According to the twits (tweets?) at irondemocrats, "After 60 days transition, so far new administration at Town Hall has only appointed a new Bingo Inspector. 5:30 AM Jan 6th from web"
Really? That's it? Three whole days after they officially took office, they just appointed a Bingo Inspector?
Wow. That really sucks! I bet it's true, because the twit (tweet?) said so!
.....and, in 1,460 days, "the old administration" managed to repair a couple of slopes, install LED lighting and new lightbulbs, pave some private and dedicated roads, put in some flowers around town, and...let Congel slide on the 500K he owes, waste thousands upon thousands on consultants and investigations and bond more and more money and let the reserve funds fall to 1%, raise your taxes, divide the town and treat certain people of the town like.....like.....well, you know. Not nicely.
Since I actually do read the news, and I don't rely on twits (tweets?) for one liner news blurbs, I found out that "the new administration" has done a little more than just reappoint the Bingo Inspector.
At the Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 Swearing In Ceremony and Organizational Meeting, (video link)
*the bingo inspector was reappointed
*the town historian was reappointed
*TB meeting dates were adopted for the year
*bonded all town officers
*designated the Messenger Post as the official town newspaper
*adopted a resolution to require town clerks or deputy town clerks to open competitive bids of public works & purchase contracts required to be advertised
*eliminated the building and development coordinator position
The only thing I wasn't too keen on was that Aldersley and Perticone seemed to "just be finding out about" eliminating the building and development coordinator position at this meeting. Aldersley said that she wasn't "party to this discussion" and felt she didn't have enough information and abstained, as did Perticone. I hope they are involved in any future discussions about "consolidation" of some departments - everyone needs to be informed.
In this MPNnow article it states that "the new administration" also cut 3 other positions - senior planner, a clerk, and a deputy clerk.
The Supervisor also states that she doesn't expect to hire a town engineer, and in order to cut costs will do a request for proposals for each project instead.
Hasn't hired an assistant to the Supervisor yet. Hasn't hired a Town Attorney yet - but expects the board to do so soon. Many have expressed interest in the position, and she is still "weighing her options".
That's it for the "official business" until the next TB meeting I would assume.
In other news around town, a couple of interesting events (at least I think so) are taking place, and one is tonight.
Tonight, the Libraries will have it's first of two official "Open Houses". From 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the McGraw Branch, 2180 E. Ridge Road. You can stop in for some refreshments, check the place out, and learn about all the varied services and programs that the libraries offer. They really do offer a ton of programs for everyone from preschoolers to seniors. Computer instruction, job search assistance, literacy classes - many workshops available.
The next "Open House" will be later in the month, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 at the Evans Branch, 45 Cooper Road.
I found it interesting that Mr. Buford stated that "this is the first formal library open house in Irondequoit since he became director five years ago."
We should make it a good one then, and stop in and say "hi" and learn about all the marvelous things the libraries do!
This next bit of news was my favorite one to read about. Of course I thought about who would pay for it, pay to staff it, and lawsuits.....but....I can't help but love this idea!
They are planning on having an ice rink at Camp Eastman!!!! Yay!!!!
They have a bin at Town Hall to collect donations of used (but in good condition) skates and guards.
I am biased, as I did skate and play hockey as a kid in backyard rinks, the ponds at Durand, the street, the driveway...the basement (sorry mom!) and just about anywhere I could, so I really do love this idea of a community ice rink to pass the time during these long winter months. There's not much to do in the winter, and healthy, fun things like ice skating at beautiful Camp Eastman or cross country skiing, or snowshoeing (which I believe are programs available at Helmer's Nature Center) are all great activities to keep you healthy and active!
Yay to this idea!
