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Pleasant Valley approves several personnel appointments and routine fiscal resolutions; recreation director appointment passed 3–2
Summary
The town passed multiple resolutions including provisional appointment of a full‑time recreation director (Tracy Santiago) after a 3–2 roll call, appointed a part‑time recreation clerk (Cherylyn Albino Santos), approved summer camp hires, abstracts for payment, and a budget amendment.
The Pleasant Valley Town Board approved a series of resolutions addressing personnel and routine fiscal matters at its June meeting.
Key votes: the board provisionally appointed Tracy Santiago as full‑time recreation director effective June 29 at a salary of $55,000 per year (Resolution 604). The resolution passed on a roll call with Councilwoman Chapman and Supervisor Alrech voting no and Councilwoman Borland, Councilman Degan and Councilman Rifenberg voting yes.
The board also untabled and amended Resolution 509 to appoint Cherylyn Albino Santos as a part‑time recreation clerk in the recreation department (maximum 20 hours per week), with an effective date of June 29. The board approved Resolution 600 to add additional summer camp staffing for 2026.
Fiscal housekeeping items carried by voice vote included approval of payment of Abstract Number Six and Abstract Number 6P (Resolutions 603 and 605) and an amendment to the 2026 general fund budget for supplies and equipment (Resolution 606). The clerk clarified abstracts represent invoices the board previously reviewed.
What the votes mean: the recreation‑director appointment is provisional and contingent on acceptance by Santiago and any applicable civil‑service approvals. The part‑time clerk appointment fills a recreational operations vacancy; the board directed the supervisor and legislative aide to file necessary documentation to effectuate the appointment.
Representative quotes and context: Councilwoman Chapman voted no on the recreation‑director appointment and told the board she would explain her reasons privately: "nay. And do not take it personal, Tracy. There's a reason and I will discuss that." Supervisor Alrech also voted no and said he had not interviewed the candidate.
Next steps: staff will complete any civil‑service filings required, implement the hires as authorized, and provide the board with the paperwork and the amount to be used to replenish capital reserves where applicable.
