October 18, 2006
The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held, Wednesday, October 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
James Muscoreil
Hwy. Superintendent Daniel M. Kerwin
Bldg. Inspector Lawrence Banks
Attorney Kyle Andrews

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski introduced Nicholas Altizer, Orleans/Niagara BOCES Student, and Mrs. Rebecca Albright, BOCES Board Member.

Mr. Altizer was on the three student team named "Best in the Nation" in Automated Manufacturing Team Competition in Kansas City MO. Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about this very time consuming and intense competition and congratulated Mr. Altizer and his team for overcoming overwhelming odds to achieve this goal. Mr. Jastrzemski presented Certificates of Special Recognition to the team.

A motion was made by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the September 20, regular meeting, the September 26 emergency meeting, the October 4 special meeting, the October 11 budget workshop meeting, the October 16 budget workshop meeting and the October 17, 2006 budget workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $500.00 from A1450.4, elections, to A1220.4, supervisor, to replenish the fund.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $700.00 from A1450.4, elections, to A1110.4, justices, to replenish the fund.

A motion was made by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the following bills be approved as read by the Clerk:
General A Fund #308 thru #331 & #333 thru #349 $97,173.68
General B Fund #115 thru #129 26,714.18
Hwy DA Fund #125 thru #136 3,810.23
Hwy DB Fund #40 thru #42 11,038.08
Water District #142 thru #154 43,394.76
SL Fund #20 thru #21 246.35
SF Fund #21 84.38
Total All Vouchers $182,461.66

A request was received from Jolene Vincent that Brian Baker, Russell Vincent and Albert Kimball be approved as volunteers for the Girls' Basketball Program at Stevenson Elementary School.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously approved, Brian Baker, Russell Vincent and Albert Kimball be approved as volunteers for the Girl's Basketball Program.

A Randall Road resident asked about any efforts that are being taken to make the past Supervisor fiscally responsible for money spent inappropriately. Mr. Jastrzemski replied that he has been in touch with the State Comptroller's Office about this matter.

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

Mr. Banks reported 18 building permits issued in September with an estimated value of $319,000.00

Mr. Kerwin reported on the progress of the Burch Road project.

Mr. Andrews reported on his correspondence with HUD pertaining to the fireworks on the pier and also the code revisions he is working on with Mr. Banks.

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the work being done on the 2007 Tentative Budget.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, approving the agreement to extend the Conventional Snow and Ice Agreement between the State of New York and the Town of Wilson until June 30, 2009. Copy attached to these minutes.

The Board discussed Floyd Clark's request for the Town to purchase a 40' flagpole for Veterans' Memorial Park presently under construction on his Shore Drive property. Mr. Andrews reported that there is no provision in town law that allows for the expenditure of taxpayers dollars on private property. A letter of regret will be sent to Mr. Clark.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, John Voutour be appointed Laborer, p/t for snow emergencies at a rate of $10.00 per hour and paid bi-weekly.

A motion was made by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing on Local Law #3, 2006 correcting Local Law #2, 2002 be set for November 15, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, lifting the moratorium on ditching.

The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, November 1, 2006 and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, November 15, 2006.

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

Respectfully submitted,


Wanda E. Burrows
Town Clerk