July 15, 2009

 The regular Town Board Meeting was held Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

The following people were present:

Supervisor                               Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen                             James Muscoreil

                                                Thomas Thompson

                                                Brad Clark

Bldg. Inspector                       Lawrence Banks

Attorney                                  Kyle Andrews

 At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski introduced Sunset Bay Marina employees Derrick Kent and John Falleson and commended them for their heroic actions when a spark set off a boat fire at the Marina on Memorial Day.

 Their families, marina owner Tom Brigham,  Wilson No. 1 Fire Chief Gary Darnell and Legislator Kyle Andrews were also present.

 Legislator Andrews read proclamations from the County honoring the men for unselfishly risking their lives, thus preventing what could have been major damage to the building and nearby properties. 

The Supervisor read proclamations from State Senator George Maziarz commending the men for their quick thinking in averting what could have been a major tragedy for our community.

 At this time, the Supervisor asked Deputy Supervisor Brad Clark to come forward and help him present Certificates of Recognition from the Town to both men praising them for their immediate actions and for being true inspirations to the community.

 Fire Chief Darnell thanked the men for their unselfish actions in preventing what could have been huge catastrophic losses to the Town and County and to those personnel responding.

Following a brief recess, the Supervisor reconvened the meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the minutes of the June 17, 2009 regular meeting and the July 1, 2009 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 

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

General A Fund          #217 thru #257                        $31,080.21

General B Fund          #65 thru #77                              31,971.08

Hwy DA Fund                        #94 thru #110                              5,072.31

Hwy DB Fund                        #24 thru #27                              64,899.57

Water District             #78 thru #86                            35,796.18

S. I. Lighting               #11 thru #12                                  192.15

SF Fund                      #14                                                215.00

                                                                         Total All Vouchers $169,226.51

 A thank you was received from Jeanne Kerwin for the special recognition she received from the Town at the Lions’ Club Dinner where she was named “Citizen of the Year”.

 A request was received from Highway Superintendent Daniel Kerwin for authorization to purchase one Wolfpac 3100 roller jointly with the Village.  The purchase price is $13,500 and each municipality would pay $6,750.00.  The maintenance and insurance would be shared by each municipality and the title would be in both names. 

A request was received from Melinda Major for a donation to this year’s motorcycle cruise night scheduled for August 7. 

A request was received from Sheila A. DiTullio that the Town deed the small piece of property it owns in front of her cottage at 2317 Riverview Drive, tax map #22.33-2-26, to her so that she can install a new septic system.

 Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation.

 A Wilson resident talked about unsafe properties at Roosevelt Beach; the Riverview Drive boat launch;  parking at Roosevelt Beach and the town park at Roosevelt Beach.    

Steve Smith spoke about the success of the last star gazing program at the Little League Park and announced the next one is scheduled for August 8. 

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

 Mr. Banks reported 16 building permits were issued in June with an estimated value of $817,000.  He has cited 62 violations with 32 resolutions.

 Mr. Clark spoke about the need to do a dog census and amend the leash law. He also talked about residents tapping directly into our storm sewers rather that into open ditches.

 Mr. Jastrzemski talked about the Lion’s Club dinner he attended where Jeanne Kerwin was honored as “Citizen of the Year”.  He also spoke about the beautiful flower gardens at the rear of the Town Hall and thanked Sharon Faery for her volunteer efforts in establishing and maintaining the flower beds.

 Mr. Jastrzemski will attend a Niagara County Planning and Development meeting Monday, July 20, 2009 on using stimulus grant money to provide wireless internet service in rural areas. 

Mr. Jastrzemski read a Resolution granting the Niagara County Water District control over two interconnections of the water systems between the Towns of Cambria and Wilson in its entirety.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the resolution be approved as read by the Supervisor. Copy attached to these minutes.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving a $100 donation to this year’s Motorcycle Cruise Night.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted,  authorizing the purchase of a Wolfpac 3100 roller at a cost of $13,500.  The cost of the purchase, maintenance, insurance and title will be shared equally between the Town and Village.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of the property in front of 2317 Riverview to Sheila DiTullio at no cost to the Town.

 The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 19, 2009.

 A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

                                                                         Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                        Town Clerk