2015-05-04Town of Wappinger
Special Meeting
Minutes
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
townofwappinger.us
Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5771
Monday, May 4, 2015 7:30 PM Town Hall
Call to Order
Supervisor Barbara Gutzler called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
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
Albert Roberts
Consultant
Attorney
Present
7:30 PM
Ismay Czarniecki
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
7:30 PM
Michael Kuzmicz
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Grace Robinson
Town of Wappinger
Deputy Town Clerk
Present
7:30 PM
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Town Clerk
Present
7:30 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Adopt Agenda
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Ismay Czarniecki, Michael Kuzmicz
IV. Resolutions/Discussion
1. Motion To: Accept Resignation of Vincent Bettina from the Town Board
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Ismay Czarniecki, Michael Kuzmicz
RESOLUTION: 2015-134
Resolution Appointing Superintendent Of Highwayst Of Highways
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WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of Superintendent of Highways of the Town
of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, by virtue of the resignation of Graham Foster, who
resigned as Superintendent of Highways effective April 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the term of Office of Superintendent of Highways expires on December 31,
2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 64(5), the Town Board, or the majority Members
thereof, are authorized to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of the Office
of the Superintendent of Highways.
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. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Town Board pursuant to Town Law §
64(5), Vincent F. Bettina, of and residing at 200 Osborne Hill Road, Wappingers Falls, New
York 12590, a duly qualified resident of the Town of Wappinger, is hereby appointed to fill the
vacancy existing in the Office of the Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Wappinger.
3. Effective immediately, the Town Board hereby appoints Vincent F. Bettina to the
position of Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, to fill the unexpired term of Graham Foster, which term ends December 31, 2015.
4. Upon appointment and the taking oath of office for the position of Superintendent
of Highways, Vincent F. Bettina shall be paid the salary approved for the Office of the
Superintendent of Highways for calendar year 2015, prorated from the date of appointment
through December 31, 2015.
5. Those Council Members voting in favor of such appointment shall hereby execute the
Certification of Appointment in the form attached hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2015-134
Q Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
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William H. Beale
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Voter
Q
„........
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czarnec11 ki
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz ....................Mover..
.......Q......
❑.......,........❑........,.......❑.....
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
May 04, 2015
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
Motion To: Accept Certification Of Appointment To Fill Vacancy Of Superintendent Of
Highways, Town Of Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Ismay Czarnecki, Michael Kuzmicz
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4. Certification of Appointment Superintendent of Highways
CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of the Superintendent of Highways of the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, by virtue of the resignation of Graham Foster, who
resigned as Superintendent of Highways effective April 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 64(5), the Town Board, or the majority Members thereof,
are authorized to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of the Superintendent
of Highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the power vested in us by Town Law § 64(5), we, the
undersigned Members of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, do hereby appoint Vincent
F. Bettina, of and residing at 200 Osborne Hill Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590, in the
Town of Wappinger, a duly qualified resident of said Town, to fill the vacancy existing in such
Office of the Superintendent of Highways. Such appointment is effective immediately and the
said Vincent F. Bettina shall hold office until December 31, 2015.
RESOLUTION: 2015-137
Resolution Appointing Receiver Of Taxes
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Receiver of Taxes, by virtue of the
resignation of Patricia Maupin, who resigned as Receiver of Taxes effective May 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the term of the Receiver of Taxes expires on December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 64(5), the Town Board, or the majority Members
thereof, are authorized to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of the
Receiver of Taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, after due deliberation, wishes to appoint Lee Ann Freno to
the position of Receiver of Taxes effective May 4, 2015 for the term ending December 31, 2015.
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. Pursuant to the authority vested on the Town Board pursuant to Town Law §
64(5), Lee Ann Freno, of and residing at 196 Smithtown Road, Fishkill, New York 12524, a duly
qualified resident of the Town of Wappinger, is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy existing in
the position of Receiver of Taxes.
3. Effective immediately, the Town Board hereby appoints Lee Ann Freno to the
position of Receiver of Taxes to fill the unexpired term of Patricia Maupin, which term ends
December 31, 2015.
4. Upon appointment and taking the oath of office to the position of Receiver of
Taxes, Lee Ann Freno shall be paid the salary approved for the position of Receiver of Taxes for
calendar year 2015, prorated from the date of appointment through December 31, 2015.
Those Council Members voting in favor of such appointment shall hereby execute the
Certification of Appointment in the form attached hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2015-137
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑Defeated
Barbara Gutzler Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Tabled William H. Beale Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Ismay Czamiecki Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
May 04, 2015
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
6. Motion To: Appointment of William Ciccarelli to the Town Board
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 01
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: William H. Beale, Ismay Czarnecki, Michael Kuzmicz
ABSTAIN: Barbara Gutzler
7. Letter of Interest from William Ciccarelli for Town Board Ward Two Position
8.
9.
Motion To: Accept Certification Of Appointment To Fill Vacancy In The Position Of
Receiver Of Taxes, Town Of Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Ismay Czarnecki, Michael Kuzmicz
Certification Of Appointment To Fill Vacancy In The Position Of Receiver Of Taxes, Town
Of Wappinger
CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE POSITION OF
RECEIVER OF TAXES, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Receiver of Taxes, by virtue of the resignation of
Patricia Maupin, who resigned as Receiver of Taxes effective May 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 64(5), the Town Board, or the majority Members thereof,
are authorized to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of the Receiver of
Taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the power vested in us by Town Law § 64(5), we, the
undersigned Members of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, do hereby appoint Lee
Ann Freno, of and residing at 196 Smithtown Road, Fishkill, New York 12524, in the Town of
Wappinger, a duly qualified resident of said Town, to fill the vacancy existing in such position of
Receiver of Taxes. Such appointment is effective immediately and the said Lee Ann Freno shall
hold the position of Receiver of Taxes until December 31, 2015.
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10. Motion To: Roof Replacement at Martz Field
Steve Frazier spoke about replacing the roof at Martz Field. He received 2 quotes and
recommended using Precise Landscaping for $7,030 and to fund it out of the insurance
settlement from Carnwath Farms. Supervisor Gutzler asked for a vote. A motion and vote
followed.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Ismay Czarnecki, Michael Kuzmicz
11. Motion To: Accept Certification Of Appointment To Fill Vacancy In The Office Of
Councilman Ward Two, Town Of Wappinger
Accepted Off the floor and to be attached after it is signed.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Ismay Czarnecki, Michael Kuzmicz
V. Adjournment
1. Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Ismay Czarnecki, Michael Kuzmicz
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CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of the Superintendent of Highways of the
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, by virtue of the resignation of Graham
Foster, who resigned as Superintendent of Highways effective April 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 64(5), the Town Board, or the majority Members
thereof, are authorized to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of the
Superintendent of Highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the power vested in us by Town Law § 64(5), we, the
undersigned Members of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, do hereby appoint Vicent
F. Bettina, of and residing at 200 Osborne Hill Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590, in the
Town of Wappinger, a duly qualified resident of said Town, to fill the vacancy existing in such LM
Office of the Superintendent of Highways. Such appointment is effective immediately and the
said Vincent F. Bettina shall hold office until. December 31, 2015.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned, have hereunto set our hand and seal at
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York, on this day of May, 2015. CL
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To: Town of Wappinger Town Clerk
From: William Ciccarelli
Date: May 4, 2015
Re: Vacant Position of Councilman, Ward 2
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Councilman for Ward 2.
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As a life long resident of the Town of Wappinger, I believe that my Planuria Board
experience and education would be an asset to the residents of the Town of Wappinger.
Please forward my request to the Town Board.
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CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE POSITION OF
RECEIVER OF TAXES, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the position of Receiver of Taxes, by virtue of the
resignation of Patricia Maupin, who resigned as Receiver of Taxes effective May 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 64(5), the Town Board, or the majority Members
thereof, are authorized to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of the
Receiver of Taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the power vested in us by Town Law § 64(5), we, the
undersigned Members of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, do hereby appoint Lee
Ann Freno, of and residing at 196 Smithtown Road, Fishkill, New York 12524, in the Town of
Wappinger, a duly qualified resident of said Town, to fill the vacancy existing in such position of
Receiver of Taxes. Such appointment is effective immediately and the said Lee Ann Freno shall
hold the position of Receiver of Taxes until December 31, 2015.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned, have hereunto set our hand and seal at
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York, on this day of May, 2015.
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