The Hamburg Town Board Monday authorized the local engineering firm of
Nussbaumer and Clarke to provide consultant services for the first phase of
a breakwater wall extension project for the Town Park's waterfront
recreational facility.
Councilman Mark Cavalcoli noted that the town has set aside almost $
300,000 to complete the first phase of the project, which has been in the
planning stages for almost eight years.
"It's a long way from where we want to be, but it's a first step
considering the economic conditions we face," Cavalcoli acknowledged.
The first phase calls for improvement of an existing jetty that keeps sand
out of the boat launch area, as well as the addition of parking for 80
cars.
Town Engineer Jerry Kapsiak said construction would likely begin in 1994.
He added that the town ultimately hopes to build an 1,100-foot break wall
to create a small boat harbor.
Councilman Dan Henry chaired the regular Town Board meeting in the absence
of Supervisor Jack Quinn, who is preparing for his first term in Congress.
"I expect to be filling in extensively for Jack until the board decides on
a replacement (for town supervisor)," Henry said.
He said the board has no immediate plans to name a successor.
In other business, the board approved the purchase of seven new police cars
at a cost of $ 110,000. The town will receive $ 48,000 on the trade-in
value of seven used cars.
The Hamburg Conservation Advisory Board recommended that the town pursue
a plan to buy property from developer Frank Parlato to be used as a nature
preserve.
The advisory board noted that the Town of Evans owns land on the opposite
side of 18 Mile Creek that could complement Hamburg's effort.
In a statement, the advisory board said: "The joint effort of the two
municipalities could transform this place into an attractive passive
recreation area."