AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NEW YORK, HELD ON THE 1^ST DAY OF JULY, 2002, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, IN THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE, NEW YORK, THERE WERE:

PRESENT: Ronald H. Moline Supervisor

E. William Miller Councilman

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman

David H. Rider Councilman

Amy J. Murphy Councilman

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman

ABSENT: Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman

SUPERVISOR: Please stand as Councilman Shiah gives the Invocation and leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country.

Tonight the Town Board’s Community Service Award will be presented by Councilman Joseph Shiah. We begin each meeting by making this presentation in recognition of an individual or group in our Town making a significant contribution to our quality of life through volunteer activities. It is our hope that by recognizing individuals and groups who perform in this community on a volunteer basis, that others will be encouraged to emulate their efforts. Tonight it is my pleasure to join Councilman Shiah for that presentation.

COUNCILMAN SHIAH: I’d like to recognize Tim Reidy. Tim, would you come up here, and Barbara and Kara-Ann. If you look up the definition of community service in the dictionary, you will find a picture of Tim Reidy. Tim has been a life-long resident of the Town of Tonawanda. He graduated from Kenmore West Senior High School and attended Niagara University. He is married to Barbara and they have three children. One of them is here tonight – Kara-Ann. She is a teacher in Williamsville. His son Timothy is a teacher in Elmira, and his daughter, Kristen Marie is an art teacher in the City of Rochester.

Tim spent Twenty years in sales and management for various local paper and packaging companies. Twenty-seven years ago Tim started a part-time business, WIRE ELECTRC, and went full-time seventeen years ago. Today, Tim and Barb operate Wire Electric from their location at 132 Military Road and employ a staff of fifteen.

Tim has been involved in the Community his whole life. For fourteen years he was involved in school activities at St. Andrew’s Country Day School, including the sports committee, refereeing and scouting. For eight years Tim and Barb were active at Holy Angels Academy with the parents’ School Board – six years as Treasurer Couple and two years as President Couple. For many years Tim served on the Kenmore Mercy Men’s Sustaining Society Board, and was a past President.

Currently This community service consists of serving on the following Boards, as well as being an active member on each -

Hopevale, Inc. – President, Chairman of three committees

Workforce Investment Board – Board member, Executive Board member, Chairman of Budget and Operations Committee

Town of Tonawanda Development Corp. – Board Member

Lions Club of Kenmore – Member and Past President

St. Andrew’s Church – Chairman of Maintenance Committee, President of Holy Name Golf League, Usher

Town of Tonawanda Chairman’s Club – Board Member

Blackthorn Club – Member

Ken-Ton Chamber – Member

He is also a member of the Town of Tonawanda Examining Board of Electricians. He is also a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award given by Lions International, and the recipient of the St. Andrew’s Medal given by St. Andrew’s Country Day School for long term commitment to that school.

On behalf of the Town Board and the citizens of the Town of Tonawanda, I present you with this Certificate of Recognition and thank you for all of your community service. (Applause)

MR. REIDY: Thank you very much. It is a real pleasure to receive this. I am able to do this with the help and support of my family. Really what you give to the community you get back. It’s a two-way street. As much as I feel I am helping the community, in return they have helped me back in many ways. It is greatly appreciated and it has helped me have a more full life. I like it. I have fun.

SUPERVISOR: At this time the Clerk will begin with the agenda.

The Clerk presented the MINUTES of the Town Board meeting held June 17, 2002.

SUPERVISOR: If no errors or omissions to these Minutes have been discovered, I declare them approved as typed and presented.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises at 303 WOODWARD AVENUE is in violation of Chapter 58 of the Code of the Town of Tonawanda, entitled “Buildings, Unsafe”, relative to the repair or removal of said building.

SUPERVISOR: Is the owner or a representative of the owner of 303 Woodward Avenue present this evening? No one appeared.

Mr. Hazen, our Supervising Building Inspector, will give the Town Board some background on this building and its condition.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: First of all I will pass some pictures around. There are exterior shots and several interior shots. This building has been in the Town for many, many years, as you can tell the age of it. The Hearing was set for this evening, the first day of July, 2002 at 8 PM in these chambers. The alleged violation was an unsafe building. The location of the violation was 303 Woodward Avenue. Last known owner was Excelsior Steel Ball and owner, Arthur Mangione. The last known address was P.O. Box 10, Kenmore, NY 14217. The date of the original violation notice was August 30, 1999. The hearing notice was sent regular mail/registered mail. The property was posted. The owners of this property we’ve had in court for several years. They just can’t come up with the money needed to fix or repair the building right now. As you can see by the pictures, there’s a lot of structural members that are deteriorated, sections of roof missing.

SUPERVISOR: Thank you, Mr. Hazen. Is there anyone in attendance this evening who would like to comment on the question at hand here with this property? Councilman Shiah.

Mr. Shiah moved that the Hearing be closed.

Seconded by Mr. Millemaci.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Shiah offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Supervising Building Inspector of the Town has found premises at 303 WOODWARD AVENUE, TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NEW YORK, owned by Excelsior Steel Ball Company, P.O. Box 11, Kenmore, New York 14217, to be unsafe and has requested the Town Board to hold a public hearing regarding said premises; ; and

WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Tonawanda, New York did heretofore, hold a hearing pursuant to Chapter 58 of the Code of the Town of Tonawanda, "UNSAFE BUILDINGS"; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 1^st day of July, 2002, at which time all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED BY THIS TOWN BOARD, as follows:

1. That said owner, Excelsior Steel Ball Company, P.O. Box 11, Kenmore, New York 14217 and Arthur Mangione, 95 Wickham, Williamsville, New York 14221 were notified of the hearing on June 11, 2002, by written notice.

2. It is determined by this Town Board that the premises known as 303 WOODWARD AVENUE are unsafe and are therefore in violation of Chapter 58 of the Code of the Town of Tonawanda.

3. Michael P. Hazen, Supervising Building Inspector is hereby directed pursuant to Section l30, Subdivision 16, of the Town Law, to secure the building at and assess ALL costs and expenses incurred by the Town in connection with the proceedings to remove or secure, including the cost of actually removing said building against the property on which said building is located after notice of the amount of such assessment has been given.

4. That this Board does direct all officers and employees of the Town of Tonawanda to aid and assist in the carrying out of this order.

Seconded by Mr. Millemaci.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises known as 192 CLEVELAND DRIVE is in violation of Section 64 (5a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of high grass, weeds and fire and health hazards

SUPERVISOR: Is the owner or a representative of the owner of 192 Cleveland Drive present this evening? No one appeared. Mr. Hazen would you give us a background on this please.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: The time and date of the hearing was set for the 1^st of July, 2002 in these chambers. The alleged violation was allowing hazardous high grass and debris to accumulate. The location of the violation is 192 Cleveland Drive. The last known owner is Evelyn Lynch. The address of owner is 95 Franklin Street, Room 1304, Buffalo, NY 14202. Date of the original violation notice was sent May 29, 2002. The hearing notice was sent regular mail June 20^th. Certified Mail June 20^th. The property was posted, and the receipts were signed.

SUPERVISOR: Thank you Mr. Hazen. Councilman Millemaci.

Mr. Millemaci moved that the Hearing be closed.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the facts in the case made against Evelyn Lynch, c/o 95 Franklin Street, Room 1304, Buffalo, New York 14202 the owner of record of the premises known as 192 CLEVELAND DRIVE, previously notified of a hearing to be held before the Town Board on the 1^st day of July, 2002 to determine if the premises at 192 CLEVELAND DRIVE was in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of fire and health hazards and weeds; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was held at the time and place scheduled, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby determine the premises at 192 CLEVELAND DRIVE to be in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that immediately after mailing by certified mail of a certified copy of this determination and order to the aforesaid owner and/or occupant of this property, the Town Board is hereby authorized to make the appropriate arrangements to accomplish the removal of high grass and weeds from the premises, and the cost for any such measures is to be charged to the property owner for the cleanup of this property.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises known as 2516 EGGERT ROAD is in violation of Section 64 (5a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of high grass, weeds and fire and health hazards.

SUPERVISOR: Is the owner or a representative of the owner of 2516 Eggert Road present this evening? No one appeared. Mr. Hazen.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: The time and date of the hearing was set for July 1, 2002 in these chambers. The alleged violation is allowing hazardous high grass and debris to accumulate. Location of violation is 2516 Eggert Road. Last known owner, Harold Harrison. Last known address 2516 Eggert Road. Date of the original violation notice was April 11, 2002. Hearing notice was sent regular mail/certified June 20^th and the property was posted.

SUPERVISOR: Thank you Mr. Hazen. Is there anyone present this evening who would like to comment on the conditions at 2516 Eggert Road? Councilman Millemaci.

Mr. Millemaci moved that the hearing be closed.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the facts in the case made against Harold Garrison, 2516 Eggert Road, Tonawanda, N.Y. 14150, the owner of record of the premises known as 2516 EGGERT ROAD, previously notified of a hearing to be held before the Town Board on the 1^ST day of July, 2002 to determine if the premises at 2516 EGGERT ROAD was in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of fire and health hazards and weeds; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was held at the time and place scheduled, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby determine the premises at 2516 EGGERT ROAD to be in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that immediately after mailing by certified mail of a certified copy of this determination and order to the aforesaid owner and/or occupant of this property, the Town Board is hereby authorized to make the appropriate arrangements to accomplish the removal of high grass and weeds from the premises, and the cost for any such measures is to be charged to the property owner for the cleanup of this property.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises known as 157 PURITAN ROAD is in violation of Section 64 (5a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of high grass, weeds and fire and health hazards:

SUPERVISOR: Is the owner or a representative of the owner of 157 Puritan Road present this evening? No one appeared. Mr. Hazen.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: The time and date of the hearing was set for July 1, 2002 in these chambers. Alleged violation is allowing hazardous high grass and debris to accumulate. Location of violation is 157 Puritan Road. Last known owner, Wyatt Somerville Estate. Address of the owner, 157 Puritan Road. Date of the original violation notice was June 14, 2002. Hearing notice was sent regular mail/certified mail the 20^th of June and the property was posted

SUPERVISOR: Are these photographs of the rear yard Mr. Hazen?

MR. HAZEN: Yes.

SUPERVISOR: The front yard is cut?

MR. HAZEN: I believe so, I’m not positive.

SUPERVISOR: Is there anyone present this evening who would like to comment on the conditions of 157 Puritan Road? No one appeared. Councilman Millemaci.

Mr. Millemaci moved that the hearing be closed.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises known as 489 UNIVERSITY AVE. is in violation of Section 64 (5a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of high grass, weeds and fire and health hazards:

SUPERVISOR: Is the owner or a representative of the owner of 489 University Avenue present this evening? No one appeared. Mr. Hazen.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: That property has been cut.

SUPERVISOR: So noted. Mr. Hazen are the remaining 3 properties still on the agenda for Town Board action?

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: Yes they are.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises known as 101 HEATH TERRACE is in violation of Section 64 (5a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of high grass, weeds and fire and health hazards:

SUPERVISOR: Is the owner or a representative of the owner of 101 Heath Terrace here this evening? No one appeared. Mr. Hazen.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: The time and date of the hearing was set for July 1, 2002 in these chambers. The alleged violation is allowing hazardous high grass and debris to accumulate. Location of violation 101 Heath Terrace. The last known owner, Sarah Jean Ludwig. Address of the owner, 101 Heath Terrace. The original violation was May 30, 2002. Hearing notice was sent regular mail/certified mail on the 20^th of June and the property was posted.

SUPERVISOR: Is there anyone present this evening who would like to comment on the conditions at 101 Heath Terrace? No one appeared. Councilman Millemaci.

Mr. Millemaci moved that the hearing be closed.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the facts in the case made against Sarah Jean Ludwig, 101 Heath Terrace, Buffalo, N.Y. 14223, the owner of record of the premises known as 101 HEATH TERRACE, previously notified of a hearing to be held before the Town Board on the 1^st day of July, 2002 to determine if the premises at 101 HEATH TERRACE was in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of fire and health hazards and weeds; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was held at the time and place scheduled, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby determine the premises at 101 HEATH TERRACE to be in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that immediately after mailing by certified mail of a certified copy of this determination and order to the aforesaid owner and/or occupant of this property, the Town Board is hereby authorized to make the appropriate arrangements to accomplish the removal of high grass and weeds from the premises, and the cost for any such measures is to be charged to the property owner for the cleanup of this property.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises known as 2776 SHERIDAN DRIVE is in violation of Section 64 (5a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of high grass, weeds and fire and health hazards:

SUPERVISOR: Do we have the owner or a representative of the owner of 2776 Sheridan Drive with us this evening? No one appeared. Mr. Hazen.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: The time and hearing was set for the 1^st of July, 8:00 pm in these chambers. Alleged violation is allowing hazardous debris to accumulate. Location of violation is 2776 Sheridan Drive. Last known owner is Alvin Mendes from Marathon Realty, 30 Center Street, Batavia is the last address. The date of the original violation was June 10^th. Hearing Notice was sent regular mail/certified mail June 21^st. The property was posted.

SUPERVISOR: These almost look like grape vines Mr. Hazen.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: There’s a lot of debris and grass.

SUPERVISOR: Is there anyone present this evening who would like to comment on the conditions at 2776 Sheridan Drive? No one appeared. Councilman Millemaci.

Mr. Millemaci moved that the hearing be closed.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the facts in the case made against Marathon Realty (Alvin P. Mendes), 30 Center Street, Batavia, New York 14020, the owner of record of the premises known as 2776 SHERIDAN DRIVE, previously notified of a hearing to be held before the Town Board on the 1^ST day of July, 2002 to determine if the premises at 2776 SHERIDAN DRIVE was in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of fire and health hazards and weeds; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was held at the time and place scheduled, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby determine the premises at 2776 SHERIDAN DRIVE to be in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that immediately after mailing by certified mail of a certified copy of this determination and order to the aforesaid owner and/or occupant of this property, the Town Board is hereby authorized to make the appropriate arrangements to accomplish the removal of high grass and weeds from the premises, and the cost for any such measures is to be charged to the property owner for the cleanup of this property.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

The Supervisor announced that this is the time and place to HOLD A HEARING to determine if the following premises known as 828 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD. is in violation of Section 64 (5a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of high grass, weeds and fire and health hazards:

SUPERVISOR: Is the owner or a representative of the owner of 828 Niagara Falls Boulevard present this evening? No one appeared. Mr. Hazen.

MR. MICHAEL HAZEN: The date of the hearing was the 1^st day of July 8:00 pm in these chambers. Alleged violation is allowing hazardous weeds and debris to accumulate. Location of the alleged violation is 828 Niagara Falls Boulevard. Last known owner is Alan E. Freeman. Address of owner is 828 Niagara Falls Boulevard. The date of the original violation notice was June 11, 2002. Hearing notice was sent regular mail/certified mail 21^st of June personally served and the property was posted.

SUPERVISOR: Is there anyone present this evening who wishes to comment on the conditions at 828 Niagara Falls Boulevard? No one appeared. Councilman Millemaci.

Mr. Millemaci moved that the hearing be closed.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the facts in the case made against Alan E. Freeman, 828 Niagara Falls Blvd., Buffalo, N.Y. 14223, the owner of record of the premises known as 828 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD., previously notified of a hearing to be held before the Town Board on the 1^ST day of July, 2002 to determine if the premises at 828 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD. was in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law relative to the removal of fire and health hazards and weeds; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was held at the time and place scheduled, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby determine the premises at 828 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD. to be in violation of Article 4, Section 64 (5-a) of the Town Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that immediately after mailing by certified mail of a certified copy of this determination and order to the aforesaid owner and/or occupant of this property, the Town Board is hereby authorized to make the appropriate arrangements to accomplish the removal of high grass and weeds from the premises, and the cost for any such measures is to be charged to the property owner for the cleanup of this property.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

RECEIVED AND FILED:

1. Minutes of Planning Board Meeting held June 8, 2002.

SUPERVISOR: This item is received and filed.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve an AMUSEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION for the following:

1. Ames Department Store #2501 – 880 Young Street

Mr. Millemaci moved that this Town Board approve the AMUSEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION of Ames –Department Store #2501 – 880 Young Street and refer to the Town Clerk’s Office for the issuance of the license.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve seven (7) BLOCK PARTY REQUESTS as set forth in the agenda before you.

1. LOCATION: Moore Ave. (between Welwyn Circle and Parkhurst)

DATE/TIME: Sat., July 20, 2002 – Noon – Midnight

RAINDATE: None

2. LOCATION: Edgewood Ave. (between Decatur & Berkley)

DATE/TIME: Friday, July 26, 2002 – 4 PM – Midnight

RAINDATE: Sat., July 27, 2002 – same time

3. LOCATION: Irving Terrace (between Argonne and Wilton)

DATE/TIME: Sun., Aug. 4, 2002 – Noon – Midnight

RAINDATE: Sat., Aug. 10, 2000 - “ “

4. LOCATION: Lindsay Pl. (between Floradale & Loretta St.)

DATE/TIME: Sat., Aug. 3, 2002 – Noon – Midnight

RAINDATE: None

5. LOCATION: Thorncliff Road (between Delaware Rd. & Oliver St.)

DATE/TIME: Sat., Aug. 10, 2002 – Noon – Midnight

RAINDATE: Sat., Aug. 24, 2002 - “ “

6. LOCATION: Bering Ave. (between Englewood & Belcher)

DATE/TIME: Sat., Aug. 24, 2002 – Noon - Midnight

RAINDATE: Sun., Aug. 25, 2002 – Noon – Midnight

7. LOCATION: Cornwall (between Ebling and Brighton)

DATE/TIME: Sat., Aug. 3, 2002 – 10 AM – Midnight

RAINDATE: Sun., Aug. 4, 2002 “ “

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, a BLOCK PARTY REQUEST has been received from the following persons with a request for exemption from the Town's Open Containers Law;

APPLICANT: Peter A. Sciandra – 500 Moore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223

LOCATION: Moore Avenue – (between Welwyn Circle & Parkhurst Blvd.)

DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 20, 2002 – Noon to midnight

RAINDATE: None

APPLICANT: Nancy Hacker, 280 Edgewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223

LOCATION: Edgewood Avenue – (between Decatur & Berkley)

DATE/TIME: Friday, July 26, 2002 – 4:00 PM to midnight

RAINDATE: Saturday, July 27, 2002 – same time

APPLICANT: Susan M. Cotter, 15 Irving Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14223

LOCATION: Irving Terrace – (between Argonne & Wilton)

DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 4, 2002 – Noon to midnight

RAINDATE: Saturday, August 10, 2002 – same time

APPLICANT: Chuck Snyder & Joan Czop, 670 Loretta St., Tonawanda, NY 14150

LOCATION: Lindsay Place – (between Floradale & Loretta St.)

DATE/TIME: August 3, 2002 – Noon to midnight

RAINDATE: None

APPLICANT: Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cahill, 150 Thorncliff Road, Buffalo, NY 14223

LOCATION: Thorncliff Road – (between Delaware Rd. & Oliver St.)

DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 10, 2002 – Noon to midnight

RAINDATE: Saturday, August 24, 2002 – same time

APPLICANT: Rosemary Bowen, 155 Bering Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223

LOCATION: Bering Avenue – (between Englewood & Belcher)

DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 24, 2002 – Noon to midnight

RAINDATE: Sunday, August 25, 2002 – same time

APPLICANT: Annette & Dan Wyckoff, 355 Cornwall Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150

LOCATION: Cornwall Avenue – (between Ebling & Brighton)

DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 3, 2002 – 10:00 AM to midnight

RAINDATE: Sunday, August 4, 2002 – same time

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby grant permission pursuant to Local Law 1‑83 to hold said Block Party above described, and does hereby authorize the Highway Department to furnish barricades and lanterns and a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Police Department for their records; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this Board wishes to remind those persons participating in said Block Party to be considerate of neighbors on nearby streets with regard to compliance with the Town of Tonawanda "NOISE LOCAL LAW" and also to maintain the availability of ingress and egress and/or a fire safety lane for vehicular traffic.

Seconded by Mr. Shiah

Carried. Six (6) ayes and No (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve the payment of Claims and Claim Expenses as processed by Allied Claims Services, Inc. We have Claims totaling $2,018.73 and Claim Expenses totaling $3,560.27.

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve the payment of claims and claims expenses as processed by Allied Claims Services, Inc. as follows:

1. Claimant: Frederick Gassmann

Pay to: Seneca Copy & Repro Center

Mail to: Seneca Copy & Repro Center

187 Delaware Ave.

Buffalo, NY 14202

Payment Control No. 555

Accident Date: 1/21/00

Payment Amount: $220.97

2. Claimant: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Pay to: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Mail to: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

300 Erie Blvd. West

Syracuse, NY 13221

Payment Control No. 556

Accident Date: 4/9/02

Payment Amount: $451.84

3. Claimant: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Pay to: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Mail to: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

300 Erie Blvd. West

Syracuse, NY 13221

Payment Control No. 557

Accident Date: 4/5/02

Payment Amount: $238.44

4. Claimant: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Pay to: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Mail to: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

300 Erie Blvd. West

Syracuse, NY 13221

Payment Control No. 558

Accident Date: 3/28/02

Payment Amount: $258.24

5. Claimant: Audrey J. Christ

Pay to: Brown & Kelly

Mail to: Brown & Kelly

1500 Liberty Bldg.

Buffalo, NY 14202-3663

Payment Control No. 559

Accident Date: 3/2/01

Payment Amount: $449.80

6. Claimant: Alexander Vilardo

Pay to: Alexander Vilardo

Mail to: Alexander Vilardo

180 Wendover Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14223

Payment Control No. 560

Accident Date: 10/12/01

Payment Amount: $824.14

7. Claimant: John Arndt

Pay to: John Arndt

Mail to: John Arndt

162 Christiana Street

N. Tonawanda, NY 14120

Payment Control No. 561

Accident Date: 5/22/02

Payment Amount: $246.07

8. Claimant: Mark A. Vilardo

Pay to: Denall, Vitrano & Associates

Mail to: Denall, Vitrano & Associates

43 Court Street

Suite 822

Buffalo, NY 14202

Payment Control No. 562

Accident Date: 3/9/98

Payment Amount: $331.98

9. Claimant: Frederick Gassmann

Pay to: Brown & Kelly, LLP

Mail to: Brown & Kelly, LLP

1500 Liberty Bldg.

Buffalo, NY 14202-3663

Payment Control No. 563

Accident Date: 1/21/00

Payment Amount: $2,557.52

Seconded by Mr. Miller

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: We have a communication from Susan Jividen, Personnel Supervisor recommending approval of HIRES AND CHANGES OF STATUS per the schedule in the agenda before you.

Mr. Rider moved that this Town Board approve and authorize the following HIRES AND CHANGE OF STATUS recommendations:

HIRES:

YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Rec Attendant Seas at $6.20 per hour, Eff. 7/02/02

Brandy L. Armstrong

116 E. Somerset Avenue

Tonawanda, NY 14150

Rec Attendant Seas at $6.85 per hour, Eff. 7/02/02

Eugene Czaster

1982 Delaware Avenue #1

Buffalo, NY 14216

Rec Attendant Seas at $6.70 per hour, Eff. 7/02/02

Melissa A. Rosehart

1946 Parker Blvd.

Tonawanda, NY 14150

REASON: Seasonal hires to be used if and when needed.

Lifeguard Seas at $7.50 per hour, Eff. 7/02/02

Jessica L. Bilkey

357 Dupont Avenue

Tonawanda, NY 14150

REASON: Seasonal hire to be used if and when needed.

CHANGE OF STATUS:

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Gary Johnson Emp. #395

FROM: TO: Eff. 07/11/02

Motor Equipment Operator A Senior Maintenance Worker B

$17.41 per hour $18.27 per hour

REASON: Change of job classification. To fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Terry Sprague.

Thomas Panzarella Emp. #585

FROM: TO: EFF. 7/11/02

Tree Trimmer A Motor Equipment Operator A

$17.71 per hour $17.41 per hr

REASON: Per employee request

Richard Reinard Emp. #4648

FROM: TO: EFF. 7/11/02

Laborer D P/T Laborer D F/T

$5.74 per hour $12.08 per hour

REASON: Part-time to full-time status. To fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Donald Oaks.

YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION DEPT

Rec Attendant & Lifeguard Seas per the attached list,

Eff. 7/11/02

REASON: Seasonal change of rates.

Seconded by Mr. Miller

Carried. Six (6) ayes and No (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: We have further communications from Susan Jividen recommending the following:

1. Appointment of Donald Minderler, Senior Recreation Supervisor, for the part-time position of Summer Youth Coordinator, effective July 8, 2002 for an eight (8) week period at a salary of $2,000.00.
2. Approve and authorize the Supervisor to execute a one year contract with Rockwood Municipal Consultants for administrative services relating to the Town’s Community Development Block Grant at a fee of $75,783.
3. Approve and authorize the Supervisor to sign Memorandums of Agreement with the Police Club, Hourly Employees’ and the Salaried Workers’ Associations to extend the date of the Agreement to December 31, 2002 relative to military leave during “Operation Enduring Freedom”.

Mr. Rider moved that the Town Board approve the appointment of Donald Minderler, Senior Recreation Supervisor, for the part time position of Summer Youth Coordinator allowing him to direct the Town’s Summer Youth Employment Program, funded under the Workforce Investment Act, effective July 8, 2002 for a duration of eight (8) weeks at a salary of $2,000.00.

Seconded by Mr. Miller

Carried. Six (6)) ayes and No (0) nays.

Mr. Rider moved that this Town Board approve and authorize the Supervisor to execute a one year contract with Rockwood Municipal Consultants for administrative services relating to the Town’s Community Development Block Grant at a fee of $75,783.

Seconded by Mr. Miller.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and No (0) nays.

Mr. Rider moved that this Town Board approve and authorize the Supervisor to execute Memorandums of Agreement with the Police Club, Hourly Employees’ and the Salaried Workers’ Associations to extend the date of the Agreement to December 31, 2002 relative to military leave during “Operation Enduring Freedom.”

Seconded by Mr. Miller.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and No (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve the reappointments of the following persons to serve a two (2) year term on the Commission for the Conservation of the Environment, term to expire July 12, 2004:

George Melrose – Chairman, Kevin Leous and Gloria McDonald

Ms. Murphy moved that this Town Board does hereby approve the reappointment of the following persons to serve a two (2) year term on the Commission for the Conservation of the Environment, term to expire July 12, 2004:

George Melrose

Gloria McDonald

Kevin Leous

Seconded by Mr. Rider.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve the reappointment of the following persons to the Empire Zone Administrative Board for one year terms effective July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003, and that the Supervisor be designated as Chairman:

Ronald H. Moline, Supervisor (Chairman); Robert Cymerman, Raymond E. Sinclair, Town Board; Philippe P. Deterville; Kevin Donovan; James Finamore; Barbara Greenert; Mark Kaiser; Jodie McGee; Ronald J. Pilozzi; and Jack Gallagher, Mayor (City of Tonawanda)

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve the reappointment of the following persons to the Empire Zone Administrative Board for one (1) year terms effective July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003, and that Ronald H. Moline, Town of Tonawanda Supervisor be designated as Chairman:

Ronald H. Moline, Supervisor (Chairman)

Robert Cymerman – 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive

Raymond E. Sinclair (Town Board)

Philippe P. Deterville, VP – HSBC Bank, One HSBC Center, Buffalo, NY 14203

Kevin Donovan- UAW Region, 4285 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY

James Finamore – Buffalo/Erie County WIB, 274 Oak St., Buffalo, NY 14203

Barbara Greenert, 52 Commodore Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150

Mark Kaiser, (Ken-Ton UFSD), 365 Dupont Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150

Jodie McGee – 78 Tarkington, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Ronald J. Pilozzi (GM Powertrain) – 2995 River Road, Buffalo, NY 14207

Jack Gallagher (Mayor – City of Tonawanda), 200 Niagara St, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Seconded by Mr. Shiah.

SUPERVISOR: On the question. I’d like to point out that these individuals are the same individuals who have served for the past 6 months as members of the Empire Zone Administrative Board and have done an outstanding job representing not only the interests that they were appointed to represent; but also the Town of Tonawanda in general. Robert Cymerman is the Director of our Community Development Block Grant Program. Raymond E. Sinclair of course represents the Town Board. Philippe Deterville is with HSBC Bank and represents the banking industry. Kevin Donovan is a member of the United Auto Workers. James Finamore is the County Director of the Workforce Investment Act. Barbara Greenert and Jodie McGee are residents of the Sheridan Parkside area. Mark Kaiser is the principal of Holmes School. Ronald Pilozzi works at General Motors and is also president of the Town of Tonawanda Development Corporation and of course Jack Gallagher is Mayor of the City of Tonawanda.

I’d also like to mention that we recently appointed coordinator of the Empire Zone who is present this evening, Mr. Chuck Bell. Good to see you here tonight Chuck.

Would those in favor of the reappointments please say aye.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (nays.)

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve the appointment of the following persons to the Town of Tonawanda Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board for the purpose of reviewing the Police Department’s application for funding under the 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program which has resulted in the award of $12,092.00 to the Police Department for the purpose of law enforcement spending:

Lt. Robert Schifferli – Local Police Dept. representative; Kevin Stocker – Local Prosecutor’s Office representative; Judge Frank Caruso – Local Court System representative; Mark Kaiser – Local Public School System representative; & Joanne Dobo – Local Non-Profit community group active in crime prevention representative.

Mr. Rider moved that this Town Board does hereby appoint the following persons to the Town of Tonawanda Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board for the purpose of reviewing the Police Department’s application for funding under the 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program:

Local Police Department representative – Lt. Robert Schifferli

Local Prosecutor’s Office representative – Kevin Stocker

Local Court system representative – Judge Frank Caruso

Local Public School System representative – Mark Kaiser

Local Non-Profit community group active in crime prevention representative – Joanne Dobo

Seconded by Mr. Miller.

SUPERVISOR: On the question I would like to point out that here again we have appointments of individuals who represent very specific positions in our community. Kevin Stocker representing the Local Prosecutor’s Office, Judge Frank Caruso of course our Town Court, Mark Kaiser again principal of Holmes School and Joanne Dobo is a citizen activist who works very closely with our Police Department on a great number of programs.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve ATTENDANCE AND TRAINING SEMINAR AUTHORIZATION requests for the Police Department and Youth, Parks & Recreation Department as set forth in the agenda before you.

Police Department

1. Dennis Carson, Emergency Services Coordinator to attend the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Terrorism Planning Course July 22 – 26, 2002 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
2. Lieutenants Jerome Uschold III, Timothy Waring and Charles Rizzo to attend the Legal Issues/Search and Seizure Course July 19, 2002 at the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy in Buffalo, NY.
3. Detectives William Miller and James Sibbet to attend the NYS Juvenile Officer’s Training Conference Aug. 25 – 30, 2002 in Binghamton, NY.

Youth, Parks and Recreation

1. 14 Recreation Attendants to supervise 35 members of the Town of Tonawanda Camp Special Place on various trips as follows: July 5^th – Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruise; July 9^th – Miss Buffalo; July 18^th – Becker Farms; July 25^th – Tifft Farms Nature Preserve; August 1^st – Genesee Country Village & Museum; August 7^th – Fireman’s Park – Woodward/Military; & August 15^th – Fantasy Island.
2. Daniel Wiles, Robert Kingston, Dennis Rainey and Jeff Rainey to travel to Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, Ontario and Harbor View, Erie, PA to visit two different miniature golf course designs.

Mr. Rider moved that this Town Board approve and authorize the following ATTENDANCE AND TRAINING SEMINAR AUTHORIZATIONS:

Police Dept.

1. Emergency Services Coordinator Dennis J. Carson to attend the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) Terrorism Planning Course at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland from July 22-26, 2002.

2. Lieutenants Jerome C. Uschold III, Timothy P. Waring and Charles P. Rizzo to attend

the Legal Issues/Search and Seizure Course at the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy, Buffalo, NY on July 19, 2002.

3. Detectives William R. Miller and James W. Sibbet to attend the New York State

Juvenile Officer’s Training Conference in Binghamton, NY from August 25-30, 2002.

Youth, Parks & Recreation Dept.

1. Fourteen (14) Recreation Attendants to supervise 35 members of the Town of

Tonawanda Camp Special Place for the following trips.

July 5 Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruise

Lockport, NY

July 9 Miss Buffalo

July 18 Becker Farms

July 25 Tifft Farms Nature Preserve

August 1 Genesee Country Village & Museum

August 7 Fireman’s Park – Woodward/Military

August 15 Fantasy Island

Seconded by Mr. Miller

Carried. Six (6) ayes and No (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve the following CHANGE ORDERS and authorize the Supervisor to execute same:

1. Change Order No. 1-F to Job No. 2611 – Harrison Avenue Waterline Replacement, awarded to Collana Construction, Inc., a decrease of $80.00.
2. Change Order No. 1 – Demolition of Residential Structures, awarded to Topor Contracting, an increase of $4,500.00.

Mr. Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, Robert Morris, Director of the Technical Support Department has submitted for approval Change Order No. 1-F to Job No. 2611 – Harrison Avenue Waterline Replacement, awarded to Collana Construction, Inc., 23 Troy View Lane, PO Box 1808, Williamsville, NY 14231-1808 a decrease of $80.00; and

WHEREAS, the quantities actually installed differ from the estimated quantities with the resultant change in the contract price.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve Change Order No.1-F to Job No. 2611- Harrison Avenue Waterline Replacement, awarded to Collana Construction, Inc., a decrease of $80.00; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Ronald H. Moline, Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said Change Order No. 1-F to Job No. 2611 – Harrison Avenue Waterline Replacement, awarded to Collana Construction, Inc.; a decrease of $80.00.

Seconded by Mr. Rider

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, Topor Contracting, 215 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY demolished a deteriorated house in the Old Town Neighborhood at 172 Riverdale Avenue in accordance with the January 14, 2002 Agreement with the Town of Tonawanda; and

WHEREAS, it appears that 172 Riverdale Avenue and the adjacent Town-owned two vacant lots at 182 Riverdale Avenue would not have a new house built until 2005 under the Town’s HOME First-Time Homeowner’s Program; and

WHEREAS, the surface of three vacant building lots between 172 Riverdale Avenue and 182 Riverdale Avenue will have to be prepared by removing safety hazards until three houses are built. It is necessary to apply shredded topsoil over rough graded backfill and then cover same area with liquid applied grass seed, (“hydro seed”); and

WHEREAS, the application of additional topsoil and hydro seed was not originally provided for in the original specifications. It is necessary to add a change order to the Demolition of Residential Structures project, award to Topor Contracting; and

WHEREAS, a quote of $4,500 was obtained from Topor for grading and hydro seeding which was found to be reasonable and fair. Therefore, we need to submit a change order to increase Topor’s contract amount from $24,250 to $28,750;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve Change Order No. 1 to apply shredded topsoil over rough graded backfill and then cover same with liquid applied grass seed hydro seed increasing Topor Contracting Agreement with the Town of Tonawanda by $4,500 from $24,250 to $28,750.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ronald H. Moline, Supervisor, be and hereby is authorized to execute said Change Order No. 1 to the Topor Contracting Agreement with the town of Tonawanda dated January 14, 2002.

Seconded by Mr. Rider.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve and authorize the Supervisor to execute the following document:

1. State Contract for an Aid To Localities Project relative to a $5,000 Tree Grant

Ms. Murphy offered a resolution authorizing the signing of a State Contract for an Aid to Localities Project, under the appropriate laws of New York State; and

WHEREAS, The Town of Tonawanda, herein called the “Municipality,” after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in the State Contract, herein called the “Project” is desirable, in the public interest, and is required in order to study and/or implement the local project or program; and

WHEREAS, under chapter 55, section 1 and 2 of the Laws of 1999 relating to the Local Assistance Budget, the Legislature has authorized financial assistance to localities for services and expenses related to local projects, programs and studies by means of a written agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Municipality has examined and duly considered Chapter 55, Section 1 and 2 of the Laws of 1999 relating to the Local Assistance Budget and deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF TONAWANDA

1. That Ronald H. Moline is directed and authorized as the official representative to act in connection with any contracts between the Municipality and the State, and to provide such additional information as may be required.

2. That one (1) certified copy of the Resolution be prepared and sent to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, New York together with the State Contract.

