7-B    LEGAL NOTICES

1. Proofs of publication and posting of legal notice: "OF THE ADOPTED CHANGE IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3950 SENECA STREET, BEING PART OF LOT NO. 29, CHANGING ITS CLASSIFICATION FROM R-60A TO C-1, FOR A BEAUTY SALON" in the Town of West Seneca, received and filed.      (Francis J. Owczarczak)

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1.   Supervisor Clark re Resolution - Sodexho Crisis

Motion by Supervisor Clark, unanimous second, to adopt the attached resolution concerning the Sodexho Crisis.

On the question, Supervisor Clark stated that the Department of Defense and Congress had signed a petition calling for the termination of Sodexho's contract to feed U.S. Marines because a French company owned Sodexho. Although he supported the idea of not supporting the French or French government, Supervisor Clark noted that Sodexho employed 8600 New Yorkers, 2130 of them Western New Yorkers with 570 people employed at their local headquarters in Williamsville. He felt that this action was inappropriate due to the employment difficulties Western New York was already experiencing. Supervisor Clark asked Town Clerk Patricia Wisniewski to forward copies of this resolution to Senators Schumer & Clinton and Congressman Quinn.

Councilman Graber noted that Senator Schumer was able to make great strides in getting the Department of Defense to hold up on canceling Sodexho's contract and they recently agreed not to pursue it. There were 110,000 Sodexho workers in the United States, which represented 40 percent of their worldwide manpower.

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2.   Supervisor Clark re Memorial Day observance

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to grant permission to the West Seneca Veteran's Committee to host the annual Memorial Day Parade and festivities on Monday, May 26, 2003, noting that the Gardenville service will be held at 9:00 A.M. and the second ceremony will assemble in Southgate Plaza at 10:00 A.M. and step-off at 10:30 A.M. down Union Road to the Veterans Memorial in front of the West Seneca Library; and further, grant permission to the Veteran's Committee to sell "Buddy Poppies" on May 22 - 24, 2003 and "White Clovers" in the month of November 2003.

3.   Supervisor Clark re Title correction for Jodi Wysocki to part-time Clerk/

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to correct the title for Jodi J. Wysocki from part-time Account Clerk/Mini Computer Operator to part-time Clerk in the Justice Court effective November 4, 2002 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

4.   Town Engineer re Bid date for Chamberlin Drive Revitalization Project

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to set a bid date of May 13, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. for receipt of bids on the Chamberlin Drive Revitalization Project, Job No. C-0303.

5.   Town Engineer re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to authorize payment of $3555 to URS Corporation for preparation of discharge monitoring reports.

6.   Highway Supt. re Purchase of roller

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize the purchase of a pavement roller with trailer for the Highway Department from Anderson Equipment Company, 101 Great Arrow Avenue, Buffalo, at the state contract price of $13,718.

7.   Highway Supt. re Title change for Samuel Schlegel to Highway Mechanic

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate Samuel Schlegel as Highway Laborer and appoint Samuel Schlegel as Highway Mechanic, Group 5, Step 5, at a rate of $20.05 per hour, effective April 14, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

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8.   Highway Supt. re Termination of Richard Anticola as part-time car washer

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to terminate Richard Anticola as part-time car washer in the Highway Department effective April 7, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

9.   Highway Supt. re Title change for Robert Krautsack to Sanitation Substitute

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to terminate Robert Krautsack as part-time Laborer and appoint Robert Krautsack as Sanitation Substitute at a rate of $7.00 per hour, effective April 14, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

10.   Highway Supt. re Appointment of Sanitation Substitutes

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to appoint the following as Sanitation Substitutes at a rate of $7.00 per hour, effective April 14, 2003:

and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

11.   Highway Supt. re Seasonal status for part-time employees in Bldgs. & Grounds

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to change the status of the following part-time Laborers in Buildings & Grounds to part-time seasonal effective April 14 - September 26, 2003:

and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

12.   Highway Supt. re Termination of Richard Rhinelander as part-time laborer

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate Richard Rhinelander as part-time Laborer effective April 14, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

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13.   Chief Gehen re Attendance of Det. Maza at Canadian American Law Enforcement Organization Conference

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize Detective Robert Maza to attend the Canadian American Law Enforcement Organization (C.A.L.E.O.) annual International Information Sharing Conference, May 6 - 8, 2003 at the Brock Plaza Hotel, 5685 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, at a cost not to exceed $235.

14.   Chief Gehen re Attendance of Officers May, Szymanski & Comerford at Traffic Safety Conference

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize Police Officers Ken May, Dan Szymanski, and Timothy Comerford to attend the annual Traffic Safety Conference, April 29 - 30, 2003 in Albany, New York, at a cost not to exceed $500.

15.   Chief Gehen re Attendance of Officers Morano, Bloom, Baker & Pratt at D.A.R.E. training conference

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize D.A.R.E. Officers Ken Morano, Dennis Bloom, Edward Baker, and Timothy Pratt to attend the New York State D.A.R.E. Officers Association 14th annual training conference, April 27 - 30, 2003 at the Turning Stone Conference Center in Verona, New York, at a cost not to exceed $1760.

16.   Chief Gehen re Termination of Catherine Kalenda & Margaret Neenan as part-time Crossing Guards

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate part-time Crossing Guards Catherine Kalenda and Margaret Neenan effective April 14, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

17.   Comptroller re Purchase of computer upgrades

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of $4315 to KVS Information Systems, 821 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY 14221, to upgrade the town computer for the AcuPrint forms processing secure check system and $4395 for an FD 1500 folder -sealer from Notable Corp., 4240 Ridge Lea Road, Amherst, NY 14226.

18.   Comptroller re Purchase of professional service hours from Ikon Office Solutions

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize the purchase of professional service hours from Ikon Office Solutions at a cost of $5000 and authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement.

19.   Comptroller re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize payment of $2059.37 to Expanets for the telephone system.

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20.   Tax Receiver re Rate increase for part-time Clerk Catherine Seweryniak

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to grant a rate increase to $6.90 per hour for Catherine Seweryniak effective March 19, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

21.   Recreation Director re Seasonal status for R. Pyle, M. Salamone & L. Webster

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to change the status of the following part-time employees to part-time seasonal effective April 7 - May 10, 2003:

and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

22.   Recreation Director re Appointment of C. Green, S. Hanley & S. Renkas to Youth on Youth Soccer Program

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to appoint the following individuals to work part-time in the Youth on Youth soccer program effective April 1 - September 13, 2003:

and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

23.   Youth Director re Installation of heating & air conditioning unit in AmeriCorps classroom

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize the installation of a heating and air conditioning unit in the Youth Bureau/AmeriCorps classroom located at the West Seneca Community Center, 4620 Seneca Street, at a cost not to exceed $6500.

On the question, Supervisor Clark questioned whether this was an official bid or an informal proposal.

Councilman Hicks stated that they had obtained proposals when they first began using the classroom as a training facility, but they held off on it because there was a possibility they would be moving to the college. He understood that three or four proposals were submitted at that time.

Supervisor Clark wanted to see some documentation that the proposal submitted to the Town Board was the lowest.

Councilman Osmanski suggested approving a maximum expenditure of $6500 but request to see the other proposals submitted.

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24.   Youth Director re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize payment of $2917 to NASCC for membership dues.

7-D   REPORTS

PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

PURCHASE REQUIRING TOWN BOARD APPROVAL

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize payment of $8343 to Valley Fab & Equipment for installation of sanders on the new Highway Department trucks.

APPOINTMENT OF J. WAGNER & S. FUNK AS SEASONAL LABORERS IN SANITATION

Motion by Councilman Hicks, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to appoint Joseph R. Wagner and Scott Funk as part-time seasonal laborers in the Sanitation Department, at a rate of $7 per hour, effective April 14, 2003, and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

COUNCILMAN HICKS ATTENDS ORLOWSKI WAKE

Councilman Hicks stated that he had attended USMC Lance Corporal Eric J. Orlowski's wake and offered the West Seneca Town Board's condolences. Mrs. Orlowski was very grateful for what the board members had done and expressed her thanks.

MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK

Supervisor Clark presented the attached proclamation to Town Clerk Patricia Wisniewski in recognition of Municipal Clerk's Week. He commented that the Office of Clerk was one of the main interactions between the bulk of the residents and local government and was their most direct access to any kind of government. Supervisor Clark stated that Mrs. Wisniewski and her staff represented the Town of West Seneca well and he expressed his appreciation. The town was now offering e-government and was continually expanding their interaction, going into the homes and offices of residents and taxpayers through the Internet. Supervisor Clark stated that this was a new function of the Town Clerk's office and was being monitored by Mrs. Wisniewski and Webmaster Jim Manley.

Mrs. Wisniewski thanked Supervisor Clark and the Town Board for their support and cooperation over the years.

NORTHEAST SOUTHTOWNS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to adopt the attached resolution concerning the Northeast Southtowns Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.

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PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

ISMAILIA SHRINE CENTER SIGN

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to grant permission to the Ismailia Shrine Center, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., to erect an electronic message center at the bottom of their new sign.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Osmanski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M.

PATRICIA C. WISNIEWSKI, RMC/CMC
TOWN CLERK