I am NOT DVOR and I only post under ONE name..  

Stop lying....your language and the way you state is giving you away.....

And the only reason why you said NO to CVS is because

1. you were told to do so..

2.  mislead the residents knowing full well the TB has the final say...and it will be yes.

3.  Last year Calder voted YES when FDG was in favor of it...

So there will be no  surprises .when the final vote is called for

I think you folks need to understand that there is a difference between the FIRST DEPUTY Town Clerk and SECOND DEPUTY  Town Clerk.  

State law allows an elected Town Clerk to appoint whomever he or she chooses as First Deputy Town Clerk and define their job duties within the guidelines set forth by state law  -- the Town Board can only determine the pay and benefits for the Deputy Town Clerk.  

State law allows for the creation of a SECOND DEPUTY TOWN CLERK position -- as well as a Third and a Fourth -- the Town Board creates the position(s), assigns the job duties and chooses the person(s to fill the position(s) and sets the salary(ies) and benefit(s).

The resolution that was voted on last night had ONLY to do with creating the position of SECOND DEPUTY TOWN CLERK.

The questioning why the resolution included job duties was included in the resolution was either a) a sign that the questioner was ignorant of basic state law regarding the matter   and/or was just try to be a pain in the a**  and/or was just trying to grandstand for political reasons.

yeah ok///

In other words "We have a giant middle finger for you all!"

Quoted from DemocraticVoiceOfReason

I think you folks need to understand that there is a difference between the FIRST DEPUTY Town Clerk and SECOND DEPUTY  Town Clerk.  

State law allows an elected Town Clerk to appoint whomever he or she chooses as First Deputy Town Clerk and define their job duties within the guidelines set forth by state law  -- the Town Board can only determine the pay and benefits for the Deputy Town Clerk.  

State law allows for the creation of a SECOND DEPUTY TOWN CLERK position -- as well as a Third and a Fourth -- the Town Board creates the position(s), assigns the job duties and chooses the person(s to fill the position(s) and sets the salary(ies) and benefit(s).

The resolution that was voted on last night had ONLY to do with creating the position of SECOND DEPUTY TOWN CLERK.

The questioning why the resolution included job duties was included in the resolution was either a) a sign that the questioner was ignorant of basic state law regarding the matter   and/or was just try to be a pain in the a**  and/or was just trying to grandstand for political reasons.

just because the law ALLOWS IT....doesn't make it right......

just because the law DOESN'T ALLOW something....doesn't make it wrong......

so what's the reason? LOOOOOONG vacations.......help me to understand your defense....

Quoted Text

The town clerk of each town: 1.
  Shall have the custody of all the records, books and papers of the town.
  He  shall  attend  all meetings of the town board, act as clerk thereof,
  and keep a complete and accurate  record  of  the  proceedings  of  each
  meeting,  and  of  all  propositions  adopted  pursuant to this chapter.
  Immediately after adoption he shall enter into a book to be known as the
  "ordinance book" a copy of every ordinance adopted by  the  town  board,
  specifying  the  date  of adoption thereof. In addition, he shall act as
  secretary of the board of commissioners of any improvement district when
  so designated by such board of commissioners. He shall keep  a  complete
  and  accurate  record  in his office as town clerk of all proceedings of
  every board of commissioners of improvement districts in said town.  The
  town  clerk  shall  record all deeds of conveyances in the office of the
  clerk of the county in which the property is located and thereafter file
  the same in the town clerk's office. The  cost  and  necessary  expenses
  incurred  in  the  recording  of such deeds in the county clerk's office
  shall be a town charge.
    1-a. Shall enter daily in a suitable book or books  a  record  of  all
  moneys received by him, and shall deposit all such moneys not later than
  the  third  business  day after the total thereof exceeds the sum of two
  hundred fifty dollars.
    2. He shall file all certificates or oaths and other  papers  required
  by law to be filed in his office.
    3.  He  or  she  shall  certify to the county clerk within twenty days
  after their appointment, the names  of  all  appointive  town  officers,
  except   inspectors  of  election,  with  their  respective  post-office
  addresses, the date of their  appointment  and  expiration  of  term  of
  office.  He  or  she shall also on or before the tenth day of January in
  each year, file a certificate with the department of audit  and  control
  specifying the names of all town officers, whether elected or appointed,
  excepting  inspectors of election, and file a certificate with the state
  board of real  property  services  specifying  the  names  of  all  town
  assessors,  with  their  respective  post-office  addresses, the date of
  their appointment or election and the expiration of term of office.
    4. Whenever a vacancy shall occur or exist in  any  town  office,  the
  town  clerk  shall  immediately notify the county clerk of such vacancy,
  specifying the name of the officer, the  office  in  which  the  vacancy
  occurred  and  the  date  when  the same became vacant. Within five days
  after such vacancy is filled, the town clerk shall file with the  county
  clerk and the department of audit and control and, if the vacancy was in
  the  office of assessor, with the state board of real property services,
  a certificate specifying the name and address of the person filling  the
  vacancy,  together  with the term for which elected or appointed. In the
  case of a person appointed to fill a  vacancy  in  the  office  of  town
  justice,  the  town  clerk  shall  file a duplicate certificate with the
  chief administrator of the courts. If a vacancy shall occur or exist  in
  the  office  of town clerk, the supervisor shall notify the county clerk
  of such vacancy and the date when such office became vacant.
    5. He shall deliver to the supervisor, before the  annual  meeting  of
  the board of supervisors of the county in each year, certified copies of
  all  propositions  adopted  by the town since the last annual meeting of
  the board of supervisors.
    6. At the expense of the town he shall procure and affix  on  or  near
  the  main  entrance to his office a sign-board with the name of the town
  followed by the words "town clerk's office" in plain characters  thereon
  with  sufficient  space  immediately below for posting thereon the legal
  notices of the town. Such sign-board shall be one of the  public  places
  upon which any legal notice may be posted.

    7.  He shall issue all licenses or permits, whenever and in the manner
  required by this chapter or by  any  other  law  and  collect  all  fees
  therefor, except as provided in section one hundred thirty-seven of this
  chapter.
    8-a.  Any town in the county of Ontario may, by resolution of the town
  board and upon agreement with the board of supervisors of  such  county,
  authorize  the  town  clerk  of  such  town  to provide for the care and
  protection of any road dedication books in  his  possession  by  placing
  them in the custody of the county clerk for filing and storage in a safe
  place and for such purpose the board of supervisors of Ontario county is
  hereby  authorized  to  make  such provision as may be necessary for the
  care and preservation of such road dedication books  in  the  office  of
  such county clerk.
    9.  Except  in  towns  where  the  office of town comptroller has been
  created the town clerk, when required by resolution of its  town  board,
  shall countersign all checks required to be signed by the supervisor.
    10. (a) The town clerk may appoint, and at his or her pleasure remove,
  a first deputy town clerk, who shall serve without compensation from the
  town  unless otherwise provided by the town board. Such compensation may
  be in addition to any other compensation he or she may receive as a town
  officer, town official or town employee. The town clerk shall  establish
  the  duties and responsibilities of the first deputy town clerk and such
  first deputy town clerk shall possess the powers and perform the  duties
  of  the  town  clerk  during the absence or inability to act of the town
  clerk, or during a vacancy in the office of town clerk. Before he or she
  shall perform any function as such, the first deputy  town  clerk  shall
  take  and file the constitutional oath of office and execute and file an
  official undertaking in the manner prescribed in section twenty-five  of
  this article.
    In  addition,  the  town clerk may appoint, and at his or her pleasure
  remove, up to  two  additional  deputy  town  clerks  whose  duties  and
  responsibilities shall be established by the town board. The town board,
  in  its  discretion,  may  delegate  to  the town clerk the authority to
  establish the duties of the additional  deputy  town  clerks.  Any  such
  additional  deputy town clerks shall serve without compensation from the
  town, unless otherwise provided by the town board. Such compensation may
  be in addition to any other compensation he or she may receive as a town
  officer, town official or town employee. Before he or she shall  perform
  any  function  as  such, the additional deputy town clerk shall take and
  file the constitutional oath of office  and  if  required  by  the  town
  board, execute and file an official undertaking in the manner prescribed
  in section twenty-five of this article.
    (b)  In  the  event that the town clerk is absent or unable to act and
  there is no duly appointed and qualified first deputy town clerk present
  and able to act, the town board may appoint as  deputy  town  clerk  any
  person  other  than  a member of the town board; provided, however, that
  such person be qualified as provided in  section  three  of  the  public
  officers law and section twenty-three of this article. If the town board
  shall provide compensation for such deputy town clerk, such compensation
  may  be in addition to any other compensation he or she may receive as a
  town officer, town official or town employee.  Such  deputy  town  clerk
  shall  hold office at the pleasure of the town board and in no event for
  longer than the duration of such  absence  or  incapacity  of  the  town
  clerk.
    10-a. Where a town has not established the office of receiver of taxes
  and  assessments,  the  town  clerk  shall collect water rates and sewer
  rents unless the town board has designated another officer  or  employee
  to make such collections.
    11.  The town clerk shall have such additional powers and perform such
  additional duties as are or hereafter may be conferred or  imposed  upon
  him by law, and such further duties as the town board may determine, not
  inconsistent with law.

No wonder....

...so who has been appointed as the Second Deputy Town Clerk?  Is it another family member?

NATaT Stimulus Recommendations




ECONOMIC STIMULUS REPORT
AND CALL TO ACTION

The United States economy entered into a recession in December 2007. Traditionally, Congress responds to economic recessions by passing legislation to stimulate the economy. President-elect Barack Obama and House and Senate leadership plan to consider a multi hundred billion dollar economic stimulus package in January. Three major stimulus bills were introduced this fall [H.R. 7110 – Obey (D-WI); S. 3604 – Reid (D-NV)/Byrd (D-WV); and S. 3689 – Reid/Byrd)]. H.R. 7110 passed in the House, but was not taken up in the Senate. Both Senate bills failed in the Senate. However, these proposals are expected to be the starting point for economic stimulus legislation that Congress hopes to have on President-elect Obama's desk on January 21st.



The NATaT Board of Directors has identified the key programs that will provide the greatest benefit to towns and townships, as well as other local governments around the country. This paper outlines those programs, provides an advocacy strategy, and gives you direction on how to access these funds if included in the stimulus package.






1. REINSTATE THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM



The most effective way to stimulate the U.S. economy is to reinstate the General Revenue Sharing Program. Federal stimulus funds must reach local governments, including towns and townships. The General Revenue Sharing (GRS) program provided unrestricted funds to states and to local governments under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, which expired in 1986. These funds could be used for any purpose by the recipient governments. From 1972-1980, GRS funds went, by formula, to both state and local governments. In the 1980 extension through the end of the program in 1986, funds went solely to local governments. GRS funds included in the economic stimulus package should be directed to local governments.



As was the case when the law was enacted in 1972, GRS means different things for different communities. In some, it means better schools or better hospitals. In others, it means money to put more police officers on the street. And in others, funds are used for job training, recreational facilities, or public transportation. In each case, it gives local officials the control to respond to local conditions.



Upon signing the 1972 law, President Richard Nixon stated, "Revenue sharing will give these hard-pressed governments the dollars they need so badly. But just as importantly, it will give them the freedom they need to use those dollars as effectively as possible."



The GRS program is not included in the House or Senate stimulus bills, but NATaT is planning an aggressive advocacy effort for inclusion of this program in the final stimulus package.

What can you do?



CALL! Contact your Senator and Member of Congress and urge them to include the General Revenue Sharing Program in the economic stimulus package.



WRITE! You will be receiving a template letter to personalize and send to Capitol Hill.



2. Distribute Transportation Stimulus Funds Through The Surface Transportation Program (STP)



The Federal government distributes roadway funding using a variety of methods. Because stimulus funds are most effective when spent quickly, the ideal method to distribute these funds is through STP. This program provides maximum flexibility to state and local governments in advancing bridge, bus, rail, road, and safety projects. Additionally, the STP distribution method ensures that funds are allocated more evenly within each state so that local leaders are an integral part of decision making in determining which projects to fund.



The House bill includes $12.8 billion for Federal Highway Programs, which includes the six core highway programs (one of which is STP). The Senate bill includes $10 billion for STP only. NATaT encourages Congress to include funding in the final stimulus bill for the Surface Transportation Program only (like the Senate bill).



What Can You Do?



CALL! Contact your Senator and Member of Congress and urge them to include funding for STP in the economic stimulus package.


CALL! State Departments of Transportation are compiling lists of "ready to go" projects that can be funded with stimulus money. These are projects that will be in the actual construction phase within 180 days of passage of the stimulus package. If you have projects that are "ready to go" it is imperative that you contact your State DOT to get your project on the list for funding. Funds will not go directly to local governments, but through State DOTs.



New York State – Submit your project list to the regional DOT office that services your area. Contact information for regional offices - https://www.nysdot.gov/regional-offices



3. Distribute State Revolving Loan Fund Dollars as Direct Grants



The EPA's State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) programs have provided low-cost loan options to communities undertaking water infrastructure projects for over 15 years. Loans are made available for rehabilitating aging water and sewer infrastructure, complying with sewer overflow issues, and promoting source water protection and availability. In order for economic stimulus funding to be most effective, local financing burdens should be mitigated. Distributing SRF money as loans may deter communities that need it the most from accessing these funds. Therefore, in the context of stimulus funding, SRF dollars should be distributed to communities as direct grants.



What Can You Do?



CALL! Contact your Senator and Member of Congress and urge them to include funding for EPA's State Revolving Fund in the form on direct grants, not loans.



CALL! Contact your State agency that administers the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and communicate your "ready to go" projects. These agencies are also putting together lists of projects that can use stimulus funds.



New York State:

Sandra L. Allen, Esq.

Director of the Clean and Safe Water Infrastructure Funding Initiative New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

625 Broadway, 14th Floor

Albany, NY 12233

(51 402-8233

slallen@gw.dec.state.ny.us



4. Include Funding for USDA Programs for Various Rural Programs



Rural Community Facilities Program provides direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants to rural America. The Senate bill includes $734 million for loans and loan guarantees and $50 million for grants. The House bill does not include funding for this program. In the context of stimulus funding, all Rural Communities Facilities Program funds should be distributed in the form of grants.



The Senate bill includes $30 million for the Rural Development Loan Fund. This loan program provides zero interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. The local businesses repay the lending utility directly, and the utility is responsible for repayment to the Agency. The House bill does not include funding for this program. NATaT supports inclusion of funding for the Rural Development Loan Fund Program in the final stimulus package.



The Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program provides direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants to rural America. The Senate bill includes $200 million for this program. The House bill does not include funding for this program. Again, in the context of stimulus funding, all Rural Waste and Waste Disposal Program funds should be distributed in the form of grants.



What Can You Do?



CALL! Contact your Senator and Member of Congress and urge them to include funding for USDA's Rural Communities Facilities Program, Rural Development Loan Fund Program, and Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program in the economic stimulus package. For the Rural Communities Facilities Program and Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program, request that stimulus funds be distributed in the form on direct grants, not loans.



CALL! Contact your State Rural Development Office and communicate NATaT's position on the USDA programs in the stimulus package.



New York State: Contact information NYS Rural Development Offices http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ny/toolbarpages/contacts/servicecenters.htm



5. Include Funding for Parks and Recreation



The National Parks Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program provides grants to States and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Neither the House nor Senate stimulus bills include funds for LWCF. NATaT joins the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in asking Congress to provide $125 million for LWCF in the stimulus package.



What Can You Do?



CALL! Contact your Senator and Member of Congress and urge them to include $125 million for the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund.





6. Include Funding for HUD's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)



CDBG is a proven and effective avenue to target federal funds to localities and states. The CDBG program has remained essentially unchanged since its inception in 1974. CDBG grants are allocated directly to entitlement communities. Entitlement communities are principle cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas; metropolitan cities with populations of at least 50,000; and urban counties with populations of at least 200,000. Non-entitlement communities can apply to the state to receive CDBG funds.



CDBG funds can be used to stimulate local economies by creating jobs through: the construction of public facilities and improvements, water and sewer facilities, streets, and neighborhood centers; the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes; activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources; and assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities. Neither the House nor Senate stimulus bills include funding for CDBG.



What Can You Do?



CALL! Contact your Senator and Member of Congress and urge them to include funding for CDBG.



CALL! Contact your State CDBG administering agency and learn how to apply for CDBG funds as a non-entitlement community.



New York State: CDBG is administered by the Office of Community Renewal - http://www.nysocr.org/



TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION



Dia l the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for your Senator's
or Representative's office.



When you reach the office, ask to speak to the staff person that is handling the stimulus bill. You will then urge them, for the reasons outlined above, and on behalf of local governments across the country, please include in the final stimulus package:



1. The General Revenue Sharing Program.



2. Transportation funds through the Surface Transportation Program only.



3. Funding for EPA's State Revolving Fund in the form on direct grants, not loans.



4. Funding for USDA's Rural Communities Facilities Program, Rural Development Loan Fund Program, and Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program. For the Rural Communities Facilities Program and Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program, request that stimulus funds be distributed in the form on direct grants, not loans.



5. $125 million for the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund.



6. $20 billion for the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Hey Town Clerk -- the town's website has a link to the resolutions from the 2/22 meeting.  Only problem is that the link brings us to the resolutions from the 2/8 meeting.
Yikes!   How does the saying go????   HOW MANY TOWN CLERKS DOES IT TAKE TO POST THE RESOLUTIONS TO THE TOWN'S WEBSITE?

Quoted from clubhouse

Hey Town Clerk -- the town's website has a link to the resolutions from the 2/22 meeting.  Only problem is that the link brings us to the resolutions from the 2/8 meeting.
Yikes!   How does the saying go????   HOW MANY TOWN CLERKS DOES IT TAKE TO POST THE RESOLUTIONS TO THE TOWN'S WEBSITE?

apparently more than 2           .......................I seriously doubt they do the actual posting though..............prob'ly just send an email to the webmaster

what do u expect...the Dep is related to the TC.....and TC is good at creating rules to me her needs...

proven fact.....everything is coming up roses........

Over her head.....must be so chaotic in that office......

TC too busy reading all the personal FOILS and all...that she has not seen....that's so it will be

a reminder to her when the right  time comes along.....there will be no confidentiality.......NONE    NOTTA

she has egg on her face right now and not in very good graces with her party....

#1......law suit.....LOST        #2   unauthorized hiring/steno/without approval.....OOOPS