2008-2992008-299
Resolution Authorizing the Town Board to Issue and Approve the Warrant to Pay the
Audited Claims Presented to the Town for 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 October
15, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Christopher J. Colsey
Councilmembers - William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy (arrived at 7:11 PM)
Joseph P. Paoloni (arrived at 7:07 PM)
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 119, which sets forth the procedure for the auditing
of claims and issuance of warrants where there is no Town Comptroller, the Town Board must
audit the claims and issue the warrants for the payment of said claims; and
WHEREAS, since the Town Board has resolved to utilize a civil service Town
Accountant, as hired effective July 2008, the duties of auditing claims and the issuing of
warrants authorizing the payment of said claims and bills must be approved by the Town Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has found that all the claims are just and accurate, has
directed the Town Accounting Department to prepare an abstract of the audited claims,
specifying the number of the claim, the name of the claimant, the amount allowed and the fund
and appropriation account chargeable therewith.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby confirms that it
has previously audited and approved all the vouchers as identified in the abstracts as provided to
the Town Board in support of this Resolution as follows:
1. Abstract 21143 with a total of Fifty Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred
Eighty -Three Dollars and 50/100 ($59,883.50);
2. Abstract 21144 with a total of Forty Thousand, Forty -Four Dollars and
36/100 ($40,044.36);
3. Abstract 21145 with a total of Thirty -Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred
Forty -Three Dollars and 10/100 ($38,743.10);
4. Abstract 21146 with a total of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand, Five
Hundred Thirty -Three Dollars and 58/100 ($116,533.58); and,
5. Abstract 21147 with a total of Seventy -Five Thousand, One Hundred
Seven Dollars and 57/100 ($75,107.57);
6. Abstract 21148 with a total of One Hundred Ninety -Four Thousand, Two
Hundred Eighteen Dollars and 51/100 ($194,218.51).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of
Wappinger Accounting Department to transfer the respective funds into the General
Disbursement Fund (GDF) to pay all claims as outlined in Abstracts 21143 through 21148.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the issuance of
warrants in accordance with the abstracts identified herein and then shall direct same to
Supervisor Christopher Colsey and authorize and direct him to pay the claimant(s) the amount
allowed upon their claim.
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:
ABSTAIN
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/15/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
QHN C. ASTERSON, TOWN CLERK