2005-047 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 2005-47
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY REPAIRS
TO THE MAIN MEETING ROOM AT TOWN HALL AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO UNDERTAKE SUCH REPAIRS
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 the 28th
day of March, 2005, at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Council Members
ABSENT:
Joseph Ruggiero
Robert L. Valdati
Vincent F. Bettina
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
The following Resolution was introduced by Ms. McCarthy and seconded by
Mr. Bettina
WHEREAS, George A. Kolb, Jr., Building Inspector to the Town of Wappinger recently
undertook an inspection of the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting Room and such inspection has
revealed that the wire ceiling supports for the hung ceiling are in such a state of disrepair that the
ceiling is in imminent danger of falling, posing a safety hazard for any persons occupying that
room; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has recommended that additional wire supports for
the ceiling as well as safety chains need to be installed on all ceiling and lighting fixtures in the
Main Meeting Room as soon as possible; and
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WHEREAS, it has been further determined that the Architect to the Town, Donald
Swartz of Cerniglia & Swartz, be consulted to determine if there are any additional safety issues
and/or structural issues that should be addressed and remediated as part of the repairs to the
ceiling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. Based on the report and recommendation of George A. Kolb, Jr., Building
Inspector to the Town of Wappinger, the Town Board hereby determines that an unsafe
condition exists at the Main Meeting Room in Town Hall and further determines that emergency
conditions exist which require immediate action to be taken to preserve the health and safety of
all Town officials, Town employees and members of the public who may occupy the Main
Meeting Room, as set forth in the written report of George A. Kolb, Jr. dated March 28, 2005, a
copy of which is affixed hereto.
3. The Town Board further determines that additional investigative work is required
by the Architect to the Town, Donald Swartz of Cerniglia & Swartz, to determine if there are any
further safety or structural issues associated with the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting Room
and authorizes the said Donald Swartz to undertake such investigative work as he deems
appropriate to insure that the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting Room is properly repaired and
maintained in accordance with the New York State Uniform Code and that the hung ceiling is
otherwise safe and free from defect.
4. The Town Board further authorizes Town Supervisor, Joseph Ruggiero, to enter
into a contract with William Manfredi Construction Corp. or another suitable contractor, to
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immediately undertake whatever repairs are necessary to the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting
Room as determined by George A. Kolb, Jr., Building Inspector, and Donald Swartz, Architect to
the Town.
5. The following Town officers and/or employees and/or professionals are hereby
authorized and directed to take whatever steps are needed and to coordinate whatever repair work is
required to accomplish the above specified emergency work at the earliest possible time: Town
Supervisor, Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, Town Comptroller, Engineer to the Town,
Architect to the Town and Attorney to the Town.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Ave
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilwoman Voting Aye
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
March 28, 2005
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
F OIL
GLORIA J. MO LERK
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