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2014-01-13Town of Wappinger Regular Meeting - Minutes - 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 townofwappinger.us Joseph P. Paoloni Town Clerk Monday, January 13, 2014 7:30 PM Town Hall I. Call to Order Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Barbara Gutzler Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Present Vincent Bettina Town of Wappinger Councilman Late 7:33 PM Ismay Czarniecki Town of Wappinger Councilwoman Present Michael Kuzmicz Town of Wappinger Councilman Present II. Salute to the Flag III. Adoption of Agenda Motion To: Adopt the Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz IV. Minutes Approval Monday, November 25, 2013 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Monday, December 09, 2013 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz V. Correspondence Log RESOLUTION: 2014-46 Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Town of lf'appinger Page I Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 VI. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2014-46 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Yes/Aye No/Nap Abstain Absent El adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Barbara Gutzler Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Vincent Bettina Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ El ❑ Withdrawn Ismav Czarniecki Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 13, 2014 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. Public Portion Motion To: Open Floor to the Public RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Public Statement Resident Mary Schmalz discussed a letter that was in the correspondence log from the "Friends of Seniors" group. Ms. Schmalz informed the board that the letter discusses the volunteers of the group. However, it is not listed in the letter that for seniors to receive the services of the organization, they must pay five hundred dollars a year. Ms. Schmalz then referred to the minutes of a past meeting on December 9t1i She asked where Hilltop Village was. Supervisor Gutzler said that it is a Toll Brothers Development across from Edgehill Drive. Ms. Schmalz then told the Board that her and her husband used to help with putting up the Holiday displays in Schlathaus Park. She explained that every denomination was represented in the displays of the past. Supervisor Gutzler said that she would make a better effort to make sure that the displays go up in the future Motion To: Close the Floor to the Public RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz VII. Discussions A. Rezone of 26 Myers Corners The rezone applicants reminded the Board that they had come before the Board in August of 2013 to propose their project. He then explained the work that would not be required to be done because the property is already has Town water and sewer hookup. He also said that there would be no earth moving that would have to be done. He then explained that the property is zoned RF -20 and they are proposing that the property be rezoned to conservation commercial. Mr. Farley described the business that would go into the building. He explained that it is a home based business that would be moved to a new location due to expansion. Mr. Farley said that it would be purely administrative work that would be being done at the site on Myers Corners Road. Councilman Bettina asked if they had gone in front of the Planning Board for a referral. Jim Horan, Attorney to the Town, explained that the Town Board would refer it to the planning Town of lf'appinger Page 2 Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 B. Board for recommendation. Mr. Horan said that the Planning Board could not act on any site plan until the Town Board approved the rezone. Councilman Beale said that he has no objection to there being an extension of the CC zone to this property. Supervisor Gutzler asked Mr. Horan if an escrow amount needed to be set. She explained that it had been recommended a $5,000 escrow. Motion To: set $5,000 escrow for the rezone of 26 Myers Corners Road RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Motion To: Refer the Application to the Planning Board RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Planning and Zoning Board Compensation Councilman Beale said that he spoke to Chairman Prager from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Beale said that there has been some miscommunication about how the Planning and Zoning Board stipends have been issued for site visits. They were given a stipend per visit, which included there mileage and time. Councilman Beale said that it has become that members were requesting their stipend and additional funds for mileage. Mr. Beale said he would like to go back to the past practice where there was one stipend of $25 per visit which includes the mileage. Councilman Kuzmicz stated that he agreed with this. Councilwoman Czarniecki asked for clarification on open meetings law when the Planning and Zoning Boards go out on site visits. Mr. Horan explained that the site visits are for obtaining information; no decisions are made at the site visit. Supervisor Gutzler asked if it is absolutely necessary for all Board Members to go out on a site visit or if only some of them going would suffice. Councilman Kuzmicz said that as a former member of one of those Boards, he believes all members should go on a site visit. VIII. Resolutions RESOLUTION: 2014-47 Resolution Authorizing Use of Town Hall For Blood Drive Sponsored By American Red Cross WHEREAS, the American Red Cross has requested the participation of the Town of Wappinger and use of the Town Hall Meeting Room for a blood drive to be held on the following dates: March 12, 2014; July 2, 2014; September 19, 2014 and December 11, 2014 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is willing to authorize use of Town Hall for a blood drive sponsored and conducted by the American Red Cross as set forth in the Blood Drive Commitment letter dated January 6, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if frilly set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the American Red Cross to use the Town Hall Meeting Room on the following dates: March 12, 2014; July 2, 2014; September 18, 2014 and December 11, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to sponsor and conduct a blood drive, in accordance with a Blood Drive Commitment letter dated January 6, 2014, a copy of which is affixed hereto. Town of lf'appinger Page 3 Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2014-47 Yes/Aye No/Nap Abstain Absent Q adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Barbara Uutzler Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Seconder El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Vincent Bettina Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Ismav Czarniecki Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Michael huzmicz Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 13, 2014 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION: 2014-48 Resolution Confirming Appointment of Engineer and Authorizing Preparation of Design Plans & Specifications for Electrical Repairs for the Wappinger Challenger Field WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger was previously granted a $50,000.00 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the constriction and installation of various handicapped accessible improvements at the Challenger Fields at the Robinson Lane Sports Complex; and WHEREAS, one of the improvements included the installation of a Mobile ADA Restroom at the Challenger Field; and WHEREAS, the Town caused the constriction and installation of the handicapped accessible Mobile ADA Restroom, including high efficiency air conditioning and forced air heat at an approximate cost of $25,400.00, leaving a balance remaining in the CDBG of approximately $24,600.00 for additional improvements to the Challenger Field; and WHEREAS, Greg W. Bolner, P.E. of Clark Patterson Lee Design Professionals, was the design engineer who prepared the plans and specifications and oversaw the constriction and installation of the various improvements; and WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted by the Town Board on April 22, 2013, the said Greg W. Bolner, P.E. was given approval to change the scope of his work in connection with the 2013 CDBG; and WHEREAS, because there remains approximately $24,600.00 of the CDBG of $50,000.00 granted to the Town in 2013, the Town wishes to utilize said funds for required electrical installation and improvements at the Challenger Field; and WHEREAS, by letter dated December 16, 2013 to Greg W. Bolner, P.E., the Town Supervisor confirmed that Clark Patterson Lee has been authorized by the Town of Wappinger to continue to provide engineering services to the Town in connection with the bidding and installation of electrical connections required at the Challenger Field with the cost of said design, constriction and installation of the electrical services to be paid from the balance of the 2013 CDBG previously granted to the Town. 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. The Town Board expressly confirms that the Town of Wappinger has authorized Greg W. Bolner, P.E. to prepare all engineering design plans and specifications for the constriction and installation of electrical services to the ADA Mobile Restroom 3. .The Town Board expressly authorizes Greg W. Bolner, P.E. to advertise for bids for such electrical installations with the understanding that the project will be completed no later than April 18, 2014, in time for the 2014 sports season, in accordance with the projected schedule of milestones attached hereto as Exhibit «1» Town of lf'appinger Page 4 Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 X. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2014-48 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Yes/Aye No/Nap Abstain Absent Q adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Barbara Gutzler Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Seconder El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Vincent Bettina Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Ismav Czarniecki Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 13, 2014 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. Items for Special Consideration New Business Councilman Kuzmicz Councilman Kuzmicz asked if the vacancy on the Zoning Board has been addressed. Supervisor Gurtler said that when she received the proper letter, she would have it put on the agenda as a resolution. Councilwoman Czarniecki Councilwoman Czarniecki said that she is liaison to the recycle center advisory committee. She explained that she is looking for volunteers to serve on that committee. There would be meetings once, every other month. She asked any interested person to contact her. Councilman Bettina Councilman Bettina said that some people have reached out to him about Agritourism. He has said that some people have suggested that crops could be grown at Carnwath. He then suggested people being able to purchase small plots to grow crops. Mr. Bettina said that there has also been the suggestion of opening a dog park. Councilman Beale Councilman Beale said that he had looked at the memo from the Highway Superintendent concerning his equipment plan. Councilman Beale said that the Town should keep its infrastruction in the front of its mind. Supervisor Gutzler Supervisor Gutzler referred the Board to the Correspondence log to Town of Wappinger Little Leagues request to use the Town Hall for sign ups. Councilman Kuzmicz moved that Little League be able to use Town Hall on two occasions. Councilman Bettina seconded and the motion passed. Motion To: allow Little League to use Town Hall for Sign-ups and allow fee to be waived RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Supervisor Gutzler Supervisor Gutzler referred the Board to an E-mail she had sent concerning who the voting delegate would be for the association of Towns. In the past the positions of Delegate and Alternate had been rotated between Councilman Beale and Councilman Bettina. This year, Councilman Beale would be the Delegate and Councilman Bettina would be the alternate. Councilman Kuzmicz moved the motion. Councilwoman Czarniecki seconded it. The motion was passed. Town of lf'appinger Page 5 Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 Motion To: Appoint Voting Delagate and Voting Alternate for the Association of Towns RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman SECONDER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Supervisor Gutzler-Highway Superintendent Highway Superintendent informed the Board that there is currently an average of 100 gallons of fuel a day being used at the dormitory building at Carwath Farms. He explained that he has been monitoring the situation but he wanted the Board to be aware of the issue. Supervisor Gutzler said that as part of the capital plan she is creating, she is looking into bonding the construction of a storage facility on Town Hall property. If this storage facility were to be built, the Carnwath Building would be able to be shut down. XI. Town Board Review of Vouchers RESOLUTION: 2014-49 Resolution Authorizing Abstract of Claim and Warrant for Payment of Claim Audited by Town Board Claim Packet: 2013 -III Vendor A (General Town wide) B (General PartTown) DB (Highway Fund) WU (United Wapp. Water Fund) Central Hudson Board Water Main 434.38 Project) Central Hudson Central Hudson 434.38 Central Hudson 70.25 70.25 Central Hudson Central Hudson 451.53 Central Hudson 429.82 451.53 First Unim Life Ins 445.72 Central Hudson Mark Price Petty 160.48 Cash 429.82 Totals First Unim Life Ins $1,992.18 $0.00 $0.00 5 232.99 60.78 151.95 Mark Price Petty Cash 160.48 Totals $1,779.45 $60.78 $151.95 $0.00 Vendor HWN Paid Town Hold (Wappinger Board Water Main Project) Central Hudson 434.38 Central Hudson 70.25 Central Hudson 451.53 Central Hudson 429.82 First Unim Life Ins 445.72 Mark Price Petty 160.48 Cash Totals $0.00 $1,992.18 $0.00 $0.00 5 1 0 $1,992.18 $1,992.18 Town of lf'appinger Page 6 Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2014-49 A (General Town wide) B (General PartTown) DB (Highway Fund) HWN (Wappinger Water Main Project) Central Hudson Yes/Aye No/Nap Abstain Absent El adopted Central Hudson ❑ Adopted as Amended Barbara Uutzler Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Vincent Bettina Seconder El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Ismav Czarniecki Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Michael huzmicz Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 13, 2014 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION: 2014-50 Resolution Authorizing Abstract of Claim and Warrant for Payment of Claim Audited by Town Board Claim Packet: 2013-JJJ Vendor A (General Town wide) B (General PartTown) DB (Highway Fund) HWN (Wappinger Water Main Project) Central Hudson 35.12 Central Hudson 73.23 Clove Excavators $5,865.00 Platt's 145.00 Poughkeepsie Journal 175.69 Southern Dutchess 180.12 News Signal Graphics 1,560.53 DC Soil & Water 500.00 Coffee Systems 60.73 Arkel Motors $82.95 Baright Enter $7.00 31.50 Thalle Ind Dept of Water Supply 67.08 Dorothy Groark Reimbur 37.95 McGrath & Company 2,850.00 CW Electronics 80.00 William Hockler $116.33 Gellert & Klein 231.00 R. Costa Electric 142.50 Pertect Comfort 826.00 Town of lf'appinger Page 7 Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 Pertect Comfort 175.00 Dutchess Proprint 21.60 PVE Sheffler LLC $480.00 John Weber 150.00 WSDG $2,925.00 Totals $6,623.14 $719.91 $6,551.28 $2,925.00 Vendor HWG Paid (Wildwood Dr & Granger Place Drainage) Central Hudson Central Hudson Clove Excavators Platt's Poughkeepsie Journal Southern Dutchess News Signal Graphics DC Soil & Water Coffee Systems Arkel Motors Baright Enter Thalle Ind Dept of Water Supply Dorothy Groark Reimbur McGrath & Company CW Electronics William Hockler Gellert & Klein R. Costa Electric Pertect Comfort Pertect Comfort Dutchess Proprint PVE Sheffler LLC John Weber WSDG Totals $573.79 $573.79 $17,393.12 35.12 73.23 $108.35 1 Town Board Hold 5,865.00 145.00 175.69 180.12 1,560.53 500.00 60.73 82.95 38.50 573.79 67.08 37.95 2,850.00 80.00 116.33 231.00 142.50 826.00 175.00 21.60 480.00 150.00 2,925.00 $17,284.77 $0.00 23 0 $17,393.12 I, Joseph P. Paoloni, Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, hereby certify that the vouchers listed above were audited by a majority of the Town Board at the public meeting January 13, 2014, and allowed to the claimants the amount opposite his/her name. The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to submit such claims to the Accounting Department for payment. Town of lf'appinger Page 8 Printed 26'2014 Regular Meeting Minutes January 13, 2014 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2014-50 MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Yes/Aye No/Nap Abstain Absent El adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Barbara Uutzler Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Vincent Bettina Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Ismav Czarniecki Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 13, 2014 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. XII. Adjournment XIII. Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature The meetinti adiourned at 8:05 PM. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz Jessica Fulton Deputy Town Clerk Town of lf'appinger Page 9 Printed 26'2014