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REGULAR MEETING

January 6, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held January 6,1997 at 7:30 P.M. in theVillage Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V. Walters.

PRESENT: Michael V. WaltersChris G. PintoLouis AttiHoward M. FrawleyWilliam G. Houston

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ALSO PRESENT: Cynthia L. Provenzo, Clerk-TreasurerAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyAllen R. Menefee, Code Enforcement OfficerPatrick F. Pnckhaber, Police Chief

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the minutes of the December 16, 1996 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Leonard Lerczak, 17 Lerczak Drive - (I) Remind Board of spring restoration throughout the village (2) It appearsthe snow-melting mixture is leaving mud all over the village - requested Board review and see if the village could cleanup the mixture residue and possibility ofchanging type of grit mixture in the future.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Chamber of Commerce Presidents Ball - R.S.v.P. to Village Clerk.(2) Fire Department - (a) $5,000 grant from former State Assemblyman Fran Pordum for new concrete floor inCommercial Street Fire Hall - consider during budget process (b) Recommendation of new Fire Commissioner to fillunexpired term - see Resolution #1 (c) Request from $700 to $1,000 for annual payment by village to fire company consider at budget time.(3) AFSCME Local #1095A Drug and Alcohol Testing request for negotiations - Mayor Walters and Lou Atti to meetJanuary 21, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. with union representatives.(4) Erie County Village Officials Meeting January 16th - R.S.v.P. Village Clerk.

TRUSTEE PINTO(1) January budget process - request forms submitted to department heads - set workshops when requests submitted.(2) Announced that Rena IDavsa has retired from Library Board - thanked her for all of her dedication to the libraryand wished her well - General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski regarding the Library Board's concerns.(3) Trustee Houston commented about a new sign at the library; Friends of the Village Member Charles Roth offered tohave students make a new sigu free of charge for the library and just keep this in mind - place under Old Business.Trustee Pinto commented that the Board is endeavoring to obtain funds for facade improvements including a new sign;will also keep students offer for new sigu in mind.

TRUSTEE ATTI(1) Pnblish snow plowing and hydrant snow removal notices in Penny Saver, re-publish refuse pick-up procedures appears C.I.D. Refuse is picking up in the business district before 10:00 A.M. on Monday's. Also, lose garbage flyingaround in heavy winds - must be in proper containers; also complaint that C.LD. is not recycling separated trash instructed Village Clerk to write letter to C.LD. and inform them of these matters, publish updated guidelines regardingtime for garbage to be put out and acceptable recyclables.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Recent list of problem hydrants from Fire Department given to Water Maintenance Man to do repairs andreplacements as necessary.(2) Water problem on Birch Street - surface water drainage problem - not leaking· water from the village - have WaterDistribution Man contact individuals involved.(3) Attended Bond Act Seminar with Mr. Houston for further information on monies available for water improvements.

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TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Fire Hall engine room floor grant and request from Fire Department - address under Communications and to beconsidered at budget time.(2) Attended Bond Act Workshop with Trustee Frawley - hoping to obtain some money for Angola. 'l(3) Talked to Rural Development Albany Representative for additional grant money - preapplication forms have beensent to the village.(4) During budget process request department heads to prepare capital planning requests in advance.(5) Friends of the Village to hold a meeting Saturday, January 11th - Peter Hassenpusch is now Chairman - groupsending cards out in an effort to contact people who have attended meetings in the past.(6) Commented Leonard Lerczak had a bonafide complaint regarding the snow removal mixture being used - verymnddy - Trustee Atti to check with general Crew Chief - see if there is too much sand in mixture.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(1) Submitted monthly fuel and activity reports.(2) Prepared commendations: one for Scott Kashino and one for Patrick Davis for their performance in recent incidents- to be placed in their personnel files.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(1) Volunteers cleaning hall tonight.(2) Excess water in front offire hall; General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski to take care of this matter.(3) Inform Mayor Walters of Fire Company Installation Dinner sometime in February.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(1) Checklist written response received by Board dated 12/31/96.(2) Written notification to Board offire at 42 Washington Street.(3) Fire at 199 So. Main Street.(4) Mayor Walters brought np the 1 Ward Drive barrier issue and Attorney Allan Paglia is aware of his responsibility tohave this installed.(5) Trustee Houston inquired as to the starus of the demolition of the Borzilleri building - contractor will continue withwork when he is able to get his equipment in there.(6) Emblem Building - who owns - contact assessor.(7) 116 Mill Street - Property Maintenance Violation - following long discussion as to who is responsible for notifyingowner - Attorney Paglia stated if the Board desires they should officially direct the Code Enforcement Officer to notifyowner that he is in contempt of Supreme Court Order - Board so ordered Code Enforcement Officer to notify the ownerof the violations.(8) N. Main Street Variety Store inspection - appears to be in violation - Code Enforcement Officer to notify owner inwritiug of such violation.

CLERK TREASURER'S REPORT(1) Regarding two poles on certain streets in the village - have not received response from Niagara Mohawk.(2) Fuel and mileage logs - Police Chief submitted for October, November and December, 1996 - other departmentshave not submitted requested forms - new inventories not submitted yet for reconciliation - Trustee Atti to speak toGeneral Crew Chiefand Trustee Houston to speak to Fire Chief and request constructive suggestions.

OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Officers contract with village, Mayor Walters set January 16th at 4:00 P.M. to discuss contract; Police Chiefto notify the two officers.(2) Planning Board square footage of store fronts; Jeff White Chairman - has made some contacts and it appears there isno minimum square footage on record in other municipalities - will discuss at the next Planning Board Meeting andmake a recommendation to the Village Board.(3) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification - pending water matters and waiting for village to respond.(4) Drug and Alcohol Testing - union review - addressed during communications.(5) U.S. Cable franchise renewal - Trustee Houston talk to Town at January 8th meeting.(6) Joyce Lane - Trustee Pinto - owners Attorney brought request for easement from Joyce Tomaka - review followingtonight's meeting.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Trustee Pinto regarding Mr. Stebbins of Railroad Avenue septic system problem - Attorney Paglia to dictate letter toMr. Stebbins.

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RESOLUTIONS(l) Fire CommissionerRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village Board does accept the recommendation of theAngola Fire Department and does hereby appoint Kenneth J. Herman, 2 Mark Drive, Angola, NY Fire Commissionereffective January 1, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(2) Justice Court Conference AttendanceRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the request of Judge Chester Riker and Court ClerkNancy DiMartino to attend the Association of Towns Training School and Annual Meeting February 15 thru 19, 1997and that all appropriated expenses be paid by the Village. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Explorers Attend Fire Department InstallationRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village of Angola does hereby sponsor Explorersattendance at the Fire Department Installation with cost to be paid from the General Fund. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve General Fund Checks #6062 to 6105 in the amount of$41,459.28 plus Payroll #15 & 16; Water Fund Checks #2147 to 2164 in the amount of $20296.15 plus Payroll #15 &16; Capital Fund Checks #569 to 573 in the amount of $908.02. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:45 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meetingTuesday, January 21, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Cynthia L. Provenzo, Clerk-Treasurer

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INDEX - January 21, 1997

VISITORS:(I) Compliments: Friends of the VillagelFire Company(2) Easement Request

COMMUNICATIONS:(I) Erie County Governments Meeting(2) Double Utility Poles(3) NFTA Passengers

TRUSTEE PINTO:(1) Budget Workshops(2) Library Board Meeting(3) Water Plant Sale

TRUSTEE ATTI:(I) Rebid 1984 Ford Truck(2) DPW Street/Sidewalk Snowplowing(3) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY:(I) Water 'Maintenance Man Certification(2) Christmas Lights

TRUSTEE HOUSTON:(1) Schedule Leak Detection(2) Snow Removal(3) Clearing Fire Hydrants(4) 7 High Street Fire(5) Friends of the Village Minutes

ATTORNEY'S REPORT:(1) 116 Mill Street Appearance Ticket(2) Task Force - Fires in Old Buildings

"No Parking Here to Corner" Signs

POLICE CHIEF:(1) Request New Police Car

GENERAL CREW CHIEF:(1) Storm Sewer BackuplNew Street Signs/Unregistered Vehicles

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S(1) Fire Thank YouIFloor DrainslHeating Bills

CODE ENFORCEMENT:(1) Fire Gear

CLERK-TREASURER:(1) Niagara Mohawk Response(2) C.LD. Contract(3) Verification of Assessors(4) Firemen's Service Award(5) Removal Christmas Lights

NEW BUSINESS:(1) Paint Over DPW Sign(2) Board Workshop

OLD BUSINESS:(1) Police Officers Contract(2) Square Footage Store Fronts(3) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification(4) Drug/Alcohol Testing(5) U.S. Cable Franchise(6) Joyce Lane Easement(7) New Sign Library(8) Fuel/Mileage LogsRESOLUTIONS:(1) Village Election Notice(2) Election Inspection(3) Rebid 1984 Ford Truck(4) Leak Detection(5) Advertise Purchase Police Car

REGULAR MEETING

lanuary 21, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held January 21,1997 at 7:30 P.M. inthe Village Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V.Walters.r "'j,PRESENT: Michael V. Walters

Chris G. PintoLouis AttiHoward M. FrawleyWilliam G. Houston


ALSO PRESENT Cynthia L. Provenzo, Clerk-TreasurerAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyAllen R. Menefee, Code Enforcement OfficerRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police Chief

AFPROYAL OF MINUTES:RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the minutes of the January 6, 1997 meeting assubntitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(1) Glellll Mead; Chairman Chamber of Commerce and Businessman on N. Main Street in the Town of Evanscomplimented Friends of the Village for their continued efforts to improve the village; commented on appreciation ofthe volunteer fire companies in the Village of Angola and the Town of Evans; recently had an experience where his wifehad to be transported by private ambulance and the cost was very high; Mayor Walters commented that the quickresponse over the weekend by volunteers in the village averted a near disaster.(2) Joyce Tomaka, Joyce Lane - regarding requested easement to property that she is trying to sell at the end of thepaved portion of Joyce Lane; her Attorney David Fielding presented papers to the Board requesting permanent easementon Joyce Lane to the last two lots of the Tomaka Subdivision; the plot plan presented includes alternative ingress andegress; Board will discuss this matter at a workshop in the near future, develop some proposals and present to Mrs.Tomaka and her Attorney Mr. fielding.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Erie County Goverlllllents Meeting January 23rd - R.S.v.P. Village Clerk(2) Niagara Mohawk responded to the Village Clerk's Office regarding double poles on Main, Lorain, Lake and CenterStreets in the Village and informed us that work will begin shortly and will complete the transfer of facilities to the newpoles within the next several months. Any questions contact Mary C. Willer, Consumer Representative at 549-5760.(3) Niagara Frontier Transit Authority commnnication to Mayor Walters regarding request from the village in helpingto alleviate snow removal problems in pick-up and drop-off of passengers within the village - General Crew ChiefRichard Dybowski to contact Mr. Chris Cronin at 855·7619.

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) Budget - schedule workshops at the February 3rd Board Meeting.(2) Library Board re-scheduled meeting - items to be addressed by General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski: (I) Key forback door - Rick Dybowski to notify library that they already have a key (2) Motion light - Rick Dybowski taking careof this matter.(3) Discuss water plant sale at workshop to help speed process for sale of plant to David Bruce.

TRUSTEE ATTI(1) No bids for 1984 FordTruck; rebid with no minimum - see Resolution #3.(2) D.P.W. is doing a good job of snow plowing articulating snow/sidewalk plow very helpful this winter; has greatsnowblower; request police to keep an eye on private contractors if plowing and blocking sidewalks and/or streets.(3) Old Business #3 ISO-CRS Insurance Classification - received correspondence and ISO is requesting response fromthe village by February 12, 1997 - discuss at workshop.

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TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Water Maintenance Man Jeff Kaminski to attend Water Conference for water certification.(2) Christmas lights to be taken down January 26th barring a snow storm.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Leak detection last performed November, 1995 by Burwin, Inc.• Board agreed to contact Burwin and schedule leakdetection as soon as weather pennits • see Resolution #4.(2) D.P.W. doing a great job with snow removal.(3) Fire Hydrants· village set example by cleaning hydrant in front of Police and D.P.W.(4) Compliment Firemen, Village and Town Police, for their prompt response at 7 High Street fire over the weekendwhich saved lives· - thanks a lot.(5) Friends of the Village minntes pnblished in the Angola Penny Saver; President.of "Friends of the Village" set upcommittees; next meeting February 8, 1997.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT(I) Allan Paglia - regarding 116 Mill Street owner, served with appearance notice, appeared in court and is cleaningnp; Code Enforcement Officer Allen 'lIenefee has reschednled inspection for Tuesday, January 28th.(2) Police Chief and Fire Chief regarding fire at 7 High Street and fast spreading fires in old bnildings - after muchdiscussion by the Board, the Fire Chief and Police Chief, Mayor Walters set up a Task Force to consist of: Fire Chief,Police Chief, Code Enforcement Officer, Trustee Houston and Mayor Walters to meet and report back to the entireBoard regarding the Code Enforcement Officer and (Building Inspector's) duties, time involved and possibility ofextending hours or having an assistant during the bUsy building season·Trustee Houston requested that all items at prior meetings be kept on Old Business under the Code EnforcementOfficer's portion of the agenda.Trustee Houston· at this time requested Police Chief to check area at N. Main and School Streets and possibly installing"No Parking Here to Comer" signs. The Mayor suggested the Safety Committee review this with the Police Chief.

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POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT 1(I) Request to purchase new car and put out to bid as soon as possible, delivery after June I, 1997; bid openingFebruary 14, 1997 at 3:00 P.M.. see Resolution #5.

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(I) Newton Street storm sewer backup· General Crew Chief spoke to owners and informed them of option to sever theold storm sewer line and get into new storm sewer.Trustee Houston· regarding two street signs as requested - Crew Chief has ordered.Trustee Houston - regarding unregistered vehicles and other violations • Police Chief should make a list for CodeEnforcement Officer to send notices.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S· Jay Addison:(I) General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski getting problems solved (2) Thanks to police for help with fire January 19th (3)Floor drains plugging up • drain tiles broken· put on list for repairsTrustee Houston· heating gas bills at So. Main Street Fire Station higher than the whole building at 41 CommercialStreet includingthe Village Office and the Fire Hall· possibly setting heat too high'· this is a waste. Fire CommissionerJay Addison to look into matter and report back to Trustee Houston.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Regarding fire gear for inspections following fires· Fire Chief David Martiu to see what is available in OSHAapproved fire gear and give to the Code Enforcement Officer.

CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT(I) Niagara Mohawk response received and addressed under COlfnnunications.(2) C.LD. contract expires May 31, 1997; Mayor appointed committee of himself, Attorney Allan Paglia, TrusteeHouston and Trustee Atti to review the current contract and requested Village Clerk to contact other municipalities forcopies of their specifications and contracts.(3) Assessors verification to be signed by the Mayor and Board of Trustees and notice to be published in the PennySaver of the availability of the tentative roll.(4) Firemen's Service Award· information received and given to the Fire Department for processing.(5) Hopefully as weather permits, removal of Christmas lights this weekend due to additional cost for electricity andinsurance.

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OLD BUSINESS(I) Police Officers contract with village - meeting for negotiations February 3rd at 4 P.M.(2) Planning Board square footage of store fronts - Planning Board met January 21st in the upstairs fire hall.(3) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification - respond by February 12th - discuss at workshop.(4) Drug and Alcohol Testing - Union Review - met with union January 21st at 2 P.M. Unions recommendation to besubmitted by January 31st for board action February 3, 1997.(5) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal - discuss with town at meeting January 22nd.(6) Joyce Lane easement - discussed at workshop.(7) Library - New Sign - Trustee Houston - Charles Roth design according to village's rules and codes - at TrusteePinto's suggestion design to be submitted to Library Board for their approval.(8) Fuel and mileage logs - General Crew Chief submitted October, November fuel inventory sheets - Clerk-Treasurerto prepare reconciliation.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Trustee Atti - requested new owner to paint over DPW on the old village hall on N. Main Street.(2) Board Workshop scheduled for Saturday, January 25th at 8:00 A.M. in the Village Hall - requested the Clerk toprepare agenda of items to be discussed by the Board.

RESOLUTIONS(I) Village Election NoticeRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley that notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 15-104(3) (b) and

'Section 15-104(4) of the Election Law that: I. The General Village Election of the Village of Angola will be heldTuesday, March 18, 1997. 2. The polling place for the single Village Election District shall be the Village Hall, 41Commercial Street, Angola, New York. 3. The hours during which the polls will be open shall be from 12:00 o'clocknoon until 9:00 p.m. in the evening. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(2) Election InspectionRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the following persons be appointed Inspectors for theMarcJ[ 18, 1997 Village Election: Mary Heath, 50 So. Main Street, Angola, New York; Mayme Barone, 12 DellwoodAvenllC, Angola, New York; Josephine Pingitore 116 Grove Street, Angola, New York; Mary Carol Heath, 50 So. MainStreet; Angola, New York. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Rebid 1984 Ford Truck For Sale without MinimumRES()LVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trutee Pinto to rebid for sale the 1984 Ford Tmck without minimum, bids to beopened February 14; 1997 at 10:00 A.M. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Leak Detection - Hire Burwin, Inc.RESOLVED Tmstee Houston, seconded Tmstee Frawley to retain Burwin,Inc. to conduct a leak detection as soon asthe weather pennits this spring, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Advertise fnr Purchase Police CarRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to authorize publication of Notice to Bidders to purchase one 1997Police Car for delivery one or after June I, 1997; bids to be opened February 14, 1997 at 3:00 P.M. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Tmstee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve General Fund Checks #6106 to 6134 in the amount of$20,162.76 plus Payroll #17; Water Fund Checks #2165 to 2170 in the amount of $596.00 plus Payroll #17; CapitalFund Check #574 in the amount 01'$494.65. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:55 P.M. RESOLVED Tmstee Frawley, seconded Tmstee Pinto to adjourn to Executive Session January 22, 1997at 7 P.M. with the Town Board and then to Monday, Febmary 3,1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED


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INDEX - February 3, 1997

VISITORS(I) Police Chief Residency(2) Rental Property Inspections

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(1) Establish CommitteeslFarmers MarkeVEtc.

COMMUN1CATIONS(I) School Dumpster Service

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) Budget Workshops(2) Library

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Residency Inquiry(2) ISO Classification

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Removal of Christmas Decoratious

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Publication Library HourslReplace Hot Water Tank/Utility BilllLeak DetectionlFire Hall Floor

Complemented Water Dept.Nillage Hall Number "41"

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) Executive Session

POLICE CHIEF(1) Monthly ReportlMileage Log(2) "No Parking" Sign

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(1) Crosswalk Painting

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S(1) Fire Hall Gas Bill(2) Handicapped Parking(3) Fire Station Repairs

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(1) Demolition Borzilleri House - Ownership/Cleanup Emblem Building - Violation Notices

Old Town Hall - Cleanup Fire Scene - Unregistered Vehicle - Property Maintenance Law Violation

CLERK-TREASURER(1) Niagara Mohawk Pole Removal

RESOLUTIONS(1) Withdrawn - Drug & Alcohol Testing(2) Firemen's Service Award(3) Police Dept. Clerk-Typist Part Time(4) "No Parking" Sign(5) 7 High Street Cleanup

AUDIT OF BILLS

OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Officers Contract(2) Square Footage Store Fronts(3) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification(4) Drug & Alcohol Testing(5) U.S. Cable Franchise(6) Joyce Lane Easement(7) New Library Sign(8) FuellMileage Logs(9) Fire Hall Exit

REGULAR MEETING

February 3, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held February 3, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. inthe Village Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V.Walters.



ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A Hotnich, Deputy ClerkAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyAllen R. Menefee, Code Enforcement OfficerRichard A Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police Chief

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:A moment of silence was observed in memory of former Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer Kenneth J. Herman.RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNAN1MOUSLY CARRIED .

VISITORS(I) Greg Bonnes, Forest Avenue - regarding Police Chief residency - handout August 21, 1995 minutes. After muchdiscussion, the Board decided to discuss Police Chief residency in Executive Session following touight's meeting.Regarding the Open Meetings Law and Budget Workshops, Mayor Walters stressed that the village complies with theSunshine Law - all board meetings are open to the public unless an executive session is needed for personnel,contractual matters or pending litigation. April 7, 1997 is the scheduled budget public hearing where all citizens areencouraged to discuss the budget before adoption.(2) Tim Dybdahl, 94 Orchard Avenue - concerned about the number of fires and inspections of rental properties in thevillage - the village board informed Mr. Dybdahl that a task-force has been appointed to review procedures of the CodeEnforcement Office.

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE .(I) Committees established to boost village: (I) Speakers Committee (2) Political (Liaison between Village andFriends) newsletter, park - committee suggested that damages to the village be handled through the courts designatingcommuuity service for damage done - farmers market Saturday morning May tbm October - Commuuity DevelopmentVillage and Friends to declare "Clean-uplFix-up Week" in June - help from community - Mayor encouraged everyone towork with Friends of the Village, great to see a program to promote Angola - possible Eagle Scout Project - clean anddevelop Mill Street Park - talk big about Angola - welcome and looking forward to seeing you here.

COMMUNICATIONS(I) School dumpster service - due to company not picking up milk cartons, the schools in the village need more room Trustee Atti to contact C.I.D. and report back to the board.

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) Scheduled budget workshops for Saturday, February 8th, 8:00 to 9:00 AM. and Saturday, February 15th at 8:00AM.(2) Attended library meeting, submitted annual report to board - information from James Farrow, Coordinator forlibrary grant last year, funds available to complete facade, windows, handicapped access, siguage - work with CharlesRoth, February 19, 1997,7:00 P.M.

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Regarding residency inquiry - verify that he is a village resident eligible to run for office.(2) ISO Classification - commuuicated with CRS indicating village plans to purchase a second pumper and proposedwater system improvements. ,Remove Resolution item #I from agenda - no information from union - leave on agenda for next meeting.

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TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Christmas tree lights taken down - a lot of damage to lights and flags - Friends of the Village requested RickertBuilding for storage - Trustee Houston will check on the Rickert Building with General Crew Chief Richard Dybowskifor "Friends" storage space and repairs to be made to the building.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Glad that the library hours are published in the Penny Saver.(2) General Crew Chief replaced water tank at the library.(3) Referred to Chris the library electric bill.(4) Leak detection to be completed in April.(5) Fire Hall floor to be replaced in the spring; talked with General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski and Fire Chief - Rick tohelp with replacement of the concrete floor; village receiving $5,000 state grant towards concrete floor replacement.(6) Complemented Water Department for lending a hand to Farnham.(7) Have "A" in sign on Village Clerk's Office straightened and paint new number 41 on Village Clerk's Office door.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) To discuss in Executive Session: (I) Richel claim (2) KaminskilDamrath claim (3) RodIer buffer - Ward Drive(4) 116 Mill street

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(I) Submitted monthly activity and fuel/mileage log.(2) "No Parking" sign at N. Main and School Street - see Resolution #4.

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(I) Spring crosswalk painting - striper repaired and striping will be done in a timely fashion in the spring.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(I) So. Main Street Fire Hall gas bill - National Fuel to send an audit ofbills paid -locks to be placed on controls.(2) Handicapped parking at Commercial Street parking lot for firemen - Board to review.(3) Checklist offire station repairs - 90% complete.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Demolition Borzilleri house - snow holding up progress.(2) Emblem Building ownership/cleanup - contact Town of Evans Assessor Sam Lomando regarding owner living inToronto.(3) Angola Variety Store - sent violation letter to owner, has until this week to respond.(4) Old Town Hall, 42 N. Main Street - if no response by February 6th, Code Enforcement Officer to issue courtappearance.(5) Emenee's awning - have secured - contact owner.(6) Clean up fire scene 7 High Street - Washington -(a) 7 High Street - Board discussion to clean up by the middle of this week (2/4-6) or village will clean and bill ownersee Resolution #5.(Attorney Paglia reviewed Village Code and under Property Maintenance Law Emergency Section can order clean upand charge to property owner,(7) Unregistered vehicles Park StreetlWashington/Code Enforcement Officer cited owners; code allows ten days fordisposition.(8) Bartus Lane - Property Maintenance Law violation - owner cited - Board instructed Code Enforcement Officer tomark for 16th day and ifviolation not corrected tow vehicle away and charge owner.

CLERK-TREASURER'SREPORT(I) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - will contact Mary Willer from Niagara Mohawk - to keep us informed as the polesare removed and report to the Board.

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OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Officers contract with village - discuss police salaries at budget time.(2) Planning Board square footage of store fronts - Planning Board met decided to recommend that they remain as-is Board requested letter from Chairman of Planning Board Jeff White - remove from Old Business.(3) ISO-CRS insurance classification and fire department equipment money - Trustee Atti sent letter.(4) Drug and Alcohol Testing - waiting to hear from uniou.(5) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal - Trustee Houston informed the Board that Councilman Mark Engler and SupervisorRobert Catalino are handling the Town of Evans franchise renewal.(6) Joyce Lane - owner and her attorney responded - they are to get back to Attorney Paglia - remove from Old Businessand place on #5 under Attorney.(7) Library - new signs.(8) Fuel and mileage logs reconciliation - Clerk-Treasurer to complete reconciliation - Fire Hall used forty gallons ofgasoline at fire scene - to be marked on usage sheet.(9) Fire Hall emergency exit - construction has begun - remove from Old Business.

RESOLUTIONS(I) Withdraw Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure Agreement - waiting for response from union(2) Firemen's Service AwardRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that the Angola Village Board does hereby approve the volunteerfirefighter Service Award Program, list of all 1996 active volunteer firefighters of the Angola Volunteer FireDepartment, Inc. for posting in the fire company for a period of at least 30 days for review by members.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Police Department Clerk-Typist Part-TimeRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that the Angola Village Board hire Theresa Bergum, 49 MillStreet, Angola, NY as Police Department Computer Operator/Clerk-Typist Part Time effective February 4, 1997 at thebudgeted hourly rate. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) N. MaiJfand School Street "No Parking" SiguRESOLVED',Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that a "No Parking" sign be erected at the northeast corner of N.Main and School Street; that the sign should be in compliance with existing New York State vehicle and traffic lawSection 1202-3-(b) "No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within fIfteen feet of a fire hydrant".UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) 7 High~treet CleanupRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti that the Code Enforcement Officer is hereby instructed to notifyowners to clean up after fire at 7 High Street in accordance with the law. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve General Fund checks #6135 to __ in the amount of$__ plus Payroll #18 and 19; Water Fund Checks #2171 to __ in the amount of $__ plus Payroll #18 and 19;Capital Fund Checks #_ in the amonnt of $_. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:55 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Houston, secouded Trustee Atti to adjourn in memory of former Mayor and ClerkTreasurer Kenneth J. Herman and into Executive Session to discuss Police Chief residency and Attorney Paglia items onagenda and then to Tuesday, February 18, 1997 Grievance Night 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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INDEX - February 18, 1997

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(I) Library Sign

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Village Officials Meeting(2) Erie Co. Association of Governments Meeting(3) Water Credit Request

TRUSTEE PlNTO(1) Budget Workshop(2) Library Board Meeting(3) Library Balance

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Sale 1984 Ford Truck(2) Refuse Contract Amendment

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Fire Hall Engine Room Floor Drain(2) Fire Hall Second Floor Second Floor Exit(3) Water Testing(4) Post Card Water Bills(5) Village Hall Number "41"(6) Water PumpsJEmergency Lighting(7) MowinglMaintenance Contract(8) ECWA Rate Increase

POLICE CHIEF(1) Police Car Bid

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(1) Thank you - Streets Sign, Recent Water Break, Budget Presentation

Cross-Walk PaintinglBrush Pick-up

FIRE COMMISSIONER(1) Fire Substation Gas Bill

CODE ENFORCEMENT(1) Completed Demolition(2) Emblem Building Ownership(3) Angola Variety StorefTown Hall

CLERK-TREASURER(1) Niagara Mohawk Pole Removal(2) FuellMileage Log's

OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Officers Contract(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification(3) Drug-Alcohol Testing(4) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal(5) Sign for Library

NEW BUSINESS(I) Town Recycling Committee

(4) Emenee's Awning(5) Clean-up Fire Scenes(6) Unregistered Vehicles

RESOLUTIONS:(1) Hold D&A Testing(2) Sale of 1984 Ford(3) Award Police Car Bid(4) Co-Sponsor Teen Dance(5) C.LD. Refuse Contract Amendment(6) Water Fund Budget Transfer(7) Use of Village Facilities Town Electious(8) Adjust Water Bill(9) Purchase Water PumpJEmergency Lights(10) Absorb ECWA Rate Increase

REGULAR MEETING

February 18, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board ofTrustees, Village of Angola, New York was held February 18, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. inthe Village Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V.Walters.

PRESENT:

EXCUSED:

Michael V. WaltersChris G. PintoLouis AttiWilliam G. Houston

Howard M. FrawleyAllan L. Paglia

MayorTrusteeTrusteeTrustee

TrusteeAttorney

ALSO PRESENT: Cynthia L. Provenzo, Clerk-TreasurerAllen R. Menefee, Code Ellforcement OfficerRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police Chief

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APPROVA.L OF MINUTES:RESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRlED

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(1) Charles Roth working with committee to promote village - working on sign for library.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Village Officials Meeting February 20, 1997 - R.S.v.P. Village Clerk - Trustee Frawley to attend.(2) Erie County Association of Governments Meeting February 27, 1997 - R.S.V.P. Village Clerk - survey to becompleted - Mayor Walters asked Board to review and record their suggestions.(3) Water Request - Trustee Houston reviewed the folders for 70 & 72 Mill Street and letter written by owner RandolphJ. Addison requesting credit to over-payment by one account - Trustee Houston recommended that the village refund$24.50 - see Resolution #8.

TRUSTEE PINTO(1) Next Budget Workshop February 22nd at 8:00 A.M.(2) Will attend Library Board Meeting February 19th - General Crew Chief and Trustee Pinto to review facade forimprovements.(3) Request library balance from Clerk-Treasurer.

TRUSTEE ATTI(1) Bid opening sale of 1984 Ford - see Resolution #2.(2) C.I.D. contract amendment for John T. Waugh School - see Resolution #5.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Fire Hall Engine Room floor drain - tentative plan for May, 1997.(2) Contractors working on upstairs second exit - new concrete floor in the spring - Trustee Atti working with D.P.W.in changing upstairs floor.(3) Water Maintenance Man Jeff Kaminski performing water tests required by Department of Health.(4) Water customer request for return envelope for water bills - currently use post card - will continue to use post cardsat the present time.(5) Will contact painter to replace the number "41" on Village Office in the spring.(6) Look into new water pumps and emergency lighting for water department - money in the budget - maximum $3,670- see Resolution #9.(7) Rewrote Mowing and Maintenance Contract to include work at the gazebo - turned over to Village Clerk's Officefor bidding in the spring.(8) Mayor Walters brought up the increase in Erie County water rates January 6, 1997 - Village Board determined noraise at this time - see Resolution #10.

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INDEX - March 3, 1997

VISITORS:(I) Buffer for Rodier Property

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE:(I) Newsletter; Meeting 3/8/97; Spaghetti Dinner; Compliment

COMMUNICATIONS:(I) Appoint Fire Commissioner(2) Insurance Rating; Water Study

MAYOR WALTERS:(I) R&D Engineering - Water Study

TRUSTEE PINTO:(I) Tentative Budget(2) Library Meeting - Renderings for Facade

TRUSTEE ATTI:(1) Earth Day Contest(2) Tire Program(3) Trade Fair Booth

(4) Recycling Committee Involvement(5) Refuse Contract Renewal(6) Fire Hall Construction

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY:(1) R&D Engineering - Water Improvement Study(2) Village Officials Meeting

]TRUSTEE HOUSTON:

(1) Congratulations(2) NotifY Fire Chief of Water Leaks(3) Improvements to Village Buildings

(4) History of Water Department(5) Removal Niagara Mohawk Poles

ATTORNEY PAGLIA:(I) Mill Street Clean-up(2) Joyce Lane Roadbed(3) Refuse & Recycling Contract Specifications

Executive Session

POLICE CHIEF:(1) Monthly Report; COPS FAST Grant Application

FIRE COMMISSIONER:(I) Fire Hall Roof Access

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:(I) Demolition Borzilleri House/Emblem Building Clean-up/Angola Variety Store/Old Town Hall/Emenee'sAwninglUuregistered Vehicles/Center S1. InspectionIVillage Code Books

OLD BUSINESS:(1) Police Officers Contract(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification(3) Drug & Alcohol Testing(4) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal

RESOLUTIONS:(1) D&A Testing Procedure Agreement(2) Fire Commissioner(3) Firemen's Service Award(4) Earth Day Contest Award

(5) New Sign for Library(6) Spring Crosswalk Paintiug(7) Warranty 1997 Police Car

(5) Joyce Lane Agreement(6) Police ChiefResidency(7) Emblem Building - Emergency Enclosures

REGULAR MEETING

March 3, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held March 3, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in theVillage Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V. Walters.



ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A Hotuich, Deputy ClerkAllen R. Menefee, Code Enforcement OfficerRichard A Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefAllan L. Paglia, Attorney

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:RESOLVED Trustee FraWley, seconded Trustee Pinto to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS:(1) Greg Bonnes, 1 Forest Avenue - regarding buffer for Rodier property on Ward Drive - Mrs. Chmiel, who purchasedneighboring property, is being harassed to do this work - the Zoning Board determined it was the responsibility of theformer owner Allan Paglia - he will write a check to Rodier's to have the trees installed.

.FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE - Charles Roth:(1) Friends of the Village Newsletter delivered with Penny Saver.(2) Meeting Saturday, 8:30 AM. with Supervisor Catalino.{3) Spaghetti Dinner during Village Election at the Fire Hall, March 18th.(4) Trustee Houston complemented Friends of the Village newsletter format, easy reading.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Fire Commissioner - Letter of Recommendation from the Fire Company for the Board to appoint Gary Walter asFire Commissioner - see Resolution #2.(2) Trustee Atti - letter of response regarding insurance rating - consider fire truck in 1997 budget - Water StudyEngineering firm will help resolve the water situation - send copy of work plans when available to ISO-CRS InsuranceRating Company.

MAYOR WALTERS(1) Trustee Frawley and Mayor attended Marriott Meeting and the committee has selected R&D Engineering for scopeand study of water problems.

TRUSTEE PINTO(1) The tentative budget is completed and will be filed March 17th - the next workshop is Saturday, March 22nd at 8:00AM. - Mayor Walters stated the budget will be discussed at the next meeting March 17th.(2) Attended Library Meeting February 28th. Charles Roth has renderings for facade of library; Board reviewed themtlris evening - very nicely done. Mr. Roth will present the names of Erie Community College Architectural Staff andStudents that worked on the rendering - drawings from Trustee Frawley very helpful.

TRUSTEE ATTI - now a member of the Evans Recycling Committee(I) The Board agreed to offer a $50 bond for first place age group drawing for Earth Day Contest - see Resolution #4.(2) Discussing tire program.(3) Sponsor booth at the Trade Fair - Trustee Atti will sit in.(4) Village get more involved with Recycling Committee.(5) Discussed contract renewal and awarding bid for another five year contract - work on unified approach with Brant,Farnham, Evans, etc.Trustee Houston commented about keeping brush and appliance pick-ups the way it is, the Village has a good dealcompared to town. Negotiate lower price and consider money from recyclables.

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TRUSTEE ATTI - Cont'd.(6) Construction at fire hall going welL Paint and repair roof next few days; finish within the next two weeks (CLPobtain change-order from contractor for cost of adqitional work).

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Interviewed engineers, R&D selected to do water improvement stndy - approximately six weeks, start March 6th.(2) Attended Village Officials Meeting February 20th, discussed seminar for Zoning & Planning Boards - video tapesavailable ifboards unable to attend meetings.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Congratnlations on new grandchild.(2) NotifY Fire Chief of major water leaks in writing.(3) Met with General Crew Chief, checked So. Main Street Fire Department, Rickert Bnilding and discussed whatshould be done to improve these buildings.(4) Compiled a history of Angola Waterworks, Town Board, Water Authority, for village information and JohnPersinger for "The Voice" - Trustee Houston thanked Judy Powell for the fine job she did on the history of the waterdepartment.(5) Keep removal of Niagara Mohawk poles on Old Business.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(1) Mill street - getting cleaned up; court date March lith.(2) Joyce Lane - discussed that a road bed would be installed by prospective owner and village would top - seeResolution #5.(3) Trustee Atti and Attorney Allan Paglia to meet and prepare Refuse and Recycling Contract specifications.

At 7:55 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to recess to Executive Session to discuss the Richel andKaminski claim. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDAt 8:05 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley to reconvene the regular meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(I) Submitted monthly report.(2) In the process of completing a new grant' application for COPS FAST - Clerk-Treasurer to provide benefitinformation, then Board authorization, to proceed with the grant.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S - Jay Addison(I) When reviewing construction of the second exit from the upstairs meeting room, concerned about kids getting on tothe roof, access through parking lot which cannot be blocked off; Trustee Atti to talk to Chief regarding this matter.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Demolition Borzilleri house - not finished, meeting with him March 4th.(2) Emblem Building ownership cleanup - Board concerned about the hazardous conditions; will try to contact realtorand if no response village to take action to secure the building and assess cost to the village tax bill - see Resolution #7.(3) Angola Variety Store - Code Enforcement Officer inspecting March 6th.(4) Old Town Hall- no response, issue appearance ticket for March 11 - per Mayor, Attorney to send a letter to ownerof Old Town Hall at 42 N. Main Street immediately.(5) Emenee's awning - still pending - to contact owner.(6) Unregistered vehlcles - to follow code if no response from owner.(7) Gene Eddy regarding 102 Center Street - sent check for rental in October, 1996 - Code Enforcement Officer to lookinto this. Following through on rental inspections and all letters have been sent out.Trustee Pinto - regarding house on Washington Street after fire - owner has applied for building permit to redo bnilding- attempting to rebuild per insurance.(8) Village Code Books - per Trustee Atti, following discussion by Board, Clerk's Office to take survey of books, sendletter to people who have them to bring in for update in the Village Office.

OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Officers contract with village - pending.(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification and Fire Department equipment money.(3) Drug & Alcohol Testing - hold until next meeting.

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OLD BUSINESS - Cont'd.(4) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal- more information to Mr. Kuck for suggestions.(5) Library new sign - Charles Roth designing.(6) Spring crosswalk painting on General Crew Chiefs list to do.(7) Warranly 1997 Police Car - no response.

RESOLUTIONS(I) D&A Testing Procedure Agreement - Withdrawn until next meeting(2) Fire CommissionerRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board does hereby accept therecommendation of the Angola Fire Department and appoint Gary Walter, 54 Sunset Blvd. as Fire Commissioner,effective immediately. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Firemen's Service AwardRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that as of March 5, 1997 the Mayor is hereby directed to signdocument authorizing PENFLEX, INC. to use the data submitted about active Volunteer Firefighter Service AwardProgram 1996 records with the understanding that:(I) This data will be used to determine the funding requirements of the Service Award Program, the eligibilily ofpersons to be paid Service Award Program cash benefits, and the amount of benefits to be paid to such persons.(2) That if any of the 1996 admiuistration services provided by PENFLEX, INC. must be redone due to errors in thedata herein submitted that there will be an additional charge payable by the program sponsor.(3) PENFLEX, INC. will not be liable for any errors in the calculation of the amounts due to or payable from the ServiceAward Program Trustee Fund which are the direct result of an error or errors in the data submitted. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED(4) Earth Day Contest AwardRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the Village of Angola participating in the Earth DayContest and donating a $50 savings bond to the winner. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

". (5) Joyce Lane Agreement,'k RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the following letter to Mrs. Joyce Tomaka's Attorney as

amended and constitutes the final agreement of the village by Allan L. Paglia, Attorney:Mr. David Fielding225 Brisbane Building403 Main StreetBuffalo, New York 14203Dear Mr. Fielding:In response to your request on behalf of Mrs. Joyce Tomaka for an easement or right-of-way over Joyce Lane asextended northerly from its present intersection with Mark Lane, please be advised the Village Board has reviewed theproposal with interest.The village has an interest by virtue of its mid-range plans for use of its lands to the east of Joyce Lane as extended.However, the village does not wish to bear the entire cost of improving any extension of Joyce Lane.The Village Board therefore suggests the following: '1. Mrs. Tomaka to extend Joyce Lane to a point twenly feet northerly of the driveway to be from the proposed home toJoyce Lane as extended.2. Mrs. Tomaka to be responsible for installing a base pursuant to village specifications for the building of a street (tobe found in the Village Law).3. The village will provide the binder and the topcoat of asphalt and provide storm drainage along the improvedroadway.4. The village will grant Mrs. Tomaka, for heirs and assigns, an easement and/or right-of-way over the proposedroadway for purposes of ingress and egress, not for parking or storage.5. When and if the village extends Joyce Lane farther, and when Joyce Lane is used and opened as a public highway,the easement and/or right-of-way will extinguish in favor of the right to use the road as a public highway.Thank you for your attention to this matter.This letter constitutes the final agreement of the village.Sincerely,Allan L. Paglia, Attorney

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RESOLUTIONS - Cont'd.(6) Police Chief Residency ExtensionRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that the following resolution be adopted: 0 OJ

WHEREAS, the Village Board has met in Executive Session with Police Chief Puckhaber relative to his continuingefforts to obtain residency in accordance with past resolutions of the Village Board, andWHEREAS, Chief Puckhaber has presented the Board at Executive Session with evidence of personal circumstanceswhich would result in extreme financial hardship were the Chief forced to comply immediately, andWHEREAS, the Village has also taken into consideration the quality of the skills and professionalism of the Chief isorganizing and moulding the Police Department into a unit which has commanded the affection and respect of citizensand this Board alike while keeping budget demands below the cost of prior years, andWHEREAS, this Board feels that the services of Chief Puckhaber are essential to the continning smooth and efficientoperation of the Police Department.NOW, in recognition of personal needs and special contributions of Chief Puckhaber, it is RESOLVED that the VillageBoard of the Village of Angola grant Patrick Puckhaber an extension of time within which to obtain residency inaccordance with past village resolution based upon hardship. This resolution shall remain in effect for six months atwhich time the circumstances surrounding the request for extension shall be reviewed. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(7) Emblem Building on 2 Embrace Way - Emergency Securing of Unsafe BuildingRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley that in accordance with Village Municipal Code Section 33.7Emergency Cases that the Village does hereby authorize securing of the Emblem Building and levy cost for theemergency enclosures as a specialty tax against the land upon which the bnilding stands. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston to approve General Fund Checks #6212 to 6237 in the amount of$13,450.66 plus Payroll #20; Water Fund Checks #2182 to 2199 in the amount of $90,749.80 plus Payroll #20; CapitalFund Check #578 in the amount of $24,000.00. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:15 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to adjouru to the next regularly scheduledmeeting Monday, March 17, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED


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INDEX - March 17, 1997

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE:(1) Spaghetti Dinner

COMMUNICATlONS:(1) Erie Co. Association of Governments Meeting(2) Erie Co. Village Officials Association Meeting(3) WNY Association of Villages

MAYOR WALTERS:(1) Joint Meeting with Town

TRUSTEE PINTO:(1) Budget Workshop

TRUSTEE ATTl:(1) Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy(2) Drainage Problem 220 Lake Street

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY:(l) Meet with R&D Engineering(2) Clean Water Bond Act

TRUSTEE HOUSTON:(1) Fire Hall Engine Room Floor & Drains(2) Second Fire Hall Exit(3) FIoodinglDrainage Problems

ATTORNEY PAGLIA:(I) Richel Claim(2) Kaminski-Damrath Claim(3) 116 Mill Street(4) Refuse & Recycling Contract

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:(I) Demolition Borzilleri HousefEmblem Building/Angola Variety StorefEmenee's Awning/Unregistered

Vehicles

PLANNING BOARD:(I) Store Fronts

CLERK-TREASURER:(l) Assessment Roll

OLD BUSINESS:(l) Police Officers Contract(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification(3) Drug & Alcohol Testing(4) U.S. Cable Franchise(5) Library New Sign(6) Spring Crosswalk Painting

NEW BUSINESS:(I) Condition of County Roads in Village

RESOLUTlONS:(I) D&A Testing Agreement· Hold(2) Affirmative Action Officer Seminar(3) Authorize Publication Mowing & Maintenance

(7) Warranty 1997 Police Car(8) Retirement Reporting(9) Niagara Mohawk Pole Removal

(10) FuellMileage Log Reconciliation(11) Fire Escape Second Exit Lights

(4) Set 1997-98 Budget Public Hearing(5) General Fund Transfer(6) Permits Store FrontslBusiness District

REGULAR MEETING

March 17, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held March 17, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. inthe Village Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V.Walters.



ALSO PRESENT: Cynthia L. Provenzo, Clerk-TreasurerAllen R. Menefee, Code Enforcement OfficerRichard A Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefAllan L. Paglia, Attorney

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to aprove the minutes of the March 3, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE - Charles Roth:(I) Announced "Friends" sponsoring spaghetti dinner from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on March 18, 1997.

COMMUNICATIONS(I) Erie County Association of Governments Meeting March 27th - R.S.V.P. Village Clerk.(2) Erie County Village Officials Association March 20,1997 - R.S.v.P. Village Clerk.(3) W.N.Y. Association of Villages March 26, 1997 - R.S.v.P. Village Clerk.

MAYOR WALTERS(I) Joint Meeting with Town at 7:30 P.M. March 24, 1997 at the Village Hall.

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) Budget Workshop scheduJed for Saturday, March 22nd at 8:00 AM. - Meeting with Library Board to discussfacade.

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy - to meet with union, hold Resolution #1 for April 7th meeting.(2) Regarding drainage problem at 220 Lake Street (Mr. Canton) meet with resident on Thursday; discussion withAttorney regarding private property; Board felt they could be a catalyst in resolving this matter and invited AttorneyPaglia to attend the meeting on Thursday.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) On Monday March 24th at 8:30 AM. will meet with R&D Engineering along with Mayor Walters and TrusteeHouston.(2) Received communication from Senator Volker regarding Clean Water Bond Act and will attend a meetingThursday, March 20th from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Buffalo Marriott, Amherst, New York.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Fire Hall Engine Room floor and drains - work to begin in the spring.(2) Second fire hall exit 98% completed; nice job; roof also repaired.(3) Discussed various flooding problems in the village; further discussion when discussing the Lake Street drainageproblem.

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ATTORNEY PAGLIA(1) Richel Claim - depositions being issued; will keep Board informed on a month-to-month basis.(2) Kaminski-Damrath claim - this was the bicycle mishap being handled by insurance carrier - remove from agenda.)(3) RodIer buffer, Ward Drive - money order for cost of screening to be turned over tonight.(4) 116 Mill Street - owner did not appear in court, making some progress - Code Enforcement Officer to notifY appearin court. .(5) Prepare Refuse and Recycling Contract specs with Trustee Atti. Attorney and Trustee to meet and review othermunicipalities contracts the week of March 24th. Trustee Atti to make appointment with Attorney Paglia.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Borzilleri house down - bill to be paid - to be placed on village taxes - remove from agenda..(2) Emblem Building owner - should cleanup; notifY owner of record that property to be cleaned up by the village inaccordance with the Property Maintenance Law.(3) Angola Variety Store - Code Enforcement Officer inspected - will re-inspect on Thursday and notifY must clean upin accordance with Property Maintenance Law.(4) Old Town Hall - issuing appearance ticket for court April 8th.(5) Emenee's Awning - nothing as yet.(6) Unregistered vehicles - most of them have been removed.

PLANNING BOARD(I) Recommendation from Planning Board regarding store fronts - to leave lower front all businesses, no newapartments ou first floor behind businesses. After further discussiou the Board decided to enact a ninety daymoratorium on all permits for first floor businesses - see Resolution #6.

CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT(1) Assessment Rell notification to be published in the paper for April 1, 1997.

OLD BUSINESS j(1) Police Officers Contract with village - determine with budget.(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification and Fire Department equipment money pending.(3) Drug and Alcohol Testing - meet with union and adopt at the next meeting.(4) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal - Trustee Houston - three copies of other municipalities to be reviewed.(5) Library new sign - remove from Old Business - to be included with facade improvements.(6) Spring crosswalk painting - gentle reminder.(7) Warranty 1997 police Car - nothing.(8) Retirement reporting - Clerk-Treasurer compile information oHlrrther action necessary by the Board.(9) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - pending.(10) Fuel and mileage log reconciliation's - Clerk-Treasurer report to Board at budget meeting March 22, 1997.(11) White Electric - lights on fire escape second exit; put up something for protection - General Crew Chief repairholes left when telephone wires removed.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Drainage and condition of county roads in village - meet with Legislator - Board informed that RepresentativeVillarini resigned and a replacement to be appointed tonight at 8:00 P.M, (Buffalo News - Town of Evans residentJeanne Chase appointed to fill that unexpired term),

RESOLUTIONS(I) D&A Testing Procedure Agreement - withdrawn for next meeting,(2) Mfirmative Action Officer SeminarRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board authorizes Patricia A. Hotnich,Deputy Clerk, to attend a training workshop regarding Federal and State Fair Housing Laws scheduled for 4:30 P,M.,March 27, 1997 in the Orchard Park Town Hall. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Authorize Publication of Mowing & Maintenance Contract for 1997 SeasonRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Clerk topublish Notice to Bidders for the furnishing of all labor and equipment necessary to mow grass and maintain severalvillage-owned properties during the 1997 season, UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

$ 8,000.005,000.00

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RESOLUTIONS· Cont'd.(4) Set 1997·98 Budget Public HearingRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that pursuant to ViIlage Law Section 5·504 the 1997·98 TentativeBudget for the ViIlage of Angola wiIl be completed and filed with the ViIlage Clerk at the ViIlage Clerk's Office, 41Commercial Street, Angola, New York, on March 20, 1997. The budget may be inspected between the hours of 9:00A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on or after March 27, 1997. Said Tentative Budget includes maximum compensation for the Mayorof $3,900 per annum and for the Trustees of $2,700 per annum. A summary of the tentative budget is as follows:

General Fund Appropriations $1,175,245Water 616,500

FURTHER BE ITRESOLVED that a Public Hearing on the budget will be held at the ViIlage Clerk's Office, 41 Commercial Street,Angola, New York on April 7, 1997, at 8:00 P.M., to consider same before final adoption. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED(5) General Fund TransferRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the ViIlage of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyapprove the following 1996·97 General Fund budget transfer to provide funds for the Buildings Account thru the end ofthe fiscal year:

From:A9015.8 RetirementA9040.8 Workers CompensationTo:A1620.4 Buildings Other Expenses $13,000.00 UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

(6) Moratorium on Permits for Store Fronts in Business DistrictsRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti that a uinety day moratorium is hereby set on prohibiting issuanceof permits for residents on the first floor of any businesses. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDAttorney Paglia to meet with Code Enforcement Officer Allen Menefee.

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto,'seconded Trustee Atti to approve General Fund Checks #6238 to 6302 in the amount of$29,493.58 plus Payroll #21;:Water Fund Checks #2200 to 2213 in the amount of $3,856.45 plus Payroll #21; CapitalFund Checks #579 to 580 in the amount of $30 I.74. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

~ --,"" --". At 8:15 P.M. RESOLVED T~stee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting

Monday, April 7, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Cynthia L. Provenzo, Clerk·Treasurer

INDEX - April 7, 1997

OATH OF OFFICEREORGANIZATION

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE

VISITORS - (I) DrainagelWater Problems

COMMUNICATIONS - (I) Community Development Annual Meeting (2) Assoc. of Govemments Meeting

Pnblic Hearing - 1997-98 Preliminary Budget

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) March Expenditure Reports(2) Preliminary Budget(3) Library Facade Improvements(4) Thank You(5) Reimbursement From Library Grant

TRUSTEE ATTI:(I) Ribbon Cutting at Trade Fair; (2) Recycling Committee Meeting; (3) Earth Day

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY:(I) Erie Co. Association of Governments Meeting(2) Water Project Meeting(3) Deputy Clerk Position

TRUSTEE HOUSTON:(I) Water Study Article(2) Fire Exemption Lists(3) Work Check-list(4) Fire Hall Floor(5) Emenee's Clean-up

(6) Sunset Blvd. Drainage(7) Paint "41" on Village Hall(8) Masonic Temple(9) Southern Tier Seminar

(10) Water Leak Detection Study

ATTORNEY PAGLIA:(I) Richel Claim; Rodier Buffer; 116 Mill St.; Refuse & Recyling Contract: Duhane Claim; Police Car Bid

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT

TRUSTEE ATTI:(I) Storm & Winter Clean-up; Frawley Park Clean-up; Main Street Clean-up; Plastic Jugs

OLD BUSINESS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:(I) Emblem Building; Variety Store; Old Town Hall; Emenee's Awning; Unregistered Vehicles

OLD BUSINESS:(I) Police Officers Contract(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification(3) Drug & Alcohol Testing(4) Cable Franchise Renewal(5) Crosswalk Painting(6) Police Car Warranty

(7) Retirement Reporting(8) Pole Removal(9) FuelfMileage Leg

(10) Lake Street Drainage Problem(II) Drainage County Roads

(4) Hire Temporary Code Enforcement Officer(5) Police Car Bid

NEW BUSINESS:(I) Trustee Atti Address; Request Garbage Fee Exemption; Lot Clean-up

Executive SessionRESOLUTIONS:

(I) D&A Testing(2) Create Position & Appointment(3) Transfer

ANNUAL RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING

MONDAY. APRIL 7.1997

OA1H OF OFFICE OF NEWLY ELECTED VILLAGE OFFICIALSAt 7:15 P.M. the Oath of Office was administered to newly elected Mayor Michael V. Walters, Trustee Louis Atti,Trustee William G. Houston by Town of Evans Justice Timothy Cooper.

PRESENT: Michael V. WaltersLonis AttiChris G. PintoHoward M. FraWleyWilliam G. Houston


ALSO PRESENT: Cynthia L. Provenzo, Clerk-TreasurerRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefAllan L. Paglia, Attorney

THE ANNUAL RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING was called to order by Mayor Walters at 7:30 P.M. at the VillageHall, Monday, April 7, 1997. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Christina Atti.

RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that the following persons are hereby appointed to the respectivenamed offices for the term set forth; designators and other pertinent rules and regulations are listed:

TITLE NAME TERM EXPIRATIONDeputy Mayor Lonis Atti I yr. 3/31/98Clerk-Treasurer Cynthia L. Provenzo 2 yr. 3/31/99

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Deputy Clerk Patricia A. Hotnich I yr. 3/31/98Tax Collector Cynthia L. Provenzo I yr. 3/31/98Village Attorney Allan L. Paglia I yr. 3/31/98Acting Village Justice Kirk Ritz I yr: 3/31/98Streets Commissioner Lonis Atti I yr. 3/31/98Water Commissioner William G. Houston I yr. 3/31/98Deputy Water Commissioner Howard M. Frawley I yr. 3/31/98Police Commissioner Michael V. Walters I yr. 3131/98Budget Director Chris G. Pinto I yr. 3/3i/98Chairman of Assessors William G. Houston I yr. 3/31/98Code Enforcement Officer I yr. 3/31/98Fire Dept. Liaison William G. Houston I yr. 3/31/98House Numbering Officer Chris G. Pinto I yr. 3/31/98Historians Jene P. Heimburg I yr. 3131/98

KatWeen Atti I yr. 3/31/98Fixed Assets Officer Chris G. Pinto I yr. 3/31/98Fixed Assets Property Mgr. Clerk-Treasurer I yr. 3/31/98Court Clerk Nancy DiMartino I yr. 3/31/98Insurance Agent, Consultant, Broker M&WGroup I yr. 3/31/98Records MgmtlLicencing Officer Clerk-Treasurer I yr. 3/31/98Southtowns Planning & Development William G. Houston I yr. 3/31/98Southtowns Solid Waste Mgmt. Louis Atti I yr. 3/31/98Southtowns Planning & Rural Develop. Howard M. Frawley I yr. 3/31/98PLANNING AND COMMUNITY Barbara Cole 5 yr. 3/31/98

DEVELOPMENT BOARD Jeffrey White 5 yr. 3/31/02Richard L. Carlson 5 yr. 3131/01Gary Tribula 5 yr. 3/31/00William Herold 5 yr. 3/31/99

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Nicholas ValvoSalvatore MogaveroPatty Snyder-WardGregory J. BonnesJohnE. Kinn

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I. Evans National Bank official bank, and Evans National & Marine Midland as depositories.2. The Sun and the Evening Observer as the official newspaper.3. Regular Board Meetings, normally the first and third Mondays of each month except July, August and certainholidays. See meeting schedule.4. Grievance Day, third Tuesday, February of each year (February 17, 1998).5. New Patrolmen to attend all schools authorized by law with expenses paid by the village.6. Mayor and Trustees to attend conferences and meetings with expenses paid by the village.7. Authorize Fire Line Officers attending Fire Training Schools and meetings with expenses paid by the village.8. New York State Conference ofMayors and Fiscal Officers School to be attended by either the Clerk or Deputy Clerk,expenses paid by the village.9. Department Heads, Committee Chairmen and other officers submit written request for approval to attend conferencesand meetings with expenses to be paid by the village.10. Mileage reimbursement for official village business to be 24 cents per mile with Clerk-Treasurer's authorization toissue travel advances as provided by law.II. Authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to pay utility and contracted bills as they become dlle.12. Village office hours are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday.13. Village Office will be closed on the following holidays:

Legal Holidays:Memorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeteran's DayThanksgiving DayDay After ThanksgivingChristmasNew Year's DayMartin Luther King DayPatriot's DayGood Friday

Close at Noon:Christmas EveNew Year's Eve

Monday, May 26, 1997Friday, July 4, 1997Monday, September I, 1997Monday, October 13, 1997Tuesday, November 11, 1997Thursday, November 27, 1997Friday, November 28, 1997Thursday, December 25, 1997Thursday, January 1, 1998Monday, January 19, 1998Monday, February 16, 1998Friday, April 10, 1998

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REORGANIZATION - Cont'd.14. Schedule offees for village services and permits as on fIle in the Village Clerk's Office.15. Streets Commissioner, Water Commissioner and General Foreman will serve as Labor Management Committee andSafety Committee.16. Authorize Clerk-Treasurer to deposit or invest monies not reqnired for immediate expenditure with the approval ofthe Budget Director and/or Water Commissioner as provided in the General Municipal Law in accordance with adoptedVillage Investment Policy.

Voting aye: TrusteesVoting nay: None

RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to close the re-organizational meeting and open the regularmeeting for the evening. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

MEETING SCHEDULE 1997-98

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April 7, 1997April 21, 1997May 5,1997May 19,1997June 9, 1997June 23, 1997July 21, 1997August 11, 1997September 2, 1997 (Tues.)September 15, 1997October 6, 1997

April 6, 1998

October 20, 1997November 3, 1997November 17, 1997December 1, 1997December 15, 1997January 5, 1998January 20, 1998 (Tues.)February 2, 1998February 17,1998 (Tues.)March 2, 1998March 16, 1998

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REGULAR MEETINGThe regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held April 7, 1997 in the Village Hall,41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the minutes of the March 17, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRlED

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(I) Trustee Houston - commented how very nice the Friends of the Village folder was that was given out at the TradeFair.

VISITORS(I) Discussion regarding drainage/water problems to Lake Street properties adjacent to Most Precious Blood parking lot- village has met with residents and will cooperate when working with the Diocese of Buffalo who is involved inattempting to correct this problem; residents stated that wet basements are filled with fungus and causing mushrooms togrow - some respiratory ailments of residents exists - Trustee Houston handed out a topographical map of the area thatwill be used when dealing with the Diocese on correcting this problem.

COMMUNICATIONS(I) Community Development Annual Meeting April 24, 1997, 5:00 P.M. at Orsini's Restaurant, Springville- BostonRoad, East Concord, New York - formal agenda package will be sent under separate coverage - RSVP Village Clerk.(2) Association of Governments Meeting same evening April 24, 1997 at Orsini's Restaurant, East Concord - RSVPVillage Clerk with menu selection.

At 8:00 P.M. MOTION Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to recess the regular meeting and open the PublicHearing to.discuss the 1997-98 Preliminary Budget. UNANIMOUSLY CARRlEDMayor Walters read the Public Notice and the Salary Schedule as well as a general summary of the General Fundproposed ten cent increase from $10.87 to $10.97 tax rate.Mrs. Geitner of N. Main Street:(I) Requested that the public be given a copy for comparison tentative budget as well as a copy of the preliminary.(2) Asked if the new refuse contract would include some revenue back to the village for recycling.(3) Asked the Board to consider charging commercial businesses on request ouly as the majority of them pay fordumpsters.(4) Consider in the new refuse contract, reducing the number of items that the refuse contractor picks up to reduce thecost (same as the Town of Evans).(5) Why the debt service schedule fluctuates - informed that some debt has been paid off and new added, also reductionof interest as principal is paid down.(6) Reconsider minimum water usage from 6,000 to 4,000 to lower the minimum fee on a bi-montWy basis.Mayor Walters and Trustee Houston - village working to reduce water rates - many projects under way - take Mrs.Geitner's suggestions into consideration - any revisions to the preliminary budget to be made by the Board beforeadoption April 21, 1997.At 8:15 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to close the Public Hearing and reconvene theRegular Meeting. UNANIMOUSLY CARRlED

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) Clerk submitted March expenditure reports; at 83% of the fiscal year; some lines overspent; encourage cautiousspending by Department Heads.(2) Preliminary Budget at $10.97 per thousand - up ten cents.(3) Library rendering facade improvements prepared by Erie Community College students for Board review and askedfor Board approval.(4) Mayor Walters thanked Trustee Pinto for his hard work on the Library improvements; Main Street improvementsstarted with the Library.(5) NYS Education Department offered reimbursement of$13,941 grant. Paper work to be sent in as soon as possible.

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Attended ribbon cutting at the Trade Fair over the weekend.(2) Attended Recycling Committee Meeting - incorporate recycling procedures in the village for village residents also.(3) Earth Day April 23, 1997 - Clerk-Treasurer has check prepared for bond to be awarded.

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TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Attended Erie County Association of governments Meeting with Trustee Houston; subject "Violence in the Homeand Temporary Housing Availability"; informed ChiefPuckhaber.(2) April 9th 3:30 P.M. meeting with Town Board at Town Hall regarding water project.(3) Interviewed seven village residents for Deputy Clerk position, will make appointment tonight.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Good water study news articles in the Buffalo News and The Sun.(2) Updated fire exemptions, turned over to Assessor.(3) Work check-list during tour with Rick Dybowski - 99% complete.(4) Fire Hall concrete floor cutting completed today; Engineer providing information for finishing.(5) Emenee's 75% cleaned up.(6) Drainage problem on Sunset Blvd. cleared up.(7) "41" to be painted on the front door of village office next Tuesday - ask maintenance man to scrape and clean thedoor ofany old printing.(8) Meeting with Gordon Found regarding Masonic Temple/(9) Attending Southern Tier Seminar at Houghton College May 15th.(10) Water leak detection completed by Burwin this afternoon, April 7th.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) Richel claim to be placed under Old Business.(2) RodIer buffer - Ward Drive - check to Mr. Rodier and copy of correspondence to Village Board.(3) 116 Mill Street- court appearance April 8, 1997 - new Code Enforcement Officer to attend court.(4) Prepare Refuse & Recycling Contract specifications with Trustee Atti - to meet with consultant on April 14th at7:00 P.M. in the Village Hall.(5) Duhane claim - remove from agenda.(6) Police car bid award - police car specs to Attorney - see Resolution #5.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(I) Submitted monthly report for March, 1997 together gasoline usage report.

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Requested clean-up from the weekend wind storm and winter damage; many large branches.(2) Frawley Park carpeting to be cleaned up.(3) Clean up Main Street.(4) Trustee Pinto requested clean up of plastic jngs around Embrace Way.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - Mayor Walters - no annual appointment - request Board approval to retain onan interim basis, Certified Code Enforcement Officer Warren A. Jensen, 276 Kennedy Avenne, Angola, New York14006, until adequate advertisement; Trustee Houston suggested that Code Enforcement Officer talk to people firstbefore issuing letter of violation; as Fire Marshall will inspect businesses on regular basis; hours will be Monday,Wednesday and Thursday I :00 to 5:00 P.M. - need to address Code Enforcement issues on a timely basis.Mayor Walters stated that the Board will conduct interview process for a permanent Code Enforcement Officer - seeResolution #4 Code Enforcement Officer.

OLD BUSINESS FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Emblem Bnilding ownership cleanup.(2) Angola Variety Store.(3) Old Town Hall.(4) Emenee's awning.(5) Unregistered vehicles.

OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Officers contract with village - pending with changes.(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification and Fire Department equipment money - no further correspondence. FireDepartment to submit written report on equipment money at 6:30 P.M. on April 21st before the Board Meeting.(3) Drug and Alcohol Testing - pending meeting with union.(4) U.S. Cable Franchise"renewal- Trustee Houston and Frawley attending a cable meeting April 16th.(5) Spring crosswalk painting - Trustee Houston - town painting their crosswalks already, village soon.

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OLD BUSINESS - Cont'd.(6) Warranty new police car pending.(7) Retirement reporting - pending.(8) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - Trustee Houston spoke to Niagara Mohawk and wrote a letter.(9) Fuel and mileage log reconciliation - D.P.W. and Fire Department to submit end-of-the-month reports forreconciliation.(10) Lake Street drainage problem addressed under visitors portion.(11) Drainage and condition of county roads in village - meet with Legislator. Trustee Houston wrote letter to newCounty Legislator.Mrs. Geitner from N. Main Street drainage problem - Trustee Houston stated the village could use the Geitner propertyat 325-327 N. Main Street as an example of poor drainage.

NEW BUSINESS(1) Trustee Atti notified the Board of his temporary residence at 46 Grove Street - mailing address 10 Rosalind Drive.(2) Emenee's request for garbage fee exemption- questioned why that building only assessed one commercial garbagefee when there is an apartment upstairs - C.L.P. to contact Assessor Sam Lomando.(3) Empty lots should be cleaned up as well as property maintenance, suggest this be done at the same time as Cleanup, Paint-up, Fix-up Week. Notify Friends of the Village.

At 7:30 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session to discusslitigation and personnel and purchase new police car. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 7:50 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley to reconvene the Regular Meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

RESOLUTIONS(1) D&A Testing - pending BoardlUnion Meeting(2) Create Position and AppointmentRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board does hereby create the position ofTemporary Deputy Village Clerk Trainee for a period not to exceed six months, andFURTHER BE IT RBSOLVED that Margaret Wallum of High Street, Angola, New York be hired as Temporary DeputyVillage Clerk Trainee full time at the rate of $15,000 annually effective immediately. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Transfer

RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees doas hereby approve thefollowing 1996-97 General Fund Budget transfer: From A4520.2 Ambulance Equipment $586.00 To A4520.4Ambulance Other $586.00. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Hire Temporary Code Enforcement OfficerRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti to hire Certified Code Enforcement Officer Warren A. Jensen,276 Kennedy Avenue, Angola, New York 14006, effective immediately on a month-to-month basis until such time asthe position is adequately advertised and the interview processing is complete. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Police Car BidTrustee Pinto MOVED, Trustee Atti seconded the following resolution:WHEREAS, the police patrol car engine is in need of extensive repairs, which will take upwards of ten days to repair,andWHEREAS, the public safety of the village residents will be adversely affected by the absence of its patrol car, andWHEREAS, the successful bidder for the 1997 police car expects delivery by June or July, andWHEREAS, the successful bidder Delacy Ford has agreed to a rescission of the contract for the 1997 police car in placeofa 1996 car immediately available,NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED as follows - that the bid award to Delacy Ford passed by Resolution #3 on February 18, 1997 is herebyrescinded, andThat a public emergency exists by virtue of the engine failure of the police patrol car, andThat the Village Board hereby authorizes the Police Chief to solicit infonnal bids for a new 1996 Ford police car usingthe same specs as used for the 1997 police car bids with the added condition that delivery be made within one day of thebid award, andBE IT FURTHERRESOLVED that the Village Board conduct a meeting by telephone conference call at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 9,1997 to entertain acceptance of the lowest responsible bid. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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AUDIT OF BILLS(I) RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the following General Fund Checks #6303 to 6359 inthe amount of $44,277. 18 plus Payroll #22; Water Fund Checks #2214 to 2226 in the amount of $25,226.80 plus Payroll#22; Capital Fund Checks #581 in the amount of$143.11. UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED

At 9:40 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to Monday, April 21, 1997,UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED


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COMMUNICATIONS (I) Bridge Repairs (2) WNY Assoc. ofVillages Meeting (3) R&D Engineering

TRUSTEE PINTO (I) Final Budget for Adoption (2) Library Grants Submitted (3) Utility Spread Sheet

TRUSTEE ATTI (I) New Fire Truck Specs to Attorney

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY (I) Water Project Meeting (2) State Bell Jar Law changed (3) Village Officials Meeting

TRUSTEE HOUSTON (1) Fire Hall Engine Room Floor & Drains (2) Inventory Water Pipe/Lines(3) Southtowns Plarming & Develop Meeting (4) Attorney handling Water Problems (5) Burwin Leak Detection(6) Gazebo Water Drainage (7) Delinquent Water Accounts Collection (8) Bond Act Meeting (9) Fire HallReceiver Installed (10) Sunset Drainage Agreement (11) Review LL #2 of96, Store Front (12) Fire DepartmentExpenditures settled

GENERAL CREW CHIEF (I) South Main St. Drainage Corrected (2) Purchase Fax

ZONING (1) Conference Attendance

OLD BUSINESS (1) Police Officers Contract (2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification (3) Drug & Alcohol Testing(4) Cable Franchise Renewal (5) Crosswalk Painting (6) Police Car Warranty (7) RetirementReporting (8) Pole Removal (9) Fuel/Mileage Log (10) Lake Street Drainage Problem (11) Drainage/County Roads (12) Richel Claim

RESOLUTIONS(1) D & A Testing - Pending(2) Adopt 1997-98 Budget(3) Park Use(4) Zoning Chairman Attend Conference(5) Summer Youth Program(6) Mowing & Maintenance Contract(7) Longevity Non Bargaining Employees(8) Reimbursement Water Engineering Bill(9) Fax Machine DPWIWATER

AUDIT OF BILLS

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4/21/97RESOLUTION NO 8 - REIMBURSEMENT WATER ENGINEERING BILLRESOLVED by Trustee Houston, seconded by Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola as lead agency on thecurrent water project pay the $5,700 bill for 60% completion of project work to R&D Engineering and that t'--ITown ofEvans and New York State Thruway Authority be billed $1,900.00 each for reimbursement of their 'I'

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RESOLUTION NO 9 - DPWIWATER DEPARTMENT FAX MACHINERESOLVED by Trustee Frawley, seconded by Trustee Houston that the General Crew Chief is authorized topurchase a fax machine and obtain a new telephone line for said fax subject to the approval of Trustee Houston.

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AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following General Fund checks #6360 to6391 in the amount of$6417. 77, plus Payroll #23; Water Fund checks #2227 to 2233 in the amount of$6956.97, plus Payroll #23. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:25 PM RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to Monday, May 5, 1997.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Cynthia L. ProvenzoClerk-Treasurer

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FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE: (I) Newsletter; Benches Downtown; Frawley Park; Donation

COMMUNICATIONS:(I) Tax Exempt Organizations/Payments in Lieu of Taxes

1RUSTEE PINTO:(1) Clean-up Library Basement; Library Grant Application

1RUSTEE FRAWLEY:(1) Water Meeting

1RUSTEE HOUSTON:(I) Secretaries Breakfast; Training School; Southtowns Planning Meeting; Annual Water Report Statement;R&D Engineering; Erie Co. Sewer Authority Meter Installation; Water Line Inventory; Village History;Attorney - Outside Meter Problems; Annual Leak Detection; Fire Hall Drainage Ditch; Sale CongregationalChurch Parsonage

ATTORNEY PAGLIA:(I) Rodier Property Buffer; 116 Mill Street; Refuse & Recycling Contract Specs

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S:(I) Monthly Fire Report; Fire School; Oswego School; Farnham Fire; Haven House for Battered Women

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:(I) Monthly Report; Emblem Building Ownership; Angola Variety Store; Old Town Hall; Emenee's AwningUuregistered Motor Vehicles

OLD BUSINESS:(I) Police Officers Contract; ISO-CRS Insurance Classification; Drug & Alcohol Testing; U.S. Cable FranchiseRenewal; Spring Crosswalk Painting; Police Car Warranty; Retirement Reporting; N. Mohawk Pole Removal;Fue1lMileage Reconciliations; Lake Street Drainage; Condition County Roads in Village; Richel Claim; NewFire Truck; Review Utility Bills

RESOLUTIONS:(I) D&A Testing(2) Fire Hall Concrete Floor Award Bid(3) Resignation(4) Delinquent Water to Taxes(5) Temporary Deputy Village Clerk Trainee(6) Standard Number Hours Worked & Number Days Worked to NYS Retirement System

REGULAR MEETING

May 5,1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held May 5,1997 at 7:30 P.M. in theVillage Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V. Walters.

PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

Michael V. WaltersChris G. PintoLouis AttiHoward M. FrawleyWilliam G. Houston

Patricia A. Hotnich, Deputy ClerkWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement OfficerAllan L. Paglia, Attorney


APPROVAL OF MINUTES:RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the minutes of the April 21, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED

FRrnNDSOFTHE~LAGE

(1) Charles Roth - next meeting May 17, 1997; newsletter to be distributed before that meeting; thanked General CrewChief Richard Dybowski for installing benches in the downtown area; recognized Boy Scouts who worked on FrawleyPark this weekend; Mayor Walters reported $310.00 was donated towards expenditures to paint and fix-up at FrawleyPark.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Loss of local·revenue from citing of community residents for the disabled - Mayor commented that currentlyCladdagh is making payments in lieu of taxes on two group homes; the state group home pays for garbage collectiononly on the taxes. Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno assures the village that they will continue to press forrecognition of the fiscal impact of state policies on local government and that currently Senate Bill #4542 is underreview by the State Committee on Local Government to provide payments in lieu of taxes to localities on behalf of taxexempt organizations which are operating homes.

TRUSTEE PINTO(1) Board President Carol Kin requested help in clean-up effort of library basement; Trustee Atti to mention this toGeneral Crew Chief Rick Dybowski.(2) State Education department Representative Jim Farrel is reviewing grant application and will determine funding,will keep Board informed.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(1) Attended Water Meeting with Town and R&D Engineering Study - will meet again May 21st at 4:30 P.M. to decidewhat part the Town will contribute to the water project.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Attended Secretaries Breakfast - very nice - thank you to the Board from Cynthia, Pat, Judy and Carol Kin.(2) Training School Syracuse - very productive.(3) Southtowns Planning Meeting in Boston passed on store front information to Friends of the Village and alsoinformation on funding for houses.(4) Annual water report statement - Health Department states we must publish in Penny Saver.(5) R&D Engineering written report coming - positive meetings.(6) Erie Connty Sewer Authority meters to be installed.(7) Inventory of water lines from Rick 16.582 miles of water lines; information given to Ed White in Albany.(8) Rick Green writing history of family and village - has information up to 1920 - Note of reference: all Trusteesworking in ditch in 1910 on broken water line.(9) Attorney Allan Paglia taking care ofoutside water meter problems(10) Burwin Company report submitted; annual leak detection saves the village money.(11) D.P.W. drainage ditch completed in Fire Hall parking lot.(12) Congregational Church selling parsonage; another parcel to be placed on tax rolls.

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ATTORNEY PAGLIA(1) Payment to landscaper for RodIer property buffer hasn't been done yet - will take care of.(2) 116 Mill Street and Refuse & Recycling Contract Specifications to be discussed in Executive Session.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S - Jay Addison:(1) Submitted montWy fire report for April, 1997.(2) Hosted fire school.(3) Oswego School - two people to attend.(4) Recent fire in Farnham - Angola assisted quite a bit with that fire.(5) First-Aider Mary Addison, Secretary to Community Concern - informed the Board they are looking for a two familyhome as a Haven House for battered women - call Mary with any information or availability of two family home for sale.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(1) Submitted moniWy report for April, 1997.(2) Haven't had a chance to work on Emblem Bnilding ownership, Angola Variety Store, Old Town Hall, Emenee'sawning.(3) Worked on unregistered vehicles and getting them cleaned up.Trustee Houston - Emenee yard 95% cleaned up, to repair awning when he is able to climb ladder. Heard good thingsabout Warren. Lou and Mike thanked Warren.

Zoning Board Chairman:(1) Attending May 15, 1997 conference at Houghton College with Trustee Houston.(2) Attempting to get Zoning Board to have a school close to Angola, feels some members would benefit by attending.

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OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Officers contract with the village - no report.(2) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification Fire Department Equipment money - June 1st need response.

Trustee Atti: (a) Water project (b) Fire Truck J(3) Drug and Alcohol Testing pending meeting with union.(4) U.S. Cable FrancWse renewal - meet with Nancy Ware today - expires 10/8/99.(a) Set up meeting with Town Board to discuss problems (b) Needs assessment what we want and obtain publicinput (c) Hold Public Hearing (d) Set up panel with cable and negotiate with what we want.Under New York State Public Service Commission now.(5) Spring crosswalk painting macWne - out of order - needs repairs.DPW Personnel cleaning underpass, looked very nice when completed - thank you to all ofD.P.W.(6) Warranty police car - Chief absent; no report - Trustee Atti stated holding off for now.(7) Retirement reporting - draft resolution submitted for Board review - see Resolution #6.(8) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - Trustee Houston talked with Mary Willer - must meet with Mr. Long to putpressure on for removal of these double poles.(9) Fuel and mileage of reconciliations - most reports have been submitted through April 30th; Village Clerk to try tosubmit some form of reconciliation to the Board.(10) Lake Street Drainage problem - met Friday, May 2, 1997 with representative of Diocese, Monsignor Higgins, ErieCounty Legislator Jealme Chase, General Crew ChiefRichard Dybowski and two Lake Street property owners - outlinedresidential work to be done, making progress, meet again soon - nice to have record of meeting typed by Clerk thatmorning and submitted to all the people who attended.(11) Drainage and condition of cOlmty roads in village - Erie County Legislator Jeanne Chase communicated withCounty Highway Department and will wait for further word from her.(12) Richel Claim' per Attorncy Paglia - deposition scheduled this week.(13) New fire huck - revised specifications to be submitted to the Board.(14) Niagara Mohawk and National Fuel Customer Service review accounts log of bills working on per Lou Atti National Fuel response by phone call, nothing else - keep working on this item.

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RESOLUTIONS(1) D&A Testing· pending Board-Union Meeting.(2) Fire Hall Concrete Floor Award Bid - after discussion on the $17,000 cost and availability of funds the Boardwithdrew the resolution.RESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to withdraw Resolution #2 Awarding the fire hall replacementfloor and resubmit after negotiations to reduce the cost at a later date. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) ResignationRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti to accept the resignation of Deputy Village Clerk Trainee(Temporary) Margaret Wallum effective April 21, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Delinqnent Water to TaxesRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board hereby authorizes twelve (12)delinquent water accounts in the amount of $4, 172.90 to be sent to Erie County Department of Finance for collection onthe 1997·98 tax bills. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Temporary Deputy Village Clerk TraineeRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village Board appoint Helen B. Ruggles, 45 Lake Street,Angola, New York 14006 as Temporary Deputy Village Clerk Trainee Six Month Probation at the annual salary of$15,000.00 effective April 30, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(6) Resolution Establishing Standard Number of Hours per Day Worked and Number of Days Worked to beReported to the NYS Retirement System MonthlyDraft Resolution submitted by the Village Clerk for the Board review and adoption after sample record of activity (dutiesperformed) are submitted by the following elected and full time employees: Mayor, Trustees, Village Justice, JusticeClerk, Attoruey, Code Enforcement Officer, Assessor, Police Chief, General Crew Chief.(This item should remain onthe agenda)

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the following General Fund Checks #6392 to 6439 in theamount of $2«'''12.31 plus Payroll #24; Water Fund Checks #2236 to 2246 in the amount of $22,694.30 plus Payroll#24. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:23 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti to recess to Executive Session to discuss refuse.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:40 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to reconvene the regular meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Resolution #6 . moved to publish Refuse Contract Notice to BiddersRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded trustee Pinto to authorize publication of Refuse Collection Notice to Bidders to beopeued May 16, 1997 at 2:30 P.M. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:479 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti to adjourn to Monday, May 19, 1997.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED


INDEX - May 19, 1997

COMMUNICATIONS:(1) Erie Co. Association of Governments Meeting(2) Evans-Brant Chamber of Commerce Annnal Breakfast Meeting(3) Lake Shore Central Schools Musical

MAYOR WALTERS:(1) Tax Warrant; Memorial Day Parade

TRUSTEE PINTO:(1) April Expenditure Report; Library Report

TRUSTEE ATTI:(1) New Village Signs; Garbage Disposal Bids

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY:(1) Water Meeting; NYCOM Conference; Cluster Water Meter; Memorial Day Service at Cemetery

TRUSTEE HOUSTON:(1) Fire Hall Engine Room; Umuetered Accounts; Conference Attendance; Gazebo Schedule; PERMAConference

ATTORNEY PAGLIA:(I) Ward Drive Buffer; 116 Mill Street

EXECUTIVE SESSION

POLICE CHIEF:(1) Purchase Extended Auto Warranty

FIRE COMMISSIONER:(1) Fire Hall Memorial Day Picnic(2) Convention Attendance; Oldest Fireman; Concrete Floor Bid

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:(1) Emblem Bnilding Ownership; Variety Store; Old Town Hall; Emenee's Awning; Unregistered Vehicles;Agway Building

CLERK-TREASURER:(I) Annual End-of-Year Transfers; Fire Hall Second Exit

OLD BUSINESS:(1) Police Contract; ISO-CRS Classification; Drug & Alcohol Testing; Cable Franchise; Crosswalk Painting;Police Car Warranty; Retirement Reporting; Pole Removal; Fuel & Mileage Log; Lake Street Drainage;Condition County Roads; Richel Claim; New Fire Truck Specs; Utility Companies Service Review

NEW BUSINESS:(1) Clean-uplPaint-up/Fix-up Weekend

RESOLUTIONS:(l) D.&A. Testing(2) End-of-Year Transfers(3) Award Refuse Contract(4) Award Bid for Fire Hall Concrete Floor(5) Park Use(6) Notice to Bidders Purchase Fire Truck

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

May 19,1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held May 19, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in theVillage Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V. Walters.n PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:


Patricia A. Hotnich, Deputy ClerkPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyJay Addison, Fire Commissioner


APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the minutes of the May 5, 1997 meeting withrequest that under Old Business only list topics, not dialogue - then as submitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS(I) Erie County Association of Governments Meeting May 22, 1997 - R.S.V.P. Village Clerk.(2) Evans-Brant Chamber of Commerce Annual Breakfast Meeting June 2, 1997 - R.S.V.P. Village Clerk, TrusteeHouston to attend.(3) Lake Shore Central Schools notification that the school musical "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up"to perform at Shea's Performing Arts Center on May 18, 1997 and encourage all to attend this performance in supportof Lake Shore's Theater Department performing in this competition.

MAYOR WALTERS(1) Read the following Tax Warrant for collection of the 1997-98 Village Taxes:YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to receive and collect from the several persons named in the tax roll hereuntoannexed, the several smns stated in the last column thereof opposite their respective names, being a total of $726,038 forthe following purposes:

FOR THE CURRENT BUDGET $551.759REFUSE & GARBAGE CHARGE 164,715FOR THERELEVIED WATER RENTS 4,173FOR OTHER RELEVIED AMOUNTS 5,391TOTAL LEVY $726,038

YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED TO RECEIVE AND COLLECT SUCH SUMS without additional chargebetween the first day of June and the first day of July 1997, both inclusive, at the Village Clerk's Office, 41 CommercialStreet, Angola, New York between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. daily except SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS ANDHOLIDAYS. On all sums remaining unpaid after July I, 1997 YOU ARE TO COLLECT an additional charge of fiveper centum (5%) for the first month or fraction thereof and one per centum (1%) for each month or fraction thereafteruntil paid.YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED TO FILE the tax roll and warrant in your office on or before the first day ofNovember, 1997, and to deliver to the Board of trustees at the same time an account of the taxes remaining due andunpaid, and showing the person or persons to whom the parcel is assessed and showing as to each parcel the amount oftax unpaid.DATED: Village of Angola, New YorkMay 19,1997(2) Announced the Memorial Day Parade May 26, 1997 very important event to keep tradition "People gave their livesto keep us free".

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) April Expenditure Report - thanked Clerk-Treasurer Cynthia Provenzo for completing the April expenditurereports.(2) Library Report - leak in drain. General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski thanked for taking care of this; other drainageproblems should be paid for by the contractor, White Electric made repairs; basement to be cleaned up.

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TRUSTEE ATTI(1) New village signs placed at village entrances, reqnest $2,000 from New York State.(2) Read bids for garbage disposal and recommended low bidder BFI - see Resolution #3.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Will attend May 21st Water Meeting at the Town Hall.(2) Will be attending NYCOM Conference at the Nevele June 2-4, 1997.(3) Trustee Frawley talked to Erie County Sewer Plant Manager Marco Faraci regarding cluster water meter; newbuilding to be erected within two years and meter to be installed then.(4) Police Chief to have someone keep eye on things at cemetery for Memorial Day Service.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Fire Hall engine room floor and drains update award - talked to engineer, fire chief, contractor - revised bid at$13,000 - see Resolution #4.(2) Status of unmetered accounts and outside readers for Supreme Court - Attorney to file papers.(3) Attended conference at Houghton College; attended three different seminars.(4) Handed out gazebo schedule.(5) Attended PERMA Conference - received Loss Ratio Award for village and also a memorial tribute to Former Mayorand Clerk-Treasurer Kenneth J. Herman.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) Ward Drive, Rodier buffer taken care of - remove from agenda.(2) 116 Mill Street - met with owner who appeared in court - would like Building Inspector to inspect property to seewhat needs to be done to bring property up to code. Code Enforcement Officer to contact Attorney Paglia if he feels it isnecessary in regard to this matter.

At 8:05 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley to recess to Executive Session to discuss water plantcontract. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:25 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti to reconvene the regular meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Board and Attorney discussed request to extend water plant sale contract to Bruce Builders. It agreed that AttorneyPaglia to send letter against extending for another eighteen months.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT.(I) Request to purchase the extended warranty from DeLacy Ford - Board directed that the warranty be presented at thenext meeting for Board action - see Old Business #6.

FIRE COMMISSIONER - Connuissioner Jay Addison(1) Board invited to Station #2 for picuic after Memorial Day Parade.(2) Six members attended convention in Harrisburg, PA.(3) Oldest Fireman Frank Faraci recently passed away.(4) Concrete floor bid. After Memorial Day, thitty days no trucks in hall.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Discussion of agenda items: (I) Emblem Building ownership clean-up awaiting mailing address. (2) AngolaVariety Store (3) Old Town Hall (4) Emenee's awning (as of this week has been repaired) (5) Unregistered vehiCles court action on six of them (6) Agway Building - awaiting answer to letters.

CLERK-TREASURER(I) Annual end-of-year transfers - see Resolution #2.(2) Fire Hall second exit 75% reimbursement; application to be completed when all payments are made to contractor.

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OLD BUSINESS(I) Police Officers contract with village.(2) ISO-CRS insurance classification and fire department equipment money - Trustee Atti to send letter by June 1st.(3) Drug & Alcohol Testing.(4) U. S. Cable franchise renewal.(5) Spring crosswalk painting.(6) Warranty police car - next meeting.(7) Retirement reporting - pending.(8) Niagara Mohawk pole removal.(9) Fuel & mileage log reconciliations.(10) Lake Street drainage problem - meeting Thursday, May 22nd at 7:00 P.M. at the village hall.(11) Drainage and condition of county roads in village ongoing.(12) Richel claim - deposition from Chief Southworth.(13) New fire truck specs - see Resolution #6.(14) Niagara MohawklNational Fuel customer service review accounts - remove from Old Business.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Village Clean-uplPaint-uplFix-up this weekend May 24th - Friends of the Village Meeting May 24th - first FarmersMarket May 31st.

RESOLUTIONS(I) D.&A Testing- pending Board-Union Meeting.(2) End-of-Year TransfersRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village Board of Trustees does hereby authorize Cynthia L.Provenzo, Clerk-Treasurer, to adjust end-of-year appropriations by either a transfer or budget amendment as ofMay 31,1997, and further be itRESOLVED that for future budgetary control the Board of Trustees shall receive a copy of such year-end adjustments.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Award Refuse ContractRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village Board hereby accepts the lowest bid of $109,617.60from B.F.I. Waste Services, 2321 Kenmore Avenue, Box 571, Kenmore, NY 14217 for the period June I, 1997 throughDecember 31, 1999 for refuse collection and recyclables disposal contract. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Award Bid for Fire Hall Concrete FloorRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board hereby awards the contract in theamount of $13,000.00 for Fire Hall Engine Room floor replacement to Ahrens and Wells Construction, 151 So. MainStreet, Angola, NY 14006. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Park UseRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the use of the Gazebo every Wednesday for the AngolaPark & Gazebo Committee Summer Lawn Chair Concert Series starting June 25th and ending August 27, 1997.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(6) Notice to Bidders Porchase New Fire TruckRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti to authorize publication of notice to bidders for purchasing onenew fire truck to be opened Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the following General Fund Checks #6440 to 6465 inthe amount of $6,192.08 plus Payroll #25; Water Fund Checks #2247 to 2258 in the amount of $5,265.84 plus Payroll#25; Capital Fund Checks #582 to 583 in the amount of $442.09. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:45 P.M. a moment of silence was observed in memory of Frank Faraci, oldest firefighter in the Village of Angola;RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to Monday, June 9, 1997 (second Monday in June).UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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INDEX - June 9, 1997

VISITORS:(I) Open FireslBurning(2) Endorsement to Save Frank Lloyd Wright Home

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE:(1) Thank You; Contributions for Village Fest; Mill Street Park

COMMUNICATIONS:(I) Village Fest Donation; Crosswalk Painting

MAYOR WALTERS:(1) Friend Street Parking

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY:(1) NYCOM Conference; Order Extension Units; listory Erie Co. Water Authority

TRUSTEE HOUSTON:(1) MowingfMaintenance; Fire Hall Floor; Mark Drive/Joyce Lane; Frawley Park; State Legislation PoliceChief's Salaries; Minimum Water Charges; Chamber of Commerce Breakfast - Rural Development Funding;Water Hydrant Replacement; R&D Engineering; Park & Gazebo Schedule; Summer Youth Program

ATTORNEY PAGLIA:(1) Mill Street Violations; Re-Draft Drug & Alcohol Policy; Richel Claim

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT:(1) Monthly Report; Part Time Police Officer

GENERAL CREW CHIEF:(1) Fire Hall Floor Removal; Blacktop Program; Maintenance Booster Station

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:(1) Emblem Building; Variety Store; Old Town Hall; Unregistered vehicle; Agway Clean-up

Executive Session

OLD BUSINESS:(1) Police Contract; ISO-CRS Insurance Classification; Drug & Alcohol Testing; Cable Franchise Renewal;Crosswalk Painting; Police Car Warranty; Retirement Reporting; Utility Pole Removal; Fuel & Mileage Log;Lake Street Drainage; Richel Claim

NEW BUSINESS:(1) Stellane Drive Street Numbers; Land for Railroad Depot; Building/Garage Sale Permits; General BnildingMaintenance

RESOLUTIONS:(1) D&A Testing(2) Approve Fire service Award Program Plan & Trust Document(3) lire Part Time Police Officer(4) Seasonal Laborers(5) Warranty Police Car(6) R&D Engineering(7) PBA Contract(8) Local Law #I for 1997 "Open Burning" - Set Public Hearing(9) Save Martin House Derby(10) Friends of Village Payment(11) listorian Camera

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

June 9, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held June 9, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in theVillage Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Michael V. Walters.

PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:


Patricia A. Hotnich, Deputy ClerkPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement OfficerDonald Gallo, EngineerRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew Chief

MayorTrusteeTrustee (8:45 P.M.)TrusteeTrustee

APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the minutes of the May 19, 1997 meeting asamended. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(1) Bud Hepfinger, 22 Friend Street - concerned regarding open fires/burning in So. Main Street, Friend Street andNewton Street area. Inqnired if village has ordinance concerning open fires/recreation fires - what is allowed. Ifnothing on books, he would like village to come up with something about fires in the village - see Resolution #8.(2) Robert Barrett, 334 N. Main Street - asked Board for endorsement to save Frank Lloyd Wright's Isabel R. MartinHouse at Graycliff, Derby, New York - see Resolution #9.

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(1) Charles Roth -thanked D.P.W. and Police for all their help and all the people who support their efforts.(2) In process ofasking village and town for contributions for Village Fest.(3) Looking at Mill Street Park for ideas and possibilities of what they can do there - meeting June 10, 19977:00 P.M.at the Library for those interested.

COMMUNICATIONS(I) Friends of the Village - letter requesting $1,000 donation for Village Fest- see Resolution #10.(2) Crosswalk painting - note from Lyn Menefee - wondering when crosswalks will be painted.

MAYOR WALTERS(1) Concerned with parking on two sides of Friend Street- Traffic Safety Board to meet as soon as possible to considerone sided parking.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(1) Attended NYCOM Conference at the Nevele, JWle 2-4, 1997. Received information on how government can workwith youth of the community. Also received information which might help with brackets for Christmas flags andinexpensive lighting literature which the Board might consider for future years.(2) Had Water Maintenance Man Jeff Kaminski order twelve extension units to bring water valves up to grade level forwater turn-offs.(3) Received literature from R&D Engineering regarding history of Erie County Water Authority - copy to TrusteeHouston.

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TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Maintenance Contractor is doing fine job, except edging is to be done at all parks listed in contract (line #1).(2) Fire Hall Floor - work completed; unable to use for one month - thanks to D.P.W., General Crew Chief Rick '1Dybowski for job well done in removing old concrete floor.(3) Mark Drive/Joyce Lane - Mr. Webber is not complying with letter to him; General Crew Chief to check this out.(4) Frawley Park - would like a tree planted to help provide shade; General Crew Chief stated park is too small for atree - very difficult to maintain.(5) Called Senator Volker regarding State Legislation for Police Chief's salaries - Senator Volker commented that thislaw is not expected to be passed.(6) Minimum water charges (for information only) - 180 inside village; 80 minimum outside village.(7) Attended Chamber of Commerce Breakfast June 2, 1997 - Congressman Quinn Guest Speaker - asked for audienceparticipation - inquired about Rural Development Funding. Congressman Qninn would like copies of villageapplications sent to Ron Hayes in his office.(8) Office Staff working on information needed for Rural Development Grants.(9) Checked water hydrants with Water Maintenance Man Jeff Kaminski - fifty-one new ones needed - correct countneeded for Rural Development Grant Application.(10) R&D Engineering - submit paper work to R&D as soon as possible, village qualifies for much more than the townas far as low interest loans, etc. "(11) Park & Gazebo - final schedule is ready.(12) Note to Department Heads concerning Summer Youth Program - two for library, two for D.P.W., one for office andone extra person - wonld like input regarding projects /work that needs to be done.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) In contact with Code Enforcement Officer Warren Jensen regarding Inman Property on Mill Street - progress hasbeen made - will continue to follow through.(2) Met with Trustee Pinto to re-draft Drug & Alcohol Policy - will review and have ready for Iune 23, 1997 meeting.(3) Board received letter from Foley Law Firm requesting payment for Richel claim.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(I) Submitted monthly report for May, 1997.(2) Hire Part Time Police Officer - see Resolution #2.

GENERAL CREW CHIEF'S REPORT(I) Last seven days spent working at Fire Hall - old concrete floor removed - work completed. To begin blacktopprogram this week. Mayor thanked D.P.W. for grass maintenance at Water Booster Station on Birch Street. Notedsubstantial savings to village with D.P. W. crew remove old concrete floor in Fire Hall.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERDiscussion of agenda items: (I) Emblem Building - found address, sent registered letter June 9, 1997. (2) AngolaVariety Store - no action (3) Old Town Hall - no action (4) Unregistered vehicles - ongoing procedure (5) Agway received letter stating clean-up will begin third week of June to make it presentable for sale sometime in Jnly; nocontaminants for two years, Agway to monitor for another two years.Trustee Houston - add Bowling Alley to list for clean-up/fix up buildings.

At 8:25 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to recess to Executive Session to discuss policecontract and contract with R&D Engineering. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 9:27 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to reconvene the regular meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Trustee Attijoined Executive Session at 8:45 P.M.Board discussed a discipline issue; contract with Police Union - see Resolution #7; agreement with R&D Engineering.

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OLD BUSINESS(1) Police Contract with village - see Resolution #7.(2) IS0-CRS Insurance Classification - Trustee Atti to forward to ISO.(3) Drug & Alcohol Testing - Attorney to present at June 23, 1997 meeting.(4) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal - Trustee Houston sent letter to Town of Evans requesting meeting to discussfranchise renewal.(5) Spring crosswalk painting - will be worked on following blacktop program complete.(6) Police Car Warranty - see Resolution #5.(7) Retirement reporting - awaiting answer from Albany.(8) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - Trustee Houston sent another letter to Mary Willer.(9) Fuel & Mileage Log Reconciliations - being worked on.(10) Lake Street drainage problem - M.P.B. meeting June 10, 1997 canceled - rescheduled for June 17th at 7:00 P.M.(11 Drainage and conditions of county roads in village - may be taken off(12) Richel Claim - no report.

NEW BUSINESS(1) Correct Stellane Drive street numbers - Trustee Houston and Trustee Pinto will look into this matter - also ParksideAvenue numbers.(2) Authorization to use village-owned Mesi Drive land for railroad depot.(3) Discussed notices regarding building and garage sale permits required, general building maintenance, brush cleanup - keep on agenda for next meeting.

RESOLUTIONS(l) D&A Testing - pending Attorney review next meeting.(2) Approve Fire Service Award Program Plan and Trust DocumentRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village Board does hereby approve the updated AngolaVolunteer Fire Department, Inc. Firefighter Service Award Program Plan and Trust Documents and authorizes theMayor to sign said documents. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Hire Part Time Police OfficerRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village Board does hereby hire Daniel Eppolito, JoyceLane, Angola, NY as Police Officer Part Time at the hourly rate of $9.25 effective immediately. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED(4) Seasonal LaborersRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board does hereby approve Ian MacDowell, 939Lake Street, Angola, NY and Phillip M. Gengler, 9189 Waterman Road, Angola, NY as Streets Department SununerSeasonal Laborers Park-Time at the hourly rate of $6.25 effective June 2, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Warranty Police CarRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board does hereby approve the 36monthllOO,OOO miles Ford Extended Service Plan at a cost of $2,870.00 on the new 1996 Crown Victoria Police Carpurchased from Delacy Ford, Inc., 3061 Transit Road, Elma, NY 14059. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(6) R&D EngineeringRESOLVED that the Village Board does hereby approve the proposal of R&D Engineering to complete pre-applicationand final application for Rural Development Grant funds at a cost of $2,600 to be shared equally by the Village ofAngola, Town of Evans and NYS Thruway Authority. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(7) P.RA. ContractRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti that Mayor Walters is hereby authorized to sign and enter intoVillage of Angola full time Police Officers Police Benevolent Association contract for the period June I, 1997 throughMay 31, 2000. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(8) Local Law #1 for 1997 "Open Burning" - Set Public HearingRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to adopt the following:BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:"For the regnlation of the burning of materials in the open air"FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to section twenty of the Municipal Home Rule Law, a public hearing willbe held on the aforesaid proposed Local Law before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola, New York, at theVillage Hall, Commercial Street in the Village of Angola, New York, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. on Monday, June 23, 1997,at which time all interested persons will be heard. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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RESOLUTIONS - Cont'd.(9) Save Martin House DerbyRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village Board endorses Graycliff Conservacy, Inc. in 'ltheir efforts to save Frank Lloyd Wright's Isabelle R. Martin House at Graycliff, Derby, New York. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED(10) Friends of Village PaymentRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board authorizes $1,000.00 payment fromAccount A6410A Publicity to Friends of the Village for Summerfest 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(II) Historian CameraRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village Board authorizes payment not to exceed $150.00from Account A64IOA Publicity to the Village for Angola Historian to purchase a camera. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Piuto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following General Fund Checks #6466 to 6525 inthe amount of $52,450.60 plus Payroll #26 and Payroll #1; Water Fund Checks #2261 to 2277 in the amount of$21,371.62 plus Payroll #26 and Payroll #1; Capital Fund Checks #584 to 585 in the amount of $9.378.74.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 9:40 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meetingMonday, June 23,1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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INDEX - June 23, 1997

VISITORS:(1) Claddagh Representatives


COMMUNICATIONS:(I) Paper Street Extension(2) International Institute of Municipal Clerk's(3) M&W Insurance

MAYOR WALTERS:(1) Thank you to Village Clerk

TRUSTEE PINTO - Library Grant Application

TRUSTEE ATTI - Ongoing Paving

(4) West Seneca Service Action Corps(5) Chattauqua Conference on Regional Governance

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY - NYCOM Main Street Meeting; Trim Tree Branches

Public Hearing - Local Law #1 of 1997 - Open Burning

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: York Street Water Claim; Fire Siren; Fire Hall Floor; Pave Parking Lot; Grant Application;Water Plant Prospective Buyer; Gazebo Concerts; Summer Youth Program; Summer YouthProgram; Hydrant Repairs; Fire Truck Bids

ATTORNEY PAGLIA: Grove Street Fence Issue; Request to National Fuel Gas; Easement 65 Sunset; DNA Testing;Request Executive Session

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S: Fire Training Tower

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Emblem Building; Angola Variety Store; Old Town Hall; Unregistered Vehicles;Agway Site; 116 Mill Street; 17 Oatman Clean-up

DEPUTY CLERK: B,F,r. Refuse - Distribute Recycling Menus

OLD BUSINESS:(1) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification(2) U,S, Cable Franchise Renewal(3) Crosswalk Painting(4) Retirement Reporting(5) Niagara Mohawk Pole Removal(6) FuellMileage Log Reconciliations

NEW BUSINESS: Retirement Incentive; Clean Water Plant

RESOLUTIONS:(I) D&A Testing(2) Clerk-Treasurer Appointment(3) Police Officer Resignation(4) Clean-up 17 Oatman Avenue(5) Local Law #2 for 1997 - Retirement Incentive

AUDIT OF BILLS

(7) Lake Street Drainage(8) Richel Claim(9) Railroad Depot

(!O) Publish Notices Property Maintenance(11) Correct Street Numbers

REGULAR MEETING

June 23, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held June 23, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in theVillage Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Cynthia L. Provenzo.The Village Board dedicated the meeting to Cynthia L. Provenzo in honor of her retirement as Clerk-Treasurer.(1PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:


CynthiaL. Provenzo, Clerk-TreasurerPatricia A. Hotnich, Deputy ClerkAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement Officer


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APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1997 meeting asamended. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Patrick Guerin/Jack Chiappone, Claddagh, 9 Forest Avenue and 92 Miller Drive - we are here to reassure thevillage that we would like to continue working with them; there may be HUD money and other grants available that wemay be able to help the village to receive in their beautification projects. We also have consultants available to helprefurbish store fronts and also other services that the village may be able to use. When our contract is up we would liketo renew and in lieu of taxes get the fees for services the village provides.

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(1) Charles Roth - inquired as to when the village's contribution of$l,OOO for Village Fest would be received.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Edel, Joyce and Mark Lane - concerned about the extension of the paper streets extending twenty feet beyond ChrisWeber's new built home on Joyce Lane.(2) International Institute of Municipal Clerk's - thank you for placing an advertisement in the 51st InternationalInstitute of Municipal Clerk's Annual Ad Book.(3) M&W Insurance - regarding insurance for Friends of the Village.(4) Town of West Seneca Service Action Corps - County-wide waterfront clean-up.(5) Chattauqua Conference on Regional Governance.

MAYOR WALTERS(I) Wonderful article in the Observer regarding Cynthia Provenzo - thanks on behalf of the entire Village Board - "Youdid one heck of a job for us - you are a real plus for the Village of Angola. One thing we never had to do was worryabout our finances. Thank you again from the entire Board."

TRUSTEE PINTO(1) No report on budget.(2) Library - spoke with Mr. Farrell regarding grant application - first phase under $13,941 approved and awaitingfinalization; second grant is still being judged by the federal govermnent - it would be $10,600 if approved

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Paving is continuing and should be wrapped up at the end of this week or next week.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY) (1) Attended meeting in Brant on June 26th; planning to attend '97 Main Street Meeting in Saratoga Springs, New

York July 26-28, 1997.(2) Received complaint of tree branches obstructing handicapped parking areas in front of Post Office - need trimming.

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At 8:00 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto to recess the regular meeting to scheduled PublicHearing to discuss Local Law #1 of 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Mayor Walters read the legal notice for Local Law #1 of 1997 entitled A Local Law Adding a Chapter Entitled "OpenBurning". He also read the rules regarding open burning, including having to obtain a permit before having any type ofopen fire.The following people were in attendance for the Public Hearing: Deanne Prishel, 15 Friend Street; Bud Hepfinger, 22Friend street; Jack Hotnich, 6 Allen Street; Ron Badaszewski, 52 Newton Street; Joanne Schuh, 17 Friend Street; LindaAllen, 45 Sunset Blvd. These residents expressed their concern with limiting recreational fires and obtaining permitsfor an open fire, noting the unpredictability of when recreational fires would be desired.After much discussion between the residents and the Board, the Trustees agreed that guidelines were necessary forenforcement. Mayor Walters and the Board of Trustees will refer all comments to the Village Attorney. The law isenacted, it certainly will be published before taking any action.At 8:50 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Honston, seconded Trustee Frawley to reconvene the regular meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) HniburdlMerritt - York Street Water Claim - there is a judgment against the village regarding this water account.Attorney Paglia will meet with Mr. Merritt.(2) Fire siren to be delivered to S&S Electric for repair following completion of street paving.(3) Fire Hall Floor - project 99% complete, another week before fire trucks are able to park in hall.(4) Fire trucks to come out ofD.P.W. building on 6/24/97 to allow paving of parking lot.(5) Fire Chief to submit forms to apply for a $5,000 grant for the fire hall floor.(6) Showed Water Plant to prospective buyer.(7) Concerts at the Gazebo will begin this Weduesday, June 25, 1997.(8) Summer Youth Program - one for office, one for library and three maiutenance;to begin July 7 thru August 14,1997.(9) R&D Engineering picked up papers that are needed for grant project; thanked Cynthia Provenzo and office staff forgathering information.(10) For information - there are 109 hydrants - 51 need some 1)'Pe of replacement part.(11) Bids have been mailed for fire truck.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) Sparacio/Capitano fence issue - there seems to be a problem between these gentlemen again - advising Board not tobecome involved. Before anyone listens to any complaints, the title company issued a letter of determination and thefence is lawful.(2) Sending letter to National Fuel Gas requesting five hnndred thousand cubic feet of gas instead of their offer of twohnndred thousaud cubic feet.(3) 65 Sunset -left easement at Clerk's Office to be recorded.(4) D&A Testing - would like to schedule a meeting with the Board concerning this matter.(5) Requested Executive Session to discuss an offer for the water plant.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(1) Commissioner Badaszewski was present. Trustee Houston talked to Commissioner Addison - discussion regardingerection of fire training tower adjoining fire substation approximately 30 feet tall, sixteen feet long and eighteen feetwide. Board feels they wonld need more facts, such as a drawing, location and need for tower. Tower is not to beconstructed until Board has reviewed this request.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Discussion of agenda items: (a) Emblem Building - letter was returned, in process of contacting another Attorneyfor address; building has been broken into on two consecutive weekends with emergency enclosures. Considers buildinga hazard. (b) Angola Variety Store - attempting to contact owner (c) Old Town Hall - attempting to contact owner.(d) Unregistered Vehicles - slow process - some progress (e) Agway site - work should begin end of this week. (f) 116Mill Street - in process of cleaning, inspection due in mid-July (g) 17 Oatman - contacted executor of property - seeResolution #4.Trustee Houston - add Bowling Alley to clean-up list - front of bnilding needs attention. Yellow Goose Market has agarbage problem. Rauch property on School Street - check on fence. Michael's Hair Salon - inspect building.

/23/97

DEPUTY CLERK(I) B.F.I. Refuse was distributing their recycling menus to village residents this week.

OLD BUSINESS(I) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification - Trustee Atti has constructed letter to be sent to ISO this week.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal· Trustee Houston is waiting to set up meeting with Town.(3) Spring crosswalk painting - will be done upon completion of street paving.(4) Retirement Reporting - waiting to hear from New York State.(5) Niagara Mohawk Pole Removal- waiting for letter from Mary Willer.(6) FuellMileage Log Reconciliations· being worked on.(7) Lake Street drainage problem - ongoing problem - tentative agreement.(8) Richel Claim - no report.(9) Authorization to nse village-owned Mesi Drive land for railroad depot - waiting for legal opinion.(10) Discussed publications, building & garage sale permits, general building maintenance, brush clean-up.Trustee Houston - spoke with Code Enforcement Officer regarding publishing notices in Penny Saver for propertymaintenance, clean-up of lots, etc. List shonld be compiled for publication.(11) Correct Stellane Drive and Parkside Avenue street numbers - Trustee Pinto will obtain water account numbers ineffort to aid in this project.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Retirement Incentive - set Public Hearing. see Resolution #5.(2) Clean out water plant - D.P.W. will clean out water plant upon completion of street paving.

RESOLUTIONS(I) D&A Testing - pending Attorney review next meeting..(2) Clerk-Treasurer AppointmentRi!;SOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village Board approve the Mayor's appointment ofPatricia A. Hotnich, AIlen Street, Angola, New York as Clerk-Treasurer together with all other duties of the positioneffective June 30, 1997 to fill the une"'Pired term ending March 31, 1999 at the annnal salary of $25,000.00.and further be itRESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby appoints Patricia A. Hotnich Registrar to fill the unexpired termending December 31, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Police Officer ResignationRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village Board accepts with regret the resignation of PoliceOfficer Kenneth H. Preston effective July 1, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Clean-up 17 Oatman AvenueRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village Board hereby authorizes Warren Jensen, CodeEnforcement Officer to have overgrown grass cut, trash removed, above ground pool disposed of and use chemicals toeliminate reported rat infestation at 17 Oatman Avenue, Angola, New York in accordance with agreement signed byPhyllis Parks, 30482 Cow Creek Road, Glendale, OR 97442, the family member responsible for the property.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Local Law #2 for 1997 - Electing a Retirement Incentive Program as Anthorized by Cbapter 41 of New YorkState Laws of 1997 - set Public HearingRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to adopt the following:BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:"For an early retirement incentive program as authorized by Chapter 41 of the New York State Laws of 1997".FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to section twenty of the Municipal Home Rnle Law, a Public Hearing willbe held on the aforesaid proposed Local Law before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola, New York, at 8:00o'clock p.m. on Monday, July 21, 1997 at which time all interested persons will be heard. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following General Fund Checks #6528 to 6576 inthe amount of$103,127.13 plus Payroll #2; Water Fund Checks #2278 to 2290 in the amount of $33,125.89 plus Payroll#2. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

/23/97

At 9:30 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Water 1.Plant purchase offer and meet with R&D Engineering to discuss water project, then to the next regularly scheduledmeeting Monday, July 21, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRJED

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INDEX - July 21, 1997

VISITORS: (I) Open Burning (2) U.S. Cable to Adelphia (3) Garbage Fees

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COMMUNICATIONS:(I) Dept. ofEnvironment & Planning Conuuunity-Wide Master Plan(2) Resignation Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

PUBLIC HEARING: Local Law #2 of 1997 - Retirement Incentive Program for Eligible Employees

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: (I) Conference Attendance; '97 Main Street Meeting

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (I) Fire Tower; Water Project Update; Donate Vehicle to Fire Co.; Water Break Lake/OldLake Shore; Fire Hall Floor Grant; Water Complaint; Water Line Flushing; Sunuuer Youth

ATTORNEY PAGLIA: (I) D&A Testing; National Fuel Credit; Delinquent Water Customers to Court; Sale WaterPlant

POLICE CHIEF: (I) Friend Street Traffic; Traffic Sign Replacement; Theft of Services; Unregistered Vehicles

GENERAL CREW CHIEF: (I) Paving & Striping Completed; Sidewalk Repairs; Rickert Building Repairs

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: (I) Emblem Building, Variety Store; Old Town Hall; Unregistered Vehicles;Agway Site; II6 Mill Street; 17 Oatman Cleanup; Clean-up at Various Sites;Fence Repair; Yellow Goose Dumpster

ZONING BOARD: (I) Director's Meeting; Rural New York Grant

CLERK-TREASURER: (I) Bank Statements/Canceled Checks

OLD BUSINESS: (I) ISO-CRS Insurance Claims; Cable Franchise Renewal; Crosswalk Painting; RetirementReporting; N. Mohawk Pole Removal; FueIlMiIeage Log Reconciliation; Lake Street Drainage;RicheI Claim; Railroad Depot; 65 Sunset; York Street Water; National Fuel Credit; Local Law #1 Open Burning; Water Plant Clean-Up

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel Matters

NEW BUSINESS: (I) Sale U.S. Cable

RESOLUTIONS: (I) D&A Testing(2) Evans National Bank Statements(3) Adopt Fire Truck Bond Resolution(4) Standardization ofBackhoe(5) Retirement Report(6) New Owner Cable T.V.(7) Parks & Gazebo Use for Farmer's Market(8) Provisional Sergeant Appointment(9) Fire Dept. Training Tower

(10) National Fuel CreditAUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETIN,G

July 21, 1997

OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Walters administered the Oath of Office to Clerk-Treasurer Patricia A. Hotuich. Theregular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held July 21, 1997 in the Village Hall.Mayor Walters led the Allegiance to the Flag and opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M.R PRESENT: Michael V. Walters

Chris G. PintoLouis AttiHoward M. FrawleyWilliam G. Houston


ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. Hotnich, Clerk-TreasurerAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew ChiefWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement OfficerNicholas A. Valvo, Zoning Board Chairman

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APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to approve the minutes of the June 23, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Liz Kovacs, 21 John R. Drive - concerned about open burning law; presented statement and petition with forty-onesignatures of Angola residents who desire open burning eliminated or restricted within village limits, eliminate openburning or restrict size to eighteen inches in diameter. Conditions under which a fire can be bnilt should also belimited. If someone complains, the fire should be extinguished.Deanna Zoda, 37 Stellane Drive - opposed to any type of burning in the village.Nicholas Valvo, I Franklin Drive - agrees with problems that can result with open burning especially intense smokeresulting from smoldering fires.(2) Barbara Gnest, U.S. Cable - was present to answer any questions regarding transfer of ownership of U.S. Cable toAdelphia Cable. Adelphia Cable must honor anything that is in present contract.(3) Thomas Dzamski (Januner's Pub) - complained he pays garbage fee and dumpster rental. This will be taken intoconsideration and reviewed; to check with Assessor Sam Lomando.

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(I) Board commented on Village Fest; commended committee for outstanding effort and hard work; deserve a lot ofcredit for involving community. In closing "ifyou haven't attended the Farmer's Market, you should make every effortto get there".

COMMUNICATIONS(I) Department of Enviromnent and Planning - community-wide master Plan.(2) Due to recent appointment by Town of Evans Police Department, letter of resignation from Police Officer TerryAddison effective August 3, 1997 to accept lateral transfer.

At 8:00 P.M. MOTION Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto to recess regular meeting to scheduled Public Hearing todiscuss Local law #2 of 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDMayor Walters read Legal Notice for Local Law #2 of 1997 entitled "Retirement Incentive Program for Eligible Villageof Angola Employees". There were no comments from those in attendance. Trustee Pinto questioned savings to village- to meet with Village Clerk to review figures and report back to Board.At 8:05 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to reconvene the regular meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

~___ j TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Attended General Motors Conference July 22, 1997.(2) Planning to attend '97 Main Street Meeting in Saratoga Springs, New York. Chamber of Commerce Members alsoplan to attend.

July 21, 1997

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Fire Tower - to be constructed by Fire Department. Niagara Mohawk to donate six utility poles; there will be no

access to climb from bottom; first floor is ten feet high - see Resolution #9. '~-"l(2) Water Project Update - received letter from NYS Thruway. Applications submitted for Rural Development Grant;financing is being developed - will be snbmitted. It is to our advantage if all agencies cooperate.(3) Fire Department request to receive and insure donated vehicle. After much discnssion, Board requested report fromFire Commissioner's to be placed under Old Business and discussed at next regularly scheduled meeting. MOTIONTrustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to place on Old Business to next meeting until such time report is received fromFire Commissioner's. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Water - water break at Lake Street and Old Lake Shore Road. Town and Village worked well together. There werea few complaints regarding discolored laundry and problems with pool at St. Vincent's Camp.(5) Grant for fire hall floor is being worked on; floor is being painted by Fire Department Members.(6) Received letter from Andrew Poulson - unhappy with Water Department - letter will be sent in response.(7) Fire Department will have another route to flush this fall - Lake Street to Schwert Road. Standpipes holding upvery well; system is tight and monitoring system is working well. Compliments to Water Department.(8) Summer Youth - one in Library and three in Water Department - painting fire hydrants, pulled weeds. If timepermits they will clear out the library.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) D&A testing - nothing further to report.(2) National Fuel credit - to send letter of acceptance for the 200,00 cubic feet - see Resolution #10.(3) Water customers petition to court - most people have complied - those left will be served papers.(4) Question regarding deadline for sale of water plant. Attorney to send letter to Bruce Bnilders regarding extension.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(I) Friend Street - no action to be taken - low traffic volume.(2) Illegal yield sign - three signs are very old, need new yield signs - Board instructed Chiefto order new signs.Will also tour village to monitor traffic signs to see what is needed. J(3) Tim Luscom's letter dated June 20 - no response. .•(4) Report on theft of water - turned over to Town of Evans Police Department - will follow up to see what is beingdone.(5) Unregistered vehicles· will make a list for Code Enforcement Officer.

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(I) Paving and striping completed - new guard rail is being installed on Commercial Street. Engine needs to bereplaced on street sweeper, using demo machine, obtaining information on other machines.(2) Sidewalk repairs - private contractor working on sidewalk repair, completion date set for October.(3) Rickert Bnilding repairs - block windows and new roof installed. Tree replacement in fall.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Emblem Bnilding ownership/cleanup awaiting lawyers response - Attorney Paglia to contact lawyers; to contact ErieCounty Tax Department.(2) Angola Variety Store - no contact, draft letter to Main street business owners.(3) Old Town Hall - owner refuses inspections - court order if necessary.(4) Unregistered vehicles - ongoing.(5) Letter from Agway stating samples being taken, should be completed by end of Augnst.(6) 116 Mill Street - cleanup begun, to check reports of storing vehicles on property;(7) 17 Oatman - cleanup completed, to bill owner.(8) Former bowling alley - no action, to send letter.(9) Michael's Hair Salon - to check 7/23/97.(10) Weeds at National Fuel Building - owner to remove weeds and grass, replace with stone or blacktop.(11) Contractor hired to repair fence on School Street.(12) Yellow Goose dumpster - will enclose containers with stockade fence.(13) Mill/Orchard - doing a nice job in cleaning up building.

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ZONING BOARD CHAIRMAN(I) Chairman Nick Valvo attended Director's Meeting in Albany. Legislation introduced regarding civil penalties forzoning violations. Suggested alternate members be appointed to Zoning or Planning Boards.(2) Applying for Rural New York Grant for village. Recommends modirying and updating planning & zoningordinances.

CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT(I) New procedures from Evans National Bank regarding canceled checks and statements - see Resolution #2.

OLD BUSINESS(I) ISO-CRS Insurance Claim Classifications - no response.(2) U. S. Cable franchise renewal - waiting to set up meeting with town.(3) Spring crosswalk painting - completed.(4) Retirement reporting - see Resolution #5.(5) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - work begun on Lorain Street/lights on Commercial Street blinking - notifY MaryWillard.(6) FuellMileage Log reconciliations - being worked on.(7) Lake Street drainage problems - reached agreement for work to be done by church and village.(8) Richel claim - no report.(9) Authorization to use village-owned Mesi Drive land for railroad depot.(10) Discuss publications; building and garage sale permits, general building maintenance, and brush clean-up - CodeEnforcement Officer is compiling list.(11) 65 Sunset - recorded easement for file; Attorney to give easement to clerk.(12) Edel, Joyce and Mark - no report.(13) Huibert-Merritt - York Street water - unresolved.(14) National Fuel credit -letter being sent by Attorney.(15) Local Law #I - Open Burning - no report.(16) Water Plant Clean-up - no report.Police Chief - requested Executive Session regarding personnel matter.At 9:05 P.M. MOTION Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to recess regular meeting to Executive Session todiscuss personnel matters. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDAt 9:25 P.M. MOTION Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to reconvene regular meeting. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED

NEW BUSINESS(I) Sale U.S. Cable - see Resolution #6.

RESOLUTIONS(I) D & A Testing - pending Attorney review.(2) Evans National Bank StatementsRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston that the officers and/or employees of the Evans National Bankbe and are hereby authorized to receive, retain, and/or produce alternative documentation in the form of check imagessupplied by the bank in accordance with the system which has been implemented by said Bank; and be it furtherRESOLVED that this authorization is intended to satisry the requirements of Section 99-b of the New York GeneralMunicipal Law amendment by Chapter 140 of the laws of 1996; and be it furtherRESOLVED that the Evans National Bank and/or other authorized officers or employees be and hereby are authorizedto take any and all further measures necessary to accomplish the intent of the provisions herein; and be it furtherRESOLVED that the Angola Village Board authorizes Mayor Walters and Patricia A. Hotnich, clerk-Treasurer to signhe authorization papers between the Village of Angola and Evans National Bank. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Adopt Fire Truck Bond Resolution and Authorize PublicationRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize the acquisition of a 1250 GPM Pumper Fire Truck and Appurtenances at the estimated maximum of $250,000Serial Bonds subject to permissive referendum, and further be itRESOLVED that the Village Clerk is directed to publish this adopted Bond Resolution in the "SUN" in accordance

j with the law. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

/21/97

RESOLUTIONS - Cont'd.(4) Standardization of BaclrnoeRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village of Angola shall standardize the purchasing of "iTractorlBackhoe as mannfactured by the John Deere Corporation as it is in the best interest of the Village of Angola todo so. The Village presently owns two John Deere industrial tractors, one of which is replaced annually, thus insuringthat the loader backhoe is continually under warranty. This warranty relieves the Village of any repair costs. Serviceand parts aVailability to the second tractor have been readily available locally, so, therefore, be itRESOLVED that pursuant to General Municipal Law, Section 103 (5), the Village of Angola Board of Trustees herebyapproves the purchase of John Deere tractor/backhoes. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Retirement ReportingRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston that the following standard hours and number of days to bereported to the New York State Retirement System per month for the respective position are hereby adopted:Standard Hours:

MontWylBi-Monthly - 6 Hours per DayElected Officials - Mayor, Trustees, JudgeJustice Clerk, Attorney, Code Enforcement Officer, Meter Readers, AssessorBi-Weekly - 8 Hours per DayVillage Clerk's Office, StreetslDPW, Water, Policeand that the following number of days to be reported montWy are hereby established for the respective position:Mayor - 10; Trustees - 10; Village Justice: 10; Justice Clerk - 12.67; Attorney - 10; Code Enforcement Officer- 10; Assessor - 5; Police Chief - 20; General Crew Chief - 20. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

(6) New Owner Cable T.V.RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village of Angola hereby approves the transfer ofcontrol of the cable television franchise from U.S. Cable of Evangola, L.P. to Adelphia Communications Corporationand further be itRESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to sign necessary documents. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(7) ParIes & Gazebo Use for Farmer's MarketRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of trustees does hereby ]approve the request of the following to use the Centennial Park Facilities in accordance with established terms and •.•conditions: Friends of the Village - Farmers Market - Saturdays - August 2 thru November I, 1997 from 7:30 A.M. to12:30 P.M.. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(8) Provisional Sergeant AppointmentRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village of Angola create the temporary position of Fulltime Police Sergeant at an additional $1000 compensation per year and appoint Officer Scott Kashino to a one yearprovisional appointroent effective July 22, 1997 pending the creation of a Police Lieutenant's position and a CivilService exam from which a permanent appointment may be made. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(9) Fire Department Training TowerRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola does approve the Fire Departmentconstructing a training tower at the South Main Street Fire Sub-Station with the understanding that it will be removed ifit becomes a problem. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(10) National Fuel CreditRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to respond to National Fuel Gas to accept credit of 200,000 cubicfeet annually at Village Office. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee AUi to approve the following General Fund Checks #6577 to 6647 in theamount of $104,488.73 plus Payroll #3 & 4; Water Fund Checks #2291 to 2299 in the amount of $1,925.88 plus Payroll#3 & 4. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 9:46 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti to adjourn to next regularly scheduled meetingMonday, August 11, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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EXTRACT OF MINUTES

Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the

Village of Angola, in the

County of Erie, New York

JUly 21, 1997

* * *A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the

Village of Angola, in the County of Erie, New York, was held at

the Village Hall, Angola, New York, on July 21, 1997 at 7;30 p.m.

o'clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) .

There were present: Hon. Michael V. Walters, Mayor; and

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Trustees: William G. Houston, Louis Atti:,

Howard Frawley, Chris Pinto

There were absent:none

Also present: Patricia A. Hotnich, Village Clerk

*Trustee Houston

* *offered the following

resolution and moved its adoption:

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BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, NEW

YORK, ADOPTED JULY 21, 1997, AUTHORIZING THE

ACQUISITION OF A 1250 G.P.M. PUMPER FIRE TRUCK AND

APPURTENANCES REQUIRED IN~CONNECTION THEREWITH,

STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS

$ 250 000 00 , APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT

THEREFOR, INCLUDING $80,000 FUNDS ON HAND AND

HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO BE APPLIED THERETO, AND

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $170 000 00 SERIAL

BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO FINANCE THE BALANCE OF

SAID APPROPRIATION.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, IN THE

COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote

of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Board of

Trustees) AS FOLLOWS:

section 1. The Village of Angola, in the County of

Erie, New York (herein called "Village"), is hereby authorized to

acquire a 1250 G.P.M. pumper fire truck and all appurtenances and

equipment required in connection therewith, for use by the

Village. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or

purpose, inclUding preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto

and the financing thereof, is $ 250 000 00 and said amount is

hereby appropriated therefor. The plan of financing includes the

expenditure of $80,000 funds on hand in a capital reserve or

other fund heretofore established by the Village, which funds are

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hereby authorized to be expended therefor, and the issuance of

balance of said appropriation, and the levy and collection of

taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the

principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same

shall become due and payable.

section 2. Serial bonds of the Village in the

principal amount of $ 170,000.00 are hereby authorized to be

issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law,

constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State

of New York (herein called "Law") to finance a part of said

appropriation.

section 3. The following adqitional matters are hereby

determined and declared:

(a) The period of probable usefulness of said specific

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$ 170,000.00 serial bonds of the Village to finance the

object or purpose for which said $ 170 000.00 serial bonds

authorized pursuant to this resolution are to be issued, within

the limitations of section 11.00 a. 27 of the Law, is twenty (20)

years.

(b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized and

any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds

may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made

after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for

which said bonds are authorized. The foregoing statement of

intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with

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Treasury Regulation section 1.103-18 of the United states

Treasury Department.

(c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by

this resolution will exceed five (5) years.

section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this

resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation

of the sale of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity

as prescribed by section 52.00 of the Law, and said bonds and any

notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general

obligations of the Village, payable as to both principal and

interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within

the Village without limitation of rate or amount. The faith and

credit of the Village are hereby irrevocably pledged to the

punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds

J and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds

\ and provision shall be made annually in the bUdget of the Village

by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the

bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such

year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in

such year.

section 5. SUbject to the provisions of this

resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of

Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of

bond anticipation notes and of section 50.00 and sections 56.00

to 60.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of

Trustees relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and

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prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and

issuance of the bonds herein authorized and of any bond

anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the

renewals of said bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to

the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of the Village.

section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by

this resolution and of any notes issued in anticipation of the

sale of said bonds, may be contested only if:

(a) such obligations are authorized for an object orpurpose for which the Village is not authorized to expendmoney, or

(b) the provisions of law which should be compliedwith at the date of the pUblication of such resolution arenot sUbstantially complied with,

and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is

commenced within twenty days after the date of such pUblication,

or

(c) such obligations are authorized in violation ofthe provisions of the constitution.

section 7. This bond resolution is sUbject to

permissive referendum.

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The adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded

by Trllstee Atti and duly put to a vote on roll call,

which resulted as follows:

AYES: 5 - Trustees Houston, Atti, Frawley, Pinto

Mayor Walters

NOES: none

The resolution was declared adopted.

********Trllstee Houston offered the following resolution

and moved its adoption:

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, IN THE

COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

section 1. The Village Clerk of said village of

Angola, shall within ten (10) days after the adoption of this

resolution cause to be pUblished, in summary, in the "SUN," a

newspaper having a general circulation within said Village and

hereby designated the official newspaper of the Village for such

pUblication and posted in at least six (6) public places in the

Village and in each polling place in the village, a Notice in

substantially the following form:

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CERTIFICATE

I, PATRICIA A. HOTNICH, Village Clerk of the village of

Angola, in the County of Erie, state of New York, HEREBY CERTIFY

that the foregoing annexed extract from the minutes of a meeting

of the Board of Trustees of said Village of Angola duly called

and held on July 21, 1997, has been compared by me with the

original minutes as officially recorded in my office in the

Minute Book of said Board of Trustees and is a true, complete and

correct copy thereof and of the whole of said original minutes so

far as the same relate to the sUbject matters referred to in said

extract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and

affixed the corporate seal of said

Village of Angola this 21st day of

July, 1997.

(SEAL) village Clerk

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INDEX - Angust 11, 1997

VISITORS: (I) Open Burning Law

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE: (I) Meeting September 13, 1997

COMMUNICATIONS: (I) Southtowns Rural Preservation Co.; Federal Emergency Mgmt. Agency; IIMC

TRUSTEE PINTO:(1) June Expenditure Reports; House Numbering Changes; Library Grants

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY:(1) Main Street Conference

TRUSTEE HOUSTON:(I) Water Project Update; Standpipes; Fire Dept. Requests; Delinquent Water Requests; St. Vincent DePaulCamp; Water Hydrants; Erie Co. Sewer

ATTORNEY PAGLIA:(1) D&A Testing; National Fuel Credit; Hulbert-Mertitt Court Matter

POLICE CHIEF:(I) Monthly Report; Unregistered Vehicle; Radar Sign; Village Assist to Town

GENERAL CREW CHIEF:(1) Street Sweeper; Sidewalk Repairs; Rickert Bnilding; Notice to Bidders: Backhoe Purchase

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S:(I) Drinking Fountain; Mutual Aid; Hydrant Flushing; Evans Center Fire Chief

CODE ENFORCEMENT: (1) Letters to Business District

OLD BUSINESS: (1) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification; Cable Franchise; N. Mohawk Pole Removal; FuellMileageLog Reconciliation; Richel Claim; Railroad Depot; 65 Sunset; Joyce & Mark Drive; National FuelCredit; York Street Water; Local Law # I-Open Burning; Water Plant Cleanup; Garbage Fees; Fire Co.Vehicle; Water Plant Sale; Traffic Signs; Fire Truck Bid; Local Law #2-Retirement Incentive

NEW BUSINESS: (1) Duriron Sale

RESOLUTIONS: (1) D&A Testing(2) Police Officer Transfer(3) Appointment Full Time Police Officer(4) Purchase 1997 John Deere BackhoelLoader(5) Change of House Numbers(6) Donation Fire Company VehiclelRules Pertaining to Operation of Vehicle

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

August 11, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held August 11,1997 at 7:30 P.M. inthe Village Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters.l' ,

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

Michael V. WaltersChris G. PintoHoward M. FrawleyWilliam G. Houston

Louis Atti

Patricia A Hotnich, Clerk-TreasurerRichard A Dybowski, General Crew ChiefAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement Officer


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AFPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the minutes of the July 21, 1997 meeting as asubmitted. UNANJMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Joseph Valvo, 3 Bartus Lane - concerned about open burning law, read letter regarding his opposition to all forms ofopen burning; he believes open fires are harmful to our enviromnent, especially to individuals with health problems. Hebelieves the best solution is to protect residents by completely banning open burning; asked Board to consider his requestto ban all open burning as we all have the right to breathe clean air, and not suffer because a neighbor must have a"recreational fire".Liz Kovacs, 21 John R Drive - Village should restrict all open fires; the DEC Code, although vague, clearly definescontaminants emitted into the air which is what would happen with open buming.Deanna Purcell, 17 Friend Street - challenged concerns on open burning; she can understand having restrictions onopen fires, but feels there is no need to totally eliminate them.Mayor Walters - Board is not ready to adopt local law on open burning; input from both sides - Board will discuss issuefurther during upcoming workshop.

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(1) Peter Hassenpusch, 44 Dellwood Avenue - next Friends of the Village Meeting Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 9AM. at the First Congregational Church.Mayor Walters thanked Friends of the Village in their efforts to help promote the village, much progress has been made.Trustee Houston returned from Main Street Conference with much information that might be helpful to the Friends ofthe Village.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Southtowns Rural Preservation Company, Inc. - requested to be considered at budget time.(2) Federal Emergency Management Agency - regarding flood zone maps; reviewed every five years; significantchanges must be made in Mill Street area. Tmstee Houston to send letter to FEMA and keep Board updated.(3) International Institute of Municipal Clerk's - notification that former Clerk-Treasurer Cynthia L. Provenzo wasnamed a Certified Municipal Clerk by the IIMC Association.

TRUSTEE PINTO(1) In receipt of June expenditure reports, six lines on the reports that seem to be running rather high; would likeDepartment Heads to keep an eye on expenditures.(2) House Numbering changes: Change 40 Stellane to 44 - Douglas Baumgarden; change 33 to 3 Parkside Avenue; 24to 4 Parkside Avenue - these numbers were changed for reasons of public safety, houses were not numbered inconsecutive order - see Resolution #5.

,J (3) Library Grants - will attempt to contact Mr. Farrell as to status of library grants.

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TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Reported on Main Street Conference in Saratoga Springs - Patty Snyder and Darwin Wilson attended from theChamber of Commerce; received much information regarding grants; very informative sessions; returned with muchinformation.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Water Project Update· R&D Engineering sending information for grants. Thruway unhappy with parts ofapplication; additional work needed on balance.(2) Standpipes - up to 95% on good hot days.(3) Fire Department request - sent letters to Fire Department regarding donated vehicle, computer, tower facility, floorin fire hall; answered all questions fire department might have - see Resolution #6.(4) Water customers - answered all letters. Customer complaint on York Street about outside reader.(5) St. Vincent DePaul Camp - will send a letter to the Board regarding recent water problems.(6) Water hydrants - 95% painted; all work through Summer Youth Program under supervision of Jeff Kaminski; treatworkers to lunch this week. Thanked D.P.W. for work on park benches; last concert August 27th.(7) Asked Mayor Walters (member Sewer Board) to address complaints of odor in village, and outdoor pit meter thatwas mentioned to Erie County Sewer at one time.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) D&A Testing - hopes to have something ready for the September meeting.(2) National Fuel credit· waiting for answer to letter.(3) Hulbert-Merritt court matter· thought we were reaching compromise - asking court to restore matter to calendar.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(I) Monthly report submitted by Sergeant Kashino; Luscom letter dated June 20th· no report; report of theft of water·matter taken care of - $100 paid for estimated use of water, lines being repaired, to be checked by water department.(2) Inventory list of unregistered vehicles in village - to be reported at next meeting.(3) Trustee Houston - requested removal of radar sigu at entrance to village on Mill Street. J(4) In answer to Trustee Houston's question about weekend problem at Lake Shore tavern - village assisted EvansPolice Department - Trustee Houston remarked this is a perfect example of the two departments working together.Mayor Walters e"pressed his concerns regarding the incident that happened at the lake over the weekend; hopes theTown Board will address this issue. Wishes to put the town on notice concerning this matter.

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(I) Status of street sweeper - to obtain demo on August 25th.(2) Sidewalk Repairs/Dangerous Areas· ongoing sidewalk repairs, to continue to end of season.(3) Rickert Building· repairs completed.(4) Notice to Bidders to purchase backhoe - see Resolution #4.Several Board Members commented regarding sidewalk conditions in village i.e. Lorain Street, School Street and HighStreet between Lake and Commercial - per Attorney Paglia - those will be the first to be completed.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S(I) Thanked Trustee Houston for answering their various concerns. Asked that drinking fountain be replaced as soonas possible.(2) Mutual aid for fire in Brant.Fire Chief Martin - new route for flushing fire hydrants, requested Water Maintenance Man be in attendance for fallflushing.(3) Regarding Tim Luscom's letter· he is no longer a Fire Chief or Member of Evans Center Fire Department as he ismoving out-of-state. Advised letter from Tim Luscom be resubmitted to Town of Evans Board. Officer Kashino tofollow-up on Luscom letter.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Letters to business district, awaiting replies.

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OLD BUSINESS(1) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification - no report.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal - no report.(3) Niagara Mohawk Pole Removal - work completed on Lorainlbeginning on Lerczak. Thirty poles schednied forremoval from Hardpan to Evans Center; pole removal on Prospect; at Lake and N. Main; on Mill Street thhat at onetime held fire siren; new pole on Glenwood & Dellwood.(4) FnelJMileage Log Reconciliations - no report.(5) Richel Claim - no report.(6) Anthorization to use village-owned Mesi Drive land for railroad depot - no report.(7) Discussed publications, building & garage sale permits, general building maintenance, brush clean-up - no report.(8) 65 Srmset - recorded easement for file - no report.(9) Edel - new house on Joyce & Mark Drive - driveway scrubbed, hoping to set up for work this week.(10) National Fuel - reported under Attorney Paglia's report.(II) Merritt/York Street water - reported under Attorney Paglia's report.(12) Local Law #1 Open Buruing - to be discussed at workshop.(13) Water Plant cleanup - no report.(14) Jammer's Pub - garbage fees to be discussed at workshop.(15) Fire Company donated vehicle - see Resolution #6.(16) Bruce offer - Attorney sent letter not to extend purchase offer.(17) Traffic signs - list to Trustee Atti.(18) Award Fire Truck Bid - no report.(19) Local Law #2 Retirement Incentive - to be discussed in Executive Session.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Trustee Houston reported DOOron has been sold to a Florida firm - suggested welcome letter from Board welcomingthem to the commnnity. NorIolk & Western Railroad to spend approximately ten million dollars in Western New York,hoping for installation of new 12,000 foot switch in Angola - will keep Board informed on this matter.

RESOLUTIONS(I) D&A Testing - pending Attorney review.(2) Police Officer Transfer to Town of EvansRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyacknowledge the lateral transfer of Terry J. Addison to the Town of Evans Police Department effective August 3, 1997andFURTHER BE IT RESOLYED that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the payment of fourteen (14) rmusedbenefit days. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Appointment Full Time Police OfficerRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyaccept the lateral transfer of James M. Scheidel from the Cattaraugus Sheriff's Department to the Village of Angola as aFull-time Police Officer at a step two grade of pay of $29,120.00 effective August 25, 1997. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED(4) Purchase of 1997 John Deere BackhoelLoader Model #310ERESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees authorizes thepurchase of one (1) new 1997 John Deere BackhoelLoader Model #31OE, equipped as specified in attachedspecifications for the sum of $4,000.00 and trade of the Villages 1996 John Deere BackhoelLoader Model D. The newbackhoe shall be purchased through the Mecca-Kendall Corporation, Rt. 240, Orchard Park, NY 14127, as they are theonly authorized Muuicipal Equipment Dealer in the seven counties surrounding Western New York.BE IT FURTHER RESOLYED that the payment for such purchase shall be as follows:

A5110.2 Streets Equipment $2,000.00F8340.2 Distribution Equipment 2,000.00 UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

NOTE: Refer to Resolution dates Jniy 21, 1997, Standardization of Backhoe(5) Change of House NumbersRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize the change of addresses for the following Village of Angola properties: 40 Stellane Drive to 44 StellaneDrive; 3 Parkside Avenue to 33 Parkside Avenue, and 24 Parkside Avenue to 4 Parkside Avenue. These changes aremade for public safety reasons as they were not in consecutive order. Notification will be made to all parties involved.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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RESOLUTIONS - Cont'd.(6) Donation of Fire Company Vehicle/Rnles to Follow Pertaining Operation of VehicleRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does hereby give "'Jpennission to the Angola Volunteer Fire Department to accept the donation of a 1987 Chevrolet Suburban to be used asa Fire Chiefs vehicle under the following conditions as recommended by the Angola Fire Dept. Commissioners:1. Fire Chiefs car is to be used for activities directly related to the operation of the Angola Volunteer Fire Co.,including fire calls, first aid calls, meetings, conventions and firematic functions.2. The Chiefs car should not leave the Town of Evans unless responding to a mutual aid call through Angola Control,or to attend specific functions relating to fire and/or first aid on behalfof the Angola Volunteer Fire Co.3. The Chiefs car shall not be taken to and from the Chiefs place of employment. The only exception being thefollowing: (All must apply)The Chief has written perntission to leave work from his employer for all Angola Fire Co. calls. The Chief applies tothe Fire Commissioners for pennission to use the vehicle for work. The Comntissioners then recommend to the VillageBoard that the Chief be allowed to use the car for work. The Village Board then has final approval for the request.4. The use of the Chiefs car should be a part of the Fire Co. montWy report. This includes the number ofntiles driven,number ofgallons of gas used, and repairs for the month.5. Fuel allocation for this vehicle established by the Village Board.FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that when these rules are adopted, they will become part of the permanent record andthat any changes must first be recommended by the Fire Commissioners and then approved by formal resolution of theVillage Board. They also must be signed and adhered to by the Fire Chief or he will risk loss of use of this vehicle as aChiefs unit. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following General Fund Checks #6649 to 6712 inthe amount of $30,308.47 plus Payroll #5; Water Fund Checks #2300 to 2310 in the amount of $24,192.32 plus Payroll#5; Capital Fund Check #586 in the amount of $608.00. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:50 RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to adjourn to Executive Session where no action will be 1taken and then to adjourn to next regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, September 2, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY .CARRIED

~*,;ua:~dPatricia AotniCh,Clefk-Treasurer

INDEX - September 2, 1997

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE: (I) Meeting September 19, 1997

DEPT. HEAD REPORTS: (I) Grand Opening Craft Shop

COMMUNICATIONS: (1) Bike Race; Mobile Library Services; BFI TransfernVISITORS: (1) 25 York St. Water Judgment; Fire Pumper Purchase; Open Burning;

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TRUSTEE PINTO: (I) Library Grant

TRUSTEE ATTI: (1) General Crew Chief Illness; Street Sweeper; Street Signs; Sidewalks

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (I) Greater Buffalo Partoership; Village Assoc. Meeting; Water Problem; FEMA; R&D WaterProject; Rt. 5 Renovations; Thank You to D.P.W.; Main Street Clean-up; Fire TruckRecommendations

ATTORNEY PAGLIA: (1) D&A Testing; 25 York Street Water

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT: (1) Monthly Report

GENERAL CREW CHIEF: (I) Report

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: (1) Mutual Aid; Thank You

CODE ENFORCEMENT: (1) Emblem Building/Variety StorefTown Hall Clean-up; Unregistered Vehicles; AgwayClean-up; 116 Mill Street; Bowling AlleylHair Salou; Gas Compauy; School Street Fence;Yellow Goose Dumpster

CLERK-TREASURER: (1) NYS Retirement Audit

OLD BUSINESS: (I) IS0/CRS Insurance Classification; Cable Franchise; N. Mohawk Pole Removal; Fuel/MileageLog Reconciliation; Richel Claim; Railroad Depot; Publication Notices; 65 Sunset; Joyce & MarkDrive; FEMA Flood Zone Map; York Street Water; Local Law #2 Open Burning; Water PlantClean-up; Garbage Fees; Fire Co. Insurance Update,; Water Plant Sale; Traffic Signs; Fire TrnckBid; Local Law #1 Retirement Incentive

RESOLUTIONS:(1) D&A Testing(2) Police Officer Resignation(3) Appointment Part Time Police Officers(4) Local Law #1 1997 - Retirement Incentive(5) BFI of New York Transfer to BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc.(6) Appointment Temporary Crew Chief(7) Garbage Fee Exemption - Commercial Businesses Having Private Dumpsters(8) Renewal Water Plant Listing

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

September 2, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held September 2, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. inthe Village Hall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters

PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:


Patricia A. Hotnich, Clerk-TreasurerDonald E. Mogavero, Acting Crew ChiefAllan L. Paglia, AttorneyWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement OfficerScott Kashino, Sergeant Police Department


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APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the minutes of the August 11, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Joseph Merritt, representing estate of Kenneth Hulburd - asked status of judgment for clahn from 25 York Street.Attorney Paglia responded that he did talk to someone in regard to this matter; as to this date no one has given him theinformation. Next court date September 9, 1997 to have judge reopen the matter and file a counterclaim.(2) Patty Snyder, 36 Lincoln Avenue - voiced her concerns and opposition to purchase of new pumper fire truck;questioned why village needs two pumpers; also will it improve ISO ratings; will taxes go up.Trustee Honston - additional truck is needed because it is difficult for two fire stations to operate with only one truck, ifa fire occurs while railroad tracks are closed, it would prevent fire company from getting to the scene quickly, this way apumper will be manned on each side. Funds have been put aside for a purchase of this magnitude; residents should notbe concerned about taxes increasing because the truck will be paid off over a long period of time and there should be aminimal increase of taxes due to this purchase.(3) Deanna Pirschell, 17 Friend Street - questioned open burning; would like to submit research to Planning Board.(4) Greg Bonnes, 36 Lincoln Avenue - asked to go on record against the purchase of additional pumper. Also askedstatus of water plant, if it would be possible to view the plant for any future purchasers.Trustee Pinto - the contract with realtor is being renewed, contact realtor for appointment.(5) Jay Addison - N. Main Street - asked Ms. Snyder if she was representing the Chamber of Commerce or if she wasacting as a citizen in regard to her feelings concerning the purchase of the fire pumper. Ms. Snyder stated she wasacting as a citizen. Mr. Addison stated this is a ladder community, which means that two pumpers and one ladder truckare needed to have a good insurance rating, or pay for higher insurance rates; he would rather pay for a fire vehiclerather than higher insurance rates; we would also be compromising public salety if we did not purchase this pumper.Mayor Walters - three major concerns: public salety, police protection, fire protection.David Martin, Angola Fire Chief- wished to comment that the items needed to improve our insurance ratings: (1) newpumper truck (2) improve water system.Mr. Bonnes questioned what is being done to improve the water system.Mayor Walters - ongoing project with the Town of Evans, which the Village of Angola is the leader of.Following discussion relative to the pumper truck purchase and improvements to the water system, the visitors portionof the meeting was closed.

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(I) Charles Roth - meeting reminder September 19, 1997 at the First Congregational Church.

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COMMUNICATIONS(I) Congregational Church - letter regarding Bike Race. Mayor Walters stated there was a mix-up the day of the bikerace; will endeavor to avoid conflict with church services in the future.(2) Buffalo and Erie County Public Library - regarding mobile library services: letter in response to Mrs. Truby's letter '~~']of April 4, 1997.(3) BPI letter - regarding transfer of collection hauling on contract from BFI of New York, Inc. to BFI Waste Systemsof North America, Inc. There was a second letter from BFI in regard to hauling charges and a credit for recyclingmaterials.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS(I) Mayor Walters - commented that a new craft shop is opening on Main Street on September 12, 1997; DeputyMayor Louis Atti to attend grand opening.

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) No report on budget.(2) Commented on library grant; has made many attempts to reach Mr. Farrell without any success; will keep trying.

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Wanted everyone to know General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski has taken ill; is not expected to be in for some time;any projects or problems are to be directed to Trustee Atti - see Resolution #6.(2) Met with Mr. David Bonacquisti regarding a~street sweeper and demo of such; sweeper runs between $70-80,000plus attachments. Trustee Houston asked if there are any leased sweepers available. Acting Crew Chief DonaldMogavero stated demo does not satisfy necessary requirements. To inqnire if any surrounding municipalities have aused sweeper for sale.(3) Reported on street signs in village. Safety Committee reviewed the situation; code books would have to be changedwith sixteen or more instances; public hearing, notices, etc.(4) Sidewalks· about 400 lineal feet can be done now; note in budget folder regarding additional sidewalk work forne,,1 year. To write letter to school regarding sidewalks on Sunset Blvd. and Middle School.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Greater Buffalo Partnership to arrange meeting.(2) Village Association Meeting in Sloan regarding municipalities taking over gas, water, etc.(3) St. Vincent DePaul water problem - see Old Business.(4) FEMA - letter going out to agency this week.(5) R&D Water Project Applications are ongoing.(6) Route 5 renovations - engineers need to know where water lines are located on Rt. 5.(7) Thanked the D.P.W. for a nice job on Lake Street; also thanked them for their cooperation with Gazebo Committeethis summer.(8) Main Street needs sweeping/cleanup.(9) Preliminary report on fire truck and recommendations; workshop needed.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) D&A Testing. requested meeting for final review.(2) Hulburd-MerrittIYork Street water was discussed under Visitor portion of meeting.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(1) Officer Kashino read report for August, 1997.

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(1) Report under Trustee Atti's report.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(I) Mutual aid for barn fire on Rt. 20; Commissioner Addison thanked Board for allowing Fire Department use D.P.W.building when floor was being installed fire hall.

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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(1) Emblem Building ownership/clean-up -located new owner - mailed letter.(2) Contacted owner Angola Variety Store - to take action. Same with Old Town Hall.(3) Unregistered motor vehicles - ongoing project - Police Department compiled list for review.(4) Agway - forty tmck loads of soil has been removed and refilled with clean fill. Tires to be removed. Agway tomaintain wells for two years to be sure they are clean.(5) 116 Mill Street - under surveillance.(6) Old Ford LaneslMichael's Hair Salon - sent letter - no response.(7) Old Gas Company brdlding - owner hired someone to remove overgrown weeds, guaranteed clean-up by end ofweek; if not cleaned up village to hire contractor.(8) School Street fence - to be done soon.(9) Yellow Goose dumpster - brdlding addition, stockade fence to enclose dumpster.

CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT(1) Read letter from NYS Retirement in regard to audit being closed.

OLD BUSINESS(1) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification - no report.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal - no report.(3) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - work completed on Lorain Street, to begin on Lerczak Drive; thirty poles betweenHardpan Road and Evans Center; keeping in contact with Mary Willer at Niagara Mohawk.(4) FuellMileage Log Reconciliations - no report.(5) Riche! Claim - letter sent out, this is an ongoing matter, additional motions against plaintiff, hopefully the case islooking better for us.(6) Authorization to use village-owned Mesi Drive land for railroad depot - remove from Old Business.(7) Discussed publications, building & garage sale permits, general building maintenance, bmsh clean-up - awaitinglist from Code Enforcement Officer and office.(8) 65 Sunset - recorded easement for file - Attorney Paglia to provide copy for Clerk's Office.(9) Edel - Joyce & Mark Drive - keeping an eye on it.(10) FEMA Flood Zone Map - report under Tmstee Houston.(11) Hulburd/Merritt York Street water - remove from Old Business, place nnder Attorney's Report.(12) Local Law #1 Open Burrdng will now become Local Law #2 Open Burning - MOTION Tmstee Atti, secondedTmstee Pinto to forward all information to Plamring Board for review. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(13) Water Plant Clean-np- no report.(14) Jammer's Pub/garbage fees - see Resolution #7.(15) Fire Company insurance update - Fire Department is working on it.

. (16) Bmce offer - Attorney's letter mailed - no reply to date - see Resolution #8.(17) Traffic Signs - referred to Public Safety Committee; Tmstees to receive list of intersections to be taken care of.(18) Award Fire Tmck Bid - no action.(19) Local Law #1 Retirement Incentive - see Resolution #4.

RESOLUTIONS(1) D&A Testing - pending Attorney review.(2) Police Officer ResignationRESOLVED Tmstee Atti, seconded Tmstee Frawley that the Village Board hereby accepts with regret the resignationof Police Officer Jason M. Schiedel effective Augnst 23, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Appointment Pari Time Police OfficerRESOLVED Tmstee Frawley, seconded Tmstee Atti that the Village Board does hereby hire the following as PoliceOfficers Part Time at the hourly rate of$9.25 effective immediately:

Anthony Zolnowski, Newcomb Road, Angola, NY 14006Raymond Ashton, Hardpan Road, Angola, NY 14006Richard 1. Lukonaitis, Roat Drive, Angola, NY 14006 UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

(4) Local Law #11997 - Retirement IncentiveRESOLVED Tmstee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW #1 FOR 1997"RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA EMPLOYEES"BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:"For an early retirement incentive program as authorized by Chapter 41 of the New York State Laws of 1997"UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED (Attach Local Law #1 of 1997 to this resolution)

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RESOLUTIONS - Cont'd.(5) BFI of New York Transfer to BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc.RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola hereby approves the transfer of the "'1collection, hanling and disposal of mixed municipal solid wastes, yard wastes, bulky waste and white goods andcollection, hanling and processing ofrecyclables from BFI of New York, Inc. to BF! Waste Systems of North America,Inc. ("BFI Waste") a wholly owned snbsidiary of Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. a Delaware Corporation. BFI Wastehereby agrees to assume all of the existing obligations under the contract. It is desired to effectuate this transfer on orbefore September 30, 1997. 'FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to sign necessary docnments.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED '(6) Appointment of Temporary General Crew ChiefRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley as follows:WHEREAS the Village of Angola has unexpectedly been left without the services ofour General Crew ChiefBE IT RESOLVED we are temporarily appointing Donald E. Mogavero as Snpervisor to oversee the day to dayoperations of the D.P.W. with the help and assistance of the Streets Commissioner Trustee Atti. Donald Mogavero willreceive a pay increase of $2.00 per hour effective with Payroll #8. This is due to the fact that General Crew ChiefRichard A. Dybowski, Jr. is unable to perform his duties due to an illness. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(7) Garbage Fee Exemption for Commercial Businesses Which Have Private DumpstersRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that any business that rents a dumpster from a refusecollection company may be exempted from a levy upon the premises occupied by said bnsiness for garbage collection,provided said business meets the following conditions by January 1st of each year preceding the budget year to beaffected.

(1) Proofof rental of the dumpster (Copies ofbills and receipts/cancelled checks therefore) or(2) A written agreement or letter of intent by the refuse company giving evidence of a rental arrangement.(3) No apartments/residents npon the bnsiness premises shall be exempt from the levy(4) The application for exemption must be made annually.(5) The exemption terminates upon the termination of the use of the dumpster. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

oo~~~~ 1RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to authorize Mayor Walters to sign a renewal for Stobroff & Potter J'to continue listing the water plant for sale. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDAUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the following General Fund Checks #6713 to 6758in the amount of $30,008.16 plus Payroll #6 & 7; Water Fund Checks #2311 to 2320 in the amount of $23,003.28 plusPayroll #6 & 7; Capital Fund Check #587 in the amount of $78.00. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 9:05 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to next regularly schednled meetingMonday, September 15, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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INDEX - September 15, 1997

FRIENDS OF TIlE VILLAGE: (1) Next Meeting; Agenda

COMMUNICATIONS: (1) Village Officials Meeting; Erie Co. Governments Meeting; Reporter Resignation

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: (1) Library Grant

TRUSTEE ATTI: (1) New Business; Code Book Changes; Sidewalk Repairs; Motor Equipment Operator

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: Meeting R&D Engineering; Village Officials Meeting

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (1) NYCOM Training School; Letters Summer Youth & Bike Race; Property Maintenance;Library Signs; R&D Engineering; Erie Co. Sewer Dist. Meter; Rt. 5 Work; St.VincentDePaul Water Problems; Sidewalks

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT: (1) New Part time Officers

GENERAL CREW CHIEF: (1) Sidewalk Repairs; Library RailinglElectrical Outlet; Parking Lot

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: (1) Report; Fire Hall Repairs; Chief's Car; Inventory; Hydrant Test

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: (1) Change Hours; Emblem BuildinglVariety Store/Town Hall; UnregisteredVehicles; Agway Clean-up; 116 Mill Street; Bowling Alley; Hair Salon; GasCompany; School Street Fence; Yellow Goose Dumpster

PLANNING BOARD: (1) Open Burning Law

ZONING BOARD: (1) Attend NYS Planning Association - Chairman/Code Enforcement Officer

CLERK-TREASURER: (1) NYCOM Fall Training School

OLD BUSINESS: (1) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification; Cable Franchise; N. Mohawk Pole Removal; Fuel/MileageLog Reconciliation; Richel Claim; Publication Notices; 65 Sunset Blvd.; Joyce & Mark Drive;FEMA Flood Zone Map; Fire Co. Insurance Update; Local Law #2 Open Burning; Water PlantClean-up; Award Fire Truck Bid; Bruce Offer; Traffic Signs

RESOLUTIONS:(1) D&A Testing(2) Local Law #2 for 1997 - Code Book Changes Chapter 60(3) Advertise MEO Laborer/Authorization to Amend Union Contract

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

September 15, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held September 15, 1997 in the VillageHall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters.

PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:


Patricia A. Hotnich, Clerk-TreasurerWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement OfficerPatrick Puckhaber, Police ChiefRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew ChiefDonald Mogavero, Acting Crew ChiefDavid Martin, Fire Chief


APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLYED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the minutes of the September 2, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRillD

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(I) Trustee Houston - meeting scheduled for September 13, 1997. Friends of the Village Committee Chairman PeterHausenpusch forming committee to reopen Angola Theater. Much success at Taste of Evans; Village Fest Committeeplanning for next years Village Fest, possible parade. Farmers Market every Saturday to end of October.Trustee Atti - attempting to form kids committee to involve children in projects relating to Friends of the Village;hoping pavilion will be completed for next year; benches are assembled, waiting for next spring. Encouraged to seelarge turn-out at meeting. Contacted town in regard to not purchasing Masonic building as recreation center - largegroups of youths roaming in village.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Village Officials Meeting scheduled September 18, 1997; Erie County Governments September 25, 1997; R.S.V.P.to office for those planning to attend.(2) Read letter from Buffalo News Reporter Charity Vogel; Mayor Walters commented she will be missed.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS(1) Trustee Pinto - no budget report.(2) Received Library Grant of $13,941.00; expecting similar grant for approximately $10,640.00; some of this moneywill be used for a new library facade. Mayor Walters congratulated Trustee Pinto on all of his hard work.

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Attended ribbon-cutting at new business "Treasures and Creations". Encouraged everyone to stop in and to shoplocally.Made code book changes - Chapter 60 revisions, along with changes to intersection and yield signs. Would like toschedule Public Hearing - see Resolution #2.(2) Sidewalk repair has begun on those sidewalks needing immediate attention; more funds to be allocated in next yearssidewalk budget.(3) Need to advertise for Motor Equipment Operator in D.P.W. to replace retiring employee - see Resolution #3.Requested street sweeper be placed under Old Business.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(1) Reminder - meeting with R&D Engineering September 30th at 4:30 P.M. at the Evans Town Hall; will attendVillage Officials Meeting on September 18th and Erie Co. Governments Meeting on September 25th.

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TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Thanked Board for making it possible to attend NYCOM Training School, very productive. NYS Comptroller CarlMcCall gave a report on the retirement system; attended many classes and returned with many reports. '-1(2) Sent letters to the following: General Manager of AquaCare Systems, three summer workers and WaterMaintenance Man Jeffrey Kaminski. Letter to Congregational Church regarding problems with bike race.(3) Complimented Scott DeFries, 22 Orchard Place concerning his property maintenance; requested excess soil beremoved from base of trees before it causes damage.(4) Library signs - ongoing.(5) R&D Engineering - reminder of meeting with Town of Evans.(6) Follow-up to Marco Faraci, Erie Co. Sewer District, regarding new pit meter and cost. Mayor Walters - would liketo be consistent with original agreement and maintain good relationship, may need to negotiate cost. Trustees Houston& Frawley commented that it is consistent with the original agreement; Trustee Houston to follow-up.(7) Rt. 5 work being done by engineering firm of Flint, Allen, White - requested village to locate lines on Rt. 5, sentletter to engineers, marked to the best of our ability; advised to call village before digging.(8) Waiting to receive letter from St. Vincent DePaul Society regarding cost of chemicals used to alleviate discoloredwater not up to par resulting from water problem.(9) Sidewalks - enjoyed marking sidewalks for repair.

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(1) New Part Time Officers to begin their own shift this week. Trustee Houston thanked Chief for obtaining $51,000grant to be used for part time police officers.

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(1) Acting Crew Chief Donald Mogavero commented that sidewalk repairs are progressing very well; materials forMost Precious Blood Church property have been delivered, work to begin soon.(2) Trustee Pinto requested railing installation in basement of library.(3) Trustee Houston requested new electrical outlet be installed at library.(4) Trustee Houston thanked D.P.W. for sealing parking lot and iustalling steel railing on Commercial Street.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(1) Fire Chief David Martirt - submitted report; inquired if letter was sent to Fire Equipment & Sales, clerk to callAttorney in regard to this letter. Trustee Houston commented that door on So. Main Street does not work; upstairs sinkis in need of repair. Trustee Houston noted Fire Chief has signed papers for Chief's car; asked when inventory will becompleted.(2) October 19th is tentative date for hydrant testing; ad to be published in Penny Saver; requested Water MaintenanceMan Jeff Kaminski to be available at 8:00 A.M. testing.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(1) Code Enforcement Officer Warren Jensen informed the Board that he has taken a full time job requiring him tochange his office hours in the village hall as follows: Monday 2-5, Thursday 9-5 and available by appointment. MayorWalters commented an ad should be published in the Penny Saver.(2) Emblem Building Ownership/Cleanup - no response.(3) Angola Variety Store - will be changed to the former Angola Variety Store - owner responded - no action.(4) Town Hall - work completed - remove from list.(5) Unregistered vehicles - ongoing - remove from list.(6) Agway - completed phase two per DEC requirements, phase three will monitor for two years and maintain grounds,presently used for storage, tires plastic are to be picked up - remove from list.Trustee Atti - would like to have more done at the Angola Variety Store because he has not complied.(7) 116 Mill Street - ongoing.(8) Former Bowling Alley - repairs begun, at a standstill - to contact owner to complete repairs.(9) Michael's Hair Salon - no reply.(10) Weeds at gas company building - to complete clean-up.(11) School Street Fence - to contact owner.(12) Yellow Goose dumpster - to enclose with stockade fence; permission to erect sign for three weeks to advertise newPizza Hut.11 Commercial Street owned by Timothy Hoelzle - new business within sixty days.To check on 64 So. Main Street regarding sidewalk work - time running out.Trustee Houston - Bluman's Flower Shop ort Lake Street cleaned up, looking very nice.Requested Roller Rink sign moved and grounds cleaned up.

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PLANNING BOARD(I) To follow-up with Open Burning Law.

ZONING BOARD(1) Zoning Board Chairman Nicholas Valvo - no variances this year. Requested permission to attend NYS PlanningAssociation Meeting. MOTION Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to authorize NYS Planning AssociationMeeting in Saratoga Springs, NY, October 26-29, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDMOTION amended by Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to include Code Enforcement Officer Warren Jensen.Mayor Walters - requested report upon their return.

CLERK-TREASURER'SREPORT(I) Thanked Board for allowing her to attend NYCOM Fall Training School, very productive sessions, returned withmuch information.

OLD BUSINESS(1) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification - no report.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal - Trustee Houston brought documents from NYCOM Conference for the Board(3) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - work completed on Lorain Streetlbegan work on Lerczak Drive. Replaced pole onCenter Street.(4) Fuel/Mileage Log Reconciliations - remove from Old Business.(5) Richel Claim - no report.(6) Discussed publications; bnilding & garage sale permits, general bnilding maintenance, brush clean-up - preparingupdated list to publish in Penny Saver - on Old Business nntil next meeting.(7) 65 Sunset Blvd. - recorded easement for file.(8) Joyce & Mark Drive - Code Enforcement Officer to check with homeowner - village requires road completion byOctober.(9) FEMA Flood Zone Map - letter with map & information to be mailed this week.(10) Fire Co. Insurance update - no report.(11) Local Law #2 - Open Burning - referred to Planning Board.(12) Water Plant Clean-up: no report.(13) Award Fire Truck Bid - no report.(14) Bruce Offer - Attorney mailed letter - remove from Old Business.(15) Traffic Signs - see Resolution #2.Workshop to be held on Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss fire truck and other matters nnder Oldbusiness.

RESOLUTIONS(1) D&A Testing - pending Attorney review.(2) Local Law #2 for 1997 - Code Bool< Changes Chapter 60RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley to enact Local Law #2 for 1997 - "Code Book Changes - Chapter60"BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:"Code Book Changes Chapter 60 Traffic and Vehicles Regarding Traffic Safety and/or Signs"FURTHER BE IT RESOLYED that pursuant to section twenty of the Municipal Home Rule Law, a public hearing willbe held on the aforesaid proposed Local Law before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola, New York, at theVillage Hall, 41 Commercial Street in the Village of Angola, New York, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. on Monday, October6,1997 at which time all interested persons will be heard. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Advertisement for M.E.O. Laborer/Authorization to Amend Union ContractRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize the Village Clerk to place an advertisement in the Angola Pennysaver for an MEOlLaborer at $9.30 per hourto replace Donald Mogavero who is retiring from the Angola Department of Public Works,FURTHER BE IT RESOLYED that the Mayor was authorized to sign an amendment to the AFSCME Local 1095-AUnion Contract amending the rate of pay for a new MEOlLaborer Employee and this agreement will be in effect fromJanuary 1,1998 to December 31,1999. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to approve the following General Fund Checks #6759 to 6796 in the '-_'jamount of $21,353.46 plus Payroll #8; Water Fund Checks #2313 to 2326 in the amount of $2,534.80 plus Payroll #8;Capital Fund Check #588 in the amount of $34.09. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:20 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss aperSonnel matter where no action will be taken and then to regularly scheduled meeting Monday, October 6, 1997.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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VISITORS: (I) Code Enforcement Rules/Outside Readers; Bi-weekly Newspaper; Joyce Lane Extension

Public Hearing: Code Book Changes - Traffic Safety and/or Signs

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE: Meeting IO/I8/97 - Farmer's Market

COMMUNICATIONS: (I) Rural Transit; U.S. Cable; Department of Motor Vehicles; Community Dev. Block GrantApplications; Condomininms; Rental Property Problems; Cyclist to Olympic Training Center;

Christmas Baskets

DEPARTMENT HEADS: Curtail Spending

TRUSTEE ATTI: (I) Leaf Pick-up; MEO Laborer

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: (I) Meeting Attendance; Construction; NYCOM Meeting

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (I) Sidewalk Work; Tire Drop-Off; Meeting Attendance; Delinquent Water Customers; St.Vincent DePaul Camp; Niagara Mohawk Credit; Workshop

ATTORNEY'S REPORT: (I) D&A Testing; Hulburd/Merritt/York Street Water; Condomininm Legislation

POLICE CHIEF: (1) Resignation Part Time Officer; Luscom Letter; Bank Complaint

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S: (I) Fire Truck Bids; Hydrant Testing; Overhead Door Repairs; Drinking Fountain

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: (1) Street Clarification; Emblem BuildinglVariety StorelBowling Alley; 116 MillStreet; School Street Fence; Yellow Goose Dnmpster; Gas Co. Bnilding; HairSalon

CLERK-TREASURER: (I) United Way Award

OLD BUSINESS: (I) ISO/CRS; Cable Franchise; Pole Removal; Richel Claim; Publication Notices; 65 Sunset; Joyce& Mark Drive; FEMA Flood Zone Map; Fire Co. Insurance Update; Local Law; Water Plant Cleanup; Fire Truck Bid; Traffic Signs; Workshop

NEW BUSINESS: (1) Light Bulbs; Executive Session; Joyce Lane Ingress & Egress

RESOLUTIONS:(1) D&A Testing(2) Authorization to Sign DWI Grant 1997(3) Gazebo Use(4) Gazebo Use(5) Budget Transfers(6) Publish Halloween Hours(7) Auth. to Sign Work Agreement with NYS

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(8) Publish Seasonal Notices(9) Resignation Part Time Police Officer(10) Hire Part Time Police Officer(II) Residency Chief of Police(12) Comm. Dev. Grant Public Hearing(13) Joyce Lane Ingress and Egress

REGULAR MEETING

October 6, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held October 6, 1997 in the VillageHall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters.



ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. Hotuich, Clerk-TreasurerWarren A. Jensen, Code Enforcement OfficerPatrick Puckhaber, Police ChiefRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew Chief

APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to approve the minutes of the September 15, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Elizabeth Mahaffey, 67 Orchard Avenue - expressed her concerns regarding ad in Penny Saver concerning codeenforcement rules and the required installation of outside water readers upon purchase of a home. Code EnforcementOfficer Warren Jensen - these rules were established years ago, ad was published to inform residents when buildingpermits are required. There was some discussion with the Village Board regarding rules and regulations; Ms. Mahaffeywas told Mr. Houston can answer any questions her sister may have regarding outside readers.(2) Greg Bonnes, 36 Lincoln Avenue· thanked Police Chief for the fine job he is doing in obtaining grants for thevillage. Informed Board that he is beginuing a new bi-weekly newspaper the "Evans Town Crier"; invited all toparticipate.(3) Chris Weber, 86 Center Street - regarding 9022 Joyce Lane - feels village requirement to pay for road extension tohis property is unfair and not his responsibility to install a village-owned road. Mayor Walters - village no longer paysfor roads when new homes are built - it is the responsibility of the contractor or homeowner. Following discussion,Attorney Paglia met with Mr. Weber to discuss this problem; Board later discussed this problem in Executive Session.

At 8:00 P.M. MOTION Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto to recess regular meeting and open the Public Hearing todiscuss Code Book Changes - Chapter 60 - Traffic Safety and/or Sigus. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDMayor Walters read the notice and asked for any comments.Ronald Badaszewski, 56 Newton Street - stop sign should be installed at Newton Street and Railroad Avenue.Elizabeth Mahaffey, 67 Orchard Avenue - questioned no U-turn on Main Street. Mayor Walters remarked that a U-turnis permissible on Main Street change is for code book. Trustee Atti commented there are five or six pages of changes.Gregg Bonnes, 36 Lincoln Street - no one stops at Lincoln and Ward, suggested those signs be removed. Trustee Attistated those sigus are being removed.Mayor Walters read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wasmund, 4 Woodland Pkwy. stating they are against the villagespending money on any type of change for sigus. Trustee Houston commented that High and School Street were not inthe book properly and Woodland Avenue should be corrected to Woodland Pkwy. At 8:15 P.M. following muchdiscussion, RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to close the Public Hearing and reconvene theregular meeting. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(I) Charles Roth· invited everyone to Friends of the Village Meeting scheduled October 18, 1997. Farmer's Marketevery Saturday moruing from 9:00 to 12:00 noon until the end of October.

COMMUNICATIONS(I) Rural Transit - letter to be added to Community Development Block Grant file.(2) U.S. Cable· Trustee Houston to work on it.(3) Department of Motor Vehicles - letter referred to Traffic Safety Committee/Chief of Police.(4) Mayor Walters received letter from Tom Deering concerning Community Development Block Grant Applications meeting October 8th at 5:00 P.M. in Lancaster and October 23rd at 5:00 P.M. in Lackawanna ifanyone is interested.(5) Town of Evans Assessor regarding condominiums - referred to Attorney Paglia.

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COMMUNICATIONS· Cont'd.(6) Letter from ChiefPuckhaber concerning apartments at 81·85 N. Main Street and 123 N. Main Street· numerouscalls during the past year - domestics, runaways, etc. Problem with rental properties with persistent police calls. Mayor·_

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Walters stated the Board is concerned, to have Code Enforcement Officer inspect the buildings. Following muchdiscussion, Trustee Atti recommended they monitor amount of calls over the next thirty days; if too many calls,laudlords will be notified.(7) Notification from Glen Mead that local cyclist Michael Luther was chosen for Olympic Training Center inBarcelona, Spain for Junior Championship.(8) NFT letter regarding pamphlets "Bnilding for Tomorrow" - Mayor is distributing to office, planning board andStreets Commissioner. Trustee Houstou received thank-you card from a taxpayer for requiring residents to conform tocode enforcement rules.(9) Letter from Joseph Cataliuo, V.F.W., regarding Christmas basket distribution; Trustee Atti commented that FireDepartment Explorers1will be picking up canned goods door-to-door for Christmas baskets.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS(1) Trustee Pinto - Trustees Other Expenses AIOlO.4 is overdrawn, since we are still in the first quarter of the 1997·98budget he asked that spending to be curtailed; in addition, all Department Heads are reqnired to note reason forexpenditure on each invoice. Asked each department to be careful as to how money is spent.

TRUSTEE ATTI(1) Leaf machine is ready and will be picking up leaves as soon as they fall.(2) Received a number of applications for M.E.O. Laborer position in Streets Department, interviews to be conductedwithin the next two weeks, hopes to fill position by December.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(1) Attended Erie County Village Governments Board of Directors Meeting; information regarding a possiblenewsletter to be published by Erie County Govermnents for informational purposes.(2) Met with Town Board and R&D Engineers· everything on target, hopefully construction to begin April, 1998. J(3) Asked permission to attend NYCOM Legislation Meeting in Albany· request denied.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) In answer to Trustee Houston, Trustee Atti stated sidewalk work will continue for as long as weather permits.M.P.B. Project is completed.(2) In reference to tire drop·off . Town Officials stated village will have to conduct tire drop·off on our own as it is verycostly.(3) Also attended Director's Meeting in Orchard Park with Trustee Frawley.(4) Village Official's Meeting scheduled February 18th in Angola.(5) Notices to delinquent water customers, one hundred percent response.(6) Received call from auditors at St. Vincent DePaul Camp, advised them to send list of costs incurred during waterbreaks in area.(7) Niagara Mohawk to issue $78.08 credit for burned·out and flashing street lights.(8) Requested Workshop October 20th at 6:30 P.M. before the regular board meeting to discuss fire truck bids;requested Fire Chief, Commissioner and Members of Truck Committee to be present.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT(1) D&A Testing· not in favor of original text oforiginal Drug & Alcohol Policy, to work on it for next meeting.Mayor Walters - needs to be done as soon as possible. Trustee Atti and Trustee Pinto are to meet with Attorney to workon agreement.(2) HulbertlMerritt !York Street water - no report.(3) Condomiuium Legislation. to work on resolution for October 20th Board Meeting

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(1) Resignation from Part Time Police Officer Charles Danz!. Recommendation for new Part Time Police Officer whowill hopefully obtain lateral transfer and become full time.(2) Awaiting letter from Town Attorney regarding Tim Luscom's letter of June 20, 1997.(3) Request from Evans National Bank for additional surveillance at N. Main Street building; Trustee Houstonsuggested bank install signs to alleviate problem of youngsters using bank grounds for skateboarding.

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FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(I) Commissioner Badaszewski expressed his concerns regarding fire truck bids.(2) Trustee Houston - fire hydrant testing scheduled October 19th.(3) Overhead doors repaired at Fire Substation.(4) Drinking fountain repaired, kitchen sink unplugged.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Checked the books - Woodward Avenue is an Avenue and Woodiand Parkway is a Parkway.(2) Emblem building ownership clean-up - owner states clean-up should be completed within next two weeks or by theend of the month.(3) Former Angola Variety Store - owner Donald Summers cleaning up mess that was left over the weekend; repairs tobe completed also.(4) Former bowling alley - statns quo.(5) 116 Mill Street - no change.(6) School Street fence - repaired.(7) Yellow Goose dumpster - stockade fence to be installed as soon as remodeling is completed.(8) Weeds at gas company building - clean-up completed.(9) Michael's Hair Salon - no response to letter; reviewing rental permits.Trustees held discussion concerning former bowling alley and variety store - Code Enforcement Officer instructed tofollow through on stage two in making them comply.

CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT(I) Village has received Uuited Way award for 1996-97 United Way Campaign. Mayor Walters commented it was dueto former Clerk-Treasurer Cynthia Provenzo's hard work.

OLD BUSINESS(I) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification - ongoing.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise renewal - no action until town elections are over.(3) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - sending village copy offour page report showing proposed work.(4) Richel Claim - no report.(5) Publications; building & garage sale permits - printed - remove from Old Business.(6) 65 Sunset Blvd. easement for file - Attorney to bring it in.(7) Edel - Joyce & Mark Drive - reported under Visitors portion.(8) FEMA Flood Zone Map - Trustee Houston reported everything was mailed in - awaiting response.(9) Fire Company Fire Insurance update - discussed with Commissioner - inventory needed.(10) Local Law - Open Burning - Public Hearing scheduled with Planning Board for October 9th at 7:00 P.M.(11) Water Plant Clean-up - cleaned up - police to check grounds. Asked Town Highway Department to clean up andtake care of Schwert Road.(12) Award fire truck bid - no report.(13) Traffic signs - Local Law #2 of 1997 - discussed at Public Hearing. To discuss street sweeper at workshop.(14) Workshop scheduled for Monday, October 20, 1997 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss fire truck and other matters.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Trustee Houston -light bulbs and ballasts were changed in the Village Office making it much brighter.Attorney Paglia returned to meeting following his discussion with Mr. Weber with recommendation for the Board.At 9:20 P.M. MOTION Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto to recess regular meeting to Executive Session to discussWeber road extension. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDAt 9:35 P.M. MOTION Trnstee Atti, seconded Trnstee Frawley to reconvene regnlar meeting. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIEDMayor Walters - for the record: Resolution was signed and dated March 3, 1997 stating it would be the ownersresponsibility to extend Joyce Lane for ingress and egress; water service will be provided and his request to waiveinstallation of road base was denied - see Resolution #13. Trnstee Atti requested Attorney Paglia to send him a letterimmediately stating the village's position regarding this matter.

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RESOLUTIONS(1) D&A Testing - pending Attorney review.(2) Authorization to Sign DWI Grant1997-

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RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize Mayor Michael V. Walters to sign the 1997 STOP-DWI Grant Program Contracts. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED(3) Gazeho Use (Kids Day in the Park - July 11, 1998)RESOLVED Trustee FraWley, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does hereby approvethe request of the following to use the Centennial Park Facilities in accordance with established terms and conditions:Kid's Day in the Park - July 11, 1998 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Gazebo Use (Village Fest - July 18, 1998) Sponsored by Friends of the VillageRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does hereby approvethe request of the following to use the Centennial Park Facilities in accordance with established terms and conditions:Friends of the Village for "Villagefest" July 18, 1998 from 9:00 A.M, to 9:00 P.M. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Budget TransfersRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyapprove the following 1997-98 General Fund Budget Transfers:FROM: A1990.4 Contingent $1500.00TO: A1010.4 Trustees Other Expenses $1500.00UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(6) Publish Halloween HoursRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize the Clerk-Treasurer to publish the Notice for Halloween Celebration in the Village of Angola which will beheld on Friday, October 31, 1997 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P,M. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(7) Authorization to Sign Work Agreement with New York StateRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize the Mayor to sign a proposed utility work agreement with the New York State Commissioner ofTransportation for the highway reconstruction on Lake Street and Rt. 5. )A copy of said proposed contract is attached hereto and made a part hereof. UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED ,J1(8) Publish Seasonal NoticesRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize the Clerk-Treasurer to publish seasonal notices. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(9) Resignation Part Time Police OfficerRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees, hereby accepts withregret the resignation of Police Officer Charles Danzi effective October 3, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(10) Hire Part Time Police OfficerRESOLVED Trustee FraWley, seconded Trustee Houston that the Angola Village Board does hereby hire the followingas Police Officer Part Time at the hourly rate of $9.25 effective immediately: Jeffrey Hicks of Salamanca, New York.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(11) Residency - Chief of PoliceTrustee Atti MOVED, Trustee Pinto seconded the following resolution:WHEREAS, the size and population of the Village of Angola makes it difficult, if not impossible, to locate employeeswith special qualifications such as that of the Chief of Police, andWHEREAS, in the interest of obtaining the highest qualified individual for special positions within village government,it is necessary to attract individuals from geographic locations outside of the limits of the Village of Angola, andWHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that the Town of Evans and its contiguous townships are a sufficientgeographic area from which to obtain the highest qualified personnel for special positions,NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that with regard to the position of Chief of Police (a position which requiresspecial qualifications) the residency requirements shall hereafter be as follows:The Village of Angola or Towns ofEvans or any town contiguous to the Town of Evans UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(12) Community Development Grant Public HearingRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize a Public Hearing for use of Commuuity Development Grant Funds 1998-1999 to be held at 8:00 P.M.,Monday, October 20, 1997. The Board also authorizes publication of such notice. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(13) Joyce Lane Ingress and EgressRESOLVED Tmstee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does hereby hold Mr.Weber to the original resolution passed on March 3, 1997 regarding ingress and egress to Joyce Lane,UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following: General Fund Checks #6797 to 6862in the amount of$24,989.53 plus Payroll #9; Water Fund Checks #2327 to 2341 in the amount of $4,762.79 plus Payroll#9; Capital Fund Checks #589 to 591 in the amount of $620.20. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 9:40 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meetingon Monday, October 20, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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INDEX - October 20, 1997

VISITORS: (I) Tri-State Basketball Tournament

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE: (I) Farmer's Market; Villagefest

Public Hearing: Conuuunity Block Grant Funds

COMMUNICATIONS: (I) LSC Schools Sidewalks; NYCOM Constitutional Convention; Villagefest; Dept.Environment & Planning; Friends of the Village; Open Burning; Southtowns RuralPreservation Co.; Intent to Retire; Correctional Facility Conuuunity Service Project Proposal;Get Real Campaign Readiness; Halloween Parade

BOARD, DEPARTMENT & COMMITTEE REPORTS: (I) Wellness Day Health Walk

TRUSTEE PINTO: (I) Annual Financial Report

TRUSTEE ATTI: (I) Interview MEO Candidates; Joyce Lane Extension; Gas Line Joyce Lane; Street Sweeper Demo

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: (I) Erie Co. Assoc. Meeting - Energy Report

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (I) Street Lines; Voucher Procedures; Energy Saving Efforts; Sidewalk Work; GarbageNotice; Mill Street Park; Joyce Lane Water Service; Re-nmnber Fire Hydrants; St. Vincent DePaul

Camp Water Problems; Retail Water District; Tree Pruning; Host Village Officials Meeting;Water Problem

ATTORNEY PAGLIA: (I) D&A Testing; Hulbert/MertittIYork Street Water

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S: (I) Overhead Door Repair; Hydrant Test; Winter Car Washing RESOLUTION; OldRailroad Station; No Smoking in Village Bnildings

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: (I) Unavailable Oct. 27-31; Emblem Bldg.; Angola Variety StorelBowlingAlley; 116 Mill Street; School Street Fence; Yellow Goose Dumpster; Hair Salon;D.PW. Bnilding; Building Permits; 123 N. Main Street; Mark Avenue

PLANNING BOARD: (I) Open Burning Law

OLD BUSINESS: (I) ISO/CRS Insurance; US Cable Franchise; Pole Removal; Richel Claim; Open Burning Law; 65Sunset Easement; Joyce & Mark Drive; FEMA Flood Zone Map; Fire Co. Insurance Update; WaterPlant Clean-up; Fire Truck Bid; Local Law #2 of 1997 Traffic Signs; Street Sweeper; RentalPennits

NEW BUSINESS: (I) Mill Street Ice Rink; Lights in Rickert Bldg.

RESOLUTIONS:(1) D&A Testing(2) Public Hearing Proposed Local Law #4(3) 125th Anniversary Celebration(4) Endorsing Constitutional Convention(5) Tenninate Police Dept. Computer Operator(6) Hire Police Dept. Clerk Typist Part Time(7) Clerk-Treasurer Memos(8) Local Law #2 of 1997 - Code Book Changes

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

October 20, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held October 20,1997 in the VillageHall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters.



ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. Hotnich, Clerk-TreasurerWarren A. Jensen, Code Enforcement OfficerPatrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew Chief

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APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to approve the minutes of the October 6, 1997 meeting assubmitted. UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Edward Gerecke, 9555 Erie Road - Tri-State University Basketball Team from Angola, Indiana will be coming tothe Buffalo area approximately January 2, 1998 for a basketball tournament. Suggested Mayor issue proclamation touniversity proclaiming "Indiana Day" in Angola, New York. Friends of the Village may wish to issue hat and t-shirt tothe university basketball coach.

FRIENDS OF TIlE VILLAGE(I) Peter Hasenpusch, 44 Dellwood Avenue - Chairman, Friends of the Village - Farmers Market last affair scheduledfor Saturday, October 25, 1997. Friends of the Village correspondence in conflict with Trustee Frawley's resolution.Village Fest tentatively scheduled for July 18, 1998; Trustee Frawley would like to have expanded Village Fest withrides and parade to celebrate the I25th anniversary on July 25, 1998. After much discussion, it was decided Friends ofthe Village and Trustee Frawley should try to reach a reasonable compromise in celebrating the I25th anniversary of theVillage of Angola.Friends of the Village were commended for the various events they held this year: farmer's market, spaghetti dinner,village fest - all of these events show commitment to the village.(2) Joan Pinto, 12 Lorain Street - commented that last season's Villagefest was very small and family oriented, a oneday event that was very successful, feels it should continue in that manner.Following much discussion, it Was decided that Trustee Frawley and the Friends of the Village Committee should takeadvantage of all the enthusiasm and try to come to an equitable compromise.

At 8:06 P.M. MOTION Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston to recess regular meeting and open the Public Hearingto discuss Community Development Block Grant Funds. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDMayor Walters read the official notice and explained the Board has some issues regarding this grant money: (I) tocontribute to the rural transit van in our area. We received funding for new water standpipes last year; now consideringexpanding on water projects, perhaps working with the Town of Evans on a joint project for this years funds.. MayorWalters asked for comments or recommendations from people in attendance.(I) Marilyn Hasenpusch, 44 Dellwood Avenue - could funds be used for Mill Street Park or a skateboard park.Mayor Walters explained funds are to be used for projects which would benefit low and moderate income people in thevillage involving a certain target area - Mill Street Park is not a part of target area; additionally, that is a flood zone areawhich is still under consideration once we have it rezoned.Trustee Houston asked if funding could be used for a street sweeper - Mayor Walters commented that he has never seenany funds used for machinery.Trustee Houston then asked about funding for sidewalks - Mayor Walters responded they would have to be in the target

area.At 8: 16 P.M. MOTION Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to close the Pnblic Hearing and reconvene the regularmeeting. UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED

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COMMUNICATIONS(I) Lake Shore Central Schools - regarding sidewalks - Trustee Atti to follow np.(2) NYS Conference ofMayors regarding resolution for constitutional convention - see Resolution #4. . -](3) Letter from Caryl Youngers. regarding Villagefest - would like to see larger celebration with a parade, does not wantto sacrifice family-oriented flavor.(4) Department of Environment and Planning - response to be directed to Stanley Keysa for ongoing efforts with thestate, thruway and the town concerning last years grant monies.(5) Friends of the village - letter regarding Villagefest discussed earlier in meeting; Board thanked them for their planand is willing to work with them.(6) Planning Board Chairman Jeffrey White - read report from Planning Board Meeting concerning open burning.(7) Read letter from Southtowns Rural Preservation Co. for the record.(8) Letter of intent to retire from Donald Mogavero.(9) Collins Correctional Facility Community Service Project Proposal - copy to Friends of the Village.(10) Get Real Campaign Readiness - meeting October 28th.(II) Memo from Trustee Houston regarding Halloween Parade, Saturday, October 25, 1997 at 2:00 P.M.

BOARD. DEPARTMENT HEAD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS(I) Mayor Walters - proclamation for Wellness Day - October 23, 1997 has been proclaimed 'Wellness Day" in theVillage of Angola. A health walk is scheduled on that day and everyone is invited to take part.

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) Annual Financial Report - would like to meet with former Clerk-Treasurer Cynthia Provenzo and the current ClerkTreasurer. Asked for full cooperation from all departments regarding invoices, proper information on vouchers andreason for purchases.

TRUSTEE ATTI(I) Met with candidates for Motor Equipment OperatorlLaborer in the Public Works Department, hopes to havesomeone chosen by next meeting. 1(2) D.P.W. marked Joyce Lane extension for Chris Weber - he has been advised that he cau uow do his part. J(3) Code Enforcement Officer Warren Jensen commented National Fuel ran a gas line under Joyce Lane to Mr. Weber'sproperty; problem may arise in the future because of the depth of the line. Attorney Paglia - National Fuel should havenorified the village before installing the gas line. Mayor Walters instructed Attorney Paglia to send letter to NationalFuel concerning this matter.(4) Street sweeper demonstration on Tuesday, October 28, 1997.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Attended Erie County Association Meeting on October 16th; energy report given at meeting - NYCOM is asking forumbrella program for buying power from mrrnicipalities for gas, electric, etc. Received street sweeper informationwhich Trustee Houston will report on.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(I) Erie County painted street lines on Lake & Main Streets.(2) Notified Fire Department and Water Department regarding correct procedures for vouchers.(3) Upon learning of energy saving methods from Erie County Governments Meeting - sent letter to National Fuelregarding placing all service accounts on one bill in a cost-saving effort.(4) Sidewalk work has resumed.(5) Garbage notice in last week's Penny Saver has had some effect. Trustee Atti commented ifgarbage is being placedin front there is a possibility that pick-ups may be arranged behind the buildings.(6) Talked with Susan Longtin, Computer Coordinator, who is working on grant applications to study communityprojects; possibly regarding Mill Street Park.(7) Mr. Weber's water has been taken care of.(8) Fire hydrants were flushed October 19th; several hydrants need immediate attention; Fire Department asked thathydrants be re-numbered.(9) St. Vincent DePaul regarding chemical re-imbursement for water problems last summer - no response.(10) Retail Water District problems are being taken care of.(11) Trees in front of Evans National Bank and church need some pruning - hope to accomplish before cold weathersets in.(12) Glad to sit in on interviews for Department of Public Works.

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TRUSTEE HOUSTON - Cont'd.(13) Village Officials Meeting to be hosted by the Village of Angola on February 18, 1998 - glad to help.(14) Need guidance from the Board regarding water problem.

ATTORNEY PAGLIA(I) D&A Testing - Resolntion later.(2) HulbertlMerrittfYork Street water - no report.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(I) Commissioner Jay Addison - normal month as far as calls go.(2) Thanked Trustee Houston for overhead door repair at Fire Substation.(3) Thanked Water Maintenance Man Jeffrey Kaminski for working with Fire Department at Hydrant Test.(4) Asked Board's permission to wash cars during winter months from November 15th thru April 15th ifpossible.MOTION Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to allow Angola Fire Department to wash cars from November 15,1997 thru April 15, 1998. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Commissioner Badaszewski inquired status of old railroad station building; members asked why "no smoking" rulesare not enforced in other village buildings - ouly in fire department.Mayor Walters - memo will be sent to every village department there is to be no smoking in any village buildings.

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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) No report. Informed Board he will not be in office week of October 27 thru the 31st.Trustee Houston - asked statns ofvarious items on agenda:(I) Embrace building ownership/clean-up. Police report of break-in at this building. Code Enforcement Officer statedthere are approximately three people interested in purchasing Emblem Building - to meet with owners some time thisweek.(2) Former Angola Variety Store and former Bowling Alley - he has not had a chance to do any paper work.(3) 116 Mill Street - Trustee Houston asked Code Enforcement Officer to follow through as far as having Mr. Inmanbring in garbage cans that are constantly left by the roadside.(4) School Street fence - repaired and up - to be taken off agenda.(5) Yellow Goose dumpster - as soon as painting is completed they will enclose dumpsters.(6) Michael's Hair Salon - owner states some repairs are completed; inquired about grant funds that may be availablefor futnre work on this building.(7) Old D.P.W. Building -letter sent to owners - place on Old Business.(8) Asked statns of building pennits at 22 Orchard Place - Code Enforcement Officer responded that Mr. DeFriesshowed copies of valid building pennits.(9) 123 N. Main Street - beds in basement - problem has been taken care of.(10) Mark Avenue - taken care of October 23rd.

PLANNING BOARD(I) Mayor Walters read letter from Planuing Board Chairman Jeffrey White conceruing outcome of Public Hearing thatwas held to discuss Open Buruing Law - meeting scheduled for October 30th at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall regardingthis matter.

OLD BUSINESS(I) ISO/CRS Insurance Classification - no report.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal - no report.(3) Niagara Mohawk pole removal- telephone company to remove wires before poles can be removed.(4) Richel Claim - no report.(5) Local Law - Open Buruing - no report.(6) 65 Sunset Blvd. Easement for file - no report.(7) Weber - Joyce & Mark Drive - discussed under Trustee Atti's report.(8) FEMA Flood Zone Map - no reply.(9) Fire Company Insurance Update - remove from Old Business.(10) Water Plant Clean-up - remove from Old Business.

, J (11) Award Fire Truck Bid - no report.(12) Traffic Signs - Local Law #2 of 1997 - see Resolution #2.(13) Street Sweeper - no report.(14) Police ComplaintslRentals - report for next meeting - contacting City of Jamestown for recent laws they haveenacted regarding same sitnation. Futnre rental pennits to include number of occupants in each uuit.

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(I) Ice Rink at Mill Street Park - check M&W Group for insurance liability on ice rink - per Mayor Walters. . -"'1(2) Trustee Frawley asked if lights may be installed in the Rickert Building to enable Christmas Lighting Corumittee tocheck lights and decorations before installing them.

RESOLUTIONS(I) D&A Testing - resolution table as it is unacceptable in its present fonn.(2) Public Hearing Proposal Local Law #4BE IT RESOLVED that proposed Local Law #4 for the year 1997 entitled "A Local Law Changing the Status ofConverted Condominiums" be and it is hereby introduced before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola, andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of the aforesaid proposed local law be laid upon the desk of each member ofthe Board ofTrustees, andFURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to section twenty of the Municipal Home Rule Law, a publichearing will be held on the aforesaid proposed Local Law before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola, NewYork, at the Village Hall, Commercial Street in the Village of Angola, New York, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. on Monday,November 3, 1997 at which time all interested persons will be heard.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the officialnewspaper of the Village of said Public Hearing at least five days prior thereto,The foregoing resolution was MOVED for adoption by Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED (Attached to the resolution will be a copy of Proposed Local Law #4 for 1997)(3) Village of Angola 125tb Anniversary Celebration - tabled(4) Endorsing Constitutional ConventionWHEREAS the New York State Constitution reqnires that every twenty years New Yorkers be asked whether there shallbe a constitutional convention; andWHEREAS on November 4, 1997, New York voters will be asked to decide whether there should be a constitutionalconvention; andWHEREAS a constitutional convention would give the people of New York an opportunity to stop the state government '1from shifting its financial burdens onto local governments and property taxpayers;THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola urges its residents to vote "yes"on Question One on November 4, 1997; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be distributed to the local media and the New York StateConference of Mayors.The foregoing resolution was MOVED for adoption by Trustee Pinto, ,seconded Trustee Frawley. For the Record:Trustee Houston voted NO CARRIED(5) Terminate Police Department Clerk-Typist Part TimeRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyterminate Theresa Bergmn as Clerk-Typist Part Time for the Angola Police Department as she cannot fulfill duties asClerk Typist, effective immediately. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(6) Hire Police Department Clerk Typist Part TimeRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti that since Theresa Bergmn can no longer work the hours reqniredas Clerk Typist Part Time for the Angola Police Department, the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does hereby hireDawn Lograsso, 224 N. Main Street, Angola, NY at a rate of $6.00 per hour effective October 21, 1997.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(7) Clerk-Treasurer MemosRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize the Clerk-Treasurer to send memos to all Departments regarding deadline notices for resolutions andcorrespondence for Village Board Meetings. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(8) Local Law #2 of 1997 "Code Book Changes - Chapter 60"RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to adopt the following resolution:BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:"CODE BOOK CHANGES - CHAPTER 60 TRAFFIC AND VEmCLES REGARDING TRAFFIC SAFETY AND/ORSIGNS" list attached hereto,RESOLVED that this will be law immediately upon filing and acceptance by the Secretary of State. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED

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AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following: General Fnnd Checks #6863 to 6903in the amonnt of $16,794.74 pIns Payroll #10; Water Fnnd Checks #2342 to 2352 in the amonnt of $24,303.84 plusPayroll #10. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 9:30 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to Executive Session where no actionwill be taken, and then to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 3, 1997. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED .

Patricia A. Hotnich, Clerk-Treasurer

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• C. The intersection of Embrace'with York Street is hereby designated as a yieldintersection and a yield sign shall be erected on Embrace at its intersection with YorkStreet

D. The intersection ofForest Avenue with Locust Street is designated a yield intersectionand a yield sign shall be erected on Forest Avenue at its intersection with Locust Street

9. Section 60.31 is hereby repealed. A new Sec. 60.31 is hereby adopted to read asfollows;

Section 60.31. Maximum Speed Limits

A. Thirty(30) miles per hour is hereby established as the maximum speed at whichvehicles may proceed on or along highways within the corporate limits of this Village.

10. Section 60.43(B) is hereby repealed. A new Section 60.43(B) is hereby added toread as follows;

Section 60.43(B). On the east and west sides of Orchard Avenue between itsintersection with Main Street and its intersection with Mill Street

11. Section 60.43(E) is hereby repealed. A new Section 60.43(E) is hereby added toread as follows;

Section 60.43(E). On both sides of Embrace Way for its entire length.

12. Section 60.44 (D)(I) is hereby repealed.

13. Section 60.47 (A) is hereby repealed.

14. Section 60.52 entitled "Storage and charges" is amended to change the removal feeto "not to exceed one hundred dollars($100.00)" and to change the storage fee to "not toexceed twenty dollars($20.00)."

SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.VOTE RESULT:

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Section 60.22 EE - The intersection of Linden Street with School Street isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Linden Street at itsentrance to said intersection from the south.

Section 60.22 FF - The intersection of Rosalind Drive with Lerczak Drive isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Rosalind Drive at itsentrance to said intersection from the west.

Section 60.22 GG - The intersection of Mark Avenue with Franklyn Drive isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Mark Avenue at itsentrance to said intersection from the west.

Section 60.22 HH - The intersection of Mesi Drive with Railroad Avenue isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Mesi Drive at itsintersection with Railroad Avenue.

Section 60.22 II - The intersection ofMesi Drive with Pennsylvania Avenue isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Mesi Drive at itsintersection with Pennsylvania Avenue. .

Section 60.22 JJ - The intersection of Alexandra with Lincoln is designated astop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Alexandra at its intersection withLincoln.

Section 60.22 KK - The intersection of Alexandra with Beverly is designated astop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Alexandra at its intersection withBeverly.

Section 60.22 LL - The intersection ofForest Glenn with Alexandra isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Forest Glenn at itsintersection with Alexandra.

Section 60.22 MM - The intersection of Lincoln with Terrylyn is designated astop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Lincoln at its intersection withTerrylyn.

Section 60.22 NN - The intersection ofMark with Joyce Lane is designated astop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Mark at its intersection with Joyce.

Section 60.22 00 - The intersection of School Street and High Street shall bedesignated an All Way intersection.

8. Section 60.23 is hereby repealed. A new Sec. 60.23 is added to read as follows;Section 60.23 Yield Intersections

A. The intersection of 4th Street with Center Street is hereby designated as a yieldintersection and a yield sign shall be erected on 4th Street at its entrance to saidintersection from the south.

B. The intersection ofFriend Street with Railroad Avenue is hereby designated as a yieldintersection and a yield sign shall be erected on Friend Street at its entrance to saidintersection from the east.

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7. Section 60.22 is amended to· add the following new sections; Sections Qthrough Z• inclusive and Sections AA through 00 inclusive which shall read as follows;

Section 60.22Q - The intersection ofLorain Street with Center Street isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Lorain Street at itsentrance to said intersection from the north and south.

Section 60.22 R- The intersection ofPleasant Avenue with Mill Street isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Pleasant Avenue at itsentrance to said intersection from the south.

Section 60.22 S - The intersection ofPleasant Avenue with Orchard Avenue isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Pleasant Avenue at itsentrance to said intersection from the east.

Section 60.22 T - The intersection ofNewton Street with Richmond Avenue isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected On Newton Street at itsentrance to said intersection from the east.

Section 60.22 U - The intersection of Oatman Avenue with Grove Street isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Oatman Avenue at itsentrance to said intersection from the south.

Section 60.22 V - The intersection of Woodland Parkway with Parkside Avenueis designated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Woodland Parkway atits entrance to said intersection from the west.

Section 60.22 W - The intersection of Woodland Parkway with Franklyn Drive isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shan be erected on Woodland Parkway atits entrance to said intersection from the east.

Section 60.22 X - The intersection ofFranklyn Drive with Dellwood Avenue isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Franklyn Drive at itsentrance to said intersection from the north.

Section 60.22 Y - The intersection of Terrylyn with Sunset is designated a stopintersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Terrylyn at its entrance to said intersectionfrom the north and south and on Sunset from the east and west.

Section 60.22 Z - The intersection ofJohn R Drive with Lerczak Drive isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on John R Drive at itsentrance to said intersection from the east and west.

Section 60.22 AA - The intersection of Miller Drive with Beverly Drive isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Miller Drive at itsentrance to said intersection from the south.

Section 60.22 BB - The intersection of Ward Drive with Beverly Drive isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Ward drive at itsentrance to said intersection from the south.

Section 60.22 CC - The intersection ofHenry Drive with Ward Drive isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Henry Drive at itsentrance to said intersection from the east.

Section 60.22 DD - The intersection of Terrylyn with Delwood Avenue isdesignated a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Terrylyn at its entranceto said intersection from the north.

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RESOLUTION snbmitted by Trustee Atti for the October 20, 1997 Village ofAngola Board meeting;

LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 1997

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 60 ENTITLED "Traffic and Vehicles"OF THE VILLAGE OF ANGOLA MUNICIPAL CODE

BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Angola, New York asfollows:

1. Section 60.6 is hereby repealed.

2. Section 60.21(B) is repealed. A new Section 60.21 (B) is adopted to read as follows;Sec. 60.21 (B). Lake Street is hereby designated a through highway and stop

signs shall be erected at the following entrances thereto;I. Park Street from the North2. High Street from the North3. 4th Street from the North4. Washington Street from the South5. Lorain Street from the North6. Glenwood Avenue from the North7. Allen Street from the South8. Prospect Street from the South9. Joyce Lane from the North

3. A new section to be known as 6D.21(D) is added and shall read as follows;Section 60.21 (D); Forest Glenn at its intersection with Terrylyn is hereby

designated a through highway.

4. Section 60.22(D) is repealed. A new Section 60.22(D) is added to read as follows;Sec.60.22(D). The intersection of Lerczak Drive with Grove Street is hereby designatedas a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Lerczak at Grove from the southand on Grove Street at Lerczak from the west.

5. Section 60.22 (E) is repealed. A new Section 60.22(E) is added to read as follows;Section 60.22(E). The intersection ofProspect Avenue with Grove Street is

hereby designated as a stop intersection and a stop sign shall be erected on Prospect atGrove from the north and on Grove Street at Prospect from the east.

6. Section 60.22 (G) is amended as follows; The word "alley" wheresoever it mayappear is deleted and in its place the word "Street" is added.

INDEX - November 3, 1997

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE: (1) Friends Meeting; Village Fest 1998/125th Village Anniversary

COMMUNICATIONS: (1) Rural Van Service; NYS Liquor Authority; St. Vincent DePaul Camp; Village OfficialsMeeting; Resignation Planning Board Member

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: (1) Meeting: Fire DepartmentslEmergencies/Mutual Aid

TRUSTEE PINTO: (1) Library Meeting; Library Grants

TRUSTEE ATTI: (1) General Crew Chief; Hire MEOlLaborer; Sidewalk Work; 11/17 Meeting

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: (1) Village Fest; Parade; Christmas Lighting

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (1) Meeting Attendance; Airport Opening; Water Problems; Grant Applications; SidewalkRepairs; General Crew Chief; St. Vincent DePaul Camp; No SmokingIBoard Deadlines

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT: (1) New Radar Units; Hire Police Officer; Violations 123 N. Main Street

GENERAL CREW CHIEF: (1) Joyce Lane Extension Completed

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: (1) Vehicle Washing; Vehicle Repairs

PLANNING BOARD: (1) Minutes 10/9/97

CLERK-TREASURER: (1) Unpaid Village Taxes; Cellular Phone Savings

Public Hearing: Local Law #4 "Adding Chapter 84, Changing Taxable Status of Converted Condominiums"

OLD BUSINESS: (1) ISO-CRS Insurance; US Cable Franchise; Pole Removal; Richel Claim; Local Law - OpenBurning; 65 Sunset Easement; Joyce & Mark Drive; FEMA Flood Zone Map; Street Sweeper; AwardFire Truck Bid; Police CompiaintslRentals

NEW BUSINESS: (1) Community Block Grant Monies; Rural Van

RESOLUTIONS:(1) Police Officer Full Time(2) Hire MEOlLaborer(3) Angola's I25th Anniversary Celebration(4) Planning Board Member Resignation(5) Appoint Deputy Clerk(6) Community Development Block Grant

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

November 3, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held November 3, 1997 in the VillageHall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters.

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ABSENT:

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Michael V. WaltersChris G. PintoLonis AttiHoward M. FrawleyWilliam G. Houston

Patrick F. Puckhaber, Police ChiefAllan L. Paglia, Attorney

Patricia A. Hotnich, Clerk-TreasurerRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew Chief


APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the minutes of the October 20, 1997 meeting asamended. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

FRffiNDSOFTHE~LAGE

(1) Peter Hasenpusch, Chairman, 44 Dellwood Avenue - meeting November 8, 1997 at 8:30 A.M. - everyone is invited.(2) Report from Village Fest Committee - copy of letter on October 29th Village Fest Committee Meeting to Board ofTrustees. For record: Village Fest 1998 scheduled for weekend of July 25th which coincides with 125th anniversary ofthe Village of Angola. Trustee Frawley to enhance our parade with addition of five or six drum & bugle corps andseveral firemen's marching units; Friends of the Village Board of Director's decided that the organization will assumeno financial responsibility for any contracts or obligations made under this proposal. Likewise, the organization will notassume any liability connected with, or sponsor, the sale of alcoholic beverages during Village Fest. Respectfullysnbmitted. This letter will be made a permanent part of the minutes.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Rural Van Service - see Resolution #6.(2) NYS Liquor Authority - to be given to Attorney for review.(3) St. Vincent DePaul Camp - Trustee Houston to report on this under Board Reports.(4) Village Officials Meeting - to look at the budget to see who can attend.(5) Resiguation Planning Board Member - see Resolution #4.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS(1) Mayor Walters - attended meeting with Town of Evans and all town fire departments on October 2nd. We areresearching ways to better respond to medical emergencies and enhance mutual aid in the town. Chairman of theCommittee is Kenneth J. Connolly, Superintendent of Lake Shore Central Schools.

TRUSTEE PINTO(1) Did not get a chance to meet with former Clerk-Treasurer Cynthia Provenzo and present Clerk-Treasurer PatriciaHotnich; hopefully this week.Attended Library Meeting October 29th, concerns as follows: (I) Basement railing (2) Restroom drain (3) Drainodor.One check received from Library Grant; when second check is received it will be used for facade renovations.Library circulation is up 13-14% over last two months.

TRUSTEE ATTI(1) Welcomed General Crew Chief Richard Dybowski back to work.(2) Hire new Motor Eqnipment Operator/Laborer - see Resolution #2.(3) Sidewalk work complete for this year, additional funds to be set aside from next years budget.(4) Unable to attend November 17th Board Meeting.

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TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(I) Met with Friends of the Village regarding Village Fest scheduled July 24 & 25, 1997; parade July 25th atapproximately 5 P.M.; committees working on fund-raisers. Meeting with Fire Department to discuss celebration of the "1'125th anniversary of the village on July 24-25, 1997. Trustee Atti to check on liability insurance. ~

Christmas lights are in dire need of repair; would like to install lights and heat in the Rickert Building in order to beable to work comfortably. Friends of the Village may have use of the building at any time.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Attended First Aid Meeting for Angola Fire Department - many items discussed.(2) Attended grand opeuing of the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Airport - very uice.(3) Followed up on several water accounts - Birch Street problem is settled.(4) Information for Tina Strnad - Southtowns Rural Preservation Company mailed her application to apply for grantsor loans for improvements.(5) Complimented D.P.W. for sidewalk repairs.(6) Letter sent to Fire Department has been answered. Sal Sack took care of flowers in front of the Village Hall thisyear - many compliments.(7) No reply from National Fuel as yet.(8) Would also like to welcome General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski back to work and thanked Donald Mogavero forfilling in.(9) St. Vincent DePaul - letter sent to village conceruing the water that was lost and chemicals necessary to eliminatediscoloration - to be discussed at a later time.(10) Memos regarding no smoking in public buildings and board meeting deadlines have been disUibuted, working verywell.

POLICE CHffiF'S REPORTDue to family emergency, Mayor Walters gave report as follows:(I) Chief is in receipt ofa grant - would like to purchase two new radar units at a cost of approximately $3,500.(2) Hire New Police Officer - see Resolution #1. 1(3) Ongoing problems and violations at 123 N. Main Street- investigating revocation of rental permit if possible, it isquite a problem spot.

GENERAL CREW CHffiF(I) Joyce Lane extension completed.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(1) Commissioner Jay Addison thanked Board for allowing firemen to wash vehicles beginning November 15th. Twotrucks have been repaired and are retnrned.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(I) Absent dne to illness.

PLANNING BOARD(I) Mayor Walters read minutes of October 9, 1997 meeting for the record.

CLERK-TREASURER'SREPORT(1) Preparing to send eighty unpaid village taxes to Erie County for collection- total $66,100.75.(2) Asked Board to take advantage of a savings Frontier Cellular Phone is offering.

At 8:00 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to recess the regular meeting and open thescheduled Public Hearing to discuss proposed Local Law #4 of 1997, entitled "A Local Law Adding Chapter 84,Changing the Taxable Status of Converted Condominiums." Mayor Walters read notice of Public Hearing and read theLocal Law which was recommended by Assessor Sam Lomando. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDThere was no response from the pnblic.At 8:05 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Pinto to close the Public Hearing and reconvene theregular meeting. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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OLD BUSINESS(1) ISO-CRS insurance classification - ongoing.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal - no report.(3) Niagara Mohawk pole removal - Bell Atlantic has removed more wires for Niagara Mohawk to remove poles.(4) Richel claim - no report.(5) Local Law - Open Burning - no report.(6) 65 Sunset Blvd. Easement for File - no report.(7) Weber - Joyce & Mark Drive· work completed - remove from Old Business.(8) FEMA Flood Zone Map - Mayor Walters to meet with Bruce Levine, Project Developer for Belmont ManagementCompany to survey site for possible senior housing. This wonld be village's contribution to senior housing once FEMArezones area. Discussion followed concerning land that the village owns.(9) Street Sweeper. demonstrator to arrive November 25, 1997.(10) Award Fire Truck - Mayor Walters and Trustee Houston to meet with Angola Fire Department on Tuesday,November 4, 1997.(11) Police ComplaintslRentals - see Police Report.(12) Trustee Pinto stated a contract was signed with Hunt Realty.

NEW BUSINESS(1) Mayor Walters spoke with Stanley Keysa regarding the village's Community Block Grant monies from the 1997-98year. Advised he will be receiving a letter with summary of grant monies. Also spoke with Mark Lee regarding theunfinished project; if projects are incomplete we conld lose standing in consortium as far as points go. Village chancesof obtaining additional monies for water lines are very slim. Would like to take this opportunity to help the rural van very important service in the community; good utilization of consortium points. Sidewalks on Sunset Drive are not lowto moderate income area, it wonld be difficult to obtain Community Development money for this project.

RESOLUTIONS(1) Police Officer Full TimeRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Atti to appoint Officer Jeffrey Hicks as a lateral transfer from the City ofSalamanca Police Department. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(2) Hire MEO/LaborerRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Houston to hire John F. Krajacic, 28 John R. Drive as Motor EqnipmentOperator/Laborer in the Streets Department. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Angola's 125th Anniversary CelebrationRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village Board of Trustees will recognize the 125thAnniversary of the Village of Angola. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Planning Board ResignationRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to accept with regret the resignation of Planning Board MemberRichard L. Carlson. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Appoint Deputy ClerkRESpLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Atti to appoint Helen B. Ruggles as Deputy Clerk in the Village ofAngola. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(6) Community Development Block GrantRESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Pinto that Mayor Michael V. Walters is authorized to sign, submit andexecute contract with Erie County Community Development Block Grant Program. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following: General Fund Checks #6905 to 6931in the amount of $45,818.46 plus Payroll #11; Water Fund Checks #2353 to 2363 in the amount of $3.426.51.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Before adjourning Mayor Walters welcomed Erie County Legislator Jeanne Chase and wished her luck in the upcomingelection.

At 8:25 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meetingon Monday, November 17, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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INDEX - November 17, 1997

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE: (1) Mill Street Park Lighting

COMMUNICATIONS: (1) Clear Snow from Bus Stops; Association Erie Co. Governments Meeting

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: (1) EMS Meeting; R&D EngineeringlNYS Thruway Authority

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: (1) Rickert Bldg. Gas LinelLights; Christroas Light Replacement/Installation; 125thAnniversarylParade; Christroas Lighting Program

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (1) Rural Van; Refuse & Recycling Meeting; NYCOM Legislation; St. Vincent DePaulCamp; Lighting Repair at Pump Station; Intercommunity Water Meeting; Drinking Water;Tenants Water Bills; Cost-Effective Utility Billing

POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT: (I) 123 N. Main Street; Fire Company's Response Through Village

GENERAL CREW CHIEF: (1) Entrance Signs; Yield Signs

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S: (I) Turnout Gear Report

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: (1) Bowling Alley; 116 Mill street; Old DPW Building; Yellow GooseDumpster; Hair Salon; Railroad Avenue; Roller Rink

CLERK-TREASURER: (1) Community Development Block Grant Application

OLD BUSINESS: (1) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification; Cable Franchise Renewal; Pole Removal; Richel Claim;Local Law - Open Burning; 65 Sunset Blvd. Easement; Police Complaints; FEMA Flood Zone Map;Street Sweeper; Sunset Blvd. Sidewalks; Award Fire Truck Bid; Sale Water Plant; Rickert Building;Local Law - Condominiums

NEW BUSINESS: (1) County Road Work; Old Trolley Right-of-Way/Senior Housing

Executive Session

RESOLUTIONS: (1) Centennial Park Use(2) Village AttomeylProsecutor

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REGULAR MEETING

November 17, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held November 17, 1997 in the VillageHall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters.

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

Michael V. WaltersChris G. PintoHoward M. FrawleyWilliam G. Houston

Louis Atti, TrusteeAllan L. Paglia, Attorney

Patricia A. Hotuich, Clerk-TreasurerRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F. Pnckhaber, Police ChiefWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement Officer


APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to approve the minutes of the November 3,1997 meeting asamended. UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED

FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE(1) Charles Roth, Representative of Friends of the Village - meeting held November 8, 1997 - concerned about lightingat Mill Street Park. Hopefully lights can be installed in the park next year. Street light being installed on DelarneterRoad near the park. Trustee Houston - received letter from Niagara Mohawk this day stating the charge for installationof street light on Mill Street in the village is approximately $200 - to be discussed at a future meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS(1) Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority - Mayor Walters commented that we will do our best to keep snow frompacking bus stops and shelters - refer this letter to General Crew Chief Rick Dybowski, who is the contact person forsnow related issues.(2) Association of Erie County Governments - since there are no resources to attend meetings, this notice was read forthe record.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS - Mayor Walters:(1) Meeting with School Superintendent Kenneth J. Connolly regarding EMS situation in the Town of Evans.(2) Met with R&D Engineering and the NYS Thruway Anthority in regard to the upcoming project; he hopes to hearfrom the Thmway sometime this week in response to this meeting.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(1) Contacted National Fuel regarding installation of a gas line at the Rickert Building; hopefully gas line will beinstalled soon at no cost to the village since it will be used for community services.(2) Lights have been set up at the Rickert Building.(3) Checked some of the Christmas lights - some replacements may be necessary for this season. Mayor Walters statedthat funding for the Christmas lights may be taken out of the Mayors account to purchase new lights.(4) Installation of Christtnas lights scheduled for December 7, 1997.(5) Met with Angola Fire Department regarding the parade/125th Anniversary Celebration.(6) Would like to extend the Christmas Lighting Program down N. Main Street; Niagara Mohawk drop would costapproximately $150. Mayor Walters to check budget for available funds.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Requested new chart from the rural van that actually shows amount of people using this service.(2) Refuse & Recycling Meeting in the spring.(3) Proposed workshop to discuss NYCOM Legislation that was passed this year.(4) St. Vincent DePaul claim for water usage and chemicals, talked to Insurance Representative Fred Gould from M&WInsurance - hoping to recover through insurance company.(5) Contacted Niagara Mohawk to repair lights at the water pump station; once this is accomplished would like to haveofficers on duty check the pump station as part of their daily routine.

mDEX - December 1, 1997

VISITORS: (1) Senior Housing; Tri-State Basketball Game; Former Attorney

COMMUNICATIONS: (1) U.S. Cable; Chamber of Conuuerce Mixer; Cornell Cooperative Extension; Erie Co.Enviromuent Management Council

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: (1) Attorney Appointment

TRUSTEE PINTO: (1) Expenditme Report; Budget Expenditures; Fixed Assets

TRUSTEE ATTI: (1) Wm T. Hoag School Dumpster; Leaf Pick-up

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: (1) Christmas Light Program; Gas Line Rickert Building

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (1) Sack Family Letter; Pump Station Street Lights; Dunkirk Observer Feature Articles;Town Crier; Niagara Mohawk Meeting; EMS Meeting; ZoningIPlauning Information;Combine Utility Accounts; St. Vincent DePaul Claim; Shut-Off Notices

POLICE CHIEF: (1) Monthly Report; 123 N. Main Street Complaints

GENERAL CREW CHIEF: (1) Gowans Road Sign; Forest Avenue Yield Sign; New Hydrants

FIRE COMMISSIONER: (1) Fire Calls; Meeting Room Floor Replacement

FIRE CHIEF: (1) Apology; EMS Meeting, Fuel Logs

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: (1) 123 N. Main Street

CLERK-TREASURER: (1) Letters Re: Dumpster Rentals

OLD BUSINESS: (1) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification; Cable Franchise Renewal; Pole Removal; Police Complaints;FEMA Flood Zone Map; Street Sweeper; Sunset Blvd. Sidewalks; Award Fire Truck; Water PlantSale; Rickert Building; Local Law - Condominiums

Executive Session

RESOLUTIONS: (1) Appoint AttomeylProsecutor(2) Niagara Mohawk(3) Award Fire Truck Purchase(4) Retain Attorney

AUDIT OF BILLS

REGULAR MEETING

December I, 1997

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village of Angola, New York was held December I, 1997 in the VillageHall, 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York. Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Walters,

PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

Michael V. WaltersChris G, PintoHoward M, FrawleyWilliam G, HoustonLouis Atti

Patricia A, Hotnich, Clerk-TreasurerRichard A. Dybowski, General Crew ChiefPatrick F, Puckhaber, Police ChiefWarren Jensen, Code Enforcement Officer


APPROVAL OF MINUTESRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the minutes of the November 17, 1997 meeting asamended, UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

VISITORS(I) Bruce Levine, Belmont Management, regarding proposal for seuior housing - explained that Belmont will apply tothree programs for funding: NYS Direct Housing Program, US, Department of Agriculture Section 515 Program andLow Income Housing Program, We will be competing against other management groups with similar projects. The factthat the village is willing to donate property, makes a very strong application, Development would include a two-storycolouial-style building with thirty-two one bedroom apartments; facilities would also be handicapped accessible.Following discussion, workshop was scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 7:45 P.M. to continue discussionand come to agreement on some form of contract for Belmont Management.(2) Edward Gerecke - announced the Tri-State Uuiversity Basketball Game will be held January 2, 1998 at 6:00 P.M. atBuffalo State College. Mayor Walters is invited to the alumni reception following the game where he can make apresentation from the village.(3) Allan Paglia - informed Board that he feels the decision (to terminate) was inappropriate and ill-advised; he citedhis long commitment to the Village of Angola and reminded the Board of his many years of service, much of which wasdone on a commuuity service basis and took time away from his family, He estimated that since 1990 he saved orearned $500,000 for the village through strategy and techuiques used in litigation. He also stated he will work closelywith the new Attorney, Andrew Yusick, until he no longer needs his assistance, and wished the Board well.

COMMUNICATIONS(I) U S. Cable - read letter for the record.(2) Chamber of Commerce invitation to annual get-together read for Board's information.(3) Cornell Cooperative Extension - notify Clerk-Treasurer ifplanuing to attend.(4) Erie County Environment Management Council - read letter for the record.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS(I) Mayor Walters commented that Andrew Yusick is in attendance and has agreed to serve as Village Attorney andProsecutor - see Resolution #1.

TRUSTEE PINTO(I) In receipt of expenditure report for October, 1997 - spending is prerty much in line, few line items are over-spentdue to seasonal expenses. Urged all departments to watch expendihlres very closely.(2) Met with Clerk-Treasurer and Cynthia L. Provenzo to discuss expenditure reports; to discuss budget expenditures ata workshop, Also his intention to discuss uuiform mileage logs. It is his intention to have a uuiform log showing dates,times, open & closing readings and mileage for all departments.(3) Fixed Assets - if all new purchases are tagged immediately, it will help to keep track of equipment and also help for

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TRUSTEE ATTI(1) Received letter from Frank Nicotra, Lake Shore Central Schools regarding dumpster at Wm. T. Hoag ElementarySchool - dumpster is not meeting their needs; to contact him concerning this matter.(2) Leaf pick up to continue as long as the weather cooperates.

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY(1) Christmas Light Program -lights to be installed December 7th, thirteen strings of lights and several new light bulbs.Friends of the Village donated brackets to hold the Christmas flags.Rickert Building - met with Mr. Shea from National Fuel Gas, feels cost of $2,500 to install gas line is much too high,possibly looking into using a propane heater in the future.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Sack family letter - to be discussed at workshop.(2) Street lights - all street lights are presently working at the pump station; requested police to check bnilding.(3) For information - profile of former Mayor Richard Carlson featured in The Dunkirk Observer; also Helen Ruggleshouse on Lake Street featured in the House of the Week.(4) The Town Crier - commended crew on the fine job they are doing.(5) Niagara Mohawk Meeting - spoke with Patrick Long - will meet with us anytime regarding the Mill Street site.(6) Attended EMS meeting with Mayor Walters.(7) Sent Sandy Brant, Town of Evans, information on zoning and planning in the village.(8) National Fuel - regarding combining utility accounts - no report.(9) Spoke with Fred Gould, M&W Group - regarding St. Vincent DePaul claim(10) Fifty-eight shut-off notices sent out; one account turned off; $8,000 collected in the last few days.

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POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT(1) Police Report for month of November, 1997.(2) N. Main Street police complaints - ongoing calls at 123 N. Main Street - violent domestic today; looking intorevoking occupancy permit. Code Enforcement Officer requested information from Jamestown, NY regarding similar Jsituation. .

GENERAL CREW CHIEF(1) Gowans Road Entrance sign - installed.(2) Forest Avenue yield sign - installed(3) New hydrants - installed new hydrants on Orchard Avenue, Parkside Avenue and Newton Street.

FIRE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT(1) Commissioner Addison reported it was a normal month for fire calls.(2) Discussion at last meeting concerning installation of new floor in upstairs meeting room. Trustee Houston - letter inmail regarding various questions fire department may have concerning the floor and other concerns.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT(1) Fire Chief David Martin apologized to the office for lack of notification regarding Penny Saver ad instructing peopleto call the village hall to obtain applications for volunteer fire service.(2) EMS Meeting December 8,1997.(3) Chief Martin commented the fire company is'unable to report miles and gallons regarding fire trucks for gasolinelogs. Board stated it will be discussed at the workshop.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(1) No report - responded to a call at 123 N, Main Street this afternoon; to present detailed report at December 15thmeeting.

CLERK-TREASURER'SREPORT(1) Letter sent to commercial property owners regarding renting dumpsters or staying with BFI pick-up.

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OLD BUSINESS(I) ISO-CRS insurance classification - no report.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal - spoke with Town of Evans Supervisor Robert Catalano - to get back to us.(3) Niagara Mohawk pole removal work - ongoing. Pole at N. Main & Mill Street is removed.(4) (5) & (6) - new Attorney to handle.(7) Police complaints/rentals discussed under Police Chief's report.(8) FEMA Flood Zone Map - Corps of Engineers has set the creek back to where it should be; changing map very soon.(9) Street sweeper - General Crew Chief reported he is in process of obtaining specs.(10) Request sidewalk on Sunset Blvd. - Trustee Atti to work on this.(11) Award Fire Truck - see Resolution #3.(12) Sale of water plant - ongoing.(13) Rickert Building - see Trustee Frawley's Report.(14) Local Law - Condominiums - no report.

At 8:24 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to recess regular meeting to Executive Session.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIEDAt 8:40 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley to reconvene the regular meeting.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

RESOLUTIONS(1) Appoint AttorneyfProsecutorRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Atti that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees approve the Mayor'sappointment of Andrew D. Yusick, Jr., 21 Lincoln Avenue, Angola, NY as Village Attorney and Prosecutor at a salaryof $12,500 effective December 1,1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(2) Niagara Mohawk - TABLED.(3) Award Fire Truck PurchaseRESOLVED Trustep Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley to adopt the following resolution. UNANIMOUSLYCARRIED~t

WHEREAS, the Vililige of Angola has been reviewed by the ISO-Insurance Services Offices and said agency hassuggested the upgrading of the village water system and fire fighting eqnipment andWHEREAS, the Village of Angola has previously been designated as a two pumper one-ladder truck community, andWHEREAS, at the pr~sent time the village has but one fire pumper and one combination ladder/fire pumper, andWHEREAS, after detailed study and lengthy discussion, it has been determined that a custom designed one thousandtwo hundred fifty gallon per minute pumper would be to the best advantage of the village as to length of warranty anduseful life of the eqnipment, andWHEREAS, sealed bids were received from seven vendors on July 16, 1997 based on the detailed specificationsdistributed by the Village Clerk, andWHEREAS, the Fire Equipment Sales and Service Company of Westfield, New York, bidding on a KME FireApparatus Company twelve hundred fifty gallon per minute pumper was the low bidder,NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Angola Village Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the purchaseof one KME twelve hundred fifty gallon per minute pumper as manufactured by the KME Fire Apparatus Company ofNeskquehouing, Pennsylvania, through the Fire Equipment Sales and Service Company of Westfield, New York basedon their net bid after the selection of add and deduct options of $197,966.00 as stipulated in their Mr. Kyle Jagoda'sletter of October 23, 1997, andFURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that application be made to the New York State Emergency Services Loan Fund for alow interest (2 1/2%) loan in the amount of $104,733.00 (50% of the total cost of the $197,966.00 pumper plus the$11,500.00 of equipment that will be purchased by the Village of Angola for placement on the truck when it arrives, andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $80,000.00 presently in a special fire reserve capital fund and $10,000.00currently on hand for special equipment for a new fire truck and $5,000.00 to be received from the Angola VolunteerFire Department toward the purchase of the truck all of which totals $95,000.00 be used for the purchase of the truck,andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining balance of $9,733.00 is to be provided when the 1998-1999 VillageBudget is developed.NOTE: If the village is not approved for the New York State Emergency Services Revolving Loan Fund for a lowinterest loan, the Village Board is in a position to proceed with nonnal bonding as all required legal notices, as workedout by Bonding Counsel and the Village Clerk-Treasurer, where published during the late summer in accordance withthe use of the $80,000 fire truck reserve fund and the matter of issuing bonds if that method of funding was determinedto be in the best interest of the village. This detennination does not have to be made now as we will have the answerfrom the NYS Revolving Loan Fund prior to the time when the new truck arrives in the village sometime during thesummer of 1998.

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) Retain Attorney '1'_'RESOLVED Trustee Atti, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees retain Albrecht,Maguire, Heffern and Gregg, P.C., to represent the Village of Angola and the Trustees constitnting the Village Board inState Supreme Court action brought by Allan L. Paglia, Index #1 1997-9892 at the rate of $150.00 per hour.UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston to approve the following: General Fnnd Checks #6972 to 6999in the amount of $32,132.63 plus Payroll #13; Water Fund Checks #2373 to 2379 in the amount of $36,086.33 plusPayroll #13. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

At 8:47 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meetingMonday, December 15, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

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INDEX - December 15, 1997

FRlENDS OF THE VILLAGE: (I) Ice Skating Rink; Street Light; Guest Speaker; News Articles

COMMUNICATIONS:(1) Resignation Acting Justice; Erie Co. GovernmentsNillage Officials Assoc. Meeting; Basketball Game;Signal Light Lake & Prospect; Combined Utility Billing

BOARDIDEPARTMENT/COMMITTEE HEAD REPORTS: (I) Curtail Spending; Senior Housing

TRUSTEE ATTI: (1) Sunset Blvd. Sidewalks; Street Sweeper; Police Conunendation

TRUSTEE FRAWLEY: (I) Christmas Lights; Rickert Building

TRUSTEE HOUSTON: (I) Sack Family Letter; Christmas Decoration; Delinquent Water Bills; American WaterWorks Assoc.; St. Vincent DePaul Claim; Fire Truck Specs; Dec. 1867 Railroad Accident;Application to Erect Guide Signs - Library

ATTORNEY'S REPORT: (I) D&A Testiug, Water Customers

FIRE CHIEF: (1) Current Fire Co. Roster

CODE ENFORCEMENT: (I) RailroadAvenue!Stebbins

ZONING BOARD: (I) Belmont Project

CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT: November Expense Reports; Street Sign Grant; Fire Hall Second Floor Exit

OLD BUSINESS: (I) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification; US Cable Franchise Renewal; Pole Removal; Richel Claim;Local Law - Open Burning; 65 Sunset Easement; Police Complaints; FEMA Flood Zone Map; SaleWater Plant; Rickert Building; Local Law - Condominiums; Fire Exit Re-imbursement

l\'EW BUSINESS: (I) Court Matter

RESOLUTIONS: (1) Support for Senior Housing(2) Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract for Senior Housing(3) Resignation Acting Justice(4) Request for Erie County Permit(5) Appoint Registrar of Vital Statistics(6) Refund Rental Permit

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TRUSTEE FMWLEY(1) Christmas Lights are up; sixty-six flags hung between Lake & Main Streets. Approximately thirteen people helpedwith the decorations. Met December 9th regarding 125th Anniversary celebration of the village. There are many town l Iresidents working on this committee. Next meeting January 13, 1998 at the village hall.(2) Rickert Building - estimate of cost for erecting a dividing wall in the Rickert Building; estimate to General CrewChief Rick Dybowski.

TRUSTEE HOUSTON(1) Sack family letter to be discussed at workshop on December 29th.(2) Complimented Trustee Frawley for his hard work in installing Christmas decorations; also thanked Friends of thevillage for their donation of brackets for the flags.(3) Water Clerk following up on delinquent bills.(4) Joined American Water Works Association; to receive up-to-date information from membership in this association.(5) Communication from insurance company regarding St. Vincent DePaul claim - to review problem and notify ofstatus.(6) Gave Attorney fire truck specs and contract for review. Did not hear from water customer that he and Attorneydiscussed earlier.(7) Found article regarding December 18, 1867 railroad accident in Angola; to keep on file in office as it is a moredetailed account than noted in centeunial book.(8) Received letter from Erie County Highway regarding application for permit to erect guide signs for Angola Pnblic

· Library - see Resolution #4.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT(1) D&A Testing - putting some comments together concerning this subject - to send letter this week.(2) & (3) To meet with Trustee Honston later in week regarding these two water customers.

FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT(1) Wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Trustee Houston commented that he would like a updated list of FireCompany Members in January.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER(1) Letters sent out - no reply's - nothing from Yellow Goose - to give them a call on Thursday.(2) Railroad Avenue/Stebbins - sent letter. Trustee Houston thanked Code Enforcement Officer Warren Jensen fortalking to Mr. Stebbins; very responsive to their talk.

· ZONING BOARD REPORT(1) Due to the good work Code Enforcement Officer Warren Jensen is doing, Board is experiencing a lack of activity.'Also reviewed letters Warren has sent out in regard to upcoming Belmont Project. Planning Board should meet as soonas possible as it will take approximately one-and-a-half months to resolve. Meeting scheduled for first part of January.

CLERK-TREASURER'S REPORT(1) November expense reports were distributed December 8, 1997.

· (2) Received $2,000 re-imbursement for street sigu grant on December 8, 1997.(3) Called New York State regarding our status on re-imbursement for fire hall second floor exit grant - spoke with Mr.Dave Hoy, stated they are currently in process of re-imbursing grants from 1990-91; not enough money appropriated inthe budget to re-imburse everyone; hoping for increase in upcoming budget to liquidate all claims; usually appropriated

, ouly several hundred thousand dollars annually. Trustee Houston suggested this report concerning fire hall second exit. to be placed in monthly file and brought up every few months.

OLD BUSINESS(1) ISO-CRS Insurance Classification - no report.(2) U.S. Cable Franchise Renewal - waiting to hear from Supervisor Catalino for his appointment to Cable Board.(3) Niagara Mohawk pole removal work - cable removed between Park & Lake; also removed pole on Lorain, Lerczakand Main Street.(4) Richel Claim - no report - being handled by Attorney Paul Foley - moving along.

· (5) Local Law - Open Burning - no report - Clerk instructed to send Jeff White a note regarding this matter.(6) 65 Sunset Easement for file - new Attorney to send letter to previous Attorney regarding this matter.

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OLD BUSINESS - Cont'd.(7) Police Complaints - rentals - comment from Code Enforcement Officer that he did receive regnlations fromJamestown concerning handling of these matters - to get copies to the board and Attorney.(8) FEMA Flood Zone Map - no response.(9) & (10) - to be discussed at Workshop(II) Remove from Old Business.(12) Sale of Water Plant - no report.(13) Rickert Building - discuss at next meeting.(14) Local Law - Condominiums - no report.(15) Fire exit re-imbursement - to remove.

NEW BUSINESS(I) Heard from Marsha Dark conceruing a court matter; to notify Court Clerk.

RESOLUTIONS(1) Support for Senior HousingRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to adopt the following resolution.WHEREAS, the Village Board, working with the Erie County Department of Environment & Planning, has determinedthat there is a need to improve the housing stock of the Village, andWHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that there exists a severe shortage of housing that is accessible andaffordable to the numerous low income seuior citizens that live in the community, andWHEREAS, the village owns property on Mill Street that has been set aside for the purpose of developing seuior citizenhousing, andWHEREAS, the development implements the housing goals set forth in the Erie Connty Consolidated Plan; andWHEREAS, the Village Board recoguizes and supports the Angola Village Limited Partnership in its application to theNew York State Division of Housing and Commuuity Renewal and Uuited States Department of Agriculture, RuralDevelopment, andWHEREAS, the ViliJIge Board is prepared in principle to donate the property on Mill Street for the purpose ofdeveloping senior citi:z:en housing,.andWHEREAS, the Village Board is prepared in principle to enter into a PILOT Agreement between the Village and thePartnership to further insure that the project remains affordable to those that are in the greatest need of housing.NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of the Village of Angola fully supports the efforts ofAngola Village Limited Partnership in its effort to improve the quality of life for the residents of the village byconstructing seuior citizen apartments on Mill Street in the Village of Angola. UNANlMOUSLY CARRIED(2) Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract for Senior HousingRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to adopt the following resolution:WHEREAS, a resolution has been adopted by the Board of Trustees supporting the efforts of Angola LimitedPartnership to construct senior citizen housing with DHCR and USDA, Rural Development financing, andWHEREAS, said senior citizen housing is proposed to be constructed on remises owned by the Village of Angola andbeing approximately 2.6 acres on the southeasterly side of Mill Street (premises), andWHEREAS, Belmont Development Corp., on behalf of a New York Limited Partnership to be formed has presented acontract dated December 1, 1997 for the village to make a grant of said premises with a designated value of $50,000,andWHEREAS, the execution of said contract is in the furtherance of said efforts to construct senior citizen housing, andWHEREAS, after study and discussion it has been determined that certain amendments and modifications must be madeto said contract and upon such modifications and amendments being made, it is in the best interest of the village toexecute said contract,

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RESOLUTIONS· Cont'd.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Angola Village Board hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute thecontract by Belmont Development Corp. on behalf of a New York limited Partnership to be fonned to make a grant ofapproximately 2.6 acres of property owned by the Village of Angola on the southeasterly side of Mill Street with aldesignated value of $50,000 upon the following amendments and modifications being made and approved by the Village . .Attorney:

(I) Name of purchaser to be changed to Angola Limited Partnership.(2) Provisions addressing closing costs be amended to provide that any filing fees, transfer tax and titleinsurance be paid by the purchaser.(3) Representation that premises are zoned for senior citizen housing be selected.(4) That a map of the premises be attached to the contract.(5) That the following contingencies to added to the contract.

(a) Premises be rezoned or a variance be granted permitting the construction of senior citizen housing.(b) That the Village Limited Partnership and other necessary taxing jurisdictions execute an acceptable

pilot agreement providing for acceptable payments in lieu oftaxes.(c) That the Village Board review and approve qualification standards for the selection of tenants.(d) That the Village Board review and approve constrnction plans and specifications for the project.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(3) Resignation of Acting JusticeRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Pinto that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees accept with regretthe resignation of Acting Justice Kirk Ritz effective December 31, 1997. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(4) Request for Erie County PermitRESOLVED Trustee Houston, seconded Trustee Frawley that the Village of Angola Board of Trustees does herebyauthorize Trustee Houston to apply to the Erie County IDghway Department for a sign permit to install and maintainguide signs for the Angola Library on Beach Road (CR221) and Evans Center-Eden Road (CR32) approaching theNorth Main Street (CR9) intersection. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(5) Appoint Registrar of Vital StatisticsRESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Houston that Village Clerk Patricia A. Hotnich is hereby appointed IRegistrar of Vital Statistics for the period January I, 1998 through December 31, 2001 and that Judith M. Powell is Jappointed Deputy Registrar. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED(6) Refund Rental PermitRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Houston that the Village Board of the Village of Angola refund theamount of forty-five dollars ($45.00) to Michael Sauer, 6229 Versailles Road, Lakeview, NY 14085, for overpayment ofrental permit application fees received on November 17, 1997.

. WHEREAS, Mr. Sauer returned his rental permit application indicating three (3) rental apartments, when in fact he hastwo (2) rental apartments and one (1) business establishment at 21 Center Street. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

AUDIT OF BILLSRESOLVED Trustee Pinto, seconded Trustee Frawley to approve the following: General Fund Checks #7000 to 7042in the amount of $27,087.10 plus Payroll #14; Water Fund Checks #2380 to 2389 in the amount of $4,854.56 plusPayroll #14. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Deputy Mayor Atti wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

At 8:27 P.M. RESOLVED Trustee Frawley, seconded Trustee Pinto to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meetingJanuary 5, 1998. UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

g~fi.~ ~--Patricia A. Hotnich, Clerk-Treasurer

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