August 15, 2007

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, August 15, 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

                                                James Muscoreil

                                                Thomas Thompson

Highway Superintendent           Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector                     Lawrence Banks

Planning Board Chairman          George Waters

Attorney                                   Kyle Andrews

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the minutes of the July 18, 2007 and the August 1, 2007 meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously approved authorizing the transfer of  $8,109.80 from Sunset Island Maintenance Savings Account to SS81110.4 Sunset Island Sewer CE to cover the cost of the Flow Meter and installation. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of  $1,000.00 from B Fund Savings to B1990.4 Contingency Account to make up the amount of $10,000.00 to transfer to the Library Line (B7410.4).  This will cover the additional obligation to the library.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the following bills be approved as audited by the Board:

            General A Fund            #257 thru #283                        $ 7,838.87

            General B Fund            #87 thru #105                          40,768.90

            Hwy DA Fund              #113 thru #124                           4,649.02

`           Hwy DB Fund              #32 thru #36                            16,562.85

            Water District               #101 thru #114                           3,658.47

            SL                                #17 thru #18                                  225.72

            H/SS                            #13                                           13,000.00

            SF                                #23 thru #24                            70,986.00

            SS                                #3 (Flow Meter)                          8,109.80

                                                                        Total All Vouchers $165,799.67 

Notification was received of the intent of Elmer A. Koss, Joyce A. Koss and Debra Lucille Roeser, Partners in Martin’s Restaurant, to renew their liquor license beginning October 1, 2007. 

Notification was received from Ed Hastings of his intent to renew his liquor license for Ed’s County Store at 3243 Lake Road. 

A thank you was received from Deputy Town Clerk Diane Muscoreil for allowing her the opportunity to attend the Cornell Municipal Clerks’ Institute July 22 thru 26, 2007. 

A thank you was received from Ella Lester, Country Rds. Caring Neighbors, Inc., for the contribution in association with the 2007 Motorcycle Cruise Night. 

A request was received from Lawrence Banks, Building Inspector, that the Board declare the properties at 2973 Beebe and 3316 Beebe to be a public nuisance and directing that they shall be repaired and secured or demolished and remove as per Section 54-8 of Town Code.

 Notification was received from Lawrence Banks, Building Inspector, that the properties at 2566 Hulbert Rd., 2345 Harwood Ave., 2314 Wilson Ave. and 2338 Cleveland Ave. meet the conditions listed in Section 54-4, Unsafe Buildings, and requested the Board authorizes him to prepare notice to the owners under Chapter 55-5 to repair or remove the offending structures. 

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.

 A Harbor Street resident complimented the Board on this year’s excellent Summer Recreation Program and the fine work done by the Program Director and her assistants.  He also asked about the time line for completing the Shore Drive roadwork and also discussed the possibility of using the funds from the future sale of lots at Greenwood Cemetery to establish a perpetual fund for cemetery upkeep. 

A Sunset Island resident spoke about the $13,000 paid to the Village for Sunset Island’s share of sewer maintenance and also the cost of the flow meter.  She also spoke about the proposed fence for the Sunset Island dumpsters. 

A Randall Road resident spoke about unkempt properties.

 A Fitch Road resident requested that the Town look into speeding traffic on Fitch Road.

 A Fitch Road resident spoke about the proposed primate sanctuary on Wilson Youngstown Road.

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

Mr. Banks reported 17 building permits were issued in July with an estimated value of $290,000. 

Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working with Mr. Banks on unsafe buildings.  He further reported that the six fulltime workers in the Highway Department are now unionized.  

Mr. Clark reported that he could not be more pleased with this year’s Summer Recreation Program.  The number of participants increased this year and the Recreation Director plans to give a full report to the Board soon. 

Mr. Muscoreil told the Board that the 5^th meeting of the Wilson Business Association was well attended and invited all interested people to attend the meetings.

 Mr. Jastrzemski received notification from the Office of Real Property that the equalization rate for the Town of Wilson is at 93%.

 A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Highway Superintendent be authorized to construct a fence around the Sunset Island dumpsters at a cost of about $1000.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor, under Section 54-8 of Town Code, to make an application at a term of the Supreme Court for an order determining the buildings at 2973 Beebe Road and 3316 Beebe Road to be a public nuisance and directing that they shall be repaired and secured or demolished and removed.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, granting the Building Inspector, under Section 55-5 of Town Code, authorization to prepare notices to owners of property at 2566 Hulbert Rd., 2345 Harwood Ave., 2314 Wilson Ave. and 2338 Cleveland Ave. to repair or remove the offending structures.

 Mr. Jastrzemski reported on the informational meeting held with Waste Energy Solutions to discuss anaerobic waste management.

 The next Workshop Meeting will be Wednesday, September 5, 2007 and the next Regular Meeting will be Wednesday, September 19, 2007. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

            Respectfully submitted,

                                                                         Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk