WORK SESSION
MEETING – EDEN TOWN BOARD
2795 EAST CHURCH
STREET
EDEN, NEW YORK
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
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:
Janice L.
King - Deputy Town Clerk
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:
- American
Farmland Protection Act
Supervisor Nellis read
correspondence from the Agriculture Advisory Committee
and the Conservation Board Committee in support of the
American Farmland Protection Act which makes available state funding for town
agricultural and farmland protection plans.
In 2005, the New York State Legislature passed legislation making towns
eligible for state grants to develop local agriculture and farmland protection
plans. Funding for the proposed town
agricultural and farmland protection plans would be allocated from the Farmland
Protection Program funding with the state’s Environmental Protection Fund and
would be administered by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets.
The new
state legislation makes towns eligible for grant assistance to develop
municipal agricultural and farmland protection plans that complement county
plans. Interested town governments
would be eligible for grants up to $25,000 or 75% of the cost of developing a
plan (whichever is less).
Plans would need to:
- Identify
the areas where it wants to support agriculture.
- Document
the benefits provided by local farms to the community.
- Describe
the threats to productive farmland and consequences of farmland
conversion.
- Outline
the activities and strategies the municipality intends to use to support
local farms.
This legislation provides
incentives for municipalities to consider the future of
Agriculture in their jurisdictions and develop pro-active
strategies to support the agricultural industry and protect farmland. The legislation also helps support smart
growth initiatives around the state by assisting towns with conserving
agricultural resources and supporting the agricultural economy – key components
of protecting the quality of life in many New York communities.
The
following persons spoke:
Bill
Feasley spoke regarding TDR (Transfer Development Rights), and in favor of the
American Farmland Protection Act. Frank
Mantione spoke in agreement of Mr. Feasley and TDR’s and stated that this would
not affect the taxpayers in the Town of Eden.
Diane Phillips explained the grant process. Kevin O’Gorman, Planning Board stated that residential
development raises everyone’s taxes.
After much discussion between Town Board members and residents the
following motion was offered:
MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to authorize the
Town of Eden to apply to the State of New York for funding for the proposed
town agricultural and farmland protection plans to be administered by the NYS
Department of Agriculture and Markets; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All
“Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to close the Work
Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All
“Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
Supervisor
Nellis closed the Work Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board at 8:00 P.M.
MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to open the
Public Hearing for the “Restore New York Grant Proposal”; seconded by
Councilwoman Pew; 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
Restore New York
Grant Proposal
Supervisor
Nellis explained the purpose of the public hearing is to listen to any concerns
or questions that citizens have.
Supervisor
Nellis stated that a grant is being submitted to the Restore New York Grant
Proposal for the property located south of Schreiber’s Self Storage for Eden
Industrial Park. The grant proposal,
$1.1 million, which would include $522,000 for
upgrading the property at 8800 South Main Street, where Multy Industries
will be operating a distribution center.
The
following persons spoke and asked questions:
Kevin
O’Gorman, 9430 Sandrock Road
Mike
Bolo, 9998 Clarksburg Road
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard,
Supervisor Nellis closed the Public Hearing at 8:13 P.M.
MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to close the
public hearing; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None;
Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to open the Work
Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board; seconded by Councilwoman Pew; All
“Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
- Approval
of Loan Resolution – Violet Street Pump Station
A resolution of the Town Board of
the Town of Eden authorizing and providing
for the incurrence of indebtedness for the purpose of
providing a portion of the cost of
acquiring, constructing, enlarging, improving, and/or
extending its Violet Street Pump Station facility to serve an area lawfully
within its jurisdiction to serve. The
total cost of the loan is $453,000.00.
MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to authorize
Supervisor Nellis to sign the loan document in the amount of $453,000.00;
seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None;
Motion carried.
- Resolution
authorizing the Erie County Water Authority to replace the portion of
waterline on Hemlock Road that runs under the Railroad Tracks
Supervisor Nellis stated that
William Trask, Town Attorney has reviewed and
approved the resolution authorizing the Erie County Water
Authority to replace the portion of waterline on Hemlock Road that runs under
the railroad tracks.
MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to authorize
Erie County Water Authority to proceed with the project; seconded by Councilman
Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
- Resolution
in support of Eden Industrial Park Project
Supervisor Nellis read the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
EDEN INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the
proposed industrial project for 8800 South Main Street is consistent with our
existing Town Comprehensive Plan and other local and regional plans; and
WHEREAS, the
Town of Eden has worked toward the renovation and improvement of this critical
industrial/commercial property for economic development purposes for several
years; and
WHEREAS, the
proposed financing is appropriate for this specific facility combining
municipal, county and state funding with private investment; and
WHEREAS, this
industrial project facilitates effective and efficient use of existing and
future public resources as well as private investment promoting economic
development through job creation and an improved facility critical to future
growth of this industrial park; and
WHEREAS, through
the mixed use of public and private funding economic growth is promoted by
preserving community resources; and
WHEREAS, this
project develops and enhances infrastructure in a manner that will attract,
create and sustain employment opportunities in the Town of Eden;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Town
Board strongly supports this industrial project, which adds to the economic
strength of this municipality and nearby region.
Discussion:
Supervisor Nellis noted that $8,000 has been allocated from the budget
for the match for this project, as in-kind services, and the rest of the share
from the county for economic development.
MOTION was made by Councilman Vacco to approve the
resolution as presented; seconded by Councilman Krycia; All “Ayes”; Opposed? –
None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
- Resolution
– 190th Anniversary First Baptist Church
Supervisor Nellis read the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE
190TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EDEN
WHEREAS, the
First Baptist Church is the oldest church in the Town of Eden, being founded on
October 2, 1816, and
WHEREAS, after
worshipping for 5 years in an old school house near Eden Valley, the
congregation built a wood frame church in the valley, and
WHEREAS, in 1848
the congregation purchased a structure known as the “Academy” building located
on the site of the church today, and
WHEREAS, the
existing church building was dedicated on January 30, 1896 and in the early
1960’s a basement and addition were built, and
WHEREAS, forty-one
pastors have served this church over the past 190 years, with the current
pastor being the Reverend Lawrence King.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Town
Board joins with other members of the community of Eden congratulating the
members of the congregation of the First Baptist Church on this, the church’s
190th anniversary, and
FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that October 2, 2006 is
dedicated as “First Baptist Church” Day in the Town of Eden in recognition of
the many contributions made over the years to the community of Eden by this
church and the members of it’s congregation.
MOTION was made by Councilman Krycia to approve the
resolution as presented; seconded by Councilman Vacco; All “Ayes”; Opposed? –
None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
Supervisor’s Report:
§
Rural Transit is in need of volunteers.
§
People, Inc. held a public meeting September 25, 2006
at the Eden Town Hall. The Town of Eden
has a limited role in the process and alternative locations were suggested.
§
Erie County Water Authority has set no date for the
Hemlock Road project.
Hearing of Visitors:
Wilbert
Smutz, 3094 E. Church Street
Herbert
Stockschlaeder, 2497 Bauer Road
Mike Bolo,
9998 Clarksburg Road
Adjournment:
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Mary Lou Pew to
adjourn the Work Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board; seconded by Councilman
Ventry; All “Ayes”; Opposed? – None; Abstain? – None; Motion carried.
Supervisor
Nellis adjourned the Work Session Meeting of the Eden Town Board at 8:35 P.M.
Executive Session:
Supervisor
Nellis adjourned the Executive Session of the Eden Town Board at 11:15 P.M.
Respectfully
submitted by,
Janice
King, Deputy Town Clerk
