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Village of Liverpool Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting July 06, 2009
A special meeting of the Village of Liverpool Board of Trustees was
held on Monday July 06, 2009 at 7:00 PM at 310 Sycamore Street, Liverpool,
New York Gary White Trustee Nicholas Kochan Trustee Dennis Hebert Trustee James Rosier Trustee Mary Ellen Sims Clerk John Langey Attorney
Mayor Ward called the meeting to order and all those present joined in the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Ward thanked the Board of Trustees and all those present for a wonderful tenure as Mayor. She stated that she thought about what she would bequeath to the new Mayor and she said that she would like to bequeath the wonderful staff- that they all do a great job and she thanked all.
Anthony LaValle, Village of Liverpool Justice took his place in the front of the room to perform the swearing in ceremony.
Judge LaValle swore in Gary C. White as Mayor for a term of two years.
Judge LaValle swore in Dennis Hebert and Robert Gaetano as Trustees for a term of two years.
Mayor White read the proclamation to Marlene J. Ward and proclaimed July 6th, 2009 as “Marlene” Day.
Mayor White presented a plaque to Marlene Ward for her years of service to the Village and presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
The PBA presented a plaque to Marlene Ward for her years of service to the Village.
Marlene thanked everyone and said that “I’ve loved the job, hated it BUT never regretted it “
Mayor White thanked everyone for their support and then turned to Richard Ward, husband of Marlene and ZBA Chair and thanked him for his support and dedication.
Mayor White took his place on the Board as Mayor and Trustees Hebert and Gaetano took their places on the Board.
Mayor White opened the organizational meeting for the fiscal year:
Appointments by the Mayor with Approval of the Board- Two year terms
Village Clerk/Treasurer Mary Ellen Sims Deputy Village Clerk/Treasurer Margaret Burbank Attorney John Langey Secretary to Village Justice Joni Sprague Superintendent of Public Works William Asmus Deputy Superintendent Public Works Michael Neverette Village Historian Dorianne Gutierrez Code Enforcement Officer William Reagan Deputy Code Enforcement Officer Dale Hodge Deputy Code Enforcement Officer Kurt Field Planning Board Secretary Mary Ellen Sims Alternate Planning Board Secretary Margaret Burbank Zoning Board Secretary Margaret Burbank Alternate Zoning Board Secretary Mary Ellen Sims Sub- Registrar – Vital Statistics Mary Ellen Sims Sub- Registrar – Vital Statistics Margaret Burbank Police Chaplain Rev. Milton Jefferson Insurance Agent Haylor, Freyor, & Coon Auditors Koagel & Vincintini Engineers Deputy Mayor Nicholas Kochan Liaisons of the Board
Finance Dennis Hebert Insurance/ Benefits Dennis Hebert Police James Rosier Justice Court Mayor White Code Enforcement James Rosier/ Nicholas Kochan Planning Board Nicholas Kochan Zoning Board of Appeals Nicholas Kochan Department of Public Works Nicholas Kochan, Robert Gaetano Human Resources Robert Gaetano Gleason Center Robert Gaetano Communications Dennis Hebert Historical/ Cemetery Robert Gaetano Capital Projects Nicholas Kochan
Planning Board Appts: Joseph Ostuni-Chairman term to expire 2013 Yevette Hewitt term to expire 2013 James Taft ( Alternate) term to expire 2013 David DeRouchie term to expire 2013 One opening to fill vacancy left by Michael Romano Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier to approve all the above appointments. Motion Passed.
The Mayor is to serve as an ex-officio member of all committees of which he is not a designated member.
All committees to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Meetings of committees may be called by the Mayor or Chairperson.
Designations of the Board
Official Newspaper Post Standard and Eagle Star -Review
Regular Meeting Schedules: Village Board Third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM Planning Board Fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM Zoning Board Fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 PM
Authorize continuation of membership in New York State Conference of Mayors.
Payment of Claims
WHEREAS the board of trustees has determined to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges, and
WHEREAS all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit and
WHEREAS the claimant and officer incurring or approving the same shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the board of trustees,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. That the board of trustees authorizes payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services, postage, fright and express charges and all such claims shall be presented at the next regular meeting for audit and the claimant and officer incurring or approving the same shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the board of trustees. Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Mileage AllowanceResolution:
WHEREAS the board of trustees has determined to pay a fixed rate for mileage as reimbursement to officers and employees of the Village who use their personal automobiles while performing their official duties on behalf of the Village; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. That the board of trustees shall approve reimbursement to such officers and employees at the Federal allowable level at the time of expenditure. Section 2.That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Designation of Depositories Resolution: Whereas the board of trustees has determined that Village Law §4-412 (3)(2) requires the designation of banks or trust companies for the deposit of all village monies;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: Section 1. That the board of trustees does hereby designate the following institutions as depositories of all monies received by the village treasurer, clerk, and receiver of taxes.
Name of institution M & T Bank, Class and Chase Bank , First Niagara
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Procurement Policy- Adopt existing procurement policy Investment Policy- Adopt existing investment policy Old Outstanding check policy- adopt policy that old outstanding checks after 1 year can be added back to cash and re-issued.
Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to open the regular session of the Board of Trustees for July 6th , 2209. Motion Passed.
Approve Sign Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Hebert, to approve the request from the Rescue Mission to place a 4 x 6 sign to advertise “Ride for the Rescue” on Village Property and to authorize William Asmus to work with the applicant to decide on the location. Motion Passed.
Approve Park Request Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to approve the request from Dr. Shine to hold a Classic Car Cruz in Washington Park on July 16th from 3:00 PM- 9:00 PM. Subject to the Insurance Certificate being received. Motion Passed.
Authorize summer help Motion was made by Trustee Rosier, seconded by Trustee Kochan, to authorize the hiring of Ricky Lefler and Joseph Comi as temporary summer help in the DPW Department to start work on July 7th at a salary of $8.50 an hour for ten weeks. Motion Passed.
Approve PBA Contract Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to approve the PBA contract for years June 1, 2009- May 31, 2012. Motion Passed.
Adjournment Motion was made by Trustee Hebert, seconded by Trustee Rosier, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Sims Village Clerk Treasurer
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