2014-09-22Town of Wappinger
Regular Meeting
— Minutes —
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
townofwappinger.us
Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5771
Monday, September 22, 2014 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status
Arrived
Barbara Gutzler
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
7:30 PM
William H. Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Vincent Bettina
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Ismay Czarniecki
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
7:30 PM
Michael Kuzmicz
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Albert Roberts
Town of Wappinger
Attorney
Present
7:30 PM
Engineer Gray
Town of Wappinger
Engineer to the Town
Present
7:30 PM
Graham Foster
Town of Wappinger
Highway Supt.
Present
7:30 PM
David Stollman
Town of Wappinger
Planner
Present
7:30 PM
Barbara Roberti
Town of Wappinger
Zoning Adminstrator
Present
7:30 PM
II. Salute to the Flag
III. Adoption of Agenda
1. Motion To: Add Res.Accepting Performance Agreement Sec. by Letter of Credit in
Connection with Nature Preserve
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Adopt the Ameded Agenda
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
IV. Minutes Adoption
1. Motion To: Amend minutes to include "for town hall" under the discussion portion
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Adopt Amended Minutes 09/08/2014
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
V. Correspondence Log
RESOLUTION: 2014-228
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.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-228
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
Q adopted
❑ Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
VI. Public Portion
Bill rose to speak about a non -agenda item regarding Royal Carting garbage service pickup in
the early hours of the morning. He cited an August town board meeting where the issue of
starting time for garbage pickup was discussed. He questioned an exemption they had that he
did not remember hearing at the August 2013 meeting (minutes of the discussion of both the
August 23rd and September 9th are attached below). He stated that they are arriving between
5:17 AM and also at 5; 20 AM, regularly. He explained that he lives on a cul-de-sac on Drew
Court where there are I I homes. Councilman Beale stated that the exemption was to be for areas
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that had to be picked up early such as schools before the busses get there; however he recognized
that Bill lives in a purely residential neighborhood. Councilwoman Czarniecki added that the
context that this was discussed not only included schools, but large complexes, and commercial
pick-ups. Councilman Bettina asked Town Clerk Paoloni to supply the minutes of those
discussions which I have attached below. Councilman Kuzmicz suggested that the resident take
a log of the dates that this happens. Resident Gary Lindstrom rose to tell what he remembered of
the discussion. He said the exemption was to be for schools and large commercial not for
residential areas. Local law 415-2013 attached below
Resident Lindstrom gave his support to the efforts by the Town Clerk to try and broadcast Town
Board meeting live and added that he is a strong component of TV coverage.
Resident Lindstrom continued to comment on the town's need for a fiill time groundskeeper
stating that most of his work would be mowing and summertime work that would not be needed
during the winter. Councilman Kuzmicz pointed out there are plenty of things to take care of in
the winter months such as garbage at the parks, our emergency services building that constantly
has issues that have to be dealt with and plenty of other things that need attention. Resident
Lindstrom suggested that the title be changed to better reflect the work. Supervisor Gutzler
stated that the groundkeeper is the correct tittle and that is a Civil Services title and is correct.
She added that Civil Service regulations allow the groundkeeper to do other duties as assigned
by the town board. She added the highway department does not plow the sidewalks and parking
area at town hall. This groundskeeper will plow snow at town hall, the emergency service
building, and also at some of the parks. She added that she had helped shovel the town hall
sidewalks.
Resident Mary Schmalz asked about adding closed -caption on the live TV broadcast for the
hearing impaired. Supervisor Gutzler added that this was something that we could look into.
Councilman Beale re -introduced the Royal Carting garbage discussion asking the Zoning
Inspector Barbara Roberti if it were a local law. Zoning Inspector Roberti affirmed. Beale asked
why they had all those discussion that ended up with them adopting a law that exempts garbage
tricks. Planner David Stollman interjected that they can pick up earlier than what was normal
throughout the county. Supervisor Gutzler recalled that it was exempt only for commercial and
schools, but not necessarily residential, but agreed to go back and look at the law. Councilman
Kuzmics recalled that they originally wanted 5:00 AM as a start time and settled at 7:00 AM.
Attorney Roberts disagreed pointing out that he had added stricter guidelines. Councilman Beale
pointed out that he noticed garbage tricks collecting garbage on Osborne Hill Road at 4:45 AM.
Councilman Kuzmics said he clearly remembers that the law stipulated residential pickup at 7:00
AM, but agreed to look at the specifics of the law. Supervisor Gutzler said that they need to get
the specifics on the noise ordinance, get a list of the times, talk to Royal Carting, and if the
problem persists then issue summonses. Councilman Beale asked about who would enforce this.
Attorney Roberts said they would first need it in the form of an affidavit, but was interrupted by
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a resident before he could complete the enforcement process.
MINUTES ON THIS DISCUSSION FROM THE AUGUST 26TH, 2013 AND SEPTEMBER
9TH, 2013 MEETING; AND EXCERPT FROM LOACL LAW 415-2013:
D. Noise Ordinance Revision- Royal Carting - August 26, 2013
Richard Cantor introduced Jim Constantino, counsel to Royal Carting and Roy Garino, route
supervisor. Mr. Cantor stated that the Town had adopted a local law including an exemption for
garbage tricks between the hours of 6 A.M. and 10 P.M. He explained that he was there to ask
the Board to consider amending that to 5 A.M to avoid congestion on the roads and allow Royal
Carting to service the schools before students and teachers arrive. He stated that he had provided
the board with a letter describing the routes that were of specific concern. Councilman Kuzmicz
asked if Royal Carting had been abiding by the adopted law. Mr. Cantor said that they had been.
Councilman Kuzmicz stated that he had seen Royal Carting garbage tricks picking up before 6
A.M. Mr. Cantor said any violations were inadvertent and Royal Carting intends to abide by the
law. Councilman Beale asked if Mr. Cantor was aware of the Town of Poughkeepsie noise
ordinance. Mr. Cantor referred the question to Mr. Constantino. Mr. Constantino said that he
believed the Town of Poughkeepsie had two start times in their noise ordinance. One start time
for residential and one for commercial pick up. Councilman Beale said there is one start time
which is 7AM and that Royal Carting tricks have been pulled over by the police for violating
that ordinance. Councilman Beale explained that because of the co -mingled recycling pick up, he
has received complaints from residents who can hear garbage pickup at 5 A.M. He asked why
residents in Wappinger should have to hear garbage tricks at 5.AM. when residents in
Poughkeepsie don't have to hear it until 7 A.M. Mr. Cantor stated that he did not believe the
issue was Town of Wappinger residents vs. Town of Poughkeepsie residents. It instead is
whether it makes sense for the Town of Wappinger to allow garbage pickup before 6 A.M. to
reduce traffic congestion. Councilman Beale said that he disagreed. He continued that he
understands that it is more efficient when there is less traffic and he would consider
compromising in certain commercial areas, but not in neighborhoods. He said that he has been
behind Royal carting tricks picking up in Wappinger at 4:30 in the morning. He said that the
Town of Wappinger is not trying to emulate the Town of Poughkeepsie, but it can be used as an
example of a town that does enforce their regulations on garbage pickup. He added that this is a
quality of life issue. Councilman Bettina spoke askeing if Royal would be willing to split the
time difference and move it to 5:30AM. Mr. Cantor responded that yes, 5:30AM would be better
than six. He said that they are here to discuss this with the Board and will abide by their decision.
They are not there to bother or annoy anyone. Councilwoman Czarniecki asked if it was possible
to look at the routes that are serviced and pick up commercial areas first. Supervisor Gutzler
stated that she was looking at the commercial pick up going along Route 9. Mr. Constantino said
that the ordinance he had been thinking of did have two start times one for commercial one for
residential. But there is difficulty when there are residential neighborhoods mixed in with
commercial buildings. He continued that residential pickups are only once a week for Royal
Carting so residents would only be inconvenienced by the noise once a week. Councilman
Kuzmicz asked what pressing issues Royal Carting was seeing with Poughkeepsie's start time of
7:OOAM that were influencing them in wanting to pick up earlier in Wappinger. Mr. Constantino
replied that it is an issue of traffic congestion and school district issues. Mr. Cantor said that they
are here hoping to alleviate inconveniences to residents. Councilman Bettina asked the Board if
they would consider moving the time to 5:30AM. Councilman Beale replied that he thinks that is
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still too early. He then stated that there are multiple articles in news papers around the county
about this issue. The New York Times has one discussing garbage pickup times and that many of
them including the Chicago have pick up times of 7:OOAM. He stated that his priority is
residential areas but that he has no issue going back to the drawing board to deal with
commercial areas. He said that the issue is comingled recycling bins create more noise than
regular garbage. He asked the representatives from Royal Carting to understand that in the tight
knit neighborhoods where the houses are close to each other is where there is a problem.
Supervisor Gutzler asked the representatives from Royal Carting if she could meet with them
informally or at another Board meeting to discuss the issue again. That way they could
understand the issue better. Mr. Cantor said no, that is not a problem and that they would be
happy to meet with them again. Mr. Constantino stated that Royal Carting instituted single
stream recycling close to two years ago and that there are nearly 35,000 cans being used. He
asked if the number of complaints out of 35,000 cans was enough to warrant changing the law to
a later start time. Councilman Beale said that Royal Carting is a great company but that the
Board members are out knocking on doors and they have been hearing it from residents. He
continued that they may not be picking up the phone and calling Royal. However, that the Board
deals with the public on a more intimate level. Mr. Constantino stated that other than the Town
of Poughkeepsie, he doesn't know of another town in the county that has this restriction.
Councilman Beale said that there has only been the single stream recycling for six months which
is much louder than dumping bags of garbage. Mr. Constantino said that the solution may lie in
different start times for refuse versus recycling. Councilman Kuzmicz asked that Royal Carting
abide by the regulations until any changes are made. Mr. Cantor said that they would like to meet
with the Board to craft any revisions. Supervisor Gutzler agreed.
VII. Discussions - September 9th, 2013
A. Royal Carting Hours of Operation
Jim Constantino explained that he was there as a continuation of the discussion about the
noise ordinance. He said that he proposes a change to allow garbage tricks to pick up without
causing additional traffic congestion. He explained that at the conclusion of a discussion with
Supervisor Gutzler, they had recommended a modification of the exception related to refuse pick
up. It is currently in effect from 6AM to l OPM. Royal carting is requesting that commercial pick
up begin at SAM. They also requested that refuse in residential areas be picked up at 5AM and
recyclables not until 5:30AM. Councilman Beale said he doesn't have a problem with 5AM in
commercial areas, but has a problem with it in residential areas. He said that possibly all pick up
no earlier than 5:30AM on weekdays and 6AM on weekends and holidays. He explained that it
could be 5AM Monday through Friday in commercial areas. He asked Mr. Constantino if that
was acceptable. Mr. Constantino said that he was wondering about schools which are in
residential areas. They could be picked up at 5:00 but the surrounding areas not until 5:30. He
also described multi dwelling complexes as commercial. Councilman Beale said he had no
problem with them being considered commercial. He said that they often use dumpsters.
Councilwoman Czarniecki asked if even though schools are in residential areas; the school could
be considered commercial. Councilman Beale said that the schools would be considered
commercial. The schools could be picked up at 5:25AM and the neighborhoods at 5:30.
Councilman Beale said that if that is acceptable he would sponsor an amendment. Mr.
Constantino asked to consult with Al Roberts about the language of the amendments.
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follows:
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loaded garbage trucks shall perforat compacting operations in areas without residences;
and
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1. Motion To: Open Public Portion
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Close Public Portion
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
VII. Discussions
1. Television Coverage of Town Board Meetings
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Councilman Beale opened the discussion asking if Rich Kaelin, the Audio -Video consultant that
he had motioned for at a prior town board meeting, had ever made contact. Town Clerk Paoloni
said that he had called a number of times and left many messages, but Mr. Kaelin only came by
town hall briefly for a quick 5 minute look at the video room. Mr. Kaelin promised to return
but never responded nor returned. Town Clerk Paoloni reminded the board that the system has
been in operation for eight (8) years and was never designed nor used for Live Broadcast. It was
only used for the slide presentation of events without sound and the re -broadcast of village of
Wappingers Falls board meetings which it is currently doing as expected. He added that the
village video is produced independently where audio is set upon recording. Once the video is
complete, I download the video file where the audio levels are fixed and simply played on our
equipment. Town Clerk Paoloni added that when he started at his new role as Town Clerk in
January, he thought he would try to expand the fiinctionality of the existing equipment to
encompass Live Broadcast. As a result of trial and error, and without a monitoring device, the
board room audio became distorted with echoing and loud feedback whistling. This caused an
issue with the June Media-Traq recording on the web site which is soon to be fixed by de-
muxing the sound from the video and then re-muxing it at a louder volume. He added that after
more research the live broadcast had to be amplified after the player that rebroadcasts the village
video and in doing so the live broadcast is now working; however, a re -broadcast would require
someone to turn up the volume for that re -broadcast only as the sound levels from a low powered
computer signal would not re -broadcast audio well in a higher powered broadcasting
environment. He explained that over the last two weekends he continued to do more research
and has added a solution that he had tested and ran by the Supervisor earlier in the day. He
added that it is working well and that they are broadcasting live at this moment, but re -iterated
there might be a problem with the re -broadcast. Councilman Beale asked about the on-line
version or the Media-Traq upload. Town Clerk Paoloni responded that there was only that one
meeting where the live broadcasting was interfering with the on-line version. The major issue
that due to the lack of an in -room monitoring device, a sound level is set and it would not be able
to be monitored until it was viewed from home of a TV at another location. Town Clerk Paoloni
added that the computer that drives the player that had been running continuously for eight years
was the victim of a blown motherboard and would need replacement. As a temporary fix, he
built a PC from spare parts in the garage over the weekend that would accommodate the existing
software that is currently driving the system. Councilman Beale asked if there was a resolution
for this. Supervisor Gutzler said that there was resolution for a transfer of fiends for IT services
and this would be included. Councilman Beale said he put this on the agenda to try to get some
progress and said he wasn't even sure if it fell under the Town Clerk's responsibility, but that he
had taken it upon himself and did a good job. Councilman Beale asked if there is any support
from Cablevision. Town Clerk Paoloni responded that IT professional Craig Roberts reached out
to Cablevision's Dan Ahouse, but he hasn't heard back yet. He recalled that in 2006 as
Councilman Paoloni, he felt that Cablevision provided the one-time infrastructure and set up
only. Councilman Beale said that it seems that Cablevision should provide some service to help
with the professional production. Town Clerk Paoloni added addressed resident Smalz's request
for closed -caption for the hearing impaired by stating that the aforementioned player and switch
is very old, and a newer model with closed -captioning fiunctionality would cost upwards of
$15,000. Councilman Beale asked if there was any agreement between Cablevision and the town
to update equipment. Town Clerk Paoloni said that when he was on the board with Councilman
Beale eight years ago he remembered that they would only supply the equipment as a one-time
deal; however he would look up in the records. Discussion concluded.
2. Inspection Report Wappinger Town Hall and Highway Buildings
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Councilman Bettina asked Engineer Gray to update the status of obtaining a COO for town hall.
Engineer Gray explained that he is putting together the specifications to go out to bid for an
accordion style fire door outside of the town board main meeting room which will fold up into a
closet measured 8 feet by 12 inch wide. When a smoke alarm goes off it will split the building
into two sections because the fire area is too large by code. He further explained that we would
need three proposals per or procurement policy. According to Engineer Gray, the Code bureau
agreed if you installed door then the variance will be granted and the building permit can be
close out. Councilman Beale asked about its appearance. Engineer Gray said when closed up it
would be barely visible and enclosed behind a sheet rock enclosure.
Councilman Bettina asked about other buildings that need to be brought up to code and need to
be put into the budget. Superintendent Foster said that all the equipment at the highway
department has been moved outside. He noted that they would not start in cold weather. He
added that a memo in 2008 from Marshall and Sterling insurance warned us of these buildings.
He added that workers need to be moved out as well for insurance reasons. He suggested a need
for temporary trailers to house the workers. Councilman Bettina repeated that a safe
environment is necessary and fiends need to be set aside in the budget. Supervisor Gutzler
pointed out that these issues are not new and cited a Southern Dutchess news article in March
2008 that identified these situations and a resolution from back in 2008 appointing a licensed
professional with respect to constriction concerns at the highway garage. She added that if the
board is willing to breach the town cap then they can proceed on these issues. She suggested to
see what is most crucial and that the capital reserve fiends would not be enough. She continued,
that while some bonds have been retired, they would need to take away from somewhere else to
so that they can make some bond payments. Councilman Bettina replied that the town highway
buildings have code violations all of which have to be cured. Councilwoman Czarniecki said
that they have been on borrowed time for a long time and to first set up an immediate solution
and then secondly to think in terms of longer term solution. Councilman Bettina said highway
employees should enjoy the same quality in a building that the town hall employees enjoy at
town hall. He added that safety and insurance issue at all the town's buildings need to be
addressed. Councilman Beale said that they should not pretend that this has just happened as
some of them were on the board. He said he has been on the board for eight years. He added
they some of them had had this conversation before. He went on to say that many other capital
issues had come up, i.e. in 2008 when they were having this discussion Carnwath farms needed
repairs. He added that the economy started falling apart in 2008 which limited their ability to do
further work down there. He said that they had a discussion with the highway department about
equipment in 2010 and focused on the equipment rather than focus on the buildings. He added
they did it just again in the last 18 months for snow plows. They didn't focus on the building
because they needed to make sure the roads would be clear. He stated that to sit here and suggest
that someone else was negligent sends a false message. Councilwoman Czarniecki stated that
this now becomes the priority. Councilman Beale said that need to identify the immediate
priorities. Superintendent Foster said that there is still equipment that needs to be replaced that is
very old. He added that the fire departments get what they need, yet the town does not.
Councilman Beale suggested that tax revenues to each of the fire districts could focus on
equipment due to the lack of a payroll. Councilman Bettina asked the Engineer to look at the
Donald Swartz architectural report from 2008 that may have cited some of the issues. Bob Gray
asked for a meeting with Superintendent Foster and Councilman Bettina. Councilwoman
Czarniecki asked to be included in meeting as the liaison to the highway department. Bob will
send at an email to get mutually agreeable times. Councilman Beale asked if there was definitive
number on what is the upper limit for debt service. Supervisor Gutzler responded that they
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3.
finished paying on a water and sewer bond and paid back the money that was borrowed from the
water district.
Zoning: Possible Code Amendments
Zoning Administrator Barbara Roberti spoke of the many different zoning types that have
allowed uses that don't fit in those zones anymore and those that do fit are prohibited. She asked
if she could look at the code for an overhaul. She added that the town's code is not direct
enough for enforcement particularly the way is was written years ago. She cited examples with
regard to fences and what a half story is. Councilwoman Czarniecki made a motion to allow the
Zoning Adminstrator to examine the code for possible amendments for uses. Vote followed.
Councilman Bettina asked about traffic standards in the code. Planner Stollman said that he
would work with the Attorney and the Zoning Administrator. Councilman Beale asked about
properties on Old Hopewell road near route 9 that may need to be looked at considering the
future availability of town water. Zoning Administrator Roberti said that the zoning there is 5
acre zoning. She also cited a property at the southern end of the town along route 9 that need
consistency with the area. Discussion continued about other parcels.
4. Motion To: allow the Zoning Adminstrator to examine the code for possible amendments for
uses
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
VIII. Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2014-229
In the Matter of The Increase and Improvement of Facilities of the United Wappinger
Water District in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York - Public Interest
Order
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York,
has duly caused to be prepared a map, plan and report including an estimate of cost, pursuant to
Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the proposed increase and improvement of the
facilities of the United Wappinger Water District, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, consisting of the purchase and installation of replacement water meters in said Water
District, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum
estimated cost of $1,793,000; and
WHEREAS, at a meeting of said Town Board duly called and held on August 11, 2014,
an Order was duly adopted by it and entered in the minutes specifying the said Town Board
would meet to consider the increase and improvement of facilities of the United Wappinger
Water District in said Town at a maximum estimated cost of $1,793,000, and to hear all persons
interested in the subject thereof concerning the same at the Town Hall, in Poughkeepsie, New
York, in said Town, on September 8, 2014, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time; and
WHEREAS, said Order duly certified by the Town Clerk was duly published and posted
as required by law; and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held at the time and place set forth in said notice,
at which all persons desiring to be heard were duly heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. Upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby found
and determined that it is in the public interest to make the increase and improvement of the
facilities of the United Wappinger Water District, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, consisting of the purchase and installation of replacement water meters in said Water
District, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum
estimated cost of $1,793,000.
Section 2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-229
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
Q adopted
❑ Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Uutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
El .......
❑
❑ .........
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
IsmavCzarniecki
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael huzmicz
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2014-230
A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of Up To $1,793,000 Bonds Of The Town Of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, To Pay The Cost Of The Increase And
Improvement Of The Facilities Of The United Wappinger Water District, In The Town Of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described has been determined to be a Type
II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and Chapter
117 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger, the implementation of which as proposed, it has
been determined will not result in any significant environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with
the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an Order of even date
herewith, said Town Board has determined it to be in the public interest to improve the facilities
of the United Wappinger Water District, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, at a maximum estimated cost of $1,793,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and
improvement of the United Wappinger Water District, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, consisting of the purchase and installation of replacement water meters in
said Water District, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at
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a maximum estimated cost of $1,793,000, there are hereby authorized to be issued up to
$1,793,000 bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is $1,793,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the
issuance of the $1,793,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this
bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefi lness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby fiirther determined that the maximum
maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made
in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and
payable in such year. To the extent not paid from monies raised from said United Wappinger
Water District as applicable in the manner provided by law, there shall annually be levied on all
the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the
serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the
Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and
shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such
bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as she shall deem best for
the interests of said Town, including, but not limited to, the power to sell said bonds to the New
York State Environmental Facilities Corporation; provided, however, that in the exercise of these
delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance
Law and any order or rile of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds.
The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a fiill acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall
not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates,
within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the
consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level
or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of
such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in
Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The Supervisor is hereby fiirther authorized, at her sole discretion, to
execute a project finance and/or loan agreement, and any other agreements with the New York
State Department of Health and/or the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation,
including amendments thereto, and including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the
effectuation thereof, in order to effect the financing or refinancing of the specific object or
purpose described in Section 1 hereof, or a portion thereof, by a bond, and/or note issue of said
Town in the event of the sale of same to the New York State Environmental Facilities
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Corporation.
Section 9. The power to issue and sell notes to the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law is hereby delegated
to the Supervisor. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by
said Supervisor consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is
not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of
this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after
the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 11. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies
are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set
aside with respect to the permanent fiinding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 12. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in
substantially the form provided in Section 8 1. 00 of the Local Finance Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-230
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
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
IsmavCzarniecki
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
3. Motion To: Amendment to Resolution 231 to replace the start date from Sept 29th, 2014 to
Sept 22nd, 2014.
Supervisor Gutzler asks the board to make an amendment to Resolution 231 to replace the start
date from Sept 29th, 2014 to Sept 22nd, 2014.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
RESOLUTION: 2014-231
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Resolution Authorizing Transfer Of Funds To Cover Salary For A Full -Time
Groundskeeper
WHEREAS, the need exists for an additional groundskeeper to assist with the cleaning
and maintenance of Town property; and
WHEREAS, Michael Poplees has worked for the Town in a seasonal recreation
maintenance capacity and it has been determined to be in the Town's best interest to retain
Michael Poplees as a full-time groundskeeper at an annual salary of $20,930.00, to be paid in 52
weekly installments, effective September 22, 2014, pro -rated through December 31, 2014, as
determined by the Town Accountant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fidly set
forth and adopted herein.
2. In order to fiind the salary of a full-time groundskeeper, the Town Board hereby
authorizes the following budget line transfer:
Transfer from Line
Transfer to Line
Amount
A7620.100
A1620.101
$7,000.00
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-231
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
❑ adopted
Q Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Uutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael huzmicz
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2014-232
Resolution Authorizing Town Supervisor To Sell Surplus Town And Highway Department
Equipment As Scrap
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WHEREAS, the Town Board previously authorized the following described unneeded
equipment and vehicles to be sold at public auction; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned equipment and vehicles are inoperable and their only
value is as scrap; and
WHEREAS, no bids were received for the various surplus Town and Highway
Department equipment and vehicles and the Town wishes to sell this equipment and vehicles as
scrap.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fidly set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sell the following equipment
and vehicles as scrap:
Vehicle
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford Crown Victoria
1993 Ford Van
1987 GMC Dump Truck
1999 Jeep
2000 Ford Explorer
Description
Town Patrol Car
Town Patrol Car
Dog Warden Van
Recreation Dump Truck
Code Enforcement
Vehicle
Zoning Administrator
Vehicle
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
VIN #
2FAHP71 W95X163531
2FAHP71 W55X163526
1FTFE24YOPHB81894
1 GDHR34J4HJ523648
1J4FF68S4XL648249
1FMZU71EXYZC68992
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-232
❑ Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Q Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
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Michael huzmicz Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2014-233
Resolution Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Information Technology (It) Expenses
WHEREAS, the Town has determined it is necessary to cover expenses for Information
Technology (IT) needs for the remainder of 2014 and has requested the transfer between budget
line items to cover the expenses.
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 hereby authorizes the following budget line transfers:
Amount From Line To Line
$7,500.00 A1620.450 A1680.400
Miscellaneous Central Data1IT Services
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-233
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
El adopted
❑ Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Uutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Mover
El
❑
❑
❑
Michael huzmicz
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2014-234
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Resolution Adopting Certificate Of Base Percentages, Current Percentages, Current Base
Proportions And Certificate Of Adjusted Base Proportions From The New York State
Office Of Real Property Services
WHEREAS, the Town has received a Certificate of Base Percentages, Current
Percentages, Current Base Proportions and Certificate of Adjusted Base Proportions for the 2014
Assessment Roll from the New York State Office of Real Property Services, dated September
10, 2014 (hereinafter "Certificate"); and
WHEREAS, the Town CAP Assessor has attested to the accuracy of the aforementioned
Certificate which has been prepared pursuant to RPTL Article 19 and shall be used for the levy
of taxes on the 2014 Assessment Roll, a copy of said Certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit
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 of Wappinger hereby accepts and adopts the base percentages, current
percentages and current base proportions as set forth in the Certificate, a copy of which is
attached hereto and has been provided to the Town Board in support of this Resolution.
3. Joseph P. Paoloni, Town Cleric, is hereby authorized to certify that the Town Board
adopted the base percentages, current percentages and current base proportions as set forth in the
Certificate of Adjusted Base Proportions for the levy of taxes on the 2014 Assessment Roll.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-234
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
Q adopted
❑ Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Uutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Mover
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael huzmicz
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2014-238
Resolution Accepting Performance Agreement Secured By Letter Of Credit In Connection
With Nature Preserve
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WHEREAS, Nature Preserve, LLC has made application to the Town of Wappinger Planning
Board to approve a subdivision of lands more particularly described in a Subdivision Plat entitled
"Nature Preserve" prepared by M. A. Day Engineering, P.C., dated December 20, 2004, last
revised April 17, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board granted Final Conditional
Subdivision Approval to Nature Preserve, LLC pursuant to Resolution dated September 17,
2007, subject to improvements being made and constricted within said subdivision as set forth in
the constriction documents prepared and submitted in connection therewith, and subject to
completion of and/or the compliance with the requirements set forth in the Town of Wappinger
Subdivision Regulations, Highway Specifications, Zoning Law (including compliance with
escrow deposits) and Municipal Stormwater Management Law; and
WHEREAS, Town Law §277 requires that a developer of a proposed subdivision
guarantee the constriction and installation of the required improvements required by the
Resolution of Approval, prior to the issuance of any Certificates of Occupancy; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is requiring Nature Preserve, LLC to secure the
cost of the remaining work as outlined by Mark A. Day, P.E. in a letter dated August 25, 2014, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, to secure the obligation to guarantee the constriction and installation of the
required improvements and obligations, and compliance with required escrow deposits, Carl J.
Kuehner, as a Member of Nature Preserve, LLC, and individually as guarantor, has executed a
Performance Agreement dated September 15, 2014 secured by a Letter of Credit issued by First
Niagara Bank, bearing number 430212 and issued in favor of the Town of Wappinger in the sum
of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty -Four Dollars ($122,244.00) posted
with the Town of Wappinger, securing the obligations set forth in the Performance Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, Nature Preserve, LLC covenants and warrants to the Town of Wappinger
that in the event Nature Preserve, LLC fails to fidly perform and complete all the requirements of
the Resolution of Approval, then, upon the demand of the Town of Wappinger, the Town of
Wappinger shall have the right to draw upon the Letter of Credit in an amount equal to the cost
necessary to complete the required improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the Town of Wappinger shall have the right to use said
security toward the completion of any required improvements required by the Resolution of
Approval upon the default of Nature Preserve, LLC to remedy the same after the first given
written notice to Nature Preserve, LLC to do so within thirty (30) days of receipt of said notice
from the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Performance Agreement executed by Nature Preserve, LLC, and Carl J.
Kuehner individually as guarantor, fiirther binds their heirs, executors, administrators, successors
or assigns for the faithful performance of its obligations hereunder.
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 Performance Agreement executed by Carl J. Kuehner, as a Member of Nature
Preserve, LLC, and Carl J. Kuehner, individually, in favor of the Town of Wappinger is hereby
accepted as security to guarantee the completion of the constriction and installation of the
improvements required by the Resolution of Approval pursuant to Town Law §277.
3. The Letter of Credit bearing number 430212, issued in favor of the Town of
Wappinger, dated September 17, 2014 is hereby accepted as security for the obligations set forth
in the Performance Agreement and both the original Letter of Credit and the original
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Performance Agreement in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Two Hundred
Forty -Four Dollars ($122,244.00) is to be filed with the Town Cleric.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-238
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
El adopted
❑ Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Uutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael huzmicz
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2014-236
Resolution Scheduling Town Board Meetings To Adopt Budgets For Fiscal Year 2015
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor, as Budget Officer, pursuant to § 106 of the Town
Law, has prepared the Tentative Budget for delivery the Town Board for review, examination
and possible revision; and
WHEREAS, said Tentative Budget will be submitted to the Town Cleric on September
30, 2014, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Special Town Board meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, October 2,
2014 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of having the Town Cleric deliver the Tentative Budget to the
Town Board in accordance with Town Law § 106; and
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law § 108 requires that the Town Board must hold
a public hearing on the Preliminary Budget on or before the Thursday immediately following the
general election in November; and
WHEREAS, Town Law requires the adoption of a Final Budget on or before November
20, 2014; and
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WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the Budget Adoption Schedule set forth in Article 8
of the Town Law, the Town Board hereby establishes the following tentative schedule of Town
Board Meetings set forth below, reserving unto itself the right to change the scheduled meetings
if circumstances require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby schedules the following meetings of the Town Board to
be held at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, commencing at
7:30 p.m. on the following dates for the purpose of examining, discussing, deliberating and
adopting the Town Budget for calendar year 2015, reserving unto itself the right to change the
scheduled meetings if circumstances require.
Special Town Board Meeting Thursday, October 2, 2014
Town Cleric to deliver Tentative Budget to the Town Board in accordance with Town
Law § 106;
Special Town Board Meeting Thursday, October 2, 2014
Adopt Resolution Accepting Proposed Benefit Assessment Rolls for Special
Improvement Districts and Special Improvement Areas for Fiscal Year 2015 and
Setting a Public Hearing to Hear Any Objections Thereto;
Regular Town Board Meeting Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Budget Discussions Regarding the following departments:
• Supervisor and Town Board
• Recreation, Parks and Senior Center
• Accounting
• Water and Sewer Districts and Improvement Areas
• Drainage Districts
• Code Enforcement
• Highway/Buildings and Grounds;
Special Town Board Meeting Monday, October 20, 2014
Budget Discussions Regarding the following departments:
• Justice Court
• Tax Receiver
• Assessor
• Town Cleric
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• "Wrap Up";
Special Town Board Meeting Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Open Public Hearing on Proposed Benefit Assessment Roles for Special
Improvements and Special Improvement Areas;
Adopt Resolution Setting Public Hearing for November 5, 2014 on the Proposed
Capital Budgets for Water/Sewer Districts/Improvement Areas, O&M
Charges, and Water/Sewer Rates and Rents for Special Districts and Special
Improvement Areas for Fiscal Year 2015 and to Hear Any Objections Thereto;
• Publication dates for Poughkeepsie Journal October 27, 2014 and October
29, 2014 and for Southern Dutchess News October 29, 2014;
• Adopt Preliminary for Town Budget and Schedule Public Hearing on
Town
Budget for November 5, 2014;
• Publication dates for Poughkeepsie Journal October 27, 2014 and October
29, 2014 and for Southern Dutchess News October 29, 2014;
Special Town Board Meeting Wednesday, November 5, 2014
• Open Public Hearing for Budgets for Special Improvement Districts and Special
Improvement Areas;
• Open Public Hearing for Budgets for Quarterly Operation and Maintenance
Charges, Water Rates and Sewer Rents. (Note: If possible, the Notice of Public
Hearing for the Special Improvement Districts and Improvement Areas are
to be sent with the Water and Sewer Quarterly Billings);
• Open Public Hearing on Preliminary Town Budget;
• Adopt O&M Charges and Water/Sewer Rates and Rents for Special
Improvement Districts/Improvement Areas for Fiscal Year 2015;
• Adopt Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2015.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to provide notice to the
public of the meetings established by this Resolution in accordance with Town Law, the Town of
Wappinger Code and the Rules of Procedure of this Board. The Town Clerk is fiirther directed
to post this Resolution on the sign board maintained by the Town Clerk at Town Hall, as well as
the post same on the Town's website.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2014-236
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
IX. Items for Special Consideration
1. Kuzmics
Councilman Kuzmicz asked about the existing trailer issue at 27 Degarmo. Zoning administrator
Roberti stated that the trailer is allowed to be there, the garbage has been cleaned up, and the
grass has been cut. Councilman Kuzmicz also thanked everyone who attend the 911 services and
thanked the recreation department, particularly Ralph Holt and Donna Lenhart, for their efforts
in the community day event. He pointed out that the next event is Halloween parade.
2. Czarnieki
Councilwoman Czarniecki asked the garbage left in the middle of the driveway at 33 Helen
Garbage after maintenance had been performed. Zoning Administrator said she would look into
it.
3. Beale
Thanked the Supervisor and Councilman Kuzmicz for conducting the 911 ceremony.
4. Supervisor Gutzler
Supervisor Gutzler thanks Councilman Beale for carrying the ceremony through and for his
dedication wirh regard to the 911 service.
X. New Business
XI. Executive Session
1. Motion To: Go Into Executive Session
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
IX. Items for Special Consideration
1. Kuzmics
Councilman Kuzmicz asked about the existing trailer issue at 27 Degarmo. Zoning administrator
Roberti stated that the trailer is allowed to be there, the garbage has been cleaned up, and the
grass has been cut. Councilman Kuzmicz also thanked everyone who attend the 911 services and
thanked the recreation department, particularly Ralph Holt and Donna Lenhart, for their efforts
in the community day event. He pointed out that the next event is Halloween parade.
2. Czarnieki
Councilwoman Czarniecki asked the garbage left in the middle of the driveway at 33 Helen
Garbage after maintenance had been performed. Zoning Administrator said she would look into
it.
3. Beale
Thanked the Supervisor and Councilman Kuzmicz for conducting the 911 ceremony.
4. Supervisor Gutzler
Supervisor Gutzler thanks Councilman Beale for carrying the ceremony through and for his
dedication wirh regard to the 911 service.
X. New Business
XI. Executive Session
1. Motion To: Go Into Executive Session
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Come out of Executive Session
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
XII. Town Board Review of Vouchers
RESOLUTION: 2014-235
Resolution Authorizing Abstract of Claim and Warrant for Payment of Claim Audited by
Town Board
The following claims have been duly audited and allowed by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, New York (the "Town"), and you are hereby authorized and directed to pay to each
claimant the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter set forth:
Claim Packet: 2014-UU
Vendor
A
(General
Town wide)
B
(General
PartTown)
DB
(Highway
Fund)
T92
(Planning
& Zoning
Escrows)
Central Hudson
3,136.47
Central Hudson
84.36
NYCOMCO
98.00
Poughkeepsie Journal
430.52
Southern Dutchess News
464.29
Home Depot
54.23
Home Depot
8.98
Home Depot
13.98
Home Depot
26.58
Home Depot
139.13
Sedore & Co
2,540.00
Celia Sigalow(translator)
140.00
Tire King
24.95
Tire King
69.95
Reserve Account
5,000.00
Postage
Atlas Star
114.81
Wells Fargo
349.65
Wells Fargo
435.00
Aflac
Jay's Plumbing
2,690.10
Stormwater
500.00
Stormwater
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25.00
Stormwater
1,675.00
Stormwater
325.00
Stormwater
275.00
Stormwater
100.00
Verizon Wireless
504.87
392.39
Jones School Supply
24.21
Merrill Supply
299.90
Merrill Supply
40.00
Roberts IT Consulting
1,402.50
Iseman
1,592.50
Iseman
122.50
Iseman
910.00
Iseman
332.50
Totals
$14,833.20
$6,301.67
$332.50
$2,875.00
Vendor
Central Hudson
Central Hudson
NYCOMCO
Poughkeepsie Journal
Southern Dutchess News
Home Depot
Home Depot
Home Depot
Home Depot
Home Depot
Sedore & Co
Celia Sigalow(translator)
Tire King
Tire King
Reserve Account
Postage
Atlas Star
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Aflac
Jay's Plumbing
Stormwater
Stormwater
Stormwater
Stormwater
Stormwater
Stormwater
Verizon Wireless
T16 Aflac LC (cameli LD
Lighting (Chelsea
District) Lighting
District)
87.23 960.79
231.70
LH
(Hughsonville
Lighting
District)
2,729.75
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Jones School Supply
Merrill Supply
Merrill Supply
Roberts IT Consulting
Iseman
Iseman
Iseman
Iseman
Totals $231.70
$87.23 $960.79 $2,729.75
$28,351.84
Vendor
Paid
Town Board
Hold
Central Hudson
6,914.24
Central Hudson
84.36
NYCOMCO
98.00
Poughkeepsie Journal
430.52
Southern Dutchess News
464.29
Home Depot
54.23
Home Depot
8.98
Home Depot
13.98
Home Depot
26.58
Home Depot
139.13
Sedore & Co
2,540.00
Celia Sigalow(translator)
140.00
Tire King
24.95
Tire King
69.95
Reserve Account
5,000.00
Postage
Atlas Star
114.81
Wells Fargo
349.65
Wells Fargo
435.00
Aflac
231.70
Jay's Plumbing
2,690.10
Stormwater
500.00
Stormwater
25.00
Stormwater
1,675.00
Stormwater
325.00
Stormwater
275.00
Stormwater
100.00
Verizon Wireless
897.26
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Jones School Supply
-2014-235
B
DB
T92
24.21
(General
Merrill Supply
(Planning
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
299.90
El adopted
Merrill Supply
40.00
❑ Adopted as Amended
Roberts IT Consulting
Barbara Uutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
1,402.50
❑ Defeated
Iseman
William H. Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
1,592.50
❑ Tabled
Iseman
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
122.50
❑ Withdrawn
Iseman
Ismav Czarniecki
Votes
El
❑
❑
910.00
Iseman
Michael huzmicz
Mover
Q
❑
❑
332.50
Totals
$13,912.21
$13,939.63
$500.00
3 14
$28,351.84
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 September 22,
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.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES
-2014-235
B
DB
T92
(General
(General
(Highway
(Planning
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
El adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Uutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Votes
El
❑
❑
❑
Michael huzmicz
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2014-237
Resolution Authorizing Abstract of Claim and Warrant for Payment of Claim Audited by
Town Board
The following claims have been duly audited and allowed by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, New York (the "Town"), and you are hereby authorized and directed to pay to each
claimant the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter set forth:
Claim Packet: 2014 -VV
Vendor
A
B
DB
T92
(General
(General
(Highway
(Planning
Town
PartTown)
Fund)
& Zoning
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Vendor WF WH WT WU
(Fleetwood (Watchhill (Tall Trees (United
Water District) Water Water Wapp.
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wide)
Escrows)
Poughkeepsie
Journal
30.67
Camo
2,932.50
Camo
360.00
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
422.50
Camo
638.60
Lawrence Paggi
2,531.25
NYCOMCO
64.00
1,496.00
Royal Carting
15,623.10
Mid Hud Fasteners
612.85
Al Roberts
8,417.50
DC Soil & Water Cons
500.00
Wappinger United
2,000.00
Soccer
Coffee Systems
31.66
Chemung Supply
Thalle
557.96
Williams Lumber
47.76
Hyzer Tools
108.00
Justice Court Fund
23,130.00
Tilcon
1,555.05
Tilcon
Zee Medical
427.25
Cablevision
164.80
Airflow
359.00
Great America Fin Sery
580.50
Delta Dental
1,387.34
346.98
John Weber
150.00
Totals
$53,435.67
$410.98
$4,804.87
$5,823.75
Vendor WF WH WT WU
(Fleetwood (Watchhill (Tall Trees (United
Water District) Water Water Wapp.
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Poughkeepsie Journal
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Lawrence Paggi
NYCOMCO
Royal Carting
Mid Hud Fasteners
Al Roberts
DC Soil & Water Cons
Wappinger United
Soccer
Coffee Systems
Chemung Supply
Thalle
Williams Lumber
Hyzer Tools
Justice Court Fund
Tilcon
Tilcon
Zee Medical
Cablevision
Airflow
Great America Fin Sery
Delta Dental
John Weber
Totals
Minutes
District) District) Water
Fund)
2,250.00 1,541.67 2,991.67
73,995.83
$2,250.00 $1,541.67 $2,991.67 $73,995.83
Vendor SF SM SW SU
(Fleetwood (Mid Point (Wildwood (United
Sewer fund) Park Sewer Sewer fund) Wapp.
fund) Sewer fund)
Poughkeepsie Journal
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Lawrence Paggi
NYCOMCO
Royal Carting
Mid Hud Fasteners
Al Roberts
DC Soil & Water Cons
Wappinger United
Soccer
Coffee Systems
Chemung Supply
8,168.33 9,708.33 13,166.67
56,833.33
September 22, 2014
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Thalle
Williams Lumber
Hyzer Tools
Justice Court Fund
Tilcon
Tilcon
Zee Medical
Cablevision
Airflow
Great America Fin Sery
Delta Dental
John Weber
Totals
Vendor
Poughkeepsie Journal
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Camo
Lawrence Paggi
NYCOMCO
Royal Carting
Mid Hud Fasteners
Al Roberts
DC Soil & Water Cons
Wappinger United
Soccer
Coffee Systems
Chemung Supply
Thalle
Williams Lumber
Hyzer Tools
Justice Court Fund
Tilcon
Tilcon
Zee Medical
Cablevision
Airflow
Great America Fin Sery
Delta Dental
John Weber
$8,168.33
$9,708.33
$13,166.67 $56,833.33
(HBM)
HWG
HWN Paid
Roads
(Wildwood
(Wappinger
Resurfacing
Drive &
Water Main
Granger
Project)
Place)
30.67
7,136.68
15,445.00
2,015.00
Totals $7,136.68 $15,445.00 $2,015.00
$257,727.78
Vendor Town Board Hold
Poughkeepsie
Journal
$30.67
1
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Camo
2,932.50
Camo
360.00
Camo
80,779.17
Camo
87,876.66
Yes/Aye
Camo
2,015.00
Absent
Camo
422.50
Camo
638.60
Lawrence Paggi
2,531.25
NYCOMCO
1,560.00
Voter
Royal Carting
15,623.10
❑
Mid Hud Fasteners
612.85
Al Roberts
8,417.50
El
DC Soil & Water Cons
500.00
❑
Wappinger United
2,000.00
Vincent Bettina
Soccer
El
❑
Coffee Systems
31.66
❑ Withdrawn
Chemung Supply
15,445.00
Votes
Thalle
557.96
❑
Williams Lumber
47.76
Hyzer Tools
108.00
Q
Justice Court Fund
23,130.00
❑
Tilcon
1,555.05
Tilcon
7,136.68
Zee Medical
427.25
Cablevision
164.80
Airflow
359.00
Great America Fin Sery
580.50
Delta Dental
1,734.32
John Weber
150.00
Totals
$255,165.86
$2,531.25
27
$257,727.78
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 September 22,
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.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record
- Resolution RES -2014-237
Yes/Aye
No/Nap
Abstain
Absent
El adopted
❑ Adopted as
Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismav Czarniecki
Votes
El
❑
❑
❑
Michael huzmicz
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 22, 2014
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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XIII. Adjournment
1. Motion To: Adjourn Meeting
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Adjourn
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
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