2004-10-12 RGMTuesday, October 12, 2004
7:30pm
Wappinger Town Hall
AMENDED AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call, Salute to Flag
Suspension of Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items
Public Hearing:
Public Hearing for Local Law for Halloween Curfew
Public Hearing for Local Law for Stop Sign at Booth Boulevard
Public Hearing for Local Law on Recreation Fees
Discussions:
Gaslands — Vince Capaletti
Cablevision Franchise Agreement
Castlepoint Recreation Site Well Testing
Resolutions:
2004-285
Resolution Adopting Local Law for Halloween Curfew
2004-286
Resolution Adopting Local Law for Stop Signs at Booth Boulevard
2004-287
Resolution Adopting Local Law for Recreation Fees
2004-288
Resolution Authorizing Bid for 99 -2R -8E
2004-289
Resolution Authorizing Bid for 99-2R Hilltop Contract 8
Unanimous Consent:
2004-290 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing to Establish the Meadowood
Drainage District
2004-291 Resolution Accepting a Performance Agreement Secured by a Letter of
Credit for the Meadowood Subdivision
2004-292 Resolution Regarding Personnel Issue — EXECUTIVE SESSION
New Business/Comments
Executive Session
Giggles v Town of Wappinger
Personnel Issue
Adjournment
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The Workshop Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on October 12,
2004 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
PUBLIC HEARING:
• Public Hearing for Local Law for Halloween Curfew
• Public Hearing for Local Law for Stop Sign at Booth Boulevard
• Public Hearing for Local Law on Recreation Fees
DISCUSSIONS:
• Gaslands- Vincent Capaletti---Mr. Capaletti informed the board that
he purchased the property on the corner of 9 and Old Hopewell Road in
the early 90's. He was aware the property was contaminated and
cleaned it up according to DEC specifications. The property was
intended for a used car lot. Unbeknownst to him, Zoning Laws
changed from a one acre zoning to five for a used car lot. So a used
car lot was out of the question. Soon, Gaslands approached him about
placing a gas station on his property. The property had previously
been grandfathered for a gas station. When he went before the
Planning Board he was told it was no longer grandfathered for a gas
station and he would have to obtain a variance. He went through the
whole process and had no opposition from residents. When he came
before the Zoning Board a year later, he was informed by them that
they did not have the authority to vote on this variance. Years passed,
and he was then made aware that the laws had changed, and now he
did have the right to have a gas station. The problem with the
4; property is, its very small. It was subdivided as a gas station many
years ago. Once you have been turned down for a variance, the Zoning
Board does not have to hear you a second time. He then started the
process all over again. Three days before he was set for a Public
Hearing, Mr. Roberts called and said in further reviewing this
request, he now felt the Zoning Board did not have the right to vote on
this. Mr. Capaletti then filed an Article 78 and won. The court
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ordered the Zoning Board to vote on this matter. He then received a
letter from the Town's Counsel congratulating him on his win, but was
advised that the Town adopted another revision to Zoning, one which
specifically prevents the Zoning Board of Appeals from granting a
variance. The Town appealed this decision and lost. The Town
decided to take this issue to the New York State Court of Appeals on
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this matter and lost again. He wanted a good reason why he was
denied this variance. He is here tonight to get the cooperation of the
Town Board in getting this variance. Discussion followed. Supervisor
Ruggiero announced that Mr. Capaletti clearly has the right to make
an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. Mr.
Roberts, Attorney to the Town, explained that in 1993 there were
massive changes to Planning and Zoning Laws in New York State.
The pre 1993 law prevented the Zoning Board of Appeals from having
any jurisdictional power to overturn any Special Use Permit
conditions. Mr. Capaletti's property was in a highway business zone
which did authorize a gas station, subject to a Special Use Permit, with
two conditions. It had to be 2500 feet from another gas station or 1000
feet from a residential zone. The first time he applied was under the
old law, and he was denied because of the case history at that point in
time. In 1993 the state changed it. The law made it easier to get a
variance and more difficult to get a use variance. In order to get a
variance, there are five enumerated areas the Zoning Board has to
examine and pass upon; (a) is it a substantial variance and (b) is it
self creative. He happened to be at the Zoning Board meeting when
Mr. Capaletti and his attorney were present. Mr. Capaletti's attorney
explained that he had some case law that would have established Mr.
Capaletti's right to go forward. After losing in both courts, we
analyzed it. Based on the analysis in his office, we felt the two lower
courts had misconstrued. We applied for, and got permission from the
court of appeals to take the appeal further. We were not permitted to
appeal to the Court of Appeals. It was not Mr. Capaletti's piece of
property that was being singled out. It was the issue of whether or
not the Zoning Board of Appeals had the authority to vary special use
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conditions. The Court of Appeals said he did. Now he is entitled to go
back to the Zoning Board and apply for the variance. He must still
meet the criteria in order to get the variance. The only other
alternative was getting a zoning change. In order to accomplish that,
there would have to be an amendment to the Town's Comprehensive
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Plan, which is currently under review. The Town Board has no
jurisdiction over the variance. The only thing they could do is send a
letter of support if they agreed with it. Supervisor Ruggiero felt Mr.
Capaletti made a very good case tonight by coming in directly and
speaking to the Board He informed Mr. Capaletti that the Town
Board and the Attorney would meet to try to come up with a solution
on this matter and get back to him.
• Cablevision Franchise Renewal Agreement—Supervisor Ruggiero
announced that the Town Board held a Public Hearing. The Board
was in agreement with the Franchise. The Town Board ratified it.
He was authorized to signed it. He sent it back to Cablevision, and
they returned it back to him. They do not want to sign the Franchise
Agreement because they wish to add a clause to the agreement that
would reopen negotiations to propose different ideas anytime they feel
necessary. Today we have a good number of households in the Town
of Wappinger that have Direct TV. We could sign this contract and
they could come back to us and say there are too many people who
have Direct TV and we are paying a franchise fee to the Town which
puts us at a disadvantage. Rumor has it that they may be bought out
by another company. They cannot sell unless they have all the
agreements. Discussion followed.
• Castlepoint Recreation Site Well Testing—Jay Paggi, Engineer to the
Town gave a brief presentation on the quarterly results received from
Conrad Geoscience Corp. for the Castlepoint Recreation Site Well.
The report noted that the well that serves the bathroom facilities at
the site indicated a high lead level of .120 ppm. The park has been
closed since October 1St and the samples were taken in the middle of
July. It was recommended not to keep the well in use over the winter
and in the spring take a sample directly from the well and not from
the plumbing fixture itself.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-285
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW
ENTITLED "LOCAL LAW NO. #13 OF THE YEAR 2004, CURFEW"
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and
seconded by Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, a Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger introducing a proposed Local Law entitled "Local Law No. #13
of 2004, Curfew" for consideration of adoption by the Town Board; and
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WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly advertised in the Southern Dutchess
News, the official newspaper of the Town; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on September 27, 2004 and all
parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or
in opposition to said proposed Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the proposed Local Law was
not subject to environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger after due
deliberation, finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said
Local Law; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the
Town Board of the Town of Wappinger for at least seven (7) days, exclusive of
Sunday, prior to the adoption of this Resolution.
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 of the Town of Wappinger hereby adopts the
Local Law entitled "Local Law No. #13 of 2004, Curfew", a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution.
3. The Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law and the
minutes of this meeting into the Local Law book for the Town of Wappinger
and to give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of
State of New York.
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. 286-2004
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. #14 OF THE YEAR 2004,
DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION ALONG BOOTH
BOULEVARD
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and
seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, a Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger introducing a proposed Local Law entitled "Local Law No. #14
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of the Year 2004, Designating a Stop Intersection Along Booth Boulevard" for
consideration of adoption by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly advertised in the Southern Dutchess
News, the official newspaper of the Town, and the Poughkeepsie Journal; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on October 12, 2004 and all parties in
attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in
opposition to said proposed Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the proposed Local Law was
not subject to environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger after due
deliberation, finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said
Local Law; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the
Town Board of the Town of Wappinger for at least seven (7) days, exclusive of
Sunday, prior to the adoption of this Resolution.
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 of the Town of Wappinger hereby adopts the Local
Law entitled "Local Law No. #14 of the Year 2004, Designating a Stop
Intersection Along Booth Boulevard", a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part of this Resolution.
3. The Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes
of this meeting into the Local Law book for the Town of Wappinger and to
give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State of
New York.
4. Town Engineer, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., is hereby further directed to
take any and all actions necessary required in furtherance of establishing the
above-mentioned full stop intersection in accordance with the spirit and
intent of "Local Law No. #14 of the Year 2004".
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor Voting
Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman Voting
Aye
K Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting
Aye
Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Voting
Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-287
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW
ENTITLED "LOCAL LAW NO. #15 OF THE YEAR 2004, AMENDING
§122-16.L(2)
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER CODE TO INCREASE THE
SUBDIVISION RECREATION FEE CONTAINED THEREIN"
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and
seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, a Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger introducing a proposed Local Law entitled "Local Law No. #15 of
the Year 2004, Amending §122-16.L(2) of the Town of Wappinger Code to
Increase the Subdivision Recreation Fee Contained Therein" for consideration
of adoption by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly advertised in the Southern Dutchess
News, the official newspaper of the Town, and the Poughkeepsie Journal; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on October 12, 2004 and all parties in
attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in
opposition to said proposed Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the
Town Board of the Town of Wappinger for at least seven (7) days, exclusive of
Sunday, prior to the adoption of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the proposed Local Law was
not subject to environmental review; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the
Town Board of the Town of Wappinger for at least seven (7) days, exclusive of
Sunday, prior to the adoption of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger after due
deliberation, finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said
Local Law.
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 adopts the Local
Law entitled "Local Law No. #15 of the Year 2004, Amending §122-16.L(2)
of the Town of Wappinger Code to Increase the Subdivision Recreation Fee
Contained Therein", a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of
this Resolution.
3. The Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of
this meeting into the Local Law book for the Town of Wappinger and shall
file the Local Law with the Secretary of State of New York as provided by
law.
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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. 2004-288
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR WAPPINGER PARK WATER
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT NO. 99 -2R -8E
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and
seconded by Councilman Valdati.
WHEREAS, bids were opened on September 21, 2004, and reviewed by
Gloria Morse, Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger for the Proposed
Wappinger Park Water Improvement Contract No 99 -2R -8E; and
WHEREAS, bid were received as follows:
Pantel Construction Corp. $106,000
Sausto Contracting, Inc. $120,000
P&D Electric $125,000
Mesuda Electric, Inc. $154,400
WHEREAS Joseph Stankavage, of Paggi, Martin and DelBene, has provided
an award recommendation to the Town Board.
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 Contract for the Wappinger Park Water Improvement
Contract No. 99 -2R -8E is hereby awarded to Pantel Contracting
Corp. for an amount not to exceed One Hundred, Six Thousand
Dollars ($106,000.00) in accordance with the award
recommendation letter dated September 21, 2004 from Joseph
Stankavage of Paggi, Martin and DelBene, to the Town Board.
3. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said Contract on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
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. 2004-289
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID FOR HILLTOP WELLFIELD
IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO. 99-2R-8
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The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and
seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board has received the following
bids for Contract No. 99-211-8.
Tensco Contruction Co., LLC $589,940.00
Grant Street Construction, Inc. $611,885.00
Nenni Equipment Corp. $655,655.00
WHEREAS, Joseph Stankavage, of Paggi, Martin & DelBene solicited bids
for Contract No. 99-2R-8; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and reviewed by Joseph Stankavage of Paggi,
Martin and DelBene
WHEREAS, Joseph Stankavage, of Paggi, Martin and DelBene has provided
award recommendation to the Town Board in a letter dated September 21,
2004
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 Contract for the Hilltop Wellfield Improvements Contract No. 99-
2R-8 is hereby awarded to Tensco Construction, Inc., for an amount not
to exceed Five Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Forty
dollars ($589,940.00) in accordance with the award letter dated
September 21, 2004 from Joseph Stankavage of Paggi, Martin and
DelBene, to the Town Board.
3. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is hereby authorized and directed to
execute said contract on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
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
UNANIMOUS CONSENT
Councilman Paoloni moved to place Resolutions 290, 291, and 292 on
tonight's Agenda, seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously
carried
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-290
ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF
THE MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT
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The following Order was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, the written Petition of Meadowood Development Corp. dated
June 16, 2004, executed by Steven Domber, an officer of the Meadowood
Development Corp., has been presented to and filed with the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger, New York requesting the approval of a drainage
district to be known as the "MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT", which
is more particularly described in the attached Map, Plan and Report for the
Meadowood Subdivision dated May 24, 2004, prepared by Paggi, Martin &
Del Bene, LLP, filed in the office of the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Meadowood Development Corp. is the owner of 100% of the
property contained in the proposed drainage district; and
WHEREAS, the properties to be included within the MEADOWOOD
DRAINAGE DISTRICT consist of those properties described in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report entitled "Map, Plan and Report for
the Meadowood Subdivision Stormwater Maintenance District", dated May
24, 2004 and relating to the establishment of the proposed drainage district,
was prepared by Paggi, Martin & Del Bene, LLP, duly licensed civil
engineers of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Map, Plan and Report, has been duly filed
with the Town Clerk, and has been prepared in a manner and in such detail
that this Town Board has determined that said Map, Plan and Report is in
accordance with the requirements of Article 12 of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the improvements proposed consist of the construction and
maintenance of a drainage system to serve the properties within said district
in accordance with certain plans incorporated in the Map, Plan and Report
and which is hereby approved and adopted by this Town Board and is now
on file in the office of the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Petitioner, Meadowood Development Corp., shall construct
said drainage system at its own expense and upon completion to transfer said
drainage system to the Town of Wappinger and/or the Meadowood Drainage
District, without any cost to the Town, and all costs and expenses occasioned
by the creation of this District shall be borne by the Petitioner, Meadowood
Development Corp.; and
WHEREAS, Meadowood Development Corp. shall install all improvements
referenced in the Map, Plan & Report and dedicate same to the District upon
completion thereof; and
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WHEREAS, the improvements to be constructed for the MEADOWOOD
DRAINAGE DISTRICT shall consist of 39 catch basins, 3,758 L.F. of piping,
2 ponds, existing and proposed streams and swales, 7 existing and 1 proposed
wetland areas, rip -rap inlet and outlet protection and 5 culverts as set forth
in the Map, Plan & Report; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance of all drainage easements and incidental
improvements and expenses in connection therewith is more fully described
in the Map, Plan and Report hereinbefore described; and
WHEREAS, following the aforementioned Petitioner's construction and
dedication of the improvements to the Town, the cost of and for maintaining
the District shall be assessed, levied, and collected from the several lots and
parcels of land within said district in proportion as may be to the benefit
which each lot and parcel of land in said district will derive therefrom as set
forth in the Map, Plan & Report; and
WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report, including an estimate of costs has
been prepared in such manner and in such detail as has theretofore been
determined by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, relating to the establishment of the proposed Drainage District of
the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, to be known as the
MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT; and
WHEREAS, the maximum estimated cost of said improvements to the Town
is $0; and
WHEREAS, there are no hook-up fees proposed to the typical property in the
MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE
DISTRICT for the first year budget will be approximately $6,435.00,
resulting in a cost to the typical property therein, equally divided among
thirty nine (39) lots, of One Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars ($165) per lot;
and
WHEREAS, a detailed explanation of the manner by which the computations
for the estimated first-year costs to the typical property in the
MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT is contained within the aforesaid
Map, Plan and Report which has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk
where the same is available during regular office hours for examination by
any person interested in the subject manner thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that the creation of this Drainage
District is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 and Chapter 117 of
the Code of the Town of Wappinger, and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby
expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review
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pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Chapter 117 of the Code of the Town of
Wappinger or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Park 617; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing upon the question of
the establishment of the MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT, all
pursuant to §209-d of the Town Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York as follows:
1. Recitations Incorporated. The recitations above set forth are
incorporated in this Order as if fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. Public Hearing. The Town Board hereby determines that 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, Wappingers Falls,
New York, in said Town, on the 25th day of October, 2004 at 7:30 P.M.,
prevailing time, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider the
establishment of the MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT described in the
preambles hereof and to consider the Map, Plan and Report filed in relation
thereto, and to hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof
concerning the same, and for such other action on the part of said Town
Board as may be required by law or as shall be proper in the premises.
3. Posting. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
cause a copy of this Order to be published once in the Southern Dutchess
News, the official newspaper of the Town, and the Poughkeepsie Journal, the
first publication thereof to be not less than ten nor more than twenty days
before the day set herein for the hearing as aforesaid, and said Town Clerk
shall also cause a copy thereof to be posted on the sign -board of the Town
maintained pursuant to Subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law and to
send, by first class mail, a copy thereof to each owner of taxable real property
within the proposed MEADOWOOD DRAINAGE DISTRICT, as shown upon
the latest completed assessment role of the Town, each not less than ten nor
more than twenty days before the day set for the hearing as aforesaid.
4. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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 Order was thereupon declared duly adopted
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EXHIBIT "A"
The proposed District shall consist of all lots subdivided from the parcel
identified by Tax Parcel No. 19-6257-04-863284-00 and also known as Parcel
1 of the Meadowood Subdivision, said parcel being bound by Old Hopewell
Road (County Route 28) to the north and All Angels Hill Road (County Route
94) to the east. The District shall include all easements and streets dedicated
to the Town that are within the subdivision limits. The total area of the
District is 99.03+ acres.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 291
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
SECURED BY A LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE MEADOWOOD
SUBDIVISION
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and
seconded by Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, Meadowood Development corp., by its President, Steven Domber
has made application to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board to approve a
subdivision of lands more particularly described in Subdivision Map entitled
"Section 1, Parcel 1, Meadowood Subdivision" prepared by Lawrence J. Paggi
dated March 11, 1999, last revised July 19, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board granted final conditional
subdivision approval, by Resolution dated November 17, 2003 subject to and
conditioned upon completion of the conditions set forth in the aforementioned
Resolution, and subject to certain improvements being made and constructed
as set forth in the aforesaid Subdivision Map and related Contract drawings,
all in accordance with the Town of Wappinger Subdivision Regulations,
Zoning code, Highway Specifications, and Rules and Regulation of the Town:
and
WHEREAS, Town Law §277 requires that a developer of a subdivision
guaranty the construction, installation, and dedication of the improvements
required by the Resolution of Subdivision approval prior to issuance of any
building permits and in accordance therewith, Meadowood Development
Corp. has tendered to the Town of Wappinger a Performance Agreement
secured by a letter of Credit in the principal amount of $908,200.00 in favor
of the Town of Wappinger. J,
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 Performance Agreement executed on October 7, 2004 by
Meadowood Development Corp. by its President, Steven Domber, with
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an address at P.O. Box 37, Lagrangeville, New York 12540, as Obligor,
in favor of the town of Wappinger, as Obligee, is accepted as the
guaranty of completion of the construction, installation, and dedication
of the improvements required by the Resolution of Subdivision
approval pursuant to Town Law §277.
3. The Irrevocable Letter of Credit issued by M&T Bank bearing Number
SB -906391-2000 and issued in favor of the Town of Wappinger dated
October 6, 2004 in the sum of $908,200.00, securing the obligations set
forth in the Performance Agreement, is hereby accepted as security for
the Performance Agreement.
4. The original Performance Agreement executed on October 7, 2004 and
the original Letter of Credit dated October 6, 2004 have been placed on
file with 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
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Valdati in regard to the correspondence received
from Mr.
William Verlin to Ralph Holt regarding a piece of property, "Did Mr. Holt
forward that letter to your office?" Supervisor Ruggiero replied, "Yes".
Supervisor Ruggiero informed Councilman Valdati that he spoke to the
Mayor of Beacon and Supervisor of Fishkill regarding the Route 9 Corridor
and we will be setting up a meeting shortly if you wish to attend.
Councilman Bettina wished to know the status of the drainage
improvements on Osborne Hill. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that the County
has told us no! Mr. Paggi explained that in all fairness, they said they
would look at it. We did meet with them and showed them a number of
problems where Town and County roads intersect or Town properties
intersect with the County road. They got back to us late this summer.
Supervisor Ruggiero said he also referred this to the County Legislatures for
their help, but has not followed up. He will send a letter. Part of the issue
according to the County is the water from Route 9 by Greenfly Swamp is
encroaching.
Councilman Bettina also wished to know the status of the water line down on
Osborne Hill Road. Mr. Paggi responded that we are waiting for the final
contract arrangements between the Town and the Village of Fishkill. Once
that is completed, we can go out to bid.
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The issue of speeding on 9D and Chelsea Road was also discussed
Councilwoman McCarthy announced that the School Board is looking for
support from the Town getting the County to help with directing traffic in the
morning by Ketcham High School. Supervisor Ruggiero suggested they
contact the Sheriffs Department like we do and pay them to be there.
Supervisor Ruggiero explained we can support them but it alls comes down to
hiring someone from the Sheriffs Department as we do. There was some
discussion regarding students getting ticketed for parking on Blackthorn
Loop.
Councilman Valdati moved to send a letter to the Principal of Ketcham and
the entire School Board in regard to illegal parking on the side road by
students of Roy C. Ketcham, seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy and
unanimously carried.
At this time 9:32 p.m., Councilman Valdati moved to go into Executive
Session to discuss a personnel issue, seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy
and unanimously carried.
The meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m. with all Board Members in attendance.
The following actions were taken at Executive Session.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-292
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEAVE FOR ORDINARY DISABILITY
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and
seconded by Councilman Paoloni
WHEREAS, Katherine Garrison is employed as a Secretary to the Town of
Wappinger Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, Katherine Garrison has been absent from work since May 20,
2004 due to a non -work related injury/illness; and
WHEREAS, Katherine Garrison, by letter dated September 23, 2004, has
indicated that she is unable to return to work at the present time. A copy of
said letter is attached hereto as Schedule "A".
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. Katherine Garrison is hereby placed on leave of absence
retroactive to August 21, 2004.
3. Pursuant to the authority in §72 of the Civil Service Law,
Katherine Garrison is hereby directed to attend a medical examination by a
physician recommended by the Dutchess County Personnel Department at
Riverfront Medical Services, P.C. to assess whether she has the ability to
perform the essential duties of her position and is able to return to work.
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4. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is further directed to provide
Katherine Garrison written notice of this Resolution and the reasons why she
has been placed on a leave of absence.
5. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is further directed to provide
Katherine Garrison written notice of the date, time and place of the medical
examination recommended by the Dutchess County Personnel Department at
Riverfront Medical Services, P.C.
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
At this time, 9:51 p.m. Councilman Valdati moved to go back into Executive
Session to discuss Inter -City seconded by Councilman Bettina and
unanimously carried.
The Board reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all Board Members in attendance.
Councilman Bettina moved to close the meeting, seconded by Councilman
Valdati and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m.
Gloria J. orse
Town erk
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DOS 239 (Rev. 11/99)
LOCAL LAW NO. # 13_ OF 2004
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
A Local Law entitled "Local Law No# 13 of 2004, Curfew".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section I: Title:
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger Local Law No. # 13 of
2004, entitled "Local Law No. it 13 of 2004, Curfew" and by the adoption hereof shall create and add
Chapter 105 to the Code of the Town of Wappinger.
follows:
Section II•
The Town hereby adopts a new Chapter 105 to the Code of the Town of Wappinger to read as
"CHAPTER 105
CURFEW
§ 105-1. Title.
This chapter shall be entitled "Curfew".
§ 105-2. Legislative Intent and Purpose.
The legislative intent and purpose of this Local Law is to adopt a new Chapter in
the Town of Wappinger Code to establish a Halloween curfew to control various
activities of minors under the age of eighteen (18) on Halloween and the day
before Halloween. It has been reported to the various members of the Town
Board that a number of neighborhoods are having frequent and/ or repeated
instances of loud noise, loitering, vandalism and boisterous conduct caused by the
gathering of both residents and non-residents as a result of Halloween
celebrations. The Town Board highly values the health, safety and general welfare
of its minors and the Town has a vested interest in preserving and nurturing this
valuable investment. The Town Board determines that the physical and
psychological well-being of our minors is threatened by the increasing influence of
criminal activities and occurrences of criminal activities, boisterous conduct and
vandalism during the Halloween holiday. The Town Board further determines that
minors are particularly susceptible to be victimized and abused on Halloween in
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public places during the late night and early morning hours and that persons under
the age of 18 years are susceptible to participating in unlawful activities during the
Halloween holiday and be victims of older perpetrators of crime by their lack of
maturity, experience and vulnerability. The Town Board further determines that
parental responsibility and supervision must be encouraged and promoted and
accordingly the Town Board finds that reasonable regulations determining the
hours of which minors under the age of 18 may be in or upon public street, parks
or other public places during the Halloween holiday will protect the juveniles of
this municipality and reinforce parental responsibility and authority. The Town
Board further determines that the darkness of late night and early morning hours
on the Holiday make it more difficult for law enforcement officers to prevent and
solve certain types of crimes, including the making of graffiti, malicious mischief,
vandalism and acts of violence perpetrated by juveniles. The Town Board has
therefore determined that in order to protect the public health, safety, general
welfare, peace and public order of the residents of the Town of Wappinger, it has
become necessary to restrict the activities of minors between 9:00 p.m' to 4:00
a.m. on the following day on October 30 and October 31 in order to help maintain
the public peace and order within public places and residential neighborhoods. It
is not the intent of this Chapter to amend any other Chapter of the Town Code.
