Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Town Council of the Town of Ellicott
held at the
Administration Building,
October 18,
2004 at 7:00 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 7:00 PM and led the Town Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Erlandson called the roll.
Motion
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Geisler to accept the minutes of
the October 4, 2004 meeting as presented by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Erlandson read the following items into
the record:
1.
Letter
from Jeanne Sampson, 2865 Moon Rd. re a potential traffic safety problem at the
intersection of N. Main St. Ext. & Moon Rd.
2.
Notice
of thanks from Chautauqua Squares Dance Club for allowing them to
utilize the Community Center at the Ellicott Administration Bldg.
3.
Invitation
to an “Open House” at Fluvanna Free Library.
4.
Notice
of an upcoming seminar re “Grant Seeking for Resource Development”.
5.
Notification
of an upcoming satellite teleconference re “using accountability to build
public trust”.
6.
Newsletter:
Community Assistance Program.
7.
Newsletter:
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.
8.
Newsletter:
Chautauqua Co. Fire Service.
TOWN OFFICERS’ REPORTS
Town Clerk Erlandson reminded the Council that
a strategy meeting with Chautauqua
Lake Partnership & URS officials would be held at 10:00 AM on
Oct. 19, 2004 at the Ellicott Administration Bldg.
Expansion of Water Service
(Howard Ave./Baker St. Ext.) – Highway Superintendent Shellhouse reported that
Engineer Rex Tolman is preparing a feasibility study re the expansion of
municipal water service to a section of Howard Ave., Baker St. Ext. &
Valerie Lane. Mr. Shellhouse stated
that Mr. Tolman would present three proposals at the Nov. 1, 2004 Town Council
meeting.
Water Service on Orchard Rd.
– Tabled until the Nov. 1,
2004 meeting.
Tentative Budget (2005) - Supervisor Tyler scheduled
meetings with department heads to discuss the Tentative Budget for Town of Ellicott fiscal year 2005.
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller to schedule a Public Hearing for November 1, 2004 at 7:00 PM regarding the proposed Town of Ellicott Preliminary Budget for fiscal year 2005.
Adopted.
Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Absent - 0
NEW BUSINESS
Vacancy on Planning Board –
Supervisor Tyler reported that Becky Holmstrom,
Celoron, has resigned
from the Town of Ellicott Planning Board.
Mr. Tyler pointed out that a Celoron resident should fill the
vacancy. He stated that Town Clerk
Erlandson maintains a list
of potential candidates who are interested in serving on the Planning
Board. Mr. Erlandson noted that one of
the candidates also happens to reside in Celoron. Mr. Erlandson was directed to contact the potential candidate re
his interest in serving on the Planning Board.
RESOLUTION #118-04
Waive
Variance Fee (Pauline Wood)
Motion by Councilman
Geisler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to waive a $75.00 variance
application fee for Pauline Wood, 2150 Swanson Road, Jamestown, New York.
RESOLUTION #119-04
Waive
Building Permit Fee (PTO: Southwestern Elementary School)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler,
seconded by Councilman Geisler to waive
the building permit fee for the PTO
of Southwestern Elementary School in conjunction with the placement of a new sign on the elementary school property.
RESOLUTION #120-04
BAN Renewal (Ninth St. Bridge)
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Miller authorizing the
issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note
in the amount of $25,600.00 for repair of the Ninth St. Bridge. (see
‘BAN’ file for detail)
RESOLUTION #121-04
Payment of Claims
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Geisler to pay 2004 current claims #1151-1205
inclusive, in the amount of $173,580.99 and charge to the proper fund or
account.
Motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Councilman Pickett to adjourn at 7:28
PM.
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Michael C. Erlandson, Town
Clerk