2003-01-13 RGMTOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
Call to Order
Roll Call, Salute to the Flag
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845)297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
Monday, January 13, 2003
7:30pm
Wappinger Town Hall
AGENDA
Suspension of Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items
Discussions:
Town Preservation Law
Scorssone Sewer Connection
Neshiawat Rezone
Workers Compensation
Amending Local Law Empowering Zoning Administrator to Issue Tickets
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L, VALDATI
Resolutions:
2003-39 Authorizing Change Order No. 6 for 99-2R Contract No. 6
2003-40 Resolution Authorizing King Escrow refund
2003-41 Resolution Authorizing Town of Wappinger VISA
2003-42 Resolution Authorizing the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger to
Apply for Greenway Beautification Grants
2003-43 Resolution Authorizing Talaber Escrow Refund
2003-44 Resolution Authorizing Eilert Escrow Refund
2003-45 Resolution Authorizing the Attendance of the Association of Towns, and
Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternate for the Annual Business
Meeting
2003-46 Resolution Awarding Robinson Lane Lighting Contract
2003-47 Resolution Approving Veterinary Services Agreement
2003-48 Resolution authorizing Execution of MVK Stipulation
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The Workshop Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on January 13,
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, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
DISCUSSIONS:
• Town Preservation Law. Michael Brown, grant specialist consultant with
J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates explained the Certified Local
Government Program and the benefits of becoming a member which
would allow the town to obtain additional money for Greystone and other
historic properties. Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town went over the steps
that must be taken to adopt a town historic preservation law in order for
the town to participate in the program. Consultants to research further
and get back to the board regarding legislation.
• Scorsone Sewer Connection. Councilman Valdati moved to table pending
further research and authorize Supervisor Ruggiero to forward request to
Tri -Muni for permission.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
• Nesheiwat Rezone. Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town, Dan Wery Town
Planner and Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town to review modified
application and draft legislation to introduce Local Law and set a Public
Hearing.
• Workers Compensation. (Pulled)
• Amending LL Empowering Zoning Administrator to Issue Tickets. Al
Roberts, Attorney to the Town and Dan Wery, Town Planner to draft
Local Law to include Zoning Administrator, Deputy Building Inspector
and Deputy Zoning Administrator.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-039
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER FOR 99-2(R)
CONTRACT NO.6
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and
seconded by Councilman Paoloni.
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WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger previously authorized the formation of
the Wappinger Water Improvement Area -1999-2 (R), hereinafter referred to
as "1999-2(R)", for the purposes of constructing a supplemental water supply
to various Water Districts and Improvement Areas in the Town; and
WHEREAS, among the improvements to be made by the1999-2 (R) was the
construction and installation of a dedicated pressurized water line from the
Atlas well field located adjacent to Wappinger Creek to the Hilltop Water
Tank located on Cider Mill Loop in the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, the construction and installation of the dedicated pressurized
water line from the Atlas Wellfield to the Hilltop Water Tank was awarded to
Clayton Industries, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder pursuant to plans
and specifications prepared on behalf of the Town; and
WHEREAS, during the course of the construction and the installation of the
16" water main throughout subdivision know as Quiet Acres, Clayton
Industries, Inc. has encountered a large amount of rock which substantially
delayed the progress of the work and accordingly Clayton will not be able to
complete the project as required by Contract; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 2, 2002 to Paggi, Martin & Del Bene,
LLP, the Town's engineers, Clayton Industries, Inc. has requested additional
time to complete the work; and
WHEREAS, the matter was referred to Paggi, Martin & Del Bene, LLP for
recommendation and approval for said Change Order; and
WHEREAS, Charles Del Bene, Jr., P.E. of Paggi, Martin & Del Bene, LLP
has approved an extension of time and has recommended that the new
Contract completion date be set at August 2, 2003 as per Mr. Del Bene's
letter of December 4, 2002, a copy of which is affixed hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if
fully set forth an adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby approves Change Order No. #6 to Wappinger
Water Improvement Area –1999-2 (R), Contract No. 6 between the Town
and Clayton Industries, Inc. and by said Change Order hereby establishes
the Contract completion date as August 2, 2003 for the reasons set forth
in letter dated December 4, 2002 from Charles R. Del Bene, Jr., P.E. of
Paggi Martin & Del Bene, LLP to the Town Board, a copy of which is
affixed hereto.
