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1-3.   Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, that proofs of publication and posting of legal notice be received and filed for the following:

"A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PETITION FOR CREATION OF A LIGHTING DISTRICT IN SUNSET CREEK COURT SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS ELECTRIC LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 55."

"A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PETITION FOR CREATION OF A LIGHTING DISTRICT IN REBECCA WAY SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS ELECTRIC LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 57."

"A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PETITION FOR CREATION OF A LIGHTING DISTRICT IN CAMELOT SQUARE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS ELECTRIC LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 58."

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to open the public hearing.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

Town Attorney Tim Greenan stated that petitions were received signed by owners of 100 percent of the affected real estate that would be charged for each of the lighting districts.

No comments were received from the public.

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to close the public hearing.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

 

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1-3.   (continued)

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to create the following lighting districts in the Town of West Seneca:

Electric Lighting District #55 in Sunset Creek Court Subdivision

Electric Lighting District #57 in Rebecca Way Subdivision

Electric Lighting District #58 in Camelot Square Subdivision

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

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4.   Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, that proofs of publication and posting of legal notice: "OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE USE OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS" in the Town of West Seneca, be received and filed.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to open the public hearing.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

Town Attorney Tim Greenan advised that federal community development funds must be directed to projects that benefit low to moderate income persons and neighborhoods.

Supervisor Clark explained that there were four components the Town of West Seneca received from the federal government, and every municipality in the country received block grant funds. The Town of West Seneca received these funds in proportion to its income and participated with the County Consortium of Communities whereby they shared expenses and expertise and utilized the county's staffing, which saved money on administering the funds. A little over 20 percent of the money goes into the housing fund and housing fund portfolio, which was separately maintained by part-time Community Development Director Geraldine Roach in connection with the county. A lot of the money was used to strengthen some of the lower and moderate income communities along the city line. The second component was for economic development, and this money was administered through the Erie County Economic Development staff. This was how the Local Development Corporation was funded and sometimes additional business projects were proposed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning. The third component, about 27 percent of the block grant, was the community projects section, which was the purpose of this public hearing. This money went into a general pool and eligible projects were listed by all communities in the county. Under HUD guidelines, an eligible project could only be located in the city line area or certain census tract areas of the town where it was determined that there were low to moderately low income families. The projects included sidewalk repair, street reconstruction, curb repairs and driveway approaches. There were also some areas for either senior citizens or handicapped and disabled persons that would qualify under the HUD guidelines. After deciding on two or three projects, the town goes into a competition with other communities. Supervisor Clark noted that he was on the project selection committee with other mayors and supervisors, and they scored the projects based on how well they thought the project would help Western New York and if it was the best use of federal funds. The top graded projects would be funded up to a maximum of $90,000 per project, and West Seneca was very successful in the past.

Marylou Dietrich, 156 Bellwood Avenue, questioned the status of a handicapped van for the senior citizens center. She further commented on the great need for a youth center in town and questioned the possibility of the Harlem Road and Indian Church Road area, suggesting that the old Tops Market be used.

 

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4.   (continued)

Supervisor Clark stated that the purchase of a handicapped van was approved by the board and they had advertised for bids. They were going to purchase the van off the state bid, but it was dropped off the list. Supervisor Clark thought that the purchase would be made within 45 days and paid for with prior housing money that was transferred earlier in the year. With regard to use of the old Tops Market on Harlem Road and Mineral Springs Road for a youth center, he understood that the building was going to be demolished.

Mrs. Dietrich questioned why a basketball court was not put in the new park on Indian Church Road.

Supervisor Clark responded that a public hearing was held and the residents of the area did not want a basketball court or any other athletic facilities.

Councilman Graber noted that the residents felt that the park was located too close to the city. They thought city dwellers would be more likely to use it and would downgrade their park.

Councilman Osmanski stated that the residents of that area did not want any sports fields. They only wanted green space with a walking path.

Mrs. Dietrich felt that a girls and boys club was needed in town, especially in the Indian Church Road area.

Supervisor Clark noted that financing was a problem and the maximum they could get from block grant funds was $90,000.

Councilman Osmanski stated that the present Youth Center was underutilized and in bad shape, but the AmeriCorps would be holding an after school tutoring program there in the near future.

Stanley Walek, 126 Electric Avenue, stated that there was no place for the children to play in the Clinton Street city line area and suggested that the board consider this area of town for use of the funds.

Bob Rigby, 38 Cathedral Drive, asked the Town Board to consider a program that would assist first time homeowners with the cost of a home purchase for homes priced up to $75,000. The Towns of Cheektowaga, Hamburg, and Amherst and City of Lackawanna all had this type of program for low to moderate income persons. This would be considered a grant/loan up to an amount of $5,000 and set up at closing as a zero percent loan that would be forgiven if the homeowner resided in the home for five years or more. Mr. Rigby felt that this type of program would help alleviate absentee ownership in some areas of town and the problems it created. This would also allow the Building Inspector to inspect the home prior to closing to ensure that the building codes were complied with.

Councilman Osmanski noted that this type of program was already in existence in West Seneca.

Supervisor Clark stated that the program was available until the money ran out, and he suggested that Mr. Rigby check with Community Development Director Geraldine Roach for the appropriate contact person in Erie County.

Mr. Rigby stated that he was very active in the real estate community and was unaware that West Seneca had this program. He suggested that there be better advertising of the program.

Supervisor Clark stated that the suggestions made at this meeting were either ineligible or involved too much money for the competition portion which was a $90,000 limit. Three projects that he suggested for the money were: 1) Sidewalks on Thorndale Avenue; 2) Handicapped lavatory facilities at the West Seneca Library; 3) Computer lab for senior citizens. Supervisor Clark stated that the sidewalks on Thorndale Avenue were very bad and this project would help the goals of HUD which were to strengthen areas of housing that were considered somewhat at risk. This would be about a $250,000 project so the town would have to bond $160,000 if they received the maximum of $90,000. The West Seneca Library was built in the 1960's, and although it was a beautiful building, Supervisor Clark noted

 

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4.   (continued)

that there were no handicapped restroom facilities in it. This project would cost about $30,000 and the town would match it with 50 percent. Supervisor Clark further stated that senior citizens had expressed an interest in learning more about computers and e-mail. They already had some borrowed equipment from banks and offices, but they were not all compatible and could not be networked. This project would cost approximately $33,237 and he understood that the Senior Citizens Association would agree to contribute toward a 50 percent match with the town.

Councilman Osmanski noted that the county controlled a pool of funds for youth services and economic development, but they were separate from the block grant funds. They could pursue other avenues for the Casimer Street area. With regard to the Thorndale Avenue area, Councilman Osmanski commented that it was a good strong neighborhood and they wanted it to stay that way. They wanted to keep good home ownership in these neighborhoods and continuing to invest in them was important. Many of the streets were fully reconstructed and landscaped to make them livable communities. He felt that this was a good investment for everyone in town because as assessments are raised in that area of town, the people in other areas benefit by not having to make up for the tax dollars.

Mrs. Dietrich commented on the computer lab for the senior citizens and suggested that computers also be bought for the tutoring program at the youth center since their cost was now so reasonable.

Councilman Graber stated that children were learning about computers in school, but the seniors had no access to them. The senior citizens computer lab would provide them with minimum access. Councilman Graber further noted that Youth Director Mark Lazzara had a separate funding source where he could provide this type of technology for the tutoring program.

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to close the public hearing.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to authorize Supervisor Clark to sign, submit and execute a contract with Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium for $90,000 to replace sidewalks and approaches on the entire length of Thorndale Avenue, noting that the completed project will create safe, hazard-free walking conditions on Thorndale Avenue where none presenting exist and the Town of West Seneca will contribute $160,000 in matching funds or 64 percent of the total project cost of $250,000.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize Supervisor Clark to sign, submit and execute a contract with Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium for $15,000 for the installation of handicapped accessible doorways and a handicapped accessible lavatory at the West Seneca Public Library, noting that the completed project will allow the town to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act as it relates to municipal buildings and the Town of West Seneca will contribute $15,000 in matching funds or 50 percent of the total project cost of $30,000.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize Supervisor Clark to sign, submit and execute a contract with Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium for $16,610 for a computer lab at the West Seneca Senior Citizens Center, noting that the Town of West Seneca and/or the Senior Citizens Association will contribute $16,627 in matching funds or approximately 50 percent of the total project cost of $33,237.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

 

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4.   (continued)

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to prioritize the project proposals for the Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium as follows: 1) Thorndale Avenue sidewalk project - $90,000; 2) handicapped access at the West Seneca Public Library - $15,000; 3) senior citizens computer lab - $16,610.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

15-C    COMMUNICATIONS

1.   Town Attorney re West Seneca Girls Softball Association agreement

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement between the County of Erie and the Town of West Seneca for the West Seneca Girls Softball Association for the period January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

2.   Town Attorney re West Seneca Youth Hockey Association agreement

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Graber, to table this item.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

3.   Town Attorney re Acceptance of deed to Rebecca Way subdivision

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to accept the deed to the Rebecca Way Subdivision for dedication and filing with the Erie County Clerk's Office.

Supervisor Clark abstained from this vote due to the fact that the developer was a client of an accounting firm that he had a financial interest in.

4.   Town Attorney re Final written scope for SGEIS at North America Center

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to adopt the attached resolution with regard to the final written scope for the Supplement Generic Environmental Impact Statement for high technology and target manufacturing and service industry development at North America Center.

On the question, Supervisor Clark stated that the Town of West Seneca had been trying to attract very clean, high technology, industry for the industrial park, and they had received funding for a possible chip fab manufacturer. They were also looking at other high tech industries, and the scoping document would approve some of the traffic studies and original land use concepts that were the same as when the original environmental impact statement was filed. The scoping document would give the town more strength in offering a shovel-ready site to a company who might want to locate there.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

*APPENDICES*

 

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5.   Deputy Town Attorney re Sale of 25 Hilldale Avenue

Received and filed.

6.   Town Engineer re Final acceptance of Rebecca Way subdivision

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to accept the Rebecca Way Subdivision, Sublot Nos. 1 - 26, completed by NC Contracting, 3689 California Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127 under Public Improvement Permit No. 00-02.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

7.   Town Engineer re Seneca Street Soccer Complex, Contract D - HVAC, change order #3

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to approve Change Order No. 3 for Kandefer Plumbing & Heating Inc., 2247 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 for a net addition of $862 and finalize the total contract at $43,891 for the Seneca Street Soccer Complex, Contract D - HVAC, Job No. S-9809.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

8.   Town Engineer re Seneca Street Soccer Complex, Contract D - HVAC, final acceptance

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to accept the Seneca Street Soccer Complex, Contract D - HVAC, Job No. S-9809, completed by Kandefer Plumbing & Heating Inc., 2247 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 at a final contract amount of $43,891.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

9.   Town Engineer re Award for garage work at Plant 6

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to award the garage work at Plant 6 to Holiday Building and Lumber Company, Inc., 2291 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 at their low proposal amount of $7345.00, noting that funds for same are available under the Special District budget #3.8106.0513.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

10.   Town Engineer re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize payment of $4006 to Monroe Tractor for modifications to sewer truck #58.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

11.  Highway Supt. re Status change for part-time laborers in Bldgs. & Grounds to seasonal part-time

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to change the status of the following laborers in the Buildings & Grounds Department from part-time seasonal to part-time effective October 23, 2000:

Steven Hanavan, 10 Briarhill Drive	Dan Thompson, 47 Pleasantview Lane
James Cochrane, 340 Dwyer Street	Tim Weixlmann, 74 Florence Avenue
Harold Schwartz, 20 Olean Street	William Crotty, 105 Thorndale Avenue
Harold Carberry, 223 Collins Avenue	Scott Lawson, 265 Tudor Blvd.
Mark Pryce, 135 Hillview Terrace	Joe Billittier, 309 Indian Church Road
William Rieman, 46 Wimbledon Lane

 

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

 

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12.   Highway Supt. re Bid date for two sanitation packers and chassis trucks

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to set a bid date of November 10, 2000 at 10 A.M. for receipt of bids on the purchase of two (2) sanitation packers and chassis trucks for the Sanitation Department.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

13.   Highway Supt. re Purchases requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of $1711.50 to Valley Tire for sanivan tires and $2698.18 to Trane for repairs at Ice Rink.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

14.   Chief Miskovski re Public hearing for 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to schedule a public hearing for Monday, November 27, 2000 at 7:30 P.M. to consider use of the 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant #2000 LB-BX-1918 in the amount of $26,163 with a local match of $2907.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

15.   Chief Miskovski re Payment to Union Concrete for assistance in police investigation

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of $3231.66 to Union Concrete for assistance with the police investigation at the Goldmine Restaurant on September 1, 2000.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

16.  Chief Miskovski re Budgetary transfer request

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to approve the budgetary transfer request in the amount of $3232 from Contingent Account #01.1990.0480 to Other Expenses Account #01.3120.0419 to cover the cost of heavy equipment rental needed for a police investigation at the Goldmine Restaurant.

On the question, Councilman Wroblewski noted that there was a possibility this expense would be reimbursed by Essex Insurance, the insurance company for the restaurant.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

17.   Recreation Director re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of $5544 to West Seneca Youth Baseball for umpire fees for the 2000 season.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

18.   Youth Director re Attendance at NYSCC Board of Directors business meeting

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize Mark Lazzara to attend an NYSCC Board of Directors business meeting in Albany, New York, on September 27, 2000 at a total cost not to exceed $464.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

 

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19.   Youth Director re Attendance at AmeriCorps VISTA conference

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize Jack Norton, Nancy Taylor and Ibrahim Hussein to attend an AmeriCorps VISTA Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, October 12 - 14, 2000 at a cost not to exceed $371.34.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

20.   Youth Director re Web based reporting system training

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize Dan Frontera to attend a Web Based Reporting System Training in Albany, New York, October 24-25, 2000 at a total cost not to exceed $500.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried

 

21.   Youth Director re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize payment of $2004.80 to Sheraton Inn Four Points for AmeriCorps training on October 4, 2000.

Ayes: All

Noes: None

Motion Carried