2018-2762018-276
Resolution Designating A Hearing Officer In Proceedings Under § 75 Of The Civil Service Law
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 November 26, 2018.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2018-276
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES:
Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Robert Johnston, Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
Angela Bettina
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
❑
❑
❑
Q
❑ Withdrawn
Robert Johnston
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by Councilman
Johnston.
WHEREAS, at its November 7, 2018, Special Meeting, the Town Board approved the filing of written charges and
specifications against a certain employee in a proceeding pursuant to Civil Service Law §75 for removal or other
discipline; and
WHERAS, the Town Board wishes to designate a hearing officer to conduct the hearing required pursuant to Civil
Service Law §75; and
WHERAS, the Town served a copy of the charges and specifications against the employee who retained counsel in
the proceedings; and
WHEREAS, counsel to the Employee has requested that the hearing date scheduled for December 5, 2018 be
adjourned approximately one week due to a conflicting appearance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Town Board hereby designates Frederick D. Romig, Esq. as the Hearing Officer to conduct the
proceedings and he shall be granted all powers as authorized by Civil Service Law §75.
2. The Town Board authorizes the employment of a stenographer to make a record of such hearing.
3. The designated Hearing Officer is direct to a recommendation of findings of fact, determination of guilt and
if guilty a recommended penalty to the Town Board as required by Civil Service Law §75.
Compensation for the services of the designated officer is hereby set at $225.00 per hour and shall be payable upon
submission of a voucher as required by the Town Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES:
Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Robert Johnston, Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
Angela Bettina
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
11/26/2018
The Resolu*b� j�,here ly)declared Adopted.
JOS/EP/H P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK