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Home My WebLink About2013 Training School & Annual Meeting +AI s d 2013 Training School & Annual Meeting AtOAssociation of the xof Towns of the State of New York Program of Events Gass Schedule Sunday, re6ruary 1 7, 201 3 Informational Hearing on Proposed Resolutions 3 P.m.-5 P.M. Regent Parlor, 2nd Floor e Moniay, February Is, 201 3 Opening Cicneral Session for All Officers 8:45 a.m. Grand E)allroom, 3rd Floor Timothy Whitesell, President,Association of Towns, Presiding Pledge to the Flag:Debra Preston, County Executive, Broome County j invocation:Judy Zurenda,Town Clerk,Town of F)inghamton God bless America 1 Featuring: Honorable Thomas r. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller Tuesday, J=e6ruary 19, 201 3 breakfast with the Association 8 a.m. Grand t)allroom, 3rd Floor Timothy Whitesell, President,Association of Towns, Presiding Pledge to the Flag: Nancy Yezzi,Councilperson,Town of Binghamton invocation: Murra.9 Jaros,Special Counsel,Association of Towns of the State of New York National Anthem Featuring: Honorable Charles E. `Schumer,united `States Senator Wejnesday, [=e6ruar9 20, 2015 Annual business Meeting 9 a.m. Sutton Parlor North/Sutton Parlor Center, 2nd Floor (Participation by Accredited Delegates/Alternates of Member Towns) E t e Program Table of Contents WITH SPECIAL GRATITUDE Schedule of Classes by Time General Interest Courses in Personnel, Emergencies & Disasters, Town Clerks, Tax Collectors, WE ARE. GRATEI=UL rOK T r_ 5UPPORT Or (Look for topics Planning & Zoning, Shale Gas Drilling and more) THE 1=0LLOWING COMPANIES 1=0R OUR Monday, February 189 2013...............................................................2 20 j 3 TRAINING SCHOOL AND February ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, ebruy 199 2013...... ............................9 ::.................�.... GOLD SPONSORS ... 'alined Tracks � l CLE...........I ................ .......................... 15-16 NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INSURANCE= RE=CIPKOCAL WOKKE.KS' COMP ALLIANCE. Engineer Certification and Public Works ..... ................ -18 CodeEnforcement Officers.........................................................18-20 SILVER SPONSORS ... CourtClerks & Town Justices....................................................20-24 COMPUTE.L CONSULTANTS � Informal ion on Education Credits where applicable: Town Attorneys Continuing Legal Education (CLE) $200 additional fee to obtain credit. Town Justices receive free CLE for Justice courses only (held at the Sheraton). Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for accountants is available for all OSC courses; no TENTH WAVE DIGITAL charge. Engineers Professional Development (EPD) - courses require additional $200 fee to obtain credit. Code Enforcement Officers (CEO) —All In-Service credits provided by NYSDOS at no additional charge. Planning and Zoning Education Credit —Association of Towns and NYSDOS —please fill out certificate available in classroom. t R i ,a Monday, February 18, 2013 Madison Suite 10:30 a.m.— 11:20 a.m. Six Flags:Adventures in Cyber Security �Fr_ Randy Rose, Information Technology Specialist It. Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC Mercury Ballroom-(Personnel Track) The years 2011 and 2012 have man changes brought to technology, - g many es g gy,especially in small businesses and local governments. Hot Buttons: Top 10 Personnel Policies Essential in Controlling Employee Fraud, Theft,Waste and Abuse As a result, cyber security threats have shifted, bringing in new vulnerabilities and risk factors. This session will introduce Ronni M. Travers, SPHR, President, Public Sector HR Consultants LLC and Nanette Hatch, Senior Consultant, Public six of the top security risks facing local governments—mobile malware, cloud computing, web attacks, hacktivism, indus- Sector HR Consultants LLC trial control systems security and the advanced persistent threat — and will provide simple, low-cost security solutions to Do you know the Top 10 Personnel Policies your town should have in place to control employee fraud, theft, waste and help reduce the overall threat environment. No technical experience is necessary to understand the material. This session abuse?Topics will include time and attendance policies,unauthorized overtime and compensatory time,abuse of sick leave, will be fun and informative, and participants will walk away with real world examples and additional resources. computer and cell phone usage policies, credit card usage, falsifying expense records, misuse of property, vehicles and Morgan Suite-(Tax Collectors& Town Clerks) equipment. i Fidelity and Public Sector Fraud Petit Trianon Susan O'Rorke, Director of Marketing, NYM R and SupervisorTown ofNew Baltimore and Kevin Crawford, I Executive Prove It to Move It: Navigating Workers'Compensation and Disability Benefits Requirements Director, NYMIR Neil M. Gilberg, Advocate for Business, New York State Workers'Compensation Board This class contains an insurance company perspective (including video) on the need to protect public funds and control Towns and other municipalities in New York State must verify whether workers' compensation insurance and disability employee crime. insurance are required and in place before issuing any permit or entering into contracts with vendors.Advocate for Business 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Neil Gilberg of the NYS Workers' Compensation Board will explain the requirements for doing business with all govern- ments in New York. This includes what towns must do when its vendors propose contracts and what code enforcement of- Mercury Ballroom- (Personnel Track) ficials must do to determine whether workers'compensation insurance and disability insurance are required when issuing Bargaining and the Property Tax Cap—One Year Later permits. Stuart Waxman, Esq., Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow, and Mayle LLP and Judith Crelin Mayle, Esq., Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow, and Mayle LLP Sutton Parlor North -(Emergencies&Disasters) Emergency Management Overview: Mitigation,Preparedness,Response and Recovery This presentation will cover labor representation under the Taylor Law,as well as updates on collective bargaining after the Richard P. Kummerle, PE, PG, PP, Managing Principal, Tectonic Engineering& Surveying Consultants P.C. and Edward tax cap. We will discuss recent fact-finding recommendations and interest arbitration awards that have been issued since F. Martella, PE, Vice President of Homeland Security and Public Safety Services, Tectonic Engineering& Surveying the tax cap was introduced. The presentation will also cover recent court and PERB decisions that could affect towns in the Consultants P.C. future. Many New York municipalities have been subjected to terrific losses from major disasters within the past few years. The Petit Trianon extent of those losses is based on several factors,one being the municipality's conscious effort to plan for a disastrous event Use Best Practices to Reverse Increasing Costs of Workers'Compensation Insurance before it occurs.This seminar will present an overview of plans,content and training based upon industry standards and best Loren Pratt, Vice President, Marketing, New York State Workers'Compensation Alliance and Dan Depew, Supervisor, practices for the development of the municipality's comprehensive emergency management program. Town of Wallkill Sutton Parlor Center A workshop on essential elements that are inherent in the computation of workers'compensation insurance premiums,what Taking the Long View: Infrastructure Planning from Start to Success best practices are commonly used to minimize the adverse impact of the controllable factors and a panel discussion with Moderator: Nicolette A. Barber,AICP, Hunt Engineers,Architects &Land Surveyors, P.C. examples of those municipalities that have implemented these best practices,with results and stories.It does not matter what 4 Panelists: Rita Y. McCarthy, Town Manager, Town of Erwin; Charles J Franzese, P.E., Hunt Engineers,Architects provider you have chosen, these best practices will produce results in any program. N &Land Surveyors, P.C.; Timothy K Steed, P.E., Hunt Engineers,Architects &Land Surveyors, P.C. Sutton Parlor North - (Emergencies&Disasters) Is your municipality interested in upgrading your infrastructure to prepare for or entice development, but you don't know Before, During and After—Municipal IT: Continuity of Operations where to begin?Join us for an inspiring presentation from a municipality that is reaping the benefits of its foresight in com- Edward J Keenan, Jr., Managing Director, Bowne Management Systems,former Chief Technology Officer, Nassau County prehensive planning and infrastructure planning. Representatives and engineers from the town of Erwin will present their and Girk Cakmak, MS./M.B.A., Bowne Project Manager experiences from the study phase through funding and implementation. This session is geared toward town board members This course provides atwo-year look back at significant weather events—along with similar day-to-day others who would benefit from a discussion of how to maintain utility and tax rates while paying for infrastructure ex- g g to day(Blue Sky) IT The age events and the impact on IT operations, applications, infrastructure, employee and constituent communications. The pansion. course is intended as a "thought catalyst" for elected leaders and Municipal IT management to prepare for, respond to, Sutton Parlor South recover from and provide for emergency events, as well as to train within an organized framework. The program will offer greater insight into what mitigation steps should be taken based on national best practices and how you can begin the process Community College visor, back Trend—Shifting Costs to Towns right now. We will conclude with a discussion of funding opportunities in the form of rants from New York State agencies. John Clarkson, Supervisor, Town of Bethlehem,former Assistant NYS Comptroller for Local Government and Dona g pP g Bulluclr,Associate Counsel, State University of New York System Administration Sutton Parlor Center Facing mounting fiscal pressures, counties across the state are moving to pass down community college chargeback costs Operations and Budgeting in the Tax Cap Era: How to Target—and Communicate—Efficiency from the county to the municipal level. This trend threatens town budgets and your ability to live within the property tax Diana Smith and Connie Sowards, MRB Group cap.An explanation of how chargebacks work,the recent study by the State University, as well as a resolution for the AOT legislative agenda will be discussed. Taxpayer er an er and demand for real property tax relief is aimed at local governments! Ironically, local governments are ef- ficient by nature and often provide the best value for every dollar spent on services. This workshop focuses on tools munici- 2 3 officials and staff can use to tighten budgets and make operations even more efficient.Also discussed is the impo Petit Trianon of effectively communicating this important practice to residents. Public Communication &Outreach:Assessor,Assessment and an Award-Winning Program Sutton Parlor South Christopher P. St. Lawrence, Supervisor, Town of Ramapo;Scott J Shedler, IAO,Assessor, Town ofRamapo; Wil NYS Local Retirement System Update LaBossier, President, Software Consulting Associates; Cathy Mills, Public Relations Consultant 3 Thomas Nitido, Deputy Comptroller, New York State and Local Retirement System, Office of the State Comptroller One of a town assessor's biggest challenges is the residents'lack of knowledge about the assessment process. Learn how the town of Ramapo's award-winning public information campaign increased residents' awareness of the assessment process The New York State and Local Employee Retirement System will update you on the current employer contribution rates and and how this effort can be used in different municipal applications.Sample materials will be given to each course participant. future rate trends,as well as system-related issues and legislation that affect municipal employers. Madison Suite Sutton Parlor North-(Emergencies&Disasters) Center for Internet Security: Resources to Protect your Town from Cyber Threats A Negotiating and Documenting FEMA Claims from a Municipality's View—Are You Getting Everything You Can? =_ Ryan Spelman, Director of Alliance Program Management, Trusted Purchasing Alliance, Center for Internet Security 7 z " David M Hoovler, Esq., Municipal Attorney, Deputy Supervisor, Town ofDeerpark and Abed Fusco,Jr., P.E., Fusco — >� Engineering&Land Surveying, P.C. -_ Every day in the news, we are informed of the latest data breach, cyber threat or virus.The challenges seem to be too much This course is designed to act as a primer to enhance municipal officials' abilities to deal with the ramifications of a post- to face, however there are many low-cost or free resources available to help towns protect themselves from cyber threats. _ disaster environment where disaster response turns to disaster recovery. The program will focus on limiting disaster-related This presentation will discuss these resources, as well as ways to help you prioritize your resources in confronting these challenges. You do not need to have a technical background to understand this presentation.A must for anyone with a big losses and lessening the financial impacts on taxpayers by maximizing your FEMA claims. desire to defend their town and a small budget with which to do it, this course will serve as a complement to the preceding Sutton Parlor Center 1" course, Six Flags:Adventures in Cyber Security. Funding Available for Town Projects Morgan Suite- (Tax Collectors) Mark Tayrien, J.D.,AICP, LaBella Associates, P.C. and Edward Flynn, AICP, LaBella Associates, PC. New Legislation and Pending Real Property Tax Legal Issues Joseph GerberCounsel, N This presentation on will help communities plan for state and federal funding opportunities by offering guidance on available Kenn eally, Jr.,A ssociate Counnsseel,l,A ; Tammy Cumo, Counsel, Department of Taxation and Finance; Michael E. grants, loans and other financing options for community projects. Information on funding for infrastructure, economic AOTSNY, Murray Taros, Special Counsel, AOTSNY development, parks, downtown revitalization and other community needs will be presented. Additional information will �I A comprehensive review of legislation enacted in 2012 that affects tax collecting officers,as well as a look at what the Leg- be provided to help communities align projects with the economic development goals of New York State's Consolidation islature has in store for 2013. Following the legislative update, the panel will be available to answer the questions that the Funding Application(CFA)process. collecting officers may have. i Sutton Parlor South Bryant Suite-(Town Clerks) Multi-Year Financial Planning Managing Your Vital Records, Part 1Senior Examiner Division o Maria Stamoulis , Local Government nt and School Accountability, OSC Jim Meany, Registration Unit, New York State Department of Health, Office of Vital Records Long-term planning can improve a local government's overall financial condition by integrating financial, capital and stra- The vital records registration system is the primary source of a person's legal documentation and the cornerstone of public tegic planning. It can also support the decision-making process by enabling local officials to demonstrate the long-term fi- health information.As the frontline representative of the New York State vital record registration system, the local registrar nancial impacts of choices made today.During this session,we will discuss certain elements of a good plan,guide attendees is responsible for reporting and recording all births and deaths in the community. This two-part session will cover practices through the state comptroller's web resources and work collaboratively to out fill u part of a sample template. and procedures for managing your local vital records registration system. The first session will cover local registrar duties and responsibilities for registering births and deaths and the second session will cover the New York State marriage license Madison Suite and include a review of vital record updates in 2012 and challenges and goals for 2013. Demographics, Home Values and Housing Preferences: What New York Towns Need to Know 12:30—2:00—Please join us for lunch at the Towns Cafe on the 2m floor by the registration area. Peter B. Fleischer, Executive Director, Empire State Future An ever-increasing number of local municipal officials,planning and zoning board members have begun to realize that the revenues from residential and/or commercial development on their community's periphery are not what they used to be. 2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. The reason why a decades-long method may be faltering most likely is not a short-term tightening of the economy; rather, Mercury Ballroom- (Personnel Track) it may be more closely associated with a noticeable shift in demographics and housing preferences to "livable, walkable, Bargaining Unit Work: Staffing to "Core"Versus Staffing to "Peak" communities."Empire State Future,a not-for-profit coalition of 69 organizations seeking regionally appropriate sustainable Michael Richardson, Labor Relations Consultant and equitable community and economic revitalization of New York's main streets, town centers and urban areas will lead a This course will address staffing levels within aunion-represented workplace. Particular attention will be given to: 1) the discussion on the trends all New York towns should consider when they are making planning and development decisions. true cost of labor;2)union claims to"exclusivity;"3)outsourcing of bargaining unit work and;4)employment of part-time, Morgan Suite-(Tax Collectors) temporary, seasonal, and on-call personnel. This is a continuation of the lecture series by Mr. Richardson on "Labor Nego- Dealing with Harassment from the Public tiations during an Economic Crisis." Kimberly Monte, Associate Examiner, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC andLaura &_ i - - - -- - -r-- - - - - - -- -- - -- r- - -- - r — — — — — —— — — + Rodolakis, Training Program Manager, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC 9- ; A name badge is MANDATORY"x k t There are instances in which members of the public may enter your office disgruntled about a particular issue. The purpose for admittance to all sessions. Lt.,r ��r+.,�, �,��-.�. � of this session is to discuss techniques for managing an angry customer as well as making a bad situation better. rr r. r"'r r�r'r rr rr -- -- - - - --- f 4 5 r Bryant Suite- (Town Clerks) Sutton Parlor South Managing Your Vital Records,Part 2 Developing and Monitoring your Budget with the Right Tools Jim Meany, Registration Unit, New York State Department of Health, Office of Vital Records Laura Rodolakis, Training Program Manager, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC The vital records registration system is the rim This session will help town officials understand the total budgetary process. It will include a recommended process for pre- health y primary source w a person's legal documentation and the cornerstone of public paring the budget and the resources and tools available for this process. It will also include the legal and accounting require- is information.As the frontline representative of the New York State vital record registration system,the local registrar P g g q is responsible for reporting and recording all births and deaths in the community.This two-part session will cover practices ments used in amending a budget. The final part will address the reports necessary to monitor the budget during the year. and procedures for managing your local vital records registration system. The first session will cover local registrar duties Madison Suite and responsibilities for registering births and deaths and the second session will cover the New York State marriage license Planning for Agriculture and Farmland Protection by Local Governments and include a review of vital record updates in 2012 and challenges and goals for 2013. Barbara Johnston,AICP, Senior Planner, Stuart I. Brown Associates, a LaBella Company 3:00 p.m.—3:50 p.m. This presentation will demonstrate how local governments can identify and map significant agricultural lands and create Mercury Ballroom-(Personnel Track) land use regulations to help retain these lands for continued agricultural production. Topics will include: GIS mapping and Changing Culture through Effective Evaluations and Discipline Processes publicly available databases to delineate agricultural lands; applying zoning regulations that support agriculture as a busi- James E. Girvin, Esq., Partner, Girvin &Ferlazzo PC ness; and preserving land through zoning and subdivision regulations, including conservation subdivisions, subdivision design guidelines and incentive zoning. This course will provide practical hands-on advice on why to do, how to do and when to do employee performance evalu- ations. The presentation will underscore the need to have honest and accurate evaluations and will explain how such evalu- Morgan Suite-(Tax Collectors) ations can be critical documents for the employer in employee discipline matters and in responding to and defending em- E-Records Boot Camp, Part 1 ployment litigation claims. The presentation will also offer practical guidance on preparing for and successfully litigating Linda Bull, RAO, New York State Archives employee discipline matters under the civil service law or under collective bargaining agreement discipline provisions. Today,all local government officials must deal with the challenges of managing electronic records,not just the IT folks.The Petit Trianon task can be overwhelming,especially for those who are not techies.This E-Records Boot Camp is designed to give attendees Defending Your Tax Base,Part 1 an intense introduction to managing electronic records that is useful and easy to understand.Topics discussed will be e-mail Mark D. Lansing, Esq., Hiscock&Barclay, LLP and Lawrence A. Zimmerman, Esq., Hiscock&Barclay, LLP management, electronic records and legal issues, cloud computing, social media and more. An essential program for town attorneys, supervisors and council persons. Stop being surprised by major real property tax Bryant Suite-(Town Clerks) protests and settlements. This program outlines the tools necessary to manage this important aspect of town government. It The New Town Clerk Manual also provides an insight into the essential information needed to make strategic decisions: when to go to trial;when to settle; Lori Mithen-DeMasi, Counsel,AOTSNY where is your tax base vulnerable, and understanding the impact of the 2 percent tax cap on real estate tax challenges and This course will provide an overview of the newly updated Town Clerk Manual. economic development.Ample time will be provided for questions and answers. Sutton Parlor North- (Emergencies &Disasters) 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Post-Flood Emergency Stream Construction Mercury Ballroom-(Personnel Track) Thomas R. Snow, Jr., New York City Watershed Coordinator, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Fraud Prevention and Detection Karl Berger, Chief of the Bureau of Public Outreach for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Rosa M Pinti, CPA CFE, Bowers& Co. Severe storm events have impacted many of New York's streams and nearby infrastructure, and post-storm response by We will discuss the types of fraud schemes most prevalent in towns and municipalities and how personnel can prevent and communities and landowners is often critical to either alleviating or exacerbating future flood risks. The Department of detect them.This presentation also includes a follow-up to Rosa's article from the July/August 2012 Talk of the Towns maga- Environmental Conservation is working to raise awareness of how storm events impact streams and encourage use of tech- zine titled, "The Three-Hour Audit."This part of the presentation will provide specific steps to perform an internal audit at niques for post-storm emergency stream response that reduce flood risks and avoid impacts to habitat. your office to assist in the detection of fraud or errors. Sutton Parlor Center Trianon Ballroom- (CLE/Emergencies&Disasters) Enhancing the Role of the Town Board in Land Use Planning and Regulation Emergency Management and Preparedness: What Towns Should Know and Do Before, During and After Disaster Strikes Robert Feller, Esq., Bond PLLC Jill L. Yonkers, Esq., Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP and Charles W Malcomb, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP This course is intended to provide town board members with practical insights into the role of the governing body in the Disaster preparedness is on the minds of many municipal leaders in the wake of"Superstorm Sandy." Our presentation land use decision-making process. Land use decisions are generally divided between the town board,which adopts laws and will give an overview of a town's general and specific powers to prepare for, endure, and recover from various disasters. sets policy, and appointed land use boards(planning, zoning), which implement these laws and policies. This program will We will discuss the authority municipalities have to create laws designed to help their communities in times of peril. We review a variety of ways in which the town board can oversee the process to better ensure that this system of divided author- will provide suggested topics for emergency plans; discuss the interplay between local, county, state and federal plans and ity is functioning as intended and is promoting the land use goals of the community. It will also discuss options available laws; the importance of declaring a local state of emergency; and how communities can use local emergency orders, with to the town board when delegating land use decision-making authority to administrative boards and the pros and cons of examples. Our presentation will also touch on the immunity afforded under the Executive Law. each. Finally,the program will provide examples of issues that arose when the land use decision-making was not adequately overseen and will suggest ways to address these issues. 6 7 II Petit Trianon Defending Your Tax Base, Part 2 Bryant Suite-(Town Clerks) Organize Your Office,Have More Time Mark D. Lansing, Esq., Hiscock&Barclay, LLP and Lawrence A. Zimmerman, Esq., Hiscock&Barclay, LLP Or g Lisa Zaslow,Productivity Expert,Gotham Organization An essential program for town attorneys, supervisors and council persons. Stop being surprised by major real property tax The Wall Street Journal has reported that the average businessperson loses an hour a da that's about six weeks a year— protests and settlements. This program outlines the tools necessary to manage this important aspect of town government. It due to disorganization. organization and productivity expert Lisa Zaslow,founder of GothamOrganization.com,will teach it also provides t insight into the essential information needed a make strategic decisions:when to go to trial;when to settle; you her step-by-step process oost organize you and reduce stress You'll be able to immediately apply whanagat you rn top time in learn both at ent tips that will where is your tax base vulnerable and understanding the impact s the 2 percent tax cap on real estate tax challenges and y economic development.Ample time will be provided for questions and answers. increase your productivity, I work and at home. Start thinking about what you will do with your extra time Sutton Parlor North Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Fire Districts 101 10:00 a.m.—10:50 a.m. Paul Napoli, President,Association of Fire Districts of the State ofNew York; Thomas Herlihy Jr., First Vice President, Association of Fire Districts of the State ofNew York, Commissioner, Onondaga County;Donald Greene, Board Member, Association of Fire Districts of the State ofNew York and Commissioner, Orange County Mercury Ballroom This course will address how fire protection is provided in towns in New York State. Experts will discuss the various advan- The Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Law for Town Boards Robert J Freeman, Executive Director, Committee on Open Government, NYSDOS tages and disadvantages of fire districts and fire protection districts. The course also will explore the requirements placed on g p fire service and how to keep and recruit volunteers. q A lively and informative discussion of the requirements and ramifications of the FOIL and OML, including an update on Sutton Parlor Center amendments adopted in 2012. Contrasting the Options for Delivering Wastewater, Drinking Water and Stormwater Services on a Multi-Municipal Level Petit Trianon Robert Feller, Esq., Bond PLLC and John Behan, Behan Planning Fiscal Stress Monitoringf This course will address the options available to deliver services to multiple municipalities. We will discuss the governance Janet Mayo, Manager, Monitoring and Analysis and Jay Phillips,Associate Examiner, Division o Local Government and structure, emphasizing the role of the town in each. The advantages and disadvantages of each arrangement will be con- School Accountability, OSC trasted. Topics to be covered include: county districts; town districts serving villages; General Municipal Law's provisions This session will provide an overview of the new Fiscal Stress Monitoring System being implemented by the Office of the p' p State Comptroller. It will focus on the calculation is financial and environmental stress indicators, which will be used to regarding service by contract to other municipalities;joint sewer/water boards and common ownership; public authorities; and enhanced stormwater management. identify local governments that are experiencing relatively high levels of fiscal stress. Sutton Parlor South Sutton Parlor North- (Shale Gas Drilling) A Global Approach to Town Budget Preparation: Town of Wallkill Case Study Local Costs of Natural Gas Development 0 Dan Depew, Supervisor, Town of Wallkill; Ralph Carr, Councilman, Town of Wallkill; Greg Townsend, Insurance Agent, Steven Palmatier, Consultant, Walking Ridge Development,LLC and David Kay, CaRDI, Cornell Universi Marshall and Sterling; Will Frank Town Attorney;Joe McKay Consulting Attorney Mr. Palmatier will discuss Chenango County's response to conventional natural gas development and provide an overview Described by some as "a great success story," the newly elected supervisor of the town of Wallkill entered office with a of the actions being taken by the county to prepare for High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing, should it be permitted in New large deficit,but made some tough decisions,worked hard with all departments and was able to craft a budget with minimal York. increase(and under the tax cap).He was able to accomplish this in a non-adversarial way so that the town employees joined him in finding dynamic solutions. This session provides a case study of working with others to solve financial difficulties. Sutton Parlor Center Madison Suite A Town's Perspective on Dissolution: Seneca Falls, One Year After Rural Broadband: What Should Your Town Know? Don Earle, Supervisor, Town of Seneca Falls and John Condino, Sr. Project Manager, Barton and Loguidice, P.C. David Solway, State Broadband Ofce, Empire State Development; Evelyn Wood, Supervisor, Town of Thurman;Fred After a public vote,the results of which took many by surprise,he village of Seneca Falls dissolved and was absorbed by Engelmann, Rainmaker Network Services, Chestertown, N.Y; William "Bill"Farber, Supervisor, Town of Morehouse the town of Seneca Falls on Jan. 1, 2012. It's been more than a year since the town of Seneca Falls assumed responsibility for infrastructure operated and maintained by the village. The town has learned much from this process. Lessons learned This panel will discuss planning for and the provision of rural broadband Internet services. Members of the Adirondack from the newly configured town of Seneca Falls will provide invaluable insight to communities considering dissolution. Association of Towns and Villages will discuss their experiences with broadband projects in the Adirondack Park,while theThis session will offer the unvarnished truth about the impact village dissolution had on a town that was forced to assume broadband office of Empire State Development agency will present a statewide perspective. responsibility for assets it previously did not own. Morgan Suite-(Tax Collectors) Sutton Parlor South-(Planning&Zoning) E-Records Boot Camp,Part 2 Form-Based Codes&Context-Based Zoning Linda Bull, RAO, New York State Archives Michaels Allen, Behan Planning and Design ternative tools t Today,all local government officials must deal with the challenges of managing electronic records,not just the IT folks.The overview of form-based zoning codes and other al conventional zoning.How task can be overwhelming,especially for those who are not techies.This E-Records Boot Camp is designed to give attendees does the form-based a roach differ from conventional zoning;advantages and disadvantages of Michael B.Allen la each;what places are more PP an intense introduction to managing electronic records that is useful and easy to understand. Topics discussed will be e-mail suited to a form-based approach? Includes a discussion of the development of"context-based" zoning and how it can e management, electronic records and legal issues,cloud computing, social media and more. used to protect existing neighborhood character while maintaining flexibility. 8 9 6 a Madison Suite How to Use New Cooperative Purchasing Laws to Save your Budget of interface with private property owners and well drilling companies. Doug Looney, Northeast Program Manager, U.S. Communities Sutton Parlor Center Learn how the newly amended public contracts law (GML Article 5A Section 103) allows New York agencies to access Citizens Empowerment Tax Credits,Local Government Citizens Reorganization Empowerment Grant,Local Government competitively solicited contracts between suppliers and lead public agencies from across the country.This new law provides Efficiency Grant and Local Government Performance and Efficiency Program New York political subdivisions the ability to extend limited budgets,resources and time by accessing a network of agency Kyle Wilber, Municipal Management Consultant, New York State Department of State participation that exceeded $1.2 billion, with more than $200 million in estimated savings to participating public agencies The New York State Department of State offers a suite of technical and financial programs through the Local Government in 2011. New York agencies have the ability to access these contracts, which are non-exclusive and contain no minimum Efficiency (LGE) program designed to help local governments reduce expenses and property taxes through new service spending requirements, at no cost. delivery efficiencies,performance management and municipal cooperation.This session will describe the funding available Morgan Suite-(Tax Collectors& Town Clerks) to town officials to plan for and implement new initiatives, as well as provide an overview of previously funded projects. Office Professionalism: Dealing with Workplace Incivility Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from and discuss project ideas with other successful LGE applicants. Alisa Serdyuk, Senior Examiner, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC, Sutton Parlor South Have you noticed that rudeness from coworkers and customers seems to be increasing?That's because it is! This workplace Effective Meeting Management/New Web site phenomenon— incivility—is actually more prevalent than workplace violence. During this session, you will learn how to Gerry Geist, Executive Director, AOTSNY and Lori Mithen-DeMasi, Counsel, AOTSNY increase professionalism by minimizing workplace incivility.We will discuss how to raise the issue with your staff and how Calling on his 24 years of experience in town government,the executive director of the Association of Towns will present a to determine if by chance we are also part of the problem. course on how to effectively manage town meetings.Additionally,he will showcase the Association's new Web site,which 11:00 a.m.— 12:30 p.m. will be a content-heavy resource for town officials. Mercury Ballroom Madison Suite Health Care Reform&Local Governments Legalities of Purchasing Tom Augostini, Benefits Consultant, Haylor, Freyer& Coon and Dennis Cleary, Benefits Consultant, Haylor, Freyer& Mark R. Stevens, Esq., Senior Attorney, Division of Legal Services, OSC Coon OSC Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including recent statutory amendments to the The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as Health Care Reform, became law in September General Municipal Law Section 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements. 2010, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it is constitutional in June 2012. Towns in New York State are grappling with Morgan Suite-(Tax Collectors) changes to their health care plans in order to implement the many new coverage requirements found in the Patient Protection Consolidation Studies and Collectors and Affordable Care Act(PPACA)—and your town will continue to face implementation challenges as additional sections Michael Kenneally,Jr.,Associate Counsel,AOTSNY of the law become effective. In this training session, experts and practitioners will present information and strategies you can utilize to be sure your town is implementing the specific requirements of the new law and planning far enough ahead. Since 2005, the state has been providing grant money to cover the costs associated with municipal mergers, consolidations Presenters will also provide best practices for re-examining your current health care strategies, giving you information to and dissolutions. A large portion of these monies have been spent on merger, consolidation and dissolution studies. This help your organization determine how each component of health care reform would affect your plan,allowing you to assess course will discuss what the study process is like for tax collectors/receivers of taxes, what recommendations such studies where you are, determine the gaps and make plan design changes accordingly. Implementation timelines will be shown, have put forth and what a collector who has been through the process thinks of such recommendations. along with examples and strategies to assist with compliance with this historic legislation. Bryant Suite- (Town Clerks) Petit Trianon E-Records Boot Camp, Part 1 Trash Collection and Disposal: 2191 Century Options for Local Governments Lorraine Hill, RAO, New York State Archives Christopher P. St. Lawrence, Supervisor, Town of Ramapo, Chairman of the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority and Teno A. West, Esq.,Partner,Pannone Lopes Devereaux&West LLC Today,all local government officials must deal with the challenges of managing electronic records,not just the IT folks.The task can be overwhelming,especially for those who are not techies.This E-Records Boot Camp is designed to give attendees A wide array of tools and approaches are available to local governments to maximize and improve solid waste collection an intense introduction to managing electronic records that is useful and easy to understand.Topics discussed will be e-mail and disposal services, reduce service costs and provide more efficient and cost-effective services to the public. Innovative management, electronic records and legal issues, cloud computing, social media and more. service and financing mechanisms such as local governments working collectively, the implementation of flow control mechanisms and other approaches will be explored in this session. The presenters will draw upon their in-depth experience 12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2n"floor by the registration area,or seek out a serving on solid waste management boards and representing solid waste entities nationwide to provide useful solutions and special lunchtime symposium in the Madison Suite,as described below. suggestions to meet your town's solid waste management needs. 1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Sutton Parlor North - (Shale Gas Drilling) Role of Local Government under Proposed DEC Regulations Governing Hydrofracking Madison Suite Steven Barshov, Sive, Paget&Riesel, P.C. NYSolar Smart: Building a Streamlined Pathway to New York's Renewable Energy Future,Now The DEC, through the SEQRA process, has analyzed proposed regulations governing hydrofracking. Those proposed Building upon our successful solar work in New York City, the City University of New York (CUNY) is expanding our regulations have been modified in the most recent SEQRA analysis. This session will summarize the most recent proposed scope across New York State. Working together with NYSERDA,NYPA and other statewide partners,we have developed a regulations as they relate to units of local government, including a review of the application process, the role of local gov- survey designed to benchmark the solar market in municipalities around the state.Attend this session and learn more about how participating in the NYSolar Smart Survey and broader NYSolar Smart program will benefit your municipality. emment zoning and comprehensive plans,powers of local government vis-a-vis local roads and taxes,and the likely points will also discuss plans for a streamlined solar permitting process and other efforts that will help reduce the cost of installing solar 10 11 1 1 power,grow the solar market in your area and add local jobs. Morgan Suite- (Tax Collectors & Town Clerks) The Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Law for Town Clerks and Tax Collectors 2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. Robert J Freeman, Executive Director, Committee on Open Government, NYSDOS Mercury Ballroom A lively and informative discussion of the requirements and ramifications of the FOIL and OML, including an update on Conflicts of Interest and Ethics amendments adopted in 2012. Mark R. Stevens, Esq., Senior Attorney, Division of Legal Services, OSC 3:00—3:50 p.m. The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Services Division will discuss conflicts of interest and ethical issues for town Mercury Ballroom boards and supervisors. This course will focus on the provisions of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law, including the Justice Court Administration for Town Boards authority to adopt codes of ethics and decisional law relating to conflicts of interest. Michael Kenneally, Jr.,Associate Counsel, AOTSNY, David Markus, Esq., Deputy Chief Counsel, New York State Office Petit Trianon of Court Administration;Hon. David S. Gideon, Justice, Town of Dewitt; Hon. Nancy M Sunukjian, Justice, Town of Petroleum Bulk Storage Basics for Town Boards and Supervisors Waterford, Director, Office of Justice Court Support, New York State Office of Court Administration Toni Hokanson,former three-term town supervisor, Director, Marketing and Training, C2G Environmental Consultants, Town justice courts are an integral part of town government, and their status as an independent branch of government may LLC and Lou Mastro, Director, Environmental Services, C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC present unique issues for those involved in the administration of the courts. This session will provide an overview of the When it comes to Petroleum Bulk Storage(PBS),what you don't know could hurt you.This course will cover the basics of administration of the justice courts,including the respective roles of the town board, supervisor and town justice. the DEC's requirements for storage tanks containing petroleum-based products on town property:when a permit is required, Petit Trianon an overview of management requirements and the fines associated with non-compliance. Learn about the expected changes Transportation,the Environment, Public Health and Collaboration and Managing Fuel Costs through Idling Reduction that will to go into effect at the end of 2013 and their effects on the budget for the fiscal year 2014. Reema Loutan, Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, U.S. EPA Region 2; Richard Gage, Environmental Program Sutton Parlor North-(Shale Gas Drilling) Specialist, New York State Department of Environmental Protection;and Mario Parise, Director of Operations, Case Law Update Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities David Everett, Esq., Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP Mrs. Loutan's presentation will cover pollutants of concern in the transportation sector,and their effects on the environment Some municipalities in New York have attempted to control natural gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing uses through their and public health, and discuss how the Northeast Diesel Collaborative has worked to develop strategies and best practices zoning laws and municipal home rule law powers. Some of these municipal laws have been upheld by the courts and some to reduce emissions from fuels and motor vehicles. Mrs. Loutan will also provide information on how the Northeast Diesel Collaborative can help municipalities and fleet managers develop emission reduction strategies and stay aware of funding n discuss the court cases that have addressed a municipality's ri ht to P P have been struck down. This course will review andg legislate in this important area. opportunities. Mr. Gage will discuss NYS regulations and idling prohibitions; emissions benefits; monetary benefits; fleet managers'responsibilities; and idling reductions methods. Mr. Parise will discuss Westchester County Department of Envi- Sutton Parlor Center ronmental Facilities'efforts to reduce diesel,gasoline and electricity consumption and pollution through a variety of initia- Attorney Q&A tives including the use of low-sulfur diesel fuel, anti-idling legislation,hybrid vehicles, frequent fleet turnover to eliminate Sarah Brancatella,Associate Counsel,AOTSNY, Murray Jaros, Special Counsel,AOTSNY, Lori Mithen-DeMasi, older engines,use of alternative cleaner fuels such as propane for heat,using best available technology to filter air emissions Counsel, AOTSNK Michael Kenneally Jr., Counsel,AOTSNY from the county's Waste-to-Energy facility and exploration of CNG and RNG for refuse fleet. This session offers an opportunity to ask attorneys at the Association of Towns your legal questions. Sutton Parlor North- (Shale Gas Drilling) The Town Shale Gas Toolbox: The Tools and Risks Involved in Addressing Shale Gas Locally,Including Takings Sutton Parlor South -(Planning&Zoning) Claims** Historic Preservation Donald Young, Esq., Boyland Code LLC Catherine M Hamlin, Land Use Training Specialist I and John-David Wood, Land Use Training Specialist **The Town Shale Gas Toolbox will take place from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Historic buildings define the character of cities,villages and towns in New York and many other places.This course attempts This course will first present the many tools currently available to towns that wish to address shale gas locally, including: to explain why, details what it means to preserve a place's older and historic buildings and distinguishes the difference crafting new legislation aimed directly at activities related to hydrofracking, entering into various agreements with energy between listing a property on the National Register of Historic Places and local landmark and historic district regulation. companies and enforcing legislation that may already be on the books. The second half of the course will address the risks Other perspectives that most people don't consider when they think"historic preservation"will also be discussed, such as of addressing shale gas locally,with a focus on governmental takings, in addition to other risks,such as the potential appeal the environmental and economic benefits of historic preservation. Code enforcement officers may receive one hour of in- of recent case law favorable to towns. service credit. Please visit http://dos.ny.gov/lg/lut/ceo.html. Sutton Parlor Center Town Liability and Contract Issues with Fire Departments I, Bradley M Pinsky, Esq., Managing Partner, Scicchitano &Pinsky, PLLC _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ___ ___ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ ___ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ , If you believe your town bears no liability for the acts of the contracted fire department,think again! Towns bear significant liability for the acts of their contracted fire departments,but rarely avail themselves of any available protection. Towns fre- /\ Please recycle your badges. I quently fail to understand their statutory obligations for the oversight of their fire departments and the members.Attendees A Please return plastic badge covers to I will learn about vital fire protection contract terms, hidden liabilities and the ways to limit exposure and the requirements for proper control and supervision of the fire departments. Mr. Pins is not only an attorney who represents more than 500 registration area. I P P P P �' y y P fire departments,but he is also a firefighter! L _ __ _ _ __ __ ____ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ - - -- - - - - - -- - - 12 13 Sutton Parlor South- (Planning&Zoning) Sutton Parlor South - (Planning&Zoning Land Use Moratoria Overview of Amendments to SEQRA Environmental Assessment Forms for Planning Board/ZBA Members Catherine M Hamlin, Land Use Training Specialist I and John-David Wood, Land Use Training Specialist Andrew J Leja, Esq., Hiscock&Barclay LLP and Jack A. Nasca, Director, Division of Environmental Permits, NYSDEC There is an old saying, "The devil is in the details."Those old-timers must have been talking about moratoria. Simply put, This session will focus on the revisions by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to the SEQRA moratoria temporarily suspend development while communities consider changes to their comprehensive plans or land use short and full environmental assessment forms, which will become effective April 1,2013. The presentation will highlight regulations. Instructors will talk about the details: how moratoria are enacted,what development is suspended,who can get the changes to the forms,as well as the planning board and zoning board of appeals'responsibilities and duties with respect exceptions and how long they can last. to the evaluation of project-related impacts and the proper completion of the forms for the purpose of supporting the plan- CLE Track ning board and zoning board of appeals'determination of significance. Morgan Suite-(Tax Collectors) Monday, February 18, 2013 The Myths of Time Management: How to Maximize Your Day All CLE classes held in Trianon Ballroom Anna Lieber, CEO, Lieber Brewster,Inc., Organized Space Works Time is the currency of life. It's more valuable than money because it's irreplaceable. With overwhelming demands daily 10:00 a.m.— 10:50 a.m. and high expectations from higher u , you may be working harder et feeling more pressure. False beliefs may be Reducing Parks and Recreation Liability g p g P y y g y g p yDavid Hoovler, Esq., Ostrer&Hoovler, LLP derail- ing your day. Climb out of chaos and get time on your side. Find out how you can energize your day to focus on critical projects,reduce stress and make life more rewarding. Learn classic principles to curtail procrastination,reduce time leakage This course is designed as a basic primer on parks and recreation liability for attorneys who must advise municipal clients and master peak schedules and multiple priorities. Get off the roller coaster and give up those long days at work. Focus on regarding the increasing public demand to use and improve town parks.The course will focus on the basics of liability and things that matter. Reclaim your time;reclaim your life. the fundamental steps that need to be implemented to reduce that liability.Additionally, specific areas of high-risk liability 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. will be examined and discussed. 11:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Mercury Ballroom Benefits and Benedictions Overview of Amendments to SEQRA Environmental Assessment Forms for Town Supervisors/Councilors James R. Loeb, Esq., Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy Gogerty, Gaba& Rodd, PLLC 1 Matthew T. Kerwin, Esq., Hiscock&Barclay LLP and JackA. Nasca, Director, Division of Environmental Permits, NYSDEC Can a town board assess property in a special district established on a benefit basis using only ad valorem values?One judge said no. Does the opening prayer practice followed by the town board of the town of Greece comport with the First Amend- This session will focus on the revisions by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to the SEQRA ment?The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit said no. short and full environmental assessment forms, which will become effective April 1, 2013. The presentation will highlight the changes to the forms, as well as the town board's responsibilities and duties with respect to the evaluation of project- 12:00 p.m.— 1:00 p.m.—Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. related impacts and the proper completion of the forms for the purpose of supporting the town board's determination of significance. 1:00 P.M.—1:50 P.M. II Impact of Social Media on Daily Operations and Litigation Petit Trianon Elena DeFio Kean, Esq., Towne, Ryan &Partners, P.C. Propane Storage in Your Community:A Guideline for a Safe and Successful Process for Application and Installation. John T. Hart, Duck Harbor Energy Consulting, LLC As social media sites become increasingly pervasive in society, so do the numbers of ways municipalities must become diligent in order to protect themselves in this arena. Failure to recognize the potential issues could result in critical implica- This presentation includes an overview of the process to apply for bulk propane storage in the community. It uses the codes tions for both the user and the municipality.The reach extends beyond town attorneys and personnel officers to town clerks, to define what bulk storage is. It lays out the basic requirements for the location of the storage facility. It includes the players town boards and police officers. involved in the process of approval. When the facility is approved, the presentation will provide a list of the safety equip- ment and code requirements for final approval.And, finally, sources for follow up and support materials for the life of the 2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. storage facility. SEQRA: History,Issues and Reform Dominic Cordisco, Esq., Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy, Gogerty, Gaba&Rodd, PLLC and Jennifer L. Van Tuyl, Esq., Sutton Parlor Center Cuddy & Feder, LLP Capital Improvements through Energy Efficiency-Addressing the Cash Flow Challenge Ahmed L Ibrahim,Account Executive, Johnson Controls The course will discuss the history and problems associated with the State Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQRA)and SEQRA reform efforts,with an in-depth analysis of the Department of Environmental Conservation's proposed changes. In recent years,Energy Performance Contracts have become the preferred vehicle to addressing capital improvement needs, guaranteed by their savings performance. Consecutive annual reduced assessment revenues and increased New York State- 3:00 p.m.—3:50 p.m. mandated costs have driven towns to look for alternatives to bond funding to address deferred capital needs. With attrac- Planning and Zoning Case Law Update tive state and federal financial incentives, Energy Performance Contracts deliver capital improvements and energy savings Matthew F. Fuller, Esq., FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth PC guarantees, while having zero impact on the local tax base. Join Matt Fuller for the 2012 Zoning and Planning Case Law Update. Discussion will focus on relevant cases and legislative updates from 2012 in the zoning,planning and SEQRA practice areas. 15 14 1 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. -(CLE/Emergencies &Disasters) 3:00 p.m.—3:50 p.m. Emergency Management and Preparedness: What Towns Should Know and Do Before,During, and After Disaster Strikes Litigation Primer Jill L. Yonkers, Esq. Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP and Charles W. Malcomb, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP Michael J Moore, Esq., Joseph F. Castiglione, Esq., and Robert A. Panasci, Esq. Young/Sommer LLC Disaster preparedness is on the minds of many municipal leaders in the wake of"Superstorm Sandy." Our presentation will This session will provide basic information on litigation involving a town, including filing notice of claims, basic proce- give an overview of a town's general and specific powers to prepare for,endure and recover from various disasters.We will dures, compromises and settlements. discuss the authority municipalities have to create laws designed to help their communities in times of peril. We will pro- vide suggested topics for emergency plans;discuss the interplay between local,county, state and federal plans and laws;the 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. importance of declaring a local state of emergency; and how communities can use local emergency orders,with examples. How to Analyze an Ethics Problem: Recognizing Common Law Conflicts of Interest Our presentation will also touch on the immunity afforded under the Executive Law. Steven G. Leventhal, Esq., Leventhal, Cursio, Mullaney&Sliney, LLP Tuesday, February 19, 2013 This course will cover such topics as:how to analyze a government ethics problem;common law conflicts of interest;ethical All CLE Classes held in Trianon Ballroom issues related to dual office holding; and the ethics of recusals and abstentions. 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. Engineer Certification and Public Works Track Ethics for Planning and Zoning Boards Monday, February 18, 2013 Raymond Meier, Esq., Bond, LLC This presentation will review ethical considerations for board members,counsel and support staff as they review and deter- All classes held in Gibson Suite unless otherwise noted in the class description mine land use issues presented to planning and zoning boards. Standards and requirements found in the General Municipal Law, case law and opinions of the attorney general and comptroller will be reviewed. Practical considerations for handling 9:30 a.m.— 10.30 a.m. direct conflicts of interest,potential conflicts,the appearance of impropriety and issues raised by business, family and per- sonal relationships will be discussed. Finally, steps to ensure the integrity of the process including disclosure, recusal and Michael J Vardaro, Partner, GEED AP, Zetlin &De Chiara LLP avoiding ex parte communications will be reviewed. Engineers may be well-versed in the practical responsibilities of their craft, but their ethical obligations are not always as j 11:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. clearly defined or as intuitive as one may think.Additionally, continuing education seminars rarely address the ethical im- When a Government Sues Itself: Key Issues in Intra-Municipal Litigation plications presented by purely legal solutions.The lack of adequate knowledge about the ethical implications can leave even Alan Krams, Esq., Former Senior Counsel, New York City Law Department the most conscientious engineer vulnerable to unknowingly violating his/her ethical obligations. This program employs an This course reviews several recurring issues in litigation between different components of the same municipal government. interactive format, based on case studies, to assist engineers in identifying and addressing their ethical obligations.Armed Topics include municipal liability for both sides'counsel fees and judicial interpretation of statutes prohibiting local legis- with a better understanding of the ethical obligation, participants will be able to avoid missteps and make informed deci- latures from altering officials'powers without voter approval. sions. 12:00— 1:00 Lunch—Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. 10:30 a.m.—11:20 a.m. Emergency Management Overview: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery" 1:00 P.M.—1.50 P.M. Richard P. Kummerle, PE, PG, PP, Managing Principal, Tectonic Engineering& Surveying Consultants P.C. and Edward Providing for Proper Procurement F. Martella, PE, lice President of Homeland Security and Public Safety Services, Tectonic Engineering&Surveying Robert A. Stout, Jr., Esq., Whiteman Osterman &Hanna Consultants P.C. This program will discuss procurements pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 103,as well as those subject to General "Course Held in Sutton Parlor North Municipal Law 104-b, for those goods and services not subject to GML 103. The discussion will also include key issues in the drafting of bid specifications and contract documents,as well as remedies and debarment issues. 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.—Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. 2:00 p.m.—2:50 p.m. 1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. The Limits of Confidentiality for Municipal Officers and Boards Overview of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure's Sustainability Rating System(Envision)/Application to Broome Terresa Bakner, Partner, Whiteman Osterman &Hanna County's Sustainable Landfill Development Howard LaFever P.E., Past Chairman ISI, Principal at GHD Consulting Services Inc., Cazenovia, NYand Dan Schofield, This presentation will explore how state statutes such as the Freedom of Information Law and the Open Meetings Law set Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Broome County, NY limits on the nature and type of information that can be kept confidential by municipal officers and boards.All of the excep- tions to the presumption that information should be made available to the public will be discussed and any legally defensible The presentation will cover the background on the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure(ISI),review the"Envision"sus- justifications for confidentiality will be described. Special attention will be paid to: confidential information in the context tainability rating tools and show the application to Broome County's Sustainable Landfill Development Program. The goal of information submitted to municipal ethics boards;the ability to consult with your board's attorney; and information that, of the presentation is to make the audience aware that there is a self assessment and formal rating tool to evaluate the level if disclosed, could constitute an invasion of personal privacy or could endanger the life or safety of any person. of sustainability for the horizontal infrastructure, similar to what LEEDS and the Green Building Council does for vertical (buildings)infrastructure. 16 17 1 2:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Guide To Develop a Municipal Wastewater Project Code Enforcement Officers Track Henry Lamont, PE, Principal Engineer, Lamont Engineers, P.C. This course will provide guidance to municipal officials undertaking the funding, design and construction of a municipal Monday, February 18, 2013 wastewater treatment system—from start to finish. All classes held in Beekman Parlor 10:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Water Supplies for Automatic Fire Protection All classes held in Gibson Suite unless otherwise noted in the class description Dominick G. Kasmauskas CFPS,Associate Director of Regional Operations, Northern Division &New York Regional Manager, National Fire Sprinkler Assn., Inc. NY 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. This course will introduce the student to the water supply types and the concerns of certain water supply and water storage Municipalities and Construction Observations(Inspection) systems used in automatic fire protection systems. The course covers the important topics found in the Fire Code of New Charles J. Franzese, P.E., Hunt Engineers,Architects &Land Surveyors, P.C. York State and the appropriate NFPA standards. This course is an overview of construction inspection and the importance of it. The course will cover topics such as: docu- mentation, quality control/assurance,coordination,regulatory requirement,as-built verification,field conditions and safety. 12:00 p.m.— 1:00 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Ethics: Board of Regents Regulations CEDAR Overview Martin A. Schwartzberg, L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita& Contini, LLP Eric Bradshaw, Division of Code Enforcement and Administration, NYSDOS This course will educate the licensed engineer as to the regulations of the Office of the Professionals and the Office of Pro- Following a disaster,residents want to return to their homes and businesses want to reopen. This three-hour course explores fessional Discipline. It will provide the licensed engineer with information regarding his/her practice so as to not run afoul the vital role the Municipal Code Enforcement Official plays in all phases of a disaster, including recovery. The seminar of the regulations promulgated by the Board of Regents. explains what legal responsibilities the municipality may have and how the Code Enforcement Official can assist with meet- ing those obligations. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes that could result in the loss of assistance following a disaster in 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. your community. The course will also describe the Department of State's Code Enforcement Disaster Assistance Response Beyond the Rectangle—What's New in Aquatics (CEDAR)program,which may be able to provide technical assistance following a disaster and learn how your community Jeffery Budrow, P.E., Weston &Sampson PE LA, P.C. can participate. Communities sharing resources after an event can help to accelerate the recovery process. This course will touch on code provisions, safety issues, annual certifications, annual maintenance, maintenance vs. reha- bilitation, bath house issues, mechanical issues, new trends in aquatics facilities, zero entry pools for ADA compliance, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 multiple use pools,water features and transforming your tired old pool into a community asset. All Code Enforcement Officer classes remain in the Beekman Parlor 12:00 p.m.— 1:30 p.m.Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. DCEA Code Update 1:30 p.m.— t S p.m. Raymond J.Andrews R.A., Division of Code Enforcement and Administration, NYSDOS Potentialtial Cost Savings and Clean Energy through New Funding Opportunities in Solar PV Anthony C. Catalano, P.E., BCEE, Woodard& Curran This program will explain the new Uniform Code and the new Energy Code, including key changes to these codes. It will Woodard & Curran will discuss how new incentives in New York make solar photovoltaic economically attractive and a also note changes that have already taken place to these new codes, which are found in NYCRR. The presentation will also potential for cost savings to your town.Benefits include not only environmental and financial benefits but expanded tax base cover recent laws that have impacted the Uniform and Energy codes and other agencies'regulations. The second part of the and job creation. This presentation will review technical components, challenges and programs that exist to assist munici- program will discuss events currently taking place at the Department of State Codes Division—code development, educa- palities with solar photovoltaic installations. tional services,code interpretations, energy, regional services and technical services. 2:30 p.m. —3.30 p.m. 10:00 a.m.— 11:00 a.m. Accelerated Bridge Construction: Is It Right For My Bridge? DCEA State Wide Learning Management(SLMS) Jeffrey A. Scala, P.E., Vice President, Tectonic Engineering&Surveying Consultants, P.C. John Addario, PE, Division of Code Enforcement and Administration, NYSDOS Much of the nation's bridge infrastructure is either functionally or structurally deficient. MAP-21 Law sets the standard for This program will introduce the student to the new Statewide Learning Management System(SLMS). The course will ex- plain how external learners who take classes with the Division of Code Enforcement and Administration(DCEA)can create NHS bridges —no more than 10 percent g deck area may ro structurally deficient. MAP-21 lowers the threshold for re- an account in SLMS and access their trainingrecords, enroll in DCEA online courses and print certificates. quiring action! FHWA has been pushing agencies to move projects quicker. Many of the goals of MAP-21 can be achieved at the project level using Accelerated Bridge Construction. The attendees will learn: the premises and objectives of ABC; 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. FHWA method of assessing site specifics for appropriate ABC technology; understand the construction aspects of ABC us- Navigating Workers'Compensation and Disability Benefits Requirements: What Code Enforcement Officers Need To ing Precast Bridge Element Systems; and the costs of ABC. Three example projects will be highlighted to demonstrate the Know concepts of the presentation. Neil M. Gilberg,Advocate for Business,New York State Workers'Compensation Board Towns and other municipalities in New York State must verify whether workers' compensation insurance and disability insurance are required and in place before issuing any permit or entering into contracts with vendors.Advocate for Business Neil Gilberg of the New York State Workers'Compensation Board will explain the requirements for doing business with all 18 governments in New York. This includes what code enforcement officials must do to determine whether workers'compen- sation insurance and disability insurance is required when issuing permits. 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Ethics:Miscellaneous Issues Part 1 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. Hon. Edward Borrelli, New York State Supreme Court and Maryrita Dobiel, Esq., NYSOCA 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. ADA Accessibility Requirements Youth Offender Procedure Dominic Marinelli, Vice President, United Spinal Association Accessibility Services Program Kevin McArdle, Esq. This course will provide attendees with an overview of the ADA Regulations that directly impact state and local government 11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m. personnel(Title 11 entities).A thorough review of the ADA's Title II regulations will provide attendees with insight into how ignition Interlock Review the ADA applies to both procedural issues,as well as how to plan to ensure compliance with the ADA's Title II requirements. Robert Maccarone, Esq., Deputy Commissioner, New York Department of Criminal Justice Services and Shaina Kern, Code Enforcement Officer Track NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:15 p.m.—1:15 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Caf&on the 2nd floor by the registration area. Beekman Parlor 1:15 p.m.—2:15 p.m. Technology Comer 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Hon. Nancy Sunukjian, Justice, Town of Waterford, Director, Office of Justice Support, NYSOCA and Elizabeth Booth, Multipurpose Residential Fire Sprinkler Level 1 Training NYSOCA Paul McCulloch, Uponor Inc. 2:15 p.m.—3:15 p.m. This class will educate building, plumbing and fire industry inspectors on plumbing-based multipurpose sprinkler systems Parker Warnings and how they are installed, designed and integrated with the cold,potable water. Al Chapleau, Esq., NYSOCA Court Clerks 6 Town Justices Tracks 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Search Warrants Monday, February 18, 2013 Robert Bogle, Esq., Department of Law, Nassau County Court Court Clerks—Basic/Fundamental—All classes held in Regent Parlor 4:30 p.m.—5:15 p.m. Assessment(Open-book format) 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Criminal Procedure Law Justices—Core B—All Monday classes held in Murray Hill Suite Janet Smith, Court Clerk, Town of Chenango 9:00 a.m.— 11:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Bench Trial Procedure Fiscal Responsibility Hon. David Gideon, Justice, Town of DeWitt, Al Chapleau, Esq., NYSOCA and Anthony C. Rossi, Esq.,Acting Supervising Maria Stamoulis and Laura Rodolakis, Division of Local Government and School Accountability- OSC and Denise Counsel, Office of Justice Court Support, NYSOCA Cookingham, Court Clerk Town of Mamaroneck 11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m.— 12:30 p.m. DMV Updates Small Claims Ida Traschen, Esq., NYSDMV andAnthony C. Rossi, Esq., Acting Supervising Counsel, Office of Justice Court Support, Hon. David Gideon, Justice, Town of DeWitt and Dawn Marie Klingner, Court Clerk, Town ofAmenia NYSOCA 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. 12:15 p.m.—1:15 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. 1:30 p.m.—2:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m.—2:15 p.m. Criminal Disposition Reporting Ethics: Miscellaneous Issues Part I1 Tina Richburg, NYSOCA and Debbie Newham, Senior Court Clerk, Pillage of Patchogue Hon. Edward Borrelli, NYS Supreme Court and Maryrita Dobiel, Esq., NYSOCA 3:00 p.m.—4:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. DWI/IID Sovereign Citizens Hon. David Gideon, Justice, Town ofDeWitt and Denise Cornick, Cort Clerk, Town ofAlbion Mike Mohun, Esq., Mohun and Killelea, LLP Justices—Core A—All Monday classes held in Gramercy Suite 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. 8:45 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Pringle Hearings Opening Remarks Hon. Richard Tarantino,Justice, City of Glens Falls and Hon. David Fryer, Justice, Town of Sand Lake, NYSOCA Hon. Nancy Sunukjian, Justice, Town of Waterford, Director, Office of Justice Support, NYSOCA 20 21 3 4:30 p.m.—5:15 p.m. ASSESSMENT(Open-book format) Justices—Core B —All Tuesday classes held in Gramercy Suite Court Clerks—Elective—All classes held in the Nassau Suite unless otherwise noted 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Bench Trial Procedure 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Hon. David Gideon, Justice, Town of DeWitt,Al Chapleau, Esq., NYSOCA and Anthony C. Rossi, Esq., Acting Supervising Access to Court Records Counsel, Once of Justice Court Support, NYSOCA Kevin Reilly, NYSOCA 11:15 a.m.— 12:15 p.m. 10:15 a.m.—11:30 a.m. DMV Updates Criminal Disposition Reporting/Sealing Ida Traschen, Esq., NYSDMVandAnthony C. Rossi, Esq., Acting Supervising Counsel, Office of Justice Court Support, Tina Richburg, NYSOCA NYSOCA 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 12:15 p.m.— 1:15 p.m.Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. Local Ordinances 1:15 p.m.—2:15 p.m. Hon. Robert Bogle, Department of Law, Nassau County Court and Debbie Newham, Senior Court Clerk Village of Sovereign Citizens Patchogue a Mike Mohun, Esq., Mohan and Klllelea, LLP 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Ethics: Miscellaneous Issues Part 2 1:30 p.m.—2:45 p.m. Hon. Edward Borrelli, NYS Supreme Court and Maryrita Dobiel, Esq., NYSOCA Preparing for an Audit Jackie Ricciardi, Court Clerk Town ofHarrison and Sandy Schweit, Senior Court Clerk, Village ofAmityville 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Pringle Hearings DWUIID * 4:15 p.m. Hon. Richard Tarantino, Justice, City of Glens Falls and Hon. David Fryer, Justice, Town of Sand Lake, NYSOCA Hon. David Gideon, Justice, Town of DeWitt and Denise Cornick, Cort Clerk Town of Albion 4:30 P.M.—5:15 p.m. "Course Being Held in Regent Parlor (Open-book format) ) Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Justices—Core A—All Tuesday classes held in Murray Hill Suite 8:45 a.m.—9:00 a.m. Court Clerks—Basic/Fundamental—All classes held in Regent Parlor Opening Remarks 9:30 a.m. —10:30 a.m. Hon. Nancy Sunukjian, Justice, Town of Waterford, Director, Office of Justice Support, NYSOCA E-Justice 9:00 a.m.— 10:00 a.m. Bill O'Connor, NYSDCJS Ethics: Miscellaneous Issues Part I 10:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Hon. Edward Borrelli, New York State Supreme Court and Maryrita Dobiel, Esq., NYSOCA TSLED 10:00 a.m.— 11:00 a.m. Bill Leonardo/Cathy Deaton, NYSDMV and Linda McCartney, Court Clerk, i tllage of Malverne Youth Offender Procedure 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. Kevin McArdle, Esq. 11:15 a.m.— 12:15 p.m. Ethics p.m.—2:15 p.m. Ignition Interlock Review Ethi Maryrita Dobiel, Esq., NYSOCA and Denise Cookingham, Court Clerk, Town of Mamaroneck Robert Maccarone, Esq., Deputy Commissioner, New York Department of Criminal Justice Services and Shama Kern, NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services 2:30 p.m.—3:45 p.m. 12:15 p.m.—1:15 m. Please y g Courtroom Decomm/Enforcing Payment of Fine P• join us for lunch at the Towns Cafe on the 2nd floor b the registration area. Kevin Reilly, NYSOCA and Janet Smith, Court Clerk Town of Chenango 1:15 P.M.—2:15 p.m. Technology Corner 3:45 p.m.—ise NYSOCA 4:45 p.m. Hon. Y GroupwisCA Sunu kJ ian, Justice, Town of Waterford, Director, Office of O Justice Support, NYSOCA and Elizabeth Booth, Elizabeth Booth, NYSOCA 2:15 P.M.—3:15 p.m. Parker Warnings(1 hour)* Al Chapleau, Esq., NYSOCA 22 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. Search Warrants(1 hour)* Glossary of Program Abbreviations Robert Bogle, Esq., Department of Law, Nassau County Court 4:30 p.m.—5:15 p.m. AICP American Institute of Certified Planners NYSDED NYS Department of Economic Assessment(Open-book format) AATV Adirondack Association of Towns&Villages I Development Court Clerks—Elective—All classes held in Nassau Suite unless otherwise noted AOTSNY Association of Towns of the State of I NYSDHSES NYS Division of Homeland Security& New York I Emergency Services 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Records Retention CHIPS Consolidated Highway Improvement I NYSDMV NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Jane Chin and Kristy Barton, NYSOCA Program NYSDOH NYS Department of Health 10:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. DLGSA Division of Local Government and I NYSDOS NYS Department of State Appeals School Accountability NYSDOT NYS Department of Transportation Jennifer Chan, New York State Unified Court System and Maryanne Cutrona-Ritz,Appellate Division 2nd Dept. EIS Environmental Impact Statement I NYSDPS NYS Department of Public Service 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Please join us for lunch at the Towns'Cafe on the 2nd floor by the registration area. EMS Emergency Medical Services I NYSDTF NYS Department of Taxation&Finance 1:00 p.m.—2:15 p.m. ERS Employees'Retirement System NYSEFC NYS Environmental Facilities Corp Orders of Protection/Web-DVS FIAO Fellow of the Institute of Assessing Officers I NYSERDA NYS Energy Research&Development Hon. David Gideon,Justice, Town of De Witt and Tina Richburg, NYSOCA FOIL Freedom of Information Law Agency 2:30 p.m.—3:45 p.m. TSLED GASB Governmental Accounting Standards BoardI NYSOAG NYS Office of the Attorney General Bill Leonardo/Cathy Deaton, NYSDW and Linda McCartney, Court Clerk, ]rllage of Malverne GIS Geographic Information Systems I NYSOCA NYS Office of Court Administration 3:45 p.m.—4:45 p.m. IAO Institute of Assessing Officers NYSOFT/CIO NYS Office for Technology/Chief Groupwise ICBO International Conference of Building Officials I Information Officer Elizabeth Booth, NYSOCA NYMIR New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal NYSOGS NYS Office of General Services **Course Held in Regents Parlor NYPF New York Planning Federation I NYSOPRHP NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and NYSAA NYS Assessors Association I Historic Preservation NYSAMCC New York State Association of NYSORPS NYS Office of Real Property Services Magistrates Court Clerks I NYSOSC NYS Office of the State Comptroller NYSATRC NYS Association of Tax Receivers& NYSRWB NYS Racing&Wagering Board Collectors I NYSSPE New York State Society of NYSATSH NYS Association of Town Superintendents of I Professional Engineers Highways NYSTCA NYS Town Clerks Association NYSBOE NYS Board of Elections I OFPC Office of Fire Prevention&Control NYSCSCIC NYS Cyber Security&Critical OML Open Meetings Law Infrastructure Coordination I SEQR State Environmental Quality Review NYSDA&M NYS Department of Agriculture& Mkts. 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Personnel 10.30 a.m.- 1120 a.m. 10 30 v m.- 11.20 a.m. 0 enm Remarks 10:30 a m.- 1140 a.m 10.00.m.- ere v.m Prove e m Move It:Navigating Emergencies&ver Disasters Op.mag 9:00 a.m.- 1190 v.m. 10:30 a.m -11.20 a.m. 9.30 c m.- 10:30 a m 10 a.m. Flat Huttons:To 10 Personnel Policies � Taking the Long View Infrastructure Planning from Start[o Community College Ch¢rgebeck Trend P Reducing Pwkn and Recreation Liability Wbility 'Com eRequir end Emergency Management Overview:Mitigation, Tax Collectors&Tmvn Clerks EOnes for Engineers Essential in Controlling Employee fraud, g Ty P 6 Y gem 6 Success Shilling Costs to Towns 900am.- IO:OOam 900 a.m.-1000 v.m. 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Ignition Interlock Review 1190r.m 11230 m Preparedness,Response And Personnel Use Best Practices to Reverse Emergencies&Disasters 1h30am -1_30 p.m. 11.30 a.m -1230 p.m. P Operenons and and Commueterigmnicate icae-he -Cap Em:How to Targe[- Tax Collectors IP30oar.- 12.30wn Clerks Recovery Bvrgeinmg and the Property Tax Cap. 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Raring System 200 m -2'50 m, 200pm -250 POOpm-4'00 ono, P P Envisron)/Application lr Brormc P R _ Pm CEDAR Overview Emergencies 2:OO p.m.-2.50 p.m. 215 3:15 200 p.m -3.00 p.m. Personnel 200 250 m Public Communication&Outre¢cn 2:00 p.m.-2.50 perm 130 -2:45 m pni' Pm 2 2.00 -2:50 2'00 p.m.-390 p.m Comity's Sustainable Landfill 2 .m. Rin, - P Negotiation and Documenting FEMA claim Multi-Year Financial Planning h30 p.m.-2'45 Pin P .30 p m -3 30 p.m. Demrgrn hits,Home Values and Housing P m p m. Y' P p m Porker Warnings s g Town Cleilrs Development Bargaining Unit Work Staffing to SEQRA.Yhsmry,Issues and Reform Assessor,Assessment end un Award- Funding Available Town Protects Preparing Foran Audit Core B-Ssverei nGtizens Pre Fereven.Whet New York Towns Needm Tvx Calleclon pment from the Mumeteryhin YouView Criminal Disposition Reporting g Managing Your Vital Records, "Cnre'bs St�ffingm"Peek" Winning Pingmm Are You Getting Everything You Can? Knew Dealing with Harassment from the Public Part 2 3:00 p.m.-3.50 p.m. 3:00 P.m.-3.50 o n[. 390 p m -350 p m 3:00 P.m.-3.50 p.m. Personnel 3.00p re -350pm 3.00 p.m -350pm 330 in.-490 3:00p m.-4:OOp m. 3:00 m-3.50 3 m. Changing Culture launchEffective Planning and Zoning Case LawU date Defending Your Tax Base,Pan I Emergeocie,SDisasters Enhancing the Role the Town in Land Use Developing end Monitoring is Budget ar Pm. reB-Pr -4:30pm. P r, ✓ 300pxn Clerks P' g gg g P B Post-Flood Emergency Stream Conshuction Plmnnmg end Regulation the Right Tools Search Warrents CareB-Pringle Hearings Planning£or Agricultureand Fammi Tvx Collectors Town Clerks Evaluations end Discipline Processes 3:00 p.m.-495pm 3.00 P.m -4'15 p.m. Protection by Local Governments 8-Records Boot Camp,Peril The New Town Clerk Manual DWEIID DW[,IID eto Deep.m -4.30 uni 4.00 p m -5:00 p m 4:00 p m -5:00 p.m Grade m Develop air 4.00 p.m.-S OO p.m. 490pm -Y00pm al"E"a Ippm -.POOpm 4:30 -5.15 m. 4:30 rp Municipal CLE/Emer c'es&Disasters 4.00 -500 Contrasting theO tions for Delivering Wastewater, pm p. pm.-S.IS LE 4:00 -5:00 Q m. Pntionand gens pm pe, Emergencies g P g AGlobelA mach to Town Bud el Pm pld 400p.m. cchers q;00 -5:00 Wastewater Protect P' Emergency Management and Defending Your Tax Base,Pert2 g Drinking Water and Stormwaler Services on pP g ASSESSMENT Coreg-ASSESSMENT Rural Brmdband�Wlm[Should Vrur Tmvn Tax Coaectors Pm pm Fraud Prevention and Detection Fire Districts 101 Evaporation,Town of Wallkill Case Stud) (Open-book format) Oen-book formal Town Clerks Preparedness Multi-Municipal Level ( P ) Know E-Records Boot Camp,Pmt2 Organize Your Office,Have More Time Tpesday 900 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Tuesday-Justices--Care B Track Tuesday-Justiees-CoreA Track DCEA Code Update 8:45 a m -9.00 am 9:00 a.m - 10.00 a.m. P Municipalities do and Construction 10'00 a.m.-IPSOam 10.00 a.m.-10.50 a.m, t0:00um.-In50nm 10:00¢.m.-10.50 a.m. 9:30em - 1030 a.m. 9:30 am.-10.30 a.m. Opening Remarks 1000 a.m 11:00..in Observations(Inspections) 10:00¢m -1050 a.m. 10:00 e m -IPSO a.m. TSLED Records Retention 9:00 a m.-11.OO a in £0.00..in -11:00¢m lO a.m. The FMeetings edomsflw for ow Act and Open IO.00EA Statewide Local Shale Gas Drilling ATrwn's Perspective on Dissolution.Seneca Falls One Year Plodes&CZoningHow to Use New Cooperative Purchasing Tax Collectors&Town Clerks Meehn slaw For Town Boards Ethics for Planning Zoning Boards Fiscal Stress Monitoring pCEA Statewide Local Cosh ofNaluml Gas Development After Form-Based Codes&Contex[-Based ZOnii cores-Bench Total Procedure 9:OOem - IO.00nm pe g P g Laws to Save Your Budget Ethics:Miscellaneous Issues Part 1 Office Professionalism.Dealing with Workplace Incivility*+ 1090 n m.-7190 am. Learning Management(SEMS) **Class held in Morgan Suite EthicsBoard oCRegents 1100 a. -12:00 p.m. 10.00 a.m - 11'00 a.m. Regulations 11:00 a.m.-11.50 a.m. Navigating Workers' Youth Offender Procedure 11 a,m, When a Gov't Sues Itself,Key Issues m Compensation and Disability 11.88 n m -12:30 p m 10.45 a.m.- 1200 p m 10'45 a m.- 12:00 p.m 1195 o m.-12:15 p m 11 00 am.- 12 30 a.m. 11 00 a.m -12.00 p.m 11.00 a.m.- 1130 p m E-Juslme Appeals 11.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Intra-Municipal Litigation 11.00 a.m.-1230 p.m. ➢enefits Requirements Whal Crtizcns Empowerment Tae Credits,Local Gov't Citizens v ppee DMV Updates I7:15¢m.- 12.15 m Legalities ofPurchasing Beyond the Rectangle Health Care Reform and Trash Collectum a ad Disposal.21st Cantu Shale Cas Binding eeting00 m.- I_30Pm. P 11'00 a.m.-1230 p.m. II OOo.in -1230 m p ry Town Ofiicmis Need To know The Interface between Local Government Reorganization Empowerment Grant,Local Effective Meeting ManagementMew Web CoreA-Ignition Interlock Review Tax Collector, p' Wlia['s New in Aquatics Local Governments Options for Local Ones aments Officials and the ProposedA Application Process Gov't Efficiency Grant,and Local Gov't Performance and Consolidation Studies and Collectors E- Town Clerks PP Efficiency Program Records Boot Camp,Part I 12:00-1:59 190 p.m.-2.ISpm 1:00pm -2:15 P.m. DISpm -295pm LIS p.m.-295 p.m. (Lunch) 1.00 p.m.- L50pto Ethics Orders ofPrrtectioNWeb-DVS Sovereign Citizens Core A-TecMology Comer Providing for Proper Procurement 190 plan.-2:30 p m. 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Josue Court Administration for Town Q Tax Tawn Clerks R P Litigation Primer Costs Through Idling Reduction/ 390 m -490 m Town Liability and Contract Issues with Ftre Departments BoardsCorti p P Envurnmenmlmd/Z AMembment ms for PlaniJng The Myths of Time Management I. How to Maximize Your Dv AccNItRightelerated ForMyBridge?dge n- WesBannitersReducCleanDieselend Shale Cas Drilling BoardIZBA Members •*Class held in Morgan Suite Y** Is It Right For My Bridge? Emissions Reduction Program The Town Steele Gas Tsolbax The Tools and Risks 3'45 p.m.-4 45pm 345pin.-4:45 p.m. 490 p be -5'00 p m Involved in Addressing Shale Gas Locally,Including Gumpwise Gmupwise 4:30 p m.-5.15 p.m 4'00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 4.00 p m -S:OO p m Prepare Stora t in Your Community A Takings Claims 4,00 5.00 4 00 5 00 Core B-ASSESSMENT Room Closed for P g Y Pst - pm It p.m. 4,30 P Overview of Amendments to SE RA How To Analyze Ethics p.m.-5:15 m. Q m. Q Y Guideline for Sete end SuccessPolPmcess Capital Improvements through L•neigy Efficiency- Planning&Zoning (Open-book Cormvt) Association Business P' Environmental Assessment Forms for Town Recognizing Common Law Codlicts of CoreA-ASSESSMENT Supervisois/Councilars Interest for Application and Addressing the Cash Flow Challenge Land Use Mom[onu (Open-book format) Installation 8:00 a.m.-12:00 P.M. Wednesday Association of Towns morning Multipurpose Residential Fire Annual Business Meeting g Sprinkler Level I Training participation by Accredited Delega[eslAlrem¢les oCMember Towns)