March 17, 2010

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

The following people were present:

Supervisor Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen James Muscoreil

Jon Munnikhuysen

Highway Supt. Daniel Kerwin

Attorney Kyle Andrews

Village Trustee Milton "Ollie" Clark was also present.

Absent: Councilmen Tom Thompson and Brad Clark

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and unanimously carried, the minutes of the February 17, 2010 regular meeting and the March 3, 2010 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski presented a plaque to retiring Village Trustee Milton "Ollie" Clark in recognition of his 30 years of service as Town of Wilson Building Inspector and 20 years of service as a Village of Wilson Trustee and also honoring him for his dedication and devotion to the Wilson Historical Society as a founding member, active volunteer and manager for many construction projects over the years. The Town Board declared Thursday, March 18, 2010 "Milton "Ollie" Clark Day" in Wilson.

Mr. Clark thanked the Board for this special recognition and expressed his pleasure at having had the opportunity to work for the Town and the Village and the Wilson Historical Society for so many years.

Mr. Jastrzemski congratulated Bernie Leiker on his election as Village of Wilson Trustee.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, the following bills be approved as read by the Clerk, with the exception of B Fund Claim 29 to Wendel in the amount of $7,091.00.

General A Fund #62 thru #88 $48,018.06

General B Fund #20 thru #28 #30 thru #31 77,354.01

Hwy DA Fund #33 thru #51 75,463.41

Hwy DB Fund #5 thru #8 3,108.03

Water District Fund #24 thru #35 4,606.52

SL Fund #3 206.32

SF Fund #7 172.00

Total All Vouchers $208,928.26

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski called the public hearing on the request of the Frontier Skydivers for renewal of a Special Permit to operate an Overnight Camp/Private Club at 3316 Beebe Road, Wilson NY.

Alan Kunkes, President, Frontier Skydivers, asked the Board to grant the four proposed changes to the present permit.

Larry Leising, Frontier Skydivers, talked to the Board about the requested amendments to the Special Permit and asked that the Board grant the changes as requested.

Patricia Mitalski, 3283 Beebe Road, spoke in opposition to the four changes in the permit requested by the Skydivers and told the Board that this type of business is not allowed in this area.

Dorothy Mitalski, 3311 Beebe Road, spoke in opposition to granting permission to have tents on the premises for a period of eight days during the months of June, July, August and September and reminded the Board that our Town Code allows only one trailer per residence.

Randy Galyen, 121 Lake Street, stated he thought this business would improve tourism.

Norman Orzel, 140 Lake Street, told the Board he thought the business was well run.

All being heard who wished to be heard, Mr. Jastrzemski closed the Public Hearing.

A request was received from the Wilson Lions Club for a donation to this year’s Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Wilson Historical Society.

During public participation, a Lake Street resident spoke about the Town’s plan for prescriptions coverage

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

Mr. Jastrzemski congratulated Mr. Andrews on his appointment to the Niagara County Treasurer position.

Mr. Andrews reported he is working on the unsafe building located on Washington Street and also the Ernisse assessment matter. He told the Board there is nothing to report on union negotiations.

Mr. Jastrzemski told the Board he received a letter from Governor Paterson thanking him for his interest in the Asian Carp matter and assured him that his office is working on ways to solve the problem.

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the rally planned for Saturday March 20, 2010 at Wilson Tuscarora State Park in protest of the Governor’s plan to close parks. He told the Board a bill is being sponsored to transfer funds from the environmental fund to keep all parks open.

Mr. Jastrzemski thanked the school for the use of the auditorium for the well-attended public meeting on the Village and Town Master Plan.

He further noted this month’s vouchers contained the last of 5 yearly payments in the amount of $19,512.00 from the A Fund to the B Fund and the last of 5 yearly payments in the amount of $10,600 from the A Fund to the DA Fund as per Town Board Resolution, November 21, 2000, for money improperly spent by the previous administration.

The Supervisor thanked previous Legislator Kyle Andrews for his efforts to retain the Sheriff’s Work Release Program and spoke about the thousands of taxpayers dollars saved each year by those using the program.

He further stated that work is continuing on the Riverview Board Launch Project with $30,000 of Occidental money and a $12,000 grant from Assemblywoman DelMonte for a floating dock.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and unanimously adopted, a public hearing be set on a proposed Local Law providing exemption for improvements for the disabled Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and unanimously adopted, a $100 donation be made to the Wilson Lions Club for this year’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and unanimously adopted, approving a contract with Nelson Rosa to upholster 25 chairs at a cost of $1,350.00.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously carried, the Town Attorney be requested to draw up a Local Law pertaining to dog control.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and unanimously carried, a Special Meeting be set for Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to act on any business that may come before the Board, followed by the Workshop Meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Wanda E. Burrows, Town Clerk