§ 105-3. Hours of Restricted Activity.
During the evening hours of October 30 and October 31 between the hours of 9:00
p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on the following day, it shall be unlawful for any minor to
congregate, loiter, wander, remain or play in or upon any public place, public park,
public area, street, road or highway in the Town, subject to the exceptions set
forth in this Chapter.
The terms remain and loiter mean: (1) linger or stay, or (2) fail to leave premises
when requested to do so by a police officer, owner, operator or other person in
control of the premises.
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Minor means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
§ 105-4. Parental Responsibility.
Subject to the exceptions set forth in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for the
parent or legal guardian of any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years of age,
to knowingly or negligently by insufficient control, allow such minor to
congregate, loiter, wander or play, in or upon any public place in the Town of
Wappinger between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on the following day on
October 30 and October 31.
§105-5. Exceptions.
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Exceptions shall be as follows:
A. When a minor is accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian.
B. When the minor is accompanied by an adult authorized by the parent or
legal guardian of the minor.
C. When the minor is on the sidewalk abutting the minor's residence, or is on
firM the sidewalk or the area abutting either next door neighbor, which neighbor
has not communicated an objection to the police department or an officer
thereof
D. When the minor is traveling in a direct route to his or her residence from
employment and carries a signed statement from the employer briefly
identifying the minor, the address of the minor's address, the address of the
minor's place of employment, the name and title of the minor's employer
who signed the statement and minor's hours of employment.
E. When the minor is traveling in a direct route to his or her residence from an
adult supervised or adult sponsored religious, school, civic, not-for-profit,
recreational or entertainment activity.
F. When the minor is in a motor vehicle with parental or legal guardian
consent for normal travel; interstate travel beginning or ending in the Town
of Wappinger is excepted.
G. When the minor is upon an emergency errand.
H. When the minor is attending or traveling in a direct route to and from an
activity involving the exercise of First Amendment rights protected by the
United States Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of
speech, and the right of assembly. Such minor shall evidence the intention
of such exercise by exhibiting to Town Enforcement Officials a written
statement signed by such minor and countersigned by a parent or legal
guardian of such minor, with their home address and telephone number,
specifying when, where and in what manner said minor will be in a public
place at night (during the hours when this Chapter is otherwise applicable
to said minor) in the exercise of a First Amendment right specified in such
statement.
§ 105-6. Enforcement; Penalties.
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A. This Chapter shall be enforced by all Town of Wappinger Enforcement
Officers as defined in Chapter 115 of the Wappinger Town Code,
including any police officer, Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff and any
other person so authorized by Resolution of the Town Board.
B. Any person who or which violates any provision of this Chapter or any
lawful order made pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to the payment
of a civil fine. Such persons shall include, but not be limited to, the
minor(s) who violate this Chapter and their respective parent(s) and/or
legal guardian(s). For a first violation, the amount of said fine shall not
exceed $100, and for a second and each subsequent violation, said fine
shall not exceed $250 per violation. Each day that a violation continues
shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.
C. The enforcement officer may, in his/ her discretion, issue a warning notice
for a first violation."
Section III: Separability
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any
person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not
affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words or parts of
this Local Law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be
the legislative intent that this Local Law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid or
unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included
therein, and if such person or circumstance to which the Local Law or part thereof is held
inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section IV: Effective Date.
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This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State
as provided by law.
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strike out that which is not applicable.)
1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed liereto, designated as local law No. ------ IL3------------------------ of 20__0-4-
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of the Town � of-----�]appznge--------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
----------snrm-guard______________________ on Oc1=,__12______ 20 -04, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
(Nance of LegiJolive Body)
2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval
by the Elective Chief Executive Officer*.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20------
of the
(Count y)( Cit y)(Town )(Village) of -------------------------------- - - --- ------------------_--_- was duly passed by the
----------------------
_____________ on ------------------ 20 --- , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Name afLegislaliveBody)
disapproval by the --------------------------------------------------
and was deemed duly adopted on ------------------ 20---- ,
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
_ of 20------
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. --------------------------- -------
( y)( . y)( )( g) _ _ _
of the Count Cit Town Villa e of ------------------------- ----------------------- --- -- -'-" --
_ was duly passed by the
on ------------------ 20---- , and was (approved)(not approved) (repassed after
(Name of Legislative Body)
disapproval) by the -------------------
on------------------- 20---- • Such local law was submitted
(Eleciive Chief Executive officer*)
to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of
the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general)(special)(annual) election held on ---.--------
accordance with the applicable provisions of law..
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4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting
referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. -------------------------------- --- of 20------
of the
(Count y)(Cit y)(Town )(Villa ge) of -------------------------------------------' _-'- _'-- _-- _"--- _--_ was duly passed by the
_______________________ on ---------------- 20____ , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Name afLegislative Body)
disapproval) by the ---------------------------
_______________________ on ------------------ 20 --- • Such local law was subject to
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of ------------------ 20 --- , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
*Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-
wide basis or, if there be none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or
the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
5. (City local ]am, concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated
ha ing been submitted lto referendum pursuant to the Provisions of
--
of the City of ----------------------------------
section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority oft e
at the (special)(general) election held on----------------- —
qualified electors of such city voting thereon
became operative.
(County local law concerning adoption of Charter.)
by
_ of 20------
as
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erecertify that the local law annexed hereto, designatedState of New York, having been submitted to the electors
the County of ---------------------------------------------- ---
2pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the
at the General Election of November ---------------------- affrma
Municipal Horne Rule Law, and having received The Pied electors of the towntivt vote of a s of srity � d coucit-
Municipal considered as a unit
les of said county as a unit and a majority of theq
voting at said general election, became operative.
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification.)
office
the
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law incl lowith cal law, and wasal on efin lIn ly adopted in thet anneri n -
is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original
dicated in paragraph ----I---- - ,above. .J"%' , v 2 Q -i///.
(Seal)
Clerk of tU Cuunty legislative Uof1�, L'�ity, To or Village Clerk
or officer designated by local heg slative body
GLL)K J A MORSE,_f Own Clerk
Date:
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or
`her authorized attorney of locality.)
SATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF lutchAss
iedhereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper proceedings
I, the undersgn,
have been bad or taken for the enactment of the 1
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Title
GAPC of Wappinger
Town
Date:
(3)
TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER
OF
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF YEAR
2004 ENTITLED "CURFEW"
STATE OF NEW YORK)
)ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS)
AFFIDAVIT OF
POSTING
GLORIA J. MORSE, being duly sworn deposed and says:
That she is duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger,
County of Dutchess and State of New York. That on September 29, 2004, your deponent
posted a copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law of
2004, Entitled, "Curfew" on the sign board maintained by your deponent in her office in
the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
Dutchess County, New York.
Sworn to before me they
day of `--, 2004
NTOTARY PUBLIC
'Down of Wappinger
MARIA GILBRIDE
Notary PublicState of New Yolk 4'
Reg. No. O1GI5081374
Qualified in DOOM County
Commission Expires Nov. 3, 2XI
0290
Poughkeepsie Journal
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Town
Board of the Town of
Wappinger will conduct a
PUBLIC HEARING on the
12th day of October, 2004
at 7:30 p.m. at the Town
Hall, Town of Wappinger,
20 Middlebush Road, —
Wappingers Falls, New
York, at which time all
parties in interest and citi-
zens shall have an oppor-
tunity to be heard as to
whether the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger
shall adopt a proposed Lo-
cal Law, entitled "Local
Law No. _ of 2004, Cur-
few."
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the purpose
and intent of the proposed
Local Law is to regulate
the activities of minors
under the age of eighteen
(16) years between the
hours of 9:00 p.m. and
4:00 a.m. on the following
day on October 30 and
October 31, in each year,
within the Town of Wap-
pinger.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the Town
Board has determined
that pursuant to 6 NYCRR
617.5 and Section 117 of
the Code of the Town of
Wappinger at the pro-
posed adoption of the
aforementioned Local Law
is a Type II action not re-
quired an environmental
review pursuant to New
York State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SE-
QRA) or pursuant to Chap-
ter 117 of the Code of the
Town of Wappinger and,
accordingly, no environ-
mental review has been
undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that copies of the
proposed Local Law _ of
the Year 2004 are avail-
able for review and in-
spection at the Office of
the Town Clerk onweek-
days from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., at the Town
Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New
York.
Dated: September 13,
2004
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
GLORIA MORSE,. TOWN
CLERK
7934
State of New York
County of Dutchess
City of Poughkeepsie
Rita Lombardi
of the City of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess County, New York, being duly sworn, says that at
the several times hereinafter mentioned she was and still is
the Principal Clerk of the Poughkeepsie Newspapers Division
of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., publisher of
the POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL, a newspaper printed and
published every day in the year in the city of
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, and that the
annexed NOTICF_ was duly published in the said newspaper
one insertion
for -weeks successively, in each week, commencing
on the 29th• day of
2004 and on the following dates
thereafter, namely on:
And ending on the day of
2004 both days inclusive.
Subscribe and sworn to before me this 36
day of '2004 _
Notary Public
My commission expires It �S
LESLIE SHERADEN
Notary Public, State of New York
No 01 SH501 8755
Qualified in Dutcle-s o ntY
Comrrmission E=xpires _ �__
SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS
BEACON FREE PRESS
84 EAST tIAIN STREET
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
oc%ff 3aav1t C> -F P""b1 iLca-t1c>"
To: WAPPINGERS FALLS, TOWN
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Re: Legal notice #65028
State of NEW YORK }
} Ss:
County of DUTCHESS }
I, TINA HEATH, being duly sworn, depose and
say: that I am the BOOKKEEPER of Southern
Dut.chess News, a. weekly newspaper of general
circulation published in WAPPINGERS FALLS,
County of DUTCHESS, State of NEW YORK; and
that a notice, of which the annexed is a
printed copy, was duly published in Southern
Dutchess News once on 09/29/04.
Sworn to before me this 5th day of October, 2004
ALBERT M OSTEN
Notary Public, State of NEW YORK
No. 14--8240760
Qualified in DUTCHESS County
My commission expires on June 15, 2007
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY G4VEN that
the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger will conduct a PUBLIC
HEARING on the 12th day of Octo-
ber, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town
Hall, Town of Wappinger, 20
Middlebush Road, Wappingers
Falls, New York, at which time all
parties in interest and citizens shall
have an opportunity to be heard as
to whether the Town Board of the
Town of Wappinger shall adopt a
proposed Local Law entitled "Local
Law No. __of 2004, Curfew"
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO-
TICE that the purpose and intent of
the proposed Local Law is to regu-
late the activities of minors under
the age of eighteen (18) years be-
tween the hours of 9:00 p.m. and
4:00 a.m. on the following day on
October 30 and October 31, in each
year, within the Town of Wappinger.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO-
TICE that the Town Board has de.
termined that pursuant to 6 NYCRR
617.5 and Section 117 of the Code
of the Town of Wappinger at the
Proposed adoption of the aforemen-
tioned Local Law is a Type II action
not requiring an environmental re-
view pursuant to New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA) or pursuant to Chapter
117 of the Code of the Town of
Wappinger, and, accordingly, no en-
vironmental review has been un-
dertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO-
TICE that copies of the proposed
Local Law No. _ of the Year 2004
are available for review and in-
spection at the Office of the Town
Clerk on weekdays from 9 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., at the Town Hall, 20
Middlebush Road, Wappingers
Falls, New York.
Dated: September 13, 2004
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
GLORIA J. MORSE, Town Clerk
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DOS -239 (Rev. 11/99) (1)
LOCAL LAW NO. #14 OF THE YEAR 2004
A Local Law entitled "Local Law No. ILL4— of the Year 2004, Designating a Stop
h7tersection Along Booth Boulevard."
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section I: Title:
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger "Local Law No. #14 of
the Year 2004, Designating a Stop Intersection Along Booth Boulevard", which shall amend the
present Vehicles and Traffic Code, as set forth below.
Section II: Legislative Intent:
Town Engineer, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., by letter dated August 4, 2004, attached hereto marked
and designated Exhibit "A", has recommended that the Town of Wappinger install a "stop sign" and
establish a frill stop intersection at Booth Boulevard at its westbound intersection with Booth
Boulevard. Based upon the recommendation of Town Engineer, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., the Town
Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger to revise
the Town's Vehicles and Traffic Code §230-43 "Schedule IX: Stop Intersections" to designate the
intersection along Booth Boulevard at its westbound intersection with Booth Boulevard as a full
stop intersection.
Section III: Stop Intersection:
The Town of Wappinger Code §230-43 is hereby amended by alphabetically inserting into
Schedule IX the following designated frill stop intersections:
Direction
"Stop Sign on of Travel At Intersection of
Booth Boulevard West Booth Boulevard."
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Section IV: Separability.
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any
person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity, or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability, shall
not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words or
parts of this local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared
to be the legislative intent of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger that this Local Law
would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and if such person or circumstance to
which the Local Law or part thereof is held inapplicable had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section V: Effective Date:
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon adoption and filing with the Secretary
of State as provided by the Municipal Home Rule Law.
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(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and
strike out that which is not applicable.)
1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ------J114----------------------- of 20x4 --
of the ( XMnDq)(Town)(XWJ of --- I�PINGEI---------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
TO ____B ___RD_________________________ on _aCTDBE&_-1.2 20 -04, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
(Nance ofLegiilari Pv Body)
2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval
by the Elective Chief Executive Officer*.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20 ------
of the (County)(CI ty)(Town)(Village) of----------------------------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
----------------------------------------------- on ------------------ 20 ___ , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Nance cf Legulaiive Body)
disapproval) by the -------------------------------------------------- and was deemed duly adopted on ------------------ 20----,
(Elective Chief Execulive Officer*)
in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20 ------
of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of---------------------------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
___________________________________________________ on ------------------ 20---- , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Name cfLegislaiive Body)
disapproval) by the ------------------------------------------------- on------------------- 20---- . Such local law was submitted
(Elective Chief Exe"6i Officer*)
to the people by reason of a (ma ndatory) (permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of
the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general)(special)(annual) election held on------------------ 20L--- , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
�r
4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting
referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20_____ -
of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of----------------------------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
---------------------------------------------------- on ------------------ 20____ , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Name of Legislative Body!)
disapproval) by the -------------------------------------------------- on ------------------ 20 --- . Such local law was subject to
(Elective Chief Execulive Officer-)
permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of ------------------ 20L___ , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
* Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-
wide basis or, if there be none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or
the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
(2)
5. (City local law concerning Charter revision proposed by petition.)
------ of 20------
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, dhaving been submitted gated as local law lto referendum pursuant to the provisions of
of the City of ---------------------------------------------
---- — -
--------------------
section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having receineral)' eldecltioheldon affirmative vote of a majority of 't e
qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (specral)(g
became operative.
(County local law concerning adoption of Charter.)
_as local law No - _ _ of 20------
ereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated State of .New York, having been submitted to the electors
the County of - -to ubdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the
at the General Election of November ---------------------- 20---- ° pursuant s
he
ative
e of a majrity of the
ualifie
lect rs; of tb
Municipal Horne Rule Law, and having
received tualrfied�electors otf the towns of d co linty o d dered as a unitcit-
ies of said county as a unit and a majority of the q
voting at said general election, became operative.
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law witllot al lawman o filefin in this
office
ed in the manner fin-
is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such o ga
dicated in paragraph ----L------, above. a ` -'�� ����
(Seal)
Clerk ofie Count�gisiative body,
or officer designated by local legislai
GLORIA EQI.SE, . Town C
Date:
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or
ther authorized attorney of locality.)
`� _ -a OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF Tlntchess
Ithe undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper proceedings
,
have been had or taken for the enactment of th
Attorney to the Town—Albert
Title
M�K of Wappinger
Town
g
Date:
(3)
Local. Law Filing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
41 STATE STREET, ALBANY, NY 12231
(Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.)
Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use
italics or underlining to indicate new matter.
uwf�[
to Town °f -----------WAPPINGER-------------------------------------------------------------
---------
-------
Local Law No. ---------AM---------------------- of the year 2004. ---
AMENDING 122-16.L(2) of TOWN_ OF WAPaINGER__C,OA1i_Ta_INCREASE--T-II-E----
A local law - - - - - - -
SUBDIVISION RECREATION_FEE -CONTAIII)aD---T �RR�-----------------------
----------------------------------O-----------
Be it enacted by the ---TOWN -BOARD - _ -_ - of the
- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------
(N.—afL,g; wim Bod))
May
Tin of ------- WAPP ING_ZR------------- ----- as follows:
----------------------------------------------- -
TEXT COMMENCES ON NEXT PAGE
(if additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.)
