February 14, 2006

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

The following people were present:

Supervisor                     Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                   Melinda Major-Holloway

                                    Brad Clark

                                    Edward Hastings

                                    James V. Muscoreil

Hwy Superintendent      Daniel M. Kerwin

Building Inspector          Lawrence Banks

Attorney                       Walter E. Moxham, Jr

Mr. Jastrzemski welcomed newly appointed Councilman James Muscoreil to the Board.  Mr. Muscoreil was appointed to fill the vacant seat of Donald Luff who passed away in December of 2005.

A motion was made by Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the January 24, 2006 special meeting and workshop meeting and the February 7, 2006 special meeting  be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $1,000.00 from A1990.4, Contingency Line, to A1220.4, Supervisor CE. 

A motion was made by Mrs. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried the following bills be allowed as read by the Clerk:

            General A Fund             #41 thru #75                 $20,906.89

            General B Fund             #14 thru #22                   58,243.46

            Hwy DA Fund              #22 thru #37                   30,266.90

            Hwy DB Fund              #6 thru #8                        2, 190.59

            Water District               #23 thru #33                     5,035.85

            SL Lighting                   #3                                       190.59

            SS/H                            #5                                        224.75

            SF                                #3 thru #7                        86,489.23

                                                                                    Total All Vouchers  $203,547.87

A letter was received from  Angelo Borgese, PE for the NYS Department of Transportation, relative to the Town’s request for a reduced speed limit on Beebe Road at the intersection of Ide Road.   Based on the state’s  investigation and available data, it was determined that the existing speed limit is appropriate for present conditions and should be maintained.  The Clerk will send a letter to  Mrs. Richelle Carmer, Beebe Road, informing her of the state’s findings. 

A Request was received from the Town Clerk for authorization for she and her Deputy to attend the NYS Town Clerks’ Conference in Saratoga Springs April 23 thru 26, 2006 at a cost of $573.00 each plus a registration fee of $60.00. 

A request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to purchase one 6-foot Bush Hog mower from Niagara Implement at a cost of $4,200.00. 

Rita Miller, 10 Sunset Island, spoke during public participation. 

Mr. Banks reported 8 building permits issued during the month of January with an estimated cost of $49,000.00.  Mr. Banks is doing fire safety inspections at this time. 

Mr. Jastrzemski reported that the Board  completed the audit of  the Town Clerk’s and the Town Justices’ books and found them to be in good order.

The Supervisor made the following appointments to the Cemetery Advisory Committee:

Melinda Major-Holloway, Chairman                   Shirley Evans                            Donna Fritton

Daniel Kerwin                                                   Barbara Mosher                                    Diane Zabel

Charles Horton                                                  Rena Rohring                            Donald Held

Brad Clark

The Supervisor made the following appointments to the Tourism Advisory Committee:

Melinda Major-Holloway, Chairman                   Roxanne Benton                        Gary Benton

James Muscoreil                                               Tracey Wiepert Bolton              Wanda Burrows

Diane Muscoreil

A Resolution  was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Holloway and unanimously adopted, Town Clerk Wanda Burrows and Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to attend the New York State Town Clerks’ Conference in Saratoga Springs as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Highway Superintendent to purchase a 6-foot Bush Hog mower as requested. 

There was a discussion  of the Sunset Island Sewer and Water Projects. 

Mr. Moxham reported that  the Town has received the  paperwork necessary for the  Board to approve the contract completion for these project, and also the request for the final $10,000.00 payment to CATCO.

There was a discussion of two (2) change orders submitted by Wendel for Town Board approval. Since the Board had questions about these change orders and since Allardice and Associates are reviewing the breakdown of charges for the Water and Sewer, it was decided to table the two (2) resolutions for completion until the next meeting. 

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the Eastern Niagara Power Project Alliance, which is engaged in bargaining with the New York Power Authority over its relicensing and obtaining cheaper power.  Mr. Jastrzemski  would like the Board to consider joining this coalition and he will research this matter further. 

The next workshop meeting will be Tuesday, February 28, 2006. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, March 14, 2006. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Hastings and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                                    Town Clerk

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk