of 11 August 19, 2010 Minutes - Lackawanna City School District

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Minutes of the REGULAR MEETING of the Lackawanna City School District’s Board of Education held on
Thursday, August 19, 2010 in the Martin Road Elementary School Auditorium, 135 Martin Road, Lackawanna,
New York at 7:00 P.M.
A) OPENING
Board President, John W. Makeyenko called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS Present: Ronald S. Miller, Lisa M. Friend, Omar Saleh, Kevin Rozwood, Michael
Sanders and John Makeyenko
Board President Makeyenko asked all present to observe a moment of silence for former City Clerk and his
second mom, Mrs. Carol Daley.
B) WELCOME
B-1 President Makeyenko welcomed all those present and thanked them for coming. President Makeyenko asked
all to rise for the
Pledge of Allegiance
C) ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
C-1 ANNOUNCEMENTS: MEETING DATES: Monday, September 13, 2010, Work Session, 7:00 P.M.,
Room 202 Superintendent Conference Room, 245 South Shore.
NEXT BUSINESS MEETING: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:00 P.M.,
Martin Road Elementary Auditorium, 135 Martin Road, Lackawanna.
C-2 PRESENTATIONS: None
LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
245 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD
LACKAWANNA, NEW YORK 14218 Revised 9/14/10
C-3 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Joseph DiCenzo- 133 Madison Avenue- commented on Agenda items F-4 and F-5
*ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT
Nicholas D. Korach
Sameh Masry
Carl W. Morgan
Jared Taft
Angela McCaffrey
Superintendent of Schools
School Business Official
School Attorney
Principal/Martin Road Elementary
Assistant Principal

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*D) MINUTES:
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by Michael Sanders to Omnibus Minutes D-1, D-2, D-3 and D-4.
D-1-July 1, 2010 Re-Organization Meeting, D-2-July 6, 2010 Special Meeting, D-3-July 15, 2010 Regular
Meeting and D-4 July 29, 2010 Special Meeting.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
*E) PERSONNEL – TEACHING
E-1APPROVE POSTING FOR ESL TEACHER
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the attached posting for the position of ESL Teacher and post
immediately.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED attachment #1
APPROVED
E-2 APPROVE RE-APPOINTMENT OF .8 AIS TEACHER
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by Liza Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
Nicholas D. Korach to approve the re-appointment of Jacob Costello as .8 AIS Teacher. Mr. Costello has been
employed on a yearly basis since the 2008-2009 school year. Funding for this position is provided by the ARRA
Grant Funds and therefore is no cost to the District.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-3 APPROVE TEACHER’S LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXTENSION
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve Kara Egitto’s request for a one year Unpaid Leave of Absence for the
2010-2011 school year. Should circumstances change, Ms. Egitto will notify the District in a timely manner.
Ms. Egitto is a special education teacher at the Martin Road Elementary School.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-4 APPROVE ADDITIONS TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST

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Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the attached teaching substitute list for August 2010.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED attachment #2
APPROVED
E-5 APPROVE TEACHERS FOR HOMEBOUND STUDENTS LIST
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the attached list for teachers of Homebound Students for August 2010.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED attachment #3
APPROVED
E-6 APPROVE PREFERED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by John Makeyenko, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the attached list of Preferred Substitute Teachers for the 2010-2011
school year.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED attachment #4
APPROVED
E-7 APPROVE LEAVE TEACHER FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve Ms.Beth Selig to be retained as the Leave Teacher for Ms. Ida Butwin’s
Science position at Lackawanna Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-8 APPROVE TEACHER MENTORS
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the following teachers to be added to the mentor list for the 2010-2011
school year: Michelle Gilbert, Tracy Burke, Jill Janus, Joyce Sabuda and Judy NeMoyer. I further recommend
that the current mentor list be re-approved. Mentors are paid at a rate of $450.00 per semester for each semester
they work.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-9 APPROVE VOLUNTEER COACH FOR 2010-2011

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Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the following volunteer coach for the 2010-2011 football season:
Dion Watkins- His credentials for CPR, AED and First Aid are current.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-10 APPROVE ATHLETIC COACHES FOR 2010-2011
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by Omar Saleh, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the following coaches for the 2010-2011 school year: Abdougaliel
Taher- Girls Varsity Track Coach, Mark Spacone – Boys Modified Soccer Coach
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-11 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Ronald Miller, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the appointment of Ms. Sue Lynn Galvin, to the position of Principal of
Special Education in the Principal tenure area, effective August 30, 2010. Ms. Galvin’s credentials for this
administrative position are listed as School District Administrator (permanent), School Administrator/Supervisor
(provisional). Ms. Galvin’s salary will be in accordance with the current Lackawanna Administrative Council
Contract. Her probationary period will commence August 30, 2010 and expire August 31, 2013.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-12 APPROVE LEAVE TEACHER GENERAL EDUCATION AT MRES
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve Ms. Kelli Stotz as the Leave Teacher for Ms. Molly Masurek’s Grade 3
General Education position at Martin Road Elementary School for the 2010-2011 School Year.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
E-13 APPROVE LEAVE TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION AT MRES
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve Ms. Rebecca Mastrocicco to be retained as the Leave Teacher for Ms.
Kara Egitto’s Special Education position at Martin Road Elementary School for the 2010-2011 school year.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED

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E-14 APPROVE TEACHING STAFFING ASSIGNMENTS
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the attached list of Teaching Staff Assignment changes for the 2010-
2011 school year.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED attachment #5
APPROVED
E-15 APPROVE ADDITIONS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS AND ADVISORS
Motion by Kevin Rozwood, seconded by Omar Saleh, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the addition of the Middle School Service Club to the 2010-2011
Middle School Clubs. The co-advisors will be Carolyn Sanchez and Darrell Skelton. This club was left off the
original list submitted to the Board previously.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
*F) PERSONNEL – NON-TEACHING
F-1 APPROVE POSTING FOR SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by Omar Saleh, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve posting the Substitute Bus Monitor for the 2010-2011 Universal Pre-K
Program. This Position is funded through the Universal Pre-K Grant and therefore will be no cost to the District.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-2 APPROVE PRE-K BUS MONITORS
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve Lynn Masterman and Joann Anderson to provide bus monitor services
for two Pre-K buses for the 2010-2011 school year. Both positions are funded through the Universal Pre-K
Grant and therefore are no cost to the District.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-3 APPROVE FMLA FOR TEACHER AIDE
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve Adrianne DeMarco’s request for a Family Medical Leave commencing
on or about September 1, 2010 and terminating on or about September 15, 2010 or upon doctor’s release.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED

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F-4 APPROVE SENIOR TYPIST RETIREMENT – CINDY BALCARCZYK
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to accept Mrs. Cynthia Balcarczyk’s letter of intent to retire from her position of
account clerk/typist for the Lackawanna City School District. This will be effective, August 27, 2010. Pursuant
to the contract between the Lackawanna City School District and the LCES, Mrs. Balcarczyk is requesting all
benefits she is entitled to including, but not limited to, any retirement incentives that are offered. Mrs.
Balcarczyk is requesting the State Early Retirement Chapter 105A and the $7,500.00 local retirement incentive
offered by the Board of Education as well.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-5 APPROVE ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST RETIREMENTS
F-5-A BARBARA “Bonnie” SAWICKI
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to accept Mrs. Barbara Sawicki’s letter of intent to retire from her position of
account clerk/typist for the Lackawanna City School District. This will be effective, August 27, 2010,
predicated on Mrs. Sawicki being entitled to the State Early Retirement Chapter 105A and the $7,500.00
retirement incentive offered by the Board of Education. Pursuant to the contract between the Lackawanna City
School District and the LCES, Mrs. Sawicki is requesting all benefits she is entitled to including but not limited
to any retirement incentives that are offered.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-5-B ROBERTA KOWALCZYK
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to accept Mrs. Roberta Kowalczyk’s letter of intent to retire from her position of
account clerk/typist for the Lackawanna City School District. This will be effective, August 27, 2010,
predicated on Mrs. Kowalczyk being entitled to the State Early Retirement Chapter 105A and the $7,500.00
local retirement incentive offered by the Board of Education. Pursuant to the contract between the Lackawanna
City School District and the LCES, Mrs. Kowalczyk is requesting all benefits she is entitled to including, but not
limited to any retirement incentives that are offered.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-6 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO POST FOR TWO (2) ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST POSITIONS
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve to post for two (2) Account Clerk Typist Positions due to the retirement
of three (3) Account Clerk Typists effective August 27, 2010.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:

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ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-7 APPROVE NON-TEACHING SUBSTITUTE LIST
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Michael Sanders, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the non-teaching substitute list for the 2010-2011 school year for the
positions of: Substitute Account Clerk Typist- Barbara Sawicki, Roberta Kowalczyk and Sharon Catuzza.
Substitute Teacher Aide- Sharon Catuzza and Vesna Tasevski.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-8 APPROVE CUSTODIAN APPOINTMENT
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by John Makeyenko, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to appoint David Parker to the Civil Service position of custodian. The starting
date is contingent upon passing the school physical and receiving fingerprint clearance.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-9 APPROVE CUSTODIAN APPOINTMENT
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by Lisa Friend, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
Nicholas D. Korach to appoint Bruce Schnell to the Civil Service position of custodian. The starting date is
contingent upon passing the school physical and receiving fingerprint clearance.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-10 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF RECORDS RETENTION CLERK
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Kevin Rozwood, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the appointment of Madeleine Harvey-Leonetti as temporary Part-time
Records Management Clerk. This position is for 18 hours per week at an hourly rate of $13.97.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-11 APPROVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT – PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by John Makeyenko, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the employment contract between the Lackawanna City School District
and Mrs. Christine Sawran as presented. Further recommended that authorization be given to the President of
the Board of Education, myself (Mr. Korach) and Mrs. Sawran to execute said agreement. Once said agreement
has been executed, an executed copy should be attached to the official proceedings of the Lackawanna Board of
Education.

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DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED attachment # 6
APPROVED
F-12 LETTERS OF RECALL FOR 10 MONTH EMPLOYEES
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by Omar Saleh, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the letters of recall to be sent to ten (10) month employees in the
following categories:
Cooks, Assistant cooks, Food Service Helpers, Monitors (Breakfast, Lunch, Hall, Pre K Bus)
Teacher Aides, Part – time Clerk (Teacher Registry)
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-13 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL LUNCH REVIEWERS (2)
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Michael Sanders, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the following individuals to perform the duties of School Lunch
Application Reviewers for the 2010-2011 school year: Sandra Mach and Peggy Clifford
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-14 APPROVE NON-TEACHING STAFFING ASSIGNMENTS
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Omar Saleh, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the list of Non-Teaching Staff assignment changes for the 2010-2011
school year: P.Catuzza from LMS Sp.Ed to MRES Sp. Ed.
M. O’Hara from LHS Sp.Ed. to LMS Sp. Ed.
M. Miller from Truman Sp. Ed. To MRES SP. Ed.
L. Deren from Truman Sp. Ed to MRES Sp. Ed.
F-15 APPROVE VOLUNTEER COACHES
F-15-A-KEVIN PAGLIEI
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by Omar Saleh, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the following volunteer coach for the 2010-2011 football season:
Kevin Pagliei. Mr. Pagliei’s credentials for CPR, AED and First Aid are current.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
F-15-B-LAURENT SWANSON
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by John Makeyenko, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the following volunteer coach for the 2010-2011 football season:
Laurent Swanson. Mr. Swanson’s credentials for CPR, AED and First Aid are current.

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DULY PUT TO A VOTE: AYES – Friend, Saleh, Sanders and Makeyenko
NAYS—Miller and Rozwood
Ayes 4-Nays 2-Motion to Approve Mr. Swanson as a Volunteer Coach CARRIED
APPROVED
*G) GENERAL ITEMS
Motion by Michael Sanders, seconded by Omar Saleh to Omnibus all of G- General Items G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4,
G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8, G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, G-13, G-14, G-15, G-16, G-17 and G-18.
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
Motion by Ronald Miller to accept Omnibus Motion, seconded by John Makeyenko.
G-1- APPROVE ESL RECOMMENDATIONS
G-2- APPROVE STEP UP TO WRITING TRAINER
G-3- APPROVE SYSTEM 44 TRAINING
G-4- APPROVE ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM
G-5- APPROVE YMCA BEFORE-SCHOOL CHILD CARE
G-6- APPROVE NOVA NET RECOVERY TRAINING
G-7- APPROVE UPK PARENT COORDINATOR FOR 2010-2011
G-8- APPROVE RESOLUTION PLAN FOR A STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY
G-9- APPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION DISTRICT PLAN FOR 2010-2011
G-10-APPROVE INDEPENDENT CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING EVALUATION
G-11-APPROVE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TRAINING TIME-READ 180
G-12-APPROVE CONFERENCE REQUEST – H.NASHIR
G-13-APPROVE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES
G-14-APPROVE CPSE/CSE PARENT MEMBERS
G-15-APPROVE CSE/CPSE REPORT SUMMARY
G-16-APPROVE CSE/CPSE REVIEWS
G-17-APPROVE INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS
G-18-APPROVE LACKAWANNA LITTLE LOOP CHEERLEADERS REQUEST
DULY PUT TO A VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
*H) FINANCIAL MATTERS
H-1 APPROVE CREATING THE CAPTAIN RALPH A. SAMBUCHI SCHOLARSHIP
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Michael Sanders, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, Nicholas D. Korach to approve the creation of the Captain Ralph A. Sambuchi Scholarship which will
be given to a senior who will be competing in track or football in college. The LHS Class of 1960 is establishing
this scholarship to honor their classmate and highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, on the occasion of their 50 th
Class Reunion. A copy of Captain Sambuchi’s story is attached.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE

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ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED attachment # 7
APPROVED
Motion by John Makeyenko, seconded by Ronald Miller to Omnibus the rest of H-Financial Matters: H-2, H-3,
H-4, H-5, H-6, H-7, H-8 and H-9
All in favor/none opposed.
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by Michael Sanders to accept the Omnibus motion.
H-2-APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ATHLETICARE
H-3-APPROVE TEMPORARY ADVANCE TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS
H-4-APPROVE FINANCIAL DATA ENTRY ASSISTANCE
H-5-APPROVE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
H-6-APPROVE YEAR-END GENERAL FUND BUDGET TRANSFERS
a. 2010-2011
b. 2009-2010
H-7-APPROVE HEALTH & WELFARE SERVICES
H-8-APPROVE NURSING SERVICES CONTRACT
H-9-APPROVE GENERAL FUND BUDGET REPORT
DULY PUT TO A VOTE
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED
*I) RECEIVE AND FILE
Motion by Ronald Miller, seconded by John Makeyenko to Receive and File all I Items.
DULY PUT TO A VOTE
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
APPROVED FOR RECEIVE AND FILE:
I-1-ABSTRACTS OF AUDITED VOUCHERS – JUNE 2010
I-2-GUIDANCE PLAN
I-3-ATTENDANCE REPORT – JUNE 2010
I-4-OVERTIME REPORT
I-5-EMPLOYEE ABSENTEE REPORT
J) TABLED ITEMS – NONE
K) NEW BUSINESS – NONE

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L) OLD BUSINESS – NONE
M) PUBLIC COMMENT
Joseph DiCenzo- 133 Madison Avenue
Mr. DiCenzo commented on Agenda Items F-6, F-8, F-9 and F-11
Motion to adjourn Regular Meeting by Ronald Miller, seconded by Lisa Friend.
ALL IN FAVOR/NONE OPPOSED
Regular Meeting of August 19, 2010 adjourned at 7:39 P.M.
______________________________________
Annette Iafallo
Board Clerk

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