2017-58 2017-58
Resolution Appointing Town Comptroller
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 January 9, 2017.
The meeting was called to order by Lori A. Jiava, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2017-58
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled William Ciccarelli Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn John J.Fenton Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Fenton and seconded by Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has by resolution created the office of Town
Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger pursuant to authority granted by Town Law §20(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, such position will be funded under budget line item ; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to fill the position of Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is satisfied that Fredrick Awino is qualified for the position of
Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints Fredrick Awino to the
position of Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger at the pay rate of$76,000 per year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Awino shall hold office until January 1, 2018 in accordance
with Town Law §20(b)(3); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Awino shall be permitted to retreat to his competitive civil
service position of Accountant in the event that the position of Town Comptroller is eliminated by action of the
Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Awino's employment shall be subject to all policies, terms
and conditions set forth in the Town of Wappinger Employee Handbook; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, or her designee, is authorized to complete
and file with the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources all paperwork required by that office in
connection with this appointment.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John J. Fenton, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Jiava, Beale, Ciccarelli, Fenton, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/9/2017
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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