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Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of a Universal Water Access Launching Dock
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 February
10, 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 -2025-39
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
2 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Voter
❑
❑
❑
Q
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by
Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2024, the concept of kayak launching docks on various waterways in the
Town of Wappinger was presented, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board supported the conceptual project and the Town Clerk obtained the required
number of quotes in accordance with the Town's Procurement Policy, and
WHEREAS, to provide better recreational and emergency water access points along the Hudson River
Waterway Trail, which the Town is a part of, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and Councilman
Christopher Phillips offered starting this project at the Chelsea Boat Ramp and the Lower Wappinger
Creek to connect the Waterway Trailheads, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The attached photo will seasonally be installed at the Town Boathouse at the Lower Wappinger
Creek to connect the Waterway Trailheads or at the Robinson Lane Recreation Center depending on the
extent of aquatic or floating vegetation.
3. The Town Board does hereby accept the estimate from FWM Docks/EZ Dock Northeast for
$34,874 out the door, including installation Paid for out of A Fund Balance.
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The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER:
Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES:
Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher
Phillips
ABSENT:
Al Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
2/10/2025
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK