Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

WORKSHOP MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011

 

This Workshop Meeting was opened at 8:00 p.m. Supervisor Whalen presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.

 

Present were:  Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Thomas Diviny

 

Absent:           Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Michael Maturo

 

Also present:

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

AnnMarie Hahr, Executive Assistant to the Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

Mike Yannazzone, Highway General Foreman

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks-Rec & Building Maint.

 

Charlotte Madigan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 566                                          REVOKES RESOLUTION NO. 64/2011 DEME LABOR JOHN GANSSLE

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby revokes Resolution No 64/2011, as it relates to the appointment of John Ganssle to the DEME in the position of Laborer, grade 9, due to material misrepresentations on his employment application. Such revocation shall terminate Mr. Ganssle’s employment with the Town of Orangetown effective immediately.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilpersons Troy, Maturo

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RESOLUTION NO. 567                                          APPROVE HEARING OFFICER JOSEPH WOOLEY/EMPLOYEE #2599

                                                                                     

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby appoints Joseph E. Wooley to act as a Hearing Officer pursuant to §75 of the Civil Service Law of the State of New York with respect to certain disciplinary charges, dated October 4, 2011, preferred against Employee #2599. The Hearing Officer is directed to conduct a hearing, making findings of fact and issue a recommendation of guilt or innocence, along with a recommended penalty, if appropriate, to the Town Board.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board approves of the compensation of Hearing Officer Joseph E. Wooley, at a rate of $175.00 per hour not to exceed $5000, for services rendered.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilpersons Troy, Maturo

RESOLUTION NO. 568                                          CONTINUED WORKSHOP MEETING

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board continued with the Workshop Meeting at 8:10 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilpersons Troy, Maturo

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RESOLUTION NO. 569                                          ADJOURNED

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilpersons Troy, Maturo

 

 

 

 

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk