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Resolution Appointing Seasonal Laborers In The Buildings And Grounds Department
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 April 14, 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 -2025-95
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❑ Withdrawn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, the Town Board has determined that hiring seasonal employees in the Buildings and Grounds
Department to assist with the maintenance of Town parks and facilities is necessary, and
WHEREAS, the Rules of Dutchess County Civil Service authorizes the appointment of employees by the Town on a
seasonal basis, and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds recommends the appointment of five employees as
Groundskeepers on a seasonal basis, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Thomas Johnston as Seasonal Laborer who shall be compensated at $21.33
per hour with a starting date retroactive to March 26, 2025.
2. The Town Board hereby appoints Michael Kotash as Seasonal Laborer who shall be compensated at $21.33 per
hour with a starting date retroactive to April 7, 2025.
4. The Town Board hereby appoints Joshua Vargas as Seasonal Laborer who shall be compensated at $21.33 per
hour with a starting date of April 14, 2025.
S. The Town Board hereby appoints Francis Steinhauer as Seasonal Laborer who shall be compensated at $21.33
per hour with a starting date of May 5, 2025.
4. This appointment is a seasonal appointment in accordance with the rules of Dutchess County Civil Service.
S. This 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.
6. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County Department of
Human Resources.
7. The 2025 Budget makes appropriations for this position.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Cavaccini, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/14/2025
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK