New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc.

DPW Position in Village of Champlain

The Village of Champlain is accepting applications for the permanent, full time position of Superintendent of Public Works.  Applicant must possess technical knowledge of practices and equipment used in public works, i.e. electrical, water plant operation, paving, wastewater treatment plant operation, etc.  Duties will include the direct supervision of public works employees, administrative tasks involved in planning and directing all public works/maintenance activities for the Village, and day-to-day operations of Village water/wastewater treatment facilities.  The applicant must have a strong background in resident relations and project management.  This position reports to the Mayor and Board of Trustees.  Applicants should possess prior experience and or licensing as a wastewater treatment plant operator or water plant operator.  Salary will be based on experience.  Application and complete job description are available at the Village Office, on line at One Work Source, Clinton County Personnel Department at www.clintoncounty.gov.com or the Village of Champlain's website at www.vchamplain.com.  Send application, resume and references to Juanita Munoz, Clerk/Treasurer, Village of Champlain, 1104 Route 9, Champlain, NY 12919.  We will begin reviewing applications on June 24, 2009.

2009 Budget Update

• MAINTAINED CHIPS AT LAST YEARS $363 MILLION LEVEL DESPITE THE $103 MILLION CUT PROPOSED BY THE GOVERNOR
• STOPPED CONSOLIDATION EFFORT TARGETING OUR MEMBERS

Last week with NY facing a deficit of $17.7 billion, the Legislature passed the budget. The State's All Funds total spending to $131.8 billion for this fiscal year with assistance from the Federal Stimulus funding totaling $6.2 billion, reductions between $5.2 and $6.5 billion and $6.3 billion in new revenue proposals. In the tightest state budget ever NYSAOTSOH delivered on its member's priorities. Coupling this with the outstanding turnout we had this year at out Albany Lobby Day - Our State Legislators heard our message and reacted very favorably. Please thank your Assemblymembers and Senators.

When the state budget was finally passed on Friday April 3rd the combined efforts of all our members' hard work paid off:

• CHIPS capital funding was increased by $103 million over the Executive's Budget proposal and we were able to restore the total SFY 2009-10 CHIPs funding to $363 million.

(Click here to see SFY 2009-10 CHIPs Allocations)

• The Legislature rejected an effort by the Executive make it easier for town governments to appoint rather than elect Highway Superintendents. Recognizing our concerns the Legislature removed this proposal along with other consolidation language.

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

During the next few months our Association will not only be supporting measures that assist with efforts to provide safe and affordable roads for New York's drivers but also opposing those measures that hinder our efforts to achieve this goal. Similar to last year we will be supporting low volume road legislation that will allow municipalities to decide which roads on their system will remain seasonal roads and which if any will be upgraded. We will also be again opposing legislation that will amend the New York State Mined Land Reclamation Law and several bills which dictate changes in the prevailing wage laws because they will significantly increase the cost for localities to perform highway maintenance and replacement.

In order to maximize cost efficiency we are also introducing and supporting legislation amending General Municipal law section 103 to permit towns to purchase paving materials under county contract. This will allow a town to insure the lowest cost of road paving and maintenance for its taxpayers. We have met officials from the Department of Labor, they have agreed that such a measure is appropriate because prevailing wage rate is still being paid.

Together we have accomplished a great deal this year but we still have many major outstanding issues facing our membership. We look to more success before the state legislative session concludes in June.

Yearbook & Directory

The 2009 NYSAOTSOH Yearbook is an essential directory for and about Superintendents of Highways representing the 932 towns of New York State and their suppliers. Circulation of your advertisement in 2,000 Yearbooks will put your products and services in front of highway professionals and vendors from every part of New York State. Additionally, your advertising supports quality educational opportunities and legislative efforts essential to the excellent maintenance of New York's highways.

This year's high-quality Yearbook features even more improvements for better utility and effective advertising. Reservations and copy for your advertising should be sent to the Association Office THIS MONTH.

Reserve your space today! The advertisement reservation form may be downloaded from the NYSAOTSOH website www.nystownhwys.org on the events page. Or contact Michael Thompson for more details at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (518) 694-9313.

Click here to download the 2009 Rate Card.

Member Search

• Superintendent Members—We want to assure every Town Superintendent of Highways in the state is getting timely information about our Association and what is happening in the highway industry. With the recent elections, any help in identifying new superintendents is appreciated by our office. We will be sure to send them a welcome packet!
• Regular Members—Did you know that NYSAOTSOH has a Regular Membership category? Any government entity with a concern for local roads may hold multiple memberships reflecting the number of mailings received.
• Associate Members—We have a growing network of business partners. Please be sure to let your local sales representatives know the importance of supporting your Association. Multiple memberships may be held reflecting the number of mailings received.
• Honorary Members—All retired Town Superintendents of Highways are eligible for a free membership. Please be sure to give us current contact information for any retiree who wishes to remain on our mailing list.