July 19, 2004

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Monday, July 19, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.   

The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Jerry L. Dean

Councilmen                              Bruce Muck & Edward Hastings

                                                Brad Clark and Donald Luff, Jr.

Highway Supt.              Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector                     Lawrence Banks

Planning Brd. Chmn.                 George Waters

Attorney                                   Walter E. Moxham, Jr. 

A moment of silence was observed for those in harm's way. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the minutes of the June 21, 2004 regular meeting and the July 12, 2004 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

At this time, Mr. Dean presented this year's 5K race revenue checks in the amount of $1,000 each to the following: 

  Mercy Flight, accepted by Mike and Karin Elia and Gary and Eileen Kelchlin

  Wilson Puppeteers, accepted by Chairman Emily McAvoy

  Opportunities Unlimited, accepted by Vice President Jill Bacon

  Newfane Hospital Surgery Department, accepted by James Muscoreil 

Recognition was given to Race Chairmen Wanda Burrows and  Diane Muscoreil  for the fine work they do on this race each year. 

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

            General A Fund            #247 thru #288                        $23,531.07

            General B Fund            #78 thru #103                            33,991.21

            Hwy DA Fund              #84 thru #92                                7,443.79

            Hwy DB Fund              #24 thru #30                              67,069.83

            Water District               #102 thru #119                          42,584.66

            SL                                #13 thru #14                                   199.35

            H/SS                            #59 thru #61                                4,102.78

            SF                                #12                                                 884.77

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $179,807.46 

   A request was received from the Assessor for authorization to attend the following continuing education seminars:

            August 18, 2004 at  Cusack Center in Cheektowaga at a cost of $75.  

            August 25, 2004 at Cusack Center in Cheektowaga at a cost of $75.

October 3 thru 6, 2004 at Hudson Valley Resort at an estimated cost of $700 to       $800.  All fees will be reimbursed by the State. 

A request was received from the Wilson Business Community for a donation to the Motorcycle Cruise Night August 6, 2004. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

Kathy Sullivan, 66 Sunset Island

Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island

Donald Paul, Lewiston NY

Bill West, Ide Road 

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

Mr. Banks reported 13 permits issued in June with an estimated value of $588,000. 

Mr. Kerwin was given authorization  to purchase materials from Bill Nugent to construct  a safety fence between the Town Hall parking lot and the Village playground. 

Following discussion, a  motion was made by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried,  Mr. Moxham  be instructed to draw up something that would strengthen our present code pertaining to dog control for discussion at the workshop meeting. 

A motion was made by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Board accept  First Niagara Insurance as the Town's carrier as quoted. 

A motion was made by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Clark and carried,  the Town provide free seasonal water service  to the property owner at 15 Shore Drive for maintaining the  flowerbeds at that location.  Water bills will be paid from the tourism budget line.    Mr. Muck cast the one (1) "no" vote.

There was a discussion of the problems being experienced with the Sunset Island construction dumpsters.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried, the assessor be authorized the attend training classes as requested. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried,  a $500 donation be given to the  August 6, 2004 Motorcycle Cruise Night. 

 It was decided not to participate in a Deferred Compensation plan as offered by AXA Financial Advisors at this time due to lack of interest.    

A motion was made by Mr. Dean and  seconded by Mr. Hastings, the Board enter executive session to discuss contracts at 8:17 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:  Mr. Dean, yes    Mr. Luff, yes    Mr. Clark, yes   Mr. Muck, yes   Mr. Hastings, yes                                                    Motion Carried

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Dean and unanimously carried, the Board leave executive session and resume the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

The next workshop meeting will be Monday, August 9, 2004. 

The next regular meeting will be Monday, August 16, 2004. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk

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