2011-2472011-247
Resolution Authorizing Voluntary Counselor in Training Personnel Within the Wappinger
Summer Camp Program
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 June 27,
2011.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Czarniecki and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Summer Camp Program offers Counselor in
Training positions for individuals under the required age of sixteen at each park location; and
WHEREAS, the Town does not compensate the Counselor in Training personnel and
thus are considered volunteers to the municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Counselors in Training are permitted solely for the purpose of gaining
experience and training for the potential role of employed service within the Summer Camp
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Counselors in Training are not guaranteed future employment within
the Summer Camp Program, as they are subject to the annual recruitment process, with
employment subject to the recommendation of the Recreation Director and resolution of the
Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Counselors in Training are subject to the direction of the Summer Camp
Director staff and hold no authority in respect to the direction of camp staff or participants; and
WHEREAS, Counselors in Training personnel do not count toward the mandated
staffing requirements of the New York State Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, the Town insurance policy provides coverage for volunteers; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Director and Summer Camp Director have recommended
Nia Chin, Lindsey Colabelli, Simbarashe Mumanyi, Noema Paredes and Olesya Baisley to serve
as voluntary Counselors in Training for 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Recreation Director and Summer Camp
Director to designate Nia Chin, Lindsey Colabelli, Simbarashe Mumanyi, Noema
Paredes and Olesya Baisley to serve as voluntary Counselors in Training for
2011.
3. The Counselors in Training are subject to the direction of the Summer Camp
Director staff and hold no authority in respect to the direction of camp staff or
participants.
4. Employment is contingent upon the execution of a Medical Authorization form by
the parent or legal guardian of the Counselor in Training.
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
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/27/2011
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
PHN ASTERSON, TOWN CLERK