TO: /
The Honorable the Members of the Board of Regents
FROM: / Erin M. O’Grady-ParentSUBJECT: / Charter Applications for June 2009
DATE: / June 4, 2009
STRATEGIC GOAL: / Goal 2
AUTHORIZATION(S):
Summary
Issue for Decision (Consent Agenda)
Approval of charter applications.
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State statute (Education Law §216).
Proposed Handling
Discussion and approval in accordance with the respective recommendations contained in the attached summaries of charter applications.
Procedural History
N/A
Background Information
Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 32 charter actions.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
Timetable for Implementation
N/A
Regents Meeting June 22, 2009
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
1. Cattaraugus Free Library, Cattaraugus
2. Delevan-Yorkshire Public Library, Delevan
3. Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport
4. John Jermain Memorial Library, Sag Harbor
5. King Memorial Library, Machias
6. The Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier, Buffalo
7. Lodi Whittier Library, Lodi
8. Louise Adelia Read Memorial Library, Hancock
9. Mattituck-Laurel Library, Mattituck
10. Mayville Library, Mayville
11. Richards Library, Cattaraugus
12. South Country Library, Bellport
13. Woodward Memorial Library, LeRoy
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
14. Irish Cultural and Historical Society of the Mohawk Valley, Utica
15. Town Of Independence Historical Society, Whitesville
EXTENSION OF CHARTER
16. The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum, Buffalo
AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
17. Preservation Coalition of Erie County, Buffalo
l. CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
CATTARAUGUS FREE LIBRARY
Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 25, 1926 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on September 19, 1941, December 20, 1946 and made absolute on February 16, 1951. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of New Albion, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
DELEVAN-YORKSHIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Delevan, Cattaraugus County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 28, 1974 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on April 23, 1982. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
FLOYD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Greenport, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Greenport Library” on December 21, 1907 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on May 2, 1912 and amended on June 6, 1918 to change the corporate name to “Floyd Memorial Library.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the library’s service area as the Greenport Union Free School District and the Oysterponds Union Free School District. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 4
JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Sag Harbor, Suffolk County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on May 24, 1957 to operate a library. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the library’s service area as the Sag Harbor Union Free School District, to change the term of office of members of the board of trustees from seven years to three years, and to change the method of selection of trustees from a board vote to a public vote. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 5
KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Machias, Cattaraugua County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 31, 1947 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on July 25, 1952, April 25, 1958, September 27, 1963, October 28, 1966 and was made absolute by Regents action on September 24, 1971. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Machias, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 6
THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER
Buffalo, Erie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September April 22, 1988 to advance knowledge throughout the Niagara Frontier pertaining to historical and architecturally significant site and structures. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on February 7, 1996. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Preservation Buffalo Niagara.” The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 7
LODI WHITTIER LIBRARY
Lodi, Seneca County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on December 21, 1899 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on May 2, 1912. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Lodi, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 8
LOUISE ADELIA READ MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Hancock, Delaware County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 25, 1954 to operate a library. Such provisional charter extended on October 30, 1959, December 18, 1964 and was made absolute by Regents action on March 20, 1970. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Hancock Central School District, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 9
MATTITUCK-LAUREL LIBRARY
Mattituck, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Mattituck Free Library” on June 29, 1903 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on March 31, 1910 and amended on May 16, 1947 and on June 25, 1993 to include a name change to “Mattituck-Laurel Library.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the library’s service area as the CDP of Mattituck and the CDP of Laurel (according to the 2000 U.S. Census). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 10
MAYVILLE LIBRARY
Mayville, Chautaqua County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Tuesday Club Library” on July 2, 1902 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 13, 1906. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action March 23, 1962 to change the corporate name to “Mayville Library” and further amended on January 17, 1990. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Town of Chautaqua and to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 11
RICHARDS LIBRARY
Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 1, 1901 to operate a library. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Towns of Warrensburg and Thurman, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 12
SOUTH COUNTRY LIBRARY
Bellport, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Bellport Memorial Library” on June 20, 1921 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on various occasions and was made absolute on March 20, 1970. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on July 23, 1985 to change the corporate name to “South Country Library” and last amended on September 17, 1999. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the library’s service area as the South Country Central School District. Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 13
WOODWARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
LeRoy, Genesee County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 25, 1958 to operate a library. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the LeRoy Central School District, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than nine, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 14
IRISH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY
Utica, Oneida County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to collect, encourage, promote and disseminate a greater knowledge among the public of the Irish culture and heritage; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available to the public a collection of Irish art, music and literature; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate Irish historical exhibits and displays; to bring together those people interested in Irish history, promote and support historical research and scholarship, sponsor and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public, and issue publications in any format; to encourage the suitable marking of places of Irish historic interest; and to establish and maintain an Irish historical research collection and archives. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 15
TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Whitesville, Allegany County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to collect, encourage, promote and disseminate a greater knowledge among the public of the history of the State of New York and particularly the Town of Independence, County of Allegany and surrounding area; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available to the public a collection of items related to the historical record of the Town of Independence; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; to establish and maintain an historical research collection and archives; to bring together those people interested in history, promote and support historical research and scholarship, sponsor and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public, and issue publications in any format; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; to acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise the title to or the custody and control of historic sites and structures, and preserve and maintain such sites and structures; to cooperate with the Andover Historical Society in projects and activities of mutual interest; to cooperate with the Allegany County historian, state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
EXTENSION OF CHARTER
No. 16
THE BUFFALO TRANSPORTATION PIERCE-ARROW MUSEUM
Buffalo, Erie County