EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Trustees Municipal Building
Village of Kenmore December 16, 2008
PRESENT: Hon. Patrick Mang Mayor
Hon. Salvatore Muscarella Trustee
Hon. R. Timothy McCarthy Trustee
Hon. Paul Catalano Trustee
EXCUSED: Hon. Katherine Bestine Trustee
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ONE LITIGATION, TWO FINANCIAL, TWO PERSONNEL AND ONE INVESTMENT MATTER.
Trustee McCarthy moved to go into Executive Session to discuss one litigation, two financial, two personnel and one investment matter.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
Trustee Catalano moved to end the Executive Session.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
Kathleen P. Johnson, Esq.
Village Clerk
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
Board of Trustees Municipal Building
Village of Kenmore December 16, 2008
PRESENT: Hon. Patrick Mang Mayor
Hon. Salvatore Muscarella Trustee
Hon. R. Timothy McCarthy Trustee
Hon. Paul Catalano Trustee
EXCUSED: Hon. Katherine Bestine Trustee
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Mang. Mayor Mang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
BOARD APPROVED A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO 2008-2009 LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM.
Trustee McCarthy moved to approve a Resolution pertaining to 2008-2009 Local Government Efficiency Grant Program. A copy of which is appended to these minutes for record purposes.
Seconded by Trustee Muscarella and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED THE HIRING OF JORDAN R. GOETZ AS A PROBATIONARY FULL-TIME LABORER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Trustee Muscarella moved to approve the appointment of Jordan R. Goetz as a probationary full-time laborer for the Department of Public Works at a pay rate of $12.73 per hour, effective December 17, 2008. Mayor Mang introduced Mr. Goetz to the Board.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
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BOARD ACCEPTED THE RESIGNATION OF ACTING JUSTICE TRACEY BANNISTER, ESQ., EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009.
Trustee Catalano moved to accept the resignation of Acting Justice Tracey Bannister, Esq., effective January 1, 2009.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
BOARD APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF DENIS J. UMINSKI AS THE NEW ACTING JUSTICE FOR THE KENMORE JUSTICE COURT.
Trustee Muscarella moved to approve the appointment of Denis J. Uminski of 95 Columbia Boulevard as the new Acting Justice for the Kenmore Justice Court at an annual rate of $5,000.00, effective January 5, 2009.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote of all members present.
ABSTRACT OF AUDITED VOUCHERS.
Trustee Muscarella 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 December 16, 2008, in the amount of $192,582.19; General Fund $105,442.35; Community Development $24,971.75; Water Fund $2,834.36; Sewer Fund $59,333.73 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.
Bob Denton of Bob’s Branch Office has owned his business for 29 years and about ten days ago a “No Standing” sign was erected near his corner, and it takes away three parking spaces for his patrons.
Mayor Mang said we will look into and would get back to him.
Before adjournment Mayor Mang asked for a moment of silence in memory of Sam Cardino, former Commissioner at the Kenmore Housing Authority for twenty-five years.
Mayor Mang thanked everyone and extended a Happy Holiday greeting to all.
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be January 6, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
Kathleen P. Johnson, Esq.
Village Clerk/Treasurer
