On Monday, August 20, 2007, the Evans Town Board held a special meeting. Councilmen Karen Erickson, Kathy Batrus and Paul Cooper were present. Also present was Village of Angola Mayor Howard (Hub) Frawley.

At the meeting, the Board approved the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Town of Evans and the Village of Angola have explored, at length, the provision of police services by the Town to the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Town and the Village are desirous of entering into an agreement whereby the Town would provide to the Village such police services; and

WHEREAS, thorough negotiations have been had by and between the Village Board and the Town Board for the provision of such police services: and

WHEREAS, an agreement for the same has been considered by the Town Board and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has found it to be in the best interests of the Town to enter into an agreement for the same as set forth in a document relative to such services, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office [and included at the end of this article];;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Councilman KAREN ERICKSON, the deputy supervisor, is authorized and directed to enter into an such Agreement with the Village of Angola, in furtherance of such provision of police services and that such executed Agreement be delivered to the Village of Angola, forthwith, and further, that a copy of such Agreement be retained by the Town Clerk of the Town of Evans.

After approving the agreement, Deputy Supervisor Karen Erickson signed the agreement and gave a copy of it to Mayor Frawley to be delivered to the Village Board for their approval and the Mayor’s signature

This Agreement made this day of August, 2007, by and between the TOWN OF EVANS, a municipal corporation having its principal office at 8787 Erie Road, Angola, New York, hereinafter referred to as "TOWN" and the VILLAGE OF ANGOLA, a municipal corporation having its principal office at 41 Commercial Street, Angola, New York, hereinafter referred to as "VILLAGE".

WHEREAS, the VILLAGE is located within the geographical boundaries of the TOWN, and

WHEREAS, the VILLAGE has determined that the cost of providing police services has risen and will continue to rise to the point that it is no longer economically beneficial to the residents of the VILLAGE to provide us services, and

WHEREAS, the VILLAGE has had great difficulty in retaining experienced police officers,

WHEREAS, the VILLAGE continues to rely heavily on part-time police officers for police services, and

WHEREAS, the VILLAGE has determined that it would be to the benefit and in the best interest of the VILLAGE to terminate the Village of Angola Police Department pursuant to Section 8:800 of the Village Law, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to law, the provision of police services to the VILLAGE in the event of the termination of the Village Police Department would be by the TOWN; and

WHEREAS, the VILLAGE has determined that the availability of the TOWN’s Detective Bureau, chain of command, technical resources and manpower availability would be a benefit to the residents of the VILLAGE, and

WHEREAS, the TOWN has determined that it would be to the benefit of the residents of the TOWN to undertake such services as it would result in three trained police officers now serving the VILLAGE joining the TOWN police force and would save the TOWN the expense of training and developing such officers, and

WHEREAS, both parties feel it would be to the benefit of all residents that certain enhanced services be provided to the VILLAGE by the TOWN in recognition of the density of population of the VILLAGE and police service history of the VILLAGE, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the General Municipal Law, the VILLAGE and the TOWN are authorized to enter into municipal cooperation agreements with respect to such services.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein it is agreed as follows:

1. That the term of this Agreement shall commence upon the effectiveness of the VILLAGE’s local law terminating its police department and shall terminate five (5) years thereafter and shall be subject to renewal by the parties thereafter on an annual basis.

2. That the TOWN agrees to institute a fourth policing zone within the TOWN which shall include the geographical limits of the Village of Angola as shown on the attached Schedule A and one car shall be dedicated to that zone at all times.

3. That the TOWN agrees to display on such car a reference that the service is provided to the Village of Angola

4. That in consideration for such enhanced services, the VILLAGE agrees upon the dissolution of its police department to transfer to the TOWN two (2) police vehicles including all equipment therein and further transfer to the TOWN all other police related equipment, said vehicles and equipment more particularly set forth on the attached Schedule B, The TOWN shall pay the outstanding lease payment due on accost at of the 2006 Ford Police vehicle,

5. That upon request, the TOWN agrees that it will, continue to use the VILLAGE police station as a substation and agrees that upon such dissolution that it will take responsibility of all of the VILLAGE’s police records and shall maintain those records as required by law.

6. In the event that grant monies shall be received by either the TOWN or the VILLAGE, said funds shall he distributed to each municipality relative to the costs of each municipality identified for such merger.

7. The VILLAGE shall pay to the TOWN as reimbursement for police services for the remainder of the TOWN’s fiscal year pro rated from the effective date of this Agreement to the end of 2007 at the rate of $20,000.00 per month.

8. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the effective date of the local law abolishing the Village of Angola Police Department.

9. In recognition of the fact that the VILLAGE plays host to a number of social and community events, the TOWN agrees that it will provide additional police services as required for such events. Those events include, but are not limited to, the Memorial Day services, the weekly gazebo concerts, the Halloween parade, the Homecoming Parade and Christmas festivities. The VILLAGE agrees that before providing any permit for a parade and/or social event which would necessitate additional police services, the VILLAGE shall notify the TOWN’s chief of police and confirm the availability of the additional required services.

The Angola Village Board met in regular session on Monday, August 20, 2007. All members were present.

Ron Cervola requested that S. Main St., right across from Goya, be dug out and repaved. He has lived there for 34 years and the street has never been repaved. Now, every time anyone enters or leaves the street, chunks of blacktop are scattered. Mr. Cervola had been told that the street was would be taken care of this year but nothing so far. Trustee Bill Houston said he would talk to DPW Crew Chief Jeff Kaminski.

Ron McPeek had a question about a permit that was required to open Bob’s Angola Variety at 48 N. Main Street. The cost of the permit was $261 and stated that it was for alteration to a commercial building. No alterations to the building were necessary before Bob moved his shelves and display tables in. McPeek asked why the fee was so high. Trustee Houston said that the Board would get a written answer from Code Enforcement Officer Chuck LaBarbera for McPeek.

Jennifer Stone said she was going to be moving into the Village at the end of the week. She wanted to know who she should contact to request a variance for having a flock of chickens. Her property is located immediately inside the village limits next to the Town Highway Garage. She was told to go to the Building Department and file an application for a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals. The ZBA has jurisdiction in the matter.

Mayor Howard (Hub) Frawley announced that Trustee John Wilson was appointed Treasurer of the North East South Towns Solid Waste Management Board. Free Computer/Electronics Recycling is now available year-round through Goodwill Industries of Western New York.

Trustee Houston reported that work is beginning on the new Goya plant on South Main Street.

The new street lights for Commercial Street are expected to be shipped October 7. They will be installed as soon as possible after they are received. The K&L Building will be open for inspection by companies bidding on its demolition; demolition to be begun soon.

Houston commended the Sun for a well-written article covering the Public Hearing about the Police Department however he was upset by the fact that it was an inconclusive article that did not provide the reader with the answers to the questions the article raised; the answers that were given at the Public Hearing. Houston was also irritated with the fact that it was a negative article and could have been a positive if the comments about the cooperation between the Village and Town and the trustees’ future aspirations for the Village had been covered.

Trustee Mike Stockman reported that Kid’s Day in the Park had a great turnout. He thanked all who helped and participated. Stockman then announced that, as of the next day, August 21, 2007, he would be resigning from the Board. He has accepted a job out of town and will be moving. He thanked everyone for making the past 2 ½ years he has served the Village such an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Stockman said "you serve because you want to make a difference… and the people you work with help to make it enjoyable."

Trustee John Wilson told Stockman it had been a privilege and pleasure to work with him. Wilson wished Stockman good luck in his future endeavors. Wilson reported that there had been a break in at the water treatment plant and that he and Jack Krajacic had responded to and sealed the plant in a timely manner. In his continued observations of the CSX bridge, Wilson noted that no repairs had yet been made. As the seasons change and snowmobile season approaches, there is growing concern that large pieces of spalled concrete will create an imminent danger. Wilson will again be in touch with officials from CSX and also Congressman Brian Higgins’ office to ask for repairs to the bridge.

Mayor Frawley thanked Trustee Stockman for his service to the Village, in particular his work as the chair of the Depot Project and as liaison for the Fire Department.

Village Attorney Andy Yusick congratulated Stockman on his new job, thanked him for his service as a Village Trustee and in the Town’s Recreation Department. Yusick said that Stockman "made a difference."

Bob Beck gave the Fire Commissioner’s Report and stated that department members were being trained on the ladder truck and hopefully, the truck will be in service in approximately 2 weeks. Beck thanked the Village Board for their support of the carnival and parade. He said that many have asked if they (the fire department) would do it again. Beck announced that they would, next year.

Trustee Houston reported that the man who had been working with the Village on the Thruway water problems has retired and the new man wants to work to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Mayor Frawley reported that all applications are in for the Senior Housing Project for the Village. Hopefully this year we will be successful in receiving grant money. The announcement will be made on November 1 at 9am.

Trustee Houston asked if Trustee Wilson could contact the Town of Evans regarding the maintenance/painting of the hydrants down Lake Street from the Village line to Lake Shore Road. Though the hydrants are owned by the Village, the original agreement with the Town was that the Town would maintain/paint them in lieu of payment for use.

The Village Board reminds all that fireworks are illegal in the State of New York unless a permit for their use has been issued. If fireworks are being set off in your neighborhood, you should call the police to report it.

• Approved the hours of the Village Clerk- Treasurer to be as follows: Monday; Tuesday; Thursday; Friday; 9-5 Wednesday 9-12 with a weekly credit of 4 hours to be rectified through her attendance at board meetings, public hearings, special meetings or any other Village Business Meetings/workshops.

• Authorized the Water Clerk to issue water shut offs for delinquent water accounts unless paid in fu1l by August 21, 2007. These residents have all been duly notified with plenty of time to respond and are scheduled for shut off due to nonpayment of two or more water bills as per Village regulations. Total amount of delinquency is $14,274.58

• Adopted as Local Law #3 for the year 2007which abolishes the Village Police Department. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon the filing with the Secretary of State, provided, however, that such Local Law is subject to a permissive referendum and the Village Clerk shall forthwith proceed to notice such fact and conduct such referendum is required by petition.

• Authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement for enhanced Police Services with the Town of Evans that was executed by the Evans Town Board on August 20, 2007. By law, the Town of Evans undertakes the police protection of the Village. The agreement (subject to the Local Law becoming effective) includes the stipulation that the Village of Angola shall pay a pro-rated share of the cost of the three officers being transferred to the Town for the remainder of the Town’s 2007 fiscal year.

•Accepted the high bid of $1,902.20 for the 1992 Ford Ambulance E-Series Vin#1FDKE30M3MHB27326, and authorized the Village Clerk to make arrangements for pick-up of said vehicle after full payment has been made by buyer, and cleared by auctions international.

In closing, Mayor Frawley thanked all who worked on the police consolidation issue, dating back to 2001. He believes that the outcome is a win-win situation for the Village and the Town of Evans.

The next meeting of the Village Board will be the K&L Demolition Bid opening on August 29 at 10am. The next regular meeting of the Village Board will be Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 7:30pm.