2021-59
2021-59
Resolution Adopting Protocols To Respond To State Disaster Emergencies Involving
Public Health
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 March 22,
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-2021-59
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Withdrawn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.
WHEREAS, New York State Labor Law §27-c, as amended by Chapter 30 of the Laws of 2021,
requires the Town to prepare a plan for the continuation of operations in the event that the
governor declares a public health disaster emergency involving a communicable disease; and
WHEREAS, New York State Labor Law §27-c sets forth the details that are required to be included
in the plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has presented the plan to all of the duly recognized union
representatives of the Town’s employees, and they have reviewed the plan and have had the
opportunity to comment on the contents of the plan and the Town has considered all comments
made; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Public Health Emergency Plan for the Town of
Wappinger;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Town Board hereby adopts the Public Health Emergency Plan for the Town of
Wappinger dated March _____, 2021which is annexed hereto and shall be made a part of
the minutes of this Meeting.
2. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to post a copy of the Public Health Emergency Plan on
the official sign board of the Town for a period of 30 days.
3. The Director of Human Resources shall post the Public Health Emergency Plan in a clear
and conspicuous location with other required employee notices and shall cause the Public
Health Emergency Plan to be included in the Employee Handbook and on the Town’s
website and where it may be access by Town employees.
4. The Town Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this resolution together with the
annexed Public Health Emergency Plan for the Town of Wappinger in his records.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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
3/22/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK