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.
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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❑ Withdrawn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
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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.
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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»
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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