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A SpecialMeeting of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday the 24th of September, 2003 at 7: p.m. in the Village Hall 2628 South Avenue. Roll Call: Mayor Lawrence (present), Deputy Mayor Juliano(present), Tr. Weitlech(present), Tr. Consentino(present), Tr. Hilderbrand ( out of town), Tr. Schilella(present). Tr. Enson (ill). Pledge of allegiance. Turn out gear. Deputy Mayor Juliano started the discussion by acknowledging the fact that mm out gear was needed to some extent, but also pointed out that the 03-04 budget did not provide for it. Tr. Schinella said she had received a lease contract from the supply company and had forwarded it to the Village Attorney for his review. Mayor Lawrence pointed out that the Awards Program report showed 66 members and--5 of which had no points. Chief Paino pointed out that the requirement was 10%, it was also pointed out that some members elected not to participate in the Awards Program. After much discussion it was decided among the board members that 16 sets would be ordered and the lease approach would be best given the current budget issue, it was also decided that Chief Paino would determine who would be issued the new gear based on need and accumulated points. Motion by Deputy Mayor Juliano to pursue leasing 16 sets for 5 years not to exceed $1183.07 each for a total cost of $18929.00 plus interest, also that the Chief would assign the new suits as needed based on overall participation and a favorable recommendation from the Village Attorneys review of the lease contract. Seconded by Tr. Schinella. Carried. "Annual Fall Pick-Up" Deputy Mayor Juliano started the discussion relative to the "Annual Fall Pick-Up" with news that he and others were requesting aid from the Town of Poughkeepsie for $10.0k to assist in the 03-04 budget shortfall. It was his understanding that the Poughkeepsie Town Board were for the most part in support of our request and that the $10.0k would be voted on during their next meeting. The Deputy Mayor also pointed out that the Town of Wappinger had committed $10.0k and with the $10.0k from the Town of Poughkeepsie plus our budget of $5.0k would leave a shortfall of about $8.0k which would be transferred from another account which exhibited surplus funds. Deputy Mayor Juliano said that the citizens of the village were deserving and should be entitled to the pick-up. Tr. Weitlich disagreed with moving forward at this time without a f'm-n commitment from the Town of Poughkeepsie Board granting the $10.0k and also expressed disappointment with the decision to move forward without formal Board approval. Much discussion followed about past processes and other budgetary lines which also exceeded the plan.