Island Dispatch, 2001-04-09

              Island DISPATCH Phone: (71ft) 773-7676 I a\: (716) 773-71% « K-Miiil: M PNi'\\s(<' chuail.com Founded 1944 • Complete Community Coverage 58 Years As the Voice of Grand Island Award Winning Newspapers The Official Newspaper of the Town of Grand Island and the Grand Island School District BLC Installs New Officers Page 20 Trinity United Presents 'The Breakfast Series' Page 6 The Farmer's Almanac predicts: Mild. Rain & Snow Showers 20 Pages $1.00 \ol. 59 No. 45 .human 9. 2004 Fuccillo representatives, town officials discuss environmental impacts of the proposed autopark by Lisa Anganello The plans for the new Fuccillo autopark are just about complete and Grand Island residents can expect to see some major changes on Alvin Road within the next several months. Ron Stoddard from Fuccillo Automotive Group, along with Fuccillo attorney Bob Scalione, led an informative presentation to the likes of Supervisor Peter McMahon, members of the town board and key representatives from the environmental technology and architectural planning groups affiliated with the Fuccillo construction plans. The proposal includes the development of a new Toyota dealership, to be completed in 2004, and the transformation of the Chevrolet building into a Hyundai dealership, to be completed next year. The addition of a Mitsubishi dealer, as well as the possibility of an Audi store, which has not been confirmed yet, are plans in thematengs- Concerns from the Town Stoddard presented the group with the finalized construction plans, then opened up the floor for questions, in hopes to clarify any major concerns from town officials. Preservation of the wetlands surrounding the Fuccillo building were of major interest to the town engineer, the zoning inspector and the code enforcement officer. Additional construction on the Fuccillo site has to take into consideration the protected wetlands that exist along Alvin Road. Fuccillo has hired William Schutz -ras -the landscaping architect»andengineer, and Don Wilson from Wilson Environmental Technologies to work with the core of engineers to ensure that all regulations are adhered to. A survey of the wetlands is, currently in the process, which will provide Fuccillo, as well as the town, an actual map of the wetland locations to determine where they can and cannot configure the land, as well as the proper drainage and sewer configurations. Fortunately for the residents of Grand Island, Billy Fuccillo is very keen on preserving the natural wildlife along Alvin Road. The construction sites will provide proper drainage from the wetlands, while keeping the natural environment intact. The idea of an "autopark" includes plans for a landscaped area near the front entrance of the facility, fully arranged with picnic tables and a cluster of trees. An additional concern for the town is the increased traffic that will flow down Alvin Road, and whether or not the current road is structured for excessive wear and tear. Scalione offered the possibility of reconstructing the road to prepare for the added weight and increased traffic. According to McMahon, Alvin (ri-.ind Island wt-lcumos first b:ibv of tho year "* —.—-.— ■ 'Ml -■- — ■—.■».■.., > ■ iiiTifcA^*tthJßH Dr. Douglas Hage delivered Grano Island's fit si baby of 2G04 on Jan. 2, at Niagara Falis Memorial Medical Center. Sophia Louise was bom weighing six pounds, two ounces, and is ?0 inches In length. The proud parenis are Kathleen McShane of Whitehaven Road and Alex Georgiadis of Buffalo. Cathy Gast was her sister-in-law's coach during iabor. Tammy Brant, an area mid-wife assisted in the delivery The baby's name has a special meaning: Sophia' - Greek for wisdom, was chosen because of her Greek heritage and 'Louise' is after ncr mother's paternal grandmctner. The baby's maternal grandmother is Lynda Schnitzer. who graduated from Grand island High School in 1367 Shown in photo above: Sophia Louise, only minutes old. unwinds with her parents, Dr. Hage and mid-wife Tammy Brani. A Ngw Year'1; gift basket was presented to the baby from Baby s R Us. Town officials re-organize for 2004 by Lisa Ariganello As part of the reorganization meeting for 2004, the Grand Island Town Board, including new members Councilman Gary Roesch and Town Clerk Pattie Frentzel, approached numerous agenda items including the following: •The board granted Supervisor Peter McMahon a 30-day extension to file the supervisor's annual printed financial report for the fiscal year 2004. •Town officials will be reimbursed at 37.5 cents per mile when performing duties for the town of Grand Island. •A resolution was adopted to declare all operation and maintenance costs and all capital costs, net of water rents and other revenues, to be apportioned against the assessed land valuation of each of the properties of land within the consolidated water district. •Bond amounts for town personnel to be set as follows; supervisor at $250,000, town clerk at Grand Island Town Justice Randall White led a swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 1, in the Charlotte Sidway dining room to welcome new members to the town board. Former Town Justice Hon. Eric L. Reimann was master of ceremonies for the event, which was attended by more than 100 residents, family members and friends. Shown in photo above; Pattie Frentzel listens attentively as Reimann prepares her for the new role of Grand Island town clerk. See more photos of the ceremony on Pg. 3. (photo courtesy of Dan McMahon) continued on page 11 US'- continued on page 10 m* out everything you need to know about c mumWfißyM {9>)Niagara Frontier Publications ofVvSK ■■■■■■■■■ Get everything from company history to advertising information ca\eS ,B,and Dispatch • Grand Island Penny Saver • Niagara-Wheatfield Tribune • Lewiston-Porter Sentinel Gara9 c/ass;fieds www.wnypapers.com AnS^eZnts At a Glance Monday Grand Island Garden Club meeting Paula Schiuk's home 2075 Staley Road 6:30 p.m. RSVP to Paula at 773-4652 Eridax '-"- 1 Retirement Party I for Nancy J. 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