January 17, 2007

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday. January 17, 2007 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
Thomas Thompson
James Muscoreil
Bldg. Inspector Lawrence Banks
Attorney Kyle Andrews

A motion was made by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the December 20, 2006 Regular Meeting, the Reorganizational Meeting, January 3, 2007 and the Special Workshop Meeting, January 15, 2007 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 paid as read by the Clerk:
General A Fund #1 thru #41 $34,761.63
General B Fund #1 thru #7 23,430.93
Hwy DA Fund #1 thru #17 4,959.17
Hwy DB Fund #1 thru #3 2,693.17
Water District #1 thru #14 33,282.43
SL Fund #1 thru #2 279.80
H/SS Fund #1 5.43
SF #1 3,566.54
Total All Vouchers $102,979.10

A resignation was received from George Cruickshank from the Town of Wilson Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 29, 2007.

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.
A Chestnut Road resident spoke about the Town zoning pertaining to horse boarding facilities.
A Shore Drive resident spoke about the repayment to HUD for money improperly spent on fireworks for the pier project.
All being heard who wished to be heard, Mr. Jastrzemski closed public participation.

Mr. Banks reported 5 building permits issued in December for a total value of $34,500. 142 buildings permits were issued in 2006 with an estimated value of $3,260,000.

Mr. Andrews spoke about the zoning violations at 4687 E. Lake Road and also about the following proposed Local Laws for 2007:

Proposed Local Law Providing for the Administration and Enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Proposed Local Law Providing for Various Changes to Town Zoning Provisions.
Proposed Local Law Regulating the Development of New Cemeteries.

Mr. Andrews spoke about the Resolution adopted by Permissive Referendum November 15, 2006, entitled “Restructuring of Water District Capital Funds”. Mr. Andrews reported that 45 days have passed with no comment and the entire unexpended balance of the Water District Capital Fund established for the purchase of water meters will be transferred into the Water District General Capital Fund.

Mr. Jastrzemski reported that Joseph Kerstin, NYS Comptroller’s Office, has recommended that an outside auditor, familiar with municipal bookkeeping, be hired to work on the Town’s financial records for 2006 and to visit quarterly to monitor the Town’s financial situation.

Mr. Jastrzemski reported on a meeting he and Mr. Andrews had with the IDA in an effort to have Pfeiffer’s Foods remain a viable employer in our Town.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the resignation of George Cruickshank from the Zoning Board of Appeals be accepted effective December 28, 2006.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, Public Hearings be set for February 21, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. on the three proposed Local Laws as described by the Town Attorney.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, authorizing an agreement between the Town of Wilson and Niagara Community Action Program in the amount of $1,000 to provide services to residents of the Town of Wilson.

Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, approving an agreement between the Wilson Highway Superintendent and the Town Board for the expenditure of funds for general road repairs. Copy attached to these minutes.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, eliminating the payment for accumulated sick days at retirement for those employees hired after January 1, 2007.

A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, allowing the use of three (3) sick days annually as personal days and used in hourly increments.
Continuation of Town Board Minutes January 17, 2007 Page 3

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing Thilk Electric to replace lighting ballasts and lamps at Town Hall at a cost of $2,815.00.

The Town Board will audit the Town Clerk’s and the Justices books February 7, 2007.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving a contract with Berry and Berry for accounting services. Copy attached to these minutes.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, John Voutour be appointed Laborer, DL for snow emergencies at a rate of $10.00 per hour.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, John Moley be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the seat vacated by George Cruickshank, term expiring December 31, 2008.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, approving payment to Metzger Engineering in the amount of $1,766.27 for work done on the pier project.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, authorizing repayment to the New York State Comptroller’s Office in the amount of $5,733.73 for HUD money improperly spent on fireworks for the pier project.

The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, February 7, 2007 and the regular meeting will be Wednesday, February 21, 2007.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Wanda E. Burrows, RMC, CMC