Organizational Meeting Minutes 2006
Minutes Organizational Meeting was be held on Thursday January 5, 2006, at 7:00 PM,
1294 Brant North Collins Road, Brant, New York at the Brant Town Hall.
There were present:
Supervisor Leonard K. Pero
Councilman John D. Arrigo
Councilman Jeffrey W. Gier
Councilwoman Roseann Turner
Councilman John J. Chiavetta
Attorney William J. Trask Sr.
Recording Secretary: Town Clerk Thea A. Ells
Also present were:
Alice Escott, Town Crier Lee & Jean Brunelli, resident
Charles Arrigo, resident Joseph Giambrone, Highway Superintendent
Ed Dion, resident David Berns, resident
Dennis Rubeck, Planning Board Member John Grennell, Town Prosecutor
Joseph Gardyjan, Planning Board Chair. Janet Bowman, Assessors Clerk
Diane Czyz, resident Jennifer Czyz, resident
Gina DeMaria, Deputy Clerk Barbara Daniel, Deputy Clerk
Joseph DeCarlo, Assessor Linda Crouse, Court Clerk
Michelle Browning, Supervisors Secretary Julie Sager, Court Clerk
Debra A. Ritz, Town Judge Martin E. Rosiek, resident
Kirk Ritz, resident Jerry Gugino, resident
Peter F. Gugino, Town Judge
The meeting was opened at 7:00 PM with a pledge to the flag led by Supervisor Pero
Verified Notice in Town Crier, published December 27, 2005: The Town of Brant Organizational Meeting will be held on Thursday January 5, 2006, at 7:00 PM,
at the Brant Town Hall, 1294 Brant North Collins Road, Brant, New York. By Order
of The Brant Town Board and a posting with mention of the meeting in Brant Town Hall, Brant Post Office, Farnham Post Office, Farnham Village Hall.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pero.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Arrigo, the following resolution was:
Roll call vote was taken
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman John Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilman Jeffrey Gier Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
RESOLVED TO APPOINT OF JOHN J. CHIAVETTA AS COUNCILMAN FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR TO FILL THE VACANCY OF COUNCILMAN LEONARD K. PERO, CREATED WHEN SUPERVISOR PERO TOOK OFFICE.
Brant Town Clerk Thea Ells administered the Oath of Office and Councilman Chiavetta signed the Town Clerks? Oath Book.
Supervisor Pero introduced the Town Board and welcomed the audience and all the Town Officials listed above. Supervisor Pero made a short announcement to the audience: We are all here for the taxpayers and residents of the Town of Brant and nothing at this meeting should be taken personally. This is about a Town Board meeting making decisions in the best interest of the Town for its residents.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Gier the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Per Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED THAT: IN ALL MATTERS OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE, ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER SHALL PREVAIL, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH RULES ARE INCONSISTENT WITH ANY LOCAL RULE OR RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE CONDUCT OF TOWN BUSINESS.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED THAT: RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE ORDER OF ROLL CALL SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING:
THE BOARD MEMBER WHO MOVES THE RESOLUTION SHALL BE CALLED UPON FIRST TO VOTE.
THE BOARD MEMBER WHO SECONDS THE RESOLUTION SHALL BE CALLED UPON SECOND TO VOTE.
THE REMAINDER OF THE ROLL CALL SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CLERK.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
5 Aye ? 0 Nay, a roll call vote was taken:
ADOPTED: DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: TOWN CRIER AND THE HAMBURG SUN, WITH THE DUNKIRK OBSERVER AS ALTERNATE FOR A ONE YEAR TERM
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Turner, Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Chiavetta
Nay
ADOPTED: DESIGNATION OF MONTHLY MEETING: 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:30 PM.
January 10, 2006 February 14, 2006 March 14, 2006 April 11, 2006
May 9, 2006 June 13, 2006 July 11, 2006 August 8, 2006
September 12, 2006 October 10, 2006 November 14, 2006 December 12, 2006
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: WORK SESSION TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE MONTHLY MEETING AT 7:30 PM:
JANUARY 5, 2006 (ORG) FEBRUARY 9, 2006 MARCH 9, 2006 APRIL 6, 2006
MAY 4, 2006 JUNE 8, 2006 JULY 6, 2006 AUGUST 3, 2006
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 OCTOBER 5, 2006 NOVEMBER 9, 2006 DECEMBER 7, 2006
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED TO HOLD TOWN FORUM GATHERINGS WITH ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ON THIRD SATURDAY EVERY FOUR MONTHS AT 1:00 PM ? TENTATIVELY MARCH 18, JULY 15, NOVEMBER 18.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED THATDESIGNATION OF BANKS FOR DEPOSITORIES: EVANS NATIONAL HSBC, BANK OF USA FOR A ONE YEAR TERM. AUTHORIZING DEPUTY SUPERVISOR JOHN ARRIGO TO DISPENSE FUNDS IN THE ABSENCE OF SUPERVISOR PERO, AND GIVE SUPERVISORS? SECRETARY AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN ACCOUNTS BUT NOT AUTHORIZED TO DISPENSE ANY FUNDS.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
RESOLVED THAT ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS MUST CONSULT WITH THE SUPERVISOR PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF ANY ITEM OR GROUPS OF ITEMS COSTING $250.00 OR MORE. EXCEPTION: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MUST CONSULT WITH THE SUPERVISOR PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF ITEM OR ITEMS OF $600.00 OR MORE. ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS ELECTED AND APPOINTED MUST ALSO CONSULT WITH THE SUPERVISOR BEFORE THE HIRING OF ANY EMPLOYEE OR OF ANY MAJOR REPAIR JOB OF THE TOWN.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilwoman Tuner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED TO APPROVE BLANKET BOND FOR TOWN OFFICIALS. OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Gier the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED THAT THERE IS A WAGE FREEZE FOR ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED TOWN EMPLOYEES TO REFLECT 2005 PAY SCALE.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: DESIGNATION OF SALARIES FOR ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS PER BOARD FREEZE:
SUPERVISOR @$ 14,000.00 /YR, COUNCILMEN (4) @$ 4,140.00EACH /YR
TOWN JUSTICES (2)@ $ 8,000.00 EACH/YR., TOWN CLERK@$ 23,400.00/YR,
HIGHWAY SUPT. @$ 21,200.00/YR
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED TO PAY LEGAL AND PERMISSIBLE EXPENSES FOR TOWN OFFICIALS. DOCUMENTATION OF MILEAGE & RECEIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND LIMITED BY BUDGETED AMOUNTS.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: MILEAGE RATE FOR TOWN OFFICIALS .37/MI.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED THAT IT IS DESIRABLE TO ATTEND THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWN?S MEETING IN NEW YORK FOR TRAINING PURPOSES THAT EACH TOWN BOARD MEMBER, EACH JUDGE AND THE TOWN CLERK, AND TOWN CODE OFFICER MAY ATTEND THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING AND THAT EACH OFFICIAL ATTENDING WILL BE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF $1,000.00 FOR ALL EXPENSE INCURRED. REIMBURSED EXPENSE WILL INCLUDE; REGISTRATION, TRAVEL, ROOM AND MEALS ONLY, EVERYTHING ELSE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ATTENDEE.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING: SUPERVISOR PERO AND JUDGE GUGINO FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF COURT CLERKS TO JUSTICE COURT: FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
JUDGE GUGINO CLERK / LINDA CROUSE @$10.17/ PER HR AND CLERK/ MICHELE BROWNING @ 10.17/PER HR FOR COURT NIGHTS WITH A CAP OF $17,017.00 PER YEAR.
JUDGE RITZ CLERK / JULIE SAGER @$10.17/PER HR AND CLERK/ TRACY MATTESON @10.17 PER HR FOR COURT NIGHTS PER BOARD FREEZE WITH A CAP OF $17,017.00 PER YEAR.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN PROSECUTOR JOHN GRENNELL FOR A ONE YEAR TERM: ANNUAL SALARY OF $5,000 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF COURT STENOGRAPHERS OF MCCANN & MCCANN, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @ $100.00 PER OCCASION
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO SUPERVISOR/BOOKKEEPER MICHELE BROWNING FOR A ONE YEAR: ANNUAL SALARY $14,500.00 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman?s Gier and Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO HIRE ACCOUNTANT TO DO SUPERVISORS ANNUAL REPORTS. ALSO TO PERMIT BOOKKEEPER, ACCOUNTANT AND SUPERVISOR TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AT END OF YEAR AND SUPERVISOR TO NEGOTIATE BAN?S FOR 2006.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT WITH AUDITING DUTIES INCLUDED R. A. GRYSKA & ASSOCIATES FOR A ONE YEAR TERM: ANNUAL CONTRACT $14,000.00 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER SUPERVISOR PERO FOR A ONE YEAR TERM. ANNUAL SALARY $970.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVE SALARY OF JOE DECARLO, SOLE ASSESSOR, AND TERM ENDING SEPT. 30, 2007 ANNUAL SALARY $ 9,502.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
#22 Assessors Assistant position tabled to end of meeting.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO ASSESSOR?S OFFICE JANET BOWMAN FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @ $11.03 /PER HR. PER BOARD FREEZE /CAP AT $10,350.00 YEAR PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEMBER JACK MANCUSO FOR A TERM OF 10/1/05 TO 9/30/10 @ $75.00 ANNUALLY
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW MICHEL BROWNING FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @$ 9.00 PER HOUR.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CLERKS: GINA DE MARIA AND BARBARA DANIEL, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM EACH @ $9.85 PER HR WITH A CAP OF $15,000.00.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVAL FOR TOWN CLERK TO ATTEND TOWN CLERK & TAX COLLECTOR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES AT MAXIMUM OF $600.00 EACH, OR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK AT $1,000.00.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINT THE TOWN ATTORNEY FOR A TWO YEAR TERM WILLIAM J. TRASK SR. AT AN ANNUAL SALARY $9,225.00 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 IN THE EVENT A TOWN ENGINEER IS NEEDED.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVE ELECTION INSPECTORS IF NEEDED AT 2005 PAY SCALE FOR PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION PER BOARD FREEZE, AND FOR APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATION OF
DISTRICTS 2&3 AND 1&4 IF NEEDED FOR PRIMARY.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER, THEA ELLS, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM, ANNUAL SALARY $1,350.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF CONNIE D. MINER AS GRANT WRITER FOR A ONE YEAR TERM ANNUAL CONTRACT OF $14,450.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN HALL CLEANER: GOLDIE DESAVIRO, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @$7.50/PER HR/CAP AT $3,250.00 YR. PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman?s Turner and Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF ALL TOWN BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS JOE GIAMBRONE, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM, ANNUAL SALARY $4,500.00 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY BLDG. /RECREATION BLDG. AND TOWN HALL AS NEEDED CUSTODIAN: MARGE AND JOHN BATES FOR A ONE YEAR [email]TERM.@7.50[/email]/PER HR/CAP AT $1,600 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVAL OF FEES FOR COMMUNITY & RECREATION BUILDING RENTALS
COMMUNITY BUILDING RENTAL FEE: $100.00
RECREATION BUILDING RENTAL FEE: $50.00 BUILDING ONLY
RECREATION BUILDING W/ GYM: $20.00 ADDED TO ABOVE
SECURITY DEPOSIT/CONFIRMATION DEPOS: $50.00 REFUNDABLE
FEES AND SECURITY/CONFIRMATION ARE DOUBLED FOR NON RESIDENTS
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVE TOWN CLERK TO APPROVE VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS USE OF THE BUILDINGS FREE OF CHARGE AS LONG AS THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS WITH REGULAR RENTALS AND NOT DURING PEAK RENTAL TIMES. ( JULY- LABOR DAY
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO N. E. S. T. SUPERVISOR PERO FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVE SALARY OF POLICE CHIEF, WAYNE FALK ON A MONTHLY BASIS AT $3,516.67 AND ANNUAL SALARY $42,200.00 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED:APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS: FOR A TEMPORARY TERM FROM MONTH TO MONTH. INVESTIGATOR -JOHN GIACCHINO, PATROLMAN - ERNIE MASULLO, PATROLMAN - SAMUEL PINTO, PATROLMAN - RONALD RACZKA, PATROLMAN - MICHAEL GREEN, AND PATROLMAN - DANIEL HONTZ EACH @ $13.78/PER HR/ CAP AT $33,000.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
COURT BAILIFF -SAMUEL PINTO@ $13.78 PER HR. /CAP AT $3,000.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
POLICE MATRON- AMY HAMM @ $18.00 PER OCCASION
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BINGO INSPECTOR PHYLLIS MUSCATO FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @$25.00/ PER OCCASION PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF SPANISH INTERPRETER MRS. MCGRATH FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @ $18.00 PER OCCASION.
#43 Tabled to end of meeting: Dog Control Officer
Acknowledgement of Thea A. Ells as Registrar of Vital Statistics, with Gina DeMaria as Deputy Registrar and Barbara Daniels as sub registrar for term to coincide with elective term.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF CLERK TO HIGHWAY SUPT. WILLA ROSENBLATT FOR A ONE YEAR TERM, ANNUAL SALARY $2,900.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED:APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION DIRECTOR VINCENT FININZIO FOR A ONE YEAR TERM, @ $15.00 PER HOUR
#47 Tabled Appointment of Parks Commissioner at $500.00 annual salary (this Position has not been filled for several years.)
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPROVAL OF LARGE SHELTER AND SMALL SHELTER FEE?S
LARGE SHELTER IS $25.00
SMALL SHELTER IS $25.00
SECURITY DEPOSIT /CONFIRMATION IS $50.00 REFUNDABLE
ALL FEES AND DEPOSITS DOUBLED FOR NON- RESIDENTS
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN HISTORIAN RONALD PFEIFFER FOR A ONE YEAR TERM
#50 Tabled till end of meeting: Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER PAT GRANICA (CURRENT ? JOHN CHIAVETTA) TO FINISH A TERM TO END ON 12/31/07
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER CLARK BORNGRABER (CURRENT ? DON CLARK) TO FINISH A TERM TO END ON 12/31/08
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER SHERMAN REICKERT (CURRENT ? MAGGIE WHITE) FOR A NEW TERM TO END ON 12/31/10
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ALTERNATE MEMBER BILL HENRY FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIRMAN CLARK BORNGRABER FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman?s Arrigo and Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF A PLANNING BOARD MEMBER JOSEPH GARDYJAN (CURRENT ? JOE GARDYJAN) FOR A NEW TERM THRU 12-31-12
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF A PLANNING BOARD MEMBER JOYCE ELLIS (TO FILL VACANCY OF SWARTZWELDER) FOR A TERM ENDING 12-31-06.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER MARY HOSLER FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER TOM GERACE JR. FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
On a motion from Supervisor Pero, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN JOSEPH GARDYJAN FOR A ONE YEAR TERM.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: COMPENSATION FOR PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMBERS. $10. /MTG.$15./CHR.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND PLANNING BOARD BARBARA DANIEL FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @ $9.00 PER HOUR.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED TO PLOW PRIVATE ROADS FOR EMERGENCY USE AND OR BY ORDER OF THE FIRE CHIEF, POLICE CHIEF, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, OR TOWN SUPERVISOR.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Gier the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT BILL WESP FOR A ONE YEAR TERM@$16.85 PER HR PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF HIGHWAY DRIVER/WORKER MARION KIJEK FOR A ONE YEAR TERM@$16.25/PER HR PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF PART TIME HIGHWAY LABORERS DRIVERS, MARK REYNOLDS, GEORGE CORDIA, CHARLES ARRIGO AS NEEDED FOR A ONE YEAR TERM @$10.60 PER HR WITH MARK REYNOLDS PAID ON A SALARY BASE AT SAME RATE.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following RESOLUTION was:
Adopted: a roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Arrigo Voting Aye
Councilwoman Turner Voting Aye
Supervisor Pero Voting Aye
Councilman Gier Voting Aye
Councilman Chiavetta Voting Aye
RESOLVED TO SIGN SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH THE VILLAGE OF FARNHAM
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BOOKKEEPER FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MICHELE BROWNING FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 PER BOARD FREEZE.
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Arrigo the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF CLARK BORNGRABER, AND BRANT & FARNHAM VOL. FIRE CHIEFS AS FIRE WARDENS.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BOOKKEEPER FOR STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT A MICHELE BROWNING, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BOOKKEEPER FOR LOTUS BAY SEWER DISTRICT MICHELE BROWNING, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $250.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Gier seconded by Councilwoman Turner, the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BOOKKEEPER FOR BRANT FARNHAM SEWER DISTRICT MICHELE BROWNING, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $250.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: APPOINTMENT OF BOOKKEEPER FOR BRANT WATER DISTRICT MICHELE BROWNING, FOR A ONE YEAR TERM WITH AN ANNUAL SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 PER BOARD FREEZE
On a motion from Councilwoman Turner, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: AUTHORIZE TOWN ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITING COMMITTEE TO AUDIT ALL FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE TOWN.
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED:APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIST OF 12 (11) HOLIDAYS THE TOWN SHALL OBSERVE:
NEW YEARS DAY; MONDAY, JANUARY 2 LABOR DAY: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4 MARTIN L. KING DAY: MONDAY, JANUARY 16 COLUMBUS DAY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
PRESIDENTS DAY: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 VETERANS DAY: OBSERVED ON SATURDAY
GOOD FRIDAY: FRIDAY APRIL 14 THANKSGIVING: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23
MEMORIAL DAY: MONDAY, MAY 29 CHRISTMAS EVE: FRIDAY DECEMBER 22
INDEPENDENCE DAY: TUESDAY, JULY 4 CHRISTMAS DAY: MONDAY DECEMBER 25
SUPERVISORS? TOWN BOARD COMMITTEE AND LIAISON APPOINTMENTS ACKNOWLEDGED:
First name is Chair of Committee:
Deputy Supervisor Councilman John D. Arrigo
AUDITING COMMITTEE PERO, ARRIGO, GIER
INSURANCE COMMITTEE CHIAVETTA, GIER
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GIER, ARRIGO
POLICE COMMITTEE PERO, ARRIGO, GIER, TURNER, CHIAVETTA
REC./ COMM. BUILDING TURNER, GIER
RECREATION COMMITTEE ARRIGO, TURNER
GROVE AREAS & GROUNDS GIER, TURNER
PARK PLAYGROUND ARRIGO, TURNER
POOL ARRIGO, CHIAVETTA
REFUSE COMMITTEE PERO, CHIAVETTA
HIGHWAY COMMITTEE ARRIGO, PERO
WATER COMMITTEE PERO, ARRIGO, GIER, TURNER, CHIAVETTA
STREET LIGHT COMMITTEE CHIAVETTA, TURNER
FIRE & AMBULANCE CONTRACT PERO, ARRIGO
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHIAVETTA, GIER
ERIE COUNTY GOVERNMENT PERO, ARRIGO
DISASTER COORDINATOR COMMITTEE MIKE WALTERS, CHIEF FALK, DAVE PERO, ELLSWORTH NOLAN, JOSEPH GIAMBRONE, L. PERO
REGIONALIZATION COMMITTEE PERO, GIER
TOWN BOARD LIAISON TO:
TOWN JUSTICE COURT ROSEANN TURNER
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE ROSEANN TURNER
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT & REVIEW JOHN CHIAVETTA
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE JEFFREY GIER
POLICE CHIEF LEONARD PERO
DOG CONTROL OFFICER JOHN ARRIGO
RECREATION JOHN ARRIGO, LEONARD PERO
PLANNING BOARD ROSEANN TURNER
MASTER PLAN LEONARD PERO
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHIAVETTA
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER JOHN ARRIGO, JEFFREY GIER
VOL. FIRE DEPT. LIAISON` LEONARD PERO
CENSUS LIAISON JOHN CHIAVETTA
Various Board Appointments:
BOARD OF ETHICS FRANK GUGINO, THOMAS GERACE JR., BRENDA GIACCHINO
BRANT REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE LEONARD PERO, JOHN CHIAVETTA, PETER GUGINO
OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE
RECREATION PARENT ADVISORY JOE DEMARIA, MARIA INGLUT, KRISTIE
GIAMBRONE
PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE JOHN ARRIGO, GINA DEMARIA
CONCERT IN THE PARKS COMMITTEE GINA DEMARIA, THEA ELLS
The Board addressed the items which were tabled till the end of the meeting by Supervisor Pero.
Appointment of Assessor Assistant: Supervisor Pero stated some of the options the Board was considering for this position. The board inquired from the Assessor, Joe DeCarlo, and he stated that he would like him to be available for the town wide revaluation this coming year. There was mention of how the position was created, when the Board went to one sole assessor. Councilwoman Turner stated that the need for the position if there was a town wide revaluation and discussed the amount the assessor receives for the job.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: TO TABLE TILL THE JANUARY 10TH BOARD MEETING THE Appointment of Assessor Assistant Ron Kobel, for a one year at an hourly rate of $10.00 per hour as needed with a budget cap of $4,500.00 per Board Freeze
Appointment of Dog Control Officer:
On a motion from Councilman Arrigo, the following motion was discussed by the board:
To Appoint of Carl Militello Dog Control Officer for a one year term Annual Salary- $4,500.00/yr per Board Freeze.
Councilman Arrigo reported that the Chief of Police said they were working well together and the Town Clerk reported to Arrigo that she had no complaints and worked well with Militello. Supervisor Pero requested more discussion and wanted it on the record that there have been complaints by certain residences. Councilman Turner asked about census and if there was proof the job was getting done. Councilman Arrigo stated again that the job was being done as reported by the town officials who work closely with the warden.
There was no second
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: TO TABLE TILL THE JANUARY 10TH BOARD MEETING THE Appointment of Dog Control Officer
Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector:
Supervisor Pero stated that Fred Ball had been going to a lot of schooling and there have been a lot of complaints and he has been doing his work and hasn?t been. He mentioned an addition on a house where the health department got involved and that is not normal and the owner was upset.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Councilman Chiavetta the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: TO TABLE THE Appointment of Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector
Fred Ball until the Board can meet with him.
On a motion from Councilman Gier, seconded by Supervisor Pero the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: THE TOWN BOARD TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES.
Time 7:50PM
The Board returned from executive session and Supervisor Pero reported that the three positions would be tabled as stated earlier till January 10, at 7:30 at their regular meeting and that each position shall continue until that time.
On a motion from Councilman Chiavetta, seconded by Councilwoman Turner the following motion was:
Aye ? Pero, Arrigo, Gier, Turner, Chiavetta
Nay -
ADOPTED: TO ADJOURN THE JANURY 5TH, 2006 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BRANT TOWN BOARD AT 8:32 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Thea A. Ells
Brant Town Clerk
APPROVED BY:
SUPERVISOR PERO: _______________________________________
COUNCILMAN ARRIGO: ___________________________________
COUNCILMAN GIER: __________________________________
COUNCILWOMAN TURNER: _________________________________
COUNCILMAN CHIAVETTA: ________________________________