Civil Service Examinations DEADLINE: March 22
(Wampsville, NY – March 2013) The Madison County Personnel Department announced upcoming Civil Service examinations. The eligible lists established as a result of these examinations will be used to fill present and future vacancies as they occur in the applicable departments. Applications will be accepted until March 22 for the May 11 examination : highway crew supervisor; senior highway crew supervisor; highway operations manager; public safety communicator . See MADISON CO COURIER:
http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43443
Thursday, March 14, 2013
BCS: Board of Education REGULAR Meeting - TONIGHT! March 14
BROOKFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOLBOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
7:00 p.m. – Library/Media Classroom
SEE: http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43431
Thursday, March 14, 2013
7:00 p.m. – Library/Media Classroom
SEE: http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43431
BCS - PreKindergarten Registration DEADLINE: March 20, 2013
Brookfield, NY – March 2013) Pre-Kindergarten: Eligible if 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2013 Kindergarten: Eligible if 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2013. Please call main office at 315-899-3323 by March 20 for more information. SEE:
http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43363
http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43363
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
MADISON CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Summary - MARCH 12, 2013 Regular Meeting
MADISON CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Summary - MARCH 12, 2013 Regular Meeting - New County Administrator appointed ($105,000) and Assistant Administrator ($43,213) position created; SAFE Act; but no word on the "Confidential Settlement Agreement"....hmm.....see full article at: Oneida Dispatch http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2013/03/13/news/doc513fac16ef60e551660954.txt?viewmode=fullstory
CORRECTION: MONDAY -MARCH 18 - BROOKFIELD REPUBLICANS Looking for Candidates
CORRECTION: (Brookfield, NY- March 2013) Any resident interested in being a candidate for town clerk, town justice, town supervisor or town council (two positions) in the 2013 town elections should attend the Brookfield Republican Committee meeting at town hall at 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, March 18. (corrected 2:30PM 3-13-13)
Those interested in serving on the Brookfield Republican Committee also should attend; there is one vacancy in District 1 (Leonardsville) and one vacancy in District 3 (North Brookfield). For more information or for anyone unable to attend, contact Gail Abrams at 315.899.6266 or 315.939.0643 or Jeff Mayne at 315.899.6215 or 315.899.8206. http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43420
Those interested in serving on the Brookfield Republican Committee also should attend; there is one vacancy in District 1 (Leonardsville) and one vacancy in District 3 (North Brookfield). For more information or for anyone unable to attend, contact Gail Abrams at 315.899.6266 or 315.939.0643 or Jeff Mayne at 315.899.6215 or 315.899.8206. http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43420
HIGHLIGHTS – March 11, 2013 Brookfield Town Board – Regular Meeting
Following are what I consider some of the "Highlights" of last night's Regular Town Board Meeting.
These are NOT minutes. Check out TOWN INFORMATION at the new website: http://www.brookfieldny.us/index.html
*** Attendance: approximately 20 public; absent - DeWitt Head; present - Salka, Mayne, Abrams, Walker
*** Highway Department – Bob Piersma EQUIPMENT “Rollover” Presentation – “Equipment Rollover” program and possible local law to rollover/renew equipment on a scheduled basis. The annual cost to maintain older equipment is outweighing the cost to finance and “rollover” new equipment on a regular basis. Piersma credited former Hwy Super Rod Jennison with starting this program. Piersma did extensive research, speaking with 4-5 other highway supervisors. Several have a rollover program and were happy they did – substantial savings (up to 50%). Piersma’s report included preliminary figures and will do further research and provide more exact numbers on the costs. Three of the trucks have serious safety issues that will cost approximately $120-150,000 to bring them up to DOT standards and we would still be old vehicles, requiring increasing maintenance costs. The rollover program would set up regular equipment replacement – “rolling over” the financing each year. Basically boils down to: Annual, predictable, financing payments vs. high, uncertain maintenance costs on old equipment. Members of the Highway Dept. and their families as well as public commented favorably on this plan. The Board authorized Piersma to move ahead and get more solid numbers and information.
*** Special Town Meeting – 3/30/13 - for public comment & discussion on whether or not we need a ban on gas development & drilling in the Town of Brookfield. See the Town Website at:
*** Comprehensive Plan – Draft has been presented to the Board; final expected by June.
*** Town Website – on line! Brookfieldny.us The Town now has a new, “informational” website thanks to Karen Nowak for her hard work in putting it together …. check it out! http://www.brookfieldny.us/index.html
*** Pistol Owners – Forms at the Town Hall to remove names from public record. File by 5/15/13.
*** North Brookfield Church - The Town closed on the purchase - $12 for the church…. $1,200-1,500 closing costs (legal & fees).
*** Fuel Bids Awarded – Broedel Fuel won three of the five bids; with Buell picking up the other two awards.
*** Un-appropriated Fund Balance: $298,971 (General $73,397 + Highway $225,574)
*** Ritz Road – Abandonment – there will be a public hearing at the next board meeting to hear comments on the Town's abandonment of care of Ritz Rd. (near Snow’s Pond). Adjoining property owners have signed letters supporting the move.
*** Road Use Agreement – is still pending; Brookfield is looking at hiring DELTA ENGINEERING to provide the necessary road survey information and filings for approximately $7,500. The Town is working with Hamilton, Lebanon to retain their services. No final decision has been made.
*** Next Meeting – 7:00 PM Mon. APRIL 8 - NORTH BROOKFIELD Fire Hall & Public Hearing (7:30) – Ritz Rd.
Following are what I consider some of the "Highlights" of last night's Regular Town Board Meeting.
These are NOT minutes. Check out TOWN INFORMATION at the new website: http://www.brookfieldny.us/index.html
*** Attendance: approximately 20 public; absent - DeWitt Head; present - Salka, Mayne, Abrams, Walker
*** Highway Department – Bob Piersma EQUIPMENT “Rollover” Presentation – “Equipment Rollover” program and possible local law to rollover/renew equipment on a scheduled basis. The annual cost to maintain older equipment is outweighing the cost to finance and “rollover” new equipment on a regular basis. Piersma credited former Hwy Super Rod Jennison with starting this program. Piersma did extensive research, speaking with 4-5 other highway supervisors. Several have a rollover program and were happy they did – substantial savings (up to 50%). Piersma’s report included preliminary figures and will do further research and provide more exact numbers on the costs. Three of the trucks have serious safety issues that will cost approximately $120-150,000 to bring them up to DOT standards and we would still be old vehicles, requiring increasing maintenance costs. The rollover program would set up regular equipment replacement – “rolling over” the financing each year. Basically boils down to: Annual, predictable, financing payments vs. high, uncertain maintenance costs on old equipment. Members of the Highway Dept. and their families as well as public commented favorably on this plan. The Board authorized Piersma to move ahead and get more solid numbers and information.
*** Special Town Meeting – 3/30/13 - for public comment & discussion on whether or not we need a ban on gas development & drilling in the Town of Brookfield. See the Town Website at:
*** Comprehensive Plan – Draft has been presented to the Board; final expected by June.
*** Town Website – on line! Brookfieldny.us The Town now has a new, “informational” website thanks to Karen Nowak for her hard work in putting it together …. check it out! http://www.brookfieldny.us/index.html
*** Pistol Owners – Forms at the Town Hall to remove names from public record. File by 5/15/13.
*** North Brookfield Church - The Town closed on the purchase - $12 for the church…. $1,200-1,500 closing costs (legal & fees).
*** Fuel Bids Awarded – Broedel Fuel won three of the five bids; with Buell picking up the other two awards.
*** Un-appropriated Fund Balance: $298,971 (General $73,397 + Highway $225,574)
*** Ritz Road – Abandonment – there will be a public hearing at the next board meeting to hear comments on the Town's abandonment of care of Ritz Rd. (near Snow’s Pond). Adjoining property owners have signed letters supporting the move.
*** Road Use Agreement – is still pending; Brookfield is looking at hiring DELTA ENGINEERING to provide the necessary road survey information and filings for approximately $7,500. The Town is working with Hamilton, Lebanon to retain their services. No final decision has been made.
*** Next Meeting – 7:00 PM Mon. APRIL 8 - NORTH BROOKFIELD Fire Hall & Public Hearing (7:30) – Ritz Rd.
Monday, March 11, 2013
NEW FORMAT & INFO...
A new informational format for my Blog… will provide links to updates on area events and issues. Please, check out the Town of Brookfield's new website…many thanks to KAREN NOWAK!
MEETINGS….
NEW!! Brookfield Website
BROOKFIELD TOWN BOARD
3/11/2012 MARCH - Regular Meeting - Monday
Cut & Paste to your browser:
http://www.brookfieldny.us/calendar.html
MADISON COUNTY - Board of Supervisors
3/12/2013 Regular Meeting - Tues. March 12, 2013
http://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/board-supervisors/home
Brookfield Board of Education
Special Meeting
3/12/2013 SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 p.m. – School Library/Media Room
http://madisoncountycourier.com/?cat=22
LOCAL NEWS…..
3/9/2013
Chittenango Police Chief, Jeff Paul, Under Investigation
http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=43306
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