November 17, 2003

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

The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Jerry Dean

Councilmen                              Bruce Muck & Brad Clark

                                                Donald Luff & Nancy Schaal Simmons

Highway Superintendent           Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector                     Lawrence Banks          

Assessor                                  Milton Bradshaw

Planning Board Chmn.  George Waters

Attorney                                   Walter E. Moxham 

At this time, Mr. Dean presented a plaque to Rebecca Albright in recognition of her receiving the prestigious Everett R. Dyer Award for distinguished school board service and for her outstanding contributions to public education and the children in our community.

 A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the minutes of the October 20, 2003 regular meeting, the October 29, 2003 budget workshop meeting and the November 6, 2003 public hearing and budget workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

There was a discussion of  A Fund claim #434 to HyTec Concrete in the amount of $3,500.   It was decided that this claim should be split evenly between A Fund 1620.4 and Water Fund 8340.2. 

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

            A Fund                         #404 thru #462                        $38,150.13

            B Fund                         #175 thru #188                          27,597.72

            Hwy DA Fund              #159 thru #171                          29,225.18

            Hwy DB Fund              #45 thru #49                                2,712.27

            Water District               #166 thru #185                            7,496.08

            SL                                #20 thru #21                                   178.52

            H/SS                            #28 thru #31                            188,008.92

            H/Water                       #24                                                 444.54

                                                                        Total all vouchers $293,813.26 

A request was received from Kimberly Platt for approval of the Wilson Youth Girls' Basketball Program and the list of volunteers. 

A request was received from Ann Cornell for approval of the Adult Volleyball Program and the list of volunteers. 

A request was received from Brett Sippel for approval of the Boys' Saturday Basketball Program and the list of volunteers. 

A request was received from Ray Groff for approval of the Adult Basketball Program and  the list of volunteers.

 Notification was received from Sharon Faery, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, of the need to add $83,324.00 to the 2004 budget for the Town's  contribution to the New York State retirement System. 

A request was received from Assessor Milton Bradshaw  for authorization to participate in the commercial file-updating program provided by Girasole Appraisal, Inc.  

A request was received from Robert Jones, Dorwood Park Mini Mart, for a rear loading two cubic yard  dumpster at a cost of $15.00 per month rental fee. 

A request was received from Highway Superintendent Daniel Kerwin for authorization to trade the LBO Ford Backhoe for a new 2003 LBO Backhoe from New York State contract at a cost of $3,500. 

At this time, Mr. Dean opened public participation. Harry Silvis, Roosevelt Beach spoke.

 There was a lengthy discussion about the silage run off from the Flevie Danielewicz Dairy Farm and the severe damage it has done to the west  branch  of 12 Mile Creek. 

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

 The next regular Planning Board meeting will be Monday, December 8, 2003.

 Mr. Banks reported 12 building permits were issued in October at an estimated value of $401,000.

 Mr. Moxham reported that one family has paid $5,000 in restitution for cemetery damages, and juveniles involved in the second round of damage are scheduled to be in Family Court November 18, 2003.

 There was a lengthy discussion of the Assessor's plan to update assessments on Sunset Island and whether or not this would be a good time to update properties with all of the sewer and waterline construction going on at this time.  It was decided that the Assessor should continue his plans to update assessments on  commercial properties and Sunset Island.  

A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Luff  and unanimously carried, the following recreation programs and volunteers be approved:

            Kim Platt's Girls' Basketball Program on Saturdays from early  December until mid March . Volunteers will be girls from the Varsity Girls and Junior Varsity Basketball Teams and Coaches Lash and Austin.

            Brett Sippel's Boys' Basketball Program on Saturdays  from December 6 until Saturday, March 6, 2003. Volunteers will be John Emborsky, Scott Benton, Brian Baker, Mike Seeley, John Mahar and Mike Mahar.

            Ray Groff's Sunday Morning Adult Basketball Program.  Volunteers will be Scott Benton, Mike Wiser, John Carney, Jeff Dabill, Kiely Swick, Pete Reagan, Greg Bradley and Brian Baker.

            Ann Cornell's Adult Volleyball Program Thursday evenings through the end of the school year.  Volunteers will be Geraldine Julias and Kenneth Voltz.

t was noted that there will be no fees for the programs and no salaries for any of the workers.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Highway Superintendent be authorized to trade-in the 2003 LBO Ford Backhoe for a new 2004 LBO Backhoe from New York State contract at a cost of $3,500. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously carried, the following amounts be added to the 2004 Preliminary Budget for New York State Retirement contributions:            A Fund $19,810

            B Fund             $  4,700

            DA Fund          $44,910

            DB Fund          $  6,418          

            SW Fund         $  7,610

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mrs. Simmons and unanimously adopted, the 2004 Preliminary Budget, with changes, be adopted as the Town of Wilson 2004 Final Budget. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously adopted, approving one "no cost" change order for the Sunset Island Sewer and one "no cost" change order for the Sunset Island Waterline.

 The Board considered the request of Dorwood Park Mini Mart for a 2 cubic yard dumpster at a rental fee of $15.00 a month.  A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and carried, this request be denied since we do not offer dumpster service to other businesses in the Town.  Mr. Dean cast the one "no" vote.

 There was a discussion of the Town making a donation to repair "Bud" the Buffalo that is on display in  Wilson Community Pharmacy Park.  Mr. Moxham advised that an   agreement should be drawn up between the Town and Leanne Haley-Brown, Bud's owner, requiring that the Buffalo  remain available for public viewing and that the park's security system stay in place. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the Town donate up to $500 for repairs to "Bud" the Buffalo.  Mr. Moxham will draw up the agreement as per his recommendation.

 A motion was made by Mrs. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Assessor be authorized to participate in the commercial factor-file updating program at a cost of $800 as requested.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, James Schotz be reappointed to a five year term on the Board of Assessment Review, term expiring September 30, 2008.

 The next workshop meeting will be Monday, December 1, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. 

The next regular meeting will be Monday, December 15, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.

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

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows RMC

                                                                        Town Clerk

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