August 16, 2006

The Town of Wilson Regular Town Board Meeting was held Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of  the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                  Brad Clark, Melinda Major-Holloway and James Muscoreil

Bldg. Inspector Lawrence Banks

 A motion was made by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the July 19, 2006 Regular Meeting and the August 2, 2006 Special 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:

  General A. Fund                     #256 thru #274                        $9,370.10

  General B Fund                      #83 thru #101                          29,013.94

  Hwy DA Fund                        #106 thru #117                        10,821.23

  Hwy DB Fund                        #26 thru 32                              30,128.96

  Water District             #110 thru #122                        18,000.09

  SL Fund                                 #15 thru #16                                 218,90

  SF Fund                                 #17 thru #18                            67,203.15

                                                                        Total All Vouches  $164,757.37

 Mr. Jastrzemski talked about the great success of  this year’s  Motorcycle Cruise Night and Harbor Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.

 A request was received from Wilson Fire Co., No.1 for the use of the Town Constable for this year’s Field Days, August 24, 2006 from 6 p.m. to  11 p.m., August 25, 2006 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and August 26, 2006 12 noon to 2 a.m.

 Notification was received from the Wilson Yacht Club, Inc. of their intent to renew their liquor license.

Notification was received from the Building Inspector of an unsafe building at 1 Windsor Avenue and a request as per Chapter 54 of the Town Code that the owner either safely repair or demolish the structure.  The building is severely fire damaged and is a hazard to children and a potential health hazard.

 A thank you was received from Deputy Town Clerk Diane Muscoreil for the Board’s authorization to attend this year’s Cornell Municipal Clerk’s Institute.

 The Town Clerk received the Supervisor’s financial report.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski  opened public participation.   

A Shadigee Road resident spoke about the drainage problem in his area.

 In response to a resident’s question, Mr. Jastrzemski stated that the 2005 audit should begin near the end of September.

 A Village resident who was having problems with street lighting was advised to contact Village Officials for assistance in this matter.

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

 Mr. Banks reported 5 building permits issued in July with an estimated value of $66,000.

 Mr. Jastrzemski stated that he received a letter from past Supervisor Jerry Dean informing him that his former Confidential Secretary’s files have all financial records pertaining to fundraising activities for the fireworks display at the pier.

 The sewer line damage at 200 Harbor Street will be discussed at next month’s workshop meeting.

 Mr. Clark reported that he received a letter from Sunset Bay Marina denying the Town’s request to place the Sunset Island year-round dumpsters there.

 Mr. Clark will be meet  with a Sunset Island representative in September to set up a design for the Wilson Tuscarora refuse dock.

 Mr. Jastrzemski reported on his meeting with John H. Percy, Jr., President and CEO of Niagara USA.  Plans call for a new kiosk to be constructed in Wilson that would hold a map of the area and information on the Seaway Trail.

 A motion was made by Ms. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, Wilson Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, Inc. be authorized to use the Town Constable during this year’s  Field Days as requested.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the building at 1 Windsor Avenue be declared  unsafe and dangerous and order it be demolished and removed, and further order that a notice be served upon the persons in the manner provided in Chapter 54-6 of Town Code. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, appointing Harris Beach LLP, Attorneys at Law, Bond counsel for the Sunset Island Sewer and Water Project.

The Workshop Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2006 and the Regular Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2006. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil,  seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                          Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk