ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010 PAGE 1
7:00 PM- COMMUNITY CENTER

Town Board Present: Supervisor- Randy Preston
Councilman-Steve Corvelli
Councilman-Darin Forbes
Councilwoman-Rarilee Conway
Councilwoman-Dawn Stevens

Public Present: Gerald Bruce-Town Clerk, Bill Skufca-Highway Superintendent, Tim Kertz-
Town Justice, Bob Guynup-Code Enforcement, Dave Wainwright-Assessor, Karen & Joy Kertz,
Laura Bushy, Rich Edgan, Pete Bongiovanni and Michelle Burns.

NEW AND RE-ELECTED OFFICERS SWORN IN.

RESOLUTION 1-10 ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Annual Organizational Meeting – January 5, 2010

RESOLVED that the following salaries be paid to employees on a bi-weekly basis in 26 payrolls:

Supervisor-Randy Preston; Annual - $20,473

Town Justices-Tim Kertz– Annual @ $7,174;

Councilmen-Steve Corvelli, Dawn Stevens, Darin Forbes, Rarilee Conway-Annual-$3,953;

Town Clerk/Tax Collector-Gerald Bruce -Annual-$19,622;

Chairman/Assessors-Alphonso Smith - Annual-$6,531;

Assessors-Annual –Dana Peck, David Wainwright-Annual- $3,953;

Water Superintendent-Ed Orsi - $17.89/hour

Cemetery Supt.-Gregory Winch Sr. -Annual-$2,208;

Cleaner- Mary Preston - $13.12/hour;

Youth Center Attendant, Michelle Hozley-$11.70 hour;

Account Clerk/Typist-Shirley Lawrence - $16.89/ hour;

Parks/Grounds/Building Maintenance- Mark Holzer II @ $16.89/hr;

Highway Superintendent-William Skufca Jr. - Annual $42,000;

Highway Personnel- Heavy Equipment Operators-$16.89/hour; Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee-$15.45/hr; Motor Equipment Operators-$13.24/hour; Laborers $11.03/hour;

Landfill Attendant-Robert Guynup -$16.89/hour for 20 hours per week

Safety Officer, Scott Lawrence, Annual $553;

Motion: Steve Corvelli,
Second: Dawn Stevens Ayes 5 Noes 0


RESOLVED, that the Town of Wilmington accept for payment duly itemized vouchers that are certified and/or verified for payment. Vouchers must be received by the last day of the month for consideration at the next monthly meeting.

Motion: Dawn Stevens, Second: Darin Forbes Ayes 5 Noes 0





RESOLVED, that the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wilmington be held in the Community Center on the second Tuesday of each month, to begin at 7 p.m. In the event that said is a legal holiday, the regular monthly meeting shall be held on Wednesday; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that special meetings shall be called as necessary to conduct the town’s business, such meetings to be held in the Community Center, on such dates as specified and to begin at such times as specified to conform with Town Law and New York State Open Meetings Law; meetings to be posted at stores and post office.

Motion Darin Forbes,
Second: Rarilee Conway Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that the Press Republican and Lake Placid News be designated the official newspapers for the Town of Wilmington.

Motion: Steve Corvelli,
Second: Dawn Stevens Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that the following deputies be approved and appointed:

Deputy Supervisor, Stephen J. Corvelli at $713 Annual;

Deputy Town Clerk N/A at no salary,

Deputy Highway Supt. Louis Adragna @ $17.89/hour.

Motion: Darin Forbes,
Second: Dawn Stevens Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made for respective positions designated, to be paid in the manner described:

1) Town Engineer, as needed, to be paid on itemized vouchers for services rendered;

2) Registrar of Vital Statistics, Gerald Bruce to be paid according to the fees set by the State of New York.

3) Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics, Shirley Lawrence to be paid according to the fees
set by the State of New York.

4) Town Health Officer, Dr. Harry Davis at no salary.

5) Town Historian, Merri Peck at no salary.

6) Dog Control Officer, Shirley Lawrence - Annual salary-$2,945;

7) Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer, Robert Guynup- $17,565.60 annual in 26 payrolls.

8) Budget Officer, Shirley Lawrence - Annual $924, paid first payroll in November.


Motion: Steve Corvelli,
Second: Rarilee Conway Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED, that James Martineau be engaged as Town Attorney, to be paid by voucher.

Motion: Darin Forbes,
Second: Dawn Stevens Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that during the year temporary and seasonal employees be employed by the Town of Wilmington to adequately carry out the business of the town and the rate of remuneration be affixed by the Town Board for each separate employee at the time the person is employed.

Motion: Rarilee Conway,
Second: Steve Corvelli Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that a petty cash fund for the Town Clerk be established not to exceed $25; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that a petty cash fund for the Tax Collector be established not to exceed $50.

Motion: Dawn Stevens,
Second: Darin Forbes Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways be authorized to purchase necessary tools and implements during the year without prior approval of the Town Board in the amount not to exceed $1,000 (Highway Law Section 142, Paragraph 1A)

Motion: Rarilee Conway,
Second: Steve Corvelli Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that the Board of Assessment & Review be paid $125 each member, to be paid by voucher following Grievance Day.

Motion: Darin Forbes,
Second: Dawn Stevens Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that any officer or town employee be reimbursed for the use of his/her car in the performance of official business for the Town of Wilmington at the rate of 50 cents per mile for actual miles traveled.

Motion: Steve Corvelli,
Second: Rarilee Conway Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that the existing Employee Regulations, regarding benefits eligibility, leaves of absence, sick leaves, holidays, overtime, vacation, hospitalization and personal leave be continued.

Motion: Dawn Stevens,
Second: Darin Forbes Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that existing Procurement Guideline Policy, Affirmative Action Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy and Drug Free Workplace Policy as adopted by the Town Board be continued.

Motion: Dawn Stevens,
Second: Steve Corvelli Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that NBT Bank of Lake Placid, New York be designated as a depository of the Town of Wilmington and that any of the officers, employees or agents of the Town of Wilmington be and each of them hereby is authorized from time to time to deposit any of the funds of the customer in said bank, either at its principal office or at any of its branches; and to endorse in the name of the Town of Wilmington all checks, orders or instruments so deposited by rubber stamp, facsimile, mechanical, manual or other signatures, and to waive presentment, demand, protest and/or notice of dishonor or protest with respect to any such check, order or instrument and that any checks, orders or instruments so deposited shall be deemed to have been unqualifiedly endorsed by the Town of Wilmington whether or not so endorsed. FURTHER RESOLVED that MBIA Class Accounts be used as interest bearing accounts for monies that are not immediately needed for operating expenses.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that both Supervisor Randy S. Preston and Deputy Supervisor, Stephen J. Corvelli be authorized to be the signers of the town’s official checks.

Motion: Rarilee Conway,
Second: Dawn Stevens Ayes 5 Noes 0

RESOLVED that the board authorizes the designation of unexpended funds in the 2009 town budget for expenditure in 2010, and establishing reserves in 2009 unappropriated fund balance therefore.

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized to make inter-departmental budget transfers in the 2010 town budget.

Motion: Steve Corvelli,
Second: Dawn Stevens Ayes 5 Noes 0


Respectfully Submitted:


Gerald Bruce/Town Clerk