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December 5, 2007
Two special presentations and the regularly monthly business meeting of the Lockport Town Board were conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Road, 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,Deborah A. Gaskill, Deputy Town Supervisor, Judith A. Newbold, Deputy Town Clerk,
Cheryl McLaughlin, Deputy Town Clerk, Robert Lipp, Town Budget Officer, Kate Carter, Paul Siejak, Councilman elect, several members of the Town of Lockport Zoning & Planning Boards, as well as the Robotics Team from Emmet Belknap School.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Supervisor Smith opened the meeting for the two presentations as below:
Presentation Honoring David H. Knight
Supervisor Smith read a proclamation and presented Councilman Knight a plaque in honor of his years of dedicated service to the Town of Lockport which was served
in a variety of capacities including: representative to the NYS Canal Task Force, representative to the Greater Buffalo/Niagara Regional Traffic Council, representative to the Bikeways and Pathways Committee, member of the Town of Lockport Planning Board(1997-1999), Zoning Review Committee, and Town Council (2000-2007.
Presentation by the Emmet Belknap Robotics Team
The school’s robotics team gave a brief demonstration of the machines they have created for competition with other schools, as well as performed a brief skit to raise awareness of environmental issues such as the need for developing alternative energy sources. It was an interesting demonstration and was enjoyed by
all.
Public Comments – No one spoke.
The regular business meeting followed as listed below:
1. Approval of Minutes
MOTION: to approve the minutes of the Town Board meetings conducted on 11/05/2007, 11/07/2007, and 11/21/2007 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.
2. Approval of Payment of the Bills
MOTION: to approve the payment of the bills for December 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 bills for December include Vouchers #15260 – 15479 in the amount of $526,733.52.
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3. Communications
The Town Clerk read the names of candidates for volunteer fire service in the Tonw of Lockport.
MOTION: to approve the list of candidates for volunteer fire service in the Town of Lockport 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 list of names is as follows:
Nancy Drury………………Rapids Fire Co.
Jamie Clewell…………….So. Lockport Fire Co.
Joanna Bennett………….Wr. Corners Fire Co.
Laurie George…………...Wr. Corners Fire Co.
4. Building Inspector’s Report
The Supervisor read the Building Inspector’s Report for the month of November which states that 39 building permits were issued; $7,364.10 was collected in fees;
and the total estimated cost of construction is listed as $1,777,233.00.
5. Supervisor’s Monthly Financial Report Approved
MOTION: to approve the Supervisor’s Monthly Financial Report as submitted was made by Council member Knight, seconded by Council member Antkowiak. The motion was CARRIED: AYES - 5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Knight,
Pettit, Crocker and Smith.
6. Resolution to Adopt 2008 Town Fee Schedule – (Sponsor: C. Antkowiak)
On a motion by Council member Antkowiak, seconded by Council member Pettit, the following resolution was duly ADOPTED: AYES-5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Knight, Pettit, Crocker and Smith.
TOWN OF LOCKPORT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS pursuant to Town Code Section 90 5 the Town Board may establish and change fees by Resolution,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
The Fee Schedule established by Town Code Section 90.3 be and hereby is replaced in its entirety by the following Fee Schedule which shall take effect January 1, 2008.
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FEE SCHEDULE
(If any action or request involves more than one fee,
each fee shall be applicable.)
A. Documents and Information Copies:
(1) Copies of documents from office: $0.25 per page
(2) Maps:
(a) Colored Zoning, small: $ 6.00
(b) Master Plan, small: $ 6.00
(c) Wetland maps: $ 10.00
(d) Floodplain:
[1] Small colored: $ 10.00
[2] Full set: $ 50.00
(e) Election, School, Fire District
Zoning, large: $ 15.00
(3) Ordinances, Laws and Regulations.
(a) Master Plan: $ 50.00
(b) Zoning Code, including map: $ 30.00
(c) Subdivision Regulations: $ 25.00
(d) Sewer Code: $ 25.00
(e) Water Code: $ 25.00
(f) Public Improvement Standard Details
with compact disc: $ 40.00
(g) Town Code (Complete): $250.00
B. Building Permit Fees (Includes final
Certificate of Occupancy).
(1) Residential Buildings.
(a) Single family residence: $0.15 per square foot plus lot fee of $25.00
(b) Two family residence: $0.15 per square foot plus lot fee of $25.00
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(c) Multiple dwelling:
[1] One to five units: $0.15 per square foot plus lot fee of $25.00
[2] Next 10 units: $50.00 per unit
[3] Additional units: $25.00 per unit.
(d) Residential remodeling/addition
and repair: $0.10 per square foot; minimum $20.00
(e) Mobile homes: $0.15 per square foot plus lot fee of $25.00
(2) Commercial and industrial buildings:
(a) Zero to 1,000 square feet floor
space: $250.00
(b) Over 1,000 to 5,000 square feet
floor space: $0.25 per square foot
(c) Over 5,000 square feet: $1,250.00 plus $0.05 per square foot over 5,000 square feet
(d) Commercial and industrial
alteration, repair: $0.10 per square foot
(e) Communication towers: $600.00
(f) Communication antennas: $100.00 each
(g) Communication dishes: $100.00 each
(h) Radio towers (single users): $100.00 each
(3) Agricultural buildings:
(a) 0 – 3,000 sq. ft. $ 60.00
(b) 3,001 – 6,000 sq. ft. $180.00
(c) 6,001 – 9,000 sq. ft. $360.00
(d) 9,001 – 12,000 sq. ft. $400.00
(e) Over 12,000 sq. ft. $400.00 plus $0.01 per square foot over 12,000 square feet
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(4) Accessory buildings; Miscellaneous:
(a) Residential storage buildings,
168 square feet or less: $ 20.00
(b) Commercial storage building: $0.05 per square foot
(c) Garage or barns: $0.10 per square foot
(d) Pools:
[1] Above ground: $ 20.00
[2] In-ground: $0.10 per square foot
(e) Fuel burning stoves or fireplace $ 25.00
(f) Interior renovations or remodeling ½ of 1% of project
cost
(5) Roofing Permits (Existing Buildings):
(a) Residential Building: $ 30.00
(b) Residential Building Accessory: $ 25.00
(c) Commercial Building: $ 75.00
(d) Commercial Building Accessory: $ 45.00
(e) Industrial Building: $ 75.00
(f) Industrial Building Accessory: $ 45.00
(6) Siding Permits (Existing Buildings):
(a) Residential Building: $ 30.00
(b) Residential Building Accessory: $ 20.00
(c) Commercial Building: $ 50.00
(d) Commercial Building Accessory: $ 25.00
(e) Industrial Building: $ 50.00
(f) Industrial Building Accessory: $ 25.00
(7) Generator Permit (Permanent):
(a) Residential Building: $ 25.00
(b) Commercial Building: $ 50.00
(8) Operation Permits: $ 50.00
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C. Zoning Board of Appeals/Planning Board and
Related Fees.
(1) Zoning Variances (area and use): $150.00
(2) Flood Zone Variance: $150.00
(3) Permit to develop in flood zone: $50.00 plus development cost
(4) Flood zone determination letter: $25.00
(5) Special Use Permits (temporary and
permanent): $150.00
(6) Individual site plan review: Note¹
(a) Change in occupancy with no change
in use affecting dimensional or
site plan requirements: $200.00
(b) Minor addition, less than 1,000
square feet: $200.00
(c) New build or expansion of less than
5,000 square feet and affecting
less than 20,000 square feet of
land: $450.00
(d) New build or expansion of greater
than 5,000 square feet but less
than 20,000 square feet, or
affecting greater than 20,000
square feet of land but less than
60,000 square feet of land: $1,000.00
(e) New build or expansion over 20,000
square feet of building or affecting
greater than 60,000 square feet of
land: $1,000.00 plus*
*$100.00 per 5,000 square feet of
building for any fraction thereof
over 20,000 square feet or $100.00
per acre (40,000 square feet) of
land affected for any fraction
thereof over 60,000 square feet.
(7) Review of subdivision application¹: $250.00 plus $ 25.00 per lot
(8) Flood Plain Study Engineering Review $500.00
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(9) Site Plan Drainage Review:
(a) Over 1 Acre to 5 Acres $500.00
(b) Over 5 Acres $750.00
(10) Water Model Engineering Review $500.00
(11) Sewer Model Engineering Review $500.00
(12) Traffic Impact Study Review $1,500.00
¹If a subdivision or site plan application is
significantly altered, due to project changes
or the project is delayed due to applicant’s
request or failure to proceed, an additional
fee will be charged at 50% of the original fee.
D. Application for rezoning:
$500.00 plus $100.00 per acre or any
fraction thereof over one acre.
E. Demolition of Structure. NOTE: The basement
area will be calculated into the square
footage.
(1) 0 – 500 sq. ft. $ 25.00
(2) 501 – sq. ft. – 3,000 sq. ft. $ 50.00
(3) 3,001 sq. ft. – 6,000 sq. ft. $ 75.00
(4) 6,001 sq. ft. – 9,000 sq. ft. $100.00
(5) 9,001 sq. ft. – 12,000 sq. ft. $120.00
(6) Over 12,000 square feet $120.00 plus $0.01 per square foot
F. Public Improvement Permit.
(1) Fee for review and approval of plans and
specifications by engineers (including
review, comment letter, second review and
approval letter) and the review and
approval and acceptance of insurance,
bonds, easements, dedications, other
documents and agreements by the Town
Attorney:
(a) Residential subdivisions:
[1] Twenty lots or fewer: $65.00 per lot
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[2] Over 20 lots: $1,300.00 plus $40.00 per lot
(b) Commercial subdivisions: Minimum of $500.00 or Residential Schedule, whichever is greater
(2) Additional Engineering Reviews, if
second review does not result in
approval of plans: $10.00 per lot for
each subsequent review until approval letter is generated
(3) Public improvement inspection fees.
Cost Fee
$0.00 to $10,000.00 $1,000.00
$10,000.00 to $50,000.00 $1,000.00 + 8.5% of amount over $10,000.00
$50,000.00 to $90,000.00 $4,400.00 + 7.5% of amount over $50,000.00
$90,000.00 to $130,000.00 $7,400.00 + 6.5% of amount over $90,000.00
$130,000.00 to $170,000.00 $10,000.00 + 5.5% of amount over $130,000.00
$170,000.00 to $210,000.00 $12,200.00 + 4.5% of amount over $170,000.00
$210,000.00 to $400,000.00 $14,000.00 + 4.0% of amount over $210,000.00
$400,000.00 plus $21,600.00 + 3.5% of amount over $400,000.00
G. Signs.
(1) Temporary Sign Permit: $ 35.00
(2) Permanent signs, new.
(a) Up to 100 square feet (each face): $ 25.00
(b) Over 100 square feet: $25.00 plus $0.20 per square foot
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(3) Alteration, resurface, (except for
change in copy only), relocation or addition: $0.15 per square
foot
(4) Annual inspection fee for all off
Site signs, to be paid annually as
Of January 1st of each year: $0.15 per square
foot of sign
face area
H. Sewer and Water Department Fees.
(Payable directly to Sewer and Water
Department Office.):
(1) Sewer tap, standard four-inch tap: $1,700.00
(2) Water taps:
Size Tapping Meter
(inches) Fee Charge Total
5/8* n/a $200.00
3/4* n/a $250.00
1 $720.00 $275.00 $995.00
1½* n/a $450.00
2 $820.00 $600.00 $1,420.00
*Meter Replacements only. New taps not allowed.
(3) Service calls.
(a) Water turned on/off: $35.00
After Normal work hours: $100.00
(b) Frozen meter repair: Service call fee Plus cost of replacement meter
c) Sewer calls (Individual Service –
Residential or Commercial): $ 75.00
After normal working hours: $150.00
(d) New nonresident water customers
will be charged a deposit of
$150.00 prior to installation of
meter.
(e) Manual Reading (Radio read meter $ 25.00
not installed):
(f) Reading – Calibration of large
meters has not been done: $ 50.00
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(g) Additional notification of
inspections for plumbing
connections sump pumps/drain
connections after second
notification with no response: $25.00 per notification
(4) Plumbing fixture fees per unit.
Units Installed: Fee
1 to 5: $ 50.00
6 to 10: $ 75.00
11 to 15: $125.00
Over 15: $200.00
I. Miscellaneous.
(1) Building permit renewal: $ 50.00
(2) Certificate of occupancy/compliance.
(a) Residential.
[1] One and two family residence: $ 775.00
[2] Multiple family units (three
or more) and sleeping rooms: $20.00 per unit
(minimum $75.00)
(b) Commercial, per tenant (minimum
$100.00): $ 75.00 per tenant
(c) Industrial, per tenant (minimum
$100.00): $100.00 per tenant
(d) Copy of any Certificate of
Occupancy/Compliance: $ 10.00 each
(3) Road work permit: $ 50.00
Multiple permits in any one calendar year: $200.00
(4) Temporary site trailers: $ 50.00
(5) Home occupation fee: $ 25.00
(6) Storage tanks.
(a) Above ground: $0.05 per gallon
(b) Underground: $0.05 per gallon
(7) Replacement or second recycling bins: $8.00
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7. Town Board Comments
Mark Crocker – Thanked David Knight for his many years of dedicated service and stated it was a pleasure and honor to have worked with him.
Paul Pettit – Congratulated Mr. Knight on his retirement. Stating that he and David had known each other for quite a long time and had worked together in many capacities, he commended Mr. Knight on his long years of service and wished him well.
Cheryl Antkowiak – Reminded residents that the Town’s Recreation Committee would be hosting the Christmas Movie, “polar Express” at the Historic Palace Theatre at
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2007.
She also read a prepared letter which chronicled the years of service given by Mr. Knight and thanked him and wished him a healthy and happy retirement.
David Knight read a prepared letter to the Town Board and to Town residents thanking them for the opportunity to serve and also commended those persons he had worked with throughout the eight years he had served the Town. He offered some words of wisdom and some advice for the future and stated he will miss everyone but will stay on as a committee person for the Transit North Focus Group and will remain active is other areas if and when needed.
8. Adjournment
There being nothing further, Councilman Knight motioned to adjourn. Councilman Pettit seconded. The meeting ended at 7:59 p.m. Supervisor Smith welcomed all those in attendance to stay for refreshments in honor of Mr. Knight’s last official business meeting as a Town Councilman. Many people stayed and enjoyed the reception following.
The Lockport Town Board will next meet at 1:00 p.m. on December 27, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy A. Brooks, RMC, CMC
Lockport Town Clerk
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