2008-2782008-278
Resolution Authorizing the Town of Wappinger Highway Department to Participate in the
Dutchess County Highway Snow and Ice Control Program for the Winter Season 2008
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 22, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has been requested by the County of
Dutchess to participate in the regional County Highway Snow and Ice Control Program within
the boundaries of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, logically, an earlier or sooner response factor can be provided by Town
units and personnel within the locales thereby benefiting the overall safety and welfare of town
residents and local community interest; and
WHEREAS, such participation by the Town of Wappinger in removing snow from
designated County Highways, and by sanding and salting or otherwise treating them for the
purpose of maintaining highway safety and accessibility for emergency services, is specifically
authorized by Article 6, Section 135 of the New York State Highway Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger Highway
Superintendent be and is herein authorized to perform such work as is found necessary, at hourly
rates as agreed upon by the Town and the County for the renting and hiring of such equipment
for the Winter season 2008.
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:
ABSENT
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/22/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK