2018-1712018-171
Resolution Authorizing Kent Road Traffic Study - (Johnston)
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 July 23,
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 -2018-171
From Line
To Line
$ 13,000
A0915 Unallocated Fund
Balance
A3310.400 Traffic Control Contract Expense
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Robert Johnston
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Johnston and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, residents in the vicinity of Kent Road and Central Avenue have voiced
concerns about speeding and other traffic issues on the highways of the Town and recently
submitted a petition to the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger adopted Local Law 4 of 2000 to make the
intersection of Kent Road and all way stop intersection; and
WHEREAS, a municipality is required to conduct a traffic study by qualified
professionals to receive qualified immunity for the installation of any traffic calming or any
traffic control measures; and
WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Transportation advises that speed control and
safety is normally accomplished by routine enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to sign a contract with Frederick P.
Clark Associates, Inc. to conduct a traffic study for Kent Road and the intersecting
roads in an amount not to exceed $13,000.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line transfer:
Amount
From Line
To Line
$ 13,000
A0915 Unallocated Fund
Balance
A3310.400 Traffic Control Contract Expense
3. The Town Board authorizes and directs the Supervisor, the Superintendent of
Highways, the Engineer to the Town, the Town Attorney and any other Town Staff to
assist when called upon for the preparation of the traffic study.
4. The Town Board also authorizes and directs the Supervisor or his designee to inform
the Dutchess County Sheriff s Office and the New York State Police about the
speeding issues along Kent Road and request regular enforcement of speed limits in
the area.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert Johnston, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/23/2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK