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2024-05-28Town of Wappinger Regular Meeting - Minutes - 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 townofwappingerny.gov Joseph Paoloni (845)297-5772 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 6:00 PM Town Hall I. Call to Order Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Joseph D. Cavaccini Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present 6:00 PM William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Late 7:00 PM Angela Bettina Town of Wappinger Councilwoman Absent Christopher Phillips Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 6:00 PM Al Casella Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 6:00 PM Joseph P. Paoloni Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Present 5:00 PM II. Executive Session - 6:00 PM 1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale, Angela Bettina 2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina III. Open Meeting at 7:00 PM 1. Salute to the Flag, 2. Invocation by Doug Leonard of the Hopewell Reformed Church, Followed by a moment of silent meditation Town of Wappinger Page I Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 IV. Agenda and Minutes 1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda COMMENTS - Current Meeting: Added Two Items RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina 2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of May 13, 2024 V. 1. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Public Portion Motion To: Open Public Portion COMMENTS - Current Meeting: Brian Sears of 14 Dogwood Hill Road emplored the board to move forward on it the demolition. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina 2. Motion To: Close Public Portion RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina VI. Consent Resolutions RESOLUTION: 2024-129 Town of Wappinger Page 2 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 Resolution Accepting Donation To Parks And Recreation Department - Senior Center Division WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger hosts a variety of senior citizen and recreational programs and events throughout the year including monthly birthday parties for Wappinger residents who are senior citizens, and WHEREAS, the Pines at Poughkeepsie has graciously donated one check totaling $1,800.00 dated to offer the monthly Senior Center birthday parties at no cost to any and all Senior Citizen in the Town of Wappinger, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby accept the following donation to offer the monthly Senior Center birthday parties at no cost to any and all Senior Citizen in the Town of Wappinger: Pines at Poughkeepsie 1 $1,800.00 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-129 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Q Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini„ Voter Q ❑ ❑ ... ❑ .............❑ ..... ❑ Defeated William H. Beale ........................ Voter.. Q .... ❑ ......,........ ❑.. ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter ❑ .... ❑ .....,..... ❑ .... El ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Seconder ........ Q ❑ ................ ❑ ❑ Al Casella .Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York May 28, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-131 Resolution For Approval Of Empress Lease Agreement WHEREAS, the Town and Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. ("Empress") are parties to an Ambulance Service Agreement whereby Empress provides ambulance service to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town has agreed to lease a portion of the Emergency Services Building located at 16 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York to Empress in accordance with the Lease Agreement to be executed by the parties; and WHEREAS, the pertinent material terms of the Lease Agreement include a $4,000.00 per month rental fee for two garage bays, four main rooms and two restrooms within the aforementioned Emergency Service Building of the Town; and WHEREAS, the term of that Lease Agreement will be from June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. 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. Town of Wappinger Page 3 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 2. The Town Board hereby agrees to execute and enter into that certain Lease Agreement attached hereto with Empress with the terms aforesaid of $4,000.00 per month rental fee for designated bays and offices and incremental increases in rent through the lease term and option period. 3. Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to execute the attached Lease Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Empress, said Lease Agreement having been subsequently reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney. 4. This Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-131 Lo - X24--2 Number To From Date ante Rec" Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Q Adopted 51112824 51912824 Justice Monthly Re ort, April 2824 512812824 . .. Heather L. Kitchen ❑ Adopted as Amended 519/2824 Joseph D. Cavaccini„ Voter El ❑ ❑ ... ❑ ,... ..❑ ..... ❑ Defeated Realty Tex Report, April 2024. Wam H. Beale ......................... ............ ............................................... Voter.. El .... ....... .... ❑ .... ...... ..... ❑.. ....... ................ . ❑ Tabled ❑ .... Angela Bettina Voter ❑ .... ❑ .....,..... ❑ .... El ... ❑ Withdrawn d Christopher Phillips Seconder ........ Q ❑ ................ ❑ ❑ ❑.. Al Casella .Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York May 28, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-132 Correspondence Log Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log F�correspondence Lo - X24--2 Number To From Date ante Rec" Re: Agenda ante 88-28-881 Torn Board Nicolas C. Maselli 51112824 51912824 Justice Monthly Re ort, April 2824 512812824 88-28-882 Torn Board Heather L. Kitchen 51112824 519/2824 Justice Monthly Re ort, April 2824 512812824 88-2.8-883 Torn Board Lee Anne Freno 812.112824 512112824 Realty Tex Report, April 2024. X12812824 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 -2024-132 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Q Adopted ,,,, ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter ❑.... ❑ .....,..... ❑ .... El ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips ......... Seconder Q ..... ❑ b ..... d Al Casella Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑.. Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York May 28, 2024 VII. Non Consent The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-105 Resolution Directing The Removal Of Unsafe Structure WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has been advised by its Building Department that a certain unsafe structure exists at 16 Dogwood Hill, Wappingers Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, in response, the Town Board caused its structural engineer to review and report on the condition, which was culminated in the June 29, 2023 letter of Larry Werts, P.E. of CPL, wherein it was confirmed that the structure was unsafe and directed the Building Department to take efforts to cause the Owner to remove the structure; and WHEREAS, the Building Department has made numerous attempts to cause the Owner to remove the structure, including providing the required notices in accordance with Chapter 93-7 of the Wappinger Town Code, which attempts have been unsuccessful; and WHEREAS, the unsafe structure is now an emergency condition and the Building Inspector has requested that the Town Board authorize its removal pursuant to Chapter 93-11 of the Wappinger Town Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the information provided to it from its structural engineer and Building Department, the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Building Department to have the unsafe structure removed. All costs for same shall be assessed to the Owner pursuant to Chapter 93-10 of the Wappinger Town Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, prior to said removal, the Town Attorney is hereby directed to file a copy of the notice provided to the Owner pursuant Chapter 93-7 of the Wappinger Town Code with the Dutchess County Clerk. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: .a Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-105 ❑ Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter Q ❑ o 0 Q Tabled Angela Bettina............................Voter.... ...... ❑...... ❑ ..... ❑...... Q..... WithdrawnChristopher ❑ Phillips Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Next: 6/10/24 7:00 PM Al Casella......... „ ................... Mover ........... Q ............... ❑................. ❑ ................❑ ..... Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York Town of Wappinger Page 5 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 May 28, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled. RESOLUTION: 2024-133 Resolution Approving The Purchase Of Bleachers For The Town Of Wappinger Parks System WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger provides bleachers for residents to watch sporting events in various Town parks, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger identified the desire to purchase four tier aluminum bleachers, and WHEREAS, the sole provider that met the specifications of the Town Board was Kay Park Recreation, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds provided the Town Board with an estimate for (13) thirteen bleachers for the cost of $31,101.04, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger Town Board hereby accepts the estimate from Kay Park Recreation and authorizes the purchase of 13 bleachers for the total cost of $31,101.04 to be funded out of the Parkland Trust. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-133 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted Q Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccim Voter Q ❑ ❑ ..................❑ ❑ ..... ❑ Defeated William H. Beale ........................ ............ Seconder .... El .... ❑........,........❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter... ❑ .... ❑ .....,..... ❑ .... El ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter Q ❑ ................ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York May 28, 2024 Amended. The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as RESOLUTION: 2024-134 Resolution Promoting Senior Groundskeeper To Full Time Head Groundskeeper In The Buildings And Grou WHEREAS, Richard Meddaugh has been employed in the Buildings and Grounds Department as a Senior Groundskeeper, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds advises that Richard Meddaugh exhibits the work of running the grounds division of the Buildings and Grounds Department, and WHEREAS, the position of Head Groundskeeper is appropriate for Richard Meddaugh through his duties in directingwork crews in the Buildings and Grounds Department, and WHEREAS, the full time Head Groundskeeper position is a Labor position under Civil Service Law which is not subject to competitive examination, and Town of Wappinger Page 6 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 WHEREAS, the full-time Head 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. Richard Meddaugh is hereby appointed to the full-time civil service job title Head Groundskeeper, effective May 29, 2024. 2. Richard Meddaugh shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $25.81 which shall be paid in 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 -2024-134 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Q Adopted .......... ....... ................... ..... ❑ Adopted as AmendedJoseph D. Cavaccim Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter ......... ..... El ....... ................ ❑ ......... ❑ ....... .... ❑ ....... ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter ... ,...... ❑ .... ❑ .....,...... ❑ ... El ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips ..................................Mover Seconder ........... El ............... ❑ ................. ❑ ................ ❑ AlCasella Q ❑ ❑ ❑....... Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York May 28, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-135 Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement With Labor Counsel For A Special Investigation Into A Work WHEREAS, an incident occurred that may be in violation of certain employment policies of the Town of Wappinger, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined to ascertain the facts of the incident that an independent and confidential investigation should be conducted while preserving the privacy and due process rights of all parties involved, and WHEREAS, the Town Board directs Labor Counsel to the Town to prepare a report after its investigation, subject to attorney-client privilege, describingthe results of its investigation together with any recommendations to the Town Board, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Labor Counsel to the Town, Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP, be retained to investigate, render factual findings regarding and make, if appropriate, remedial recommendations addressing complaints of violations of certain employment policies of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the conclusion of its investigation, Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP is directed to prepare a confidential, written attorney-client privileged report to the Town Board memorializing such investigation, related factual findings and suggested remedial actions, and Town of Wappinger Page 7 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rates for the services forth is investigation are those established in the retainer agreement for Labor Counsel to the Town between the Town of Wappinger and Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the above described agreement with such changes as the Supervisor may deem advisable in consultation with the Town Attorney. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-135 No/Nay Abstain Absent El AdoptedYes/Aye ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini„ Voter „ El ...... ❑ .. ....... .. ❑ ................ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale ......................... Voter.. ......Q ......❑ ...... ❑ ....... .... ❑ ... ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter.. ❑ .... ❑ .... ❑ .... El ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Seconder El ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York May 28, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. VIII. Items for Special Consideration/New Business IX. Executive Session 2 and Adjournment 1. Motion To: Enter Into Executive Session 2 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina 2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina X. Resolution Approved After Executive Session RESOLUTION: 2024-130 Resolution For Approval Of Ambulance Service Agreement Town of Wappinger Page 8 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 WHEREAS, the Town and Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. ("Empress") are parties to a certain Ambulance Service Agreement which commenced on January 1, 2021 and expired on December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Ambulance Service Agreement has continued on a month-to-month basis since its expiration and the Town and Empress desire to formalize a new Agreement in the form attached hereto for the continued provision of ambulance services through December 31, 2026, with a one-year option for 2027. 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 agrees to execute and enter into the attached Ambulance Service Agreement. 3. Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to execute the attached Ambulance Service Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Empress, said Ambulance Service Agreement having been subsequently reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-130 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Q Adopted .,...... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter Q ❑❑ ........ ... ..... ❑ ........ ....... ❑ Defeated William H Beale Voter Q ❑ .................................... ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter ❑ .... ❑ .... ❑ .... El ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Seconder ........ Q .. .. ........... ❑ .. ......... ❑ .. .. .......... ❑ Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York May 28, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. XI. Adjournment Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature COMMENTS - Current Meeting: The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM. Joseph P. Paoloni Town Clerk Town of Wappinger Page 9 Printed 5/29/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Town of Wappinger Page 10 Printed 5/29/2024 Town of Wappinger Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM 20 Middlebush Road Department: Town Clerk Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni ADOPTED Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini RESOLUTION 2024-129 Doc ID: 6187 Resolution Accepting Donation To Parks And Recreation Department - Senior Center Division WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger hosts a variety of senior citizen and recreational programs and events throughout the year including monthly birthday parties for Wappinger residents who are senior citizens, and WHEREAS, the Pines at Poughkeepsie has graciously donated one check totaling $1,800.00 dated to offer the monthly Senior Center birthday parties at no cost to any and all Senior Citizen in the Town of Wappinger, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby accept the following donation to offer the monthly Senior Center birthday parties at no cost to any and all Senior Citizen in the Town of Wappinger: Pines at Poughkeepsie I $1,800.00 I RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 5/22/2024 1:11 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-131 Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Agreements, Contracts, Leases Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6189 Resolution For Approval Of Empress Lease Agreement WHEREAS, the Town and Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. ("Empress") are parties to an Ambulance Service Agreement whereby Empress provides ambulance service to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town has agreed to lease a portion of the Emergency Services Building located at 16 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York to Empress in accordance with the Lease Agreement to be executed by the parties; and WHEREAS, the pertinent material terms of the Lease Agreement include a $4,000.00 per month rental fee for two garage bays, four main rooms and two restrooms within the aforementioned Emergency Service Building of the Town; and WHEREAS, the term of that Lease Agreement will be from June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. 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 agrees to execute and enter into that certain Lease Agreement attached hereto with Empress with the terms aforesaid of $4,000.00 per month rental fee for designated bays and offices and incremental increases in rent through the lease term and option period. 3. Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to execute the attached Lease Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Empress, said Lease Agreement having been subsequently reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney. 4. This Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 5/23/2024 3:08 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM TOWN OF WAPPINGER COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, STATE OF NEW YORK DATE OF ADOPTION: May 28, 2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger adopted a Resolution authorizing the lease of a portion of a building known as the Emergency Services Building located as 16 Middlebush Road to Empress Ambulance Service in exchange for the sum of $48,000 per year for a term of 30 months. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the aforesaid Resolution, adopted on May 28, 2024, is subject to a permissive referendum and will not take effect for 30 days from the date of publication or until a referendum is held in the event the requisite number of petitions subscribed and acknowledged by electors of the Town in opposition to such conveyance is submitted to the Town Clerk within 30 days of the date of the adoption of said Resolution. A copy of the Resolution is available at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 M r 4 N O N co n u Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-132 Correspondence Log Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Carnwath Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6190 F----'—�correspondence Log - X24--2 Number TO From Cate Date Rec' Re: Agenda Date 05-28-001 Torn Board Nicolas C. Maselh 5/112024 519/2024 Justice Month! y Re ort, April 2024 5128/2024 05-28-002 Torn Board Heather L. Kitchell 5/1/2024 5/9/2024 Justice Month! y Re ort, April 2.824 5/28/2024 05-28-003 Torn Board Lee Anne Frerio 5121/2024 5121/2,024 Realty Tax Report, April 2024 812812824 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 5/23/2024 3:15 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 k\\\ N q M ro=»» X299 r r n § � / \ --t / & � kk< 00 C -0 > > E LO CD k\/ N / \ � `2f$/ 0 .jak\/ ##� (Do//\ LO � � � � 0 § U 5CU / o L 6 �\ u § / c 5 m \ƒ/ o =e e ca \\ " rn /\\ $ / / / z�� ƒ\\ TOWN JUS'T'ICE HEATHER L.10TCHEN May 1St, 2024 TOWN OF WAPPINGER J[JSTICE' COURT 20 MIDDLEBUSH RD WAPPINGERS, NY 12590-0324 (845)297-6070 (845) 297-7739 FAX: (845) 297-0145 COURT HOURS: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. 2"' and 4' Wednesday's 5:30 P.M. I" and 3' Thursday's 5:30 P.M, Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers, NY 12590 IF Mgt ll4 T r' ; FAr TOWN JUT LICE 1 NICHOLAS C. MASELLI MAY 0.9.2024 Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Re: Nicholas C.' Maselli, Town Justice Monthly Report, April 2024 Dear Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board-, The following is a report of the cases disposed of during the month of April 2024; 12 Penal Law matter resulting in $330.00 collected in fines and fees. 297 Vehicle and Traffic Law matters resulting in $34,162.00 collected in fines and fees. 9 Civil matters resulting in $69.00 collected in fees. 27 Termination of Suspension matters resulting in $2,975.00 collected in fees. 1 Executive Law matter resulting in $50.00 collected in fees. I have forwarded a check in the amount of $37,586.00 to the Town of Wappinger Comptroller. In addition, I aryl holding $5,114.00 in pending bail. Respectfully submitted, C �, Nicholas C. Maselli 4' Town Justice cc: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk T®NVN JZJSTICE HEATHER L. KITCHEN May 1", 2024 iuvvN or warYiNCErr;g-F-6-3-a --1 pry tiC. JUSTICE COURT 20 MIDDLEBUSH RD WAPPINGERS, NY 12590-0324 (845)297-6070 (845)297-7739 FAX (845)297-0145 COURT HOURS: Tuesday 5:30 P.M. 2nd and 4" Wednesday's 5:30 P.M. 1" and 3' Thursday's 5:30 P.M. Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers, NY 12590 Re: Heather L. Kitchen, Town Justice Monthly Report, April 2024 Dear Supervisor Cavaccini and Members of the Town Board. TONVN JUSTICE NICHOLAS C. MASELLI MAY Q 9 2024 Towh of Wappinger "own Clerk The following is a report of the cases disposed of during the month of April 2024; 12 Penal Lav,, matters resulting in $$25.00 collected in lines and fees, 243 Vehicle and Traffic Law matters resulting in $24,627.00 collected in fines and fees, 10 Civil matters resulting in $127.00 collected in fees. 20 Termination of Suspension matters resulting in $2,150.00 collected in fees. 3 Bail Forfeiture matters resulting in $3.00 collected in fees. I have forwarded a check in the amount of $27,732.00 to the Town of Wappinger Comptroller. In addition, I am holding $2,693.00 in pending bail. Respectfully sub tt , Heather L. ' Town Justice cc: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk RVCFAVJ, OFTAXES Lee Aline Frvno 20M I DDLEMISH RO U) N9APPINGEAS' FALLS''M tl215910 NN M% NN . I a ) NN NO 11 %% 1% PM N � ; �, 14 J (845) 297.4158 - ) I a i n (84-5) 297.4342 - Dirvd (84,5)297-1478 Fax BEGINNING BANK BALANCE Receipts/Deposits Interest Bank Interest Other Total Less Disbursements/Adjustments Checks Paid Returned Checks Misc. ENDING BANK BAL. Less Pending Checks ENDING BOOK BALANCE "FOWN OF WAPPINGERPP-�4/, SUPERVISOR 10SLPH 1). ( AVACCAM TOWN BOARD )VHHam H. Beale lkldna Chriswwwr Plifflips Al Casella TO VV N C 11, ER K Joseph lin Paoloni I I 16 11 NV � kV S I I P ER IN TEN D E NT Office of the Receiver ofl'axes Michael S'heehan APRIL 2024 REALTY TAX REPORT $ 6,689,332.02 $ 167,803.75 $ 8,713-88 $ 6,865,849.65 $ (5,548,108.36) $ 1,317,741.29 $ (36.77) $ 1,317,704.52 Submit ed by: j Lee An e Freno, Receiver of Taxes APRIL 2024 REALTY TAX RECEIPTS 6 O J O V S= O S= O SZ N O L L O U N M r 4 N O N U) W w co N Lo O It* N O N S= O E V m Q A B C D E F G I H I J 1 DATE AMOUNT BATCH TAX PENALTY MEMO NOTICE OVR/DUP INTEREST RETURNS 2 RECEIVED NO. FEE FFE PAYMENT CHECK FEE 3 4 4/2/2024 $ 1,493.23 118 $ 1,463.95 $ 29.28 5 4/3/2024 $ 55,076.85 1191 $ 53,996.91 $ 1,079.94 6 4/5/2024 $ 191.88 120 $ 188.12 $ 3,76 7 4/8/2024 $ 50.00 TD reimburse chargeback fee 8 4/11/2024 $ 15,047.42 121 $ 14,752.36 $ 295.06 9 4/19/20241 $ 58,971.24 122 $ 57,794.73 $ 1,155.90 10 4/19/2024 $ 4,582.86 123 $ 4,493.00 $ 89,86 , 11 4/22/2024 $ 25.00 ' $ 25.00 12 4/23/2024 $ 422.16 124 $ 413.88 $ 8.28 13 4/26/2024 $ 10,677.12 125 $ 10,467.77 $ 209.35 14 4/26/2024 $ 21,265.99 126 $ 20,849.02 $ 416.97 15 TOTALS $ 167,803.75J $ 164,419.74 { $ 3,288.40 $ 25.00 $ 0.61 16 17 4/30/2024 $ 501.25 $ 501.25 TD 18 4/30/2021 $ 8,212.63 $ 8,212.63 PCSB 19 $ 8,713,88 $ 164,419,74 $ 3,288.40 $ 25.44 1 0,61 $ 8,713.88 $ 24.00 6 O J O V S= O S= O SZ N O L L O U N M r 4 N O N U) W w co N Lo O It* N O N S= O E V m Q APRIL 2024 REALTY DISBURSEMENTS A B C D E F G H 1 � 2 DATE AMOUNT FDCCF SUPERVISOR OVR/DUP CHECK 3 DISBURSED I PAYMENT NO. 4 5 4/5/2024 $ 36.77 $ 36.77 1120 6 4/5/2024 $ 44,679.47 $ 44,679.47 void 1121 7 4/5/2024 $ 5,257.59 $ 5,257.59 void 1122 8 4/5/2024 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 void 1123 9 4/24/2024 $ 2,498,091.30 $ 2,498,091.30 1124 10 4/24/2024 $ 300,000.00 $ 3,000,000.00 _ 1125 11 4/24/2024 $ 44,679.47 $ 44,679.47 1126 12 4/24/2024 $ 5,257.59 ' $ 5,257.59 ; 1127 13 4/24/2024 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 14 1 TOTAL , $ 2,898,162.19 $ 5,498,091.30 $ 100,034.12 f $ 36.77 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 TABLED RESOLUTION 2024-105 Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6164 Resolution Directing The Removal Of Unsafe Structure WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has been advised by its Building Department that a certain unsafe structure exists at 16 Dogwood Hill, Wappingers Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, in response, the Town Board caused its structural engineer to review and report on the condition, which was culminated in the June 29, 2023 letter of Larry Werts, P.E. of CPL, wherein it was confirmed that the structure was unsafe and directed the Building Department to take efforts to cause the Owner to remove the structure; and WHEREAS, the Building Department has made numerous attempts to cause the Owner to remove the structure, including providing the required notices in accordance with Chapter 93-7 of the Wappinger Town Code, which attempts have been unsuccessful; and WHEREAS, the unsafe structure is now an emergency condition and the Building Inspector has requested that the Town Board authorize its removal pursuant to Chapter 93-11 of the Wappinger Town Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the information provided to it from its structural engineer and Building Department, the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Building Department to have the unsafe structure removed. All costs for same shall be assessed to the Owner pursuant to Chapter 93-10 of the Wappinger Town Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, prior to said removal, the Town Attorney is hereby directed to file a copy of the notice provided to the Owner pursuant Chapter 93-7 of the Wappinger Town Code with the Dutchess County Clerk. HISTORY: 04/08/24 Town Board TABLED RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 05/28/24 Next: 6/10/2024 7:00 PM MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 4/8/2024 4:31 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Co J u n e 29, 2023 Town of Wappinger Town Board Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Re: 16 Dogwood Hills Residential Structural Evaluation CRL## 819.15034.00 Dear Board Members, CPL was requested to conduct a site visit for a visual inspection and provide our opinion of the condition of the residence at 16 Dogwood Hills located in the Town of Wappinger. This site visit occurred on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Our site visit was limited to the exterior of the residence. The interior portions of the home were inaccessible at the time of the inspection. Briefly, the property consists of a single-family residence, originally built in 1969. The house is constructed of conventional wood framed floor, wall, and roof systems with a masonry block foundation. The property also has accessory structures, a camper and site features associated with the residence. It is our opinion that the current condition of the residence is not structurally safe and should not be entered by anyone, nor should anyone be allowed adjacent to the structure. Due to the observed serious deterioration and prolonged exposure, the structural systems are in a condition that is beyond repair. Some of the observed conditions include, but are not limited to, numerous locations of large roof penetrations and failed roofing, exposed interior framing, failed cladding, severe moisture infiltration locations, and deficient roof framing conditions. Access to the home and surrounding areas may be an attraction for pests/rodents and people, including vandals. The residence should be demolished by a qualified contractor and upon completion the property and surrounding site should be left in a safe and stable condition. Based on the limited visual inspection of the Property it is our opinion that the following items relate to code deficiencies and/or hazardous conditions: • Numerous holes in roof- PMCoNYS 107.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy, PMCoNYS 107.1.1 Unsafe structures, FCoNYS 108.1.1 Unsafe structures, and FCoNYS 108.2 Structure unfit for human occupancy • Hole in chimney- PMCoNYS 107.1.2 Unsafe equipment • Soffit at west side missing - PMCoNYS 107.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy CPL Architecture I Engineering I Planning 26 IBM Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845.454.3411 CPLteam. Town of Wappinger Town Board CO Town of Wappinger L June 29, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Should you have questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to contact us. Very tru ly you rs, LarryW ts, PE Structura Engineer ��, �OF NEW Y r W 2 084985 SSIO�P� L° 0 0 a� 0 a cfl J IL U C 0 E U M Q Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-133 Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appropriations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Councilman Al Casella DOC ID: 6191 Resolution Approving The Purchase Of Bleachers For The Town Of Wappinger Parks System WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger provides bleachers for residents to watch sporting events in various Town parks, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger identified the desire to purchase four tier aluminum bleachers, and WHEREAS, the sole provider that met the specifications of the Town Board was Kay Park Recreation, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds provided the Town Board with an estimate for (13) thirteen bleachers for the cost of $31,101.04, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger Town Board hereby accepts the estimate from Kay Park Recreation and authorizes the purchase of 13 bleachers for the total cost of $31,101.04 to be funded out of the Parkland Trust. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 5/29/2024 2:48 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Kay Pr' r� Sales Quote C Mak iro IPlaces, 9 Friendly i�r� 1964Page 1 of 1 z Sales@kaypark.com; www.kaypark.com Quote ID: 05132402NY 1301 Pine Street Janesville, IA 50647-1028 Phone: 800-553-2476; Fax: 319-987-2127 XDIRCT Quote To: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Contact: STEVE FRAZIER Phone: Fax: E -Mail: sfrazier@townofwappingerny.gov WEB CITYOF Ship To: Quote Date. 05/13/2024 Date Printed: 05/13/2024 Prepared By: KAMMEYER, BROOKLYN 59 MONTFORT RD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 Carrier: ESTES Payment Terms: 24 Hour Call Ahead Liftgate Residential Delivery Item Model and Description (Below) Color Information (If Applicable) List Price Disc (%) Net Price Qty Item Toi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ' 1. BLG4A15 $2,541.0012.00 % $2,236.08 13 $29,069.( ' 4 ROW GALVANIZED BLEACHER FRAME W/ ALUM PLANK 15' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL SAVINGS APPLIED! $3,963.96 '-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- ' - Total Weight: 5681 Lbs. Sub -Total: $29,069.04 '----------------------------------------------�� Shipping/Handling: $2,032.00 Total Amount: $31,101.04 ''�--------------------------- Freight charges do not include off loading unless liftgate is checked. Freight charges may vary due to fuel surcharges. Site preparation and assembly not included. Due to volatile material costs quotes are only good for 15 days. N O O_ i' Z N O It* N M It - Lo Lo OI 0 0 d 0 m M 0 m E U M Q Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-134 Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Personnel Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6192 Resolution Promoting Senior Groundskeeper To Full Time Head Groundskeeper In The Buildings And Grou WHEREAS, Richard Meddaugh has been employed in the Buildings and Grounds Department as a Senior Groundskeeper, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds advises that Richard Meddaugh exhibits the work of running the grounds division of the Buildings and Grounds Department, and WHEREAS, the position of Head Groundskeeper is appropriate for Richard Meddaugh through his duties in directingwork crews in the Buildings and Grounds Department, and WHEREAS, the full time Head Groundskeeper position is a Labor position under Civil Service Law which is not subject to competitive examination, and WHEREAS, the full-time Head 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. Richard Meddaugh is hereby appointed to the full-time civil service job title Head Groundskeeper, effective May 29, 2024. 2. Richard Meddaugh shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $25.81 which shall be paid in 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 [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 5/29/2024 2:38 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-135 Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Agreements, Contracts, Leases Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6193 Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement With Labor Counsel For A Special Investigation Into A Work WHEREAS, an incident occurred that may be in violation of certain employment policies of the Town of Wappinger, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined to ascertain the facts of the incident that an independent and confidential investigation should be conducted while preserving the privacy and due process rights of all parties involved, and WHEREAS, the Town Board directs Labor Counsel to the Town to prepare a report after its investigation, subject to attorney-client privilege, describingthe results of its investigation together with any recommendations to the Town Board, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Labor Counsel to the Town, Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP, be retained to investigate, render factual findings regarding and make, if appropriate, remedial recommendations addressing complaints of violations of certain employment policies of the Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the conclusion of its investigation, Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP is directed to prepare a confidential, written attorney-client privileged report to the Town Board memorializing such investigation, related factual findings and suggested remedial actions, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rates for the services for this investigation are those established in the retainer agreement for Labor Counsel to the Town between the Town of Wappinger and Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the above described agreement with such changes as the Supervisor may deem advisable in consultation with the Town Attorney. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 5/29/2024 2:42 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2024-130 Meeting: 05/28/24 06:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Agreements, Contracts, Leases Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini DOC ID: 6188 Resolution For Approval Of Ambulance Service Agreement WHEREAS, the Town and Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. ("Empress") are parties to a certain Ambulance Service Agreement which commenced on January 1, 2021 and expired on December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, Ambulance Service Agreement has continued on a month-to-month basis since its expiration and the Town and Empress desire to formalize a new Agreement in the form attached hereto for the continued provision of ambulance services through December 31, 2026, with a one-year option for 2027. 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 agrees to execute and enter into the attached Ambulance Service Agreement. 3. Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized to execute the attached Ambulance Service Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Empress, said Ambulance Service Agreement having been subsequently reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: Angela Bettina Updated: 5/23/2024 3:02 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1