November 19, 2008

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held, Wednesday, November 19, 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

                                    Thomas Thompson

                                    James Muscoreil

Attorney                      Kyle Andrews

Bldg. Inspector           Lawrence Banks

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the minutes of the October 22, 2008 regular meeting and the November 5, 2008 special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

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

            General A Fund          #314 thru #342                        $21,027.17

            General B Fund          #125 thru #137                          34,434.08

            Hwy DA Fund                        #140 thru #152                            4,584.13

            Hwy DB Fund                        #33 thru #36                              13,537.53

            Water District             #140 thru #153                            5,902.39

            S. I. Light        .           #23 thru #24                                   221.81

S. I. Sewer                  #10                                                 303.52

S F Fund                     #26 thru #30                                   740.81

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $154,091.77

 A request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to enter a shared services agreement with the Towns of Newfane, Royalton and Pendleton to purchase a paving machine at a cost to the Town of $3,750.00.

A Request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to hire John Cevaer and Michael Moley, Laborers DL, p/t for snow emergencies from December 20, 2008 thru April 1, 2009 on an “as needed” basis at a rate of $14.50 per hour. 

A resignation from the Wilson Planning Board was received from Kenneth Hoffman, effective November 1, 2008. 

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.  There being no one who wished to speak, Mr. Jastrzemski closed public participation. 

Mr. Banks reported four building permits were issued in October with an estimated value of $214,000. 

Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working on special permits, two assessment challenges and the fire company contracts. 

Mr. Jastrzemski reported on the success of this year’s Kids’ Chili Cook Off.  The event realized a profit of $1800, which will be used to fund the Kids’ New Year Eve Ball Drop. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the resignation of Kenneth Hoffman from the Planning Board be accepted effective November 1, 2008. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, authorizing the dismantling of the town park on Riverview Drive following the insurance carrier’s inspection and subsequent report. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, John Cevaer and Michael Moley be appointed Laborers DL p/t on a “call in” basis for snow emergencies from November 20, 2008 to April 1, 2009 at a rate of $14.50 per hour. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously carried, the Supervisor be authorized to pay all bills and bring all accounts into balance. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Highway Superintendent to apply for a shared services grant with the Towns of Newfane, Pendleton and Royalton for a paving machine. 

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

Mr. Jastrzemski, yes   Mr. Clark, yes  Mr. Muscoreil, yes   Mr. Thompson, yes   Ms. Major, yes                                                                  Motion Carried 

A motion was made by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the Board come out of executive session and resume the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 

Mr. Jastrzemski reported that a meeting will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Niagara Wheatfield School on hazardous waste land disposal.   The Town Board adopted a Resolution August 20, 2008 opposing the addition of any hazardous waste land disposal capacity in New York State and specifically at Model City in the Town of Porter.  

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, Mr. Clark and Mr. Banks be authorized to attend a meeting pertaining to the new proposed flood plain maps at the Lockport Town Hall December 4, 2008.

Mr. Jastrzemski read the changes made to the 2009 Preliminary Budget and stated that the tax rate will remain at last year’s tax rate of $3.89 per thousand of assessed value.   Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the 2009 Preliminary Budget with changes be adopted as the Final Budget for 2009.

 The December workshop meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m on December 3, 2008. 

The next regular meeting will be held December 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted, 

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk