May 16, 2007

The regular Town of Wilson Town Board meeting was held Wednesday, May 16, 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

                                    James Muscoreil

                                    Thomas Thompson

Hwy. Superintendent    Daniel Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector             Lawrence Banks

Attorney                       Kyle Andrews

Absent: Councilman Melinda Major

 The Clerk read the bills to be paid.

   A Fund Claim #160 to Building Control Services in the amount  $1,950.00 will be held until Mr. Clark meets with that company’s representatives to determine contract compliance.

Mr. Clark felt that SW Claim #69 to Harris Computer System in the amount $2,580.00 for technical support was a bit excessive compared to other annual support fees the town is paying.

 The attorney was asked to look at B Fund Claim #349 to Metzger Civil Engineering in the amount of $2,192.80 to consider what amounts could be charged back to the applicants.

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

  A Fund                       #143 thru #176                        $32,812.48

  B Fund                       #42 thru #54                              25,393.61

  Hwy DA Fund            #72 thru #87                                8,557.69

  Hwy DB Fund            #16 thru #19                                2,941.88

  Water District #56 thru #755                            37,441.67

   S.I Light                    #9 thru #10                                     265.06

   H/SS                         #6                                                     17.04

   SFR                          #1                                              48,992.60

   SF                             #15 thru #19                             71,475.04

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $227,897.07

 A request was received from Marge Clark, Wilson Community Enhancement Charity, for a donation to this year’s 5K Salmon Run.

 A Request was received from the Wilson Recreation Committee for authorization for Tim Carroll and Andrew Harrington, to attend a Recreation Coach Workshop in Lancaster June 9, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at a cost of $10.00 per person.

A request was received from Tax Collector Julia E. Godfrey for authorization to attend a Tax Collectors’ training seminar in Syracuse June 10 thru 13, 2007 at a cost of $585.00 plus mileage. 

A request was received from Mr. Banks for authorization to attend a seminar on the National Flood Insurance Program at the Town of Wheatfield May 24, 2007. 

A request was received from the Town Clerk for authorization for Julia Godfrey, Deputy Town Clerk, to attend a DECALS training program in Lockport June 7, 2007. 

Correspondence was received from Jill Rohring complimenting  Martha Gross on the fine work she is doing as Dog Control Officer. 

A request was received from David Erway, Sr. and Peter Wagner, co-owners of Rainbow Mobile Park for rezoning of Rainbow Park from RR200 to UR100. 

A request was received from Donna Brucker, representing Dorwood Park, for rezoning of Dorwood Park from RR200 to UR100. 

During public participation, a Sunset Island resident asked about the large amount of water entering the Sunset Island Sewer and Mr. Kerwin stated that he is aware of the problem and it is being monitored to get a better idea of exactly what is happening there. 

Mr. Banks reported 18 building permits were issued in March with an estimated value of $231,500.00. 

Mr. Clark reported  the fish pen rearing project went very well this spring. 5,000 steelheads were placed in the pens and because of their fast growth, they were released in four weeks instead of five and not one was lost.  Rainbow and Brown Trout are expected to arrive next week.  

Mr. Jastrzemski reported on a fisheries meeting he attended.  Funding has been received to conduct  a study  along the shoreline from Youngstown to the Town of Somerset  to determine the feasibility of operating a fish hatchery in the area. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 6, 2007 be set for June 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.  Mr. Banks explained that this Local Law will correct an error in numbering and an error in directional language.  

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted,  authorizing a $100.00 donation to this year’s 5K race sponsored by Wilson Community Enhancement Charity.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, Tim Carroll and Andrew Harrington be authorized to attend a Tennis Workshop in Lancaster June 9, 2007 as requested.  Mr. Jastrzemski  complimented  the Wilson Central School Tennis Team for finishing the season undefeated. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, Julie Godfrey be authorized to attend the NYS Association of Tax Collectors’ Training Seminar June 10 – 13, 2007 as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, Lawrence Banks be authorized to attend a seminar on flood insurance May 24, 2007 as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing Julie Godfrey to attend a seminar on conservation license sales June 7, 2007 as requested by the Town Clerk. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the request of Dorwood Park for rezoning from RR200 to UR100  be sent to the Planning Board for recommendation.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the application of Rainbow Mobile Home Park for rezoning from RR200 to UR100 be sent to the Planning Board for recommendation. 

Mr. Banks explained that these two mobile home parks, which are in RR200 districts,  were in existence when our present zoning was adopted.  Because mobile home parks are a permitted use in UR100 districts only, a zoning change would need to be made to allow for expansion.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the Town’s medical insurance be changed from Community Blue to Independent Health Encompass C and Encompass C Medicare.

 The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, June 6, 2007 and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, June 20, 2007. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows, Town Clerk