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2005-08-29 RGMMonday August 29, 2005 7:30 pm Wappinger Town Hall AMENDED AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call, Salute to Flag Suspension of Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items Receipt and Approval of Minutes June 21, 2005 Special Meeting June 27, 2005 Town Board Meeting July 5, 2005 Workshop Correspondence Log 2005CL-295 to 2005CL-309 Discussions • Fleetwood II Water District Revised Map, Plan and Report—Jay Paggi • Laserfishe Project Proposal—Bruce Cadman Resolutions: 2005-107 Hold 2005-108 Resolution Authorizing Electrical Contractors in the Town of Wappinger 2005-109 Resolution to Purchase Land on Russet Lane from the County which has been acquired through Tax Sale 2005-110 Resolution Authorizing Fire Inspector to Attend Conference 2005-111 Resolution Authorizing Return of Escrow for 196 Smithtown Road 2005-112 Resolution Authorizing Various Escrow Refunds for Keenan Acres Subdivision 2005-113 Resolution Accepting the Map, Plan and Report for the Fleetwood Water District—Extension I 2005-114 Resolution for Order Calling Public Hearing for Bond for Fleetwood II 2005-115 Resolution Introducing Local Law and Setting Public Hearing for a Stop Sign at Orange Court and Bell -Air Lane 2005-116 Resolution Designating Depositories for the Town of Wappinger 2005-117 Resolution Authorizing Proposal for Laserfishe Project for the Town Clerk's office 2005-118 Resolution Authorizing Code Enforcement Officers to attend Seminar 2005-119 Resolution to Purchase Land from Dutchess County on Carroll Drive which has been acquired through Tax Sale 2005-120 Resolution Accepting Correspondence Log 2005-121 Resolution Authorizing the Installation of Greenway Kiosks at Reese Park 2005-122 Resolution Authorizing Proposal for Repairs to Furnace and Water Tank at Carnwath Farms NEW BUSINESS/COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION Absolute Properties Salary Study—Ronnie Travers 1 Town Board Correspondence Log Document # To From Date Received Re Agenda 2004CL - 0295 John C. Masterson, Town Tatiana Lukianoff, Zonin 8/1/05 8/01/05 Schedule of Performance and Maintenance Bonds J 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0296 Town Board, and Supervi Joseph Kovalsky, Emerge 7/27/05 7/27/05 Weekly Report 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0297 Town Board, and Supervi Zoning and and Planning 7/5/05 7/5/05 Monthly Report for June 2005 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0298 Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi Residents of Hamlet and 7/6/05 7/06/05 Petition against Community Development Block G 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0299 Joseph Ruggiero, Town S Heather Kitchen, Town Ju 7/13/05 7/18/05 Cases for the month of June 2005 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0300 Tatiana Lukianoff, Zonin Jay Paggi, Town Enginee 7/27/05 7/29/05 Andlyn Associates 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0301 Town Board, and Town S George Kolb, Building In 7/11/05 7/27/05 Building Inspector's Report for the month of June 2 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0302 Town Board, and Town S Trish Maup4 Reciever o 7/1/05 7/22/05 Montly Report for July 2005 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0303 Joseph Ruggiero, Town S James S. Andes, Esq. 7/7/05 7/13/05 March v. Town of Wappinger 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0304 Joseph Ruggiero, Town S Donald Swartz, and Philip 7/11/05 7/13/05 Informational Letter 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0305 Joseph Ruggiero, Town S Roger P. Akeley, Commis 6/30/05 7/11/05 Letter in regards to Environmental Management C 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0306 John C. Masterson, Town Tatiana Lukianoff, Zonin 6/5/05 6/5/05 Schedule of Performance and Maintenance Bonds J 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0307 Joseph Ruggiero, Town S Carl Wolfson, Town Justi 7/14/05 .7/18/05 Town Justice Report for June 2005 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0308 John C. Masterson, Town Heather Cristantiello, Pre 8/7/05 8/09/05 Renewing of Liquor License 8/29/2005 2004CL - 0309 John C. Masterson, Town Warren B. Pesetsky, ADF 8/3/05 8/10/05 Renewing of Liquor License 8/29/2005 Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Page 1 of 1 08/29/2005.RGM The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on August 29, 2005, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Ruggiero opened the meeting at 7:35 pm. Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Robert Valdati, Councilman Vincent Bettina, Councilman Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Joseph Paoloni, Councilman John C. Masterson, Town Clerk Others Present: Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town Al Roberts Attorney to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Councilman Bettina moved to suspend the rules for purposes of public comment on agenda items, seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried. RECEIPT AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting of June 21, 2005, Regular Town Board Meeting of June 27, 2005 and Workshop Meeting of July 5, 2005, having previously been forwarded to the Board Members, was now placed before them for their consideration. Councilwoman McCarthy moved to accept the Minutes, seconded by Councilman Valdati and unanimously carried. CORRESPONDENCE LOG= 2005 -CL -295 to 2005 -CL -309 (see attached) DISCUSSIONS: 0 Fleetwood II Water District Revised Map, Plan and Report—Jay Paggi gave an update on the second amended Map, Plan and Report. Mr. Paggi explained that the purpose of the second report is to increase the authorization for the maximum amount to be expended on the project from $88,500 to $146,500. These additional expenses reflect the current local bidding climate, industrywide construction cost increases since the initial Construction Cost Estimate (April 2003), and additional Engineering costs to put the project out to bid. Discussion followed. • Laserfish Project Proposal --Bruce Cadman, District Sales Manager of General Code Publishers, gave a presentation on records management for the Town Clerk's Office and its ability to expand in the future. Bruce also explained that the amount of time spent retrieving files to accommodate external and internal requests would be significantly 08/29/2005.RGM reduced and records would be able to be accessed in seconds rather than in hours. The set up would be done in conjunction with the staff and once the data is stored on the system we would have the ability to move documents off site so it would reduce the amount of space needed for the future RESOLUTION NO. 2005-108 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVED ELECTRICAL INSPECTION AGENCIES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by Councilman Bettina. WHEREAS, 114-4 of the Town Code of the Town of Wappinger authorizes agents of the Town of Wappinger to make inspections and re -inspections of electrical installations and otherwise provide assistance with ministerial electrical inspection services from time to time; and WHEREAS, the following agencies and/or inspection service providers have provided the Town with various certifications and licenses to provide professional ministerial electrical inspection services: NY Board of Fire Underwriters Pat Decina , NY AtlanticInland, Inc. William Jaycox Tri-State Inspection Agency_ Lou Ambrosia Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Services, Inc. Bill Meyer, Dave Scism and Ron Henry New York Electrical Inspections Greg Murad & Tom LeJeune Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc Anthony Sibiga & Dave Williams The Inspector, LLC NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The following individuals, agencies and/or inspection service providers are hereby authorized electrical inspectors for the Town of Wappinger pursuant to 114-4 of the Town Code of the Town of Wappingers NY Board of Fire Underwriters Pat Decina NY AtlanticInland, Inc. William Jaycox Tri-State Inspection Agency Lou Ambrosia 08/29/2005.RGM Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Services Inc Bill Meyer, Dave Scism and Ron Henry New York Electrical Inspections Greg Murad & Tom LeJeune Middle Department Inspection Agency Inc Anthony Sibiga & Dave Williams The Inspector. LLC The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION 2005-109 RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE FROM THE COUNTY WHICH HAS BEEN ACQUIRED THROUGH TAX SALE The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is desirous of acquiring a parcel of property with Grid No. 135689-6258-04-528157-0000, and more particular described in Schedule "A" annexed hereto and located at Russett Lane, said parcel being .61 acres in size; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned parcel of property has been acquired by the County of Dutchess through a tax sale; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is desirous of purchasing this parcel of property from Dutchess County, which is located on Russett Lane for purposes of the preservation of wetlands and/or other permissible governmental purposes; and WHEREAS, the cost for the purchase of this property will be the amount of unpaid real estate taxes levied against the property, plus penalties and interest imposed by the County which will not exceed $11,000 in total; and WHEREAS, the County of Dutchess has scheduled October 12, 2005 as the date for the public auction of parcels acquired by tax sale; and WHEREAS, the former owner of record may redeem this parcel of property up until the day before the auction date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby agrees that it is in the best interest of the town to acquire the aforementioned parcel of property for the stated purposes herein. 3 08/29/2005.RGM 3. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller, based upon a final determination of taxes, penalties and interest due and owing to forward a check in the amount determined to the Dutchess County Commissioner or Finance as and for the price for the acquisition of the parcel prior to the date of the auction, to wit, October 12, 2005. 4. The Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor, Joseph Ruggiero, to forward a copy of this signed Resolution to the Dutchess County Department of Finance together with the aforementioned payment for the acquisition of this parcel. 5. The Town Board further acknowledges that the record owner of the property may redeem the parcel until the day before the auction is held, at which point any monies forward by the Town of Wappinger to the Dutchess County Department of Finance would be refunded to the Town. 6. The Town Board further authorizes the Attorney to the Town, Albert P. Roberts, to procure title insurance for the above referenced parcel. 7. The Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor, Joseph Ruggiero to execute any and all documents incidental to the acquisition of this parcel and the recording of the deed and all related documents. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. Councilman Bettina moved to authorize the Town, in the future, perform a Phase I environmental study when acquiring property through Tax Sales, seconded by Councilman Paoloni and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-110 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRE INSPECTOR TO ATTEND CAPITAL DISTRICT BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy. WHEREAS, the Town Board received a letter from Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector, dated July 25, 2005, a copy of which is attached hereto, requesting authorization to allow Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector to attend Annual Capital District Building Officials Educational conference on October 17, 18, 19 at the Holiday Inn, in Colonie, New York. 2 08/29/2005.RGM NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector, is hereby authorized to attend the Capital District Building Officials Educational Conference on October 17, 18, 19 at the Holiday Inn in Colonie, New York, at a cost not to exceed Seven Hundred Ten 00/100 ($710.00) The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-111 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW FOR 196 SMITHTOWN ROAD The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Valdati. WHEREAS, on or about February 26, 2001, Leeanne Freno deposited Nine Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($9,000.00) with the Town of Wappinger for seeding on 196 Smithtown Road; and WHEREAS, Leeanne Freno has requested a refund in the amount of Two Thousand and 00/100 ($2,000.00), and has been approved by Salvatore Morello, Deputy Building Inspector to the Town of Wappinger in a letter dated August 8, 2005 to the Town Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows; 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. Payment is approved in the amount of Town Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($2,000.00) made payable to Leeanne Freno, Account Number 99-700, for the refund of the unused escrow deposited for the property located at 196 Smithtown Road. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-112 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROWS FOR KEENAN ACRES SUBDIVISION 5 08/29/2005.RGM The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Valdati. WHEREAS, John Goetze deposited a total of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred dollars and 00/100 ($12,500.00) dollars on various dates in escrow money with the Town of Wappinger for properties on Keenan Acres; and WHEREAS, George Kolb, Building Inspector in a letter Dated June 25, 2005 has approved that the following unused escrows be refunded for properties on Keenan Acres Subdivision; Address Description 42 Hillcrest Ct. 25 Hillcrest Ct. 32 Hillcrest Ct. 19 Hillcrest Ct 29 Hillcrest Ct 45 Hillcrest Ct. 36 Hillcrest Ct. Seeding Seeding Seeding Seeding/Driveway Seeding Seeding/Driveway Seeding Amount $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00/$1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00/$1,000.00 $1,500.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. Payment is approved in the amount of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($12,500.00) made payable to John Goetz, for the refunds of the unused escrows for properties in Keenan Acres Subdivision. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-113 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR TH FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT —EXTENSION I The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy. WHEREAS, as the Engineers to the Town of Wappinger, Paggi, Martin & DelBene, have made a second amendment to the original Map, Plan & Report for the Fleetwood Water District- Extension I to increase the maximum amount to be expended on the project from $88,500 to $146,500 to reflect the current local bidding climb in industry wide construction cost increases since the initial construction cost estimate and the additional engineering cost to put the project out to bid. 08/29/2005.RGM NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the Second Amended Map, Plan & Report for the Fleetwood Water District - Extension I dated August 8, 2005 as prepared by the Engineers to the Town of Wappinger, Paggi, Martin & DelBene and directs same to be placed on file in the Town Clerk's Office. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO.2005-114 IN THE MATTER OF A PROPOSED INCREASE (PURSUANT TO SECTION 209-h OF THE TOWN LAW) IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE EXPENDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EXTENSION TO THE FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, KNOW AS EXTENSION NO. 1 TO THE FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy WHEREAS, after all necessary proceedings were duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of Article 12-A of the Town Law, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, has heretofore duly established Extension No. 1 to the Fleetwood Water District, at a maximum estimated cost of $88,500 and authorized improvements therefore, consisting of wet tapping the existing main, installing a corporation stop, fittings, and three quarter inch "K" copper water service piping terminating at a curb valve in the road right-of-way in front of each lot, boring to cross Osborne Hill Road and the purchase (but not the installation) of water meters, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, it now appears that such maximum estimated cost must be increased by $58,000 to a new maximum estimated cost of $146,500, pursuant to Section 209-h of the Town Law; and WHEREAS, there are no hook-up fees proposed to the typical property in Extension No. 1; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of Extension No. 1 to the typical property (single family home) therein for such capital cost, assuming the proposed amortization of twenty years, is $306 and the cost to the typical property therein for operation and maintenance is $220, each in the first year in which debt service, operation and maintenance and other charges and expenses are to be paid; and 7 08/29/2005.RGM WHEREAS, a detailed explanation of the manner by which were computed said estimated first-year costs to the typical property in Extension No. 1 is contained within the aforesaid map, plan and report which has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk where the same are available during regular office hours for examination by any person interested in the subject manner thereof, and WHEREAS, the approval of the State Comptroller for such increase is therefore not required pursuant to Chapter 397 of the Laws of 1995 based upon the total cost in the first year of operation to the typical property, exclusive of hook-up fees, being less than $575.00; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing upon the question of the aforesaid increase; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as follows: Section 1. A meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, shall be held at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in Wappingers Falls, New York, in said Town, on the 26th day of September, 2005, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, to consider the question of determining whether the increase described in the preambles hereof is in the public interest, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same, and for such other action on the part of said Town Board in relation thereto as may be required by law or as may be proper in the premises. Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this Order to be published once in the official newspaper of said Town, and a copy thereof to be posted on the signboard of said Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law, both publication and posting to be made not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date set herein for the hearing as aforesaid. Section 3. This order shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The order was thereupon declared duly adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-115 RESOLUTION INTRODUCING "LOCAL LAW OF THE YEAR 2005 DESIGNATING A FULL -STOP AT THE INTERSECTION 1.1 08/29/2005.RGM OF ORANGE COURT AND BEL -AIR" The following Resolution was introduced, as amended by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Bettina. WHEREAS, Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman, by letter dated August 10, 2005 has requested that the Town install a "stop sign" and place a stop sign at the westbound intersection of Orange Court as it approaches Bel -Air Lane; and WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, has approved the installation of a stop sign at the westbound intersection of Orange Court with Bel -Air Lane: and WHEREAS, the Town Board has elected to create a stop intersection at the westbound intersection of Orange Court with Bel -Air Lane and place a stop sign at the northeast corner of Orange Court with Bel -Air Lane; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, in accordance with the request of Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman, and approval of Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, intends to direct the placement of a stop sign at the northeast corner of the intersection of Orange Court and Bel -Air; and WHEREAS, this is a Type -II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(20) and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of New York State Environmental Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Local Law No. 6 of 1992 or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Parts (17). 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 of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for adoption Local Law No. _ of 2005 in the form annexed hereto. 3. The Town Board hereby determines that the enactment of the aforementioned Local Law is Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (20) and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of New York State Environmental Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Local Law No. 6 of 1992 or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Parts (17). 4. The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of Local Law No._ of the Year 2005 to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the 26th day of September, at 7:30 p.m., and that the Town Clerk be directed to post and publish Notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: 9 08/29/2005.RGM Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-116 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Bettina. BE IT RESOLVED, that Wachovia Bank N.A. and Mahopac National Bank, each being a banking institution maintaining banking rooms and offices in Dutchess County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally designated as depositories of the monies of this Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice of such designation to each of said banking institutions. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-117 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSAL FOR LASERFISHE PROJECT IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Valdati. WHEREAS, Town of Wappinger Town Clerk John C. Masterson has received a proposal from General Code for the installation of laserfishe software and equipment in the Town Clerk's office, and WHEREAS, General Code has provided an estimate of Twenty -Five Thousand, Two Hundred -seventeen an 00/100 Dollars ($25,217.00) for the project. 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 if the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the proposal from General Code for the installation of laserfishe software and 10 08/29/2005.RGM equipment in the Town Clerk's office for a cost not to exceed Twenty -Five Thousand, Two Hundred- seventeen an 00/100 Dollars ($25,217.00). 3. The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the appropriate agreements with General Code for said project. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-118 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ATTEND A SEMINAR The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Bettina. WHEREAS, the Town Board received a letter from George Kolb, Building Inspector, dated August 18, 2005 a copy of which is attached hereto, requesting authorization to allow George Kolb, Building Inspector, Salvatore Morello, Deputy Building Inspector, Richard Travis, Deputy Building Inspector, and Susan Dao, Deputy Zoning Administrator to attend a Wood Framing Seminar on October 18 and October 19, 2005 at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in Newburgh, New York. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that George Kolb, Building Inspector, Salvatore Morello, Deputy Building Inspector, Richard Travis, Deputy Building Inspector, and Susan Dao, Deputy Zoning Administrator are hereby authorized to attend a Wood Framing Seminar on October 18 and October 19, 2005 at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in Newburgh, New York, at a cost not to exceed One Thousand Forty and 00/100 ($1,040.00) and 00/100. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION 2005-119 RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE FROM THE COUNTY WHICH HAS BEEN ACQUIRED THROUGH TAX SALE 11 08/29/2005.RGM The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Bettina WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is desirous of acquiring a parcel of property with Grid No. 135689-6257-02-957600-0000, and which is located at the intersection of Carroll Drive an All Angels Hill Road, Said parcel being .35 acres in size; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned parcel of property has been acquired by the County of Dutchess through a tax sale; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is desirous of purchasing this parcel of property from Dutchess County, which is located at the corner of All Angels Hill Road and Carroll Drive for purposes of maintaining visibility at the intersection of All Angels Hill Road and Carroll Drive and for the further purpose of facilitating the maintenance of a Town Drainage Easement, which is partially located on this parcel of land; and WHEREAS, the cost for the purchase of this property will be the amount of unpaid real estate taxes levied against the property, plus penalties and interest imposed by the County which will not exceed $10,000 in total; and WHEREAS, the County of Dutchess has scheduled October 12, 2005 as the date for the public auction of parcels acquired by tax sale; and WHEREAS, the former owner of record may redeem this parcel of property up until the day before the auction date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board hereby agrees that it is in the best interest of the town to acquire the aforementioned parcel of property for the stated purposes herein. 3. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller, based upon a final determination of taxes, penalties and interest due and owing to forward a check in the amount determined to the Dutchess County Commissioner or Finance as and for the price for the acquisition of the parcel prior to the date of the auction, to wit, October 12, 2005. 4. The Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor, Joseph Ruggiero, to forward a copy of this signed Resolution to the Dutchess County Department of Finance together with the aforementioned payment for the acquisition of this parcel. 5. The Town Board further acknowledges that the record owner of the property may redeem the parcel until the day before the auction is held, at which point any monies forward by the Town of Wappinger to iv, 08/29/2005.RGM the Dutchess County Department of Finance would be refunded to the Town. 6. The Town Board further authorizes the Attorney to the Town, Albert P. Roberts, to procure title insurance for the above referenced parcel. 7. The Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor, Joseph Ruggiero to execute any and all documents incidental to the acquisition of this parcel and the recording of the deed and all related documents. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-120 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF CORRESPONDENCE ON FILE The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-121 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF GREENWAY KIOSKS AT REESE PARK The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board, on behalf of the Wappinger Greenway Trail is the recipient if a grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the implementation of the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie Greenway Trail Project, and 13 08/29/2005.RGM WHEREAS, the Town is part of a contract with the New York/New Jersey Trail Conference (NYNJTC) through the Village of Wappingers Falls to implement this project, and WHEREAS, the contract with the NYNJTC specifies that five formal kiosks be designed and installed at various trail locations, and WHEREAS, one of the five trail locations is Reese Park which is located on South Avenue and owned by the Town of Wappinger. 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 if the Town of Wappinger, as owner of the Reese Park property, hereby gives permission to the New York/New Jersey Trail Conference to install a Wappinger Greenway Trail informational kiosk at Reese Park. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-122 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPOSAL FOR REPAIRS TO THE FURNACE AND WATER TANK AT CARNWATH FARMS The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by Councilman Valdati WHEREAS, Recreation Commission Member Joseph Ennesser has received a proposal from Bottini Fuel for the installation of a new boiler at the administration building at Carnwath Farms, and WHEREAS, Bottini Fuel has provided an estimate of Five Thousand, Two Hundred -Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($5,250.00) for the project. 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 if the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes Bottini Fuel to replace the boiler in the Administration Building at Carnwath Farms for a price not to exceed Five Thousand, Two Hundred -Fifty an 00/100 Dollars $5,250.00. 3. The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the appropriate agreements with Bottini Fuel for said project. 14 08/29/2005.RGM The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting Aye Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting Aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting Aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. NEW BUSINESS/COMMENT Councilman Valdati noticed that someone has been parking a very large RV for sale in the former LaFonda parking lot off Old Hopewell Road. It should not be permissible. George Kolb, Building Inspector informed Councilman Valdati that he notified the owner, but first he must discuss with Marco Caviglia whether town code would permit the owner to sell his vehicle in the parking lot. Councilman Valdati also wished to know if the leadership at DOT has changed. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that it had not. Councilman Valdati explained that through the years he has been concerned with the site distance when exiting Montclair on to 9D. They need a traffic light for safety reasons. At one point he asked for a light and was told no. He also requested a reduction in speed at that area. The problem has not gone away, it's gotten worse. The passing zone in another dangerous area. He wishes the Supervisor to petition DOT for some action. Councilman Bettina had the same sentiments regarding 9D as Councilman Valdati and wished to have Supervisor Ruggiero send a letter to DOT. Councilman Bettina said there was a Resolution that was passed at the Association of Towns that would allow the town to set its own speed limits he wished to know the status of the resolution. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that the resolution is still sitting in Albany. Councilwoman McCarthy was happy to see Widmer Road finally paved. She is also happy with the large STOP sign on Kent Road. Councilman Paoloni announced that he is receiving calls from residents of Edgehill Road in regard to speeding. He also wishes to place the matter of the Chelsea Boat Ramp placed on the next agenda. Councilman Paoloni would like to see a connecting road from Hollowbrook to Fun Central to alleviate traffic. Supervisor Ruggiero explained that there are issues to be worked out and the County is taking the lead on this project because it would go through two municipalities. At this time, 8:30 p.m. Councilman Valdati moved to go into Executive Session to discuss Absolute Properties and the Salary Study, seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried. 15 08/29/2005.RGM The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all Board Members in attendance. There was no action taken in Executive Session. Councilman Paoloni moved to close the meeting, seconded by Councilman Valdati and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. John C. Masterson Town Clerk 16