2020-01-08
Town of Wappinger
Reorganization Meeting
~ Minutes ~
I. Call to Order
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Richard Thurston Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present 7:00 PM
William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM
Angela Bettina Town of Wappinger Councilwoman Present 7:00 PM
Christopher Phillips Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM
Al Casella Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM
Tim Moot Consultant Engineer Present 7:00 PM
Jim Horan Consultant Attorney Present 7:00 PM
Michal Sheehan Highway Superintendent Present 7:00 PM
II. Salute to the Flag
III. Adoption of Agenda
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
IV. Acknowledge Minutes
1. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of December 9, 2019
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
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V.Resolutions
A. Proceedural
RESOLUTION: 2020-1
Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The Town Board
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously adopted a set of rules to ensure the orderly
WHEREAS, the Rules of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger were modified by
Resolution 2009-092, adopted on June 8, 2009.
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.
hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-1
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-2
Resolution Designating The Time And Place For Holding Town Board Meetings For The
Calendar Year 2020
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Regular Monthly Meetings of the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger shall be held at 7:00 PM, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in the Town of
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Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evening of the second (2) and fourth (4)
Monday of each month, or at such other place or time within the Town of Wappinger as the
Town Board shall from time to time designate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when a regularly scheduled Town Board meeting
occurs on a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday, or at such other time as
the Town Board shall designate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the meetings of the Town Board, including any
adjourned or rescheduled meetings shall be posted in Town Hall on the Town bulletin board and
on the Town website. The Town Clerk is directed to take whatever steps are necessary to have
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such Town Board meetings accurately reflected on the Town bulletin board and Town website.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the months of July, August, November, and
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December will have only one meeting of the Town Board; specifically July 13, August 24,
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November 9; and, December 14.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-2
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Seconder
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Mover
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-3
Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Mechanical Check Signing Device
BE IT RESOLVED, that the voucher order checks of the Town of Wappinger may be
signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town or, in the absence or
unavailability of the Supervisor, the facsimile signature of the Deputy Supervisor, as reproduced
by a mechanical check-signing device or machine provided that the safeguards specified by the
manufacturer and inherent in the operations of such device are properly observed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall file a certified copy of this
Resolution with all banking institutions which are depositories of the monies and funds of the
Town of Wappinger as soon as practicable after the adoption of this Resolution, for the purpose
of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile signature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor of the Town
of Wappinger be and is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps which may be
necessary and proper to acquire a mechanical check-signing devise for use in conformity with
this Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-3
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-4
Resolution Designating Official Newspaper For The Town Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southern Dutchess News, a newspaper regularly published
in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and having a general circulation in the
Town, and being a newspaper entered as second class mail matter, be and the same hereby is
designated as the official newspaper of the Town; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal, published in the
County of Dutchess and having general circulation within the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, be and is hereby designated as an additional newspaper for the publication of
Town Notices when, and if, so directed by the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the Town Clerk be and he or she is hereby
authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to the publisher of such newspapers.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-4
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-5
Resolution Designating Various Banks As The Official Depositories For The Town Of
Wappinger
RESOLVED, that the banks listed below, all located and authorized to do business in the
Town of Wappinger:
Putnam County Savings Bank
M&T Bank
Tompkins Mahopac Bank
Rhinebeck Bank
Citizens Bank
TD Bank North
JP Morgan Chase
Trustco Bank
Ulster Savings Bank
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RESOLVED, that until further order of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, the
maximum amount that may be kept on deposit at the aforementioned Banks at any one time is
Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00).
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger is hereby authorized
to execute and deliver all security and custody agreements relating to the pledge of collateral by
the Bank as security for the deposit of public funds by, and the investment of public funds of, the
Town of Wappinger government and the custody of such collateral and investments all in such
form as may be approved by any such officers, such approval to be evidence of the execution of
any such agreement.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger is authorized to accept an Eligible Surety
Bond as security for the deposit of public funds by the Town of Wappinger, having such terms
and conditions as shall be approved by resolution of the Town of Wappinger or as set forth in the
investment policy adopted by the Town of Wappinger.
RESOLVED, that the Banks are hereby appointed as an agent of and custodian for the
Town of Wappinger to hold collateral pledged by the Banks as security for deposits of public
funds by the Town of Wappinger and to hold investments of the Town.
RESOLVED, that the following officers of the Town of Wappinger be and hereby are,
and each of them hereby is, authorized to open accounts or otherwise to conduct business with
the aforementioned Banks and to deposit any of the funds of the Town of Wappinger in the
Banks either at its head office or at any of its branches:
Town Supervisor
Town Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Justices of the Justice Court
Such officers are also authorized to give any and all instructions to charge accounts of the Town
of Wappinger which they have opened with the aforementioned Banks. Any one or more of
these officers are also authorized to enter into agreements with the Banks with respect to
products or services relating to the accounts or other Bank services, including, but not limited to,
wire and other funds transfers products, night deposits, safe deposit boxes and direct deposit of
payroll, in whatever form as may be approved by that officer.
RESOLVED, that until further order of the Town of Wappinger, any funds of the Town
of Wappinger deposited in the aforementioned Banks or placed with the Banks for investment
are subject to withdrawal, transfer or charge at any time and from time to time, electronically or
otherwise, upon checks, authorizations, letters or other instruments, orders, items or instructions
for the payment or transfer of money when made, signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or given,
orally, in writing, or by any other means, on behalf of the Town of Wappinger by any one of the
following:
Town Supervisor
Town Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Justices of the Justice Court
RESOLVED, that the Banks are hereby authorized to pay any such check, authorization,
letter, or other instrument, order or item or execute any such instructions or effect any such
withdrawal, transfer or charge and also to receive the same from the payee or any other holder
without inquiry as to the circumstances of issues, withdrawal, transfer or charge or the
disposition of the proceeds, even if drawn to the individual order of or paid to any signing
person, or payable to the Banks or others for his or her account, or tendered in payment of his or
her individual obligation, and whether drawn against an account in the name of the Town of
Wappinger or in the name of any officer or agent of the Town of Wappinger as such, and, at the
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option of the Banks, even if the account shall not be in credit to the full amount of such
instrument, withdrawal, transfer or charge.
RESOLVED, that the Banks, as designated depository of the Town of Wappinger, be
and hereby are requested, authorized and directed to honor all checks, authorizations, letters, or
other instruments, orders, items or instructions for the payment or transfer of money when made,
signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or given in the Town of Wappinger name on its account(s)
(including but not limited to those drawn to the individual order of or paid to any person or
persons whose name or names thereon as signor or signers thereof or who deliver such
instructions) when bearing or purporting to bear the facsimile signature(s) of any one of the
following:
Town Supervisor
Town Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Justices of the Justice Court
and the Banks shall be entitled to honor and to charge the Town of Wappinger for all such
checks, authorizations, letters, or other instruments, orders, items or instructions regarding the
payment or transfer of money, regardless of by whom or by what means the actual or purported
facsimile signature or signatures thereon may have been affixed thereto if such facsimile
signature or signatures resemble the facsimile specimens from time to time filed with the Banks
by the recording officer or other officer of the Town of Wappinger.
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger is authorized to open
one or more accounts with the Banks for the provision of investment advisory, custodial and
) and to execute
agreements (including amendments thereto) on behalf of the Town of Wappinger with respect to
the Account.
RESOLVED, that the following officers of the Town of Wappinger are authorized to
instruct the Banks, in writing, orally, electronically or by means of telex, TWX, facsimile
transmission, bank wire or other teleprocess, regarding any notices, instructions or requests made
by the Town of Wappinger in accordance with any security agreement with the Banks, and the
establishment, modification or replacement of investment objectives for the Account, the
purchase, sale, transfer or other disposition of funds or property held in the Account, the transfer
of funds or property into the Account, and any other matters concerning the Account:
Town Supervisor
Town Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Justices of the Justice Court
RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger be and hereby is authorized to certify to the
Banks the names of the present officers of the Town of Wappinger and other persons authorized
to sign for it (including but not limited to persons to whom such officers or authorized persons
have delegated their authority) and the offices respectively held by them, if any, together with
specimens of their signatures, and in case of any change of authorized persons or of any holder
of any such office or holders of any such officers, the fact of such change and the name of any
new officers and the offices respectively held by them, if any, together with specimens of their
signatures; and the Banks be and are hereby authorized to honor any checks, notes, drafts, bills
of exchange, acceptances, undertakings, authorizations, letters, or other instruments, orders,
items or instructions or agreements or other documents signed by any new officer or officers in
respect of whom it has received any such certificate or certificates or by any such person with the
same force and effect as if said officer or said officers or person were named in the foregoing
resolutions.
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RESOLVED, that the Banks be promptly notified in writing by the Town of Wappinger
Clerk of any change in these resolutions, such notice to be given to each office of the Banks in
which any account of the Town of Wappinger may be maintained or from which any product or
service affected by such change is provided to the Town of Wappinger, and that until it has
actually so received such notice in writing it is authorized to act in pursuance of these
resolutions, and that until it has actually received such notice and has had a reasonable
opportunity to act upon such notice, it shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any loss
suffered, claim or liability incurred by it in continuing to act in pursuance of these resolutions,
even though these resolutions may have been changed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and is hereby directed to give
notice of adoption of this Resolution to each of the aforementioned banking institutions.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-5
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-6
Resolution Establishing The Amount Of Undertakings To Be Furnished By Officers,
Clerks And Employees Of The Town Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that all the official bonds and undertakings by the officers, clerks or
employees of the Town of Wappinger may be in the form of a blanket undertaking from any duly
authorized corporate surety and said undertaking shall indemnify the Town of Wappinger against
the loss of the type more particularly set forth in Article 2, Section 11 of the Public Officers Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-6
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-7
Resolution Establishing Petty Cash Funds For Various Offices
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law §64 (1-a), the Town Board is authorized to establish
petty cash funds for any Town officer, head of a department or office in the Town, for payment,
in advance of audit, of a properly itemized or certified bill for materials, supplies or services
furnished to the Town for the conduct of its affairs and upon such terms as set forth in Town
Law § 64 (1-a).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Justice
Court, and the Town Recreation Department are hereby authorized and directed to establish a
petty cash fund, in a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each such petty cash
fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Receiver of Taxes is authorized to open
a petty cash fund in a sum not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to open a petty cash
fund in a sum not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such disbursements made from petty cash
funds and the audit of such funds shall be made in accordance with the express provisions, terms
and conditions of Town Law § 64 (1-a).
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-7
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-8
Comptroller
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law §29(10-a), the Town Board may authorize the
Supervisor to submit a copy of the annual update report to the State Comptroller (required by
General Municipal Law §30) to the Town Clerk in lieu of preparing an annual financial report
accounting for all monies received and disbursed by her, together with certificates of the bank or
trust company where the Town monies are deposited which show the amount of such monies on
deposit; and
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WHEREAS, the information included in the report under General Municipal Law §30 is
reports results in a duplication of efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Supervisor to submit a copy of the annual financial update document for the Town of
Wappinger, required by General Municipal Law §30, to the Town Clerk in lieu of the report of
the Supervisor required by Town Law §29 (10); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor shall file the copy of the annual
financial update document for the Town of Wappinger with the Town Clerk within 60 days after
the close of the fiscal year, or within such additional time that is granted by the State Comptroller
pursuant to General Municipal Law §30; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk directed to cause notice of the
filing of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by
the State Comptroller, in the official newspapers of the Town; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this authorization pursuant to Town Law §29(10-
a) shall continue from year to year unless it shall be rescinded by further action of the Town
Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-8
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-9
Resolution To Authorize The Town Supervisor, Town Highway Superintendent And Town
Board To Execute The Agreement For The Expenditure Of Highway Moneys
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 284 of the Highway Law, the Town Board and the
Town Highway Superintendent are required to enter into a written Agreement stating the places
and manner in which the Highway fund appropriation for repairs and improvements are to be
expended; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent and
the Town Board agree that the monies levied and collected in the Town for repair and
improvement of highways, and received from New York State for State Aid for the repair and
improvement of Highways shall be expended in accordance with the annexed Agreement for the
Expenditure of Highway Moneys; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and the Town Board are hereby
authorized and directed to execute the attached AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPENDITURES OF
HIGHWAY MONEYS in duplicate and file said agreement with the Town Clerk; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to forward one
executed Agreement to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Public Works in his capacity as
County Superintendent of Highways.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-9
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
William H. Beale Mover
Tabled
Angela Bettina Seconder
Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips Voter
Next: 3/9/20 7:00 PM
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2020-10
Resolution Authorizing Attendance At The 2020 Association Of Towns Annual Meeting
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has annually authorized
members of the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Clerk and certain
employees of the Town of Wappinger to attend the New York State Association of Towns
Annual Meeting and Educational Conference in New York City; and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 includes educational expense line
items for various Town departments; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has determined the purpose of
attendance at the Conference to be primarily educational and requires all attendees to attend a
minimum of four (4) hours of daily educational seminars and to provide proof of such
attendance; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby authorizes payment of related expenses for
attendance at the conference as follows:
- Registration at the Conference;
- Overnight accommodations for a maximum of three (3) nights for all Town Board
Members, Town Clerk and Justices;
-
State Office of the State Comptroller guidelines.
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks to appoint a delegate and an alternate delegate to the
conference on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
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. The Town Board hereby authorizes and approves the following elected officers,
appointees and employees of the Town to attend the 2020 New York State Association of Towns
Meeting and Educational Conference in New York City: Town Supervisor, Members of the
Town Board, Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, Members of the Planning Board, Members of the
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Zoning Board of Appeals, Zoning Administrator, Planning and ZBA Secretary, Accountant to
the Town, Chief Clerk to the Justice Court, Town Justices, Superintendent of Highways; and, the
Confidential Secretary to the Town Supervisor.
3. The Town Board hereby authorizes the pre-payment to the New York State
Association of Towns for the conference registration costs, overnight accommodations and
Comptroller guidelines.
executed voucher by each attendee.
4. The Town Board hereby appoints Christopher Phillips to serve as the delegate to
the Association of Towns at the February 2020 Annual Meeting and hereby appoints Al Casella
as the alternate delegate for said meeting.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-10
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
B. Compensation Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2020-11
Resolution Establishing Paid Holidays
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the paid holiday schedule
for calendar year 2020 as follows:
January 1, 2020
Martin Luther King Day January 20, 2020
President February 17, 2020
Good Friday April 10, 2020
Memorial Day May 25, 2020
Independence Day July 3, 2020
Labor Day September 7, 2020
Columbus Day October 12, 2020
Election Day November 3, 2020
November 11, 2020
Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2020
Thanksgiving Day Friday November 27, 2020
Christmas Day December 25, 2020
Town Hall Floating Holiday December 24, 2020
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Highway Floating Holiday July 6, 2020
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-11
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-12
Resolution To Adjust Town Of Wappinger Mileage Reimbursement Rates For 2020
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law §116(1), the Town of Wappinger compensates
personal vehicle for Town business; and
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has established the allowable reimbursement
rate for 2020 at the rate of $0.60 per mile for business miles driven.
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. The Town Board hereby establishes and authorizes the allowable mileage
reimbursement rate to a Town employee at $0.60 per mile for business miles driven whenever a
Town employee uses his/her personal vehicle for Town business, effective January 1, 2020.
This rate shall remain in effect until modified by further Town Board Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-12
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-13
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Resolution Establishing Pay Scale For Part-Time Town Patrol Personnel
BE IT RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the Town of Wappinger Patrol personnel, as
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police protection and surveillance services of Town parks, various other Town properties, and
the performance of such other police services and duties as may be assigned by the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same is hereby fixed and established in accordance with
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sergeant Neil Stuart of the Dutchess County
Patrol, and his annual salary is hereby set at $__________, payable quarterly by verified voucher
as services are performed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all deputy services providing vandalism patrol
services to the Town of Wappinger, shall be paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the
personnel shall be paid upon verified voucher as services are performed.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-13
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-14
Resolution Establishing Salaries For Elected Officials In The Town Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for calendar year 2020 for the following
named elected Town Officials be in the same hereby are fixed and established at the following
rates in accordance with the duly adopted budget of the Town of Wappinger for calendar year
2020, retroactive to January 1, 2020:
2020 Title
$61,000.00 Supervisor
$31,465.00 Town Justice
$31,465.00 Town Justice
$11,883.00 1 Councilman
$11,883.00 1 Councilman
$11,883.00 1 Councilman
$11,883.00 1 Councilman
$83,661.00 Highway Superintendent
$60,634.00 Town Clerk
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the aforementioned
positions shall be divided over a 52 week pay period, and paid weekly, retroactive to and
commencing on January 1, 2020, and thereafter for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-14
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-15
Resolution Establishing Pay Scale For Seasonal Recreation Department Employees In The
Town Of Wappinger
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department employs seasonal
employees necessary to provide the various recreation programs which are funded by the Town.
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. The Town Board hereby establishes the wages for the following seasonal
employees employed or to be employed by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department for
calendar year 2020 to be paid weekly commencing with the first Friday following the start of
employment as hereinafter set forth:
Title Salary Fund Total Employees
Summer Camp Director $19.00/hour B.7310.101 1
New Head Counselor $13.30/hour B.7310.102 2
Returning Head Counselor $13.80/hour B.7310.102 1-2
New Certified Counselor $12.30/hour B.7310.103 Pending Enrollment
Returning Certified Counselor $12.80/hour B.7310.103 Pending
Enrollment
New Un-Certified Counselor $11.80/hour B.7310.103 Pending Enrollment
Returning Un-Cert. Counselor $12.30/hour B.7310.103 Pending
Enrollment
Tennis Instructor $30.00/hour A.7140.101 1
Fishing Instructor $25.00/hour A.7140.115 1
Basketball Instructor $25.00/hour A.7140.107/105 1
Aerobics Instructor $50.00/session A.7140.104 1
Gymnastics Director $30.00/hour A.7140.103 1
Gymnastics Asst Director $16.00/hour A.7140.103 2
Gymnastics Assistants $11.80/hour A.7140.103 5-8
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Indoor Soccer Instructor $25.00/hour A 7140.119 1
Pickleball Instructor $25.00/hour A.7140.120 1
3. The Recreation Director is authorized to employ seasonal/part-time employees in
accordance with the aforementioned salary scale in accordance with the practices and policies of
the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-15
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-16
Resolution Establishing Remuneration For Water Meter Readers In The Town Of
Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that for calendar year 2020, the remuneration for Town of
Wappinger Water Meter Reader Meters is hereby established at the rate of $1.30 per manual
meter read and $0.65 per radio meter read, until further action of the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for calendar year 2020, the remuneration for
Town of Wappinger Water Meter Reader Meters for Repair and Maintenance of meters is hereby
established at the rate of $13.00 per hour, until further action of the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment to the Water Meter Reader shall be in
accordance with the number of water meters read and the Town Supervisor is authorized and
empowered to pay the Water Meter Reader upon proof of the number of water meters read as
confirmed by the Town Accountant.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-16
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Mover
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
C. Event Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2020-17
Resolution Authorizing Use Of Martz Field Park For The Town Of Wappinger Easter Egg
Hunt
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Department of Parks and Recreation will be
sponsoring and coordinating the Town of Wappinger Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday
April 4, 2020 (rain date April 5, 2020); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Department of Parks and Recreation requests the
use of Martz Field Park for the Town of Wappinger Easter Egg Hunt and to expend required
funds therefore.
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. The Town Board hereby authorizes the use of the Town Hall Senior Center and
surrounding grounds on Saturday, April 4, 2020 for the Town of Wappinger Easter Egg Hunt,
under the direction and management of the Town of Wappinger Department of Parks and
Recreation.
3. The Town of Wappinger Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to
expend funds not to exceed the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($2,500.00) for candy, eggs,
refreshments and prizes. Said funds are to be paid out of Budget Line A7550.400. The event
budget is exclusive of payroll for staff working the event which is separately budgeted in the
respective payroll line items.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-17
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-18
Resolution Authorizing Use Of Schlathaus Park For The Town Of Wappinger Memorial
Day Ceremony
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department will be sponsoring and
coordinating the Town of Wappinger Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on Monday, May 25,
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2020; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department requests the use of
Schlathaus Park for the Town of Wappinger Memorial Day Ceremony and to expend required
funds therefore.
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. The Town Board hereby authorizes the use of Schlathaus Park on Monday, May
25, 2020 for the Town of Wappinger Memorial Day Ceremony, under the direction and
management of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department.
3. The Town of Wappinger Recreation Department is authorized to expend funds not to
exceed the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) for a musical performer,
tenting and wreaths. Said funds are to be paid out of Budget Lines A7550.400/B7550.400. The
event budget is exclusive of payroll for staff working the event which is separately budgeted in
the respective payroll line items.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-18
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-19
Resolution Authorizing Use Of Schlathaus Park For The Town Of Wappinger Halloween
Parade
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department will be sponsoring and
coordinating the Town of Wappinger Halloween Parade to be held on Saturday, October 31,
2020(rain date November 1, 2020); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department requests the use of
Schlathaus Park for the Town of Wappinger Halloween Parade and to expend required funds
therefore.
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. The Town Board hereby authorizes the use of Schlathaus Park on Saturday,
October 31, 2020 for the Town of Wappinger Halloween Parade, which will be conducted under
the direction and management of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department.
3. The Town of Wappinger Recreation Department is authorized to expend funds
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not to exceed the sum of one Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for refreshments and prizes. Said
funds are to be paid out of Budget Line Item A7550.400. The event budget is exclusive of
payroll for staff working the event which is separately budgeted in the respective payroll line
items.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-19
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-20
Ceremony
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department will be sponsoring and
on Wednesday,
November 11, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department requests the use of Town
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. The Town Board hereby authorizes the use of Town Hall on Wedneasday,
and management of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department.
3. The Town of Wappinger Recreation Department and the Town Board
acknowledge that there is a $500 expenditure for this event.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-20
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-21
Resolution Authorizing Use Of Schlathaus Park For The Town Of Wappinger Tree
Lighting Ceremony
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department will be sponsoring and
coordinating the Town of Wappinger Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Saturday, December
5, 2020 (rain date December 6, 2020); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department requests the use of
Schlathaus Park for the Town of Wappinger Tree Lighting Ceremony and to expend required
funds therefore.
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. The Town Board hereby authorizes the use of Schlathaus Park on Saturday,
December 2, 2020 for the Town of Wappinger Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be
conducted under the direction and management of the Town of Wappinger Recreation
Department.
3. The Town of Wappinger Recreation Department is hereby authorized to expend funds not
to exceed the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for entertainment,
refreshments and prizes for said ceremony, the costs of which are to be paid out of Budget Line
Item A7550.400. The event budget is exclusive of payroll for staff working the event which is
separately budgeted in the respective payroll line items.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-21
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
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
D. Professional Appointment Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2020-22
Resolution Employing Bond Counsel Services For Calendar Year 2020
BE IT RESOLVED, that Douglas E. Goodfriend of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe,
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nd
LLP, with offices at 51 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019 be, and hereby is employed and
retained as Bond Counsel for
departments and agencies such legal services as may be required during calendar year 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas E. Goodfriend shall be paid in
accordance with the established fee schedule of his firm effective calendar year 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-22
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-23
Resolution Employing Stormwater Management Consultant Services For Calendar Year
2020
BE IT RESOLVED, that Walter Artus of Stormwater Management Consultants, Inc. be,
and hereby is employed and retained as Stormwater Consultant for the purpose of furnishing to
may be required during calendar year 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Walter Artus shall be paid in accordance with the
fee schedule set forth in the Letter of Engagement submitted to the Town dated January 1, 2020;
and, below.
1. $100 per hour for work conducted directly for the town, including work done in
connection to the Town of Wappinger MS4 program, stormwater, drainage,
environmental, etc.
2. $110 per hour for work conducted under escrow accounts, i.e. SWPP compliance
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-23
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Seconder
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-24
Resolution Appointing Certified Public Accountants To Provide Various Accounting
Services And To Audit The Accounts And Reports Of The Town Supervisor, Town Clerk
And Town Justices
BE IT RESOLVED, that RBT, CPAs, Certified Public Accountants, is hereby retained
for the purposes of furnishing such accounting assistance and consultations as may be needed by
the Town Supervisor, Town Accountant and Town Bookkeeping staff, as such services may be
required from time to time, for the year 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that RBT, CPAs, Certified Public Accountants, be and
they are hereby retained to audit the accounts, books, records and reports of the Town
Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Justices for calendar year 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that RBT, CPAs, Certified Public Accountants, shall
be paid in accordance with their fee schedule set forth in their engagement letter addressed to the
Town Board dated January 1, 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-24
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-25
Resolution Designating An Insurance Agent For The Town Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Marshall & Sterling, with offices at 110 Main Street,
Poughkeepsie, New York, a general insurance agency, licensed to do business in the State of
New York, be, and is hereby designated as the Insurance Agent for the Town of Wappinger for
calendar year 2020, and for the further purposes of providing such insurance consulting services
as may be needed by the Town Board, from time to time hereafter, during calendar year 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-25
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Seconder
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
E.Internal Appointment Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2020-26
Resolution Re-Appointing Receiver Of Taxes
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2018-19, adopted by the Town Board on January 4,
2018, Lee Anne Freno was re-appointed as Receiver of Taxes for a two-year term with the term
ending December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, after due deliberation, wishes to re-appoint Lee Anne
Freno to the position of Receiver of Taxes for an additional four-year term effective January 1,
2020 with the term ending December 31, 2023.
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. The Town Board hereby re-appoints Lee Anne Freno to the position of Receiver
of Taxes for the four-year term effective January 1, 2020 with the term ending December 31,
2023.
Upon re-appointment and taking the oath of office to the position of Receiver of Taxes, Lee
Anne Freno shall be paid the salary approved for the position of Receiver of Taxes for calendar
year 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-26
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Seconder
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Mover
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-27
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Resolution Appointing Town Historian Of The Town Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the attached job description of the Town of
Wappinger Historian; Joseph D. Cavaccini is appointed as Town Historian of the Town of
Wappinger for calendar year 2020 and that said Joseph D. Cavaccini has volunteered his services
and shall receive no salary for said appointment.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-27
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-28
Resolution Appointing Marriage Officer For The Town Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait be and is hereby appointed as Marriage Officer for
the Town of Wappinger pursuant to Article 3, Section 11c of the New York State Domestic
Relations Law, for a term of four (4) years, unless earlier removed from office by the Town
Board pursuant to Article 3, Section 11c of the New York State Domestic Relations Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait shall receive no salary for said
position, however, she may accept fees up to $75.00 per ceremony at any ceremony at which she
officiates in accordance with Article 3, Section 11c of the New York State Domestic Relations
Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-28
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2020-29
Resolution Appointing Part-Time Secretary To The Planning Board And Part-Time
Secretary To The Zoning Board Of Appeals
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Planning Board pursuant to Town
Law § 272, the Planning Board hereby confirms to the Town Board that it wishes to appoint
Beatrice B. Ogunti to the position of Part-Time Secretary to the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals hereby recommends to the Town Board that
Beatrice B. Ogunti be appointed to the position of Part-Time Secretary to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
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. The Town Board hereby acknowledges the appointment of Beatrice B. Ogunti to
the position of Part-Time Secretary to the Planning Board and hereby appoints Beatrice B.
Ogunti as Part-Time Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the calendar year 2020, said
appointment to expire December 31, 2020.
Beatrice B. Ogunti shall be paid an annual salary, to be paid in 52 weekly installments, in
accordance with the Contract between the Town of Wappinger and the International Brotherhood
of Teamsters, Local 445, as the same may be in effect for calendar year 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-29
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-30
Resolution Appointing Dog Control Officer For The Town Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Jerald Owen is hereby appointed as Dog Control Officer for
the Town of Wappinger for calendar year 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Jerald Owen shall receive salary as set forth
in the duly adopted Budget for the Town of Wappinger for calendar year 2020 and that said
salary shall be payable in 52 weekly installments retroactive to and commencing on January 1,
2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-30
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-31
Resolution Acknowleding Appointment Of Deputy Town Supervisor To The Town Of
Wappinger
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor is authorized to appoint a Deputy Town Supervisor;
and
WHEREAS, Richard Thurston, Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger, has elected to
appoint Kevin Hathorn as her Deputy Town Supervisor.
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. The Town Board acknowledges the appointment of Kevin Hathorn as Deputy
Town Supervisor by Richard Thurston, Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger effective January
1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
The Town Board hereby confirms the salary of the Deputy Town Supervisor as set forth in the
2020 adopted budget which is to be paid in 52 weekly installments retroactive to and
commencing on January 1, 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-31
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-32
Resolution Acknowledging Appointment Of Confidential Personal Secretary To The Town
Supervisor
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WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor is authorized to appoint a Confidential Personal
Secretary; and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Richard Thurston has elected to appoint Sandra Vacchio as his
Confidential Personal Secretary.
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. The Town Board acknowledges the appointment by Supervisor Richard Thurston
of Sandra Vacchio as the Confidential Personal Secretary to the Supervisor.
The Town Board hereby confirms the salary of the Confidential Personal Secretary to the
Supervisor as set forth in the 2020 adopted budget which salary is to be paid in 52 weekly
installments retroactive to and commencing on January 1, 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-32
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-33
Resolution Acknowledging Appointment Of Deputy Town Clerks
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk is authorized to appoint Deputy Town Clerks; and
WHEREAS, Joseph P. Paoloni, Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, has elected to
appoint Grace Robinson as his Deputy Town Clerk and Cooper M. Leatherwood as his Deputy
Town Clerk.
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. The Town Board acknowledges the appointment of Grace Robinson as Deputy
Town Clerk, and Cooper M. Leatherwood as his Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger
by Town Clerk Joseph P. Paoloni through and up to December 31, 2023.
The Town Board hereby establishes the salary of the Deputy Town Clerks as set forth in the
adopted 2020 budget effective January 1, 2020 to be paid in 52 weekly installments retroactive to
and commencing on January 1, 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-33
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-34
Resolution Appointing a Registrar And Deputy Registrar Of Vital Statistics For The Town
Of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Joseph P. Paoloni, be and he is hereby appointed to
serve as Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, for a term
of four years, commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023, pursuant to Section 4123 of
the Public Health Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of
Wappinger shall receive no salary, however, he shall be entitled to receive for the performance of duties
of this respective office the fees fixed by applicable statute to include death certificates, birth certificates,
marriage licenses and all associated copies; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk designates Grace Robinson to hold the
position of Deputy Registrar to the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-34
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
VI. Executive Session
1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session
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RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Return from Executive Session
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
VII. Appointment Resolutions After Executive Session
RESOLUTION: 2020-35
Resolution Appointing Chairperson Of The Town Of Wappinger Planning Board
BE IT RESOLVED, that Bruce Flowers is hereby appointed as Chairperson of the Town of
Wappinger Planning Board for calendar year 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-35
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-36
Resolution Appointing Chairperson Of The Town Of Wappinger Zoning Board Of
Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED, that Peter Gallati is hereby appointed as Chairperson of the Town of
Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals for calendar year 2020.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-36
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Seconder
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
3. Motion To: Hire an Account Clerk Typist for $38,300
Deana Schmidt was hired as an Account Clerk Typist for $38,300
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
RESOLUTION: 2020-82
Resolution Confirming Hiring Of Account Clerk Typist
WHEREAS, by motion made by the Town Board on January 8, 2020, the Town Board
authorized the hiring of an Account Clerk Typist and the appropriation of funds to cover the
salary for said position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby confirms the
hiring of Deana Schmidt to the position of Account Clerk Typist; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Deana Schmidt shall be paid an hourly rate of $21.00, which shall be
paid out of budget line A.1315.0104; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to add this Resolution to the
minutes of the January 8, 2020 Town Board meeting.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-82
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 08, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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VIII. Adjournment
Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
____________________
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
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5.A.1.a
Town of Wappinger
Dutchess County
New York
Rules of the Town Board
of the
Town of Wappinger
Section 1. Regular Meetings of the Town Board
1. Regular Meetings of the Town Board shall be held on the second and fourth
Monday of each month.
a. The Annual Reorganization Meeting shall be scheduled by Resolution of
the Town Board during the prior December
b. The first regularly scheduled Town Board Meeting, which is to take place
on the second Monday of each month, will be deemed the Town Board
Workshop Meeting.
c. Meetings scheduled for the second and fourth Monday of each month shall
be held without prior written notice to the Board Members.
2. In the event that a Regular Meeting date falls on a legal holiday, as recognized by
the State of New York, the Town Board shall reschedule the date of such meeting,
by Motion or Resolution, at a previous Board Meeting.
3. The time and place of a Regular Meeting date may be changed, or may be
cancelled, by the affirmative vote of three (3) members of the Town Board.
Cancellation of any Regular Meeting must occur at a duly constituted Board
Meeting. Except for cause, there shall be at least one Regular Town Board
Meeting conducted each calendar month. The Supervisor may cancel any Regular
or Special Meeting because of inclement weather conditions or other emergency
4. A quorum of a Town Board shall consist of three (3) Board Members present.
5. The Committee of the Whole meeting of the Town Board shall be held as needed.
a. Any Committee of the Whole meeting relating to Agenda items to be
placed on the next ensuing Town Board Meeting must be held at least five
(5) days prior to such Town Board Meeting.
Section 2. Special Meetings
1. Calling a Special Meeting
a. Special Meetings of the Town Board may be called by the Supervisor at
any time.
b. Upon the written request of two (2) Town Board Members, the Supervisor
shall, within ten calendar days of receipt of such request, call a Special
Meeting of the Town Board.
2. Notice for Special Meetings
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a. The Supervisor shall, by email or fax, notify the official newspapers, and
any other media that he sees fit, of the date, time and place of the Special
Meeting being called, as well as a list of the items to be discussed at such
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Meeting, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the start of the Special
Meeting.
b. A Special Meeting cannot be held until each Town Board Member has
been duly served with a notice of such Special Meeting, as provided in
these Rules, or the Town Board Member(s) has executed a Waiver of
Notice for such Special Meeting.
c. The Supervisor shall give each Town Board Member and the Town Clerk
written notice of the date, time and place for the Special Meeting, as well
as a list of the items to be discussed at such Special Meeting, no later than
2 business days prior to said Special Meeting by fax, email or personal
delivery. If notice is by any means other than personal delivery, follow-up
confirmation of receipt, by phone call, must be obtained.
d. A fax transmittal confirmation report, email send receipt or affidavit of
personal service shall be sufficient proof of notice and must be filed with
the Town Clerk at least four (4) hours prior to the start of the Special
Meeting.
e. Town Board Members shall provide the Town Clerk with accurate
delivery address information, including fax number (if applicable), email
address and physical location for personally delivered items to be mailed.
It is each Town Board Members responsibility to notify the Town Clerk of
changes to such information.
f. Town Board Members may name one (1) designee to receive notice of a
Special Meeting by fax, email or personal delivery. The name(s),
address(es), email address and fax number (if applicable) must be
submitted, in writing, to the Town Clerk. If no designee has been named,
notices of a Special Meeting shall be served only upon the Town Board
Member, as herein provided.
Section 3. Meeting Agenda
1. The Agenda shall be prepared jointly by the Supervisor and the Town Clerk.
2. The order of the Agenda shall be set by the Town Clerk.
3. The Agenda for a Regular Town Board Meeting shall be closed at 1:00 PM, five
(5) business days prior to the date of such Regular Meeting.
4. The Agenda for a Special Town Board Meeting shall be closed at 1:00 PM, two
(2) business days prior to the date of such Special Meeting.
5. Except in the case of an emergency, items may be added to the Agenda of any
Regular or Special Town Board Meeting, provided that such items are listed as
dded to the Agenda. Such
items are to be considered open for discussion and possible action. If the item
fails to be added by unanimous consent, it is to be placed on the next regularly
scheduled Meeting.
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6. No items shall be placed on the Agenda or considered by the Town Board, other
Agenda item has been delivered to the Town Clerk prior to the closing of the
Agenda.
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7. Notwithstanding the foregoing, claims served on the Town or its employees may
be added to the Agenda of any Regular Meeting at any time up to the
commencement of the scheduled Meeting. The Town Clerk shall notify the Town
Board of the receipt of such claims, which shall be referred to the Attorney to the
Town for appropriate action.
8. In the event that an item has been placed on the Agenda for which no
documentation has been made available by the time prescribed, the Supervisor
and Town Clerk shall, together, automatically remove the item from the Agenda.
9. Once an item has been properly added to the Agenda, supporting documentation
may be added up to the time of the Meeting
10. Discussion items are exempt from documentation, but no action may be taken on
discussion items that are lacking documentation without the affirmative vote of
four (4) Members of the Board.
11. No later than four (4) business days prior to a scheduled Regular Town Board
Meeting, the Town Clerk shall, by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery, provide
copies of the Agenda, together with documentation for all submitted Agenda
items, to the Town Board Members in accordance with Section (2); Paragraph (2);
sections (d) and (e) of these Town Board Rules.
12. No later that two (2) business days prior to a scheduled Special Town Board
Meeting, the Town Clerk shall, by email, fax, or personal delivery, provide copies
of the Agenda, together with documentation for all submitted Agenda items, to
the Town Board Members in accordance with Section (2); Paragraph (2); sections
(d) and (e) of these Town Board Rules.
Section 4. Conduct of Meeting
1. The Supervisor shall be the Presiding Officer and shall chair each Meeting of the
Town Board. In the event that the Supervisor fails to appear at the time fixed for
such Town Board Meeting, the Deputy Supervisor, or in his/her absence, the
Town Clerk, shall call the Meeting to Order. If the Meeting is Called to Order by
the Deputy Supervisor or Town Clerk, the Town Board, by a vote of at least three
(3) of its Members, shall select a Member to serve as both Presiding Officer and
Temporary Chairman for said Meeting. If the Supervisor arrives after such
Meeting has commenced, he/she shall immediately assume the duties of both
Presiding Officer and Chair of the Meeting.
2. The Town Clerk, Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor shall determine the presence of
absence of a quorum of the Town Board, as set forth in Section 1; Par. 4 of these
Rules. In the event that a quorum is lacking, the person presiding over said
Meeting shall follow the following procedure precisely:
a. Call the Meeting to Order
b. Roll Call
c. Salute to the Flag
d. Announce lack of quorum
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e. Adjourn the Meeting until the next regularly scheduled Town Board
Meeting or duly called Special Meeting.
3. If the Chair notices the absence of a quorum, he shall declare this fact. If the
Chair fails to notice the absence of a quorum, any Member of the Town Board
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shall declare a Point of Order at the first instance that another person is not
speaking. Substantive Business shall not continue in the absence of a quorum.
4. All voting shall take place via viva voce
any present Town Board Member, a roll call vote may be called. In the event a
roll call vote is requested, the Town Clerk shall call for the vote of each Town
Board Member, including those that are absent, by Ward order, starting with the
5. or an
acceptable equivalent. In the case that an unconventional vote is cast, the Chair or
Town Clerk shall require that the Board Member repeat his/her vote in the
conventional manner. The names of the Board Members and their votes shall be
entered into the Minutes of the Town Board Meeting.
Section 5. Order of Business
1. The Order of Business for all Regular and Special Town Board Meetings shall be
as follows:
a. Call to Order
b. Roll Call
c. Salute to the Flag
d. Adoption of the Agenda
e. Receipt and Approval of the Minutes
f. Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
g. Suspension of the Town Board Rules (for Public Comment of the Agenda
Items)
h. Public Hearings
i. Discussions
j. Resolutions
k. Items for Special Consideration
l. Town Board Review of Vouchers
m. Adjournment
2. Adoption of the Agenda
a. As previously stated in Section (5); paragraph (1); subparagraph (d) of these
Town Board Rules, the Town Board shall adopt the Agenda by a majority
vote.
b. The Supervisor, or in his/her absence, the Deputy Supervisor, or, in their
absence, the Town Clerk, may with the consent of the majority of the Board
Members present, change the order of the Agenda during any Meeting of the
Board.
c. Items that were previously added to the Agenda may be withdrawn from the
Agenda by the sponsoring Town Board Member without approval from any
other Town Board Members. The withdrawal of such motions is not subject
to debate and shall take place in open session prior to the Adoption of the
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Agenda.
Section 6. Executive Session
1. Motions to enter into Executive Session shall take place during an open meeting.
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2. The motion must pass by the affirmative vote of the majority of the total
membership of the Town Board.
3. The motion shall identify the particular area or areas of the subject or subjects to
be considered.
Section 7. Rules of Order
1. All Regular and Special Town Board Meetings shall be conducted in accordance
with Town Law, and, except where inconsistent with Town Law, shall be
2. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the rules of debate and shall be strictly
followed.
3. The affirmative vote of three (3) Members of the constituted Town Board voting
at any meeting shall be required to adopt any action, motion or resolution, except
in those instances where New York State Law or these Rules of procedure require
a greater affirmative vote.
4. At the request of the Town Clerk, Town Board Members may be asked to dictate
a motion being made or provide the body of the motion in writing.
5. Motions may only be amended to the second degree.
6. The process for taking action on a Motion or Resolution shall be as follows:
a. Obtain the floor
b. Make the motion
c. Second the motion
i. Items that fail to receive a second are lost
d. Chairman states the question
e. Discussion on the item
i. The mover shall be permitted to speak first
f. Put the question
g. Announce the result of the Vote
7. Resolutions containing blanks shall not be voted on. Such Resolutions shall first
be amended to fill the blank(s). Upon the successful adoption of a motion to fill
blanks within a certain Resolution, the Board may then vote on said Resolution.
8. These Rules may be amended or rescinded by the affirmative vote of three (3)
Members of the Town Board.
9. These Rules shall remain in effect until new Rules are adopted by the Town
Board.
10. A motion to Adjourn may be made by any Member who shall have been
recognized by the Supervisor or, in his/her absence, the Deputy Supervisor, or, in
their absence, the Town Clerk. Such a motion shall not be recognized during a
roll call or while the Board is engaged in voting. A motion to Adjourn shall be
decided without debate. Unless excused, Members shall not leave a Meeting until
the Supervisor or, in his/her absence, the Deputy Supervisor, or, in their absence,
the Town Clerk shall announce that the Meeting is adjourned.
Attachment: 2009-Rules of the Town Board (RES-2020-1 : Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The Town Board)
Section 8. Deputy Supervisor
1. Upon the request of the Supervisor, when the Supervisor is absent or
incapacitated, or when a vacancy exists in the Office of the Supervisor, the
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Deputy Supervisor shall be the Acting Supervisor. During such period, the
Deputy Supervisor shall be vested with all the powers and may perform all the
duties of the Supervisor, as provided herein or by applicable New York State
Law.
Section 9. Clerical Assistance
1. Should any Town Board Members so request, clerical assistance shall be made
available to him or her through the Office of the Supervisor. Such clerical
assistance shall only be for official Town Business.
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5.A.9.a
Attachment: 2020 284 Agreement (RES-2020-9 : Authorize Supervisor, Highway Superintendent & Board To Execute Agreement Expenditure
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5.A.10.a
Attachment: CertificateOfDesignation (RES-2020-10 : Authorizing Attendance At The 2020 Association Of Towns Meeting & Appointing
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5.D.2.a
Attachment: Town of Wappinger Letter of Engagement 2020 (RES-2020-23 : Resolution Employing Stormwater Management Consultant
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5.D.2.a
Attachment: Town of Wappinger Letter of Engagement 2020 (RES-2020-23 : Resolution Employing Stormwater Management Consultant
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5.E.2.a
Attachment: Historian Job Desc (RES-2020-27 : Resolution Appointing Town Historian Of The Town Of Wappinger)
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5.E.2.a
Attachment: Historian Job Desc (RES-2020-27 : Resolution Appointing Town Historian Of The Town Of Wappinger)
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