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

November 7, 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, 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 Heintzelman, seconded by Councilman Miller to accept the minutes of the October 17, 2005 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

PUBLIC HEARING (2006 Preliminary Budget)

Supervisor Tyler opened a Public Hearing on the Town of Ellicott Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2006. The following public comments were heard:

Town of Ellicott Justice Marilyn Gerace addressed the Town Council re the proposed budget. Justice Gerace expressed her concern that the Council reduced the proposed 2006 allocation for overtime for the Court Clerk by $2,000.00. In her opinion, the proposed reduction would aversely affect court operations. She asked the Council not to reduce the overtime allocation.

Town of Ellicott Justice Samuel Ognibene also commented on the budget. He stated that he agrees with Justice Gerace in regards to the proposed overtime allocation. He requested that the Council not reduce the allocation.

The Town Council discussed Justices’ request.

RESOLUTION #95-05

Re-allocate Overtime Funding for Town Court

Motion by Councilman Pickett, seconded by Councilman Geisler to increase Account #A1110.1 (Court – Personal Services) by $2,000.00 in the proposed Town of Ellicott Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2006.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Supervisor Tyler closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 PM

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 Cha-tau-qua Squares Square Dance Club thanking the Town Council for allowing them to use the Senior Citizens’ Center to conduct dances last summer.

3. Notice from Chautauqua County Finance Dept. re properties scheduled for auction due to non-payment of taxes.

4. Letter from New York State Dept. of State that Town of Ellicott Local Law #4-2005 has been received & filed.

5. Newsletter: Community Assistance Program.

TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS

Councilman Heintzelman reported that he has received complaints about speeding on Bentley Ave. in Fluvanna. Highway Superintendent Shellhouse stated that he is in the process of requesting permission from the NY State Dept. of Transportation to reduce the speed limit to 30 mph.

Councilman Pickett reported on the progress of building alterations at the Town Administration Bldg. He reminded the Council that the alterations are being conducted in conjunction with the re-location of the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation offices from the third floor to the first floor of the building (Minutes 1/3/05 et. seq.). He stated that, to date, $8,942.00 has been spent on first floor alterations and $7,290.00 for remodeling on the third floor. Mr. Pickett also added that in accordance with the lease agreement with DEC the Town is required to install carpet in certain sections of the new DEC offices. He noted that the Town has currently received only one (1) bid for the carpet in the amount of $5,200.00. He expects more bids to be submitted. Project Coordinator John Piazza answered several questions re the alterations. Mr. Pickett also noted that the Town has received two (2) bids for new internal and external signage at the Administration Bldg.

Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that the Ellicott Highway Dept. has begun its annual leaf pick-up operations throughout the Town of Ellicott.

Mr. Shellhouse also reported that the Highway Dept. has recently been assisting with upgrades at the Burtis Bay Little League field.

PROCLAMATION

Supervisor Tyler proclaimed November 14 - 20, 2005 Advanced Care Plan Week in the Town of Ellicott.

OLD BUSINESS

RESOLUTION #96-05

Adopt Final Budget (2006)

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to adopt the Town of Ellicott Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2006 (as revised in RESOLUTION #95-05) as the final budget for fiscal year 2006.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

NEW BUSINESS

Fire Hydrants on N. Main St. Ext. – Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that Fluvanna Fire Dept. officials have requested that four (4) fire hydrants be installed along N. Main St. Ext. (Rte. 60) in the Town of Ellicott. The hydrants would be installed at Horton Rd., Palm Rd., Moon Rd. & Tompkins Rd. The cost of the four hydrants would be approximately $14,000.00 ($3,500.00 ea.). Supervisor Tyler noted that there is presently no funding available in the Town budget to purchase the hydrants. He plans on meeting with fire dept. officials to discuss other options. Town Clerk Erlandson was directed to contact NYS Senator Catharine Young and NYS Assemblyman William Parment to determine if state funding might be available to install the hydrants. Tabled pending further review.

RESOLUTION #97-05

Waive Permit Fees (Fluvanna Fire Dept.)

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to waive all permit fees in conjunction with the construction of its new fire station on Turner Rd.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

RESOLUTION #98-05

Payment of Claims

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to pay 2005 current claims #1185-1257 inclusive, in the amount of $84,501.84 and charge to the proper fund or account.

Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to adjourn at 7:43 PM.

Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0

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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk