1980-02-29 PH2 2:El=
A Special Meeting was held by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger on February 29, 1980 at Town Hall, Mill Street, in the
Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Notice of said meeting was sent to all Board Members on February
26th, 1980, calling the meeting for February 29th, 1980 at 7:00 P.M.
for the sole purpose of changing positions of present personnel and
approving employment of part-time employees in the Building/Zoning
Departments and Supervisor/Comptrollers offices. Notices were
sent to the three newspapers and our radio stations and notice
was posted on the bulletin board in the Town Clerk's office.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 7:21 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Janet Reilly, Councilwoman
Supervisor Diehl made the appointment of Ann Buckley to position
of Bookkeeper to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Gail
Evans, at a salary of $8,566.00
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following person be and she hereby is
appointed to the following office and position of employment
with the Town of Wappinger to fill the position vacated by Ann
Buckley, to serve in such capacity throughout the remainder of
the year 1980.
NAME
Debra Brown
OFFICE SALARY
Water & Sewer Billing Clerk $8,156.00
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary fixed for the
above designated office and position shall be paid to the holder
of such office and position, payable every other Friday throughout
the year 1980, commencing on March 3, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Norma O'Rourke be and she hereby is appointed
to serve as. Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, to fill the position vacated by Debra
Brown, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Supervisor of
the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established
at an annual rate of $7,500.00, to be paid every other Friday
throughout the year 1980, commencing on March 10, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JOHNSON moved that Evelyn Andersen be hired as an assistant
for the Water and Sewer Billing Department, due to the increased
work load in that department.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Supervisor Diehl then explained that Jean Christensen had been
hired for part time help for Building and Zoning Department due
to sickness and vacation time. She was still needed on a part-
time basis in that department and also could be used part-time in
the Comptroller's Office. Mr. Diehl recommended that Mrs. Christensen
be permanently hired on a part time basis as a "floater" between
Building/Zoning/Planning and the Comptroller's Department.
Mrs. Mills pointed out that this position had already been approved
for Building, Zoning and Planning Departments. This was included in
the 1980 budget and the monies were there. Mr. Diehl explained that
the work in Building, Zoning and Planning was caught up for the time
being and she probably would not be needed there until July, however,
the Comptroller's office doeshave a need now for assistance, and
that was why he recommended that Mrs. Christensen be a "floater".
Mr. Versace then questioned the Comptroller on the subject of
monies in his department for the extra part time help; where was
this coming from? Mr. Cuatt replied that at some point there would
have to be a transfer within the Comptroller's budget, probably from
"equipment" to "personal services". Mr. Versace then stated that he
could not support this appointment tonight since there was too much
confusion attached to it. In his mind, Mrs. Christensen was hired
for Building/Zoning and Planning and monies had been allotted for
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the position; however, this was not the case with the Comptroller's
office, and until Mr. Cuatt clarified the need and specified where
the money was coming from, he could not act on the motion.
Mrs. Mills felt that Mrs. Christensen should put in the time where
needed and when the time came for transfers, they could cross that
bridge when they came to it and determine where to transfer the
monies from.
MRS. MILLS moved that Jean Christensen be hired as a "floater"
for Building/Zoning Departments and Planning Board on a part-time
basis.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilwoman Mills Aye
Councilman Versace Nay
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Mr. Versace, clarifying his negative vote, stated that he had
nothing personal against Mrs. Christensen, but it was based on
the facts that he had heard tonight ---1. the work that she was
hired for in Building/Zoning/Planning was evidently caught up,
2. the Comptroller had not requested part-time help and 3. there
is no indication where the money is coming from if Mrs. Christensen
or any other person, is hired for the Comptroller's Office.
Supervisor Diehl then asked that everyone be patient during the
next two or three weeks if telephones were not being answered
quickly or mail was slower, since there was a change in personnel
in his office, but he felt the actions taken tonight were all for
the best since the present personnel were moving up.
MR. JOHNSON moved to close the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Mills
and unanimously carried.
The meeting closed at 7:45 P.M.
Spl. Mtg. 2/29/80
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk