November 21, 2007

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, November 21, 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

                                    Thomas Thompson

                                    Melinda Major

                                    Brad Clark

Building Inspector         Lawrence Banks

Attorney                       Kyle Andrews

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the October 17, 2007 regular meeting, the October 22, 2007 budget workshop meeting, the October 23, 2007 special meeting and the November 7, 2007 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $1500.00 from A1990.4 (Contingency) to A1320.4 (Ind. Auditing). 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $260.41 from SF3410.4B (Workmen’s Comp) to SF3410.4 (Fire Contract). 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $1500.00 from DA5130.4 (Machinery CE) to DA5142.4 (Snow Removal CE). 

The Town Clerk read the bills to be paid. 

There was a question about charging back legal and engineering fees to developers.

 There was a question about B Fund claim #138 to the Wilson Water District in the amount of $48.00 for watering the flowers on private property at 15 Shore Drive.    The Town Clerk explained that the owner of this property planted flowers here in an effort to improve the area and asked that the Town provide the water necessary to keep the flowers healthy, and the past administration approved the request. 

Following discussion, it was decided that because this Board disagrees with the decision of the past administration,  it will honor this claim and will pay no claims in the future. *

*  Please note: Assessment records show the correct address for this property to be 47 Shore Drive, tax map #23.05-1-47.11 

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

            General A Fund            #335 thru #376                        $23,038.50

            General B Fund            #135 thru #148                        $24,724.65

            Hwy DA Fund              #151 thru #164                            6,808.94

            Hwy DB Fund              #46 thru #50                              12,686.05

            Water District               #144 thru #155                            5,158.13

            SL Fund                       #22 thru #23                                   247.91

            SS Fund                       #18                                                   12.44

            SF Fund                       #26 thru #28                              71,230.00

                                                                                    Total All Vouchers  $143,906.66

Notification was received from the Association of Towns of training for newly elected officials January 7 thru 9, 2008 in Albany and January 15 thru 17, 2008 in Rochester. 

Notification was received from the Island Yacht Club of its intent to renew the Club’s liquor license for the period January 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2009. 

A request was received from the Dog Control Officer for authorization to attend a training seminar in Hartland November 28, 2007.

 A request was received from the Niagara River Anglers Association that the Town purchase an ad in their 25^th anniversary program booklet.

 The financial reports for the quarter ending September 30, 2007 were received from Berry and Berry. 

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.

A Maple Road resident asked about the Town’s contract with Building Control Services. Mr. Jastrzemski explained that the Town contracts with BCS for the maintenance and repair of the heating and cooling at Town Hall.

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

 Mr. Banks reported 14 building permits were issued in October with an estimated value of $405,000. 

Mr. Andrews reported that he has been drawing up Special Permits and Variances that were granted and is working on code enforcement issues.

Mr. Clark reported that mitigation grants are available through the Office of Emergency Management. 

Mr. Muscoreil reported on his conversation with Somerset Supervisor Richard Myers about the possibility of erecting power producing windmills in the Town of Wilson.

Mr. Jastrzemski read a notice from the DEC pertaining to the presence of EHD disease in deer in this area. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the three-year contract with Berry and Berry, Certified Public Accountants be approved.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing a full-page ad in the Niagara River Anglers’ anniversary booklet at a cost of $100.00. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, authorizing Martha Gross, Dog Control Officer, to attend a training seminar in the  Town of Hartland November 28, 2007 as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the Town request a five-year extension to the Town’s existing permit from the Army Corps of Engineers  to dredge the mouth of 12-Mile Creek.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the salaries for 2008 and times payable be approved as read by the Supervisor.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Supervisor and four (4) Councilmen be authorized to attend a seminar for newly elected officials in Rochester January 15 thru 17, 2008 at a cost of about $400 each plus mileage. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted,  approving the snow and ice contract with Niagara County to expire  January 15, 2008.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski presented a beautiful framed Lions Club first edition “Guiding Eyes for the Blind” stamp, signed by the author, to the Town Clerk for display at the Town Hall.  The Councilmen and Town Clerk thanked the Supervisor for his very generous donation.

A Special Meeting was set for Monday, December 17, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.

The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

 The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, December 19, 2007. 

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

Respectfully submitted,

Wanda E. Burrows

                                                            Town Clerk