2017-68 2017-68
Resolution Authorizing Supervisor To Enter Into An Agreement For The Installation,
Repair And Maintenance Of Security Systems In Town Hall And Emergency Services
Building
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on February
13, 2017.
The meeting was called to order by Lori A. Jiava, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2017-68
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled William Ciccarelli Seconder, Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn John J.Fenton Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Ciccarelli.
WHEREAS, Custom Security Systems provides central station monitoring of security
systems as well as the maintenance and upkeep of said systems; and
WHEREAS, Custom Security Systems provides central station monitoring of security
systems through its division "Custom Monitoring"; and
WHEREAS, in October 2016, the Town entered into an agreement with Custom
Monitoring, a division of Custom Security Systems to provide central station monitoring of the
security systems located at Town Hall and the Town owned Emergency Services Building; and
WHEREAS, Custom Security Systems conducted a survey and testing of the security
systems within the Town Hall and the Emergency Services Building and determined that a
number of pieces of equipment needed repair and/or replacement in both the Town Hall and the
Emergency Services Building, all as set forth in a letter dated December 21, 2016, a copy of
which is affixed hereto; and
WHEREAS, Custom Security Systems has a license (copy attached) which authorizes it
to install, service and repair security and/or fire alarm systems; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the security and safety of the Town
Hall and the Emergency Services Building are of the utmost importance because the Town Hall
maintains all the important records of the various Town Departments and the Emergency
Services Building currently houses the New York State Police and will shortly house the Town's
ambulance service provider; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the security systems in the Town Hall
and the Emergency Services Building should be maintained in the highest degree of working
order for the security and preservation of said buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the work to be provided by Custom
Security Systems is exempt from the requirements of the Town's Procurement Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth
and adopted herein.
The Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor, Lori A. Jiava, to enter into an
agreement with Custom Security Systems for the installation, maintenance and repair of the
equipment as set forth in the letter dated December 21, 2016, upon review and approval by the
Attorney to the Town.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Michael Kuzmicz
SECONDER: William Ciccarelli, Councilman
AYES: Jiava, Beale, Ciccarelli, Fenton, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
2/13/2017
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK