VILLAGE OF MAYBROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING- DECEMBER 7, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MAYOR DENNIS K. LEAHY, DEPUTY MAYOR
NOREEN REYNOLDS, TRUSTEE KEVIN GREANY,
TRUSTEE JAMES R. BARNETT, TRUSTEE ROBERT
PRITCHARD
ALSO PRESENT:
ATTORNEY KELLY NAUGHTON, ENGINEER JIM
DEWINTER, CHIEF ARNOLD AMTHOR,
SERGEANT MICHAEL MARESCA, DPW
SUPERINTENDENT MATTHEW THORP, CLERKTREASURER VALENTINA JOHNSON
PUBLIC PRESENT:
DIANE & ROBERT SANDBOOTHE, JAKE
GLEASON, RACHEL COLEMAN, KATHLEEN
FLORIO, ANTHONY GALENO & MOM & UNCLE,
TONY MARANO
Mayor opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Trustee Barnett, seconded by Trustee Reynolds, approving the minutes of the November 23,
2015 meeting as presented. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 asbstention(Trustee Pritchard absent last meeting).
APPROVAL OF BILLS & CLAIMS
Motion by Trustee Pritchard, seconded by Trustee Greany, approving the following and bills as audited
by the Board of Trustees, with the exception of the one purchase order not yet signed by Matt Thorp:
GENERAL
$61,252.09
WATER
$ 5,576.77
SEWER
$ 4,175.75
REFUSE
$19,542.84
TOTAL
$90,547.45
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Motion by Trustee Barnett, seconded by Trustee Greany, authorizing the following transfer of funds as
requested by Clerk-Treasurer to cover deficit lines in the budget:
FROM: 7310.100A, YOUTH PROGRAMS PERSONAL SERVICES
TO:
9710.700A, SERIAL BONDS INTEREST
AMOUNT:
$9,488.00
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Clerk-Treasurer administered the Oath of Office to Part Time Police Officer Anthony Galeno. Chief
Amthor advised Anthony is a great addition to the department. Sergeant Maresca advised Anthony has
been doing a great job and he is looking forward to working with him. Mayor congratulated Anthony,
he’s already heard great things from residents about him, good luck!
2015 JOSEPH E. DINEEN AWARD
ROBERT & DIANE SANDBOOTHE
Joseph E. Dineen Award- Every year since 2005, the Village of Maybrook
Board of Trustees has selected a resident in the village who goes above and
beyond as a volunteer. This year, the village board went outside the village
to honor not just one but two individuals who have gone above and beyond
as volunteers in the Village of Maybrook. Maybrook has a long time history
for being recognized as the “Hub to the Northeast” because of its
association with the Maybrook Railroad Switching Terminal for so many
years. In fact, many residents who lived in Maybrook worked for the
Maybrook Railroad Yard before it was closed during the 1970’s. Today,
there are still many residents who have ties with the Maybrook Railroad
through parents, grandparents, great grandparents and have many fond
memories of Maybrook past. In 2011, the new Maybrook Government
Center was built here in the Frederick Myers Veterans Memorial Park which
at one time housed the former YMCA that served the workers in the
Maybrook Railroad. The Maybrook Railroad Museum was moved from the
Maybrook Reading Room to the new Maybrook Government Center for
easier access for those who wished to visit and learn about the Maybrook
Railroad history. This year’s Joseph E. Dineen Award recipients had a lot to
do with setting up the new Maybrook Railroad Museum location and it was
not an easy task. The Village of Maybrook Board of Trustees understands
the importance of preserving the history of Maybrook and passing it on to
future generations. We very much appreciate the time and effort this year’s
Joseph E. Dineen Award recipients have volunteered over the years in
keeping the Maybrook Railroad Museum a part of our village for which I am
truly greatful. It is my honor to announce and present the first co-recipients
of the Joseph E. Dineen Award for 2015 to Robert and Diane Sandboothe.
Congratulations!
Diane thanked the Board and Tina for all they do to help them to keep the
museum running.
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Mayor then presented Robert & Diane with a check for $300 to the Railroad
Museum from the proceeds of the Danny Saracino DVDs on the history of
the Village. Diane said many thanks!
EAGLE SCOUT JAKE GLEASON
Jake Gleason, Eagle Scout Project-This past September, I received a phone
call from a young man from the Village of Walden Boy Scout Troop 31 who
wanted to do his Eagle Scout Project in the Village of Maybrook. Many
residents know how important our scouting program is here in Maybrook
and the many wonderful Eagle Scout Projects they do to enhance our
village. Words can’t express enough gratitude the Village Board and I have
for their contributions to our village. This was the first time I had been
contacted by an Eagle Scout Candidate outside our village and we express
the same gratitude to him for doing his project in the Village of Maybrook. I
explained to this young man that our caboose on the north end of the
village was in desperate need of a new coat of paint because it is in direct
sunlight every day of the year. He eagerly accepted the task and did an
outstanding job! The Village of Maybrook Board of Trustees presents Eagle
Scouts in the Village of Maybrook with a special Certificate of Appreciation
Award at their Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremonies. Although this young
man has not had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony, I felt it was best
if we, the Village Board of Trustees honored him this evening for choosing
the Village of Maybrook for his Eagle Scout Project and his achievement.
This evening, the Village of Maybrook Board of Trustees would like to
congratulate and thank Jake Gleason for completing his Eagle Scout Project
and for choosing the Village of Maybrook for his project. Congratulations
Jake!
KATHLEEN FLORIO
Kathleen Florio, Shoprite- When I first became Mayor of the Village of
Maybrook eight years ago, I received a phone call from Shoprite Manager Bob
Gillick. Bob and I met in my office and he explained to me how he wanted
Shoprite to be a part of the Village of Maybrook. Although Bob Gillick has since
moved on to other Shoprite locations, we still stay in touch and text each
other during the holidays. There have been many representative changes since
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Bob Gillick’s departure and the relationship between Shoprite and Maybrook
remains the same as it did eight years ago. We are grateful for Shoprite’s
assistance and participation in our Maybrook holiday events. This past year, I
had the pleasure of working with Shoprite Advocate Kathleen Florio. Kathleen
is always available to assist our village and sometimes contacts me before I call
her. Tonight we would like to present Kathleen with an Appreciation Award
from the Village of Maybrook for all she has done this past year and we look
forward to working with her again in 2016. Thank you Kathleen!
RACHEL COLEMAN
Rachel Coleman, Wallkill Valley Times- I’ve had the pleasure of knowing
this next young lady for the past several years. She attends our village
board meetings and is a reporter for the Wallkill Valley Times. This is a parttime job for her and she takes her job very seriously by reporting the latest
news from the Village of Maybrook with both honesty and integrity. Her
coverage of the Village of Maybrook are direct, informative and honest
reporting to her readers. This evening the Village of Maybrook Board of
Trustees would like to present Wallkill Valley Times Reporter Rachel
Coleman with an Appreciation Award for 2015.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. POLICE REPORT, DECEMBER 7, 2015- rec. & filed.
2. AUTHORIZATION, MILITARY LEAVE & MAXIMUM LEAVE PAY FOR
EMPLOYEE- Clerk advised DPW Laborer Brad Protsko leaving for active
duty on January 2, 2016 for 400 days, and needs Board authorization to
pay Brad his wages pursuant to Military Law 242(5). Motion by Trustee
Barnett, seconded by Trustee Reynolds, authorizing to pay Brad Protsko
his salary while on active duty for 22 working days while he is on active
duty. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Trustee Barnett wishes Brad the very best, we will
miss him and can’t wait for him to get back.
3. AUTHORIZATION, CONFIDENTIALITY & NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
WITH CENTRAL HUDSON- Attorney advised on letter and agreement,
Attorneys feel it is best for the Village to follow FOIL. (Freedom Of
Information Law).
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4. AUTHORIZATION, 2016 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE- Motion by Trustee
Greany, seconded by Trustee Barnett, approving the 2016 Board
Meeting Schedule as presented. 5 ayes, 0 nays.
5. AUTHORIZATION, 2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE- Motion by Trustee Barnett,
seconded by Trustee Pritchard, approving the 2016 Holiday Schedule as
presented. 5 ayes, 0 nays.
6. AUTHORIZATION, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE- Motion by Trustee
Reynolds, seconded by Trustee Greany, authorizing the minimum wage
change to $9.00 per hour effective immediately, which becomes
effective on December 31, 2015, and to increase the affected library
aides salaries from $8.94 to $9.00 per hour. 5 ayes, 0 nays.
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Maybrook Golden Links Thanksgiving Luncheon- On Wednesday,
November 18th I had the honor of being invited to a Thanksgiving luncheon
with the Maybrook Golden Links at our Senior Center. It was a wonderful
day and great to see and spend time with the seniors in our village. I’ve
been invited to Golden Links Christmas Luncheon along with the village
board this Wednesday, December 9th. I’m looking forward to it.
2. Maybrook Christmas Tree Lighting-The Village of Maybrook Christmas Tree
Lighting was held on Sunday, November 29th at the Maybrook Senior
Center beginning at 6 pm. We had performances by the Hudson Valley
Conservatory Pipers, the Maybrook Troop 236 Boy Scout Marching Band
with the Girl Scout Troop 452 singing along.
The George C. Bullis Community Center held a very successful "Mitten
Drive" and donations are being sent to the Goodwill Church to help those in
need this holiday season. The Wallkill Valley Federal Saving Bank raised
$110 by selling Christmas Mugs and doubled the contribution to $225 to be
included with the donation with the Mitten Drive so “Thank You” to both of
them for their contributions in helping others less fortunate. Thank you to
Shoprite for the light refreshments, Maybrook resident Vaune Sherin for
doing face painting for the kids, Event Coordinator Jeanine Lord,
Clerk/Treasurer Tina Johnson, E-Rock Entertainment, Santa Claus (Charlie
Wozniak), Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer ( Matt Hughes), Snowman
(Alyssa Leahy), Toy Soldier (Dylan Leahy) and Santa’s Elves Kayla and Hope
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Wentink. Thank you to the Maybrook Fire Department, Maybrook Police
Department and last but not least the Maybrook DPW for getting the
village festive for the Christmas Season. This was also a first in that Fox
103.1 radio had a location broadcast during the Maybrook Tree Lighting
interviewing Maybrook Troop 236 Boy Scout Band Leader Jim Barnett, Pam
Murphy from the Hudson Valley Conservatory Pipers and myself as Mayor
of the village. The weather turned out great as well as the event and a great
start of the Christmas season!
Village of Maybrook Christmas Party- will be held on Thursday, December
10th for Maybrook employees and associates at the Maybrook Senior
Center. Thank you to Trustee Jim Barnett and Tina Johnson for organizing
the party. Looking forward to a fun evening.
Maybrook Wind Ensemble Presents its Annual Concert with Holiday
Favorites- Our very own Maybrook Wind Ensemble, an inter-generational
community wind ensemble under the direction of Kevin Scott, will present
a concert with a selection of holiday favorites celebrating Christmas and
Hanukkah on Friday evening, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. at the Maybrook
Senior Center. There will be light refreshments after the concert. This is a
great local family event for the holiday season. Admission for this event is
free, with a goodwill offering to help defray incidental expenses.
Maybrook Christmas Home Decorating Contest- As Deputy Mayor Noreen
Reynolds mentioned at our last Village Board Meeting, the Maybrook
Christmas Home Decorating Contest will be held the evening of Tuesday,
December 15th. The winners will receive gift cards to Lowes 1st $100, 2nd
$75 and 3rd $25 so get those homes lit for the holidays and good luck to all!
Last Village Board Meeting of 2015- Another year has passed and 2016 will
be soon upon us. These will be my last words of my report for 2015 and I
want to make sure end it appropriately. This has been a long and very
productive year. A bulk of the infrastructure repair is behind us now where
all we need to do is maintain and improve going forward. We can now
focus on economic development and revitalization in our village which is
going to be our goal for 2016. I want to take a moment to thank the Village
Board, Maybrook Clerk-Treasurer Tina Johnson, DPW Supervisor Matt
Thorp, Maybrook Police Chief Butch Amthor, ALL of the employees of the
Village of Maybrook, our attorneys (Rick and Kelly), engineer (Jim) and
building inspector (Tim) for all of your hard work this past year. For a small
village, we get a lot accomplished every year and every one of you
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contributed in making this another successful year! I want to thank my wife
Liz and my three children for their sacrifices in allowing me to do this job to
the best of my abilities. I appreciate each and every one of you and I wish
you all a Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Safe and Happy New Year in 2016!
Thank you.
7. Village of Maybrook Website- as always, a reminder that the Village of
Maybrook website is up and running so please check it regularly at
www.villageofmaybrook.com.
TRUSTEES’ REPORTS
TRUSTEE ROBERT PRITCHARD- Advised it was a phenomenal year and
hopefully 2016 will be better.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Advised he will be seeking re-election next year.
Advised EDC is slow, the tax issues are not outrageous, foreclosures are
finally catching up.
TRUSTEE KEVIN GREANY- Advised the Tree Lighting was fantastic,
explained how he went to Bill Giannico and got some of the 30 years of
scouts to come back to surprise Jim, about 15 were there and Jim knew
nothing about it, it worked out very well.
Good luck in the March election.
Best of holidays & Merry Christmas!
DEPUTY MAYOR NOREEN REYNOLDS- Advised she had a library staff
meeting last week, it went ok, ended on a positive note.
Advised on library activities going on, hopes to get all staff trained for
passports .
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
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TRUSTEE JAMES R. BARNETT- Advised the Maybrook Wind Ensemble is very good
and it’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit, hopes everyone comes out to
hear them.
Advised the menu for Thursday’s Christmas party for the employees is all set.
Thanked Kevin, Mayor and the Board for a very emotional evening, the young
men and women that came back that night meant a lot and you see how it’s all
worth it all, but he will slow down. It was a wonderful Tree Lighting last week.
Advised last year was very good and interesting year, peace and hope for the New
Year, Happy Hanukah, and a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
DEPARTMENT HEADS
SERGEANT MICHAEL MARESCA- Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
DPW SUPERINTENDENT MATTHEW THORP- Wishes all Happy Hanukah and
Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year.
Apologizes for not being here for the Christmas party, he will be in Louisville
Kentucky with his wife.
ENGINEER JIM DEWINTER- Advised 401 Tower Avenue General Contractor should
be in there this week to start to take it down, will take one week.
Advised he spoke to the company for the sewer lining project and told him we
have to get this done.
Very Merry holidays and a healthy New Year.
ATTORNEY KELLY NAUGHTON- Merry Christmas!
ATTORNEY RICHARD GOLDEN- Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas. It is a
priviledge to represent the Village of Maybrook.
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Rachel Coleman (WVT) wished everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Trustee Barnett advised and thanked Rachel for all she does, she is a reporter of
integrity.
Motion by Trustee Barnett, seconded by Trustee Greany, to adjourn the last
meeting of 2015. 5 ayes, 0 nays. 7:55PM.
TRESSA RODRIGUEZ
Attorney Richard Golden advised on Notice of Hearing (Exhibit 1), Letter from the
Village of Maybrook signed by Valentina Johnson with the charges.
Village of Maybrook Handbook, updated in 2010. (Exhibit 2).
Attorney advised on the Town of Montgomery incident report on 9/14/15, Tressa
Rodriguez confessed to stealing $8,000,( Patricia Paige from Girl Scout Council of
the Hudson.) Exhibit 3
Attorney advised on 9/24/15 CFO total of $10,432 missing.
Complaint filed by police dated 10/19/15. (Exhibit 4)
Written confession dated 9/14/15, which consist of three pages. (Exhibit 5)
Attorney advised on (B) Code of Ethics, Village of Maybrook Employee Handbook,
Section 27-8 penalties.
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Respectfully submitted,
Valentina Johnson
Clerk-Treasurer
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