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WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2001-12
West Seneca, NY 14224 August 20, 2001
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4.   Supervisor Clark re Grant application for water quality improvement projects

Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize Supervisor Paul T. Clark to submit an application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Quality Improvement Projects (Waste Treatment Improvement) requesting $12,500 under the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996 to upgrade the town's Union Road pump station with the replacement of two pumps, control systems, and attendant plumbing and electrical work, noting that the town would contribute $12,500 in cash and in-kind goods and services or 50 percent of the total project cost of $25,000.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

5.   Supervisor Clark re Grant application for municipal waste reduction and recycling program

Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to adopt the attached resolution and authorize Supervisor Paul T. Clark to submit an application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program requesting $38,223 for reimbursement for equipment purchased for use in the town's composting program, noting that the town had contributed $38,224 in matching funds toward the purchase of this recycling equipment.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

*APPENDICES*

6.   Town Attorney re Negative declaration for West Seneca Commercial Center, LLC

Motion by Councilman Graber, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to issue a negative declaration with regard to the West Seneca Commercial Center LLC project located at 30 North America Drive.

On the question, Supervisor Clark stated that he would be abstaining from voting on this motion because West Seneca Commercial Center LLC was a client of an accounting firm that he had a financial interest in.

Town Attorney Tim Greenan advised that the negative declaration was required because West Seneca Commercial Center LLC had applied to the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) for financing. The ECIDA requested that the town review the project under SEQR.
Ayes:  (3)    Councilman Graber, Councilman Hicks, Councilman Wroblewski
Noes: None
Abstentions:  (1)    Supervisor Clark
Motion Carried

7.   Deputy Town Attorney re Sale of 25 Hilldale Avenue

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize the sale of 25 Hilldale Avenue to William and Mary Parks, 75 Louis Avenue for the price of $22,500 cash and subject to a permissive referendum.

On the question, Councilman Wroblewski noted that along with the revenue from this sale, the property would also be placed back on the tax rolls and generate additional revenue in the form of property taxes.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

 

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8.   Town Engineer re Aurora Avenue Reconstruction, change order #2

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to approve change order #2 in the amount of $48,552.51 for Collana Construction Inc., P.O. Box 1808, Williamsville, NY 14231 for various items of extra work including watermain and service lowering, removal of existing headwalls and additional tree removals.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

9.   Town Engineer re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize payment of $6225 to Pratt & Huth Associates for the Engineering Department.

On the question, Councilman Graber noted that this was a firm price from Pratt & Huth.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

10.   Highway Supt. re Purchases requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize payment of the following vouchers for the Highway Department:
Buffalo Tractor (tractor repairs)   $1516.61
Suburban Plumbing (installation of water
heater & flue pipe at Town Hall)
  $3362.50
Judnick Construction (replacement of concrete
sidewalk at Senior Citizens Center)
  $4007.50
Hy-Grade Distributors (janitorial supplies)   $1654.30
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

11.   Chief Gehen re Attendance of Lt. Radwan at Eastern Regional Government Technology Conference

Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize Lt. John Radwan to attend the GTC'01 Eastern Regional Government Technology Conference in Albany, New York, September 10 - 14, 2001 at a cost not to exceed $1325.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

12.   Chief Gehen re Purchase of Police K9 Dog

Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize the purchase of a K-9 dog from Amsel Training Kennels, 5149 Crittenden Road, Akron, New York, at a cost of $6900 which includes training of the K-9 dog and K-9 Police Officer who will receive state certification, noting that funding for this purchase will be from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant #1999-LB-VX-8737.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

13.   Chief Gehen re Purchase of service time for computer work and enhancements

Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize the purchase of a block of 20 (twenty) hours of service time for computer work and enhancements to the Police Department's in-house system (i.e. hate crime, LEMS, false alarm billing and dispatch system enhancements) at a cost of $75 per hour for a total of $1500.

 

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13.   Chief Gehen re Purchase of service time for computer work and enhancements    (continued)

On the question, Councilman Wroblewski questioned if this work would fall under the work performed under the town's service contract.

Comptroller Chuck Koller stated that he would check but noted that this appeared to be software enhancements rather than hardware.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

14.   Chief Gehen re Retirement of Police Matron Marjorie Burckhalter

Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to accept the resignation of Marjorie A. Burckhalter and terminate her as Police Matron effective August 24, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting that Mrs. Burckhalter served the town in this capacity for 37 years.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

15.   Chief Gehen re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize payment of $5250 to United Uniform Company, Inc. for ten (10) replacement body armor, noting that this purchase would be funded by grant money.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

16.   Town Clerk re Bid award for moving of voting machines

Motion by Councilman Graber, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to award the moving of voting machines to Diamond Moving & Storage Inc., 1440 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209 at their low quote of $1140 for Primary Day and Election Day.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

17.   Town Clerk re Seasonal status for Ann Kowalski

Motion by Councilman Graber, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to change the status of Ann Kowalski from part-time Clerk to part-time seasonal Clerk effective August 13 - October 31, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

18.   Comptroller re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize payment of $1499.84 to the West Seneca Veteran's Committee for Memorial Day expenses.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

19.   Town Justices re Resignation of Denise Ackerman as part-time Clerk Typist

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to accept the resignation of Denise Ackerman and terminate her as part-time Clerk Typist effective July 21, 2001 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.   Building Inspector re Restricted use permit for incubator building at 1600 North America Drive

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to approve a restricted use permit for the incubator building located at 1600 North America Drive with the following stipulations:

Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

21.   Receiver of Taxes re Appointment of Dorothy Conover as part-time seasonal Clerk

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to appoint Dorothy Conover as part-time seasonal Clerk effective September 3, 2001 at a rate of $6.90 per hour and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

22.   Recreation Director re Rate increase for part-time Clerk Typist Diana Rathmann

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to approve a rate increase for part-time Clerk Typist Diana Rathmann from $6.65 per hour to $6.90 per hour effective June 1 - August 10, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

On the question, Supervisor Clark directed Comptroller Chuck Koller to verify this rate of pay tomorrow morning.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

23.   Recreation Director re Termination of J. Borkowski, E. Lesinski & J. Pellow

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to terminate the following part-time Recreation Department employees effective June 1, 2001:

Joseph Borkowski
Elizabeth Lesinski
Jordana Pellow

and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

24.   Recreation Director re Title change for Mark Allen to Recreation Attendant

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to change the title for Mark Allen from Recreation Leader to Recreation Attendant effective July 20 - September 16, 2001 at the same rate of pay 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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25.   Recreation Director re Rate increase for part-time employees with 400 hours of service

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to grant a rate increase to the following employees who worked the required 400 hours:
Rate
  Effective Date
Adrian, Kathryn $6.20/hr. 7/30/01
Adrian, Nicholas $6.70/hr. 8/02/01
Asztalos, Jaclyn $6.70/hr. 8/02/01
Hall, Sarah $6.20/hr. 7/27/01
Josefiak, Brent $6.20/hr. 7/02/01
Pangburn, Kelly $6.20/hr. 6/29/01
Pyzikiewicz, Lauren       $6.20/hr. 7/14/01
Walsh, Michael $6.70/hr. 7/02/01
Wittek, Karen $6.20/hr. 8/07/01

and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

26.   Recreation Director re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize payment of $1468.10 to Recreonics, Inc. for replacement parts for the lifeguard tower.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

27.   Senior Citizens Supervisor re Rate increase for part-time Food Service Helper June Edie

Motion by Councilman Graber, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to grant a rate increase for Food Service Helper June Edie from $7.40 to $7.90 per hour effective July 8, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting that Mrs. Edie completed the 5400 hours of service required for this increase.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

28.   Youth Director re Distance Learning Grant

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to accept the proposal from Crest Electronics Inc. for various equipment needed to set up the Distance Learning Lab at the Burchfield Center at a total cost of $9989.72, noting that the cost of this purchase will be paid out of the Distance Learning grant received from Senator Stachowski's office.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

29.   Youth Director re State contract bid for Distance Learning Grant

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize the purchase of two (2) Polycom Viewstations and two (2) Polycom Triple NT1 for the Distance Learning Lab from Crest Electronics Inc. at the NYS Contract #PT56255 price of $11,687.34, noting that the cost of this purchase will be paid out of the Distance Learning grant received from Senator Stachowski's office.

 

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29.   Youth Director re State contract bid for Distance Learning Grant    (continued)

On the question, Supervisor Clark thanked Senator Stachowski for providing this grant money and stated that the equipment would be used to provide remote learning opportunities for AmeriCorps personnel, school children who visit the Burchfield Center and others who attend classes there.

