Grant), noting this will cover the CMA invoice for work completed on the Seneca Place Project.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
17.   Youth Service Coordinator re Resignation of Grace Reedy as part-time clerk typist
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to accept the resignation of Grace Reedy and terminate her as part-time clerk typist effective June 25, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
18.   Youth Service Coordinator re Termination of inactive employees
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate the following inactive employees effective June 20, 2016:
 



Danielle Gehen       Deborah Sturm                  Elizabeth Lusk                   Jillian Piniewski
Kaitlin Alessi           Kali Supples                      Kayleigh Baker                  Kristen Harrigan
Lauren Smith          Mark Wach                        Megan Weinreber              Nicholas McMahon
Nicolette Nigro        Patricia Alexander             Tyler Chodkowski              Vincent Leone
 
and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 



19.   Youth Service Coordinator re Appointment of bus drivers for summer program
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to appoint Deborah Stoeher, JoAnne Maier, Michael Aures, Thomas Keenan and Eric Kalenda as part-time seasonal bus drivers effective June 27 – August 30, 2016 at a rate of $15 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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12-D   COMMUNICATIONS
 

20.   Youth Service Coordinator re Appointment of part-time seasonal recreation attendants
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to appoint John McNamara, Erin Schappert and Sarah Wood as part-time seasonal recreation attendants effective June 21 – September 1, 2016 at a rate of $9.25 per hour and Sarah Amoia as part-time seasonal recreation attendant effective June 21 – September 1, 2016 at a rate of $9.50 per hour and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
21.   Youth Service Coordinator re Rate increase for Jack Jerabeck, head lifeguard
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve a rate increase for Jack Jerabeck to $9.75 per hour in his position as head lifeguard at the town pool and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
22.   Youth Service Coordinator re Status change for Youth Theatre Staff to part-time seasonal
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to change the status of part-time Youth Theatre staff Carly Luksch, Phebe Herreid and Molly Sergi to part-time seasonal effective June 27 – September 3, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
23.   Youth Service Coordinator re Approval of 2016 Pickleball Program
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve the 2016 Pickle Ball Program.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
24.   Youth Service Coordinator re Approval of Recreation Program Accident/Incident Report form
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to approve the Recreation Program Accident/ Incident Report form for the youth and recreation programs, noting the Town Attorney has reviewed the form.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 

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12-D   COMMUNICATIONS
 

25.   Youth Service Coordinator re Approval of Swimming Pool Safety Plans
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve the Swimming Pool Safety Plans to be submitted to NYSDOH, noting the Town Attorney and Emergency Manager have reviewed and approved the plans.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
26.   Youth Service Coordinator re Agreement with Life Church for annual 5k
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents to enter into an agreement with Life Church to hold their annual Run for Life 5K on July 16, 2016.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
27.   Youth Service Coordinator re Agreement with West Seneca Lions Club for 2016 concert schedule
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary documents to enter into an agreement with the West Seneca Lions Club to host their annual Summer Concert Series.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
28.   Sr. Recreation Therapist of Senior Services re Status change for Marirose Bless to part-time seasonal
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to change the status of part-time food service worker Marirose Bless to part-time seasonal effective July 1 – 29, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
 
Ayes: All                 Noes: None             Motion Carried
 
29. Highway Sup’t re Termination of Frank Courtney as part-time seasonal sanitation laborer
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to terminate Frank Courtney as part-time seasonal sanitation laborer effective June 17, 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-D   COMMUNICATIONS
 

30. Youth Service Coordinator re Bi-Centennial Pool free admission day
 
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to designate Wednesday, June 29, 2016, or the appropriate opening day, as free admission day at the Bi-Centennial Pool, noting this applies to town residents with a valid resident ID card and guest rates will apply.

 
          On the question, Supervisor Meegan questioned if a lifeguard is needed for the wading pool. Youth Service Coordinator Lauren Masset will check on this and report back.
 
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
12-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 - $ 329,611.45; Highway Fund – $ 45,042.21; Special Districts – $ 991,017.28; Capital Fund - $ 1,001,305.08 (vouchers 93959 - 94840) Trust - $37,798.62 (vouchers 94761 - 94894)
 
Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
 
          HEATHER HILL DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION
 
          Dan Alessi commented on the road reconstruction on Heather Hill Drive and stated his driveway apron is already in need of repair. Mr. Alessi further commented on the width of the road being narrower and the problem with the flow of traffic, especially school buses, around parked vehicles on the street. He also commented that grass restoration for the first phase was very poorly done in comparison to the second phase of reconstruction.
 
          Supervisor Meegan stated any needed repairs can be reported to the Town Engineer or Highway Department at any time and they will come out and take a look.
 
          Highway Sup’t. Matthew English agreed there is a problem when residents park on the street instead of in their driveways.
 
          Town Engineer David Johnson stated the typical suburban standard width for residential roads is twenty four (24) feet.
 
          Frank Boncore commented on the poor appearance of the grass.
 
          Supervisor Meegan stated the town will look into this issue.
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ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
 
          DEMOLITION OF HOUSE ON EAST & WEST ROAD
 
          Amy Carpenter questioned the cost for demolishing the house on East & West Road. Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo stated the last demolition cost $14,000. The Highway Department will also be assisting.
 
          SUMMER BUS DRIVERS         
 
          Amy Carpenter questioned the cost of the summer bus drivers. Youth Service Coordinator Lauren Masset stated the summer program will use three drivers per day with a maximum of seven hours per driver per day, three days per week.
 
          BUDGET TRANSFER
 
          Amy Carpenter questioned if the Seneca Place fees were under an economic grant. Town Attorney John Fenz responded the Town Board previously authorized a planning grant if the project had moved forward and unused funds were available in the budget line.
                   
          REMOVAL OF STREET LIGHTING FROM TAX BILLS
 
          Frank Boncore stated the street light charge is still on his tax bill. Supervisor Meegan will check on this and contact Mr. Boncore.
         
          PLAQUE IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
         
          Frank Boncore questioned the status of the plaque in the Police Department. Councilman Hart suggested Mr. Boncore contact Chief Denz.
 
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
 
          YARD SALES
Supervisor Meegan questioned how many times a resident can hold a yard sale. Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo responded residents can hold two yard sales per year according to office policy; anything more is considered a business.
          ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS STUDY FOR LEXINGTON GREEN
          Town Engineer David Johnson announced the Army Corps of Engineers has released their final study and assessment of the Lexington Green flooding. They will present this publicly at Town Hall on July 7th at 6 P.M. A copy of the study is available on the town’s website. 
 
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PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
 
          RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATES
          Youth Service Coordinator Lauren Masset announced Summer Day Camp begins Monday, June 27th.  The bicentennial pool opens Wednesday, June 29th and residents with valid town I.D. cards will be admitted free of charge that day. Registration is still open for the half day Summer Fun Program as well as swim lessons. On Friday, August 19th, movie night will be sponsored by the elected town officials and “Finding Nemo” will be shown at the Kiwanis Band Shell.
          COMMUNITY DAYS
          Supervisor Meegan invited the public to attend Community Days on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th with the parade stepping off at 2 P.M. at West Senior High School and proceeding down Main Street. A fireworks display will be held at dusk.
          TRAFFIC STUDY FOR UNION ROAD
Councilman Hart stated he is looking into a traffic safety study for Union Road.  
          WEST SENECA TOWN BAND
          Councilman Hart stated an effort is being made to revive the Town Band.
          SPEED LIMIT AT TOWN HALL
          Supervisor Meegan asked that a 15 mph speed limit sign be posted on the Main Street driveway into Town Hall.
          EXECUTIVE SESSION
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to recess to executive session at 8:05 P.M. to discuss three employee issues and three contractual issues.
          Ayes: All                                     Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
          The board members returned from executive session at 9:15 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
          Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
 
          Ayes: All                                    Noes: None                                 Motion Carried
 
 
 
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 JACQUELINE A FELSER, TOWN CLERK

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