August 18, 2003

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Monday, August 18, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Jerry L. Dean

Councilmen                  Nancy Schaal Simmons & Brad Clark

                                    Donald Luff & Bruce Muck

Hwy Superintendent     Daniel Kerwin

Assessor                      Milton Bradshaw

Attorney                       Walter E. Moxham

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the minutes of the July 21, 2003 Regular Meeting and the July 28, 2003 Workshop Meeting and the August 11, 2003 Special 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 approved as audited by the Board:

            General A Fund                        #286 thru #321                        $38,556.05

            General B Fund                        #116 thru #140                          45, 610.57

            Hwy DA Fund                          #119 thru #128                           31,743.41

            Hwy DB Fund                          #29 thru #33                               32,084.55

            Water District Fund                  #119 thru #133                             3,728.16

            SL Fund                                   #14 thru #15                                    162.17

            SS Fund                                   #17 thru #20                               27,144.33

            Capital/Waterline                      #18 thru #20                               13,134.84

                                                            Total all vouchers   $192,164.08 

A request was received from Jeff Monroe, Wilson Fire Company, No. 1, for use of the Town Constable for this year's annual Field Days August 21 - 23. 

A request was received from John M. Harless, champion boxer, for a donation to help send him to the Ringside International Championship in Kansas City in August. 

Requests were received from the Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk for authorization to attend the NYS Local Retirement Teleconference in Lockport September 9, 2003 at a cost of $10.00. 

A request was received from the Assessor for authorization to attend  two classes in Williamsville on September 27, 2003 or should these classes be cancelled in Rochester September 20, 2003 at a cost of $89 per class.

 Notification was received from the Building Inspector that the training seminar he was given authorization to attend August 20, 2003 has been cancelled. 

 A thank you was received from the Town Clerk for allowing her to attend the IIMC Municipal Clerks Institute this year. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

Kathy Sullivan  66 Sunset Island

David Seefeldt              3073 Maple Avenue

Ed Mitalski                   Beebe Road

Lynn Seefeldt               3073 Maple Avenue

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

The Town Clerk received notification that Wilson Fire Company, No. 1 has applied for and received a license to serve alcohol  August 21 thru 23, 2003. 

The Town Clerk received notification of the intent of Elmer A. Koss, Joyce A. Koss and
Debra Lucille Roeser, Partners, Martin's Restaurant, to renew their liquor license.

 Mr. Kerwin reported that the Burch Road Waterline Project should be completed this week and that remedial work will then begin on the Wilson Burt Road Project. 

Mr. Moxham reported that the Carl Sabey claim against the Town was dismissed. 

Mr. Moxham further reported that a Dispensation Hearing for the three youths involved in the first Greenwood Cemetery damage is set for Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. 

There was a discussion of the third set of damages done to Greenwood Cemetery. 

Mr. Waters, Planning Board Chairman, joined the meeting at this time. 

Town Constable Dennis Meier was present and stated that he will work at the Field Days Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23, 2003. 

A Resolution  was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted authorizing the change of the Town's local, regional and long distance communications service to Broadview Networks.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, authorizing the Town Clerk, the Deputy Town Clerk and the Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor to attend the teleconference on retirement reporting September 9, 2003. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Luff and seconded by Mr. Clark, with the stipulation that services for the Danielewicz manure digester be charged back to Flevie Danielewicz, and adopted the Town contract with J. O'Connell & Associates, Clarence NY, for Grant writing services for one year at a cost of  $18,000.  Mr. Muck cast the one (1) "no" vote. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, authorizing a small  dumpster for the year-round residents of Sunset Island. 

There was a discussion of the John Harless request.  Mr. Dean explained that he spoke to the Harless Family and explained that the Town cannot use tax dollars for these purposes, and requested that a letter be sent to Mr. Harless congratulating him on his accomplishments and lending support to his  career. 

Mr. Clark reported on his concerns about the Roosevelt Beach playground.  Boaters are parking boat trailers on this property for extended periods of time.  Town forces are finding it difficult to mow around these obstacles and the situation is causing a real hazard for children.  The Town Attorney will research this matter in an effort to find a solution. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, the Assessor be authorized to attend 2 training classes as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, requiring all vouchers for payment to be received in the Town Clerk's office by the Wednesday preceding the regular Town Board meeting to prepare the abstract for auditing by the Town Board. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, Mr. Clark be authorized to purchase a page alert for the Justice Office at a cost of $60.00. 

Mr. Clark reported that the drainage on the north side of Roosevelt Beach is complete for this year and  thanked the Board for accomplishing this. 

Lawrence Banks, Building Inspector, joined the meeting at this time. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean and seconded by Mr. Luff, the Board enter executive session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.  Roll call vote responded as follows:   Mr. Muck, yes    Mr. Luff, yes    Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Dean, yes   Mrs. Simmons, yes 

                                                                                    Carried 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the Board leave executive session and resume the meeting at 8:35 p.m. 

The next Workshop Meeting will be Monday, September 8, 2003. 

The next Regular Meeting will be Monday, September 15, 2003. 

Continuation of Town Board Minutes    August 18, 2003 

Mr. Dean asked the Board to consider changing the regular meeting nights to Tuesdays. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

                                                            Wanda E. Burrows

                                                            Town Clerk

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