Board Minutes
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Supervisor Sheila M. Meegan called the meeting to order at 3:00 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 Donald Zimpfer Sr., Roseanne Ciancio, Gary Horton and Mathias Resetarits.
16-A MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
§ Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve minutes from the August 8, 2016 work session.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
§ Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve Minutes #2016-15 of August 8, 2016.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
16-B HELD OVER PUBLIC HEARING
1. Re: “ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW 2016-12, ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BIDDER REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS” in the Town of West Seneca.
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to remove this item from the table.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Town Engineer Steven Tanner questioned if the changes he suggested were included in the local law. Town Attorney John Fenz responded the changes were made to the local law. With regard to the credit for use of local workers, it will now be incumbent upon the contractor to provide proof throughout the project that their workers are a local work force.
No comments were received from the public.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Page two . . .
16-B HELD OVER PUBLIC HEARING
1. (continued)
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 No. 2016-12, Responsible Bidder Requirements on Public Works Projects
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
*APPENDICES*
16-C COMMUNICATIONS
|
|
1. Supervisor Meegan re Status change for Shauna Sorrentino to seasonal part-time
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to change the status of part-time clerk Shauna Sorrentino to part-time seasonal effective August 22 – December 30, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
2. Grantwriter re Application for NYS DEC Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to adopt the attached resolution authorizing Grantwriter Connie Miner to complete the necessary application, forms, etc. to be submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the purpose of securing the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant which will address the need for Outfall #2 that services Sewer Districts No. 5, 13, and 20.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
*APPENDICES*
|
|
|
3. Town Attorney re Public hearing for restricted use permit at 1800 North American Drive
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to schedule a public hearing for September 19, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. to consider a restricted use permit for 1800 North America Drive.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Page three . . .
16-C COMMUNICATIONS
|
4. Highway Sup’t. re Appointment of Alan Kerner as part-time laborer in Buildings & Grounds
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to appoint Alan Kerner as part-time laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Department effective August 23, 2016 – April 15, 2017 at a rate of $9 per hour contingent upon the 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
|
|
|
5. Highway Sup’t. re Title change for Chris Nowinski to Sanitation Motor Equipment Operator
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to terminate Chris Nowinski as Sanitation Laborer and appoint him Sanitation Motor Equipment Operator effective August 23, 2016 at a rate of $19.64 per hour and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
|
6. Highway Sup’t. re Title change for Matthew Schultz to full-time Sanitation Laborer
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to terminate Matthew Schultz as part-time Sanitation Laborer and appoint him full-time Sanitation Laborer effective August 23, 2016 at a rate of $18.65 per hour contingent upon the 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
|
|
|
|
7. Highway Sup’t. re Extension of employment for part-time seasonal laborers in Highway Department
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to extend the appointment of Michael Bauer, Daniel Feeney, Zachary Giacobello, Jason Lons, Mitchell Mancuso and Steven Whitlow as part-time seasonal laborers in the Highway Department effective September 2 – 16, 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
|
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Page four . . .
16-C COMMUNICATIONS
|
|
8. Highway Sup’t. re Transfer of Matthew Boehringer to Buildings & Grounds part-time seasonal laborer
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to transfer Matthew Boehringer from the Recreation Department and appoint him as part-time seasonal laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Department effective August 23 – September 15, 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
|
|
9. Highway Sup’t. re Appointment of Michael Baker as part-time seasonal laborer in Buildings & Grounds
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to appoint Michael Baker as part-time seasonal laborer in the Buildings and Grounds Department effective August 23 – September 15, 2016 at a rate of $9 per hour contingent upon the 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
|
|
|
10. Chief Denz re Purchase of four computers
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve the purchase of four new computers from Synchronet Industries at a cost of $3,000 to replace four current computers that are past their viable life span, noting the cost is currently under NYS bid pricing and the funds will come from the Asset Seizure Trust Fund Account #004.0004.0072.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
|
11. Chief Denz re Payment schedule for School Resource Officers
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to accept the restructured payment schedule for School Resource Officer services provided to the West Seneca Central School District for the months of September and October 2016 as required by the DCJS School Resource Officer Grant as follows:
|
|
1. Grant funds of $25,000 received by the town shall be applied to the school district’s monthly payments for the months of September and October 2016.
2. Once the grant funds are exhausted, the district shall pay the town for the remaining balance of any monthly payments that come due.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Page five . . .
16-C COMMUNICATIONS
|
12. Sr. Code Enforcement Officer re Hearing for demolition at 164 Edson Street
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to conduct a hearing for a demolition to address unsafe conditions at 164 Edson Street, noting the conditions set forth in Chapter 57 of the Town Code have been met without any responsible person replying and the costs will be added to the tax rolls.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
13. Sr. Code Enforcement Officer re Hearing for demolition at 94 Dirkson Avenue
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to conduct a hearing for a demolition to address unsafe conditions at 94 Dirkson Avenue, noting the conditions set forth in Chapter 57 of the Town Code have been met without any responsible person replying and the costs will be added to the tax rolls.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
14. Sr. Code Enforcement Officer re Hearing for demolition at 75 Summit Avenue
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to conduct a hearing for a demolition to address unsafe conditions at 75 Summit Avenue, noting the conditions set forth in Chapter 57 of the Town Code have been met without any responsible person replying and the costs will be added to the tax rolls.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
15. Senior Recreation Therapist of Sr. Services re Status change for Janet Kropczynski to part-time seasonal
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to change the status of Janet Kropczynski to part-time seasonal effective September 1 - 30, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
16. Senior Recreation Therapist of Sr. Services re Status change for Lee Ann Piniewski to part-time seasonal
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to change the status of Lee Ann Piniewski to part-time seasonal effective September 1 - 30, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Page six . . .
16-C COMMUNICATIONS
|
17. Youth Service Coordinator re Approval of fall and winter recreation programs
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve the 2016/2017 fall & winter recreation programs and events as follows: Breakfast with Santa; Enchanted Path; Over 30 Hockey Fall Session; Youth Basketball Fall Session; Little Rascals Fall Session; Men’s Open Gym; West Seneca Ice Rink – Public, Adult, Holiday & Special Skates; Family Swim.
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 inactive employees on the attached list effective August 23, 2016 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
*APPENDICES*
|
16-D APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to approve the vouchers submitted for audit, chargeable to the respective funds as follows: General Fund - $432,842.90; Highway Fund - $21,108.03; Special Districts - $140,773.44 (vouchers 95430 – 95851); Trust Fund - $242,713.39 (vouchers 95824 – 95865)
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
REQUEST FOR BILLBOARD MORATORIUM
Susan Kims suggested the Town Board consider a temporary billboard moratorium to study their environmental impact on the community and possible conforming of town codes and zoning changes. Town Attorney John Fenz responded he is researching this issue and working on a proposal to submit to the board members.
DEER POPULATION
Susan Kims questioned the status of the deer population situation. Asst. Chief Boehringer stated Chief Denz has been researching the issue and is not yet prepared to present anything.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Page seven . . .
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS ON TANKER TRUCK SHIPMENT ISSUE
Susan Kims requested the Town Board support Congressman Higgins’ efforts to stop tanker truck shipments of highly enriched liquid uranium from Ontario, Canada to South Carolina over the Peace Bridge, along the NYS Thruway and near the West Seneca borders.
Councilman Hart agreed and stated he would also like to request from the Department of Energy whether the proper studies have been completed and the proposed transportation route.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
Susan Kims complimented Youth Service Coordinator Lauren Masset on her work in the Recreation Department and the successful summer day camp program.
VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE RECOGNIZED
Susan Kims complimented the volunteer fire service members and suggested they receive a tax break as a thank you for their time. Councilman Hart responded volunteer firemen receive a small property tax break and also a length of service award retirement benefit.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
INCLUSION OF VIABLE LAND IN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
Supervisor Meegan read an announcement from NYS Agriculture and Markets designating September 1 – 30 as the annual 30-day period for submission of requests for inclusion of predominantly viable agricultural land into an existing certified agricultural district. More information is available at www.erie.gov/environment.
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Town Engineer Steven Tanner commented on the Rosewood Drive project and stated there was a problem with the watermain installation that required repairs and retesting before the work could proceed. The road is still under construction with the curbs going in and paving to be started. Trees will be planted on Theresa Court and Boncroft Drive in October according to the recommended planting season. The East & West Road project should be completed within the next two weeks. Paving will be done to get through the winter and Erie County will perform a full reconstruction next year.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 22, 2016
Page eight . . .
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATES
Youth Service Coordinator Lauren Masset thanked Supervisor Meegan, Councilmen Hart and Hanley, Town Clerk Jacqueline Felser and Highway Superintendent Matthew English for sponsoring “Finding Nemo” this past Friday. The final Movie Night will be held Friday, September 2nd. “Frozen” will be shown at dusk and is being sponsored by Paula’s Donuts.
The Recreation Department is hiring ice rink guards for the upcoming season. Applicants should be able to work well with others and have the ability to skate. More information can be found on the town website, Facebook and Twitter.
Closing day for the big pool will be Friday, August 26th. Admission will be free for residents that present a valid resident ID card. The spray pool will close Sunday, August 28th.
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
Asst. Chief Michael Boehringer announced the next Citizens Police Academy will begin September 14th and there are two reservations still available.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to recess to executive session at 3:35 P.M. to discuss one personnel issue and three contract matters.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
The board members returned from executive session at 5:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
_______________________________________
JACQUELINE A FELSER, TOWN CLERK