December 17, 2008

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, December 17, 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

Bldg. Inspector           Lawrence Banks

Attorney                      Kyle Andrews

Absent: Councilman Thomas Thompson

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the November 17, 2008 regular meeting and the December 3, 2008 special 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                      #343 thru #377                        $46,857.87

General B Fund                      #138 thru #164                          38,379.40

Hwy DA Fund                       #153 thru #169                      $379,027.09

Hwy DB Fund                        #37 thru #40                                7,279.23

Water District                         #154 thru #167                            8,764.57

SL                                           #25                                                192.57

H/SS                                        #11                                             3,300.00

SF                                              #31 thru #32                                 151.00

                                                                         Total All Vouchers  $483,952.16 

A request was received from the Wilson Business and Professional Association for a donation to this year’s Family Ball Drop December 31, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. 

Notification was received of the intend of Smelly LLC, through its President Michelle N. Elia, to apply for an on premises liquor license for property located at 57 Harbor Street. 

A Sunset Island resident asked about the payment for the recently purchased mini- Kaboda tractor.  Mr. Jastrzemski stated that the tractor will be used by the cemetery, drainage, Water Department and the Sunset Island Sewer and the cost will distributed accordingly.  There was also a question about the Sunset Island garbage dock and Mr. Jastrzemski explained  that the dock will be purchased with funds from this year’s budget and installed in the spring. 

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

Mr. Banks reported ten building permits were issued in November with a total estimated value of $150,000. 

Mr. Andrew reported that he has been in town court on a property maintenance violation, and he has a pre-trial hearing scheduled on an assessment matter. 

Mr. Clark reported on a meeting he attended with Mr. Banks relative to the new proposed flood plain maps.  He also reported that the mouth of 12-Mile Creek has been opened. 

Mr. Jastrzemski reported on an upcoming meeting with the Niagara County Public Works Department and Wendel Duchscherer to discuss the Beebe Road reconstruction project.  Mr. Clark and Mr. Banks will attend. 

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the New Year’s Eve Family Ball Drop at 9:00 p.m. and urged all of the young people to attend. 

Mr. Jastrzemski was pleased to report that the Town is in very good condition at this time and that he looks forward to working with the Town Board next year. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Resolution adopted December 3, 2008 appointing Micheal Moley a MEO be amended to include “effective date December 19, 2008”. 

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the proposed contracts for fire and ambulance service which include the following amounts:

2009                                                    2010 

South Wilson Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.                       $138,129.45             $142,273.33

 Ransomville Fire District                                               21,287.46                22,235.08

 Village of Wilson for Wilson  Fire Co., No.1            $138,129.45              $142,273.33

Village of Wilson for ambulance service                        26,920.00                  27,727.00     

  A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, the proposed contracts for fire and ambulance protection be approved as presented by Mr. Jastrzemski.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the contract for refuse and recycling.  Modern Disposal was the only bidder.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, the contract with Modern Disposal Services be approved as presented by Mr. Jastrzemski.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving a contract with Wendel Duchscherer to develop a Town and Village Master Plan, with the stipulation that the Town receives grant money from Senator Maziarz’ office to cover the cost and that no town money be expended for this project. 

Mr. Jastrzemski read the proposed wages for 2009 in its entirety.  A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the employee wages for 2009 be approved as read by the Supervisor.  Copy attached to these minutes.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously approved,  the 2009 reorganizational meeting be set for Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. with a workshop meeting to follow. 

Mr. Clark and Mr. Muscoreil expressed their pleasure with the work of this Town Board over the past two years.

A motion was made by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                         Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk