February 7, 2007

A Special Meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday February 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                              Melinda Major-Holloway

                                                James Muscoreil

                                                Thomas Thompson

Hwy. Superintendent                Daniel Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector                         Lawrence Banks

Absent:  Councilman Brad Clark

 The Board discussed the shared services agreement with the City of Niagara Falls.  The City of  Niagara Falls is proposing that both municipalities drop to a 90% equalization rate.  The Town will lose $30,000.00 by dropping below 100%  and  the City of Niagara Falls is proposing to pay the Town  $20,000.00 to help recoup some of those lost dollars. Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the approximately $60,000 in shared services grant money awarded to the Town and stated that he believes the Town will be able to work with next year’s  budget to control the tax rate.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted,  approving the amendment to  the shared  services agreement with the City of Niagara Falls as negotiated.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, amending the agreement with South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. by increasing the amount payable to the company to $129,472.10 for the 2007 calendar year.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

The Board discussed the proposed local law providing for certain changes to the zoning laws of the Town as related to the definition of farms and commercial stables.  The public hearing on this local law is scheduled for  February 21, 2007.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, creating the position of Deputy Supervisor as per Civil Service requirements.

Mr. Jastrzemski reported that the Board audited the Justices’ and Town Clerk’s books and found them to be in good order.

 A Resolution was offered by  Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Annual Meeting March 15 and 16, 2007 in Salem, Massachusetts at no cost to the Town.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the following hours be set for Town employees:

MEO’s at the Highway Department                  7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with ½  hr. lunch

Typist at the Highway Department                     9 a.m. –  noon and 12:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m.

Town Hall employees                                       9 a.m. –  noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 The Board reviewed the list of items the Assessor would like to purchase through the grant for shared services.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted,  authorizing the City of Niagara Falls to purchase the equipment as requested by the Assessor and the Town  reimburse the City 10% of the cost.

 The Board discussed the voucher submitted by the Village for the costs related to the installation of the Sunset Island flow meter.   This matter will be discussed at the next workshop meeting. 

Correspondence was received from Town Attorney Kyle Andrews announcing his commission as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve and his assignment to Rochester and Virginia for training.  Pietra G. Lettieri, Attorney, Harris Beach, will serve as general counsel should questions arise.

 The Board discussed penalties for late payments. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously carried, the Town Clerk be authorized to attend a  2010 Census meeting March 9, 2007 in Sanborn.

 There was a discussion on possible ways to keep the mouth of 12 Mile Creek open.  Mr. Jastrzemski will attend a meeting on the 15^th of  February to seek  funding  assistance  to accomplish this.

 Mr. Jastrzemski commended Mr. Thompson on the assistance  he provided to a Beebe Road resident whose water lines froze during the recent cold spell.

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

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                     Wanda E. Burrows, Town Clerk