I
chaired CFAC when it issued its 9/11/13 recommendation that the “Town Board
authorize the Town Comptroller and Purchasing Agent to investigate and acquire
new accounting software…” Thankfully,
the Town Board did not act.
Yes,
“thankfully”. Selecting a new accounting
system is not as simple as buying a truck or copier and, in hindsight,
shouldn’t be entrusted to one or two people.
Proper planning and thorough research are essential for such an
important purchase.
The
Town Comptroller states he needs to "learn and discern" the
transactions and "earn the privilege" of acquiring a new accounting
software whenever the topic arises. Once
he does (he’s been in office for 15 months), the Board should establish a
proper selection process.
Such
a process should include a User Group’, consisting possibly of the Supervisor,
one Board Member, Comptroller, Purchasing Agent, Finance Director,
representatives from DPW, Police and one or two the smaller Departments. The ‘User Group’ should ask and answer, at a
minimum, such questions as:
- What pro forma reports are required and/or desired?
- How easily can ad hoc reports be generated for the Supervisor and Town Board?
- Should it interact with the Town’s Payroll provider's system?
- it include a Purchasing Module which accommodates the Town’s Purchasing Policy approval requirements?
- Should Department Heads be able to view their Revenue and Expense data?
- Will the Town's mainframe be able to support both new and old systems or can the old data be incorporated into a new system for historic purposes?
- Is the system expandable?
Yes,
new accounting software is needed, but proceed with care!
Pete
Stenson
East
Greenbush
Thanks for your thought provoking comments, Pete. While I agree with much of what you say, I think it is important to remind residents that our current problems were created by people who mismanaged our government, Out of date inappropriate software and computers are just another by-product of the poor decisions made by elected officials from both parties over the years.
ReplyDeleteLet's not blame a software package for the larger problem. We need new leadership in this town. We need responsible leaders who will attend to the business of all residents as good representatives of all residents.
Another informative post Pete but it begs the question: why wasn't this process begun long ago. The last OSC audit found that we needed accounting software and we're headed into the fifth year since those findings were published. Of course, what's a fifth year of ignoring audit findings when you're in your sixth year of a Junk Bond municipal credit rating.
ReplyDeleteI agree that major problems need careful study before they're solved but why do we continue to wait until a problem becomes an emergency and we're forced to pull the trigger without enough research? We could have been looking at our options for a wastewater treatment plant long before DEC lowered the boom with another consent order and a moratorium but we waited until the last minute. With time we might have found grants that could change the future financial landscape to a significant degree. We also could have seen the Town vs. County options costed out with the massive debt service payments factored into the Town cost in that equation. But time was of the essence because little gets done in this town through a proactive planned approach. Instead we wait until our backs are against the wall and we have to react to conditions imposed by external agencies. Let's see what OSC says about accounting software now that they're back.
So while George Phillips continues to struggle with our finances we should already have been "learning and discerning" the answers to the questions you raise here. Not only is a committee a good idea, it needed to be formed last year. If they ever do get around to it I hope you're a member.
We need...voters to stop falling for foolish banter such as "Smart Way Forward" . People were so eager to vote Rick McCabe out of office ~ and ~ anyone ever associated with him , that they fell for the Chris Defruscio scam of the century !
ReplyDeleteNow, we all suffer.
November 2015 is the very oppertunity we need to send scam artists such as Defruscio , packing - forever !
Chumplee and anyone associated with him are out ! He's done .
DeleteHis own people have finally realized what a joke he really is. He has cost the Republican party hundreds of votes , if not thousands with his childish temper tantrums and foolish outbursts.
Bye-bye Chump Dumbfrusch !
What a foolish , political , statement from either Denise or Missy;
Delete"In the words of President Reagan, "Trust but Verify". I too see good in Mr. Corellis and if this Town could for once run as a Government and not a Political Patronage machine, we might keep a DPW Commish long enough to let him prove his worth. Corellis was great in this Town until someone decided they wanted someone else in that position, now all of a sudden he's "worthless" according to "them"??? Please check your source when trying to rely on "anonymous" claims and rants. Could simply be a disgruntled employee who has an ax to grind. I still recall the days when DPW guys were all AWOL under DVM "supervision". Langley couldn't find one of them anywhere within the Town boundaries. Corellis is suffering from a political witch hunt right now - try to stand by him by his results."
#1- Corellis was never "great" by any stretch of the imagination. He was a tyrant and irrational fool from the very beginning. He has no idea how to manage a workforce and it shows. The stories of his temper tantrums prior to his gift of DPW commissioner are legendary. His well documented fits of anger and screaming at the top of his lungs since he started at DPW are the source of more greivances than has ever been recorded !
The man is simply a mistake and he needs to be dismissed. No big deal, he was really just a bad choice and needs to be let go before he costs the Town a fortune.
And as for the AWOL statement - that is a complete fabrication...never happened....unless your confusing that with the Chris Defruscio disappearence to Connecticut with the Town Truck....
Anthony Corellis is the poster child for political patronage . He got his job because he was a hack for Duhfruscio. Thats the only reason he's where he is.
DeletePete---I disagree with your paragraph above that reads, "I chaired CFAC when it issued its 9/11/13 recommendation that the “Town Board authorize the Town Comptroller and Purchasing Agent to investigate and acquire new accounting software…” Thankfully, the Town Board did not act."
ReplyDeleteHad they acted on the recommendation, as the recommendation states, they would have begun to investigate new accounting software. the actual purchase of new software would have occurred AFTER they investigated. had they acted upon that recommendation, much of the investigating would have been done and they would not be starting at ground ZERO today, when it becomes more of an urgency. Always behind the 8 ball...this Town is always behind the 8 ball. Colonie gets it right. Guilderland gets it right. Why can't this tiny Town get it right? So backwards----it's a wonder this Town is still in existence.
Guess there's dissention in the ranks of SWF.....this is comical !
ReplyDelete"AnonymousApril 8, 2015 at 7:20 PM
4:23 p.m. Yes, you truly are mistaken in the case of Anthony Corellis. Mr. Corellis is his own man. He has never kissed up to Langley or anyone else and he never would. That's because he's a leader, not a wimp. When Deb and MA were elected, Langley and DeF literally begged Corellis to take the job. They knew he was the only one who could clean up the DPW and get the men working again for their wages, and he has done just that, which is why they mercilessly trash him on the Talks blog and want DVW back. Now Langley has turned on his own pick for DPW Commish because he wants boot licker Fiacco, who doubles as Langley's personal chauffeur all day long, to have the job. Guess Corellis isn't enough of a boot licker for Langley and that makes him twice the man that Danny boy will ever be."
Denise and Missy sticking up for the very worst EG has ever had to tolerate ! BTW: when is Missy going to move into Town?
Let's be clear on at least one thing, if I am going to write something on here or anywhere else, my NAME will be on it - unlike all you others hiding behind the "Anonymous" or some other fictitious name!
DeleteEd Gilbert is but just one example of the incompetent, ignorant,arrogant fools thrust upon the people of East Greenbush by Chris Defruscio and his ridiculous Smart Way Forward scam !
ReplyDeleteYou think Gilbert is obnoxious? Try having a conversation with Anthony Corellis ! Arrogance combined with ignorance reigns supreme with this crowd.
There's no doubt what so ever that Danny Fiacco will be a breathe of fresh air when he replaces Corellis.
As Denise or Missy would say, " boot licker Danny" will surely get the DPW back on the right road !
Anthony was and still is , a mistake ! Time to cut our losses !
Langley has had 4 secretaries (5 if you count Carm), 4 Comptrollers, 3 Deputy Supervisors, 3 Directors of Finance, 3 Purchasing Agents. It looks to me like either all of his appointments were mistakes or he is an incompetent administrator. Probably both. In any case, these failed appointments are a juicy campaign issue and firing Anthony now will just add fule to the fire.
ReplyDeleteMy basic premise is that buying new accounting software should be done right rather than right away.
ReplyDeleteWe can’t un-ring the bells of past actions or inactions, as mentioned by Eileen, Jack, and Anon 1:35 PM, but the Town Board can and should establish a process to ensure the Town gets the right accounting software.
Years ago, WNYT’s Ed Dague spoke at an American Society for Public Administrators luncheon and reminded us that “to govern” also means “to regulate the speed of” … a profound observation!
Government is characteristically slow and reactive rather than swift and proactive.
I’ve no real problem with taking some time to get the right outcome.
Pete Stenson
I would highly recommend we obtain a new Comptroller !
ReplyDeleteThe current comptrollers backround has been suspect from the beginning.
Surely you folks have googled him and his previous employment. Try this; just query the Town of Glenville and mention his name. Read carefully the results !
I am by no means sticking up for George Phillips, but this recent attack on him is distracting everyone from the overall problem - his boss, his CFO whom is partly responsible for the mess George is trying to unravel. You do realize that the Town of Glenville went on record and stated the Georges termination had nothing to do with any wrongdoing right? Yes, he sued the town for unpaid sick pay, etc. Maybe the town did screw him, maybe they didn't, but what was stated that he committed no wrongdoing while serving as comptroller. Sometimes, well always, you have to read the ENTIRE story and not just the headlines. I love how everyone is now blaming George for our town's mess.
DeleteI agree with you Anony....Every Board and Supervisor who has ignored the findings and recommendations presented in Audits by the OSC over the recent years own the responsibility for the Town's financial condition. The vast majority of the audit recommendations haven't been addressed, just ignored. It's a total lack of accountability to their fiduciary responsibility. They get away with it because we "let" them by re-electing one machine or another. I think it's over. Just can't go on.
DeleteLet me be clear-(er). I am not laying this entire debacle on George Phillips, but clearly he is not the right candidate-( pun intended) for the job.
DeleteLangleys tenure as Supervisor is replete with bad decisions and George Phillips is just one example of Langleys inability to effectively screen potential employees.
I do apologize for my bluntness, and I do not necessarily disagree with you regarding George's performance. I'm not completely sure though how much is in his control, but I have noticed on both blogs before your post a lot of attacks against George. I don't think we have enough (inside) information to assess him, mostly because we don't ever get answers from our CFO. My point was he isn't the person right now any of us should be focusing on, getting rid of the incompetence at the higher level will help solve all of the useless appointee's in the future - that's how we create change and deal with everyone else.
DeleteThe qualifications necessary to straighten out this mess would require Price Waterhouse !
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ReplyDeleteTone it down and re-submit
ReplyDelete10:22 again. The resolution regarding cell phone use is a b~s disguise to go after two DPW employees- PERIOD. It was a thin, veiled mickey mouse move to give Anthony reason to make someones life a nightmare - once again.
ReplyDeleteGadflies will never get it because they are always on the outside looking in.
Don and Co.; Langley actually got this one correct. he was very correct in voting "no" on that resolution. It has nothing to do with employee abuse. There is currently no abuse. Those phones are given to supervising employees only. They are loaded with phone numbers for emergency purposes and so that the men may find a " boss ' in a moment during emergencies. To read deeper into this is to just simply and un necessarily add anxiety to a very simple issue. The phone turned in at the meeting was NOT a smart phone.
People wake up. What we're all witnessing is the Chris Defruscio SWF falling apart and some very mickey mouse gamesmanship to try and screw with people that Gilbert and Defruscio don't like. Its that simple folks.
Either way, our CFO voted no to a resolution that would ensure no one is abusing their cell phones and wasting minutes/data. A no vote by our very own Supervisor was irresponsible, regardless of the behind the scenes/insider garbage we are all tired of hearing.
ReplyDelete8:49 AM-
ReplyDeleteIf Langley got this one right, then why didn't he explain his reasons for voting "no" on that resolution? and why didn't he even take the time to convince his fellow town board members?
Sadly, this seems to be yet another instance of politician Langley trying to have it both ways by unsuccessfully trying to play both ends against the middle.
No Langlost in 2016.
914 and 954; your way too over this one. Its so simple, I agree it looks political. However its very simple. In a nutshell , there is already a policy in existence regarding the awarding and useage of cell phones. There was one instance where a employee went over- marginally- and instead of simply asking for the $20.00 to cover the overage, we need to make a worthless, redundent, resolution because Anthony has no idea how to effectively manage his position.
ReplyDeleteThe Supervisor knew all this and so did the others. MAM,Deb will vote against Langley - and for good reason. I have no issue with their differences at all. However, this resolution was and still is a thinly disguised prop for the few remaining Defruscio faithful to use aginst Chris' sworn enemies.....its that simple. Don't read into it any further, your wasting your valueable time and energy.
A no vote was not irresponsible, it was the correct vote to eliminate redundancy. What should occur next is Anthony should be given a direct order to deal with the issue pointedly, like he's getting paid to do !
This was brought up at the pre-board. It should have been common sense for the other board members to question the basis themselves rather than to blindly agree with it. It was a mistake, and they know it.
The workers are under enough duress without this political bullsh*t.
I need to respectfully disagree with your statement....yes there was a policy that was in effect since 2013, so that part is correct. The resolution differs from the policy .... minutes were being increased to the plan from 2013 so the resolution was needed. Therefore it's not an irresponsible, worthless mistake or some ploy to avenge Defruscio enemies.... that's ridiculous!!! And as for the overtures only being 1 individual adding up to $20.00 is incorrect, that would make the amount $240.00 per yr & whats actually pd per yr is around 1,200... these overtures are being abused by more then 1 employee....this was a good resolution passed... as the taxpayers wont be responsible in paying this tab anymore. NO LANGLEY 2016!
DeleteHe went over once- 1 time. Not every month....just once ! Thats my point. Who are the employees abusing the service ? You apparently know more than your letting on . How many Town workers are using town phones ? Does anyone know ?
DeleteI do sincerely value your opinion, mostly because you see a different set of circumstances than I do.
I guess I respectfully agree to disagree with your point of view.
As far as the other person who writes on the FLY about laughing at our Town workers....well very simply- Keep laughing...its productive ! I like EGB and I appreciate the people who work here.
Since I am not an insider, I cannot comment on the crap the workers have to endure. I don't doubt you guys are dealt with horrible management. I don't doubt necessarily what you say is true with regards to the motive of this resolution. However, the rest of us who live in the real world and not the mismanaged Town of EG (not your fault, but higher ups fault) all have to abide by strict cell phone policies when using work phones. It is absolutely ridiculous anyone is complaining that they have to sign a new cell phone policy. IT IS THE NORM! If you are not abusing your cell phone privileges than you have nothing to worry about.
DeleteCell phones are given to department heads. The people who respond 24 hrs. A day to all problems and emergencies that a tax payer may be having be it highway, water and sewer. The phone is called by commissioner, deputy,fire,police,taxpayers. It is used by dept heads to order supplies, contact men in emergencies and all aspects of the job they have at hand. The town does have radios in town vehicles, but when men are on job a cell phone is used by dept heads. There is nothing illegal being done here people, how many phones are these people required to carry on a daily basis. If an employee has his family call in case of emergency,or friend to call with bad news, or a person who works in the same capacity in another town or village what are we doing here!!!!. These people work for the people, they have had phones for years and never a problem...why now????
ReplyDeleteBecause Anthony has to have something to bitch about !
DeleteAnthony Corellis needs to be fired NOW !!!
DeleteAnthony should just turn in his keys. Him and DiMartini are toast. The DPW is 3 votes away from a celebration.
DeleteThat's part of Corellis's problem. To many DiMartini's. Two of them definitely puts you over the limit.
DeleteNope 830 - its because the people who support MAM are conspiracy theorists. They believe people , albeit Town workers , are all on the take. They think all Town employees are overpaid and should work for minimum wage. They could care less about working conditions. They want job elimination and salary cuts and they want it immediately!
ReplyDeleteFor the past 5 months when water and highway dept heads phone were ringing off the hook 24 hrs a day for breaks and snow removal there is no problem, now the weather has calmed down.......problem. This is a good time to bitch. Shame.
ReplyDeleteCorellis is the absolute worst DPW Commisioner this town has ever seen. He needs to go back to yelling at his son, instead of the hardworking workforce at the DPW. The Town Board should give him the boot next month. That goes for that idiot Poorman also. How did that RAT, weasel his way back in?
DeleteBottom line is that they are ALL CHUMPLEEs people ! The Chump is the biggest moron that ever walked thru Town Hall.
ReplyDeleteAnd...Don and the gadflies all bought in because they hate the dems so much that they can't see whats plainly in front of their face.
NOW , look what we're ALL stuck with ! Thanks to the Gadflies !
You're right...every Gadfly has to be responsible for the incompetence running our town hall! How can you seriously pinpoint any of our town problems on Don?Seriously, you're blaming the very people who have been fighting town hall - not you or the town workers. Please focus on the real issue, not fighting your community who are fighting the same thing you are. Everyone may have different takes, but we can all agree on the root cause - our sad stae of, more like lack of, leadership.
DeleteThe Gadflies are a cancer to our town, and they have made MAM their poster child, using her to spead their disease.
Delete719; simple...Don ushered in Langley and helped the paranoia in Town two years ago that gave us this disfunctional Town Board. MAM and Dimartino are actually worthless and just because MAM pandered to Gadfly about the Casino doesn't necessarily mean she's all perfect and worthy of any real support. She's actually an abstructionist to the finest degree.
DeleteI believe the voters gave us the disfunction of MAM and DAM. Things were fine until they arrived on the scene.
DeleteThe problem with your viewpoint is you do a lot of assuming. You assume we are all gullible with MAM. Many of us believe all 5 of the board members need to be removed, the difference between you and I is reality. The reality is we have MAM and DiMartino for three more years. We could sit hear and whine about them or actually do something. That something is finding three of the best candidates to replace the three members we actually can do something about and work with the two who remain. Continuing to harp on the past events we can do nothing about, i.e. voting for Langley (which I'm not sure if you were aware but there were over 2,000 more people other than Don that helped vote Langley in) is pointless.
DeleteMcCabe is really the "one" responsible for Langley, and a very reasonable platform published in the Advertiser is largely responsible for MAM and DAM. New to politics, they were hijacked by DeFruscio. We just need to make sure that neither machine supplies the candidates to replace the three in the next election.
DeleteWhat planet are you from? It WILL be the major parties selecting and supporting the candidates this election and every election going forward. If you want to refer to the major party lines as machines knock yourself out.
DeleteThey won't be in control of ALL of the candidates! Trust me. Better is coming. Just an FYI, not that it was me who originally posted about the "machines" but that's how major party lines are referred to across the nation - not a new term. When we have two "machines" that have been run by people like McCabe, Malone and Defruscio it is no wonder why we have a disaster with the "machines".
DeleteWhat's this all about Commish Corellis? You are in charge of the gas. Looks like you have some splaining to do there Lucy.
ReplyDeleteThe East Greenbush GadflyApril 17, 2015 at 4:41 PM
Dear Like......the Town is supposed to reimburse for mileage for Town business in a personal vehicle, not supply fuel. Are you suggesting (with some documentation, I hope) that something untoward is going on here?
Anthony Corellis should be terminated as DPW commissioner for several reasons. His company uses the transfer station without a permit. His company goes to the transfer station on Mondays because it is closed and he has the keys. He has been seen on weekends using the Town truck in other towns for his private use. It goes on and on. The two board members DAM and MAM just ignore the violations . Wake up !!!! Or maybe they are hanging out at the garage on Corellis Drive too much sniffing the weeds.
ReplyDeleteAll it would take is 3 votes to get rid of him and his uncontrollable arrogance. Just 3 votes.
DeleteCorellis should just resign. He is just embarrassing himself. People know what's going on at that garage. Grade school level conversation at best, and Poorman fits right in.
ReplyDeleteMIKE POORMAN ??? OMG - Hell no ! Puhleez people....the little ego-maniac can't possibly be serious !?
ReplyDeleteGood Lord help us all !
Go buy a cell phone its about 50 dollars a month and you can write it off stop bitchin
ReplyDeletePoorman is a has been, Gilbert is the author of the Duhmands and Matterss blog. Duhfruscio is the worst court attendent to ever walk into the court room.
ReplyDeleteSo, SWF is pretty much toast at this point !
They cling to what they can remember, but they've told so many lies to cover the foolishness and pulled so many pranks, they have no idea what reality and truth are !
Bottillo and Vallee were clearly the better choices. Too bad everyone fell for the Chris Defruscio SWF bullshit. Look what it got us !
DeleteBottillo and Vallee would have meant another Hart and a Malone protege on the Board. How does that work for you. Gimme a break.
DeleteObviously 5:50, you do not know Cheryl Vallee at all .
DeleteAnd it shows in your ignorant statement !
CORELLIS NEEDS TO GO !!! 3 VOTES AND GONE !!!
ReplyDeleteAnother false statement:
ReplyDeletethat Dimartino and Matters had nothing to do with Defruscios reappointment to the court ! BULLSH*T ! They voted once again to put that imbecile back in the court this past January 2nd !
Thats a fact that is easily confirmed by reading the minuted from the 2015 orgainizational meeting ! Then just to show his never ending gratitude, idiot Defruscio heckels and taunts MAM at a Board meeting !
WHAT A F-ING GUY !
Why oh why Langley does not rid this Town of Defruscio defies logic !
Corellis is bad enought, but there's NO EXCUSE FOR DEFRUSCIO STILL BEING IN OUR COURT !
I think you may have misread the Gadfly, the posts I read state they DID have to do with Def's reappointment.
DeleteIf so, MY BAD ! But..the fact remains that thanks to MAM and Deb...Defruscio remains to terrorize our Town Court, and interfere with legal cases that he has NO business seeing nor handling !
DeleteI tried to post this on Gadfly but because it's Pro Dave I'm guessing they wouldn't post it..... I have known Dave for a long time, but I can't say we are close friends. What I do know, is that he is his nobody's fool and if he does run, he will be formidable. There is no doubt, if he is to primary Langley, he will win. There would be alot of support out there for him from the Dems who are totally against a cross endorsement.
ReplyDeleteThe Dems caucus. They don't have a primary.
DeleteIs this really happening? I think it would be great to actually have a businessman, with town experience, running the town. When has that ever happened?
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DeleteDave and anyone else who may run, better get used to the Gadfly nonsense. Anyone not in his group, will only see derogatory posts. This has been going on for years. D.J., you fancy yourself a man of the people, looking out for what is right and wrong, how do you justify picking and choosing posts. Be fair for once in your life
DeleteYeah see 4:10
ReplyDeleteIf Dave VanWormer is the best the Dems have for November, we're all in trouble ! His past is littered with controversy and judicial decisions that got him demoted and then fired from the City of Rensselaer Police Department.
ReplyDeleteHe clearly is NOT the person that we should have in the end office at Town Hall !
I BELIEVE MAM AND DIMARTINO SHOULD PURSUE THE RECOUP OF LEGAL COSTS THAT DON AND SUZANNE OWE THE TAXPAYERS OF EAST GREENBUSH. I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD DO THIS BY RESOLUTION ASAP! I ALSO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD GO AFTER CHRIS DEFRUSCIO FOR THE THEFT OF TOWN UNIFORMS AND THEY SHOULD ALSO RECOUP THE MONIES EXPENDED ILLEGALLY FOR HIS COURT UNIFORMS. THIS SHOULD BE DONE A S A P !
ReplyDeleteLangley and Malone should put it to a resolution to go after Johnson and Airaido. Lets see MAM and Dimartino slither out of that one !
ReplyDeleteBefore you get so full of yourself as to what "costs" mean in this case, perhaps you should talk to a lawyer. I think your in dreamland. It's not lawyer's fees. It is a "fixed sum" related to the duplication costs for a motion. And I was told that the Town Attorney filed to submit the bill for the Supreme Court decision, which is the standard practice. The Appellate Division did not award "costs."
DeleteThat should read "the Town Attorney FAILED to submit..."
DeleteSuzy thanks for the legal talk I bet you were a great clerk
ReplyDeleteHey that was not me but I think the town should reimburse the citizens of East Greenbush the money they had to shell out for the lawsuit to prevent the Casino from coming to Thompson Hill. I guess that cost in the thousands of dollars. Oh - maybe the power-brokers in Town including the Fool on the Hill should throw in some dough as well.
DeleteJack's already requested $5,000 at two Board meetings. Maybe he'll use our money to pay off their full debt if elected.
DeleteJack nor SEG has any right to taxpayers monies- period !
DeleteYou chose to fight it - YOU bear the cost !
By stating "maybe he'll use our money" you are implying you are a board member, or you have no clue what you are talking about. Jack did not ask for tax payers dollars, he kindly asked the Town Board members to PERSONALLY donate to SEG. Not once did he request the Town itself to pay for the legal expenses.
DeleteThat is so not true. Jack asked the Town Board to apprpve payment for the legal services of Save East Greenbush. He.also said he was serious, in requesting it. The board was going to approve money for something else, but Jack asked them to pay for their expenses. Is this what we can expect from Jack Conway? Will he want to pay for private citizens legal fees is he is on the board? Yeah, thats just what we need.
Delete9:20 YOU are inferring that I'm "a board member" which I am not. But I do know what I'm talking about ... I am a taxpayer therefore it's "our money".
DeleteCheck the December Board minutes.
Re-read why I implied that. I do not need a condensed handwritten account of the meeting, there is video available online. Once again, he never asked for the town's money. He specifically sugessted the board members themselves donate.
DeletePart 8 of 12 Time: 6:06 “request of this Town Board. I would ask you to appropriate $5,000 and contribute it to SEG to help pay the (inaudible) that we borrowed during this campaign”
DeleteThe Court of Appeals is not a shabby gig.
ReplyDeleteCan someone elaborate on the Don and Suzanne accusations for us newbies? I feel if someone is going to throw around accusations like this they shouldn't be so open ended. It's not high school, the "I know something you don't know" doesn't really help us understand what's really going on.
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DeleteCorellis and his smoking garage crew is worse than a cancer. They are arrogant and can't organize a one-car parade. Boy Johnson and leave town. Oh yes take all those green plants with you.
ReplyDeleteAnony 4/23 @ 5:57 I don't think the Gadfly selects which posts to publish based on their political interests as much as they want to show some class. For instance, the above cancer posts - total lack of taste. Watch someone you love suffer with cancer and you would never choose to associate any of this with such a horrific disease. Not to mention, this gives no credibility nor elaboration to your initial accusation.
ReplyDeleteHold on...I have the court and Justice Donahues written decision on the Admonishment of Don and Suzanne. Its worthy of a reprint to help clear the air...I have to find it amongst all the other dirty dealings and paperwork I've collected....its coming !
ReplyDeleteActually the Appellate Division decision trumps the Supreme Court decision. Maybe you should read that one. But I doubt you could understand that one either. I'd like to see your other documents on dirty dealings and paperwork. What do you do for a living?
DeleteI'll light a candle for you.
Appellate division did NOT relieve Don of his financial obligation. Exactly what decision are you referring too?
DeleteTo Don Johnson and his band of Gadflies:
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you try to do something CONSTRUCTIVE instead of DESTRUCTIVE for our Town! You claim to be intelligent but your ignorance and demeanor way shadows over that. Grow up, help, or LEAVE town. Fed up and sick of all of you!
4:17 - you can't make excuses or nasty people like DJ.
DeleteIts like putting flowers in an a**hole and calling it a vase !
Just doesn't work !
So anonymous 4:17...just curious, what exactly is constructive about your post?
ReplyDeleteWho cares about Don Johnson? Besides Suzanne, really, he's full of himself.
ReplyDeleteHe sits at Town meetings like he is the author of all that is right and good.
Foolish old disgruntled democrat is about it !
No one cares about Dons opinion except Don, Suzanne and his handful of zombies. To each their own. Just don't expect all to believe your political garbage!
Is it true you can't keep a good zombie down?
DeleteOn a side note. It sure has been great without Corellis around this week. Word is Poorman is trying to move in on the Republican Party to protect Corellis from getting thrown out on his ass.
ReplyDeleteIt also seems that "DIMLY LIT" DiMartino is having a difficult time coming to grips with the fact that Corellis is in way over his head, and running the DPW straight into the ground.
DeletePoorman is a piece of garbage. He is wasting his time, just a complete B~S artist. Don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth. The Republican Party already flushed him down the toilet once. He made a habit out of screwing his own people and he hasn't changed one bit. Own people meaning the East Greenbush taxpayer.
DeleteAnon. May 1st 2:57 pm
ReplyDelete"Maniac Matters",and "Dimly Lit" DiMartino will probably put up a resolution to cover SEG's expenses, and get enough for Jack's campaign expense as well.
It's going to be a great day at the DPW today and I'm actually looking forward to going in to work. That's right, looking forward to, and that's because Corellis won't be there. Can't wait until he gets shown the door permanently.
ReplyDelete"Dimly Lit" DiMartino !! Very appropriate
Where's his truck ? Funny, Anthony takes off on vacation and the Town owned truck disappears.........inquiring minds want to know...
DeleteShades of a "Defruscio" type move
The truck is most likely being used on an A-Septic job.
DeleteHe's probably hiding it in Poorman's garage.
DeleteWord on the street is that Poorman isn't getting any support from the Republican Committee. Apparently he was being disingenuous with the committee Chairman. Looks like Poorman is the only one supporting Poorman. That man has a bad past political history, so it's not surprising.
ReplyDeleteGreat day in East Greenbush today. Why? Because Corellis wasn't here.
ReplyDeleteThis is funny. Someone posted this on the other blog. Aren't they already growing on Corellis ave?
ReplyDeleteAnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 8:23 PM
I'm sick of this town being down. Given its close proximity to Albany, East Greenbush should be one of the most desirable towns in the Capital District in which to live and raise a family, yet we don't even have a town planner. Columbia Turnpike should be bustling with business but instead a lot of it's buildings are outdated and shabby looking. We don't even have a McDonald's! Clifton Park is looking at acquiring a medical marijuana dispensary for their town, which should bring in a lot of out-of-towners who will also spend money in their stores and restaurants. This sounds like a good idea for their economy. Maybe it could also work for Columbia Turnpike in EG?
The committee chairman is 1 person 1 vote, his vote isn't the end all say all. As for Anthony's work truck.... it's @ his house where it should be. I hate going to my job everyday, my boss is never wrong & the employees aren't treated w respect but I have the choice to find another job at anytime as do you. STOP being a whiner & complaining about it... SH** OR GET OFF THE POT!!!!
ReplyDeleteAgreed !! You should get off the pot. By the way Corellis should be arrested for possession of stolen property. That truck is town property and should have been left at the DPW garage until such time he returned to his job.
DeleteCorellis is arrogant and incompetent. A very dangerous combination. DPW has suffered for the past 17 months under this laugh of a man. He was supposedly "qualified' for this position. HAH ! How's that working out for ya ?!?!
DeleteWord on the street is "Poor~Poor" Poorman isn't getting invited to the party. Tough break for "Dimly Lit" DiMartini.
ReplyDeleteAnother great day in East Greenbush. Why you ask? Yup, because Corellis wasn't here.
ReplyDeleteDVW is connected with the worst of the DEM establishment in EG. What could he be thinking?
ReplyDeleteThe very worst of the Dems pale in comparison to SWF and its creator, CHUMP DUMBFRUSCHIO !
DeleteIn Keith Langley's letter, he states he works five days a week. Maybe true, Keith but how many a days are you actually there. I guess your still there if your riding around town; strategizing. Since you've been Town Supe; truthfully how many hours a week are you there? TEN? FIFTEEN at the MOST. We're supposed to VOTE you back in. Keith, Bye Bye PUTZ with a big TURTLE WAVE. Don't let the screen door hit ya in the ass on the way out. OH thats right, there's no screen door! Now I sound like YOU.
ReplyDeleteBye~bye Ed Gilbert ! Good Riddance !
ReplyDelete5 days/week is a full-time job and not worth mentioning. Most of us are working 5 days/week.
ReplyDeleteI believe AT used to criticize the last Supervisor. In fact I also believe she and her philandering boyfriend devoted an entire blog towards bashing him. Surprised to see this blog giving her the right time of day.
DeleteNo smiling allowed come Monday morning at DPW. Why? Well unfortunately Corellis will be back along with his stupid facial expressions, and his disrespectful arrogant personality.
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