May 17, 2004

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Monday, May 17, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall. 

The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Jerry L. Dean

Councilmen                              Brad Clark & Donald Luff

                                                Bruce Muck & Edward Hastings

Highway Supt.              Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector                     Lawrence Banks

Assessor                                  Milton Bradshaw

Attorney                                   Walter E. Moxham, Jr. 

Mr. Dean called the Public Hearing on the Resolution establishing the "benefited basis" formula for all district charges for owners of lands located in the Sunset Island Sewer District.  The Town Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety.

 The following people spoke:

Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island

Charles Keipper, 40 Sunset Island

Bruce Mauer, 9 Sunset Island 

All being heard who wished to be heard, Mr. Dean closed the Public Hearing. 

At this time, Mr. Dean called the Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law  for the Town of Wilson entitled "Sunset Island Sewer District Rent Local Law of the Town of Wilson". 

The Town Clerk read an abstract of the proposed Local Law.  

The following people spoke:

Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island

Bruce Mauer, 9 sunset Island

Bob Laney, 21 Sunset Island

Gloria Leising, 4 Sunset Island

Following discussion, Mr. Dean closed the Public Hearing. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Hastings and seconded by Mr. Luff  the proposed Local Law entitled "Sunset Island Sewer District Rent Local Law of the Town of Wilson" be adopted as Local Law No. 1, 2004.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Dean, yes    Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Luff, yes   Mr. Hastings, yes   Mr. Muck, yes

  A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously adopted, a Resolution establishing the "benefited basis" formula for all district charges for owners of lands located in the Sunset Island Sewer District be adopted as read by the Clerk.   

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the minutes of the April 19, 2004 regular meeting, the May 3, 2004 Special Meeting  and the May 10, 2004 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

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

            General A Fund            #174 thru #203                        $116,634.95

            General B Fund            #47 thru #56                                 22,021.97

            Hwy DA Fund              #63 thru #72                                   2,387.77

            Hwy DB Fund              #13 thru #16                                   2,194.38

            Water District               #69 thru #82                                   5,872.89

            SL                                #9 thru #10                                        231.37

            H/SS                            #17 thru #18                                   3,191.05

            SF                                #8                                                   1,297.48

                                                                        Total All Vouchers      $153,831.86

 The following bids were opened and read aloud: 

         Company                           Excavator         Mower     Excavator Trade-in 

Southworth Milton                    $140,350.00    $10,120.00      $17,000.00

2140 Military Road

Niagara Falls NY 14150

L. B. Smith                               $140,910.00    $20,195.00      $14,000.00

2260 Sheridan Drive

Buffalo NY 14223-0160

Monroe Tractor                        $138,058.00    $  9,600.00      $20,000.00

5035 Genesee Street

Buffalo NY 14225

Mr. Kerwin and Mr. Moxham left the room to review the bids. 

A request was received from the Wilson Historical Society for use of the Town Hall parking lot and the Town Constable for the Memorial Day Fair May 31, 2004.    

An invitation to participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade and the service at Greenwood Cemetery was received from Gary S. Pettit, Adjutant, Post 836, Martin F. Jennings American Legion Post. 

A request was received from Jeffrey Dabill for authorization to run the Wilson Summer Football Camp July 13 thru August 12, 2004 under the Town's recreation program. 

Mr. Dean introduced Jean O'Connell and Steve Deuitch, the Town's grant consultants, who reviewed the results of the Town Park surveys submitted by Town residents.  There was a discussion of phase 1 of the park proposal.  Donald Sinclair and Cathy Stewart spoke on the subject.  Mr. Deuitch explained that if the Board decides to submit a grant application for the proposed park, they would be required to adopt a Resolution  approving a  5 year Master Plan and also a Resolution authorizing O'Connell and Associates to submit the grant application. 

Mr. Kerwin and Mr. Moxham rejoined the meeting at this time. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island

Bruce Mauer, 9 Sunset Island

Cathy Sullivan, 66 Sunset Island

Gail Walder, 4633 Chestnut Road 

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

Mr. Banks reported 16 building permits issued in April with an estimated value of $250,100.00. 

Mr. Kerwin recommended the Board accept the bid of Southworth Milton for a 2004 Caterpillar Excavator Model M316C at the  bid  price of $140,350.00 and a  trade-in  of  one (1) Caterpillar excavator with  a trade-in value of  $17,000.00. 

Mr. Kerwin recommended the Board accept the bid of Monroe Tractor for one (1)
Gregory Model CH-55 Hydraulic Mower at the bid price of $9,600.00.  

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, Southworth Milton be awarded the bid for (1) 2004 Caterpillar Excavator Model M316C in the amount of $140,350.00 and a trade in of one (1) Caterpillar excavator valued at $17,000.00. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, Monroe Tractor be awarded the bid for one (1) Gregory Model CH-55 Hydraulic Mower at a bid price of $9,600.00. 

 A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Wilson Historical Society be authorized to use the Town Hall parking lot and the Town Constable for the annual Memorial Day Fair, May 31, 2004. 

The request of Jeff Dabill to operate a football camp under the Town's recreation program was tabled until a list of volunteer workers is submitted. 

The proposed Deferred Compensation Plan for Town employees was tabled until more information is received.

 The Town of Cambria has requested the assistance of the Town Highway Department to chip and seal the roads in North Ridge Cemetery under shared services.  Mr. Kerwin explained that his department will provide the equipment and men to do the work and  the Town of Cambria will furnish all materials.  Mr. Kerwin was given approval to proceed with this work.

The next workshop meeting will be Monday, June 14, 2004. 

The next regular meeting will be Monday, June 21, 2004. 

A motion was made by Mr. Luff, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously carried,  the meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m. 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk

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