2021-01-25
Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Regular Meeting townofwappinger.us
~ Minutes ~ Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5771
Monday, January 25, 2021 7:00 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Richard Thurston Town of Wappinger Supervisor Remote 7:00 PM
William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Remote 7:00 PM
Angela Bettina Town of Wappinger Councilwoman Remote 7:00 PM
Christopher Phillips Town of Wappinger Councilman Remote 7:00 PM
Al Casella Town of Wappinger Councilman Remote 7:00 PM
Joseph P. Paoloni Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Remote 7:00 PM
II. Salute to the Flag
III. Agenda and Minutes
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of January 11, 2021
Al Casella asked for the bank statements to be furnished for the next meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
IV. Public Portion
1. Motion To: Open Public Portion
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RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Close Public Portion
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
V. Updates
1. Supervisor's Comments
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Town Hall was closed Friday January 22 due to a COVID case at the senior center. The town
hall building will be open for appointment only. The office will be closed on Tuesday for
cleaning. Active cases in the town is 142. Active cases in the County are down. Deaths in the
county are 347. Councilman Beale said that it is a real challenge as to the supply of the vaccine.
Non-Computer savvy seniors had difficulty getting access to the digital system.
VI. Discussions
1. Recognition Of Maya Segal- Kevin
Kevin Hathorn introduced Maya Segal the winner of a contest where she spoke of the right to
vote. The contest was offered by the American Legion Oratorical Contest on any aspect of the
US constitution.
2. Veterans Briefing - Kevin and Randy
Kevin Hathorn gave an update on a 5K walk and run on April 17th. March 15th is the cut-off. A
virtual race is a possibility. Options are live, virtual, or postponed. Randy explained th
town hall where trees and benches will be dedicated. Banners will be showcased.
3. Financial Update - Fredrick Awino
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4. Capital Asset Policy
5. Authorization to Sign Concrete Contract for Spook Hill Park - Tim Moot
Tim explained the needs for the Concrete work at Spook Hill Park. He agrees with the
reasonableness of the quote.
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6. Articulating Lift Purchase - Steve Frazier
Steve Frazier referenced the need for a Lift Purchase. There are 3900 hours on the used
equipmnent. Councilman Casella asked for a justification of using a lift for a few times a year
for $33k. Mr. Casella explained that given only $2,000 per year rental costs, it would take 15
years to payout the expenditure. Steve outlined a number of other uses where he uses a ladder
where a lift would speed up the process in a safer way. He also suggested sharing with Highway.
Councilman Phillips asked for more of a financial justification. Attorney Horan said he would
look into the procurement policy given the excessive amount per the policy.
Steve also expressed a need for a new pickup truck. He got quote for $39K. No paper work
was provided for either discussion.
7. Motion To: Authorize the Supr. of Buildings & Grounds to move Forward on a new Alarm
System for $7,310
Nothing was given to the town clerk for recording in these minutes.
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RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
8. Motion To: Authorize the Attorney to Prepare Bid Documents for a Lift Purchase
Nothing was given to the town clerk for recording in these minutes.
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
RESOLUTION: 2021-41
Resolution Awarding Contract For Carnwath Farms Park Manor House Temporary
Waterproofing Of Roofs
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2019-210, adopted on November 13, 2019, the Town Board
authorized Vanguard Organization, Inc. to repair/restore the roofs on the Carnwath Farms
Community Center and Chapel; and
WHEREAS, after inspection of the Carnwath Farms Manor House, it was determined that
temporary waterproofing (tarping) should be installed to protect the roofs of the Manor House from
further damage and deterioration; and
WHEREAS, Vanguard Organization, Inc. has provided a proposal dated January 14, 2021
for the temporary waterproofing (tarping) of the Carnwath Farms Manor House; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town to award the contract to Vanguard
Organization, Inc. in the amount of $31,465.00 for the temporary waterproofing (tarping) of the
Carnwath Farms Manor House in an effort to protect the roofs from further damage and
deterioration;
WHEREAS, the temporary waterproofing (tarping) of the roofs is a capital project for
facilities in a park, and as such Parkland Trust Funds may be expended for such purposes; now,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby awards a contract to Vanguard
Organization, Inc. in the amount of $31,465.00, in accordance with their proposal dated January 14,
2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for this project shall be appropriated from
the Parkland Trust Fund.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-41
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
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 25, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
10. Highway, Section 284 Resolution
Mike Sheehan informed the Supervisor to report on his behalf that Highway plans to pave 6.58
mile of road.
RESOLUTION: 2021-40
Resolution Opposing Delivery Rate Increases By Central Hudson Gas And Electric
Corporation
Central Hudson Gas And Electric Corporation
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-40
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 25, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
VII. Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2021-36
Resolution Establishing Wages For Various Employees Of The Town Of Wappinger Not
Covered Under Union Contract
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger employs numerous people to carry out the
functions of the Town government and yearly establishes the salary scale for each said
employee; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby establishes the salary/wage scale for employees
not covered under Union Contract as hereinafter identified;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes
the salary/wage scale for the following named employees employed by the Town of Wappinger
and not covered under Union Contract as hereinafter set forth:
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Name Title Budget Line 2021 Salary or Hourly
Cheryl Haight Court Clerk A.1110.102 $65,945.00
Robert Smrcka PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Robert Hasenbein PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Paul Hyndman PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Jermaine Dublin PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Rowell Williams PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Peter Bramble PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Thomas Jones PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Deane Springstead PT Court Officer (Armed) A.1110.106 $27.59 per hr
Sandra Vacchio Secretary to Supervisor A.1220.101 $49,172.00
John Gale PT Solid Waste Attendant A.8160.100 $12.50 per hr
Marc Byer PT Solid Waste Attendant A.8160.100 $12.50 per hr
Jessica Fulton Recreation Director A.7620.100/ $21.45 per hr
B.7310.100A
Barbara Roberti Director of Strategic Planning B.8015.100 $70,875.00
and Municipal Codes/ Zoning
Administrator
Lee Anne Freno Receiver of Taxes A.1330.100 $35.21 per hr
Fredrick Awino Town Comptroller A.1315.100 $82,460.00
Steve Frazier Supervisor of Parks, Buildings A.7110.100 $37.98 per hr
& Grounds
Christian Harkins Assessor A.1355.100 $105,040.00
(reimbursement of
$52,520.00 from Fishkill)
Joseph Cavaccini Student Worker A. 1010.102 $12.50 per hr
BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be deemed to be effective as of January 1, 2021
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-36
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
William H. Beale Mover
Tabled
Angela Bettina Voter
Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Next: 2/8/21 7:00 PM
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 25, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2021-37
Resolution Awarding Contract For Spook Hill Park Ada Restroom Renovation Concrete
Work
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WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized the solicitation of quotes for the Spook Hill ADA
Restroom Renovation Concrete Work; and
WHEREAS, the Engineers to the Town prepared a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and emailed
it to seven concrete contractors; and
WHEREAS, on December 28, 2020, only one proposal was received, which proposal was
from Landscape Unlimited, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated January 15, 2021, the Engineers to the Town advised that
Landscape Unlimited, Inc. has suitably performed work on prior projects, has complied with all of
the RFQ requirements and is the lowest responsible bidder; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby awards a contract to Landscape
Unlimited, Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00, in accordance with their proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-37
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Mover
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 25, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2021-38
Resolution Authorizing Release Of Security Posted In Connection With Calvary Chapel Of
The Hudson Valley Site Plan
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2014-80, the Town Board previously accepted an
Undertaking for Restoration dated February 19, 2014, executed by Calvary Chapel of the
Hudson Valley, in the sum of Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($41,600.00), to secure
plan approval was not granted; and
WHEREAS, Calvary Chapel of the Hudson Valley has received site plan approval and
has complied with the terms of the Undertaking; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby acknowledges that Calvary Chapel of
the Hudson Valley has received site plan approval and has complied with the terms of the
Undertaking and authorizes the Cash Deposit in the sum of Forty-One Thousand Six Hundred
Dollars ($41,600.00) to be released.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-38
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
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Tabled
William H. Beale Mover
Withdrawn
Angela Bettina Voter
Christopher Phillips Voter
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 25, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2021-39
Correspondence Log
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the
attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-39
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 25, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
VIII. Items for Special Consideration/New Business
IX. Executive Session
1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session On Personnel Issues, Litigation Update
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session
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RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
X. Adjournment
Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 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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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DRAFT CAPITAL ASSET POLICY
Presented on 01/25/2021
Purpose
The following capital asset policy is to ensure a standard set of guidelines are followed for the physical and reporting
. The objectives of the policy are to: obtain timely and accurate
accountability over our capital assets; provide centralized documentation; maintain capital asset inventory control; and
meet financial reporting needs.
Policy Statement
It is the intent of the Town to properly safeguard, value, and account for capital and controlled assets by:
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Keeping capital assets records updated with appropriate information;
Reporting the depreciation and values of th;
Establishing an efficient and timely replacement schedule based on useful life criteria;
Tracking capital project costs; and
Forecasting future capital cost requirements.
Capital Asset Definitions and Guidelines
a. Capital Asset Classifications
Capital assets are real or personal property that have value equal to or greater than the capitalization
threshold for the particular classification of the asset and have an estimated life of greater than one year.
b. Capitalization Thresholds and Useful Lives
Class of Asset Capitalization Useful Life
Threshold
Land $100,000 Note 1
Land Improvements (other than buildings) $100,000 20 years
Building 40 years
$100,000
Building Improvements (only if part of a major repair or rehab project $100,000 20 years
which increases the value and/or useful life)
Machinery & Equipment: (Note 2)
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Office Equipment $5,000 5 years
Furniture $5,000 10 years
Computers $5,000 5 years
Vehicles $5,000 5 year
Heavy Equipment $5,000 10 years
Small Equipment & Tools $5,000 5 years
Other $5,000 5-10 years
Infrastructure:
Bridges (including culverts) $100,000 30 years
Roads $100,000 20 years
Sewer Systems $100,000 40 years
Water Systems $100,000 40 years
Construction in Progress Note 3
Note 1 Not Depreciated
Note 2 For control and accountability purposes, capital
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assets costing less than $5,000 may be recorded
in the capital assets inventory
Note 3 Depreciation is not required on Construction in
Progress. Upon completion, the asset will be
recorded in appropriate asset classification and
depreciation will being in accordance with the
useful life.
c. Recording Assets
The designee assigned by the Supervisor will record all assets at the time the asset is inventoried. All assets should
have a bar code and all valuable assets should have a tracking device. All transfers and disposals will be recorded
upon receiving the appropriate documentation.
d. Disposing of Assets
Assets may eventually need to be removed from the asset listing for any one of a number of reasons. A request to
dispose of a property item should be obtained from the Town Board to include the type of disposition (e.g. sale,
trade, scrapped, auctioned), the date of the disposition, the initial cost of the property and the estimated fair market
value at the time of the disposition.
Capital-type and controlled capital-type assets that have value at the time of disposition should be either auctioned
off or sold for scrap. The Department head shall request in writing that the Town Board deem such assets surplus
property and the board shall do so by resolution prior to the asset being disposed. The decision to auction or scrap
must be approved by a resolution of the Town Board for all assets whose original cost is $100 or more. Assets with
an original cost of less than $100 or that have no value may be disposed of by any means at the authorization of
both the Department Head and the Supervisor.
Each department should designate an individual to be responsible for preparing and maintaining a complete listing of
assets within the department. The listing should be updated at least annually and a written copy provided to the
February 15 each year. During the first year of implementation, 2021, the due date shall
be August 31, 2021.
e. Capital Asset Acquisition Cost
Capital assets shall be recorded at their historical costs, or estimated historical cost if the actual historical cost is
unknown. The cost of a capital asset shall include any ancillary costs that are necessary to place the asset in its
oice (plus the value of any trade-in, if reflected on the
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invoice), initial installation cost (excluding in house labor costs), modifications, attachments, accessories or apparatus
necessary to make the asset usable and render it into service. Historical costs also include charges such as freight
and transportation charges, site preparation costs and professional fees. The costs of capital assets for government
activities do not include capitalized interest.
f. Capital Asset Donations
Donations are defined as voluntary contributions of resources to a governmental entity by a nongovernmental entity.
Donated capital assets shall be reported at fair market value at the time of acquisition plus ancillary charges, if any.
Fair market value is the amount at which an asset could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing
parties.
Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting Do not report revenue from the donation of a capital asset when using the
modified accrual basis of accounting, except in the following situation: If the Town receives a donation of a capital
asset and intends to sell the asset immediately, revenue shall be recognized in the period the asset is donated, and
the capital asset shall be reported in the same
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sell should be evidenced by a sale of or contract to sell the capital asset before the financial statements are issued.
Revenue shall be measured at the amount at which the capital asset is sold or its contract price. If the Town does
not intend to sell the donated capital asset immediately or does not meet the criteria to sell as stated above, the
donation shall not be reported in the operations of the governmental funds.
Revenue from donations of financial resources such as cash, securities or capital assets shall be recognized when the
Town has an enforceable legal claim to the donation and when it is probable the donation will be received, regardless
of when the financial resources are actually received. Revenue shall be measured at the fair value of the financial
resource donated.
Governmental funds will have to meet the standards of GASB Statement No. 33. Donations must be recorded and
reported at fair value on the date of acquisition. Recipients of donated capital assets will recognize the donation and
related revenue when the transaction is complete and the assets are received, providing all eligibility requirements
have been met. Promises of capital asset donations should be recognized as receivables and revenues (net of
estimated uncollectible amounts) when all applicable eligibility requirements have been met, providing that the
promise is verifiable and the resources are measurable and probable of collection.
In some cases, donated capital assets are given with the stipulation (time requirement) that the assets cannot be
sold, disbursed or consumed until a specified number of years have passed or a specific event has occurred. For such
cases, the capital asset should be reported in the statement of Net Assets as
restrictions or time requirements remain in effect.
g. Leased Equipment
Equipment shall be capitalized if the lease agreement meets any one of the following criteria:
The lease transfers ownership of the property to the lessee by the end of the lease term.
The lease contains a bargain purchase option.
The lease term is equal to 75 percent or more of the estimated economic life of the leased property.
The present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease, excluding executory costs,
equals at least 90 percent of the fair market value of the leased property.
Leases that do not meet any of the above requirements shall be recorded as an operating lease and reported in the
Notes to Financial Statements, if material.
*Note, implementation of GASB 87, required during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 will affect
requirements for leased equipment.
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h. Depreciating Capital Assets
Capital assets should be depreciated over their estimated useful lives unless they are inexhaustible.
The straight-line depreciation method (historical cost less residual value, divided by useful life) is method that will be
used.
Depreciation will be recorded on an annual basis. A full year of depreciation shall be included in the year of
completion or acquisition of the asset. Depreciation expense shall not be included in the year of disposition.
i. Sale of Capital Assets
When an asset is sold, a gain or loss shall be recognized when:
Cash is exchanged and the amount paid does not equal the net book value of the asset.
Cash is not exchanged and the asset is fully depreciated.
When an asset is sold, a gain or loss shall not be reported when:
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Cash exchanged equals the net book value, and the asset does not have a residual value.
Cash is not exchanged and the asset is fully depreciated and has no residual value.
To compute a gain or loss from sale of capital assets, proceeds received shall be subtracted from
book value.
Examples: Gain Loss
$10,000 $10,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation 7,000 7,000
Net Book Value $3,000 $3,000
Less: Proceeds Received 5,000 2,000
Gain/Loss from Sale of Asset $2,000 $1,000
Construction-in-Progress (CIP)
Construction-in-Progress (CIP) contains amounts expended on new construction, land or building improvement,
infrastructure, additions, alterations, reconstruction, installation, maintenance and repairs or other tangible capital
construction projects that will be finished in a future period and meet the capitalization threshold.
Construction work in progress assets should be capitalized to their appropriate capital asset categories upon the
earlier occurrence of execution of substantial completion contract documents, occupancy, or when the asset is placed
into service.
Depreciation is not applicable while assets are accounted for as construction work in progress. Upon asset completion
and placement into service, the value of such asset is removed from the construction in progress account and
transferred to the appropriate capital asset classification account. Depreciation then begins based upon depreciation
life of the appropriate asset category.
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Attachment: Town of Wappinger Carnwath Farm Temp Waterproofing (RES-2021-41 : Resolution Awarding Contract For Carnwath Farms Park
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Attachment: Town of Wappinger Carnwath Farm Temp Waterproofing (RES-2021-41 : Resolution Awarding Contract For Carnwath Farms Park
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Attachment: Town of Wappinger Carnwath Farm Temp Waterproofing (RES-2021-41 : Resolution Awarding Contract For Carnwath Farms Park
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Attachment: Roof Diagram (RES-2021-41 : Resolution Awarding Contract For Carnwath Farms Park Manor House Temporary Waterproofing Of
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For Immediate Release: 10/21/20
John B. Rhodes, Chair
Contact:
James Denn | James.Denn@dps.ny.gov | (518) 474-7080
http://www.dps.ny.gov
http://twitter.com/NYSDPS
20093 / 20-E-0428, 20-G-0429
Virtual Public Statement Hearings to be Held on Central HudsonProposed
Electric and Gas Delivery Rates
ALBANY The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced that it will hold
two virtual public statement hearings on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, concerning proposed changes
in the electric and gas delivery rates and practices of Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation
(Central Hudson).
Central Hudson filed amendments to its electric and gas tariff schedules on August 27, 2020, proposing
to increase its annual electric and gas delivery revenues effective July 1, 2021.
Central Hudson proposes to increase its electric delivery revenues by approximately $32.8 million (8.4
percent increase in base delivery revenues, or 5.1 percent increase in total system revenues). The
requested increase in electric delivery revenues results in an average residential monthly bill increase
of $7.76 (6.22 percent increase on the total bill) for an average 630 kWh per month customer. Central
Hudson has proposed moderating the increase with $20 million of bill credits representing projected
net regulatory liability balances, which would reduce the impact on customers from $32.8 million to
$12.8 million (3.3 percent increase in base delivery revenues, or 2 percent increase in total system
revenues). Including the bill credits, the bill impacts on an average residential customer would be $3.51
per month (2.82 percent increase on the total bill).
Central Hudson proposes to increase its gas delivery revenues by approximately $14.4 million (12.1
percent increase in base delivery revenues, or 7.7 percent increase in total system revenues), which
would result in a monthly bill increase of approximately $9.45 (7.96 percent on the total bill) for an
average residential heating customer using 70 Ccf per month. Central Hudson has proposed
moderating the increase with $8 million of bill credits representing projected net regulatory liability
balances, which would reduce the impact on customers from $14.4 million to $6.4 million (5.4 percent
increase in base delivery revenues, or 3.4 percent increase in total system revenues). The resulting
impact including the bill credits on an average residential heating customer would be $3.28 per month
(2.76 percent on the total bill).
-filed testimony and exhibits in these proceedings may be reviewed online at the
Department of Public Service web page, www.dps.ny.gov, by searching under Case 20-E-0428 or 20-
Attachment: NYS PSC Press Release re CHGE Rate Increase (RES-2021-40 : Resolution Opposing Delivery Rate Increases By Central Hudson
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The Public Service Commission must consider a utility's proposal and may adopt or reject it, in whole
or in part, or modify it. In doing so, the Commission will consider changes proposed by the participating
parties and general public. Administrative law judges are presiding over the gathering of public
comments and all evidence relating to the proposal.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that virtual public statement hearings will be held before Administrative Law
Judges (ALJs) Anthony Belsito and Michael Clarke as follows:
DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
TIME: 1:00 P.M. TIME: 6:00 P.M.
Electronic Access: www.webex.com Electronic Access: www.webex.com
Event Number: 173 832 3937 Event Number: 173 757 8622
Password: Oct28-1pm Password: Oct28-6pm
Phone-Only Access: (518) 549-0500 Phone-Only Access: (518) 549-0500
Access Code: 173 832 3937 Access Code: 173 757 8622
Those wishing to comment on any aspect of these proceedings will have the opportunity to make a
statement on the record at the virtual public statement hearings. Any person wishing to provide a
public statement at either hearing must register in advance of the hearing by no later than 4:30
P.M. Monday, October 26, 2020.
To register electronically: Participants who would like to provide a statement and will login to a
hearing electronically may register to do so by visiting www.webex.com by the date and time indicated
-hand corner of the screen, inputting the appropriate event number,
and providing all requested information.
On the day of the hearings at the appropriate time, participants should visit www.webex.com, click
-hand corner of the screen, and input the appropriate event number listed above.
numbers.
To register by phone: Any participant who is not able to login to a hearing electronically may
participate by phone. Call-in participants wishing to make a statement at the hearing must register to
do so by the date and time indicated above by calling 1-800-342-3330, where they should follow
prompts to the appropriate hearing and provide the following information: first and last name, address,
and phone number.
On the appropriate date and time of the hearing, all call-in users should dial 518-549-0500 and enter
the appropriate access code, listed above, to join the hearing.
All participants will be muted upon their entry into the hearing. The ALJs will call on each person who
has requested to provide a statement to speak. The ALJs will continue the hearing until everyone
wishing to speak has been heard or other reasonable arrangements have been made to include their
comments in the record. Reasonable time limits may be set for each speaker as necessary to afford all
attendees an opportunity to be heard. It is recommended that lengthy comments be submitted in writing
and summarized for oral presentation. A verbatim transcript of the hearing will be made for inclusion in
the record of these cases.
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To listen to the hearing: Any person who would like to listen to the hearing but not make a statement
may access the hearing without registering. The hearings will be livestreamed on the internet and
listed above. To access the YouTube chawww.dps.ny.gov, and
click on the YouTube icon at the bottom of the homepage. In addition, any person without internet
access may listen to the hearings by phone by calling the phone access number, 518-549-0500 and
entering the applicable access code.
Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should call the Department of Public
-474-2520 as soon as possible. TDD users
may request a sign language interpreter by placing a call through the New York Relay Service at 711.
Individuals with difficulty understanding or reading English are encouraged to call the Department at 1-
800-342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this notice.
Other Ways to Comment
For those who cannot attend or prefer not to speak at a public statement hearing, there are several
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right of the page; or send comments by email to the Secretary to the Commission at
secretary@dps.ny.gov.
Alternatively, comments may be mailed to Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service
Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350. All written comments will
become part of the record considered by the Commission and may be accessed on the Department of
Public Service website by sear
Toll-Free Opinion Line:
Opinion Line at 1- 800-335-2120. This number is set up to receive in-state calls 24-hours a day. These
calls are not transcribed verbatim, but a summary is provided to the Commission.
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