2023-1542023-154
Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum Of Agreement With Teamsters Union Local 445
For Deputy Clerks Compensation
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on December
11, 2023.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2023-154
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Q Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Next: 1/8/24 7:00 PM
Al Casella
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Joseph P. Paoloni
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Casella.
WHEREAS, the Deputy Clerks have continually performed duties (Appendix A) on a daily basis far
beyond their civil service job description (Appendix B) for the job title and are appointed in the
position; and
WHEREAS, The Deputy Town Clerks are part of the Collective Bargaining Unit represented by
Teamsters Union Local 445 (the "Union"); and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Teamsters wish to adjust the salary for a the Deputy Town Clerks to
be commensurate with duties of the job and other similar job titles; and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Union have negotiated a Memorandum of Agreement which reflects
appropriate compensation for the Deputy Town Clerks; and
WHEREAS, the Union has agreed to the terms of the MOA and request that the Town Board also
approve the MOA;
WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees that the MOA is appropriate and should be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town of Wappinger hereby approves the MOA dated January 1, 2024 attached hereto.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor and Town Board to execute the MOA on
behalf of the Town and to deliver signed agreements to the Union.
3. The Supervisor is directed to provide a copy of the MOA signed by all the parties to the
Town Clerk to maintain in his files with the other contracts with the Union.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/8/2024 7:00 PM
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella, Paoloni
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
12/11/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK