EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Trustees Municipal Building
Village of Kenmore April 22, 2008
PRESENT: Hon. Patrick Mang Mayor
Hon. Katherine Bestine Trustee
Hon. R. Timothy McCarthy Trustee
Hon. Paul Catalano Trustee
ABSENT: Hon. Salvatore Muscarella Trustee
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ONE LITIGATION AND THREE PERSONNEL MATTERS.
Trustee Catalano moved to go into Executive Session to discuss one litigation and three personnel matters.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
Trustee McCarthy moved to end the Executive Session.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
Kathleen P. Johnson, Esq.
Village Clerk/Treasurer
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
Board of Trustees Municipal Building
Village of Kenmore April 22, 2008
PRESENT: Hon. Patrick Mang Mayor
Hon. Katherine Bestine Trustee
Hon. R. Timothy McCarthy Trustee
Hon. Paul Catalano Trustee
ABSENT: Hon. Salvatore Muscarella Trustee
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Mang. Mayor Mang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
BOARD CONDUCTED A HEARING PERTAINING TO THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009.
The Clerk advised that this was the time and place called for in the legal notice to conduct a hearing pertaining to the budget for the Village of Kenmore for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
Trustee McCarthy moved to open the hearing.
Seconded by Trustee Bestine and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
Mayor Mang read a prepared message, a copy of which is appended to these minutes for record purposes. No comments or questions were brought to the Board’s attention.
Trustee Bestine moved to close the hearing.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
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BOARD APPROVED THE BUDGET PROPOSED FOR THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 AND SETTING OF THE TAX RATE.
Trustee Catalano moved to approve the proposed budget for the Village of Kenmore for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 and setting of the tax rate, a copy of which is appended to these minutes for record purposes.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
A Roll Call Vote was taken as follows.
Trustee Muscarella Absent
Trustee Bestine Voting Aye
Trustee McCarthy Voting Aye
Trustee Catalano Voting Aye
BOARD CONDUCTED A HEARING PERTAINING TO AN UNSAFE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2774 DELAWARE AVENUE.
The Clerk advised that this was the time and the place to conduct a hearing pertaining to an unsafe building located at 2774 Delaware Avenue.
Trustee Bestine moved to open the hearing.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
Mayor Mang asked four times if any one was present representing 2774 Delaware Avenue. As no one responded Mayor Mang asked the Building Inspector Douglas Randall for his report.
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Douglas Randall reported that there are two violations pertaining to electrical equipment. He states that he posted the building and sent a registered letter on April 4, 2008. He is asking authorization to correct the dangerous situation.
Mayor Mang asked if any one else wished to be heard. As no one wished to be heard, Trustee Bestine moved to close the hearing.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
DISPOSITION
Trustee McCarthy moved to approve a resolution that the property is in violation of Section 7-112 of the Kenmore Municipal Code. A copy of the resolution is appended to these minutes for record purposes.
Seconded by Trustee Bestine and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
A Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
Trustee Muscarella Absent
Trustee Bestine Voting Aye
Trustee McCarthy Voting Aye
Trustee Catalano Voting Aye
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BOARD APPROVED A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.
Trustee Catalano moved to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village of Kenmore and the Department of Public Works Benevolent Association for June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2010.
Seconded by Trustee Bestine and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE AND THE KENMORE SALARIED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village of Kenmore and the Kenmore Salaried Employees Association for
June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2010.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED ANTHONY J. GORNEY AS CHIEF, BRENDAN J. KIEFER AS FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF AND TODD S. BIERON AS SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF FOR THE KENMORE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 2008-2009.
Trustee McCarthy moved to approve Anthony J. Gorney as Chief, Brendan J. Kiefer as First Assistant Chief and Todd S. Bieron as a Second Assistant Chief for the Kenmore Fire Department for 2008-2009. Mayor Mang introduced the new Chiefs to the Board and gallery.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
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BOARD APPROVED THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve the Investment Report for the period of
January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED AND GRANTED PERMISSION TO POLICE OFFICERS DOUGLAS RICH AND FRED VACCARO TO ATTEND THE “RADAR CERTIFICATION SCHOOL”.
Trustee McCarthy moved to approve and grant permission to Police Officers Doulas Rich and Fred Vaccaro to attend the “Radar Certification School” on May 5-8, 2008 at the Central Police Services Training Academy, with expenses.
Seconded by Trustee Bestine and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED AND GRANTED PERMISSION TO POLICE DETECTIVES JOSEPH VACANTI AND PAUL O’BRIEN TO ATTEND A TRAINING SEMINAR ENTITLED “ADVANCED AUTO THEFT SCHOOL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT”.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve and grant permission to Police Detectives Joseph Vacanti and Paul O’Brien to attend a training seminar entitled “Advanced Auto Theft School for Law Enforcement” on June 9-12, 2008 at the University of Buffalo, with expenses.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
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BOARD APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF ANN FITZGIBBONS MARKOTT AS A PART TIME COURT CLERK FOR THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE.
Trustee McCartney moved to approve the appointment of Ann Fitzgibbons Markott as a part-time Court Clerk for the Village of Kenmore, effective April 23, 2008 at a pay rate of $9.25 per hour.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN M. MILBRAND AS A PROBATIONARY, FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER FOR THE CLERK/TREASURER’S OFFICE.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve the appointment of Kathleen M. Milbrand as a probationary full-time Bookkeeper for the Clerk/Treasure’s Office at an annual pay rate of $28,840.00.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED THE ONE YEAR APPOINTMENT OF NOREEN R. FLYNN AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER FOR THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE PLANNING BOARD.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve the appointment of Noreen R. Flynn as an alternate member for the Kenmore Planning Board, with a term to expire April 2009.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
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BOARD APPROVED SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR PUBLICATION OF A LEGAL NOTICE FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) PERTAINING TO THE ENGINEERING OF LINCOLN BOULEVARD.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve specifications and call for the publication of a legal notice for requests for proposals (RFP) pertaining to the engineering of Lincoln Boulevard Reconstruction Project to be opened on May 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO EARTH DAY AND IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT.
Trustee McCarthy moved to approve a resolution pertaining Earth Day and in support of efforts to help the environment. Mayor Mang urges the residents to recycle and reuse and make a pamphlet available at the Department of Public Works and to make everyday “Earth Day”.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
ABSTRACT OF AUDITED VOUCHERS.
Trustee Bestine offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to sign the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated April 15, 2008, in the amount of $233,323.80; General Fund $104,589.11; Community Development $250.00; Water Fund $4,584.83; Sewer Fund $123,899.86 and to direct the Treasurer to pay each of the listed claimants in the amount appearing opposite his/her name.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
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INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT/QUESTIONS
Mayor Mang asked if any one wished to be heard.
Janet Shay of 29 Warren Avenue stated that there is a parking problem on her street and asked if the residents could use the municipal parking lot. In years past the residents have parked in the municipal lot, but they are now getting parking tickets. She wants to know if there is any reason why they can’t use the parking lots at night. Ms. Shay understands that there is a two hour parking regulation, but last night some got ticketed and some did not.
Chief Carl LaCorte said the lots are cleaned during the night. The Board could consider granting an easement during the summer, but it would apply to all lots and could create problems when they need to be used by the public.
Ms. Shay said it seems silly to clog up the streets while the lot sits empty.
Department of Public Works Superintendent John Neiss said the maintenance, sweeping and cleaning out, could be done after 6:00 a.m. so the cars would have to be moved by then.
Mayor Mang asked Ms. Shay to send a formal request to the Board of Trustees.
One of the neighbors on Warren Avenue thinks that some of the parking spots are private. Chief LaCorte and Mr. Neiss thinks there might only be one private parking space.
As no one else wished to speak the meeting was adjourned.
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The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be May 6, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
Kathleen P. Johnson, Esq.
Village Clerk/Treasurer
