A regular meeting of the Town Board of Grand Island, New York was held at the Town Hall, 2255 Baseline Rd., Grand Island, NY at 8:00p.m. on the 1^st of October 2007.

Present: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Richard W. Crawford Councilman

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Susan J. Argy Councilwoman

E. Diane Darmofalski Deputy Town Clerk

Peter C. Godfrey Town Attorney

Supervisor Peter McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00p.m.

Mr. Calvin VanderMey from Bible Fellowship Center gave the Invocation.

Councilman Gary Roesch led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding the meeting agenda items only.

Speakers: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Country Club Cottages – DEIS

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to speak in favor of or in opposition to Country Club Cottages – DEIS.

Speakers in Favor: Michael Metzger

Speakers in Opposition: Richard Lippes, Gerald Wochaldo, Lois Shriver, Anita DeGlopper, Tom & Artie McAuliffe, Elizabeth Stocklosa, Bill Jenkins, Scott Brady

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

The public comment period is open until 5:00p.m. October 11, 2007.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the Country Club Cottages – DEIS to the Town Board for review and action.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of hearing anyone who wishes to suggest a project for Community Development Block Grant Funds.

Speakers with Project Suggestions: Theresa Hooper, Dave Birt

Suggested Projects: New bus for Golden Age Center, replace bike path south side of Love Road between Kaegebein School and East Park, handicap useable playground at Town Park.

Supervisor McMahon declared the Public Hearing closed.

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the project suggestions to the Town Board for review and action.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve Minutes of Workshop Meeting #67, September 17, 2007, Minutes of Regular Meeting #17, September 17, 2007, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #68, September 18, 2007, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #69, September 19, 2007, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #70, September 19, 2007, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #71, September 20, 2007, Minutes of Workshop Meeting #72, September 24, 2007, and Minutes of Workshop Meeting #73, September 25, 2007.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Memorial Library – July 19, 2007

2. Meeting Minutes – Grand Island Memorial Library, Capital Building Needs Committee – July 19, 2007

3. County of Erie, Department of Environment & Planning – Public Notice – 30-Day Period for Inclusion of Lands Into an Agricultural District

4. Town of Clarence, Town of Holland – Resolution in Opposition to Inclusion of the Siting of Windmills in Article X of the Public Service Law

5. Village of Springville – Resolution – February 12, 2008 through July 30, 2008 be Designated The New York City to Paris Great Race Centennial Celebration

6. County of Erie, Division of Budget, Management and Finance - $12.5 Million Sales Tax Revenue Sharing

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adopt the consent agenda as distributed.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

SUPERVISOR McMAHON:

Monthly Supervisor’s Report – August 2007

The Supervisor reported a cash balance of $227,699 on August 1, 2007

Total Receipts of $1,310,055

Total Disbursements of $1,240,836

Operating A/C Interest $83

Operating A/C Balance $297,002

Investment Interest $24,443

Investment Balance $5,413,835

Total Cash Balance as of August 31, 2007 $5,710,837

No action required by Town Board.

COMMUNICATIONS – OTHER TOWN OFFICIALS:

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – RAYMOND DLUGOKINSKI:

Inventory for Highway Department Machinery, Tools & Equipment

For Information Only. No action required by Town Board.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & WATER RESOURCES – JOHN WHITNEY:

Graphic Information Systems (GIS) – Needs Assessment

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize Bergmann Associates to perform the GIS Needs Assessment for the Town in an amount not to exceed $7,460.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – DOUGLAS LEARMAN:

Electrical Inspection Agencies

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the correspondence from the Code Enforcement Officer regarding electrical inspection agencies to the Town Board for review.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

ZONING OFFICER: JOHN McCARTHY:

Special Use Permit Renewal – Richard Benz, Keeping of 3 Agricultural Animals on 4 Acres

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for Richard Benz for keeping 3 agricultural animals on 4 acres.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Special Use Permit Renewal – John R. Ventry, Keeping of 1 Agricultural Animal on 2 Acres

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for John Ventry for keeping 1 agricultural animal on 2 acres.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Tower Permit Renewal – Upstate Cellular Network (Verizon), 423 Ransom Road

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Tower Permit for Upstate Cellular Network (Verizon), 423 Ransom Road for a period of two years. The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

COMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL:

HTG Racing – Parking Lot & Landscaping Improvements

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from HTG Racing regarding the parking lot and landscaping improvements to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

William Briggs – National Electrical Certified Inspections (NECI)

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from NECI regarding electrical inspections to the Town Board for review.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Grand Island Fire Company, Inc. – Grand Island Fire Co.’s Annual Fire Prevention Open House – Permission to Close Baseline Road Between Whitehaven Road and Grand Island Blvd.

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the request of the Grand Island Fire Company, Inc. to close Baseline Road between Whitehaven Road and Grand Island Blvd. on Friday, October 12^th from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. for the Annual Fire Prevention Open House.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

Glenn & Marianne Catalano – Assistance in the Clean-up of Gun Creek

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from Glenn and Marianne Catalano regarding the clean-up of Gun Creek to the Town Engineer for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to pay

Vouchers #87970 – 88163

General $ 55,809.68

Highway $ 10,716.27

Sewer $ 56,579.21

Water $ 12,962.58

Capital $ 50.00

Total $136,117.74

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Approve Town Safety Manual

Remains Tabled

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

This is an opportunity for residents to comment on any matter regarding Town government on any subject.

Speakers: William Briggs

FROM THE TOWN BOARD:

Councilwoman Cooke: VFW Chili Cook-Off – October 13th

Councilman Roesch: Fire Prevention Night – Grand Island Fire Company – October 12th

Councilwoman Argy: Blood Drive – K of C – October 9^th; CROP Walk brought out 110 walkers

Supervisor McMahon: VFW Chili Cook-Off – October 13^th

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to adjourn the meeting at 9:56p.m.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

Noes 0

A moment of silence was observed in memory of the following:

Mr. Calvin VanderMey from Bible Fellowship Center gave the Invocation.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the Country Club Cottages – DEIS to the Town Board for review and action.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the project suggestions to the Town Board for review and action.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

CONSENT AGENDA:

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

COMMUNICATIONS – TOWN BOARD:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Roesch to authorize Bergmann Associates to perform the GIS Needs Assessment for the Town in an amount not to exceed $7,460.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the correspondence from the Code Enforcement Officer regarding electrical inspection agencies to the Town Board for review.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for Richard Benz for keeping 3 agricultural animals on 4 acres.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to renew the Special Use Permit for John Ventry for keeping 1 agricultural animal on 2 acres.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to renew the Tower Permit for Upstate Cellular Network (Verizon), 423 Ransom Road for a period of two years. The site has been inspected and it is unchanged.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from HTG Racing regarding the parking lot and landscaping improvements to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from NECI regarding electrical inspections to the Town Board for review.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the request of the Grand Island Fire Company, Inc. to close Baseline Road between Whitehaven Road and Grand Island Blvd. on Friday, October 12th from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. for the Annual Fire Prevention Open House.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to refer the correspondence from Glenn and Marianne Catalano regarding the clean-up of Gun Creek to the Town Engineer for review and recommendation.

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

APPROVED Ayes 5 Cooke, Crawford, Roesch, Argy, McMahon

A motion was made by Councilman Roesch, seconded by Councilwoman Argy to approve the request of the Grand Island Fire Company, Inc. to close Baseline Road between Whitehaven Road and Grand Island Blvd. on Friday, October 12^th from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. for the Annual Fire Prevention Open House.