Resolution No. 120 May 15, 2012The unchecked arrogance of the Bernardo Gang has truly been something to behold. And you can't keep screwing people over and then be surprised when the pitchforks and torches show up at your front door. They made their bed, now they can lay in it.
Amending The Rules Of Order Of The Ulster County Legislature To Establish A Procedure For Removing The Chairman Of The Ulster County Legislature
Referred to: The Laws and Rules, Governmental Services Committee (Chairman Roberts and Legislators Fabiano, Maio, Ronk, Donaldson, Loughran and RobertParete)
Legislator Rodriguez and Co-Sponsors: ____________ offer the following:
WHEREAS, in order to establish a procedure for any and all resolutions regarding the removal of the Chairman of the Ulster County Legislature, it is hereby necessary to amend the following Rule and Section of the Rules of Order of the Ulster County Legislature: Rule 9., and
WHEREAS, Rule 9 of the Rules of Order of the Ulster County Legislature, entitled “ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGISLATURE—CHAIRMAN, MAJORITY, MINORITY LEADERS.” is set forth as follows, as adopted March 2, 2010 and/or updated by the Ulster County Legislature:
RULE 9. ORGANIZATION OF LEGISLATURE – CHAIRMAN, MAJORITY, MINORITY LEADERS.
A. The organizational meeting of the County Legislature shall be conducted on or before the second Tuesday of January in each year, at the time and place designated in a written notice to be given each Legislator by the Clerk of the County Legislature not later than five days prior to such meeting. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Clerk of the County Legislature, or his or her inability or failure to act in accordance with the provisions of this section, notice shall be given by the County Clerk. In that event, the County Clerk shall determine the time and place designated in a written notice to be given by the of the County Legislature, and the County Attorney not later than three days prior to such meeting. Public notice to such meeting shall also be given by the County Clerk at the same time written notice is given to the public officials referenced herein.
B. At this organizational meeting, the members of the Legislature shall select a Chairman at the call of the Clerk of the Legislature in each year. The Chairman shall appoint members of the County Legislature to serve on such committees as are provided by the rules of such Legislature. The Clerk of the County Legislature shall preside at all meetings of the Legislature until such time as a Chairman has been designated by election or appointment. The
failure to elect a Chairman or appoint committee members shall not prevent the County Legislature from transacting its ordinary business.
C. The Chairman within 10 days of having been elected as Chairman of the Legislature shall appoint a Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall, in the absence of the Chairman, preside over each duly constituted meeting of the Legislature and have and exercise all of the powers and duties of the Chairman at any meeting over which the Vice Chairman is called to preside. The Vice Chairman, except as herein limited and/or provided, shall have and exercise those additional powers and duties as may be authorized by resolution of the Legislature, provided that such resolution shall specify the dates during which the Vice Chairman may exercise such powers and duties, and that the powers and duties authorized to the Vice Chairman shall not be exercised by the Chairman during the designated time period. The Vice Chairman shall at no time appoint a person to an office or position of employment with the County, nor appoint the Chairman or members of any committee of the Legislature, except as specifically authorized by the Legislature as provided herein. The Vice Chairman may in the absence of the Chairman from the County, or upon the Chairman’s authorization, execute all agreements on behalf of the County which the Legislature authorized the Chairman to execute.
D. In the event of vacancy in the office of Chairman, the County Legislature shall fill that office in the manner provided by its rules. Should the County Legislature fail to select a Chairman within 30 days after that office shall become vacant for any reason, the County Executive shall appoint a member of the County Legislature to serve as Chairman for the balance of the calendar year. In the case of a vacancy in the office of Chairman, the Clerk of the Legislature shall call a meeting within the 30 day period provided for herein or above of the members of the Legislature upon like notice as provided in subdivision A herein, at which a successor who shall be a member of the Legislature shall be elected Chairman. The person so selected shall serve as Chairman of the Legislature for the unexpired term of the previous Chairman. Until such time as a new Chairman is chosen, the Vice Chairman shall act in the place and stead of the Chairman, and shall have all the powers vested in the Chairman of the Legislature.
E. Annually, the members of the two political parties, which shall have polled the largest vote in the last general election for the County, shall elect a leader of their respective parties. The leader of the political party whose membership of the Legislature constitutes a majority of the Legislature shall be known as the Majority Leader. The leader of the other political party shall be known as the Minority Leader.
F. For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Section 200, Subdivision 1of the County Law, in the event that neither of the members of one party nor the other constitute a majority of the members of the County Legislature, then, in said event, the Chairman of the County Legislature shall designate one party leader as the Majority Leader and the other as the Minority Leader. In all other matters, they shall be known as the Leaders of their respective parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Rule 9. of the Rules of Order of the Ulster County Legislature, entitled “ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGISLATURE—CHAIRMAN, MAJORITY, MINORITY LEADERS,” be amended as follows by adding a Paragraph to be known as G.: RULE 9. ORGANIZATION OF LEGISLATURE – CHAIRMAN, MAJORITY, MINORITY LEADERS.
A. The organizational meeting of the County Legislature shall be conducted on or before the second Tuesday of January in each year, at the time and place designated in a written notice to be given each Legislator by the Clerk of the County Legislature not later than five days prior to such meeting. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Clerk of the County Legislature, or his or her inability or failure to act in accordance with the provisions of this section, notice shall be given by the County Clerk. In that event, the County Clerk shall determine the time and place designated in a written notice to be given by the of the County Legislature, and the County Attorney not later than three days prior to such meeting. Public notice to such meeting shall also be given by the County Clerk at the same time written notice is given to the public officials referenced herein.
B. At this organizational meeting, the members of the Legislature shall select a Chairman at the call of the Clerk of the Legislature in each year. The Chairman shall appoint members of the County Legislature to serve on such committees as are provided by the rules of such Legislature. The Clerk of the County Legislature shall preside at all meetings of the Legislature until such time as a Chairman has been designated by election or appointment. The
failure to elect a Chairman or appoint committee members shall not prevent the County Legislature from transacting its ordinary business.
C. The Chairman within 10 days of having been elected as Chairman of the Legislature shall appoint a Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall, in the absence of the Chairman, preside over each duly constituted meeting of the Legislature and have and exercise all of the powers and duties of the Chairman at any meeting over which the Vice Chairman is called to preside. The Vice Chairman, except as herein limited and/or provided, shall have and exercise those additional powers and duties as may be authorized by resolution of the Legislature, provided that such resolution shall specify the dates during which the Vice Chairman may exercise such powers and duties, and that the powers and duties authorized to the Vice Chairman shall not be exercised by the Chairman during the designated time period. The Vice Chairman shall at no time appoint a person to an office or position of employment with the County, nor appoint the Chairman or members of any committee of the Legislature, except as specifically authorized by the Legislature as provided herein. The Vice Chairman may in the absence of the Chairman from the County, or upon the Chairman’s authorization, execute all agreements on behalf of the County which the Legislature authorized the Chairman to execute.
D. In the event of vacancy in the office of Chairman, the County Legislature shall fill that office in the manner provided by its rules. Should the County Legislature fail to select a Chairman within 30 days after that office shall become vacant for any reason, the County Executive shall appoint a member of the County Legislature to serve as Chairman for the balance of the calendar year. In the case of a vacancy in the office of Chairman, the Clerk of the Legislature shall call a meeting within the 30 day period provided for herein or above of the members of the Legislature upon like notice as provided in subdivision A herein, at which a successor who shall be a member of the Legislature shall be elected Chairman. The person so selected shall serve as Chairman of the Legislature for the unexpired term of the previous Chairman. Until such time as a new Chairman is chosen, the Vice Chairman shall act in the place and stead of the Chairman, and shall have all the powers vested in the Chairman of the Legislature.
E. Annually, the members of the two political parties, which shall have polled the largest vote in the last general election for the County, shall elect a leader of their respective parties. The leader of the political party whose membership of the Legislature constitutes a majority of the Legislature shall be known as the Majority Leader. The leader of the other political party shall be known as the Minority Leader.
F. For the purpose of complying with the provisions of Section 200, Subdivision of the County Law, in the event that neither of the members of one party nor the other constitute a majority of the members of the County Legislature, then, in said event, the Chairman of the County Legislature shall designate one party leader as the Majority Leader and the other as the Minority Leader. In all other matters, they shall be known as the Leaders of their respective parties.
G. The Legislature, by three-fifths vote of the Legislature, may remove the Chairman of the Legislature at any time during a meeting of the Legislature. and be it further RESOLVED, that these changes to the Rules of Order of the Ulster County Legislature shall take effect upon an affirmative vote of this body subsequent to two consecutive readings, and move its adoption.
FIRST READING: MAY 15, 2012
SECOND READING: JUNE 19, 2012
All I can say is, pass the popcorn.
About time someone in the legislature woke up and did something. Shame on the Republicans for not doing anything but then again look at the class of clowns Maloney, Ronk,Gerentine Maio, no clue Lopez, Who me Bellfiglio,What the F Warwo, do nothing Aiello, and Fabiano,Roberts, just mail them the checks
ReplyDeleteDid Rodriguez have the "I" line? If he had the line, and proposed this amendment, then he is to be applauded. If he didnt have the line, and proposed this amendment , then he and you are wasting our time. What was it Robin, er "cloakroom" ??????
ReplyDeleteAs listed on the County website:
ReplyDeleteHector S. Rodriguez (D) (W) (I)
Looking like a new trend:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/04/29/news/doc4f9ca102ec974469802871.txt
4:16pm - Guess what? I am not the Cloakroom and I really don't know who is, but I hope they keep it up. Yes, Hector ran on the I line so start applauding.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the comment about applauding Rodriguez only if he didn't have the line. The I-line for NP went to a virtual unknown, Terence Ward, who Bernardo was certain could be easily manipulated. I applaud Rodriguez for having the cojones to stand up to Bernardo's bully politics and those in his own caucus who most likely won't support his resolution (Rich and John Parete, Ken Wishnick and [possibly] TJ Briggs).
ReplyDeleteShe is an egomaniac with no idea at all what she is doing. She thought she could fool people and coast by. It takes experience, know how, and the ability to let others opinions count to be a real leader. Mrs. Len Bernardo is a faux leader, acting out Mr. Len Bernardo's fantasy of being a big shot.
ReplyDeleteThe lesson here is to not only take Mrs. Len Bernardo out, but also those who enabled her and continue to support her. The whole Leadership team should be purged and cast out.
@3:48 "The lesson here is to not only take Mrs. Len Bernardo out, but also those who enabled her and continue to support her."
ReplyDeleteYou mean somebody like O’Halloran? He should mind his own business, 'cause nobody's doing it:
Reviewed April 18, 2012
This place is a nightmare
I had been to Pinegrove a few years back like 10 year ago, and my family and I had a blast. After this stay I will never go back even if it were paid for. The rooms were disgusting, buildings falling apart, food was terrible, not to mention that all activities shut down during meal time so you’re forced to eat slop or sit in your room. Almost an hour wait for signups to go horseback riding on a overworked horse. Rooms were filthy and held together with spit and glue. The only good employee there is Skeeter, who tries his best to help you out but the place sucks so much there's not much he can do. I will be contacting management to try to get some money back as the place was so disgusting and rundown that it had me and my girlfriend fighting with each other because we were so frustrated with the place that we couldn't take it. It’s such a shame as I said this place used to be awesome now its just an overpriced roach motel with horses (that if your lucky enough to actually get on one the trail). Ride consists of a twenty minute walk in a circle through the woods. This place has gone drastically downhill and I will never return again. I'm so disgusted with this place I will do my best to let anyone and everyone know not to go here. You would rather stay at the little dirty motels on rt 44/55 and get a better room. This is not a fake post. My name is Tony Trinceri and my number is 631-831-4827. Hopefully management will do the right thing and contact me about giving a refund. Lots of luck with that! PLEASE DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A FAVOR AND STAY AWAY FROM THIS DUMP.
Reviewed April 20, 2012
Dirty, dirty, dirty... Will spend a sleepless night.
Bedding, beds, furniture, walls everything is disgusting! If I were not here with a Girl Scout trip I would have checked right back out. I can accept old or outdated but there is no reason to pay for filthy rooms. No mattress pads over filthy, stained mattresses, dirty sheets, hair on "clean bedding" and in shower and shower doesn't drain properly (fills with water). Dirty walls, doors, bedframes. The list is endless. When I told the front desk about the sheets, there was no apology. Housekerping brought you a bag of sheets so I could change all 4 beds on my own. Not even an offer to do it. Just praying it's just dirt and I don't go home with any bugs!!!!
Where is our Health dept. Oh he gave Mike Hein $10,000 so they skip his place when doing inspections.
ReplyDeleteFYI Terence Ward is nobody's puppet
ReplyDeleteHe endorsed a Dem over a Repub cause he believed the guy was better ( he was wrong, but ,,)
Terence got the I line cause Hector is a TOOL.
Get yr facts right or stay the f**k home,
Oh my oh my Terence Ward was a puppet for the Bernardo's...he was drinking the cool-aid....trust I know...
ReplyDeleteTerence Ward writes for Gunk Journal. His first article on the 2011 campaign was straight reporting. Bernardos did not like it. Len call Terence and offered him the Independence line. The rest is history.
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