PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 155 PEDDLING & SOLICITING

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1 PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 155 PEDDLING & SOLICITING A Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 6:15 PM in the Boardroom of the Village Hall, 7 Stage Road, Monroe, New York to consider adoption of a Local Law amending the code of the Village of Monroe Chapter 155, Peddling & Soliciting by deleting the existing code and replacing it in its entirety. Present: Mayor Purcell; Trustees Gormley, Chan, Wright and Eppinger Also present: Treasurer Murray, DPW Supt. Smith, Village Justice Strauss, Justice Lezak and Village Clerk Carey There was one person was present at the Public Hearing. Mayor Purcell read the Public Hearing Notice. There was no written correspondence received. The hearing was opened for comment or questions. On a motion by Trustee Gormley seconded by Trustee Chan, and carried, no comment received, the hearing was closed at 6:30 PM. PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE BUDGET FY/2012 TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011 A Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 6:30 PM in the Boardroom of the Village Hall, 7 Stage Road, Monroe, New York, to hear comment on the proposed tentative budget for fiscal year 2012 (6/1/2011 5/31/2012). The tentative budget includes maximum compensation for the Mayor of $15,215 per annum and for the Trustees, $7,608 per annum. The budget is summarized as follows: General Fund: $7,792,944 Water Fund: $1,578,452 The proposed tax rate per thousand of assessed valuation is $34.94 / thousand Tax rate increase of $3.40% Increase from last year on $50,000 Home Valuation $57.50 / $100,000 Home Valuation $115 Present: Mayor Purcell; Trustees Gormley, Chan Wright and Eppinger Also present: Treasurer Murray, DPW Supt. Smith, Police Chief Giudice, Justice Strauss Justice Lezak and Village Clerk Carey Mayor Purcell read the Public Hearing notice. There was no written correspondence received. The hearing was opened for comment or questions. Eight people attended the Public Hearing. Resident and former Mayor John Karl commented that he was disappointed that the Public Hearing is being held at 6:30 PM when people are still coming home from work. The overall essence of Mr. Karl s comments were in great detail by line items for General Fund revenues and expenditures with the objective being to reduce the proposed 3.40% tax rate increase to zero. He questioned what the 3.40% increase was based on. Questions and comments on revenues and expenditures included Snow Removal, Rental Property Fee, Fund Balance, Employee Benefit Reserve, Highway Equipment Reserve, Salt Reserve, Safety Inspection Fees, On Street Meter Fees, Building Permit Fees, staff cutting, Inter-Fund Revenues, Mortgage Tax Revenue, Fines and Bail, raises for non-contract personnel, Village Hall Gas & Electric, Village Hall Postage, Contingency, Police Chief Personal Services, Police Officers Personal Services; dispatching. Mr. Karl requested the budget show a breakdown to include the total benefits of what the dispatching actually cost the village. He felt this may be the time to look at the Center for

2 dispatching. At least one shift, perhaps starting with the midnight to eight shift. Start relieving the taxpayer. We are being taxed twice for the service. It would mean an $80,000 - $90,000 savings, Mr. Karl said. Calls already go to the County when you dial You need to do your homework on this. Expenditure review continued with PD Uniform Allowance, PD Radio Lease, PD Telephone, PD Contractual, Building Inspector Furniture & Fixtures, Building Dept. Office Equipment, Building Dept. Other Equipment, Building Department General Expense, St. Maint. Gen l Expense, Snow Removal Gen l Expense, Off Street Park & Stripping, Park Electric, Holiday Decorations, Parks Contractual, Joint Park Commission, Celebrations General Expense, Police Retirement, Serial BAN. Mr. Karl said he also had questions about the Water Department Budget. He would be happy to assist in any way he can to make further reductions. Peter Scrobe, former Trustee, commented that Mr. Karl made some good points on specific items. You re just seeing the economy the way it is. Everyone is tightening up their belts. Looking at this budget, you haven t done much of anything. Mr. Scrobe s concern is you had savings in what was budgeted and what was spent. In addition you took in additional money in revenue that equates to almost $800,000 that was charged to village residents. There is no reason not to know what the actual fund balance is to date. If you don t, you re not doing your job. If there is a problem you need to fix it. There shouldn t be a budget increase at all based on the numbers here. The budget needs to be fined tuned so there is a zero increase. Business people will tell you employers are looking for give backs, when someone goes, they don t replace them. Dispatching is a prime example. You re not cutting anyone and there is an alternate way here to cut expenses. You hold money back for the non-union employees that s criminal. There is money here and you are not looking for it. You need to start doing what you need to do, that is what you are here for. Michelle Hieronymi a 13 year resident asked for an introduction to those department heads present. She said this was the first time she looked at the budget. She thanked John Karl for his input. You people owe us money! A lot of it has to do with the police and how we are bearing the burden of it. Most of our taxes go toward the police department and their salaries and benefits. Mrs. Hieronymi referred to minutes of 7/20 whereby Trustee Eppinger indicated there was no reason why we shouldn t have a zero percent tax increase based on observation of payment vouchers. All Trustees present here tonight voted in favor. Where is our zero percent? Zero is not enough. It has to go to the negative side. Mrs. Hieronymi said Mayor Purcell ran a campaign on being fiscally responsible. Mayor Purcell said $81,000 in expenditures had been cut this year. Mrs. Hieronymi said food prices are soaring, gas prices are going through the roof. Our state and County are surrounded with debt. We all vote. Raising our taxes in this economical environment is obscene. Every time our taxes are raised, we are supposed to shut up and take it? I don t think so! Enough is enough Mrs. Hieronymi asked why her taxes increased 10% in January. She was told by the Town of Monroe the village increased them because Village residents weren t paying their fair share for the fire district. Mayor Purcell said he didn t know why the Town would make such a statement. Raising property taxes must be a last option on the table. We must consolidate services, freeze salaries and negotiate public contracts where employees contribute toward their medical and retirement benefits. Something the private sector has to do. You are our employees not our bosses. Keep reminding yourselves, you work for us. We don t work for you. Mayor Purcell, I really want you to look at this budget, you owe us, Mrs. Hieronymi said. Anthony Ruscito, a 30 year resident said he agreed with Mr. Karl s comments. It is unfair to those who would have looked to attend this Public Hearing holding it at 6:30 PM. We are all in many ways on the same page. I am still in shock to hear that non-union workers get no raises while union workers do. What s that all about? Mr. Ruscito has a real estate background. Real Estate, homes, are spiraling down. He said there is a second depression against the value of houses when taxes keep compounding and making it impossible for an average family to live. You have tax grievance. If your taxes keep spiraling and more and more people get educated the

3 way they are, they will be going to tax grievance. You can t deny adjustments when they come in with an appraisal to say their house is worth X number of dollars less than the original assessment. As people become educated, that is going to impact the Village and Town dramatically with lowering taxes. Lower taxes give s a stigmatizing effect on over all values. Take another look at this budget. Giselle Elek thanked John Karl for enlightening everyone. Ms. Elek s concern is that whenever you ask for any public records at Village Hall the first thing they throw at you is a FOIL Request Form. Ms Elek feels that a FOIL Request is not for public records. Attorney Bonacic said from a procedural standpoint, the Village Clerk when she receives certain requests is prompt in contacting me about evaluating the request. She gets a quick response back. Ms Elek feels it is a hindrance as is paying $.25 per copy. On a motion by Trustee Chan seconded by Trustee Wright and carried, the Public Hearing will be continued. The date and time will be announced. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011 The first of the bi-monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees was held on April 5, 2011 at 8 PM in the Boardroom of the Village Hall, 7 Stage Road, Monroe, NY. Mayor James Purcell called the meeting to order and led in the pledge to the flag. Emergency exits were announced. Present: Mayor Purcell; Trustees Gormley, Chan, Wright and Eppinger Also present: Attorney Bonacic, Treasurer Murray, DPW Supt. Smith, Police Chief Giudice and Village Clerk Carey GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS: Mayor Purcell announced 3 of our area Girl Scouts were given a certificate honoring their Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout may earn. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the culmination of years of involvement and hard work and is considered the highest level of accomplishments by a scout. The award involves 65 hours of work. Danielle Waldron and Elizabeth Stevenson were found to be worthy of the Girl Scout Gold Award by working on the construction of a storage shed for Our Father s Kitchen, a part of Sacred Heart Church s outreach program. Kendra Doering was found worthy of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award exhibited by her work creating U.S. Maps for outdoor games, Hopscotch Boards and square boards for outdoor games and activity workbook for teachers for game boards. These games were painted on the playground at Pine Tree Elementary School. Kendra s fundraising offset the project cost. The girls were commended for their life skill qualities, their leadership and organizational skills and their sense of community. MINUTE APPROVAL: March 1 st and 15 th On a motion by Trustee Wright seconded by Trustee Eppinger, the Minutes of the March 1 st and 15 th Meetings were approved.

4 BUDGETARY TRANSFESRS / MODIFICATIONS: On a motion by Trustee Gormley seconded by Trustee Chan, with all in favor, the following budgetary transfers / modifications were approved: FROM: TO: A Contingency A BI Gen l Exp $1, Modifications: A1560 Safety Inspection Fees A Engineering Contract l A1603 Vital Statistics A Vital Statistics A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ENVIRONMENTAL NON-SIGNIFICANCE UNDER THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW LAW OF THE PROPOSED RE-CONSTRUCTION OF THE VILLAGE DPW FACILITIES: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Monroe, duly convened in regular session, does hereby resolve as follows: Pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of section (Initial Review of Actions and Establishing Lead Agency) of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Regulations (6 NYCRR part 617) the Board of Trustees of the Village of Monroe hereby makes the following determinations and classifications with respect to the proposed re-construction of the Village DPW Facilities located on Maple Avenue in the Village of Monroe (hereinafter referred to as the Action ). 1. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Monroe (hereinafter referred to as Village Board ) hereby determines that the Action is subject to SEQRA. 2. The Village Board hereby determines that the Action does not involve a Federal agency, and does not involve other agencies. 3. The Village Board hereby makes a preliminary classification of the Action as an Unlisted Action. 4. The Village Board hereby finds and determines that it is, and will be, the lead agency with respect to the adoption of, and approval of, the above-described Action. 5. The Village Board hereby finds and determines that: (a) it has considered the Action, reviewed the full environmental assessment form, reviewed the criteria set forth in 6 NYCRR section 617.7(c), thoroughly analyzed the relevant areas of potential environmental concern, and has duly considered all of the potential project environmental impacts and their magnitude in connection with the proposed Action; (b) the project (to wit, the re-construction of the Village DPW Facilities) will not result in any large and important environmental impacts, and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment; and (c) the reasons supporting this determination are set forth on Part 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this project (a copy of which said form is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Monroe). 6. The Village Board, as Lead Agency with reference to the above-described project, hereby: (a) adopts a negative declaration pursuant to 6 NYCRR section with respect to the project, (b) authorizes the Mayor of the Village of Monroe to sign a negative declaration determination of non-significance with respect to the project, and (c) authorizes the Village Clerk of the Village of Monroe to forward a copy of said negative declaration determination of non-significance to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Village of Monroe Planning Board, Village of Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals, Building and Code Inspector of the Village of Monroe, Orange County Planning Department, New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Motion by Trustee Eppinger seconded by Trustee Wright.

5 RESOLUTION BY THE VILLAGE OF MONROE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECLARING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER SEQRA PERTAINING TO RE-CONSTRUCTION OF THE VILLAGE DPW FACILITIES: WHEREAS, the Village of Monroe is interested in re-constructing the Village DPW Facilities located on Maple Avenue in the Village of Monroe; and WHEREAS, in order for the Village to move forward in an effort to secure the financing required to pay for the necessary improvements associated with the re-construction of the various DPW facilities, the SEQRA process needs to be completed; and WHEREAS, the Village Board wishes to consider the environmental impacts related to the subject improvements; and WHEREAS, a Full Environmental Assessment form has been prepared by the Village Engineer, Lanc & Tully Engineering and Surveying, P.C., on behalf of the Village of Monroe; and WHEREAS, at the April 4, 2011 Village Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees declared itself as Lead Agency for this action, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby determine, based upon the Full Environmental Assessment Form submitted to and reviewed by the Board, that this is an UNLISTED ACTION, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board declares that, based on the Environmental Record which has been prepared, the project will result in no major impacts and, therefore, will not cause significant damage to the environment. A Negative Declaration under SEQR is therefore issued for this project. Motion was made by Trustee Eppinger seconded by Trustee Gormley. POLICE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT DISPOSITION: On a motion by Trustee Wright seconded by Trustee Chan, it was: WHEREAS, State Law requires that equipment no longer of need to the municipality be declared and no longer needed; and WHEREAS, the following Police Department equipment is either obsolete or no longer in working order: Monitors no longer in working condition: Accusyne LCD7V, S/N GA Dell #CN0D CN4NRL Radar Units that have been out of service for some time and are no longer working: Kustom Electronics KR10SP, S/N EE28651/CC27793 Kustom HR12, S/N AA7889 Indicator TR-6 Decatur, MV715 Camera equipment broken and used for parts: Vivitar DF400MZ, S/N Yoko Model CCD w/test monitor, S/N 210Z/57001

6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees declare the above equipment Surplus and of no value and authorize Chief Giudice to junk it. PAVEMENT MARKINGS NON-COUNTY ROADS AGREEMENT FOR 2011 SEASON: On a motion by Trustee Eppinger seconded by Trustee Gormley it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approved an agreement for application of pavement markings by the County on village roads within Orange County. The Village agrees to purchase all required paint from the County bid. Paint and glass spheres will be applied as required per NYDOT specifications and/or Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The Village acknowledges sole responsibility and liability for all maintenance and protection of traffic necessary. It is further RESOLVED, it is agreed that payment for said pavement markings shall be paid to the county on or before the 30 th day following completion. Be it further RESOLVED, the Village of Monroe shall maintain the following insurance coverage covering both the County and the Village as it applies under this agreement: General Liability with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Auto Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Workers Compensation and Disability coverage as required by the NYS Workers Compensation Board. It is further RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement and forward same to the Orange County Department of Public Works to the attention of Charles W. Lee, P.E., Commissioner. A certified copy of this resolution will accompany the agreement ORANGE COUNTY ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT: WHEREAS, in 2009 the County of Orange was awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) through the United States Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Resource and Recovery Act; and WHEREAS, up to $721,274 of this block grant were made available to Orange County municipalities through Incentive Financing Grants. This was in addition to earlier grants made available for similar work including energy audits. Approved by the Department of Energy and by the Orange County Legislature, the County Planning Department invited municipalities to apply for this Incentive Financing grant program; and WHEREAS, the program also provided for the implementation and installation on or in any government building of onsite renewable energy technology that generates electricity from renewable resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Monroe submitted and has been granted energy upgrades in the form of Solar Electricity / Photovoltaic (systems or unit on existing rooftops and parking shade structures must be sized for the load of the particular building it is installed on; or a 60 KW system or smaller unit installed on the ground within the boundaries of an existing facility) for Highway Garage #4, 124 Maple Avenue, Monroe, NY (TM# ). We will be installing a roof mounted solar PV 9.4 KW DC system to reduce the electrical usage by 100%. It is further

7 RESOLVED, the Board approved acceptance of the 2011 Orange County Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant and accept the funds in the amount of $38,050 agreeing to abide by the federal requirements and authorize Mayor Purcell to sign the contract provided by the County. Motion was made by Trustee Gormley seconded by Trustee Chan. DPW BID AUTHORIZATION: 2012 HEAVY DUTY TANDUM AXLE PLOW TRUCK / 2011 HEAVY DUTY COMBINATION DUMP BODY / MATERIAL SPREADER / PATROL WING / POWER REVERSE PLOW / 2011 F-550 MASON DUMP SUPER DUTY; WATER DEPT FOR 2011 FORD ESCAPE On a motion by Trustee Eppinger seconded by Trustee Wright, and carried, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees accepted the request of DPW Superintendent Smith and authorized the advertising for bids for the following Highway Equipment: 2012 Heavy Duty Tandem Axle Plow Truck / 2011 Heavy Duty Combination Dump Body / Material Spreader, Patrol Wing, Power Reverse Plow / 2011 F-550 Mason Dump Super Duty On a motion by Trustee Wright seconded by Trustee Chan, and carried, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees accepted the request of Chief Plant Operator Jim Kennedy and authorize the advertising for bids for leasing a 2011 Ford Escape XLT 4 WD 6 Speed with Automatic Transmission at a cost not to exceed $380/month, 36 months; 12,000 miles per year. * Bids will be advertised on April 8, 2011 with bid opening on April 15, *The request by Chief Plant Operator Kennedy had been previously approved by NYS moved up the build-out date to where it is no longer available through NYS OGS Bid. The money is already encumbered and budgeted under F Purf. Auto. WATER REFUND SUPER INTERMIDIATE CO. LLC ACCOUNT 00385: Water Account was overbilled as a result of prior manual clerical data entry when the system was transferred to the new BAS Water Billing Program. A refund in the amount of $7,443 is owed. On a motion by Trustee Gormley seconded by Trustee Chan, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approved a refund to Water Account 00385, Super Intermediate Co. LLC for an incorrect water bill in the amount of $7,443 covering period 6/1/10 3/1/2011.

8 WATER REFUND TOWN OF MONROE WD #7 ACCOUNT : Town of Monroe Water Account , Water District #7 was overbilled as a result of prior manual clerical data entry when the system was transferred to the new BAS Water Billing Program. A refund in the amount of $17, is owed. On a motion by Trustee Gormley seconded by Trustee Chan, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approved a refund to Water Account , Town Water District #7 for an incorrect water bill in the amount of $17, as a result of prior manual clerical data entry when the system was transferred to the BAS Water Billing Program. DPW SURPLUS EQUIPMENT 1989 JOHN DEERE 544E LOADER: SELL THROUGH AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL On a motion by Trustee Eppinger seconded by Trustee Wright, with all in favor, it was: WHEREAS, State Law that requires equipment no longer needed by a municipality be sold at fair market value after declaring equipment surplus and no longer needed. IT IS THEREFORE HEREBY RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of DPW Supt. Smith and declare the following equipment surplus to the needs of the Village and authorize it to be included with the surplus equipment to be auctioned to the highest bidder at a minimum return of $10,000, through Auctions International, 808 Borden Road, Cheekowaga, NY (see minutes page 37, 3/17/11): 1989 John Deere 544 E Loader (Product ID #DW544EB526508) Money received from sale to be placed in the Highway Equipment Reserve Account. POLICE DEPARTMENT 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA SURPLUS SELL THROUGH AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL: On a motion by Trustee Wright seconded by Trustee Chan, with all in favor, it was: RESOLVED, the Board accepted the recommendation of Police Chief Giudice and declare the Police Department s 2002 Chevrolet Impala, VIN# 2G1WF55K , surplus the needs of the Village. Vehicle failed NYS Inspection and is not worth repairing. It is further RESOLVED, the Board directs that the 2002 Chevrolet Impala be included with the surplus equipment of the DPW and auctioned to the highest bidder through Auctions International, 808 Borden Road, Cheekowaga, NY.

9 INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE OF MONROE AND TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR PROVIDING COOPERATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: On a motion by Trustee Chan seconded by Trustee Wright, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approved an Inter-municipal Agreement between the Village of Monroe and the Town of New Windsor, 555 Union Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553, for the purpose of utilizing the Town of New Windsor s Information Technology Officers to assist the Village of Monroe on an as needed basis in the establishment, configuration, maintenance, and oversight of the Village of Monroe computers, servers, peripherals, network infrastructure and hardware, Geographical Information Services (GIS), radio communications, telecommunication technology, project management, as well as the Village of Monroe website and servers. It is further RESOLVED, that the Village of Monroe shall be responsible for coordinating the efficient use of the Town of New Windsor personnel and be responsible for releasing said personnel as soon as possible. It is further RESOLVED, the terms of the agreement shall be from year to year and shall be terminated by either party by providing thirty (30) days written notice on the other party. It is further RESOLVED, both parties agree to obtain and thereafter continue to keep in full force and affect their general liability insurance, public liability insurance, and automotive insurance relative to the various services to be performed herein with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 annual aggregate. It is further RESOLVED, hourly rates charged by the Town of New Windsor and amended yearly by the New Windsor Comptroller and attached to the agreement shall be allocated from police line item It is further RESOLVED, that Mayor Purcell is hereby authorized to sign said agreement. (A copy of the full agreement is on file with the Village Clerk) Ayes: Trustees Gormley, Cham Wright and Eppinger SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION: On a motion by Trustee Gormley seconded by Trustee Eppinger, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approved a new Public Entertainment Event Permit Application effective 4/6/2011. BUDGET ADOPTION FY/2011: Mayor Purcell said the Board would discuss a date following Executive Session to continue the Public Hearing. Mrs. Hieronymi asked that she be notified.

10 LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2011 CHAPTER 155 PEDDLING & SOLICITING: On a motion by Trustee Wright seconded by Trustee Eppinger, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law #1 of 2011 amending the code of the Village of Monroe, Chapter 155 Peddling and soliciting by deleting the existing code and replacing it in its entirety. Copy of full text is attached. SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM VILLAGE JUSTICE COURT: Judge Strauss announced that once again this year, the Village Justice Court working in conjunction with local colleges, he was able to continue a Local Summer Internship Program. A program where a student from the college worked at the Village Court for 15 hours per week in exchange for academic credit provided by the college (the Village incurs no monetary expense whatsoever). The work the intern does involves filing and administrative paperwork, observing court sessions, and completing a rigorous academic assignment that includes research and preparation of a bench memo and draft decision based upon a closed file previously determined by the Court. The program was a huge success affording unique first hand access to the daily operations of the Court and Village government in general and the intern received approximately 125 hours of service without incurring any monetary expense. Last year s intern gave the program high marks in her post-completion summary, indicating she found it educational and that it broadened her knowledge awareness of courts and the legal system. Mount St. Mary approached Judge Strauss about doing the program again this year and indicated they have multiple students interested in the opportunity to intern at the Court. Judge Strauss would like to arrange to have up to two summer interns this year. On a motion by Trustee Chan seconded by Trustee Gormley, and carried, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approved continuing the Local Summer Internship Program through the Village Justice Court whereby college students work at the Justice Court in exchange for academic credit provided by their college. This is a maximum 10 week program, 15 hours per week at no cost to the Village. AWARENESS WALK-A-THON TO BENEFIT KINDNESS ABOVE MALICE FOUNDATION: Karen LoMeli and her daughter, Gabriele Curley is requesting to use Crane Park for an Awareness Walk around the ponds, a fundraiser to benefit The Kindness Above Malice Foundation. The foundation was started by the Jacobsen family following the recent suicide of their son, Kameron. The foundation s purpose is to raise awareness through youth programs in our school district and eventually throughout the country. The funds raised will help to award scholarships and fund programs that will help to build self esteem in our youth as well as the community based mentoring to contribute to personal growth and development. Their website is The date requested is Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12 PM. On a motion by Trustee Wright seconded by Trustee Eppinger, with all in favor, it was: RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees approved the fundraiser to benefit The Kindness Above Malice Awareness Walk around the Mill Ponds on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12 PM contingent upon the following: Proof that the participation registration form includes a waiver of liability A Certificate of Insurance naming the Village of Monroe as additional insured on the certificate in the amount of $1,000,000 Coordination of the event with the Village Police Chief, Dom Giudice to insure safety measures John Karl noted that April 30 th is the same day as Operation Clean Sweep.

11 MAYOR S REPORT: April 4 th attended the future Monroe Chamber of Commerce meeting. They are applying for 50l c status and preparing for a membership drive. Mayor Purcell attended the Orange County Community Development Grant kick-off Meeting on March 30 th. DPW Supt. Smith and Mayor Purcell are looking at projects that will qualify for the grant. We have qualified for the last three years and hope to do so again. BOARD AND DEPARTMENT COMMENT: Trustee Wright thanked Mayor Purcell for his leadership in working with the Building Department on the rental property mailings and formation of the Monroe Chamber. Trustee Eppinger echoed Trustee Wright. The time and effort the Mayor puts forth is recognized and appreciated. In the words of Tony the Tiger It s great! Chief Giudice commented the Monroe Police Department just finished their re-accreditation process through NYS Accreditation Council. This process is renewable every five years. This is a NYS certification program. It is a 3-day process. The certification assessment team reviews policy, compliance with policy, evidence, patrol cars, etc. There are 140 standards that are reviewed and graded. They conduct many interviews that included the Chief and dispatchers. At the exit interview last Thursday, they indicated they were happy with what they saw. Result will be received late May early June. Chief Giudice will be going to DSC in Albany to receive certification. Chief Giudice praised members of his department including his Secretary, Diane Martini, Det. Krauss and P.O. Amatetti. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1 PERSON IN ATTENDANCE TIME: 8:40 PM COMPLAINT 99 SPRING STREET: John Karl asked the Board if they have seen the junk yard at 99 Spring Street. What is the status with that? Mayor Purcell said the court action was settled in another court. Mayor Purcell will check with the Building Department. STILL ROAD COMPLAINT: Trustee Wright commented on property across from Sacred Heart Church on Still Road. The home with the wood stacked in the front yard and the adjacent home with blue and white signs. The blue and white signs were removed from the front lawn and now they are attached to part of the house. Mayor Purcell will advise the Building Dept. ADJOURNMENT / EXECUTIVE SESSION: On a motion by Trustee Gormley seconded by Trustee Wright, and carried, the meeting was closed at 8:45 PM. Following a short recess, the Board convened in Executive Session for Attorney/Client Privilege. OPEN SESSION: On a motion by Trustee Chan seconded by Trustee Gormley, and carried, the Open Meeting resumed at 9 PM. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED DATE & TIME: On a motion by Trustee Wright seconded by Trustee Chan, with all in favor, it was: RESOLVED, the Board set April 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM to continue the Public Hearing on the budget. No further business the meeting was adjourned.

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