ROTTERDAM TOWN BOARD MARCH 9, 2011 AGENDA 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOR PERSONNEL AGENDA ITEMS PERSONNEL: Res. No. 109.11 Appoint John DeGeorgio of Rotterdam, to the position of Project Coordinator – Office for the Aging, effective March 10, 2011. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. B. 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. PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR FOR AGENDA ITEMS Res. No 110.11 Authorize Supervisor to execute agreement with DiCesare, Spataro & Associates, 850 Saratoga Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, for the preparation of insurance specifications for the Town of Rotterdam 111.11 Authorize the Supervisor to continue Legal services provided by Bryan Goldberger, Esq., of Albany, New York under the terms and conditions of his contract dated January 2010. 112.11 Authorize the Supervisor to re-instate Joseph B. Liccardi, Esq., of East Greenbush, New York as Town Attorney under the same terms and conditions of his appointment in January 2010. 113.11 Authorize the Supervisor to enter into a contract with the law firm of Daniels and Porco, LLP, of Albany, NY to provide the services of Attorneys for the Town and general legal counsel to the Town of Rotterdam. 114.11 Authorize the Supervisor to negotiate an agreement for Basic Life Support Services (BLS) and reimbursement of Advanced Life Support (ALS) fees on behalf of the Town of Rotterdam. 115.11 Authorize Supervisor to execute Services Agreement with RockIT Science Solutions, Inc. for Network and Computer Services. 116.11 Adopt Local Law No. Four (4) of the Year 2011 for the following purpose: To amend Local Law No.2, Reso. 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. CONSENT ITEMS: Res. No 117.11 Call for bids to be opened on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. for Tree Cutting and Removal Services for the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department for the year 2011. 118.11 Call for bids to be opened on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. for the purchase of Highway Materials (Crushed Limestone, Gravel, Sand) for use by the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department for the year 2011. 119.11 Call for bids to be opened on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. for the purchase of Highway Materials (Concrete Block, Caps, Manhole Blocks, Manhole Frames and Grates) for use by the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department for the year 2011. 120.11 Call for bids to be opened on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 2:45 p.m. for the purchase of Highway Materials (Water Tight Coupling & End Section, Round Corrugated Aluminum Pipe, Aluminum Under drain Perforated Pipe) for use by the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department for the year 2011. 121.11 Call for bids to be opened on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. for the Removal of Processed Yard Waste for the year 2011. 122.11 Budget transfers by the Town Comptroller to various accounts. 123.11 Authorize gasoline expenditures for October 1, 2010 through and including December 31, 2010 to be transferred into various accounts. 124.11 Accept Town Clerk’s Report for the Month of February 2011. 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
What St. Augustine had to say about what we now call government:
"A gang is a group of men under the command of a leader, bound by a compact of association, in which the plunder is divided according to an agreed convention. If this villainy wins so many recruits from the ranks of the demoralized that it acquires territory, establishes a base, captures cities and subdues peoples, it then openly arrogates to itself the title of kingdom, which is conferred on it in the eyes of the world, not by the renunciation of aggression, but by the attainment of impunity"
Your Choices in the Political arena: Indeed, the plunder has become so common, and the plunderers so smug and self-confident, that their predations are taken for granted, and the thieves themselves treated with extraordinary deference! It is something akin to the Stockholm syndrome. You encounter the same mugger at the same spot every day, and eventually establish a sort of bizarre relationship with him----even, eventually, thanking him for not taking more. When you are given the opportunity to replace him with another mugger, you vote for the incumbent---sticking with the devil you know, unless his opponent offers to share more of his loot with you. Paul Hein 10-19-2010
...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
Why would he want it? He's been the super--enough alaready. Besides he doesn't seem to be a fan of this administration. And although I think Buffardi will take the seat, handily I might add, Paolino will be setting himself up to be a target again. It is not a smart move.
Why would he want it? He's been the super--enough alaready. Besides he doesn't seem to be a fan of this administration. And although I think Buffardi will take the seat, handily I might add, Paolino will be setting himself up to be a target again. It is not a smart move.
I don't know if he would want it...but he is the first qualified person I thought of, who lives in Rotterdam....he may not be a fan of this administration but then Aragosa probably liked some better than others, too.
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