July 19, 2006

 The Town of Wilson regular Town Board Meeting was held Wednesday, July 19, 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

                                    Brad Clark

                                    James V. Muscoreil

Highway Supt.  Daniel M. Kerwin

Building Inspector         Lawrence Banks

Acting Assessor            Dominic Penale

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the June 21,2006 regular meeting and the July 5, 2006 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted,  the following bills be approved as read by the Clerk:

            A Fund             #226 thru #255            $51,583.72

            B Fund                         #73 thru #82                  23,111.75

            Hwy DA Fund              #91 thru #105                  6,965.77

            Hwy DB Fund              #21 thru #25                  43,618.00

            Water District Fund      #97 thru #109                41,660.82

            SL Fund                       #14                                     186.97

            SFR Fund                    #2                                    6,339.60

            SF Fund                       #16                                     138.88

                                                                        Total All Vouchers   $173,605.51 

Mr. Jastrzemski called the public hearing on the recommendation of the Town of Wilson Planning Board to change the zoning on a 243’ wide by 917.07’ deep section of land on the west end of property at 3401 Braley Road, Wilson NY from Light Industrial 360 to Rural Residential 200.

 Mr. Banks explained that when the Town Code was updated, this property was designated Rural Residential 200 except for a 243’ wide strip at the  west end of the property that was zoned Light Industrial 360.  At the present  time, the property is being subdivided to settle an estate, and the executor is asking to change the zoning on the narrow strip of land to Rural Residential 200 to simplify the subdivision.  Mr. Banks felt that this change could be made with no negative impact to the area.

 There being no one who wished to speak, Mr. Jastrzemski closed the public hearing.

 A request was received from Jaime Lepsch for authorization to hold a field hockey clinic for varsity players under the town’s insurance coverage.

 A request was received from Steve Skorik, Wilson Motorcycle Cruise Committee, for a donation to this year’s Motorcycle Cruise Night.

 A request was received from Daniel Kerwin, Highway Superintendent, for authorization to attend the NYS Association of Town Superintendents of Highway Fall Conference September 19 thru 22, 2006 in Clayton NY at a cost of 525.00 and to drive the town pick-up to the conference.

 A request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to enter into an agreement with the Town Board allowing the Public Works Department to respond to any emergencies when requested by the Wilson  Fire Company, No. 1 or South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company with any equipment and personnel needed to assist them.

 The Town Clerk announced that she received the Supervisor’s financial report for the period January thru June, 2006 and will file it with these minutes.

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.

 A resident of Sunset Island asked about the financial audit for 2005 and Mr. Jastrzemski responded that it has not been done as yet.

 A Sunset Island resident spoke against the Town’s financial contributions to various events and thought that the businesses should be sponsoring these activities since they are the one who gain from them.

 Another resident spoke in favor of supporting these activities since they increase tourism and sales tax revenues. 

A Sunset Island resident objected to the Wilson Tuscarora Park Manager using the  dumpsters at the park that Sunset Island residents use to dispose of their refuse.

 Mr. Jastrzemski stated that the park officials have long been of the position that  Sunset Island residents have no legal right to have dumpsters on park property or to park their cars there, but do allow this to continue in the spirit of  being good neighbors.  Mr. Jastrzemski further stated that he spoke to Mr. Devlin, Park Manager, and authorized him to use the dumpsters.

A resident spoke about the expenditures for the unauthorized work on the stones  at Greenwood Cemetery and also the fireworks at the pier. 

Mr. Jastrzemski reported on correspondence he received from Edward J. Rutkowski, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, NYS Office of Parks and Recreation, pertaining to the Town’s request to place a floating dock in Wilson Tuscarora State Park for use by Sunset Island residents for refuse disposal.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A Sunset Island resident spoke about the work being done by community service personnel to clear the weeds on the causeway to Sunset Island.

 All being heard who wished to be heard, Mr. Jastrzemski closed public participation.

 Mr. Banks  reported 18 building permits issued in June with an estimated value of $437,000. 

Mr. Andrews reported on his efforts to delay repayment to HUD for fireworks. 

He also reported on his efforts to recoup expenses for the sewer line damage at 200 Harbor Street.

 Mr. Andrews informed the Board that the County has  relinquished their lien on the Robert Hardiman property and the paperwork is being prepared for demolition of  the house.

 Mrs. Holloway spoke about the importance of the Town’s donations to groups and organizations for various fundraisers, because of the sales tax revenue they generate to reduce property taxes.

 Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the Town’s effort to install the floating dock at Wilson Tuscarora State Park.  Mr. Clark is working with the DEC for the necessary permits.  Plans call for Sunset Island residents to cover the cost of the materials  and the Town to install and remove it each year.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, Raymond Tordoff, Marilynn R. Allgeier and Deputy Town Clerk Julie Godfrey be appointed to the Ethics Committee. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the Department of  Public Works be authorized to respond to emergencies with any equipment and personnel needed when requested by Wilson Fire Co., No.1 or South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously carried, the request of Jaime Lepsch to operate a varsity field hockey clinic under the Town’s insurance be denied, since the program is not open to all residents.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and carried, authorizing a $100 donation to 2006 Harbor Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.  Mr. Muscoreil cast the one “no” vote.

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and carried, authorizing a $200 donation to the 2006 Motorcycle Cruise Night.  Mr. Clark cast the one “no” vote.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, authorizing the Highway Superintendent to attend the NYS Association of Town  Superintendents of Highways in Clayton as requested and he be allowed to drive the Town pick up truck.

 Mr. Jastrzemski reported that the Board completed the audit of the Tax Collector’s books and found them to be in good order.

 A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted,  the Town of Wilson be declared the Lead Agency for an unlisted environmental quality review for the proposed Dorwood Park Expansion Project.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, authorizing the zoning on a 243’ wide by 917.07’ deep section of land on the west end of property at 3401 Braley Road to be changed from Light Industrial 360 to Rural Residential 200.  Drawing attached to these minutes.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski, the Board enter executive session to discuss personnel matters at 7:45 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:  Mr. Clark, yes  Mr. Jastrzemski, yes   Mr. Muscoreil, yes  Mrs. Holloway, yes

                                                                                                            Carried

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the Board come out of executive session and resume the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

 There was a discussion of the proposed shared services agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and the Town of Wilson for assessment services and some changes were made.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, the shared services agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and the Town of Wilson for assessment services be approved as amended.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 The next workshop meeting will be  Wednesday, August 2, 2006. 

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 16, 2006.

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m                                              

                                                             Respectfully submitted,

                                                             Wanda E. Burrows, RMC, CMC

                                                            Town Clerk