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2006-161
Resolution Introducing Local Law No. of 2006 Amending the Town of Wappinger
Code Regarding Recreation Fees and Escrow Accounts
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on July 5th,
2006.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Joseph Ruggiero
Robert L. Valdati
Joseph P. Paoloni
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Valdati.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has determined that
Chapter 122, Fees and Fines; Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land; and Chapter 240, Zoning
of the Town of Wappinger Code should be amended so as: to be consistent with the New
York State enabling legislation (the Town Law) with respect to recreation fees; and to
clarify and improve the Town Code provisions regarding escrow accounts for
development projects (the "Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action is an
Unlisted action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617
NYCRR (commonly known as "SEQRA"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed Local Law is an
action for which there are no other Involved Agencies and that the Town Board is therefore,
by default, the Lead Agency for this action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for consideration of
its adoption of proposed Local Law No. of 2006 in the form annexed hereto;
except as specifically modified by the amendments contained therein, the Zoning
Law and Subdivision Regulations as originally adopted and amended from time to
time thereafter are to remain in full force and effect and are otherwise ratified,
readopted and confirmed.
2. The Town Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and hereby reserves the right to
make its Determination of Significance pursuant to SEQRA at the conclusion of the
Public Hearing(s) on the proposed amendments to the Town Code.
3. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of the
annexed proposed Local Law No. of 2006 for 7:30 PM on the 28''' day of
August, 2006 and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice thereof in the
Town's official newspapers not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing
date.
4. The Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect to the
proposed Local Law:
a. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the
public hearing notice to the municipal clerk of each abutting municipality not
less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing;
b. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the
public hearing notice to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and
Development for advisory review in accordance with Section 239 of the
General Municipal Law; and
C. To distribute a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and
the public hearing notice to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for its
review and recommendation pursuant to Section 240-112 of the Zoning Law
prior to said public hearing.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
ROBERT L. VALDATI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
ABSENT
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
ABSENT
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/5/2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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