2024-2052024-205
Resolution Authorizing Installation Of Street Lighting Throughout The Town Of
Wappinger
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 October
28, 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 -2024-205
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No/Nay
Abstain
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2 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Mover
Q
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❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
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❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Seconder
Q
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Christopher Phillips
Mover
Q
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Al Casella
Voter
2
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The following Resolution was introduced by Supervisor Cavaccini and seconded by
Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini has identified areas in Town that are poorly lit, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to install street lighting along the roadway to provide drivers at night visibility
of vehicles entering into intersections and to be aware of pedestrians, and
WHEREAS, where Losee Road, Miracle Circle, Lormar Court respectively meets Myers Corners Road have
been identified as an area of need for street lighting, and
WHEREAS, when the entrance to Cedar Hill Road was moved a new street light was not added at its
current terminus where it meets Old Hopewell Road and has been identified as an area of need for
street lighting, and
WHEREAS, the location of the proposed street lights is 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 a Street Lighting Authority Order which sets forth the rental costs for the
street lights and poles, and
WHEREAS, Town Comptroller Jessica Servidio 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:
1. The Town Board hereby accepts the terms of the Street Lighting Order which provides for a
rental fee of $751.68 for four LED luminaries plus the cost of electricity and authorizes the Town
Supervisor to sign the Street Lighting Order on behalf of the Town.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line transfers for the rental of the
street lighting and electric service:
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From Line
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$751.
B0917 Unallocated B Fund
B.5182.0400 Street Lighting Contractual
68
Balance
Expenses
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED BY CONSENT VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Christopher Phillips
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/28/2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEP�Ij�P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK