July 21, 2010

The regular meeting of the Town of Wilson Town Board was held Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall.

 The following people were present:

Supervisor                   Joseph Jastrzemski

Councilmen                 Brad Clark

                                    Jon Munnikuhysen

                                    Thomas Thompson

                                    James Muscoreil

Highway Supt.            Daniel Kerwin

Building Inspector      Lawrence Banks

Attorney                      Kyle Andrews

 A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the minutes of the June 16, 2010 regular meeting and the July 7, 2010 workshop meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the transfer of $500.00 from Fire Savings to SF1420.4 Attorney CE to cover expenses related to the fire contracts.

 At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski recognized Shannon McAvoy Santana for her 20 years of service to the youth of our community through the Town’s Summer Recreation Program. On behalf of the Town Board, the Supervisor presented a plaque to her in recognition of her many contributions to the program. 

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about Jordynn Koroschetz, Salutatorian of the Wilson Class of 2010, who maintained perfect attendance during her 13 years of schooling.  Miss Koroschetz was unable to attend the meeting, however a Certificate in recognition of this outstanding accomplishment will be mailed to her.

 Mr. Jastrzemski recognized Seth Monroe, whose team took first place in the USA Skills Competition in Kansas City, Missouri.  The Supervisor congratulated Mr. Monroe on behalf of the Town Board and presented a plaque to him in recognition of his performance in this time consuming and intense national level competition.  Fellow team member James Farmer was unable to attend the meeting, however a special recognition plaque will also be presented to him.

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

  General A Fund                    #205 thru #254                        $71,421.25

  General B Fund                    #76 thru #95                              44,613.70

   Hwy DA Fund                     #102 thru #115                          23,750.05

   Hwy DB Fund                     #21 thru #27                              70,089.31

  Water District                       #79 thru #94                              40,784.16

  S.I. Lighting                          #10 thru #11                                   206.18

  SFR                                        #2                                               8,227.70

  SF                                          #12 thru #13                                   319.00

                                                                     Total All Vouchers   $239,411.35

Mr Jastrzemski called the public hearing on proposed Local Law #3, 2010 and explained that this law  would bring the Town of Wilson into compliance with the floodplain management requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program contained in 44CFR 60.3 and would further incorporate recommendations by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  The local law is designed to promote public health, safety, and general welfare, and seeks to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in the Town of Wilson. 

Mr. Jastrzemski stated that the town challenged some parts of the proposed flood plain maps and with the help of Wendel Engineers, was successful in those challenges.

No one wished to speak and Mr. Jastrzemski closed the public hearing.

A request was received from Patti Scott for authorization to hold an Adult Volleyball Program at the Wilson High School Thursday nights from 8 until 10 p.m. under the Town’s insurance.  The program would start as soon as possible and run through the end of the year.

A request was received from Martha Doerfel for the installation of a “Deer Crossing” sign on North Beebe Road for road safety.  Mr. Kerwin will speak with County Officials about this matter.Aequest was received from Justice Berger for authorization for Court Clerk Ruth Bramer to attend the Court Clerks Conference in Albany from October 10 thru 13, 2010 at a cost of approximately $750 plus transportation.

A request was received from Justices Berger and Botzer to attend the NYS Magistrates Convention September 26 thru 29, 2010 in Callicoon NY at a cost of approximately $2,000.

A request was received from Mr. Kerwin that James Pringle be appointed full time MEO, effective August 2, 2010 at a starting rate of $14.04 per hour under the terms of the union contract.

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation and several Sunset Island residents expressed their concerns about parking fees and restrictions being imposed upon them by Wilson Tuscarora State Park officials.

 Mr. Jastrzemski will contact state officials about this situation.

  Legislator David Godfrey was present and told the Board that the beach at Olcott is now open with lifeguards on duty, and the new county-wide narrow band requirement is moving along.  He spoke about the Beebe Road construction project from Shadigee to Wilson-Burt and told the Board that funding is in place and work will begin in the spring.

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

Mr. Banks reported 5 building permits were issued in June with an estimated value of $49,000, and he has been working on property maintenance, illegal pools and coastal erosion projects.

Mr.Kerwin reported he has been working with National Grid to reduce electric costs at the Highway Garage. He is waiting for the blacktop to complete the Riverview Boat Launch and plans to start blacktopping roads July 26, 2010.

 r. Andrews reported he has been working on special permits and variances and zoning violations.

 Mr. Clark reported that the Summer Recreation Program is in its third week and things are going well.  He thanked Deputy Diane Muscoreil for all of her hard work in getting the program in compliance with the new Niagara County Health Department regulations.  He told the Board that the new light has been installed at Shore Drive and Dean Johnson Drive.

Mr. Jastrzemski stated that the recent Public Informational Meeting on the Master Plan went very well and things are moving along very nicely.   He told the Board that the Village has requested a 30% increase in the Sunset Island Sewer bills and he has directed Mr. Andrews to send a letter explaining that we have reviewed our contract and do not believe we meet the criteria for this type of increase.

Mr. Jastrzemski reported Representative Louis Slaughter has been successful in securing funding for the Corps of Engineers to maintain and dredge New York’s shallow draft harbors.

A Resolution was offered  by Mr. Munnikuhysen , seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, Justices Berger and Botzer be authorized to attend the NYS Magistrates Convention and Training in Callicoon NY September 26-29, 2010 as requested.

A  Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, Justice Clerk Ruth Bramer be authorized to attend the NYS Magistrates Clerks Conference in Albany October 10 thru 13, 2010 as requested.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, requesting the County research the number of deer related accidents on North Beebe Road to determine the feasibility of installing a “deer crossing” sign there.

 A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the resignation of Donald Held as Agent for Greenwood Cemetery be accepted with regret. 

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, David Ross be appointed Agent for Greenwood Cemetery, representing the Town of Wilson in the internment process for the following fee: 10% commission for the sale of lots and a $15 fee for the recording of each burial, the associated work involved in locating the grave and arranging for the opening of the graves.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Munnikuhysen and unanimously adopted, the following people be appointed to the Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Committee: Dan Kerwin, David Ross, Shirley Evans, Donna Fritton, Charles Horton, Rena Rohring and Jan Zipp.

Mr. Clark reported that he and Mr. Muscoreil audited the Tax Collector’s books and found them to be in good order.  Copy attached to these minutes.

  Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Munnikuhysen and unanimously adopted, Patti Scott be authorized to conduct an adult volleyball program Thursday nights from 8 – 10 p.m. at the high school under the Town’s insurance be as requested.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Jastrzemski and unanimously adopted, the Town Clerk and her First  Deputy be authorized to attend a training seminar on updates to the BAS program for licensing dogs August 10, 2010 in Batavia.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, approving Amendment B to the NYS Snow and Ice Contract changing the estimated expenditures for the Snow and Ice Agreement and authorizing the Supervisor to sign on behalf of the Town Board.  Copy attached to these minutes.

 A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Highway Superintendent to act as an agent of the Town Board to enter into the Ice Control and Snow Removal Contracts with the Commissioner of Public Works acting as County Superintendent of Highways for a period of three years.

A  Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, Mr. Munnikuhysen be appointed the Town’s representative in second step union grievances.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Munnikuhysen, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, James Pringle be appointed Machine Equipment Operator at a rate of $14.04 per hour under the terms of the union contract and paid bi-weekly.  Mr. Jastrzemski read the terms of the union contract.  Copy attached to these minutes.  Mr. Clark noted that MEO appointments are made by recommendation of the Highway Superintendent and the Town Board sets the salary and times payable.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski and  seconded by Mr. Munnikuhysen, the proposed Local Law for flood damage prevention as authorized by the New York State Constitution, Article IX, Section 2, and Environmental Conservation Law, Article 36, be adopted as Local Law No. 3, 2010.  Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Muscoreil, yes     Mr. Munnikuhysen, yes   Mr. Thompson, yes   Mr. Clark, yes   Mr. Jastrzemski, yes             Carried                  Copy attached to these minutes

The next workshop meeting will be Wednesday, August 4, 2010 and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 18, 2010.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

                                                                   Respectfully submitted,

                                                                  Wanda E. Burrows

                                                                  Town Clerk