Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
June 17, 2002
at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler, Councilman Lodestro, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Attorney Lasker, Legislator Spicer.
Absent: Councilman Miller, Councilman Taylor.
Supervisor Tyler opened the
meeting at 7:00 and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town
Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
PUBLIC
HEARING (Water Service: Camp St.
Ext.)
Supervisor
Tyler opened a Public Hearing
on a proposal to extend municipal water
service along a section of Camp St. Ext. east of Swanson Rd. The following public comments were heard:
Engineer Rex Tolman stated that the engineering report for the
project has been completed. He gave a
brief overview of the project. Mr.
Tolman noted that the total estimated cost of the project would be $145,000.00.
Councilman Lodestro commented on the project. He explained that residents would have the
option to pay for the project “up front” or over a twenty-year period.
Mr. Timothy Johnson, 2141 Camp St. Ext., asked several questions
re the twenty-year payback option. He
also asked when the project would get underway.
Mr. Arthur Wahlstrom, 1998 Camp St. Ext.,
asked about the estimated cost of the project.
Mr. Morris, Camp St. Ext., asked when the interest rate
for the twenty-year repayment would be determined. Councilman Lodestro &
Supervisor Tyler explained that the interest rate could not
be determined until Town officials know how much money is received “up front”.
Motion by Supervisor Tyler,
seconded by Councilman Lodestro to close the Public Hearing at 7: 12 PM.
Carried. Ayes - 3 Noes - 0 Absent - 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
by Councilman Lodestro, seconded by Councilman Geisler to accept the minutes of
the June 3, 2002 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Allan Hendrickson, 21 Winsor Pl. WE, reported
that he met with a Simplex
official re a proposal to monitor the fire
alarm system in the Ellicott Administration Bldg. Mr. Hendrickson gave Supervisor Tyler a copy of the proposal and
recommended that the Town procure the service.
Legislator Spicer stated that he supports the
efforts by the Town of Ellicott to address the milfoil problem in the Burtis
bay area of Chautauqua Lake.
Mr. Roger Smith stated that he is interested in
operating a “flea market” on property located on Fluvanna Ave. Ext. Mr. Smith related that the Ellicott Planning
Board recently denied him permission to conduct the flea market. He asked the Town Council for guidance re
the matter. The Council advised Mr.
Smith that he needs approval from the Planning Board before he can operate the
flea market. He was directed to contact
Code Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury to determine how to properly apply for
site plan review.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Falconer
Fire Incident Reports: January 2002 – May 2002.
2.
Police
Activity Report: May 2002.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman
Geisler expressed his disappointment that Chautauqua County officials have been
reluctant to take the lead re the management of Chautauqua Lake.
Mr.
Geisler also commended highway Superintendent Shellhouse for drainage work
recently completed in Mr. Geisler’s neighborhood.
Councilman Lodestro reported that the Lyndon Blvd. Reconstruction project is underway. He noted that a construction meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2002 at 2:00 PM.
Supervisor
Tyler reported that New York State Senator Patricia McGee intends to establish
a task force to study issues involving the management of Chautauqua Lake.
Supervisor
Tyler reported that Monarch Plastic Inc. is planning on constructing a
new facility in Mason Industrial Park.
Mr. Tyler noted that the cost of the building permit for the new
facility would be approximately $10,000.00.
Officials from the company have asked Town of Ellicott to reduce the
building permit fee.
RESOLUTION #102-02
Reduce Building Permit Fee (Monarch Plastics)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to charge Monarch Plastics Inc. a fee of $4,000.00 for a building permit to construct a new manufacturing facility in Mason Industrial Park and; further, that the normal fee stipulated in the Town of Ellicott code be reduced in this case for the purpose of encouraging future manufacturing facilities to locate in the Town of Ellicott.
Mr. Tyler
also reported that he & Highway Superintendent Shellhouse met with railroad
officials re a railroad crossing at Wicks Ave. in West Ellicott. Mr. Tyler explained that railroad officials
want to permanently shut down the crossing.
In return, the railroad will construct a connecting road between Wicks
Ave. & Green St. The Council will
consider the request.
Highway
Superintendent Shellhouse reported that an individual is interesting in cutting
dead timber in a section of Fluvanna Park.
Mr. Shellhouse will contact the N.Y. State Dept. of Environmental
Conservation to look into the matter.
OLD BUSINESS
Burtis Bay Milfoil Problem – Supervisor Tyler reported that the Town of Ellicott received the permit from the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation for a proposed aquatic herbicide project in Burtis Bay. Mr. Tyler noted that the herbicide will be applied Monday, June 24, 2002.
RESOLUTION #103-02
Public Interest Order (Water Service on Camp
St. Ext.)
Motion by Councilman Lodestro, seconded by Supervisor Tyler to adopt a Public Interest Order to install municipal water service along a section of Camp Street Extension, east of Swanson Road at a cost not to exceed $145,000.00. (see ‘Camp St. Water’ file for detail)
Water Service on Orchard Rd.
– Engineer Rex Tolman
stated that a water-usage rate must be established before the preliminary
engineering study can proceed. He
recommended that the Town of Ellicott meet with officials from the Jamestown
BPU, the Village of Lakewood & Town of Busti to determine a rate. Tabled pending completion of a preliminary
engineering study.
NEW BUSINESS
Committee to Review Fee
Schedule –
Supervisor Tyler formed a committee to review the Town of Ellicott fee
schedule. The committee will consist
of: Councilmen Geisler & Miller, Town Clerk Erlandson & Town Attorney
Ken Lasker. Mr. Geisler will serve as
Chairman of the committee. Mr. Tyler
also requested that the committee review the Town of Ellicott sign code.
RESOLUTION #104-02
Municipal Cooperation
Agreement (Highway Projects & Maintenance)
Motion by Councilman Lodestro, seconded by Councilman Geisler authorizing the
Ellicott Town Supervisor to sign a municipal cooperation agreement for
highway products and maintenance (see ‘Municipal Agreement’ file for detail)
Labor Negotiations with CSEA
–Supervisor
Tyler stated that CSEA Local 1000 (Highway & Office Employees) has
requested that negotiations be commenced to renew a labor agreement with the
Town of Ellicott. Mr. Tyler explained
that the current agreement expires on Dec. 31, 2002. He appointed Councilmen Miller & Taylor to negotiate the new
contract.
RESOLUTION #105-02
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to pay 2002 current claims #720-802,
inclusive, in the amount of $90,923.83 and charge to the proper fund or
account.
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to adjourn at 8:07 PM.
_________________________________
Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk