WORK SESSION
MEETING – EDEN TOWN
BOARD
2795
EAST CHURCH STREET
EDEN,
NEW YORK
MARCH 26, 2003
7:30 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
GLENN
R. NELLIS - SUPERVISOR
MARY LOU
PEW - COUNCILWOMAN (Deputy Supervisor)
GEORGE F.
ZITTEL - COUNCILMAN
VINCENT V.
VACCO - COUNCILMAN
TIMOTHY J.
WALKER - COUNCILMAN
OTHERS PRESENT:
Paula
Thurston - Deputy Town Clerk
Anna M.
Knack - Administrative Assistant
John Reid - R & D Engineering
Call To Order:
Supervisor
Nellis called the Work Session of the Eden Town Board to order at 7:30 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Supervisor
Nellis led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag followed by a
moment of silence.
New and Unfinished Business:
Councilman
Vacco read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR GLENN R. NELLIS TO
EXPEND FUNDS FROM THE HIGHWAY CAPITAL (EQUIPMENT) RESERVIE FUND OF THE TOWN OF EDEN,
SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
The Town Board of the Town of Eden, duly convened in regular
session, does hereby resolve pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-c of the
General Municipal Law of the State of New York that the Town Supervisor of the
Town of Eden be and is hereby authorized and directed to transfer from the
Highway Capital (Equipment) Reserve Fund of the Town of Eden to the Highway
Machinery Equipment Purchase Line, Account Number D5130.2, a sum not to exceed
$60,000.00 from said Reserve Fund to purchase a Roadside Broom Mower and
Tractor.
This Resolution shall be subject to a permissive referendum,
as permitted by law.
MOTION was
made by Councilman Vacco to approve the above resolution; seconded by
Councilman Zittel; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion
carried.
1.) Countywide
Purchasing Cooperative Proposal
Supervisor Nellis read correspondence
from Joseph F. Gervase, Director of Purchase,
County of Erie. As part of an
ongoing effort to reduce costs across the County
of Erie, the Purchasing Department
for Erie County
is looking into the feasibility of establishing a countywide purchasing
cooperative. The purpose of this
cooperative will be to identify commonality with respect to products and
services, pool quantities together in a committed purchase effort, and conduct
bids in order to leverage the best pricing schedule. It is anticipated that the County
of Erie will act as the parent
organization and conduct the bidding process for the political subdivisions,
although all members will approve procedures. It is anticipated that an
organizational meeting will take place in mid April.
MOTION was made by Councilman Walker to authorized
Supervisor Nellis to participate as recommended; seconded by Councilwoman Pew;
All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
2.) Formal
Approval – Highway Collective Bargaining Agreement
Supervisor Nellis stated that
formal approval for the Highway Collective
Bargaining Agreement
was presented to the Town Board for their approval. Supervisor Nellis stated that Councilmen
Walker and Vacco were on the negotiation committee for the Highway Association.
MOTION was made by Councilman Walker to approve the
Highway Collective Bargaining Agreement; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All
“Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
On behalf of Councilman Vacco, Councilman Walker publicly thanked
Ron Maggs, Matt Colvin and the bargaining group.
3.) State
and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act of 2003
Supervisor Nellis read the
following Resolution:
WHEREAS, Senator
Olympia Snowe, and Senator Charles Schumer introduced a bi-partisan bill S.201,
the State and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act of 2003 which will provide
$40 billion indirect Federal Aid to states ad localities on a one-time basis;
and
WHEREAS, according
to Senators Snowe and Schumer State and Local governments across the nation are
facing their worst fiscal crisis since World War II, total state budget
deficits are estimated to be between $61 billion and $90 billion, and the
deficits in cities an counties are equally staggering; and
WHEREAS, Senate
Bill 201 which would provide states and localities with $40 billion, and
one-half of the funds will go to states, and one-half of the funds go to cities
and other localities based on size and need; and
WHEREAS, the
Town of Eden could benefit form
this aid;
NOW, THEREFORE, DO WE, the Eden Town Board, lend
support and urge adoption of Senate Bill 201, the State and Local Aid and
Economic Stimulus Act of 2003, and urge our representative in the House to
co-sponsor the bill.
MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to adopt the
Resolution; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain?
– None; Motion carried.
4.) Discussion/Action
on Local Law #1-2003 – Amending the Town of Eden
Building
Code
Supervisor Nellis stated that at
the request of members of the Town Board this item
would be put on hold at this time
for further discussion.
5.) Approval
of Payments – Janik Paving & STC Construction – Water System Improvements
Contract No. 9A and 9PG
Supervisor Nellis stated that
these are two items related to Water System
Improvements Contract
No. 9A and 9PG.
At this time approval is needed for payment to Janik Paving and
Construction, Inc. in the total amount of $151,019.39 covering the period from January 31, 2003 to February 28, 2003. This project is approximately 45% complete.
MOTION was made by Councilman Walker to approve the
payment of $151,019.39 to Janik Paving and Construction, Inc. for Contract No.
9A based on the recommendation of Daniel J. Kolkmann, Construction Manager for
R & D Engineering; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? –
None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
At this
time approval is needed for payment to STC Construction, Inc. in the total
amount of $29,203.00 covering the period from January 1, 2003 to February
28, 2003. This project is
approximately 70% complete.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Pew to approve the
payment of $29,203.00 to STC Construction for Contract No. 9PG based on the
recommendation of Daniel J. Kolkmann, Construction Manager for R & D
Engineering; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None;
Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
6.) Approval
of 2003 Summer Recreation Employees
The Eden Recreation Advisory Board
has reviewed all 2003 summer employment
Applicants. It is with their unanimous recommendation that
the applicants listed on the enclosed 2003 Summer Staff Assignments be
appointed at the salaries and positions listed.
This list is available at the Town Clerk’s office.
Councilman
Walker stated that as liaison to the Eden Recreation Advisory Board and along
with Councilman Vacco the positions were presented to the Recreation Advisory
Board and they made the recommendations along with Recreation Director Susan
Brass.
MOTION was made by Councilman Walker to approve the
2003 Summer Staff Assignments with the recommendation of the Eden Recreation
Advisory Board; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None;
Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
7.) RFP’s
for Itemized Fire Equipment for Eden & East Eden
Fire Departments
Councilman Zittel requested
permission of the Town Board to advertise the RFP’s for
Itemized Fire Equipment for Eden & East Eden Fire
Departments with a bid opening date of April
16, 2003 @11:00 A.M. in
the Town Clerk’s office.
MOTION was made by Councilman Zittel to advertise the
bid opening for Itemized Fire Equipment for Eden & East Eden Fire
Departments with a bid opening date of April 16, 2003 @ 11:00 A.M. in the Town
Clerk’s office; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None;
Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Pew to close the Work
Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board for public hearing; seconded by
Councilman Walker; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion
carried.
Supervisor
Nellis closed the Work Session of the Eden Town Board at 8:00 P.M.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Pew to open the
Public Hearing to consider the Gary Drive Water Improvement Area; seconded by
Councilman Walker; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion
carried.
Supervisor
Nellis opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M.
Public Hearing
Gary
Drive Water Improvement Area
Supervisor
Nellis explained the purpose of the public hearing was to listen to any
concerns or questions that citizens have.
Supervisor
Nellis then read the following resolution:
Insert resolution
There were no
comments from the citizens present.
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard,
Supervisor Nellis closed the Public Hearing at 8:10
P.M.
MOTION was made by Councilman Walker to close the
Public Hearing; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None;
Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
8:15 P.M.
Public Hearing
Proposed Local Law
#4-2003, which is approved would offer a property tax
exemption to Volunteer Firemen and Emergency Squad Members
Supervisor
Nellis explained the purpose of the public hearing was to listen to any
concerns or questions that citizens have.
Supervisor Nellis then read the Proposed Local Law.
The following persons spoke in favor of Proposed Local Law
#4-2003:
Paul Laing,
2852 East Church Street
Paul
Shephard, 3196 East Church Street
William
Rice, 2955 East Church Street
Robert
Stickney, 2718 Lourdes Drive
Vicky
Sickau, 2670 Sunset Drive
Michael
Bolo, 9998 Clarksburg Road
Wilbert
Smutz, 3094 East Church Street
The following persons spoke and asked questions about the Proposed
Local Law:
Ruth
Szalasny, 3048 Belknap Road
Ed Krycia, 7322
East Eden Road
Two students spoke but did not identify themselves. Discussion continued between the citizens and
members of the Town Board.
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard,
Supervisor Nellis closed the Public Hearing at 8:40
P.M.
MOTION was made by Councilman Zittel to close the
Public Hearing; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None;
Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
MOTION was made by Councilman Zittel to open the Work
Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All
“Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
At this time Councilwoman Pew read the Resolution
establishing Gary Drive
Water Improvement Area 4, which is above-mentioned.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Pew to approve the
Resolution establishing Gary Drive Water Improvement Area 4; seconded by
Councilman Zittel; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion
carried.
Supervisor
Nellis asked the Town Board if they would like to act on Proposed Local Law
#4-2003, which was discussed during the Public Hearing this evening.
MOTION was made by Councilman Zittel to approve and
adopt Local Law #1-2003 to establish a partial exemption for qualified
Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Squad members; seconded by Councilwoman
Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
Supervisor’s Report:
Supervisor
Nellis stated that the sidewalk project from the Eden
Elementary School to the Shurfine
store would start next week.
Hearing of Visitors:
Dawn Bauer, 2630
West Church Street
Ruth Szalasny, 3048
Belknap Road
Adjournment:
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Pew to adjourn the
Work Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board and to move into Executive Session;
seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None;
Motion carried.
Supervisor
Nellis adjourned the Work Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board at 9:00 P.M.
Executive Session:
Supervisor
Nellis adjourned the Executive Session of the Work Session Meeting of the Eden
Town Board at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Paula
Thurston
