Town Board - workshop

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The Grand Island Town Board workshop addressed infrastructure concerns related to sewage and plant maintenance, reviewed administrative matters for advisory boards, and scheduled upcoming budget discussions.

About this meeting

Government Body
Town Board
Meeting Type
Town Board
Location
Grand Island, NY
Meeting Date
September 8, 2026

Transcript

89 sections

0:00Speaker 2

It's working.

0:00 – 0:27Speaker 1

I'm using the old one. Yes, yes, right. Did you think it was 30 minutes after 5 o'clock in the morning?

0:30Speaker 3

I left one for you.

0:31 – 2:26Speaker 1

It's been 38 minutes since 5 o'clock in the morning. Okay. The town board workshop number 26 is about to begin. The clerk tells the clerk that all the council units under Councilman Garcia are closed. The first item of the agenda is disclosure. Does anyone want to talk about this? I have, but it's less convenient. I think B is about 20,101 fixed roads. Correct. Next is the planning board. It does not require electricity. Yes, electric. Do you have any questions about the Complete Streets policy? If you have any questions about the permit to rebuild the land conservation system, you can ask. There is a question about this. It's not a big deal. But is this the first time we've seen an area ground September report on the consent agenda? That's a good thing, is what I meant.

2:26 – 2:46Speaker 3

That can be in a lot of people's distribution lists. Because usually when we get it from the county, I'm not sure if he's getting it. Okay. So, if the supervisor didn't give it to us, he might have given it to the public.

2:48Speaker 1

I didn't get it. It's not valid. It's not a problem.

2:51 – 3:05Speaker 2

I thought it was a good thing. I'm sorry. Who sent it? Where did you get it from? That's what it says. I don't know. Sometimes it says it was distributed. Sometimes you say it. A blind copy. I got it. Yes. Okay.

3:06 – 3:21Speaker 1

So, we have a consent agenda. Okay. Advisory Board application. Then, I did not go for long-range planning, because it was Wednesday. Did you take part in it?

3:22 – 4:32Speaker 2

Yes, I needed two months' leave, but actually one was enough, so I took part in it. We examined some LWRP requests. She did the evaluation and found that everything was correct. We did more research on one, because it was Beaver Island, they were doing work to improve the septic tank. That's why I brought in Kodi, not Kodi, Timmy and John, and made sure that the changes that were taking place there were taken care of. I felt that it was all right. Then this afternoon, I saw that our advisory board, particularly that of the Grand Island Service Coalition, was doing well today. I wanted to ask about whether they are profitable institutions. When I was the supervisor's assistant, I used to list their activities on the calendar on our website. Is it a problem for them to use our calendar for their activities? Again! If they are profitable institutions, I don't have a problem with that.

4:32 – 5:05Speaker 2

We have an internal calendar that allows us to attract more people to our activities rather than having more people come at the same time. This will help, because our internal calendar is not easy for everyone to use, and the community calendar through financial development is not ready yet. Yes, I don't know where it is. Peter, I think they are talking about some legal things with you.

5:05Speaker 1

Yes, but I was close to them. I didn't get anything else. Oh, let me check. Maybe we were talking before one or two meetings. I sent a follow-up. Let's see. Let's connect.

5:18Speaker 3

I see them on Sundays. I have a meeting on Sundays. That's why...

5:22Speaker 1

Yes, that's what I thought. I forgot the name. It was her. Chairperson.

5:26 – 5:40Speaker 1

Sarah. Yes, I told her to call me anytime. Let's stop here. You know, big things. I think I talked about them. I don't remember exactly. But there are a lot of things they can do. But there are restrictions. They were walking around the chamber.

5:40Speaker 2

They are looking at the board. It will help.

5:47Speaker 1

That would have been my best wish. It could have solved those problems. A call could have come because they wanted to know. It would have been a great start.

5:56 – 6:07Speaker 2

I think it's important for both parties. It makes the Chamber and the Board excited. So, that's all. Okay. Does anyone else have anything to say?

6:11 – 6:51Speaker 1

We always have to talk about Nike and decide where we are going. But let's look at one or two more things. The question is, which is the correct session? The period when legal advice is required. Yes, if legal advice is required in some parts, it can be obtained. I think so. Some things can be like that, but when making a big decision, it is a simple thing to close the contract due to the rise of the example. I think that Joe has the ability to do it without board rules or such things. He has agreed to this. Yes, the email distribution of the advisory board.

6:51 – 7:51Speaker 2

So, there are some changes to be made to it. Last month, we found that there were old pages in it. This is the email distribution list on the website. So, I intend to review that list. All I have to do is make sure who needs it. Is there a chairman or a co-chairman? Is there anyone else in those boards who should be included? No, this is on the website. So when they click on it, if anyone sends anything to EDIB, it will be a pre-chairman for Josie, who was a pre-chairman. That's why I need to fix it. But before I spend time on it, I need to make sure that everyone has it in the right way. I need both the chairman and co-chairman to be present. I was also present earlier. So we had an internal person. A person who was always present at the meeting to investigate anything. Chairman, co-chairman, I think that's enough. That's enough.

8:03 – 8:25Speaker 1

You can take a walk-up lesson if you want. It will be easy. You can make sure that nothing is going away. If someone is outside the city or in a hurry, things will not get messed up. I will take a walk-up lesson from the supervisor. Why should you always take a walk-up lesson from the supervisor? Because you will know everything about everything, Peter. You are getting a lot of emails about this.

8:25Speaker 2

Again, this is one.

8:27Speaker 1

There are a lot of emails to check.

8:30 – 8:43Speaker 3

The reason we accepted the email distribution in the city is because we can't manage it directly. Right? But now the website is handled by Don. He takes the time to do it. This will be through links.

8:43 – 10:20Speaker 2

This will have to send a ticket to links to make it possible. But the other thing on this list is policy and procedures. I'm moving it to today because I have to spend more time on it. This will be a part of a survey that Joss did last year in January. This month we have handed over the advisory boards. Since we have other things to talk about, we do not need to get into the details of this. But I will add that this will not happen again. When there is a change in the license or something else, this will not be avoided. This will be an automatic survey along with the renewal in January. That's all. I would like to express my gratitude to the Building and Code Enforcement Department for the feedback I received regarding the procedure. They gave the best feedback. I am waiting for some more time. I would like to take some more time for updates and make all the things we have done a little more meaningful. Then there will not be many emails and messages related to meeting minutes and liaison contact. Everything will be together. That's why I'll make it available in the next meeting. I need a little more time. Finally, I have something to say. Pete, I have a discussion with you. I know that we have talked a lot about our constitution and the coalition with the IELTS municipalities. I think everyone is experiencing the same kind of difficulty. I know that you have worked a lot in this cloud for years. So I was wondering if we could do anything together as a town board.

10:23 – 10:49Speaker 1

Most of us agree that it is a good idea. We should do it too. We are members of a store and water group. We made it clear that we are interested in contributing more to their final goal. But even if that group is in place, it is not so easy. Certainly, we had told Mariana that we were interested in working more efficiently in it.

10:54 – 11:33Speaker 2

She said, okay, let me see what I can do. That's it. About that, the first experiment took place this year. I couldn't hear anything. I'll get in touch with them again. In short, I am looking at whether I can help in this or become a member of a committee or get close to other municipalities that carry out similar projects. Because when this is discussed in each of the parties I have participated in, I don't know if we have a strong word for it personally.

11:34 – 12:17Speaker 1

No, I made some observations and I thought that the old plan will come. DC and DC say that they plan to keep the money. That will put us all in jail. That's why we can't do anything. They are going to prosecute us for not keeping the right answer. That's why I thought we could avoid it. But it didn't happen. That is, if I don't think it's wrong, that's what's written in the law. No, but I don't think the Grand Island alone can make big changes. I think we can make big changes to the private sector. They have to get to a point where they make big changes. I don't know. I will have to do it. That's why I warned you.

12:17 – 12:30Speaker 2

If I can do anything, I know that you are very involved in it. Please let me know. Okay. I think we are ready to do anything we can as a board. We are ready to implement it. What I have to say is that you can still oppose it. You can tell them that you are the reason why we can't carry out the work in our plant.

12:38 – 13:56Speaker 1

We couldn't do it. So, your approval encouraged us to invest $10,000 in some ways. When we did the surveys, if we hadn't done it, years ago, we sent Kevin drone jobs and sent it to DC. The INI you are trying to manage should no longer be just problems in our system. They are problems. No matter how powerful our rainwater system is, when it reaches places where it has to go, there is no other way to go. DC is a big part of this. Yes, they are asking us to continue with INI. Then, That is, if we had the least amount of sewage in Erie County, we could get more from the residents. But we are close to the highest amount of sewage. Yes, we started that. No, we increased it for the last two years. What I have to say is that we can't continue. It was on the board. We were there before I came in 2020. It was very low, wasn't it? So I think we are doing our responsibility correctly. The people who are connected to the system are receiving the right amount. But this will be reversed immediately. Instead, we need to be able to deposit money in the plant. Instead, deposit it in the plant.

13:56Speaker 2

I am sure that there will be other communities thinking the same way.

13:59 – 14:12Speaker 1

Please note that they are still passing through the same situation that we experienced two years ago. Everyone in the country is asking why my house is covered in water. Yes, their basement. Yes.

14:12Speaker 2

So that was the thing. In short, What can I do about it?

14:18 – 15:23Speaker 1

We can talk about the base as much as we can. We are going to the executive session. It is clear that we have to do something there. The engineering department will go and reduce it. The cost of a single-bedroom apartment complex was investigated. And, for a 20-year-old apartment complex, it is Rs. 4839. For a 30-year-old apartment complex, it is Rs. 5190. For a 40-year-old apartment complex, it is Rs. 5446. If we calculate that, then how many apartments are there? Right, the apartments haven't changed, right? Yes, but how many are there? 7,840. Make sure that all the numbers are correct. What are the practical problems in completing this task? Yes, yes.

15:23Speaker 3

So, I don't think you can do anything in this. What I mean is, before you move forward in this, you have to understand things correctly.

15:31 – 18:39Speaker 1

Okay, everything that happens now is due to memory. So, before you decide what's going to happen, you have to make sure that the outside of this contract is safe. and now it has started to spread to the used area and the bathroom area. This affects the rest of the activities carried out several years ago. If we investigate where and what is happening in the storage area and what is happening in the storage area, we can understand that it is in a state where it is not sealed properly. Or should we just use it or should we completely change the top? But the top is in a very bad condition. They used infrared and tested the top. It is not in such a good condition. In the meantime, the part on the side of the foot starts to float and the water can enter through the sides and flow through the beams. So we are taking things further. I mean, a few days ago, the cost was 2,98,000 and now the lowest is 379,000. So, when are we going to improve this? Or do we intend to build a new community area? That's a good question. I don't know how much the actual cost is. It has to be included in this agreement, otherwise. It's starting to fall apart. So, we can talk more about this. But I think we should tell them where we are going. Yes, I think they won't be able to get a job even if we let them do what they want to do. So, from there, it goes to some legal advice and risks. So, you may want to change some things in this. I see the spread of the public. I am asking you. I went there today. I have seen everything around us. Yes, we have to end the time that goes by. Please decide that. This may be a prejudice. I am not misbehaving. But they made up that lie. Has anyone ever thought that starting from the top is not good? Yes, in my opinion, the first thing I do is to fix the top. The top was not such a big problem then, but now it is a problem. I think it's wrong that the marriage was not completely settled. We were afraid to spend money, because we spent a lot of money there to make today's situation. But we didn't spend enough money, and now we're standing here. I'm saying this because it's the first thing I thought about when I was in Melkure. If you want to get married somewhere else, is it a good or bad decision? Everyone has opinions. But I don't think it's going to happen. That's why in this episode, we can either continue it or move on from it. So, wishes. We can talk about it more in the executive session. I think you wanted to talk about some of the reasons for the budget. But we can do that later. Yes, you can do that. You can do it now if you want.

18:39Speaker 3

I'm fine with that.

18:40Speaker 1

I've changed most of the budget. I've changed it.

18:54 – 19:21Speaker 3

Thank you. On Friday afternoon, it will be in my possession. I have added two boxes to the front. There is a lot of distance. Very much distance. Yes.

19:23Speaker 1

But there are some shortcomings in it. We need to talk more about it.

19:27Speaker 3

That's why the fund balance is all in it. Only the money in it has been left out of the general department. Yes. I can prepare all that.

19:33 – 20:38Speaker 1

We need funds. I have a fever in 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 days. I have a fever in 14, 15 days. No, in 14, 16 days. I'll tell you how fast and how good it is. Okay. I have a low fever. This week is Friday. Then, when are you going to Avadi? Yes, I am. Okay. I will come through Zoom. Because in the next two months, I will be out for three weeks. So, okay. I will do some activities to come to Zoom. Okay. I am. That is very difficult. The weeks were bad. Yes. I don't want to come from 14th to 2nd October. Then, Joss, won't you come back by 16th? 16th. I will come back on 20th. That is,

20:48Speaker 3

How long will it take?

20:49Speaker 1

I'm going from the 14th to the 20th. I'll be in California, but as I said, I'll return to the meeting on the 21st.

20:58Speaker 3

Are you returning on that day? By you? I have an idea.

21:01 – 21:18Speaker 1

It starts on the 21st. Can we meet before the meeting on the 21st? So, I'll be there by 3 o'clock. They don't have a problem with me. It's good to be quick. Because in this situation, they are looking at the day. You... Yes.

21:18Speaker 1

Yes. So, yes. I get the rest of the time this week. If you want this week to be more, we won't get the whole week. Most of the things are in it.

21:26 – 21:43Speaker 2

Only the salary schedules are less, but we don't have interest rates, right? Yes. Then, the city's salary schedules.

21:43Speaker 3

That is, most of the expenses are there, and the budget is all yours. Let's see, I have more time than others.

21:55Speaker 1

So, I'm leaving you to make decisions. How will the 16th, 17th, and 18th days be?

22:10 – 22:26Speaker 3

I am praying. I will come on the 17th. The 16th. When is Joseph coming back? Joseph will come back on the 16th. So, I think he is pregnant.

22:31 – 22:51Speaker 1

I have listed it. Before that, we can do the three-day settlement conference that will be held on the 14th, 15th, and 16th days. So, if you agree within those three days, I can send you the next two weeks. But, Sherry, if she completes the rest of the things, will you get the Friday? I'm in the process of thinking. I'm not going anywhere on Friday.

22:59Speaker 3

That is... How about 17 or 18? Are you out? Are you out? I...

23:04Speaker 1

Yes, I'll be out. But I'll be back soon. I don't know my schedule. I'll make sure of that. I'll check my book too. 17, 18.

23:10Speaker 3

But you... I don't want to delay that.

23:12Speaker 1

She can't. Tell the girl to wait until my budget is over. You... No, no. Oh, 17 is over. 18 is over. Oh, I misunderstood what you said.

23:16Speaker 3

Oh, I didn't understand that. Forgive me. I didn't understand either. I thought you were 17 and over. It's very selfish of you to come to your budget session. We can do one thing before our meeting.

23:29Speaker 2

On the 21st. On the 21st. Let's wait. How long do you want to wait? I can wait for 3 hours or 3 and a half. On the 21st, I will get less time.

23:39Speaker 1

What is it? I can wait for 5 hours. Because on the 21st, I have less time on Sunday. Doctor. My intention is that the first two meetings are just a small introduction.

23:59 – 24:10Speaker 3

First of all, it is about all the funds that are involved in the public sector. We want to bring them all together and change them. Then we will see what changes need to be made. I think that's a confident first step.

24:20Speaker 2

I think it should be on the 21st. Yes, that's my intention. If the trial is settled by 3pm, I will have full time.

24:26 – 24:40Speaker 1

Otherwise, the jury will only vote. That's why I'm from Kodathi. You can come here. The reason is that we can do anything. If we get any changes, we can list it when you come, review it, and vote. If that's the case, we won't have any hindrance. So let's start on the 21st. At 3pm.

24:48Speaker 3

Oh, wait. Are you John Kippier?

24:49Speaker 1

I'm not sure if I can do it. So, let's make it 3 to 5.5 and take a break before the workshop. We can do something. I think it's a mistake. We can make it possible.

25:17Speaker 3

Which day? I'm sorry. 24th day.

25:18Speaker 2

17th and 18th days are not possible. Okay, leave it. I'm okay with 24th day.

25:30Speaker 1

I don't have a problem. Whenever I want.

25:32Speaker 2

One day. Then?

25:33Speaker 1

After the 24th. Whenever I want. Until the 30th. I'm okay with that. I'll be there. The 24th. I want to go to the Golden Age for lunch.

25:39Speaker 2

But I don't have a problem. I told you that I can do it after lunch.

25:43Speaker 1

The 24th. After lunch.

25:44Speaker 2

So, let's do it for one hour. From one hour. Until when?

25:47 – 26:00Speaker 1

Until midnight. Then, take a break before the workshop from Monday 3 to 5. On Sunday, 1 o'clock. The last time is not said. Okay. So, it's been two days.

26:00Speaker 2

If we don't have the last time, we can settle it. Yes, we can schedule the last time.

26:07Speaker 1

Because on Sunday, the jury selection will end. On Friday, the real trail will start. It will last the whole week. So, after that... The last vote you have is this. Yes. Okay. After three hours, 30 minutes and then 24th will end.

26:17Speaker 3

On Sunday, 1 o'clock. One.

26:28 – 26:55Speaker 1

Teddy, will you send the notes or should I send them? Okay. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday

26:56Speaker 3

My intention is that I...

26:57Speaker 1

This will have to be looked at in detail.

26:58 – 27:14Speaker 3

I am saying that on the 21st, I will be able to quickly identify small forms, so that you will get a general understanding. Then on Sunday we can discuss it in detail. That way we can do everything. Now we need it. I don't even know if I will be here on Sunday.

27:28Speaker 2

You can hold that meeting with me.

27:30Speaker 1

But... Oh, no. You won't be able to get away that easily. Look.

27:37Speaker 3

You have two dates. We have two dates. We have to start. Okay. Then we can come back on Friday and pick up the rest.

27:43Speaker 2

When can we pick up the rest? After the day. 24th date. Yes.

28:02 – 28:17Speaker 1

Uccha ki onnu mani mudal ardharathri vare. Hey, randannam undu. Oru votin uppam. Adu madhi agum.

28:25 – 28:39Speaker 1

Mattan tengilum undu adho executive session ilayki pogan namukku pramayam avadharipikanom. Is that correct? You are welcome to the executive session. Is everyone okay? Me, me. That is accepted. Thank you.

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