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Members said a memo and request first originated in September 2023 and was discussed again in November 2023, but that the board never received a copy of a required memo or a record that the county had been contacted. Several members said they had asked the prior liaison for the memo and had not received it. At the meeting, Jose reported that he had written and sent the letter to the supervisor directing the town attorney to contact Erie County and GBNRTC, and said the town clerk had searched its records and confirmed the previous memo had not been filed.

Members said the study is needed because development behind a local gas station and the connection to high-school traffic may increase demand at the corridor. The board expects the town engineer to follow up with county staff or GBNRTC and report results to the advisory board. The board also noted a three-month moratorium on building at the Southpointe site while the town checks conditions at the sewage treatment plant; that moratorium remains in effect pending EPA and county reviews, board members said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/08/2025 Traffic Safety Advisory Board","oneSentenceSummary","Board members discussed a previously requested traffic study for Stony Point and Ransom, noted a memo was not sent last year, and confirmed a letter has now been written and routed to the county and GBNRTC for action; Jose said he wrote the letter and the town attorney will be asked to follow up.","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},6519050,"Traffic board raises safety concerns over Fourth of July parade candy distribution and revving engines",431,1640000,2071000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5381338-fecff41a6449603019b093cdb4a790aa&start=1640&end=2071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5381338-fecff41a6449603019b093cdb4a790aa/thumbnail_1640000.jpg","/articles/6519050/Grand-Island/Erie-County/New-York/Traffic-board-raises-safety-concerns-over-Fourth-of-July-parade-candy-distribution-and-revving-engines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519050-d200b34536b201b46b7b0adf89d691d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177760&Signature=IqNW94UkTD58u4NuUabHAFBy-VfMjhzwaZVPZTLVhBy0-U-3AB0LgdLBfQ4r2upohVyRF6Eygj3lxqMUOjpXLbIVPoQ6IbDOhN2ccbfOGjHkKcrUAfuELTZzGtkQf~TQB~xBdGvKH~Dcb7u0qmdexFKfQ1DUkekK48y7UChJkCa0iq39gR7PcSeCop~99TfwjgnnOYEkViiEzRHeCE~G71frSVvqYS2MvEbABeYVWiT0CvST6H1gTewB13kQGsJytVCQjwTGGwvOeFZtC8tBwq6NmUfWWZR4eOWsNgmbZzBRYORi-w4KQwO5W62VCXOHkxGhQ2f0yRDkeKFOGQwkHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board raised safety concerns about the Fourth of July parade, describing instances of children running into the parade route to retrieve candy or tossed objects, people handing out items from moving vehicles, and drivers of performance cars revving engines near spectators.

The board discussed the risks posed when children leave the curb to pick up thrown items, the dangers of Frisbees and balls that can travel unpredictably, and vehicles near crowds. One member warned that a car losing control while near the crowd could strike spectators. Members suggested stronger on-route supervision (proctors), clearer enforcement of existing rules, and reminders to participants—especially drivers of high-powered vehicles—not to rev engines or perform risky maneuvers.

Board members asked Jose to speak with Joe Mentor, who heads the town’s recreation department, and to report back on enforcement steps. Members noted the rules already exist in the town’s parade guidance but said enforcement was inconsistent. The board recommended the recreation department place personnel along the route to monitor compliance and to remind participants of safe conduct before the parade begins.","Members urged enforcement of existing parade rules after reports of children running into the route to grab candy, objects thrown from floats, and vehicles revving engines; Jose said he will discuss enforcement with recreation department head Joe Mentor.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519055,"Traffic safety board approves June minutes 3-2 after member objects to tone",494,124000,618000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5381338-fecff41a6449603019b093cdb4a790aa&start=124&end=618","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5381338-fecff41a6449603019b093cdb4a790aa/thumbnail_124000.jpg","/articles/6519055/Grand-Island/Erie-County/New-York/Traffic-safety-board-approves-June-minutes-3-2-after-member-objects-to-tone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519055-77a47d5e2fb7f4925de7264c26a4a646/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177760&Signature=O73HeU9kyuh4SimEEjO69~AsakXDSq8iPRbFK4ch9LCKaglUE6KQtjOHBncrJiHYs9w376by7e4XcEBYvll3vWd7i3~~3pGCwsyyr1FyoGiqzWaYOw~EmPYY4pUQ70UrZ5crrLiIitZ3DIqjkw7gEV4Q7pBQv0hAcOKwPGj1WKNDuMg59INH5UeDt4han5d--Tj6cZP9uyqAF885K7pAY0x6ah-xiVS~dwcU7Q3KLWX8ST1UMkrTUyVtgB9JekJ8D-0E4c54pCwGLUpKJ0c2mjdYrfIuaipeEIaCkBCCCksKc~0p3nn-ubW4lDsZnutfZCbwaB0NZWmw4edtMhV-Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board voted 3-2 to approve the minutes of its June 10 meeting after a member objected to what he called unnecessary commentary about conduct.

Eric (first name only on the record) moved to approve the minutes as written; Gary seconded the motion. During discussion, Jack Burns said he objected to language in the draft minutes that recounted public criticism and what he described as a chastising tone from another member’s remarks. Burns said the minutes should simply note that Robert’s Rules of Order were distributed rather than include extended narrative of the exchange.

Board members debated whether to edit the minutes to remove the descriptive paragraph. After discussion the motion to approve carried by voice vote with three members in favor and two opposed. Board members asked that, going forward, the minutes reflect procedural facts (for example, that Robert’s Rules were distributed) and avoid editorialized descriptions of members’ remarks.

The exchange prompted a brief reminder from acting secretary Larry Kiefer about the process for circulating minutes and an offer to provide a separate document with the motion text so it can be placed on the next town meeting agenda.","The Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board approved minutes from its June meeting by a 3-2 vote after a member objected to descriptive material in the minutes and asked that they be shortened to note only distribution of Robert's Rules.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519060,"Traffic safety board recommends marked crosswalk and sidewalks to Ransom Village Park",225,1041000,1266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5381338-fecff41a6449603019b093cdb4a790aa&start=1041&end=1266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5381338-fecff41a6449603019b093cdb4a790aa/thumbnail_1041000.jpg","/articles/6519060/Grand-Island/Erie-County/New-York/Traffic-safety-board-recommends-marked-crosswalk-and-sidewalks-to-Ransom-Village-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519060-a882849179b5a5d12c23ac3b5c2da0d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177760&Signature=aNZqgiFtRxzYw2u4kdgVNTTVtIoIUtRt61WjERP7bqqT6-PfCzIzv4F58P0XiK8TZqyUV4GcDZZazyzRuvBM~K8D1Q7udDQRdHJMJl2wFKV9bdrn0syeGmIqzxLMUqkr1oH6wdOxd34XKxwbsltWA~ZL1us3N6xM28madhyWHWTn9m-WNosnmupDBBlWH-Lw1M~KOaI-oMgHEv86T-DNRV~Ct4uRAdIZUnEuQIO5y5JiMV4xx4vVDqErNgBpDy4b0zWO5XTKRKvtasNhUqvF97gBK5oxgdjuauo5WWXdTp-EGREkhhBG9xXrg0NETElRVP6GAyF4hxImMY-pycKiQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grand Island’s Traffic Safety Advisory Board voted to recommend that the town add a marked crosswalk on Park Lane with sidewalk connections to Ransom Village Park, including handicap-accessible ramps.

Board members said the marked crosswalk and sidewalk stubs should be specified now so the contractor can include the work when placing sidewalks. The board asked the town engineer to prepare a formal motion for the town board and to coordinate with the developer and contractor so the crosswalk and ADA mats are installed as part of construction rather than added later.

The recommendation was made during new-business discussion about the completion of curbs and sidewalks in the 270 Park Lane development. Members noted curbs are in, that a gutter exists where a curb cut might otherwise be needed, and that installing a short stub of concrete on both sides plus a painted crosswalk would provide a direct, accessible connection to the town park. Board members emphasized that sidewalks and crossings adjacent to town parks should be evaluated by the town engineer and traffic safety board as developments advance.

The board approved a motion to recommend the marked crosswalk and sidewalk connections; the motion was seconded by Frank Key George and recorded as carried by the board. Members requested the written motion be included with the minutes and sent to the town engineer before the board’s upcoming workshop so it can be placed on the town agenda.

Board members specified that the crossing must be ADA-compliant (including detectable warning mats) and asked staff to coordinate timing so the developer’s contractor can perform any excavation while on site. Town staff agreed to prepare the resolution and to circulate it to members for review before it is submitted to the town board and department heads.","Grand Island Traffic Safety Advisory Board voted to recommend a marked crosswalk on Park Lane and sidewalk connections to Ransom Village Park, including ADA-accessible curb ramps; the board asked the town engineer to pursue the recommendation with the town board and developer.","actionData","errors"]

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