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January 16, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.

Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler, Councilman Pickett, Councilman Miller, Councilman Heintzelman, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Legislator Spicer.

Supervisor Tyler opened the meeting at 7:00 PM and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to accept the minutes of the January 2, 2006 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Mrs. Janet Woodward, 2012 Bentley Ave., stated that in December 2005, the Ellicott Police Dept. responded to a harassment complaint filed against her husband. She explained that Ellicott Code Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury filed the complaint. She expressed her displeasure re the incident as well as the fact that the police were dispatched to her home. She asked the Council for an explanation for Mr. Woodbury’s actions. Town Clerk Erlandson discussed the circumstances surrounding Mr. Woodbury’s complaint. Supervisor Tyler apologized to Mrs. Woodward. Mrs. Woodward requested a copy of the police report filed in conjunction with Mr. Woodbury’s complaint.

Legislator Spicer stated that the Chautauqua County Legislature was re-organized following the November 2005 legislative elections.

CORRESPONDENCE

Town Clerk Erlandson read the following items into the record:

1. Letter re the New York State Association of Towns Annual Meeting to be held in New York City in February 2006.

2. Notice from the NYS Dept. of Transportation re designation of restricted highway: a portion of Route 62.

3. Falconer Fire Dept. Incident Report: Aug. – Nov. 2005.

4. Newsletter: Chaut. Co. Chamber of Commerce.

TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS

Councilman Miller reported that the Ellicott Building Committee met on Jan. 9, 2006 to discuss HVAC problems in the Administration Bldg.

Councilman Heintzelman asked about the status of installing a water-pump station in the School Ave. area (Minutes 10/3/05 et. seq.). Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that Jamestown Board of Public Utilities officials are still looking into the matter. Supervisor Tyler noted that a property owner in the area has expressed an interest in allowing the Town to place the prospective pump station on his property.

Town Clerk Erlandson reported that 2006 property tax collection operations are underway. Mr. Erlandson added that he would be collecting property taxes at the Celoron Village Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Mr. Erlandson also reported that the Ellicott Bldg. Maintenance Supervisor has requested permission to purchase new ADA-compliant elevator buttons for the elevator in Town Hall.

RESOLUTION #31-06

Purchase Elevator Buttons

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller authorizing the purchase of new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant elevator buttons for the elevator located in the Ellicott Administration Building.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported on a letter he received from City of Jamestown officials requesting that the Town of Ellicott share the cost for the reconstruction of Tiffany Ave. He noted that the Town’s share of the project would be approximately $100,000.00. He explained that he does not have funding available for the project. However, Mr. Shellhouse noted that he would refer the request to the Chaut. Co. Dept. of Public Works (DPW) & the Chaut. Co. Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA).

OLD BUSINESS

Abandoned House on Bentley Ave. – The Town Council discussed the status of an abandoned house located at 2808 Bentley Ave. (Minutes 1/2/06). Supervisor Tyler noted that the Town Attorney Lasker & the Code Enforcement Officer have contacted the attorney in charge of the property owner’s estate re the demolition of the house.

NEW BUSINESS

No New Business.

RESOLUTION #32-06

Budget Transfers

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler authorizing Town of Ellicott Supervisor to make the following 2005 budget transfers:

Transfer the amount of $.16 from Account #A1010.4 (Town Board - Contractual) to Account #A1010.1 (Town Board – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $1,015.60 from Account #A1110.4 (Town Justice - Contractual) to Account #A1110.1 (Town Justice – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $162.48 from Account #A1110.2 (Town Justice - Equipment) to Account #A1110.1 (Town Justice – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $.12 from Account #A1220.4 (Supervisor - Contractual) to Account #A1220.1 (Supervisor – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $477.75 from Account #A1620.1 (Buildings – Personal Services) to Account #A1355.1 (Assessor – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $15.67 from Account #A1355.2 (Assessor - Equipment) to Account #A1355.4 (Assessor – Contractual); transfer the amount of $3,000.00 from Account #A6460.4 (Economic Assistance) to Account #A1420.4 (Attorney - Contractual); transfer the amount of $100.94 from Account #A1410.1 (Town Clerk – Personal Services) to Account #A1420.4 (Attorney– Contractual); transfer the amount of $190.04 from Account #A1410.1 (Town Clerk – Personal Services) to Account #A3510.1 (Dog Control – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $607.00 from Account #A1410.1 (Town Clerk – Personal Services) to Account #A3510.4 (Dog Control – Contractual); transfer the amount of $4,547.85 from Account #A1410.1 (Town Clerk – Personal Services) to Account #A1620.4 (Buildings - Contractual); transfer the amount of $135.79 from Account #A1990.4 (Contingency) to Account #A1670.4 (Printing/Mailing - Contractual); transfer the amount of $73.36 from Account #A1990.4 (Contingency) to Account #A1680.4 (Data Processing - Contractual); transfer the amount of $8,031.00 from Account #A6889.4 (Economic Development) to Account #A1910.4 (Unallocated Insurance); transfer the amount of $5,115.82 from Account #A6889.4 (Economic Development) to Account #A9060.8 (Hospital/Medical Insurance); transfer the amount of $270.85 from Account #A7110.2 (Parks - Equipment) to Account #A7110.4 (Parks - Contractual); transfer the amount of $.12 from Account #B4020.4 (Vital Statistics - Contractual) to Account #A4020.1 (Vital Statistics – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $1,230.85 from Account #B8020.4 (Planning Board - Contractual) to Account #A9030.8 (Social Security); transfer the amount of $419.84 from Account #DB9055.8 (Disability Insurance) to Account #DB9030.8 (Social Security).

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

RESOLUTION #33-06

Payment of Claims

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to pay 2005 current claims #1480-1549, inclusive, (excluding #1505) in the amount of $62,986.24 and charge to the proper fund or account; and, further, to pay 2005 current claims #17-45, inclusive, in the amount of $25,412.69 and charge to the proper fund or account.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to adjourn at 7:35 PM.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk