2003-11-24 RGMTOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
Call to Order
Roll Call, Salute to Flag
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845)297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
Monday, November 24, 2003
7:30pm
Wappinger Town Hall
AGENDA
Receipt and Approval of Minutes
October 14, 2003 Regular Meeting
November 6, 2003 Special Meeting
Suspension of Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items
Correspondence Log
2003CL-337 to 2003CL-352
Discussions:
• Local Law for Wetlands Protection
• Cedar Knolls Road
• Keenan Acres Sales Trailer
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
Resolutions:
2003-270
Resolution Authorizing Fun Central Escrow Refund
2003-271
Resolution Authorizing Rufino Escrow Refund
2003-272
Resolution Authorizing Escrow Refund for 6i Sherwood Heights
2003-273
Resolution Authorizing Giangrasso Escrow Refund
2003-274
Resolution Authorizing Youth Grant
2003-275
Resolution of Support for Hughsonville Water Craft
2003-277
Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Cedar Knolls Road
2003-280
Resolution of Support for Veterans
2003-281
Resolution Authorizing Morgan Escrow
2003-282
Resolution Authorizing Bikeway Escrow Refund
2003-283
Resolution Accepting Correspondence Log
New Business/Comments
Executive Session
• Absolute Properties
Adjournment
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on
November 24, 2003 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
Christopher Colsey, Councilman
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Gloria J. Morse, Clerk
Others Present:
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
RECEIPT AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting October 14, 2003 and Town Board Meeting
of November 6, 2003 having previously been forwarded to the Board Members,
were now placed before them for their consideration.
Councilman Paoloni moved to accept the above stated Minutes as submitted by the
Town Clerk be and are hereby approved.
Seconded by Councilman Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
SUSPENSION OF RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilman Colsey moved to suspend the rules for public comment, seconded by
Councilman Bettina and unanimously carried.
CORRESPONDENCE LOG 2003 -CL -337 TO 2003 -CL -352
(See Attached Sheets)
DISCUSSIONS
• Local Law for Wetlands Protection. Al Roberts Attorney to the Town
prepared a chart highlighting the various differences between the Town of
Poughkeepsie Ordinance, the Fishkill Ordinance and our present one which
was never utilized by the town and is outdated. Dan Wery, Town Planner
explained that most of the communities are using the Army Corp Federal
Wetlands delineation which is comprised of soil and vegetation and the main
objective is to preserve wildlife. Our law is old (25 years) and we need to
draft legislation. Mr. Wery also outlined reasons why safeguarding the
wetlands was important.
• Cedar Knolls Subdivision. Landowners of Lakeside Drive in the Cedar
Knolls Subdivision have petitioned under State Law to make Lakeside Drive
a town road. Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town explained that our Bond
Council forwarded a proposed resolution calling for a public hearing. The
resolution calls for an improvement to Lakeside Drive for its entire length
and widening it to 18' wide pavement and in order to do so we have to publish
a notice of public hearing at least ten and not more than twenty days before
the scheduled public hearing. We have to post the notice of public hearing in
the town hall and also have it posted on five conspicuous places on Lakeside
Drive. All the individual property owners notified of the public hearing, and
at the conclusion of the public hearing the Town Board could either do
nothing or they could adopt a further order which would require a more
detailed investigation by Mr. Paggi's office. The second order would be
subject to a permissive referendum. Only the property owners abutting the
road have an opportunity to vote and the vote would have to be carried by the
majority of the property owners. Mr. Roberts also explained that Bonding
would be limited to fifteen years and each property owner would have only
one vote. At this time several residents of Lakeside Drive were given the
floor for their comments. Mrs. Sweetland explained there have been
instances with emergency vehicles getting in and out of Lakeside Drive. At
this time, 9 of the 14 residents have agreed to move forward with this
resolution, 3 that do not wish to move forward, and 2 that are undecided. The
road is in serious disrepair, and the emergency vehicles do find it difficult to
get in and out. Mike DeLuca was in favor of the proposed resolution and said
that out of 14 owners there are only 8 people that pay for snow removal and
upkeep of the road and the remainder of the homes are rentals. The road is
poorly lit and the entrance leading on to New Hackensack Road to the left is
dangerous. We can not come up with $60,000 to have the road ripped up and
repaved. Councilman Valdati wished to have a breakdown of costs for each
homeowner so they have a full understanding of the impact. Eric Nelson
had some issues that he wished to have considered in the study, one being
they did not sign over the right-of-way to the town. It belongs to the trustees
of the association. Lakeside Drive is a dead end road and it is not clear that
in turning the road over to the town it would remain as a dead end road. The
second major issue has to do with several of the homes on or close to the
right-of-way. Several of the wells are on the right-of-way. Another issue is,
will the town accept less than a 50 foot right -a -way. How would the town
accommodate the existing structures such as parking areas and such, which
are currently on the right-of-way, and what would be the likely tax increase,
by lot. Also where would the turn around be. Supervisor Ruggiero explained
that we are going forward this evening to set a public hearing and to allow
the Engineer to do the fact finding that is necessary to arrive at the scope of
work involved in the project. All of the items you outlined may increase the
cost of the project. The board will decide what formula it wants to apply in
dividing the cost and prescribe a per owner cost to the residents for their
consideration. This is a neighborhood initiated project. Mr. Paggi explained
that he would take all the comments he has heard into account during the
preparation of his report.
• Keenan Acres Sales Trailer. According to the Zoning Administrator Tatiana
Lukianoff there are presently provisions in the town Zoning Ordinance for a
temporary field office trailer not to exceed a time frame of one year. There
are currently no provisions for a sales trailer. The Developer of Keenan
Acres explained that the sales trailer would be for a temporary period, and
once the road is dedicated to the town the trailer would be removed.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Valdati moved to authorize Town Planner, Dan Wery and Attorney to
the Town Al Roberts to draft legislation for a sales trailer, seconded by Councilman
Bettina and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-270
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW FUNDS
FOR 1630 Route 9
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by
Councilman Valdati.
WHEREAS, on or about August 26, 2003, Herb Redl of Fun Central deposited Seven
Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) with the Town of Wappinger in escrow for
a site plan for the property located at 1318 Route 9; and
WHEREAS, Herb Redl has requested an escrow refund in the amount of Five
Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and 60/100 ($5,352.60), and has been
recommended by Tatiana Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator to the Town of
Wappinger, in her letter dated October 29, 2003 to the Town Board Members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if
fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. Payment is approved in the amount of Five Thousand, Three Hundred
Fifty Two and 60/100 ($5,352.60) made payable to Herb Redl, Account
Number 02-3062, for the refund of the unused escrow funds deposited for
the property located at 1630 Route 9.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman Voting Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman Voting Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-271
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW FUNDS
FOR 10 CARROLL DRIVE
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Valdati
WHEREAS, on or about September 29, 2003, Nicole Rufino deposited Thirty Five
Dollars ($35) with the Town of Wappinger in escrow for a Building Permit
Application for 10 Carroll Drive; and
WHEREAS, Nicole Rufino has requested a Building Permit Application Fee refund
in the amount of Thirty Five Dollars and 00/100 ($35)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully
set forth and adopted herein.
2. Payment is approved in the amount of Thirty Five ($35) made payable to
Nicole Rufino Account Number A21620, for the refund of the Building Permit
Application fee deposited for 10 Carroll Drive.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-272
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW FUNDS
FOR 61 SHERWOOD HEIGHTS
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, on or about December 14, 1998, Kalpana Mehta deposited Two
Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) with the Town of Wappinger in escrow
for seeding and grading of 61 Sherwood Heights;
WHEREAS, Kalpana Mehta has requested an escrow refund in the amount of Two
Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($2,500), and has been recommended
by Salvatore Morello, Deputy Building Inspector to the Town of Wappinger, in his
letter dated October 21,2003 to the Town Board Members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
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1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully
set forth and adopted herein.
2. Payment is approved in the amount of Two Thousand, Five Hundred and
00/100 ($2,500) made payable to Kalpana Mehta, Account Number 98-647,
for the refund of unused escrow funds deposited for 61 Sherwood Heights.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-273
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW FUNDS
FOR 2 SCRIBO ROAD
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, on or about September 2, 2003, Joyce Giangrasso deposited Twenty
Dollars ($20.00)) with the Town of Wappinger for a Building Permit for 2 Scribo
Road; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Giangrasso has requested a refund in the amount of Twenty
Dollars and 00/100 ($20.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully
set forth and adopted herein.
2. Payment is approved in the amount of Twenty Dollars and 00/100 ($20.00)
made payable to Joyce Giangrosso, Account Number 03-1057, for the refund
of unused Building Permit application deposited for 2 Scribo Road.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-274
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR GRANT FUNDS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Colsey
WHEREAS, the Town Board made an application to the Dutchess County Youth
Board for a Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention Grant for the calendar
year 2004; and
WHEREAS, Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus, by letter dated
October 9, 2003, informed the Town Board that the Dutchess County Youth Board
approved Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention funds in the amount of
$6,757, a copy of which is appended to this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees to disburse the grant funds and to provide the
services as itemized and identified in the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully
set forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby adopts the representation, terms and conditions
contained in the application submitted to the Dutchess County Youth Board
(code number 04132710R033) and hereby approves the Projects described in
the Youth Development Delinquency Prevention application on file with the
New York State Division for Youth and the Dutchess County Youth Board
3. By accepting the grant monies the Town hereby agrees to the following:
• That the Town of Wappinger will abide by the OCFS as to the
propriety of all expenditures upon which state aid is requested;
• The project will be operated in compliance with the laws, rules,
regulations, resolutions, and codes of the State of New York and
pertinent political subdivisions;
• No youth will be denied the services or facilities of this project because
of race, creed, color or sex; and
• No fee will be charged for the program supported by State funds.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman
Voting
Aye
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-275
RESOLUTION ENDORSING EFFORTS OF THE HUGHSONVILLE FIRE
DISTRICT TO OBTAIN GRANT MONIES AND/OR DONATIONS TO
PURCHASE A FIRE/RESCUE CRAFT
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Hughsonville Fire District is located within the Town of
Wappinger , and included within its jurisdictional boundaries are portions of the
Wappinger Creek as well as portions of the Hudson River; and
WHEREAS, the Hughsonville Fire Department is responsible for providing fire
protection of all persons and property along the shoreline and on the waterways
that are within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, there has been a substantial increase in residential and commercial
development, boating and shipping activity in and along the Hudson River shoreline
within the boundaries of the Hughsonville Fire District and the number of
emergency calls have reached a point where fire/rescue craft is required to facilitate
rescue and fire -fighting efforts along the Hudson River and Wappinger Creek
within the Hughsonville Fire District; and
WHEREAS, the Hughsonville Fire District seeks to improve, enhance and augment
its fire and rescue capabilities through the acquisition of a M&S Landing Craft
Fire/Rescue Boat with tandem axle trailer at the approximate cost of Ninety
Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) in order to provide and maintain the proper level of
fire protection to citizens and property along the Hudson River and Wappinger
Creek within the Hughsonville Fire District; and
WHEREAS, Ronald P. Andrews, the Hughsonville Fire District Commissioner, by
letter dated October 7, 2003 to Councilman Robert Valdati has requested the
Town's endorsement of the Hughsonville Fire District's efforts to secure the
necessary funds to purchase and acquire a M&S Landing Craft Fire/Rescue Boat
with tandem axle trailer through donations and grants from both public and private
sources.
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 endorses, encourages and
supports the efforts of the Hughsonville Fire District to secure funds through
donations and grants (both public and private) to purchase a M&S Landing
Craft Fire/Rescue Boat with tandem axle trailer by authorizing the following:
(a) The Town Board will permit the Hughsonville Fire District to display a
donation exhibit in Town Hall in furtherance of raising public
awareness of the necessity for a fire/rescue craft;
(b) The Town Board will permit the posting of a letter to all residents on
the Town Hall Posting Board identifying the necessity to acquire a fire/
rescue boat and soliciting funds for its purchase;
(c) The Town Board will endorse the Hughsonville Fire Department's
efforts to secure the assistance of County, State and Federal elected
representatives in furtherance of helping Hughsonville Fire District
secure grant monies.
3. The Town Board by adoption of this Resolution endorses the
Hughsonville Fire District's requests to U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary
Clinton, U.S. Congresswoman Susan Kelly, New York State Senator Steven Saland
and New York State Assemblyman Joel Miller to seek their assistance in procuring
financial assistance and grants, both public and private, to raise the funds
necessary to purchase the fire/rescue boat.
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
Christopher Colsey, Councilman Voting Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-277
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR CEDAR KNOLLS ROAD
Councilman Bettina offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, an informal petition of landowners abutting Lakeside Drive in the
Cedar Knolls Subdivision has been prepared with reference to Section 200 of the
Town Law has heretofore been submitted to the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, relative to the construction and
improvement of a certain private road in said Town known as Lake View Drive; and
WHEREAS, the improvements proposed by said plan and report and requested by
said petition consist of the widening and payment of the existing road into an 18
foot -wide road for the entire length of Lakeside Drive, having a total length of
approximately 1,555 linear feet, and incidental improvements and expenses in
connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for such improvements,
including the cost of the necessary acquisition by the Town of right-of-way or other
real property interests incidental thereto, is estimated to be $535,000 to be financed
by the issuance of obligations pursuant to the Local Finance Law over a period not
exceeding fifteen years; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid project has been determined to be an Unlisted Action
pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act,
the implementation of which as proposed, the Town Board has determined will not
result in any significant environmental effects.
WHEREAS, such cost shall be entirely borne, in the first instance, by assessments
upon the properties benefited thereby; and
WHEREAS, the area benefited by such improvement shall be the real property
fronting or abutting the portions of such street to be improved, as heretofore
described and as more fully set forth in Appendix A attached hereto and hereby
made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing to consider the question of
undertaking the aforesaid paving and improvements pursuant to Section 200 of the
Town Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. A meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, shall be held at the Town Hall, in Wappingers Falls, New York,
in said Town, on the 22nd day of December, 2003, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to consider the matters
described in the preambles hereof and to hear all persons interested in the subject
thereof concerning the same.
Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of
this Order to be published in Poughkeepsie Journal and Southern Dutchess News,
the newspapers hereby designated as the official newspapers of said Town for this
purpose and posted in the manner provided by law.
Section 3. This Resolution and Order shall take effect immediately.
Seconded by Councilman Paoloni
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution and Order was duly put to
a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Christopher Colsey, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
APPENDIX A
Area Benefited
All of the parcels fronting Lakeside Drive
As show on Town of Wappinger Tax Map.
6158-02 except for the parcel identified as
1 WoodHill Green Condominium parcel.
Tax map I.D. Nos.
6158-02-659614
6158-02-676615
6158-02-602593
6159-02-595583
6158-02-637649
6158-02-673660
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6158-02-652621
6158-02-642627
6158-02-630620
6158-02-629646
6158-02-623642
6158-02-619614
6158-02-615637
6158-02-608633
6158-02-612600
6158-02-600628
6158-02-593623
6158-02-587617
6158-02-578612
6158-02-569607
6158-02-562600
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-280
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR OUR VETERANS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, thousands of men and women have served our country and have
defended our freedom over the years; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans of the United States of America deserve to be recognized
for their loyal service to our country and community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger acknowledges and honors the men and
women who fought for our country in defending our freedom, and
The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger calls upon our United States Senators,
Hon. Charles Schumer and Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Congresswoman Sue
Kelly, to advocate to the funds needed to help maintain services required by our
veterans, mainly in regards to health care.
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
Christopher Colsey, Councilman Voting Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-281
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW FUNDS
FOR KABLAOUI SUBDIVISION LOT #6
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
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WHEREAS, on or about September 29, 2003, Heidi Morgan of Morgan Homes
deposited One Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) with the Town of
Wappinger in escrow for seeding for 40 Morgan Court; and
WHEREAS, Heidi Morgan has requested an escrow refund in the amount of One
Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($1500.00), and has been
recommended by Salvatore Morello, Deputy Building Inspector to the Town of
Wappinger, in his letter dated November 14, 2003 to the Town Board Members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
Payment is approved in the amount of One Thousand, Five Hundred and 00/100
($1,500.00) made payable to Heidi Morgan., Account Number 03-0167, for the
refund of the unused escrow funds deposited for 40 Morgan Court.
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
Christopher Colsey, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW FUNDS
FOR 1581-1584 ROUTE 376
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
WHEREAS, on or about December 13, 2002, Dennis Decker of Action Real Estate
Investments deposited Seven Thousand, five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) with the
Town of Wappinger in escrow for a site plan; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Decker has requested an escrow refund in the amount of Four
Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Six Dollars and 30/100 ($4,936.30), and has been
recommended by Tatiana Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator to the Town of
Wappinger, in her letter dated November 10, 2003 to the Town Board Members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully
set forth and adopted herein.
2. Payment is approved in the amount of Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Thirty
Six and 30/100 made payable to Dennis Decker, Account Number 02-3066,
for the unused escrow funds deposited for the property located at 1581-1584
Route 376.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Robert Valdati, Councilman
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Voting Aye
Voting Aye
Vincent Bettina, Councilman Voting Aye
Christopher Colsey, Councilman Voting Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-283
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF CORRESPONDENCE
ON FILE
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Colsey.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached
Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Voting
Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Christopher Colsey, Councilman
Voting
Aye
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared
adopted.
NEW BUSINESS/CONIIV1ENTS
Councilman Valdati in regard to the DOT widening Route 9 in a year or two. The
Village will be confronted with tractor trailers going through the Village. He is
requesting a resolution be prepared by our attorney directing New York State DOT
to consider the movement of traffic onto Route 9 when construction is completed.
He would also request Senator Steve Saland and Assemblyman Joel Miller for
their support in pushing towards some legislation to DOT allowing this to take
place. Councilman Valdati also wished to know if the Town Clerk was receiving
the Agendas from the Village. Mrs. Morse said she had not. He requested Mrs.
Morse to draft a letter to the Village asking they send their Agendas to the Town
Hall.
Councilman Bettina in regard to the unfortunate accident on Chelsea Road Sunday
evening. He has asked that new guard rails be placed in the area. Supervisor
Ruggiero said he would set up a meeting with Mr. Murphy to discuss Chelsea Road
Councilman Paoloni wished to know the status of the cross walks for Pye Lane.
Supervisor Ruggiero explained the he and Mr. Foster are working on it.
Councilman Paoloni also wished to have the Town look into the cost of speed limit
signs with digital read-outs.
At this time 8:48 p.m. Councilman Bettina moved to go into Executive Session to
discuss personnel, seconded by Councilman Colsey and unanimously carried.
The meeting reconvened at 9:58 p.m. with all board members present.
There was no action taken in Executive Session.
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Councilman Paoloni moved to close the meeting, seconded by Councilman Colsey
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
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GloriaYrk
Town
Town Board Correspondence Log
Document #
To
From
Date
Received
Re
Agenda
2003CL - 0351
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi
Rosemarie Robins Brinke
9/23/03
11/03/03
Town of Wappingers Subdivision
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0350
Gloria Morse, Town Cler
Diane C. Birney District
10.30/03
11/03/03
The use of Voting Machine
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0349
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi
William Steinhaus, Court
10/28/03
11/03/03
Memo:County Highlights Medicaid Costs on Tax
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0348
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi
Graham Foster,Town Hig
10/29/03
11/03/03
Flooding of Yards on Aplleblossom Lane
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0347
Town Board and Joseph
Carl S. Wolfson, Town Ju
10/8/03
10/08/03
Town Case Report
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0346
Town Board and Joseph
M&T Bank Group
10/14/03
Town Account
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0345
Joseph Ruggiero, Town S
Heather Kitchen, Town Ju
10/14/03
10/14/03
Town Case Report
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0344
Gerald Terwilliger, Town
Charles Del Bene, Jr.
10/11/03
10/20/03
Wappinger Water Improvements 99-2R, Contract
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0343
Karl Seebruch, Building I
Bernard Lohmann, Regio
10/23/03
10/23/03
Town of Wappingers Falls Post CAV Letter
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0342
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi
Tatiana Lukianoff, Zonin
10/23/03
10/23/03
Memo:Lighting Display -Heart Accura -Route 9
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0341
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi
karl Seebruch
10/02/03
10/06/03
Building Inspector's Report for the Month of Septe
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0340
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi
William Steinhaus, Court
10/28/03
10/30/03
County Highlights Medicaid Costs on Tax Bills:Ne
11/24/2003
2003CL - 0339
Gerald Terwilliger, Town
Joseph E. Stankavage
10/29/03
10/30/03
Proposed Martz Field Recreation Park Improveme
11/24/2003
2003CL-0338
Joseph Ruggiero, Supervi
Robert G. Walker
11/5/2003
11/5/03
Resignation as Planner
11/24/2003
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