Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
January 17,
2001 at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Hendrickson, Councilman Lodestro, Councilman Miller, Councilman Taylor, Town Clerk Erlandson, Attorney Duncanson, Police Chief Vanstrom, Code Enforcement Officer Woodbury, Legislator Spicer.
Absent: Highway Superintendent Shellhouse.
Supervisor Tyler opened the
meeting at 7:00 and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town
Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
Councilman Hendrickson
requested that the minutes of the Jan. 3, 2001 meeting be amended as follows:
Re ‘Public Hearing re Local Law #1-01 (page 1): Remove the word ‘parking’.
Motion
by Supervisor Lodestro, seconded by Councilman Hendrickson to accept the amended minutes of the January 3, 2001
meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Ms. Sally Martinez, Director, Greater Jamestown Economic Development
Zone, commented on the poor condition of the infrastructure in the Lyndon Park
area (i.e. sewer, water & road).
She believes that the infrastructure needs to be upgraded in order to
make the area suitable for future economic development. Ms. Martinez explained that grant monies
might be available to finance a portion of the repairs. She also pointed out that the existing
businesses located in Lyndon Park are willing to finance part of the cost. However, she requested that the Town
contribute approximately $322,000.00 to the project. She also suggested that the Town convert the Lyndon Park area to
an Industrial Park. She feels that such
a designation may make it easier to obtain grant monies.
Mr. Richard Alexander, Director, Chautauqua County Industrial Development
Agency, also commented on the Lyndon Park situation. He stated that the IDA would be willing to loan the Town of
Ellicott monies in order to proceed with the upgrades. He stressed the importance of the upgrades
for future development.
The Town Council discussed
the request. Councilmen Hendrickson and
Lodestro expressed their concerns with the proposal. Supervisor Tyler appointed Councilman Lodestro & Miller to a
committee to research the matter further.
Legislator Spicer stated that he will look into the availability of monies from the
Chautauqua County Economic Development Fund to be used for the Lyndon Park
upgrades.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Notice
of liquor license renewal at Alfie’s
Restaurant, 986 Fairmount Ave. WE.
2.
Letter
from Andrew Pumford, 2330 Tompkins Rd., regarding the rezoning of Route 60.
3.
Notice
of annual Legislative Breakfast to be held in Lakewood, NY on Feb. 3, 2001.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman Hendrickson
discussed the security system for the fuel pump at the Ellicott Highway
Garage. Mr. Hendrickson is considering
the possibility of using a similar system in conjunction with the proposed
renovation of the Ellicott Administration Building.
Town Clerk Erlandson reported that he will collect property taxes at the Celoron Village Hall on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001.
He also reported that officials from Tanglewood Manor will be attending the Feb. 7, 2001 Town Council meeting to discuss the proposed new addition to their facility.
Police Chief Vanstrom reported that he received a $4,000.00 grant for Breathalyzer equipment.
Mr. Vanstrom also commented on the possibility of instituting a computer use policy for Town of Ellicott employees.
Supervisor Tyler expressed his concerns about how committee meetings are conducted in the Town. He noted that a closed-door meeting was recently conducted at Town Hall and wanted to know why the meeting was held. In his opinion, such meetings should not be conducted. Councilmen Taylor and Hendrickson responded that the meeting was held to apprise Attorney Duncanson of pending litigation involving a possible code violation on W. Oak Hill Rd. The Council discussed the Town’s open meeting policy & asked Atty. Duncanson for his opinion re what constitutes an open meeting. The Council asked Mr. Duncanson to get an opinion on open government from the New York State Association of Towns.
Buffalo-Willard Water Service – Councilman Lodestro reported that construction of the new water line in the Buffalo St. Ext.-Willard St. Ext. area is underway.
Renovation of Administration Building – The Council discussed the proposed renovation of the Ellicott Administration Building. Mr. Duncanson will look into whether a public referendum is necessary before proceeding with the project. Councilman Hendrickson noted that grant funding might be available for renovation of the third floor. Attorney Duncanson and Supervisor Tyler will look into how to secure financing for the project.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #33-01
Advertise for Bids (New Police Cars)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Lodestro authorizing the Ellicott Police Chief to advertise for bids for two (2) new patrol cars for the Town of Ellicott Police department; bids to be returned no later than Feb. 7, 2001 at 7:00 PM.
RESOLUTION #34-01
Attend GIS Training (Woodbury)
Motion by Councilman Hendrickson, seconded by Supervisor Tyler authorizing Code Enforcement Officer Woodbury to attend a training session regarding GIS software to be held in Franklinville, New York at a cost to the Town of Ellicott to be determined later.
RESOLUTION #35-01
Retain Attorney (Sinatra v. Town of Ellicott)
Motion by Councilman Lodestro, seconded by Councilman Hendrickson to retain Attorney William Wright to represent the Town of Ellicott in the Sinatra v. Town of Ellicott litigation.
RESOLUTION #36-01
Retain Legal Counsel (Sinatra v. Town of Ellicott)
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Taylor authorizing Attorney Duncanson and Supervisor Tyler to retain legal counsel to represent the Town of Ellicott in the Sinatra v. Town of Ellicott litigation should Attorney William Wright be unable to represent the Town in the matter.
RESOLUTION #37-01
Budget Transfers
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Taylor authorizing Town of
Ellicott Supervisor to make the following budget transfers:
Transfer the amount of $0.16 from Account #A1355.1 (Assessor – Personal
Services) to Account A1010.1 (Town Board – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $2,262.50 from
Account #A1355.1 (Assessor – Personal Services) to Account #A1110.1 (Justices –
Personal Services); transfer the
amount of $5,615.92 from Account #A9010.8 (State Retirement) to Account
#A1620.4 (Buildings – Contractual); transfer
the amount of $4,241.87 from Account #1910.1 (Unallocated Insurance) to Account
#A1620.4 (Buildings - Contractual); transfer
the amount of $49.91 from Account #A3510.1 (Dog Control – Personal Services) to
Account #A3510.4 (Dog Control - Contractual); transfer the amount of $897.60 from Account #B3620.1 (Safety
Inspection – Personal Services) to Account #B3620.4 (Safety Inspection -
Contractual); transfer the amount of
$37.33 from Account #B3620.1 (Safety Inspection – Contractual) to Account
#B9030.8 (Social Security); transfer
the amount of $2,522.94 from Account #DB9060.8 (Medical Insurance) to Account
#DB5112.2 (Capital Outlay – CHIPs); transfer
the amount of $470.02 from Account #DB9055.8 (Disability Insurance) to
Account #DB5112.2 (Capital Outlay – CHIPs); transfer the amount of $0.08 from
Account #B4020.4 (Registrar of Vital Statistics – Contractual) to Account
#B40120.1 (Registrar of Vital Statistics – Personal Services); transfer the amount of $25,000.00 from
Account #DB9010.8 (Retirement) into a special drainage account.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
RESOLUTION #38-01
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to pay 2000 current claims #1530-1558,
inclusive, in the amount of $16,487.51 and charge to the proper fund or
account; and, further, to pay 2001
current claims #13-47, inclusive, in the amount of $24,430.62 and charge to
the proper fund or account.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
RESOLUTION #39-01
Convene Executive Session (Pending Litigation re )
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Hendrickson to Convene Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation involving an alleged code
violation on West Oak Hill Rd.
8:17 – 9:00 PM
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to adjourn at 9:00 PM.
Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk