Town Board Minutes
1250 Union Road Minutes #2017-16
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 21, 2017
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 Town Clerk Jacqueline Felser.
ROLL CALL: Present - Sheila M. Meegan Supervisor
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.
16-A MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve minutes from the August 7, 2017 work session.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve Minutes #2017-15 of August 7, 2017.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
16-B LEGAL ITEMS
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Proofs of publication and posting of legal notice: “OF THE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THE SIDEWALK ORDER BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WEST SENECA” in the Town of West Seneca, received and filed.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
16-C COMMUNICATIONS
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1. Councilman Hanley re Local Law No. 5 – Absentee Landlord & Criminal Activity |
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to schedule a public hearing on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 3 P.M. to hear all persons interested in Local law No. 5 – Absentee Landlord & Criminal Activity, noting the purpose of this law is to implement a registration requirement for the owners of residential non-owner occupied rental properties in order to curb criminal activity and the law will provide the town the ability to commence summary eviction proceedings against tenants engaged in criminal activity.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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16-C COMMUNICATIONS
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2. Chief Denz re Resignation of Barbara Gawron as part-time crossing guard |
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to accept the resignation of Barbara Gawron as part-time crossing guard effective July 24, 2017 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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3. Chief Denz re Budget Transfer to Police Fund |
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to authorize transfer of $17,863.53 from line 001.3120.0164 – Community Policing Programs and re-appropriate the funds in the following manner:
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001.3120.0150 Captain $1,975.98
001.3120.0153 Detective $2,095.15
001.3120.0154 Police Officer $9,433.87
001.3120.0161 Police Lieutenant $3,683.65
001.3120.0163 Police Detective Lieutenant $ 674.88
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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4. Senior Recreation Therapist of Sr. Services re Status change for Carol Kennedy to seasonal |
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to change the status of part-time food service worker Carol Kennedy to part-time seasonal effective September 1 – 29, 2017 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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5. Recreation Supervisor re Over 30 Hockey Program
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve the Over 30 Hockey program, noting the program dates are subject to change or cancellation depending on facility usage, weather, program enrollment and various other factors.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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16-C COMMUNICATIONS
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6. Recreation Supervisor re Recreation Events for Fall & Winter 2017 |
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to approve the Enchanted Path event on October 27, 2017 and Breakfast with Santa on December 10, 2017, noting the event dates are subject to change or cancellation depending on facility usage, weather, staffing levels and various other factors.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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7. Recreation Supervisor re Adult & Public Skate for the 2017 – 2018 season |
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to approve the Adult & Open Public Skate programs for the 2017 – 2018 season, noting the program dates are subject to change or cancellation depending on facility usage, weather, staffing levels and various other factors. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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8. Recreation Supervisor re Reappointment of Michael Talluto as part-time Recreation Supervisor |
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Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to reappoint Michael Talluto as part-time Recreation Supervisor at a rate of $13.50 per hour effective September 24, 2017 – May 1, 2018 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting this position will be paid from Other Employees part-time Acct. #01.7140.0149.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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9. Recreation Supervisor re ECIC Meet |
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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 West Seneca Central School District to host the Multi-School ECIC Meet at Sunshine Park on September 20, 2017. Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried |
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16-D 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 - $218,259.42; Highway Fund - $38,004.15; Special Districts - $6,224.70; Capital Fund - $210,282.28 (vouchers 100431 - 101370) Trust - $252,315.97 (vouchers 101401- 101418)
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
COMMUNITY CENTER LIBRAY PROJECT
Town Engineer Steven Tanner stated water to Town Hall and the library will be turned off Friday, September 8th & Saturday, September 9th due to the library/community center construction. The shut off will begin after 5:00 P.M. on Friday and will last all day Saturday. The library should be closed that Saturday and the ice rink facility will not be affected. Captain Baker will relay this information to Police Department.
SEWER VAC TRUCK
Town Engineer Steven Tanner stated the Engineering Department is getting quotes and will piggyback with Onondaga County on a new jetter truck for the Sewer Department. Mr. Tanner further stated grant funding is progressing well and Elma may be interested in purchasing the old truck.
CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATES
Senior Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo gave the following updates for his department:
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Sidewalk project is underway and running successfully
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Sign ordinance clarification is in progress with businesses
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Working on cleaning up junkyards within the town
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Recreation Supervisor Lauren Masset announced the following updates & events for the Recreation Department:
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Open interviews for ice rink guards on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 2 – 4 P.M. at Mill Road; information is on the website and the department’s social media accounts
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Kids Day at West Seneca Farmers Market on Thursday, August 24th; scavenger hunt, face painting, lawn games & more
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Movie in the Park will be held at dusk on August 25, 2017 (Moana) and September 1, 2017 (Sing)
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Closing day for Veterans Park Pool is Friday, August 25, 2017; no admission fee with valid Resident I.D. card; wading pool closes August 27, 2017
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PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
PAVING IN HERITAGE FARM SUBDIVISION
Highway Supt. Matthew English stated his department began milling & paving Heritage Farms subdivision streets today and the project will continue for approximately three weeks.
LOCAL LAW NO. 5
Councilman Hanley explained Local Law No. 5 which is similar to what is being done in Buffalo and Cheektowaga. The law is geared toward absentee landlords who have criminal activity in their house and do not have the means or ways to eliminate their tenants. Landlords become registered with the town and this gives the town the strength to evict the tenants from the premises.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to recess to executive session at 3:25 P.M. to discuss a litigation matter.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
The board members returned from executive session at 4:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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JACQUELINE A FELSER, TOWN CLERK