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In a move that has been rumored for months, the Schodack Town Board appointed Peter Goold as acting Town Assessor from July 2011 through July 2012 at an annual salary of $50,000. The measure passed after an executive session but no public discussion. Mike Kinney was absent and Frank Curtis abstained due to his position at the County Assessor's office.

The measure was not on the agenda, but another resolution (2011-185) amended resolution 2011-155 adopted on May 12, 2011 appointed Sharon Marti, Sole Assessor on a part-time basis to increase hours from 30 hours to not to exceed 70hours.

The resolution does not stipulate what time period Ms Martin may not exceed the 70 hours in. Nor does it explain why, if she is the "Sole" Assessor, Peter Goold is the "Acting" Assessor.

At the same meeting, and also not on the agenda, Nadine Fuda was appointed Building Inspector through the end of the year at her current rate of pay. Another 211 waiver was filed with the State Civil Service Commission to retain Bernard Peter as Police Chief even though he has not passed the required civil service law.

Clearly, town Republicans aren't even making an attempt at being transparent when it comes to hiring people or giving them raises.

Linda Underwood



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