2019-57
2019-57
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CHARTER FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER ARTS AND
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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 March 11,
2019.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-57
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, New York Town Law §64 (17-b) authorizes a Town Board to promote the
cultural development of the residents of the community and expend funds for promotion of
literary, graphic, dramatic and performing arts by way of demonstrations, performances and
exhibits of art and art forms; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and the surrounding Hudson Valley has a rich
cultural heritage which includes the visual arts, the literary arts, the performing arts and other
significant artistic achievements; and
WHEREAS, the exhibition, development and promotion of cultural activities fosters a
sense of community and civic pride and enhances the quality of life for the residents of the
Town; and
WHEREAS, promotion of the arts and cultural affairs in the Town of Wappinger will
increase tourism which is an important economic engine in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to create the Town of Wappinger Arts and
Cultural Development Advisory Committee which will provide advice from experienced
members of the art world to the Town Board to best utilize the cultural assets of the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
The Town Board hereby adopts the Charter of the Town of Wappinger Arts and Cultural
Development Advisory Committee dated February 25, 2019 which is annexed hereto and shall
be made a part of the minutes of this Meeting.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/11/2019
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK