2009-0432009-43
Resolution Authorizing Town Accountant and Bookkeeper to Attend the NYS Office of the
State Comptroller Government Accounting Training Conference
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
26, 2009.
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 (arrived at 7:02 PM)
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paolom.
WHEREAS, a written request seeking authorization for attendance at a governmental
accounting training program has been submitted by the Town Accountant on January 8, 2009, for
two employees to attend a two and a half day governmental accounting program, as presented by
the NYS Office of the State Comptroller, on April 21 - 23, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, the cost for attendance is One Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($100.00) per
governmental employee; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town
Accountant and the Town Bookkeeper to attend a two and a half day governmental accounting
course, as presented by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller, on April 21 - 23, 2009, in
North Hempstead, New York, at the cost of One Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($100.00), per
governmental employee as financed through budget line Al315.407.
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: ABSENT
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/26/2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
OHN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
FREDRICK AWINO
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
ACCOUNTING OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845) 297-0080
FAX: (845) 297-7214
SUPERVISOR
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
Supervisor Office
JAN 0 9 2009
MEMORANDUM
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To: Christopher Colsey — Supervisor & Town Board
From: Fredrick Awmo - Accountant
January 8 2009
Date: J ary
Re: Introduction to Governmental Accounting Training
The Accounting Office has relatively new staff who have limited exposure to
governmental accounting. In order to function effectively, it is necessary to undertake
training to improve staff skills in governmental accounting practice. In this regard, I
request the Town Board to authorize the following upcoming course to be financed from
2009 budget (A1315.407):
Introduction to Governmental Accounting: (21/2 days)
Location
Date
Fee -Govt
Proposed staff
Total fee
employees
to attend
Town of North
Apr 21-23,
$100.00 per
Regina and
$200
Hempstead
2009
person
Fredrick
(Nassau County)
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely
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Fr drick Awino