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Resolution Appointing Town Comptroller
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 December 11, 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 -2023-160
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Q Adopted Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Adopted as Amended William H. Beale Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated Angela Bettina Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Christopher Phillips Voter 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Joseph P. Paoloni Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the incumbent in the position of Town Comptroller resigned creating a vacancy in the
position; and
WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller is an Exempt Position under the Civil Service Rules of Dutchess
County Human Resources having the duties and qualification listed in the attached job description; and
WHEREAS, the position of Town Comptroller is an exempt position under the Taylor Law and cannot
be part of any collective bargaining unit; and
WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller shall have the power and duties set forth in Town Law §34; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to fill the vacancy in the office of Town Comptroller;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Jessica Servidio to the office of Town Comptroller beginning on
January 2, 2024 for a Two Year Term.
2. The Town Comptroller shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board as set forth in Town Law §24.
3. The Town Comptroller shall take and subscribe the oath of office as required by the provisions
of Town aw §25.
4. The Town Human Resources Department shall file the paperwork necessary to effectuate this
appointment with the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources and any other required agency.
5. Compensation for the Town Comptroller shall be at salary of $130,000 per annum and paid
from budget line A1315.100 with 3 weeks vacation.
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, Paoloni
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
12/11/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.