2004-01-05 ReorgMonday, January 5, 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
Resolutions:
2004-01 Resolution Appointing Personnel to Various Town Offices and
Positions
2004-02 Resolution Establishing the Salaries of Certain Classified Civil
Service Positions in the Town of Wappinger
2004-03 Resolution Appointing the Comptroller in the Town of Wappinger
2004-04 Resolution Appointing the Receiver of Taxes for the Town of
Wappinger
2004-05 Resolution Establishing the Salary for the Confidential Secretary
to the Supervisor
2004-06 Resolution Establishing the Salary for the Bookkeeper to the
Supervisor
2004-07 Resolution Establishing the Pay Scale for Certain Employees of the
Town of Wappinger Highway Department
2004-08 Resolution Appointing Chief Court Clerk for the Town of
Wappinger
2004-09 Resolution Appointing a Deputy Court Clerk to the Justices, and
Establishing the Salary of Said Clerk
2004-10 Resolution Appointing the Clerk to the Town Justice in the Town
of Wappinger
2004-11 Resolution Appointing a Secretary to the Recreation Committee of
the Town of Wappinger
2004-12 Resolution Establishing the Salaries of Full Time Classified Civil
Service Positions in the Town of Wappinger
2004-13 Reserved
2004-14 Resolution Appointing the Senior Citizen Director and Assistant
for the Town of Wappinger
2004-15 Resolution Appointing a Maintenance Supervisor for the Town of
Wappinger Recreation
2004-16 Resolution Appointing Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of
Wappinger
2004-17 Resolution Appointing a Consultant to the Recreation Committee
of the Town of Wappinger
2004-18 Resolution Designating a Court Officer for the Town of Wappinger
Justice Court
2004-19 Resolution Establishing the Salaries of Certain Part -Time and
Full -Time Positions in the Town of Wappinger
2004-20 Resolution Establishing the Weekly Pay Scale for Recreation
Employees
2004-21 Resolution Establishing Remuneration for Meter readers
2004-22 Resolution Employing Engineer Services for the Town of
Wappinger
2004-23 Resolution Employing Legal Services for the Town of Wappinger
2004-24 Reserved
2004-25 Resolution Appointing Certified Public Accountants to Audit the
Accounts and Reports of the Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town
Justices for the Year 2004
2004-26 Resolution Designating an Insurance Agent for the Town of
Wappinger
2004-27 Resolution Appointing a Dog Control Officer for the Town of
Wappinger
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The Reorganization Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on
January 5, 2004 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess
County, 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
Others Present:
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
Absent:
Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk
The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-001
RESOLUTION APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO
VARIOUS TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed to the
following offices and positions of employment with the Town of Wappinger to serve in
such capacity at the pleasure of the Town Board for the year 2004.
NAME OFFICE
Cyril Rottkamp Recreational Director
George Silvestri Deputy Superintendent/Highways
Barbara Roberti Secretary to Planning Board and Zoning
Board of Appeals
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise fixed for the above
designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions,
every Friday throughout the year with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first
payday to be January 2, 2004, with the exception that no compensation shall be paid to
the holder of the office of Deputy Town Superintendent of Highways, and, the Town
Historian is to be paid on an annual basis.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-002
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE
POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
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The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following named Town
Officers and Employees be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the
following rates:
Supervisor
$ 47,285.00
Deputy Supervisor
$
750.00
Superintendent of Highways
$
68,026.00
Town Justice
$
23,581.00
Town Justice
$
23,581.00
1 Councilman
$
8,755.00
1 Councilman
$
8,755.00
1 Councilman
$
8,755.00
1 Councilman
$
8,755.00
Town Clerk
$
46,160.00
Deputy Town Clerk (1 st)
$
29,162.00
Deputy Town Clerk (2nd)
$
28,059.00
Deputy Town Clerk (3rd)
$
20,622.00
Assessor
$
52,659.00
Recreation Director
$
12,692.00
Secretary to Planning Board
$
19,703.00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding
the aforesaid Positions shall be paid with 52 pay periods throughout the year 2004 with
the first payday to be January 2, 2004, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of Deputy Town Clerk 3 will be
increased to $21,584 on their anniversary date of March 7, 2004.
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-003
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COMPTROLLER IN THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina
BE IT RESOLVED, that Gerald Terwilliger be and he hereby is appointed to the office
of Comptroller in the Town of Wappinger, to serve in such capacity for a term ending on
the 31St day of December, 2005, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be paid an
annual salary of $52,360.00 payable every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the first
payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-004
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A RECEIVER OF TAXES IN
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy
BE IT RESOLVED, that Patricia Maupin be and she hereby is appointed to the
office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger, to serve in such
capacity for a term ending on the 31s` day of December, 2004, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be
paid an annual salary of $ 44,056.00, payable every Friday throughout the year 2004,
with the first payday to be January 2, 2004, and
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-005
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE SUPERVISOR
AND LEGISLATIVE AID TO THE TOWN BOARD
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, Town Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero has appointed Gina Basile the
Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has appointed Vincent Fabiano Legislative Aid to
the Town Board.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the salary for Gina Basile, Confidential Secretary to the
Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at an annual rate
of $ 26,998.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the first payday to
be January 2, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for Vincent Fabiano, Legislative
Aid to the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at an
annual rate of $ 22,659.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the first
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payday to be January 2, 2004, and increased to $23,716 on the anniversary date of August
12, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-006
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE BOOKKEEPER TO
THE SUPERVISOR
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni
BE IT RESOLVED, that the salary for Andrea Paustian, Bookkeeper for the
Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at an annual rate
of $30,309.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the first payday to
be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-007
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR CERTAIN
EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the employees hired by the Town of
Wappinger Highway Department will be in accordance with the C.S.E.A. contract, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such Highway Department employees
engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004 with 52
pay periods during such year consistent with the pay schedule in accordance with a
signed C.S.E.A. contract, with the first payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-008
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHIEF COURT CLERK FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait be and she hereby is appointed to serve as
Chief Court Clerk for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Chief Court Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual
rate of $ 44,055.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the first
payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-009
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY COURT CLERK TO THE JUSTICES,
AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR SAID CLERK
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Valdati.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Linda Walters be and she hereby is appointed to serve
in the position of Deputy Court Clerk to the Justices for the Town of Wappinger Justice
Court, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that he annual salary of the Deputy Court
Clerk to the Justices in the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at the annual rate of $ 33,949.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year
2004, with the first payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-010
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE TOWN JUSTICES
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Bettina
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Yvonne Lawrence be and she hereby is appointed to
serve as the Clerk to the Justice for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Clerk to the
Justice in the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the
annual rate of $ 28,658.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the
first pay day to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-011
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SECRETARY TO THE RECREATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Margaret B. Roe be and she hereby is appointed to
serve as Secretary to the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Secretary to the
Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at the annual rate of $ 32,936.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year
2004, with the first payday to January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-012
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF FULL TIME CLASSIFIED
CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni
BE IT RESOLVED, that the designated salaries for the following persons
holding full time civil service positions, as otherwise fixed, be and the same are hereby
fixed and established as follows:
Tatiana Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator $43,872.00
Joan Warren Clerk to Zoning Adm. $ 22,041.00
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Georgianna Jenerose
Katherine Garrison
Debra Brown
Michelle Gale
Maria Gilbride
Shelly Crespo
Mark Liebermann
Loretta Brunello
Micheline Brudnak
George Kolb
Sal Morello
Danielle Lent
Susan Dao
Clerk to Receiver of Taxes
Sr. Typist Highway Supt.
Data Entry Operator I
Data Entry Operator I
Data Entry Operator I
Data Entry Operator I
Fire Inspector
Assessor Aid
Account Clerk to Comptroller
Building Inspector
Deputy Bldg Inspector
Clerk
Deputy Zoning Administrator
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$ 24,308.00
$ 24,822.00
$ 32,966.00
$ 20,406.00
$ 17,127.00
$18,761.00
$ 43,872.00
$22,590.00
$23,478.00
$42,000.00
$38,496.00
$20,406.00
$30,796.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of Michelle Gale will increase
to $21,208 on the anniversary date of June 24, 2004, the salary of Maria Gilbride will
increase to $17,925 on the anniversary date of December 5, 2004, the salary of George
Kolb will increase to $43,872 on the anniversary date of November 7, 2003, the salary of
Danielle Lent will increase to $21,208 on the anniversary date of April 23, 2003 and, the
salary of Susan Dao will increase to $32,563 on the anniversary date of January 6, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such designated persons shall be paid
every Friday throughout the year 2004, with 52 pay periods during such year with the
first payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted
as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-014
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SENIOR CITIZENS DIRECTOR AND
ASSISTANT FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Kathleen DeLisa be and she hereby is appointed to
serve as Senior Citizen Director for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, and
BE IT RESOLVED, that Eileen Manning be and she hereby is appointed to serve
as assistant to the Senior Citizen Director for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Senior
Citizen Center Director of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at the annual rate of $ 33,124.00 and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Assistant to the
Senior Citizen Director be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate
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of $19,635.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004 with the first payday to
be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-015
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FOR THE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy
BE IT RESOLVED, that Steve Tompkins be and he hereby is appointed to serve
as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Recreation Department of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Maintenance Supervisor
for the Recreation Department be and the same hereby is fixed and established at an
annual rate of $ 41,527.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the
first payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-016
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Gloria J. Morse be and she is hereby appointed to serve
as Registrar of Vital Statistics to the town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York,
for a term of two years commencing January 1St, 2004 and ending December 31St, 2005,
pursuant to Section 4123, Public Health Law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Registrar of Vital Statistics to the
Town of Wappinger shall receive no salary or compensation, however, she shall be
entitled to receive for the performance of the duties of this respective office the fees fixed
by applicable statute.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-017
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CONSULTANT TO THE RECREATION
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy
BE IT RESOLVED, that Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, be
and he hereby is appointed to serve as the Consultant to the Town of Wappinger
Recreation Committee, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Consultant to the
Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at the annual rate of $ 11,600.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year
with the first payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
G; VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-018
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A COURT OFFICER FOR OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER JUSTICE COURT
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that all individuals hereinafter designated by the Town
Board as Court Officers as such title is defined by the Uniform Justice Court Act have all
those powers accorded to Court Officers by Law during such time they are actually
serving in such capacity, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices of the Town shall
designate and schedule the days and evenings such individuals shall serve as Court
Officers, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Court Officers shall be compensated at
the hourly rate of $ 11.10 for time actually served, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Armed Court Officers shall be
compensated at the hourly rate of $20.00 for time actually served at sessions of Court
where their services are required and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices shall submit to the
Town Comptroller on a weekly basis, the names and hours served, and that the Town
Comptroller be empowered to issue remuneration consistent with the foregoing, from
funds appropriated for Justice Court, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be designated as
Court Officers for the Year 2004.
Robert Monaco, Armed Crt. Officer-- John Dickson, Unarmed Crt. Officer
Jason Morse, Unarmed Crt. Officer Michael Herring — Unarmed Court Officer
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-019
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN PART-TIME
AND FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the designated salaries for the following persons
holding full time or part-time positions, as otherwise fixed, be and the same hereby are
fixed and established as follows:
John Watterson Vandalism Patrol Coordinator $ 20.56 per hour.
George Bettaglia
Al Laurino
Rosemarie Martire
K. Peterson
Peter Vrouvas
Lillian Vrouvas
Faith Ward
Refuse and Garbage $6.27 per hour
Recycle Center $6.18 per hour
Recycle Center
Recycle Center
Recycle Center
Recycle Center
Recycle Center
$6.27 per hour
$6.18 per hour
$5.95 per hour
$8.52 per hour
$6.77 per hour
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such persons so designated shall be
paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with 52 pay periods during such year, with
the first payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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Councilman Bettina moved to repeal RESOLUTION NO. 2004-019 because they
were the wrong rates, seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-020
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE WEEKLY PAY SCALE FOR
RECREATION EMPLOYEES IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni
BE IT RESOLVED, that the weekly salaries for certain personnel retained to give
weekly exercise classes to the Senior Citizens be and the same hereby is established as
follows:
Susan Borchardt Exercise Lessons $ 20.00 per session
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such personnel engaged on a weekly
basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004 with the first payday to be
January 2, 2004
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-021
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RENUMERATION FOR METER READERS IN
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Bettina
BE IT RESOLVED, that the remuneration for, Barry Kaufrnan, and Doreen
Kaufman, Town of Wappinger Meter Readers, be established at the rate of $1.03 per
meter, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remuneration shall be consistent with
number of meters read, and the Comptroller is empowered to issue remuneration upon
approval by the Supervisor
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
LW JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Voting
Aye
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-022
RESOLUTION EMPLOYING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
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The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Joseph E. Paggi be and he hereby is employed and
retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its Officers and Agencies, such
engineering advise and services as may be required and shall receive compensation
therefore in accordance with a proposal submitted to this Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-023
RESOLUTION EMPLOYING LEGAL SERVICES FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy
BE IT RESOLVED, that Albert Roberts be and he hereby is employed and
retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its Officers and Agencies, such
legal advice and services as may be required and he shall receive compensation therefore
in accordance with a proposal to this Board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Marco Caviglia be and he herby is
appointed Special Counsel.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-025
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO
AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR, TOWN
CLERK, AND TOWN JUSTICES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
BE IT RESOLVED, that James Sedore, Jr., and Company Certified Public
Accountants, be and they are hereby retained to audit the accounts and reports of the
Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Town Justices for the year 2004, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Accountants are hereby further
retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Supervisor, Comptroller and Bookkeeper to
the Supervisor, such additional accounting assistance as may be requested from time to
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time, in accordance with proposal submitted to this Town Board, not to exceed the sum
of $23,460, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said accountants receive said
compensation for all inclusive productive services which they shall render to the Town in
this connection.
Voting
Aye
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Voting
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-026
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN INSURANCE AGENT
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Valdati
BE IT RESOLVED, that Marshall & Sterling, a general insurance agent doing
business in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York be and it hereby is
designated as the Insurance Agent for this Town
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-027
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DOG CONTROL OFFICER
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Bettina
BE IT RESOLVED, that Gerald Owen be and he hereby is appointed to serve as
Dog Control Officer of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Dog Control
Officer of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the
annual rate of $ 17,510.00 * to be paid every Friday throughout
the year 2004, with the
first payday to be January 2, 2004, and
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting
Aye
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-028
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME CLERICAL,
LABORERS, AND MAINTENANCE OTHER THAN HIGHWAY PERSONNEL
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all presently employed part-time
clerical employees engaged to perform services for the Town Board and/or its Officials &
Agencies, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a hourly rate of $10.00 per
hour, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time hourly rate for any
subsequent part-time clerical employee engaged by any Official or Agency Department
Head shall be established at the minimum hourly rate, or if otherwise fixed and
established, shall be subject to the approval of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all presently employed
part-time laborers and Maintenance men, other than Highway Personnel, engaged to
perform services for the Town Board and/or its Officers, Officials and Agencies, be and
the same hereby is fixed and established at a minimum hourly rate of $ 10.13 to a
maximum hourly rate of $ 14.19 per hour, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such extra Part-time Clerical
Employees and Laborers, and Maintenance men, other than Highway personnel, engaged
on an hourly basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 2004, with the first
payday to be on Friday, January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-029
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME
VANDALISM PATROL PERSONNEL
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the pay scale for Part-time Town of Wappinger
Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged to perform certain services for the protection of
Town Parks, various other Town properties and performance of other such duties as may
be assigned by the Town Board of the Town, be and the same hereby is fixed and
established as per contract with the Dutchess County Sheriff.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such Part-time Town of Wappinger
Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every Friday
throughout the year 2004 with the first payday to be January 2, 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-030
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MARRIAGE OFFICER
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait be and she is appointed as a Marriage
Officer for the Town of Wappinger, pursuant to Article 3 Section l lc of the Domestic
Relations Law, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait shall not receive a salary for
said position, however, she may accept gratuities up to $75.00 per ceremony at which she
officiates.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-031
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUNDS
FOR VARIOUS OFFICES
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, the Justice Court has had an increase in its work load and has the
need of having to make change on a daily basis, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger has numerous requests
for expenditures of small amounts of cash for postage, supplies, making change on a
daily basis, and various miscellaneous items, for various departments of the Town of
Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, a Petty Cash fund has been established for the Receiver of Taxes,
pursuant to the provision of Section 64, paragraph 1-a of Town Law, which shall be
reimbursed to the Supervisor for advances at the close of each fiscal year, and
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WHEREAS, the Recreation Committee has numerous request for expenditures of
small amounts of cash for supplies and miscellaneous items and reimbursement of small
expenditures to various areas of the Recreation program and Maintenance work for the
Town of Wappinger,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Justice Court, the
Town Clerk, and the Receiver of Taxes are hereby authorized and directed to establish a
Petty Cash Fund, in the sum of $200 each, for the use of said Justice Court, Town Clerk,
and Receiver of Taxes, and the sum of $100 for the use of the Recreation Committee, as
provided by Paragraph 1-a of Section 64 of Town Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-032
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Regular Monthly meeting of the Town Board of the
Town of Wappinger shall be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in
the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evening of the 4th Monday
of each month, or at such other place or places within the Town of Wappinger as the
Town Board shall from time to time designate.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Regular Workshop monthly
meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger shall be held at 7:30 p.m. at the
Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, in the evening of the 2nd Monday of each month, or at such other place or places
within the Town of Wappinger as the Town Board shall from time to time designate.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-033
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southern Dutchess News, a newspaper regularly
published in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York and having a general
circulation in this Town, and being a newspaper entered as second class main matter, be
and the same hereby is designated as the official paper of the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal, published in
the County of Dutchess and having general circulation therein, be and is designated as an
additional newspaper for the publication of Town Notices, subject to the limitations of
Section 64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is
authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to the publishers of such
newspapers.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-034
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENTS
FOR PAYDAYS OF 2004
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the salaries of all persons holding either full time or
part time positions as otherwise fixed for these designated positions shall be paid to the
holders of such offices and positions payable every Friday throughout the year, 2004 with
52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 2, 2004, and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger be authorized to
issue and pay the holders of these designated positions on such designated paydays of the
year 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-035
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A MECHANICAL CHECK
SIGNING DEVICE FOR SIGNING CHECKS WITH A FACSIMILIE
SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OR WAPPINGER
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The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the voucher order checks of the Town of Wappinger
may be signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town as reproduced by
a mechanical check -signing device or machine provided that the safeguards specified by
the manufacturer and inherent in the operations of such device are properly observed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed
with all banking institutions which are depositories of the monies and funds of the Town
of Wappinger, for the purpose of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile
signature, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger
be and is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps which may be necessary and
proper to acquire a mechanical check -signing device for use in
conformity with this
resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-036
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Valdati
BE IT RESOLVED, that the HSBC Bank USA, the JP Morgan Chase Bank,
Fleet Bank, M & T Bank, Bank of New York, Hudson United Bank, PCSB Commercial
Bank and Charter One Bank, each being a banking institution maintaining banking rooms
and offices in Dutchess County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally
designated as depositories of the monies of this Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is
directed to give notice of such designation to each of said banking institutions.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-037
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUPERVISOR'S
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Bettina
WHEREAS, subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law requires that the
Supervisor of each Town prepare and file with the Town Clerk within 30 days after the
expiration of each fiscal year an annual financial report accounting for all monies
received and disbursed by him, together with the certificates or certificate of the bank or
trust company where Town monies are deposited, showing the amount of such monies on
deposit with said bank or trust company, and cause a certified copy of such report to be
published in the official newspaper, and
WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section
29 of Town Law, the Town Board may determine, by resolution, that the Supervisor shall
submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the
report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and
the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after
receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing
the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of Town Law, the Supervisor shall
submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the
report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of General Municipal Law and that
the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after
receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-038
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY DEPOSITS AND
INVESTMENTS OF TOWN FUNDS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger that there are now or may be in the future, funds and monies, except proceeds
of loans and monies the investment of which is otherwise provided by law, belonging to
the Town which are or which may be in excess of the amount required for immediate
expenditure to pay current expenses and obligations, and
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WHEREAS, it is or it may be to the advantage of the Town to deposit and/or
invest all or part of such funds in special time deposit accounts, or in certificates of
deposit issued by banks or trust companies located and authorized to do business in this
State, short term obligations of the United States of America and/or the State of New
York, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the Temporary Deposit and/or investment of such
excess and surplus funds may be beneficial and profitable to the Town of Wappinger,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the duly elected, qualified and
acting Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and he hereby is authorized, empowered
and directed to deposit and /or invest such surplus and excess funds of the Town in the
aforesaid manner pursuant to Section 11 of the General Municipal Law of the State of
New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such Temporary Deposits and/or
investments shall be secured, registered or held, as the case may be in the manner
prescribed by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger
be and he hereby authorized and empowered to invest and participate in a Flexi-Cash
program, sponsored by Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc., and administered
by the Bank of New York, in the manner prescribed by Section 11 of the General
Municipal Law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Supervisor of this Town be
and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to take all steps necessary from
time to time to carry out and implement this Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-039
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF UNDERTAKINGS
TO BE FURNISHED BY THE OFFICES AND EMPLOYEES
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy
BE IT RESOLVED, that all the official Bonds and undertakings by the officers,
clerks or employees of the Town of Wappinger may be in the form of a blanket
undertaking from any duly authorized corporate surety and said undertaking shall
indemnify the Town of Wappinger against the loss of the type more particularly set for in
Article 2 Section 11 of the Public Officers Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-040
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PURCHASE PROCEDURES
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law, a Budget is prepared each year by the
Supervisor detailing expenses and revenues for the ensuing year, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board shall review said tentative budget and reject or
modify any budgetary item as they deem appropriate, and
WHEREAS, that after due process of Public Hearing and provision for additional
amendments, the annual Budget shall be adopted,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that within the confines of section
117 of the Town Law where provisions have been made in the annual budget for specific,
large expenditures, further approval by the Town Board to consider the purchase of those
expenditure need not be sought, provided that no other part of the Town's procurement
Policy is circumvented, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Board permission to seek bids on
various large purchases may not be required if any item is available through either State
or County Bids.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-041
RESOLUTION TO REVIEW PROCEDURES AND BIDDING LIMITS FOR
COMMODITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS PURCHASING
PROCEDURES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to subdivision 104-b of the General Municipal Law the
Town adopted a Procurement Policy establishing purchasing procedures and bidding
limits for commodities and Public Works projects.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town's Procurement Policy is hereby referred to a
Town Board Workshop for further review and study and the Procurement Policy as set
forth in Chapter 46 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger shall remain in full force and
effect until further action by the Town Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember Voting Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-042
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE FOR PAID HOLIDAYS FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER FOR 2004
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paid Holiday Schedule for 2004 is as follows:
New Year's Day
January 1
Floating Holiday
January 2
Martin Luther King Day
January 19
President's Day
February 16
Good Friday
April 9
Memorial Day
May 31
Independence Day
July 5
Labor Day
September 6
Columbus Day
October 11
Election Day
November 2
Veteran's Day
November 11
Thanksgiving
November 25
Friday After Thanksgiving
November 26
Friday Before Christmas
December 24
Friday Before New Years
December 31
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-043
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
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The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Bettina
WHEREAS, to ensure the orderly conduct of Town Board business, the Town
Board wishes to adopt a set of rules governing the Town Board.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopts the
"Rules of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger" as annexed hereto, as the
governing rules of the Town Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-044
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CARRY OVER OF VACATION DAYS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee has requested
that Kathi Delisa, Peggy Roe, and Steve Tompkins be authorized to carry over up to five
vacation days remaining from 2003 to 2004 in his letter to Supervisor Ruggiero dated
December 15, 2003..
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Kathi Delisa, Peggy Roe, and
Steve Tompkins are hereby authorized to carry over up to five vacation days remaining
from 2003 to 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-045
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHAIRMAN OF THE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER PLANNING BOARD
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Philip DiNonno is hereby appointed as Chairman of the
Town of Wappinger Planning Board for 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
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MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-046
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHAIRMAN OF THE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Vic Fanuele is hereby appointed as Chairman of the
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals for 2004.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-047
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHAIRMAN OF THE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMITTEE
( Duplicate -see resolution #17)
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-048
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHAIRMAN OF THE TOWN WAPPINGER OF
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Councilman Bettina moved to table RESOLUTION No. 2004-048, Appointing a
Chairman of the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council, seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-049
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE
TO THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger herby
authorizes the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Comptroller to attend the
2004 Training School and Annual Meeting Association of Towns to be held on February
15-18 2004 at the New York Hilton in New York City.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-050
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO
THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING
Councilman Paoloni moved to table RESOLUTION NO. 2004-50 Designating a
Representative and alternate to the Association of Towns Annual Meeting, seconded by
Councilman Bettina and unanimously carried
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054
RESOLUTION SETTING SALARY SCALE FOR ALL TOWN EMPLOYEES
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilwoman McCarthy
as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the salary grades for various Town positions is
Position
Grade
Account Clerk
3
Assessor's Aide
3
Bookkeeper to the Supervisor
4
Building Inspector
8
Chief Court Clerk
6
Clerk to the Comptroller P/T
2
Clerk to the Justice
3
Comptroller
9
Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor
4
Court Clerk
2
Data Collector
2
Data Entry Operator 1
2
Deputy Building Inspector
7
Deputy Court Clerk
5
Deputy Town Clerk
3
Deputy Zoning Administrator
7
Fire Inspector
8
Legislative Aide
4
Maintenance
4
Planning Board Secretary
4
Receiver of Taxes
6
Recreation Assistant
2
Recreation -Maintenance
4
Recreation Maintenance Director
5
Secretary to the Highway Superintendent
4
Senior Citizen's Director
5
Secretary to the Recreation Committee
4
Tax Record Clerk
2
Typist -Zoning
2
Water and Sewer Clerk
3
Zoning Administrator
8
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries for said positions will be in
accordance to the chart attached to this resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilmember Voting Aye
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VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilmember
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted
At this time, 7:45 p.m. Councilman Bettina moved to go into Executive Session,
seconded by Councilman Valdati and unanimously carried.
The meeting reconvened at 8:34 p.m. with all Board members in attendance. There was
no action taken in Executive Session.
Councilwoman McCarthy moved to close the meeting, seconded by Councilman Paoloni
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Florence Hannon
Deputy Town Clerk
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