DOS 239 (Rev. 11/99) 11�
LOCAL LAW NO. # 15 OF THE YEAR 2004
A Local Law entitled "Local Law No. # 1 5 of the Year 2004, Amending § 122-16.L(2) of
the Town of Wappinger Code to Increase the Subdivision Recreation Fee Contained Therein".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section I: Title:
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger "Local Law No.# 15 of
the Year 2004, Aunending §122-16.L(2) of the Town of Wappinger Code to Increase the
Subdivision Recreation Fee Contained Therein", and by the adoption thereof shall increase the
subdivision recreation fee from Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per lot to Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) per lot.
Section II: Lef4islative Intent:
The Town Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the current and
future residents of the Town of Wappinger to increase the subdivision recreation fee from
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per lot to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per lot.
This detennination was made after the Town Board determined that property values,
population and residential development have been consistently increasing over the last
several years, and that it was necessary to undertake a study of the subdivision recreation fee
currently charged by the Town to detennine whether the current subdivision recreation fee is
adequate to enable the Town to purchase and improve lands suitable for meeting the Town's
current and future residents' recreational needs. To accomplish that goal, the Town Board
requested the firm of Frederick P. Clark & Associates to undertake a such a study.
Frederick P. Clark & Associates performed such study and provided a report to the
Town Board dated May 20, 2004 with its results and recommendations. After due
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Final
consideration of that report, the Town Board detennined that an increase of the subdivision
recreation fee from Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per lot to Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) per lot was warranted and in the best interests of the Town's current and firture
residents.
Section III:
The Town of Wappinger Code § 122-16.L(2) is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 217
Subdivision of Land
(2) Recreation Fee:
For 1-9 lots, $5,000 per lot;
For 10 or more lots, the Planning Board shall determine whether to require
the reservation of land or payment of $5,000 per lot."
Section IV: Separability.
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any
person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity, or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability, shall
not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words or
parts of this local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared
to be the legislative intent of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger that this Local Law
would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence,
subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and if such person or circumstance to
which the Local Law or part thereof is held inapplicable had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section V: Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of
State as provided by law.
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(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and
strike out that which is not applicable.)
1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. -------#15----------------------- of 20 -0 -4 --
of theX)( � )(Town)J%Ria) of --- WWIJ ]GER--------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
--_---- -B D ----__------------ oil --00 BIR --12 200-4-, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
(Name of Legi,laiive Body)
lit■.. 2. (Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval
by the Elective Chief Executive Officer*.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20 ------
of the (County)(City)(Town)(Vi Ila ge) of----------------------------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
----------------------------------------------- on ------------------ 20 ---, and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Nance of Legislative Body)
disapproval) by the -------------------------------------------------- and was deemed duly adopted on ------------------ 20----,
(Elective Chief Executive Officer-)
in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20 ------
of the (County)(City)(Town)(VilIage) of----------------------------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
--------------------------------------------------- on ------------------ 20---- , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Name af-L,gislaihe Body) _
disapproval) by the ------------------------------------------------- on------------------- 20---- . Such local law was submitted
(Electiva Chief Executive Officer-)
to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received the affirmative vote of a majority of
the qualified electors voting thereon at the (general)(special)(annual) election held on------------------ 20.--- , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
rr
4. (Subject to permissive referendum and final adoption because no valid petition was filed requesting
referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20 ------
of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of-------------------------------------------------------_-------- was duly passed by the
--- , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Noma oflegislatice Bode)
disapproval) by the -------------------------------------------------- on ------------------ 20 --- . Such local law was subject to
(Eleciive Chief Execu(ive Officer")
permissive referendum and no valid petition requesting such referendum was filed as of ------------------ 20L___ , in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
* Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-
wide basis or, if there he none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or
the supervisor of a town where such otlicer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
(2)'
5, (City local law concerning Charger revision proposed by petition.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. -----------------------------------
of 20 ------
of the City of ------------------------------------------- having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the provisions of
section (36)(37) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the
l 20----
qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (spectaT)(genera) election held on-------------------
became operative.
h. (County local law concerning adoption of Charter,)
r, signated as local law No. ----------------------------------- of 20
hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, de--_---
6wf the County of ------------------------------------------ ------- State of New York, having been submitted to the electors
at the General Election of November ---------------------- 20----, pursuant to subdivisions 5 and 7 of section 33 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cit-
ies of said county as a unit and a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit
voting at said general election, became operative.
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same
is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the manner in-
dicated in paragraph ----L------, above. w .4 (-�'/
(Seal)
Clerk of the County legislative Uody, ty, Town' Village Clerk
or officer designated by local legislative body /
GLORIA HORSE,J TAW—J3`Clerk ,
Date:i
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney or
Aher authorized attorney of locality.)
"TATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper proceedings
have been had or taken for the enactment of tl
31gi Il11G
Attorney to the Town — Albert P Roberts
Title
of Wappinger
Town
WxDix-Kx
Date: l`O')
(3)
10/12/2004.PH
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on
October 12, 2004, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York on the proposed Local Law to increase Subdivision Recreation Fees
from $2,000 per lot to $5,000 per lot.
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Present:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Others Present:
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
The Town Clerk offered for the record, the Affidavits of Posting and
Publication duly signed and notarized. (These Affidavits are attached hereto
and make part thereof the Minutes of this Hearing).
Supervisor Ruggiero wished to know if there were any questions or comments
from the audience. There were none.
Councilman Paoloni moved to close the Public Hearing seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:36 p.m.
Gloria Morse
Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER
OF
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING
122-16.L of TOWN OF WAPPINGER CODE
TO INCREASE THE SUBDIVISION FEE
CONTAINED THEREIN
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS )
GLORIA J. MORSE, being duly sworn deposed and says:
AFFIDAVIT OF
POSTING
That she is the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger,
County of Dutchess and State of New York.
That on September 29, 2004, your deponent posted a copy of the attached notice of Public
Hearing on a proposed Local Law Amending 122.16L of Town of Wappinger Code to
Increase the Subdivision Fee contained therein, on the signboard maintained by your
deponent in her office in the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Sworn to before me the
ay of 1eh iA--"2004
NOTARY PWLIC
I
GLORIA J. SE'
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
MARIA. GILBRIDE
Notary P-Iok, State of New York
Reg No.01G15CB7374
Qualls ed in DutcnPss County
Commission Expires Nov. 3,—
�SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS
BEACON FREE PRESS
84 EAST MAIN STREET
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
C> 1F Fp"I=>13cation
To. WAPPINGERS FALLS, TOWN
Ilri
P.O. BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Re- Legal notice #65030
State of NEW YORK }
} SS"
County of DUTCHESS }
I, TINA HEATH, being duly sworn, depose and
say. that I ani the BOOKKEEPER of Southern
Dutchess News, a weekly newspaper of general
circulation published in WAPPINGERS FALLS,
County of DUTCHESS, State of NEW YORK; and
that a notice, of which the annexed is a
printed copy, was duly published in Southern
Dutchess News once on 09/29:04.
Sworn to before me this 5th day of October, 2004
ALBERT M OSTEN
bow No.
Public, State of NEW YORK
hdo . 14-8240760
Qualified in DUTCHESS County
Ply commission expires on June 15, 2007
0
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger will conduct a PUBLIC
HEARING on the 12th day of Octo-
ber, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town
Hall, Town of Wappinger, 20
Middlebush Road, Wappingers
Falls, New York, at which time all
parties in interest and citizens shall
have an opportunity to be heard as
to whether the Town Board of the
Town of Wappinger shall adopt a
proposed Local Law entitled "Local
Law No. ___of the Year 2004,
Amending §122-i6.L(2) of the Town
of Wappinger Code to Increase the
Subdivision Recreation Fee Con-
tained Therein" and by the adoption
'hereof shall increase the subdivi-
sion recreation fee from Two Thou-
sand Dollars ($2,000.00) to Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO-
TICE that the Town Board has de-
termined that pursuant to 6 NYCRR
617.5 (c) (20) the proposed adop-
tion of the aforementioned Local
Law is a Type II action not requiring
environmental review pursuant to
the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant
to Local Law No. 6 of 1992 and, ac-
cordingly, no environmental review
has been undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO-
TICE that copies of the proposed
Local Law No. _ of the Year 2004
are available for review and in-
spection at the Office of the Town
Clerk on weekdays from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., at the Town Hall, 20
Middlebush Road, Wappingers
Falls, New York.
Dated: September 13, 2004
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
GLORIA J. MORSE, Town Clerk
Poughkeepsie Journal
Poughkeepsie, NX
AFFIDAVIT Of PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Town Board of
theTown of Wappinger
will conduct a PUBLIC
HEARING on the 12th day
of October, 2004 at 7:30
p.m. at the Town Hall,
Town of Wappinger, 20
Middlebush Road, Wap-
pingers Falls, New York, at
which time all parties in
interest and citizens shall
have the opportunity to be
heard whether the Town
Board of the Town of
Wappinger shall adopt a
proposed Local Law enti-
tled "Local Law No. of
the Year 2004, Amending
subsection 122-16.L(2) of
the Town of Wappinger
Code to Increase the Sub-
division Recreation Fee
Contained Therein"and
by adoption thereof shall
increase the subdivision
recreation fee from' Two
Thousand Dollars
($2,000.00) to Five Thou-
sand Dollars ($5,000.00).
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the Town
Board has determined
that pursuant to 6 NYCRR
617.5 (c) (20) the proposed
adoption of the aforemen-
tioned Local Law is a Type
action not requiring en-
vironmental review purensu-
ant to the State Environ-
mental Quality Review
(SEQRA) or pursuant to
Local Law No. 6 of 1992
and, accordingly, no envi-
ronmental review has
been undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that copies of the
proposed Local Law No.
of the Year 2004 are avail-
able for review and inspec-
tion at the Office of the
Town Clerk on weekdays
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
at the Town Hall, 20 Middle -
bush Road, Wappingers
Falls, New York.
Dated: September 13, 2004
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
GLORIA J, MORSE, TOWN
CLERK
7935
0290
State of New York
County of Dutchess
City of Poughkeepsie
Rita Lombardi
, of the City of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess County, New York, being duly sworn, says that at
the several times hereinafter mentioned she was and still is
the Principal Clerk of the Poughkeepsie Newspapers Division
of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., publisher of
the POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL, a newspaper printed and
published every day in the year in the city of
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, and that the
annexed NOTICV, was duly published in the said newspaper
one insertion
for -wee ks successively, in each week, commencing
on the 29th- day of
2004_ and on the following dates
thereafter, namely on:
And ending on the day of
2004 both days inclusive.
�f
/Subscrilied and s om to before me this(
day of j 2004
I
N tory Public
My commission expires � I _! 0 S,
LESLIE SHERADEN
Notary Public, State of New York
No i.)1SH5018755
Qualified in Du[ches � n� qy ,Ly r--
Cotnmission Expires '����___._
10/12/2004.PH
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on
October 12, 2004, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York on the proposed Local Law for the consideration of Stop Signs on
Booth Boulevard.
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Present:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Others Present:
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
The Town Clerk offered for the record, the Affidavits of Posting and
Publication duly signed and notarized. (These Affidavits are attached hereto
and make part thereof the Minutes of this Hearing).
Supervisor Ruggiero wished to know if there were any questions or comments
from the audience. Mr. Weeks of 28 Booth Boulevard was in favor of the
Stop Signs but felt there should be at least two more speed signs. He felt
the placement of signs was also very important.
There were no more comments or questions from the audience
Councilman Bettina moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:32 p.m.
Gloria �. Mo se
Town- Clerk
TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER
OF
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
LOCAL LAW DESIGNATING A
STOP INTERSECTION ALONG
BOOTH BOULEVARD
STATE OF NEW YORK)
)ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS)
AFFIDAVIT OF
POSTING
GLORIA J. MORSE, being duly sworn deposed and says:
That she is duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger,
County of Dutchess and State of New York. That on September 29, 2004 your deponent
posted a copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law
Designating a Stop Intersection along Booth Boulevard on the sign board maintained by
your deponent in her office in the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush
Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Sworn to before /me �
'the :W
ay of IrL '2004
NOTAR UBLIC
I - ��� �X' 41-L Jwzoe 42Z C
GLORIA J. O
Town Cle
7
Town of Wappinger
MARIA GILBRIDE
Notary P-blic, State of New York
Reg, No. OIGI5087374
Qualified in Dutchess Counttyy
Commission Expires Nov. 3, s.r
Poughkeepsie Journal
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
0290
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Town
Board of the Town of
Wappint a
PUBLICHEARING on er will ICthe
12th day of October, 2004
at 7:30 p.m. at the Town
Hall, Town of Wappinger,
20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New
York, at which time all
parties in interest and citi.
zens shall have an oppor-
tunity to be heard as to
whether the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger
shall adopt a proposed Lo-
cal Law entitled "Local
Law No. of the Year
2004. Designating a Stop
ntersection Along Booth
3oulevard."
'LEASE TAKE FURTHER
40TICE that the purpose
and intent of the proposed
Local Law is to amend the
Town's Vehicles and Tra-
ffic Code by installing a
"stop sign" and establish-
ing a full stop intersection
at Booth Boulevard at its
westbound intersection
with Booth Boulevard as it
loops into itself.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the Town
Board has determined
that pursuant to 6 NYCRR 1
617.5 (c) (20) the proposed
adoption of the aforemen-
tioned Local Law is a Type
II action not requiring en-
vironmental review pursu-
ant to the State Environ-
mental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA) or pursuant to
Local Law No. 6 of 1992
and, accordingly, no envi-
ronmental review has
been undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that copies of the
proposed Local Law No.
of the Year 2004 are avail-
able for review and in-
spection at the Office of
the Town Clerk on week-
days from 8:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., at the Town
Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New
York.
Dated:
September 13, 2004
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
GLORIA J. MORSE,
TOWN CLERK
6739
State of New York
County of Dutchess
City of Poughkeepsie
Rita Lombardi , of the City of Poughkeepsie,
Dutchess County, New York, being duly sworn, says that at
the several times hereinafter mentioned she was and still is
the Principal Clerk of the Poughkeepsie Newspapers Division
of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., publisher of
the POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL, a newspaper printed and
published every day in the year in the city of
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, and that the
annexed NOTICE was duly published in the said newspaper
one insertion
for weeks successively, in each week, commencing
on the 29th. day of
2004 and on the following dates
thereafter, namely on:
And ending on the day of
20 4 both days inclusive.
Subscribkd�and corn to before me this
day of ` ,
' Nota
IPublic
My commissionf
expires tc) L1I as
LESLIE SHERADEN
Notary Public, State of New York
No 01SH5018755
Qualified in Dutchess o my
Commission expires _
SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS
BEACON FREE PRESS
84 EAST MAIN STREET
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
A -F -F z ciav- i t C> -F Pub 1 3 4---a-t S o n
To: WAPPINGERS FALLS, TOWN
P.O" BOX 324
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Re. Legal notice #6>5029
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Dutchess News, a weekly newspaper of general
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the proposed Local Law is to amend
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to Local Law No. 6 of 1992 and, ac -
cordingly, no environmental review
has been undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO-
TICE that copies of the proposed
Local Law No. _ of the Year 2004
are available for review and in-
spection at the Office of the Town
Clerk on weekdays from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., at the Town Hall, 20
Middlebush Road, Wappingers
Falls, New York.
Dated: September 13, 2004
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
GLORIA J. MORSE, Town Clerk
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A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on
October 12, 2004, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
New York on the proposed Local Law for a Halloween Curfew.
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman (arrived at 7:32 p.m.)
Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Others Present:
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
The Town Clerk offered for the record, the Affidavits of Posting and
Publication duly signed and notarized. (These Affidavits are attached hereto
and make part thereof the Minutes of this Hearing).
Supervisor Ruggiero wished to know if there were any questions or comments
from the audience.
Joe Swantek.of 5 Granger Place was in favor of the curfew due to high
incidence of vandalism.
Supervisor Ruggiero introduced Sgt. John Waterson, the coordinator of the
Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol and we are going to beef up patrols as
we do every year on Halloween throughout the Town. Sgt. Waterson will
answer any questions related to that.
Rose Williams of 16 Carroll Drive agreed with everything that was said, she
could not believe what goes on 5-7 days before Halloween. She has witnessed
first hand, the older teenagers menacing the young children. They not only
get egged, they get creamed by the older kids. She has observed that the
teenagers are 18-19 years, and they don't even wait until 9:00 p.m. to go out.
They are getting bolder and bolder. She was so pleased to see this curfew
because it has become a nightmare experience. She works and has to take
two days off in order to secure her driveway. It has gotten out of hand. She
knows the police are trying to do a good job because she sees them patrolling
the area. Chris Hunt of 7 Alpert Drive disagrees with this law because it
doesn't do anything because it says 18 and above. He has several children
and has no problem. This says if you are 16 and 17 you have to come in by
9:00 p.m. You are taking the rights away from the wrong kids. He
understands there are problems with certain areas. Perhaps we need
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parenting in those areas. There are only so many police around. There are
no problems on his street. We had several problems one year, but that was it.
A resident of Alpert Drive felt that at 9:00 children should be home. Perhaps
the parents should be held responsible for their children's actions. He thinks
the parents have lost control of their children. James Coyle of 46 Alpert
Drive, said: "You want to do this for the 30th and 31st? The kids are not
stupid. They will do it on October 14th or October 2nd. Are you then going to
impose this across the board all year round? Where do you draw the line?"
Supervisor Ruggiero responded that other towns have imposed the same
weekend, and they have been very effective. "We are doing what our sister
communities have done. We can't constitutionally have a curfew 24 hours a
day 365 days a year, so we are imposing this on the days that we have the
most problems and complaints." Councilwoman McCarthy said she has lived
in Rockingham for 17 years and on October 30th and 31st kids are dropped
off in the neighborhood and just left. During the summer it's another issue.
"We will be happy to talk to you about what's going on during the summer.
In those developments off All Angels, kids are dropped from other
neighborhoods and they get into trouble." She has been the recipient of the
frozen eggs, raw eggs, toilet paper and the scratching of cars. This curfew is
in response to years and years of concern from residents who are just tired of
it. She thinks it does give the police some added authority to approach these
kids, round them up and direct them home or contact parents. She thinks its
going to be a positive. She agrees, parents do have a responsibility. In the
mean time, however, this will help minimize the problem. "That's what this
curfew law is intended to address. It's not intended to be the beginning of a
police state where every night we are out patrolling five minutes past
whatever hour to make sure the kids are off the streets. It's designed to
address the areas in our communities that have problems. If you listen to
people who live in these neighborhoods, these are issues that are getting
worse not better. This particular night and the night before Halloween are
problems, and this is an attempt to help address the vandalism and the
mischief that occurs on these nights." Mr. Coyle said he does live in the
neighborhood and vandalism does occur sporadically throughout the year.
There is always going to be a handful of rotten kids. As far as other kids
coming into the neighborhood, he has lived there for six years and has not see
that, except with younger kids. But they are going door to door and are not
really troublesome. Supervisor Ruggiero said, as someone growing up in that
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neighborhood, everyone would go to Rockingham. "Its not just limited to
Rockingham and Angelbrook, we had problems last year in Fleetwood Manor
where someone was setting a fire in the middle of a cornstack. They raised
the level of activity, vandalism and destruction on those nights. They feel
it's a night that they can raise "Hell" and they do it. Having this curfew is for
the enjoyment of the children. He has been reassured by the Sheriffs
Department and the State Police that this is something enforceable because
they do it in other communities. Mr. Coynes concern was; "How can you
then stop it being implemented in other circumstances? Where do you draw
the line? New Years Eve may be a bad night, a lot of kids are going out
drinking." Supervisor Ruggiero replied: "We do not have a problem on New
Years Eve. Not like this." Councilwoman McCarthy explained, if the Town
Board was going to adopt a curfew on another night we would hold a public
hearing just like this. It is not done behind closed doors. Supervisor
Ruggiero said; " On top of that it's unconstitutional. The attorney has drafted
this legislation in conjunction with other towns for extreme conditions such
as we experience on Halloween. The level of destruction from vandalism is
quite excessive, and it may help prevent further destruction all over the
Town." Councilman Bettina said: "We have to protect peoples property and
safety for children out there. We are not trying to make a police state. We
are just trying to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public."
Vincent Quicci of 17 Scott Drive, a siding contractor said the eggs do
tremendous damage to their homes. He has been called to repair homes. He
is tired of chasing kids that are from out of the area and calling their parents
to come and get them. John Spears of 4 Rowell Lane has lived here for
thirty-five years, is a retired police officer and retired fire officer in New York
City, and has worked in the worst ghettos in the city of New York, in all five
Burroughs, and has never saw such wanton destruction in his life. Six years
ago there were about 120 teenagers coming down the road at 11:00 pm at
night destroying everything in sight. Three years ago it was over 150. He
knows there are not that many teenagers in that development. He would like
to see something happen. He has been threatened with knives, and called
the police. "If there are six or seven communities to join us in a curfew,
where are they all going to go? They are all going to go to Wappingers. This
has got to stop." Councilman Bettina said; "We do not want to turn this into
a police state, but want to make sure the people enjoy the quality of life, and
the little kids get a chance to enjoy the tradition of Halloween." He was
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amused by several statements regarding the kids civil rights. If you have
civil rights, you also have the responsibility that goes with it. Councilwoman
McCarthy explained that this Local Law addresses minors 18 and under. Al
Roberts, Attorney to the Town said if the perpetrators are over 18 years of
age they will be subjected to other types of criminal penalties. One resident
felt it was unfair to subject the 14 year olds to this law. Florence Wheat of
36 Carroll Drive hopes it passes. Tina Settembrino of 16 Scott Drive is in
favor of the curfew law. She had a lot of problems because there was
underage drinking going on in the woods. She called the police and they
responded that they were too busy patrolling the streets. Sgt. Waterson said
that should have been handled differently. That type of situation should be
handled regardless of curfew. They are going to beef up patrol on Halloween.
Helen Cipollaro of 45 Balfour Drive said the kids congregate where the old
water tower was, and that is where they build the bon fires and they also
come past her house at 3 in the morning throwing beer bottles. Sgt Waterson
said all these places are going to be strictly patrolled. Christine Planck of 40
Kretch Circle encourages the Town Board to vote for the curfew. Mary
Johnson of 31 Scott Drive was in favor of the curfew. She has been asking for
this for seventeen years. This is a holiday for the younger children. Every
year she is sitting with a bucket of water and going out every half hour to
wash off her mailbox, her car and her fence. When the kids congregate they
are in groups of 25-35. This is every single year. Parents bring the kids into
the development, drop them off and pick then up whenever. Some years are
worse than others. There is no reason for these kids to be out on the streets
at 11:00 pm at night. If you want to trick or treat, do it by 9:00 pm. One
resident wished to know if this goes through and the curfew doesn't work,
what happens next. The kids are very defiant. Supervisor Ruggiero said,;
"The police are going to enforce the curfew. The kids will be picked up and
ticketed. It will not be worth it for them to defy the law. When the officer
sees 25 kids in violation of curfew, they are going to call for backup and you
will see how quickly they disperse and return home." Paul Johnson of 31
Scott Drive wished to know how this was going to be enforced. Sgt.
Waterson said he would call for backup. Its not like he is going to go to
Rockingham on his own and deal with 100 kids. We do have other agencies
to call upon for assistance. Mr. Johnson also wished to know what were the
fines for the parents if the child is in violation of the law. Al Roberts,
Attorney to the Town answered that it was a civil fine of $100 for the first
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offense and if there are subsequent violations $250 and the parents are
responsible. Councilman Valdati explained that this is not really a curfew for
the children, it's a wakeup call for the parents. "It's the parents who are
going to be called to task on the local law. They will have to answer to the
judge and pay." Councilman Bettina announced; " It all goes back to family
values, people are not taking care of their children. That is a big part of it.
Kids are not born this way, they learn it." Councilwoman McCarthy said she
has received calls not only from residents of Rockingham and Angelbrook, but
neighborhoods off Kent Road, Robin Road and McIntosh. She has not
received one negative response on this law. "People are hungry to have some
control of their property in their neighborhood. This law is not intended to
overstep our bounds." Councilman Valdati said perhaps shopkeepers should
be made aware that on those evenings, eggs and shaving cream should not be
sold. Tina of Doyle Drive said there is a problem in Rockingham Farms and
she is in favor of this curfew. Halloween is supposed to be fun, not outright
vandalism. One of the residents wished to know if the reason there were
problems in Rockingham was due to the lack of streets lights in the
development. Supervisor Ruggiero said: "There are no street lights in 95% of
the town. This neighborhood has more density. This is not a Rockingham
problem, it is also a Fleetwood and Wildwood problem." He has been
receiving complaints throughout the town.
There were no further comments or question from the audience.
Councilman Bettina moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried.
The Hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
Gloria J. orse
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Town Clerk
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