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Last Updated: Nov 20th, 2007 - 12:13:57 |
October 17, 2007
A regularly scheduled work session of the Lockport Town Board was conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at the Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Rd.,Lockport,
New York.
Present were: Supervisor: Marc R. Smith
Town Council Members: Cheryl A. Antkowiak
David H. Knight
Paul H. Pettit
Mark C. Crocker
Others present: Nancy A. Brooks, Town Clerk; Daniel E. Seaman, Town Attorney; and Robert Klavoon of Wendel-Duchscherer.
Supervisor Smith opened the meeting for business as follows:
1.Town Priorities
Transit Road North – The follow-up meeting to the September charrette was held on October 11, 2007 at the Holiday Inn. Supervisor Smith stated that the meeting was well attended. The business development video that was shown sparked a lot of discussion and there was a lot of volunteers from those in attendance to serve on various committees.
Town Master Plan – The Committee will meet on October 30th to review the proposed changes to the Town Fee Schedule and to begin the research of the Town’s current zoning issues for possible changes.
Town Drainage Review – There is no meeting with the NYSDEC yet scheduled to discuss Donner Creek. Supervisor Smith will keep the Town Board informed of a date when it is set.
2. Town Clerk
Town Clerk, Nancy Brooks, reported that she continues to work in the Annex to sort, destroy and cleanup records left over from the Building/Assessing Dept. relocation to Robinson Road. She hopes to make room for the storage of voting machines.
Additionally, she noted that her two new deputies have passed the Notary Exam which will make a total of five notaries available at Town Hall.
She also questioned the status of the use of credit cards for customer payments. Supervisor Smith stated that Mr. Seaman is working with the vendor to provide a contract that will be applicable to use by a local government. He will keep the departments appraised of any progress made.
3. Town Attorney
Resolution to Approve Highway Dedications for Heatherwoods Subdivision
Mr. Seaman presented the Town Board with the paperwork for the highway dedication for the Heatherwoods Subdivision (formerly the Woodlands Ph. II)
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Mr. Seaman stated that the streets have been completed, the Highway Superintendent is ready to signed off on them, and that he was making a recommendation to approve the dedications for Bordino Drive, Rebecca Road, and Dedi Drive.
MOTION: to approve the highway dedications for Bordino Drive, Rebecca Road, and Dedi Drive was made by Council member Pettit, seconded by Council member Knight.
The motion was CARRIED: AYES - 5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Knight,Pettit, Crocker and Smith.
4. Engineer’s Report
East High Pump Station – Mr. Klavoon reported that the manufacturer of the pump has sent notification that the delivery date for the pump has been pushed back until Nov. 8, 2007. The contractor however, still guarantees the project completion date of January 1, 2008.
East High Culvert Repair – Mr. Klavoon reported that the delivery date of the box culvert is still listed as October 30, 2007. All pre-construction work is complete
and the installation will commence as soon as the culvert arrives.
Day Road Park Landscaping – the landscaping specifications have been completed and are available for the Town Board review. Councilwoman Antkowiak and the Supervisor will review the specifications prior to bids being sought for the project.
5. Town Board Comments
Councilman Crocker mentioned that Town Fire Board member, Norm Pearson, presented a form to him which he would like to see used by the Town of Lockport Planning Board when approving future subdivisions. The form would require
information regarding the superstructure, in particular, the area water information for a future site plan approval. Councilman Crocker stated that Mr. Pearson had reviewed the form with the Town’s Planning & Zoning Board Chairmen and that both had approved of it’s use. Additionally, Mr. Eugene Nenni, Town Building Inspector, had also reviewed the form and approved of it’s use. Councilman Crocker stated he would make copies of the form for Town Board review and comments.
6. Supervisor’s Comments
Sewer Rate Change Letters – Supervisor Smith stated that the letters have been compiled, that they are awaiting the Town Board signatures and will be mailed out in the very near future.
Lockport Business Association – Supervisor Smith announced that the Lockport Business Association has requested a Town Board liaison member. Councilwoman Antkowiak voiced interest and will volunteer as the Town Board’s representative.
Cornell Cooperative Annual Dinner – Supervisor Smith stated that the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Annual dinner will be held October 25, 2007. Deputy Supervisor, Deborah Gaskill will attend.
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Proposed Sex Offender Law - Supervisor Smith stated he hoped everyone had found the proposed sex offender law which he placed in their mailboxes. After some discussion as to the enforcement and whether the law would be superceded by State statue, Mr. Seaman stated that there is often overlapping legislation of local and state law, but in this case , he felt that the proposed law would not be pre-empted by state statute. The Supervisor stated that he felt that this was the time for the Town to act on such a law, being that the Town now has public parks
which are designed for use by young children.
Introduction of Proposed Local Law – Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
Councilman Knight introduced a proposed Local Law to restrict the residency of convicted sex offenders.
Res. Calling for Public Hearing – Proposed Local – Sex Offenders
MOTION: to call a Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law – Restricting the residency of convicted sex offenders, for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, was made by Council member Pettit, seconded by Council member Crocker. The motion was CARRIED: AYES - 5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Knight, Pettit, Crocker and Smith.
Credit Card Status – the proposed contract with the vendor was reviewed by the Town Attorney and found not to be acceptable for local government approval and until
the contract arrangements can be modified, the Town will not proceed with the issue.
7. Executive Session Entered
MOTION: to enter Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with the Town Attorney on labor negotiations and to discuss personnel matters was made by Council member Pettit, seconded by Council member Crocker. The motion was CARRIED: AYES - 5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Knight, Pettit, Crocker and Smith.
The Town Board entered Executive Session at 1:27 p.m.
8. Executive Session Ended and Work Session Reconvened
MOTION: to exit Executive Session and to reconvene the work session was made by Council member Antkowiak, seconded by Council member Crocker. The motion was CARRIED: AYES - 5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Knight, Pettit, Crocker and Smith.
The Town Board exited Executive Session with no action taken at 2:18 p.m.
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9. Adjournment
MOTION: to adjourn the work session was made by Council member Pettit, seconded by Council member Antkowiak. The motion was CARRIED: AYES - 5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Knight, Pettit, Crocker and Smith.
The meeting was ended at 2:18 p.m. The Lockport Town Board will next meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2007, at the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy A. Brooks, RMC, CMC
Lockport Town Clerk
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