Councilman Graber further noted that high-speed communication lines were required for this equipment and Dan Frontera was in the process of finding the best suitable operation.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

12-D    REPORTS

  •   Patricia C. Wisniewski, Town Clerk's Report for July 2001 received and filed.
  •   Ruth E. Breidenstein, Receiver of Taxes' Report for July 2001 received and filed.
  •   William O'Neil, Dog Control Officer's Report for June & July 2001 received and filed.

    PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

    PURCHASE OF COPIER FOR YOUTH BUREAU

    Motion by Councilman Wroblewski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize the purchase of a copier for the Youth Bureau from Duplicating Consultants at a cost of $2177.
    Ayes:  (3)    Councilman Wroblewski, Councilman Graber, Supervisor Clark
    Noes: None
    Abstentions:  (1)    Councilman Hicks
    Motion Carried

    Councilman Hicks abstained from voting on this motion because he was currently employed by Duplicating Consultants.

    REGIONALISM APPROACH TO PURCHASING WITH W.S. SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Councilman Wroblewski had spoken with some members of the West Seneca School Board regarding regionalism and asked that Comptroller Chuck Koller discuss with the School District Treasurer the possibility of purchasing some items in bulk at a cost savings.

    UPDATE ON SENECA MALL SITE CLEAN-UP

    Councilman Wroblewski requested an update on the status of the Seneca Mall site.

    Building Inspector Bill Czuprynski advised that everything at the site had been cut and the fences and signs were repaired. The property owner had done everything they had been asked to do.

    Councilman Wroblewski stated that another complaint with regard to the site was the mounds of dirt. He understood that because of the zoning of the property the town could not force the owner to knock down the dirt piles. Councilman Wroblewski questioned if the property could be rezoned or if there was any other way they could order that the dirt piles be taken down.

    Town Attorney Tim Greenan understood that there was stockpiling of stone and that was permissible in an M-1 zoning district, but the piles of rubbish and debris along Slade Avenue would not be permitted. The Town Board had the authority to rezone the property from M-1 to C-2, but the property owner could sue the town if they could show that it caused a decrease in the value. Mr. Greenan stated that he would forward this request to Dave Lawrence of the West Seneca Development Corporation and Jim Lawson who was working on the master plan for the town.

     

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    UPDATE ON SENECA MALL SITE CLEAN-UP   (continued)

    Mr. Czuprynski stated that the piles along Slade Avenue were put there because they had planned to construct a two-story building on that side of the property. He did not know whether the plans had fallen through for this store but would contact the owner again. Mr. Czuprynski thought that they would be receptive to knocking down the piles.

    APPOINTMENT OF E. LEHSTEN & D. SCHULTZ AS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

    Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to terminate Edwin Lehsten and Donald Schultz as Highway Motor Equipment Operators and appoint Mr. Lehsten and Mr. Schultz as Heavy Equipment Operators, Group 5, Step 5, effective August 20, 2001 at a rate of $19.47 per hour and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
    Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

    APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW FLAHERTY AS SUMMER HELP IN HIGHWAY DEPT.

    Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Graber, to appoint Matthew Flaherty as summer help in the Highway Department at a rate of $6.50 per hour effective August 20 - September 7, 2001 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
    Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

    ALTERNATE PARKING PROPOSAL FOR EDSON STREET

    Councilman Graber requested that Highway Supt. Pat Finnegan and the Traffic Safety Committee review the parking situation on Edson Street. Currently parking was only allowed on one side of Edson Street. This created a problem in the winter with snowplowing because that side never got plowed. The residents suggested alternating parking from one side to the other.

    Mr. Finnegan requested the name of a contact person from Edson Street and noted that his department would go into the neighborhood with highlifts after a snow event and did not often receive cooperation from the residents with moving their vehicles. He would have the Traffic Safety Committee review the Edson Street parking situation.

    YIELD SIGN ON W. CRANWOOD DRIVE

    Councilman Graber referred to Highway Supt. Pat Finnegan and the Traffic Safety Committee a concern from a resident of W. Cranwood Drive. The resident thought that the yield sign on W. Cranwood Drive created a hazardous situation and requested that it be replaced with stop signs on all sides.

    ADJOURNMENT

    Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 P.M.
    Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

    PATRICIA C. WISNIEWSKI, RMC/CMC
    TOWN CLERK

     

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