1996-01-02 - town of bethlehem

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Organizationalrreeting

TOWN BOARDJANUARY 2, 1996

The Organizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town ofBethlehem was held on the above date at the Town Hall, 445 DelawareAvenue, Delmar, NY. The meeting was called to order by theSupervisor at 4:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Sheila Fuller, 'SupervisorFreeman T. Putney, CouncilmanGeorge Lenhardt, CouncilmanDoris M. Davis, CouncilmanRobert C. Johnson, CouncilmanBernard Kaplowitz, Esq., Town AttorneyKathleen A. Newkirk, Town Clerk '

Supervisor Fuller welcomed everyone to the OrganizationalMeeting for the Town of Bethlehem. The first order of business wasthe swearing in of the elected officials by the Honorable Roger M.Fritts and Supreme Court Judge conway. The following officials weresworn in:

Peter C. Wenger, Town JusticeSheila Fuller, SupervisorRobert C. Johnson, CouncilmanDoris M. Davis, CouncilmanKathleen A. Newkirk, Town ClerkGregg Sagendorph, Superintendent of HighwaysNancy G. Karins, Receiver of 'Taxes and Assessments

Mr. Fritts thanked everyone very much and noted it is always apleasure to be on the same dais as Supreme Court Justice Conway.

Supervisor Fuller acknowledged Larry Rosenberg, Chairman of theIndependent party of the Town of Bethlehem and Brian Murphy, Chairmanof the Republican Party of the Town of Bethlehem.

Supervisor Fuller said the first item of business was to welcomeBob Johnson, who has been a regular follower of Town Board meetings,as he sat at the other side of the table meeting after meeting.supervisor Fuller noted Fred Webster was Deputy Supervisor and servedthe Town of Bethlehem very well. Supervisor Fuller asked CouncilmanPutney to ,serve as Deputy Supervisor. Councilman Putney acceptedwith thanks.

Supervisor Fuller next presented ,thefollowijg resolution signedby the Town Board Members in honor of Mr. webster~j

';f~.;.:,~( .WHEREAS: FREDERICK L. WEBSTER, hereafter to be~ferred to as Fred,

gentle man, bon vivant, insurance executive(','pJJblic servant,peerless negotiator, dutiful husband and fat~er, proudgrandfather, congenial golfer and good friend has chosen toretire as Bethlehem Town Councilman, thereby' adding yet anotherchapter to the continuing'saga of "The Fred Webster Story"; and,

WHEREAS: In what we all hope wifl be a long and enjoyableretirement, FRED WEBSTER, will 'now be free to travel the worldover with his beloved wife, Muriel, sae all the greatcathedrals, dine at the, finest bistros and perhaps play a holein Mandalay or drive a fairway in old cathay; and,

WHEREAS: FRED and MURIEL WEBSTER, surrounded by their sons Don andRick, their daughters Karen and Lori, and their six adoringgrandchildren, can look back with pride and satisfaction atFred's long and successful career at both the Travelers and theTpwn of Bethlehem; and,

WHERBAS~ Of 'FRED 'WEBSTER, it. can ~ eaid that the words of theinunortal Casey Stengel, "You done splendtd" truly do apply; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BElT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN BOARD AND THE PEOPLE OFTHE TdWN OF BETHLEHEM ACKNOWLEDGE A DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO FRED WEBSTERFOR A JOB WELL DONE AND WISH HIM FUTURE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HISRETIREMENT.

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DATED: January 2, 1996

IslFreeman T. Putney, CouncilmanIslGeorge Lenhardt, Councilman

IslSheila Fuller, Supervis~r

IslDoris Davis, councilwom¥n

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Supervisor Fuller next presented a resolution signed by the TownBoard Members honoring Mr. Kenneth P. Hahn as follows,

WHEREAS: On January 1, 1964, KENNETH P. HAHN took office asBethlehem's Receiver of Taxes and Assessments and liked his jobso well and was so appreciated by the town's electorate that heremained for an unprecedented thirty-two years; and,

WHEREAS: During his long and successful term in office, KEN HAHNestablished a reputation for his warm and personal way ofdealing with all persons he came in contact with a trait thatis virtually unknown in an age of bureaucratic indifference; and,

WHEREAS: KEN HAHN has earned the admiration, respect and love ofall of those who were privileged to know him, to work with himor to share the benefit of his talents and good will; and,

WHEREAS' Freed from the burdens of his everyday tasks, KEN HAHN cannow

devote his enormous energies to the preservation andappreciation of the drUm and bugle corps music that he loves sodearly; and,

WHEREAS: By KEN HAHN'S departure, we who labor at Town Hall willforever be deprived of KEN'S playing Santa during the holidayseason and doling out wife Pat's wonderful cookies to fill ourheart's with joy and add to our already ample girths; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN BOARD ANOTHE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM THANK KENNETH P. HAHN FOR ALLOF HIS EFFORTS ON THEIR BEHALF AND WISH HIM HAPPINESS AND GODSPEED INHIS RETIREMENT.

IDATED: January 2, 1996IslFrederick Webster, CouncilmanIs/Freeman T. Putney, Councilman

IslSheila Fuller, SupervisorIs/Doris Davis, CouncilwomanIs/George Lenhardt, Councilman

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Supervisor Fuller said before beginning her remarks she wouldlike to thank all the people who have been so helpful and steadfastduring her first term. Without encouragement and support, she feelsher job as Supervisor would have been a great deal more difficult.She said she certainly would be remiss if she didn't especially thankher husband, Jim -- who by the way turned 55 this date -- and herchildren who certainly have made many adjustments in her horne. Shesaid she looks forward to another 2 years and certainly thankseveryone who worked so very, very hard to assure her reelection.

Supervisor Fuller said 2 years ago when she took the oath ofoffice, the Town of Bethlehem was beginning its 3rd century -- acommunity blessed with stability, good people, fine neighborhoods,and a spirit of pride and togetherness. Today, supervisor Fullersaid, as she begins her second term she feels we have accomplishedmuch despite many time consuming diversions. She said the propertytaxes have been reduced for the second consecutive year; a paramedicprogram has been established to supplement our existing volunteeremergency services -- we will guarantee our residents will have aparamedic around the clock, 7 days a week service and will beespecially comforting to our elderly and those with serious medicalproblems -- in addition, she said, they have continued toaggressively market the Town to business and industry to furtherreduce taxes, provide more employment opportunities for our citizensand offer a broadened customers base for our local businesses.

puring the next 2 years, Supervisor Fuller said we will againface serious and important issues that will often test our resolve asa community. As Supervisor, she promises to do her very best tobrin9 our Town and its diversion interests together to achieve thoseobjectives that will benefit all of us. She said Bethlehem has aproud and rich heritage of government that is honest, open andresponsive to the needs and wishes of its people. She will continue

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to build on this tradition to provide the leadership necessary tooffer residents the best government possible for now and in thefuture. She said once again she looks forward to. working with all ofthose people who area part of Town government that she views asspecial family, as well as, all of the citizens of the Town ofBethlehem from whom she welcomes and encourages input. She said ithas been a privilege to serve as Supervisor and she thanked thepeople of the Town of Bethlehem for the opportunity to do so again.She said she looks forward to the next 2 years and wished everyone avery happy, healthy, prosperous New Year.

Supervisor Fuller thanked everyone for being in attendance andnoted the agenda would now be handled.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mrs. Davisto set the salaries of the following elected officials:

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Supervisor Sheila Fuller

Councilman Robert C. Johnson

Councilman George H. Lenhardt

Councilman Freeman T. Putney

Councilman Doris M.. Davis

Town Justice Peter Bishko

Town Justice Peter Wenger

Highway Superintendent Gregg Sagendorph

$65,379.00

$9,127.00

$9,127.00

$9,127.00

$9,127.00

$30,529.00

$30.529.00

$62,581.00

Receiver of Taxes andAssessments

Town Clerk

Nancy G. Karina

Kathleen A. Newkirk

$32,656.00

$45,006.00

The motion was passed by the following vote.:

Ayes: Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Putney, Mr. Lenhardt,Mrs. Davis, Mr. Johnson.

Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mrs. Davis toapprove the following appointments and salaries as indicated:

Acknowledge reCeipt of a communication from the Town Clerk, KathleenA. Newkirk, regarding the salary of Deputy Town Clerk at thefollowing salary for 1996:

Court Clerk

Deputy Court Clerk,Justice

Deputy Town Clerk

Barbara Hodom

Barbara Whitney

Catherine T. Picarazzi

$45,006.00

$31,943.00

$30,943.00

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(Term expires 12/31/97)

Confidential Secretary Barbara Asprionto Supervisor

COla¢i()ller .:JUdi.tb bbOe(Term expires 12/31/96)

$35,250.00

$30,943.00

commiEisioner ofPublic Works Bruce Secor $71,707.00

Town Assessor(Term expires 9/30/01) M. David Leafer

The motion was passed by the following vote:

$44,006.00

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Ayes: Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Putney, Mr. Lenhardt, Mrs. Davis,Mr. Johnson.

Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approve the following appointments at the salaries indicated:

Clerk-Typist I Elizabeth Mosier

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Building MaintenanceMechanic

Building MaintenanceHelpers

Animal Control Officer

Laborer, Sanitation

Equipment Operator IISanitation Dept.

Deputy Town Clerk

Senior Citizen ServicesDirector

Assistant Director

Outreach Worker

Program Asst.Senior Services

John Heere

Richard HummelCharles Asprion

Richard Watt

Paul Goebel

Bruce Winne

Julie McNeil

Karen Pellettier

Joyce Becker

Caroline G. Wirth

Joyce Layman

$31,443.00

$21,926.00$20,933.00

$23,012.00

$24,682.00

$30,943.00

$25,445.00

$41,998.00

$32,656.00

$32,656.00

$25,445.00

$19,361. 00

Deputy Rec'r of Taxes Betty DeGonza

Account Clerk/Typist Nancy Lingner

Administrative Asst.I Diane Busick

Sr. Assessment Clerk Eleanor P. McIntyre

Administrative Asst. I Mary BarrettHighway

Clerk-Typist I,Hwy. Sandra Cheney

$25,445.00

$21,926.00

$32,443.00

$30,477.00

$29,477.00

$21,926.00

Administrative Aide/Acct.Clerk Noel Seres

• Clerk I

Clerk/Typist II

Cable Television Adm.

Deputy comptroller

Geraldine Blanchard

Lisa Sabatino

Judith Kehoe

Richard Webster

$29,977.00

$24,512.00

$25,445.00

$1,500.00

$45,006.00

Account Clerk II, Patricia Weigand

Acco~nt Clerk I, Catherine Milette

Dir.Mgmt.Info Services Jeffrey A. Dammeyer

Computer Programmer John Esposito

$30,477.00

$27,700.00

$53,677.00

$36,019.00

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Police Chief

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Lieutenant

Clerk Typist I

Building Inspector

Asst. Bldg. Inspector



Richard J. LaChappelle

Frederick Holligan

Richard L. Vanderbilt

Colin Clark

Frances Markel

John Flanigan

Anthony S. Morrell

Roger Griffiths

Kevin Shea

$61,830.00

$54,879.00

$55,379.00

$54,879.00

$20,933.00

$55,177.00

$36,519.00

$38,819.00

$36,019.00

Asst. Bldg.Inspector Mark Platel

Clerk-Typist II Marlyn Dunn

Clerk-Typist II Jo Mary Dragon

Clerk-Typist II Lois Donovan

Clerk- Steno II Alice Cirillo

Administrator, David AustinParks and Recreation

Asst. Administrator, Nan F. HinmanParks and Recreation

Clerk-Typist I Noreen Dlugolecki

$36,019.00

$25,445.00

$25,445.00

$25,945.00

$35,154.00

$51,733.00

$39,883.00

$23,012.00

Account Clerk I Lisa A. Ellis $25,445.00

Parks & Recreation James ReaganMaintenance Supervisor

$37,019.00

RecreationMaintenance Men

Town Planner

Deputy Town Planner

CounselPolice Department

stephen HummelDonald GlastetterScott TurnerWilliam Allen

Jeffrey Lipnicky

Janine Saatman

Joshua Effron

$26,700.00$28,751.00$26,700.00$26,700.00

$53,177.00

$39,883.00

$11,536.00



Noesl None.

The motion was made by Mr.. putney and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approve the following part time personneL in accordance with thepolicy adopted by the Town Board in October of 1993 at·the followingrates of pay I

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Clerk Typist Iclerk: Typist IEnforcement Off,Clerk: Typist I

Arduini,Kathleen 6Roberts, Tracy 6Sleurs,Joseph 3 yr.off.Hulme, Ann 6

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FULL TIMETITLE NAME F-T GRADE 100/70% 96 RATE

Clerk Typist I Wright ,Charlotte 6 70 7.32Clerk Typist I Schmitz,Mary 6 70 7.32Clerk Typist I Kenneth P. Hahn 6 70 7.32Clerk Typist I Vadney,Lois 6 70 7.32Clerk Typist I Cooke,Noreen 6 70 7.32Clerk Typist I Farrow,Mabel 6 70 7.32

IMaint. Helper Cox,John 5 70 6.98Maint. Helper Bushie,Harold 5 70 6.98Maint. Helper Griffiths , Roger 5 70 6.98Recycl. Coord. Fisher,Sharon 11 100 13.23Youth Employ. Felson,Sharon 14 70 12.30

• outreach Wkr. Sinuc,Linda 14 100 15.52Asst.Bldg.Insp. Dominelli,Edward 15 70 16.48Public Info.Sp. Lewis,Richard 15 70 13.00Acct. Clerk I Raver, Corrina 8 100 11.50Util. Blg. Clk. Buno, John 8 100 11.50



The next item was a request from Nancy Karins, Receiver of Taxesand Assessments, for approval of appointment of seasonal clerks toassist in the preparation and collection of 1996 Tax Bills.

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The motion was made by Mr. putney and a seconded by Mrs. Davisto approve the appointment of seasonal clerks to assist in thepreparation and collection of 1996 Tax Bills as requested by Receiverof Taxes and Assessments, Nancy Karins. The motion was passed by thefollowing vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Putneyto approve the appointment of the Town Historian, Joseph A. Allgaier,at a rate of $2,600. for the year 1996. The motion was passed by thefollowing vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Johnson toapprove the following appointment and set the salaries for the Boardof Appeals for 1996:

• Member Marjory C. O'Brien(Term expiring 12/31/00)

$3,481.00

IChairman

MemberMemberMember

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Michael Rodom

James MorganRichard LewisRobert J. Wiggand

Donald DeAngelis

$4,460.00

$3,481.00$3,481. 00$3,481.00

$14,420.00

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, Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mrs. Davisto approve the following appointment and set the salaries for thePlanning Board of the Town of Bethlehem:

Member Marcia NelsonPlanning Board(Term expires 12/31/2002)

$3,481.00

Chairman Douglas Hasbrouck $9,219.00

Member James Blendell $3,481. 00Member Richard Olson $3,481.00Member Daniel Odell $3,481.00Member Patrick Reed $3,481.00Member Joseph Rooks $3,481. 00

Counsel Jeffrey N. Pohl $14,420.00



Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approve the following appointments at the salaries indicated:

CounselBoard of Assessors

CounselWater District

CounselSewer District

CounselHighway Department

Daniel Santola

Dixon Welt

Charles J. Tobin,III

Michael Smith

Claim Basis

$4,672.00

Claim Basis

Claim Basis

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The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approve the, following appointments at the salaries indicated.

School Crossing Guards Gino ArduiniIsabel D. Glastetterwilliam GathenLawrence Becker


$27.06/day27.06/day27.06/day27.06/day

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The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mrs. Davisto approve the appointment of Glenn Hammond, Glenmont, NY, Republicanand stu Kaufman, Slingerlands, NY, Democratic Voting MachineCustodians for the year 1996. The motion was passed by the followingvote:


Noes: None.

The next motion was to approve the Highway Department salariesfor 1996. The motion was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr.Putney to approve the following highway grade levels for salarypurposes for the year 1996:



Noes: None.

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TITLELaborer I

Laborer II

Equipment operator I

Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II-Maintenance Mechanic

Automotive-Mechanic

Highway Foreman I

Summer Laborer

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9

11

12

14

14

16

$6.00/hour6. SO/hour

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mrs. Davisto approve the grade levels and titles for the Department of PublicWorks for 1996 as follows:

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Director of FieldOperations

Eng.Services Administrator

Chief Water TreatmentPlant Operator

Chief Sewage TreatmentPlant operator

Foreman II

Foreman I

Instrumentation Mechanic

senio~ Water TreatmentPlant Operator

Administrative Asst. I

Grade Level

19

23

23

20

17

16

17(New - 14)

17

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Job Title

Senior Sewage TreatmentPlant operator

Water Treatment PlantOperator

Sewage Treatment Plantoperator

Water Treatment PlantOperator Trainee

sewage Treatment PlantOperator Trainee

Senior Utility Technician

utility Technician

Utility Service Helper

Equipment operator II

Equipment Operator I

utility Billing Clerk

Senior Utility Billing Clerk

Clerk-Typist II

Clerk-Typist I

Temporary EmployeeMinimum Meter ReaderTemporary Clerk-Typist

Senior Engineer

Principal EngineeringTechnician

Sr. Engineering Technician

Job Title

Engineering Technician

Engineering Aide I

Draftsman

Grade Level

16

13

13

9

9

12

10

7

12

11

8

11

8

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- Hourly Rate Range fromwage to $lS.00/hour commensuratewith duties performed.

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Grade Level

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(Longevity pay to be added to above salary rates in accordancewith Town Board policy.)



Noes: None.

The ~otion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Lenhardt toapprove the appointment of Kenneth 1£. Draut:t aa. Conaultantchemhtfor Water Division of Public Works at a salary of $7,803. and SpecialConsultant Engineer, Alvah E. worth on a Claim Basis. The motion waspass~d by the following vote:

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In accordance with the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement ineffect the following was approved on a motion made by Mr. Putney andseconded by Mr. Johnson:

TITLE NAME SALARY

Sergeant Joseph Sleurs $48,324.00

Sergeant Paul F. Roberts $48,324.00

Sergeant Louis G. Corsi $47,574.00

Sergeant James Kerr $47,074.00

sergeant Timothy Beebe $47,074.00

Detective John R. Cox $45,833.00

Detective Theodore Wilson $45,583.00

Detective James T. Corbett $46,333.00

Detective Joseph Mastriano $44,733.00

Detective Christopher Bowdish $44,733.00

Police Officer Raymond P. Linstruth $41,911.00

Police Officer Keith T. Becker $41,911.00

Police Officer Anthony S. Arduini $42,411.00

Police Officer Stephen Demarest $41,911.00

Police Officer Joseph J. Mosca $42,911.00

Police Officer James W. Haker $41,561. 00

Police Officer Cynthia Reed Kerr $41,561.00

Police Officer Wayne LaChappelle $41,561.00

Police Officer Michael McMillen $41,561.00

Police Officer Vincent D. Rinaldi $40,661.00

Police Officer Jeffrey Vunck $40,311. 00

Police Officer Bruce Oliver $40,811.00

Police Officer David Harrington $40,311. 00

Police Officer Scott Anson $40,311.00

Police Officer Robert Markel $39,811. 00

Police Officer Robert J. Helligrass $39,811.00

Police Officer Robert Berben $40,311.00

Police Officer Christopher Pauley $39,811. 00

Police Officer Charles Rudolph $35,713.00

Poli~e Officer Brian Hughes $34,711.00

Police Officer Thomas Heffernan $35,211.00

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Police Officer

Police Officer

Police Officer

Russell Hempel

Charles Radliff

Peter Resnick

$3~,711.00

$2S,695.00

$2S,695.00



Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Putneyto approve thefollowin~ salaries in accordance with theTelecommunicators Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Telecommunicator Mark S. Becker $30,711.00

Telecommunicator Maureen Bartkus $31,211.00

Telecommunicator Kathy Cooke $29,711.00

Telecommunicator James Donovan $29,961.00

Telecommunicator Brian Sleurs $29,211. 00

Telecommunicator Sandra Goulet $29,211.00

Telecommunicator Steven Kellogg $23,045.00

Telecommunicator Benjamin Keezer $29,211.00

Telecommunicator Debra Kelly $29,211. 00

Telecommunicator Leonard Tompkins $23,045.00

Telecommunicator Christopher Hansen $24,132.00

Telecommunicators(Per-Diem) Roger Contento $12.16/hour

Joanne Pellerin l1.0S/hourKevin Demarest 11.0S/hourJoseph Normandin 11. ClS/hourGina Mohlenbrok 11.0S/hourKaren Thompson 11.0S/hour



Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto appoint Kathleen A.Newkirk, Registrar of Vital statistics at astipend of $1,000 per year for the period January 1, 1996 throughDecember 31, 1997. The motion was passed by the following vote:


Noes: None.

~he motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approvetl\e.ppointm.ntof cath,J:ine T. Picarazzi to. thepollitionof Deputy Registrar of Vital Statist ice as recommended byKat~leen A.Newkirk, Registrar of vital statistics for the period January 1, 1996through December 31,. 1997. The motion .was passed by the followingvote:

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The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approve the following appointment of Supervisors for the FireTraining Ground for 1996:

Charles WickhamRichard WebsterRandy Conger



Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Johnson toapprove the various memberships and dues for organizations for eachDepartment of the Town of Bethlehem as listed on the agenda datedJanuary 2, 1996. The motion was passed by the following vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approve the Town Superintendent of Highways making highwaypurchases in an amount not to exceed $10,000. without prior approvalof the Town Board. The motion was passed by the following vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Putneyto approve the following appointments in accordance with theprovision of Section 303 Multiple Residence Law:

Local Enforcement Officer John H. Flanigan

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Bethlehem EmergencyManagement Office Director

Fire Marshall

Fire Inspectors

Board of Review:

IBoard of Assessment Review

John E. Brennan

John H. Flanigan

Randy CongerJames KerrRichard WebsterHarlen MetzPaul Miller

Richard LewisRobert J. WiggandJames MorganMarjory O'BrienMichael Hodom

Richard Haverly - $120 per diemRaymond Russom - $120 per diemHerbert G. Steele - $120 per diem

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Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Putneyto approve the mileage rate of $.25 per mile for personnel who usetheir automobiles in the performance of the duties of their officesto be paid on presentation of duly itemized claims for audit by theComptroller in accordance with Town Law, Section 102, Subdivision 1.The motion was passed by the following vote:

Ayes: Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Putney, Mr. Lenhardt, Mrs. Davis,Mr. JOhnson.

Noes. None.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Putney toapprove the following Petty Cash Funds in accordance with Town Law,Section 64, Subdivision 1 (al'

•Receiver of Taxes and AssessmentsTown ClerkcomptrollerWater District No. 1Town Justice DepartmentPolice DepartmentRecreation Department OfficeParks PoolHighway Departmentsanitary ~andfill

DARE Program

$300.00200.00100.00100.00200.00200.00150.00200.00100.00200.00200.00



Noes. None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mrs. Davis toset the following holidays for Town of Bethlehem employees:

January 1 New Years

January 15 King's Birthday

February 19 President's Day

May 27 Memorial Day

July 4 Indepel\dence Day

September 2 Labor Day

October 14 Columbus Day

November 5 Election Day

November 11 Veterans' Day

November 28,29 Thanksgiving DayI

t>ecember 'IS Chri.stmas Day

The motion was passed by the following vote.

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The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Johnsonto approve the following banks as depositories in which all Townofficers shall deposit all money coming into their hands by virtue oftheir offices:


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Key Bank, N.A.Albany, New York

Fleet Bank of Upstate NYAlbany, New York

OnBank and Trust Co.Albany, New York

Chemical Bank(Chase Manhattan)Albany, New York

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Noes: None.

Supervisor Fuller next acknowledged receipt of Notice from theAssociation of Towns regarding the 1996 Annual Meeting in New YorkCity to be held February 19, 20, 21 and 22, 1996.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto appoint the following Delegate and Alternate to the Annual Meetingof the Association of Towns:

Delegate - Sheila FullerAlternate - John H. Flanigan



Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mrs. Davis toset the regular Town Board meetings for the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays ofeach month for 1996. The motion was passed by the following vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto set the official hours for business at the Town Hall at 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. The motion was passed by the following vote:

Ayes: Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Putney, Mr. Lenhardt, Mrs. Davis,Mr. Johnson .

Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Johnsonto designate the Official Newspaper of the Town - THE SPOTLIGHT andalso designate the Times Union as an additional newspaper for thepublication of notices, resolutions and ordinances. The motion waspassfd by the following vote:


Noes: None.

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The motion was made by Mr. putney and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto authorize the Supervisor to execute the following Leases for 1996:

Water D.istrict No.1 - Town Hall $9,000.00Sewer District - Town Hall $9,000.00Sewer District - Town Garage, Adams St. $18,000.00



Noes: None.

Supervisor Fuller next acknowledged receipt of the Annual Reportprovided by Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for the year 1995 fromKenneth Hahn, Receiver of Taxes. •

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mrs. Davis toauthorize the Supervisor to execute a contract Agreement withProject Hope for the year 1996 at a cost of $13,645.



Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Putneyto authorize the Supervisor to execute an Agreement with CallananIndustries for the Firearms Training site, the Quarry, for 1996 at acost of $1.00. The motion was passed by the following vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mrs. Davis toapprove the following increase in fee schedule as established by theBoard for field inspections and Engineering Review as of January 1,1996, as follows:

Senior Engineer: $64.00 per hour straight time and $96.00per hour for overtime, weekends and holidays.

Senior Inspector: $48.00 per hour straight time and$72.00 per hour for overtime, weekends andholidays.

Inspector: $36.00 per hour straight time and $54.00 perhour for overtime, weekends and holidays.

Survey Field crew: $76.00 per hour straight time and$114.00 per hour for overtime, weekends andholidays.

Subdivision Review fees revised as follows:1 & 2 lots - Final Plat $80. per lot.30r more lots -Final Plat $80. per lot.

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The motion was passed by the following vote:ll!i.yea~

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The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto authorize the supervisor to execute an agreement with Albany HonorCourt Program, Inc. for 1996 at a cost of $3,000. The motion waspassed by the following vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Johnson toauthorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement with VolunteerCenter of Albany, Inc. for a Community Services Sentencing Programfor 1996 at a cost of $3,000.00. The motion was passed by thefollowing vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Putney toauthorize the Supervisor to enter into a Contract with the BethlehemArchaeology Group for 1996 at a cost of $300.00. The motion waspassed by the following vote:


Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Johnson toadopt the following Resolution for facsimile signature for checksdrawn on accounts at Key Bank, N.A.:

RESOLUTION NECESSARY FOR FACSIMILE SIGNATURES

RESOLVED: That checks of this corporation, drawn on Key Bank,N.A., may be signed by the printed facsimile signature of theSupervisor, Sheila Fuller, of this corporation, with like force andeffect as if said facsimile signature had been affixed by suchofficer or either of them, manually, and that said Bank is herebyauthorized, empowered and directed to pay said checks so drawn and tocharge the same to the account of this corporation, with like forceand effect as if said signature had been affixed by such officer oreither of them, manually, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED: That all of the terms and conditionsembodiedin the agreement between said Bank and this corporation, asthe same appears upon the original signature card of this corporationnow in the filed of said Bank, shall apply to all checks of thiscorporationso signed, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED: That said Bank shall not be liable for andthat this corporation does hereby waive any claim which it may haveagainst said Bank, and does hereby agree to defend, indemnify andsave harmless said Bank from any liability, loss or damage incurredby it for paying or charging to the account of this corporation anychecks to which such facsimile signature may have been affixedwithout authority, by the unauthorized use of the machinery and equipment by which such facsimile signatures to such checks other thansuch die, device, machinery or equipment used by this corporation forthat purpose.

The foregoing resolution was presented for adoption by Mr.Putney, was seconded by Mr. Johnson and was duly adopted by thefollpwing vote:


Noes: None.

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The motion was made by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto approve the fee of 25 cents per page to be charged for all Freedomof Information requests and any other materials that are requested bythe general pUblic for copying. The motion was passed by thefollowing votel

Ayes I Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Putney, Mr. Lenhardt, Mrs. Davis,Mr. Johnson.

Noes: None.

The motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto authorize the supervisor to enter into an Agreement to retaincasey & Lubbe, P.C., as the Town's Auditors for the year 1996. Themotion was passed by the following vote:


Noesl None.

The motion was made by Mrs. Davis and seconded by Mr. Lenhardtto authorize the Supervisor to execute an Agreement with the Town'sinsurance carrier to have a Public Officials Liability Policy, aswell as, a Fidelity Bond in effect for the year 1996. The motion waspassed by the following vote:

Ayesl Mrs. Fuller, Mr. putney, Mr. Lenhardt, Mrs. Davis,Mr. Johnson.

Noesl None.

Supervisor Fuller asked if anyone in the audience wished toaddress the Board. There were none.

The motion was made by Mr. putney and seconded by Mrs. Davis toadjourn the organizational Meeting of the Town of Bethlehem for 1996at 4140 p.m. The motion was passed by the following vote:


Noesl None.

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