WORK SESSION
MEETING – EDEN TOWN BOARD
2795 EAST CHURCH
STREET
EDEN, NEW YORK
AUGUST 22, 2007
7:30 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
GLENN
R. NELLIS - SUPERVISOR
MARY LOU
PEW - COUNCILWOMAN (Deputy Supervisor)
EDWARD
KRYCIA, JR. - COUNCILMAN
VINCENT V.
VACCO - COUNCILMAN
RICHARD S.
VENTRY - COUNCILMAN
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mary Jo
Hultquist - Town Clerk
Anna M.
Knack - Administrative Assistant
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:
- Resolution
opposing proposed state law taking siting powers on windmills away from
local municipalities
Supervisor Nellis read the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION
OPPOSING PROPOSED
STATE WINDMILL SITING PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, Article
X of the Public Service Law provides a streamlined siting permit procedure for
certain power generation facilities and the law expired on December 31, 2002;
WHEREAS, since
January 1, 2003 power generation facilities have been sited via local zoning
and state DEC review; and
WHEREAS, there
is currently a proposal by Governor Spitzer before the Legislature to renew and
revise Article X of the Public Service Law that would also include the siting
of windmills; and
WHEREAS, this
inclusion essentially eliminates local zoning control over windmills and has an
impact on community host payments; and
WHEREAS, the
Town of Eden, along with numerous municipalities throughout New York State, has
undergone considerable time and expense to develop and implement windmill
siting policies that best fit our community;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT;
- The
Town Board of the Town of Eden is opposed to any inclusion of the siting
of windmills in Article X of the Public Service Law as it removes local
control of our landscape and violates the principles of Home Rule that has
been the guiding force of our State; and
- The Town
Board of the Town of Eden encourages any revision of Article X to address
health and environmental issues for those who live and work near power
generation facilities; and
- That
the Town Clerk forward copies of this Resolution to Governor Eliot
Spitzer, Assemblyman Quinn, Senator Stachkowski and to the Towns and
Villages in Erie County.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Pew to accept the
resolution as presented; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? –
None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
- Discussion
on draft new local law on Stormwater Management
Supervisor Nellis suggested that
this item be tabled and moved to “Old
Business” to be reviewed and discussed at a future Town
Board Meeting.
- Resolution
naming American Farmland Trust our consultant on developing a Farmland
Protection Plan
Supervisor Nellis read the
following resolution:
AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE
AMERICAN FARMLAND
TRUST
WHEREAS, developing
a farmland protection plan requires special knowledge and experiences; and
WHEREAS, the staff
of American Farmland Trust has shown such knowledge and experience throughout
the State of New York and particularly in Western New York working in recent
years with the Towns of Evans, Brant and North Collins; and
WHEREAS, considering
the ongoing collaborative effort between these towns and the Town of Eden,
particularly through the Southtowns Community Enhancement Coalition; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Eden
hire American Farmland Trust and its local staff to help write the grant
proposal to secure $25,000 in State Funds as well as conduct the necessary data
collection, fact finding and citizen input to prepare and have approved by the
Town Board a Farmland Protection Plan for the Town of Eden.
MOTION was made by Supervisor Nellis to accept the
resolution as presented; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? –
None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
- Liquor
License Renewal for Four Corners Café
Supervisor Nellis stated that the
renewal for a Liquor License for the Four
Corners Café had been received and that this item is
informational.
- Eden
Library Improvements
Supervisor Nellis suggested that
this item be tabled and moved to “Old
Business” to be reviewed and discussed at a future Town
Board Meeting.
- Microfilm
reader – surplus equipment
Supervisor Nellis stated that
Ferris Randall has notified the Supervisor’s office
that the Historian’s office located in the Randall Building
currently has two microfilm readers that haven’t been used in years. Mr.
Randall is requesting that the Town Board declare the following surplus
equipment and offer it for sale with a minimum bid of $50.00:
Minolta
Microfilm Reader & Printer Model RP405
University
Microfilm Reader Model 1013
Before
setting a bid opening it was suggested by the Town Board to consider these
items for purchase on e-bay with a minimum bid of $50.00.
MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to declare the
above-mentioned items as surplus equipment and offer it for sale on e-bay with
a minimum bid of $50.00; seconded by Councilman Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? –
None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
- Resolution
– Kazoo Factory
Supervisor Nellis read the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE
KAZOO FACTORY
100 YEARS IN Eden
Town Clerk
WHEREAS, the
Town of Eden has been the Kazoo Capital of the World for 100 years; and
WHEREAS, Suburban
Adult Services, a non-profit human services corporation, has inherited this
tradition of small town manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, The
Kazoo Factory along with the Kazoo Museum, fronted by the Kazoo Boutique, gives
a unique quality to the Business District of the Town of Eden, enriching our
history; and
WHEREAS, The
Kazoo Factory is truly one of the few remaining working museums in the nation
which still today manufactures a complete line of kazoos; and
WHEREAS, the
Town of Eden is deeply grateful for all the Kazoo Factory, its’ Museum and the
Boutique have contributed to the history of our community;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of
the Town of Eden designates August 25th as “KAZOO DAY” in our town
and congratulates all those involved – Suburban Adult Services, Inc.,
(Factory), the Eden Community Foundation (Museum), and Richard and Karen Smith
(owners of the Boutique) for their efforts to keep the Kazoo alive as the most
American of all musical instruments.
MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to accept the
resolution as presented; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? –
None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
- Resolution
- SPCA
Supervisor Nellis read the
following resolution:
TOWN OF EDEN RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF THE
ANIMAL ALLIANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK
AND THE ERIE
COUNTY SPCA
WHEREAS, the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals serving Erie County is the
lead agency applying for a grant from the Maddie’s Fund to support community
wide collaborations for adoption guarantee organizations, traditional shelters,
animal control agencies, and private practice veterinarians working together to
end the killing of healthy and treatable shelter dogs and cats; and
WHEREAS, the
Eden Town Board wishes to express its support for this application and also
appreciation for the excellent work performed by the Erie County SPCA in the
community in support of our animal control program;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Eden Town
Board and the Animal Control Program will support the efforts of the Animal
Alliance of Western New York and the Erie County SPCA through partnering with
them to save the lives of cats and dogs through ongoing communication, record
keeping and best practices; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is
authorized to sign the Statement of Support prepared by the Erie County SPCA;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk forward
certified copies of this resolution to the Western New York Delegation, the
Town Supervisors and City and Village Mayors of Erie County.
MOTION was made by Supervisor Nellis to approve the
resolution as presented; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None;
Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
Supervisor’s Report:
- Supervisor
Nellis reported that Haag Road would be closed from August 22, 2007
through August 25, 2007 or until completed for replacement of culvert
pipes.
- Route
62 roadwork is progressing in North Collins.
- Supervisor
Nellis will be hosting the Association of Erie County Governments meeting August 23, 2007 at O’Brien’s
Pub.
Hearing of Visitors:
Frank
Mantione
Adjournment:
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Pew to adjourn the
Work Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board; 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 8:05 P.M.
Executive Session:
Supervisor
Nellis adjourned the Executive Session of the Eden Town Board at 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Mary
Jo Hultquist
