In a very brief memo to the Supervisor and Town Council, Councilman/Deputy Supervisor Thomas McCarthy announced his intention to offer a resolution rescinding resolution 4.O approved at the September 9 Town Board meeting. The resolution increased the stipend for the Deputy Supervisor $30,000. The position he holds.
In a phone conversation Deputy Supervisor McCarthy explained his vote and his change of heart. Votes cast by Town Board members are cast as “votes of necessity”. According to Mr. McCarthy this vote, although in his opinion legal, was not what he considered a vote of necessity.
McCarthy said he believes that an increase in the Deputy Supervisor’ s stipend is better left as part of the budget process and discussion. He is unsure if the Supervisor will include the $30,000 stipend increase in the Town Budget, but stated that if it is, he would vote.