Trustee Hunsinger announces he will not run for re-election in June
by Kristina Gabalski
Brockport Village Board members have accepted the resignation of village manager/treasurer Michael Giardino. Board members voted unanimously to accept the resignation at the regular meeting February 28.
Giardino, who was appointed to the post on September 27, 2011, has been named the new director of the Greater Rochester International Airport.
Mayor Connie Castaneda said she will be receiving applications and reviewing candidates for the position.
“We congratulate him,” the mayor said of Giardino, “and wish him well in his new job.”
Trustee Margaret Blackman discussed a special meeting held by the village board on February 24 in regards to the resignation.
She said the board discussed personnel issues with the manager/treasurer who “suggested replacement personnel.”
“I’m concerned we have a quick and smooth transition,” Blackman said during her report. She noted Giardino’s resignation comes “right in the middle of budget season.”
Giardino told Trustee Blackman he thought he could have a final village budget in place before he leaves. His final day is March 27.
Trustee Kent Blair thanked Giardino for his work for the village. “For the short time you’ve been here, it’s been nice to have someone of your caliber,” Trustee Blair said.
During the public comment session of the meeting, Brockport Merchants Association president Josephine Matela also congratulated Giardino. “I wish Mike all the best in his new position. He’s only going to enhance our airport,” she said.
Also at the February 28 meeting, Trustee Scott Hunsinger announced during his report that he will not seek re-election in June. He said many residents have been asking about his decision. “The truth is, that I am not running,” he said.
