12-B    LEGAL NOTICES

12-C   COMMUNICATIONS

1.   Town Engineer re Delray Avenue Reconstruction Project, final change order & acceptance

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to approve final change order #1 for E & R General Construction Inc., 38 St. David's Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224, for a net addition of $4509.72 and accept the Delray Avenue Reconstruction Project, Job No. D-0114, at a final contract amount of $458,609.72.

2.   Town Engineer re Purchases requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of the following vouchers for the Engineering Department:

John L. Peterson (pump #3 at Plant #6)      $3101.50
M/R Simoncelli Electric, Inc. (electrical work on pump #3 at Plant #6)       $5600.00
DiVal Safety Equipment, Inc. (repairs to confined space equipment)       $2572.00

12-C    COMMUNICATIONS

3.   Town Engineer re Appointment of David Solly as Senior Engineering Assistant

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Graber, to terminate David Solly as Engineering Aide and appoint David Solly as Senior Engineering Assistant, Group 9, Step 1, at an annual salary of $43,081.79 effective July 14, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

4.   Highway Supt. re Purchases requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of the following vouchers for the Highway Department:

5.    Town Clerk re Appointment of Kevin McCartan as Election Machine Custodian

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to appoint Kevin McCartan as alternate Election Machine Custodian for the year 2003 at his prevailing rate of pay under the Blue Collar Contract.

6.   Town Clerk re Budgetary transfer request

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to approve a budgetary transfer in the amount of $3000 from Comp. Election Inspectors Account #01.1450.0122 to Equipment Repairs & Maintenance Account #01.1450.0443 to cover unexpected charges by the Erie County Board of Elections for election machine converters.

7.   Town Clerk re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to authorize payment of $4046 to the Erie County Board of Elections, 134 W. Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, for extra voting machine channels.

8.   Building Inspector re Model home in Burchfield Village

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to authorize Marrano/Marc Equity to construct a model home in Burchfield Village.

12-C    COMMUNICATIONS

9.   Building Inspector re Appointment of Richard Macey as part-time seasonal laborer

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to appoint Richard F. Macey as part-time seasonal laborer effective July 15 - November 1, 2003 at a rate of $13 per hour and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

10.   Assessor re Attendance of Edward Hummel & Edward Toy at appraising seminar

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize Assessor Edward Hummel and Real Property Appraiser Edward Toy to attend an appraising seminar in Ithaca, New York, July 16 - 18, 2003 at a cost not to exceed $1300.

11.   Tax Receiver re Appointment of Cecilia Strzempka as part-time clerk

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to appoint Cecilia Strzempka as part-time clerk effective July 18, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

12.   Youth Director re Purchase requiring Town Board approval

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize payment of $2665 to Dualex Office Products, Inc. for a Pentium IV computer and monitor, noting that funding is from the AmeriCorps/Vista grants.

12-D    REPORTS

PROBLEMS OF THE PUBLIC

NO PARKING IN FRONT SETBACK ON WOODWARD DRIVE

Charles Hayes, 153 Woodward Drive, stated that he was a resident of the Town of West Seneca for 29 years and presented a survey of his property indicating that his driveway was in place in 1973. Mr. Hayes recently received a letter from the town stating that parking was prohibited in the front setback. He did not understand why it was illegal to park in this area and when he asked the Building Inspector's office for an explanation they gave him an application for a variance. Mr. Hayes presented pictures of 15 homes on Woodward Drive where people parked in the setback, but only a few of the residents received a letter from the town.

Senior Engineering Assistant Gary Bommer advised that after reconstruction of Woodward Drive the driveway approaches would be wide in front of the houses, and he needed to know how wide to make them when they put the curbing in. If they used the same approach on Woodward Drive as used on Aurora Avenue or Delray Avenue the driveway approaches would be half way across the front of some of the homes. According to Building Inspector Bill Czuprynski, this would be in violation of the building & zoning code unless a variance was granted. Mr. Bommer advised that only the residents that physically had a car parked in the front setback were sent a letter.

PROBLEMS OF THE PUBLIC

NO PARK IN FRONT SETBACK ON WOODWARD DRIVE    (continued)

Mr. Hayes stated that he had been parking in the front setback since he bought his home 29 years ago and he did not believe that he should now be required to obtain a variance. His driveway was about 12 feet wide at the street and he was satisfied with that. Mr. Hayes did not want a larger approach.

Town Attorney Tim Greenan stated that enforcement of no parking in the setback was sporadic, and he suggested that the Engineering Department and Building Department meet to discuss this issue and look for a resolution.

OPPOSITION TO LIGHTING AT SOCCER COMPLEX

Diane Siminski, 44 Parkside Drive, represented the Southgate Homeowner's Association and presented a petition signed by residents of streets neighboring the soccer field. The petition expressed their opposition to the installation of temporary or permanent lighting on the playing fields. The soccer complex was already disruptive to the neighborhood during the daylight hours and they did not want to have their evenings also disrupted by lights, noise and traffic. Mrs. Siminski understood that the Empire Games would be held at the soccer complex and the residents were concerned.

Councilman Graber questioned if there was any temporary lighting in place at the soccer complex.

Councilman Osmanski responded that temporary lighting was installed for the Halloween hayride for safety purposes and it was left up longer than it should have been. After that there was some high school games that ran late and the lights were turned on so the people could get to their cars safely. Councilman Osmanski stated that the temporary lights were not supposed to be on and the soccer association was told that there was not supposed to be any lighting at the soccer complex.

DUMPING ON HILBERT STREET

Bill Handley, 139 Maryon Drive, stated that Hilbert Street, a dead end street located behind his home, had become a dumping place for contractors and landscapers, and on June 23rd someone drove back on Hilbert Street to dump some debris (tires, steel fence posts, etc.). On June 24th the vehicle was still there, so Mr. Handley called Councilman Osmanski to report the problem. Councilman Osmanski contacted the appropriate departments and Mr. Handley expressed his thanks to Chief Gehen, Highway Supt. Pat Finnegan and Councilman Osmanski for their assistance.

PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

PART-TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEES IN RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Motion by Councilman Osmanski, seconded by Councilman Wroblewski, to terminate Christina Castro, 46 Waltercrest Terrace; Jordana Pellow, 33 Osgood Avenue; and Amy Tuczynski, 86 N. Covington Drive as part-time lifeguards effective June 1, 2003 and appoint the following part-time seasonal employees effective June 1 - September 16, 2003:

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

PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

TOWN BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Supervisor Clark announced the Town Board meetings scheduled for August and September as follows:

SEASONAL STATUS FOR PART-TIME LABORER DAVID SADOWSKI

Motion by Councilman Graber, seconded by Supervisor Clark, to change the status of David Sadowski from part-time laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Department to part-time seasonal laborer effective July 14 - September 26, 2003 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.

GRANT FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VETERAN'S MEMORIAL

Motion by Supervisor Clark, seconded by Councilman Hicks, to authorize the Supervisor to execute a contract with the County of Erie for funding in the amount of $5,000 to be used to install a sidewalk to Veteran's Park and for installation of electric lighting for the flag pole.

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