Work Session

WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS

1250 Union Road Work Session

West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2015

Supervisor Meegan called the work session to order at 3:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Highway Supt. Matthew English.

ROLL CALL: Present - Sheila M. Meegan Supervisor

Eugene P. Hart Councilman

William P. Hanley Jr. Councilman

John J. Fenz Town Attorney

Jacqueline A. Felser Town Clerk

John Gullo Code Enforcement Officer

Michael Boehringer Asst. Police Chief

Matthew D. English Highway Supt.

Steven Tanner Town Engineer

Mary Josefiak Sr. Rec. Therapist of Sr. Services

Lauren Masset Recreation Supervisor

Supervisor Meegan read the Fire Prevention Code instructing the public where to exit in case of a fire or an emergency.

HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR LAURA DEVINE

Distributed pre-employment forms and reviewed hiring process with department heads

Supervisor Meegan requested the online job postings and application be critiqued

Town Attorney John Fenz referred to the proposed local law amending Personnel Policies to bring the Town Code into conformity with new hiring practices (background checks, physicals for new hires)

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER JOHN GULLO

Power point presentation on unsafe structures in the town

Supervisor Meegan questioned status of business at Seneca Street and Dirkson Avenue; Mr. Gullo responded it is structurally safe with the potential for a viable project; no violations at this time

Supervisor Meegan referred to property on Lexington Green; Mr. Gullo responded the owner was advised the project must be completed in 30 days; court proceedings are ongoing

Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act has been proposed; $1000 per day civil fine

Rezoning applications - Clinton Street for townhouse development and apartments (requires no town services); Queens Landing for townhouses on one side of street (4^th time it has been redesigned, may need additional sewer taps); Schaefer Road for townhouse development

TOWN ATTORNEY JOHN FENZ

Tree planting in memory of Luke Gould

Local Law 5 – Modification to Tree Ordinance & Local Law 6 – Modification to Personnel Policies

TOWN ENGINEER STEVEN TANNER

Councilman Hart not in favor of tearing down Kiwanis building until a plan is in place to replace the space; recreation space can be provided in the new library if grant money is received; Mr. Tanner stated the structure of the Kiwanis building is in good shape but it will cost $400,000 to fix other issues

Water district project presentation at Town Board meeting

WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS

1250 Union Road Work Session

West Seneca, NY 14224 May 11, 2015

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HIGHWAY SUPT. MATTHEW ENGLISH

Recycling is up; garbage tipping fees are down

Councilman Hart received a call regarding making Covington Drive a one way street; Mr. English suggested Summit Avenue off Union Road at Tony Rome’s for a one way street

YOUTH SERVICE COORDINATOR LAUREN MASSET

Recreation Department display at library

Summer jobs posted and interviewing in progress

Week 2 of summer camp is full; lowest week is week 1

SENIOR RECREATION THERAPIST OF SENIOR SERVICES MARY JOSEFIAK

Blue Cross/Blue Shield presentation at senior center Thursday, May 14^th for women 55 years and over

COUNCILMAN HANLEY

Working on utilities; may have presentation for next work session

SUPERVISOR MEEGAN

Farmer’s market agreement signed; 26 vendors; starts Thursday, May 14^th

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hart, to recess to Executive Session at 4:10 P.M. to discuss three personnel issues & two legal issues.

Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried

The board members returned from Executive Session at 4:50 P.M.

The work session concluded at 4:50 P.M.

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JACQUELINE A FELSER, TOWN CLERK

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