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2025-02-10Town of Wappinger Regular Meeting - Minutes - 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 townofw a p p i ng a rny. g ov Joseph Paoloni (845)297-5772 Monday, February 10, 2025 7:00 PM Town Hall I. Call to Order Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Joseph D. Cavaccini Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present 7:00 PM William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 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 Absent Joseph P. Paoloni Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Present 4:44 PM Lori McConologue Town of Wappinger Deputy Town Clerk Present 8:30 AM II. Opening Items 1. Salute to the Flag/Black American 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, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella 2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes 1/27/2025 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 IV. Public Portion 1. Motion To: Open Public Portion Town of Wappinger Page I Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella 2. Motion To: Close Public Portion RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella V. Discussions 1. Motion To: Petition the Tr -Municipal Commision for 2 Seats COMMENTS - Current Meeting: Supervisor Cavaccini explained the history of the Tri -Municipal commission. The Town of Poughkeepsie which is part of the three municipalities in the commission has projects that require a $54 million expansion which means that the town of Wappinger would have to pay 51 % of thatfor their added capacity. We on this board feel that this is not our problem and should not have to bear that burden. Any additional funding should be directed to the rainwater runoff infiltration that is compromising the efficiency of the biological reactors. When excess water from I&I enters the sewer system, it takes up space for actual wastewater. This reduced capacity can lead to backups, overflows, and inefficiencies in the treatment process. As a result, the system becomes less effective at handling the wastewater it was designed for, causing further operational challenges. I&I can cause sanitary sewer overflows, where untreated wastewater escapes the system and enters the environment. These overflows contaminate rivers, lakes, and other water bodies, posing serious risks to public health and ecosystems. SSOs are a direct consequence of overloaded sewer systems that cannot handle the excess water from I&I. We would be asked to pay for half the expansion with no voting rights. We asked the board if they would give us a seat to vote on the expansion or the better use of funds to address the reduced capacity caused by I&I where we would get better oversight or deny the projects planned by the Town of Poughkeepsie. Councilman Beale agreed to an I&I discussion to meet standards of the DEC and to discuss receiving 2 seats.. The board made it clear that getting two seats does it allow them to move forward with the expansion. Town of Wappinger Page 2 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 2. VI. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Motion To: Engage with Petitioners to move Forward with Designs and Escrows for the expansion of the Fleetwood Sewer & Water District COMMENTS - Current Meeting: Attorney Liguori explained that he would look further into the petitions to tie in to the Fleetwood water and sewer district. The line would have to go under Osborne Hill to service these homes. He explained that the landowners would have to hire an engineer, cause a design to be prepared, submit a petition together with the map plan and report, fund the escrow for the Town Engineer to see if this could happen as it is not a simple task. If the town does it with funding and buy in through the district it would be prevailing wage. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Supervisor SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Consent RESOLUTION: 2025-47 Resolution Authorizing The Naming Of Private Road For Myers Run Subdivision WHEREAS, in order to comply with the Dutchess County Enhanced 9-1-1 Response Program, the Town must name public and private roads within the Town; and WHEREAS, the applicant for the Myers Run Subdivision has requested that the road located within the Myers Run Subdivision be named SHADOW COURT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby names the road located in the Myers Run Subdivision SHADOW COURT; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-47 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . .... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccini Voter . .. ..... El .... ................. ❑ . ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale„ Seconder D ❑ El❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ElWithdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ El Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York Town of Wappinger Page 3 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-48 Resolution Appointing Labor And Employment Counsel To The Town Of Wappinger NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is appointed as labor and employment counsel to the Town of Wappinger, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute any documentation consistent to the actions within this resolution. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-48 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ......... ....... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale ................. Seconder 0 ....................,..................,................ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina ...................... Voter............ D .... .... ❑ ... .... El........ ❑ ... El Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover...,........(✓7...... ❑..... ❑ .... ❑..... Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ D Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-49 Resolution Setting Restoration Bond WHEREAS, CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., 1105-1115 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, New York (the "Applicant") has made application to the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger (hereinafter the "Planning Board") for an amended Site Development Approval and Special Permit (the "Amended Approval") for the Carmax Project in order to modify its prior approval to permit the Applicant to construct a septic fill pad on the property prior to the issuance of an approval by the Dutchess County Health Department (DCHD); and WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that the construction of the septic fill pad is a condition of obtaining the approval from the DCHD for the Carmax Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board granted the Amended Approval by Resolution dated September 16, 2024 subject to the Applicant posting a restoration bond in the event that the DCHD did not issue an approval; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer, by letter dated February 5, 2025, has recommended that a restoration bond should be established in the amount of $52,500.00; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to follow the recommendations made by the Town Engineer and the Wappinger Planning Board. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 Wappinger hereby establishes the amount of the restoration bond sufficient to cover restoration of the site should the Applicant fail to obtain the approval of the DCHD for the Carmax Project pursuant to the Town Code of the Town of Wappinger in the amount of $52,500.00 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bond posted for the project be subject to prior approval by the Town Attorneys, HOGAN, ROSSI & LIGUORI, as to sufficiency and form, which approval has been granted as of this date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant provide the attached Performance Agreement. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-49 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . .... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter . .. ........... El ................. ❑ ........... ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale„ Seconder D ❑ El❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ElWithdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-51 Resolution Authorizing The Submission Of The 2025 Community Development Block Grant Application For Continued Improvements To Carnwath Farms / Reese Cultural Center Restrooms WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger (hereinafter referred to as the Municipality) is participating in the 2025 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Consortium, and WHEREAS, input from citizens and groups has been received and considered at a public hearing, and WHEREAS, an application has been prepared for the above referenced activitywhich addresses our community concerns. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2025 application to the Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Program for the above referenced activity is approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the submission of the application to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development is authorized. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-51 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . .... ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim Voter . .. ........... 0 ................. ❑ . ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale„ Seconder D ❑ El❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ElWithdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Town of Wappinger Page 5 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-58 Resolution Promoting Seasonal Laborer To Full Time Maintenance Worker In The Buildings And Grounds Department WHEREAS, Juan Cabrera LLivipuma has been employed in the Buildings and Grounds Department as a Seasonal Laborer, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds advises that Juan Cabrera LLivipuma exhibits an excellent work ethic and eagerness to learn and he is an asset to the operation of the Department, and WHEREAS, the full time Maintenance Worker position is a Labor position under Civil Service Law which is not subject to competitive examination, and WHEREAS, the full-time Maintenance Worker position is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Teamsters Local 445 ("CBA"), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. Juan Cabrera LLivipuma is hereby appointed to the full-time civil service job title Maintenance Worker, effective February 10, 2025. 2. Juan Cabrera LLivipuma shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $21.33 which shall be paid in weekly installments, in accordance with the CBA. 3. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources and is further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. The appointment is subject to a probationary term of not less than eight nor more than twenty-six weeks in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-58 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted El Adopted as Amended Jos h D Cavaccim eP .... Voter a o ❑" o ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Seconder D ❑ ... .... El.... ... ❑ ... El Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ElWithdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-56 Correspondence Log Town of Wappinger Page 6 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log Corresr)onadenoe Loa - 2025-02-10 Number To From Date Date Rec" Re: Agenda Date 02-10-001 Towwn Board Regina Dausat 21312025 11311202.5 Rest nation Letter 2J1 012025 02-10-002 Town Board Dutchess Courity Finance 111512.025 113012.02.5 All Monies Paid 21101!2025 02-10-003 Town Board Lirnrioloqy nformation 112.712.025 113012025 Lake onia-d Lake Water Status 211012025 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-56 ❑ Adopted Yes/Aye ...... No/Nay......... Abstain...... Absent.... ❑ Adopted as Amended El Defeated Joseph D. Cavaccini Mover El „❑ ❑ ❑ El Tabled William H. Beale Seconder 0 ❑ El Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted . ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccint Voter . .. ........... El ................. ❑ ........... ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated Wtlliam H. Beale„ Seconder D ❑ El❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina Voter....,...... El .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ElWithdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ El Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 VII. Resolutions The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-30 Resolution Appointing Certified Public Accountants To Provide Various Accounting Services And To Audit The Accounts And Reports Of The Town Supervisor, Town Clerk And Town Justices BE IT RESOLVED, that RBT, Certified Public Accountants, is hereby retained for the purposes of furnishing such accounting assistance and consultations as may be needed by the Town Supervisor, Town Accountant and Town Bookkeeping staff, as such services may be required from time to time, for calendar year 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that RBT, Certified Public Accountants, be and they are hereby retained to audit the accounts, books, records and reports of the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Justices for calendar year 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that RBT, Certified Public Accountants, shall be paid in accordance with their fee schedule set forth in their proposal for audit services to the Town Board dated January, 2025. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-30 ❑ Adopted Yes/Aye ...... No/Nay......... Abstain...... Absent.... ❑ Adopted as Amended El Defeated Joseph D. Cavaccini Mover El „❑ ❑ ❑ El Tabled William H. Beale Seconder 0 ❑ El Town of Wappinger Page 7 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 ❑ Withdrawn Angela Bettina Voter D ❑ ❑❑ ............ ....... Next: 3/10/25 6:30 PM Christopher Phillips Voter 0 ❑ El❑ .... Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled. RESOLUTION: 2025-39 Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of a Universal Water Access Launching Dock 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. j The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-39 0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Town of Wappinger Page 8 Printed 31612025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ El Tabled Mela Bettina Ang Seconder 0 ❑ ...................... El❑ ElWithdrawn Ch risto.her Philli.over s D ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-46 Resolution Authorizing The Purchase and Replacing Of a Launching System For the Chelsea Boat Launch WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized capital improvements to be made at the Chelsea Boat Launch through Resolution 2024-214 and the docks should be replaced with this improvement project, and 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 continuing this project at the Chelsea Boat Ramp 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 Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to purchase the Launching system for the purposes of launching public boats and kayaks on the Hudson River. 3. The Town Board does hereby accept the estimate from The Dock Doctors for $27,810 for the Launching unit, and $6,500 for the Handicap ADA compliant features to be funded out of A -Fund Balance. The current existing ramp and stabilizers will be assessed for re -use. 4. The system represented by the attached photo will seasonally be installed on the Hudson River at the waterfront at Chelsea on the Hudson River to connect the Waterway Trailheads. Town of Wappinger Page 9 Printed 31612025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 omt inertial Kayak.Litunch Floating heavy-dutyalu.mminUM laUnch docks designed for commercial & rrluni 1pael use. Optional ADA curbing & tails, The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-46 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted " ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccim . Voter o o ❑ ... ................ o ...... ❑ Defeated William H. Beale„ ... Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ El Tabled Angela Bettina ........................... Mover ............. ......(✓7...... ❑..... ❑...... ❑..... ❑ WithdrawnChristopher Phillips Seconder 0 ❑ El❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2025-50 Town Of Wappinger Policy For Improvements To Municipal Property WHEREAS, municipal governments, when acting in the interests of the public, have qualified immunity from the application and enforcement of their own codes, rules and regulations, which includes the enforcement of the requirement to obtain permits from the Building Department for improvements to municipal properties; WHEREAS, notwithstanding its qualified immunity, the Town Board recognizes that obtaining permits from the Building Department for municipal improvements are in the best interest of the residents of the Town as the building permit process provides an additional measure of safety and ensured compliance with the applicable building codes of the State of New York; and Town of Wappinger Page 10 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 WHEREAS, the Town Board, therefore, desires to establish a policy to obligate all of the departments of the Town that engage in making physical improvements to municipal buildings and grounds to obtain permits applicable to said work from the Building Department prior to engaging in such work. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is now the policy of the Town of Wappinger that prior to any improvement to the buildings or grounds of the Town, that the department of the Town making said improvement shall obtain a permit from the Building Department to the extent that a building permit or other applicable permit is otherwise required for said work. No fees shall be required to be paid for any such permit. Following the completion of said work in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, the Building Department closeout said permit with a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-50 ❑ Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph,D. Cavaccini Mover E. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale ........................ Voter..............D ...... ......❑ ................❑ ...............❑ .... 0 Tabled Angela Bettina ................ Voter .... D .... ............ ❑ ............ ❑ .. ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips„ Seconder 0 ❑ El Next: 9/15/4512:00 AM Al Casella......... ................... Voter....,........❑...... ❑..... ❑...... D..... Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled. RESOLUTION: 2025-57 Resolution Amending Resolution 2024-225 WHEREAS, on December 16, 2024, the Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-225 which provided for the termination of employee 9428; and WHEREAS, in said resolution, it was stated that the Hearing Officer found that employee 9428 was guilty of "each" charge preferred; and WHEREAS, the Hearing Officer found that employee was guilty of 4 of the charges preferred and not each charge preferred, but nonetheless the recommendation was for termination; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to amend Resolution 2024-225 to reflect that correction as it impacts the information available to the public subject to Public Officers Law 87. NOW, THEREFORE, Resolution 2024-225 is hereby amended by the replacement of third Whereas with the following: "WHEREAS, after a hearing at which both parties were heard, the Hearing Officer found that employee 9428 was guilty of four (4) of the charges preferred and recommended that the employee be dismissed for each and every count upon which employee 9428 has been found guilty; and" The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Town of Wappinger Page 11 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-57 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D Cavaccini ................... Voter .......... El ................ o ............... El ................ ........ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale .... Seconder ................. El ....... ..... ❑ ....... ..... ❑ ....... ❑ ....... .. ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina .Voter....,...... D .... ❑ ... ❑ .... ❑ ... ❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ El Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York February 10, 2025 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. VIII. Items for Special Consideration/New Business Councilman Beale spoke on the tragic deaths that occurred at 65 Marlorville Road. IX. Executive Session 1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session 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 2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session 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 X. Adjournment Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature COMMENTS - Current Meeting: The meeting adjourned at 8:51 PM. Joseph P. Paoloni Town Clerk Town of Wappinger Page 12 Printed 3/6/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 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 Town of Wappinger Page 13 Printed 3/6/2025 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-47 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6332 Resolution Authorizing The Naming Of Private Road For Myers Run Subdivision WHEREAS, in order to comply with the Dutchess County Enhanced 9-1-1 Response Program, the Town must name public and private roads within the Town; and WHEREAS, the applicant for the Myers Run Subdivision has requested that the road located within the Myers Run Subdivision be named SHADOW COURT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby names the road located in the Myers Run Subdivision SHADOW COURT; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/5/2025 11:53 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM 20 Middlebush Road Department: Town Clerk Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Category: Appointments / Terminations AYES: Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni ADOPTED Initiator: MinuteTraq Adimin Sponsors: RESOLUTION 2025-48 DOC ID: 6333 Resolution Appointing Labor And Employment Counsel To The Town Of Wappinger NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is appointed as labor and employment counsel to the Town of Wappinger, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute any documentation consistent to the actions within this resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/5/2025 11:59 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 IMIMM111 OST RMAN A 'i:.orneys at Law €a HANNA LLP Robert F. Schol'ield One Commerce Phlz�l Pmvler Afbmiy, NMN YOVII 12260 January 9, 2025 Via Email (pdl) Only (at iservidio(a)fownofivappinaerny.gov) Hon. Joseph D. Cavaccini Supervisor c/o Jessica Servidio Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Rd Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Re: Labor & Employment Legal Services Dear Supervisor Cavaccini: Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP appreciates the opportunity to provide legal services to the Town of Wappinger (the "Town") in connection with Labor and Employment matters. In accordance with Firm policy, the purpose of this letter is to set forth our understanding as to the terms upon which we have been engaged. Should you have any questions in relation to this proposal or if you would like to discuss it further, please feel free to contact me or Nathaniel Nichols, Esq. MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES We will provide the legal services that, in our professional judgment, are appropriate for this matter and in accordance with applicable legal and ethical standards. You agree that representatives of the Town, specifically, the Town employees/staff, and their designees, will be reasonably available to confer with us upon request, will provide us with such documents and information as you may possess necessary to the representation, will disclose all facts and circumstances of which you are aware that may bear upon our handling of the representation, will promptly pay our fees in accordance with the terms of this letter and will otherwise assist our efforts as we reasonably request. It is understood that I will be the partner of this Firm primarily responsible for this engagement and Nathaniel Nichols, Esq. (Of Counsel) will work on the Town's matters regularly. Letter to Town of Wappinger Re: Engagement of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP January 9, 2024 — Page 2 DETERMINATION OF FEES Our fees are determined, in accordance with applicable ethical rules, by considering a number of factors, including the amount of time that our lawyers, legal assistants and staff devote to the matter, the experience and expertise of the professionals who perform the services, the complexity, novelty, and difficulty of the questions involved, the magnitude of the matter, any time limitations or other special demands presented, and the results obtained. In light of these factors, our fees in this representation will be as follows. RETAINER For general representation, which we define as responding to routine telephone inquiries and correspondence, including any supporting research, attendance as requested at Board or other applicable meetings (including labor management meetings), attendance at Town Board hearings, legal opinions as requested by the Town Board, review of labor contracts, preparation of grievance or initial administrative agency responses, periodic written reports regarding public sector labor and employment issues, negotiation services involving the Town's bargaining units through impasse proceedings (excluding interest arbitration), assistance in drafting work rules and employer policies, two days of training per year for Town employees/officers on topics to be agreed upon at such time as the training is requested, and day-to-day counsel and advice, we agree to charge an annual retainer of $23,040 (equaling $1,920/month) for the 2025 calendar year (paid in equal quarterly installments of $5,760/quarter). It is our intention to maintain that retainer amount throughout the life of the engagement, unless the Town's usage significantly exceeds our expectations. In such a case, we will discuss and agree upon any proposed change in the retainer with you before it takes effect. Travel time to and from the Town will always be included in the retainer, regardless of whether the travel is associated with retainer or non -retainer work. Because we believe that a more efficient and effective relationship occurs when a client is not concerned about legal fees when he or she needs to seek the assistance of counsel, there will be no cap on the number of hours covered by the retainer. At the end of the first year, we will meet with you to discuss your usage and whether a different retainer amount should be considered prospectively. The retainer will be billed in equal payments quarterly and payable in advance. NON -RETAINER We exclude from the retainer all federal and state court litigation, and all administrative litigation, such as the prosecution of employee disciplinary proceedings on behalf of the Town, including Civil Service Law § 75 proceedings, arbitrations, Division of Human Rights proceedings, and PERB proceedings. Non -retainer work would also include matters of such unusual scope or depth that we mutually agree require extended time or research to complete. We would not undertake such a matter without your express approval. Letter to Town of Wappinger Re: Engagement of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP January 9, 2024 — Page 3 On non -retainer matters, the time of partners and of counsel attorneys will be charged at a rate of $250 per hour and the time of associates will be charged at a rate of $200 per hour. Paralegal services will be billed at $125 per hour. BILLING FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES In addition to our fees, we will bill you for any expenditures that we make or expenses we incur for you or on your behalf. These may include computer-based legal research costs (the Firm allocates a flat fee paid for certain legal research costs in accordance with proportionate usage by clients), the costs of reproducing documents, long distance telephone charges, parking and travel costs, filing fees, court reporter fees, expenses which we incur while we are away from our office on your business, fees which accountants or consultants retained on your behalf charge us, and other similar expenditures. Where such expenditures are significant in amount, we may ask you to make payment directly to the provider of goods or services, or we may require an additional retainer amount to cover such expenses. STATEMENTS We will send you statements for services rendered and for expenditures which we have made for you on a monthly or periodic basis. The amounts set forth in the statements are due within forty-five days after the statement is mailed. It is understood that municipal clients may require additional time to engage in the voucher process. As such, certain leeway is provided to accommodate the potential need for extra time to make payments. If you have any questions about any statement, please call me promptly to discuss it. If your account becomes delinquent, we have established collection procedures which may include stopping all legal services of a non -emergency nature and, where consistent with our ethical obligations, withdrawing from this representation. We also reserve the right to ask you for reasonable security for past due balances and work required in the near future. As a condition of our undertaking this representation, you agree to provide such security to us upon request. In fairness to the majority of our clients who pay our statements promptly, we have established late payment charges designed to recover the costs of carrying overdue accounts. We reserve the right, to the extent permitted by law, to add a late payment charge of 9% per annum (0.75% per month) to your past due account. These late charges will accrue from the due date of the bill until the date it is paid. Under certain circumstances, disputes regarding our fees may be subject to the New York Fee Dispute Resolution Program established under 22 NYCRR Part 137. Letter to Town of Wappinger Re: Engagement of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP January 9, 2024 — Page 4 RECORDS RETENTION The Firm maintains a records retention and destruction policy, which may be amended from time to time. It is the Firm's practice, in accordance with its records retention policy, to review the file at the conclusion of our engagement for purposes of determining information and documents that will be returned to you, retained in our files, or destroyed. With respect to documents that are retained in our files, under our current records retention policy, the Firm reserves the right to destroy client files seven years after the conclusion of the matter, except as to matters, such as trust and estate matters, which require a longer document retention period. You may also arrange for the return of the file to you, upon payment of shipping costs. DOCUMENT PRESERVATION If this matter involves litigation, or the assertion or defense of a potential claim, it is imperative that you immediately take all necessary steps to ensure that there is no disposal, alteration or destruction of documents (including electronic documents and emails) that might relate in any way to the claim at issue. Under applicable court rules and judicial precedent, you are obligated to preserve all documents and communications that relate in any way to the claim and you can be subject to judicial sanctions for failing to do so. This may require you to ensure that any systems that automatically archive or destroy electronic documents are turned off. We would be pleased to provide you with additional assistance and advice in this regard if you have questions. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST As you are aware, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP has a diverse practice that includes representation of many other organizations and individuals in many areas. We have performed our standard internal conflicts check and we believe our performance of this engagement will not conflict with any client or matter on which we are engaged as of the date of this letter. In the event any such conflict comes to our attention, we will promptly notify you, and you agree to promptly meet with us to discuss, in good faith, a reasonable resolution. Within applicable ethical and legal guidelines, we will endeavor to continue our representation and to preserve our relationship. TERMINATION We anticipate continuing a long and mutually satisfactory relationship. The Town has the right to terminate our engagement at any time by giving us written notice of termination. We also have the right, subject to our responsibilities under applicable ethical rules, to terminate our engagement by giving the Town written notice if it fails to cooperate with us or to pay our bills when due or if we determine that continuing to represent the Town would be unethical, impractical or improper. If our relationship is terminated by either of us, the Town will remain obligated to pay us in full for our past services and for costs and expenses in accordance with the terms of this letter. Letter to Town of Wappinger Re: Engagement of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP January 9, 2024 — Page 5 AGREEMENT APPLICABLE UNTIL CHANGED IN WRITING This agreement will apply to any additional matters we agree toundertake upon your behalf unless we enter into an express written agreement reflecting an alternate arrangement. Please review this letter carefully and raise with me any questions that you may have. If this letter accurately reflects your understanding of our attorney-client relationship, please indicate the Town's approval and acceptance by executing it and returning a copy to me. Your signature also evidences your authority to review and execute this retainer agreement on behalf of the Town. Again, thank you for this opportunity to be of service to the Town. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at my number above. Sincerely, D v GYl a1'���ol Robert T. Schofield Nathaniel J. Nichols APPROVED AND ACCEPTED: Hon. Joseph D. Cavaccini, Supervisor, Town of Wappinger Date: Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-49 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Agreements, Contracts, Leases Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6334 Resolution Setting Restoration Bond WHEREAS, CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., 1105-1115 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, New York (the "Applicant") has made application to the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger (hereinafter the "Planning Board") for an amended Site Development Approval and Special Permit (the "Amended Approval") for the Carmax Project in order to modify its prior approval to permit the Applicant to construct a septic fill pad on the property prior to the issuance of an approval by the Dutchess County Health Department (DCHD); and WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that the construction of the septic fill pad is a condition of obtaining the approval from the DCHD for the Carmax Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board granted the Amended Approval by Resolution dated September 16, 2024 subject to the Applicant posting a restoration bond in the event that the DCHD did not issue an approval; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer, by letter dated February 5, 2025, has recommended that a restoration bond should be established in the amount of $52,500.00; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to follow the recommendations made by the Town Engineer and the Wappinger Planning Board. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby establishes the amount of the restoration bond sufficient to cover restoration of the site should the Applicant fail to obtain the approval of the DCHD for the Carmax Project pursuant to the Town Code of the Town of Wappinger in the amount of $52,500.00 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bond posted for the project be subject to prior approval by the Town Attorneys, HOGAN, ROSSI & LIGUORI, as to sufficiency and form, which approval has been granted as of this date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant provide the attached Performance Agreement. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/5/2025 5:29 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-51 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Grants Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6331 Resolution Authorizing The Submission Of The 2025 Community Development Block Grant Application For Continued Improvements To Carnwath Farms / Reese Cultural Center Restrooms WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger (hereinafter referred to as the Municipality) is participating in the 2025 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Consortium, and WHEREAS, input from citizens and groups has been received and considered at a public hearing, and WHEREAS, an application has been prepared for the above referenced activitywhich addresses our community concerns. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2025 application to the Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Program for the above referenced activity is approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the submission of the application to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development is authorized. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/5/2025 11:50 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-58 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6343 Resolution Promoting Seasonal Laborer To Full Time Maintenance Worker In The Buildings And Grounds Department WHEREAS, Juan Cabrera LLivipuma has been employed in the Buildings and Grounds Department as a Seasonal Laborer, and WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds advises that Juan Cabrera LLivipuma exhibits an excellent work ethic and eagerness to learn and he is an asset to the operation of the Department, and WHEREAS, the full time Maintenance Worker position is a Labor position under Civil Service Law which is not subject to competitive examination, and WHEREAS, the full-time Maintenance Worker position is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Teamsters Local 445 ("CBA"), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. Juan Cabrera LLivipuma is hereby appointed to the full-time civil service job title Maintenance Worker, effective February 10, 2025. 2. Juan Cabrera LLivipuma shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $21.33 which shall be paid in weekly installments, in accordance with the CBA. 3. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources and is further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. The appointment is subject to a probationary term of not less than eight nor more than twenty-six weeks in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/7/2025 3:31 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-56 Correspondence Log Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Correspondence Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6341 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/7/2025 11:34 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 0 k k 0 � § 0 LIE Lo G \ co w w / / \ ƒ E \ k k\\\ 2//_/_ Q § / \ t _ ■ INI \ \ / 0 . 0 0 ■ 7 \)/ LOmak£ $ / \ \ � � / / ■ /ƒ// \ \ \ ■ a y ± R ��&m7 � � � � 0 E } .0 / \ CD LL. L \ 0 � Rg� 0 2 3 / :)\ /a/ 077= R\/0 \// G m E ? / ? =666 r 2 \\\ 0 k k 0 � § 0 LIE Lo G \ co w w / / \ ƒ E \ k Regina Dauzat 2z)v*V2v,-(Dw-0%t 69 Fieldstone Blvd. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 February 3, 2025 Dear Joey Cavaccini, William Beale, Angela Bettina, Chris Phillips and Al Casella I am writing to inform you that I will be retiring from my position (after 17 years of service) at the Town of Wappinger effective February 18, 2025. Thank You. Sincerely, (3 �){W4 Regina Dauzat Received JAN 3 1 2025 h,, 6.6.a 01 SEELBACH SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE January 15, 2025 Joseph P. Paoloni-Town Clerk Joseph D. Cavaccini, Spvr Town of Wappingers Falls 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 In accordance with Sub. 4 of Section 550 of the County Law, I herewith transmit to you a statement of all moneys paid to the Supervisor of your Town by the County of Dutchess for the period beginning January 1st, 2023 and ending December 31st, 2024 Commissioner of Finance Date of Check Account Amount 06/06/24 Mortgage Taxes: 386,463.16 12/05/24 290,370,77 $676,833.93 01/26/24 Sales Tax: 613,70952 04/26/24 107,151,28 04/26/24 486,740.03 07/26/24 607,951.81 10125/24 647,696.32 2,463,248.96 Total for Town- $3,140,082,.89 F`4 ce i v e d JAN 3 () 2025 Toi,, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 1(845) 486.2025 � Fax: (845) 486-2198 dutchessny.gov Limnology Information and (FresFiwaterEcofogy Inc 19 Sandy lines Bfvd YfopeweEfjunction, .New `York12.533 845-227-8805 office www. ffeancponds, cam markro(and@ (feincponds. corn January 27, 2025 Dear Property Owner; I represent Lake Oniad Lot Owners Association with address 40 Kent Drive, Wappingers Falls, NY 12524. This letter is to inform you that Lake Oniad Lot Owners Association has hired LIFE Inc to perform aquatic control treatments for the control of invasive Curly Leaf Pond weed in their 15 -acre pond located within their community. This treatment is performed in April or May 2025. The water that leaves the pond flows into a stream that eventually flows into Green Pond and then into Wappingers Creek. NYSDEC regulations state that all property owners downstream from the water bodies outflow for a specific distance must be informed of the treatments. Your property has been identified via the Dutchess County GIS Website as a downstream owner, which means that either the stream from the outflow flows along your property line or you are an owner of Green Pond or your property abuts the outflow of Green Pond where its outflow tributary flows into Wappingers Creek. Boards will be placed in the darn area to stop the flow of water, but inevitably, some water may leave the water body even with this precaution. The water use restrictions following the use of Aguathol K is as follows: 3.1 Miles) Water Use Restrictions Restriction Days: Swimming & Bathing 24 HOURS: 1 DAY Animal Livestock Watering: NO Restrictions Fishing Consumption NO Restrictions Irrigation or spraying of agricultural crops NO Restrictions Use of water for domestic purposes is prohibited for NO Restrictions Use. of potable, water is prohibit ed until the water bodies MCL-ins--50—PP—B or Under You as a downstream owner have the right to object to this application of chemicals. You have 21 days from the date of this letter (1/27/2025) to state your objection. If you wish to object to this treatment, NYSDEC Region 3 requests that all correspondence must be in writin and addressed to the contact informationkPEeived Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Pesticides 21 South Putt Corners Road New Paltz, New York 12561 JAN 3 0 2025 Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Page I i Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 TABLED RESOLUTION 2025-30 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appointments / Terminations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6286 Resolution Appointing Certified Public Accountants To Provide Various Accounting Services And To Audit The Accounts And Reports Of The Town Supervisor, Town Clerk And Town Justices BE IT RESOLVED, that RBT, Certified Public Accountants, is hereby retained for the purposes of furnishing such accounting assistance and consultations as may be needed by the Town Supervisor, Town Accountant and Town Bookkeeping staff, as such services may be required from time to time, for calendar year 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that RBT, Certified Public Accountants, be and they are hereby retained to audit the accounts, books, records and reports of the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Justices for calendar year 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that RBT, Certified Public Accountants, shall be paid in accordance with their fee schedule set forth in their proposal for audit services to the Town Board dated January, 2025. HISTORY: 01/13/25 Town Board TABLED Next: 01/27/25 01/27/25 Town Board TABLED Next: 02/10/25 RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/10/2025 6:30 PM MOVER: Joseph D. Cavaccini, Supervisor SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 1/2/2025 10:23 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-39 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appropriations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: Supervisor Cavaccini, Councilman Phillips DOC ID: 6324 Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of a Universal Water Access Launching Dock 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. HISTORY: 01/27/25 Town Board TABLED Next: 02/10/25 Updated: 2/6/2025 6:32 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Resolution 2025-39 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman Meeting of February 10, 2025 AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/6/2025 6:32 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 2 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-46 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Appropriations Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6336 Resolution Authorizing The Purchase and Replacing Of a Launching System For the Chelsea Boat Launch WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized capital improvements to be made at the Chelsea Boat Launch through Resolution 2024-214 and the docks should be replaced with this improvement project, and 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 continuing this project at the Chelsea Boat Ramp 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 Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to purchase the Launching system for the purposes of launching public boats and kayaks on the Hudson River. 3. The Town Board does hereby accept the estimate from The Dock Doctors for $27,810 for the Launching unit, and $6,500 for the Handicap ADA compliant features to be funded out of A -Fund Balance. The current existing ramp and stabilizers will be assessed for re -use. 4. The system represented by the attached photo will seasonally be installed on the Hudson River at the waterfront at Chelsea on the Hudson River to connect the Waterway Trailheads. Updated: 2/6/2025 4:55 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Resolution 2025-46 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman Meeting of February 10, 2025 AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/6/2025 4:55 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 2 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 TABLED RESOLUTION 2025-50 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Misc Town Board Decisions Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6335 Town Of Wappinger Policy For Improvements To Municipal Property WHEREAS, municipal governments, when acting in the interests of the public, have qualified immunity from the application and enforcement of their own codes, rules and regulations, which includes the enforcement of the requirement to obtain permits from the Building Department for improvements to municipal properties; WHEREAS, notwithstanding its qualified immunity, the Town Board recognizes that obtaining permits from the Building Department for municipal improvements are in the best interest of the residents of the Town as the building permit process provides an additional measure of safety and ensured compliance with the applicable building codes of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, therefore, desires to establish a policy to obligate all of the departments of the Town that engage in making physical improvements to municipal buildings and grounds to obtain permits applicable to said work from the Building Department prior to engaging in such work. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is now the policy of the Town of Wappinger that prior to any improvement to the buildings or grounds of the Town, that the department of the Town making said improvement shall obtain a permit from the Building Department to the extent that a building permit or other applicable permit is otherwise required for said work. No fees shall be required to be paid for any such permit. Following the completion of said work in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, the Building Department closeout said permit with a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/15/2045 12:00 AM Joseph D. Cavaccini, Supervisor Christopher Phillips, Councilman Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips Al Casella Updated: 2/6/2025 9:53 AM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-57 Meeting: 02/10/25 07:00 PM Department: Town Clerk Category: Personnel Prepared By: Joseph P. Paoloni Initiator: MinuteTraq Admin Sponsors: DOC ID: 6342 Resolution Amending Resolution 2024-225 WHEREAS, on December 16, 2024, the Town Board adopted Resolution 2024-225 which provided for the termination of employee 9428; and WHEREAS, in said resolution, it was stated that the Hearing Officer found that employee 9428 was guilty of "each" charge preferred; and WHEREAS, the Hearing Officer found that employee was guilty of 4 of the charges preferred and not each charge preferred, but nonetheless the recommendation was for termination; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to amend Resolution 2024-225 to reflect that correction as it impacts the information available to the public subject to Public Officers Law 87. NOW, THEREFORE, Resolution 2024-225 is hereby amended by the replacement of third Whereas with the following: "WHEREAS, after a hearing at which both parties were heard, the Hearing Officer found that employee 9428 was guilty of four (4) of the charges preferred and recommended that the employee be dismissed for each and every count upon which employee 9428 has been found guilty; and" RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips ABSENT: Al Casella Updated: 2/7/2025 1:50 PM by Joseph P. Paoloni Page 1