Review of 2011 by Month January: The Board votes to proclaim Thursday, January 20th, Webster Marching Band Day in the Village of Webster to recognize the numerous field band competitions from Massachusetts to Arizona that have been won by the Band. The mid-year budget review is presented and shows the Village to be on-track in both the General and Water funds. The Board takes comments from residents regarding the Water Committee Report. February: The Board votes to refer the Water Committee report to the Village Water Department for comments and recommendation. March: The Board officially renames the park located at Hawley Drive and Southwick Drive and fronting State Road, Schantz Park. Tom Spoonhower, President of the BID, presents plans for an exciting 2011. Village voters elect Trustee Lancy, Trustee Balcaen and myself to the Village Board. April: The Board passes a number of new policies as part of the Organizational Meeting including changes to non-union employee compensatory time, vacation time and educational benefits. The Board passes new rules for Village committees. The Board appoints David Mayer as Deputy Village Attorney. The Board votes to engage the New York State Comptrollers Office in an audit of Village finances. At the April 28th meeting, both the General Fund and Water Fund budgets are passed; the tax rate stays the same at $2.22 per thousand. May: Superintendent Swingly gives the recommendation of the Water Department that the Village investigate enhancing Village Water with a reverse osmosis system. Town Justices David Corretore and Thomas DiSalvo give a presentation to the Board on the Town Justice Court. The Board participates with the Business Improvement District in the Relay for Life. At the May 26th meeting, the Village appoints Dorothea Cicciarelli as Village Clerk. The Board establishes a new position of Treasurer. At that same meeting, the Board passes a new salary schedule, sets new salaries for the non-union employees, and cuts Village Board salaries by 1.9%. (The May 26th meeting had one of the longest agendas ever with 33 items listed). June: Rick Walter is appointed a Village Liaison to the Business Improvement District. The Farmers’ Market starts; the Board approved copies of a new Farmer's Market Brochure. July: Myself, Trustee Reynolds and Trustee Lancy march in the Fireman’s’ Parade. The Jazz Festival was a huge success attracting at-least 5000 people to the Village. The Village Board approves a call-in (like the Town Board) at the second meeting of each month and also the creation of a Citizens Advisory Committee. August: Jamie Alman is appointed Village Treasurer. Village Hall and the Department of Public Works hosts its own “Open House” for the first time at Village Days. Village Days is an outstanding success. Shakespeare at Veterans Memorial Park returns to great crowds. The Village Band wraps up another great season at Harmony Park. The Village Board approves the new Comprehensive Plan. September: On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, the Village hosts a huge event with many first responders, including police and fire personnel. A stone plaque is unveiled at the 9/11 ceremony. October: The Board approves the Monroe County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. The Village Board approves the Water Action Plan. The Village Board recognizes three firefighters from the Northeast Joint Distict for their heroism and service. Trick-or-Treat Trail is a huge success with the best attendance and participation ever. November: The Village Board approves a proclamation for Ginny Nacy, owner of Toddlers Workshop, for her outstanding accomplishments and contribution to our community. The Board retains a new Bond Council and Financial Advisor. The Board moves forward on getting information to acquire the Robb Cemetery. The Village audit shows a $300,000 surplus for the last fiscal year and an actual cut in spending. December: The Village Board adopts new meeting policies. White Christmas in the Village is bigger and better attended than ever before. Entering into their 45th year, the Village Band plays an outstanding Christmas Concert. A huge crowd watches the lighting of the Christmas Lights at Hanks on North Ave.
