2008-188Resolution to Extend the Employment Contract of a Temporary Accounting Employee
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 9t',
2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Christopher J. Colsey
Councilmembers - William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy (arrived at 7:52 PM)
Joseph P. Paoloni
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously approved the employment of Rita Brannen for
a period of sixty (60) days at 17.5 hours per week to provide a temporary solution for the
vacancy in the position of Town Comptroller; and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Employment was prepared by the Attorney to the Town
establishing a termination of employment effective May 31, 2008, which Memorandum of
Employment was executed by Rita Brannen and the Supervisor to the Town; and
WHEREAS, Rita Brannen had a family medical issue during her period of employment
which limited her actual hours worked to 113.5 out of a total of 140 hours authorized by the
Memorandum of Employment; and
WHEREAS, Rita Brannen has agreed to continue in her position beyond May 31, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, while the Town Board is actively pursuing a solution to fill the vacancy in
the office of Town Comptroller, or, in the alternative establish the position of Town Accountant,
neither position has been filled by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, competent financial oversight is vital to the integrity and financial well
being of the Town;
WHEREAS, the Town Board also finds that it is important to maintain continuity within
the Accounting Department of the Town in order to provide a smooth transition of accounting
oversight pending a permanent replacement by a Town Comptroller or Town Accountant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
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 an extension to the Memorandum of
Employment between Rita Brannen and the Town of Wappinger
3. The total hours of work provided under the extended Agreement may not exceed
17.5 hours per week.
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:
NAY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/9/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK