ROTTERDAM TOWN BOARD JANUARY 12, 2011 AGENDA 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT Presentation of Proclamation – Rotterdam Pop Warner Midget Cheerleaders PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR PERSONNEL AGENDA ITEMS PERSONNEL: Res. No. 53.11 Accept resignation from Brian P. McGarry as a member of the Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency effective, effective January 1, 2011. 54.11 Appoint Evan Christou of Rotterdam, New York as a member of the Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency to fill the term of Brian P. McGarry effective January 12, 2011 through December 31, 2012. 55.11 Recommend John Mallozzi of Rotterdam, New York be appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature as a Metroplex Board Member for a four (4) year term. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR FOR AGENDA ITEMS Res. No 56.11 Call for public hearing to be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the John F. Kirvin Government Center, Town Hall, 1100 Sunrise Boulevard, Rotterdam, New York 12306 upon adoption of a proposed Local Law of the Year 2011 for the following purpose: To amend §266-52, Schedule XII of the Code of the Town of Rotterdam entitled, “No Parking at Any Time” by amending as follows: In accordance with the provisions of §266-20, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon the following streets or parts of streets: Name of Street Side Location___________ Hollywood Avenue East Hollywood Avenue between Fairlane and Continental. 57.11 Authorize the Supervisor to enter into an agreement between Schenectady County Department of Economic Development and Planning, to provide that certain municipal planning and zoning actions are of local, rather than inter-community or county-wide concern and are best handled at the local municipal level without referral to the county planning agency. CONSENT ITEMS: Res. No 58.11 Accept Town Clerk’s report for the month of December 2010. 59.11 Budget transfers by the Town Comptroller to various accounts. DISCUSSION ITEMS COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR (Per Resolution No. 444.06) G General Rules of Procedure for Public Hearings & Privilege of the Floor: Each speaker will state his/her name and address for the record. To ensure each attendee has an equal and reasonable opportunity to address their concerns, he/she is afforded a maximum of four (4) minutes to address the Town Board. MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURNMENT FRANCIS DEL GALLO, Supervisor
Res. No 56.11 Call for public hearing to be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the John F. Kirvin Government Center, Town Hall, 1100 Sunrise Boulevard, Rotterdam, New York 12306 upon adoption of a proposed Local Law of the Year 2011 for the following purpose: To amend §266-52, Schedule XII of the Code of the Town of Rotterdam entitled, “No Parking at Any Time” by amending as follows: In accordance with the provisions of §266-20, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon the following streets or parts of streets: Name of Street Side Location___________ Hollywood Avenue East Hollywood Avenue between Fairlane and Continental.
Just looking at this, I don't know much about this specific area of the road, but maquest doesn't give the same names for the road in the area, so maybe this should be updated. Good thing they're having an agenda meeting on Monday night.
It appears this would be Hollywood Ave and Mayflower Drive between Fairland and Continental. Hollywood changes names at Wildwood. Maybe they used Google maps, but weren't zoomed in far enough. It does seem to be a rather narrow passthrough, so I could see where an issue may come up with cars parked there, especially on a sweeping turn that the pictures show.
The only resolution that I have problems with is 57.11
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
you dont have a problem with the reciepient of plex monies be recommended to the board that hands out money???
55.11 Recommend John Mallozzi of Rotterdam, New York be appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature as a Metroplex Board Member for a four (4) year term.
Of course not, conflicts of interest only pertain to Republicans. This is a fellow traveler, and one the DV has his lips firmly planted against his rear.
Mohawk Ambulance was there to make their case...including Jim M. himself...who reiterated the proposal for ems...with no tax or fuel subsidies.
The Board asked very few questions.
In the course of asking what percentage of ALS collection would be retained as fee for billing, collection and reimbursement (8% - REMS wants 10% and never mind that they have been illegally keeping 100% for years) Godlewski tried to get them to disclose their income...Jim McP rightfully declined...frankly it's none of his business...and it has nothing to do with their ability to service the Town.
Wayne Calder wanted to know if they would establish a base in Rotterdam...Mohawk confirmed their longstanding committment to purchase the Town-owned building next to the PD. Then Calder wanted to know what they would do if the Town refused to sell (why would they do that Wayne!)...Mohawk replied that they would simply establish a base elsewhere in the Town. And, if you can believe this, Liccardi asks them if this is what Mohawk meant by the statement on the handouts dispersed that said they would be a tax paying service provider...what a brilliant question from the very short attorney!
Matt Martin asked about response times...would back-ups meet the same response time standards? Yes...when an ambulance is dispatched to a call, another is dispatched to the Town to cover while the first is tied up. It was also explained that other ambulances will be in the area, in addition to the in-house ambulance.
DiLeva didn't ask any questions because she gets it and always did...she already knows the proposal inside and out. She is, by the way, the only Board Member who responded to an invitation from Mohawk Ambulance to meet with them to discuss their proposal...which she did...which is why she had no stupid questions for them today....unlike Bob G., Liccardi and Calder...FDG just watched it all go by.
Andy Brick was present, representing Mohawk...as was Salamone for REMS. Neither had to be invoked!
CSEA boss was there...confirmed that the current employee shuffle in progress can't happen and informed FDG of the same.
Told the Board Members I want the vacant seat on the Ethics Board!
Also told FDG to tell the midget attorney to get my FOILS to me!
Tony Jasenski showed up after it was over...missed the show. I asked him to promise in front of the reporters that he won't start a county ambulance tax scam! LOL!
And TJ didn't look happy when he found out FDG, Calder and Godlewski were holed up in FDG's office for sometime after the meeting ended. I knocked on FDG's door and told him hey Hitler you can't do this! Bring your illegal meeting out here or break it up mister!
you dont have a problem with the reciepient of plex monies be recommended to the board that hands out money???
Nope -- John is a good man. He will do good things for us on the Metroplex board.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
Mohawk Ambulance was there to make their case...including Jim M. himself...who reiterated the proposal for ems...with no tax or fuel subsidies.
The Board asked very few questions.
In the course of asking what percentage of ALS collection would be retained as fee for billing, collection and reimbursement (8% - REMS wants 10% and never mind that they have been illegally keeping 100% for years) Godlewski tried to get them to disclose their income...Jim McP rightfully declined...frankly it's none of his business...and it has nothing to do with their ability to service the Town.
Wayne Calder wanted to know if they would establish a base in Rotterdam...Mohawk confirmed their longstanding committment to purchase the Town-owned building next to the PD. Then Calder wanted to know what they would do if the Town refused to sell (why would they do that Wayne!)...Mohawk replied that they would simply establish a base elsewhere in the Town. And, if you can believe this, Liccardi asks them if this is what Mohawk meant by the statement on the handouts dispersed that said they would be a tax paying service provider...what a brilliant question from the very short attorney!
Matt Martin asked about response times...would back-ups meet the same response time standards? Yes...when an ambulance is dispatched to a call, another is dispatched to the Town to cover while the first is tied up. It was also explained that other ambulances will be in the area, in addition to the in-house ambulance.
DiLeva didn't ask any questions because she gets it and always did...she already knows the proposal inside and out. She is, by the way, the only Board Member who responded to an invitation from Mohawk Ambulance to meet with them to discuss their proposal...which she did...which is why she had no stupid questions for them today....unlike Bob G., Liccardi and Calder...FDG just watched it all go by.
Andy Brick was present, representing Mohawk...as was Salamone for REMS. Neither had to be invoked!
CSEA boss was there...confirmed that the current employee shuffle in progress can't happen and informed FDG of the same.
Told the Board Members I want the vacant seat on the Ethics Board!
Also told FDG to tell the midget attorney to get my FOILS to me!
Tony Jasenski showed up after it was over...missed the show. I asked him to promise in front of the reporters that he won't start a county ambulance tax scam! LOL!
And TJ didn't look happy when he found out FDG, Calder and Godlewski were holed up in FDG's office for sometime after the meeting ended. I knocked on FDG's door and told him hey Hitler you can't do this! Bring your illegal meeting out here or break it up mister!
Regrettably, I will be unable to attend the meeting as I have two other meetings to attend that evening. I am sure that you will all be able to survive without my charming presence.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
DiLeva didn't ask any questions because she gets it and always did...she already knows the proposal inside and out. She is, by the way, the only Board Member who responded to an invitation from Mohawk Ambulance to meet with them to discuss their proposal...which she did...which is why she had no stupid questions for them today....unlike Bob G., Liccardi and Calder...FDG just watched it all go by.
Nope -- John is a good man. He will do good things for us on the Metroplex board.
You think it's just and proper to have a guy on a board eligible to vote to make the taxpayers of the city pay his property and school taxes, and you see absolutely nothing unethical about that??????
Obviously you were in total agreement with Stratton sneaking in his huge raise a few years ago without telling the taxpyaers, right?
Optimists close their eyes and pretend problems are non existent. Better to have open eyes, see the truths, acknowledge the negatives, and speak up for the people rather than the politicos and their rich cronies.
You think it's just and proper to have a guy on a board eligible to vote to make the taxpayers of the city pay his property and school taxes, and you see absolutely nothing unethical about that??????
Obviously you were in total agreement with Stratton sneaking in his huge raise a few years ago without telling the taxpyaers, right?
That is as ludicrous as if I said that because you don't like Stratton that you believe the sun rises in the west.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
remember - most is paraphrased if you were there and someting is not right please post a correction
another "great?" show
ROTTERDAM TOWN BOARD JANUARY 12, 2011 6:45 - cheerleaders are lining the hallway A healthy crowd at the rear of town hall - nearly 40
Matt - jacket and tie Nicki - jacket Bob I jacket and tie w/pin Frank. - jacket and tie Wayne- jacket and tie Mr licarrdi - jacket and tie Michelle- a muted shade of eunice green
AGENDA 7:00 p.m.
Looks to be 60 present Ron, Kelly, and Joanne are here
Moment of silence – for victims of Tucson Prayer
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT Presentation of Proclamation – Rotterdam Pop Warner Midget Cheerleaders ********Comment - the cheerleaders are a little tall for "midget"********** Matt - presenting - 4th in the nation at a competition at Espn’s Wide World of Sports in Disney. Bob Godlewski – reading papers then a huff in the middle of the head coach's presentation A photo moment
FDG - where are we now
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR PERSONNEL AGENDA ITEMS
Richard Malizinski - 54.11 question, Is this a relationship to any mallozi, And is there some who is not related who can fill this position-
Fdg- we pick people we know something about who are best qualified
Judy Dagistino - Christine served on the county IDA
More cluelessness
PERSONNEL: Res. No. 53.11 - Accept the resignation from Brian P. McGarry as a member of the Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency effective, effective January 1, 2011.
All yes
54.11 - Recommend John Mallozzi of Rotterdam, New York be appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature as a Metroplex Board Member for a four (4) year term.
All yes
55.11 - Amend Resolution No.17.11 to reflect the proper annual salary for the position of part-time Assessor from $33,000.00 to $33,305.00.
Nicki - this is the actual salary it was a misprint
All - yes
56.11 - Amend Resolution No.1.11 to reflect the proper annual salary for the position of Clerk to the Justices from $32,530.00 to $31,726.90.
Nicki - this is the actual salary it was a mistake and needs to be based on base pay
All - yes
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Richard Malizinski on 58.11. The town of rottterdam has a comp plan which references the county’s documents I oppose aproval of this resolution
Fdg- every fence or shed has to go through the county planning board without it
Richard - I remove my objection
Res. No 57.11 - Call for public hearing to be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the John F. Kirvin Government Center, Town Hall, 1100 Sunrise Boulevard, Rotterdam, New York 12306 upon adoption of a proposed Local Law of the Year 2011 for the following purpose: To amend §266-52, Schedule XII of the Code of the Town of Rotterdam entitled, “No Parking at Any Time” by amending as follows: In accordance with the provisions of §266-20, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon the following streets or parts of streets: Name of Street Side Location___________ Hollywood Avenue East Hollywood Avenue between Fairlane and Continental.
Wayne – these resolutions are brought to us by the police dept.
All -Yes
58.11
Authorize the Supervisor to enter into an agreement between Schenectady County Department of Economic Development and Planning, to provide that certain municipal planning and zoning actions are of local, rather than inter-community or county-wide concern and are best handled at the local municipal level without referral to the county planning agency.
Wayne – yes Matt - yes Nicki - no Bob – yes FDG - yes
CONSENT ITEMS:
Res. No – 59.11 Accept Town Clerk’s report for the month of December 2010.
All-yes
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Nicki – speaks on the 4 employee moves asking why this is being done
Fdg- I'm just moving them for training They all have to have the same classification, The typist in in courts doesn’t exist until feb - where are you getting the money to fund the position, Donna Highway - has an MOA on work hours
Bob Godlewski- you have been officially served grievances and you should not discuss this in public
Nicki - When are we as a board going to look at town attorney resumes????
Nicki - questions progress on the Ems board
Licarrsi- we need to find the charter
Bob godlewski - I found the charter
Niki - work on the ems committy Hold a public hearing Sign a contract
Wayne- I agree with the moves And I want our attorney’s answer
Godlewski - mr liccardi is not a labor attorney
Nicki – I spoke with Mr goldberg – and he did not want to get involved
Nicki- I would like to apologize to our 4 employees
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Matt’s Senior Moment Call – 356-1561 – if you have questions on happenings this month
day trip to the inn at hunts landing
2 - 55 alive driving courses coming up
Free income tax prep by AARP
Get a booklet at the Senior Center
Clapping for matt
PUBLIC COMMENT PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR
(Per Resolution No. 444.06) G General Rules of Procedure for Public Hearings & Privilege of the Floor: Each speaker will state his/her name and address for the record. To ensure each attendee has an equal and reasonable opportunity to address their concerns, he/she is afforded a maximum of four (4) minutes to address the Town Board.
Mr Coza Speaking on the cable franchise negotiations Get an RFP(request for proposals) from Cox,TimeWarner, Verizion, Princetown Cable Create a build out fund to bring the town to 100% service Get Rotterdam out of the Dark Ages
Mr collins- speaks on respect My wife has been a town employee for XX years Always will to give and expect nothing *****He read a full page – maybe someone will post it********
Jack Shielly –Pres of Senior Assoc. if something is not broke don't fix it, We have petitions with 250 names Diane Marco is doing a great job - esp on the new booklet Nicki- received 50 calls I have over 100 call
Molly - a I am speaking as both a town employee and as a resident Managerial privilege or budget cuts Cooperation or respect Respect me and my job Please give me a reason I was told it was a permanent move not cross- training *****She read a full page – maybe someone will post it********
Sharron - speaking to the vote REMS I felt railroaded By the for profits I felt it was inappropriate Respect is a very important trait Make wise decisions Look at the long term view Don't hide behind tricks *****this was a great piece hopefully someone will post*****
Nancy- I don't question you power but your wisdom - this is the second time Placing people in positions for cross training
Anthony - I moved and never filled a grievance under the last administration
Greard- promises of lowering taxes and transparency It is not acceptable the lack of transparency this administration is showing
Donna - question to jan 1 did you spend $6500 on 3 woman who can't get a long?
Fdg - the law says we must hire that company
Nicki – Mr. Martin Mr. Parisi and myself never saw the report
Godlewski - the employee manual – section 902 or 903 directs the town to go to the HR director/ comptroller and use a independent. Consultant
Comptroller says you have no control of the costs
Nicki - the employees should have followed the chain of command and discussed the issue with their immediate supervisor not the supervisor With every change of management there will be new rules/ways of doing things We still don't have the report
Conard - you can discuss employee placements in public -as we are taxpayers/employees
Ron - if 6500 was paid shouldn't the board at least know the recommendation
MISCELLANEOUS
ADJOURNMENT
FRANCIS DEL GALLO, Supervisor
All this in less than one hour!!!!
Talking to each other is better than talking about each other
Donna - question to jan 1 did you spend $6500 on 3 woman who can't get a long?
Fdg - the law says we must hire that company
Nicki – Mr. Martin Mr. Parisi and myself never saw the report
Godlewski - the employee manual – section 902 or 903 directs the town to go to the HR director/ comptroller and use a independent. Consultant
Comptroller says you have no control of the costs
Nicki - the employees should have followed the chain of command and discussed the issue with their immediate supervisor not the supervisor With every change of management there will be new rules/ways of doing things We still don't have the report
Conard - you can discuss employee placements in public -as we are taxpayers/employees
Ron - if 6500 was paid shouldn't the board at least know the recommendation
OK, the residents are upset with the payment of $6,500 dollars to the consultant. Yet no one approaches the Board on Eunie's salary. As we know she is an elected officiial and only needs to work one day a year. But no one says the Board can't reduce her salary to $1 dollar per year. Why is there no outrage over the Board's reluctance to do this for the taxpayers? I guess they will have to be reminded in November . . . . .
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