Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
June 16, 2003
at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler, Councilman Lodestro, Councilman Miller, Councilman Taylor, 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.
Motion
by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Lodestro to accept the minutes of
the June 2, 2003 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the
following items into the record:
1.
Invitation
to Celoron Hose Co. Open House & Dedication on June 21, 2003.
2.
Designation
of Restricted Highway: Chautauqua County Rte. 380.
3.
2002
Annual Report: Chautauqua Co. IDA.
4.
Falconer Fire Dept. Incident Report: April & May 2003.
Permit for Herbicide
Application (Chautauqua Lake) –
Supervisor Tyler reported that the New
York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation has denied a permit to the Town of Ellicott for applying
herbicides to certain sections of Chautauqua
Lake. Mr. Tyler noted that the DEC outlined its
position in a recent (see ‘Burtis Bay Milfoil’ file for detail). The Town Council discussed the matter. Mr. Tyler stated that members of the Chautauqua Lake Partnership & representatives from the Town of Ellicott
intend to meet with DEC officials to discuss the DEC’s decision.
Lyndon
Blvd. Reconstruction Project - Councilman Lodestro reported on the status of
repairs re several breaks in the sewer line along Lyndon Blvd. (Minutes 4/7/03 et.
seq.) He stated that Project Coordinator Rose
Wightman is working on resolving the matter.
Notice of Defect (Lindquist) –
The Town Council discussed a letter received from Alan Lindquist, 3367 Strunk
Rd., requesting that he be reimbursed for
damage to his truck. Mr. Lindquist
claims that the damage was caused by the poor condition of Strunk Rd. The Council denied
the request. Town Clerk Erlandson was
directed to notify Mr. Lindquist re the Council’s decision.
Home Rule Legislation (Chautauqua Lake Protection
& Improvement District) – Supervisor Tyler
reported that the Chautauqua County Supervisors Association would be
drafting a revised
version of a proposed home rule law re the formation of a Chautauqua Lake
Protection & Improvement District.
Tabled until further notice.
Water Service on Camp St. Ext. – Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that the project has been completed.
Water Service on Orchard Rd. – Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that the survey for a proposed municipal water line on Orchard Rd. has been completed. Supervisor Tyler will meet with Town of Busti & Village of Lakewood officials to determine a water rate.
Traffic Study (Allegheny Ave. & Hunt Rd.) – Councilman Geisler asked about the status of a traffic study requested by Southwestern Central School officials. School officials have asked that the study be conducted on the area in the vicinity of school property – particularly the Allegheny Ave./Hunt Rd. intersection. The officials are concerned about the safety of its students. Councilman Geisler read part of a letter that he addressed to the principal of SWC High School. Mr. Geisler pointed out that school officials should have addressed traffic-flow issues during construction of the new elementary school. The Council discussed the school’s request. Supervisor Tyler noted that a traffic study couldn’t be conducted until school is back in session in early September. He will remain in contact with school officials re the matter.
NEW BUSINESS
Redistricting of Election Districts –
Town Clerk Erlandson reported that the Chautauqua Co. Board of Elections
has completed the redistricting
of the Town of Ellicott election districts.
The Council reviewed the new districts.
RESOLUTION #93-03
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to pay 2003 current claims #651-718,
inclusive, in the amount of $54,216.95 and charge to the proper fund or
account.
Adopted. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Taylor to adjourn at 7:25 PM.
Carried. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk