Town Board Minutes
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2011-17
West Seneca, NY 14224 November 14, 2011
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.
17-A MINUTES TO BE APPROVED
· Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to approve Minutes #2011-16 of October 17, 2011.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
· Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to approve minutes from the 2012 Special Districts & Preliminary Budget meetings of October 19 & 27, 2011.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
· Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to approve minutes from the November 4, 2011 bid opening for security cameras.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
17-B HELD OVER PUBLIC HEARING
1. Re: “ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING LOCAL LAWS: 2011-2 MODIFICATION TO THE SEWER ORDINANCE; 2011-3 MODIFICATION TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE; 2011-4 MODIFICATION TO THE FIRE CODE; 2011-5 MODIFICATION TO BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; 2011-6 ZONING PARKING MODIFICATIONS; 2011-7 MODIFICATION TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE; 2011-8 MODIFICATION TO THE PLUMBING ORDINANCE; 2011-9 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE; 2011-10 SMOKE DETECTORS; 2011-11 SNOW PLOW ORDINANCE” in the Town of West Seneca.
Remained on the table.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2011-17
West Seneca, NY 14224 November 14, 2011
Page two . . .
17-C TABLED ITEMS
|
1. Electronic message board at 250 Lein Road
|
|
Remained on the table.
|
17-D COMMUNICATIONS
|
1. Town Engineer re Bid date for 2012 Sanitary Sewer Repair Contract
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to set a bid date of December 13, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. for receipt of bids on the 2012 Sanitary Sewer Repair Contract, Job No. S-1201.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
2. Town Engineer re Utility work agreement with NYSDOT
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to approve the agreement between the Town of West Seneca and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) regarding utility work on state highways and authorize the Supervisor to sign the necessary documents.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
3. Chief Gehen re Attendance of Detectives Andolina & Bebak at Fire/Arson Investigation seminar
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to authorize Detectives Robert Andolina and Robert Bebak to attend the Fire/Arson Investigation training seminar November 2 – 4, 2011 at the New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control, Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, New York, at a total cost not to exceed $710.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
4. Chief Gehen re Military leave of absence for Police Officer Derek Vasquez
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to grant a military leave of absence for Officer Derek Vasquez effective November 3 – 19, 2011 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2011-17
West Seneca, NY 14224 November 14, 2011
Page three . . .
17-D COMMUNICATIONS
|
5. Code Enforcement Officer re Status change for part-time clerk Emily Josefiak to part-time seasonal
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to change the status of part-time clerk Emily Josefiak to part-time seasonal effective October 17 – 28, 2011 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
6. Code Enforcement Officer re Termination of part-time clerk Emily Josefiak
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to terminate Emily Josefiak as part-time clerk effective November 11, 2011 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
7. Code Enforcement Officer re Electronic message board at Sunoco (5665 Seneca Street)
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to table this item.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
8. Director of Recreation, Youth & Senior Services re Annual report for Burchfield Nature & Art Center
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to accept the annual report of the Burchfield Nature & Art Center as presented.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
9. Director of Recreation, Youth & Senior Services re Status change for part-time employee Barbara Brooks to seasonal
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to change the status of Barbara Brooks from part-time to part-time seasonal effective November 1, 2011 through March 30, 2012 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2011-17
West Seneca, NY 14224 November 14, 2011
Page four . . .
17-D COMMUNICATIONS
|
10. Director of Recreation, Youth & Senior Services re Status change for part-time van driver Donald Bebak to seasonal
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to change the status of part-time van driver Donald Bebak to part-time seasonal effective November 1, 2011 through March 30, 2012 and authorize the Supervisor to complete and sign the necessary forms for Erie County Personnel.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
11. Highway Supt. re Purchase requiring Town Board approval
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to authorize payment of $8100 to Schaub Equipment Rental for four snowblowers.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
|
12. Code Enforcement Officer re Rezoning request for 4592 Seneca Street
|
|
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to refer to the Planning Board a rezoning application from Ellicott Development Company for property located at 4592 Seneca Street.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
|
17-E REPORTS
- John A Gullo, Code Enforcement Officer’s report for October 2011 received and filed.
- Comptroller Robert J Bielecki, Revenue/expense comparison control report posted as of November 9, 2011; Operating Fund voucher summary report, Trust voucher summary report & Capital voucher summary report for the period October 10 – November 9, 2011 received and filed.
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
CLARIFICATION ON AGENDA ITEMS
Amy Carpenter, Woodward Crescent, questioned why the Town Board tabled Item #7 concerning the electronic message board at Sunoco on Seneca Street.
Supervisor Piotrowski advised that Item #7 was tabled because Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo is still in the process of devising a policy for the town with regard to electronic signs.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Minutes #2011-17
West Seneca, NY 14224 November 14, 2011
Page five . . .
ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC
CLARIFICATION ON AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
Mrs. Carpenter further requested clarification on Item #8.
Supervisor Piotrowski stated that the Burchfield Nature & Art Center submitted an annual report of their operation and activities over the past year. The report was submitted to Director of Recreation, Youth & Senior Services Mary Josefiak and she forwarded it to the Town Board for acceptance.
STATUS OF AMERICORPS DEBT
Amy Carpenter, Woodward Crescent, questioned the status of the AmeriCorps payments.
Comptroller Robert Bielecki responded that a payment of $8000 was received this date.
REMOVAL OF POLITICAL SIGN
Amy Carpenter, Woodward Crescent, commented on a political sign for Presidential candidate Ron Paul that has been hanging near Orchard Park Road and Ridge Road for two years. She asked that the sign be removed to help improve the appearance of the town.
Highway Supt. Matthew English stated he will have one of his crews remove the sign.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Supervisor Piotrowski, seconded by Councilwoman Meegan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
_______________________________________
PATRICIA C. DEPASQUALE, RMC/CMC
TOWN CLERK