October 17, 2007

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, October 17, 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

                                                Thomas Thompson

                                                James Muscoreil

Highway Supt.                          Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector                     Lawrence Banks

Assessor                                  Dominic Penale

Attorney                                   Kyle Andrews

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, the minutes of the September 12, 2007 regular meeting, the October 3, 2007 regular and workshop meeting and the October 15 & 16, 2007 budget workshop meetings  be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously approved, authorizing the transfer of $1,500.00 from DA5130.4, Machinery Contractual to DA5142.4, Snow Removal contractual. 

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

            General A Fund            #311 thru #334                        $8,810.84

            General B Fund            #107 thru #134                        24,693.52

            Hwy DA Fund              #136 thru #150                        27,642.52

            Hwy DB Fund              #43 thru #45                              6,505.90

            Water District               #129 thru #143                        57,328.87

            Sunset Island Light.       #20 thru #21                                 241.21

            SF Fund                       #25                                                 86.00

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $125,309.11

 A thank you was received from Evan S. Farley for the pen and pencil set from the Town Board in recognition of his being awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. 

A request of was received from the Town Clerk for authorization to purchase a computer at a cost of about $450.00.   

A request was received from the Building Inspector that the Town Board adopt a Resolution directing the Supervisor to make an application at a term of the Supreme Court for an order determining the building at 2338 Cleveland Avenue to be a public nuisance and directing that it shall be repaired and secured or demolished and removed.

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.  

A Sunset Island resident spoke about the 2008 Sunset Island Sewer District tax rate.

A Fitch Road resident expressed her concerns about a proposed primate sanctuary in her area.

A Village resident spoke about the ditching project in the Shadigee and Beebe Road area,  and was advised to contact the Assessor with any assessment questions.

Numerous residents spoke in opposition to the annual reassessing of property.

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

Mr. Jastrzemski called a brief recess at this time.

 The Supervisor reconvened the meeting and Mr. Banks reported that 8 building permits were issued during the month of September with an estimated value of $590,000. 

Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working with Mr. Banks on unsafe buildings. 

Mr. Jastrzmeski reported that he has contacted Senator Maziarz in an attempt to be awarded grant money to complete a joint Master Plan for the Town and Village of Wilson. 

Mr. Jastrzemski further reported that he toured the harbor area with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and has requested her assistance in funding to improve the harbor and the creek area. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, approving the Snow and Ice Contract with New York State pending review by the Town Attorney. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Town Clerk to purchase a computer at a cost of about $450.00. 

Mr. Jastrzemski read a Resolution in opposition to the Governor’s proposal eliminating the requirement that driver license applicants provide social security cards to prove identity in its entirety. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, this Board go on record in opposition to the Governor’s proposal to eliminate the requirement that driver license applicants provide social security cards to prove identity.  Copy attached to these minutes.   

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, Riverview Drive north and south be made one-way streets, pending New York State approval.

 No action was taken on the Building Control Services contract. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to apply for state aid for the Summer Recreation Program in the amount of $2,712.00. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson, and unanimously adopted, directing the Supervisor to make an application at a term of Supreme Court for an order determining the building at 2338 Cleveland Avenue to be a public nuisance and directing that it shall be repaired and secured or demolished and removed. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, authorizing the actual listing of unpaid accounts provided by the Water Department and any other charges to be placed as a lien on real property for which services were provided.  These listings are to be forwarded to the Assessor for posting. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, amending the insurance requirements adopted by the Town Board September 17, 2001.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, adopting a Deposit Schedule for Development Fees for Engineering and Attorney Costs. Copy  attached to these minutes. 

A motion was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, a budget workshop meeting be held Monday, October 22, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. and a special meeting be held Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. 

The next workshop meeting will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2007 and the next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, November 21, 2007.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                         Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk