July 16, 2008

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                    Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                  Brad Clark

                                    James Muscoreil

                                    Thomas Thompson

Highway Supt.  Daniel M. Kerwin

Building Inspector         Lawrence Banks

Attorney                       Kyle Andrews

Absent:  Councilman Melinda Major

 Mr. Jastrzemski called the public hearing on Local Law #1, 2008, Amending Various Portions of Property Maintenance Code.

 Mr. Jastrzemski explained that the Local Law provides for the administration and enforcement of property and lawn maintenance standards, and it has been brought forth to ensure the continued safety of all buildings, structures, and premises within the Town of Wilson.

 There being no one who wished to speak, Mr. Jastrzmeski closed the public hearing.

 Mr. Jastrzemski announced that the owners of Rainbow Mobile Home Park, 3256 Lockport Youngstown Road, withdrew their application to change the zoning on Rainbow Mobile Home Park from RR200 to UR100.             

 The Supervisor called for a roll call vote on the request of Dorwood Mobile Home Park, 3536 New Road, to change the zoning on the park from RR200 to UR100.

Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Muscoreil, no        Mr. Clark, no     Mr. Thompson, no      Mr. Jastrzemski, no

                                                                                                DENIED

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski and seconded by Mr. Clark the proposed “Local Law Amending Various Portions of Property Maintenance Code” be adopted as Local Law #1, 2008.  Roll call vote responded as follows:  Mr. Jastrzemski, yes    Mr. Thompson, yes   Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Muscoreil, yes

                                                                                                ADOPTED

 It was decided to extend the request of Frontier Skydivers for renewal of their Special Permit for another month to give the homeowner an opportunity to clean up the site.

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the minutes of the June 18, 2008 regular meeting and the July 2, 2008 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

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

General A Fund                        #193 thru #229                        $52,977.57

General B Fund                        #72 thru #84                              24,778.38

Hwy DA Fund                          #93 thru #101                              3,486.66

Hwy DB Fund                          #21 thru #24                              70,957.63

Water District                           #85 thru #100                            43,205.03

SL Fund                                   #15                                                 168.06

SFR                                         #2                                                5,666.30

SF                                            #19 thru #20                                   437.00

                                                                                    Total All Vouchers   $201,676.63

 Notification was received from Michael H. Raham, Treasurer of the Wilson Yacht Club, that the club is applying for renewal of its license to sell beer and wine on the premises effective July 1, 2008.

 A request was received from Justices Berger and Botzer for authorization to apply for a 2008 Justice Court Assistance Program Grant and that they be allowed to request up to the maximum amount available. 

A request was received from the Town Justices for authorization to attend the annual New York State Magistrates and Court Clerks Convention September 21 thru 24, 2008 in Niagara Falls at a cost of less than $1,000.

 A request was received from Wilson Fire Co., No.1 for use of the Town Constable during this year’s Field Days on August 21 from 6 – 11 pm; August 22 from 5 p.m. – 1 am; and August 23 from 12 noon to 2 a.m.

 At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.

 A Lockport Youngstown Road resident complimented the Board on the “no” vote on the request of Dorwood Mobile Home Park to change the zoning.

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

 Mr. Banks reported 16 building permits were issued in June with an estimated value of $528,000.

 Mr. Andrews reported on various zoning matters and requested that he meet briefly with the Board in executive session to discuss a legal matter.

 Mr. Clark complimented the Highway Superintendent on the good work done on the repaving of North Road.

 Mr. Jastrzemski reported on the meeting he and Mr. Clark had with Mark Thomas, the new Director of the New York State Parks.  The Parks Department has purchased property on the south side of the Lake Road, formerly owned by the YMCA of Niagara Falls, and across from Wilson Tuscarora State Park, and possible plans for its development were discussed.  A dumpster for Sunset Island recycling and the Sunset Island refuse dock were also discussed.  Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about shared services and the need to discuss merging the Village and Town.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Supervisor to enter into Community Appropriation Contract #TM81391 in the amount of $50,000 to update the Town and Village Master Plan and that he be authorized to sign all related documents. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the Supervisor be authorized to enter into Community Projects Appropriation Contract #TM08275 in the amount of $12,000 to do work on the Riverview Boat Launch and that he be authorized to sign all related documents. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Town Justices to apply for the 2008 Justice Court Assistance Grant Program and that they be allowed to request up to the maximum amount available.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the use of Constable Dennis Meier for Wilson Fire Co., No. 1 Field Days August 21, 22 and 23, 2008 as requested

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing Justices Berger and Botzer to attend the New York State Magistrates and Clerks Conference in Niagara Falls September 21 thru 24, 2008 in Niagara Falls as requested. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the repayment of $1800 to Peter Hayes for overpayment of a water bill. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing an amendment to change the estimated expenditure for the snow and ice agreement with the state and Niagara County. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, Mr. and Mrs. David Desso be allowed to erect a bench-type monument on a lot in Greenwood Cemetery.  

 A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski and seconded by Mr. Muscoreil, the Board enter executive session to discuss litigation at 7:30 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Jastrzemski, yes    Mr. Thompson, yes    Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Muscoreil, yes

                                                                                                CARRIED            

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the Board come out of executive session and resume the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

 The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, August 6, 2008

 The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 20, 2008.

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                           Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk