January 23, 2008

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                              James Muscoreil

                                                Brad Clark

                                                Melinda Major

                                                Thomas Thompson

Hwy. Superintendent                Daniel M. Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector                        Lawrence Banks

Assessor                                  Dominic Penale

Attorney                                   Kyle Andrews

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously approved, the minutes of the December 19, 2007 regular meeting, the January 2, 2008 reorganizational meeting, and the January 14, 2008 and January 21, 2008 special meetings be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, the following bills be approved as read by the Clerk:

  General A Fund                      #1 thru #38                              $43,888.55

  General B Fund                      #1 thru #11                                28,369.94

  Hwy DA fund                         #1 thru #16                                65,059.61

  Hwy DB Fund                        #1 thru #4                                    5,001.48

  Water District                         #1 thru #15                                 55,768.14

  SL                                          #1 thru #2                                        252.30

  H/SS                                      #1                                                      35.77

  SFR                                       #1                                               54,590.35

  SF                                          #1 thru #2                                     9,872.25

                                                                                    Total All Vouchers  $262,838.39

 Notification was received from the Association of Towns of the 2008 Training School February 17-20, 2008 in New York City.

 A request was received from Wilson ITC Elderly Housing Associates for renewal of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement for the Wilson Country Estates, 250 Autumnview Drive.

 Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation. 

A Beebe Road resident spoke about the assessment process and the Governor’s plan to cap property taxes. 

A Sunset Island resident spoke about the PILOT Agreement for Autumnview Estates.

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

 Mr. Banks reported 7 building permits were issued in December, 2007 with an estimated value of $268,000 and 132 permits were issued during  the year 2007 with an estimated value of  $2,800,000.

 Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working on pond regulations, union negotiations, the County Snow and Ice Contract and the ITC request for the PILOT extension.

 Mr. Penale stated that the Town’s Assessment Roll should be available on the internet by April 1, 2008.

 Mr. Clark reported that the Fisheries Advisory Board has scheduled its first meeting and that anyone interested in serving on this Board should contact him.

Mr. Muscoreil reported that the training seminar in Rochester was very educational and thanked the Board for authorizing his attendance.

 Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the NYS Parks Department’s interest  in purchasing the YMCA Camp on West Lake Road across  from Wilson Tuscarora State Park. He has informed Park Officials that he would not be opposed to the purchase and development of this property. 

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about contract negotiations with the Teamsters Union. 

Mr. Jastrzemski read the questions posed by the Concerned Taxpayers of Wilson and said that he would respond to each question. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, a public hearing on a Proposed Local Law Providing for Various Changes to Pond Regulations be set for Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving an agreement with Niagara Community Action Program in the amount of $1,000 to provide services to residents of the Town of Wilson.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, approving an agreement between the Highway Superintendent and the Town Board for the expenditure of funds for general road repair.  Copy attached to these minutes.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, authorizing the establishment of an A Fund Reserve for “Shared Assessor Services”.  Resolution attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted,  approving a contract with Niagara County for snow and ice removal.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted authorizing the purchase of two (2) Niagara County Bicentennial Banners at a cost of $200 each. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to execute a five-year agreement to rent three (3) fire hydrants to the Village of Wilson for $1.00 each per year for a total of $3.00 yearly rental.

Mr. Jastrzemsk read a Resolution in favor of Governor Spitzer’s plan for property tax relief, cap and reforms.  A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving the resolution as read.  Copy attached to these minutes.

Town Clerk Wanda E. Burrows appointed A. Diane Muscoreil First Deputy Town Clerk effective January 1, 2008.

 A Special Meeting was set for Wednesday, February 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

 The next regular meeting will be Wednesday February 20, 2007.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously approved, the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m. 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted, 

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk