2022-84
2022-84
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Groundskeepers
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 April 11, 2022.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2022-84
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that hiring seasonal employees in the Buildings and
Grounds Department to assist with the repairs and maintenance of Town Buildings and Grounds is
necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources authorizes the
appointment of employees by the Town on a seasonal basis; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings recommends the appointment of the below named
Groundskeepers on a seasonal basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Thomas Johnston as Groundskeeper who shall be compensated
at $17.00 per hour out of budget line A.7110.0120 beginning on April 4, 2022.
2. The Town Board hereby appoints Rebecca Reilly as Groundskeeper who shall be compensated at
$17.00 per hour out of budget line A.7110.0122 beginning on April 18, 2022.
3. These appointments are seasonal appointments in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess
County Department of Human Resources.
4. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human
Resources and is further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the
Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.
5. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
6. The 2022 Budget makes appropriations for these positions.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/11/2022
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as
Amended.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK