2021-5
2021-5
Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Mechanical Check Signing Device
At a Reorganization 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 January 11, 2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-5
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Withdrawn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
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Councilwoman
Bettina.
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:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/11/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK