June 20, 2007

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, June 20, 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

Thomas Thompson

Melinda Major

James Muscoreil

Hwy. Superintendent Daniel Kerwin

Lawrence Banks Building Inspector

Attorney Kyle Andrews

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the May 16, 2007 regular meeting and the June 6, 2007 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, the following bills be approved as submitted by the Clerk with a notation that B Fund Claim #63 to Metzger Engineering in the amount of $4,341.13 related to the proposed Autumn Farms Development would be charged back to the developers:

A Fund #177 thru #222 $31,468.43

B Fund #56 thru #70 27,336.00

Hwy DA Fund #88 thru #100 6,407.45

Hwy DB Fund #20 thru #25 10,239.39

Water District #74 thru #85 1,733.60

S.I. Lighting #12 thru #13 251.10

S. I. Sewer #7 thru #8 551.37

S. F. Fund #20 thru #21 712.67

Total All Vouchers $78,700.01

The Board also questioned the voucher for Stevenson Hardware because of their preference to buy locally when possible.

Mr. Jastrzemski opened the public hearing on Local Law #6, 2007 amending Local Law #1, 2006 and repealing Local Law #3, 2006.

Mr. Jastrzemski read the proposed Local Law in its entirety and explained that the purpose of the local law was to correct an error in directional language and numbering.

No one wished to speak and Mr. Jastrzemski closed the public hearing on Local Law #6, 2007.

Notification was received from Cal Rhoney, Wilson Yacht Club, that the club has applied for renewal of their liquor license for the period July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2007.

A request was received from the Wilson Youth Soccer League that the Town purchase an ad in this year’s tournament book.

A Request was received from Ruth Bramer to attend a training seminar in Somerset June 26, 2007 during normal court hours.

A thank you was received from Gary S. Pettit, Commander, American Legion Post 836 for the Town being a part of the dedication ceremony of the Greenwood Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Day.

Recommendations on changes to recreational and farm pond rules and regulations were received from the Planning Board

The Town Clerk received the Annual Financial Report Update Document for the year ending 12/31/2006.

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.

A Sunset Island resident asked about the letter sent to CATCO concerning the large amount of water entering the sewer system and also the pump that was purchased and charged to Sunset Island Sewer.

A Resident spoke about zoning violations in the Town and a perpetual fund to maintain Greenwood Cemetery.

There being no one who wished to speak, Mr. Jastrzemski closed public participation.

Mr. Banks reported 16 building permits were issued in May with an estimated value of $72,000. He further reported on zoning violations in our town and his efforts to bring them into compliance.

Mr. Andrews reported on his work with Mr. Banks to clean up zoning violations, fee structure for Weingart Development; his correspondence with the Teamsters and the Stepanowicz zoning matter.

Mr. Jastrzemski reported that the Town received a grant in the amount of $740.00 for the summer tennis program.

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about his meeting with the DEC concerning the boat launch on Riverview Drive and also his meeting with representatives from Congresswoman Louis Slaughter’s office regarding possible funding to maintain good water flow at the mouth of 12 Mile Creek.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, Mrs. Bramer be authorized to attend a training session in Somerset Town Court June 26, 2007 on electronic submission of domestic violence cases as requested with reimbursement for mileage only.

A Resolution was offered by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, a public hearing on proposed Local Law #7, 2007 increasing the term of the Supervisor from two to four years be set for Wednesday, July 18, 200t at 7:00 p.m.

A Resolution was offered by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, a public hearing on proposed Local Law #8, 2007 increasing the term of the Tax Collector from two to four years be set for Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, and seconded by Mr. Thompson the proposed Local Law amending Local Law #1, 2003 and repealing Local law #3, 2006 be adopted as Local Law #6, 2007. Roll call vote responded as follows:
Mr. Jastrzemski, yes Mr. Thompson, yes Mr. Clark, yes Ms. Major, yes Mr. Muscoreil, yes CARRIED

A Resolution was offered by offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted authorizing an ad in the Youth Soccer League Tournament Book at a cost of $30.00.

Mr. Jastrzemski reported that the Town Board audited the Tax Collector’s books and found them to be in good order. Mr. Jastrzemski introduced Tax Collector Julia Godfrey and commended her on the fine job she did collecting Town and County taxes at the Town Hall this year.

Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, this Board go on record in support Niagara County Resolution IL-051-07, sponsored by Legislator Kyle Andrews, requesting the County Manager include Beebe Road reconstruction in the 2008 Niagara County Capital Budget.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, extending the moratorium on ponds until September 30, 2007 to allow time to consider the Planning Board’s recommendations on this matter. Mr. Jastrzemski commended the Planning Board on their work.


At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski introduced Jack and Kathleen Berry, Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Berry spoke at length about the many problems they encountered with the 2006 financial records of the town while trying to do the Annual Financial Report.

Poor bookkeeping practices and having no firm numbers as of December 31, 2005, complicated matters even further.

Since there was no practical way to do the 2006 report on a modified accrual basis as required, it was done on a cash basis. Mr. Berry was confident that with the accounting practices we have in place at this time, it will be possible to do the 2007 report on a modified accrual basis.

Mr. Jastrzemski thanked Kathleen and Jack Berry for all of their financial assistance with the 2006 records and Mr. Clark commended Mr. Jastrzemski and Sharon Faery for their efforts to institute sound financial practices for the Town.

The next workshop meeting will be Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, July 18, 2007.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Wanda E. Burrows

Town Clerk