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2024-01-22
Town of Wappinger Regular Meeting - Minutes - 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 townofw a p p i ng a rny. g ov Joseph Paoloni (845)297-5772 Monday, January 22, 2024 7:00 PM Town Hall Call to Order Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Joseph D. Cavaccini Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present 7:00 PM William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM Angela Bettina Town of Wappinger Councilwoman Present 7:00 PM Christopher Phillips Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM Al Casella Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM Joseph P. Paoloni Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Present 3:45 PM Salute to the Flag & Moment of Silence For Regina Pace 1. Momemt of Silence for Former Planning Board Member Regina Pace III. Agenda and Minutes 1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda Resolution 2024-64 was added. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella IV. Public Portion 1. Motion To: Open Public Portion Town of Wappinger Page I Printed 2/8/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Former most recently Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, Barbara Gutzler appeared before the board to make comments. The details are in the video of the meeting on the Town's website. Others came to discuss agenda items which are also in the video of the meeting on the Town's website. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Close Public Portion RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella V. Discussions 1. Dutchess Land Conservancy - Emerald Creek Farm VI. Consent Resolutions RESOLUTION: 2024-39 Resolution Employing Stormwater Management Consultant Services For Calendar Year 2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that Daniel G. Koehler, P.E. of Hudson Land Design be, and hereby is employed and retained as Stormwater Consultant for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, the Town's departments and agencies such stormwater consulting services as may be required during calendar year 2024; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Daniel G. Koehler, P.E. of Hudson Land Design shall be paid in accordance with a fee schedule set forth in a Letter of Engagement that will be submitted to the Town. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-39 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph 13Cavaccini ................... Voter ................. a ................ o ............... El ................ o ........ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale ................... ----Mover...,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ ......,..... ❑ ... ❑ Tabled An gela Bettina Voter............... ......(✓7...... ❑..... ❑...... ❑..... El Christopher Phillips Voter 0 ❑ El❑ Al Casella Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Town of Wappinger Page 2 Printed 2/8/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-46 Resolution Appointing Court Clerk WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 20 and Uniform Justice Court Act § 109, the Town Board shall provide such non judicial personnel for the Town Justice Court as is necessary; and WHEREAS, the Clerks of the Court are employed only upon the advice and consent of the Town Justices pursuant to Town Law § 20; and WHEREAS, the Town Justices recommend the hiring of Michele Riccoboni to the position of Clerk to the Justice; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board, with the consent of the Town Justices, hires Michele Riccoboni to the position of Clerk to the Justice with her compensation at the rate of $20.66 per hour; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above appointment is an Exempt Civil Service Position in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources and are further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Justice shall file with the Office of Court Administration any documentation necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect January 4th 2024 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows J Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-46 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim ................... Voter ................. a ................ o ............... El ................ o ........ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale ................... ----Mover...,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ ......,..... ❑ ... ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina . Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑...... ❑..... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-47 Resolution Establishing Pay Scale For 2024 Gymnastics Clinic Staff Town of Wappinger Page 3 Printed 2/8/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department employs seasonal employees necessary to provide the various recreation programs which are funded by the Town; WHEREAS, a request has been received by the head coach of the Gymnastics program for reasonable payrate increases for the program staff after the 2024 pay rates were originally set. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby updates the wages for the following Recreation employees employed or to be employed by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department for calendar year 2024 to be paid weekly commencing with the first Friday following the start of employment as hereinafter set forth: Title Salary Total Fund Em to ees Gymnastics Director $40.00/hour 1 A.7140.103 Gymnastics Asst $20.00/hour 1 A.7140.103 Director lst Year Gymnastics $15.00/hour 5-8 A.7140.103 Assistants El El Defeated Returning Gymnastics $15.50/hour 5-8 A.7140.103 Assistants ❑ ❑ TabledAngela Bettina . ..... 3.The Recreation Director is authorized to employ seasonal/part-time employees in accordance with the aforementioned salary scale in accordance with the practices and policies of the Town of Wappinger. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-47 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim . Voter El ❑ El El Defeated William H. Beale Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ TabledAngela Bettina . ..... Voter 0 ❑ El ElWithdrawn Christo.'pher philli'ps ❑ Voter D ❑ ❑ Al Casella.................................... asella Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-48 Resolution Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Sign Letter Of Endorsement For The Dutchess Land Conservancy/Emerald Creek Farm Application To The Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program — Round 19 Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 2/8/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Town Supervisor and the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger to support open space and initiatives that improve the quality of life for Town residents, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a Letter of Endorsement for the Dutchess Land Conservancy/Emerald Creek Farm Application to the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program - Round 19 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-48 0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . .................. ❑ Defeated Joseph,D. Cavaccini.. Voter D . ,....... ...... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ El Defeated William H. Beale ............................. . Mover „0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder. D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-49 Resolution Accepting American Rescue Plan Funds WHEREAS, the United States Congress adopted the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" ("ARPA"), and it has become law, and WHEREAS, the "ARPA" provides for financial assistance for state and local governments for eligible expenses authorized by the Act, and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has received $2,267,275.23 and never formally accepted these funds, and WHEREAS, the Federal Treasury has issued guidance on how the County can utilize the funding, with funds having to be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board has identified the need for the funds and will pass subsequent resolutions committing to certain expenditures under the Act. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-49 0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended ❑ Defeated Joseph,D. Cavaccini.. Voter D . ,....... ...... ❑ ..... El❑ ElTabled William H. Beale .................... Mover D ❑ ❑ .... ❑ ... ❑ Withdrawn Angela Bettina Voter 0 0 0 ❑ Town of Wappinger Page 5 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Christopher Phillips Voter 0 ❑ El Al Casella Seconder El ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-50 Resolution To Designate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Funds To Complete Inspiration Field At Robinson Lane Baseball Complex WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and established funding which is intended to provide support to State, territorial, local and tribal governments in response to the economic and public health impacts of COVID, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used as follows: Project: Amount: Inspiration Field Completion Project $251,336.00 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: J Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-50 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . .................. ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ ElDefeated William H. Beale ............................. . Mover „0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-51 Authorizing Replacement of Garage Door at Robinson Lane Baseball Complex WHEREAS, Town of Wappinger Little League, Inc. has received estimates from Chelsea Door Co. to replace two garage doors at the Robinson Lane Baseball Complex, and WHEREAS, Town of Wappinger Little League, Inc. has committed to purchase (1) one garage door at the price of $1,900.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board will match the funds of $1,900.00 to replace (1) garage door at Robinson Lane. Town of Wappinger Page 6 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to replace the fund the second door in accordance with the estimate provided to the Town Board in support of this resolution from Budget Line B 7110.401. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-51 0 Adopted ElAdo ted as Amended ........................................ ......... ............... ............. .............. ............ Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini„ Voter0 ..D...... ❑ ............. El El Defeated Williain H. Beale ................. Mover...,.... ❑ El.. ❑ .. ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-52 Resolution Replacing Greenway Signage at Route 376 WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger utilizes signage throughout the Town of Wappinger at several entrances to the Town, and WHEREAS, the Greenway signage at the Town of Wappinger and Town of East Fishkill Town line has been damaged for two years, and WHEREAS, the original and subsequent replacement signage has been provided by Sign Language and the following estimates for replacement have been gained: Description: "Fabrication and installation of (1) single sided .080 aluminum sign overlay. Sign to be the same layout as existing sign located on Route 376. Price includes installation." Cost: $1,400.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to replace the aforementioned signage in accordance with the estimate provided to the Town Board in support of this resolution from Budget Line A61620.480. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-52 0 Adopted ElAdo ted as Amended ........................................ ......... ............... ............. .............. ............ Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Town of Wappinger Page 7 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 ❑ Defeated Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ El Tabled ............................................................................................................................ William H. Beale MoverEl Yes/Aye ❑ El ❑ Withdrawn Angela Bettina Voter D❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Adopted as Amended Christopher Phillips Voter El ❑..... El.... ❑ El Defeated .....................Voter....,.........El Al Casella Seconder .... 0 ❑ ❑ ... ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-53 Resolution Promoting Seasonal Laborer To Full Time Groundskeeper WHEREAS, Zackary Zindler has been employed in the Buildings and Grounds Department as a Seasonal Laborer, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds advises that Mr. Zindler exhibits an excellent work ethic and eagerness to learn and he is an asset to the operation of the Department, and WHEREAS, there is a vacant full time Groundskeeper position that is funded by the Budget, and WHEREAS, the full time Groundskeeper position is a Labor position under Civil Service Law which is not subject to competitive examination, and WHEREAS, the full-time Groundskeeper position is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Teamsters Local 445 ("CBA"), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. Zackary Zindler is hereby appointed to the full-time civil service job title Groundskeeper, effective January 2, 2024. 2. Zackary Zindler shall be retroactively compensated at the hourly rate that has been approved pending the rate that has been determined in the 2024 fiscal year budget which shall be paid in bi- weekly installments, in accordance with the CBA. 3. The 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. The appointment is subject to a probationary term of not less than eight nor more than twenty-six weeks in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-53 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent El Adopted 0 Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter El ❑ . ❑ ❑ El Defeated William H. Beale„ ............ Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... El .... ❑ ... El.... ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as Amended. Town of Wappinger Page 8 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 RESOLUTION: 2024-54 Resolution Appointing Members To Town Of Wappinger Arts And Culture Committee WHEREAS, Torrance Miller's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Hayden Wayne's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Allyson Grey's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Alexa Spadafora's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Bonnie King's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of reappointing Torrance Miller, Hayden Wayne, Allyson Grey, Bonnie King, and Alexa Spadafora as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee for a three (3) year term with the term expiring on December 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of appointing Lynne Miele-Versaci, Sharon Adler, and Paula Young- Borra as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby reappoints Torrance Miller, Hayden Wayne, Allyson Grey, Bonnie King, and Alexa Spadafora, respectively, as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee for a three (3) year term with the term expiring on December 31, 2027. 3. The Town Board hereby appoints Lynne Miele-Versaci, Sharon Adler, and Paula Young-Borra, respectively as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee for a three (3) year term with the term expiring on December 31, 2027. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows J Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-54 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . .................. ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ ElDefeated William H. Beale ............................. . Mover „0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-55 Resolution Authorizing Budget Amendments To The 2023 Annual Budget WHEREAS, a request for Budget Amendments has been received from the Town Comptroller, and Town of Wappinger Page 9 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 WHEREAS, normal course of business activity throughout 2023 has prompted the Comptroller to determine that various budget items should be amended to allow for the Town of Wappinger to continue conducting business as usual, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Comptroller has requested the following budget amendments: FROM: FUND Account Number Description Amount B 7110 0119 Maintenance Mechanic 2 $ 30,500.00 Abstain 7110 0212 Picnic Tables $ 2,313.00 TO: .... B 7110 0200 Equipment $ 32,813.00 The reason that this budgetary transfer is being requested is: Reallocate funds for Spook Hill Park equipment and installation of equipment. FROM: El Defeated William H. Beale„ ............ Mover FUND Account Number Description Amount DB 5130 0400 Machinery/Parts $ 27,250.00 ❑ ... 5130 0401 Machinery/Equip Rental $ 191000.00 Phillips 5142 0100 0 $ 94,140.00 El 5142 0400 Snow Removal $ 130,000.00 Seconder 5110 0100 General Repairs $ 54,000.00 ❑ 1420 0400 Attorney $ 6,000.00 TO: DB 5130 0200 Machinery/Equipment $ 330,390.00 The reason that this budgetary transfer is being requested is: Reallocate Funds To Purchase New Vactor Truck for the Highway Department. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-55 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . .... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter El ❑ . ❑ ❑ El Defeated William H. Beale„ ............ Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... D .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ❑ WithdrawnChristopher Phillips Voter 0 ❑ El Al Casella Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-56 Resolution Accepting Donation To Recreation Department Fishing Camp Program WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger hosts a variety of youth and recreational programs throughout the year including the Fishing Camp Program, and Town of Wappinger Page 10 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 WHEREAS, Lafayette Lodge, No. 18, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows have graciously donated two checks totaling $1,115.55 dated December 21, 2023 to enhance the Town's Fishing Camp Program, and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger did not previously accept this donation by Lafayette Lodge, No. 18, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby accept this donation of $1,115.55 to enhance the Town's Fishing Camp Program. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-56 Number To From Date ante Rec" I Re: Agenda Date 01-22-001 Town Board Carl S. Wolfson 11212023 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted 111112023 december 2023 Monthly Report . .................. ......... ....... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ El Defeated William H. Beale ............................. . Mover „0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-57 Correspondence Log Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-57 Number To From Date ante Rec" I Re: Agenda Date 01-22-001 Town Board Carl S. Wolfson 11212023 111112023 December 2023 Monthl Re ort 1122121024 X122 i��2 Town Board Heather L. Kitchen 11212023 111112023 december 2023 Monthly Report 1122121024 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-57 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ......... ....... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Mover. ....................................................................................... 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 Town of Wappinger Page 11 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. VII. Non -Consent Resolutions RESOLUTION: 2024-58 Resolution Re -Scheduling a Regular Town Board Meeting From February 26 to February 29 WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board has scheduled a Regular Toen Board Meeting on February 26, 2024, as part of the regular Town Board meeting schedule; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, has expressed interest at the January 8, 2024 meeting in re -scheduling it to February 29, 2024 to start at 7:00 PM. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby re -schedules a Regular Town Board meeting for Thursday, February 29, 2024, to start at 7:00 PM. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Town Clerk to post the adopted re -scheduling on the Town Hall Outside Bulliten Board. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows J Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-58 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ El Defeated William H. Beale Voter „0 ❑ ❑ ❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ ElWithdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter ........ 0 ❑ El Al Casella Mover, D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-59 Resolution Appointing Legal Services To The Town Of Wappinger Town Board, Various Departments, And Agencies For Calendar Year 2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that Hogan, Rossi, & Ligouri, LLP, is hereby appointed and retained for the purposes of furnishing to the Town Board, and the Town's officers, departments and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required by the Town Board and the Town's various departments and agencies during calendar year 2024; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hogan, Rossi, & Ligouri, LLP, shall be paid in accordance with the engagement letter submitted to the Town Supervisor dated December 9, 2023. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-59 0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Town of Wappinger Page 12 Printed 2/8/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Seconder. 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ....................................................................................... Voter.... El ❑ El❑ Absent El Withdrawn Christopher PhilliChristopher ,....... Mover ......... D ... ❑ ........ ❑ ... ❑ D Adopted as Amended Al Casella Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-60 Resolution Authorizing Installation Of Street Lighting Throughout The Town of Wappinger WHEREAS, US Route 9 is a heavily travelled highway in the Town of Wappinger and is poorly lit along the southern corridor, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to install street lighting along the roadway to provide drivers at night visibility of vehicles entering into the intersection, and WHEREAS, the locations of the proposed street lights are outside the boundaries of any lighting district established in the Town of Wappinger, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted by Town Law §64(19), the Town Board may contract for street lighting on highways in the Town, and WHEREAS, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation ("CHGE") provides street lighting within its service area pursuant to a Tariff Approved by the New York State Public Service Commission, and WHEREAS, CHGE has provided the attached Street Lighting Authority Order which sets forth the rental costs for the street lights and poles, and WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller has advised that a budget modification is required to pay for the rental fees for the new lights, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The Town Board hereby accepts the terms of Street Lighting Authority Order No. 1-17-03018 which provides for a monthly rental fee of $2,442.44 for thirteen LED luminaires plus the cost of electricity and authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Street Lighting Order on behalf of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line transfers for the rental of the Street Lighting & electric service: Amount From Line To Line $2,442. 44 B0917 Unallocated B Fund Balance B.5182.0400 Street Lighting Contractual Expenses The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-60 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent El Adopted . .................. D Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ ElDefeated William H. Beale ............................. . Mover „0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder. D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York Town of Wappinger Page 13 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 January 22, 2024 Amended. The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as RESOLUTION: 2024-61 Resolution Re-establishing The Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee WHEREAS, the Town Board originally created the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee on May 1, 1960, and WHEREAS, the Recreation Committee has provided invaluable service and input to the Town Board in its guidance of recreational activities in the Town of Wappinger, and WHEREAS, since the Town Board originally formed the Recreation Committee by motion on May 1, 1960, many changes have occurred to the Town's recreational programs, the increase in number of recreational programs provided by the Town and the Town Board's creation of the positions of Recreation Director and paid Chairman to the Recreation Committee (Recreation Supervisor), and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to formalize the organizational structure, duties, and authority of the Recreation Committee and to confirm and establish a two year term of appointment of all Recreation Committee Members, all of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, all terms of the present Members of the Recreation Committee have expired, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby confirms and re-establishes the duties and authority of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee as hereinafter set forth. 3. The Recreation Committee shall consist of eight (8) Members who shall be appointed for a period of two years at the Town Board Reorganization Meeting following the bi-annual election of Town Board Members. 4. The Recreation Committee Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board and may be removed by the Town Board at any time, with or without cause. 5. The Town Board will accept resumes for interested candidates. 6. The Town Board will designate one appointed member of the committee to act as Chairman of the Recreation Committee, civil service title of part-time Recreation Supervisor, and shall receive a salary of $ 8. for said appointment. The Recreation Committee shall report all of its advice and recommendations to the Town Board through the Chairman of the Recreation Committee. All Recreation Committee recommendations and reports shall be made by written Resolution and all such written Resolutions shall be reported to the Chairman of the Recreation Committee with a copy given to the Director of Recreation and the Town Board. 9. The Recreation Committee shall be charged with the general oversight and recommendations for all recreational activities within the Town. Such oversight and recommendations shall include the use and assignment of Town of Wappinger Recreation Fields, the coordination thereof with Town of Wappinger sanctioned recreation programs, including, but not limited to, youth baseball programs, youth football programs, youth soccer programs, tennis programs (both youth and adult) and such other recreational programs and activities as shall be undertaken by the Town. The Recreation Committee shall also provide and arrange volunteer support for all of such programs as needed by the Town in working with the Director of Recreation and Chairman of the Recreation Committee. The Recreation Committee shall also make recommendations to the Town Board of both existing and proposed recreational activities, including the nature, types and frequency of such activities, Town of Wappinger Page 14 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 make recommendations on the appointment of instructors for the various recreation programs and to provide guidance for future recreation programs and activities. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-61 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman ❑ Adopted Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated 1111�❑ William H.Beale......................... Voter....,........1✓7...... Voter ❑.......,........❑ ..... ❑..... 0 Tabled Angela Bettina ................ Voter .... D .... ............ ❑ ............ ❑ .. ❑ Withdrawn...................... ❑ Christopher Phillips ......... ........ Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ Next: 2/12/24 7:00 PM Al Casella ................." Seconder (✓7 ❑ ❑...... ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled. 5. Motion To: Authorize Supervisor to Advertise for Recreation Committee Applicants RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella RESOLUTION: 2024-62 Resolution Authorizing The Termination of a Town of Wappinger Employee BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the termination of Employee #9625 within probation period. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the calculation and payment of any benefits due to this employee in accordance with the Town of Wappinger Personnel Policy/Manual. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-62 Yes/Aye.. No/Nay Abstain Absent El Adopted 0 Adopted as Amended .,. h D Cavaccini Jos eP .... Voter o 0 .......,........❑ ❑" ...... 0 ..... El Defeated William H. Beale ......................... ... Mover .......... D .... ❑ . .....❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina ........................... Voter ....,........(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... ❑ WithdrawnChristopher Phillips Voter 0 ❑ El Al Casella Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 Town of Wappinger Page 15 Printed 2/8/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Amended. The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as RESOLUTION: 2024-63 Resolution Confirming Hiring Of Personnel Assistant WHEREAS, the Town Board has identified the need for an employee to perform Human Resources clerical duties such as payroll, filling paperwork with Dutchess County Human Resources, handing healthcare and retirement information, and other related tasks as assigned, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby confirms the hiring of Nicole A. Wilkinson to the position of Personnel Assistant, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Nicole A. Wilkinson shall be paid a salary of $80,000, with four (4) weeks vacation time which shall be paid out of budget line A.1315 Budget. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-63 Yes/Aye.. No/Nay Abstain Absent El Adopted D Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter o o ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale„ ... Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina......................Voter....,........(✓7...... ❑..... El.... ❑..... ElWithdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 Amended. The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as RESOLUTION: 2024-64 Resolution To Designate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Funds To Purchase Financial Software F WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and established funding which is intended to provide support to State, territorial, local and tribal governments in response to the economic and public health impacts of COVID, and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger intends to have one connected software program for all financial matters for general accounting services, payroll, purchasing, escrows, water and sewer billing, building department, etc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used as follows: Project: Amount: Tyler Technologies - SaaS Software $147,068.00 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Town of Wappinger Page 16 Printed 21812024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-64 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ......... ....... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccini Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Mover .......... D .... .... ❑ ... .... El.... . ... ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter.............(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Seconder D ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 22, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. VIII. Items for Special Consideration/New Business New Eagle Scout Lawrence Mathhew Barren from the Town of Wappinger. IX. Public Portion 1. Motion To: Open Pubic Portion John Elsworth ask about the personnel assistant. The Supervisor said she will be a Clerical Assistant hired to handle the clerical duties and to handle HR items. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Supervisor SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Close Public Portion RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella X. Executive Session 1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session Town of Wappinger Page 17 Printed 2/8/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella XI. Adjournment Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. Joseph P. Paoloni Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Town of Wappinger Page 18 Printed 2/8/2024 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-39 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Lori McConologue Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Richard Thurston DOC ID: 6068 Resolution Employing Stormwater Management Consultant Services For Calendar Year 2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that Daniel G. Koehler, P.E. of Hudson Land Design be, and hereby is employed and retained as Stormwater Consultant for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, the Town's departments and agencies such stormwater consulting services as may be required during calendar year 2024; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Daniel G. Koehler, P.E. of Hudson Land Design shall be paid in accordance with a fee schedule set forth in a Letter of Engagement that will be submitted to the Town. HISTORY: 01/08/24 Town Board TABLED RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Next: 01/22/24 Updated: 1/18/2024 12:57 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 A X L bs Civil & Environmental Engineering Consultants 174 Main ,Street, Beacon, New York 12508 (Main Office and Mailing Address) 13 Chambers ,Street, Newburgh, New York 12550 (,Satellite Office) Phone: 845-440-6926 www.Hud,vonLandf)esign. corn January 5, 2024 Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Re: MS4 Consultation Dear Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board: Hudson Land Design (HLD) thanks you for the opportunity to introduce our firm as apotential consultant to serve the Town of Wappinger in the capacity of MS4 consultant. HLD currently serves as the Consulting Engineer to the Town of Beekman, and in that capacity, oversees the MS4 program there. In addition, we provided MS4 assistance to the Town of Fishkill when they were issued a notice of violation. Further, Eric Rogge, P.E. of our firm also oversaw MS4 programs for seven municipalities with his prior firm. Therefore, HLD is well suited to assist the Town of Wappinger with its MS4 program. As you are aware, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued General Permit GP -0-24-001 for stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, effective January 3, 2024. As the GP was only issued on December 13, 2023, HLD has not completely reviewed the permit requirements. One item that is due in the immediate future is submittal of a Notice of Intent (NOI) within 45 days of the effective date of coverage, or February 17, 2024. Therefore, the Town of Wappinger will need to submit the electronic NOI by that date. HLD anticipates preparing a calendar of events, paying particular attention to first year compliance with the GP in the coming days. We believe that this will help set goals, and better understand effort involved to meet compliance. The next Annual Report showing the Town's compliance would be due April 1, 2025. Following preparation of the calendar, we expect that we can estimate effort and budget to provide compliance for the coming year. In the meantime, attached is our proposed rate schedule for your information, which is similar to our current agreement with the Town of Beekman. Private developers typically establish an escrow for during construction inspections, and are billed in accordance with our standard rates. We offer the Town of Wappinger the discounted billable rates for work associated with all non -escrow work being completed for the Town. In order to help us prepare a budget estimate for first year compliance, we would appreciate the following information: 1. List of currently covered private construction projects, along with status (e.g., in winter stabilization performing monthly inspection reports, ongoing construction with weekly inspection reports, etc.), Lo 0 0 4 N O NI It* rn I 0 m 0 3 0 N L m a� 0 .Q Q m E U M Q Torn of Wappinger MS4 Consultation January 5, 2024 and a list of current projects before the Town of Wappinger that are believed to begin construction in 2024. 2. The latest Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plan. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call my direct line at 845-765-8955. cc: Michael A. Bodendorf, P.E. (HLD file) enc: 2024 Reproduction & Rate Sheet Sincerely, Daniel G. Koehler, P.E. Principal www.HudsonLandDesign. com LO 0 It0 N O N It* I CO I L O CO Cy 3 0 L .Q Q C 0 E .0 V M Q L 1) in) 994 01 l —. ��K.. Civil and Environmental Engineering Consultants 174 Main Streei, Beacon, NY 12508 (Main Office and Mailing Address) 13 Chambers ,Street, Newburgh, New York 12550 (,Satellite Office) Phone: 845-440-6926 www.Hud,vonLandf)esign. corn Reproduction Fees Effective 2024 Item Unit Price Black and white laser 8/z" X 11" rints/co ies $0.06 perprint/copy Black and white laser 11" X 17" prints/copies $0.12 perprint/copy Color laser 8/z" X 11" prints/copies $0.30 perprint/copy Color laser 11" X 17" prints/copies $0.60 perprint/copy Ink jet B&W bond large format plots $0.55 per square foot Ink jet color bond large format plots $1.65 per square foot Ink jet B&W m lar large format plots $1.65 per square foot Report honeycomb binding and cover / 3 -ring $3.00 per report CD or DVD for submittals as may be required $3.00 per CD or DVD Staff/Personnel Professional Engineering Billable Rates Effective 2024 Town of Wappinger Private Developers (escrow) Principal $115.00/hr $145.00/hr Senior Engineer $100.00/hr $125.00/hr Staff Engineer $85.00/hr $100.00/hr Junior Staff Engineer $70.00/hr $80.00/hr Engineering Technician $60.00/hr $75.00/hr Administrative Services $45.00/hr $55.00/hr Mileage Rate Effective 2024 All HLD Employees (based on IRS standard mileage rate for 2024) $0.67/mile P:ADocuments\Hudson Land Design\Proposals\2024\Town of wappinger\HLD Reproduction Fees&rates 2024 wappinger.docx LO 0 It0 N O N It* I CO I L O CO Cy 3 0 L .Q Q C 0 E .0 V M Q Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-46 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini Resolution Appointing Court Clerk DOC ID: 6104 WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 20 and Uniform Justice Court Act § 109, the Town Board shall provide such non judicial personnel for the Town Justice Court as is necessary; and WHEREAS, the Clerks of the Court are employed only upon the advice and consent of the Town Justices pursuant to Town Law § 20; and WHEREAS, the Town Justices recommend the hiring of Michele Riccoboni to the position of Clerk to the Justice; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board, with the consent of the Town Justices, hires Michele Riccoboni to the position of Clerk to the Justice with her compensation at the rate of $20.66 per hour; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above appointment is an Exempt Civil Service Position in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources and are further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Justice shall file with the Office of Court Administration any documentation necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect January 4th 2024 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/16/2024 10:01 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM 20 Middlebush Road Department: Town Clerk Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Category: Budget Em to ees Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni ADOPTED Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin 1 Sponsors: Town Clerk Joseph P. Paoloni RESOLUTION 2024-47 DOC ID: 6105 Resolution Establishing Pay Scale For 2024 Gymnastics Clinic Staff WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department employs seasonal employees necessary to provide the various recreation programs which are funded by the Town; WHEREAS, a request has been received by the head coach of the Gymnastics program for reasonable payrate increases for the program staff after the 2024 pay rates were originally set. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby updates the wages for the following Recreation employees employed or to be employed by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department for calendar year 2024 to be paid weekly commencing with the first Friday following the start of employment as hereinafter set forth: Title Salary Total Fund Em to ees Gymnastics Director $40.00/hour 1 A.7140.103 Gymnastics Asst $20.00/hour 1 A.7140.103 Director 1st Year Gymnastics $15.00/hour 5-8 A.7140.103 Assistants Returning Gymnastics $15.50/hour 5-8 A.7140.103 Assistants 3.The Recreation Director is authorized to employ seasonal/part-time employees in accordance with the aforementioned salary scale in accordance with the practices and policies of the Town of Wappinger. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 11:47 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-48 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Agreements, Contracts, Leases Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6106 Resolution Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Sign Letter Of Endorsement For The Dutchess Land Conservancy/Emerald Creek Farm Application To The Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program — Round 19 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Town Supervisor and the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger to support open space and initiatives that improve the quality of life for Town residents, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to sign a Letter of Endorsement for the Dutchess Land Conservancy/Emerald Creek Farm Application to the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program - Round 19 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 11:59 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 . .`..... DuTcHEss......... PRESEINING OPEN LANL) IN DuKmEss Cou y Proposed Farmland Protection Project Farm Operation: Emerald Creek Farm Parcel Numbers: 6359-03-484336 Landowners: Emerald Creek Farm (Ed and Dana Moran) Location: Diddell Road, Town of Wappinger Request: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has released a Request for Applications and Dutchess Land Conservancy wishes to apply to this program for financial assistance in purchasing development rights of the Emerald Creek Farm property which is owned and operated by Emerald Creek Farm. To submit a qualifying application for the program, the Department of Agriculture and Markets requires a letter of endorsement from the municipality in which the proposed project is located. Dutchess Land Conservancy respectfully requests a letter of endorsement from the Town of Wappinger to support our application. Proposal Summary: The property is utilized by Emerald Creek farm as a commercial equine operation which includes boarding, foaling, and training of horses and horse -riding instruction. Majority of the property is engaged in agricultural use all of the farm consists of high-quality farm soils. The property contains six acres of federal wetlands, and is part of two watersheds — the Fishkill Creek and the Wappinger Creek. This property is located within a critical mass of over 440 acres of active farmland within the Town, all within Agricultural District 22 and receiving the agricultural exemption. The property is also located within Priority Areas identified in the 2015 Dutchess County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. Project fits with Town Priorities: In discussing "Community Appearance and Character", the Comprehensive Plan identifies farms and open spaces as making Wappinger an attractive place to live (page 48) and includes the objective to, "Protect important landscapes through open space and farmland conservation." The Comprehensive Plan further recommends that the Town should consider making use of the New York Agricultural and Farmland Protection Program, the Dutchess County Partnership for Manageable Growth, and/or other farmland and open space protection programs and funding sources. (page 55). Most of the property is located within the R -3A Residential Area zoning district which is described in the Town's zoning code as a sensitive area to be developed only at very low density because of its scenic values, slopes and/or wetlands. The Comprehensive Plan describes the intention of this district as being, "...to help preserve open space in the areas furthest from central sewer service and in areas with clusters of protected forest and parkland and working farms." (page 91). The Comprehensive Plan also identifies an objective of preserving the quality and quantity of the Town's biodiversity through protection of endangered species to achieve the goal of encouraging the preservation of environmentally significant features. This property falls within Known Important Areas for Rare Wetland Animals and an Important Bat Foraging Area as identified by the New York Natural Heritage Program. This conservation easement would directly preserve a site the town has identified as having significance and make perpetual an intention described in the Town's zoning, and this request for endorsement will enable the DLC and landowners to apply to a funding source identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Property protected by conservation easement remains in private ownership. All structures built on the property are subject to town zoning laws. The landowner retains the right to own, sell, or convey the property to heirs, and continues to pay all applicable school and property taxes. Aerial Ph( . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aerial Ph( Ca DwC Ca Prime Farmland Soils - 6 acres or 22% Statewide Important Soild - 21 Acres or 78% Total - 27 acres or 100% Agricultural Soils QProperty Prime Farmland statewide Important Farmland Prime Farmland (If Drained) Emerald Creek Farm (Moran) Property Diddell Road Town of Wappinger Dutchess County NY o Feet May 22, 2023 0 125 250 500 26.6 Acres +/- (Per Tax Parcel Data) 1 inch = 250 feet Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-49 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Grants Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6107 Resolution Accepting American Rescue Plan Funds WHEREAS, the United States Congress adopted the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" ("ARPA"), and it has become law, and WHEREAS, the "ARPA" provides for financial assistance for state and local governments for eligible expenses authorized by the Act, and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has received $2,267,275.23 and never formally accepted these funds, and WHEREAS, the Federal Treasury has issued guidance on how the County can utilize the funding, with funds having to be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board has identified the need for the funds and will pass subsequent resolutions committing to certain expenditures under the Act. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 12:02 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-50 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appropriations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6108 Resolution To Designate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Funds To Complete Inspiration Field At Robinson Lane Baseball Complex WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and established funding which is intended to provide support to State, territorial, local and tribal governments in response to the economic and public health impacts of COVID, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used as follows: Project: Amount: Inspiration Field Completion Project $251,336.00 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 12:04 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-51 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6109 Authorizing Replacement of Garage Door at Robinson Lane Baseball Complex WHEREAS, Town of Wappinger Little League, Inc. has received estimates from Chelsea Door Co. to replace two garage doors at the Robinson Lane Baseball Complex, and WHEREAS, Town of Wappinger Little League, Inc. has committed to purchase (1) one garage door at the price of $1,900.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board will match the funds of $1,900.00 to replace (1) garage door at Robinson Lane. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to replace the fund the second door in accordance with the estimate provided to the Town Board in support of this resolution from Budget Line B 7110.401. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 12:06 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-52 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6110 Resolution Replacing Greenway Signage at Route 376 WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger utilizes signage throughout the Town of Wappinger at several entrances to the Town, and WHEREAS, the Greenway signage at the Town of Wappinger and Town of East Fishkill Town line has been damaged for two years, and WHEREAS, the original and subsequent replacement signage has been provided by Sign Language and the following estimates for replacement have been gained: Description: "Fabrication and installation of (1) single sided .080 aluminum sign overlay. Sign to be the same layout as existing sign located on Route 376. Price includes installation." Cost: $1,400.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to replace the aforementioned signage in accordance with the estimate provided to the Town Board in support of this resolution from Budget Line A61620.480. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 12:07 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-53 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6113 Resolution Promoting Seasonal Laborer To Full Time Groundskeeper WHEREAS, Zackary Zindler has been employed in the Buildings and Grounds Department as a Seasonal Laborer, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds advises that Mr. Zindler exhibits an excellent work ethic and eagerness to learn and he is an asset to the operation of the Department, and WHEREAS, there is a vacant full time Groundskeeper position that is funded by the Budget, and WHEREAS, the full time Groundskeeper position is a Labor position under Civil Service Law which is not subject to competitive examination, and WHEREAS, the full-time Groundskeeper position is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Teamsters Local 445 ("CBA"), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. Zackary Zindler is hereby appointed to the full-time civil service job title Groundskeeper, effective January 2, 2024. 2. Zackary Zindler shall be retroactively compensated at the hourly rate that has been approved pending the rate that has been determined in the 2024 fiscal year budget which shall be paid in bi- weekly installments, in accordance with the CBA. 3. The 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. The appointment is subject to a probationary term of not less than eight nor more than twenty-six weeks in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 2/5/2024 3:33 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-54 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6116 Resolution Appointing Members To Town Of Wappinger Arts And Culture Committee WHEREAS, Torrance Miller's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Hayden Wayne's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Allyson Grey's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Alexa Spadafora's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Bonnie King's term as a Member of the Arts and Culture Committee expired December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of reappointing Torrance Miller, Hayden Wayne, Allyson Grey, Bonnie King, and Alexa Spadafora as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee for a three (3) year term with the term expiring on December 31, 2027; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of appointing Lynne Miele-Versaci, Sharon Adler, and Paula Young- Borra as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby reappoints Torrance Miller, Hayden Wayne, Allyson Grey, Bonnie King, and Alexa Spadafora, respectively, as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee for a three (3) year term with the term expiring on December 31, 2027. 3. The Town Board hereby appoints Lynne Miele-Versaci, Sharon Adler, and Paula Young-Borra, respectively as Members to the Arts and Culture Committee for a three (3) year term with the term expiring on December 31, 2027. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 12:17 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM 20 Middlebush Road Department: Town Clerk Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Category: Budget Description Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni ADOPTED Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Maintenance Mechanic 2 Sponsors: RESOLUTION 2024-55 DOC ID: 6112 Resolution Authorizing Budget Amendments To The 2023 Annual Budget WHEREAS, a request for Budget Amendments has been received from the Town Comptroller, and WHEREAS, normal course of business activity throughout 2023 has prompted the Comptroller to determine that various budget items should be amended to allow for the Town of Wappinger to continue conducting business as usual, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Comptroller has requested the following budget amendments: FROM: FUND Account Number Description Amount B 7110 0119 Maintenance Mechanic 2 $ 30,500.00 7110 0212 Picnic Tables $ 2,313.00 TO: B 7110 0200 Equipment $ 32,813.00 The reason that this budgetary transfer is being requested is: Reallocate funds for Spook Hill Park equipment and installation of equipment. FROM: FUND Account Number Description Amount DB 5130 0400 Machinery/Parts $ 27,250.00 5130 0401 Machinery/Equip Rental $ 191000.00 5142 0100 $ 94,140.00 5142 0400 Snow Removal $ 130,000.00 5110 0100 General Repairs $ 54,000.00 1420 0400 Attorney $ 6,000.00 TO: DB 5130 0200 Machinery/Equipment $ 330,390.00 The reason that this budgetary transfer is being requested is: Reallocate Funds To Purchase New Vactor Truck for the Highway Department. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 2/5/2024 3:30 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-56 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appropriations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6120 Resolution Accepting Donation To Recreation Department Fishing Camp Program WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger hosts a variety of youth and recreational programs throughout the year including the Fishing Camp Program, and WHEREAS, Lafayette Lodge, No. 18, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows have graciously donated two checks totaling $1,115.55 dated December 21, 2023 to enhance the Town's Fishing Camp Program, and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger did not previously accept this donation by Lafayette Lodge, No. 18, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby accept this donation of $1,115.55 to enhance the Town's Fishing Camp Program. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 3:15 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 -45 (L Ccer" ' INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS 2624SOU HAVE 645-554-9230 WAPPMERS FALLS, NY 12590-2731 Pay to the Order of jkTFjG,, P , cognmerc, fteet --- , ut,,ghkeepsNY Q603 Fe&To Cmdft uniull 841.452.7323 . fegr,dj OOM For.G-1 --J�Tkclbe' INDEPENDENT ORDIER OF ODD FELLOWS 2624 SOUTH AVE 8,45-654-9230 WAPRINGERS FAl-S, NY 12590-2731 Pay to the Order I commme SEleet Paughkeep�e, NY 12603 fW-,dCfvdftUnimu a45.4527123-teglcuzan-u 104 90-7595/2219 $ 103 5R} - 75 95/9 2 9 (&-�I CK ARMOR cm ®I Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-57 Correspondence Log Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Correspondence Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6119 F -correspondence Lo - 224-1 -22 .... From Date Date Rec" Agenda enda Date i0NumberTo 01-22-001 Town Board Carl S. Wolfson 11212023 111112023 December 2023 Monthl Re ort 112212024 X122 Town Board Heather L. Kitchen 11212023 111112023 december 2023 Monthly Report 112212024 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 1:20 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Ilk I- L? I1' N O N co W w N N IILO It* N O N O O E v m Q N N d+ O O p N N � N N � r r Q ...... O.. O ............ . CL a) � OC A A CV�0p N M. A N N ® 0) 1 U U N CD N N A W r T r r y O � T � r © J CN C14 � N N T T A� W O CL E Oc w, � c N � L 0_ o � L CO U 2 O a � M M m° m° O O cqL O O E O O = N N Z N N r O T O Ilk I- L? I1' N O N co W w N N IILO It* N O N O O E v m Q TOWN JAS T iCS HEATHER L. KIITCHE~ .r' 1 t January 2"d, 2023 T 011"'N OF I� PPI rG ER JST � COURT 0 ti IDpL BUSH ROAD ✓`I.a INOERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324 (845) 297.0070 (845)297-7738 FAX: (8 F5.) 297t0145 COURT HOURS: Tuesday 5 30 Pw. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. 1st and 3rd Thursdays 5:30 P.M. Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town. Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers, NY 12590 0ok�' 400000 T V114 JUST.;CE CA9L S. WOLFSON Re: Carl S. Wolfson, Town Justice Monthly Report, December, 2023 Dear Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board; JAN 1 1 2024 Town of Wappinger Tawe Clerk The following is a report of the cases disposed of during the month of December 2023; 8 Penal Law matters resulting in $205.00 collected in fines and fees. 152 Vehicle and Traffic Law matters resulting in $11,693.00 collected in fines and fees. 3 Civil matters resulting in $20.00 collected in fees. 16 Termination of Suspension matters resulting in $1,540.00 collected in fees. 1 Tax Law matter resulting in $0.00 collected in fines. I have forwarded a check in the amount of $13,458.00 to the Town of Wappinger Comptroller. In addition, 7 am holding $16,621.00 in pending bail. Carl. Tom cc: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk a1 O J a) U O Q L 0 U ti �r N O N U) W W N N It - 9 O It* N 0 N a� E U M Q TOWN OF tiVAPPINGER TOWN JL;STICF , HEATHER L. KITCHF'•i r ' 0 va�JU'FGELOURi' C hlt1DLE3JSH ROAD PINGERS FALLS, NY 12590.0324 (45) 297-6070 (8845) 297-7739 Tuesday URS: dRT HOURS: 5 FAX: .(845) O ay 5;3C P,h1. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. ist and 3rd Thursdays 5:3(D RNI, January 2'na, 2023 Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers, NY 12590 TOWN JUSTICE C�L S, WOLFSON JAN 1 12024 Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Re; Heather L. Kitchen, Town Justice Monthly Report, December, 2023 Dear Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board; The following is a report of the cases disposed of during the month of December 2023; 4 Penal Law matters resulting in $125.00 collected in fines and fees. 230 Vehicle and Traffic Law matters resulting in $19,963.00 collected in fines and fees. 4 Civil matters resulting in $70.00 collected in fees. 12 Termination of Suspension matters resulting in $980.00 collected in fees. 1 Tax Law matter resulting in $0.00 collected in fines. 1 Enviromnental Conservation Law matter resulting in $50.00 collected in fines. 2 Transportation Law matter resulting in $0.00 collected in fines. I have forwarded a check in the amount of $21,188.00 to the Town of Wappinger Comptroller. In addition, I am holding $18,325.00 in pending bail, Town J19tie cc: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk a1 O J a) U O Q L 0 U r` �r N O N U) W W N N It - 9 O It* N 0 N a� E U M Q Town of Wappinger Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM 20 Middlebush Road Department: Town Clerk Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Category: Budget Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni ADOPTED Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: RESOLUTION 2024-58 DOC ID: 6118 Resolution Re -Scheduling a Regular Town Board Meeting From February 26 to February 29 WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board has scheduled a Regular Toen Board Meeting on February 26, 2024, as part of the regular Town Board meeting schedule; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, has expressed interest at the January 8, 2024 meeting in re -scheduling it to February 29, 2024 to start at 7:00 PM. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby re -schedules a Regular Town Board meeting for Thursday, February 29, 2024, to start at 7:00 PM. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Town Clerk to post the adopted re -scheduling on the Town Hall Outside Bulliten Board. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 1:15 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-59 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6115 Resolution Appointing Legal Services To The Town Of Wappinger Town Board, Various Departments, And Agencies For Calendar Year 2024 BE IT RESOLVED, that Hogan, Rossi, & Ligouri, LLP, is hereby appointed and retained for the purposes of furnishing to the Town Board, and the Town's officers, departments and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required by the Town Board and the Town's various departments and agencies during calendar year 2024; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hogan, Rossi, & Ligouri, LLP, shall be paid in accordance with the engagement letter submitted to the Town Supervisor dated December 9, 2023. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/18/2024 12:16 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 December 9, 2023 Hon. Joseph D. Cavaccini, Supervisor Elect Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappinger Falls, New York 12590 Re: Proposal for General Municipal Legal Services by Hogan, Rossi & Liguori (the "Firm") Dear Supervisor Elect Cavaccini: Nancy Tagliafierr 7.2.a Jamie Spillane*'l Scott J. Steiner L Adriana Nolant 0 Brendan J. Liberati*fit Of Counsel Bonnie N. Feinzig Mary Jane MacCrae Also Admitted in CT fi Also Admitted in NJ I am pleased to provide the following information relevant to our Firm's interest in serving as To Attorney/Counsel to the Town of Wappinger for the year 2024. Our Firm is a partnership in which Donald M. Rossi, John J. Hogan, and I are partners. Our Firm, wl also includes four (4) senior associates and three (3) associates, has the experience and ability to handle the br range of legal issues which municipalities are confronted with on a regular basis, including land use, zon planning, and environmental matters, special district and fire district matters, all forms of litigation, labor law, certiorari proceedings, and the prosecution of Town Code violations. Our Firm has been involved in the practice of municipal law for nearly 40 years and we currently repre the towns of Kent, Patterson, Pawling and the Dover Town Board, together with the fire districts located in T Castle, Croton Falls, Brewster -Southeast, Garrison, and the fire protection district fire departments locate, Carmel, Mahopac, and Mahopac Falls. We are also special counsel to the Putnam County Industrial Developn Agency. John J. (Jay) Hogan and Donald Rossi have had extensive experience practicing in the municipal, zo- and planning law areas, and both have served as general and special counsel to various municipal boards. Steiner has extensive litigation experience in a broad range of matters, including municipal law and labor/perso matters. Nancy Tagliafierro currently serves as counsel to the Town of Kent and its boards and the Patterson Zo Board of Appeals. Jamie Spillane currently serves as counsel to the Town of Patterson Town Board and a: counsel to the Town of Kent. Adriana Nolan prosecutes vehicle and traffic violations for the Town of Dovez LaGrange, and Brendan Liberati sits with me at the Planning Boards in Patterson and Pawling and I back up our attorneys on all municipal matters. 3 Starr Ridge Road, Suite 200, Brewster, New York 10509 ♦ Telephone: (845) 279-2986 ♦ Facsimile: (845 Packet Pg 46 HOGAN, ROSSI & LIGUORI Attorneys at Law Our broad background has allowed the Firm to attract quality attorneys who have acquired significant experience in municipal law, ranging from routine matters to specialized ones such as improvement district formation, municipal annexation and tax certiorari matters. We propose the following compensation package: 1. We propose an annual retainer of ONE HUNDRED AND TWO THOUSAND AND N01100 ($102,000.00) Dollars, which would be paid in equal monthly installments of $8,500 over a twelve (12) month duration which would include those matters identified in Part 1 of the attached Legal Service Specifications. 2. With regard to those matters identified in Part 2 of the Legal Service Specifications, we propose to be compensated at the rate of $225 per hour for all attorneys, except for the labor and litigation matters further in Part 2. 3. Reimbursement for all "out-of-pocket" disbursements including photocopying, filing fees, service of process fees, postage, computerized legal research charges, fax transmissions and long-distance telephone costs ("disbursements"). We will not, however, incur any disbursements on the Town's behalf in excess of $250 without prior approval, with the exception of the costs of required filing fees. Of course, we look forward to discussing the foregoing personally with the Town Board and you. Given the experience of the Firm in municipal affairs and litigation, and the number and experience of the attorneys who work at the Firm, we believe that we will be able to provide first-rate, efficient service to the Town in all matters referred to us, and we truly look forward to doing so. Thank you very much. Sincerely, A ickaef T. 1'iguo4i Hogan, Rossi & Liguori �0 a� a� a, Q vi 0 0 E L Q a� a 0 0 Co 0 3 0 a� 0 0 a� 0 Co a� a� J a, C 0 Q Q Q N O N Co W W HOGAN, ROSSI & LIGUORI o Attorneys at Law y A) U C LEGAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS - PART 1 Q INSIDE RETAINER SERVICES C 0 E L 1. General Advice to the Town Board and Manggement Staff. Provide general advice and opinions on a Q variety of legal issues involved in the operation of municipal government to the elected officials, appointed a officials and management staff. This would include, but not be limited to, interpretation of municipal laws and regulations, drafting and/or reviewing competitive procurement instruments, and drafting legal documents such L as contracts and indemnification agreements. The Attorney will be expected to issue written legal opinions to m the Town at the agreed upon time. o a� 2. Attendance at Town Board Meetings. The Attorney shall annually attend 24 meetings of the Town Board o to provide guidance and legal advisory opinions on legal issues that may arise. The Attorney shall prepare or assist in the preparation of all resolutions and motions for Town Meeting action. The Attorney shall act as Co Parliamentarian during meetings. E a� a� J a1 3. Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Law. The Attorney shall provide written advisory opinions to elected officials, appointed officials and management staff when requested on issues involving Public Q Q Officers Law, Article 6 and Article 7. N O 4. Ethics and Conduct. The Attorney shall provide written advisory opinions to elected officials, appointed Co w officials and management staff when requested on issues involving General Municipal Law Article 18. When W requested the Attorney shall counsel individuals on ethics, conflict of interests or conduct within the workplace. c 0 I It 5. Coordination with Other Legal Service Contractors. Lead in the identification, selection and It - CD It* management of legal services to be rendered by independent special counsel. o N I 6. Proactive Leval Advice. Keep abreast of changes in law and other factors impacting municipal M government. Provide guidance to department managers and others through memoranda on matters that will X improve understanding of legal issues and municipal operations. 0 E U Q HOGAN, ROSSI & LIGUORI o Attorneys at Law y m U r- 7. 7. Contracts. Prepare, or assist in preparing Contracts and Professional Service Agreements for contractors a, Q and vendors providing services to the Town of Wappinger. Review on behalf of the Town of Wappinger contracts provided by others including, but not limited to State Agencies. E L Q 8. Highway Department. The Attorney shall Provide legal opinions to the Highway Department as a requested, and periodically prepare on behalf of the Department such correspondence as may be requested. L 9. Building Department. Provide legal support services to the Building Department as requested, including m but not limited to providing legal advisory opinions, and interpretation of the Wappinger Town Code. 0 LEGAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS - PART 2 0 OUTSIDE RETAINER SERVICES a it a� For the following services to be provided to the Town of Wappinger by Hogan, Rossi & Liguori at the rate of a� $225 per hour for all attorneys, except for Items 2 and 3 which shall be billed at $300 per hour. a, 0 0 . Tax certiorari litigation. Provide legal services in the defense of tax certiorari. Q 1 _ Q Q 2. Collective Bargraining and Labor Relations. Provide assistance to the Town Supervisor, and Town Board N 0 in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with municipal labor unions. Provide general guidance v w and assistance to the Town Supervisor, Town Board and Town management staff on labor and employee issues Defend the Town's actions before any independent arbitrators, Department of Civil Service, Courts or other,, cq Lo W for any labor actions. of W ItIt0 It* 3. General Litigation and/or Lawsuits and Legal Proceedings. Provide for the defense of the Town o: o N Wappinger, its Boards, Departments, elected officials, appointed officials, and employees against any genera xI litigation or lawsuits filed against same in the performance of their duties and represent the Town of Wappffigel M U before all courts and governmental agencies which the Town is likely to appear in the usual pursuit of it: X municipal functions. a� E U Q HOGAN, ROSSI & LIGUORI o Attorneys at Law cn m U 4. Defense of Claims. The Attorney shall protect the interests of the municipality in defending against claims for damages. These include claims for damages resulting from defects in a public way, the backup of N 0 sewerage or flooding of stormwater, or injuries on Town lands. A complete understanding of the Town's 4) L insurance coverages and availability for financial participation in the defense and/or payment of claims is a necessary. 0 L 5. utility Operation and RegiLlation. Be knowledgeable concerning, and represent the interests of the Town L pursuant to federal and state utility regulations. Assist in the negotiation of any franchise agreements. m 0 0 6. Public Construction. Advise on legal issues regarding designing, bidding, constructing and managing public facilities. 0 0 a� 7. Easements and Acquisition . The Attorney shall assist in the acquisition of drainage easements by, and it rn on behalf of the Highway Department, or such other easements as may be requested by the Town Board. The a, Attorney shall prepare such documents as may be necessary and complete any filings for the acquisition of any 0 real property by the Town of Wappinger. 0 Q Q 8. Special Districts. The Attorney shall prepare such documents as may be necessary, complete any filings needed and otherwise assist in the formation of special improvement districts. N 0 N U) 9. Local Laws and Ordinances. The Attorney shall prepare or assist in the preparation of local laws and w. N ordinances requested by the Town Board. 0 I 10. Land Use Applications. Advise on legal issues on land use applications for which there is an escrom o �r established with either the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals o N I 11. Disbursements. The Attorney shall be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred, including M photocopying, filing fees, service of process fees, postage, computerized legal research charges, fa) 9X transmissions and long-distance telephone costs. 0 E U M Q HOGAN, ROSSI & LIGUORI Attorneys at Law 0 m u C m a� Q vi C m E L Q d O �L L O m Cy 3 O .0 O V it 4) co J a1 O O O Q Q Q N O N co W W O O E v m Q Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-60 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6111 Resolution Authorizing Installation Of Street Lighting Throughout The Town of Wappinger WHEREAS, US Route 9 is a heavily travelled highway in the Town of Wappinger and is poorly lit along the southern corridor, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to install street lighting along the roadway to provide drivers at night visibility of vehicles entering into the intersection, and WHEREAS, the locations of the proposed street lights are outside the boundaries of any lighting district established in the Town of Wappinger, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted by Town Law §64(19), the Town Board may contract for street lighting on highways in the Town, and WHEREAS, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation ("CHGE") provides street lighting within its service area pursuant to a Tariff Approved by the New York State Public Service Commission, and WHEREAS, CHGE has provided the attached Street Lighting Authority Order which sets forth the rental costs for the street lights and poles, and WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller has advised that a budget modification is required to pay for the rental fees for the new lights, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The Town Board hereby accepts the terms of Street Lighting Authority Order No. 1-17-03018 which provides for a monthly rental fee of $2,442.44 for thirteen LED luminaires plus the cost of electricity and authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Street Lighting Order on behalf of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line transfers for the rental of the Street Lighting & electric service: Amount From Line To Line $2,442. 44 B0917 Unallocated B Fund Balance B.5182.0400 Street Lighting Contractual Expenses RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 2/5/2024 3:42 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 TABLED RESOLUTION 2024-61 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6117 Resolution Re-establishing The Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee WHEREAS, the Town Board originally created the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee on May 1, 1960, and WHEREAS, the Recreation Committee has provided invaluable service and input to the Town Board in its guidance of recreational activities in the Town of Wappinger, and WHEREAS, since the Town Board originally formed the Recreation Committee by motion on May 1, 1960, many changes have occurred to the Town's recreational programs, the increase in number of recreational programs provided by the Town and the Town Board's creation of the positions of Recreation Director and paid Chairman to the Recreation Committee (Recreation Supervisor), and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to formalize the organizational structure, duties, and authority of the Recreation Committee and to confirm and establish a two year term of appointment of all Recreation Committee Members, all of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, and WHEREAS, all terms of the present Members of the Recreation Committee have expired, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby confirms and re-establishes the duties and authority of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee as hereinafter set forth. 3. The Recreation Committee shall consist of eight (8) Members who shall be appointed for a period of two years at the Town Board Reorganization Meeting following the bi-annual election of Town Board Members. 4. The Recreation Committee Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board and may be removed by the Town Board at any time, with or without cause. 5. The Town Board will accept resumes for interested candidates. 6. The Town Board will designate one appointed member of the committee to act as Chairman of the Recreation Committee, civil service title of part-time Recreation Supervisor, and shall receive a salary of $ 8. for said appointment. The Recreation Committee shall report all of its advice and recommendations to the Town Board through the Chairman of the Recreation Committee. All Recreation Committee recommendations and reports shall be made by written Resolution and all such written Resolutions shall be reported to the Chairman of the Recreation Committee with a copy given to the Director of Recreation and the Town Board. 9. The Recreation Committee shall be charged with the general oversight and recommendations for all recreational activities within the Town. Such oversight and recommendations shall include the use and assignment of Town of Wappinger Recreation Fields, the coordination thereof with Town of Wappinger sanctioned recreation programs, including, but not limited to, youth baseball programs, youth football programs, youth soccer programs, tennis programs (both youth and adult) and such other recreational programs and activities as shall be undertaken by the Town. The Recreation Committee shall also provide and arrange volunteer support for all of such programs as needed by the Town in working with the Director of Recreation and Chairman of the Recreation Committee. The Recreation Committee shall also make recommendations to the Town Board of both Updated: 1/18/2024 12:18 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Resolution 2024-61 Meeting of January 22, 2024 existing and proposed recreational activities, including the nature, types and frequency of such activities, make recommendations on the appointment of instructors for the various recreation programs and to provide guidance for future recreation programs and activities. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Next: 2/12/2024 7:00 PM Updated: 1/18/2024 12:18 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 2 Town of Wappinger Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM 20 Middlebush Road Department: Town Clerk Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni ADOPTED Initiator: MinuteTraq Adimin Sponsors: RESOLUTION 2024-62 DOC ID: 6114 Resolution Authorizing The Termination of a Town of Wappinger Employee BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the termination of Employee #9625 within probation period. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the calculation and payment of any benefits due to this employee in accordance with the Town of Wappinger Personnel Policy/Manual. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 2/5/2024 3:52 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-63 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6121 Resolution Confirming Hiring Of Personnel Assistant WHEREAS, the Town Board has identified the need for an employee to perform Human Resources clerical duties such as payroll, filling paperwork with Dutchess County Human Resources, handing healthcare and retirement information, and other related tasks as assigned, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby confirms the hiring of Nicole A. Wilkinson to the position of Personnel Assistant, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Nicole A. Wilkinson shall be paid a salary of $80,000, with four (4) weeks vacation time which shall be paid out of budget line A.1315 Budget. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 2/5/2024 3:55 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-64 Meeting: 01/22/24 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appropriations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6122 Resolution To Designate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Funds To Purchase Financial Software F WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and established funding which is intended to provide support to State, territorial, local and tribal governments in response to the economic and public health impacts of COVID, and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger intends to have one connected software program for all financial matters for general accounting services, payroll, purchasing, escrows, water and sewer billing, building department, etc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used as follows: Project: Amount: Tyler Technologies - SaaS Software $147,068.00 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Updated: 1/22/2024 5:42 PM by Joseph P. 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