November 15, 2006

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                              James Muscoreil

                                                Melinda Major Holloway

                                                Brad Clark

Highway Superintendent           Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector                     Lawrence Banks

Attorney                                   Kyle Andrews

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the October 18, 2006 regular meeting, the October 26, 2006 special meeting and the November 8, special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk

 A motion was made by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the following transfer of funds be approved as read by the Supervisor:

  $1,025.00 from B1990.4 Contingency to  SF3410.4, Fire Contracts

  $4,300.00 from SW1990.4, Contingency to SW9060.8, Health Insurance

  $2,000.00 from A1910.4, Unallocated Insurance to A1230.4, Bookkeeping

  $1,000.00 from A1910.4, Unallocated Insurance to A1230.1, Bookkeeping PS

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the following bills be allowed as read by the Clerk:

General A Fund            #350 thru #374                        $  9,044.43

General B Fund            #130 thru #138                          24,307.69

Hwy DA Fund              #137 thru #150                          12,989.53

Hwy DB Fund              #43 thru #48                              38,617.85

Water District               #155 thru #166                          11,008.38

SL                                #22                                                 212.49

H/SS                            #16                                              1,037.82

SF                                #22 thru #23                              66,203.15

                                                            Total All Vouchers $163,421.34

 At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski opened the public hearing on proposed Local Law #3, 2006 entitled “A Local Law Amending Local Law No.2 of the year 2002”.

 Mr. Jastrzemski explained that the proposed Local Law would clarify certain directional language placed in the Local Law No. 2, 2002, and includes lands in the area commonly known as Roosevelt Beach south of the south line of West Lake Road in the area to be zoned UR 100.

 No one wished to speak.  Mr. Jastrzemski closed the public hearing. 

 Correspondence was received from Tax Collector Kathleen Dixon notifying the Board of her appointment of Julie Godfrey as Deputy Tax Collector to replace Karen Huguenor. 

A thank you was received from Jeff Stowell, Pendleton Highway Superintendent, for the help our Highway Department provided to their town during the recent “October Storm”.

 A letter of appreciation was received from a member of the Tuscarora Yacht Club for the web camera at the harbor.  Boaters and non-boaters are enjoying it  and find  it to be a  tremendous advertising tool for the Town.

 During public participation, a resident spoke about the village repayment to HUD for the fireworks on the pier.

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

 Mr. Banks reported 11 building permits were issued in October with an estimated total value of $262,000.00.

 Mr. Kerwin reported on ditching projects.

 Mr. Andrews is working on various special permits and  code revisions.

 Mr. Clark spoke about the Stepanowicz zoning violations on Randall Road and reported on his conversations with Niagara Risk Management pertaining to compensation insurance coverage for Wilson Fire Company, No. 1.  Mr. Clark told the board that he received the  permit for dredging the mouth of 12 Mile Creek and work is scheduled to begin December 4, 2006.  He hopes to have the permit for the Sunset Island dumpster dock very soon. 

 Mr. Jastrzemski congratulated Councilman James Muscoreil and Councilman-elect Thomas Thompson on their recent elections to seats on the Town Board.

 Mr. Jastrzemski thanked Mr. Kerwin for the fine work his department did in assisting the Town of Pendleton during the recent snow storm there.

 The Supervisor told the board of a phone call he received from a local contractor telling him what a pleasure it is to work with the Building Inspector and commending Mr. Banks on the outstanding and very professional  job he is doing for the residents of our town.

 Mr. Jastrzemski stated that he is still working on the budget for 2007 and  a special meeting was set for Monday, November 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to consider its adoption.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously approved Brett Sippel be appointed Recreation Leader, p/t for the boys’ basketball program at Thomas Marks School at a salary of $500.00. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously approved, Jolene Vincent be appointed Recreation Leader p/t for the girls’ basketball program at Stevenson Elementary School at a salary of $500.00.

A Resolution was offered  by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, this Board request the State Comptroller’s Office  review the Town’s financial records for the year 2006. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, the fire contract with South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company be amended to increase the  payment  for 2007 by $11,000, from $118,284.84 to $129,284.84.  Mr. Clark  noted that the present contracts allow for either party to renegotiate the amounts set forth after the first year, by giving due notice to the other party on or before the 1^st of June and next year the town will renegotiate with both South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company and Wilson Fire Co., No. 1. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, this Board request the Village of Wilson share in one half the cost of the repayment to HUD for the fireworks on the pier in the amount of $3,500.00.

 A Resolution entitled “Restructuring of Water District Capital Funds” was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of the entire unexpended balance of the Water District Capital Fund established for the purchase of water meters into the Water District Capital Fund.  This Resolution is subject to permissive referendum.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, a public hearing on the request of Leanne Haley-Brown for a Special Permit to operate a commercial horse boarding facility at 4430 Chestnut Road be set for Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, in support of AES Corporation’s bid to construct a clean coal energy plant in the Town of Somerset.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, Sharon Faery be appointed clerk, part-time at a rate of $15.50 per hour paid bi-weekly, effective December 4, 2006.  

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Muscoreil, the  proposed Local Law amending Local Law No. 2, 2002 be adopted as Local Law No.3, 2006.  Roll call vote responded as follows:  

Mr. Muscoreil, yes    Mr. Jastrzemski, yes   Mrs. Holloway, yes    Mr. Clark, yes

                                                                                                            ADOPTED

 Mr. Clark commended Deputy Town Clerk Diane Muscoreil on the fine work she has a done on the town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan   and announced that the plan is available in the Town Clerk’s office for viewing. 

The Supervisor invited the students present to visit the town’s web site for all sorts of information on the town that might help them with their studies. 

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, December 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