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FRIDAY 7 P. M. - 9 P. M.
February 27, 1976
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
The attached tables indicate the extent of the activity
in Town Court, over which I presided, in the calendar year of
1975.
Again, I must point out the inadequate facilities provided
for this arm of town government. For those with an arithmetical
bent, Table II will quickly show an average of thirty two cases
disposed of per week. This, gentlemen, is cases, and it does
not consider that many cases require more than one court appear-
ance. If we suppose that only two persons appear per case, you
can readily see that on the average over sixty persons per week
appear. You know the facilities. Can you picture sixty persons
contained therein ~ Of Course, not, and therein lies one aspect
of our problem. Should any of several possible situations arise
and someone is injured, I dare say that the Town faces the pros-
pect of a liability suit. Its success, of course, depends on
many factors.
As you know, we have been advised by the Fire Inspector of
the Village of Wappingers Falls, Mr. Phil Galioto, that we are
violating the statutes governing places of public assembly.
With these concepts in mind, may I strongly urge rapid ac-
quisition of better physical facilities for our Town Court.
I am aware that twice negotiations for space have been en-
tered into and have fallen through. May I suggest that the follow-
ing procedures be adopted in future negotiations: (a) deal only
with principals with the power to make committments; (b) when a
meeting of minds has been reached, immediately reduce the terms
to writing and have them signed by both parties; (c) complete
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VINCENT S. FRANCESE
TOWN JUSTICE
MILL STREET
WAPP/NGERS FALLS. NEW YORK 12590
COURT HOURS:
WEDNESDAY 9 A. M. - /2 NOON
FRIDAY 7 P. M. - 9 P. M.
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formal agreements as quickly as possible.
You will note from Table II that there has been an in-
crease in total cases, further aggravating the space problem.
I again invite your personal visits to assess this prdblem.
I have read in the public press that your Board is considering
the problems of police protection in Wappinger.
May I suggest that the upper ranks of the New York State
Police be contacted, since I understand they now have a policy
of contracting with municipalities for increased services. Re-
cently, such contracts have been agreed to at Hunter, N.Y (Leeds
Barracks) and Pound Ridge, N.Y. (Somers Barracks). Such a con-
tract might provide the solutions you seek at a reasonable cost
to the taxpayers.
A review of Table III will show that I have submitted to the
Comptroller of the State of New York a total of $18768.20 in various
forms of court income.
As nearly as can be determined, because of inadequate reports,
only a small portion of these funds are returned to the Town.
I am attempting to determine exactly what amounts are actually
returned, and if all funds to which the Town is entitled, are in
truth, being received. I shall keep you advised of progress in
this matter. In turn, you might take any steps advisable to bring
about an increase in the fees paid to the Town for its service, by
the State of New York.
Please be assured of my continued cooperation with all govern-
mental units within the Town.
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cjc Allan Rappleyea, Esq.
cjc Matthew Ryan, Town Comptroller
2111.00
25533.20
27644.20
24812.20
2832.00
TABLE I
1975 ANNUAL REPORT
BOOKS
BANK
2361.00
25539.62
27900.62
25018.62
2882.00
- 50.00
2832.00
check 522
Due New York State Comptroller December, 1975 fines & fees $1112.00
Bail on deposit
balance
deposit
total
deb.
balance
1720.00
$2832.00
TABLE IA
1975 INCOME
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
BOOKS
2171.00
1000.00
1243.00
3458.00
2464.20
2055.00
2015.00
1611 .00
2133.00
3286.00
1605.00
2492.00
25533.20
Total:
BANK
1646.00
1360.00
1408.00
3458.00
2207.20
2312.00
2015.00
1362.42
2356.00
2737.00
1966.00
2712.00
25539.62
TABLE IB
Debits
BOOKS BANK
January 1501.00 1701.00
February 1641.00 1621.00
March 1040.00 1045.00
April 1843.00 1808.00
May 1983.00 1733.00
June 2764.20 3004.20
July 3330.00 2676.42
August 1285.00 1685.00
September 2046.00 1816.00
October 2083.00 2483.00
November 3561 .00 3661.00
December 1735.00 1785.00
Tota 1 : 24812.20 25018.62
TABLE II
TABLE OF CASES
YEAR 1975-1974
Month Motor Veh;c1e Cr;m. C; vil Total
January 100 1 3 4 117
February 79 8 87
March 113 10 4 127
Apr;l 123 20 5 148
May 155 6 25 186
June 123 1 7 3 143
July 78 39 3 120
August 108 12 3 123
September 126 8 4 138
October 194 23 4 221
November 125 5 130
December 87 15 1 103
(1974 tot) (1974 total) (1974 total) (1974 tot)
Total: 1411 1319 176 126 56 100 1643 1552
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TABLE III
PAYMENTS TO NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER BY MONTH, YEAR, 1975
Amount Check #
January 1321.00 523
February 1000,00 527
March 1468,00 531
April 1583.00 535
May 2154.20 539
June 2010.00 544
July 945.00 553
August 1296.00 560
September 1333.00 568
October 3061.00 573
November 1485.00 580
December 1112.00 583
Total: 18768.20