2018-2072018-207
Resolution Expressing Intent To Reimburse Expenses From Bond Proceeds For Water System
Improvements For The United Wappinger Water District
At a Special 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 September 5, 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 -2018-207
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H. Beale Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
❑ Withdrawn Robert Johnston Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and Village of Wappingers Falls have investigated the feasibility
of creating an interconnection between the Village of Wappingers Falls Water System and the United
Wappinger Water District that would enable the supply of water from one system to the other in the case of an
emergency;
WHEREAS, the Town and Village are seeking grants in aid for the design and construction of the
interconnection; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of serial bonds for the design and construction of the project could not take
place until after the adoption of a resolution authorizing an increase to the improvements of the United
Wappinger Water District after a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Town Law §202-b and Article 12-
A of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the Engineers to the Town of Wappinger prepared a Map Plan and Report which estimated
the cost of design and construction to be approximately $1.71 million dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board as lead agency for purposes of SEQRA has determined that the project
would not result in an adverse environmental impact and has issued a negative declaration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intent to
reimburse all eligible expenses for the design and construction of the water system emergency interconnection,
estimated to be $1.71 million dollars, from the proceeds of bonds issued by the Town of Wappinger on behalf
of the United Wappinger Water District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
Angela Bettina, Robert Johnston
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/5/2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOS,EPM P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK