2024-2082024-208
Resolution Ratifying Emergency Action To Remove Building At 148 All Angels Hill Road
At a Special 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 November 7, 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 -2024-208
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ 2
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Seconder, Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella
Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, at approximately 9:30 am on November 4, 2024, afire broke out in a residential structure located at 148
All Angels Hill Road; and
WHEREAS, fire departments responded to the scene, but the building was on fire for six (6) minutes prior to a
complete structural collapse; and
WHEREAS, New Hackensack Fire Company Chief Ramond Valentin, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, Third
Ward Councilman Christopher Phillips, and the Superintendent of Town Highways Michael J. Sheehan took action
to remove the remnants of the unsafe structure; and
WHEREAS, X93-11 of the Town of Wappinger Code provides that the an unsafe building be demolished where it
"reasonably appears that there is present a clear and imminent danger to the life, safety or health of any person or
property;" and
WHEREAS, the owner of the building was notified of the imminent danger of the unsafe building and the owner
consented to the demolition of the unsafe structure; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town of Wappinger Town Board hereby ratifies and confirms the September 22, 2022, Emergency
Demolition Actions taken by the New Hackensack Fire Company Chief of Department, Town Supervisor, Third Ward
Councilman, and the Superintendent of Highways pursuant to X93-11 requiring the demolition of the unsafe
building located at 148 All Angels Hill Road.
2. The Town Board hereby directs that all costs for removal of the unsafe structure be recorded upon
vouchers by the contractors and submitted to the Building Inspector for review and approval.
3. The Town Clerk shall cause a copy of this resolution and the vouchers detailing the costs of demolition
and removal to be served upon the owner of the property pursuant to X93-7 of the Town of Wappinger Code, unless
the owner of the property waives such service in writing.
4. The Town Board hereby directs that should the costs incurred by the Town of Wappinger in demolishing
and removing the unsafe structure not be paid by the property owner or its insurance carrier, said funds shall be
paid from the Unallocated B Fund Balance.
S. Any charges not paid by the owner or its insurer may be assessed against the real property located at 148
All Angels Hill Road (Tax Parcel ID 135689-6258-04-621394) and shall be levied and collected in the same manner
as provided in Article 15 of the Town Law for the levy and collection of a special ad valorem levy as provided by §93-
10 of the Town Code after notice to the owner and an opportunity to be heard and further action of the Town Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: William H. Beale
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
11/7/2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEPIj/P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK