2023-1072023-107
Resolution Appointing Maintenance Mechanic
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 August 21, 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 -2023-107
2 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H. Beale Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that hiring a Maintenance Mechanic 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 such employees by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds recommends the appointment of
the following employee as a maintenance mechanic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Branden Dingee as maintenance mechanic who shall be
compensated at $25.00 per hour out of budget line B.7110.0118 with a starting date of August
21, 2023.
2. This appointment is in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of
Human Resources.
3. 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.
4. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
5. The 2023 Budget makes appropriations for this position.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
8/21/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK