2023-1522023-152
Resolution Approving Separation Agreement
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
November 13, 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 -2023-152
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman
Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and an employee have agreed to the terms of a Separation
Agreement which provides for the continuation of health insurance benefits for a period of up to six
months in exchange for a release of all claims by the employee, and
WHEREAS, the Attorney to the Town has drafted a Separation Agreement that incorporates the
terms agreed upon by the parties; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the terms of the Separation Agreement and believes it is
in the best interest of the Town to enter into the Separation Agreement with the employee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the Separation
Agreement and directs the Deputy Supervisor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town..
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Richard Thurston
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
11/13/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.