September 16, 2009

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall. 

The following people were present:

Supervisor                   Joseph Jastrzemski

Councilmen                 Brad Clark

                                    James Muscoreil

                                    Thomas Thompson

Hwy. Superintendent  Daniel Kerwin

Bldg. Inspector           Lawrence Banks

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the minutes of the August 19, 2009 regular meeting and the September 2, 2009 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

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

General A Fund                      #291 thru #313                        $7,605.50

General B Fund                      #93 thru #104                          31,701.57

Hwy DA Fund                                    #123 thru #137                          7,853.20

Hwy DB Fund                                    #32 thru #37                            80,510.22

Water District Fund                #103 thru #115                           6,331.01

SL                                           #15                                                168.54

H/SS                                        #4                                                      8.99

                                                                        Total All Vouchers  $134,179.03 

A thank you was received from Samantha Ryan, Development Coordinator, Mercy Flight, for the donation to this year’s LakeFest. 

A request was received from Patti Scott for authorization to run an adult volleyball program at the high school under the Town’s insurance Thursday nights from 8 to 10 p.m. until the end of the school year.

 Notification was received from the Island Yacht Club of its intent to file a minor alteration to its liquor license application. 

A thank you was received from John, Lynne, Emily and Nicholas Moley for the memorial donation in memory of their daughter and sister Kristina Moley. 

Notification was received from Ed Hastings of his intent to renew his liquor license at 3243 West Lake Road, known as Ed’s Country Store. 

 A thank you was received from School Superintendent Michael S. Wendt for recognizing the Wilson Central School District with a commendation of outstanding achievement for the 2008-2009 school year. 

Notification was received from Town Clerk Wanda E. Burrows of her appointment of Marilyn Dinse as Deputy Town Clerk, part-time. 

Steve Smith spoke during public participation about the huge success of his last star search program at Krueger Park.  The next program will be Friday, October 16, 2009 at dusk. 

There being no one else who wished to be heard, Mr. Jastrzemski closed public participation.

 Mr. Banks reported 9 permits issued in August with an estimated value of $274,000.  He told the Board he is working with the Town Attorney on several items. One violation is now in court and another one is being scheduled.  All three unmowed lawn citations have been taken care of and the new owner of the Bateman property at Roosevelt Beach is taking down the house. 

Mr. Clark reported that the permits for the Riverview boat launch have been submitted to the DEC and a pre-construction meeting will be scheduled soon.  He further announced his victory in the Primary Election for a Council Seat and thanked the voters for their support. 

Mr. Muscoreil reported that he has not heard from Time Warner about expanding service to rural areas with stimulus money.  Mr. Jastrzemski believes that the County is working with Time Warner at this point, and the Towns will be asked for their support as part of the next phase. 

Mr. Jastrzemski congratulated Brad Clark and John Munnikhuysen on winning the 2 Councilmen seats in the Primary.   

He also spoke about the sad news of the Pfeiffers plant closing and the loss of 156 jobs.  He told the Board that he and other local officials met with plant officials and offers were made to encourage them to remain in Wilson, but no progress was made. 

He will initiate a “Career Day” type event to assist laid-off workers in any way possible. 

Mr. Jastrzemski will have the 2010 Preliminary Budget ready to present to the Town Clerk by September 30, 2009 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, Patti Scott be authorized to run an adult volleyball program at the High School under the Town’s insurance coverage as requested.

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, John Snyder’s resignation from the Planning Board be accepted with regret. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the pay rate for Deputy Town Clerk, part-time Marilyn Dinse be set at $9.00 per hour and paid bi-weekly. 

The October 7, 2009 workshop meeting was set for 3:30 p.m. 

Budget Workshop Meetings were tentatively set for October 13, 14 and 15 at 3:30 p.m. 

A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

                                                             Respectfully submitted,

                                                             Wanda E. Burrows

                                                            Town Board