2024-1562024-156
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Laborers
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on July 8,
2024.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-156
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
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman
Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that hiring seasonal employees in the Buildings and
Grounds Department to assist with the repairs and maintenance of Town Buildings and Grounds is
necessary, and
WHEREAS, the Rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources authorizes the
appointment of employees by the Town on a seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds recommends the appointment of five
employees as Groundskeepers on a seasonal basis, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Thomas Johnston as Seasonal Laborer who shall be
compensated at $18.00 per hour with a starting date retroactive to April 29, 2024.
2. The Town Board hereby appoints Christopher Vanderlinde as Seasonal Laborer who shall
be compensated at $20.71 per hour with a starting date retroactive to May 20, 2024.
3. The Town Board hereby appoints Nihuche Lopez as Seasonal Laborer who shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hour with a starting date retroactive to May 29, 2024.
4. The Town Board hereby appoints Ethan Rastadt as Seasonal Laborer who shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hour with a starting date retroactive to May 13, 2024.
S. The Town Board hereby appoints Francis Steinhauer as Seasonal Laborer who shall be
compensated at $20.71 per hour with a starting date of July 17, 2024.
4. This appointment is a seasonal appointment in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess
County Department of Human Resources.
S. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human
Resources and is further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the
Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.
6. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
7. The 2024 Budget makes appropriations for this position.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/8/2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEPq P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK