Board Meeting Minutes 01/11/2010
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2010-01
West Seneca, NY 14224 January 11, 2010
Supervisor Wallace C. Piotrowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with 30 seconds of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Present - Wallace C. Piotrowski, Supervisor
Sheila M. Meegan, Councilwoman
Dale F. Clarke, Councilman
Absent - None
Supervisor Piotrowski read the Fire Prevention Code instructing the public where to exit in case of a fire or an emergency.
Councilwoman Meegan read the attached proclamation designating January 2010 as carbon monoxide awareness month and presented said proclamation to Ken & Kim Hansen, parents of Amanda Hansen.
1-A MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to approve Minutes #2009-21 of December 21, 2009.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
1-B TABLED ITEMS
1. Special use permit for Meyer Road & Birchwood Avenue
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to remove this item from the table.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to grant a special permit for property located at Meyer Road at Birchwood Avenue, being part of Lot No. 206, changing its classification from C-1 to C-1(S), for a 144-unit apartment complex, conditioned upon the following: 1) all trees within 50’ of the southern property be maintained and kept in its natural state with no clearing of vegetation; 2) the section of parcel SBL 134.11-2-1.1 west of Birchwood Avenue be kept forever wild through a recorded conservation easement.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
*APPENDICES*
2. Payment to WNY AmeriCorps for Matthew Melski’s salary for YES Program
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to receive and file this item.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
1-C COMMUNICATIONS
1. Supervisor Piotrowski re Labor & management board positions for Labor Management Health Fund
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to designate Detective Kenneth Morano as labor representative on the Labor Management Health Fund board, designate Supervisor Wallace C. Piotrowski as management representative on the Labor Management Health Fund board, and designate Jodie Wysocki as a representative liaison.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
1-C COMMUNICATIONS
2. Councilwoman Meegan re Establishment of Recreation Commission
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to table this item.
On the question, Councilwoman Meegan stated that Town Attorney Shawn Martin was looking into some of the legalities concerning the establishment of a Recreation Commission and they may have to hold a public hearing. Along with the Youth and Recreation Department, Councilwoman Meegan wanted to involve the Library, the Burchfield Center, coaches from the sports leagues, etc. to enhance the effort and collaborate. With the downsizing, other commissions were also necessary to work on the historic Gardenville district and town center project. The Town Board was asking for the residents’ participation and looked forward to working jointly with them.
Councilman Clarke commented that because of the downsizing the board members could not talk to each other outside of a meeting without violating the Open Meetings Law, so it may take longer to accomplish things. He agreed that input from the residents was welcome and hoped to have participation from more than a handful of people.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
3. Town Attorney re Contract for collection of recyclable materials
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to authorize the Supervisor to execute the contract with Allied Waste Services of North America d/b/a Allied Waste Services of Buffalo for collection of recyclable materials for the Town of West Seneca, noting that they were the low bidder on this contract.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
4. Highway Supt. re Military leave of absence for Joseph Steen
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to approve a military leave of absence for Joseph Steen for a period of 365 days effective January 4, 2010, noting that these orders may be extended for a total of up to 24 months by the order issuing authority and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
5. Highway Supt. re Termination of Brendan O’Rourke as part-time laborer
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to terminate Brendan O’Rourke as part-time laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Department effective December 23, 2009 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
6. Highway Supt. re Purchases requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to authorize payment of $2141.75 to Niagara International Associates Inc. for repairs to the heating system at the highway garage and $2036.34 to Commercial Card Services for YES program supplies.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
1-C COMMUNICATIONS
7. Chief Gehen re Title change for Mark Palkowski to Senior Public Safety Dispatcher
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to terminate Mark R. Palkowski as Public Safety Dispatcher effective January 11, 2010 and appoint Mark R. Palkowski as Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Step 3, at an annual salary of $51,960.78 effective January 12, 2010 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
8. Chief Gehen re Resignation of Derek Vasquez as part-time Public Safety Dispatcher
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to accept the resignation of Derek J. Vasquez and terminate him as part-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective January 18, 2010 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
9. Chief Gehen re Status change for part-time Public Safety Dispatcher James Kavanaugh to seasonal
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to change the status of part-time Public Safety Dispatcher James Kavanaugh to part-time seasonal effective January 1 – 31, 2010 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
10. Chief Gehen re Status change for part-time Public Safety Dispatcher Dian Nowicki to seasonal
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to change the status of part-time Public Safety Dispatcher Diane Nowicki to part-time seasonal effective January 1 – 31, 2010 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
11. Chief Gehen re Appointment of Derek Vasquez as police officer
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to appoint Derek J. Vasquez as Police Officer Permanent Probationary effective January 18, 2010 at $49,672.29 per annum and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting that Mr. Vasquez’s appointment is contingent until the final results of medical and psychological examinations are satisfactorily completed and he will be subject to successful completion of a seventy-eight (78) week probationary period commencing from his appointment date.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
1-C COMMUNICATIONS
12. Chief Gehen re Appointment of David Quick as police officer
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to appoint David A. Quick Jr. as Police Officer Permanent Probationary effective January 18, 2010 at $49,672.29 per annum and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel, noting that Mr. Quick’s appointment is contingent until the final results of medical and psychological examinations are satisfactorily completed and he will be subject to successful completion of a seventy-eight (78) week probationary period commencing from his appointment date.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
13. Chief Gehen re Disability Management Associates
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to retain the services of Steve Pearl of Disability Management Associates, Inc., 92 Chateau Terrace, Snyder, NY 14226 at $125 per hour as needed, to investigate workmen’s compensation and disability cases of the town’s labor force.
On the question, Councilman Clarke questioned if there was a problem with disability cases in the Police Department workforce, and if so, why the town could not monitor their own problems. He noted that according to the contract a supervisor could be sent to someone’s home if they call in sick or are on compensation.
Chief Gehen thought there were some long term cases that needed to be looked at and recommended Mr. Pearl to provide that service.
Supervisor Piotrowski commented that it will save the town a lot of money if Mr. Pearl is able to get an employee back to work faster. Mr. Pearl was present at the meeting and Supervisor Piotrowski asked him to comment on his service.
Steve Pearl, President of Disability Management Associates, stated that the service will be primarily discharged by registered nurses on his staff and their rate was $90 per hour. They deal with officers that are injured on duty and under General Municipal Law Section 207-c are entitled to collect their full salary for as long as they are out. This can last until they are 70 years old. The only way this is discontinued is if the officer returns to work, preferably full duty, or in lieu of that if they are not able to come back they are submitted for disability retirement. Mr. Pearl’s service helps to determine if the officer is eligible for disability retirement and assists in that process so they are taken off the town’s payroll.
Councilman Clarke understood that the doctor, social security board and employer that approves a disability retirement. He questioned how Mr. Pearl’s company can bypass those people and approve it.
Mr. Pearl stated that the nurses he employs have background in occupational health, workers compensation, and Section 207-c, and he noted other municipalities his company does work for including the City of Lackawanna, Town of Cheektowaga, City of Jamestown, City of North Tonawanda, Town of Tonawanda, Town of Evans, and Town of Orchard Park. Mr. Pearl stated that the employees’ attending physician determines when they are capable of coming back to work, but under Section 207-c for police officers, the town also has a right to employ a physician and if that physician determines the officer is capable of returning to work, the officer can be ordered to do so by Chief Gehen. Mr. Pearl stated that he has a physician that he trained on Section 207-c and other municipalities have used him successfully.
Councilman Clarke thought this was a lot of money and suggested that they leave this up to the injured officers’ doctor. He further stated that the town also has the right to send the officer to another doctor.
Chief Gehen stated that some of the reports they get from certain doctors are not consistent with an officer being able to return to work and he has had issues with this at times. Chief Gehen noted that they do not have a lot of these cases, but do have one from time to time and he thought Mr. Pearl’s company would provide a valuable service by taking a closer look at them.
Councilman Clarke thought this was a waste of money and it could be handled in-house.
Councilwoman Meegan stated that the town could retain Mr. Pearl on a case-by-case basis and questioned if there was a current case pending that Chief Gehen believed warranted this service.
Town Attorney Shawn Martin suggested that the board discuss this issue in Executive Session.
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to table this item until the end of the meeting for discussion in Executive Session.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
14. Chief Gehen re Purchase requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to authorize payment of $3011 to AmChar Wholesale Inc. for ammunition.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
15. Asst. Code Enforcement Officer re New York Atlantic-Inland electrical inspection application
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to approve New York Atlantic-Inland as an agency to conduct electrical inspections within the Town of West Seneca.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
16. Asst. Code Enforcement Officer re Transfer of restricted use permit for 1200 North America Drive
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to transfer the existing restricted use permit for 1200 North America Drive to Kemper System Productions, Inc.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
17. Senior Citizens Recreation Supervisor re Purchase requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to authorize payment of $3150 to John Donahue, 88 Sargeant Drive, Amherst, for the purchase of ten computers and two printers for the Senior Citizens Center computer room, noting that pricing includes labor and setup.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
1-C COMMUNICATIONS
18. Recreation Director re Budgetary transfer request
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to approve the following budgetary transfer request for the Recreation Department:
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
19. Town Engineer re Purchase requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to authorize payment of $5206 to John L Peterson Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for repairs at Plant #6.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
20. Comptroller re Purchase requiring Town Board approval
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to authorize payment of $7055.90 to IEvolve, 501 John James Audubon Pkwy., Suite 201, Amherst, for maintenance of the town’s server.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
1-D REPORTS
- Patricia C. DePasquale, Town Clerk’s report for December 2009 received and filed.
- William P. Czuprynski, Code Enforcement Officer’s report for December 2009 received and filed.
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
SUSPENSION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER QUESTIONED
David Monolopolus, 97 Lexington Green, referred to the downsizing of the Town Board and questioned how anything will get done when they only have one meeting each in January and February. He further commented on a newspaper article stating that Code Enforcement Officer William Czuprynski was escorted from Town Hall by Chief Gehen and questioned who authorized his suspension.
Supervisor Piotrowski stated that the issue involving Mr. Czuprynski was voted on in Executive Session by the previous Town Board.
Councilman Clarke disagreed and stated that this was never brought up in Executive Session with the council members; it was solely done by Supervisor Piotrowski.
Supervisor Piotrowski disagreed and stated that the board members voted on this at a September 2009 Executive Session. He thought all the board members were well aware of what was going to occur.
Councilman Clarke stated that they had discussed specific steps with regard to this issue and Supervisor Piotrowski skipped some of the steps.
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
BANNER OVER UNION ROAD
David Monolopolus, 97 Lexington Green, referred to a banner hanging across Union Road and thought it was in violation of Town Code §120-49. He questioned if the Town Board had approved the banner.
Supervisor Piotrowski responded that Union Road was a state highway. A request was filed with NYS Department of Transportation and they approved the banner.
CLEANUP OF EYESORES
David Monolopolus, 97 Lexington Green, referred to an old newspaper article where Supervisor Piotrowski had commented on cleaning up eyesores in town and taking the property by eminent domain. This was Supervisor Piotrowski’s third year in office and Mr. Monolopolus questioned what had been done to clean up the eyesores.
Councilwoman Meegan referred to the Seneca Mall site and stated that the town receives $2 million in taxes from that site and they would lose that revenue if they were to take the property by eminent domain. They wanted to see something happen with that property and have been working aggressively to make it happen, but they could not afford to lose the revenue. They needed to have some partnerships in place first and were working on it, but it doesn’t happen as fast as they would like.
OPPOSITION TO LOW INCOME HOUSING ON HOUGHTON COLLEGE SITE
David Bonner, 16 Gervan Drive, stated that Young Development purchased the Houghton College property with plans to build a senior citizens living community and cordon off a section of the development for low income housing. Mr. Bonner was opposed to having low income housing in his neighborhood. He commented on the wetlands and wildlife on the property and noted that the plan was to pave over that and install drainage tile for the water. The plan also had 3-story buildings 30’ off the property line of the Gervan Drive residents. Mr. Bonner stated that Mr. Young told one of the residents “don’t worry about the group of 50 low income housing units . . . we’re going to put those people someplace where you don’t have to worry about them.” Mr. Bonner was concerned about what this would do to the homes on Gervan Drive and Park Lane.
Supervisor Piotrowski stated that the Town Board had not seen any plans for the Houghton College property and when Mr. Young files a plan the residents will be notified and their input at that meeting will be valued.
REQUEST FOR DEER CROSSING SIGNS ON CLINTON STREET
Tom Tworzydlo, Clinton Street, commented on the deer crossing signs on Borden Road and Seneca Creek Road and questioned why there were no signs on Clinton Street.
Highway Supt. Matthew English stated that Clinton Street is a state highway and he will check on this for Mr. Tworzydlo.
CLARIFICATION REQUESTED ON AGENDA ITEM #16
Brownie Michalczak, Warren Avenue, referred to Item #16 on the agenda and questioned if Kemper System Productions was a manufacturing firm, and if so, what they will be manufacturing.
Code Enforcement Officer Robert Pinnavaia stated that Kemper System Productions does research on roofing and manufactures specialized roofing materials. The Industrial Park Review Committee looked at their manufacturing process and there are no fumes generated.
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
STATUS OF ASPHALT PLANT ON UNION ROAD
Brownie Michalczak, Warren Avenue, questioned the status of 1655 Union Road.
Town Attorney Shawn Martin stated that he was still looking into this with the bankruptcy court and property transfers.
Mr. Michalczak questioned if Code Enforcement Officer Robert Pinnavaia had looked into this situation.
Mr. Pinnavaia stated that he is relying on Mr. Martin’s advice on this matter.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GARDENVILLE CAMPUS AT BURCHFIELD
Carol Yetter, 58 Inter Drive, represented a group of people from the Burchfield Nature & Arts Center (BNAC) and commented on the many changes in the building over the last several months. They were concerned that the residents still have the ability to use the BNAC and take advantage of the nature, art, music, history, and sense of community it provides. Mrs. Yetter asked the town to find a way to pull together people to help develop the potential of the BNAC by engaging the general public, artists, historical society, local photographers, schools, churches, fire departments, Youth Engaged in Service, Recreation Department, Bldgs. & Grounds Department, local businesses, the Riverkeepers, local service clubs, et. al.
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to direct Town Attorney Shawn Martin to negotiate a one year lease agreement with the not-for-profit corporation Gardenville Campus at Burchfield as a sole non-governmental occupant of the town owned Burchfield Nature & Art Center located at 2001 Union Road to provide recreation and education services not able to be provided directly by the town.
On the question, Councilman Clarke questioned which board of directors they would be negotiating with.
Mr. Martin understood there was a board of directors that met regularly and took minutes of their meetings. He asked for a single point person to represent the board of directors in negotiations.
Mrs. Yetter stated that she would provide Mr. Martin with the name of an individual to negotiate on behalf of the board of directors.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
AMERICORPS ISSUES
Karen Lucachick, 61 Greenmeadow Drive, thanked Supervisor Piotrowski and the board members for having the Town Board meeting dates posted on the marquee, posting town employees’ salaries on the website, and introducing a new readable format for the town budget. She referred to an Executive Session of September 21, 2009 concerning an amendment to the grant administration agreement that would accelerate the transition of the AmeriCorps grant program to the not-for-profit agency to resolve the accounting issues between the town and WNY AmeriCorps and to vacate the Burchfield Nature and Art Center (BNAC) on or before December 31, 2009. The agreement was subject to final approval by the Town Attorney and auditor. Mrs. Lucachick stated that WNY AmeriCorps was to pay back $399,421 to the town by December 31, 2009. She questioned if that amount was paid or if $75,000 was paid for the usage fee.
Supervisor Piotrowski advised that neither amount was paid.
Mrs. Lucachick stated that there was also an agreement to pay $480,000 ($8000 for 60 months). She commented on the $2.5 million still owed to the town by AmeriCorps and thought it was time for the town to collect.
Town Attorney Shawn Martin stated that there were changes made back and forth and the agreement had not yet been signed.
Mrs. Lucachick questioned if AmeriCorps had vacated the BNAC.
Councilwoman Meegan advised that AmeriCorps was still in the BNAC and they were being charged rent for every day they were there after December 31, 2009. She commented that the board members have been working hard to resolve issues and the agreement was very close to being signed.
Mrs. Lucachick commented on Mark Lazzara’s article in the West Seneca Bee and stated that he was not fond of a number of residents that attend the Town Board meetings because they ask questions and want to know why and how. She noted that now that he was gone, he urged citizens to come forth and take part in their government. Mrs. Lucachick also thought a correction should be made to his comment in the article that the Youth Bureau was gone from West Seneca since that was not a true statement and the Youth Bureau was functioning without him.
SEASONAL APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS QUESTIONED
Amy Carpenter, 406 Woodward Crescent, questioned the appointment of seasonal public safety dispatchers.
Chief Gehen advised that seasonal was a classification through Erie County Personnel. Part-time employees could only work 19 hours per week, but for five months a year a part-time employee could be classified as seasonal and work up to 39 hours per week. The part-time dispatchers fill in for vacancies created by full-time employees’ vacations, sick days, etc. and save money by not having a full-time dispatcher work overtime.
STREETSCAPE PROJECT FUNDING
Amy Carpenter, 406 Woodward Crescent, questioned if the town had received the funds for the streetscape project, and if so, how much and how long did they have it for.
Town Engineer George Montz advised that the town had received approximately $800,000 for the streetscape project and he was not aware of a time frame for using the money.
Mrs. Carpenter questioned if the town planned to solicit input from the public for use of the funds.
Supervisor Piotrowski responded that they would be scheduling a public hearing possibly at the next Town Board meeting.
PEER COUNSELOR POSITIONS
Frank Russo, Parkside Drive, commented on part-time town employees that receive full-time benefits and specifically referred to the Peer Counselors. He did not believe it was the town’s duty to subsidize a school program.
Supervisor Piotrowski stated that changes were made to the Peer Counselor positions and they were actually full-time positions with benefits and a portion of their salaries were reimbursed by the school district.
Mr. Russo disagreed that the Peer Counselors were full-time and stated that they only worked 8 months a year and 5 hours a day. He also did not believe the school district had anything to do with the Peer Counselor program and the employees were self-evaluated. Mr. Russo urged the Town Board to consider having the school district take over this program.
STATUS OF SHARED ASSESSMENT SERVICE
Frank Russo, Parkside Drive, questioned the status of the proposal to share assessor services with the Town of Lancaster. He was in favor of the proposal and thought it would save the town a lot of money.
Supervisor Piotrowski advised that the consultants were reviewing the Assessor’s Office over the last two weeks and were in the process of preparing a report. When the Town Board receives the report, a decision will be made.
Councilwoman Meegan further noted that the consultant’s report will be put on the town’s website.
TOWN HIRING PRACTICES QUESTIONED
Frank Russo, Parkside Drive, commented on Councilman Clarke’s opposition to the hiring practices of the town prior to being elected to the Town Board. He questioned if Councilman Clarke had done anything over the last two years to change the way employees are hired, specifically the hiring of friends and family.
Councilman Clarke stated that he has no family members working for the town.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to recess to Executive Session at 8:10 P.M. to discuss several litigation issues.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
The Town Board returned from Executive Session at 9:15 P.M.
RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM CZUPRYNSKI AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to accept the retirement of William Czuprynski and terminate him as Code Enforcement Officer effective January 5, 2010 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERAND DEPARTMENT HEADS
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES RETAINED
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to remove Communications Item #13 from the table.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to retain the services of Steve Pearl of Disability Management Associates, Inc., 92 Chateau Terrace, Snyder, NY 14226, at a rate of $125 per hour for his services and $90 per hour for his staff’s services, to investigate workmen compensation and disability cases of the town’s labor force on a case by case basis.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
SUSPENSION OF BENEFITS FOR JOSEPH STEEN WHILE ON MILITARY LEAVE
Motion by Councilwoman Meegan, seconded by Supervisor Piotrowski, to suspend the medical benefits of Joseph Steen while on military leave, noting that benefits will resume upon completion of his military obligation and return to town service.
On the question, Town Attorney Shawn Martin noted that in the past the town continued to pay health insurance benefits for family members of town employees that were called to active duty; however, Mr. Steen did not have a family that is eligible to receive health insurance benefits. Mr. Steen’s benefits will be reinstated immediately upon his discharge from active duty.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
WORK SESSION ON ICE RINK STUDY FINDINGS
Supervisor Piotrowski stated that Town Engineer George Montz was notified by Carmina Wood, the architect hired to provide professional engineering services on the Ice Rink Study, that he was prepared to present his findings, and the hockey association also wanted to make their presentation to the Town Board. A work session was scheduled for January 20, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at the West Seneca Senior Citizens Center, 4620 Seneca Street, and will include presentations by Highway Supt. Matthew English (15 min.), Hockey Association President Richard Lynch (15 min.), and the architect (1 hour), with a question and answer session to follow.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M.
| Ayes: All | Noes: None | Motion Carried |
PATRICIA C. DEPASQUALE, RMC/CMC
TOWN CLERK