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

March 21, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.

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

Absent: Councilman Geisler, Councilman Pickett.

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 March 7, 2005 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.

Carried. Ayes - 3 Noes - 0 Absent - 2

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Mr. Chris Lindstrom representing Tanglewood Manor, 560 Fairmount Ave., expressed his concerns about pedestrian safety on Fairmount Ave. (Rte. 394). He reminded the Council that over the past weekend a Tanglewood resident was struck by a car and killed while crossing Fairmount Ave. in front of their facility. Mr. Lindstrom asked the Town Council to address the traffic safety situation on Fairmount Ave. in the Tanglewood Manor vicinity.

Supervisor Tyler responded to Mr. Lindstrom. He explained that Fairmount Ave. is a New York State highway and pointed out that in 2002, the Ellicott Town Council asked the NYS Dept. of Transportation to look into the feasibility of installing a traffic light on Fairmount Ave. in the vicinity of Tanglewood. According to Mr. Tyler, at that time the DOT determined that a traffic light was not necessary.

Mrs. Barbara Suter, representing Tanglewood Manor, also commented on the matter. She presented a petition to the Council requesting that a traffic light be installed on Fairmount Ave. near Tanglewood Manor.

Mrs. Lisa Ross, Celoron, also asked the Council to address the traffic safety situation on Fairmount Ave. in front of Tanglewood Manor.

CORRESPONDENCE

Town Clerk Erlandson read the following items into the record:

1. Notification re the Annual Falconer Firemen’s Appreciation Dinner to be held on Apr. 4, 2005.

2. Letter from Falconer Public Library thanking the Ellicott Town Council for its annual contribution to the library.

3. Letter from Falconer American Legion thanking the Ellicott Town Council for its annual contribution to the legion.

4. Notification re the annual Southern Tier West Local Government Conference to be held at Houghton College on May 12, 2005.

5. Notification re an upcoming Leadership Academy to be sponsored by So. Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board.

6. Notice from the Chautauqua County Health Dept. re two upcoming Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics.

7. Newsletter: Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.

TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS

Councilman Heintzelman reported that he recently became aware of several abandoned cars on properties in his ward. He expressed his concern that the Town of Ellicott Code Enforcement Officer has limited enforcement powers in regards to having abandoned vehicles removed. He asked Attorney Lasker to look into the matter.

Mr. Heintzelman also reported that he is working with Councilman Geisler and Town Clerk Erlandson to compile an employee handbook for Town of Ellicott management and non-union employees.

Town Clerk Erlandson stated that he received a petition signed by 165 residents requesting the Ellicott Town Council to install a traffic signal on Fairmount Ave. in the vicinity of Tanglewood Manor. (see ‘Privilege of the Floor’)

Mr. Erlandson also reported that he received several letters from Tanglewood Manor officials asking the Town Council to address traffic safety concerns on Fairmount Ave.

Attorney Lasker reported that he and Ellicott Code Enforcement Officer Woodbury are making progress on several code enforcement matters.

OLD BUSINESS

Relocation of DEC Offices/DEC Lease – Councilman Miller reported that the N.Y. State Office of General Services has refused the Town of Ellicott’s recent offer regarding the rental of floor space in the Ellicott Administration Bldg. by the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation. He reminded the Council that the Town’s offer was $15.00 per sq. ft. However, OGS wants to pay no more than $11.00 per sq. ft. (Minutes 3/7/05) The Council discussed the matter and decided to hold firm at $15.00 per sq. ft. Tabled pending further negotiations.

Expansion of Water Service (Howard Ave./Baker St. Ext./Valerie Lane) – An Informational Meeting has been scheduled for April 6, 2005 at 6:30 PM at the Community Center in Celoron for residents of Howard Ave., Baker St. Ext. & Valerie Lane. At the meeting, Town officials will outline a feasibility study concerning the possibility of expanding municipal water service to those areas.

NEW BUSINESS

RESOLUTION #48-05

Purchase of New Truck for Highway Dept.

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman authorizing the Ellicott Highway Superintendent to purchase a new pickup truck for the amount of $20,992.00; purchase shall include a trade-in value of $10,600.00 for an existing pick-up truck.

Adopted. Ayes - 3 Noes - 0 Absent - 2

RESOLUTION #49-05

Budget Transfers and Appropriations

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

Appropriate the amount of $43,803.23 (Unanticipated Revenues) to Account #DB5112.2 (Capital Outlay).

Adopted. Ayes - 3 Noes - 0 Absent - 2

RESOLUTION #50-05

Payment of Claims

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to pay 2005 current claims #266-311, inclusive, in the amount of $42,594.42 and charge to the proper fund or account.

Adopted. Ayes - 3 Noes - 0 Absent - 2

Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to adjourn at 7:26 PM.

Carried. Ayes - 3 Noes - 0 Absent - 2

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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk