April 21, 2003

 

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Monday, April 21, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall. 

The following people were present:

Supervisor                     Jerry L. Dean

Councilmen                   Brad Clark & Bruce Muck

                                    Nancy Simmons & Donald Luff

Attorney                       Walter E. Moxham, Jr. 

A moment of silence was observed in recognition of our military personnel serving in Iraq. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean and seconded by Mr. Muck, the Board enter into executive session to discuss litigation at 7:35 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Dean, yes   Mr. Clark, yes   Mr. Luff, yes   Mr. Muck, yes   Mrs. Simmons, yes

                                                                                    Motion Carried 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, the Board come out of executive session and resume the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried the minutes of the March 17, 2003 Regular Meeting and the minutes of the April 7, 2003 Workshop Meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

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

General A Fund             #125 thru #161                                  $21,584.38

General B Fund             #34 thru #47                                      51,286.82

Hwy DA Fund              #53 thru #70                                      15,140.58

Hwy DB Fund              #9 thru #10                                   3,258.04

Water District               #49 thru #65                                      32,975.03

Capital Fund                  #8                                                   162.00

Sunset Island Sewer   #6 thru #9                                   12,201.16

S. F.                             #5                                                    214.18

S. I. Lighting                 #6                                                    149.36

HUD/Pier                     #2                                                15,999.75  

                                                            Total All Vouchers            $152,971.30 

A request was received from Brett Sippel for authorization to conduct open gym for those 12 years old  and older in the Zipp Gym Mondays and Wednesdays June 30 thru August 27, 2003 from 6 – 8 p.m.      

A request was received from Brett Sippel for authorization to conduct a middle school boys summer basketball program July 10 thru April 14, 2003 on Thursday mornings for one and a half hours. 

A request was received from Brett Sippel  for authorization to conduct a summer basketball camp for boys and girls in grades 4 thru 10 from June 30 thru July 3, 2003.   

A request was received from Senator George Maziarz and Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte for support of Senate bill 725 and Assembly bill 2448 which would increase the amount of revenue towns may keep from speeding fines and violations. 

A request was received from the Wilson Historical Society for authorization to use the Town Constable and the Town Hall parking lot for this year’s annual Memorial Day Fair Monday, May 26, 2003. 

A request was received from Lawrence Banks, Building Inspector,  for authorization to attend the FEMA Map Revision Workshop May 6. 2003 in Buffalo NY at a cost of $40 plus mileage. 

A request was received from Sharon Faery, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor for authorization to attend the Town Finance & Management School in Saratoga Springs May 14 thru 16, 2003.  Registration fee is $150 and the room rate is $114 per night. 

A request was received from Ann Cornell for authorization to continue the Adult Basketball Program until the end of the 2003 school year. 

A thank you was received from Mike and Maureen Scalzo for erecting signs in recognition of the 4 X 1 relay track team winning the New York State Championship. 

No one wished to speak during public participation. 

Mr. Moxham stated that he is securing easements for the Sunset Island Sewer and Waterline Construction Project and hopes to have everything in place for signatures by the May 17, 2003 Sunset Island Meeting.  Mr. Moxham also stated that he  received a list of requirements that the Town will need to fulfill before  the grant monies will be made available. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to act on behalf of the Town  in all matters relating to State Assistance under ECL Article 56, Title 3 as read by the Clerk.  Resolution attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to sign the Department of Health Application and authorize  the plans and specifications for the Sunset Island Sewer and Water System Improvements to be submitted to the Health Department, Environmental Facilities Corporation and Department of  Environmental Conservation as read by the Clerk.  Resolution attached to these minutes. 

A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously carried, Jason Fuller be granted a renewal of a Special Permit to operate a Private Club to operate a radio control car race track at 3429 New Road for a five year period, expiring April 15, 2008, and that he be allowed to amend his hours of operation to 12 noon until 10 p.m.  All other terms of the Special Permit will stay the same. 

A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Frontier Skydivers be granted renewal of a Special Permit to operate an Overnight Camp/Private Club at 3316 Beebe Road for a five year period, expiring April 30, 2008, and that the number of  trailers allowed remain at 15.  The skydivers will be required to post a map showing trailer  locations and the number of occupants in each trailer at any given time rather than keep a manifest.  All other terms of the Special Permit will stay the same and updating the water and electric on the property will be left to the discretion of the Skydivers.  It was noted that the  Town Board should take a more active role in making certain  the terms of the Special Permit  are being adhered to. 

Mr. Dean read a letter from Michael Metzger, Metzger Engineering, in which Mr. Metzger recommended Fairway Contracting, Orchard Park, NY, the low bidder, be awarded the bid for the Burch Road and Wilson-Burt Road Waterline Expansion Project. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, Fairway Contracting, Orchard Park, NY, be awarded the bid for the Burch Road and Wilson-Burt Road Waterline Expansion Project in the amount of $166,982.88 as recommended by Mr. Metzger. 

A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Luff, and unanimously adopted, authorizing the creation of five (5) Recreation Leader p/t positions.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck,, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing the creation of one (1) Assistant Director p/t position. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously adopted Matthew Rohring be appointed Assistant Recreation Director p/t for the summer recreation program effective July 7, 2003 at a salary of $15.00 per hour and paid bi-weekly. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mrs. Simmons, and unanimously adopted Kim Platt be appointed Assistant Recreation Director p/tfor the summer recreation program effective 7-7-2003 at $15.00 per hour and paid bi-weekly. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously adopted Jackie Lynn Benton be appointed Recreation Director for the summer recreation program at a salary of $15.00 per hour and paid bi-weekly, pending Civil Service approval. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried authorizing the Supervisor to bid out the Town’s insurance.  The Clerk was instructed to contact Jeff Baker, Seaway Insurance, to help with the bid specifications. 

There was a discussion of the recent vandalism at Greenwood Cemetery.  A quote was received from Niagara Monument Works to repair the damage in the back section of the cemetery in the amount of $6,500.00. The Supervisor spoke about his plan to set up a fund to which residents may donate  to keep the headstones and monuments in repair at the cemetery.   

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried,  the Board go on record as being in support of Niagara County Resolution IL-011-03 asking for preparation of home rule message to New York State for PCB import tax and also Niagara County Resolution IL-010-03 requesting a moratorium on any hazardous waste disposal permits until a hazardous waste siting plan is prepared, reviewed and accepted. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried,  Supervisor Dean, Councilman Clark and Sharon Faery, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor be authorized to attend the third annual Finance and Management School May 14 thru 16, 2003 at Saratoga Springs. 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Town Clerk be authorized to purchase shelving for the Records Management Room at a cost of about $250.00 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, the Town Historian be authorized to purchase fifty (50) picture frames at a cost of about $450.00 in which to display historic photos in the Conference Room and the auditorium. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, authorizing the Town Clerk to purchase a computer to network with the others in her office at a cost of about $1,000.00. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, Diane Muscoreil be authorized to purchase a new digital camera at a cost of about $500.00. 

A motion was made  by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, Mr. Banks be authorized to attend the Floodplain Map Revision Meeting May 6, 2003  in Buffalo.  

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the Town contract with Swick Lawncare for weed control and fertilizer for the Town Hall lawn at a cost of $140.00. 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, consideration of support for Collateral Source Bill S.622/A3483 which would allow municipal defendants to be entitled to a reduction of future economic awards for disability pensions, etc. be tabled for the attorney’s review. 

No action was taken on signs for New Road and Wilson-Youngstown Road. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the following programs be approved pending the information on the Town’s insurance coverage coming in to the Supervisor’s satisfaction:

  Brett Sippel’s open gym program for 12 year olds and older  June 30 thru August 27, 2003

  Brett Sippel’s Summer Basketball Camp June 30 thru July 3, 2003

  Brett Sippel’s Middle School Basketball Program July 10 thru August 14, 2003

  Ann Cornell’s Adult Volleyball Program thru the end of the 2003 school year 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the following  volunteers be approved for various recreation programs:

            Brian Baker   John Emborsky                     Scott Benton  Gerry Julias

            Jen Galilie   Ty Sippel               Ray Groff    Ken Voltz

            Ann Cornell  Mike Wisor   

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, this Board go on record as in support of  Senate bill 725 and Assembly bill 2448 increasing the amount of revenue villages and towns may keep from speeding fines and violations. 

A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons , seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Wilson Historical Society be authorized to use the Town Constable and the Town Hall parking lot on Monday, May 26, 2003 for the annual  Fair. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, Michelle Fitch be appointed Acting Assessor during the Assessor’s absence on  sick leave at $10.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly,  pending Civil Service approval. 

At this time,  the Board left the building to inspect the sidewalk on the northwest corner of the Town Hall.  The bushes along that area have become overgrown and the sidewalk is deteriorating causing a dangerous situation to exist. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded y Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the Board  contract with  Edward Pawlak to replace the sidewalk and redesign the handicap parking spaces at a cost of $3500.00. 

The Town Board will hold a Special Meeting Monday, April 28, 003 at 4:30 p.m. to review the 2002 Financial Statement of  the Town. 

The next Workshop Meeting will be held, Monday, May 5, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. 

The next Regular Meeting will be Monday, May 19, 2003. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                           Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk