July 21, 2003

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Monday, July 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 & Nancy Schaal Simmons

                                    Donald Luff & Bruce Muck

Highway Supt.  Daniel Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector Lawrence Banks

Attorney                       Walter E. Moxham

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the minutes of the June 16, 2003 Regular Meeting, June 30, 2003  Special Meeting, July 1, 2003 Special Meeting and the July 11, 2003 Special Meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

Mr. Kerwin stated that the Burch Road Waterline Extension Project has been held up while waiting for permits, but that everything is now in place  and the work  should begin soon. 

The Town Clerk asked the Board to approve two additional bills that were not included on this month's abstract as follows:

A Fund     cemetery reward, first incident          B8810.4    $1,000

DA Fund  Chase Bank     final payment Highway BAN

               principal  DA9730.6            $24,939.60

                                                                            interest    DA9730.7                  390.47 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, the previous bills plus the following bills be approved as audited:

            A Fund #235 thru #282                        $20,956.39

            B Fund             #83 thru #113                            32,980.84

            DA Fund          #101 thru #117                          31,050.44

            DB Fund          #22 thru #26                              37,094.67

            Water               #98 thru #118                            37,085.66

            SL                    #12 thru #13                                   162.05

            SS                    #15 thru #16                                2,814.66

            Cap/Water       #17                                               3,759.68

            SF                    #8                                                    490.07

            SFR                 #4                                                    162.15

                                                Total all vouchers  including two added  $167,555.81 

The bill from Metzger Engineering, B Fund claim # 101, for landfill testing, will be held until we receive the test results.   

A thank you was received from  Richard J Zipp, Secretary, Wilson Fire Co., No. 1 for the donation of $2,500 from 5K race revenues  to be used towards the purchase of a new defibulator for their ambulance. 

A thank you was received from James Muscoreil, President, Wilson Lions Club, for the donation of $2,500 from 5K race revenues for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Program. 

A thank you was received from Mike Melcher, Chairman, Kids Fishing Derby, Wilson Conservation Club, for the Town's donation to the Derby.  This year 126 children participated. 

An invitation to participate in the "Welcome Home and Thank You" parade for area military personnel, August 16, 2003 was received from Sean Smith, Clerk of the Niagara County Legislature, 

A request was received from the Niagara County Health Department for volunteers to assist in the free Rabies Clinic in Lewiston August 9, 2003. 

An invitation was received for the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the 1^st ever 65 Roses Rose Garden, a tribute to those with Cystic Fibrosis, Saturday, August 2, 2003 at the Thomas Marks Elementary School. 

A request was received from the Town Clerk for authorization for the Deputy Town Clerk to attend a free seminar on the Town Clerk's computer program in Batavia August 13, 2003. 

A request was received from Ian Holloway for a donation to the 4^th annual motorcycle cruise night sponsored by the business community and the Wilson Lions Club. 

A request was received from Bob Hagen, United Way 2003 Campaign Chairman, United Way for a loaned executive to assist in this year's campaign. 

A request was received from Joel Garven for "slow, children playing signs" near his home at 3300 Palmer Road.

 A request was received from Justices Berger and Botzer for authorization to attend the NY State Magistrates Association annual meeting September 28 thru October 1, 2003 in Saratoga Springs. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

Bonnie Benton, 2313 Riverview Drive

Larry Krizan, 2707 West Lake Road

Lynn Seefeldt, 3073 Maple Avenue  

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

Mr. Banks reported that 18 building permits were issued in June with an estimated value of $396,000. 

Mr. Moxham reported on the progress  of the Sunset Island Sewer Project  and stated that only 5 or 6 easements remain to be signed. 

Mr. Dean stated that a dead bird on Beebe Road tested positive for West Nile Virus and advised residents to avoid areas with standing water. 

 Mr. Dean visited Fantasy Island with his family and friends from Russia during the time our recreation department was there on a field trip and was very proud of the 98  youngsters and staff from Wilson.  Mr. Dean commended the Town's recreation staff on the fine work they are doing and on the many improvements made to this year's program. 

Mr. Dean reported a $77,000 increase in sales tax revenues over the same time last year. 

Mr. Muck spoke about how well the new ditching system is working at Roosevelt Beach. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted, authorizing a petty cash account for the Recreation Department  in the amount of $120. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the grant-writing proposal submitted by  J. O'Connell be tabled for more information. 

A motion was made by M. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, $500 be donated to the August 8, 2003 motorcycle cruise night.

 Mr. Kerwin will speak with Joel Garven about his request for reduced speed signs near his home on Palmer Road. 

Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted, requesting the Department of Transportation do a feasibility study  on reducing the speed limits on all Town roads in the Roosevelt  and Coolidge Beach areas.  

Mrs. Simmons will contact the state about the varying speed limits on Route 18 from the Roosevelt Beach are into the Village of Wilson. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, authorizing the Tax Collector  to attend a Tax Collectors' Conference in Rhode Island at a cost of $575.

 A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to attend a free BAS user's seminar August 13, 2003 at Batavia. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously carried, the request of Justices Botzer and Berger to attend the NY State Magistrates Conference September 28 thru October 1, 2003 be denied because of budget constraints. 

Mr. Clark spoke about people parking trucks, boat trailers and watercraft in the Town park at Roosevelt Beach and voiced his concerns about the possibility of children being injured climbing on these vehicles. 

Mr. Clark will look into installing some type of communication device between the Justices' and Town Clerk's offices. 

Mr. Dean thanked Mr. Kerwin for all of  his help  maintaining the grounds at the Town Hall. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean and seconded by Mr. Muck, the Board enter executive session to discuss personnel matters at 8:50 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

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

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the Board leave executive session and resume the meeting at 9:30 p.m. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, reducing the hours of the part-time clerk currently assigned to the Assessor's Office due to the lack of work and will be called back for work as needed. 

The next Workshop Meeting will be Monday, July 28, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. 

The Sunset Island Sewer contract will be awarded at the next Regular Town Board Meeting, August 18, 2003.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows RMC

                                                                        Town Clerk

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