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

October 17, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.

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

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 October 3, 2005 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Mr. Douglas Shute, President, Southwestern Area Sports Baseball Program, addressed the Town Council re the status of upgrades to the Burtis Bay Little League field located on Lakeside Dr. in the Town of Ellicott. He explained that his organization has plans to make significant improvements to the Little League field. He noted that funding to upgrade the field’s drainage system has been secured. Mr. Shute asked the Town Council to allocate $2,500.00 towards additional upgrades. He also asked the Council to budget monies each year for maintenance of the ball field. The Council will consider Mr. Shute’s request. Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that the Ellicott Highway Dept. has been assisting the Baseball Program with some of the upgrades.

CORRESPONDENCE

Town Clerk Erlandson read the following items into the record:

1. Notice re an upcoming Fall Planning & Zoning Conference sponsored by Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development.

2. Letter from the Chautauqua County Humane Society stating that there will be no fee increase in 2006 for services provided by the Stray Animal Holding Center.

3. Notice from Chaut. Co. Finance Dept. re properties that have been foreclosed due to non-payment of taxes.

4. Newsletter: Chaut. Co. Chamber of Commerce.

TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS

Councilman Heintzelman asked Highway Superintendent Shellhouse about the status of installing a new stop sign at the intersection of Sycamore & S. Hanford in West Ellicott. (Minutes 4/4/05 et. seq.) Mr. Shellhouse reported that the signs should be installed within the next several weeks.

Councilman Geisler reported that before tonight’s meeting, the Ellicott Insurance Committee met with the Town’s health insurance broker. According to Mr. Geisler, the broker recommended that the Town change the effective date of its employee health insurance plan to December 1, 2005. Doing so would ensure that the Town “locks in” its current employee benefits through the end of 2006.

RESOLUTION #91-05

Change Effective Date of Health Insurance

Motion by Councilman Geisler, seconded by Councilman Miller requesting Bluecross Blueshield of Western New York Change the effective date of the Town of Ellicott Employee Health Care Plan from February 1, 2006 to December 1, 2005.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Town Clerk Erlandson reported that alterations to the Ellicott Administration Bldg. will get underway in the next several weeks. Mr. Erlandson reminded the Town Council that the alterations are being conducted in conjunction with the re-location of the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation offices from the third floor to the first floor of the Bldg. (Minutes 1/3/05 et. seq.) He also noted that members of the Town of Ellicott Highway Dept. would be conducting the alterations on their own time. Mr. Erlandson added that the alterations should be completed by mid-November 2005.

Mr. Erlandson also reminded the Town Council that Halloween hours in the Town of Ellicott and Village of Falconer will be 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM on October 31, 2005. In the Village of Celoron, the hours will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on the 31^st.

OLD BUSINESS

Pump Station in Water District 1 (School Ave. Area) – The Town Council discussed a proposal to install a pump station in the School Ave. area of West Ellicott (Minutes 10/3/05). Highway Superintendent Shellhouse pointed out that the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) would be installing the pump station. He stated that the proposal has been tabled for the time being pending further negotiations with the BPU. Supervisor Tyler reported that he recently met with Wally Haase, Executive Director of the BPU re the status of water districts in the Town of Ellicott. Mr. Tyler explained that, according Mr. Haase, the BPU is interested in taking over all water districts within the Town of Ellicott. Mr. Tyler noted that such an arrangement could be beneficial to the Town by reducing the operational and maintenance costs associated with the water districts. He added that should such an agreement be reached, the BPU would be responsible for installing the pump station in the School Ave. area. Mr. Tyler stated that he would keep the Council informed re the status of his discussions with Mr. Haase.

Tentative Budget (2006) - Supervisor Tyler scheduled meetings with department heads to discuss the Tentative Budget for Town of Ellicott fiscal year 2006.

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to schedule a Public Hearing for November 7, 2005 at 7:00 PM regarding the proposed Town of Ellicott Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2006.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION #92-05

BAN Renewal (Ninth St. Bridge)

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett authorizing the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $12,800.00 for repair of the Ninth St. Bridge. (see ‘BAN’ file for detail)

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Funding for Chautauqua Lake Association – Mr. Don Castle, President, Chautauqua Lake Association addressed the Town Council. Mr. Castle thanked the Council for its annual $2,500.00 contribution to the CLA. He asked the Council to increase its annual funding allocation to $5,000.00 beginning in 2006. Mr. Castle explained that operational costs of the CLA have increased dramatically over the past several years. He discussed the services that are provided by the CLA. CLA Board member Mr. Robert Woodard asked the Council to seriously consider Mr. Castle’s request for additional funding. Supervisor Tyler stated that the Council would consider the matter during its preparation of the 2006 Town of Ellicott Budget.

RESOLUTION #93-05

Budget Transfers

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler authorizing the Town of Ellicott Supervisor to make the following budget transfers:

Transfer the amount of $60.00 from Account #A1410.1 (Town Clerk – Personal Services) to Account #A1410.4 (Town Clerk – Contractual); transfer the amount of $25.85 from Account #A1410.1 (Town Clerk – Personal Services) to Account #A1680.4 (Data Processing - Contractual); transfer the amount of $358.38 from Account #A1410.1 (Town Clerk – Personal Services) to Account #A3510.2 (Dog Control - Equipment).

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

RESOLUTION #94-05

Payment of Claims

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to pay 2005 current claims #1116-1184, inclusive, in the amount of $47,620.65 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 7:30 PM.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk