Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
August 7, 2006
at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler, Councilman Pickett, Councilman Miller, Councilman Heintzelman, Town Clerk Erlandson.
Absent: Highway Superintendent Shellhouse.
Supervisor Tyler opened the
meeting at 7:00 PM and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
Motion
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pickett to accept the minutes of
the July 17, 2006 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Notification
of liquor license renewal: Henry Mosher Post, American Legion, Falconer,
New York.
2.
Notice
of an upcoming conference sponsored by Southern Tier West Regional Planning
& Development Board re wind power.
3.
Notice
from the Village of Falconer re an upcoming Public Hearing.
2.
Notice
from Women’s Services of Chautauqua County re the annual “walk for life”
to be held on Sept. 17, 2006.
3.
Notice
of an upcoming teleconference re energy costs.
4.
Newsletter:
So. Tier West.
5.
Newsletter:
Chautauqua Co. Chamber of Commerce.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman Heintzelman expressed concerns about
traffic safety at the intersection of Baker St. Ext. & Southwestern
Dr. He noted that a number of accidents
have occurred at the intersection. Town
officials will request the Chautauqua Co. Dept. of Public Works to look
into the matter.
Councilman Geisler reported on the progress of
improvements currently underway at Tanglewood Manor on Fairmount
Ave. He stated that the project is
going well and will enhance the aesthetics of the property. He noted that the upgrades include a walking
path, benches & pavilion as well as several ponds. He added that Tanglewood officials
would be conducting an “open house” on Sept. 14, 2006.
Mr. Geisler also reported that the Ellicott
Zoning Commission would be conducting its first meeting on Thursday, Aug.
10, 2006 at 3:30 PM. (Minutes 5/15/06)
Supervisor Tyler expressed his concerns re
recent decisions by the Ellicott Zoning Board of Appeals – particularly
in regards to Tanglewood Manor.
In his opinion, the ZBA has been too restrictive with respect to
granting permission to Tanglewood officials to expand their
facility. Councilman Geisler defended
the ZBA. He feels that the ZBA is just
doing its job protecting the neighborhoods.
Town Clerk Erlandson reported that Highway
Superintendent Shellhouse informed him that the Jamestown Board of Public
Utilities would begin installing a new municipal water line to Tanglewood
Manor on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006.
(Minutes 7/17/06)
SPECIAL REPORT re Weed Management in Chautauqua
Lake (Karen Rine)
Karen Rine, President, Chautauqua
Lake Partnership, updated the Town Council on the progress of weed
management in Chautauqua Lake.
She reminded the Town Council that she represents the CLP on the
new Chautauqua Lake Management Commission. She stated that the commission is considering applying herbicides
to the lake as part of a comprehensive weed management program. However, she explained that the NYS Dept.
of Environmental Conservation will not issue a herbicide permit until an Environmental
Impact Study has been completed.
Ms. Rine noted that the CLMC hopes to complete the EIS in
2007. The commission then plans on
applying for a herbicide permit in 2008.
She praised the efforts of the CLMC to date. She stated that the commission has done an
exemplary job in regards to merging the various lake associations into a
single entity. According to Ms. Rine,
all the groups in the commission are cooperating with each other. She noted that the commission intends to
apply for grant funding. In addition, CLMC
representatives will be meeting with the Chautauqua County Legislature later
this month to request that funding be allocated annually for the commission in
the Chautauqua Co budget. She asked the
Council to support county funding for the commission.
Drainage Study (Bentley
Ave.) –
The Town Council reviewed a cost estimate from Tolman Engineering, PLLC
to prepare a drainage study of the northern end of Bentley Ave. The cost of the study would be
$20,650.00. Tabled pending further
review. (Minutes 6/19/06)
Water Pump Station in School
Ave. Area
– Town Clerk Erlandson reported that a survey has been completed in
preparation for a new water pump to be installed in the School Ave. area. (Minutes 7/17/06) The survey will be forwarded to Tolman Engineering, PLLC.
NEW BUSINESS
Cleaning of Burtis Bay Creek –
Supervisor Tyler reported that he intends to ask Highway Superintendent
Shellhouse about the possibility of cleaning a section of Burtis Bay Creek.
RESOLUTION #72-06
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to pay 2006
current claims #825-907, inclusive, in the amount of $31,818.48 and charge
to the proper fund or account.
Adopted.
Ayes - 5
Noes - 0
Absent - 0
Motion
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Geisler to adjourn at 7:41 PM.
Carried.
Ayes - 5
Noes - 0
Absent - 0
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town
Clerk