2016-145 2016-145
Resolution Authorizing Engineer To Solicit Bids For Carnwath Farms Slope Stabilization
Project
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 April 25,
2016.
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-2016-145
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
El Tabled
William Ciccarelli Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn John J.Fenton Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Ciccarelli.
WHEREAS, in 1998, the Town acquired property then known as the Greystone Estate
and now known as the Carnwath Estate located on Wheeler Hill Road in the Town that abuts
Metro North Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately 99.5 acres of land portions of which
are improved by a 19th century mansion, a dormitory building, a large chapel, a carriage house
and other related buildings and detached structures; and
WHEREAS, over the years erosion has begun to occur on the western portion of the
property which slopes downward towards the Metro North Railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that stabilization of the slope is
appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer to the Town has worked with Douglas Schroeder, P.E., Senior
Hydrology Engineer, Track and Structures with Metro North Railroad to develop a plan to
diffuse the water run-off and stabilize the slope on the western portion of the property; and
WHEREAS, the slope stabilization project will consist mainly of drainage improvements
including the installation of water bars, water spreaders and swales; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to
undertake the necessary slope stabilization project to address the water run-off, erosion and to
stabilize the western portion of the property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Municipal Law § 103, contract documents and bid
specifications must be prepared for the purpose of soliciting competitive bids for the slope
stabilization project on the Carnwath property; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer to the Town, Morris Associates Engineering & Surveying
Consultants, PLLC has prepared bid specifications and contract documents at the request of the
Town Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
I. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board has determined that the slope stabilization project on the
Carnwath property is a Type II Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(1) and § 617.5(c)(6)
and is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and Local Law No. 6 of 1992.
3. The Town Board hereby approves the bid specifications and contract documents
prepared by the Engineer to the Town, Morris Associates Engineering & Surveying Consultants,
PLLC.
4. The Engineer to the Town, Morris Associates Engineering & Surveying
Consultants, PLLC, is authorized to promptly advertise the same for competitive bidding
pursuant to General Municipal Law § 103, and the codes, rules and regulations of the Town of
Wappinger, and to report to the Town Board the results of such bidding.
5. All sealed bids shall be submitted to the Town Clerk in accordance with the
bidding instructions and shall be publicly opened by the Town Clerk and read aloud at the time
set forth in the notice to bidders.
6. After receipt of the bids the Town Board shall award the contract for the project
in accordance with General Municipal Law § 103 reserving the right to reject any and all bids in
accordance with applicable law.
If all bids are rejected, the Town Board may re-advertise for new bids if, in their opinion, it is
determined to be in the best interest of the Town.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: William Ciccarelli, Councilman
AYES: Jiava, Beale, Ciccarelli, Fenton, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/25/2016
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK