In the Dumps?
http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=632669
Great article. Ask your Legislator for a copy of the EnSol report and read it.
Informing concerned citizens- PLAN AHEAD!
http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=632669
Great article. Ask your Legislator for a copy of the EnSol report and read it.
Posted by Chadman at 7:47 PM 0 comments
2009 Cortland County Legislature Election Results | |||
County Legislator District 01 | |||
D | John R. Troy | 426 | 100% |
County Legislator District 02 | |||
R | Anthony Piombo | 178 | 47.34% |
D | Raymond A. Parker | 198 | 52.65% |
County Legislator District 03 | |||
D | Amy L. Cobb | 222 | 100% |
County Legislator District 04 | |||
D | Thomas P. Hartnett | 96 | 100% |
County Legislator District 05 | |||
R | Kathryn A. Wilcox | 154 | 47.38% |
D | Richard A. Bushnell | 171 | 52.61% |
County Legislator District 06 | |||
D | Donal Spaulding | 382 | 100% |
County Legislator District 07 | |||
D | Anthony J. Pace Jr | 220 | 100% |
County Legislator District 08 | |||
D | Jack Williams | 250 | 74.18% |
R | Michael J. Morse | 87 | 25.81% |
County Legislator District 09 | |||
D | Jeffrey A. Currie | 121 | 46.89% |
R | Newell L. Willcox | 137 | 53.10% |
County Legislator District 10 | |||
D | Jennifer A. Gofkowski | 325 | 69.74% |
R | Thomas A. Williams | 141 | 30.25% |
County Legislator District 11 | |||
R | Michael R. Park | 195 | 100% |
County Legislator District 12 | |||
R | Danny G. Ross | 173 | 100% |
County Legislator District 13 | |||
R | Eugene P. Waldbauer | 225 | 100% |
County Legislator District 14 | |||
D | John R. Daniels Sr | 239 | 32.47% |
R | Susan Briggs | 497 | 67.52% |
County Legislator District 15 | |||
R | John M. Steger Jr | 358 | 63.36% |
D | Kenneth B. Maxwell | 207 | 36.63% |
County Legislator District 16 | |||
D | Kathie Y. Arnold | 591 | 100% |
County Legislator District 17 | |||
R | David H. Fuller | 315 | 100% |
County Legislator District 18 | |||
R | Lawrence E. Cornell | 252 | 100% |
County Legislator District 19 | |||
R | Geoffrey M. Tyrrell | 313 | 36.48% |
D | Sandra L. Price | 545 | 63.51% |
Posted by Chadman at 7:21 AM 0 comments
All Towns, All Districts
227 | |||
12 | |||
44 | |||
57 | |||
396 |
Total Districts | Reporting Districts |
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2 | 2 |
Posted by Chadman at 10:04 PM 0 comments
The following text contains minutes of the 1/3/08 organizational meeting and the discussion held around the County Auditor position.
"On motion of Mr. Troy, second by Ms. Price Agenda No 4 was introduced. Mr. Williams made a motion that this be tabled for a month due to the confusion with the job description and what the Auditor does. Mr. Willcox seconded motion. Mr. Williams referred to County Law and the evaluation prepared by the County Administrator stating that Mr. Whitt has served as the key staff administrator to two previous Chairs. He said he is not looking at getting rid of anyone, just a definition of what this position does and if he is working out of title, review the position, create the proper title that embraces what he actually does.
He requested that the Personnel Officer review the position and report back to us in a month. Mr. Troy said that was addressed in caucus and these issues need to be addressed through the Personnel Committee to insure the job description comes in line with exactly what he does. He said that Mr. Whitt has done a fine job for the County and it is important to move forward with the appointment. Mr. Williams asked Mr. Suben in light of County Law 600, can we change that position after appointment is made under our term of the legislature. Mr. Suben said it depends on what you mean by change. I don’t think you can change the duties but believe you can limit what type audits are made rather than change it to a non-audit position. Mr. Williams said that he believes much of what he does now is non-audit and we need to look at what he does and align his job description with reality.
Mr. Tagliente said the reality is that somebody has been doing the audits and Mr. Whitt does the internal audits. Mr. Tagliente further said that we can procrastinate on this forever and if there is an axe to grind so be it. Mr. Waldbauer said that he is new to the legislature however has heard Mr. Whitt performs duties unrelated to his job description and may do it well, however believes what is being discussed is that it should be incorporated into his duties and responsibilities.
Mr. Schrader said that any office of the County is going to have duties and responsibilities assigned by the legislature. If you want the County Auditor to just focus on financial matters, that is your prerogative. Ms. Wilcox asked if we can also rein him in to do just the job of County Auditor. Mr. Schrader said absolutely, his duties and responsibilities are outlined in the law and you can restrict anything outside of that.
Mr. Willcox read from the evaluation that the Auditor’s job description under typical work activity “is to provide to the County Administrator and Legislature copies of all reports”. In the 4 years that I have been here I can remember 3 at the very most. Mr. Schrader said he was surprised because there were instances where Mr. Willcox met with Mr. Whitt to perform an audit of the Sheriff Department vehicle repair work. Mr. Willcox said that is one. Mr. Schrader said there are numerous instances of that type that have occurred. There have been departmental audits conducted by the state and reports have been generated to the legislature. The single audit is another instance where much work was done by Mr. Whitt to generate the report to the legislature.
Mr. Williams again referred to County Law 600 and asked Mr. Suben if he thinks that we have the ability to have this position do whatever we assign. Mr. Suben said he appreciated the opportunity to correct his prior advice. After rereading County Law and hearing Mr. Schrader’s view, the law’s wording states “in such other matter as may be deemed appropriate”. It seems that clause would give you the opportunity to define additional duties (in addition to audits) that you deem proper.
A roll call vote to table the appointment was taken with Ms. Arnold, Mr. Ross, Mr. Waldbauer, Ms. Wilcox, Mr. Willcox, Mr. Williams voting aye and Mr. Cornell, Mr. Dafoe, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Hartnett, Mr. Loomis, Mr. McKee, Mr. Piombo, Ms. Price, Mr. Spaulding, Mr. Steger, Mr. Tagliente, Mr. Troy, Ms. Tytler, voting nay. Motion defeated. The Chairman called for a roll call vote on the appointment of Mr. Whitt with all members voting aye."
THIS is the job description for the position:
COUNTY AUDITOR
Jurisdiction: Cortland County
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 6/20/03
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for conducting internal auditing of county departments and agencies, monitoring vendor contracts and payments, and reconciliation of reimbursement claims. The position is responsible for insuring that all account keeping procedures and contractual services are carried out in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing local governments. The incumbent will provide technical oversight and coordination of account keeping activities for county departments. The work is performed under the general supervision of the County Administrator. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (illustrative only)
FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
THE 2009 ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THIS POSITION - $62,300
FOR A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE WITH 6 YEARS EXPERIENCE!!! That is $5,000 more than the County Treasurer and $10,000 more than the Deputy Treasurer.
Posted by Chadman at 12:36 PM 2 comments
I wanted to share John's political ad that has been running in the Cortland Standard.
John indicates it in Not a time for political expediency... hmm, let's pause on that for a moment.
Many politicians make decisions based not necessarily upon what is the best thing to do, nor upon their own ethics and morals, but upon what is best for their own political gain. A politician is dependent upon his or her good standing with voters, as well as an ability to "fit in" with the party political structure. Since a person's time in politics sometimes is short, it is only natural that they do everything possible to continue their career.
Is that why he aligned himself with Dan Tagliente, the two of which wouldn't speak to one another for a year after John was elected Chairman? Was my replacement by John the best thing to do, considering Dan Tagliente's involvement in the failed South main Street deal? How about the removal of Bill Wood, and the Chair's recommendation of and replacement by Tom Brown as Election Commissioner?Posted by Chadman at 12:03 PM 0 comments