Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
April 1, 2002
at 12:00 P.M.
Present: Councilman Lodestro, Councilman Miller, Councilman Taylor, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Attorney Lasker.
Absent: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler.
Deputy Supervisor Miller
opened the meeting at 12:40 and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
PUBLIC
HEARING (Water
& Sewer Improvements: Lyndon Blvd.)
Deputy Supervisor Miller opened a Public Hearing re
proposed improvements of water and sewer facilities in the Lyndon Blvd.
Area. The following public comments
were heard:
Engineer Lowell Dewey, C&S Companies, stated
that he is the engineer for the project.
He gave a brief overview of the proposed improvements.
Chautauqua Co. Senior
Project Coordinator Rose Wightman outlined the funding sources for the
project & presented a final cost breakout (Minutes 3/18/02). Ms. Wightman stated that the project
will begin soon and be completed later this year.
Motion by Councilman Lodestro, seconded by
Councilman Taylor to close
the Public Hearing at 12:50 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Lodestro to accept the minutes of
the March 18, 2002 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
PRIVILEGE
OF THE FLOOR
Celoron
Village Clerk Vikie Strong asked
about the status of a traffic study re Fairmount Ave. (Rte. 394). Ms. Strong reminded the Town Council that a
request to conduct the study was submitted the New York State Dept. of
Transportation by the Town of Ellicott on Feb. 25, 2002. Deputy Supervisor Miller replied that, to
date, the Town has not received a response from the DOT concerning the
matter. Ms. Strong stated that a
petition with over 1,000 signatures was submitted to the Ellicott Town Council
in 2001 requesting that a traffic light be installed on Fairmount Ave. in front
of Sam’s Club. She noted that
the traffic along Fairmount Ave. has steadily increased in recent years
resulting in a number of vehicular accidents.
Ms. Strong stated that the highway has become increasingly dangerous
& feels that the study should be conducted as soon as possible.
Village of Celoron Trustee Pam Piazza also stressed the importance of conducting the traffic study. Ms. Piazza offered to assist the Town in its efforts to get the study completed.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Notification
of the upcoming Annual So. Tier West Local Gov’t. Conference.
2.
Notice
re upcoming training seminars.
3.
Letter
from Evelyn Ostrom re the deteriorating of a parking area next to the Ellicott
Administration Bldg.
4.
Letter
from the Chautauqua County Humane Society re the spaying/neutering of pets.
5.
Notice
of upcoming free rabies clinic to be held at the Ellicott Highway Garage.
6.
Newsletter:
Chaut. Co. Watershed Conservancy.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman Lodestro reported that Camp St. Ext. residents are circulating a petition requesting that the town of Ellicott install municipal water service.
Town Clerk Erlandson reported that the new full time police officer, Ethan Von Reyn, has requested health insurance from a provider not specified in the labor agreement between the police officers & the Town of Ellicott. The Council directed Mr. Erlandson to notify Mr. Von Reyn that he needs to select a different insurance carrier.
OLD BUSINESS
Agreement w/ Chautauqua County (Airport Sewer Line) – Tabled pending further review.
Burtis Bay Milfoil Problem – Tabled until the April 15, 2002 meeting.
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Lodestro determining that
it is in the Public Interest to increase and improve the facilities in
the Lyndon Park Water Service Area at an estimated cost of $104,875.00. (see ‘Lyndon Blvd. Reconstruction’ file for
detail)
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Taylor determining that it
is in the Public Interest to increase and improve the facilities in the
Lyndon Park Sewer Service Area at an estimated cost of $131,250.00. (see ‘Lyndon Blvd. Reconstruction’ file for
detail)
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Lodestro to solicit bids
for the construction of the improvements of facilities in the Lyndon Park Water
Service Area. (see ‘Lyndon Blvd. Reconstruction’ file for detail)
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Taylor to solicit bids
for the construction of the improvements of facilities in the Lyndon Park Sewer
Service Area. (see ‘Lyndon Blvd. Reconstruction’ file for detail)
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Lodestro to solicit bids
for construction of the balance of the Lyndon Park Road Infrastructure
Improvement project. (see ‘Lyndon Blvd.
Reconstruction’ file for detail)
Water Service on Orchard Rd.
– The Town Council
reviewed a cost estimate for the installation of municipal water service to
Orchard Rd. Mr. Shellhouse reported
that the Town of Busti would install a section of the water line along
Southwestern Dr. The Council scheduled
an Informational Meeting for April 17, 2002 at 7:00 PM to discuss the
proposed project with Orchard Rd. residents.
Town Clerk Erlandson will notify each resident about the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #73-02
Purchase of Tractor
Motion by Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Taylor authorizing the Ellicott Highway Superintendent
to purchase a new roadside tractor at a cost to the Town of Ellicott of
$31,422.00.
RESOLUTION #74-02
Sale of Tractor
Motion by Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Taylor authorizing the Ellicott Highway Superintendent
to sell a used tractor at an upcoming auction to be held in Gerry, New
York.
RESOLUTION #75-02
Inter-municipal Agreement
(Roller)
Motion by Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Lodestro authorizing the Ellicott Highway Superintendent
to enter into inter-municipal agreements with the Town of Carroll &
the Town of Poland regarding the purchase of a new roller; contingent
upon approval by the Town of Ellicott Attorney.
RESOLUTION #76-02
Payment of Claims
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Taylor to pay 2002 current claims #355-411,
inclusive, in the amount of $16,535.00 and charge to the proper fund or
account.
Adopted.
Ayes - 3
Noes - 0 Absent - 2
Motion
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Taylor to adjourn at 1:27 PM.
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town
Clerk