May 21, 2002

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Monday, May 20, 2002 in the auditorium of the Town Hall. 

The following people were present:

Supervisor                                 Jerry L. Dean

Councilmen                               Bruce Muck and Brad Clark

                                                Donald Luff, Jr.

Highway Superintendent            Paul Karsten

Building Inspector                      Lawrence Banks 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the minutes of the April 15, 2002 and the May 6, 2002 meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the following bills be approved as audited by the Board:

  General A. Fund                      #141 thru #140                          $18,616.27

  General B Fund                       #44 thru #58                               56,292.61

  Hwy DA Fund                                    #44 thru #59                             116,450.05

  Hwy DB Fund                                    #10 thru #1`5                              13,515.62

  Water District Fund                 #58 thru #74                                 4,840.36

  H/Waterline                            #16                                              10,317.48

  SF                                          #7 thru #9                                    58,113.21

  SL                                          #8 thru #9                                          166.47

  H/Hud                                                8-02 thru 11-02                             99,335.72

                                                                        Total All Vouchers    $377.647.79

 A request was received from the Assessor for authorization to attend training at Cornell University July 17, 2002 thru July 19, 2002 at a cost of $255 plus hotel, meals and transportation.  Most of the expenses will be reimbursed to the Town.                        

A request was received from the Town Clerk for authorization for her and the Deputy Town Clerk  to attend a teleconference in Lockport October 3, 2002 at a cost of $10  each. 

A thank you was received from Robert Wallace, Secretary, the Wilson Yacht Club, for the dumpster service provided by the Town. 

A request was received from Jeffrey Dabill, Head Varsity Coach, Wilson Central High School, for authorization to run a summer football camp under the Town’s Recreation Program at no cost to the Town.  This program would be staffed by volunteers. 

Mr. Dean opened public participation. 

Kathy Sullivan, 66 Sunset Island spoke. 

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

Mr. Banks reported 11 building permits were issued in April with a total estimated value of $240,300.00. 

 A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing be set for Monday, June 3, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. on the request of James M. Pasquale for a Special Permit to operate a paint ball courses club  for members only at 3230 New Road. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Assessor be authorized to attend classes at Cornell University July 17, 2002 thru July 19, 2002 as requested. 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to attend a teleconference in Lockport October 3, 2002. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Luff and unanimously carried, the Water Superintendent be authorized to purchase a computer program from MCS Spectrum to identify those unpaid bills to be posted to tax rolls at a cost of $1,245.00 plus training. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff and adopted, the Town purchase two “Welcome to Wilson” signs at a cost of  $1,650.00 each and  one  one-sided sign to be placed at the front of the Town Hall at a cost of $2,900.00.    Mr. Muck cast the one “no” vote. 

Mr. Clark spoke about the request of Jeff Dabill to operate a summer football camp under the Town’s recreation program.  He stated that there would be no cost to the Town for the program since it will be staffed  by volunteers.  Mr. Clark further stated that volunteers will be required to sign waivers holding the Town harmless for any injuries, etc. 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the list of volunteer workers for the summer football camp be approved as submitted by Mr. Dabill.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the recreation forms be approved as submitted by the recreation commission.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, Charles Milne II be appointed to the recreation commission to fill the unexpired term of Michael McAvoy, term expiring  12/31/2005. 

Mr. Dean stated that the July 1, 2002 Workshop Meeting will be called at Wilson Tuscarora State Park at 7:30 p.m.  Niagara County Health Department Officials will  attend and all will tour Sunset Island to examine the waterline situation. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean and  seconded by Mr. Luff, the Board enter executive session to discuss personnel matters at 7:42 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

   Mr. Dean, yes    Mr. Muck, yes   Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Luff, yes   carried 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean and seconded by Mr. Luff and carried. the Board enter executive session to discuss personnel matters at 7:42 p.m.Roll call vote responded as follows:

   Mr. Dean, yes   Mr. Muck, yes    Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Luff, yes           Carried  

Councilman Nancy Schaal Simmons and Attorney Walter E. Moxham, Jr. joined the meeting at this time.

 A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the Board  come out of  executive session and resume the meeting.

A Special Meeting will be held Monday, June 3, 2002 preceding the Workshop Meeting. 

The next Regular Meeting will be Monday, June 17, 2002. 

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                              

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