Island Dispatch, 1989-05-05

              ISLAND DISPATCH VOL. 46 NO. 8 • May 5, 1989 24 PAGES 35c With The GRAND ISLAND NEWS GRAND ISLAND, NY • 773-7676 Co-op Kids Celebrate The 40th The 40th anniversary of Grand Island Cooperative Nursery School "Kid's Day Celebration" took place last Saturday when the Grand Island Fire Company let each child have a turn at the hose. Other highlights of the afternoon were a Niagara Falls Air Force Jet Fly By and a balloon release. Cookies and drinks were enjoyed **y a"- Phota by Mary St«..n Weather THE OLD Farmer's Almanac says: May 5-6: sunny, mild. May 7-12: rainy, cold. May average temperature 55 degrees, 2 degrees below normal. Islanders Oppose Shoreline Control Law THERE WAS standing room only, and not much of that, in the Grand Island Court room Monday evening during a public hearing, held to air a proposed law to regulate waterfront facilities in residential areas. During the long session, several hundred residents appeared to agree with those speaking vehemently against the ordinance. According to the legal notice published in the April 21 issue of the Island Dispatch, the local law would regulate "the use, construction or enlargement of docks and boating facilities in residential areas. "The lease, rental or use of any boat launch ramp, hoist, dock, wharf, pier, berth or boathouse for income making or commercial purposes is to be permitted only in B-2 zoned districts and provides that the use of such facilities shall be for private and not for profit use of the fee owner or resident of any residentially zoned property and his invitees." Islanders attending the hearing also objected to having docks limited to three boat use and restricting the number of nights people would be allowed to sleep on their craft. "What about the people who come north for the summer and stay on their boats," Gary Roesch of East River Road asked. "The next thing will be restrictions from staying in a tent or camper for more than two nights!" He also asked "Who will enforce the law?" "It seems to me we have too many laws on the books now that no one enforces," he said. About twenty other residents spoke against the proposal, including not only East River Road residents but some from other parts of the town. Representatives of the Sandy Beach Community Park Club, the Sandy Beach Yacht Club and Niagara Sailing Club also registered protests. Town Attorney Frank Kedzielawa patiently attempted to point out good points in the proposed ordinance but no one seemed inclined to listen. "We are trying to respond but we cannot respond to everyone. A public hearing is to get information on the table." "We thought there was a need for changes in our present ordinance," Councilwoman Marion P. Fabiano added. "In my mind, I would just like to forget about it," Councilman James H. Pax said after listening to the numerous complaints."I don't think we need it (the proposed law) and would CONTINUED ON PAGE IS Mail To: Weekend At A Glance FRIDAY WIDOW/WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP DINNER, West River Restaurant. 6 P.M. SUPER GARAGE SALE, Trinity Church. 2100 Whitehaven Road, 7-9:30 P.M. SATURDAY GI BRIDGE BOOKS, available at town hall. 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. SUPER GARAGE SALE, Trinity UM Church. 2100 Whitehaven Road, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. SPAGHETTI DINNER. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, 2587 Baseline Road. 4-7 P.M. SUNDAY EMMANUEL CHURCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST & BAKE SALE, 1136 Baseline Road. 11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. WNY SOAP BOX DERBY MANDATORY CLINIC, Nike Base, 3278 Whitehaven Road. 2 P.M.