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 8:00 PM on the 1^st of August 2005.

Present: Peter A. McMahon Supervisor

Richard W. Crawford Councilman

Mary S. Cooke Councilwoman

Daniel F. Robillard Councilman

Gary G. Roesch Councilman

Patricia A. Frentzel Town Clerk

Daniel Spitzer Town Attorney

Calvin VanderMey from Bible Fellowship Center gave the Invocation.

Councilman Crawford led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Supervisor McMahon called the meeting to order at 8:00PM.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:

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

Residents who spoke: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to approve minutes of Workshop Meeting #44, July 18, 2005 and minutes of Regular Meeting #13, July 18, 2005.

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

Noes 0

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:00PM

Local Law Intro #3 for 2005 – Town of Grand Island Waterfront Consistency Review Law

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Local Law Intro #3/2005 for the Town of Grand Island Waterfront Consistency Review Law which would require Town agencies to consider the Town’s LWRP before issuing certain zoning approvals.

Residents who spoke in Favor: None

Residents in Opposition: None

A motion was made by Councilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Roesch to adopt Local Law #3/2005 – Local Waterfront Revitalization Program “LWRP” Consistency Review Law.

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

Noes 0

Final Plat Approval – Hidden Oaks - Phase 2 – Subdivision #99

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Final Plat Approval – Hidden Oaks Subdivision #99 – Phase 2.

Residents who spoke in Favor: Randon Hillock, James Dinsmore

Residents in Opposition: None

A motion was made by Councilman Robillard, seconded by Councilwoman Cooke to refer the proposed Final Plat Approval for Hidden Oaks Subdivision#99 – Phase 2 to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.

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

Noes 0

Request to Close Portion of Park Place - August 7, 2005 for Block Party

A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. for purpose of hearing anyone who wanted to make comments in favor of or in opposition of the request to close a portion of Park Place to all traffic from 1:30 – 8:00p.m. except for emergency vehicles for a Block Party on August 7, 2005.

Residents who spoke in Favor: None

Residents in Opposition: None

A motion was made by Councilwoman Cooke, seconded by Councilman Robillard to approve the request to close a portion of Park Place from #116 to #132 to all traffic except for emergency vehicles for a Block Party on August 7, 2005.

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

Noes 0

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Meeting Minutes – Commission for the Conservation of the Environment – January 20, 2005

2. Meeting Minutes – Commission for the Conservation of the Environment – February 10, 2005

3. Meeting Minutes – Commission for the Conservation of the Environment – March 17, 2005

4. Meeting Minutes – Commission for the Conservation of the Environment – May 12, 2005

5. Meeting Minutes – Commission for the Conservation of the Environment – June 16, 2005

6. State of New York, Department of State - Community Projects Appropriation Agreement #TM05232

7. The American Legion, Grand Island Post 1346 - The Blue Star Service Banner

8. Town of Lancaster, Office of the Supervisor – Verizon – Cable Television Franchising

9. County of Erie, Department of Environment & Planning – Summary of 2005 Mid-Year Amendment – CDBG Funds