May 16, 2005                                                                                                      

 

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Monday, May 16, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Deputy supervisor/Councilman  Edward A. Hastings

Councilmen                                          Brad Clark & Bruce Muck

Highway Superintendent                       Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector                                 Lawrence Banks

Planning Board Chmn.              George Waters

Attorney                                               Walter E. Moxham

Absent:  Supervisor Jerry L. Dean & Councilman Donald Luff

 Mr. Hastings chaired the meeting in Mr. Dean's absence. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the minutes of the April 18, 2005 regular meeting and the May 2, 2005 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the following bills be allowed as read with the exception of SF Claim #11 for firemen's physicals which Mr. Clark wants held until he has an opportunity to check it for accuracy:

            General A Fund            #138 thru #177                        $32,602.24

            General B Fund            #43 thru #58                              26,383.98

            Hwy DA Fund              #82 thru #97                                9,678.36

            Hwy DB Fund              #19 thru #22                              16,909.59

            Water District               #55 thru #73                              12,077.95

            Sl                                 #9 thru #10                                     221.95

            H/SS                            #10 thru #12                                1,899.50                 

            SF Fund                       #10 thru #13                              68,624.14

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $168,397.71

 At this time, the Clerk read a Proclamation by the Town Board declaring May 24, 2005 "Flora M. Plesur Day" in Wilson in honor of her 100th Birthday.  Ms. Jean Hayes and her cousin accepted the Proclamation from Mr. Hastings, and thanked the Board on behalf of their Aunt,  Flora Plesur. 

A request was received from the Highway Superintendent to amend the effective date of Jose Cobo's appointment to Monday, May 23, 2005. 

A request was received from the Wilson Historical Society for authorization to use the Town Constable and the Town Hall parking lot for the annual Memorial Day Fair, Monday May 30, 2005.  

A request was received from the Town Clerk for authorization to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Training at Cornell University July24 thru July 28, 2005 at a cost of about $650.00. 

An invitation was received from Gary Pettit, American Legion Post 836, to participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 30, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.  This year's parade will be dedicated to Commander John Demmin who passed away in 2004. 

A request was received from Diane Muscoreil for authorization to attend the New York State Association of Government Records Officers School in Lake Placid June 12 - 15, 2005 at a cost of $412.50 plus mileage. 

Mr. David Warsocki spoke during public participation.

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

The next Planning Board meeting will be Monday, June 13, 2005. 

Mr. Banks reported 10 building permits issued in April with an estimated value of $105,000.00. 

Mr. Clark spoke about costs related to the leasing of the property to the rear of the Public Works building. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, in support of the Collateral Source Bill (S.1544/A4354) to prevent "double dipping" in lawsuits against public employers and ensure that plaintiffs do not profit at taxpayers' expense. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Town Justices to apply for a grant in the amount of $8,427.24 for 2005 Justice Court training, law books and office furniture. 

There was a discussion of the proposal by Sprint to assign its lease at the Water District property to Global, who in turn will assign it back to Sprint.   Mr. Moxham explained that all terms of the original lease will remain the same and he recommended this assignment be approved.  

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, Sprint's assignment to Global be approved.  

  A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried, the 2005 Harbor Concert Series be designated one of the benefactors of this year's 5K Salmon Run. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried, the Town Clerk be authorized to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Training at Cornell July 24 - July 28, 2005 as requested. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Wilson Historical Society be allowed to use the Town Constable and the Town Hall parking lot for the annual Memorial Day Fair, Monday, May 30, 2005. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, approving the Contract for Shared Highway Services between municipalities. 

Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, Erie Niagara Plumbing Services, Inc. be hired to install water meters at Wilson Tuscarora State Park at a cost of $800 - $900 plus parts not to exceed $200 as per estimate.  The Town of Wilson Water District will supply the water meters. 

Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously adopted, placing a temporary moratorium on ditching projects, except for emergency situations. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, Deputy Town Clerk Diane Muscoreil be authorized to attend a Records Management Conference in Lake Placid June 12 - 15, 2005 as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously adopted, Jose Cobo's MEO appointment be amended to be effective May 23, 2005. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted,  Gray Certified Public Accounting, P.C. be authorized to perform an audit of the general purpose financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2004 at a cost of $4,400 as per their proposal. 

Mr. Clark reported that interviews for the Summer Recreation Program are underway, with one day remaining.  The program will run from July 5, 2005 thru August 5, 2005. 

The next Workshop Meeting will be Monday, June 6, 2005. 

The next Regular Meeting will be Monday, June 20, 2005.  

A Special Workshop Meeting was set for Monday, June 27, 2005. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows RMC

                                                                        Town Clerk

 

           

                                              

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                   

 

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