Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
September 18,
2006 at 7:00 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 7:00 PM and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
Motion
by Councilman Heintzelman, seconded by Councilman Geisler to accept the minutes
of the August 21, 2006 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Notice
of upcoming Fall Planning & Zoning Conference.
2.
Letter
from George Wallace, Cha-tau-qua Squares Dance Club, thanking Town
officials for allowing his club to use the Ellicott Community Center to conduct
dances.
3.
Notice
re an upcoming benefit fund-raiser honoring two New York State Troopers.
4.
Letter
from NYS Assemblyman William Parment notifying Town of Ellicott officials that
a $10,000.00 local initiative for the Town has been included in the State
budget.
5.
Letter
from Larry Mee, Highway Superintendent, Town of Poland, thanking the
Town of Ellicott Highway Dept. for their recent assistance with storm cleanup.
6.
Notice
of an upcoming teleconference re inter-municipal cooperation.
7.
Newsletter:
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilmen Miller and
Pickett thanked
Town of Ellicott & Village of Falconer officials for expediting the
demolition of an abandoned house on E. Main St., Falconer formerly owned by
Thomas Lovejoy. (Minutes 8/21/06)
Councilman Heintzelman thanked the Chaut. Co. Dept.
of Public Works for taking measures to improve traffic safety at the
intersection of Baker St. Ext. and Southwestern Dr. (Minutes Aug. 8, 2006)
Councilman Geisler stated that he and
Councilman Heintzelman will be meeting with CSEA representatives to begin
negotiating a new labor agreement between the Town of Ellicott and Town of
Ellicott highway & office employees.
Mr. Geisler also noted that U.S.
Congressman Brian Higgins’ staff periodically conducts town meetings known as
“congressman’s corner” at various localities throughout the congressional
district. He recommended that such a
meeting be conducted at the Town of Ellicott.
He explained that the meetings would give elected officials and
constituents an opportunity to discuss issues and express various concerns.
Supervisor Tyler congratulated Town and
Village officials for expediting the demolition of the Lovejoy property. (see above)
Mr. Tyler reported that he &
Councilman Heintzelman recently attended the dedication ceremony for the new
outdoor facility at Tanglewood Manor.
He stated that it is an outstanding facility and complimented Tanglewood
officials for a job well done.
Mr. Tyler also reported that he &
Councilman Heintzelman would be meeting with officials from the Celoron Hose
Co. to discuss budgetary concerns.
Mr. Tyler also stated that the Falconer
Central School Board has offered to reimburse the Town of Ellicott $20.00
per hour for providing the school with a School Resource Officer. (Minutes 8/21/06) He reminded the Town Council that it originally requested $22.00
per hour from the school. The Council
accepted the school board’s offer.
Drainage Study (Bentley
Ave.) -
Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reminded the Town Council about the drainage
problems in the Bentley Ave. area north of Rte. 430. (Minutes 6/19/06 et. seq.)
He stated that he has allocated monies for upgrading the drainage
in his tentative budget for fiscal year 2007.
He will discuss the matter in more detail during the budget meetings
next month. Tabled pending
further review.
Water Pump Station in School
Ave. Area
- Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported on the status of plans to install
a new water pump station in the School Ave. area. (Minutes 7/11/06 et. seq.) He noted that since a survey of the property
has now been completed, Tolman Engineering could begin the
design phase of the project.
Veterans’ Property Tax
Exemption
- Town Clerk Erlandson updated the Town Council on the “alternative” veterans’
property tax exemption program.
(Minutes 2/6/06) He distributed
copies of a financial analysis prepared by Ellicott Assessor Marsha Painter
concerning the exemption. He explained
that in order to establish the exemption the Council must first adopt a
resolution. He pointed out that the
resolution must be adopted no later than ninety (90) days prior to March
1 to be effective for the subsequent fiscal year. Therefore, in order for the exemption to take effect in 2008, the
resolution would have to be adopted no later than Nov. 30, 2006. The Council discussed the matter. Tabled pending further review.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #76-06
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to adopt the National
Incident Management System (NIMS) as assisted and directed by the
Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services in accordance with Homeland
Security Presidential Directive 5.
(see ‘National Incident Management System’ file for detail)
Accept Bids (ADA Accessible Entrance) –
Town Clerk Erlandson asked the Town Council to conditionally
accept three (3) bids for
upgrading the north entrance of the Ellicott Administration Bldg. to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He explained that the Town of Ellicott might be receiving grant funding for the upgrades.
RESOLUTION #77-06
Accept Bids (ADA Accessible Entrance)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to accept the
following bids for upgrading the north entrance to the Ellicott
Administration Building to comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA):
Micek Construction -
$6,975.00 (new ramp to building)
Kingsview
Paving - $3,525.00 (handicapped parking spaces & signage)
Tormax
- $2,000.00 (electric ADA-complaint door)
RESOLUTION #78-06
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to pay 2006
current claims #959-1056, inclusive, in the amount of $87,628.99 and charge
to the proper fund or account.
Adopted.
Ayes - 5
Noes - 0
Absent - 0
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to adjourn at 7:23 PM.
Carried.
Ayes - 5
Noes - 0
Absent - 0
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk