June 23, 2004

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Monday, June 21, 2004 in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Jerry L. Dean

Councilman                  Brad Clark & Edward Hastings

                                    Bruce Muck & Donald Luff

Hwy. Superintendent    Daniel M. Kerwin

Building Inspector         Lawrence Banks

Assessor                      Milton Bradshaw

Attorney                       Walter E. Moxham, Jr. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried, the minutes of the May 17, 2004 regular meeting and the June 14, 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            #209 thru #236                        $16,912.56

            General B Fund            #57 thru #76                              26,282.25

            Hwy DA Fund              #73 thru #83                                6,569.48

            Hwy DB Fund              #17 thru #23                              67,425.10

            Water District               #83  thru #101                              7,075.02

            SL                                #11 thru #12                                    207.26

            H/SS                            #19 thru #58                                 5,360.78

            H/Water                       #4                                            157,420.73

            SFR                             #3                                                 6,932.05

            SF                                #9 thru #11                                 62,426.48

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $256,611.71 

A request was received from the Town Clerk for authorization to attend the International Municipal Clerks'  Institute at Cornell August 1 thru 5, 2004 at a cost of $650.00. 

A request was received from the Deputy Town Clerk for authorization to attend the International Municipal Clerks' Institute at Cornell August 1 thru 5, 2004 at a cost of $350.00.  It was noted that Mrs. Muscoreil was awarded a scholarship to cover part of the registration fee.   

A request was received from Justices Botzer and Berger for authorization for their Clerks to attend the NYS Association of Court Clerks training in Saratoga Springs in October.

 A request was received from Kathleen Dixon, Committee for "Lakefest 2004" for a donation to this fundraiser to benefit  Mercy Flight. 

A request was received from Walter E. Moxham, Wilson Community Enhancement Charity, Inc.,  for a donation to this year's concert series. 

A request was received from Wanda Burrows and Diane Muscoreil that $1,000 from this year's 5K race, the "Salmon Run"  be disbursed to each of the following:

  Wilson Puppeteers

  "Lakefest 2004" to benefit Mercy Flight 

   Wilson Lions Club for Golf Tournament to benefit Newfane Hospital Surgery Dept.             

    Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara 

Notification was received from R. L. Black, Beverage Control Officer of the Wilson Yacht Club, that they have applied for renewal of their NYS Liquor License  to serve beer and wine on the premises. 

A resignation was received from Frederick Voutour from the Planning Board due to medical  reasons. 

A request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to hire a part-time seasonal worker to mow and paint fire hydrants. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

  Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island

  Ray Tordoff, 81 Lake Street 

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

At this time, Mr. Dean recognized Frederick Voutour for his more than 34 years of dedicated service to the Town as a Planning Board member.  Mr. Voutour was present as well as his sons James and John.  Mr. Dean thanked Mr. Voutour for his service to the Town on behalf of the residents of the Town of Wilson and presented him with a Town hat, a key to the Town, a Certificate of Appreciation and a plaque recognizing his contributions to our community. 

Mr. Bradshaw spoke about the special recognition he received from the NYS Office of Real Property for maintaining four consecutive years of fair and equitable assessments. 

Mr. Banks  reported 19 building permits were issued during May with an estimated value of $674,000. 

Mr. Kerwin reported  his department is busy paving the roads on the north side of Roosevelt Beach. 

Mr. Moxham reported  the cemetery vandalism case was adjourned and reset for July 8, 2004. 

A motion was made by Mr. Hastings and seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Town Clerk be authorized to attend the Municipal Clerks' Institute at Cornell University at a cost of $650 and that the Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to attend the Institute at a cost of $350.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously adopted,  supporting Assembly Bill A9633, Replacement Power Legislation. 

The discussion on establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan for Town employees was tabled for more information. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously adopted, setting the fee for Coastal Erosion Appeals at $300. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously adopted,  David Clark and Nina Clark be appointed Recreation Leaders, P/T at a rate of $6.00 per hour and paid bi-weekly.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously adopted, Jeffrey Dabill be authorized to conduct a summer football camp July 13, 2004 thru August 12, 2004 under the Town's insurance coverage and the following volunteers  be approved:

            June Bendt                   Greg Bradley                Scott Causer               

            David Winquist Matt Kasprsyk             Tom Jeffree

            Brian Baker                  Bill Atlas                       Charles Jufer

            Michael Kelly               Kris Bradley                 Mike Wendt

            Mark Bell                     Sean Nevins                 Jeff Dabill, Camp Director

A motion was made by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, $1,000 be given to each of the following organizations from this year's 5K race revenues:

 * Wilson Puppeteers                *"Lakefest" Mercy Flight Fundraiser

 * Opportunities Unlimited        *Wilson Lions Club for Newfane Hospital Fundraiser 

Mr. Clark complimented Wanda Burrows and Diane Muscoreil on the fine work they do on this race each year.

   A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, authorizing a $500 donation to this year's Harbor Concert Series. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Justice Clerks be authorized to attend this year's training session in Saratoga Springs in October. 

A motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Hastings and carried, no action be taken on the request of Tuscarora Yacht Club for three seasonal dumpsters, and that Mr. Dean contact Modern Disposal to see if they would provided  these dumpsters free of charge.  Mr. Clark cast the one "no" vote. 

There was a discussion of  Thomas K. Singer's  proposal  to purchase property adjacent to Greenwood Cemetery and owned by Floyd Clark  to be used for his family burial site. Mr. Singer would deed the property to the Town so it will be part of the cemetery.   

There was a discussion of the proposed Town of Wilson Parks and Recreation Municipal Services Five Year Master Plan presented by the Recreation Committee.  Kathleen Stewart, Recreation Committee Member, spoke about the  plan and explained that if the Town Board wanted to go forward with the grant application, it would need to adopt a Resolution approving a  Five-Year Master Plan and also adopt a Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to submit the grant application. 

Mr. Clark gave an overview of the proposal and Debbie Carter, Recreation Committee, Member, spoke.  The Clerk read both Resolutions in their entirety and a lengthy discussion followed. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Muck, that both Resolutions be adopted as read by the Clerk.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

  Mr. Clark, yes   Mr. Luff abstained,   Mr. Dean, no    Mr. Muck, yes   Mr. Hastings, no

                                                                                                Motion Denied

 A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Highway Superintendent be authorized to hire a seasonal worker to mow and paint fire hydrants. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Luff and uanimously carried, the resignation of Frederick Voutour from the Planning Board be accepted with regret. 

A motion was made by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously carried, Kenneth Hoffman be appointed to the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Frederick Voutour, term expiring 12/31/2007.

   A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m. 

A reception in honor of Frederick Voutour followed in the Conference Room

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                           Wanda E. Burrows RMC

                                                                        Town Clerk

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