2008-1522008-152
Resolution Authorizing the Town Board to Issue and Approve the Warrant to Pay the
Audited Claims Presented to the Town for 2008
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 121h
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 Bettina.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 119, which sets forth the procedure for the auditing
of claims and issuance of warrants where there is no Town Comptroller, the Town Board must
audit the claims and issue the warrants for the payment of said claims; and
WHEREAS, since the office of the Town Comptroller is currently vacant and the duties
of auditing claims presented to the Town, and the issuing of warrants authorizing the payment of
said claims and bills must be approved by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has found that all the claims are just and accurate, has
directed the Town Accounting Department to prepare an abstract of the audited claims,
specifying the number of the claim, the name of the claimant, the amount allowed and the fund
and appropriation account chargeable therewith
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby confirms that it
has previously audited and approved all the vouchers as identified in the abstracts as provided to
the Town Board in support of this Resolution as follows:
1. Abstract 21102 with total of Forty -Two Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety -
One Dollars and 52/100 ($42,691.52);
2. Abstract 21103 with total of Two Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($200.00);
3. Abstract 21104 with total of One Million, Three Hundred Fifty -One
Thousand, Six Hundred Forty -Eight Dollars and 24/100 ($1,351,648.24);
4. Abstract 21105 with a total of Five Hundred Ninety -Six Thousand, Sixty -
Six Dollars and 69/100 ($596,066.69);
5. Abstract 21106 with a total of One Thousand, Six Hundred Seventy -Four
Dollars and 68/100 ($1,674.68);
6. Abstract 21107 with a total of Four Hundred Ninety -Five Thousand,
Seven Hundred Fifty -Three Dollars and 20/100 ($495,753.20).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of
Wappinger Accounting Department to transfer the respective funds into the General
Disbursement Fund (GDF) to pay all claims as outlined in Abstract Nos. 21102 through 21107.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the issuance of
warrants in accordance with the abstracts identified herein and then shall direct same to
Supervisor Christopher Colsey and authorize and direct him to pay the claimant(s) the amount
allowed upon their claim.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resultdd as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
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.
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HN C.'4XSTERSON, TOWN CLERK