2009-0312009-31
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 January 5,
2009.
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 (arrived at 7:03 PM)
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale 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 office of the Town Comptroller had been vacant through July 1,
2008, and the vacancy has been subsequently filled by an Accountant, as deemed qualified
through the competitive Civil Service process, the duties of auditing claims presented to the
Town, 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 21157 with a total of One Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($100.00);
and
2. Abstract 21158 with a total of One Hundred Seventy Thousand, Three
Hundred Sixty -Nine Dollars and 19/100 ($170,369.19); and
3. Abstract 21159 with a total of Nineteen Thousand, Six Hundred Ten
Dollars and 33/100 ($19,610.33); and
4. Abstract 21160 with a total of Three Hundred Forty -Four Thousand, Four
Hundred Eighty -Three Dollars and 35/100 ($344,483.35); and
5. Abstract 21161 with a total of Eighty -Five Thousand, Eight Hundred
Twenty -Five Dollars and 38/100 ($85,825.38); and
6. Abstract 21162 with a total of One Hundred Ninety -Seven Thousand,
Twenty Seven Dollars and 47/100 ($197,027.47); and
7. Abstract 21163 with a total of One Hundred Seventy -Two Thousand,
Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars and 18/100 ($172,830.18); and
8. Abstract 21164 with a total of Seventy -Nine Thousand, Seven Hundred
Ninety -Eight Dollars and 48/100 ($79,798.48); and
9. Abstract 21165 with a total of Eighty -Seven Thousand, Five Hundred
Eighty -Eight Dollars and 88/100 ($87,588.88); and
10. Abstract 21166 with a total of One Hundred Twenty -Four Thousand,
Three Hundred Forty -Five Dollars and 66/100 ($124,345.66); and
11. Abstract 21167 with a total of One Hundred Ninety -Nine Thousand, Five
Hundred Seventy -Five Dollars and 91/100 ($199,575.91).
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 21157 through 21167.
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:
NAY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
NAY
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/5/2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Qk. a.
HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK