215 S. Work Street, Falconer, N.Y. on

February 27, 2006 at 12:00 P.M.

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

Supervisor Tyler opened the meeting at 12:20 PM and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Councilman Heintzelman, seconded by Councilman Geisler to accept the minutes of the February 6, 2006 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

NEW BUSINESS

Authorize Grant Application (Chautauqua Lake Mgmt. Commission) – Karen Rine, representing the Chautauqua Lake Management Commission & the Chaut. Lake Partnership addressed the Town Council. She reported that grant monies are available from the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation as part of an Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication Grant Program. She stated that individual grant requests may not exceed $30,000.00 & explained that only New York State municipal governments could apply for the grants. Mrs. Rine asked the Council for authorization to apply for one of the grants. She noted that the funding would be used to dredge nutrient-rich sediment at the mouths of selected streams that empty into the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake. According to Mrs. Rine, the purpose of the “demonstration project” is to determine whether large scale dredging could help alleviate the serious invasive weed problem in the southern part of the lake – particularly in Burtis Bay. (Minutes 9/19/01, 10/17/01) She added that although no expenditure of Town funds would be required, it would be necessary for the Town to provide some “in-kind” services. William Evans, Chairman, CLMC expressed his support for the project. He also discussed the mission & long-term goals of the CLMC. The Council discussed the matter. Councilman Geisler asked several questions re the purpose of the proposed dredging project. He expressed his concern that dredging might cause toxic materials on the bottom of the lake to be disturbed. Mrs. Rine & Mr. Evans pointed out that the dredging conducted in conjunction with the grant project would be very small in scale. In fact, Mr. Evans stated that one of the goals of the grant project would be to determine what, if any, toxic materials might be present in the lake. He assured the Council that the results of the dredging project would be subject to strict scrutiny by the DEC before permits for more comprehensive weed eradication programs would be issued. (Minutes 1/21/02 et. seq.)

RESOLUTION #37-06

Authorize Submission of Grant Application (Aquatic Invasive Species)

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to apply for funding, not to exceed $30,000.00, from the Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication Grant Program for the purpose of dredging nutrient-rich sediment at the mouths of selected streams that empty into Chautauqua Lake. (see ‘Burtis Bay – Aquatic Invasive Species Grant’ file for detail)

Adopted. Ayes – 5 Noes - 0 Absent – 0

RESOLUTION #38-06

Renewal of Town Insurance

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to accept a proposal from Selective Insurance to provide comprehensive liability insurance to the Town of Ellicott for the year beginning March 2, 2006 and terminating March 1, 2007 at a cost to the Town of Ellicott of $112,496.00. (see ‘Insurance’ file for detail)

Adopted. Ayes – 5 Noes - 0 Absent – 0

Health Insurance Committee – Councilmen Geisler & Heintzelman reported that a meeting to discuss employee health care issues was held on Feb. 21, 2006. Mr. Geisler noted that several employee representatives attended the meeting. He noted that the ad hoc committee would continue to meet periodically throughout 2006.

Councilman Miller left the meeting at 12:47 PM.

RESOLUTION #39-06

Budget Transfers

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

Transfer the amount of $8,208.34 from Account #A9730.7 (BAN - Interest) to Account #A9730.6 (BAN - Principle); appropriate $44,102.65 to Account #DB5112.2 (Capital Outlay - FEMA).

Adopted. Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 Absent - 1

RESOLUTION #40-06

Payment of Claims

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to pay 2006 current claims #134-218, inclusive, in the amount of $94,281.76 and charge to the proper fund or account.

Adopted. Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 Absent - 1

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to adjourn at 12:49 PM.

Carried. Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 Absent - 1

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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk