2009-2432009-243
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Recreation Employees for the Town of Wappinger
Summer Programs
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 July 13,
2009.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy
ABSENT: Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger offers a seven (7) week Summer Playground
recreation program for youth at Castle Point Park, Martz Field, Quiet Acres Park, and Spook Hill
Park which started Monday, June 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger offers summer aquatics, tennis, fishing and
basketball instructional youth programs; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Chair has requested, in a memo dated
May 29, 2009, and entitled "Salaries for Summer Playground Programs", the authority to hire
summer employees relative to the Town of Wappinger Summer recreational programs; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board approved the list of summer employees on June 6, 2009,
through Resolution 2009-206; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the authorization, the following candidates declined
employment:
Name Position Salary
Eric Kedzielawa Camp Director $11.57
Elise Krauser Lifeguard $ 9.55
Jake Slate Lifeguard $ 9.00
Matt Gilenke Counselor $ 8.09
Heidi Sabbagh Counselor $ 7.15
James Houston Counselor $ 7.15
Amanda Macio Counselor $ 7.15
Krista Hayden Counselor $ 7.15
WHEREAS, subsequent to the authorization, the following candidates were selected
from the candidate waiting list or interviewed, and have been recommended for employment
through the July 7, 2009 memo from the Recreation Chairman:
Name Position Salary
Crystal Orlik Lifeguard $ 9.00
Michael Nuzback Lifeguard $ 9.00
Michael Chappas Counselor $ 8.06
Alicia Creighton Counselor $ 7.98
Scott Kosakowski Counselor $ 7.15
Lauren Roche Counselor $ 7.15
Ryan Leone Basketball Instructor $25.00
WHEREAS, subsequent to the authorization, the following candidates fulfilled roles of
differing responsibilities due to the vacancies or have achieved a necessary certification, and
have been recommended for salary or title adjustments through the July 7, 2009 memo from the
Recreation Chairman:
Name Position Original Revised Reason
Kimberly Allen Floating Director $24.09 $15.00 Role Change
Ron Bracchi Director $ 8.09 $ 9.50 Director
Christopher Manz Asst. Aqua. Dir. $ 9.00 $12.00 Role Change
Kaitlin Bracci Counselor $ 7.15 $ 7.65 RTE cert.
Amy McNamara Director $ 9.25 $ 9.50 Role change
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby recognizes the
declination of employment of the aforementioned and the vacancies created thereby
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Recreation Director is hereby authorized to
initiate employment with the following candidates in accordance with the practices and policies
of the Town of Wappinger:
Name Position Salary
Crystal Orlik Lifeguard $ 9.00
Michael Nuzback Lifeguard $ 9.00
Michael Chappas Counselor $ 8.06
Alicia Creighton Counselor $ 7.98
Scott Kosakowski Counselor $ 7.15
Lauren Roche Counselor $ 7.15
Ryan Leone Basketball Instructor $25.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Recreation Director is authorized to amend the
title and/or salary of the following candidates who have fulfilled roles of differing
responsibilities due to the vacancies or have achieved a necessary certification.
Name Position Original Revised Reason
Kimberly Allen Floating Director $24.09 $15.00 Role Change
Ron Bracchi Director $ 8.09 $ 9.50 Director
Christopher Manz Asst. Aqua. Dir. $ 9.00 $12.00 Role Change
Kaitlin Bracci Counselor $ 7.15 $ 7.65 RTE cert.
Amy McNamara Director $ 9.25 $ 9.50 Role change
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that employment is contingent upon sufficient quantity
of participants to financially support the program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all employees utilizing Town vehicles
must provide proof of a valid driver's license for the purpose of notice to the Town of
Wappinger liability insurer.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
ABSENT
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/13/2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted..
J HN C. MA TERSON, TOWN CLERK
CHAIRMAN
RALPH HOLT
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845) 297-0720
July 7, 2009
MEMO TO: SUPERVISOR CHRISTOPHER COLSEY
TOWN BOARD
FROM: RALPH J. HOLT
RE: REVISION OF RESOLUTION # 2009-206
SUPERVISOR
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P PAOLONI
Supervisor Once
JUL 0 8 2009
Received
The following is a list of employees who were approved on the above stated resolution
but have declined employment and will not be working with us this year.
Name
Position
Salary
Eric Kedzielawa
Camp Director
$11.57
Elise Krauser
Lifeguard
$ 9.55
Jake Slate
Lifeguard
$ 9.00
Matt Gilenke
Counselor
$ 8.09
Heidi Sabbagh
Counselor
$ 7.15
James Houston
Counselor
$ 7.15
Amanda Macio
Counselor
$ 7.15
Krista Hayden
Counselor
$ 7.15
Brett Higgins worked several days but quit on Monday, July 6 and should be paid for the
work she put in thus far.
Brett Higgins
Counselor
$ 7.15
As a result, we request that the following employees be added to the payroll.
Name
Position
Salary
Crystal Orlik
Lifeguard
$ 9.00
Michael Nuzback
Lifeguard
$ 9.00
Michael Chappas
Counselor
$ 8.06
Alicia Creighton
Counselor
$ 7.98
Scott Kosakowski
Counselor
$ 7.15
Lauren Roche
Counselor
$ 7.15
Ryan Leone
Basketball Instructor
$25.00 (over)
In addition, some salaries will change due to position changes.
Name Position Was appr. @ Will now make
Kimberly Allen
Floating Director
$24.09
Ron Bracchi
Director
$
8.09
Christopher Manz
Asst. Aqua. Dir.
$
9.00
Kaitlin Bracci
Counselor
$
7.15
Amy McNamara
Director
$
9.25
We look forward to your approval in these matters
Thank You,
Ralph J Holt, airman
Recreation Commission
$15.00
$ 9.50 (made Dir.)
$12.00 (promoted)
$ 7.65 (has RTE)
$ 9.50