December 19, 2007

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

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                  Melinda Major

                                    James Muscoreil

                                    Brad Clark

                                    Thomas Thompson

Building Inspector         Lawrence Banks

Attorney                       Kyle Andrews

 A moment of silence was observed in memory of retired Town Constable Carl Sabey who passed away December 15, 2007.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the November 21, 2007 regular meeting, the December 5, 2007 workshop meeting and the December 17, 2007 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

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

  General A Fund                      #377 thru #413                        $61,729.51

  General B Fund                      #149 thru #175                          62,010.38

  Hwy DA Fund                        #166 thru #182                          72,529.97

  Hwy DB Fund                        #51 thru #56                                4,115.08

  Water District                       #156 thru #172                            5,734.13

  S. I. Lighting                           #24 thru #25                                   261.98

  SF                                          #29 thru #30                                 5,474.00

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $211,855.05

 A thank you was received from Niagara Hospice for the contribution in memory of Nancy Zanow. 

Notification was received from the DOT that the traffic study completed on Chestnut Road indicates that the existing speed limit is appropriate for present conditions.

Correspondence was received from Crown Castle International requesting that the Town extend the lease agreement for the cell tower on Water District property. 

A resignation was received from David C. Wilson from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 5, 2007 as he is changing his town of residence. 

The following results of Proposition  #2, extending the term of the Supervisor and Proposition  #3, extending the term of the Tax Collector were received from the Board of Elections: 

            Proposition  #2             Yes      347                 No         503

            Proposition #3                          Yes       378                 No         463

Copy attached to these minutes. 

A request was received from Building Inspector Lawrence Banks for authorization to erect a plywood barrier at the open front door at 2345 Harwood Avenue, under Chapter 54, Unsafe Buildings, to prevent access by unauthorized persons. 

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski recognized Mr. George Cruickshank, retiring member and chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for his 17 years of service to the Town and presented him with a Certification of Appreciation. 

Mr. Jastrzemski recognized David Wilson, member, Zoning Board of Appeals, for his 13 years of service to the Town and presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation.   

Mr. Jastrzemski recognized Charles Horton, retiring Town Historian, for his 6 years of service to the Town and presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation. 

No one wished to speak during public participation. 

Mr. Banks reported 5 building permits were issued in November with an estimated value of $86,000. 

Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working on Special Permits and Variances and other zoning violations. 

Mr. Jastrzemski received notification from the Real Property Tax Service that the final check in the amount of $21,840 for shared assessor services is being issued. 

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to pay all bills and bring all accounts into balance. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, the pond regulations be amended as read by the Supervisor.  Copy attached to these minutes.  Mr. Andrews was asked to draw up a Local Law amending pond regulations. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the moratorium on ponds be extended to March 31, 2008. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, the request of Crown Castle International, to amend the contract for the cell tower at the Water District be denied. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted establishing a Town Hall Boiler Reserve Fund.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, establishing a Capital Reserve for Water Department Equipment.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A motion was made by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the Reorganizational Meeting be set for Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the regular January meeting be set for Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 

No action was taken on the County’s request to purchase Bicentennial Banners.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the Town donate $300 to the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop as part of the Tourism Budget. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Town purchase materials from Niagara County to construct a bench for the court at a cost of about $200.00. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Building Inspector to secure the open front door at 2345 Harwood Avenue to prevent access by unauthorized persons.

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

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk

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