2023-882023-88
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Laborers
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 July 24,
2023.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2023-88
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
❑
❑
❑
Q
Al Casella
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Supervisor Thurston.
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 and Grounds recommends the appointment of
three employees as Groundskeepers on a seasonal basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
The Town Board hereby appoints Thomas Johnston as Seasonal Laborers who shall be
compensated at $18.00 per hour out of budget line B.7110.0120 with a starting date
retroactive to April 11, 2023.
2. The Town Board hereby appoints Ethan Rastaudt as Seasonal Laborers who shall be
compensated at $20.06 per hour out of budget line B.7110.0121 with a starting date
retroactive to July 13, 2023.
The Town Board hereby appoints Christopher Cato as Seasonal Laborers who shall be
compensated at $20.06 per hour out of budget line B.7110.0122 with a starting date
retroactive to July 18, 2023. Christopher Cato resigned effective July 18, 2023.
4. This appointment is a seasonal appointment in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess
County Department of Human Resources.
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.
6. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
7. The 2023 Budget makes appropriations for this position.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Richard Thurston, Supervisor
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Al Casella
ABSENT: Christopher Phillips
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/24/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEPH,,P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK