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Last Updated: Jul 25th, 2008 - 09:53:20 |
May 28, 2008
A regularly scheduled work session of the Lockport Town Board was conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Town Hall, 6560 Dysinger Road, Lockport, New York.
Present were: Supervisor: Marc R. Smith
Town Board members: Cheryl A. Antkowiak
Paul P. Pettit
Mark C. Crocker
Paul W. Siejak
Also present: Nancy A. Brooks, Town Clerk; Daniel E. Seaman, Town Attorney; Robert Klavoon of Wendel-Duchscherer and several high school students.
Supervisor Smith welcomed the local Participation in Government students that were present and then opened the meeting for the following business:
1. Town Priorities for 2008
Transit Road Focus Group - Supervisor Smith stated that he would give an in-depth report of the Las Vegas Retail Development Conference he attended at the June 5, 2008 work session. He stated that each of the Town Board members should have received copies of the literature that was printed for the conference. This material is also available on the Transit North website.
Town Drainage – Councilman Crocker reported that the Town Highway Dept. is currently concentrating on road work but will soon commence with drainage projects as was outlined in the Town’s Drainage Plan for 2008.
Infiltration and Inflow – Mr. Klavoon announced that there will be a demonstration of a sewer pipe patch by Fernco Co. at the Town Hall on Wed., June 4, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Additionally, Councilman Pettit stated that the
WACH Co. had preformed a demonstration of a sewer vent repair using a machine which digs a hole around the sewer vent pipe and allows a sleeve to be added as a repair. He stated that the equipment can be purchased or rented and could also be used by the Town Highway Department. He stated that this alternative, along with that of the Fernco Co., will provide the Town with at least two options for sewer vent repair. Mr. Pettit also reiterated that the Town’s sewer ordinance should be updated to eliminate sewer vent traps from new builds. This issue will be considered by the Board in the future.
Merger of Sewer & Water Districts – This project is still on hold.
Day Road Park Improvements – Councilwoman Antkowiak stated the Town will soon be bidding out the installation of a sprinkler system. She stated that the Town Recreation Committee is investigating the purchase of some table umbrellas to provide shade. These would be purchased out of the Recreation budget. She also stated that there may be a need to spray for bugs near the tables.
Supervisor Smith added that the landscaping has been completed and looks very good. Councilwoman Antkowiak stated that the trees will also be needing watering. Additionally, the drinking faucet will soon be installed.
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Day Road Park Improvements- Cont’d.
Councilman Pettit stated he feels the projected completion date of the park’s soccer fields is unacceptable. He stated that the fields should be completed now or they won’t be available for use this summer. Supervisor Smith
stated that the planting of the fields has been held off until such time as the water source is installed. Councilman Pettit suggested that a “rough seeding”
could be done to allow for use this summer.
2. Town Clerk
Nancy Brooks stated the only correspondence received was a 2007 Construction Survey from the Niagara County Center for Economic Development. The survey request has been forward to the Town Building Department.
3. Town Attorney
Mr. Seaman stated he had no report at this time.
4. Town Engineer
Donner Creek – Supervisor Smith stated the matter of Donner Creek would be discussed in Executive Session to consult with the Town Attorney, as there is current litigation on this issue. Councilman Siejak requested that Mr. Klavoon clarify a few questions pertaining to the Lincoln Avenue retention pond as to whether the plan modifications would include enlarging the pond or simply cleaning the pond. Mr. Klavoon stated that the pond’s inlets and outlets would be cleaned and it would also be made deeper to accommodate water flow.
Pump Station Rehab Ph. 4
Mr. Klavoon reported that the Town had received approval from the Niagara County Health Dept. and that the plan and specifications have been prepared for bid. This phase (IV) includes rehabilitation of the East Pointe Subdivision, the Robinson Road and the Strauss Road lift stations. A bid date and time has been set for 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
Additionally, the Robinson Road lift station requires a video analysis which will require bids to be obtained. The bid date and time of this project has been set
for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2008.
Water Line Leak Detection
Mr. Klavoon reported that he has obtained a quote for leak detection for approximately 141 miles (6100 services) of Town water lines. The cost estimate was $18,955.00 for a town-wide comprehensive study. This cost figure was based on the fact that 104 miles of the Town’s 141 miles of water line are of metallic pipe. Mr. Seaman reminded the Town Board that the Town’s procurement policy must be followed with regard to entering an agreement for
such services. Mr. Klavoon stated he will abide by the policy and obtain two additional quotes.
5. Town Board Comments
Mark Crocker – provided the Town Board with a hand out of his report of the trip to Las Vegas for the International Retail Shopping Development Conference. He stated that trip was very worth while and is a valuable tool for soliciting retail development for the Town and surrounding area.
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6. Supervisor’s Comments
Grants - Supervisor Smith stated the Town has received notice from Sen. George Maziarz’ office that the Town will receive $15,000.00 in grant funding for the Gourmet Meals project.
The Town will also receive $2500.00 from Assemblyman Mike Cole’s office for Gourmet Meals and an additional $10,000.00 for Day Road Park Improvements.
Plasma Generator Trip - The trip has been postponed until July 9th.
International Retail Shopping Conference - Supervisor Smith was very pleased with the conference. He stated that the booth, and the printed material, was some of the finest at the conference. He stated that they had made several good contacts and in his opinion, it was probably the best opportunity to attract retail development to our area.
7. Executive Session Entered
MOTION: to enter Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with the Town Attorney and to discuss personnel issues was made by Council member Pettit, seconded by Council member Crocker. The motion was CARRIED: AYES-5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Pettit, Crocker, Siejak and Smith.
The Town Board entered Executive Session at 1:30 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 Pettit, seconded by Council member Siejak. The motion was CARRIED: AYES-5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Pettit, Crocker, Siejak and Smith.
The Executive Session ended at 2:50 p.m. with no Town Board action taken.
9. Approval to go to Civil Service to fill Assessor Information Clerk
MOTION: to authorize the Town Assessor to go to Civil Service to hire a qualified resident to fill the position of Assessing Information Clerk was made by Council member Pettit, seconded by Council member Crocker. The motion
was CARRIED: AYES-5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Pettit, Crocker, Siejak and Smith.
The position will be filled at a hire rate of $10 -13.00/hour.
10. Adjournment
MOTION: to adjourn was made by Council member Crocker, seconded by Council member Siejak. The motion was CARRIED: AYES-5, NAYS-0. Voting AYE: Antkowiak, Pettit, Crocker, Siejak and Smith.
The meeting ended at 2:52 p.m. The Lockport Town Board will next meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy A. Brooks, RMC, CMC
Lockport Town Clerk
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