3 JANUARY 2005

The special Town Board meeting, held at the Walworth Town Hall, 3600 Lorraine Drive, was called to

order at 6:20 P.M. by Supervisor Frank Guelli.  Board members present:  Daniel Keyes, Frank Maciuska,

Patti Marini and Thomas Yale.   Also present: Marcia Englert, Town Clerk

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

         Motion by Councilwoman Marini to adjourn to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. 

         Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried.   Time: 6:21 P.M.

RECONVENED:

         Supervisor Guelli reconvened the meeting at 6:34 P.M.

TOWN ENGINEER APPOINTMENT:

         Motion by Councilman Maciuska to appoint Paul Russell as Provisional Town Engineer, effective

         January 10, 2005.  Seconded by Councilman Yale.

         Roll call vote:               Supervisor Guelli                               Aye

                                            Councilman Keyes                             Nay

                                            Councilman Maciuska                        Aye

                                            Councilwoman Marini                        Nay

                                            Councilman Yale                               Aye

         Motion carried.

         Mr. Russell will supervise the Building and Code Enforcement offices.  Councilman Maciuska

         stated that the position is provisional as there is currently no waiting list of engineers in the county

         and no civil service exam scheduled.  This appointment will end the contractual agreement with

         Paul Russell, and result in a savings of approximately $35,000 in 2005.  Councilman Keyes stated

         that the job should have been posted before a decision was made.

DRAINAGE:

         Supervisor Guelli stated that Wayne County Water & Soil Conservation has requested a list of the

         Town’s drainage projects for 2005, for scheduling purposes.  Councilman Yale stated that an

         organized plan is needed.  The Town Engineer will be asked to review the drainage issues and make

         a recommendation as soon as possible.

ADJOURNMENT:

         Motion by Councilman Yale to adjourn.  Seconded by Councilman Keyes and unanimously carried. 

         Time: 6:40 P.M.

                                                                                                     Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                     Marcia Englert, RMC

                                                                                                     Town Clerk