April 23, 2009

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, April 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                   Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                 Brad Clark

                                    James Muscoreil

                                    Tom Thompson

Hwy. Superintendent  Daniel M. Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector           Lawrence Banks

Attorney                      Kyle Andrews

Absent: Councilman Melinda Major

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the April 1st, 2009 workshop meeting and the March 18th, 2009 regular meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the following bills be allowed as read with the exception of A Fund #119 in the amount of $997.72.

  A Fund                      #105 thru #144                       $19,790.10

  B Fund                      #31 thru #41                            33,617.46

  Hwy DA Fund          #52 thru #65                               7,380.26

  Hwy DB Fund          #11 thru #14                               3,685.45

  Water District           # 40 #50                                    32,477.35

  SL Fund                    #6 thru #7                                       230.48

  SF                              #10                                                 129.00

                                                                        Total All Vouchers   $97,310.10

 A request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to attend Highway Superintendents’ School June 1 – 3, 2009 in Ithaca at a cost of about $750.00. 

A request was received from the Highway Superintendent to appoint John Cevaer, Laborer, DL p/t seasonal at $10.00 per hour paid bi-weekly, effective May 1, 2009 to November 1, 2009.

 A thank you was received from Jimmy Rowe and Jeff Paterson, Heath Association of Niagara County, Inc., for the Supervisor’s attendance at a recent meeting to discuss HANCI’s rural research and planning grant proposal. 

A request was received from the Town Justices for authorization to purchase a new copy machine for their office.

 A request was received from the Highway Superintendent for authorization to place one thirty gallon air compressor and one truck mount push broom on Auction International.

 Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.

A Harbor Street resident spoke about the Buffalo Astronomical Association’s upcoming Star Search programs at various dates from April 25 through October 16, 2009 at Krueger Park.

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

 Mr. Banks reported three building permits issued in February with an estimated value of $211,000 and four issued in March with an estimated value of $100,000.  He further reported that he has been working on property maintenance issues and the new FEMA proposed flood plain maps.

 Mr. Andrews reported that he has been working on property maintenance issues and two assessment issues.

 Mr. Clark told the Board that the Sunset Island refuse dock is in and complete and the island residents are pleased with the design.  He also told the Board that Monroe Extinguishers has not issued the paperwork requested for the safety valve in the records room.  Mr. Clark reported that he helped with the fish stocking today and that 27,000 steelheads were released and 7,500 were released in the Pen Project.

 Mr. Muscoreil reported that the Lions’ Club sponsored “Journey for Sight” race is being held in Wilson for the first time.  It will be held April 25, 2009 at Wilson Tuscarora State Park with an expected attendance of 300 runners.  Bands will be performing and food will be available free of charge.  Mr. Muscoreil thought that this would be a good opportunity for visitors to see all that our Town has to offer and invited everyone to come and take part in the race.

 Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about his meeting with HANCI officials and our state representatives to discuss the needs of the seniors in our rural area.  Mr. Jastrzemski attended a recent meeting of the Wilson Golden Agers to gather their thoughts on this matter and it appears that transportation and housing are major concerns to them.

Mr. Jastrzemski told the Board that he appeared before the Niagara County Legislature on Tuesday night and presented a Proclamation to Dr. Michael Wendt, Superintendent of Wilson Central School District in recognition of the many accomplishments of the school and our students.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving a lease agreement with Lawta Farms for property at 3360 Wilson Cambria Road.  Copy attached to these minutes.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the Supervisor be authorized to apply for a grant through the Office of Senator Maziarz in the amount of $55,000 to do a Master Plan.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted,  the Supervisor be authorized to apply for a grant through the Office of Assemblywoman DelMonte for the Sunset Island refuse dock to make refuse disposal more convenient for the senior citizens on Sunset Island.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, a letter be sent to the Village requesting a meeting to discuss a shared services agreement for building inspector services. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing Diane Muscoreil and Sharon Faery to attend a retirement reporting seminar May 12, 2009 in Clarence.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, authorizing a Proclamation in recognition of the Wilson Central School District and the many accomplishments of its students and staff.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 The Board will audit the Tax Collector’s books prior to the Workshop meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Highway Superintendent to attend Highway School June 1 – 3, 2009 in Ithaca as requested.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, John Cevaer be appointed  Laborer DL, seasonal, from May 4 thru October 30, 2009 at $10 per hour paid bi-weekly.

 Mr. Jastrzemski read the list of requested summer recreation employees and their rates of pay in its entirety.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, the Assistant Director and Recreation Leaders and their rates of pay be approved as read by the Supervisor.  They will be paid bi-weekly.

 Mr. Banks spoke about the new proposed flood plain maps.  With the help of Wendel Engineers, it was determined that three areas are questionable and should be protested during this protest period.  A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by

Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the Building Inspector and the Supervisor be authorized to send a letter of protest for these three areas with copies to various agencies.  It was noted that there will no charge from Wendel in connection to sending this letter.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, the Highway Superintendent be authorized to send the air compressor and the push broom to Auction International as requested.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, three Councilmen be authorized to attend the tourism event May 14, 2009 in Niagara Falls  at a cost not to exceed $75.00.

A motion was made by Mr. Thompson and seconded by Mr. Clark, the Board enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter at 8:10 p.m.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Jastrzemski, yes    Mr. Clark, yes      Mr. Muscoreil, yes     Mr. Thompson, yes 

                                                                                                  CARRIED

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil , seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the  Board come out of executive and resume the meeting at 8:20 p.m. 

The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, May 6, 2009 and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk

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