June 21, 2006

The Town of Wilson Town Board regular meeting was held Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                  Melinda Major-Holloway

                                    James Muscoreil

Hwy. Superintendent    Daniel Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector Lawrence Banks

Attorney                       Kyle Andrews

Absent: Councilman Brad Clark 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Holloway and unanimously carried, the minutes of the May 10, 2006 workshop meeting and the May 24, 2006 regular meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of the following

  $448.79 from B1990.4 Contingency Account to B8161.4 Landfill Post Closure

  $111.05 from A1450.4 Election to A1950.4 Real Estate Taxes on Property

 At this time, the Supervisor introduced  Mr. Lash, Ladies Basketball and Softball Coach, Wilson Central School.  He also introduced team members Stephanie Reagan, Megan Diez and Katie Wolcott,  who were present representing their team mates.  Mr. Jastrzemski congratulated the teams on being named New York State Scholar Athlete Teams and noted that along with the girls having  the highest Grade Point Average in the State, the softball team also won their league.  The Supervisor presented special Certificates of Recognition to the ladies.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Ms. Holloway and unanimously adopted, the following bills be allowed  as read by the Clerk:

            General A Fund            #186 thru #224                        $20,627.27

            General B Fund            #85 thru #72                              29,194.82

            Hwy DA Fund              #80 thru #90                              11,761.78

            Hwy DB Fund              #14 thru #20                                5,181.32

            SL                                #12 thru #13                                   235.38

            H/SS                            #11 thru #12                              14,574.71

            SF                                #15                                                 520.02

                                                                                    Total All Vouchers  $95,706.06 

A Request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to trade the 2005 Water Department New Holland Loader-Backhoe Model #LB75 for a 2006 New Holland Loader-Backhoe Model B95 at a cost of $7,200.00.    A recommendation  was received from the Highway Superintendent that because of the increase in costs of copper and other materials,  the fees for new water taps be increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00 for a ¾” tap and from $600.00 to $1,100.00 for a 1” tap. 

A request was received from Matt Rohring, Recreation Director, that Andrew Harrington be approved as a Recreation Leader, P/T at a rate of $6.25 per hour and that Odane Todd be approved as a Recreation Leader p/t under the County Program. 

A resignation was received from Edward Hastings, Town Councilman, effective June 2, 2006. 

A request was received from the Justices and their Clerks for authorization to attend the NYS Magistrates and Court Clerks Association Conference and Training in Ellenville October 8 thru October 11, 2006 at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00. 

Notification was received from the US Tennis Association that the Summer Recreation Tennis Program was awarded a grant ion the amount of $750.00 to be used towards the cost of instruction for our program. 

A thank you was received from Gary Pettit, The Martin F. Jennings Post 836 of the American Legion, for the Board’s participation in the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery.  

A request was received from Gregory Phillips for authorization to run a  recreational basketball program from 6 - 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays during the months of July and August at the Wilson High School under the Town’s insurance.  Mr. Phillips requested that he and the following people be authorized to work as volunteers for the program:  Mike Wisor,  Billy Bielien, Greg Bradley and Kenny Martin. 

The Town Clerk announced that she received the Supervisor’s Report for the period January thru May, 2006 and that it will be attached to  these minutes. 

At this time, the Supervisor opened public participation.

 A Sunset Island resident asked questions about the Sunset Island Sewer and the status of Gray’s auditing of the 2005 Town books.  Mr. Jastrzemski replied that Gray has not begun the audit as yet.  

A Roosevelt Beach resident complained about the outdoor band  that played until after midnight last Saturday at Ed’s bar and restaurant on West Lake Road. 

Another resident spoke in favor of the music and thought it was good for tourism and business in our area. 

Mr. Jastrzemski suggested that any violation of our noise ordinance  be reported to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Department. 

All b being heard who wished to be heard, Mr. Jastrzemski closed Public Participation.

Mr. Banks reported 12 building permits were issued in May with an estimated value of $746,000.00.

 Mr. Andrews reported that he has terminated an outstanding contract from 1982 for tree removal at Greenwood Cemetery at the Board’s request. 

Mr. Andrews also spoke about his efforts to recoup money for damages done while the Water Department was putting in a new service near Harbor Street. 

Mr. Andrews reported on his conversation with Mr. McNally from  HUD pertaining to the repayment of $7,500.00 the Town wrongfully spent on fireworks after completion of the Pier Project.  It appears that Mr. McNally will work with the Town to set up a repayment schedule in next year’s budget. 

There was a discussion of  the  past Supervisor’s request for donations to pay for the  fireworks and how any donations may have been spent since the fireworks voucher was paid with HUD funds. 

Mr. Andrews recommended that the past Supervisor be contacted by mail and asked for documentation on what money was donated, where it was spent and what accounting process was used.  Mr. Andrews will draft the letter. 

The Supervisor reported that notification has been received from NYS Real Property that the Town  received a tentative equalization rate of 100%. 

The Supervisor reported on a rally he attended in Youngstown  in support of  Assembly Bill A11713 sponsored by Assemblywoman DelMonte  and Senate Bill S8107 sponsored by Senator Maziarz that would tighten up Hazardous Waste Sites to protect the Great Lakes.  Mr. Jastrzemski urged those in favor of these bills to contact their representatives and urge them to bring these bills to the floor. 

Mr. Jastrzemski reported that a letter was sent to NYS Office of Parks and Recreation pertaining to the Town’s request for a floating dock to assist Sunset Island Residents with refuse collection. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, Mr. John Noone be authorized to install a monument containing a Celtic Cross on his family burial plot at Greenwood Cemetery.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, Global’s request to purchase their existing lease at the Water District be denied. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the service with Cinta Corporation for linen rental be terminated except for coverall service. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously carried, Martin F. Jennings Post of the American Legion be allowed to display their charter at Town Hall. 

A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted,  water tap fees be amended as recommended by the Highway Superintendent. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Highway Superintendent to trade the 2005 Loader-Backhoe for a 2006 Model as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, declaring June 29, 2006 “Ora “Buzz” Pettit Day” in Wilson in honor of his 100^th Birthday. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the  Justices and  their Clerks be authorized to attend Conferences and Training in Ellenville October 8 thru 11, 2006 as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, Andrew Harrington be appointed Recreation Leader p/t at a rate of $6.25 per hour and Odane Todd be appointed Recreation Leader p/t  through the county program. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, Councilman Edward Hastings’ resignation be accepted effective June 2, 2006. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously approved,  a Public Hearing be set for Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. on the rezoning of a 243’ wide by 917.07’ deep section on the west end of property at 3401 Braley Road from Light Industrial 360 to Rural Residential 200. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the recreational basketball program be approved and the following volunteers:  Gregory Phillips, Mike Wisor, Billy Bielien, Greg Bradley and Kenny Martin.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, Shirley Urtel be terminated as Real Property Appraisal Technician/Trainee, effective June 21, 2006. 

A Resolution was offered  by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, in support of Niagara County Resolution ED-019-06 entitled “Support for Niagara River Greenway Boundary Proposal”.  The Clerk was asked to notify Mr. Samuel Ferraro, Industrial Industrial Agency, of their support of this Resolution and the Board’s belief that it will enhance waterfront access; compliment economic revitalization of the communities along the river; will promote tourism and advance the economic revitalization of the Niagara River Greenway within Niagara County. 

The Board will audit the Tax Collector’s books prior to the July 5, 2006 Workshop Meeting. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows, RMC, CMC

                                                                        Town Clerk