File #: 23-343    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/29/2023 In control: Personnel Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/14/2023
Title: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ALBANY COUNTY HISTORIAN AND AMENDING THE 2023 EXECUTIVE BUDGET
Sponsors: Personnel Committee, Gary W. Domalewicz
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter, 2. RLA Form 4393, 3. Resume, 4. Historian Job Specs, 5. BudgAmend_CountyHistorian, 6. 23-343 PERS 2 - TMP-4393 - Appointment of Historian

RESOLUTION NO. 343

 

CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ALBANY COUNTY HISTORIAN AND AMENDING THE 2023 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET

 

                                          Introduced: 8/14/23
                                          By Personnel Committee and Domalewicz:

 

                     WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that a vacancy exists in the position of Albany County Historian, and has recommended John J. “Jack” McEneny, whose accomplished career as a public servant, author, and historian make him an excellent fit for this position, and

 

                     WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested confirmation of the appointment of John J. “Jack” McEneny to the position of Albany County Historian, in accordance with Section 1605 of the County Charter, and

 

                     WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that a budget amendment is necessary to provide the appointee with an annual stipend of $15,000 to assist with the inherent costs associated with membership fees, travel, conferences, and other related activities, and

 

WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature recognizes the significant role of the County Historian as Albany County organizes celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, and find it appropriate to allocate $15,000 to support such efforts as recommended by the County Historian, now, therefore, be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that John J. “Jack” McEneny is hereby appointed to the title of Albany County Historian, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the 2023 Albany County Budget is amended as follows:

 

Decrease Appropriation Account A8020.4 by $16,148 by decreasing Line Item A8020 4 4976 Albany County Improvement Initiative by $16,148

 

                     Increase Appropriation Account A8020.1 by $15,000 by creating and increasing Line Item A8020 1 2624 County Historian by $15,000

 

                     Increase Appropriation Account A8020.8 by $1,148 by increasing Line Item A8020 8 9030 Social Security by $1,148

 

Decrease Appropriation Account A1010.4 by $15,000 by decreasing Line Item A1010 4 4011 Community Dev.Pub. Hlth Safety by $15,000

 

Increase Appropriations Account A1010.4 by $15,000 by Creating and Increase Line Item A1010 4 4994 America 250 Commission by $15,000

 

and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the Albany County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.