September 17, 2008

The regular Town Board Meeting was held Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                                Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                              Melinda Major

                                                Brad Clark

Highway Supt.              Daniel M. Kerwin

Building Inspector                     Lawrence Banks          

Attorney                                   Kyle Andrews

 Absent:  Councilman James Muscoreil and Councilman Thomas Thompson.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, the minutes of the August 20, 2008 regular meeting, the September 3, 2008 workshop meeting and the September 11, 2008 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of  $100.00 from A1330.4 (Tax Collection, Contractual) toA1330.2 (Tax Collection Equipment).

 A Resolution was offered by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $1,122.74 from SW1990.4 (Contingency) to SW1430.4 (Consultation/Bonding Contractual).

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

  General A Fund                      #259 thru #281            $6,817.09

  General B Fund                      #104 thru #115            26,172.96

  Hwy DA Fund                        #118 thru #127              2,705.86

  Hwy DB Fund                        #29 thru #30                  3,146.81

  Water District                          #113 thru #121              7,671.61

  SL                                          #19                                   170.82

  H/SS                                      #7 thru #8                      2,127.64

                                                            Total All Vouchers  $48,812.79

 A Request was received from Anne Cornell for authorization to operate an adult volleyball program at the Wilson Middle or High School gym during the school year under the Town’s insurance.

 Steve Smith told the Board during public participation that the “Wilson Star Search” program, cancelled because of poor weather, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2008 and Friday, October 17, 2008 at Krueger Park.  Mr. Smith and fellow members of the Buffalo Astronomical Association are sponsoring this event.

There being no one else who wished to be heard, Mr. Jastrzemski closed public participation.

Mr. Banks reported that the approximate value of the building permits issued in August was $744,000.  Two of the permits were for new homes.

 Mr. Andrews reported that he has been drafting Special Permits and Variances and has been in court with Mr. Banks on two zoning matters.

 Mr. Kerwin told the Board that he is in the process of installing  “one way traffic” signs on Riverview Drive.

 Mr. Jastrzemski reported that the Bixby house on Beebe Road has been demolished and  clean up on the Hollands' property is not complete as yet.

Ms. Majors stated that Greenwood Cemetery looks great and is in beautiful condition.

 Mr. Jastrzemski read a letter from Joan Mahar in which she compliments the Town and John Cevaer on the great work being done at  Greenwood Cemetery.

 The Supervisor also told the Board that he received requests from South Wilson Volunteer Fire Company and Wilson Fire Company, No. 1 that meetings be set to discuss contract negotiations. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, authorizing the actual listing of unpaid water accounts provided by the Water Department and any other charges to be placed as a lien on real property for which services were actually provided.  These listings are to be forwarded to the Assessor for posting. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, a public hearing on Local Law No.2, 2008, providing for various changes to pond regulations, be set for Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 

At this time, the Supervisor read the list of proposed building permit fees.  A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, various changes to building fees be approved as read by the Supervisor.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the moratorium on hiring be lifted and approval be given to hire up to four laborers p/t or MEO’s p/t  for the Highway Department  at a rate of $14.50 per hour.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, Ann Cornell be authorized to conduct an adult volleyball program in the middle or high school gym throughout the school year contingent upon receiving a list of the volunteers and school approval.

 A Special meeting was set for Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

 A Resolution was offered by Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, John Cevaer’s temporary appointment be extended from September 29, 2008 thru October 31, 2008 at $10.00 per hour.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, this Board send a letter to Time Warner Cable, Inc. encouraging them to reach an agreement with WIVB-TV News 4 Buffalo and WNLO CW 23 to carry their programming so that our residents will not lose this important asset to our community.

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

Mr. Jastrzemski, yes     Ms. Major, yes     Mr. Clark, yes                     Carried

 A motion was made by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Board come out of executive session and resume the meeting at 8:10 p.m

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Resolution pertaining to the hiring of part-time workers for the Highway Department be amended to read  “up to four MEO’s p/t with the stipulation that they hold Commercial Drivers Licenses”. 

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

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                         Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk