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Retiring buildings chief defends record Dec 22, 2006....the handwriting was on the wall when Democrats won a majority in the county Legislature in November 2005..(Daily Freeman)
Union pursues grievance over Ulster layoffs Dec 13, 2006. The local unit of the Civil Service Employees Association plans to bring its grievance over the layoffs of Ulster County employees before the union's legal department for consideration...(Daily Freeman)
Ulster County moves toward joining three departments Dec 13, 2006.The Ulster County Administrator's Office will draw up projected positions, salary levels and other details for a restructuring of the county Buildings and Grounds, Highways and Bridges and Public Works Administration departments . (Daily Freeman)
Ulster OKs budget, job cuts Dec 12, 2006..Ulster County lawmakers approved a $315.64 million 2007 budget Wednesday night, raising the property tax levy by 7.52 percent, after a lengthy debate over the planned layoffs of 25 county employees (Daily Freeman) (click to see the votes)
Social Services designee must move to Ulster County Dec 10, 2006.. (Daily Freeman) (click to see the votes for hiring him)
Health-care changes could affect Ulster County-run nursing home Dec 2, 2006.. (Daily Freeman)
Damage mounting at new jail May 10, 2006.. Ulster County legislators were informed Tuesday of more damage due to drainage problems at the Law Enforcement Center, which remains incomplete two years after its target opening date (Daily Freeman)
Sheriff needs new employees, training time before jail can open March 18, 2006... Ulster County Sheriff J. Richard Bockelmann said he needs eight new hires and three months of staff training (Daily Freeman)
May 31 is latest target date for jail to be completed ...March 16, 2006...A primary contractor has set a target date of May 31 to complete the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center...(Daily Freeman)
Ulster County cuts three jobs, adds two .March 11, 2006..
Some UCCC improvements will be delayed ..March 10, 2006..
Ulster slashes funding to nonprofits ..March 10, 2006..
Legislature fires manager of jail project ..March 9, 2006..
UCCC's building budget not being cut March 3, 2006..The Ulster County Legislature's Ways and Means Committee has recommended funding the first phase of a $29.9 million capital project at Ulster County Community College, over the objection of one lawmaker who said the college should cut its budget like other departments. (Daily Freeman)
Ulster County nonprofit agencies face funding cuts March 2, 2006..
Bovis booted from Ulster jail project Feb. 24, 2006 Ulster County is severing ties with the company that's been overseeing construction of the county's long-delayed new jail..(Daily Freeman)
Proposed space shifts in new jail angers sheriff Feb. 23, 2006 Ulster County Sheriff J. Richard Bockelmann on Wednesday protested an effort by county lawmakers to reshape office space in the new jail, saying it could compromise department operations. (Daily Freeman)
Ulster County lawmakers seek 5% budget cut Feb. 22, 2006 Ulster County lawmakers, hoping to stave off a projected million-dollar budget deficit, will direct county government department heads and employees to come up with a 5 percent across-the-board spending reduction, and are considering implementing new taxes in mid-year. (Daily Freeman)
Ulster County may cut 200 jobs Feb. 17, 2006 Ulster County lawmakers on Thursday were asked to cut the county's workforce by 10 percent over the next two years to counter a cash flow deficit and impending budget crisis (Daily Freeman)
Ulster lawmakers seek reasons for tax hike Feb. 15, 2006 Members of the Ulster County Legislature's Budget Reform Subcommittee plan a presentation Thursday on why the county's tax levy is up 38.9 percent this year - the highest percentage increase among counties statewide - while spending has risen only 2.44 percent. Daily Freeman)
Changes under way in Ulster Jan. 4, 2006 Ulster County Legislature Chairman-designee David Donaldson expects to deliver a "better government at a better price" (Daily Freeman)
Dems face budget headache Jan. 4, 2006 The shift from Republican to Democratic leadership in the Ulster County government comes with an internal upheaval that could cost taxpayers .(Daily Freeman)
Ulster's new jail may not take inmates until June 2006 Dec. 16, 2005.The project managers for the new Ulster County Law Enforcement Center still believe they can finish construction of the building by the end of this month, but county legislators on both sides of the aisle say too many factors are working against that timetable...(Daily Freeman)
Ulster County lawmakers OK budget; tax levy hike at 39% Dec. 15, 2005. Ulster County lawmakers on Wednesday approved a 2006 budget that will raise the property tax levy by 38.95 percent...(Daily Freeman)
Budging on the budget Dec. 6, 2005. The Ulster County Legislature's Ways and Means Committee on Monday voted on departmental and legislative appeals to the county's 2006 tentative spending plan, but fell short of deciding what to do with funding for the so-called contract agencies...(Daily Freeman)
Legislature committees to change in Ulster Dec. 6, 2005. Donaldson does not plan to appoint Republicans to any of the committees, leaving that to GOP leadership. This is a departure from past practice, when the minority party would submit committee requests and the majority made the appointments. Most committees will have five Democrats and two Republicans. (Daily Freeman)
Ulster lawmakers plan fund shift to pay jail contractors Nov. 27, 2005. "The Ulster County Legislature is expected to meet in special session Tuesday night to authorize fund shifts within the budget for the county Law Enforcement Center to cover construction costs and professional fees for the remainder of the project." (Daily Freeman)
Dems tap their new leaders Nov. 22, 2005...."the newly minted majority took its first official action as a body Monday night"..(Daily Freeman)
County moving money, pressuring contractors in final push to finish jail Nov. 16, 2005.."Ulster County lawmakers will hold a special session, most likely before the end of the month, to reallocate money within the current budget for the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center in order to pay for the completion of the long-delayed facility." ..(Daily Freeman)
State audits Ulster County jail project..June 30, 2005 The state Comptroller's Office has begun an audit of the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center, a project now about 17 months behind schedule and roughly $12.6 million over budget.(Daily Freeman)
Studies parallel in Ulster. June 28, 2005.legislative committee formed to determine if Ulster County should create an economic development department will have to work closely with the county's Charter Commission to ensure the two groups are not duplicating efforts. (Daily Freeman)
'Elect the exec' June 24, 2005 Ulster County should be led by an elected county executive, the county's Charter Commission has unanimously decided, putting to rest one of the most pressing issues facing the group as it writes a charter for the future of county government. (Daily Freeman)
Persen to Tourism, panel says June 22, 2005 After roughly five-and-a-half years of deliberations, nearly $2.5 million spent on repairs and restoration,.... (Daily Freeman)
State throws Ulster a curve on infirmary A cut in the state's Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing home renovations and an apparent change in the state's mindset about the future of residential facilities may stall repairs and rehabilitation of the Golden Hill Health Care Center..(Daily Freeman)
Voter trends favor Democrats in Ulster County March 27, 2005...It's going to be a barn-burner," Michael Berardi, D-Ulster, said of the November election...(Daily Freeman)
Conflict-of-interest ruling still months away Jan. 16, 2005..John Parete, chairman of the Ulster County Democratic Committee, said he would have expected the case to be resolved already..(Daily Freeman)
Legislative leadership unchanged in Ulster County ..Jan. 7, 2005."It appears the leadership of the Ulster County Legislature will be the same in 2005 as it was in 2004"...(Daily Freeman)
Departing lawmakers must wait year before drawing county paycheck. Dec 19, 2004...it will prevent legislators from receiving choice county jobs simply by virtue of having served in the Legislature..(Daily Freeman)
Ulster's final budget raises levy 11%, brings back 'bed tax' ...Dec 15, 2004...Property tax rates to fund the spending plan vary widely by municipality....(Daily Freeman)
Agencies may get $1.1 million..Dec 10, 2004.county lawmakers came up with their recommendations for outside agency funding..(Daily Freeman)
Expand jail-site use, sheriff says..Dec 9, 2004.. "I'm flabbergasted," said Frank Dart, D-Kingston. "I thought that was the plan all along."...(Daily Freeman)
Lawmakers uphold few budget appeals..Dec 7, 2004..Ulster County lawmakers have reviewed budget appeals submitted by department heads...(Daily Freeman)
Dems like closed jail meetings Sept 28, 2004.. no problem opening up the sessions if the public, press, and others would simply sit quietly during the meetings. (Daily Freeman)
Managers defend their perk.. Sept 26, 2004..Ulster County Administrator's Office the estimated cost of the plan this year will be about $358,896. (Daily Freeman)
Closed to the public..Sept 25, 2004."When you're building a jail, it's the public's money, the taxpayer's money." ... (Daily Freeman)
Lawmakers OK jail funds..Sept 2, 2004...county lawmakers Wednesday OK'd spending an additional $8 million.... (Daily Freeman)
Vote brings unlikely alliances Aug 16, 2004...Ulster County lawmakers have found themselves divided.....(Daily Freeman)
Ulster jail funding vote delayed Aug 13, 2004...A last-minute resolution to borrow an additional $6.5 million to complete construction ...(Daily Freeman)
Vote brings unlikely alliances Aug 16, 2004...Ulster County lawmakers have found themselves divided.....(Daily Freeman)
Ulster jail funding vote delayed Aug 13, 2004...A last-minute resolution to borrow an additional $6.5 million to complete construction ...(Daily Freeman)
Ulster County puts charter panel in place July 22, 2004 .a charter commission that
will study Ulster County government and determine the best way for it to operate ...(Daily Freeman)
Ulster County lawmakers lock horns at session July 22, 2004."He plays that bully game a little too much, and a lot of people are sick
of it from both sides of the aisle," (Daily Freeman)
Ulster County Transit Center 'on budget and on schedule July 18, 2004 the county's new Transit Center is moving forward without a hitch...(Daily Freeman)
Lawmaker's two jobs conflict, judge rules July 17, 2004 ".Bradley cited two areas in which Maloney's jobs could conflict.." (Daily Freeman)
Audit of jail project unlikely this year July 17, 2004 "...they tend to audit (such projects) after the fact." (Daily Freeman)
Jail cost overrun smaller than feared July 16, 2004 "The current $21 million Bovis estimate (for both claims and construction) is a reasonable estimate... "..(Daily Freeman)
Open caucuses please critics of government secrecy July 11, 2004 for years in the Ulster County Legislature, closed-door Republican caucuses were the status quo...(Daily Freeman)
Third option may be charm for Ulster project July 5, 2004 The option calls for the construction of a 40-bed unit of "swing space"...(Daily Freeman)
Jail cost estimate on the way July 1, 2004..County lawmakers can expect a preliminary estimate next week..(Daily Freeman)
Jail project has new overseers June 24, 2004..a new six-member committee has been formed to work with Hill International...(Daily Freeman)
State to review Ulster jail records June 17, 2004.. examination will help the office decide whether to launch a full-scale audit of the project...(Daily Freeman)
Shipping inmates cheaper than new jail, Parete says June 10, 2004 Ulster County might have boarded out its extra jail inmates for well over a century for what it will cost to build a new county jail....(TH Record - requires free login)
Lawmakers to consider legal options regarding jail cost - June 10, 2004 ..The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. in the Legislature chamber on the sixth floor of the Ulster County Office Building, 244 Fair St.(Daily Freeman)
Ellenville hospital bailout vote tonight - June 10, 2004 it's time to stop debating and vote. .(Daily Freeman)
Jail cost faces two reviews - June 4, 2004 ...county lawmakers next week will meet to consider approving internal investigations into the project. (Daily Freeman) ..
Ellenville hospital deal worries some county lawmakers - May 28, 2004 county lawmakers are increasingly uncomfortable with the prospect of taking ownership... (Daily Freeman)
Jail cost answers awaited - May 28, 2004 -""...the questions now are not why it is costing more, or who is responsible for the additional cost...," (Daily Freeman)
Dems request
investigation of runaway jail -May 25, 2004 -"Clearly, a project of this magnitude
requires close oversight..." (TH Record - requires free login)
Ulster
Dems assail jail cost -May 25, 2004 - "The jail project overruns are
negligent at best...."(Daily Freeman)
Rising cost of jail widens rift between parties May 23, 2004 - "We have an obligation as legislators....(Daily Freeman)
New jail could run $21 million over budget - May 21, 2004 -Covering the added cost will force the county to borrow money....(Daily Freeman)
Ulster County cash reserve doubled in 2003 - May 6, 2004 - Ulster County ended 2003 with a budget surplus..(Daily Freeman)
Cost-saving suggestions could earn county employees $10,000 April 23, 2004 - The Ulster County Legislature's Personnel Committee on Thursday approved an employee suggestion incentive plan but failed to act on eliminating management's flexible spending plan or giving rank-and-file employees the same dental and vision benefits as management. (Daily Freeman)
Put a hold to big spending Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - Not only is management eligible for overtime, but keep in mind, they approve their own overtime....(Daily Freeman Editorial)
Door not shut on open caucus Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - In the end, the only Republicans who supported the measure were Robert Aiello and Alice Tipp of Saugerties....
Bonds for bridge, courthouse work in limbo Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - two resolutions seeking bonds for capital projects failed to muster the 2/3 majority required...
Legislature meeting turns ugly after Democrats seize power April 8, 2004 - In a move that stunned both lawmakers and observers....
Ulster Legislature goes online with its agenda, votes April 7, 2004 For the first time, that information will be readily available on the Ulster County Web site. Click here to See the Ulster County Resolutions on line
Ulster lawmaker alleges mismanagement of jail project April 8, 2004 -Lack of oversight in construction of Ulster County's new Law Enforcement Center is costing the county hundreds of thousands of dollars
Party caucus may open - April 5, 2004 - Secret meetings? Find out more.
Ulster to "address" overtime - April 4th, 2004- Overtime records are getting closer scrutiny now as county government has engaged in a renewed effort to cut spending and increase revenue.
Ulster County's feed bag - March 28, 2004 - Daily Freeman Editorial about County Government "Management perks" -
Open and Shut - March 30, 2004 - Daily Freeman Editorial about County Government's ability to get things done -
Reitred Administrator William Darwak to receive about $98,148 - from the county - March 30, 2004.
Ulster County labor leader calls for repeal of law allowing legislators and management personal to take a combination of reimbursement and year-end cash payments that is costing taxpayers almost $400,000 annually. In addition, the health and retirement benefits offered management far exceed those offered labor. March 18, 2004.
"Mandatory Overtime" Proposal". - March 9th, 2004 - "CSEA Benefits" and "PEOPLE" joined us at the Golden Hill Nurses' vote on The vote was close..
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CSEA, NY State reach contract agreement - Click here
March 12, 2004
Orange County , CSEA reach contract - Click here
March 11, 2004 Majority Leader Stock's Address - Discussion on how we as the County need to get things done.
Minority Leader Donaldson's Address - Discussion on how to Prohibit County Legislators from gaining County Employment for at least 6 months after leaving their position as legislator
(Note the bolded passages in above addresses that relate to the Union)
February, 2004
Chairman Gerentaine's Address
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