The agenda is on the Rotterdam site and my computer has a problem to post it...

Ceremonies begin at 12 noon....reception after....meeting at 1 PM

And a whole host of resolutions......and appts.....

I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT I JUST READ...SEE 13.12 !!!!!!!!
IS THIS ADMINISTRATION STARTING OUT "STUPID"? WHAT ARE HIS QUALIFICATIONS?
IS THIS A PAID POSITION?
HE IS AN ETHICAL DISASTER...HOW CAN HE REPRESENT THE TOWN FOLK???
ABOSLUTELY DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE
ROTTERDAM TOWN BOARD
JANUARY 1.2012
AGENDA
SWEARING IN CEREMONIES - 12:OO NOON
Town Justice Kevin J. Mercoglan- Sworn in by the Hon. Kenneth P. Litz
Town Clerk Diane M. Marco -Sworn in by Alexandra & Rachel Cardinal
Supervisor Harry C. Buffardi -Sworn in by the Hon. Kevin J. Mercoglan
Councilmember Wayne W. Calder-Sworn in by the Hon. Kevin J. Mercoglan
Councilmember Mike Viscusi -Sworn in by the Hon. Kevin J. Mercoglan
Highway Superintendent James E. Longo- Sworn in by Hon. Steven A. Tommasone
(BRIEF RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SWEARING IN CEREMONY)
TOWN BOARD MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 1:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL REMARKS: SUPERVISOR HARRY C. BUFFARDI
PROCLAMATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS: (None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (None)
PUBLIC COMMENT - PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR :
(Those members of the public wishing to address the Town Board will be asked to sign in before the meeting is
called to order on the sign-in sheets being provided. Speakers will be called to the podium in the order of their
signing in. Persons recognized by the Chair to speak during privilege of the floor shall direct his/ her comments to
the Town Supervisor as Chair of the meeting. Persons granted the privilege of the floor shall first clearly state his/
her name and address for the record. Persons so addressing the Chair through the use of a prepared written
statement shall submit a copy of the same to the Town Clerk for the purpose of maintaining clear and accurate
official minutes of the Town Board meeting.)
RESOLUTIONS:
Number Description
1.12 A resolution appointing Katherine A. McGuirl, Esq. of Schenectady, New York as Attorney for the
Town of Rotterdam for a term commencing January 1,2012 through December 31,2013.
2.12 A resolution appointing Wayne W. Calder of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Deputy
Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam for a one (1) year term commencing on January 1,2012 through
December 31,2012.
3.12 A resolution appointing Lynn Fiorillo of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Confidentiial
Secretary to the Supervisor for a one (1) year term commencing on January 1,2012 through Decernber
31, 2012.
4.12 A resolution appointing Jacqueline M. Every of Rotterdam, New York to the position of
Comptroller and Budget Officer for the Town of Rotterdam for a one (1) year term commencing om
January 1,2012 through December 31,2012.
5.12 A resolution appointing Town Clerk Diane Marco of Rotterdam, New York to the position of
Registrar of Vital Statistics, Marriage Officer, and FOlA Officer for the Town of Rotterdam for a one (1)
year term commencing January 1,2012 through December 31,2012.
6.12 A resolution accepting the resignation of Lynn Flansburg of Rotterdam, New York from the
position of Member of the Town of Rotterdam Planning Commission.
7.12 A resolution appointing Lynn Flansburg of Rotterdam, New York to the positions of Deputy Town
Clerk, Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Deputy Marriage Officer of the Town of Rotterdam f(or a
one (1) year term commencing January 1,2012 through December 31,2012.
8.12 A resolution appointing Rotterdam Receiver of Taxes Dawn M. Pasquariello and Schenecta~dy
County Clerk John J. Woodward, both of Rotterdam, New York to positions as Alternate Marriage
Officers of the Town of Rotterdam, for one (1) year terms commencing January 1,2012 through
December 31,2012.
9.12 A resolution appointing Michelle C. Gannon of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Deputy
Receiver of Taxes for a one (1) year term commencing January 1,2012 through December 31,201:2.
Deputy Receiver of Taxes Michelle C. Gannon - Sworn in by Hon. Dawn M. Pasquariello
10.12 A resolution re-appointing Maria C. DiLoreto of Rotterdam, New Yorkto the position of Clterk to
the Justices for a one (1) year term commencing January 1,2012 through December 31,2012.
11.12 A resolution appointing Nancie Askew of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Senior Typist,
part-time, with no employee benefits at an hourly rate of $17.95 per hour, in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.
12.12 A resolution appointing Vincent J. Romano of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Member
of the Town of Rotterdam Planning Commission for a seven (7) year term commencing on January 1,
2012 and ending on December 31,2018.
13.12 A resolution appointing Ronald L. Severson of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Mernber
of the Town of Rotterdam Planning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lynn
Flansburg, for the remaining term of six (6) years commencing on January 1,2012 and ending on
December 31.2017.
14.12 A resolution appointing Thomas Yuille of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Chair of the
Town of Rotterdam Planning Commission for a one (1) year term commencing January 1,2012 through
December 31,2012.
15.12 A resolution appointing John Denny of Rotterdam, New Yorkto the position of Vice-Chair (of the
Town of Rotterdam Planning Commission for a one (1) year term commencing January 1,2012 through
December 31,2012.
16.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement with Marlo Carter of
Rotterdam, New York to provide secretarial and transcription services for the Town of Rotterdam
Planning Commission, and on an as needed basis for the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one (1) year term
commencing January 1,2012 through December 31,2012.
17.12 A resolution appointing Bruce Bonaquist of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Member of
the Town of Rotterdam Zoning Board of Appeals for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1,2012
and ending on December 31,2016.
18.12 A resolution re-appointing Philip Eats of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Chair of the
Town of Rotterdam Zoning Board of Appeals for a one (1) year term commencing on January 1,2C112
and ending on December 31,2012.
19.12 A resolution appointing Angelo Melillo of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Vice-Chair of
the Town of Rotterdam Zoning Board of Appeals for a one (1) year term commencing on January 1,2012
and ending on December 31,2012.
20.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement with Lisa Gallo of Rotter~dam,
New York to provide secretarial and transcription services for the Town of Rotterdam Zoning Board of
Appeals, and on an as needed basis for the Planning Commission for a one (1) year term commencing
January 1,2012 through December 31,2012.
21.12 A resolution appointing James Barrett of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Member of the
Town of Rotterdam Board of Assessment Review for a five (5) year term commencing on January 11.2012
through December 31,2016.
22.12 A resolution appointing Roslyn Warlik of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Chair of 1:he
Town of Rotterdam Board of Assessment Review for a one year term commencing on January 1,2012
through December 31,2012.
23.12 A resolution pursuant to NYS General Municipal Law Section 856 removing individual:^ from
membership on the Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency.
24.12 A resolution pursuant to NYS General Municipal Law Section 856 appointing individuals to
membership on the Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency.
25.12 A resolution re-appointing Robert Mallozzi of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Chair of
the Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency for a two (2) year term commencing January 31, 2012
through December 31,2013.
26.12 A resolution appointing and re-appointing individuals to positions as Members of the T~own of
Rotterdam Ethics Board.
27.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement with Donald J. DeAngelus, Esq.
of Rotterdam, New York to act as attorney for the Town of Rotterdam Ethics Board for the year 2012.
28.12 A resolution appointing and/or re-appointing individuals to positions on the Town of Rotterdam
Conservation Advisory Council.
29.12 A resolution appointing and/or re-appointed individuals to the Town of Rotterdam Disabilities
Committee for specific two (2) year terms.
30.12 A resolution appointing and/or re-appointing individuals to positions on the Town of Rotterdam
Parks & Recreation Commission for specific three (3) year terms.
31.12 A resolution to appoint and/or re-appoint individuals to the various positions and titles indicated
for the calendar year 2012.
32.12 A resolution to appoint individuals to various seasonal and/or part-time positions at the
indicated rates of pay for the year 2012.
33.12 A resolution to appoint John Macejka of Rotterdam, New York to the position of Tcown of
Rotterdam Assessor for a term commencing January 1,2012 through September 30,2013.
34.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to execute an agreement with
Community Development Resources, LLC to provide grant application assistance on an as needed basis
for the year 2012.
35.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to execute an agreemelnt with
the County of Schenectady for participation in the Schenectady County STOP-DWI Program.
36.12 A resolution establishing the rate of pay for part-time employees of the Town of Rotterdam
Police Department Paramedic Unit.
37.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to execute an agreement with
Cusack and Company, Certified Public Accountants, LLC to provide auditing services to the Town of
Rotterdam for the year 2012.
38.12 A resolution adopting specific Rules of Order for regularly scheduled Town Board Meetings.
39.12 A resolution adopting specific meeting dates of the Rotterdam Town Board for the year 2012.
40.12 A resolution appointing the Town Board of the Town of Rotterdam as the official Board of
Health of the Town of Rotterdam for the year 2012.
41.12 A resolution naming the Daily Gazette the official newspaper of the Town of Rotterdam for the
year 2012.
42.12 A resolution authorizing and approving the "Investment Policies and Guidelines of the Town of
Rotterdam".
43.12 A resolution authorizing and approving the "Town of Rotterdam Purchasing Policzy and
Procedures".
44.12 A resolution setting the reimbursement rate for mileage expenses deemed reasonable and
necessary at the rate of $0.555 per mile for the year 2012.
45.12 A resolution adopting the salaries of all annually rated permanent employees in the comlpetitive
and non-competitive classes of Civil Service Employment and directing payment thereof.
46.12 A resolution approving the extension of benefits to certain elected and full-time appointed
~ositions.
47.12 A resolution establishing petty cash funds for various departments within the Town of
Rotterdam.
48.12 A resolution authorizing specific New York State banks as official depositories of monies; to the
credit of the Town of Rotterdam.
49.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam and/or his designee to
approve the attendance of Rotterdam employees at schools, training sessions, conventions,
conferences, or other meetings requiring said attendance.
50.12 A resolution authorizing the Chief of Police of the Town of Rotterdam and/or his designee to
approve the attendance of any member of the Town of Rotterdam Police Department at sichools,
training sessions, conventions, conferences, or other meetings requiring said attendance.
51.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to approve the transfer of
funds to the Chief of Police of the Rotterdam Police Department for asset forfeiture investigations
during 2012.
52.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam, in lieu of preparing the report
required by Subdivision Ten (10) of New York State Town Law, to submit to the Town Clerk of the Town
of Rotterdam within one-hundred twenty (120) days after the close of the 2011 fiscal year, a copy of the
report to the NYS Comptroller required by Section (30) of the NYS General Municipal Law.
53.12 A resolution approving overtime payments to Town employees only with the prior written
approval of the department head or Town Supervisor and/or his designees except in the case of an
emergency situation involving the health, safety and welfare of the general public for the year 2012.
54.12 A resolution establishing water rents to be charged to all users of the various water districts for
the calendar year 2012.
55.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam negotiate and execute a
renewal contract with the Rotterdam Boy's and Girls's Club for services to be provided for the Town of
Rotterdam for the year 2012.
56.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to negotiate and execute a
contract with the Happy Dog Pet Motel, Mariaville Road, Rotterdam, NY 12306, on an as-needed basis in
connection with the sheltering of animals under the Animal Control Program.
57.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to negotiate and execute a
contract with Byrnes Productions for the unedited recording of Rotterdam Town Board meetings for the
year 2012.
58.12 A resolution authorizing the utilization of specific engineering firms to act as Town Designated
Engineers for the calendar year 2012.
59.12 A resolution authorizing the Highway Superintendent to contract with various sub-cont:ractors
to perform snow plowing services for the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department.
60.12 A resolution terminating all existing contracts and agreements for legal services an~d legal
representation currently in effect between the Town of Rotterdam and any/ all law firms or attormeys.
61.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to negotiate and ex~ecutea
contract with Robert Beebe, Esq. to represent the Town of Rotterdam related to tax litigation rnatters
for the calendar year 2012.
62.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to negotiate and execute a
contract agreement between the Town of Rotterdam and John J. Paolino of Rotterdam, New York for
financial consulting services for the year 2012.
63.12 A resolution establishing the Standing Committees and Town Board Member Assignments for
the year 2012.
64.12 A resolution making technical budgetary corrections to reflect the actual 2012 Budget adopted
by Resolution 289-11 for the year 2012 and submitted for the tax warrant levy of the Town of
Rotterdam.
65.12 A resolution adopting the provisions of the Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee Assessment
Relief Act.
66.12 A resolution pursuant to Section 36 of the General Municipal Law regarding the Uniform System
of Accounts, authorizing transfers to the various budget accounts of 2011.
67.12 A resolution authorizing the Supervisor of the Town of Rotterdam to invite New York State
Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli to conduct a full audit of the Town's Finances and Ethics Policies..
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
MISCELLANEOUS:
ADJOURNMENT

A list of all employees  PT   Full time for any position should be provided ...and just to have it in the budget is not enough.

AND THE APPT OF DVOR, ALIAS, HAM, SCOT, GG.....IS UNCOMPLIMENTARY TO THE TOWN OF ROTTERDAM...

IF HE IS "IN" WITH THIS REGIME, THEN THAT TELLS YOU A LOT ABOUT ALL OF THE CHARACTERS INVOLVED.

This person does not represent the good citizens of Rotterdam...he is a sham and  foul mouthed and knows nothing about

nothing....the very fact that he shoots his mouth off also gives the impression he has permission to make statements on

behalf of his cohorts......

He was a good minion responding faithfully on this forum.

This surprises you?

NO....but it tells me a lot about the REGIME and the minds of all characters....mainly DM   WC   TJ    and the rest of the

buffoons.

Yep

It's a direct conflict of interest...he has indicated his desire to either open or particpate as a partner in opening a BBQ.  That is a conflict.
He has also displayed his decision process is flawed by personal opinions about people rather than the merits of the activity....he is not impartial as is needed.
He also has already stated his opinions on the proposed CVS, so he is predisposed to moving forward with "personal" decision rather than accepting the feelings of local resiodents on the topic.
I cannot believe this is possible....I hope that people have and do step up to oppose this appointment. Print excerpts from this forum and present them as evidence of his lack of qualification and biased methods.

It'll be interesting to see if he'll continue to post with the frequency and manner he has been...................

Quoted Text

Those members of the public wishing to address the Town Board will be asked to sign in before the meeting is
called to order on the sign-in sheets being provided. Speakers will be called to the podium in the order of their
signing in. Persons recognized by the Chair to speak during privilege of the floor shall direct his/ her comments to
the Town Supervisor as Chair of the meeting. Persons granted the privilege of the floor shall first clearly state his/
her name and address for the record. Persons so addressing the Chair through the use of a prepared written
statement shall submit a copy of the same to the Town Clerk for the purpose of maintaining clear and accurate
official minutes of the Town Board meeting.)

Soooooooooooo.....if you don't sign in to speak.......you won't get a chance to later?
like if an issue arises that sparks a question or concern???

Well here rotterdam goes again with the new rules and regs just like fdg did when he took over!! OMG!!

Happy new year rotterdamians!!!
At least 49% of you all will be satisfied....eh?

Resolution 13.12 -- Someone who doesn't own property or pay taxes in Rotterdam will be making decisions regarding site planning, rezones, etc?   I say let him eat PIE!   Hey Rusty Shackleford---make that a really big pie!

Quoted from clubhouse

Resolution 13.12 -- Someone who doesn't own property or pay taxes in Rotterdam will be making decisions regarding site planning, rezones, etc?   I say let him eat PIE!   Hey Rusty Shackleford---make that a really big pie!

It doesn't matter. As long as you will go along to get along and be a party puppet........yer in!!
God bless ya's one and all!

After watching the City Council meetings....seems as though these rules are carried in from the City...

Now, I thought this all along with what went on at another department in the Town.....

It will be a government not governed by the people....

If you ever watched the City Council meetings, a lot of people present written speeches...now they will have to be turned into the TC..

Guess what...better not prepare written statements....they will be held and used for future use...

It won't stay in the Clerk's office....it will be discuseed over and over again to see where there might be a flaw for

statements to be twisted....best bet is to record your speech as you say it....  LOL and put it in a safe place for future

conflict it may present....

BTW    I think he will post as infrequent as he can.....has anyone seen Run the Roads, MaryMad, Gadfly and a few

others??????   they are part of the new REGIME, thinking they may be .....

Quoted Text

A resolution authorizing the Highway Superintendent to contract with various sub-cont:ractors
to perform snow plowing services for the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department.

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awful lot of F'EN DEPUTIES......?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

IS THAT TO COVER THEIR 1 DAY OF WORK.....SINCE THEY DONT HAVE TO BE HERE FOR THE WHOLE YEAR IF THEY DIDN'T WANT TO????

IS THIS A VACATION CLUB???????

Quoted Text

59.12 A resolution authorizing the Highway Superintendent to contract with various sub-cont:ractors
to perform snow plowing services for the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department.

They better leave the snow plowing to the highway department. Rotterdam is known for it's pristine roads when there is a snow storm. There is not a township in the capital district that has the snow removal that rotterdam has.

They are out of their minds if they think this will make it better!

Ya can't improve on perfection! And rotterdam's snow removal is PERFECTION!!!