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Members said the Nike Base trail system totals about 3 to 4 miles (board members cited roughly 3.5 miles for Nike Base specifically) and that combined island trails are approaching roughly 10 miles when including Scenic Woods (about 1.4 miles), Sandy Woods (about 1.6 miles) and Veterans Park (about 1.2 miles). The board said Scenic Woods (phase 3) is groomed and in unofficial public use though signage and mapping remain incomplete.

Staff reported that grooming requires substantial crew time (two full days per groom, twice weekly in heavy snow) and thanked volunteers and staff who maintained the trails during recent snowfall. Members asked that the town map be updated to include recent trail additions and to improve public information (web and social channels) so residents and visitors can find routes and rules.

The board also discussed related park items: the Nike Base pavilion materials are delivered and demolition of old buildings is underway; tennis courts were described as needing full replacement rather than patching, and the parking lot by the Volmont Diamond was identified as a longer-term funding need beyond current budgeted work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/24/2025 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board","oneSentenceSummary","Board members reported grooming and usage updates across Grand Island trails, described mileage totals (Nike Base ~3.5 miles; Scenic Woods ~1.4; Sandy Woods ~1.6; Veterans Park ~1.2), and asked staff to update the town trail map and public information.","taxTitle","Grand Island, Erie County, New York","taxId",54969,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6664110,"Board explores goose‑management options for Veterans Park; service contracts and canine handlers discussed",1082,3984000,5066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf&start=3984&end=5066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf/thumbnail_3984000.jpg","/articles/6664110/Grand-Island/Erie-County/New-York/Board-explores-goosemanagement-options-for-Veterans-Park-service-contracts-and-canine-handlers-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6664110-70ff4c6ffd13b53afe482ac78dc9aef4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615778&Signature=IdW0OO2ek~AV6uo2fbXvKRchm7aE-xdjfv77QRjdc52OYiU0cohRCwjA~FR5bwerUK2lOOROX~o4m5QLCrbaI01ABto31uBRqN~cqQuyuddITICOhX2brlrDUcpidZowjzmn~5jqWvV8TgRtLdoRr45iC6xL1BqMTQdUsv-mkQBaQjeG1X4NDe4jWELHYs99fc4mdRB58HL8B6DFIec5U8cMPYZ5b3pFCiL98-wR0Ymodt3dagXPlTKuK4eJh8VHbSYvNeWU1810NJn-hbW3eR3-TCRRQMt3gdxTXuODFZWoGoY4h8pZRv4HbYQR1OEY8x1zqo7A5im3IaJq0SaLGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Island Parks Advisory Board spent an extended discussion on nuisance Canada geese at Veterans Park and possible management options, including contracted services, trained border-collie handlers and an in‑house seasonal handler.

Board members said external providers that use trained dogs exist but are often regional and difficult to contact; one member reported outreach to a local branch of a national provider but no firm estimate yet. Members discussed the model used by other municipalities: a trained dog handler who operates seasonally (often transporting a dog by golf cart) and returns the dog to a caretaker off season.

Costs were discussed in general terms: members estimated that an upfront cost for a municipal dog-based program could be a few thousand dollars (one board member suggested an approximate $5,000 startup), plus ongoing annual costs for care and vet services. The board also raised liability and staffing questions if a town employee were assigned the task; one member noted the arrangement would mirror existing police K‑9 agreements in requiring written conditions for care, vet care and off‑season ownership.

As an interim step, the board asked staff to continue seeking private contractors that provide goose management and to report back any cost estimates; they also said they would not rule out pursuing a seasonal town employee with a contracted or town‑owned dog if a reliable local service is not found.","Advisory board reviewed geese management at Veterans Park and considered contracted services, trained dogs, and a town-employed handler; members said services are scarce and estimated seasonal program costs could range into low thousands.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6664115,"Planners begin Grand Island master plan process; advisory boards to contribute to Natural Resource Inventory",0,4325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf&start=4325&end=4325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf/thumbnail_4325000.jpg","/articles/6664115/Grand-Island/Erie-County/New-York/Planners-begin-Grand-Island-master-plan-process-advisory-boards-to-contribute-to-Natural-Resource-Inventory","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6664115-d505ed8e4d6714c06598c84e919c817a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615778&Signature=gVpVUy9A4NoMTY0xOf2daGTZH-sWIs23gDgl-~7GJ6VF83km9t0kBU~zsS1-pVI6ISg~1OQdYoL~uHl3bSMMGVopurlVCtwk7e0qyOWlqBRBsvlUgA81eceQV2VaypajvvGau9~4TUJVE~T6K8aYJ7~rNOin3gmQt~wJbz1-mT944CLqqzTZTIwAX4~5scZSttavM5y4As9~ZC7IccarNpvFH28ivmimTI--EnElFeV-G9-lOc~m7BStz14amg8xCuj0cIowwPW~wvZCcI8cpi4JU3Bvu3H8UbGsAzo1kq4t4vDVb8Txtoqvcseu9i6EyURH8yEATuCWy5VwhFP0EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Island master plan process moved forward after a kickoff meeting with planners, representatives from advisory boards and stakeholders. Board members described a well‑attended meeting — roughly a dozen participants — in which planners outlined stages, outreach plans and expected deliverables.

Planners and the advisory board emphasized that the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) should be usable by town departments, engineers and developers and integrated with GIS. Members said consultants will seek to rely on existing datasets while filling gaps with expert local knowledge. “What information is going to be contained in the NRI is going to be primarily driven by: can it be used and how can it be used?” a participant said.

Consultants named in the meeting included Jenny (a GIS specialist) from Prospect Hill and Robin Drake (consultant). The board discussed incorporating climate-susceptibility analysis, invasive-species mapping and possible grant opportunities tied to climate resilience components.

Planners will return scheduling information and materials; board members said the next meeting is likely in April and that advisory-board representatives will participate in future plan stages and public outreach.","The town’s master plan work advanced with a kickoff meeting attended by roughly a dozen stakeholders; planners will assemble outreach and mapping work and the Natural Resource Inventory will prioritize usability, GIS integration and climate‑susceptibility analysis.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6664118,"Advisory board outlines Veterans Park trail, drainage plans; $250,000 concept and donor support noted",2723,872000,3595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf&start=872&end=3595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf/thumbnail_872000.jpg","/articles/6664118/Grand-Island/Erie-County/New-York/Advisory-board-outlines-Veterans-Park-trail-drainage-plans-250000-concept-and-donor-support-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6664118-90ac95e37fcc73bea4be9efbe866f640/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615778&Signature=UQTu2QvkHsTIwNvygIoITho6z9ZSeOVTu5plZOzJaNECEAhKEJZjWQiBltGOJjOVvwD0yfs6Uq-kOVk4pOxFZBSTA4-9HM-Um0tCxP6fWvRfm7KKs2GHE8JBb3WRnvZspZ-5sKLK-CrzZ0hUojD7kSQ4ei2EcmU7HPJLvIai0YPuZtRffGI1kE9myMq-53C5wnWX6P5shMfMmxgion2FrW4smeOfeRHb7F4zx8V87eI05AK2xDXFF9n0cfz4GhHvCUsMaA0mCkPUhwTdGTg~mpITqt~dkhZzng7EOLzVIfGwRkpPVb~s1pdAif8dX1jZikGodcAocmSFCumsws-Ekw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Island Parks Advisory Board reviewed details of a proposed new trail at Veterans Park and related park upgrades, including drainage work and an estimated project cost.

Board members said the trail would be roughly six-tenths of a mile and that the planning estimate is about $250,000. One board member said the town has secured a “fair amount of money donated,” but the donor organization was not named; another member advised not to publicize the donor until the group is ready.

Park staff confirmed a survey of low and high spots has been completed and that a drainage plan is being developed. Members discussed timing: if work goes forward, construction was tentatively expected after Little League season (the board noted Little League ends in late June or July). \"If we could start two weeks earlier in May, it's an extra games total,\" one member observed about scheduling impacts.

Board members also discussed how the trail ties to wider planning work and noted that the town will pursue a phased RFP approach so bid responses break out costs for specific elements. The board asked staff to report back on donor identification and next procurement steps.","Board members reviewed a roughly 0.6-mile Veterans Park trail with an approximate $250,000 cost estimate and said parts of the project may be funded by a nonprofit donor; drainage survey has been completed and construction could move after Little League season.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6664124,"Advisory board urges town to advance town-center concept plan, flags geogrid and creek issues",700,1037000,1737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf&start=1037&end=1737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2386325-90c57d264a616ef68cc66f0f597babbf/thumbnail_1037000.jpg","/articles/6664124/Grand-Island/Erie-County/New-York/Advisory-board-urges-town-to-advance-town-center-concept-plan-flags-geogrid-and-creek-issues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6664124-777b26f325f77ae27e8487f7e188531e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615778&Signature=C9QB4nKihhF8n8wkbFZUq~V4SarJpJFWFG4COQdoDUFXZ2NbLOInBCmAliIoHGG7-dNab2F-Wa55UiovJ6EJGRTXoW8i3eaSh3H3qx7Xt0NFFSxyDeCFHyofCB7IEkBbFXhN2BzAlCtKbp5J3p54gvzyB3DWJAsjuuTjPurTwgxrqdhvtM~c~wplTm~QirpZoGpTaSUZdZIZhXPhB8NZ9bJ-k4k-nc6qCLsKM4oAtGDPNC9kdu-DQmB2-VE0-vJNVmWxPGpXiCUwq3~DHmQRc8u5x834qhpMtpgbm5nsry~JcaAl8z6~GMylNyqn-fBvWis8TpVHgahlpGjttMX5FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Island Parks Advisory Board discussed next steps for the town-center concept plan, urging the town board to move the project into engineering and funding while reserving advisory review of final plans.

Members said the advisory board’s role is largely complete at the concept stage but that the board expects to review formal engineering drawings and provide last-minute input before construction funding is approved. “If it goes out to bid and they come back with engineering drawings, I would like to get that back in front of you guys,” a board member said.

Discussion centered on the scope and sequencing of work. Board members debated whether to pursue full creek restoration now or a phased approach because a downstream box culvert on Grand Island Boulevard sits about nine inches higher than the creek base and limits discharge. That culvert appears to be under New York State Department of Transportation jurisdiction, board members said, and could require DOT action before a complete restoration functions as intended.

Members weighed trade-offs on surface reinforcement for a proposed central gathering “ring.” The concept plan recommends geogrid soil stabilizer in some areas to prevent ruts and allow mixed uses; the board noted the memorandum lists a geogrid cost of about $95,000 depending on the area treated. Some members said that if the town cannot fund the whole plan at once, bids should itemize costs so the town board and taxpayers can decide which phases to prioritize.

Board members described the next steps: refine the concept plan, prepare a single comprehensive request for proposals that breaks out line items (band shell, creek restoration, lighting) and submit those to the town board to seek funding and grant opportunities. The board will expect the town to return detailed engineering drawings for advisory review before construction is authorized.","Grand Island advisory board reviewed the town-center concept plan and agreed its formal role now shifts to advisory review of engineering and bids; members raised questions about geogrid costs and a downstream box culvert that may limit partial creek restoration.","actionData","errors"]

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