EXPLANATION: Language surrounded by square brackets and lined-through ( [like this] ) indicates that it was stricken from the resolution when adopted. Text which is underlined ( as this is ) indicates language that was added to the resolution when adopted. A WITHDRAWN resolution is so noted, italicized and colored ( and looks like this ). A motion that was moved but did not receive a second is considered a failed or lost motion. Failed motions are bordered in red with a note "MOTION FAILED" adjacent to the resolution number .

Actions of 1-26-12

Actions of January 26, 2012

2012-073)

WITHDRAWN: "Appoint Clyde Knott as a part-time Park Attendant, under the direction of Stuart McKnight, at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2011-08, effective April 1 through October 31, 2012, as needed."

2012-074)

WITHDRAWN: "Appoint Thomas Prevost as a part-time Park Attendant, under the direction of Stuart McKnight, at the hourly rate set forth in resolution 2011-08, effective April 1 through October 31, 2012, as needed."

2012-075)

Authorize the following individuals for appointment to the Winter Youth Recreation Program, as recommended by the Director of Youth and Recreation for Pee Wee Wrestling - Thomas Gibbons and Geoff Scheilding at salary as set forth in the Year 2012 adopted budget.

2012-076)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to execute ASCAP License Agreement, subject to review and approval as to form by Attorney to the Town, and authorize payment of $320.00 licensing fee to ASCAP.

2012-077)

WHEREAS, the Town Board delegated its annual auditing responsibilities of all Town Departments which received or disbursed money in the previous fiscal year pursuant to Section 123 of Town Law to the Town Comptroller, and

WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller performed the audit in accordance with the guidelines provided by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller as published in the Local Government Management Guide - Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the audit report submitted for Justice Court for the fiscal year 2011.

2012-078) MOTION FAILED:

"WHEREAS, in connection with the Lucey Bank Project, R. J. Valente Gravel filed a certain irrevocable line of credit #S313625 with the Town Clerk on April 16, 2008, in the sum of $48,000; and

WHEREAS, said letter of credit has been extended annually, and is now scheduled to expire on April 9, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has now received notification from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that all work required at the site has been completed, to the satisfaction of that Department, and that therefore the letter of credit may be cancelled and released;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town Clerk is authorized to execute a release of said letter of credit, and to execute any documents required for that purpose, after the Schodack Planning Board has approved the close-out of the project."

2012-079)

Authorize Supervisor Dowds to contract with musicians to perform at the 2012 Music in the Park as follows:

TriskeleJune 5th$400.00
Fast CompanyJune 12th$400.00
Sally Mac BandJune 19th$600.00
Winchester & YoungJune 26th$250.00
Tri-County Banjo BandJuly 3rd$400.00

2012-080)

WHEREAS, it is the tradition of the Schodack Town Board to recognize the achievements of those who have given so generously to their community, exemplifying the ideals and values cherished by the Town of Schodack, and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Cooper has distinguished himself as a person of outstanding ability and integrity, recognized for his selfless dedication and service to his community through his various roles as a member of Nassau Hose Company Number One over the past 50 years, and

WHEREAS, Larry grew up on Elm Street in the Village of Nassau and, deciding to follow in his family's tradition, joined Nassau Hose Company Number One in March of 1962 at the age of 16, and

WHEREAS, in the years that followed, Larry met and married Pat, purchased a home on Chatham Street "a stone's throw away from the firehouse" and, subsequently, raised their children, and

WHEREAS, Larry, taking on more responsibility, served in various positions with Nassau Hose Company Number One, serving as Lieutenant and Captain from 1965 to 1970, Assistant and Deputy Chief from 1970 to 1974, rising to the rank of Chief, serving in that position from 1974 until 1976, and

WHEREAS, Larry has shared his high energy and colorful style throughout his career in the fire service, and further demonstrated a strong commitment to the community by serving on the Nassau Ambulance in the "old days of load and go" responses, and

WHEREAS, Larry has mentored many members of the department over the years including his son Matthew, recapping stories and experiences from traffic accidents, water emergencies, drills, parades and firematic competitions to memorable structure fires such as Delson's Department Store and Millbrook Kitchen fires, and

WHEREAS, in the winter of 2000, Larry and Pat relocated to their country home on Lape Road in the Town of Schodack where Larry enjoyed a brief "retirement" from leadership responsibilities, while their son Matthew was becoming a full fledged member in his own right, following in father's footsteps with Nassau Hose Company Number One and rising through the ranks to Chief, Larry once again assumed the role as Assistant and Deputy Chief from 2002 through 2007, and

WHEREAS, in 2010 Larry switched hats to take on an administrative role, thereby, following in his father's footsteps became the second generation of Coopers to serve as President of Nassau Hose Company Number One, the office in which he continues to serve

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack is moved to honor Lawrence Cooper, who has given himself to this community in so many ways and distinguishing himself throughout his career, bringing great pride to his family, his peers, his associates and his community by being a person of commitment, integrity, honor, and an impressive role model for all, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Body of the Town of Schodack did pause in its deliberations of the 26th of January, 2012, to acknowledge and honor Lawrence Cooper in recognition of his fifty years of active service in Nassau Hose Company Number One also serving Nassau Lake West Protective District in the Town of Schodack. A copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, will be transmitted to him by the Supervisor.

2012-081)

Approve fees for Winter Recreation program: Pee Wee Wrestling $25 per child with maximum of $50 per family.

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