2018-1382018-138
Authorizes bond counsel to prepare resolutions for the issuance of bonds up to $625,000 for Highway
Equipment
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 May 30, 2018.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2018-138
Price
2019 International 7400 4X2 complete with plow
184,904.00
2019 International 7400 4X2 complete with plow
184,904.00
2019 International 7400 4x4 complete with plow
210,313.00
2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 4x4 Dump 4x4 with tool box
43,505.85
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Robert Johnston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways advised the Town Board in a memo dated May 11,
2018 that three highway department trucks are out of service and two other trucks are in poor condition and
need replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways further advises that pickup trucks and other
equipment used by the Highway Department needs replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has obtained various quotes from the NYS Office
of General Services for the needed equipment; and
WHEREAS, after consultation with the Town Comptroller, the Town Superintendent of Highways
recommends the purchase of the below noted equipment using the unallocated fund balance from the DB Fund;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways and the Town Comptroller recommend that serial
bonds be issued for the purchase of four larger trucks that are used for snow plowing operations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Town Board authorizes its bond counsel to prepare the appropriate resolutions for the
issuance of serial bonds in an amount not to exceed $625,000 for the purchase of the following equipment:
Equipment
Price
2019 International 7400 4X2 complete with plow
184,904.00
2019 International 7400 4X2 complete with plow
184,904.00
2019 International 7400 4x4 complete with plow
210,313.00
2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 4x4 Dump 4x4 with tool box
43,505.85
$623,626.85
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/30/2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSXP/H P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK