1 Agenda Catherine Rybczynski Town Clerk Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Minutes of Previous Meetings 3. Proclamation In Recognition of Kathy Hochul 4. Resignation - Town Court Staff 5. Appointment of Court Clerk - Reanna Termini 6. Hobblebush Lane Hydrant Installation in Deer Springs 7. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION 8. Authorization to Submit Grant Application for CDBG Cares Act Funding 9. Public Hearings - Community Development 10. Hamburg Ice Arena Pro Shop & Concession Proposal - 7K Unlimited, Inc. 11. Big Tree VFC New Members - Giovino & Zoyhofski 12. Taylor Rd. Park Rentals & Alcohol Waivers 13. LED Lighting Determination 14. LED Conversion - New York State Power Authority 15. NEW HIRE – POLICE OFFICER (Transfer) Samuel J. Meckley 16. NEW HIRE – POLICE OFFICER - Andrew Mencer 17. PROMOTION - DETECTIVE - Jason Nappo 18. Approval of the White Collar Unit Collective Negotiations Tentative Agreement 19. Business from the Floor 20. Meeting is adjourned by Supervisor 2 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 2. Minutes of Previous Meetings RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board does hereby approve the minutes of the previous meetings as follows: 7.26.2021 Town Board Work Session 8.9.2021 Town Board Regular Session Moved: Hoak 3 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 3. Proclamation In Recognition of Kathy Hochul WHEREAS, The Town of Hamburg has been blessed to be the hometown of many favorite sons and daughters throughout its long history; and WHEREAS, We are proud and happy to refer to Kathy Hochul, our former Town Councilmember, County Clerk, and member of Congress, in addition to being our stalwart champion…as Governor of the Empire State; and WHEREAS, Kathy’s distinguished career of public service coupled with her can-do spirit and dedication to the wellbeing of people everywhere mark her as a truly outstanding leader in whom we can take a full measure of bi-partisan pride; and WHEREAS, the Office of Governor has been occupied by giants of American history, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Thomas Dewey, Averell Harriman, Nelson Rockefeller, and Mario Cuomo, just to name a few, who are all in good company with our incoming Governor, Kathy Hochul; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board extends to its former Councilmember, our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes as she embarks upon her term as Governor of New York State; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board and the people of Hamburg are committed to not only extending a hand of friendship, but working with Governor Hochul as she addresses the critical issues facing all New Yorkers. Moved: SHAW 4 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 4. Resignation - Town Court Staff Be it resolved, that the Town Board approves the resignation of Angelica L. Hoak, Clerk to Town Justice Gerald P. Gorman effective August 27, 2021. Moved: Hoak ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type Resignation Letter - Hoak 8/10/2021 Cover Memo 5 6 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 5. Appointment of Court Clerk - Reanna Termini WHEREAS, that upon the resignation of the Court Clerk assigned to Town Justice Gerald Gorman, a vacancy in the office of Court Clerk exists; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board, upon the recommendation of Justice Gorman, hereby appoints Reanna Termini to the Office of Court Clerk assigned to Town Justice Gerald Gorman, effective upon the adoption of this resolution. Moved: HOAK 7 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 6. Hobblebush Lane Hydrant Installation in Deer Springs WHEREAS, the Town Engineering Department has reviewed the required Fire Protection along Hobblebush Lane and determined an additional Fire Hydrant is required along Hobblebush Lane in order to comply with New York State fire code requirements, and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Erie County Water Authority to install an additional fire hydrant between House Numbers 2427 and 2429 Hobblebush Lane, and that the Town of Hamburg agrees to pay the Erie County Water Authority the annual direct service hydrant maintenance fee for this hydrant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is requested to provide two certified copies of this resolution to the Engineering Department for transmittal to the Erie County Water Authority. Moved: Connolly 8 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 7. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION Town of Hamburg PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held Monday, August 23rd, 2021, beginning at 7:00 pm in Hamburg Town Hall, 6100 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, New York. The purpose of the hearing is to provide information on the Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) program for 2021. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and will make available to eligible local governments approximately $60 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help communities throughout the state to safely reopen and restart their local economies in the wake of COVID-19. The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals, and obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties on a potential application to the New York State Office of Community Renewal to provide grants in support of small businesses to prevent, prepare for, and recover from COVID- 19. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The location of hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Cathy Rybczynski, Town Clerk, 6100 South Park Avenue, Hamburg NY 14075, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. The public can submit written questions and/or comments to: Town Clerk, 6100 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075, or email to: [email protected] Written submissions must be received by 3pm on Monday, August 23rd, 2021. Cathy Rybczynski Town Clerk Moved: Farrell 9 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 8. Authorization to Submit Grant Application for CDBG Cares Act Funding WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and has made available to local governments approximately $60 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help communities throughout the state to safely reopen and restart their local economies in the wake of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg has identified certain economic development related needs within the community directly relating to the COVID-19 pandemic (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Hamburg Development Corporation (the “HDC”) intends to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg is eligible to apply for up to $500,000 in funding from the New York State Office of Community Renewal CARES Act funds to finance the Project costs; and WHEREAS, the HDC is facilitating of the Project and has requested that the Town provide the OCR CARES Act funding to the HDC as a grant for the purpose of making grants to eligible small businesses and microenterprises; and WHEREAS, the Project will result in substantial benefit to the Town of Hamburg in forms of safer businesses, new investment, and new or restored employment positions; and WHEREAS, the Town has held a public hearing to obtain citizens’ views regarding the CDBG CARES Act program as administered by OCR and the proposed Project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to submit a grant application of up to $500,000 on behalf of the Town of Hamburg to the OCR to support the Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement between the Town and the OCR and all related documents associated with the OCR grant, including entering into a grant agreement with the HDC for the implementation of the Project and administration of the OCR grant, all such documents to be subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby designated as the Certifying Officer responsible for all activities associated with the federal environmental review process to be completed in conjunction with the Project. Moved: Farrell 10 Town Board of the Town of Hamburg August 23, 2021 Meeting 9. Public Hearings - Community Development WHEREAS, to prepare for the upcoming 2022 CDBG year, the Department of Community Development must hold public hearings to seek citizen participation and input for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership program funding. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the Department of Community Development to hold public hearings on the following dates/times/locations: Date Time(s) Venue September 13, 2021 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm Hamburg Town Hall September 27, 2021 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm Hamburg Town Hall October 4, 2021 4:00 pm Hamburg Village Hall October 4, 2021 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm Hamburg Town Hall October 20, 2021 5:30 pm Blasdell Village Hall BE IT, FURTHER, RESOLVED that notice of these public hearings be published within the official town newspaper.