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Menands Village board appoints deputy registrar and clerk, approves DPW contract and payroll vendor decision
Summary
The board appointed Mary Jane as deputy registrar and named Don Handerhan as clerk with a stipend, accepted a three-year DPW contract with 3% annual raises and staffing adjustments, and chose to retain AcuData for payroll services. Trustees also updated residents on the South End infrastructure project.
Mayor Marsh announced personnel and operational items: he nominated Mary Jane to serve as deputy registrar and proposed appointing Don Handerhan as clerk with the stipend previously associated with Cheryl’s role; both motions were seconded and approved by voice vote.
On labor matters, the board approved a three-year agreement with the Department of Public Works (DPW) that includes 3% annual wage increases, longevity calculations aligned with the police department (calculated on regular hours only), a fifth week of vacation after 15 years of service, and amendments to the alcohol and substance abuse policy. The mayor said longevity will mirror the police contract but be calculated on regular hours rather than total hours.
The board also reviewed payroll vendor options and decided to remain with AcuData after negotiating equivalent cost and enhanced service, rather than switching to a local vendor.
Trustees provided an update on the South End project—stormwater and water main work is advancing past North Pearl; further road closures for final work are expected at the end of July into early August. Residents raised operational concerns, including construction traffic and pedestrian safety; the board said the engineer will review traffic controls and notify affected residents when possible.
Why it matters: staffing decisions, labor contracts and vendor choices affect village budgets and service continuity; the DPW contract directly sets near-term labor costs and benefits, while the South End project affects neighborhood access and timelines.
Ending: Appointments and the DPW contract were approved; staff will circulate contract documents and DPW vehicle procurement specs for future board review.
