January 21, 2009

The regular meeting of the Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, January 21, 2009 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

                                                Melinda Major

                                                Thomas Thompson 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the minutes of the December 17, 2008 regular meeting and the January 9, 2009 reorganizational 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 submitted by the Clerk:

            General A Fund                      #1 thru #32                  $20,692.81

            General B Fund                      #1 thru #10                    31,729.76

            Hwy DA Fund                        #1 thru #13                    54,295.74

            Hwy DB Fund                        #1 thru #3                        6,168.87

            Water District Fund                #1 thru #14                    35,322.72

            SL Fund                                  #1                                         53.94

            SF Fund                                  #1 thru #4                        8,411.12

                                                                        Total All Vouchers   $156,674.96 

Notification was received from FEMA of  Niagara County Flood Mapping Open Houses on February 2, 2009 at Lockport Public Training Facility and February 3, 2009 at Wheatfield Community Center.

 The Building Inspector’s report showed 5 building permits issued in December with an estimated value of $311,000.

The Town Clerk’s annual report was received. Copy attached to these minutes. 

The Building Inspector’s annual report was received.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

No one wished to speak during public participation. 

Mr. Clark reported that he has reviewed the tax bills for Town property and has found two parcels that he believes are of no value to us.  The Board will discuss this at the next workshop meeting.

 Mr. Jastrzemski thanked the members of the Planning and Zoning Boards for their work in completing the draft profile for the Town of Wilson as requested by Niagara County Planning.  The information gathered will be used in the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

 Mr. Jastrzemski reported on a joint meeting he attended with State, County and Town Officials and others with interest to discuss the Lake Ontario Ordinance Works Plan. All concerned would like to see the present LOOW Board kept in place. 

Mr. Jastrzemski informed the Board that the Governor’s plan to cut the County Recreation Budget by 25%, could impact the Town’s 2009 Summer Recreation Program.Letters have been sent to Assemblywoman DelMonte and Senator Maziarz asking for their help in this matter. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving an agreement between the Town of Wilson and Niagara Community Action Program in the amount of $1,000 to provide services to residents of the Town of Wilson.  Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, approving an agreement with the Highway Superintendent and the Town Board for the expenditure of funds for general road repairs. Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, a moratorium be placed on the construction of windmills as recommended by the Planning Board. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil and  seconded by Mr. Thompson, the Board enter executive session to discuss litigation at 7:20 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Jastrzemski, yes    Mr. Clark, yes    Ms. Major, yes    Mr. Thompson, yes Mr. Muscoreil, yes                                                      CARRIED

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

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about a proposal submitted by Wendel Duchscherer for assisting the Town with FEMA Floodplain and Floodway modifications.  Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, approving a  contract with Wendel Duchscherer to assist the Town with FEMA Floodplain and Floodway modifications at a cost up to $2,000. 

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Board interview applicants for the vacant seat on the Planning Board beginning at 6:30 p.m. February 4, 2009 prior to the workshop meeting. 

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

                                                                                   Respectfully submitted,

Wanda E. Burrows

Town Clerk