March 18, 2009

The regular Town Board meeting was held Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

The following people were present:

Supervisor                   Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                 Melinda Major

                                    Thomas Thompson

                                    Brad Clark

Highway Supt.            Daniel Kerwin

Attorney                      Kyle Andrews

Absent:  Councilman James Muscoreil

               Bldg. Inspector Lawrence Banks

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

  General A Fund                    #74 thru #103              $46,348.62

  General B fund                     #22 thru #30                36,535. 70

  Hwy DA Fund                      #31 thru #51                  48,670.77

  Hwy DB Fund                      # 7 thru #10                     5,850.89

  Water District                       #28 thru #39                  10,548.84

  SL                                         #4 thru #5                           260.54

  SF                                          #9                                       265.00

                                                            Total All Vouchers   $148,480.36

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the minutes of the February 18, 2009 regular meeting and the March 4, 2009 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

 At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski introduced Mr. and Mrs. Jack Berry, Berry and Berry, Certified Public Accountants, who presented the Annual Financial Report for the Town of Wilson for the year ending December 31, 2009.  Mr. Berry gave an overview of the report and commended the Board on their efforts to bring the Town into such fine financial condition. He was pleased to announce that because of their hard work over the past few years, the Town is fiscally sound.

 Notification was received from Rosanne Wiktor, President of Sunset Grille, 3 O’Connell Island, of her intent to reapply for an on-premises liquor license. 

A request was received from the Recreation Committee for approval of Rebecca Mahl as Assistant Recreation Director for the 2009 program at a rate of $15.00 per hour. 

A thank you was received from Kyle Andrews, President of the Wilson Historical Society, for the annual appropriation check in the amount of $4,600.00.  

A request was received from Wanda Burrows, Town Clerk, for authorization to purchase cabinets for her office at a cost not to exceed $700.00.

 A request was received from Daniel Kerwin, Highway Superintendent, for authorization to place on auction the following equipment:

  1994 International tandem dump

  1999 Chevrolet 1-ton dump

  1992 blue pick up

  1 air compressor

  1 3-point hitch power broom

  2 fuel tanks for back of pick ups  

Mr. Jastrzemski reported on an alternate energy meeting he and Mr. Muscoreil attended. Mr. Jastrzemski and Dr. Michael Wendt, Superintendent of the Wilson Central School District, will visit a wind farm April 3^rd in the Rochester area in an effort to research green energy for our future needs. 

Mr. Jastrzemski called attention to today’s Village Election for the Mayor’s position and stated that he looks forward to working with the victor.

 Larry Leising, Frontier Skydivers, spoke about the renewal of the club’s Special Permit during public participation.  All being heard who wished to be heard, Mr. Jastrzemski closed public participation.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted authorizing the services of Cinta Corporation for document destruction to comply with identity theft laws. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, urging the U.S. Corps of Engineers to recognize the current Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Restoration Advisory Board and the appointment of an independent third party to facilitate differences.  The Supervisor read the resolution in its entirety. Copy attached to these minutes. 

A Resolution was offered by Ms. Major, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Town Clerk be authorized to purchase cabinets for her office at a cost not to exceed $700.00. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted,  Rebecca Mahl be appointed Assistant Recreation Director for the Summer Recreation Program at a rate of $15.00 per hour paid bi-weekly. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Highway Superintendent be authorized to dispose of used highway equipment as requested.

 Mr. Jastrzemski reported that the Board audited the Town Clerk’s books and found them to be in good order.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the Supervisor be authorized to apply for funding for workers for the Summer Recreation Program, Assessor’s Office and the Cemetery through the Federal Stimulus Package. 

The Board considered renewal of the Skydiver’s Special Permit to operate an overnight camp and private club at 3316 Beebe Road.   The renewal of this special permit was delayed because of zoning violations on the property. It was the general feeling of the Board that the violations are being taken care of and the property is looking improved. 

Following discussion, a Resolution  was offered by  Mr. Jastrzemski  and seconded by Mr. Clark, the Skydivers Special Permit to operate an Overnight Camp/Private Club at 3316 Beebe Road be renewed for one year with the stipulation that item #12, Fires, be amended to require compliance with the Niagara County Health Department’s rules and regulations for open fires.   Roll call vote responded as follows:  Mr. Clark, yes    Mr. Jastrzemski, yes    Mr. Thompson, yes     Ms. Major, yes         Adopted

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted, Michael Seeley be appointed to the vacant seat on the Planning Board, term expiring December 31, 2013. 

Mr. Jastrzemski told the Board about a recent study that showed the Town of Wilson to have the third lowest cost per parcel for assessing in the county and an equalization rate of 93%.  The study also showed Wilson to be well within the guidelines for relationship of assessed value and market value. 

Following discussion, a Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, not to do a reassessment of properties in 2010. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Major and unanimously adopted,  the bid for the Sunset Island refuse dock in the amount of $8,500  from Anchor Marina in Grand Island  be accepted . 

Mr. Jastrzemski commended Mr. Clark for his three years of work on this project.

 Mr. Clark noted that VFIS has transferred the firemen’s death benefit funded through AIG to another plan.

The Board discussed the County’s plan to continue reconstruction work on Beebe Road from McClellan Road to just north of Shadigee.  Mr.  Jastrzemski told the Board that Legislator Kyle Andrews is attempting to find funding to complete the work to Wilson Burt Road. 

The next workshop meeting will be April 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

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

                                                             Respectfully submitted, 

                                                            Wanda E. Burrows

                                                            Town Clerk