2009-0692009-69
Resolution Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Develop Revised Specifications and Solicit
Quotations for Updated Telephone Equipment or Service for the Town Hall
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 February
9, 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
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, Town Hall is currently serviced with a Starplus Digital telephone system
which was installed in Town Hall in 1993; and
WHEREAS, the existing phone system lacks such communications features as voicemail
messaging and storage, programmable call routing and call forwarding, last number redialing,
caller I.D. and other features designed to enhance productivity; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board in response to national and local economic conditions has
adopted a budget for fiscal year 2009 with a reduction in personnel; and
WHEREAS, Town occurrences, to include water main breaks, climate weather issues
and closures, dog control complaints, and verification of scheduled events have caused residents
to voice concerns; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best
interest of good government and the citizens of the Town of Wappinger to consider replacement
of the failing and technologically obsolete existing telephone system by developing revised
specifications and soliciting bids for replacement telephone equipment or service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Christopher J. Colsey to develop
revised specifications and solicit bids for replacement telephone equipment or
service for Wappinger Town Hall.
3. The Town Board directs the compilation of all quotations for equipment or
service in the form of a resolution to be considered by the Town Board prior to
the execution of any related contract or purchase.
4. The Town Board directs, for its consideration and approval, the Personnel
Policy/Manual Committee to develop expanded language for the revised
document ensuring the proper and professional utilization of a phone system with
updated features to the primary benefit of the residents of Wappinger.
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: ABSENT
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
2/9/2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
"'JOHN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK