2021-02-22
Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Regular Meeting townofwappinger.us
~ Minutes ~ Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5771
Monday, February 22, 2021 7:00 PM Town Hall
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 Remote 7:00 PM
Joseph P. Paoloni Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Present 7:00 PM
Cooper M Leatherwood Town of Wappinger Deputy Town Clerk Present 7:00 PM
II. Salute to the Flag
III. Agenda and Minutes
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of February 8, 2021
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
3. Supervisor's Comments
IV. Public Portion
1. Motion To: Open Public Portion
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RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Motion To: Close Public Portion
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
V.Discussions
1. Motion To: Approve Change Order for $3,000 for Carnwath Roof Issues
Tim Moot gave an update for Carnwath roof issues. He discussed the gutter system that had
deteriorated. The quote for the chimney and gutter system had already been authorized for
$31,465 for the temporary roof. To remove unstable sections would cost $5,872. The second
option would be to remove certain areas of the gutters which was quoted for $4,690. The Town
Board made a motion for the Change order of $3,000, making sure the gutters will be wrapped in
addition to the roof. This motion was made by Councilman Beale and Councilwoman Bettina.
More details of this discussion can be found on the town website.
Nothing was given to the town clerk to file with these minutes.
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
2. Recreation/Senior Program Planning - Director Fulton
Jessica Fulton presented her plans for the Recreation and Senior Program. Some programs can
utilize the outdoors, such as senior get togethers. Soccer and Basketball can be outdoors in the
parks. They also plan to utilize technology to do virtual games such as bingo and a virtual book
club. More details can be found on the video off the town website.
Nothing was given to the town clerk to file.
3. Improving Town Hall Security With Enhanced Lock System
Steve Fraizer discussed the enhanced lock system. They're looking to install a keyless swipe
access for employee access only with Public entry through the front door only. The options are
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software, key card or a Key Fob. The initial cost is between $4,000 and $5,000 with each
additional door less than $1,000. More details can be found on the video off the town website.
VI. Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2021-45
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Of Truck For Buildings & Grounds
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds advises that a pickup truck used by the
Building & Grounds Department has outlived its useful life and needs replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds has obtained various quotes from the NYS
Office of General Services for the pickup truck; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the purchase of the pickup truck should be made
using the unallocated fund balance from the A Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds is hereby authorized to purchase a Ford F-350
Pickup Truck with plow from Genesee Valley Ford, LLC at a price of $39,100.00 in
accordance with the NYS OGS Mini-Bids that is annexed; and
2. The following budget transfer is hereby authorized to pay for the costs associated with the
purchase of the truck:
Amount From Line To Line
$ 39,100.00 A0915 Unallocated Fund A1620.200 Building & Grounds, Equipment
Balance
3. The Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds is directed to submit purchase orders for the
purchase of the aforementioned equipment and payment for the equipment will be made
upon receipt of the equipment and approval of a voucher as required by Town Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-45
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
February 22, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2021-46
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Resolution Authorizing Purchase Of Lift For Buildings & Grounds
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds advises that an articulating man lift would be
very useful for maintaining the buildings and grounds of the Town as well as trimming trees on
town property and along the right of way of town highways; and
WHEREAS, the Town no longer owns a boom truck used to trim trees and access high areas; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds has obtained various quotes from sellers of
surplus equipment for a JLG Model 600AJ articulating lift which has low usage hours and meets his
specifications; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of surplus government equipment is authorized by General Municipal
Law §103(6);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds is hereby authorized to purchase a JLG Model
600AJ articulating lift as government surplus at a price not to exceed $______________.
2. The following budget transfer is hereby authorized to pay for the costs associated with the
purchase of the truck:
Amount From Line To Line
$ ____________ A0915 Unallocated Fund A1620.200 Building & Grounds, Equipment
Balance
$ ____________ DB 0915 Unallocated Fund DB5130.200 Machinery, Equip & Cap Outlay
Balance
3. The Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds is directed to submit purchase orders for the
purchase of the aforementioned equipment and payment for the equipment will be made
upon receipt of the equipment and approval of a voucher as required by Town Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-46
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
William H. Beale Voter
Tabled
Angela Bettina Seconder
Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips Mover
Next: 3/8/21 7:00 PM
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 22, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2021-47
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WHEREAS, General Municipal Law § 103 authorizes the Town Board to adopt a Local Law to
authorize the award of certain purchase and service contracts subject to competitive bidding on
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the good or service to other than the lowest responsible bidder for factors such as lower cost of
maintenance, durability, higher quality and longer product life; and
WHEREAS, after review and due consideration, the Town Board has determined that it would be
in the nest interests of the residents to adopt said Local Law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed adoption of the aforementioned
Local Law 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
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Town Board hereby introduces for adoption
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
Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York on the 8th day of March, 2021, at 7:00 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:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-47
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
February 22, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2021-48
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-2021-48
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
February 22, 2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
VII. Items for Special Consideration/New Business
VIII. Executive Session
1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, 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: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
IX. Adjournment
Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 PM.
____________________
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
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LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2021
Authorizing Best Value Procurement
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section I: Title.
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger Local Law No. 1 of the
Authorizing Best Value Procurement for Town of Wappinger.
Law No. 1 of the Year 2021 hereby establishes and creates Article II of Chapter 46 of the Code
of the Town of Wappinger
Section II: Creation of Article II, Chapter 46
Chapter 46 of the Town Code of the Town of Wappinger is hereby amended to add an
Article II of said Chapter. Sections §46-1 through §46-20 shall be designated as Article I of
Chapter 46 with sections §46-9 through §46-10 being reserved for future use. Article II of
Chapter 46 is hereby adopted to read as follows:
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ARTICLE II
BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT
§ 46-20. Legislative Intent.
The intent of this Article is to authorize the Town Board to award certain purchase contracts
(including contracts for services) subject to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law
§ defined in § 163 of New York State Finance
Law.
§ 46-21. Authority.
This Article is enacted pursuant to General Municipal Law § 103.
§ 46-22. Award based on best value.
The Town Board may award purchase contracts, including contracts for services, on the basis of
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best value shall require Town Board approval.
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§ 46-23. Best-value procurement.
New York General Municipal Law § 103(1) allows the Town to authorize, by local law, the
award of certain purchase contracts, including contracts for service work subject to competitive
the New York State Finance Law, or any state law superseding or amending said provision. The
good or service to other than the lowest responsible bidder or offeror if factors such as lower cost
of maintenance, durability, higher quality and longer product life can be determined.
§ 46-24. Applicability.
The provisions of this Chapter apply to Town purchase contracts, including contracts for services
involving an expenditure of more than $20,000, but excluding purchase contracts necessary for
the completion of a public works contract pursuant to Article 8 of the New York Labor Law and
any other contract that may in the future be excluded under state law from the best value option.
If the dollar thresholds of New York General Municipal Law § 103 are increased or decreased in
the future by the State Legislature, the dollar thresholds set forth herein shall be deemed
simultaneously amended to match the new General Municipal Law thresholds.
§46-25. Standard for best value.
(1) Goods and services procured and awarded on the basis of best value are those that
the Town Board determines optimize quality, cost and efficiency, among
responsive and responsible bidder or offerors.
(2) The determination shall be based on an objective and quantifiable analysis of
clearly described and documented criteria as they apply to the rating of bids or
offers.
(3) The criteria may include, but shall not be limited to, any or all of the following:
cost of maintenance; proximity to the contractors; durability; longer product life;
product performance criteria; and quality of craftmanship.
§ 46-26. Basis for determination.
Whenever any contract is awarded on the basis of best value instead of lowest responsible
bidder, the basis for determining best value shall be thoroughly and accurately documented.
§ 46-27. Inconsistent provisions.
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date of this Chapter by Resolution of the Town Board shall be deemed superseded by the
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Section III. Numbering for Codification.
It is the intention of the Town of Wappinger and it is hereby enacted that the provisions of this
Local Law shall be included in the Code of the Town of Wappinger; that the sections and sub-
sections of this Local Law may be re-numbered or re-lettered by the Codifier to accomplish such
intention; that the Codifier shall make no substantive changes to this Local Law; that the word
codification; and that any such rearranging of the numbering and editing shall not affect the
validity of this Local Law or the provisions of the Code affected thereby.
Section IV. Severability.
The invalidity of any word, section, clause, paragraph, sentence, part or provision of this Local
Law shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Local Law, which can be given effect
without such part or parts.
Section V. Effective Date.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the New York State
Secretary of State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger will
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conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the 8 day of March, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall,
Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, at which time all
parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard as to whether the Town
Board of the Town of Wappinger shall Authorizing Best
Value Procurement for Town of Wappin
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town Board has determined 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.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the proposed Local Law entitled
Authorizing Best Value Procurement for Town of Wappingerare available for review and
inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Town
Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Dated: February 22, 2021
Wappingers Falls, New York
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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