UntitledTOWN OF WAPPINGER
CONSTANCE O. SMITH
SUPERVISOR
TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744
FAX: (914) 297-4558
October 26, 1994
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
I have received a copy of the Revised Town Vehicle Use
Policy and have read and understand same.
Tom Logan
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Herb Levenson
Mark Lieberman et r-C4ti4-
Don Keller
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CONSTANCE O. SMITH
SUPERVISOR
TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744
FAX: (914) 297-4558
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS. NY 12590-0324
TOWN OF WAPPINGER VEHICLE USE POLICY
1. All Town of Wappinger municipally owned vehicles
shall be operated and remain within the boundaries of the
municipality, unless on official business requiring use of
the vehicle outside the Town. During off -hours and on
weekends, Wappinger employees assigned Town vehicles may
use them only to commute to and from their homes, but
otherwise shall not use them for private purposes.
Effective January 1, 1995, any Town employee who lives
outside of Wappinger and is assigned a Town vehicle shall
leave it parked at the Highway Department during
non -business hours, including weekends. Such employee(s)
shall park their personal vehicles at the Wappinger
Highway Department while using Town vehicles to perform
their duties.
2. All vehicles will be fueled at the Town Highway
Garage whenever possible. If a car is fueled outside of
the Town, gas tickets are to be submitted to the
comptroller weekly. These tickets must show the vehicle
license number, the amount of fuel purchased, the odometer
reading and the dollar amount.
3. Routine maintenance repairs will be done at highway
garage, unless directed otherwise by Town board. If you
have trouble outside of the Town of Wappinger and the cost
of the repairs is in excess of $50.00, call the Supervisor
or Comptroller for approval before you have repairs made.
4. The person who has been assigned the car will be
responsible for keeping the vehicle properly maintained.
He/she must see to it that every 3000 miles, or 6 months
whichever comes first, the oil and filter are changed and
that all routine maintenance as stated in vehicle manual
is done. If repairs are found to be necessary due to
neglect, the person assigned car may be asked to pay for
the repairs and/or risk losing the use of the vehicle.
5. It will be the responsibility of the driver of the
vehicle to keep the vehicle clean, as well as ensuring
proper fluid levels (oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid,
anti freeze, power and steering fluid, etc.)
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6. Vehicles are to be used for transportation, not as a
truck. If there is a need to carry equipment, use the
trunk, not the rear seat.
7. Drivers must have a valid driver's license and are
responsible for all traffic violations.
8. Only the Town official assigned to car should drive
the car.
9. ALL accidents MUST be reported to the Town Board
within 24 hours. ALL vehicle accidents MUST be reported
to the proper legal authorities prior to the vehicle being
moved in accordance with N.Y.S. vehicle laws.
10. Person driving vehicle will be responsible for any
damage to vehicle up to the Town's insurance deductible,
during travel to and from work.
11. Town logo will remain on Town vehicles at all times.
12. All vehicles will be used for official Town business
only. Personal use is prohibited and will include
trailering, trucking, or the carrying of passengers that
are not involved in the Town business.
13. Seat belts must be worn at all times.
14. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are
prohibited and will result in loss of use of the vehicle
and appropriate disciplinary action.
15. It will be the responsibility of the person assigned
the vehicle to report any and all defects as soon as they
occur.