August 16, 2004

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Monday, August 16, 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 & Edward Hastings

                                    Donald Luff & Bruce Muck

Highway Supt.  Daniel Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector Lawrence Banks

Planning Brd Chmn.      George Waters

Assessor                      Milton Bradshaw

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, the minutes of the  July 19, 2004 regular meeting, the July 27, 2004 Special Meeting, the August 2, 2004 Special Meeting and the August 9, 2004 Workshop Meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

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            #289 thru #321                        $12,295.18

General B Fund            #104 thru #124                          27,721.98

Hwy  DA Fund #93 thru #105                              7,506.55

Hwy  DB Fund #31 thru #33                                4,384.74

Water District               #120 thru #132                            7,896.53

SL                                #15 thru #16                                   195.24

H/SS                            #62 thru #66                            197,029.35

SF                                #13                                                  331.19

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $257,360.76

A thank you was received from Emily McAvoy, Chairman of Wilson Branch of the Newfane Hospital Auxiliary, for the donation to the Wilson Puppeteers from this year's race revenues. 

A request was received from George Waters, Chairman of the Planning Board, for authorization for Planning Board Members Matt Myers, Kenneth Hoffman and Jeanne Kerwin to attend the Planning and Zoning Conference in Lake Placid September 19-22, 2004 at a total cost of $2400.

 A request was received from Supervisor Dean for authorization to attend the Planning and Zoning Conference in Lake Placid, September 19-22, 2004 at a cost of $1200.

   A request was received from Wilson Fire Company, No. 1 for authorization to use the services of  the Town Constable for this year's annual Field Days August 26 and 27, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 12 midnight and August 27, 2004 from 12 noon until 12 midnight. 

At this time, Mr. Dean introduced Jan Kurpiewski, Account Executive with Univera Healthcare, who spoke about her company's health care plan. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island

David Moyer

Gloria Leising, 4 Sunset Island 

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

Mr. Bradshaw reported that state officials have been in his office reviewing property sales data.  As a result of this sales data, townwide properties and waterfront properties will be reassessed for the 2005 rolls. 

Mr. Banks reported 17 building permits were issued during July with an estimated value of $865,000. 

Mr. Kerwin reported that the water pit on Fitch Road and the water pit on Daniels Road have been rebuilt.

 Mr. Clark thanked Mr. Kerwin for the safety fence the Public Works employees installed between the Town Hall and the Village playground. 

Mr. Moxham reported that a communications company is interested in buying out the Town's lease agreement with Sprint for the tower on Water District property. 

Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously adopted,  Authorizing CWSFR Application and Agreement For Project Financing for the Sunset Island Sewer Project.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously adopted, adopting the Minority and Women's Business/Equal Employment Opportunity Program Work Plan and designating the Supervisor Minority Business Enterprise Officer.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, a Public Hearing on a Local Law  amending Town Code pertaining to dogs be set for Monday, September 20, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.   

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and  carried,  Jeanne Kerwin, Kenneth Hoffman, Matt Myers and Jerry Dean be authorized to attend a Planning and Zoning Conference in Lake Placid September 19-22, 2004 as requested.  Mr. Dean abstained from voting. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Luff and unanimously carried, Wilson Fire Co., No. 1 be authorized to use the Town Constable for this year's Field Days as requested. 

The Supervisor spoke about costs for medical coverage for Town employees. 

Mr. Clark would like to insulate one dog kennel in preparation for cold weather.  Mr. Clark also thanked Mr. Hastings for his help in installing a door between the Justice Office and the Conference Room.  

Justices Berger and Botzer spoke with the Board about  budget requests for 2005. 

Budget Workshop Meetings will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. and  Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. 

The regular Workshop Meeting will be held Monday, September 13, 2004. 

The next Regular Meeting will be held Monday, September 20, 2004. 

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

                                                                        Respectfully submitted, 

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk

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