3. That this Resolution take effect immediately.

Seconded by Mr. Rider

Carried. Six (6) ayes and No (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: We have a communication from Robert Cymerman, Community Development Administrator, recommending that the Town Board approve the sale of 241 Lyndale Avenue to New Opportunities Community Housing Development Corporation for the sum of $1.00 plus associated filing fees, SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, and all other easements and rights-of-way of record, and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to bring this matter to a conclusion, and to further authorize the Town Attorney to record any and all documents in connection with this sale.

Mr. Millemaci offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, New Opportunities Community Housing Development Corporation, a not-for-profit housing agency has offered to purchase from the Town of Tonawanda premises known as 241 LYNDALE AVENUE;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby DETERMINE TO SELL AND CONVEY property per the description which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution hereof by reference for the sum of $1.00 each plus associated filing fees, if any; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the purchase offer be and the same hereby is accepted SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM as provided by law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this sale and conveyance is made subject to easements and rights-of-way of record, if any; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Ronald H. Moline, be and he hereby is authorized to execute any documents, including a deed of the premises, necessary to bring this matter to a conclusion; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be authorized to record any and all documents in connection therewith; and be it further

RESOLVED, that notice of adoption of this resolution be given within 10 days in accordance with Article 7 of the Town Law by posting and publishing a notice which shall set forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and contain an abstract of said resolution. Such notice is to be published in the Ken-Ton Bee, which is hereby designated for the purpose of such publication.

Seconded by Mr. Miller.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: We have a further communication from Mr. Cymerman recommending that the Town Board amend Fiscal Years 1997 and 1999 Community Development Annual Plans and approve budget line transfers as set forth in the agenda before you.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Town of Tonawanda fiscal year 1997 Community Development Annual Plan needs to be amended:

• Deleting the Demolition of the Grain Mill Project located on Military Road and adding a new project, the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project at 791 East Park Drive. The Demolition of the Grain Mill Project balance of $163,251.00 will be transferred to the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project.

WHEREAS, the Town of Tonawanda fiscal year 1999 Community Development Annual Plan needs to be amended:

• Adding a new project, the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project at 791 East Park Drive. An excess balance of $58,749.00 will be transferred from the Demolition of the Grain Mill Project to the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project.

• Adding a new public service project Parenting Resource Center Material Activity. This activity will purchase parenting booklets and videos that will be available at the Sheridan Parkside Public Library for parents in the Sheridan Parkside Village Courts. $2,000.00 will be transferred from the Demolition of the Grain Mill Project to the Parenting Resource Center Material Activity.

• Adding a new public improvement project, Curbs and Paving Project at the Parkside Village Community Building in Sheridan Parkside Village Courts. This project will install new curbs along the existing driveway and blacktop the entire driveway along the new curbs. $20,000.00 will be transferred from the Demolition of the Grain Mill to the Curbs and Paving Project at the Parkside Village Community Building in Sheridan Parkside Village Courts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Town Board does hereby approve and

authorize the following amendment to the various Town Community Development Annual Plans.

The Town of Tonawanda fiscal year 1997 Community Development Annual Plan is amended:

• Deleting the Demolition of the Grain Mill Project located on Military Road and adding a new project, the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project at 791 East Park Drive. The Demolition of the Grain Mill Project balance of $163,251.00 will be transferred to the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project.

The Town of Tonawanda fiscal year 1999 Community Development Annual Plan is

amended:

• Adding a new project, the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project at 791 East Park Drive. An excess balance of $58,749.00 will be transferred from the Demolition of the Grain Mill Project to the Demolition of the Municipal Incinerator Project.

• Adding a new public service project Parenting Resource Center Material Activity. This activity will purchase parenting booklets and videos that will be available at the Sheridan Parkside Public Library for parents in Sheridan Parkside Village Courts, $2,000.00 will be transferred from the Demolition of the Grain Mill Project to the Parenting Resource Center Material Activity.

• Adding a new public improvement project Curbs and Paving Project at the Parkside Village Community Building in Sheridan Parkside Village Courts. This project will install new curbs along the existing driveway and blacktop the entire driveway along the new curbs. $20,000.00 will be transferred from the Demolition of the Grain Mill to the Curbs and Paving Project at the Parkside Village Community Building in Sheridan Parkside Village Courts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Town Board does hereby approve and authorize

the following budget line transfers:

$163,251.00 FROM: FY 1997 Clearance/Demolition-Grain Mill

(17867 33200 HUD #120)

$163,251.00 TO: FY 1997 Clearance/Demolition-Municipal

Incinerator (17867 33220 HUD #?)

$ 80,749.00 FROM: FY 1999 Clearance/Demolition-Grain Mill

(09867 33200 HUD #234)

$ 20,000.00 TO: FY 1999 P/N Imp. – PVC Comm. Cntr.(Curbs/Paving) (09862 30410 HUD #?)

$ 58,749.00 TO: FY 1999 Clearance/Demolition-Municipal

Incinerator (09867 33220 HUD #?)

$ 2,000.00 TO: FY 1999 Pub. Svce.-Parenting Resource Cntr. Matl. (09885 36200 HUD #?)

Seconded by Mr. Miller.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve and authorize the expenditure of $224,000.00 from the Recreational Facilities Improvements Capital Reserve Fund for Job No. 2633 – AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER NATATORIUM PAINTING, SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.

Mr. Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve and authorize the expenditure of $224,000.00 from the RECREATIONAL FACILITIES CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR JOB 2633 – AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER NATATORIUM PAINTING, SUBJECT TO A PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.

Seconded by Ms. Murphy.

Carried. Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: We have communications from various Department Heads recommending acceptance of the following bids, with the Supervisor being authorized to execute Agreement where applicable:

Water Resources Department – Wastewater Treatment Division

One (1) new Coil, shell and Insulation Assembly for the Clayton Steam Generators at the Wastewater Treatment Facility – Clayton Industries in the amount of $16,475.00.

Technical Support Department

Job 2632 – Parker Blvd. Curb Replacement – Master’s Edge, Inc. at their low bid of $127,712.50 (Base Bid), and $73,548.00 (Alt. Bid 1), and $74,569.00 (Alt. Bid 2) for a total price of $275,829.50, with $170,000.00 being paid out of the Road Reconstruction Capital Reserve Fund. (Supervisor to sign Agreement)

Mr. Rider offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, this Board did heretofore advertise for bids for the following:

ONE (1) NEW COIL, SHELL AND INSULATION ASSEMBLY (PART #UH25253)

FOR A MODEL EO-150 CLAYTON STEAM GENERATOR

and

WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received at the time and place mentioned in the notice thereof, and was publicly read and considered as follows:

Clayton Industries $16,475.00

WHEREAS, the bids were referred to the Chairman of the Committee and the Director of the Water Resources Department for study and recommendation, and it is recommended that the bid of CLAYTON INDUSTRIES, 3051 EXON AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH 45241 be accepted in the amount of $16,475.00 for the aforementioned equipment;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby accept the bid of CLAYTON INDUSTRIES at their bid price of $16,475.00 for the aforementioned equipment, all in accordance with specifications and instructions to bidders.

Seconded by Mr. Millemaci.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Rider offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, this Board did heretofore advertise for bids for the following:

JOB 2632 – PARKER BLVD. CURB REPLACEMENT

(ENGLEWOOD AVE. TO DECATUR RD.)

ESTIMATED COST: $345,000.00

and

WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received at the time and place mentioned in the notice thereof, and were publicly read and considered per the tabulation sheet which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution hereof by reference; and

WHEREAS, the bids were referred to the Chairman of the Committee and the Director of the Technical Support Department for study and recommendation, and it is recommended that the bid of MASTER’S EDGE, INC., 1807 ELMWOOD AVENUE – SUITE 290, BUFFALO, NY 14207 be accepted as follows:

$127,712.50 (Base Bid)

$ 73,548.00 (Alt. Bid 1)

$ 74,569.00 (Alt. Bid 2)

TOTAL BID $275,829.50

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby accept the bid of MASTER’S EDGE, INC. at their total bid price of $275,,829.50 for JOB 2632 – PARKER BLVD. CURB REPLACEMENT (ENGLEWOOD AVE. TO DECATUR RD.), all in accordance with specifications and instructions to bidders; and be it further

RESOLVED, that budgeted funds in the amount of $105,829.50 and ROAD RECONSTRUCTION CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS in the amount of $170,000.00 will be used for this project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to return the certified checks and/or bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Craig H. Johnson, Town Attorney, be and hereby is authorized to prepare the contract for the execution of this work and that the Supervisor be authorized to execute same.

Seconded by Mr. Millemaci.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to CALL FOR BIDS returnable at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers for the following:

Technical Support Department

Returnable: July 16 2002

1. Job 2504.4 – Paddock Golf Dome Carpet Replacement

Estimated Cost: $70,000.00

2. Job 2504.5 – Paddock Golf Dome Sports Field Turf Replacement

Estimated Cost: $400,000.00

Returnable: July 23, 2002

1. Job 2573 – Tonawanda – Kenmore Historical Building Repairs

Estimated Cost: $250,000.00

Mr. Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, The Director of the Technical Support Department –Engineering Division has recommended that it is necessary to advertise for bids for the following:

JOB 2504.4 – PADDOCK GOLF DOME CARPET REPLACEMENT

ESTIMATED COST: $70,000.00

and

WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it to be in the best interest of the Town to advertise for said bids;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve plans, specs and estimate and proposed contract; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby call for sealed proposals to be received, read and considered by the Town Clerk on behalf of the Town Board on the 16^th day of July, 2002 at 3:30 P.M., local time, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, in the Village of Kenmore, N.Y. for JOB 2504.4 – PADDOCK GOLF DOME CARPET REPLACEMENT, all in accordance with specifications and instructions to bidders, and information may be obtained at the office the Technical Support Department, Engineer Division, Room #20, Municipal Building, Kenmore, N.Y., and be it further

RESOLVED, that each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid, conditioned that if his proposal is accepted he will enter into a contract for the same, and that he will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Ken-Ton Bee be and the same is hereby designated as the newspaper for the purpose of advertising for said bids in accordance with § 103, Subdivision 2 of the General Municipal Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and proposals and to advertise anew, or to award a contract for part or portions thereof as in its judgment it shall deem it to be for the best interest of the Town so to do.

Seconded by Mr. Rider.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, The Director of the Technical Support Department –Engineering Division has recommended that it is necessary to advertise for bids for the following:

JOB 2504.5 – PADDOCK GOLF DOME SPORTS FIELD TURF REPLACEMENT

ESTIMATED COST: $400,000.00

and

WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it to be in the best interest of the Town to advertise for said bids;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve plans, specs and estimate and proposed contract; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby call for sealed proposals to be received, read and considered by the Town Clerk on behalf of the Town Board on the 16^th day of July, 2002 at 3:30 P.M., local time, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, in the Village of Kenmore, N.Y. for JOB 2504.5 – PADDOCK GOLF DOME SPORTS FIELD TURF REPLACEMENT, all in accordance with specifications and instructions to bidders, and information may be obtained at the office the Technical Support Department, Engineer Division, Room #20, Municipal Building, Kenmore, N.Y., and be it further

RESOLVED, that each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid, conditioned that if his proposal is accepted he will enter into a contract for the same, and that he will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Ken-Ton Bee be and the same is hereby designated as the newspaper for the purpose of advertising for said bids in accordance with § 103, Subdivision 2 of the General Municipal Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and proposals and to advertise anew, or to award a contract for part or portions thereof as in its judgment it shall deem it to be for the best interest of the Town so to do.

Seconded by Mr. Rider.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, The Director of the Technical Support Department –Engineering Division has recommended that it is necessary to advertise for bids for the following:

JOB 2573 – TONAWANDA-KENMORE HISTORICAL BUILDING REPAIRS

ESTIMATED COST: $250,000.00

and

WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it to be in the best interest of the Town to advertise for said bids;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve plans, specs and estimate and proposed contract; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby call for sealed proposals to be received, read and considered by the Town Clerk on behalf of the Town Board on the 23^rd day of July, 2002 at 3:30 P.M., local time, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, in the Village of Kenmore, N.Y. for JOB 2573 – TONAWANDA-KENMORE HISTORICAL BUILDING REPAIRS, all in accordance with specifications and instructions to bidders, and information may be obtained at the office the Technical Support Department, Engineer Division, Room #20, Municipal Building, Kenmore, N.Y., and be it further

RESOLVED, that each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the base bid, conditioned that if his proposal is accepted he will enter into a contract for the same, and that he will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Ken-Ton Bee be and the same is hereby designated as the newspaper for the purpose of advertising for said bids in accordance with § 103, Subdivision 2 of the General Municipal Law; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and proposals and to advertise anew, or to award a contract for part or portions thereof as in its judgment it shall deem it to be for the best interest of the Town so to do.

Seconded by Mr. Rider.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to CALL A HEARING to be held July 15, 2002 at 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building for the following:

1. To consider the proposed use of $12,092.00 in grant monies awarded to the Town of Tonawanda Police Department through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

Mr. Rider offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, this Town Board, at its regular meeting held on the 1^st day of July, 2002 did call a public hearing relative to the proposed use of $12,092.00 in grant monies awarded to the Town of Tonawanda Police Department through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said public hearing will be held on the 15^th day of July, 2002 at eight o’clock P.M., local time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal building in the Village of Kenmore, N.Y., at which time and place the Town Board will meet and hear all persons interested in said proposed use of grant monies as above described; and be it further

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk give notice of said hearing by a publication of a notice in the Ken-Ton Bee, a newspaper regularly published and having general circulation in the Town of Tonawanda, which is designated as the newspaper for this publication, and by posting the same in the manner required by law.

Seconded by Mr. Millemaci.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

SUPERVISOR: On the question I would point out that this is the same program to which we earlier appointed those individuals to serve on the advisory council.

TOWN CLERK: A motion is in order to approve and authorize the Town Board Acting as Commissioners of the Water Acquisition and Storage District to execute an Agreement with the Village of Kenmore relative to the sale of water by the Town to the Village of Kenmore, commencing July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2005 at the following rates:

July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003 – Seventy-three cents ($.73)/1,000 gallons of water

July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004 – Seventy-five and one-half cents ($.755)/1,000 of Water

July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005 – Seventy-eight cents ($.78)/1,000 gallons of water

Mr. Rider moved that this Town Board approve and authorize the Town Board Acting as Commissioners of the Water Acquisition and Storage District to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Kenmore relative to the sale of water by the Town to the Village, commencing July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005 at the following rates:

Per 1,000 Gallons of Water

July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003 Seventy-three cents ($.73)

July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004 Seventy-five and one-half cents ($.755)

July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005 Seventy-eight cents ($.78)

Seconded by Mr. Millemaci.

An aye and nay vote was taken, resulting as follows:

Ronald H. Moline Supervisor Aye

E. William Miller Councilman Aye

Raymond E. Sinclair Councilman Absent

Joseph P. Millemaci Councilman Aye

David H. Rider Councilman Aye

Amy J. Murphy Councilman Aye

Joseph M. Shiah Councilman Aye

The Supervisor announced the resolution carried by a vote of six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

SUPERVISOR: On the question I’d like to compliment Councilman Rider for getting this agreement taken care of in a timely fashion; and also the members of his committee.

TOWN CLERK: We have 71 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS for the period ending June 27, 2002.Total Valuation: $4,766,500.00 and 53 ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS for the period ending June 27, 2002. Total Fees: $2,415.00.

SUPERVISOR: So noted.

TOWN CLERK: That is all I have, Mr. Supervisor.

SUPERVISOR: Thank you Mr. Champlin. Is there any member of the Town Board with a further action item for Town Board consideration this evening? No one appeared.

Is there any member of the Town Board with an item of information for the public? No one appeared.

Is there any member of the public who has a matter to bring before the Town Board this evening? No one else appeared.

Well, thank you for coming on a relatively warm evening.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR., of Grand Island and Fort Myers Beach, Florida passed away on June 16, 2002; and

WHEREAS, GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR. was a graduate of Seneca Vocational High School; and

WHEREAS, GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR. worked on the railroad after high school, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1948 and served during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR. , upon his return to Buffalo opened and operated the Chef Shop convenience store in downtown Buffalo until 1959; and

WHEREAS, GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR. began working for Thruway Builders Supplies, bought the company along with its locations in Cheektowaga and Sanborn in 1970 and operated the company until his retirement in 1994; and

WHEREAS, GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR. was a former president of the Kenmore Rotary Club and served on its Cradle Beach Camp committee; and

WHEREAS, GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR. was Past Master of Harmonie Lodge 699, F&AM, and member of the Shriners, the Knights of the Round Table, the Jesters, the Niagara Falls Country Club, the Building Industries Employers Association, Construction Industries Employers Association, Construction Specifications Institute and American Institute of Architects; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of George C. Scranton, Jr. and he will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Scranton Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Scranton Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF GEORGE C. SCRANTON, JR.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, ANNE M. ARKEILPANE-CERVONE of the Town of Tonawanda passed away on June 22, 2002; and

WHEREAS, ANNE M. ARKEILPANE-CERVONE was born in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School and Jamestown Business College with a certificate in accounting; and

WHEREAS, ANNE M. ARKEILPANE-CERVONE worked as an accountant for the Cape Cod Furniture Store in Kenmore, the Perce and Perce Real Estate Co. in Amherst; and also for Gutman’s Clothing Store before retiring in 1985; and

WHEREAS, ANNE M. ARKEILPANE-CERVONE was an active member of St. Amelia’s Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of Anne M. Arkeilpane-Cervone and she will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Cervone Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Cervone Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF ANNE M. ARKEILPANE-CERVONE.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, CLARK J. HALL, JR. of Tonawanda passed away on June 16, 2002; and

WHEREAS, CLARK J. HALL, JR. graduated from the University of Michigan and was a member of its Buffalo alumni chapter; and

WHEREAS, CLARK J. HALL, JR. was a military veteran, a mountain climber and member of the High Pointers Club and the Adirondack Mountain Club; and

WHEREAS, CLARK J. HALL, JR. worked as a manager for Moore Products in Buffalo and served as a tax aide for the American Association of Retired People for five Western New York counties after retiring; and

WHEREAS, CLARK J. HALL, JR. was a member of the Toy Train Collectors Society, the University Club, Instrument Society of American and the Sheridan Twilight Golf League; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of Clark J. Hall Jr. and he will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Hall Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hall Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF CLARK J. HALL, JR.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, JACK P. IMPERI of Tonawanda passed away on June 17, 2002; and

WHEREAS, JACK P. IMPERI was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, served in a cavalry unit and was a member of the Harvey D. Morin Post 2940 VFW and 389^th Field Artillery Battalion, 97^th Infantry Retiree; and

WHEREAS, JACK P. IMPERI worked for the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, retiring as acting deputy director of technical operations and also worked as superintendent of building and was a member of the Board of Elections; and

WHEREAS, JACK P. IMPERI was a licensed mater electrician and worked for Niagara Mohawk before joining the city in 1950; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of Jack P. Imperi and he will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Imperi Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Imperi Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF JACK P. IMPERI.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, ELSIE JEPSON of Getzville passed away on June 24, 2002; and

WHEREAS, ELSIE JEPSON was Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services; and

WHEREAS, ELSIE JEPSON began working with the Ken-Ton School District on September 1, 1944 as a social studies teacher at Kenmore High School; now known as Kenmore Middle School; and was with the district for 57 years; and

WHEREAS, ELSIE JEPSON was appointed assistant principal at Kenmore Junior High School in 1956 and from there was transferred to Hoover Junior; and

WHEREAS, ELSIE JEPSON was appointed coordinator of pupil services in 1963; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of Elsie Jepson and she will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Jepson Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Jepson Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF ELSIE JEPSON.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, SHERMAN SHULL of Kenmore passed away on June 21, 2002; and

WHEREAS, SHERMAN SHULL was born in Gnadenhutten, Ohio and graduated from high school in 1935; and

WHEREAS, SHERMAN SHULL worked as an automobile mechanic before enlisting in the United States Coast Guard in 1942; and

WHEREAS, SHERMAN SHULL served one tour of duty and was honorably discharged in 1946; and

WHEREAS, SHERMAN SHULL enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of Sherman Shull and he will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Shull Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Shull Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF SHERMAN SHULL.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, EDITH DAVIS of Kenmore passed away on June 20, 2002; and

WHEREAS, EDITH DAVIS was a native of Niagara Falls and moved to Kenmore in 1941; and

WHEREAS, EDITH DAVIS was active in the community and was a member of the Barbara Frietchie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the superintendent’s Advisory Committee and the planning board of Roosevelt School; and

WHEREAS, EDITH DAVIS enjoyed traveling abroad; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of Edith Davis and she will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Davis Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Davis Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF EDITH DAVIS.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Ms. Murphy offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, SISTER M. DENISE OSF (MARGARET McGILLICUDDY) passed away on June 29, 2002; and

WHEREAS, SISTER M. DENISE was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Mary McGillicuddy, dear sister of Mary, Cornelius, Charles and the late Joan, Catherine, Michael, Charlotte and Sister M. Columba McGillicuddy SSJ; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of Sister M. Denise and she will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the McGillicuddy Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the McGillicuddy Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF SISTER M. DENISE OSF (MARGARET McGILLICUDDY).

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

Mr. Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, JAMES C. LINDNER passed away on June 28, 2002; and

WHEREAS, JAMES C. LINDNER was the beloved husband of Roberta “Bobbie” Lindner, son of the late Martin J. and Viola Lindner; stepson of the late Caroline Lindner; dearest father of James C. Lindner Jr., Karen M. Roetzer, Patricia A. Novak, Mary Dee Santowski, Jeanne M. Wiles, Collen Bulsei and Sondae A. Fatimi; and loving grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the citizens of this community are deeply saddened by the passing of James C. Lindner and he will be sorely missed;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby express to the Lindner Family their deep grief and sincere sympathy on behalf of the Board and the entire community; and be it further

RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Lindner Family; and be it further

RESOLVED; that this Town Board does hereby ADJOURN THIS MEETING IN MEMORY OF JAMES C. LINDNER.

Seconded unanimously.

Carried: Six (6) ayes and no (0) nays.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 to July 15, 2002 at 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

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Cal Champlin, Town Clerk

Town of Tonawanda, New York

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