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2024-11-07Town of Wappinger Special Meeting - Minutes - 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 townofw a p p i ng a rny. g ov Joseph Paoloni (845)297-5772 Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:00 PM Town Hall I. Call to Order Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Joseph D. Cavaccini Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present 7:00 PM William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Late 8:51 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 8:45 AM II. Opening Items 1. Salute to the Flag 2. Invocation and Moment of silence III. Agenda and Minutes 1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale 2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of October 28, 2024 Town of Wappinger Page I Printed 11/12/2024 Special Meeting Minutes November 7, 2024 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale IV. Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget 1. Motion To: Open Public Hearing COMMENTS - Current Meeting: Grace Martin spoke on the recreation portion of the budget pointing out the decrease in the senior center. Supervisor Cavaccini explained that the historical budgets were consolidated for simplicity for more general categories. RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 01 MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSTAIN: William H. Beale 2. Motion To: Close Public Hearing COMMENTS - Current Meeting: Adjouned until November 12, 2024. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale V. Public Portion 1. Motion To: Open Public Portion COMMENTS - Current Meeting: Franca Petrillo commented on the New Live Performance Stage and ARP funds mentioning safety and wide span use. Ms. Cotler from 777 Wheeler Hill Road also agreed to the rebuilding of the stage. She suggested that many comments on Carnwath and the Stage made by the board seem as if the board could have asked many of their questions at the onset of the project not months later. Councilman Casella stated that they had every intent to move forward on the Carnwath proposal. Town of Wappinger Page 2 Printed 11/12/2024 Special Meeting Minutes November 7, 2024 In response, Councilwoman Bettina said that she wanted them to showcase the Carnwath Proposal at a public meeting. Darelyn Brennan from Carmel Height is also in favor of the New Stage and asked if the funds were not used would they go back to the state. Mr. Cavaccini affirmed. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale 2. Motion To: Close Public Portion RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale VI. Discussion 1. Budget Comptroller gave the budget presentation. Councilman Casella gave many edits to all three funds where Councilwoman Bettina and Councilman Phillips generally agreed. VII. Resolutions RESOLUTION: 2024-207 Resolution Adopting Annual Budget For Fiscal Year 2025 WHEREAS, on October 28, 2024, the Town Board, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 106 of the Town Law and other applicable provisions of law, accepted the Preliminary Budget, by Resolution No. 2023-141; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 2023-141, a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget was held on November 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf or in opposition to the proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year 2024; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has taken into consideration the comments made by the public at the Public Hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 109 of the Town Law and other applicable provisions of law, the annexed detailed statement of expenditures and revenues of the Town of Wappinger is hereby approved Town of Wappinger Page 3 Printed 11/12/2024 Special Meeting Minutes November 7, 2024 and adopted as the Annual Budget of the Town of Wappinger for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to enter the Annual Budget adopted herein in the minutes of the Town Board; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board further directs that the amounts identified in the Annual Budget adopted herein shall be appropriated. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-207 Amount: Brexel-Schlathaus Park Bandshell Construction /Engineering / Design $850,000 ❑ Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter 00 El ElH Defeated Williain.Beale.........................Vo ....,........❑...... ter D ❑.......,........❑..... ❑.. D..... D Tabled Angela Bettina Seconder El 0 0 ❑ Withdrawn........... ❑ Christopher Phillips Mover .... D .... ... ❑ .... .... ❑ . ... ... ❑ Next: 11/12/24 7:00 PM Al Casella Voter (�...... ❑ ❑...... ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York November 07, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled. RESOLUTION: 2024-197 Resolution To Designate A Portion Of The American Rescue Plan Funds And Authorize Request For Proposals To Construct A New Live Performance Stage At Brexel-Schlathaus Park WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ABPA) 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, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and the Engineer to the Town have developed a scope of work and request for proposals (RFP) to construct a new live performance stage at Brexel- Schlathaus Park, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger authorizes the Engineer to the Town and or his designee to seek requests for proposals to construct the new live performance stage at Brexel-Schlathaus Park, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER 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: Brexel-Schlathaus Park Bandshell Construction /Engineering / Design $850,000 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-197 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccini Voter D ❑ ❑.. ❑ El Defeated William H. Beale Voter ❑ ❑ ElD ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Seconder 0 ❑ El Al Casella Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 11/12/2024 Special Meeting Minutes November 7, 2024 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York November 07, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2024-208 Resolution Ratifying Emergency Action To Remove Building At 148 All Angels Hill Road WHEREAS, at approximately 9:30 am on November4, 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. 5. 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 X93-10 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: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-208 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccini Voter D ❑ ❑ .. ❑ El Defeated William H. Beale Voter ❑ ❑ ElD ❑ Tabled An gela Bettina Voter...,...... . D .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Seconder 0 ❑ El❑ Al Casella Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Town of Wappinger Page 5 Printed 11/12/2024 Special Meeting Minutes November 7, 2024 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York November 07, 2024 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. 4. Quote For Signs r wa AVULrr rerAY"I 11104l2024 0'1,65 r1h"uOYip5 Town of Wappirngcr Wdd olbush Rd. Wa'appinger FaBlls IN'W 12590 CdUOW fdmr'Watchfire Electronic Message CcnLvrs (FM(,'fi Soppiy 44'atehfire brand EMC, Poul pitch 10Imrra, cabinet size 41°high x 8 3"wade, digital disphy area 3'hx 8* dteuiblesided ayoor warrankyj.�f voft..30arnps jrergwiires 2 circuf&ti). 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Each sugn will require- (2,) two 120 volt crrcuit's, Cast per sign wppllIed and histalled $4I1,84E00 f m'nt peg sign with the Town et4gging the footing, .y,upplllyiq, tlne ccmlurete, sminE'the steel pluumb inthe-hole.andpouiring toncrote, $38,946,00, VIII. Executive Session 1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale 2. Motion To: Return from Executive Session Town of Wappinger Page 6 Printed 11/12/2024 Special Meeting Minutes November 7, 2024 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale IX. Adjournment Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature COMMENTS - Current Meeting: The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Joseph P. Paoloni Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Page 7 Printed 11/12/2024