September 17, 2001

 

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Monday, September 17, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

Present were:

Supervisor Jerry L. Dean
Councilmen Nancy Schall Simmons & Brad L. Clark
  Donald Luff
Building Inspector Lawrence Banks
Attorney Walter E. Moxham
Planning Board Chairman George Waters

Absent:  Bruce Muck and Paul Karsten 

          

A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the heroic people on the plane that crashed in the field in Pennsylvania. 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously approved,  the minutes of the August 20, 2001 Town Board Meeting and the September 10, 2001 Workshop Meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, $10,230.35 be transferred from B889.1 Reserve for Landfill to B8161.4 Landfill-Post Closure account

A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the following bills be approved as read by the Clerk:

General A Fund #301 thru #328 $12,411.52
General B Fund #109 thru #116 $24,523.25
Highway DA Fund #92 thru # 103 $  9,465.15
Highway DB Fund #35 thru #38 $  2,730.68
Water District #114 thru #128 $  7,015.04
SL Fund #14 thru #15 $     161.66
SF Fund #15 $     184.30
H Fund Capital Pier #901 thru #905 $12,343.72
H Fund Capital Pier #906 thru #907 $  9,301.97
  Total All Vouchers $78,167.29

A request was received from the Ransomville Free Library for an increase in funding in next year’s budget  for services provided to Town of Wilson residents. 

A check in the amount of $565.00 for the summer recreation program was received from local businesses.  The money was a result of this year’s  very successful Motorcycle Cruise Night.  Mr. Clark  spoke about the Board’s plans to expand the summer recreation program into the middle school and expressed his appreciation for this additional funding.  The Clerk will send a letter of thanks for this very generous donation.

No one wished to speak during public participation. 

The  Assessor stated that because property sales are coming in somewhat higher than their assessed values in some areas of the Town,  he will be reassessing  some properties next year. 

Mr. Banks reported 22 building permits were issued during August at an estimated value of $1,140,700.

 Mr. Moxham reported on the zoning violations he is pursuing in court.

A  Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted, Milton Bradshaw be appointed Town of Wilson Assessor  for a six year term, beginning October 1, 2001 and expiring September 30, 2007.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted establishing insurance requirements for those businesses contracting with the Town.  Copy attached to these minutes.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff  and unanimously adopted  declaring a negative impact on the waterline construction under 6NYCRR Part 617, SEQR law following an uncoordinated review.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted requiring two signatures on checks issued for the pier renovation capital project and the Supervisor and Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor be authorized to sign the checks. 

A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted authorizing two hours pay at $8.34 per hour for those election inspectors who worked on the suspended primary election. 

Mr. Dean announced that he and Mr. Clark will be meeting with representatives of  the Niagara County Health Department, the D.E.C. and the Brownfield’s Committee to discuss possible ways to turn the Wilson Cambria Landfill into a nature park.

Mr. Dean also spoke about  information  he received from the Wilson Free Library showing 315 library patrons  to be Town of Porter residents.

Budget Workshop Meetings  will be held Friday, October 12, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. and Friday, October 19, 2001 at 1:00 p.m.

There  will be no October Workshop Meeting.

The next regular Town Board Meeting will be Monday, October 15, 2001.

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.                                              

                                               Respectfully submitted

                                                            Wanda E. Burrows, Town Clerk

                                

 

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

as adopted by the Wilson Town Board

September 17, 2001

 

Insurance Requirements: 

            1.  The contractor must purchase and maintain insurance that will protect him from claims, which may arise out of the work they will perform for the Town of Wilson. This coverage is also to include coverage for the contractor and his or her employees, and also, any subcontractor employed directly or indirectly by the Town of Wilson.                                         

 Insurance coverage must include: 

               A.            Workers Compensation – This coverage must be maintained, at the contractor’ expense, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of New York State.  This coverage shall include provisions for occupational diseases and Employer's Liability.  The coverage must be maintained for all workers, both  of the contractor and any subcontractor, for the duration of the contract with the Town. 

               B.            The contractor shall maintain, during the duration of the contract with the Town, Liability Insurance as specified herein.  The contractor shall provide General Liability Insurance that includes protection from personal injury claims, including death, personal injury and  property damage arising out of any  operations under contract by said contractor, or any subcontractor.  The limit of  liability shall not be less than $1,000,000 for all claims arising out of bodily injury, death or property damages.  The aggregate coverage should not be less        than $2,000,000.

               C.            The hired contractor must provide a certificate of insurance that show the Town of Wilson the stated limits.  The insurance company must be at least an “A” rated Carrier by A. M. Best.  The Town of Wilson must also be named as an additional insured.

 

 

                                       

                                                                       

                                                                       

                                   

 

 


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