Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
August 2, 2004
at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Miller, Councilman Pickett, Councilman Heintzelman, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Legislator Spicer.
Absent: Councilman Geisler.
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.
Supervisor Tyler opened a Public Hearing
regarding the establishment of sewer rents for the use of the sewer
system within the Town of Ellicott outside the Village of Falconer served
through the Village of Falconer Sewer System.
No public comments were heard.
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to close the Public
Hearing at 7:01 PM.
Motion
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pickett to accept the minutes of
the July 12, 2004 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the following items into
the record:
1.
Notice
of liquor license renewal: Henry Mosher Post, Falconer American Legion, 132
West Main St., Falconer, New York.
2.
Letter
from Sheldon Silver, Speaker of the N.Y. State Assembly re the Town of
Ellicott’s support for the Collateral Source Bill (A.3483). (Resolution #86-04)
3.
Notification
from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy re upcoming presentations.
4.
Letter
from Harold Almquist, 3207 W. Oak Hill Rd. requesting that the speed limit be
reduced on W. Oak Hill Rd.
5.
Designation
of Restricted Highway: Allen St. Ext. between S. Work St. & Mason Dr.,
effective Aug. 4, 2004.
6.
Invitation to the Annual Summer Wind Dinner Cruise sponsored by
the Chautauqua Co. Conference of Mayors.
7.
Newsletter:
Community Assistance Program.
8.
Falconer
Fire Dept. Incident Report: April-June 2004.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman Miller updated the Town Council re a recent meeting
of the Ellicott Information Technology Committee. He noted that the new computer server recently leased by the Town
of Ellicott has been installed and is working well. Mr. Miller stated that the committee is also looking into
changing the Town’s web-hosting company.
In addition, the committee recommended that an Internet usage policy for
Town employees be adopted.
Town Clerk Erlandson reported that the free
rabies clinic conducted on July 17, 2004 at the Celoron Fire Garage was a
success. He noted that approximately
200 dogs and cats were immunized.
Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that he
recently met with Southwestern Central School Superintendent Robert Guiffreda
re the installation of signs and lights in the school zones along Hunt Rd.
& S. Allegheny Ave. He stated that
the signs and lights should be installed later this month.
Mr. Tyler also reported that the
Ellicott Police Dept. is currently utilizing a computer provided by the
Ellicott Police Chief. The Council
discussed whether to purchase the computer from the Chief. The issue was tabled until the Aug. 16, 2004
meeting.
Mr. Tyler also discussed a letter he
received from the Town of Chautauqua Supervisor proposing that the Town Highway
Superintendent become an appointed rather than an elected position. The Council decided not to pursue the
matter.
Mr. Tyler stated that a meeting to
discuss the future of the Chautauqua Co. Municipal Health Plan has been
postponed until Aug. 19, 2004 at 10:00 AM.
Mr. Tyler also reported that the Town
of Ellicott lost an arbitration hearing re a grievance filed by former Town of
Ellicott Police Officer Timothy Johnson.
Water Service on Orchard Rd.
– Highway Superintendent
Shellhouse reported that the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities
recently installed the final two curb boxes on Orchard Rd. He stated that the Ellicott Highway Dept.
would complete the restoration work as soon as possible.
Reduction of DEC Office
Space – Tabled
pending further communication from DEC officials.
RESOLUTION #97-04
Establishment of Sewer Rents
Motion by Supervisor Tyler,
seconded by Councilman Miller establishing sewer rents for the use of
the sewer system within the Town of Ellicott outside the Village of
Falconer served through the Village of Falconer Sewer System. (See ‘Sewer Rents’ file for detail)
Status of Office Employee
(Okerlund) – The Town Council discussed the status of Town of Ellicott office
employee Karyn Okerlund. Supervisor
Tyler explained that Mrs. Okerlund is technically an appointed
employee. He recommended that the
Council consider creating a civil service position for Mrs.
Okerlund. Tabled pending further review
by the Ellicott Negotiating Committee.
Burtis Bay Milfoil Problem – Supervisor Tyler reported
that the Town of Ellicott received permission from the N.Y. State Dept. of
Environmental Conservation to conduct a test study of the effect of aquatic
herbicide on milfoil in Chautauqua Lake.
He explained that the study would involve the application of the
herbicide to four 3-acre sites in the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake.
NEW BUSINESS
Establishment of Health Insurance Committee – Supervisor Tyler established a committee to
look into employee health insurance issues.
The committee will consist of Councilman Geisler, Councilman Miller, Town
Clerk Erlandson and representatives from both Town of Ellicott CSEA labor
unions.
Permission to Teach at JCC
(Code Enforcement Officer) - Mr. Tyler stated that Town of Ellicott Code
Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury has asked for permission to teach a
class at Jamestown Community College during the Fall 2004 semester. The class would be conducted on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings. Mr. Tyler explained
that on class days Mr. Woodbury would conduct evening office hours at the Town
of Ellicott. The Council discussed the
matter and agreed to allow Mr. Woodbury to teach the class.
RESOLUTION #98-04
Budget Transfers
Motion by Supervisor Tyler,
seconded by Councilman Pickett authorizing Town of Ellicott Supervisor to make
the following budget transfers:
Transfer the amount of $3,401.92 from Account #A1990.4 (Contingency) to Account #1420.4 (Attorney – Contractual); transfer the amount of $1,250.00 from Account #1620.4 (Buildings – Contractual) to Account #A1620.2 (Buildings – Equipment); transfer the amount of $74.97 from Account #A1620.4 (Buildings – Contractual) to Account #A1680.4 (Data Processing – Contractual); transfer the amount of $600.00 from Account #A1355.2 (Assessor – Equipment) to Account #A1355.4 (Assessor – Contractual); transfer the amount of $622.51 from Account #DB5110.4 (General Repairs – Contractual) to Account #DB5142.4 (Snow Removal – Contractual).
RESOLUTION #99-04
Payment of
Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to pay 2004 current claims #850-908 inclusive,
in the amount of $49,688.45 and charge to the proper fund or account.
RESOLUTION #100-04
Convene Executive Session (Pending Litigation & Personnel Matters)
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to Convene Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation and a personnel matter.
7:28 – 7:50 PM
RESOLUTION #101-04
Change
Meeting Time of Town Council Meeting
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman
Miller to change the starting time of the August 16, 2004 Regular Town Council
Meeting to 6:00 PM.
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to adjourn at 7:50
PM.
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk