05-17-1988
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
SCREENING COMMITTEE
May 1 7, 1988 7 : 00 p, m.'
CITY HALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Chairman, Thomas L.
Sheridan, in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were: Wallace Trickey, Dominick Fazzone, Thomas L. Sheridan
and William C. Hoffart. James W. Bonneville was excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sheridan asked for approval of the minutes of the April 13, 1988
minutes and the April 14, 1988 minutes. Mr. Fazzone moved both minutes
be accepted, seconded by Mr. Trickey. Motion CARRIED 3-0, Mr. Hoffart
having been absent at the April 13, 1988 meeting and April 14, 1988
meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Sheridan announced the recommendations of the Screening Committee for
service on the Industrial Board has been accepted by Council, the new
members being: Danny K. Hatfield, Robert W. Richards, Vincent P.
Azzarello, Jr. and Guy Hanson.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Sheridan stated the Committee this evening would be reviewing applicants
to serve on the Building Trades Regulatory and Appeals Board, the Citizens
Code Enforcement Board, the Merit Board and the Parks and Recreation Board.
The secretary was asked to give the names and numbers of each applicant,
stating what Board they wish to serve. They were as follows: Building
Trades Regulatory & Appeals Board: #1, JadcHayman, Sr.: #2, Dick Koslowski.
Citizens Code Enforcement Board: #1, Mary Ciccarello: #2, Lois Kane: #3,
Maureen Borner: #4, Keith'- C. Denton. Parks & Recreation Board: Starting
with #2: (#1 having moved away in the meantime) Dr. Rol~na B~zin~ Jr.: #3,
Jeff Ridgdill~ #4, James J. Gill; #5, Keith Denton: #6, Lawrence R.
Lanchoney: #7, Elizabeth Valentine. Merit Board: #1, Russell Gold;
#2, Cecelia Stevens: #3, Keith Denton: #4, Harry Jones: #5, Elizab~th
Valentine.
The Committee discussed the By Laws of all Boards containing the paragraph
wherein the Board members themselves were selecting new members for
recommendation, and the secretary was asked to speak with Mrs. Susan
Wadsworth, Acting City Clerk, as to having this paragraph deleted in any
By Laws where it may appear.
Mr. Sheridan said he would like to see a Senior Citizen Center where they
could hold dances, etc. Mr. Trickey asked if this meant the Recreation
Department should take over, and Mr. Sheridan believes the Recreation
Department should pay for this, as these people do pay ~mpact fees. Af~er
a short discussion, the Committee returned to the selection ot applicants.
However, Mr. Sheridan did question the procedure for serving subpoenas and
the secretary explained Mr. DiLeva give the violators a ten day notice
and if not in compliance by that time a police officer serves the subpoenas
prepared by Mrs. Garrity, secretary of the Citizen Code Enforcement Board.
At this time the Committee also asked the subject of deleting certain
sections of By Laws and Resolutions be tabled until the next meeting, to
which all agreed.
Building Trades Regulatory and Appeals Board. Mr. Sheridan announced the
two applicants for this Board, Jack A Hayman, Sr. and Dick Koslowski, and
reminged~tDe Committee there is just one opening. The secretary statp-n
she did not receive an application from a registered plumber, registered
engineer, etc., but Mr. Fischer believed the Commi ttee should consider
these applicants. A discussion followed as to the required members needed
such as an architect, a registered plumber, a registered engineer.
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Mr. Fazzone, who had been a design engineer himself, told the Committee
he believed Mr. Koslowski would qualify, based on his own experiences.
A discussion was held as to Mr. Haymarrs Company as there is no indication
as to what type of business this is. Further discussion continued as to
the members needed on this Board, such as engineers, architects or
plumbers, as the By Laws state ~whenever possible". Mr. Fazzone
suggested since there are just two applicants we should ask both to
be present at the interviews tomorrow evening, and the secretary was
asked to contact both men to appear.
Citizens Code Enforcement Board. The secretary informed the Committee
there are two vacancies on this Board, with five applicants applying.
Mary Ciccarello and Lois Kane are both renewing their applications,
serving on the Board at this time. Maureen Borner, Keith C. Benton and
Elizabeth Valentine were discussed as possible new members. The Committee
cast votes at this time, the results being: Maureen Borner, 4 votes; Mary
Ciccarello, Lois Kane, Keith C. Denton and Elizabeth Valentine each receiving
two votes. A second vote was required, the results being: Maureen Borner,
4; Mary Ciccarello, 3; Elizabeth Valentine, 3. The secretary was asked to
inform these three applicants to appear for interviews tomorrow evening.
Merit Board. The Committee discussed the fact that Mr. Russell Gold,
present Chairman, has reapplied but is on vacation and cannot be inter-
viewed at this time. Mrs. Cecelia Stevens has also reapplied, being on
the Board at the present time. A discussion ensued as to certain events
occurring which should have been brought before the Merit Board and were
not and the Committee agreed there should be some changes made in the
future. Mr. Sheridan stated the Merit Board has a very big job to do,
and one thing that bothers him is the Merit Board By Laws or Resolutions
do~~ not have one thing pertaining to safety. Mr. Trickey also questioned
the Merit Board just meeting two or three times a year when there seems
to be so much going on concerning the Merit Board. The Committee agreed
disciplinary actions should be brought before the Merit Board.
A serious discussion was held concerning selection of applicants without
interviews and voting then continued, the results being: #1, Russell
Gold, 3; #3, Keith Denton, 4; #4, Harry Jones, 3; #S; Elizabeth Valentine,
3 votes~ ~.The secretary was asked to have these applicants appear for
interviews tomorrow evening.
Parks & Recreation Board. Mr. Sheridan stated there are two vacancies on
this Board and the secretary announced there are seven applicants, two of
them being on the Board at the present time. Mr. James J. Gill was
discussed, with Mr. Sheridan believing he has an impressive background,
and Mr. Lawrence R. Lanchoney,also, with an excellent resume. Voting was
held with the following results: #2, Dr. Roland Bazin, Jr.; 4;.#3, Jeff
Ridgdill, 3; #6, Lawrence R. Lanchoney, 3. These applicants are to be
called by the secretary for interviews tomorrow evening.
The Committee discussed an applicant applying for more than one Board
and decided to discuss this matter at a future meeting, including a
cut-off date for any applicants. The Committee also decided to have
fifteen minute interviews, since there are ten lapplicants to be inter-
viewed tomorrow evening. beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the last inter-
view being held at 8:45.
Miscellaneous. Mr. Sheridan discussed the Application Procedure he had
submitted and the Committee unanimously agreed to follow this procedure
and to include any amendments at a meeting to be held in the future when
the By Laws will be discussed. Mr. Sheridan also suggested the Committee
have the City Attorney present when the By Laws are finalized.
There being no further business before the Committee, Mr. Fazzone moved
the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr.Hoffart. The meeting adjourned
at 9:15 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
Dorothy C. Garrity,
Secretary.
Screening Committee Minutes of
May 17, 1988 Meeting.
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