November01

December 21, 2011

The Town Board regular meeting was held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Town Hall. The following people were present:

Supervisor Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Councilmen Brad Clark

Thomas Thompson

James Muscoreil

John Munnikhuysen

Highway Superintendent 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 November 17, 2011 regular meeting and the December 7, 2011 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 bills be approved as read by the Clerk:

General A Fund #381 thru #427 $15,542.77

General B fund #147 thru #172 42,751.16

Hwy DA Fund #193 thru 211 7,262.10

Hwy DB Fund #60 thru #66 10,376.63

Water District #150 thru #162 8,983.55

S. I. Lighting #24 186.02

S. F. #32 thru #34 72,665.00

Total All Vouchers $157,767.23

A request was received from the Tax Collector for a petty cash fund in the amount of $200.00 for making change.

A request was received from the Building Inspector for authorization to attend the Finger Lakes Building Officials Conference in Hilton NY March 12 thru 15, 2012 at a registration fee of $390, plus room and mileage.

A request was received from Jolene Vincent for approval of the following volunteers for the girls’ basketball program: Todd Neuman, Pete Reagan, John Vincent and Ginny Turvey.

Notification was received from the Building Inspector of a vacant unsafe building at 2564 Beebe Road due to an open door leading to a pool filled with water. The owner of record was notified, but the letter was returned as undeliverable. The Building Inspector requested permission to take whatever steps necessary to make this property safe.

A thank you was received from the Niagara County Department of Health for the Town’s hospitality and providing the Highway Building for the free rabies clinic held October 4, 2011. 213 dogs were vaccinated and 99 cats.

A letter dated December 16, 2011 was received from Village Mayor Pat Kelahan, Deputy Mayor Bernard Leiker and Village Trustee Jamie O’Donnell stating that the Village cannot go on town property to mow the lawn, shovel sidewalks, salt sidewalks, plow the parking lot or other maintenance issues at the Town Hall. The letter was sent in hopes that the Town has enough lead time to make other arrangements.

A follow-up letter to the December 16, 2011 Village correspondence, dated December 20, 2011, was received from Mayor Patrick Kelahan in which he states that after further review the Village of Wilson will continue to plow the snow from the parking lot and salt the sidewalks at Town Hall, at least for this season.

Mr. Jastrzemski opened public participation and Mr. Donald Gendron, 28 Shore Drive, expressed his concerns about the proposed walkway from Route 18 to the harbor area. Mr. Jastrzemski invited Mr. Gendron to come to the Town Hall during regular office hours to look over the grant application that was submitted for this project. Mr. Jastrzemski noted that the Town Hall will be closed at 12 noon Friday, December 23, 2011 and will reopen Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. so that the Town employees may enjoy the holiday season.

Mr. Gendron complimented the Town on its web page and all of the valuable information it contains.

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

Mr. Banks reported 7 building permits issued in November with an estimated value of $137,000.

Mr. Andrews told the Board he has completed the fire contracts with the village; the modification of the agreement with Modern Disposal for refuse and recycling and has been working on Special Permits.

Mr. Clark told the Board that retiring Planning Board Chairman Matt Myers is home from the hospital following surgery and is doing well.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving an agreement with Niagara Community Action Program in the amount of $1,000 to provide services for Wilson residents.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, establishing a petty cash fund in the amount of $200.00 for the Tax Collector.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, John Cevaer be appointed Laborer DL p/t at a rate of $14.50 per hour, paid bi-weekly for snow emergencies effective, January 1, 2012 thru April 1, 2012.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Building Inspector to attend the Building Officials Conference March 12, 2012 thru March 15, 2012 in Hilton NY as requested.

A motion was made by Mr. Munnikhuysen, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously adopted, approving the following people as volunteers for the girls’ winter basketball program: Todd Neuman, Pete Reagan, John Vincent and Ginny Turvey.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Muscoreil and unanimously adopted, approving the modification of the agreement with Modern Disposal for refuse and recycling services.

At this time, Mr. Jastrzemski read the proposed salaries for 2012 and times payable.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Munnikhuysen and

Unanimously adopted, the salaries for 2012 and times payable be approved as read by the Supervisor. Copy attached to these minutes.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the reorganizational meeting be set for Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

A Resolution was offered by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Building Inspector to do whatever he deems necessary to secure the building at 2564 Beebe Road and all charges be placed on the tax roll.

Mr. Clark told the Board he appreciates working with the Board Members, the Town Clerk and her Deputy and thanked them for their fine work.

Mr. Jastrzemski spoke about the good work the Town was able to do this year with everyone’s cooperation. He noted that putting the fire service awards on the tax roll increased the taxes by 29 cents and with everyone’s help; they were able to reduce the tax increase to 2 cents.

A motion was made by Mr. Jastrzemski and seconded by Mr. Muscoreil, the Board enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations at 7:52 p.m. Roll call vote responded as follows:

Mr. Jastrzemski, yes Mr. Clark, yes Mr. Munnikhuysen, yes Mr. Thompson, yes

Mr. Muscoreil, yes Carried

A motion was made by Mr. Muscoreil, seconded by Mr. Clark and unanimously carried, the Board come out of executive session and resume the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

A motion was made by Mr. Munnikhuysen, seconded by Mr. Thompson and unanimously carried, the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Wanda E. Burrows

Town Clerk