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2011-2472011-247 Resolution Authorizing Voluntary Counselor in Training Personnel Within the Wappinger Summer Camp Program 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 27, 2011. 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 Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Czarniecki and seconded by Councilman Beale. WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Summer Camp Program offers Counselor in Training positions for individuals under the required age of sixteen at each park location; and WHEREAS, the Town does not compensate the Counselor in Training personnel and thus are considered volunteers to the municipalities; and WHEREAS, the Counselors in Training are permitted solely for the purpose of gaining experience and training for the potential role of employed service within the Summer Camp Program; and WHEREAS, the Counselors in Training are not guaranteed future employment within the Summer Camp Program, as they are subject to the annual recruitment process, with employment subject to the recommendation of the Recreation Director and resolution of the Town Board; and WHEREAS, the Counselors in Training are subject to the direction of the Summer Camp Director staff and hold no authority in respect to the direction of camp staff or participants; and WHEREAS, Counselors in Training personnel do not count toward the mandated staffing requirements of the New York State Department of Health; and WHEREAS, the Town insurance policy provides coverage for volunteers; and WHEREAS, the Recreation Director and Summer Camp Director have recommended Nia Chin, Lindsey Colabelli, Simbarashe Mumanyi, Noema Paredes and Olesya Baisley to serve as voluntary Counselors in Training for 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 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 the Recreation Director and Summer Camp Director to designate Nia Chin, Lindsey Colabelli, Simbarashe Mumanyi, Noema Paredes and Olesya Baisley to serve as voluntary Counselors in Training for 2011. 3. The Counselors in Training are subject to the direction of the Summer Camp Director staff and hold no authority in respect to the direction of camp staff or participants. 4. Employment is contingent upon the execution of a Medical Authorization form by the parent or legal guardian of the Counselor in Training. 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 ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 6/27/2011 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. PHN ASTERSON, TOWN CLERK