September 20, 2006

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                  James V. Muscoreil

                                    Brad Clark

                                    Melinda Major Holloway

Hwy. Superintendent  Daniel M. Kerwin

Attorney                       Kyle Andrews

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the August 16, 2006 regular meeting and the September 9, 2006 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

The Clerk read the bills to be approved by the Board.  Following discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and  unanimously carried, the following bills be allowed as read:

General A Fund                        #275 thru #307                        $  10,800.77

General B Fund                        #102 thru #114                            26,273.72

Hwy DA Fund                          #118 thru #124                              5,237.44

Hwy DB Fund                          # 33  thru #39                              41,536.80

Water District                           #1123 thru #141                          11,250.87

SL                                            #17 thru #19                                     252.98

H/SS                                        #13 thru #15                                     165.40

SF                                            #19 thru #20                                  4,767.63

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $100,285.61

 A request was received from Justices Berger and Botzer for a Substitute Justice Clerk, p/t to fill in on an as needed basis.  Since the Clerk would only fill in when one of the permanent Clerks is not available, there would be no additional cost to the town.

 Notification  was received from the Building Inspector of an unsafe building at 3316 Beebe Road and a request as per Chapter 54 of Town Code that the owner  either safely repair or demolish the structure. The building is severely deteriorated and is at the present time a hazard to children and a potential health hazard.

 A request was received from Highway Superintendent for authorization to take the 1981 Raygo Steel Roller to auction in October at Hamburg.

 A request was received from the Building Inspector for authorization to attend a seminar on “Applying International Building Code’s Accessibility Requirements” October 10, 2006 at Niagara University at a cost of $65.00.

   A request was received from Greg Phillips to conduct a men’s basketball program under the Town’s insurance coverage.  The program would be held at the Richard Zipp gym Sundays from 10:00 a.m. till noon and the following people would act as volunteers: Greg Bradley, Ray Goff and Mike Wisor.

A request was received from Jolene Vincent for authorization to conduct a girls’ basketball program at Stevenson Elementary School under the Town’s Recreation Program. 

A request was received from Brett Sippel for authorization to conduct a boys’ basketball program at Thomas Marks School under the Town’s Recreation Program. 

A request was received from Ann Cornell for authorization  to conduct an adult volleyball program at the high school Thursdays  throughout the school year under the Town’s insurance coverage.   

The Building Inspector’s report was received and showed 15 permits issued in August with an estimated value of $145,450. 

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

At this time, the Supervisor opened Public Participation.

A Sunset Island resident asked about any additional funding that may have come in for Sunset Island Sewer Project and Mr. Jastrzemski replied that no new funding has been received at this time.

 A resident asked if there was any new financial information pertaining to the fireworks on the pier.  The Supervisor stated that no new information has been found. 

A resident asked about the dock being designed for Sunset Island residents’ refuse and there was a discussion about liability coverage.

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

 Mr. Andrews reported on the Sunset Island Sewer and Water Bond Closings; his correspondence with HUD pertaining to the fireworks on the pier and the sewer damage to property at 200 Harbor Street.

 Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the 2007 Tentative Budget and set a Special Meeting for Wednesday, October 4, 2006 for the Clerk to present the budget  to the Town Board.

At this time, the Clerk read a quote from Roger Mawhiney, Mawhiney Trucking, Inc., in the amount of $5,300.00 to dredge open the mouth of 12 Mile Creek and haul material to beach and level along the lake near Sunset Island.  

A motion was made by Ms. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the Town of Wilson reimburse the homeowner for damage to the sewer line at 200 Harbor Street in the amount of $1,828 and to continue efforts to recoup $3,500 in other charges incurred by the Town from the contractor.

 Mr. Jastrzemski read a letter being sent to all employees pertaining the newly formed Ethics Committee.  Copy attached to these minutes.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to apply for state aid for the Summer Recreation Program in the amount of $2,617.00

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted,  authorizing the Highway Superintendent to offer the 1981 Raygo steel roller at auction in Hamburg. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted,  the building at 3316 Beebe Road be declared unsafe and dangerous and order it to be demolished and removed, and further order that a notice be served upon the persons in the manner provided in Chapter 54-6 of the town Code. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Holloway and unanimously carried, the Building Inspector be authorized to attend a seminar October 10, 2006 in Niagara Falls as requested.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, Greg Phillips be authorized to conduct a men’s basketball program under the Town’s insurance and that Ray Groff, Greg Bradley and  Mike Wisor be approved as volunteers.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously carried authorizing Jolene Vincent to conduct a girls’ basketball program at Stevenson Elementary School and Brett Sippel be authorized to conduct a boys’ basketball program at Thomas Marks Elementary School as requested.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, authorizing Ann Cornell to conduct an adult volley ball program at the high school under the Town’s insurance as requested.

  A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Holloway and unanimously carried, Mr. Clark be authorized to apply for the permit to dredge the mouth of the 12 Mile Creek December 4, 2006 and authorizing Roger Mawhiney to do the work at a cost of  $5,300.

Mr. Clark spoke about the problems he is having contacting a representative at Time Warner.  The Clerk will send a letter to Time Warner requesting a local contact.

 Mr. Clark spoke about his efforts to acquire the necessary permits for the Sunset Island refuse dock.  When all permits are in place, he would like to discuss the project at a workshop meeting and begin construction in the Spring.

 Mr. Jastrzemski introduced Thomas Thompson who is running with  James Muscoreil unopposed in the November election  for two council seats.

 A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil, the Board enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter at 8:00 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Muscoreil, yes    Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Jastrzemski, yes    Ms. 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 8:10 p.m.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, Mary Canfield be appointed Substitute Justice Clerk, p/t effective September 13, 2006  and the rate of pay to be that of the clerk for whom she is substituting, contingent upon Civil Service approval of the salary.

 A Special Town Board meeting will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

 The next Regular Meeting will be Wednesday, October 18, 2006.

 A motion was made by Ms. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                         Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk