Minutes: Town Board Meeting Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 7:30 PM Brant Town Hall.
Present: Supervisor Leonard Pero, Councilman Jeffrey Gier, Councilman Daniel Kujawinski, Councilman Vincent Fullone, Attorney John Grennell, Recording Secretary: Town Clerk Thea Ells Absent: Councilman Roseann Turner
Record of Sign In: Joseph Giambrone, Charles Arrigo, Rose DeMaria, Janet Bowman, Brian Rott, Michele Kujawinski, Debra A. Ritz, Kirk Ritz, Lynda Ostrowski, Joe Ostrowski, William Easterling, Don Clark, Frank Broughton, Tim Broughton, Shannon Guerin, Martin Rosiek, Patrick Guerin III, Mike Daniel, Barb Daniel, John Arrigo, Ron Kobel, Chad Kaczmarek,
Lee Brunelli, Sam Chiavetta, Mike Lockwood, Frank Montleone.
Workshop was held before this meeting at 7:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pero at 7:30 PM with a pledge to the flag.
Councilman Gier moved for adoption of the following motion #319, seconded by Supervisor Pero: 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Kujawinski, Fullone. 0 nays
# 319: RESOLVED: TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 10 ARE APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Councilman Kujawinski moved for adoption of the following motion #320 seconded by Councilman Fullone: 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Kujawinski, Fullone 0 nays
# 320: RESOLVED: SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 2009 FINANCIAL REPORT IS APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Councilman Fullone moved for adoption of the following motion #321, seconded by Councilman Gier. Roll Call Vote: Fullone ? aye, Gier ? aye, Kujawinski- aye, Pero-aye 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains
#321: RESOLVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30th AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT AS PRESENTED
Budget Dec From/ Fund Account Amount
Modification (Inc) To Code Description Object Over Budget
General Fund Townwide (A)
$ 318.00 Decrease A7110.2 Parks Equip & Cap Out
$ (318.00) Increase A5132.4 Garage Contr expend 317.24
$ (329.00) Decrease A7110.2 Parks Equip & Cap Out
$ (329.00) Increase A7110.1 Parks Pers Serv 328.02
$ 240.00 Decrease A7110.2 Parks Equip & Cap Out
$ (240.00) Increase A7180.1 Pool Pers Serv 239.03
$ 350.00 Decrease A7110.2 Parks Equip & Cap Out
$ (350.00) Increase A7180.4 Pool Contr expend 349.03
General Fund Part Town(B)
$ 56.00 Decrease B1990.4 Contingent Account Contr expend
$ (56.00) Increase B8010.4 Zoning Contr expend 55.96
Highway Fund Part Town (DB)
$ 5,334.00 Decrease DB5112.4 Permanent Improvements Contr expend
40.00 Decrease DB9040.8 Workmans Compensation
$ 5,374.00 Increase DB5110.1 General Repairs Pers Serv 5,373.07
$ 393.00 Decrease DB9040.8 Workmans Compensation
$ (393.00) Increase DB9030.8 Social Security 392.05
$ 865.00 Decrease DB9040.8 Workmans Compensation
$ (865.00) Increase DB5110.4 General Repairs Contr expend 864.43
Water District #1 (SW)
$ 93.00 Decrease SW9730.7 Bond Anticipation Note-Interest
$ (93.00) Increase SW8310.4 Water Administration Contr expend 92.50
Councilman Gier moved for adoption of the following motion #322, seconded by Councilman Kujawinski: 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Kujawinski, Fullone. 0 nays
#322 RESOLVED: TOWN CLERK?S OCTOBER 2009 FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION REPORTS BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED
Councilman Gier moved for adoption of the following motion #323, seconded by Councilman Fullone. 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Fullone, Kujawinski 0 nays
#323: RESOLVED: OCTOBER 2009 JUSTICE GUGINO & JUSTICE CROUSE FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION REPORT (BAIL & REGULAR) BE ACCEPTED
Councilman Kujawinski moved for adoption of the following motion #324, seconded by Supervisor Pero. 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Kujawinski, Fullone 0 nays
# 324 RESOLVED: NOVEMBER 2009 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT AS PRESENTED Summary: Inspections: Field -28, construction-7, court compliance 4, illegal junkyards, 3 demolition site insp., court appearances- 3, building permits issued- 4, meetings attended -
Councilman Gier moved for adoption of the following #325, seconded by Councilman Kujawinski. 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Kujawinski, Fullone 0 abstain
#325: RESOLVED: NOVEMBER 2009 DOG CONTROL OFFICER?S ACTIVITY REPORT AS PRESENTED Summary: 1 barking dog complaints, 3 dogs at large, 1 appearance tickets, 1 court cases ?1 neglect
Councilman Fullone moved for adoption of the following #326, seconded by Supervisor Pero. 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Kujawinski, Fullone. 0 Abstain
#326: RESOLVED: NOVEMBER 2009 POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED Summary: 4347- miles patrolled, Arrests: Felony -12, misdemeanor- 12, V&T- 127, complaints ? 60, property checks ? 136
Councilman Gier moved for adoption of the following #327, seconded by Councilman Kujawinski. 4 ayes: Pero, Fullone, Kujawinski. 0 nays
#327: RESOLVED: NOVEMBER TOWN CLERKS ACTIVITY REPORT TO THE BOARD BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED Summary: Total monies rec?d - $1,204.26, Town share $304.19, Erie County $31.72, NYS Health $0.0 NY State Ag & Mkts $33.00, NYS DECALS $835.35, Security Deposits $00.00 Councilman Kujawinski commented on new regulations for burning and made copies from the DEC available to the Clerk
Councilman moved for adoption of the following #328, seconded by Supervisor Pero. 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Fullone, Kujawinski 0 nays
#328: RESOLVED: NOVEMBER PLANNING BOARD MEETING REPORT TO THE BOARD BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED Summary of Report: no quorum - members present reviewed revision of property notification for hearings, billboard/sign law amendment shall be reviewed next month.
Acknowledgement of Dignitaries and Invited Guests:
Legislator Bob Reynolds spoke to the Board and those in attendance of the honor he has had serving as their legislator and shared various information including HEAP, Farmland Protection, Libraries, and the Water Shed District.
OLD BUSINESS:
Refuse Bid Spec?s were opened November 19 at 2:00 pm in the Town Clerks Office, Deputy Clerk Daniel, Michele Browning, Joseph Scaffidi (Allied), and Timothy Adamczack (Casella. Three Bids received.
Casella (Westfiled Disposal) 4735 West Lake Rd 1 Bid hand delivered Sealed 11/19 @ 1:30 PM
Dunkirk, NY 14048 years 1 & 2 base unit price of $144.36 X 900 stops $129,924.00
Year 3 1) current disposal rate, 2)current price/gal for diesel fuel, 3) CPI
Allied Waste (BFI) 2 Bid hand delivered & sealed 11/19 @ 1:32 PM
for years 1 & 2 base unit price of $173.16 X 900 stops $155,844.00
Year 3 - current charges plus unit count adjustment CPI not over 3%
NU WAY Sanitation-Jeff Smith PO Box 192, Arcade,
NY 14009 none received
Waste Manegement West Seneca 1 Bid rec'd via UPS Sealed 11/18 by Court Clerk found by Town Clerk after
3:00PM/ years 1 & 2 $240.00 X 900 stops $216,000.00
Year 3 price include 4% rate increase
Supervisor Pero moved for adoption of the following motion #329, seconded by Councilman Kujawinski. Roll Call Vote: Pero-aye, Kujawinski- aye, Fullone ? aye, Gier ? aye, 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains
#329: RESOLVED TO AWARD THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH CASELLA WASTE ON CONDITION OF FARNHAM VILLAGE ATTORNEY APPROVAL AND FARNHAM VILLAGE BOARD AT THEIR NEXT MEETING.
Time Clocks Highway:
Pero stated that he okayed installation of time clock for $2130.00 at the Highway Garage.
Question from the floor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Set January 4, 2010 for Organizational Meeting
Supervisor Pero announced that the Organizational Meeting will be Monday January 4th @ 7:00 PM with the elected officials? oath taking at 6:30 PM at the Brant Town Hall.
Security System
Councilman Gier reported that he met with a couple companies for swipe cards for entry into buildings, records entry times, etc. Wireless hand swipes for time clocks, etc. Pero asked that Gier head up the research etc for the security.
LSY Wrestling Program
Chad Kaczmarek gave each Councilman a package with information about their program.
Chad said ages range from three to sixteen and possibly fifteen vehicles using facilities, three weekday evenings a week. The group has heaters to use if needed, and will offset the bills to cover their costs. Pero said the Town has a grant to improve the building so construction may interfere. Board members discussed insurance cert, agreement with Town for use, and insurance carriers, availability, snow removal, and cleaning, Brant and Farnham Baseball practice. Pero asked Gier and Kujawinski to handle details with wrestling organization. Chad Kaczmarek will receive one key and he will be responsible. All discussed will be included in agreement.
Supervisor Pero moved for adoption of the following motion #330, seconded by Councilman Gier. Roll Call Vote: Pero-aye, Gier ? aye, Fullone ? aye, Kujawinski- aye 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains
#330: RESOLVED TO APPROVE RECREATION BUILDING USE BY LAKE SHORE BARN GRAPPLERS CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF INSURANCE CERT. NAMING TOWN AS ADDITIONAL INSURED AND A SIGNED AGREEMENT FROM TOWN ATTORNEY WITH LSBG YOUTH WRESTLING ORGANIZATION
Supervisor Pero reviewed the 2009 season Lake Shore Youth Football and the competition they participated in.
Salt Agreement:
Pero stated he presented an agreement and reviewed with Board members.
Councilman Gier moved for adoption of the following motion #331, seconded by Councilman Fullone. Roll Call Vote: Gier ? aye, Fullone ? aye, Kujawinski- aye, Pero-aye 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains
#331: RESOLVED TO Authorize SUPERVISOR PERO TO SIGN SALT AGREEMENT WITH LAKE SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS.
Report of Committees
New Town Hall Committee next meeting will be Monday December 14th @ 7:00 PM
Town Board and Other Reports
Fullone ? nothing new
Gier ? covered security and is still gathering information on fuel cards
Kujawinski ? DEC regulations covered
Pero ? CDBG- Pero received information from Erie County for Recreation project and our ranking.
Miscellaneous Information & Correspondence:
Supervisor Pero acknowledged receipt of information from: Time Warner Cable, Cornell extension, pest management, County of Erie ? Rec. we can start bid process.
Councilman Gier moved for adoption of the following #332, seconded by Councilman Fullone. Roll Call Vote: Gier- aye, Fullone ? aye, Kujawinski- aye, Pero-aye, 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains
#332 RESOLVED TO APPROVE ABSTRACT 12 0F 2009 FOR PAYMENT
General Fund Town wide Vouchers prepaid 488-492/Unpaid 493-522 Totaling: $17,300.16
General Fund ? Part Town No Pre Paid / Unpaid 38-46 Totaling: $11,952.97
Highway Fund T.W. Vouchers prepaid 88-89 / Unpaid 90-96 Totaling: $4,388.73
Highway Part Town Vouchers: None (deleted 37 entered in error)
2009 Fire Protection ? Voucher #5-6 Totaling $104,430.00
Street lighting ? Voucher #11 Totaling $2,415.91
Highway Payroll PT 11/01/09 to 11/21/09 Totaling: None
Highway Payroll TW 11/01/09 to 11/21/09 Totaling: $8,292.37
General Town Wide Payroll 11/01/09 to 11/21/09 Totaling $27,517.73
General Part Town Payroll 11/01/09 to 11/21/09 Totaling $554.4
Supervisor Pero asked that if anyone wished to speak.
Frank Montleone addressed the issue of access to Erie County Water at his property on Erie Road in Brant.
Councilman moved for adoption of the following #333, seconded by Councilman Fullone. 4 ayes: Pero, Gier, Kujawinski, Fullone, 0 nays
#333 RESOLVED: TO ADJOURN THE DECEMBER MEETING OF THE BRANT TOWN BOARD AT 8:25 PM IN MEMORY OF DONNA BECKER AND LINDA RUBECK
Respectfully submitted,
Thea A. Ells, Brant Town Clerk