September 19, 2005

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Monday, September 19, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall. 

The following people were present:

Deputy Supervisor/Councilman   Edward Hastings

Councilmen Bruce Muck and Brad Clark

Highway Superintendent Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector Lawrence Banks

Attorney Walter E. Moxham

Absent:  Supervisor Jerry Dean and Councilman Donald Luff

 A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the minutes of the August 15, 2005 regular meeting and the September 6, 2005 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried,  the following bills be approved as read by the Clerk:

            General A. Fund            #290 thru #317              $14,879.74

            General B Fund             #134 thru #144                21,725.44

            Hwy DA Fund              #135 thru #145                  3,433.42

            Hwy DB Fund              #39 thru #41                     4,376.85

            Water District               #118 thru #135                  7,232.44

            SL Fund                        #16                                        42.37

            H/SS Fund                    #22 thru #23                     1,072.50

            SF Fund                        #19 thru #21                   64,478.14

                                                            Total All Vouchers  $117,037.65

A request was received from the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk for authorization to attend a Teleconference on Records Management in Lockport on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at a cost of $15.00 per person. 

Correspondence was received from Ella Lester, President, Wilson  Christian Food Pantry, announcing a public meeting to discuss a community center. 

The following people spoke during public participation:

  Rita Miller, #10 Sunset Island

  Edward Hoeflich, #62 Sunset Island

  Kathy Sullivan, #66 Sunset Island 

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

Mr. Banks reported 11 building permits were issued in August with an estimated value of $169,000.

 Wally reported that the Special Permit for the cell tower on Lake Street has expired and the holder of  the permit has been notified.

 Mr. Muck complimented the highway workers on the fine work they are doing mowing ditches.   

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, amending the Recreation Director’s petty cash account to $300.00. 

A Special Meeting was set for Monday, October 3, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. for the Town Clerk to present the Tentative Budget to the Town Board.

 There was a discussion of providing insurance coverage for recreational programs that require fees.  A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Town no longer provide insurance coverage for those programs that require fees because of the change in the Town’s clerical staff and accounting procedures.

There was a discussion of the girls’ and boys’ winter basketball programs.  Mr. Clark explained that last year’s girls’ program, held at Stevenson Elementary School, was cancelled because a suitable instructor could not be found.  A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, authorizing a letter to be sent to Sue Borgett, Director, Porter Recreational Program, asking if  the Town of Porter would be interested in selecting an instructor and overseeing the girls’ program.  This seemed most appropriate since Porter has provided funding for one instructor in the past.  Wilson would continue to sponsor the boys’ program at Thomas Marks Elementary School.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark,. seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously carried, the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to attend a Teleconference on Records Management in Lockport Tuesday, October 18, 2005 as requested.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, Milton Bradshaw be terminated as Acting Assessor, effective, September 19, 2005. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted appointing Milton Bradshaw Acting Assessor, effective September 20, 2005 at a rate of $65.00 per hour paid monthly.

A motion was made by Mr. Muck and seconded by Mr. Hastings,  the Board enter executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters at 8:15 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

  Mr. Muck, yes        Mr. Clark, yes       Mr. Hastings, yes

                                                                                                            Motion Carried

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried, the Board leave executive session and resume the meeting at 9:00 p.m. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, creating the position of Real Property Appraisal Technician/Trainee, p/t. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Muck and unanimously adopted, appointing Shirley Urtel Real Property Appraisal Technician/Trainee, p/t at a salary of $15.91 per hour and paid bi-weekly.

The next Special Meeting and Workshop Meeting will be Monday, October 3, 2005.

 The next Regular Meeting will be Monday, October 17, 2005.

 A motion was made by Mr. Muck, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimsouly carried, the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                          Wanda E. Burrows, RMC, CMC

                                                                        Town Clerk