2025-372025-37
Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement Between The Town Of
Wappinger And The Little League Association, Inc.
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 January
27, 2025.
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 -2025-37
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
2 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
❑
❑
❑
Away
❑ 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❑ Withdrawn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, the Town Board finds that it is in the best interests of the Town to have the Town of
Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. provide a program of softball and baseball activities for
the boys and girls of the community; and
WHEREAS, the baseball and softball programs of the Town of Wappinger Little League Association,
Inc. are provided at the Robinson Lane Baseball Complex owned by the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. has assisted the Town of
Wappinger in maintaining the baseball fields and facilities on which its teams play; and
WHEREAS, the Wappingers Challenger League has administered an outstanding program of
baseball activities since 2005 through the hard work and drive of countless volunteers in the
program; and
WHEREAS, the baseball programs of the Wappingers Challenger League are provided at Inspiration
Field at the Robinson Lane Baseball Complex owned by the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the motto of the Wappingers Challenger League is "Everyone Can Play!" and the Town
Board believes that it is important for the Town to assist with achieving that goal through providing
the necessary improvements to Inspiration Field and financial assistance for the program;
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor, in consultation with the Director of Recreation and the Supervisor
of Buildings and Grounds, has negotiated the terms of a proposed Service Agreement with the Town
of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board acknowledges the very successful program the Town of Wappinger Little
League Association, Inc. has administered for the last 40 years or so and wishes to continue having
the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. provide softball and baseball activities for the
boys and girls of the Town of Wappinger.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board Members acknowledge they have reviewed the terms and conditions of
the proposed "Service Agreement" attached hereto, and they find the terms contained therein
reasonable and consistent with the relationship the Town has had with the Town of Wappinger Little
League Association, Inc. over the last 60 years or so; and
The Town Board hereby authorizes Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini to execute said Service
Agreement with the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. in accordance with the terms
and conditions contained therein, which Agreement, among other provisions, authorizes the Town
to pay the amount budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025 for Little League and the Challenger League upon
execution and delivery of the agreement.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 01
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
AWAY: William H. Beale
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/27/2025
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEP,14,'. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK