September 19, 2007

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                              James Muscoreil

                                                Melinda Major

                                                Thomas Thompson

Highway Supt.              Daniel M. Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector             Lawrence Banks

Assessor                                  Dominic Penale

Planning Board Chmn.  George Waters

Attorney                                   Kyle Andrews

Absent:  Councilman Brad Clark

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, the minutes of the August 15, 2007 regular meeting and the September 5, 2007 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $1500.00 from A1990.4, Contingency, to A1320.4, Independent Auditing, to cover the payment to Berry and Berry CPA’s for the quarterly report. 

A Resolution was offered by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the following bills be allowed as read by the Clerk:

            General A Fund            #284 thru #310                        $16,558.12

            General B Fund            #107 thru #121                          25,614.94

            Hwy DA Fund              #125 thru #135                            5,356.13

            Hwy DB Fund              #37 thru #42                              77,782.57

            Water District               #115 thru #128                          48,672.37

            S. I. Lighting                 #19                                                 188.98

            H/SS                            #14 thru #17                            217,068.86

            Also: A Fund #160                                                          1, 950.00

                                                                          Total All Vouchers $393,191.98

 A request was received from Jolene Vincent for authorization to run the Girls’ Saturday Winter Basketball Program at the Middle or High School from December 1, 2007 thru March 8, 2008, and the following volunteers be approved:  Chris Moon, Brian Baker, John Vincent, Travis Vincent and Larry Lash. 

A request was received from Brett Sippel for authorization to run the Boys’ Saturday Winter Basketball Program at the Thomas Marks School December 1, 2007 thru March 8, 2008, and the following volunteers be approved:  John Emborsky, Scott Benton, Ken Martin, Mike Seeley, John Mahar, Mike Mahar, Steve Frerichs and Jeff Dinse. 

A request was received from Diane Muscoreil for authorization to attend a Shared Municipal Service Workshop September 21, 2007 in Getzville. 

A request was received from Brad Clark for authorization to attend a VFIS meeting in Williamsville September 19, 2007.

 A request was received from Daniel Kerwin for authorization to trade the 2006 B95 New Holland Backhoe for a new 2007 B95 New Holland Backhoe at a cost of $9,200.  Money has been placed in the 2007 budget for this item. 

Correspondence was received from a Fitch Road resident requesting a “Children at Play Sign” be placed on their road or a reduction in the speed limit. 

A petition was received from Chestnut Road residents requesting a reduction in the speed limit on Chestnut Road from Route 425 to Maple Road. 

A thank you was received from Wilson Community Enhancement Charity, Inc. for the donation to this year’s Harbor Hoops.

 Correspondence was received from Helen Freischlag, Boy Scout Troop 67, announcing an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for her son, Joseph Robert Butler, on October 13, 2007.

 A letter was received from David Warsocki, Boy Scout Troop 67, announcing an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Evan S. Farley October 9, 2007. 

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation. 

A Wilson resident spoke about the annual reassessing of properties.  Mr. Penale explained that the Town of Wilson is now in a 3-year reassessing program. 

A Wilson resident spoke about the proposed changes to pond regulations.

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

 Mr. Banks reported 16 building permits were issued during the month of August with an estimated value of $377,000.

Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working with Mr. Banks on various matters and has not received correspondence from PERB as yet.

Mr. Jastrzemski stated that he has been working on the 2008 tentative budget and will present it to the Town Board soon. 

 Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the upcoming Luncheon Lecture Series sponsored by the Friends of the Wilson Free Library, featuring Congresswoman Louis Slaughter, entitled “Women Against the Grain” which will be held September 30, 2007 at 12 noon at the Wilson Boat House. 

The Supervisor read the Resolution in support of “Sheriff’s Telling our Parents and Promoting Educated Drivers” (S.T.O.P.P.E.D) Program. Copy attached to these minutes.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, this Board go on record as being in support of the S.T.O.P.P.E.D. Program.

A Resolution was offered by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the moratorium on pond construction be extended to December 31, 2007.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the request of a Fitch Road resident for a reduction of the speed limit on Fitch Road be tabled for further discussion. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, the County be asked to do a speed study on Chestnut Road between Route 425 and Maple Road. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, Councilman Brad Clark be authorized to attend a VFIS meeting in Williamsville as requested.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, the Highway Superintendent be authorized to trade the 2006 New Holland Backhoe for a new 2007 New Holland Backhoe as requested.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, Diane Muscoreil be authorized to attend a Shared Municipal Services Workshop in Getzville as requested.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, the request of Brett Sippel to conduct a Boys’ Basketball Program in the Thomas Marks Gym from December 1, 2007 thru March 8, 2008 be approved under the Town’s insurance and the following people be approved as volunteers: John Emborsky, Scott Benton, Ken Martin, Mike Seeley, John Mahar, Mike Mahar, Steve Frerichs and Jeff Dinse. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, Jolene Vincent be authorized to run the Girls’ Basketball Program in the Middle or High School Gym from December 1, 2007 thru March 8, 2008 under the Town’s insurance and the following volunteers be approved: Chris Moon, Brian Baker, John Vincent, Travis Vincent and Larry Lash.

 A special meeting was set for Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. for the Town Clerk to present the 2008 Tentative Budget to the Board. 

The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 

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

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                          Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                          Town Clerk