October 20, 2003

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Monday, October 20, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.   

The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Jerry L. Dean

Councilmen                  Donald Luff & Brad Clark

                                    Bruce Muck & Nancy Schaal Simmons

Highway Supt.  Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector         Lawrence Banks

Assessor                      Milton Bradshaw

Attorney                       Walter E. Moxham, Jr.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the minutes of the September 15, 2003 regular meeting,  September 22, 2003 budget workshop meeting, September 25, 2003 budget workshop meeting and the October 14, 2003 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Town Clerk.

 A request was received from the Building Inspector to attend a code seminar in Buffalo November 11 and 12, 2003 at a cost of $230.00 plus mileage. 

A letter was received from Harold Zimmerman, Jr. requesting that the Board consider adopting  a Local Law limiting excessive noise levels in the town to help with the problems he is experiencing with a nearby labor camp.

 Notice was received  that this year's  National Make A Difference Day Clothing Drive will be held Saturday, October 25, 2003 from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. at various locations. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

Kathy Sullivan, 66 Sunset Island

Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island

Glenn Walker,  2305 Washington Avenue

David Moyer

Ronald Haefer, West Lake Road

Harold Zimmerman, 2174 N. Beebe Road

Joan Zimmerman, 2174 N. Beebe Road

Lynn Seefeldt, 3073 Maple Road

At this time, Mr. Dean closed public participation. 

During public participation, Sunset Island residents voiced their objections to leaving keys to their residences with the Town Clerk as per the letter they received.  Following discussion, it was agreed  that the Town will be responsible for  hooking up the sewers to the grinder pumps and the water service to the water pits. All work done between the grinder pumps/ water pits  and the residences will be the responsibility of the property owners.

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

            General A Fund                        #359 thru #403                        $35,461.71

            General B Fund                        #158 thru # 174                         31,464.84

            Hwy DA Fund                          #144 thru #158                          10,393.77

            Hwy DB Fund                          #38 thru #44                                4,604.93

            Water District                           #147 thru #165                          34,245.78

            S.L.                                          #18 thru #19                                   174.21

            Cap/Water                               #22 thru #23                               45,778.15

            HUD (pier)                               #3 thru #4                                        501.90

            H/Sunset Island                        #26 thru #27                                 5,370.83

                                                                                    Total All Vouchers   $178,996.12 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, authorizing the actual listing of unpaid accounts provided by the Water Department and any other town charges to be placed as a lien on real property for which services were provided.  These listings are to be forwarded to the Assessor's office for posting. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted authorizing the installation of a street light near the new bridge on Route 18 near the Town/Village line.

A Resolution was offered by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Deputy Town Clerk to order 1500 informational magnets from Modern Corporation at a cost of  $1,155.00.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, increasing the fees for lots at Greenwood Cemetery from $300 to $400 each.  

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, authorizing the Building Inspector to attend a seminar in Buffalo November 11 and 12, 2003 as requested. 

A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing on the 2004 Preliminary Budget be set for Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. 

A budget workshop meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at 4:30 p.m.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to apply for state aid through New York State Office of Children and Family Services in the amount of $2,740.00.  

The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 24, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. 

Mr. Muck commended  Mr. Kerwin and the highway employees for the fine work they are doing cleaning and mowing town ditches. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows RMC

                                                                        Town Clerk

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