Minutes of the regular meeting of the Brant Town Board held on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 8:00 p.m., held at the Brant Town Hall, Brant-N. Collins Rd, Brant, New York.

There were present:

Supervisor                               Samuel J. Chiavetta

Councilman                             Dennis Rubeck

Councilwoman                        Ellen Bowman

Councilman                             Martin Rosiek

Councilman                             Eugene Czyz

Attorney                                  John Grennell

Also present:

Gary Brecker                           Code Enforcement Officer

Leonard K. Pero                      Planning Board Chairman

Diane Czyz                             Supervisor’s Secretary

Joseph Giambrone                  Highway Superintendent

Lee Brunelli                            Julie Sager

Diane Czyz                             Frank Becker

John Arrigo                             Charlie Arrigo

Marie Way                              Mick Way

Alice Escott                            Town Crier

Joe Gardyjan              

            The meeting was opened with a pledge to the flag led by Ellen Bowman.

Supervisor Chiavetta requested a short time of silence in remembrance of September 11,2001, this was observed by all present.

Supervisor Chiavetta asked for the first order of business to present Frank Becker with a plaque for his eighteen years of service on the Town of Brant Planning Board.  Mr. Becker came forward with his two daughters Julie Sager & Diane Czyz and was awarded the plaque by Supervisor Chiavetta.

            Councilwoman Bowman made a motion; seconded by Councilman Czyz to accept the minutes of the Town Board meeting of August 12, 2003 as submitted by the Town Clerk.  MOTION CARRIED.

            A Motion was made by Councilwoman Czyz, seconded by Councilman Rosiek to accept the Supervisors financial report for the month of July as submitted.  MOTION CARRIED.

            A Motion was made by Councilman Czyz, and seconded by Councilman Rubeck to table the reconciliation reports from the Court Clerks and Town Clerks financial report.

A motion was made by Councilman Bowman and seconded by Councilwoman Czyz to approve the Code Enforcement Officers report for the month of August as submitted.  MOTION CARRIED.  Gary Brecker apologized for his absence during a short time in the summer as he was working for the health dept. but was stationed in Brant which benefited the town in the end.

A motion was made by Councilman Rubeck, seconded by Councilman Rosiek to accept the Dog Control Officer for August as submitted.  MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bowman seconded by Councilman Rosiek to accept the Police Chiefs report for the month of August as submitted.  MOTION CARRIED.

Supervisor Chiavetta reported on the new water district that is being studied for the areas of Eden, Evans, Brant, and  North Collins areas on Route 62 and  part of Cain Road.  The study is going forward with different alternatives for supply routes being looked into.

There was no Planning Board meeting in August so no report was filed.

Lenny Pero and board had some discussion about the Revitilazion committee and the signing of the resolution to approve Erie County Farmland Viability Project. 

Supervisor Chiavetta opened the Acknowledgement of Visitors.  No one responded.

Supervisor Chiavetta read the statement to be published advising all interested parties that the Town of Brant and the Village of Farnham has determined that the action of approving the Master Plan will not have a significant impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement will no the prepared.

Motion made by Coucilwoman Bowman to adopt the resolution of non impact seconded by Councilman  Czyz. Roll call vote was taken:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Councilwoman Bowman        Aye

Councilman Czyz                   Aye

Councilman Rubeck               Aye

Councilman Rosiek                 Aye

Supervisor Chiavetta              Aye

Supervisor Chiavetta stated that the next step is to advertise for a public meeting on the acceptance of the Town of Brant and Village of Farnham Master Plan at the next Board meeting which will be October 14, hearing set for 8:15 at said hearing. Motion made by Councilman Rosiek to set the stated time for the Public Hearing, and Councilman Rubeck seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.

Supervisor Chiavetta stated that we needed to break for the public hearing on the proposed curfew law.

Town Clerk opened the public hearing by reading the legal notice, which was published in the Hamburg Sun on August 28, 2003.

The Town Attorney summarized the changes of the local law.  One was just renaming the “

As everyone wanting to be heard had been heard, a motion was made by Councilwoman Bowman and seconded by Councilman Czyz to close the public hearing.

Councilwoman Bowman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Czyz to adopt a resolution to adopt budget modifications as recommended by the Town Accountant. 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Councilwoman Bowman        Aye

Councilman Czyz                   Aye

Councilman Rosiek                 Aye

Councilman Rubeck               Aye

Supervisor Chiavetta              Aye

5 Ayes, No Nays.  RESOLUTION ADOPTED.

            Supervisor Chiavetta stated that there is a need for after school child care and that the Town would like to see if there would be the possibility of hosting this at the park, similar to the recreation program for the children.  He stated that he would be meeting with the school and putting information in the next newsletter to see if enough interest would be generated in such a program.

Supervisor Chiavetta made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rubeck to set the members and appoint a Chairman, he suggested Gene Czyz to the Masterplan Committee, which should consist of three Town and two Village representatives.  Members would be Len Pero, Martin Rosiek, Terry Caber and Anthony Krytanjek.  MOTION CARRIED. 

A motion was made by Supervisor Chiavetta to award the Master Plan Contract to Peter J. Smith Company as low bidder at the July 11, 2002 bid opening.  Councilman Rubeck seconded the motion and a roll call vote taken:

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Supervisor Chiavetta              Aye

Councilman Rubeck               Aye

Councilwoman Bowman        Aye

Councilman Rosiek                Aye

Councilman Czyz                   Aye

5 Ayes, No Nays.  CONTRACT AWARDED.

            Supervisor Chiavetta made a motion to schedule the public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant for October 8, 2002 at 8:15 p.m., the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Bowman.  MOTION CARRIED.

            Supervisor Chiavetta made a motion to make some position changes.  Tammy Czyz he would like to appoint as substitute clerk to the Supervisor’s office to cover when his secretary was out and Linda Crouse then would become the Court Clerk as Tammy has other added responsibilities.  This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Bowman.  Councilman Czyz abstained.  MOTION CARRIED.

            An invitation to attend the Association of Erie County Governments meeting on September 26^th in Clarence, New York was received and filed.

            A motion was made by Councilman Rubeck and seconded by Councilman Rosiek that General Town Wide Warrant 2002 #9, Vouchers 318-354, totaling $14,750.96, General Town Wide Payroll 2002, Warrant #9, Vouchers 30-35, totaling $33,952.50, General Part Town Warrant 2002 #9, Vouchers 28-30, totaling $2,415.88. Highway Fund Payroll 2002, Warrant #9, Vouchers 16-17, totaling $6,192.35, Highway Town Wide 2002 #9, Vouchers 74-81, totaling $1,700.51, Highway Part Town Warrant #9, Vouchers 20-22, totaling $4,039.79, Street Lighting Fund 2002, Warrant #9, Voucher 8, totaling $1,623.01.  Lotus Bay Sewer Dist 2002 Warrant #9, Voucher 10, totaling $141.35, be presented for payment.  MOTION CARRIED.

            A motion was made by Councilwoman Bowman seconded by Councilman Czyz to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m.  MOTION CARRIED.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Jamie S. Nolan, Town Clerk

APPROVED BY:

SUPERVISOR CHIAVETTA:                                                                     

COUNCILMAN RUBECK:                                                                         

COUNCILWOMAN BOWMAN:                                                                

COUNCILMAN CZYZ:                                                                               

COUNCILMAN ROSIEK:                                                                           

Town Board Minutes and Public Hearing