Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
August 16,
2004 at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Tyler, Councilman Geisler, Councilman Miller, Councilman Pickett, Councilman Heintzelman, Town Clerk Erlandson, Highway Superintendent Shellhouse, Attorney Lasker.
Supervisor Tyler opened the
meeting at 6:00 PM and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
RESOLUTION #102-04
Convene Executive Session (Personnel Matter)
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to Convene Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel
matter. 6:02 – 6:32 PM
Motion
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pickett to accept the minutes of
the August 2, 2004 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the following items into
the record:
1.
Notice
of an upcoming meeting re with municipalities who requested federal disaster
assistance due to the severe summer storms.
2.
Notice
re an upcoming “Job Fair” to be held at Jamestown Community College on
Sept. 29, 2004.
3.
Invitation
from the Chautauqua County Conference of Mayors re the annual Summer
Wind Dinner Cruise.
4.
Newsletter:
Chautauqua Co. Chamber of Commerce.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Councilman Heintzelman asked about the status of
expanding municipal water service to the Howard Ave. area. Highway Superintendent Shellhouse responded
that he is working with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities re the
feasibility of the project.
Councilman Pickett asked about the status of the Strunk Rd.
reconstruction project. Mr. Shellhouse
commented that the project is moving forward.
Councilman Geisler reported that the New York State Dept. of
Transportation recently reviewed the feasibility of installing a traffic
light and crosswalk on Fairmount Ave. (Rte. 394) at Tanglewood Manor. According to Mr. Geisler, the DOT determined
that a light and crosswalk would not be appropriate at that location.
Town Clerk Erlandson reported that
hunting/fishing licenses for 2004-05 went on sale today.
Mr. Erlandson also reported that he and several union
members met with a representative from Veracity Benefit Designs on Aug.
20, 2004. Mr. Erlandson explained that
the company is a health insurance broker.
In his opinion, the Town of Ellicott should retain the company’s
services. He noted that there would be
no cost to the Town in retaining the company.
Mr. Erlandson recommended that Councilmen Geisler & Miller meet with
the representative to determine whether to retain the company’s services. A meeting was scheduled for Aug. 20, 2004 at
noon.
Supervisor Tyler reported that a meeting to discuss the future of the
Chautauqua Co. Municipal Health Plan will be held on Aug. 19, 2004 at 10:00 AM.
Mr. Tyler also reported that the Town
of Ellicott’s workman’s compensation payment assessed annually by Chautauqua
Co. would be increasing approximately 40% in fiscal year 2005.
Mr. Tyler also stated that a test
study of the effect of aquatic herbicide on milfoil in Chautauqua Lake
has been postponed due to unfavorable lake conditions. (Minutes 8/2/04) He explained that the test would proceed as soon as possible.
Water Service on Orchard Rd.
– Highway Superintendent
Shellhouse reported that restoration work is underway.
School Zone Lights and Signs
(SWCS) –
Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that “school zone” lights and
signs for Southwestern Central School have been installed on South Allegheny
Ave. “School Zone” signs are being
installed on Hunt Rd.
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to schedule a Public
Hearing for September 13, 2004 at 6:00 PM on an introductory Town of
Ellicott Local Law “increasing the term of office for the Town of Ellicott Supervisor from
two (2) years to four (4) years subject to a vote of the electors of the Town
of Ellicott.”
(Geisler,
Pickett & Heintzelman Voted No)
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to schedule a Public
Hearing for September 13, 2004 at 6:00 PM on an introductory Town of
Ellicott Local Law “increasing the term of office for the Town of Ellicott Clerk from two
(2) years to four (4) years subject to a vote of the electors of the Town of
Ellicott.”
(Geisler,
Pickett & Heintzelman Voted No)
Motion
by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to schedule a Public
Hearing for September 13, 2004 at 6:00 PM on an introductory Town of
Ellicott Local Law “increasing the term of office for the Town of Ellicott Highway
Superintendent from two (2) years to four (4) years subject to a vote of the
electors of the Town of Ellicott.”
(Geisler & Heintzelman Voted No)
The Council changed the date and time of the next Regular Town Council
Meeting from September 20, 2004 at 7:00 PM to September 13, 2004 at 6:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #103-04
Waive
Variance Fee (Jamestown Rotary)
Motion by Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Heintzelman to waive a $75.00 variance fee
for the Jamestown Rotary Club of Jamestown, New York in conjunction with
a request to install a sign in the Town of Ellicott on North Main St.
Ext. (Rte. 60) at the Jamestown city line.
RESOLUTION #104-04
Hire Part Time Police Officer (Sorenson)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett appointing Kyle A.
Sorenson, 14 Franklin St., Westfield, New York as a part time Town of Ellicott
Police Officer, effective August 17, 2004, at a starting rate of pay of $11.22
per hour and subject to a one-year probation.
RESOLUTION #105-04
Purchase of Computer from Police Chief
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett authorizing the purchase of a personal computer from Town of Ellicott Police Chief William
Ohnmeiss at a cost to the Town of Ellicott not to exceed $250.00.
RESOLUTION #106-04
Budget Transfers
Motion by Supervisor Tyler,
seconded by Councilman Heintzelman authorizing Town of Ellicott Supervisor to
make the following budget transfers:
Transfer the amount of $48.67 from Account #A1620.4 (Buildings - Contractual) to Account #1680.4 (Data Processing – Contractual); transfer the amount of $257.02 from Account #1620.4 (Buildings – Contractual) to Account #A3310.4 (Traffic Control – Contractual).
RESOLUTION #107-04
Payment of
Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to pay 2004 current claims #909-980 inclusive,
in the amount of $36,187.73 and charge to the proper fund or account.
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to adjourn at 7:18
PM.
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town Clerk