MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to approve the Audit of Bills as presented; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”? Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

Departmental Reports:

            Department reports for the month of March 2007 were presented by Kathy Keller, Eden Emergency Squad; David Cole, Eden Fire Chief; Rick Kirst, East Eden Fire Chief; John McCarthy, Eden Police Chief; Ray Zabron, Dog Control Officer; Ronald Maggs, Superintendent of Highways; Andrew Reilly, Town Engineer; William Trask, Town Attorney; Mary Jo Hultquist, Town Clerk; Scott Henry, Zoning Code Enforcement Officer; Susan Brass, Recreation Director; Robert Pietrocarlo, Chairman Board of Assessors.  All reports are on file in the Town Clerk’s office.

            Susan Brass, Recreation Director requested the appointment of Gordon Karstedt to a five-year term to the Recreation Advisory Board due to the resignation of Salvatore Manuele.

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to appoint Gordon Karstedt to a five-year term to the Eden Recreation Advisory Board; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            Mary Jo Hultquist, Town Clerk requested permission to attend the New York State Town Clerk’s Association Conference to be held in Rochester, New York from April 29, 2007 through May 2, 2007.

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to approve the request of Mary Jo Hultquist, Town Clerk to attend the annual New York State Town Clerk’s Association Conference to be held in Rochester, New York from April 29, 2007 through May 2, 2007; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            Ron Maggs, Highway Superintendent requested a bid opening date for May 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Clerk’s office for a New and Unused 2007 or newer ½ Ton Pick-Up Truck.

MOTION was made by Councilman Ventry to set the bid opening date of May 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Clerk’s office for a New and Unused 2007 or newer ½ ton Pick-Up Truck; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            Ron Maggs, Highway Superintendent requested permission to attend the Highway School in Ithaca, New York from June 4, 2007 to June 6, 2007.        

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to approve the request of Ron Maggs, Highway Superintendent to attend Highway School in Ithaca, New York from June 4, 2007 to June 6, 2007; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            David Cole, Eden Fire Chief requested the Town Board remove the name of Michael McCarthy from the active roster of the Eden Fire Department with 12 years of service.

MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to remove Michael McCarthy from the active roster of the Eden Fire Department; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            David Cole, Eden Fire Chief requested permission for Eden and East Eden Fire Departments to advertise the RFP (Request for Proposals) for Itemized Fire Equipment with the bid opening date of Friday May 4, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s office.

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to set the bid opening date of May 4, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s office for Itemized Fire Equipment for the Eden and East Eden Fire Departments; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            David Cole, Eden Fire Chief requested approval to apply for the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant which requires 5% matching funds.

MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to approve the application for the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which if granted, would require 5% matching funds from the Town of Eden; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            David Cole, Eden Fire Chief requested approval for $1900.00 allowing ten members of the Eden Fire Department to attend the hands-on-training of the Responders & Emergency Services Conference & Ultimate Expo (Rescue Expo) sponsored by Dival Fire and EMS Supplies.  This conference will be held at the Hamburg Fairgrounds on September 20, 2007 through September 22, 2007.  The cost of the hands-on-training is $190.00 per student.

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to approve the expenditure of $1900.00 allowing ten members of the Eden Fire Department to attend the conference to be held September 20, 2007 through September 22, 2007; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? - None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            David Cole, Eden Fire Chief requested adding Jeremy C. Matte, 9689 Versailles Plank Road, Angola, NY to the active roster of the Eden Fire Department, pending physical and background check.

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to add Jeremy C. Matte to the active roster of the Eden Fire Department pending physical and background check; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            Rick Kirst, East Eden Fire Department, on behalf of Andrew Breier, East Eden Fire Chief, requested adding Jake Vernon to the active roster of the East Eden Fire Department pending background check.  The physical exam has been completed.

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to add Jake Vernon to the active roster of the East Eden Fire Department pending background check; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? -  None; Motion carried.

            Supervisor Nellis stated that the May 9, 2007 Town Board Meeting will be held at the East Eden Fire Hall.

            Kathy Keller, Emergency Squad, on behalf of Scott Hultquist, Director of Operations, announced an Open House to be held on May 12, 2007 starting at 11:00 with a Chicken Barbeque.  Emergency Medical Service week will be the following week, May 20, 2007 through May 26, 2007.

New and Unfinished Business:

1. Contract with Erie County on Grant for new road at Eden Industrial Park

Attorney Trask requested this item be tabled and moved to “Old Business” to be

reviewed and discussed at a future Town Board Meeting.

2. Bids on new Handicap Accessible Doors at Eden Public Library

Supervisor Nellis stated that the following 2 (two) bids had been received for a

new handicap accessible door at the Eden Public Library:

                                    Jens Glass                   $ 5,800.00

                                    Imperial Door             $ 6,156.00

MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to approve the bid of $5,800.00 to Jens Glass for the installation of 3 (three) doors at the Eden Public Library with the installation of the wiring to operate the door operators to be completed by Scot Christiansen; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

Note:  The 3 (three) handicap accessible doors at the Eden Public Library will be paid for by a grant received from the Eden Library.

3. Special Use Permit revision request to add diesel to the grades of petroleum products now offered at Eden Shurfine

Supervisor Nellis read correspondence from Mark Agle, Chairman of Planning

Board regarding Schmitt Sales, Inc. request to add diesel fuel at Eden Shurfine.  Based upon the Planning Board’s review of all information submitted and by the presentation made at their March 28, 2007 meeting by Mr. Terry Mahon, a representative of Schmitt Sales, Inc., the Planning Board hereby makes the following recommendation:

1.     We recommend that the Town Board favorably consider the request of Schmitt Sales, Inc., to add diesel fuel to the existing fuels offered at Eden Shurfine.  Schmitt Sales indicates that no alterations would be made to the canopy or the building.  The only changes presented are the installation of a nozzle to an existing fuel pump and a new underground fuel tank.

Based on the recommendation of the Eden Planning Board, Supervisor Nellis

requested the Town Board set a public hearing for May 9, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Eden Fire Hall for the Special Use Permit to allow Eden Shurfine to add diesel to the grades of petroleum products.

MOTION was made by Supervisor Nellis to set a public hearing for May 9, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Eden Fire Hall for the Special Use Permit to allow Eden Shurfine to add diesel to the grades of petroleum products; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

4. Training Opportunity to all Planning and Zoning officials as required by State Law

Supervisor Nellis received correspondence from Wendel Duchscherer and the

New York Planning Federation regarding annual training requirements for local planning and zoning boards.  On January 1, 2007, the new statute adopted by the New York State Legislature that requires on-going training for local boards took effect.  This statute requires that members of planning boards, zoning boards of appeal and county planning boards, and their alternates, receive a minimum of four hours of training per year.  As a New York Planning Federation sanctioned event, this presentation qualifies as an acceptable means of satisfying a portion of this requirement.  Attendance at this presentation qualifies as two credit hours of training. 

            The event is to be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. at the new Angola

Theater, 72 North Main Street, Village of Angola.

5. Local Law establishing compliance with new State Building Code requirements

Supervisor Nellis recommended this item be moved to “Old Business” to be

reviewed and discussed at the May 9, 2007 Town Board Meeting to be held at the East Eden Fire Hall.

6. Approval of Drainage District No. 3 – Beverly/Evelyn Subdivision

Supervisor Nellis requested approval to create and approve Drainage District No.

3 in the Town of Eden for the Beverly/Evelyn Subdivision, specifically the development of 11 lots on Evelyn Drive.

MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to create and approve Drainage District No. 3 in the Town of Eden for the development of 11 lots on Evelyn Drive; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? -  None; Motion carried.

7. Resolution declaring May, Motor Cycle Safety and Awareness Month

Supervisor Nellis read the following resolution:

A PROCLAMATION

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH

WHEREAS,   there were 2,772,779 registered motorcycles and 593,268 licensed riders in New York State in 2006; and

WHEREAS,   we need to remind all motorists to be more aware of motorcyclists, respecting their right to safely ride on our highways; and

WHEREAS,   we wish to join with Governor Eliot Spitzer in making this annual proclamation;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the month of May, 2007 is proclaimed MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS Month in the Town of Eden; and

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that we congratulate the local chapter of ABATE (American bikers aimed Toward Education) for bringing the need for greater motorcycle safety to our attention and wish them good luck as they conduct a ceremony on May 5, 2007 recognizing this effort to improve motorcycle safety.

MOTION was made by Supervisor Nellis to approve the resolution as presented; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? -  None; Abstain? -  None; Motion carried.

8. Approval of restoration of the 1978-1981 Town Board Meeting Minute Book

Supervisor Nellis read correspondence from Mary Jo Hultquist, Town Clerk

regarding the restoration of the 1978-1981 Minute Book.  The cost to restore the minute book is $1,331.00, which funds  have been included in the 2007 Town Clerk’s budget.  This program to restore record books was begun by former Town Clerk, Mary Louise Schwanz.

MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to approve the restoration of the 1978-1981 minute book at a cost of $1,331.00, as approved in the 2007 Town Clerk’s budget; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? -  None; Abstain? -  None; Motion carried.

9. Resolution on Municipal Clerk’s Week – April 29 – May 5

Supervisor Nellis read the following resolution:

A PROCLAMATION

MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK

APRIL 29 – MAY 5, 2007

WHEREAS,   the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of the local government, exists throughout the world; and

WHEREAS,   the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and

WHEREAS,   the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and

WHEREAS,   Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and

WHEREAS,   the Municipal Clerk is the information center on functions of local government and community; and

WHEREAS,   Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, province, county and international professional organizations; and

WHERAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk;

NOW, THEREFORE, I Glenn R. Nellis, on behalf of the entire Eden Town Board, recognize the week of April 29 through May 5, 2007 as Municipal Clerks Week and further extend appreciation to our Municipal Clerk, Mary Jo Hultquist, and to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.

MOTION was made by Supervisor Nellis to approve the resolution as presented; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

10. Status Report on Water Projects

Stephen Waldvogel, CRA Infrastructure & Engineering, Inc., stated that all 6 (six)

Towns/Villages in the water consortium have formally adopted the “Memo of Understanding” implementing the SMSI Grant (Shared Municipal Services Incentive) for the SWEC (Southwestern Erie County) Regional Water Project, and all the state contracts have been returned, processed and forwarded to the Comptroller and the Attorney General to sign.  Mr. Waldvogel expects the approval to come shortly, as all signs from Albany look good.

            A meeting will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 12:00 noon at the Eden Town Hall regarding the Shadagee Road project, which would include all 6 (six) towns/villages.   

Supervisor’s Report:

• Time Warner agreement is up this year and a public meeting will be scheduled.
• New York Association of Towns – tax exemption for local officials.

Hearing of Visitors:

            Ruth Szalasny

Adjournment:

MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Eden Town Board; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All – “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.

            Supervisor Nellis adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Eden Town Board at 8:45 P.M.

Executive Session:

            Supervisor Nellis adjourned the Executive Session of the Eden Town Board Meeting at 10:10 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by,

Mary Jo Hultquist

Town Clerk