2018-11-07Town of Wappinger
Special Meeting
Minutes
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
townofwappinger.us
Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5771
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 7:30 PM Town Hall
Call to Order
Supervisor Richard Thurston called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status
Arrived
Richard Thurston
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
7:30 PM
William H. Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Angela Bettina
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
7:30 PM
Robert Johnston
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Michael Kuzmicz
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Town Clerk
Present
7:30 PM
Jim Horan
Consultant
Attorney
Present
7:30 PM
Fredrick Awino
Town of Wappinger
Town Accountant
Present
7:30 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Adopt Agenda
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
Resolutions 254-258 was withdrawn. Added a resolution on transferring funds for fuel and
electric.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES:
Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
IV. Public Hearing
1. Motion To: Open Hearing on Adopting the 2019 Budget
Lou DiCocco appeared before the board. He handed out a statement to the town board, but gave
nothing to the town clerk for filing or recording in the minutes. He applauded a team effort by
the board. He said, "With regard to the 911 patio, it is something we could be proud of." He
gave them an award. He said that everything his organization does is for the beautification of
our town. The town received the first of 6 awards.
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A question was asked by a resident regarding an explanation of the tax cap and the effect of over
spending. Attorney Horan explained that once the revenue was levied by the town from the
taxpavers the expenses have no effect on the tax levv.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert Johnston, Councilman
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Close Public Hearing
IV
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES:
Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2018-259
Resolution Adopting Annual Budget For Fiscal Year 2019
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2018, the Town Board, pursuant to and in accordance with
the provisions of Section 106 of the Town Law and other applicable provisions of law, accepted
the Preliminary Budget, by Resolution No. 2018-248; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 2018-248, a Public Hearing on the
Preliminary Budget was held on November 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. and all parties in attendance
were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf or in opposition to the proposed Annual
Budget for the fiscal year 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has taken into consideration the comments made by the
public at the Public Hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 109 of the Town
Law and other applicable provisions of law, the annexed detailed statement of expenditures and
revenues of the Town of Wappinger is hereby approved and adopted as the Annual Budget of the
Town of Wappinger for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019.
3. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to enter the Annual Budget adopted herein in
the minutes of the Town Board.
The Town Board further directs that the amounts identified in the Annual Budget adopted herein
shall be appropriated.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2018-259
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
November 07, 2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2018-267
Resolution Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Certain Highway Expenses
WHEREAS, in a Memo dated November 1, 2018, the Town Superintendent of
Highways has advised that there are certain shortfalls in budgetary appropriations for fuel,
communications services and building costs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
The Town Board herebv authorizes the followin4 budget transfers:
Amount
From Line
To Line
$4,000.00
DB5142.401 Sand
DB 5112.400 Maint of Streets, Contract
Expenditure
$3,000.00
DB5142.401 Sand
DB 5110.401DB NYCOMCO
$900.00
DB5142.401 Sand
DB 5110.415DB Weather Service
$200.00
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DB 5130.402 GPS
$1,500.00
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November 07, 2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
VI. Executive Session - Personnel Item
1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES:
Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Robert Johnston, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
VII. New Business
1. Motion To: Raise Rate of Pay For Seasonal Employees to $15.50 per Hour
Effective Immediately.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
VIII. Adjournment
1. Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town Clerk
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES:
Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
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