March 17, 2003

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Monday, March 17, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall. 

The following people were present:

Supervisor                     Jerry L. Dean

Councilmen                   Bruce Muck & Nancy Schaal Simmons

                                    Brad Clark & Donald Luff

Highway Supt.              Daniel Kerwin

Building Insp.                Lawrence Banks

Planning Board Chm.     George Waters

Attorney                       Walter E. Moxham, Jr.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, the minutes of the February 10, 2003 regular meeting, February 13, 2003 special meeting and the March 3, 2003 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

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

            Capital Projects/HUD                #1                                $    14.50

            Capital Projects/Waterline          # 5 - #7                                      6,873.38

            Fire Protection                          #2 - #4                            78,174.92

            S.I. Lighting                              #4 - #5                               191.18

            S.I. Sewer                                #5                                       14.80

            General Fund A                         #85 - #124                    24,660.06

            General Fund B                         #25 - #33                      21,221.08

            Highway DA Fund                    #31 - #52                       155,171.10

            Highway DB Fund                    #7 - #8                             1,718.67

            Water District Fund                   #34 - #48                          9,334.91

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $297,374.60

Correspondence was received from Chris Banach, Ray Tussing and Chip Fleckenstein about the continuing flooding problems they are experiencing on their Harris Avenue properties.  Mr. Dean visited the site and stated that he believes the culvert pipe passing through St. Christopher Lane in the Town of Porter needs to be enlarged.  Mr. Dean will contact Town of Porter officials to discuss possible action to alleviate this ongoing flooding problem. 

A quote was received from Niagara Frontier Exterminating Service for service at the Town Hall to eliminate the ant problem.  The initial cost of the service would be $95 and monthly service would be $35.00. 

No one wished to speak during public participation. 

The next Planning Board meeting will be April 7 or 8. 

Mr. Banks reported that he is busy doing annual fire safety inspections. 

Mr. Kerwin reported that he is in the process of  making copies of  town waterline maps.  When the last of the waterlines are installed on Burch Road  and Wilson Burt Road, Mr. Kerwin would like authorization to put all of the maps on a disc at a cost of about $1,200.00.  

Mr. Moxham reported that the court postponed  the Stepanowicz zoning matter because Mr. Stepanowicz’s attorney was out of town.  Mr. Moxham further stated that he is receiving much paperwork on the Sunset Island Sewer project and discussed some of the grant requirements. 

Mr. Clark announced that there are openings in the summer recreation program. Applications for these positions are available at the Town Clerk’s office. 

Mr. Luff asked for authorization to look into a security and fire protection system for the Town Hall. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, Mr. Luff  be authorized to look into a security and fire protection system for the Town Hall. 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mrs. Simmons, and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing on the request of  Jason Fuller for  renewal of a Special Permit to operate a Private Club to operate a radio control car race track at 3429 New Road be set for Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. 

A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing on the request of the Frontier Skydivers, Inc. for renewal of a Special Permit to operate an Overnight Camp/Private Club at 3316 Beebe Road be set for Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, a  Public Hearing on the Increase in the Maximum Cost of the Sunset Island Sewer District  be set for Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.  The Town Clerk read the Order Calling the Public Hearing in its entirety.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing on the Increase and Improvement of Facilities of Water District 1, be set for Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.  The Town Clerk read to Order Calling the Public Hearing in its entirety.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, authorizing a contract with Niagara Frontier Exterminating Service, Inc. for an initial visit and monthly service as per their proposal.

 Mr. Dean reported on a Firemen’s retirement  meeting he and Mr. Clark attended with fire company personnel and the Town’s carrier. 

The next workshop meeting will be April 7, 2003 and the next regular meeting will be April 21, 2003. 

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

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

                                                            Wanda E. Burrows, Town Clerk

This web site brought to you compliments of the Town of Wilson.
Hosting provided by ComputerHelp of WNY
© 2000 - Webmaster@WilsonNewYork.com