The regularly scheduled Village Board meeting was held on Monday, May 21st at 7:30 in the Village Hall. Trustee Carlson and the Code Enforcement Officers were excused from this meeting. The meeting began with the floor being held open for any visitors that would like to address the board. Lisa O’Connor, a village resident who addressed the board at an earlier meeting, wanted to know if any progress had been made with regards to the situation with sex offenders living in the Village. Andrew Yusik, the Village Attorney, stated that there were 4 new laws pending throughout the state but he was not sure where they were or how they would be voted on. The board felt that trying to instate any new law at this time may result in an error that would later have to be rescinded. Trustee Wilson took the time to thank Ms. O’Connor for her concern and time that she has spent following up on this issue. Ron McPeek, from Angola’s Village Inn located on Main Street in the Village addressed the board with concerns regarding the Code Enforcement Office referring him to an engineer for answers to the installation of a picture window and the construction of a new deck. Mr. McPeek felt that the cost of hiring an engineer to draw up a site plan and later find out that it did not meet Village and State fire codes would be a waste of time and money. He wanted to know if the Village could give him initial guidelines so that these projects could be done correctly and in a timely matter as summer is short and it would not be beneficial to construct a deck later in the year. Mr. Yusik assured Mr. McPeek that the Village Building Department was both competent and professional and stated that he would call Mr. LaBarbera and see if there were some answers that he could provide Mr. McPeek. Mr. McPeek agreed with Mr. Yusik and stated that he has worked closely with the Building Department in the past and has never had any problems with them. Robert Beck addressed the Board with concerns about property located at 27 Henry. The lawn there is at 2-1/2 feet and needs to be cut because of the snakes and rodents that have taken up residence there.

In communications,

• The Erie County Department of Public Works issued a notice that South Creek between Potter and Versailles will be closed from May 21st to the 25th in order to replace a culvert.

• A check for $425 was issued to the Village for the purpose of purchasing a street sign at the corner of High and Center Streets in the memory of Jack Emhke.

• A former resident has e-mailed the Village asking for assistance in locating a small beach cottage to rent for the week of July 7th through the 14th, if anyone has information regarding this it would be appreciated if they could call the Village Hall and the contact information will be provided.

     The Board regretfully accepted the resignation of part time accounts payable clerk Karen Walczak. Advertisement to fill the vacated position will be posted in upcoming issues of The Pennysaver and the Town Crier.

     Mayor Frawley asked that word be spread requesting volunteers for Cruise Night in the Village. In the past Cruise Night has been held on Tuesday’s and the Mayor would like to continue to hold this weekly event on Tuesday but he did point out that the Erie County Fairgrounds holds their event on Tuesday also. If 6 volunteers could be found, he would consider moving the night to Thursday. Anyone who would like to volunteer is asked to contact Village Hall at 549-1126.

     Trustee Houston reported that he attended a NEST meeting on May 10th and was advised that, on June 2nd at the GM Powertrain Plant, there will be a recycling pick up for computers and other household electronics, on June 16th, at the ECC South Campus there will be a recycling pick up for hazardous waste materials. He also reported that he has contacted Legislator Reynolds’ office on two separate occasions, regarding the paving and line painting that is supposed to take place, and was unable to get an answer as to when that will take place.

     In other matters, Trustee Houston reported that the new benches and garbage cans for Main Street, that will be purchased with funds from a grant, have been ordered, however because of the increase in the cost of the garbage cans, one less than what was originally planned was ordered. Three new memorial stones, to replace ones that have been broken, have been ordered. The Friends of the Village are still accepting donations for the flower baskets that will be hung next week. Trustee Houston also has information about radon detectors that can be purchased from Albany at a cost of $6. The information for these units will be provided to The Town Crier in the near future. Trustee Mike Stockman reported that the grant for the restrooms at Herman Park is in place and necessary repairs will start soon. He also wanted to take the time to thank Trustee Houston not only as a board member but also as a neighbor for the time and effort that he puts in to make the Village a nicer place to live. Trustee John Wilson reported that he and Trustee Stockman read a Proclamation made by Mayor Frawley and written by Trustee Houston on May 17th at the W.T. Hoag School. The festivities and sock hop were a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed themselves. Trustee Wilson also thanked Trustee Houston for everything that he does for the community. He also reported that E & R Contracting has had a few minor problems with the new water line at School and Maple Street but they have been able to overcome them with the help of Don Gallo, Village Engineer. An additional 20 feet of new pipe has been installed. The annual water quality report for 2006 was received on May 17th and met all federal and state regulations. Mayor Howard “Hub” Frawley will be attending an Expand meeting on Thursday, May 24th. The meeting will take place at Legislator Reynolds’ office in Hamburg. Representatives from both Governor Spitzer’s office and Congressman Higgins’ office will be in attendance. He asked that pictures of 39 South Main Street be available so that he can present them at this meeting. The property is currently on the Expand list but the Village would like to have the property released back to them so that it can be used as part of the Depot project. Again, Mayor Frawley reminded the Board and residents that this is going to be a big problem in the future and has reiterated that he is going to work diligently to “nip this in the bud”. Mayor Frawley and Trustee Houston attended a conference in Syracuse for the New York Committee of Mayors. He was able to obtain property maintenance handbooks and they will be at the Village Hall. He also brought back a sample of material that is called FlexiPave and is used for sidewalks. The material is designed to let water pass through it and is guaranteed for 4 years unlike concrete. Village Attorney, Andrew Yuskik, had good news regarding the Intercontinental Building. He reported that approval from Medicade to release the property has been received and that the transfer will be proceeding. There has been no new information regarding the water plant sale. General Crew Chief, Jeff Kaminski, reported that a public meeting regarding the storm water report will be held and that the report is complete and will be ready for review at the Village Hall by the end of the week. A public notice regarding the date and time of the meeting will be published in The Town Crier. Fire Commissioner Lynn Kaminski gave the fire call report for April and stated that the new hooks, hoses and nozzles that were approved at the last meeting have been ordered. She also confirmed that Unit 7 has been declared as surplus and will be put up for sale. Robert Beck reported that after meeting with the representative for the carnival that will be providing entertainment for the upcoming 125th anniversary of the fire department, that the street where the activities will take place will have to be shut down on Tuesday night after the rides have been set up so that the state inspectors can come in and do the required inspection. He also reported that there will be a total of 12 rides, 6 being geared for younger children and the remaining 6 to be geared towards adults. There will be a number of games, food concessions and craft show. Mayor Frawley asked that Lynn Kaminski contact Lake Shore High School’s video department and ask that they video tape the parade as it is part of the history of Angola. Repairs to black top at the fire hall have been requested before the event takes place on July 20th and 21st. From the Building Department a letter accompanied by photos of a pool at 23 Glenwood was received. The pool is in terrible shape and the building department will be looking into correcting the problem. There were also 7 other properties that included 1 Ward Drive, 27 Henry, 108 Grove Street, 2 Center Street, 21 Maple, and corner properties located at High and Lake Streets and Mill and Orchard Streets that have grass that needs to be cut. Linda Giancarlo reported that the new code book updates have been sent out to print. She also thanked Karen Walczak for all of her time and help in the office. Linda will miss Karen and wished her luck in her new position. She also informed the Board that she will be taking the time to go over the tax rolls with the Town Assessor to try and figure out where the problem lies regarding the garbage bill. She is preparing the books to close out the year. The Board wanted to remind everyone to please take care of “any mess” that your dogs may cause while being walked. Trustee Stockman suggested that doggie bag dispensers to match the décor of the Village be looked into. Mayor Frawley wanted to remind everyone that, on May 27th, at the First Congregational Church in Angola, a memorial service will be held for the veterans at 10:30 am and a breakfast at the VFW Post will follow.

In other matters, the Board:

• Approved the Fire Department Application for a Temporary Beer and Wine Permit to use during their special event to be held on Friday July 20th to Saturday July 21st, 2007 celebrating their 125th Anniversary. This event will be held on Commercial Street at the Angola Fire Company Grounds at a fenced in area behind the Fire Hall.

• Approved Notice to Bidders for the purchase of a used Fire Department Ladder Truck, bid specs are on file at the Village Hall.

• Approved the request from the Angola Park & Gazebo Committee for the use of Centennial Park Facilities and the William G. Houston Gazebo, on Wednesday Evenings from June 27 through August 29 2007 from 6:30 to 9:30PM for the Summer Lawn Chair Concerts.

• Approved Authorization Publication of Annual Consumer Confidence Water Report in the Angola Penny Saver, May 29th, 2007.

• Approved Authorization Year End Budget Transfers The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, June 4th at 7:30pm. A work session has been scheduled for that day also to start at 6:30pm. Both will be held at the Village Hall.