215 S. Work Street, Falconer, N.Y. on

October 2, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.

Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler, Councilman Pickett, Councilman Miller, Councilman Heintzelman, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Legislator Spicer.

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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to accept the minutes of the September 18, 2006 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

CORRESPONDENCE

Town Clerk Erlandson read the following items into the record:

1. Notice of upcoming Fall Planning & Zoning Conference.

2. Letter from Steve & Karen Johnson, 95 Longview Ave. re sediment buildup in a stream near their home.

3. Letter from James Barnack, New York State Dept. of Transportation re traffic safety conditions on Rte. 60 in the Town of Ellicott.

4. Newsletter: Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.

TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS

Councilman Heintzelman reported that he recently attended a meeting conducted by the Chautauqua Lake Management Commission. He noted that the meeting was productive & well attended.

Councilman Pickett asked if funding would be received from NYS Senator Catherine Young for new fire hydrants. He noted that the Jamestown Post-Journal recently reported that the Town of Ellicott would be receiving $14,000.00 from Senator Young for new hydrants. Town Clerk Erlandson stated that he would contact Senator Young’s office re the matter.

Councilman Geisler stated that he and Councilman Heintzelman have scheduled a meeting with CSEA representatives for Oct. 23, 2006 at 6:00 PM to begin negotiating a new labor agreement between the Town of Ellicott and Town of Ellicott highway/office employees.

Mr. Geisler also noted that he recently met with the Town of Ellicott’s health insurance brokers to discuss the status of employee health insurance.

Mr. Geisler also read a letter from the NYS Association of Municipal Finance Officers recognizing Celoron Village Clerk Vikie Strong as a Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer. Mr. Geisler congratulated Ms. Strong on receiving the honor.

Town Clerk Erlandson reported that a member of U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins’ staff will conduct a “congressman’s corner” at the Ellicott Administration Bldg. on Oct. 3, 2006 at 5:30 PM. He explained that the informal town meeting is open to the public and gives elected officials and residents an opportunity to discuss issues and express various concerns.

Supervisor Tyler asked Councilmen Geisler & Heintzelman how the new Ellicott Zoning Commission was progressing. Councilman Geisler noted that the commission recently met and prioritized a number of zoning issues that it intends to address. Mr. Geisler & Mr. Heintzelman scheduled another Zoning Commission meeting for Oct. 9, 2006 at 6:00 PM.

OLD BUSINESS

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 Tolman Engineering officials would begin the design phase of the project as soon as they receive a survey of the property.

Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption - Tabled pending further review.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION #79-06

Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller authorizing the Ellicott Town Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, accept and implement a grant from the Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program with Chautauqua County and the other municipalities within Chautauqua County. (see ‘Highway Dept. - Shared Municipal Services Incentive’ file for detail)

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

RESOLUTION #80-06

BAN Renewal (Roller)

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler authorizing the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $50,800.00 for the purchase of a 2004 Ingersoll-Rand Model DD-90 Roller for the Town of Ellicott Highway Department. (see 'BAN' file for detail)

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Tentative Budget (2007) - Supervisor Tyler presented the Tentative Budget for Town of Ellicott fiscal year 2007. He stated that the proposed tax rate for the Town of Ellicott (i.e. Town outside Village) for 2007 is $7.50 per thousand while the proposed Village tax rate is $5.26 per thousand. Mr. Tyler commented on the budget & noted that the proposed tax rate is a significant increase from 2006. However, he stated that the Council would meet over the next several weeks to examine the budget to determine whether any proposed expenditures can be reduced.

Rezoning Request (Fairmount Plaza) – The Town Council discussed a letter requesting the Ellicott Town Council to rezone several parcels of property around Fairmount Plaza between Avalon Blvd. and Elmwood Ave. The letter requests that the properties be rezoned from either ‘Shopping Center’ or ’Residential’ to ‘Mercantile’.

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to refer a request to rezone several parcels of property around Fairmount Plaza between Avalon Blvd. and Elmwood Ave. to the Ellicott Planning Board for further review.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

RESOLUTION #81-06

Payment of Claims

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to pay 2006 current claims #1057-1126, inclusive, in the amount of $15,429.97 and charge to the proper fund or account.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to adjourn at 7:30 PM.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk