2020-102
2020-102
Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement For Wetlands Delineation Services
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 April 27, 2020.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-102
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Withdrawn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
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Casella.
WHEREAS, the pond in Rockingham Park poses a risk to park users and it should be filled in; and
WHEREAS, the pond lies within designated wetlands and an accurate wetland delineation is required to receive the
necessary permits from State and Federal Agencies having jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Engineers to the Town solicited a proposal from a qualified wetlands professional North Country
Ecological Services, Inc. dated April 20, 2020 to undertake the necessary wetlands delineation and accompanying
report and a copy of the proposal is annexed hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Engineers to the Town and the Attorney to the Town have reviewed the proposal and advise that
the services described are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary for the work required; and
WHEREAS, the work proposed is a professional service which is not subject to competitive bidding; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes a retainer agreement with North Country Ecological Services,
Inc. with the attached proposal.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes payment of the services in an amount not to exceed $3,500 from the
Recreation Trust Fund.
3. Payments under the contract shall be paid on vouchers submitted and reviewed as required by law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/27/2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK