PIERSMA Adds ANOTHER HAT

The Waterville Times (1/29/14) reports Bob Piersma has taken on the CODES OFFICER job with the Village of Oriskany Falls...pretty full plate as Brookfield Highway Superintendent & Brookfield Codes Officer...and, according to the article, he is also the Morrisville Codes Officer.

BCS - State Says FINANCIAL PROBLEMS at Brookfield Central School

Not looking good for BROOKFIELD CENTRAL's FINANCIAL SITUATION... ...Just how long does the BCS Administration think we can afford to pay these top-heavy administrative salaries $100,000 ??? This is a bit of information you sure as hell will not hear of from BCS Financial Office...when will this community realize the school is being run for the benefit of a few at the expense of the STUDENTS & TAXPAYERS!!! In a report released Thursday (1/15/14) by the State Comptroller indicates fiscal stress for BCS finances. BCS ranked #27 in fiscal problems out of 674 districts... with rankings from #1 as the most serious financial situation. Statewide, 13 percent are fiscally stressed, the report says. The most highly stressed districts in Central New York are LaFayette, DeRuyter, Skaneateles and Brookfield. Those districts are in "moderate fiscal stress" -- the second most serious category in the comptroller's report. LaFayette has the 14th highest fiscal stress level of the 674 districts in the comptroller's report. Brookfield ranked #27 in fiscal stress. The report is meant to give parents and taxpayers a factual starting point for conversations about the financial health of their school district. BCS was the only one of the four CNY schools whose admnistration did not offer a clarification or explanation to reporters. The system measures the specific finances of each district, not the overall health of a community The comptroller said most school districts found to be in fiscal stress are operating with low fund balances, operating deficits and limited cash on hand. They also have a much higher likelihood of using short-term borrowing to bridge cash flow gaps, the report said. See full article at POST STANDARD - they do a good job of covering education issues. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/01/new_york_state_comptrollers_school_districts_report_the_take_away_for_taxpayers.html

What is going on in Waterville???

A Waterville man has been accused of having sex with a physically helpless woman, Oneida County sheriff's investigators said. Sean Spencer, 33, of Tower Street, was charged Wednesday with felony first-degree rape, investigators said. See complete article at UTICA OD Link http://www.uticaod.com/article/20140115/NEWS/140119550

Sad state of a Fair !

RUMOR AROUND TOWN that... a certain Town Board Member is taking his milking stool and leaving the Dairy Barn...at the County Fair. He will no longer act as the Cattle Superintendent at the Madison Co. Fair ....apparently, he is upset with fellow Board member (who is also "head honcho" at the MCF) over this board member's "deciding" vote (3 to 2) to the accept/adopt/approve the Comprehensive Plan rather than leaving it on "the shelf".... And word just in....apparently the Fair's electrician and another opponent of the Comprehensive Plan has also resigned from the Fair. Lights out! Sad state of a Fair !

Waterville man faces a child pornography

A Waterville man faces a child pornography charge after he allegedly uploaded images of child porn to Facebook, New York State Police said. Patrick W. Weaver, 23, of Waterville, is charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child.According to officials, Weaver allegedly uploaded photos of child porn to the social media site Facebook.Check out rest of the story at...http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Waterville-man-arrested-on-child-pornography-charge-240157801.html

TOWN BOARD MEETING Highlights - Jan 13, 2014

Highlights of last night's Town Board Meeting... The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN was passed by a vote of 3 to 2 with Walker and Head voting NO...and Mayne doing the longest job of waffling back and forth on his vote.....Highway Superintendent received a raise to $44,270 beginning 1/1/14.....Perhaps the most important part of the meeting was the push back from member of the community who are sick and tired of the same criminals being given a pass by the local judiciary. Much frustration was voiced over the local Justices of the Peace and the County’s lack of police enforcement against criminals in this part of the county. The Justices do not provide a docket for cases where the public would be made aware of cases appearing before them. Town Attorney Hadley thought that it might be a requirement – hope he checks and if so, see that it is enforced – Particularly for ADA Assistant District Attorney Night for the more serious crimes. Several members wanted Salka to speak to the Judges, but he explained not within his authority, as executive branch, to interfere with the independence of the judicial branch of gov’t. Without a doubt, much frustration with our local judicial system.

TOWN BOARD - Tonight's Meeting - Monday JAN 13 7PM

ATTENTION....Don't forget tonight's (MON - JAN 13) Town Board meeting at 7PM in the Brookfield Town Hall....important items on the agenda include Resolution to Accept the Comprehensive Plan; Increased Salary for Highway Superintendent; the next two items are not explained: Jim Visentin; Declaration of Intent. Check out the Town's Website for the full agenda.