2014-1582014-158
Resolution Requesting NYS Department Of Transportation To Authorize A Speed Limit
Of 40 MPH On Route 376
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 27,
2014.
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
Barbara Gutzler
William H. Beale (Arrived at 7:32 PM)
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by
Councilman Czarniecki.
WHEREAS, Members of the Town Board have received numerous concerns and
requests from residents of the Town of Wappinger that the speed limit on Route 376 be lowered
to 40 mph from 50 mph; and
WHEREAS, the jurisdiction to establish speed limit on Route 376 vests with the New
York State Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that it is in the best interest of the traveling
public, and for the general public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of
Wappinger, to request that the New York State Department of Transportation establish a 40 mph
speed limit on Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger.
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 requests that the New York State Department of
Transportation formally establish a speed limit of 40 mph on Route 376 in the Town
of Wappinger.
3. The Town Board further authorizes Michael Galante, a Traffic Engineer, of Frederick
P. Clark Associates, Inc., to supply such supporting data as will justify a reduction in
the speed limit to 40 mph.
4. The Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Barbara A. Gutzler, on behalf of the
Town, to submit a written request to the New York State Department of
Transportation to establish and reduce the speed limit on Route 376 to 40 mph.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
BARBARA GUTZLER, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
MICHAEL KUZMICZ, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/27/2014
The Re~lution is hereby dared adopted.
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK