Lest we forget the FBI and Signore, Carolina Lazzari,s barn caper, Mertz' abuse of power and corrupt police badge request,, a pedofile appointment, the Tommasone brother's corrupt assessment, Parisi's smelly legal wranglings, Armando Tebano, DellaVilla conflicts. Just to be fair eh Bum perhaps?
Lest we forget the FBI and Signore, Carolina Lazzari,s barn caper, Mertz' abuse of power and corrupt police badge request,, a pedofile appointment, the Tommasone brother's corrupt assessment, Parisi's smelly legal wranglings, Armando Tebano, DellaVilla conflicts. Just to be fair eh Bum perhaps?
I specifically left the reps out of the post knowing that someone would chime in to expose the other side. And BINGO....it didn't take long. It supports the point that they are ALL dirty...both reps and dems and of course lets not leave out the copservatives.
Hence.........THE NNTP!!!!
Job well done! You just helped make the point!!!
However, historically, no party destroyed the corrupt sh!thole rotterdam like the good old dems! I'm sure we can all agree on that one...eh?
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
what was the grant for from homeland security???? what did we spend it on???? what are the AED's for???? was the IT contract out to bid????
Apparently it was, one small snippet in the gazette from what I understand. I missed it therefore didn't get to bid...oh well I know we would have been low bid as we are right around the corner and I like doing business in this town maybe next time? (I've been saying that for 10 years now)
Apparently it was, one small snippet in the gazette from what I understand. I missed it therefore didn't get to bid...oh well I know we would have been low bid as we are right around the corner and I like doing business in this town maybe next time? (I've been saying that for 10 years now)
dont give up! keep watching the town board sections i will continue to post meeting notes
and it was a one day legal notice in january
- all bids should be posted outside the clerks office and should be announced at the town board meetings - required by law or not
Talking to each other is better than talking about each other
Apparently it was, one small snippet in the gazette from what I understand. I missed it therefore didn't get to bid...oh well I know we would have been low bid as we are right around the corner and I like doing business in this town maybe next time? (I've been saying that for 10 years now)
keep trying
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
I will and we have done small stuff for the town before (ie the upgraded microphone that you all speak into when you talk at the meetings as well as resodering the connection to it)...just find it coincidental that a Della villa is one of the owners of the company that is getting the contract. Also that the bid request wasn't mentioned to as far as I know the only computer company left in town. You would figure they would want to keep the money in the town.
Liccardi mulling title change, will meet with board members
Rotterdam’s new deputy attorney looks strangely familiar.
Joseph Liccardi, who served as Rotterdam’s lone town attorney since Michael Godlewski’s departure to the county last October, has been named deputy attorney after the Town Board hired Albany law firm Daniels and Porco last Wednesday, Feb. 9.
The vote, in what has become an expected result at Rotterdam Town Board meetings, went down 3-2, with board members Nicola DiLeva, Matt Martin and Wayne Calder voting for the firm and Supervisor Frank Del Gallo Deputy Supervisor Robert Godlewski voting against. The price tag for Daniels and Porco’s services is $138,500 per year plus other fees.
Liccardi said at the meeting that he was troubled by what he called a demotion, and wanted to think about the arrangement before he considers staying with the town. The title change does not affect Liccardi’s salary, benefits or term of appointment.
“I’d like to discuss what it is I’ve done during the course of my duties to deserve this,” Liccardi said after the resolution was brought forward by DiLeva and seconded by Martin. “What displeasure I’ve caused these board members as to how I’ve conducted myself.”
The three who voted in favor had nothing bad to say about Liccardi’s performance, however.
“This is no way a reflection of you or your performance,” said Calder. “We just understand you need help.”
DelGallo made an unsuccessful motion to table the resolution, citing concern not only over the assignment of Liccardi as deputy, but also over the fact that he had not interviewed members of or seen a contract of services for the new law firm.
“Anyone who is uncomfortable with this can vote no,” said Calder.
DelGallo and Godlewski did, the latter citing a state comptroller’s audit of the town last year that suggested the town put professional service contracts of $50,000 or more out to competitive bid. Godlewski also stated the town is paying more now for legal services than it has in recent memory, and the price tag has the capacity to rise with unforeseen fees.
“Right now, the total budget for legal services is $203,000. The issue is this: Legislation costs are not covered in their contract,” he said. “I have a real big concern as to where we’re going to get those revenues.”
6:55 packed house - standing room only Only Wayne at the dais
Fdg- chatting a lot with Wayne Nicki -has a red drink cup - this could go long
Bob g last to roll on 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Prayer - pastor tony Mentions in his prayer the following words – Openly, Frankly and Lovingly describing the upcoming discussions
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT - NONE
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR PERSONNEL AGENDA ITEMS
Todd Koza-text supplied on resolution 88.11 - it would seem that this board is putting the WAGON before the horse as there is no position in the current CSEA contract for the placement of this individual if you are sincere in the creation of this position approve a contract with the CSEA
in these tough times, and given the world events that could put our economy in a second recession, if this increase in grade is an effort to give a raise to an employee because they say they have found a job in the private sector that pays more money let them take it. - public service is not for them
as for the MOA why bother this Administration does not respect MOA's in their own office.
on resolution 89.11 now we need two Project Coordinators? there is no Resolution for Ms. Marco's Resignation. I would expect there would be a resolution declaring her resignation
I would like to know where this town is going to find the cash to pay for the new position and unemployment benefits
i remember quite clearly - - that two weeks ago --- we were told there is a shortage of cash
Diane Marco- (author requests the document Ms. Marco read – email to admin) thanking all the residents for putting their trust in her Would like to address - I was never informed that my job performance was poor I called the Supervisor’s Office. I was told the Supervisor did not have to supply a reason
“Mr. Supervisor, Except your responsibilities, Reflect on your words the day you took your Oath.” I would like to remain in my position un till I meet with the board to discuss my Job Performance
Ron Severson - 84.11 this resolution is uncalled for - to say that Ms Marco has not preformed her duties is beyond pale She was appointed by the entire Town Board not by you Mr Supervisor
Karen Malizinski - thank you for placing all the resolutions on the agenda – unlike the last meeting On resolution 89.11 - Full or part, Employee benefits, And what is the salary
John Polino - I swore I would never come to a town board meeting ever again This lady deserves(Ms. Marco) an explanation You chose to take women on What about our infrastructure Look at the people they don't want her to go I will start a financial campaign to bring this trash to court
John Sheely - petition of 200 names saying we do not want changes made at the center Don't change what ain’t broke We want molly back too And why after 14months this??? John supplies petition to supervisor
Judy longo - want to see 89.11 go thru he is the most understanding supervisor I have ever had Light -clapping
John degorgio- 30 years parks and rec I never called any board member to get rid of Ms. Marco I was told Ms Marco was no longer going to be there If there was an opening I am willing to fill it We(Rotterdam) don't look to good to other communities
Nicki confirms - john degorgio - spoke to her about his concerns
PERSONNEL:
Res. No.
88.11 Appoint Laurel A. Komazenski to the position of Information Specialist II with full employee benefits, salary $35,889.88, effective February 23, 2011. Y - Godlewski Y – Nicki - This is a change of title but pay for the current line item stands at $36690 Y - Matt Y. – Wayne - Judge litz. - this was worked out Y - FDG
89.11 Appoint John DeGeorgio of Rotterdam, to the position of Project Coordinator – Office for the Aging, effective March 1, 2011. Bob Godlewki brings for the motion FDG seconds Matt-I would like to make a motion to remove it from the agenda Bob Godlewski - you can't bring forth a motion while one is on the floor The vote Y - Godlewski N- Nicki - I have no knowledge - two people in this town have been drawn thru the mud along with those who have filed grievances N-Matt N-Wayne this is not good Y-FDG there is more to this story
Nicki. - FDG promise the seniors the doors will not be locked on Monday Nicki requests the seniors to stand – they do
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. To amend Local Law No.2, Resolution. No. 19.11 passed on 1/1/2011 to include the Planning and Zoning fee schedule to include items omitted from the original Schedule of Fees.
