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May 19, 2010
The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday,
May 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town
Hall.
The following people were present:
Supervisor Joseph A. Jastrzemski
Councilmen Brad Clark
Tom Thompson
Jon Munnikhuysen
Hwy. Superintendent Daniel Kerwin
Building Inspector Lawrence Banks
Attorney Kyle Andrews
Absent: Councilman James Muscoreil
At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski announced that Town Clerk Wanda E.
Burrows was named 2010 NYS Town Clerk for District 10 by the
New York State Town Clerks Association. He introduced
several fellow Clerks that were present to honor her. He
stated that Wanda was honored by Legislator David Godfrey at
the Niagara County Legislative meeting held May 18th.
Rebecca Connolly, Somerset Town Clerk, Past President of the NYS Town
Clerks Association and President of the Niagara Municipal
Clerks Association presented Wanda with proclamations
honoring her for her exemplary and professional service to
her community, county and state.
Mr. Jastrzemski presented a proclamation to Wanda on behalf of the Town
Board extending their thanks and appreciation for her
dedication to the Town of Wilson, her service to the
community and her friendly, helpful and professional service
to the residents of the Town of Wilson.
Wanda expressed her sincere appreciation to Marcus Hall, Senator Maziarz,
the Niagara County Municipal Clerks Association and the
Wilson Town Board for these very special honors.
A motion was made by Mr. Munnikhuysen, seconded by Mr. Clark and
unanimously carried, the minutes of the April 21, 2010
regular meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and
unanimously adopted, the following bills be approved as
submitted by the Clerk:
General A Fund #130 thru
#173 $59,239.30
General B Fund #42 thru
#58 40,097.19
Hwy DA Fund #69 thru
#82 6,975.72
Hwy DB Fund #11 thru
#14 9,240.40
Water District #50 thru
#63 11,033.12
Continuation of Town Board Minutes May 19, 2010 Page 2
SL # 6 thru
#8 267.10
Also: Wendel Voucher #B
29
7,091.00
Total All Vouchers
$133,943.83
At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski called the public hearing on proposed
Local Law No. 2, 2010, more clearly defining the duties and
responsibilities of dog owners and updating the fee
schedules for the licensing of dogs within the Town, and
read the Notice of Public Hearing in its entirety.
There being no one who wished to speak, Mr. Jastrzemski closed the
public hearing.
An invitation was received from the American Legion Martin F. Jennings
Post 836 to participate in the annual Memorial Day Service
at Greenwood Veterans’ Memorial Park. The Legion will also
do a flag raising ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery Veterans’
Memorial and the Wilson Historical Society at 12 noon.
A request was received from Myron Moyer for a dumpster to be placed at
Moyer’s Marina. Mr. Moyer also pointed out the poor
condition of the shoulders and ditches along Shore Drive.
A Resignation was received from Donald C. Held as Registrar of Greenwood
Cemetery effective June 30, 2010.
A thank you was received from Wanda Burrows and Diane Muscoreil for
authorizing their attendance at this year’s NYS Town Clerk
Association Conference in Saratoga Springs.
An invitation was received from Wilson Fire Co., No.1 to participated in
this year’s Field Day Parade August 28.
At this time, Steven Smith spoke about this year’s Star Search programs
beginning this Saturday and at various times through October
at dusk at the Little League Park.
Mr. Jack Berry, Berry and Berry, CPA’s, presented the Supervisor’s
Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2009 to the
Town Clerk. Mr. Berry reviewed various sections of the
report that showed the Town of Wilson to be in very good
financial condition.
Mr. Jastrzemski commended Jack and Cathy Berry and Sharon Faery for the
fine financial work they have performed for the Town.
Mr. Banks reported 7 building permits issued during March with an
estimated value of $234,000. He has been working on zoning
violations and issued one flood plain development permit.
Mr. Kerwin reported that the inspection of the inside of the water tank
has been completed and all appears to be in good shape. It
was noted however that the Board should consider painting
the outside of the tank.
Mr. Jastrzemski commended town employees for their conscious efforts to
improve the Town’s financial condition.
Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about his efforts to keep Wilson Tuscarora State
Park open for our residents and thanked the other Towns in
Niagara County for their support of our efforts. At the
present time, the boat launch is open, but very little
maintenance is being performed and the park is in great need
of attention. Mr. Jastrzemski urged everyone to contact his
or her representatives because the residents of the Town of
Wilson need to be heard.
Mr. Clark told the Board of the recent passing of Curt Meddough. Mr.
Meddough was instrumental in developing the pen-rearing
project in Olcott and was of great assistance to the Town in
organizing our very successful program.
Mr. Godfrey announced the USA Chamber will be giving special small
business recognitions to Schultze Winery and Jim Bittner of
Singer Farms.
Mr. Jastrzemski announced that Niagara County Treasurer and Town
Attorney Kyle Andrews will be honored by the Wilson Lions
Club as “Citizen of the Year” June 14th at the
Wilson Boat House Restaurant.
A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski and seconded by Mr. Clark,
the proposed Local Law exempting certain residential
improvements from increased taxation provided the
improvements are used for the facilitating and accommodating
the physically disabled, be adopted as Local Law. No. 1,
2010. Roll call vote responded as follows: Mr. Clark,
yes Mr. Jastrzemski, yes Mr. Munnikhuysen, yes
Mr. Thompson, yes
Adopted
A Resolution was offered by Mr. Munnikuhysen and seconded by Mr.
Thompson, the proposed Local Law more clearly defining the
duties and responsibilities of dog owners and updating the
fee schedules for the licensing of dogs within the Town, be
adopted as Local Law #2, 2010. Roll call vote responded as
follows: Mr. Jastrzemski, yesMr. Munnikuhysen, yes Mr.
Thompson, yes Mr. Clark, yes
Adopted
A motion was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Clark and
unanimously carried, authorizing the placement of a scene
light at the corner of Shore Drive and Dean Johnson Drive
for public safety purposes.
The Town Board will audit the Tax Collector’s books Wednesday, June 16,
2010.
A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson
and unanimously adopted, authorizing the payment of B Fund
Claim #41 to Hy-Tech Concrete in the amount of $4,450.00 for
work on the Riverview Boat Launch.
A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Munnikuhysen and
unanimously approved, the Supervisor be authorized to pursue
an agreement with the State to keep certain areas of
Wilson-Tuscarora Park open for the public.
A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and
unanimously adopted, authorizing the 2009 Budget be amended
by transfers between appropriations and appropriations of
unanticipated revenues as listed in the financial report.
Copy attached to these minutes.
A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski and seconded by Mr. Clark, the
Board enter executive session to discuss litigation at 8:05
p.m. Roll call votes responded as follows: Mr. Clark,
yes Mr. Jastrzemski, yes Mr. Thompson, yes Mr.
Munnikuhysen, yes
Carried
A motion was made by Mr. Thompson, carried by Mr. Munnikuhysen a
unanimously carried, the Board come out of executive session
and resume the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Munnikuhysen, seconded by Mr. Clark and
unanimously carried, the Town Attorney be authorized to
settle the Ernisse assessment lawsuit.
A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Thompson, the
Supervisor be authorized to sign the 5-year contract with
Teamsters Local 264 of the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, effective January 1, 2008 thru December 31,
2012. Roll call vote responded as follows: Mr. Clark,
yes Mr. Munnikuhysen, yes Mr. Thompson, yes Mr.
Jastrzemski, yes
Adopted
The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, June 16,
2010 at 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Thompson and
unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda E. Burrows
Town Clerk
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