2008-1572008-157
Resolution Authorizing Expenditure for Special Counsel to the Board of Ethics
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 May 12th,
2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has created a Board of Ethics in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 20 of the Town of Wappinger Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §20-8 of the Town of Wappinger Code, the opinions of the
Board of Ethics are advisory and confidential and the Board of Ethics may employ legal counsel;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Ethics has requested an appropriation not to exceed $1,000 to
employ the services of John M. Donahue, Esq. as its special counsel to assist in a proceeding
pending before the Board of Ethics.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby approves the request of the Board of Ethics and
appropriation not to exceed $1,000 shall be transferred from Budget Line to Budget Line
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
ABSTAIN
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
ABSTAIN
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/12/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.