No speakers
B. To amend Chapter 27 Section 2 of the Town Code of the Town of Rotterdam entitled Emergency Medical Board, previously adopted by Rotterdam Town Board on July 16, 1980, as applies to the composition thereof.
No speakers
PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Mr and Mrs Gabrialle – (author requests test be placed here – please email admin text)
Mr Calder was not present at the public hearing Why did this take so long to come back to the board
A resolution was passed to get a TDE report and that report was no nothing could be built Why fdg - would you tell us it could be worse
Our neighborhood. Became congested with the R-3 spot zone No response from mr mahar about zoning issues
Our points come from town code we did not make this stuff up
The residents should be protected by their elected officials
Mary donahough - 94.11 a do not want the quality of my life to be diminished by adding more appts
Richard Malizinski. on resolution 97.11 - the surrounding property is not R-3. Thus an illegal spot zone R-3 and requires so much sqft per bedroom - and this non conforming use It is best that this property is left as r-1 as a change to r-3 has no value
90.11 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
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
91.11 Authorize the Supervisor to execute a lease agreement with Tri-City Bicycle Motocross Association, Inc., for leasing of approximately three (3) acres of Town- Owned land located on Campbell Road and Burdeck Street commencing April 1, 2011 and terminating December 31, 2011 in conjunction with the Town’s Parks and Recreation Program.
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
92.11 Authorize Supervisor to execute Services Agreement with RockIT Science Solutions, Inc. for Network and Computer Services.
Nicki - let's table this - Matt -2nd - these quotes are not apples to apples
N - Godlewski the board was shown a memo I saw what Pat Aragosa went thru to reach a recomendation Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne N - FDG
Motion tabled
93.11 Authorize the Supervisor to execute a contract with the Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency to allow the disposal of snow that has been collected by the Town from areas within the Town at the Curry Road Shopping Center.
Y - Godlewski - section 3 what is the term. – to the town attorney Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - FDG
94.11 A Resolution approving the rezoning of the lands of Thomas E. DeLorenzo and Patricia A. DeLorenzo located at 1066 Curry Road, Rotterdam, NY.
Y - Godlewski - I had to go back and spend a day and a half reading do we fee the property should be R3 N - Nicki N – Matt - - I don't like the encroachment Y – Wayne - I had to dig in to this one bldg 4 units - no childern allowed I reviewed the minutes - there would be a fence and everygreens to blockoff the property. And spoke with both chairs of planning and zoning Yuille - believes the property should go Y - FDG FDG - motion passes Nicki - this need a super majority Motion pass conditionally based on the petition
95.11 Declare the Town of Rotterdam as “lead agency” and authorize the Town Prepare, file, publish and distribute all documents necessary to comply with 6 NYCRR Part 617 & State Environmental Quality Review relative to the below proposed amendment to the Code of the Town of Rotterdam for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Change of Zone request as outlined in Resolution 99.11 below.
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
96.11 Call for public hearing to be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the John F. Kirvin Government Center, V. Dalton Bambury Hearing Room, 1100 Sunrise Boulevard, Rotterdam, NY 12306 for the following purpose: For a Comprehensive Plan amendment and Change of Zone request on approximately 6.38 acres from Agriculture (A-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3), on Tax Map Number 57.00-3-16 located on the east side of Feuz Road, north of the intersection of Countrywalk Road, Rotterdam, New York, 12306. The applicant proposes to construct residential apartments.
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
97.11 Declare the Town of Rotterdam as “lead agency” and authorize the Town Planner to prepare, file, publish and distribute all documents necessary to comply with 6 NYCRR Part 617 & State Environmental Quality Review relative to the below-proposed amendment to the Code of the Town of Rotterdam for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Change of Zone request as outlined in Resolution 101.11 below.
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
98.11 Call for public hearing to be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the John F. Kirvin Government Center, V. Dalton Bambury Hearing Room, 1100 Sunrise Boulevard, Rotterdam, NY 12306 for the following purpose: For a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Change of Zone request on an approximately 1.22 acre parcel from Retail Business (B-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3), on Tax Map Number 59.9-6-19 located at 1952 Curry Road, Schenectady, New York, 12306. The applicant proposes two (2) eight unit residential apartment buildings.
Y –Godlewski - the SEQRA address needs to be added to all of these resolutions N - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - FDG
99.11 Refer to Planning Commission for report and recommendation thereon a proposed Local Law of the Year 2010 for the following purpose: For a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Change of Zone request on approximately 36,275 square feet of property from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Retail Business (B-1), on a portion of Tax Map Number 59.18-4-26.2 and all of 59.18-4-26.1 located at 2984 Hamburg Street, Schenectady, New York, 12306. The applicant (Sons of Italy) proposes to convert the single family residence located directly behind the lodge to meeting space and enlarge the existing parking lot.
Y. – Godlewski - I am a member of the sons of italy Y - Nicki Y – Matt I am a member of the sons of italy Y – Wayne – I just got my application Y - FDG I am a member also
100.11 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of AED Defibrillators, authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000. locations 3 at town hall 1 at senior center 1 at highway
Y – Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne what about the police dept?? reply from crowd – they have one Y - FDG
101.11 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of Life Pak Defibrillators, authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $49,000.
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
102.11 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of Police Vehicles authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $110,000.
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
103.11 Authorize the Supervisor to negotiate with CSEA for an MOA to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement to add an Information Specialist II to the contract.
Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
CONSENT ITEMS:
Res. No
104.11 Call for bids to be opened on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for Lawn and Leaf Bags - Biodegradable for the Town of Rotterdam Department of Public Works for the year 2011.
105.11 Call for bids to be opened on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at 10:15.m. for Sodium Hexametaphosphate to be used by the Town of Rotterdam Water Department for the year 2011.
106.11 Call for bids to be opened on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. for Water and Sewer Materials (Plastic Pipe, Ductile Pipe, Bell Clamps, Stainless Repair Clamps, Ford Lead Repair Fittings, Copper Tubing, Compression Quick Couplings, and Curb Box Shutoffs) for the Town of Rotterdam Water and Sewer Department for the year 2011.
107.11 Amend water rents and contract assessments for the year 2010 for the Town of Rotterdam Water Districts.
108.11 Budget transfers by the Town Comptroller to various accounts.
Question about reading consent FDG – Michelle Read the items Michele first item FDG - Call the roll More confusion Y - Godlewski Y - Nicki Y - Matt Y - Wayne Y - Fdg
DISCUSSION ITEMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS Matt does not have a Senior Moment PUBLIC COMMENT PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR
Ron Severson - parks and recs sent a resolution about the bicentennial park plan 10 months no word And the 2020 parks plan 3.5 months no word Park and recs is requesting action via formal letter
Paul debias - I was stopped by a woman trying to get a dog in her car - there was nothing the police Could do – where was our animal control officer When he called on Tuesday my wife said to the rude man on the phone “My husband brought it to the pet hotel’
What is our backup plan , It was 14 degrees out that day Do we have a n A,B,C plan in the event of a vacation???? On Ms. Marco - In 22 years I have never been to a meeting. The seniors in this town built this town When I hire someone at the college you get 2 weeks or you out. Not 14 months What is going on under the surface Seniors thank you for spending you money in rotterdam
Tim longo - pt animal control officer monday. We had off Tues I called and I called And asked do you have a dog
Mark delavillia - the computer company We can use Aragosa’s recommendation sometimes but not others??? Relying on dept heads for a decision We spent 6500 Either we do things by the book or we don’t We are borrowing from the fund balance With a tax cap the future How are we going to do the budget next year We need to bring young spenders in to our town
Diane marco - 6500 was an HR consultant who’s #1 recommendation was The town needed to Adopt an operations and procedures manual for the brass rail
Judy longo - in defense of what I just heard Did you really read them there items in that book That they make no sense Working and independent of the rules Employee manual sections 900 1000 1100 - grievances We spent $100 to make copies for all of you(town Board) It is just rules, rules, rules ....
(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
8:20 meeting ADJOURNMENT
FRANCIS DEL GALLO, Supervisor
Scuffle in the back of the room “You disrespect my mother,” is heard Undistinguishable comments
Talking to each other is better than talking about each other
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