2018-2702018-270
Authorizing Agreement For Repairs To Carnwath Elevator
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 November 26, 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 -2018-270
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
❑ Withdrawn Robert Johnston Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
WHEREAS, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Steven Frazier, has advised that the elevator in the Dormitory
Building in Carnwath Farms needs repairs; and
WHEREAS, the elevator is needed so that files in storage at Carnwath can be relocated to the newly created file
storage area in the Emergency Services Building as well as provide access to the upper floors of the building; and
WHEREAS, the elevator is a Westinghouse model which is no longer in production and it has been difficult to find
a qualified elevator technician that is familiar with the model; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds attempted to solicit three quotes for the elevator repairs
however, the only qualified vendor found was Uplift Elevator of NY, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Uplift Elevator conducted an inspection of the elevator and was able to put it into manual operation,
but additional repairs estimated to cost $7,800.00 will be required for safe operation of the elevator as set forth in
the attached work proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees that it is in the best interest of the Town to make the required elevator repairs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Uplift Elevator
of NY, Inc. to perform the elevator repairs at a price of $7,8000.00. in accordance with attached quote dated
October 9, 2018;
2. The following budget transfer is hereby authorized to fund the purchase.
Amount
From Line
To Line
$7,800.00
A0915 Unallocated Fund
Balance
A.7110.0406 Carnwath Farms
Payment for the aforementioned repairs shall be made by purchase order and after receipt of the equipment and
approval of a voucher as required by Town Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES:
Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Robert Johnston, Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
Angela Bettina
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
11/26/2018
The Res
Adopted.
JOS/P-P/H P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK