2008-2692008-269
Resolution Authorizing Quadri-Centennial Grant Application
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
September 8, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
Councilmembers - William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina (arrived 7:12 PM — departed 10:41 PM)
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger wishes to participate in celebrating New York
State's 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River, and the Bicentennial of Fulton's
steamship invention, by providing commemorative programs, projects and activities
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Town of Wappinger Supervisor
Christopher Colsey is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the
Hudson -Fulton -Champlain Quadri-centennial Grant Program in accordance with the Hudson -
Fulton -Champlain Quadri-centennial Act. Such amount shall not exceed the Town's grant
request for $43,057.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of said grant request, the
Supervisor shall enter into and execute a state assistance contract with the Department of
Environmental Conservation for financial assistance to the Town of Wappinger for such
commemorative programs, projects and activities as described in the Town's grant application.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/8/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK