2020-147
2020-147
Resolution Introducing “Local Law No. 4 Of The Year 2020, Amending Chapter 171 Of
The Town Of Wappinger Code Entitled ‘Parks And Recreation’ By Repealing The
Existing Provisions In Their Entirety And Adding New Provisions”
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 August
24, 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-2020-147
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman
Phillips.
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that it is in the best interests of the residents of the
Town of Wappinger to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of
Wappinger and to protect and preserve the quality of the parks and recreational areas of the
Town of Wappinger so as to enjoy to the fullest extent possible the parks and recreational areas
of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, in light of the recent vandalism and destruction of Town parks and
recreational areas, the Town Board finds that there is a need for stricter rules and regulations and
the posting and enforcement of those rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.5 (c) (20) and is
otherwise exempt from environmental review pursuant to the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby introduces for
adoption Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2020 in the form annexed hereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board determines that the enactment of
the aforementioned Local Law is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 and,
accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that
requires review pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public
Hearing on the proposed adoption of Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2020 to be held at Town Hall,
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the 28th day of September, 2020, at 7:30
p.m., and the Town Clerk is directed to post the Notice of the Public Hearing in the form
annexed hereto and to publish same in the Southern Dutchess News and Poughkeepsie Journal as
required by law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
8/24/2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK