East Aurora, New York April 4, _,

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1 East Aurora, New York April 4, _, Trustee Donald W. Seebohm moved, seconded by Trustee Robert B. Kelly and unanimously carried that bids be solicited for the purchase of a sanitary sewer pipe cleaning machine, such bids to be advertised for opening on April 18th. Trustee Raymond A. Smith asked the starting status of the Recreation Building in Hamlin Park. Engineer James R. O'Connor reported that the weather had not been proper for such construction to go forward. Mayor J. Forrest Cain presented the fire and do_ control reports for the month of March. After discussion, the reports were ordered to be filed. Mayor J. Forrest Cain presented a request from Police Chief Carl L. Waltz for permission to attend Governor Rockefeller's Crime Conference in New York City on April 21st and 22nd, Trustee Robert B. Kelly moved, seconded by Trustee Joseph L. " Shed and unanimously carried that Police Chief Carl Waltz be authorized to attend the Crime Conference in New York City April 21st.and 22nd, with expenses to be reimbursed according to Section 77B of the General Municipal Law. After discussion, Trustee Robert B. Kelly moved, seconded by Trustee James W. Ford and unanimously carried that Mayor J. Forrest Cain be authorized to send letters to the proper Senators and others in Albany confirming the Trustee's approval of a bill before the Legislature designed to increase the State refund for court cases entailing State law. that are tried locally, from $5.00 to $i0.00 each case. Mr. Gustav Arndt appeared to complain about the alleged practice of large trucks ignoring the curb line of his property and trespassing on said property located at the corner of Grey Street and Knox Road. Mr. Arndt urged the Board to ask the Planning Commission to consider the advisability of recommending construction of sidewalks on Grey Street After discussion, Trustee David P. Elmer moved, seconded by Trustee James W. Ford and unanimously carried that the Safety Committee be instructed to consider the area west of Buffalo Road, Hamburg Street and Quaker Road in regard to the_need for sidewalk construction. Trustee Robert B. Kelly moved, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith and unanimously carried that vouchers No. 853 through 896 in the amount of $29,516.50, on the General Fund and vouchers No.232 through 244 in the amount of $2,198.53, on the Water Fund, as audited by the Mayor and Trustees,be paid. The minutes of the meeting were read and approved on motion of Trustee Robert B. Kelly, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P. M., on motion of Trustee Robert B. Kelly, seconded by Trustee David P. Elmer and unanimously carried. Villa_e Cle_k. East Aurora, New York April _8, 1966 Minutes of the meeting of the Board of. Trustees of the Village of East Aurora, held in the Board Room at the Village Hall, corner of Main and Paine Streets, East Aurora, New York, on Monday, April 18, 1966, at eight o'clock in the evening. There were present; the following:messrs. Ji Forrest Cain, Mayor presiding; Da*_d P. Elmer, James W. Ford, Robert B. Kelly, Donald W. Seebohm, Joseph L. Shed and Raymond A. Smith, Trustees, comprising a quorumof the Board; also Messrs. Walter W. Howitt, Village Attorney; James R. O'Connor, Village Engineer and Henry A. Sherwood, Village Clerk. Minutes of the previous meeting were read for information only as they had been read and approved prior to adjournment. J 'i A single, bid was received from the Flexib_fe Pipe & Tool C0mpany for a sewer plpe cleanlng machine in the amount of $

2 ! 940_" East Aurora, New York April 18, 1966 Trustee Donald W. Seebohm moved, seconded by Trustee Robert B. Kelly and unanimously carried that Village Engineer James R. O'Connor confer with the chairman of the Division of Sanitation as to the sufficiency of the bid before Board action is taken. The matter of the building permit application for the construction of a "quick service drive-in: restaurant on Ernst Place came on for discussion. The Village Clerkread reports from the Safety Con_nittee and the Planning Commission regarding the building permit application, as follows: "Thursday, April 14, "At a meeting of more than two hours duration, held tonight, the East Aurora Safety Board reached the following conclusions regarding the construction of a "Quick Service or Drive-in", restaurant on the property at Ernst Place, located on the west sfde of the Circle and extending westward to Grey Street. i. The traffic circle on which it is proposed to construct a "Quick Service or "Drive-in" type restaurant ida unique traffic hazard in this Village. 2. The propssed "Quick-Service" or Drive-in" type of restaurant must depend on rapid turnover and fast service, consequently it will. generate excessive vehicular traffic at the circle. 3. Curb-cuts in the Circle, at this proposed restaurant, with cars entering and leaving the traffic pattern and entering and leaving the restaurant would greatly increase the traffic congestion at the Circle. 4. Heavy travel both east and west on U.S.,20-A and north and south on Buffalo Road and Hamburg Street at present creates annoying and dangerous traffic situations and delays at the Circle. 5. There is presently a serious problem as to the observance by motorists of the provisions of the New York- State Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding vehicular traffic moving around the Circle. 6. The unusual construction and nature of this "Quick- Service" or "Drive-in" restaurant with its lighting and signs incidental to an operation of this nature could become a distracting element to motorists in the traffic circle area. 7. The findings I through 6 indicate that the proposed "Quick-Service"or Drive-in" restaurant.at Ernst Place in the Village of East Aurora will create additional traffic problems at the Circle and create an unnecessary Traffic hazard in the area concerned." Mayor J. Forrest Cain and Board of Trustees, Village Hall East Aurora, New York "April 18, 1966; "Gentlemen: o With regard to the petition for a building permit submitted by Mr. Lester Burke to the Board of Trustees and subsequently referred to the planning Commission for study at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on April 3, 1966, the Planning Commission wishes to make the following report. It is the interpretation of this Board that the proposed use is a "quick service drive-in" restaurant. This particular type of use is provided for under Section 5.04 A 14 of the Zoning Ordinance of this Village; and in addition, the "Off Street" parking requirements are provided for in Article VI, Section 6.00 B 3. Inasmuch as the "Off-Street" parking provisions as shown.on the plot plan of the proposed improvement are not.sufficient, the Planning Board recommend that this permit be denied... Very truly yours, WALTER C. ZALE _ Chairman " Mayor j. Forrest Cain asked Engineer O'Connor the total gross floor area of the proposed building as set forth on the building plans. Mr. O'Connor stated that the gross floor area is approxlmately 2000, square feet.

3 East Aurora, New York April 18, Attorney Walter W. Howitt advised that the section of the Zoning Ordinance applying to this type of construction required at least three (3) parking places for each 25square feet of building area. Accodring to the plans there should a requirement of 240 parking places and the plot plan calls for 48 parking places. _After discussion of this point, Trustee David P. Elmer moved, " seconded by Trustee Robert B_ Kelly and unanimously carried, that the matter of the building permit application be referred back to the Village Building Inspector for his action, which, because of a failure to comply with the "Off-Street" parking requirements, should be a denial of the application. Engineer O'Connor at this point, advised that the bid of the Flexible Pipe & Tool Company appears to be in order. Trustee Donald W. Seebohm moved, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith and unanimously carried, that the bid of the Flexible Pipe & Tool Company being in order and the price of $ being with the limits of a budgetary appropriation fro same, sadi.bid be accepted for the purchase of sewer pipe cleaning equipment. Trustee Donald W. Seebohm moved, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith and unanimously carried, that unpaid metered water charges totalling $66.34, special assessment water and sewer increments on B_6Okle&_t_tal_ngd$1981,19,_and_curb_and_gutter_assessment_incrementss " of $ for Parkdale Avenue and Shearer Avenue, be added to the tax warrant for the tax roll. Trustee James W. Ford recommended that a moratorium be called for sixty (60)days on all building permits for the erection, construction, alteration or extension of any building or structure in the R-C, R-G, C or M districts in the Village as specified in the Zoning Ordinance and that a Local Law be enacted to legalize such action. During the general discussion, Village Attorney Walter W. Howitt advised that a hearing on such proposed Local Law could be called for May 2, 1966, or perhaps a few days earlier. Trustee Donald W. Seebohm reminded that the Trustees have had the Planning Commission recommendations for an "R-G-N" district and also recommended alterations to the R-C, R-G, C and M districts in the matter involved for several months and expressed his desire for early action. Attorney Walter W. Howitt advised that a 60 day moratorium carries with it very little excess time as the requirement for the public notice, waiting time, etc., will_use a good portion of the sixty days. Trustee Joseph L. Shed gave his opinion that time is important to contractors and any changes in the Zoning Ordinance should be enacted as soon as possible. After further discussion, Trustee James W. Ford moved, seconded by Trustee Robert B. Kelly and unanimously carried, that a public hearing be ca_led for Wednesday, April 27, 1966, on the matter of adopting a Local Law calling for a moratorium as discussed, and that the same be published April 21, 1966, in the offical_newspaper, as follows: "NOTICE OF HEARING. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Village Hall, at the corner of Main and Paine Streets, East Aurora, New York, at 8:00 P.M., E.D.S._., on Wednesday, April 27, 1966, upon the question of adopting Local Law No. i, 1966, by the Village of East Aurora, which Local Law provides for a moratorium on permits for the erection, construction, alteration, or extension of any building or structure in any R-G, R-C, C or M District of the Village of East Aurora, as specified in the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of East Aurora, the text of which Local Law is as follows: "LOCAL LAW NO. i_ 1966 A Local Law to provide for a moratorium on permits for the erection, construction, alteration and extension of any building or structure in any R-G, R-C, C or M District of the Village of East Aurora, as specified in the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of East Aurora, and the cancellation and-revocation of certain

4 1.3_ East Aurora, New York April 18, 1966 permits for the erection, construction, alteration and extension of such buildings or structures. ***************** BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora,-New York, as follows: Section i. No building permit for the erection, construction, alteration or.extension of any building or structure in any R-G, R-C, C or M District of the Village of East Aurora will be issued by the Building Inspector or any other official or: officials of the Village of East Aurora, between the 27th day of April, 1966, and the 27th day of June Section 2. All building_permits heretofore issued by the Building Inspector or any other official_ or officials of the Village of East Aurora, New York, since April 18, 1966, and the effective date of this Local Law, for the erection, construction, alteration or extension of such buildings or structures in said R-G, R-C, C or M Districts, are hereby cancelled and revoked and the Building Inspector is hereby directed to give immediate notice of such revocation and cancellation. Section 3. This Local Law shall be effective as of April 27, 1966." Dated: East Aurora, New York _- April 18, By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora,New York. Henry A..Sherwood _ Village Clerk ". Trustee James W. Ford moved, seconded by Trustee Donald W. Seebo_m and unanimously carried that a notice of public hearing on May 16, 1966, be advertised for the purpose of adding to Article IX, Section 9.01 B (i), of the Zoning Ordinance, as follows: "PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora in the Board Room at the Village Hall, corner of Main and Paine Streets, East Aurora, New York, on Monday, May 16, 1966_ at 8:00 P. M.,. E.D.S.T., upon the question of amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of East Aurora, to provide for the cancellation and revocation of certain permits for the erection_ construction, alteration and extension of any building or structure in any R-G, R-C, C or M District of the Village of East Aurora, as specified in the Zoning Ordinance, by adding a new Section 9.01 B(1) to'article IX thereof, which new Section will read as follows: "ARTICLE IX - ADMINSTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT'_AND PENALTIES Section 9.01 B(1) - Cancellation and Revocation of Permits for the Erection, Construc6ion_ Alteration and Extension of Any Building or Structure in Any R-G, R-C, C or M D:strict of t_e Villa_e o East Aurora as Specitied in This Zonin_ Ordinance. All buildingspermits heretofore issued since.april 18, 1966, for the erection, construction, alteration or extension ofany building or structure in any R-G, R-C, C or M District of the Village of East Aurora as specified in this Zoning Ordinance, are hereby cancelled and revoked and the Building Inspector is hereby directed to give notice of such revocation and cancellation'. Dated: East Aurora, New York April 18, HENRY A. SHERWOOD Village Clerk." Copies of the above mentioned notices were distributed to each Trustee for study... Trustee David P. Elmer recommended that the Safety Committee consider, as quickly as :possible, the matter of traffic flow, sidewalk construction, etc., in the area west of Hamburg Street and south of Knox Road, with subsequent report to the Board of Trustees. Trustee Raymond A. Smith reported that the construction of the building in Hamlin Park has been started and also that the tennis courts have been re-conditioned for use with new nets installed and that the other park facilities are now ready for use. >Trustee Robert B. Kelly moved, seconded by Trustee James W. Ford

5 and unanimously carried that. effective as of April i,o 1966_ the salary of the Village Clerk-Treasurer be confirmed as on the basis of. $7400 per annum; this basis tobe effective for the balance of the current fiscal year. \ Trustee Robert B. Kelly moved, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith and unanimously carried, that the General Fiscal Budget in the amount of $540,405.00, carrying a tax rate of $29.85 per $i000 assessed valuation, as presented at the public hearing on April 15, 1966, be adopted. Mayor J. Forrest_Cain advised that on Thursday, May 5_ 1966, at the Roycroft Inn, there will be held a. Regional and Erie County Planning seminar under the auspices of the Erie County Department of Planning. ' "-k Trustee Donald W. Seebohm moved, seconded by Trustee James W. Ford and unanimously carried,_that. themembers Of the Planning Commission, including the Secretary and the members of the B_ardiof Trustees. be authorized to attend said Regional Planning 'Seminar with expenses to be reimbursed according to Section 77B of the General Municipal Law. Mayor J. Forrest Cain presented the police, fire and dog Warden reports for the month of March. After discussion, the reports were ordered to-be filed. Trustee Raymond A. Smith moved, seconded by Trustee David P. Elmer and unanimously carried, that the amount of $25.75_ being 1/2 the cost of tuition and books for Lieut. James I. WilsDn's _attendance at the Erie County Technical Institute be reimbursed!/ according to the_policy that a Grade of "C" of better be maintained for approved courses. _.. _ "' After lengthy discussion, Trustee Joseph L. Shed moved, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith that the word "since" be changed to "after" in the public notices regarding the proposed Article IX, Section 9.01 B(1) and also that the same reference be changed in Section 2 of the proposed Local Law for On a vote of record, motion'carried 4 to 3. Voting "Yes" Trustees_Shed, Smith,.Seebohm and Cain Voting "No" Trustees Fordl Elmer and Kelly. _-_ Trustee Joseph'L. She'd moved, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith and carried by a 5 to 2 vote, with T_nstee David P. Elmer giving a minority opinion that a building permit application for Crofton Construction Company for certain alterations to the property at 484 Main Street, be approved. Trustee Robert B. Kelly moved, seconded by Trustee Raymond A. Smith andunanimously carried, vouchers No. 897 through No. 932 in the amount of $ii, on the.general Fund, and vouchers No;245 through No.257 in the amount of $5, on the Water Fund, as audited by themayor and Trustees, be paid. Minutes of the meeting were read and approved on motion of Trustee Raymond A. Smith, seconded by Trustee Donald W. Seebohm and unanimously carried... Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P. M., on motion of Trustee Robert B. Kelly, seconded.by Trustee Donald W. Seebohm and unanimously carried. East Aurora, New York April 27, 1966 Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the V.illage of East Aurora, held in the Board Room at the Village Hall, corner of Main and Paine Streets, East Aurora, New York, on Wednesday, April 27, 1966, at eight o'clock in the evening. There were present, the following: Messrs. J. Forrest Cain, Mayor presiding, David P. Elmer, Robert B. Kelly, Donald W. Seebohm, Joseph L. Shed, and Raymond A. Smith, Trustees, comprising a quorum of the Board; also Messrs. Walter W. Howitt, Village Attorney; James R. O'Connor, Village Engineer and Henry A. Sherwood, Village Clerk. \ \