Politics & Government

Village Board Roundup: Bossart, Joyce, Krasula Bid Farewell to Board

Mayor and trustees thank community for opportunity to serve village.

In their last official village board meeting before the newly-elected RVC United Party take their seats on the board, Mayor Mary Bossart, Deputy Mayor Chuck Joyce and Trustee David Krasula thanked the community for the opportunity to serve the village, as well as others who have helped them during the past four years.

Bossart, who has been involved in village politics for the last 22 years, fell short in her bid for re-election on June 21, losing to RVC United Party challenger Francis Murray. She said she understands that the voters have spoken, and this is how power is transferred in government.

"It's been an enormous honor and privilege to work with everyone in the community," Bossart said.

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She went on to thank her family, supporters of the Concerned Citizens Party, as well as those who worked closely with her during her four-year tenure as mayor. "I can only say that I couldn't ask for better men to work with," she said of Krasula and Joyce. "I care deeply about this community."

Joyce, who became emotional during his farewell comments, thanked Bossart's family for "sharing her with us" as well as his own family for supporting him over the last four years. "Thank you to the residents for allowing me this opportunity," he said.

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Krasula said that over the past 35 years, the village has become a family to him, and he thanked voters for giving him the opportunity four years ago to represent the community he calls home. "There are some great people that work in this village," he said. "And I wish the new team well."

Murray, Nancy Howard and Mike Sepe will officially join the board on July 5 during an organizational meeting at Village Hall at 8:15 p.m.

In other news, the board approved a $1.7 million bond resolution for improvements to the village's water system, as well as renovations to the water tank on Reeve Road near Molloy College. Trustee Ed Oppenheimer said that the maintenance procedure for the 15-year-old tank was expected.

Joyce added that though the board approved the bond resolution, that doesn't mean that the new board is obligated to spend the money.  "We're just giving them the opportunity to do this," he said.

The approval of a sharing agreement between the village and the school district was tabled last night. Village administrator Frank Quigley said he will meet with superintendent of schools Dr. William Johnson next week to discuss the details of the agreement.


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