Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
May 16, 2001
at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Hendrickson, Councilman Lodestro, Councilman Miller, Councilman Taylor, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Attorney Duncanson, Police Chief Vanstrom.
Supervisor Tyler opened the
meeting at 7:00 P.M. and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town
Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
Councilman Hendrickson
requested that the minutes of the May 2, 2001 meeting be amended re comments made by Legislator Spicer concerning the former
National Car Rental Service located within the Airport Industrial District.
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Lodestro to accept the amended minutes of the May 2, 2001
meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Notification
re the Annual Open House at the Jamestown Airport on June 16 & 17, 2001.
2.
Notice
of an upcoming teleconference re retirement benefits.
3.
Falconer
Fire Dept. Incident Report: April 2001.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman
Miller reported that the Town of Ellicott-Village of Falconer committee on
shared services met on May 7, 2001.
The committee determined that it would not be feasible for the Town to
re-locate its offices to the Village of Falconer Community Building.
Mr. Miller
also reported that the Ellicott Insurance Committee will meet on May 18, 2001.
Councilman
Lodestro reported that he met with Engineer Rex Tolman and Highway Superintendent
Shellhouse re the Buffalo-Willard Water Project. He noted that the project is nearly complete. Mr. Lodestro stated that the estimated final
cost of the project would be $874,905.00.
He suggested that the each resident be notified when the final cost has
been determined to explain the available options for repaying the Town.
Mr.
Lodestro also reported that he recently met with Attorney Greg Yaw re several
matters. He explained that Attorney Yaw
recommended that the Town of Ellicott adopt a specific policy re the
establishment of water & sewer districts.
Mr. Yaw has agreed to draft a policy for a cost of approximately
$2,000.00.
Policies and Procedures for
the Establishment of Water & Sewer Districts
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Taylor
to retain Attorney Gregory Yaw for the purpose of drafting polices and procedures concerning the
establishment of water and sewer districts in the Town of Ellicott, at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
Attorney
Duncanson stated that street intersections with ‘STOP’ signs should be
designated in the Town of Ellicott code.
Mr.
Duncanson also reported that Motel 6 has agreed to settle an assessment
dispute. He noted that the Town of
Ellicott Assessor approves of the proposed settlement. He asked the Council for permission to
resolve the matter.
Settlement of Assessment
Matter (Motel 6)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman
Hendrickson authorizing Attorney William Duncanson to resolve an assessment matter concerning Motel 6
located on East Main Street.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
Highway
Superintendent Shellhouse reported that two new ‘STOP’ signs have been
installed on Westminster Circle and Magnolia Ave. (see ‘Minutes – 5/2/01’)
Chief
Vanstrom reported that he has compiled a new police manual for the Ellicott
Police Dept. He invited the Council to
review the manual.
Mr. Vanstrom
also reported that he donated used Town of Ellicott Police Uniforms to the
Village of Franklinville, NY. He read a
letter from Village of Franklinville officials thanking him for the uniforms.
Lyndon Blvd. Reconstruction Project – Councilman Lodestro commented on a letter received from Attorney Gregory Yaw re several aspects of the proposed project. Mr. Lodestro noted that the grant monies needed to finance the project would not be available until the New York State Budget has been adopted. He also stated that the Town could receive an interest-free loan to finance its share of the project. Tabled pending further review.
Renovation of Administration Building – Tabled pending further review.
Bridge Repair (Old Fluvanna Rd.) – Highway Superintendent
Shellhouse reported that Engineer Ralph Abate has load-rated
the bridge on Old Fluvanna Rd. at ten tons.
However, Mr. Shellhouse noted that the bridge railing and underpinning
would still need to be repaired.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #88-01
Re-number
Local Law #9-2000 (Rte. 60 Rezoning)
Motion by Councilman Hendrickson, seconded by Councilman
Miller to re-number Town of Ellicott
Local Law #9-2000 to Local Law #8-2000 in compliance with New York State
Department of State regulations.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
Schedule Work Session re Funding of Town Projects –
Supervisor Tyler scheduled a work session for May 22, 2001 at 6:00 PM to
discuss the funding of proposed Town Projects.
Subdivision on West Oak Hill Rd. – Councilman
Taylor reported that two local developers are
interested in building a new subdivision
on West Oak Hill Rd. near Moonbrook Country Club. Mr. Taylor explained that the developers have asked the Town of
Ellicott for assistance in installing water & sewer service to the
property. He stated that the developers
want the Ellicott Town Council to establish a water/sewer service area within the proposed subdivision. Attorney Gregory Yaw advised Councilman
Taylor that the developers do not require the Town’s assistance, since the
water and sewer lines will only be serving a private
development. Therefore, a service area
is not necessary at the present time.
Councilman Taylor noted that the developers could circulate a petition to determine if other residents are willing
to share the cost of installing the water and sewer lines. Upon receiving a petition the Town would
then consider establishing a service area.
Mr. Taylor stated that he would discuss the options with one of the
developers.
RESOLUTION #89-01
STOP-DWI
Contract
Motion by Councilman Lodestro, seconded by Councilman Miller authorizing the
Town of Ellicott Supervisor to sign a
contract between the Town of Ellicott and Chautauqua County regarding STOP-DWI services. (See ‘STOP-DWI’ file for detail)
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
RESOLUTION #90-01
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Taylor, to pay current claims 554-637, inclusive, in
the amount of $60,235.05 and charge to the proper fund or account.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent – 0
RESOLUTION #91-01
Convene Executive Session (Pending Litigation: Lee)
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to Convene Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel
matter involving the Town of Ellicott Code Enforcement Officer. 7:45 – 8:37 PM
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
RESOLUTION #92-01
Establish
Permanent Position (Woodbury)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman
Miller to suspend the probationary period
of Ellicott Code Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury and change his status to permanent
employee of the Town of Ellicott in compliance with New York State Civil
Service regulations, effective May 17, 2001.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Hendrickson to adjourn at 8:40 PM.
Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk