REQUEST TO CALL SPECIAL MEETING

 

To the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors:

 

          You are hereby directed to call a Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Wayne County, New York, to be held in the Supervisors' Chambers in the Court House in the Village of Lyons, New York, on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., for the following purposes:

 

FIRST:         Ratifying 2011-2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Police Officers’ Association

 

SECOND:     To hear, consider and act upon any other matter which may be brought to the Board in the same manner and to the same effect as if the Board were convened in regular session.

 

Dated at Lyons, New York                                                        James D. Hoffman, Chairman

January 20, 2012                                                             Wayne County Board of Supervisors

                                               

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

 

State of New York

Wayne County

Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

 

Upon direction of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Wayne, I do hereby call a Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Wayne County, New York, to be held in the Supervisors' Chambers in the Court House in the Village of Lyons, New York, on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., for the following purposes:

 

FIRST:         Ratifying 2011-2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Police Officers’ Association

 

SECOND:     To hear, consider and act upon any other matter which may be brought to the Board in the same manner and to the same effect as if the Board were convened in regular session.

 

Dated at Lyons, New York                                                                   Sandra J. Sloane, Clerk

January 20, 2012                                                             Wayne County Board of Supervisors

 

3rd Day

Thursday, February 2, 2012

10:00 a.m.

 

        The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held in their chambers in the Court House, Chairman Hoffman presiding.

 

        The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Spickerman, followed by Chairman Hoffman giving the invocation.

 

        Upon roll call, all Supervisors were present, except Supervisor Crane who was absent.

        County Administrator James Marquette and County Attorney Daniel Connors were also present.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

        Ms. Park moved, seconded by Mr. LeRoy, to waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and approve them as distributed.  Upon roll call, carried.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Kelsch moved, seconded by Mr. Hammond that the Board go into Executive Session at 10:04 a.m. to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. Upon roll call, carried.

 

REGULAR SESSION: Mr. Groat moved, seconded by Mr. Colacino that the Board resume regular session at 10:10 a.m.  Carried.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

        Chairman Hoffman called for a long roll to allow a resolution on the floor under other business.  Upon roll call, all Supervisors voted Aye.  Absent - Supervisor Crane.  Motion carried.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 81-12: AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY 2011-2012 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

Mr. Kelsch presented the following:

          WHEREAS, Wayne County (“the County”) and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Police Officers’ Association (“the Association”), have negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“the Agreement”) establishing terms and conditions of employment for the two (2) year period commencing January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2012; and

          WHEREAS, the Union Contract Negotiation Committee has reviewed the provisions of said collective bargaining agreement and the Union has ratified the tentative agreement; and

          WHEREAS, the County’s Negotiation Team has reviewed the Agreement with the Board of Supervisors and a Memorandum of Agreement outlining the material changes in the Agreement has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; now, therefore, be it

          RESOLVED, that the Agreement is hereby approved and ratified by the Board of Supervisors and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.

         

          Mr. Kelsch took this opportunity to encourage everyone’s passage of this resolution as it is a good contract in a real collective bargaining sense with both sides giving and taking.

          He specifically thanked Supervisors Spickerman and Crane, County Administrator Marquette, Human Resource Director Charles Dye, Sheriff Virts and Undersheriff House, for all their effort and work on this contract, collective bargaining in good faith.

          A special thank you, to Lucinda Collier who started this whole process; is including the people who sat across from us.

          Mr. Spickerman agreed with Mr. Kelsch; and added that it was really nice to have the team effort in getting this contract done, unlike other years.

 

          Mr. LeRoy moved the adoption of the resolution.  Seconded by Mr. Manktelow. Upon roll call, all Supervisors voted Aye.  Absent – Supervisor Crane. The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

        Chairman Hoffman called for a long roll to allow a resolution on the floor under other business.  Upon roll call, all Supervisors voted Aye.  Absent - Supervisor Crane.  Motion carried.

 

        Prior to presentation, Mr. Hammond commented that it is unfortunate for us that Shirley Bement, Real Property Tax Director, has decided to retire.  We will now need to advertize for the filling of her position.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 82-12: AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE DIRECTOR OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES POSITION

Mr. Hammond presented the following:

          WHEREAS, the Director of Real Property Tax Services has informed the Board of Supervisors of her intent to retire in late April, 2012; and

          WHEREAS, the County Administrator has recommended that the county begin the recruitment process for this position as soon as possible; now, therefore, be it

          RESOLVED, that the Human Resources Director is directed to commence advertising for the position of Director of Real Property Tax Services; and be it further

          RESOLVED, that the salary established for the position shall be up to $64,400 per annum; and be it further

          RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to appoint a selection committee to review applications once they are received, interview candidates, and make a recommendation to fill the position to the Board of Supervisors.

         Mr. Manktelow moved the adoption of the resolution.  Seconded by Mr. Colacino. Upon roll call, adopted.

 

         Chairman Hoffman announced the appointment of a special committee to oversee the selection process for this replacement.  Mr. Hammond, Chairman of the Finance Committee will be in charge of it, along with Mr. Kelsch, Chair of the Government Operations; and Mr. Groat, the third member of this committee.  This announcement will be followed up by memorandum.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

        Chairman Hoffman called for a long roll to allow for an additional resolution on the floor under other business.

        Upon roll call, all Supervisors voted Aye.  Absent - Supervisor Crane.  Motion carried.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 83-12: AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK PROPOSALS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENTS SERVICES

Mr. Plant presented the following:

          WHEREAS, Wayne County has been reviewing the method that Legal Assistance to Indigents is provided in Family Court proceedings; and

          WHEREAS, the County has not entered into a contract for Legal Assistance Services for 2012; and

          WHEREAS, mandated Family Court services are currently being provided by Court-Assigned Counsel; and

          WHEREAS, the County wishes to solicit proposals from entities that are capable of providing Legal Assistance Services to Indigents in the Family Court; now, therefore, be it

          RESOLVED, that the County Administrator and County Attorney are hereby authorized to request proposals for Legal Assistance Services for the Indigent in Family Court for the balance of 2012 with a potential for renewal of those services for 2013.

         Mr. Hammond moved the adoption of the resolution.  Seconded by Mr. Kelsch. Upon roll call, adopted.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Kelsch moved, seconded by Mr. Plant, that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Upon roll call, carried.

 

REGULAR SESSION: Mr. Plant moved, seconded by Mr. Colacino that the Board resume regular session.  Carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

        The next regular, scheduled meeting of the Board is Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.

 

        Mr. LeRoy moved, seconded by Mr. Kelsch, that the board adjourn at 10:36 a.m. Carried.

 

          Sandra J. Sloane, Clerk, Wayne County Board of Supervisors

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