2003-093RESOLUTION NO. 2003-093
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF LEASE FOR
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RADIO EQUIPMENT
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 the 24th
day of March , 2003, at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Joseph Ruggiero
Councilmen - Robert L. Valdati
Vincent F. Bettina
Joseph P. Paoloni
Christopher J. Colsey
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Bettina
Mr. Paoloni
and seconded by
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Highway Department requires radio equipment to
facilitate efficient communication between Highway Department personnel as well as various
Town administrative agencies to promptly address issues relating to maintenance and safety of
Town roadways and local emergencies as they may arise; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Superintendent of Highways, Graham Foster, has
recommended the renewal of a Lease Agreement with the New York Communications Co., Inc.
(NYCOMCO) including service of said equipment for the same price and terms as the previous
Lease Agreement entered into by the Town; and
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WHEREAS, Graham Foster has noted a positive experience with NYCOMCO's
equipment and service (see letter from Graham Foster to Joe Ruggiero attached hereto and
marked Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, this proposal complies with the Town's Procurement Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
I. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby determines that the terms and conditions set forth in the
Lease Agreement between the Town and NYCOMCO, a copy of which is attached hereto and
marked Exhibit `B", are acceptable and consistent with the terms and conditions of the Highway
Law and the Procurement Policy of the Town and otherwise meet the communication needs of
the Highway Department.
3. The Town Board accepts the proposal set forth in the Lease Agreement (Exhibit
"B") and hereby authorizes Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero to execute said Lease Agreement by and
on behalf of the Town of Wappinger in the form annexed hereto.
4. The Town Board directs that the amounts identified in the Lease Agreement
approved of herein shall be appropriated.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Ave
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
March 24, 2003
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
GLORIA J. M
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