EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board of Trustees Municipal Building
Village of Kenmore November 6, 2012
PRESENT: Hon. Patrick Mang Mayor
Hon. Salvatore Muscarella Trustee
Hon. Katherine Bestine Trustee
Hon. R. Timothy McCarthy Trustee
Hon. Paul Catalano Trustee
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ONE LITIGATION AND TWO FINANCIAL MATTERS.
Trustee Muscarella moved to go into Executive Session to discuss one litigation and two financial matters.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy 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/Treasurer
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
Board of Trustees Municipal Building
Village of Kenmore November 6, 2012
PRESENT: Hon. Patrick Mang Mayor
Hon. Salvatore Muscarella Trustee
Hon. Katherine Bestine Trustee
Hon. R. Timothy McCarthy Trustee
Hon. Paul Catalano Trustee
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Patrick Mang. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor presented an award to Police Chief Carl LaCorte and thanked him for forty-four years of service and dedication to the Village of Kenmore.
Trustee Catalano added that Chief LaCorte is the best Chief in Western New York; that he has worked with him for thirty-five years and that he is well respected throughout the community. The Mayor noted that, since becoming mayor, he has especially appreciated Chief LaCorte’s input; that he always felt confident and secure knowing that Chief LaCorte headed the Kenmore Police Department.
Chief LaCorte added that it has been an honor to serve the Village of Kenmore and he is sad to leave, but thrilled to leave the Village in good hands.
BOARD APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN HASSETT AS A PERMANENT FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 2012.
Trustee McCarthy moved to approve Kevin Hassett of 39 East Hazeltine Avenue as a permanent full-time employee for the Department of Public Works.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
BOARD APPROVED A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE VILLAGE OF KENMORE JUSTICE COURT.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve a resolution pertaining to the annual audit of the Village of Kenmore Justice Court.
Seconded by Trustee Muscarella and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
BOARD APPROVED AND GRANTED PERMISSION TO POLICE OFFICER JOANNE DAVIS TO ATTEND A SEMINAR.
Trustee Catalano moved to approve and grant permission to Police Officer Joanne Davis to attend a seminar entitled “Being Trauma Informed Improves Criminal Justice Response”, December 7, 2012, at Hilbert College, with expenses.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
BOARD APPROVED THE CLASSIFICATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS.
Trustee McCarthy moved to approve the classification of the following Department of Public Works equipment as surplus:
1.) 2000 Freightliner ten ton dump truck
2.) 1999 Dodge Pickup
3.) 1999 Dodge Van
Seconded by Trustee Muscarella and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
BOARD APPROVED AND AWARDED A BID PERTAINING TO THE KENMORE FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM TO AIR CLEANING SYSTEMS, INC.
Trustee Bestine moved to approve and award a bid pertaining to the Kenmore Fire Department Air Filtration System to Air Cleaning Systems, Inc., as the lowest qualified bidder with a bid price of $71,887.00.
Seconded by Trustee McCarthy and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
BOARD APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER J. BREITNAUER AS PROVISIONAL POLICE CHIEF FOR THE KENMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 20, 2012.
Trustee Muscarella moved to approve the appointment of Peter J. Breitnauer of 35 Delwood Avenue as Provisional Police Chief for the Village of Kenmore, effective November 20, 2012, at an annual salary of $100,836.00.
Seconded by Trustee Catalano and adopted by a full vote in the affirmative.
Chief Breitnauer thanked the Board and his family. He also wished to thank the Board of 1984 which first appointed “a thirty-eight year old Fire Chief”. Assistant Chief Breitnauer also thanked the Police Department and added that Kenmore has the best Police Department in Western New York.
Mayor Mang commented that as one great Chief is exiting, another one is coming forward. He noted that the Village of Kenmore is so proud of our police force and offered his thanks for his past leadership. The Mayor added that it is great that the new chief grew up and lives in the Village of Kenmore.
Carl LaCorte then pinned the Chief of Police badge on Police Chief Breitnauer.
ABSTRACT OF AUDITED VOUCHERS.
Trustee McCarthy 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 November 6, 2012, in the amount of $712,583.50; General Fund $474,081.87; Community Development Fund $45,511.00; Capital Fund $4,676.75; Water Fund $84,775.61; Sewer Fund $103,538.27 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.
INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT/QUESTIONS
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard.
As no one wished to be heard, the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be November 20, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
Kathleen P. Johnson, Esq.
Village Clerk/Treasurer