Work Session
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road Work Session
West Seneca, NY 14224 May 8, 2017
Supervisor Meegan called the work session to order at 3:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Present - Sheila M. Meegan Supervisor
William P. Hanley Jr. Councilman
John Fenz Town Attorney
Jacqueline A. Felser Town Clerk
Matthew D. English Highway Supt.
John Gullo Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Daniel Denz Police Chief
Steven Tanner Town Engineer
Mary Josefiak Senior Recreation Therapist of Senior Services
Lauren Masset Recreation Supervisor
Absent - Eugene P. Hart Councilman
Supervisor Meegan read the Fire Prevention Code instructing the public where to exit in case of a fire or an emergency.
TOWN ENGINEER STEVEN TANNER
- Sewer testing along Main Street and Seneca Street is currently half done; Engineering will present to the Town Board upon completion for possible sewer lining approval
- Community Center & Library is progressing toward shell completion by June 26th; a construction meeting with contractors to finalize the construction schedule will be held on Wednesday
SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER JOHN GULLO
- Last version of the community brochure for design standards is ready for print; Mr. Gullo questioned if there are any concerns from the Town Board; Councilman Hanley questioned if the names were removed from the buildings on the brochure as requested and Mr. Gullo stated they have been removed
TOWN CLERK JACQUELINE FELSER
- Computer upgrades for the office are needed due to some computers still using Windows XP which is no longer supported
SENIOR RECREATION THERAPIST OF SENIOR SERVICES MARY JOSEFIAK
- Two van drivers resigned and two new hires are on the agenda for appointment
- Wi-Fi situation at senior center - IEvolve proposed a solution with a cost of $447
- Burchfield Center and the West Seneca Arts Society just finished their show; Burchfield Center is sponsoring a poster contest with the town high schools
- Mother’s Day lunch will be held Wednesday and will include various events
- Thank you to Highway Supt. Matthew English for repairs made to the parking lot
RECREATION SUPERVISOR LAUREN MASSET
- Last session of open interviews for summer 2017 positions will be held next Monday, May 15th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Mill Road office; open interview times and job postings can be found on the open job tab, community calendar, Recreation tab located on the town’s website, as well as on Facebook and Twitter
- Applications are still being accepted to fill volunteer positions on the West Seneca Youth Board; applications may be submitted to the Recreation Office
- Summer program registration is currently taking place
- Adult softball captains will meet this Wednesday evening; visit the town website for more information
- Recreation flyers are located on the back podium
- Summer Day Camp registration is taking place with limited availability
HIGHWAY SUP’T. MATTHEW ENGLISH
- Milling and paving on Woodcrest Drive began today
- Metz House has been refurbished and the downstairs is ready for meetings; one key will be distributed to each of the organizations using it
COUNCILMAN HANLEY
- Community meeting was held at the senior center to discuss the Oakgrove project
- The NYSDOT submitted a proposal to restripe Potter Road between Tudor Blvd. and Slade Avenue to change and calm the traffic pattern
- An agreement has been reached for electricity and natural gas providers – Direct Energy to remain as electric provider; savings of $17,300 per year which is savings of $51,900 for three years; the natural gas low bidder was National Fuel Resources with an annual savings of $14,000 per year and $42,000 for three years
SUPERVISOR MEEGAN
- Farmer’s Market - Emily Melski reported that vendors have been secured; Lions Concert series begins June 15th at 7:00 PM; community organizations are welcome on a first come basis to hold a free stand at the Farmer’s Market to share their organization with the public
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Supervisor Meegan, seconded by Councilman Hanley, to recess to executive session at 3:25 P.M. to discuss labor contract issues and a litigation matter.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
The board members returned from executive session at 5:00 P.M. and the work session concluded.
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JACQUELINE A FELSER, TOWN CLERK
May 8, 2017, 3:00 pm