October 15, 2008

The regular Town Board Meeting was held Wednesday, October 15, 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

                                                Melinda Major

                                                James Muscoreil

                                                Thomas Thompson

Highway Superintendent           Daniel M. Kerwin

Attorney                                   Kyle Andrews

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the minutes of the September 17, 2008 regular meeting, the October 1, 2008 special meeting and the October 18, 2008 budget workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

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

            General A Fund            #282 thru #313                        $ 15,615.06

            General B Fund            #116 thru #124                           30,127.31

            Hwy DA Fund              #128 thru #139                           10,044.39

            Hwy DB Fund              #31 thru #32                                 3,098.81

            Water District               #122 thru #139                           45,443.05

            SL Fund                       #20 thru #22                                    268.09

            S. I. Sewer                   #9                                                      35.12                

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $104,631.83 

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski called the public hearing on proposed Local Law #2, 2008 providing for various changes to pond regulations. 

Mr. Jastrzemski reviewed the proposed Local Law and explained that the Law requires a minimum of 7 acres; changes the slope requirements of the pond and adds safety requirements. It further gives the Zoning Board of Appeals broader powers to determine whether the proposed pond location will have adverse affects on neighboring property owners or deprive them of the reasonable use of their land.  

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

 A request was received from Brett Sippel for authorization to run the Saturday Boys’ Basketball Program December 6 thru March 7, 2009 in the Thomas Marks Gym.

 A request was received from Pat Dahl, New-Wil-Ran, for the Town to co-sponsor a travel team to the National Football Championships in Cleveland.

Notification was received from Marge Clark, Wilson Free Library, of a children’s shower for the Kelahan Family who are adopting four siblings from an orphanage in Columbia.  The shower will be held November 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the community room at the library.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation and the following people spoke:

  Larry Leising, President of the Frontier Skydivers, spoke about the club’s Special Permit that is up for renewal.

  James Jackson, Wilson’s representative on the Niagara County Environmental Committee, spoke about a meeting he attended concerning the results of the Lake Ontario Ordinance Works Project.  Mr. Jackson presented a copy of the report to the Clerk.

  Steve Smith spoke about the upcoming star gazing night October 17, 2008. 

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

Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working on Special Permits and Variances and has been in court on code enforcement matters.  He also was in Supreme Court on an assessment matter.

 Mr. Banks issued 8 building permits with an assessed value of $42,000 during the month of September. 

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the upcoming Town and Village Master Plan.  He further reported on the November 9, 2008 Chili Cook off being sponsored by the Wilson Republican Committee.  The event will be held at various locations around the Village and all proceeds will benefit the Kids’ Ball Drop at 9:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, a Public Hearing on the contracts for fire protection and ambulance service be held Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 

 Mr. Jastrzemski stated that the 2009 Preliminary Budget keeps the tax rate at $3.89 per thousand of assessed value and reduces the Sunset Island tax rate to $599.56 per unit per year, a decrease of $55.05.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, a Public Hearing on the 2009 Preliminary Budget be set for Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil and seconded by Mr. Thompson, the proposed Local law providing for various changes to pond regulations, be adopted as Local Law #2, 2008.  Roll call vote responded as follows:    Mr. Muscoreil, yes   

Mr. Jastrzemski, yes     Mr. Clark, yes     Ms. Major, yes      Mr. Thompson, yes                                                                                                Adopted

A Special Meeting was set for Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to act on any business that may come before the Board.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, Brett Sippel be authorized to run the Boys’ Basketball Program in the Thomas Marks Gym from December 6, 2008 thru March 7, 2009 and the following volunteers be approved:  John Emborsky, Scott Benton, Mike Seeley, John Mahar, Mike Mahar, Steve Frerichs and Jeff Dinse.

 Mr. Clark spoke about the success of this program that enrolls 60-70 boys’ grades 3 through 6.  Mr. Clark also spoke about the popular Girls’ Basketball Program that is run by Joleen Vincent at the Stevenson Elementary School and commended both Mr. Sippel and Mrs. Vincent on the fine work they are doing.

 No action was taken on the request of New-Wil-Ran to co-sponsor a travel team to the National Football Championships in Cleveland.

The December Workshop Meeting was set for Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

 At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski presented a very old hand-stamped “Wilson Constable” badge to Kyle Andrews, who is President of the Wilson Historical Society.  Mr. Jastrzemski explained that Clyde Burmaster, Legislator 13^th District, found the badge and thought it should be returned to Wilson. Mr. Andrews sincerely thanked the Supervisor and said that he would find a very location  for it at the museum.

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

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                         Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk