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Village Government

Village Officials

Mayor Anthony Fratto

Anthony Fratto Mayor
Tony Fratto was elected to the Village of Phoenix Board in March of 2004 and has served as Mayor since his election. Tony is a native of Geneva, NY and a graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. He earned his Associates Degree in Occupational Studies from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in 2001. Prior to attending Simmons Institute, Tony was employed as a Sr. Data Security Manager for the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation in Stamford, Connecticut and also held the position of Operations Officer and Manager of Technical Support in Marine Midland Banks Operation sector, located in New York City.

Public Service has been close to Mayor Fratto's heart for many years, and serving the people of the Village of Phoenix is a responsibility he enthusiastically accepts with an eagerness in rendering public service to all residents. Mayor Fratto believes it is his job to be a good steward of tax dollars and to make village government as efficient as possible, while continuing to grow and develop the community. His vision has always been for Phoenix to be "a village that works for everyone." Tony is honored and proud to serve as Mayor and committed to helping Phoenix thrive by building on its great history and nurturing efforts that help it grow.

Mayor Fratto has been very active in civic organizations and is a current member of the New York State Funeral Director's Association, the Onondaga-Oswego County Funeral Director's Association and the National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA). Additionally, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus, New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) and serves as a committee member on the Schroeppel Democratic Committee. He is also a coalition member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns and a strong advocate of the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and our local Meals Program here in Oswego County.
Deputy Mayor David Pendergast

Dave Pendergast Deputy Mayor
Trustee Danny Dunn

Danny Dunn Trustee
Trustee John Halstead

John Halstead Trustee
Trustee Ryan Wood

Ryan Wood Trustee

Village Administrator

Administrator James Hayes

James Hayes Village Administrator
As Village Administrator I am appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the Village Board. I report directly to the Mayor. I am an organizational representative of the Village and am responsible for the proper administration of all affairs, departments and offices within the Village. I may also interface with Town governments as well.

I recommend the appointment of salaried or hired employees. I can also recommend the removal or suspension of any employee when such removal or suspension is consistent with the best interest of the Village. These recommendations are based upon merit and upon the qualifications or actions of said emplooyees.

I act as the business manager for the Village, and also interface heavily with all department heads within the Village. As Administrator I may also coordinate and supervise administrative work, including: practices, payment of approved salaries, wages, and bills, safe-keeping of securiities and valuable papers, preparation and use of authorized forms,collection,and informing the Mayor and Village Board of current Federal and State legislation affecting the Village.

I attend all meetings of the Village Board or committees thereof. I take part in discussion of all matters coming before the Village Board. I supply such information and recommend such measures to the Mayor and Village Board as may be deemed advantageous to the Village. I meet with the Mayor and Village Board to receive suggestions, listen to and investigate complaints in relation to all matters concerning the administration of the government of the Village and in regard to services rendered by the public utilites in the Village, and sees that all franchises, permits, and privileges granted by the Village are faithfully observed.

I perform such other duties, as may be assigned by the Village Board, the ordinances of the Village, and the laws of the State of New York.

Village Clerk

Clerk/Treasurer Sharon Norcross

Sharon Norcross Village Clerk/Treasurer
The Village of Phoenix Clerk/ Treasurer is Sharon Norcross. She was appointed as Village Clerk/Treasurer by Mayor Fratto in April of 2007. She is a graduate of West Genesee High School and the SUNY at Morrisville with an Associates Degree in Business. Sharon worked 24 years as Village Clerk/Treasurer in Camillus, prior to that she worked six years for Michael J, Keoghan, CPA and two years at Price Waterhouse & Co.

Sharon and her husband, Ed, make their home in Camillus. They have two sons, one daughter and one grandson. She enjoys cooking, baking and spending time at their camp on Lake Ontario.
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Sandra Morris

Sandra Morris Deputy Village Clerk/Treasurer
Sandy Morris has been employed by the Village of Phoenix for six years. She is a long time resident of the Phoenix area, having graduated from Phoenix Central School. She also attended Onondaga Community College.

Sandy has worked at two law firms,and an insurance company in their accounting departments and the Town of Schroeppel as the Deputy Town Clerk and the Bookkeeper.

Sandy is a volunteer with NAVAC Ambulance Corps in North Syracuse and the Moyers Corners Fire Department Auxiliary. She was the Treasurer and on the Board of Directors of both organizations for many years. She has earned lifetime membership status in both organizations.

Outside of working and volunteering she is a very big SU sports fan, Yankees fan, lacrosse fan and mostly enjoys spending time with her family.
Clerk Roselyn McVicker

Roselyn McVicker Clerk P/T
Office Clerk Roselyn McVicker was hired by the Village Board on March 01, 2008. She has had 16 years of municipal experience in the Village of Solvay and Village of Camillus and was the bookkeeper for The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse for 6 years. Her past experience includes payroll, HR, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation and municipal utility office support.

Roselyn is married with three children and four grandchildren. Her many hobbies include gardening, Koi ponding, boating, fishing and camping.

Planning Board

Alan Crutchley
Douglas Deeb
Ron Johst Chair
Jeffrey Koegel
Carl Richardson

Zoning Board of Appeals

Scott Doody
Brian Doolittle
Chuck Paquette Chair
Debra Renfrew Alternate
Sandra Tupper