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
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JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-040
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW
FUNDS FROM 1352 ROUTE 376
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and
seconded by Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, on or about December 12, 1997, Gregory King deposited Three
Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) with the Town of Wappinger in escrow to
secure costs associated with the landscaping and driveway project at 1352
Route 376, Wappingers Falls, New York pursuant to Permit No. 97-459; and
WHEREAS, the seeding and driveway requirements have now been
satisfactorily completed and the return of the remaining escrow amount of
Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) has been recommended by Karl
Seebruch, Building Inspector to the Town of Wappinger, in his letter dated
December 5, 2002 to Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero and 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 Three Thousand Dollars
($3,000.00) made payable to Gregory King, Permit No. 97-459 for the
refund of the unused escrow funds deposited for the landscaping and
driveway project.
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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-41
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER VISA
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and
seconded by Councilman Colsey.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger finds that the use of a credit card in
certain transactions is necessary and proper to insure the most efficient
execution of appropriate governmental purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger wishes to enter into a VISA Business
Card Credit Agreement with Fleet Bank to provide such credit privileges for
the Town of Wappinger
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, is
authorized to execute an agreement with Fleet Bank for the purpose of
obtaining credit card privileges with total credit limit of Twenty Thousand
Dollars ($20,000). Such limit in combination with the Town of Wappinger's
other net indebtedness does not cause the Town of Wappinger to exceed the
debt limit applicable to such Town of Wappinger, and the Town of Wappinger
resolves to take all necessary actions to ensure that such total credit card
debt limit will not, in the future, cause the Town of Wappinger to exceed its
debt limit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the prime holder is authorized to
receive all statements regarding this account. The following named persons
shall be authorized to receive additional cards for their use in carrying out
their official duties in the limit set forth opposite his name;
1) Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, or his
successor, shall be authorized to amend the list of persons authorized to
receive cards as necessary from time to time; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of the Fleet Bank VISA
statement complies with all of the Town of Wappinger's claim requirements
established by the Town of Wappinger pursuant to applicable law and that
the officer who incurs the expense set forth in a statement submitted from
payment shall approve such claim and verify that the services to which such
expenses were obtained by such officer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger will pay out of
previously allocated funds, or funds received in the current fiscal year, for
any outstanding credit card debt incurred under the Agreement for long term
debt not fully payable out of current revenues or previously allocated funds;
the Town of Wappinger will pay the outstanding balance each month.
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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution his hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION 2003-042
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN
WAPPINGER TO APPLY FOR GREENWAY BEATIFICATION
GRANTS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey seconded by
Councilman Paoloni.
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, a designated
Compact Community member of the Hudson River Valley Greenway will
submit to the Greenway an application for $10,000 in grant funds to assist in
the beautification for the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger has requested
authorization from the Town Board of Wappinger to file a grant application
to the Hudson River Valley Greenway for said purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor of
the Town of Wappinger is hereby authorized and directed to file an
application for funds from the Hudson River Valley Greenway in an amount
not to exceed $10,000 and upon approval of said request, to enter into and
execute a project agreement with the Hudson River Valley Greenway under
the auspices of the State of New York for such financial Assistance to 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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-043
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW
FUNDS FROM 9 MAPLE PATH
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and
seconded by Councilman Valdati.
WHEREAS, on or about March 2002, Lisa Talaber deposited Six Thousand,
Seven Hundred, Fifty Dollars ($6,750.00) with the Town of Wappinger in
escrow to secure costs associated with the driveway project at 9 Maple Path,
Fishkill, New York pursuant to Permit No. P01125; and
WHEREAS, driveway requirements have now been satisfactorily completed
and the return of the remaining escrow amount of Two Thousand Dollars
($2,000) has been recommended by Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
to the Town of Wappinger, in his letter dated December 16, 2002 to the Town
of Wappinger Building Inspector Karl Seebruch.
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.
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2. Payment is approved in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)
made payable to Lisa Talaber, Permit No. P01125 for the refund of the
unused escrow funds deposited for a driveway project.
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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-044
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF UNUSED ESCROW
FUNDS FROM 34 SHERWOOD HEIGHTS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and
seconded by Councilman Colsey.
WHEREAS on or about May 24, 1998, Lou Jean Homes deposited Seven
Hundred, Fifty Dollars ($750.00) with the Town of Wappinger in escrow to
secure costs associated with the black top apron and site work at lots 1 and 3
of 34 Sherwood Heights, Wappingers Falls, New York pursuant to Permit No.
P86-283; and
WHEREAS, the requirements have now been satisfactorily completed and
the return of the remaining escrow amount of Seven Hundred, Fifty Dollars
($750) has been recommended by Sal Morello, Deputy Building Inspector to
the Town of Wappinger, in his letter dated December 24, 2002 to Supervisor
Joseph Ruggiero and 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 Seven Hundred, Fifty Dollars
($750) made payable to Catherine Eilert, Permit No. P86-283 for the
refund of the unused escrow funds deposited for the driveway apron and
site work.
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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-45
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE TO THE
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS, AND DESIGNATION OF VOTING
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DELEGATE AN ALTERNATE FOR THE ANNUAL BUSINESS
MEETING
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and
seconded by Councilman Colsey.
WHEREAS, the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of
New York will be held on February 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is required to designate a Voting
Delegate and Alternate to attend the Annual Business Session of the
Association of Towns of the State of New York;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board members,
Planning Board members, Zoning Board members, and Comptroller are
hereby authorized to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns
of the State of New York; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joseph Ruggiero is hereby designated
to attend the Annual Business Session of the Association of Towns of the
State of New York and a Voting Delegate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joseph Paoloni is hereby designated
as an alternate for the Annual Business Meeting of the Association of Towns
of the 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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-046
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ROBINSON LANE
LIGHTING
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Valdati and
seconded by Councilman Paoloni
WHEREAS, the advertisements for bids for Robinson Lane Lighting Project
were published in the Southern Dutchess News and the Poughkeepsie
Journal on December 18, 2002; and
WHEREAS bids were opened on January 10, 2003 and reviewed by Sandy
Kosakowski, Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS the bids were as follows:
Pantel Contracting
Stilsing Electric
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Base $420,000
A $280,000
B $160,000
Total $860,000
Base $358,580
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A $214,000
B $103,800
Total $676,380
All Bright Electric Base $812,490
A $285,200
B $159,150
Total $1,256,790
P&D Electric Base $556,000
A $330,000
B $159,150
Total $999,900
Ray S. Pantel, Inc. Base $419,300
A $284,500
B $133,000
Total $836,800
WHEREAS, Eric Fellenzer of Fellenzer Engineering 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 an adopted herein.
2. The Contract for the Robinson Lane Lighting is hereby awarded to
Stilsing Electric doing business at PO Box 27, Rensselaer, New York in
the amount of Six -Hundred, Seventy -Six Thousand, Three Hundred,
Eighty Dollars ($676,380) in accordance with the award recommendation
letter to be submitted at the Town Board Meeting from Eric Fellenzer of
Fellenzer Engineering, to the Town Supervisor.
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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-047
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF VETERINARY
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF
WAPPINGERS FALLS
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and
seconded by Councilman Colsey.
WHEREAS, the Town Dog Control Officer, Jerry Owen, is empowered to
seize dogs in accordance with the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law
118; and
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this _ day of January, 2003 by and between the
following:
TOWN OF WAPPINGER,
A Municipal Corporation,
with offices at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, P.O. Box 324,
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590,
hereinafter referred to as "TOWN"
and
DANIEL J. HANNIGAN, D.V.M., P.C. d/b/a
ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF WAPPINGERS FALLS,
with offices located at 79 Myers Corners Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590,
hereinafter referred to as the "HOSPITAL"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the TOWN wishes to establish a shelter for the dogs seized by the
TOWN Dog Control Officer pursuant to of Agriculture and Markets Law § 115; and
WHEREAS, the TOWN wishes to lease by this Agreement certain kennels from
the HOSPITAL for the purposes of providing shelter for dogs impounded by the TOWN
Dog Control Officer and to otherwise satisfy its obligations under the provisions of the
Agriculture and Markets Law; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to have the HOSPITAL perform certain services
hereinafter defined while dogs are confined to said kennels; and
WHEREAS, the HOSPITAL maintains a kennel for the boarding of dogs, cats
and other animals located at 79 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, New York
12590, hereinafter referred to as the PREMISES; and
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WHEREAS, the TOWN seeks to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of its
residents through immunization and mandatory spay/neuter of dogs and other animals, as
well as euthanasia as necessary, pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law §377-a.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Recitations.
The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Agreement as if
fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. Lease of Cages/ Rent.
A. Cages. The HOSPITAL hereby leases to the TOWN, and the
TOWN hereby leases from the HOSPITAL, eight (8) cages for dogs seized by the
TOWN Dog Control Officer situated in an existing kennel building of the HOSPITAL at
the PREMISES. Said leased kennels are to be labeled "Leased by the Town of
Wappinger." The HOSPITAL shall keep such cages reasonably sanitary and clean and
shall assume that each animal brought to the PREMISES by the TOWN Dog Control
Officer is properly sheltered, fed and watered for the redemption period specified in §68-
8 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger.
B. Rent. The annual rent shall be Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000)
which the TOWN will pay to the HOSPITAL in equal monthly installments in the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per month payable on the first of each month following the
execution of this Agreement.
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err 3. Shelter of Animals.
A. Unlicensed and Unidentified Animals. All unlicensed or
unidentified animals, except cats, brought to the PREMISES by the TOWN Dog Control
Officer shall be kept at the PREMISES for five (5) days, unless:
i. the TOWN requests that the HOSPITAL hold an animal
for a longer period,
ii. the animal is redeemed by its owner before the
expiration of the redemption period,
iii. the fifth day falls on a day that the HOSPITAL is not
open for business, or
iv. the Dog Control Officer fails to pick up the animal
1%W before the close of the HOSPITAL'S business day.
v. Cats shall be kept for one (1) day.
B. Licensed Animals. All licensed animals brought to the
PREMISES by the TOWN Dog Control Officer shall be kept at the HOSPITAL'S
PREMISES for a period of seven (7) days, unless:
i. the TOWN requests that the HOSPITAL hold an animal
for a longer period,
ii. the animal is redeemed by its owner before the
\ expiration of the redemption period,
iii. the seventh day falls on a day that the HOSPITAL is
not open for business, or
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iv. the Dog Control Officer fails to pick up the animal
before the close of the HOSPITAL'S business day.
C. Adoption. At the expiration of the above mentioned
periods of redemption, the owner shall forfeit title to any animal unredeemed and said
animal shall than be made available for adoption or euthanasia pursuant to Agriculture
and Markets Law and §68-9 of the Town Code.
4. Fees and Charges.
A. Boarding Rates. The daily boarding rate per dog,
notwithstanding the size of animal, shall be $9 per diem. The daily boarding rate per cat,
notwithstanding the size of animal, shall be $6 per diem.
B. Euthanasia and Cremation. The HOSPITAL shall be paid for
euthanazing or cremating an animal in accordance with the following schedule:
i. Euthanasia Charge:
0 For a Dog: $10
• For a Cat: $10
ii. Cremation Charge:
• For a Dog:
25 pounds - $20
26-50 pounds - $25
50-75 pounds - $35
76 — 100 pounds - $45
Over 100 pounds - $65
• For a Cat: $20, notwithstanding the size of animal
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C. Inoculations. All dogs admitted to the HOSPITAL shall be
vaccinated against canine -distemper; infectious bronchitis and rabies. The TOWN shall
be responsible for the costs of the following vaccinations:
i. Rabies: $20
ii. DHL-PPVC: $20
iii. Bordatella: $10
iv. Fecal Exam: $14
V. Heartworm test: $15
D. Other fees. In the event an animal requires treatment other than
identified herein and such treatment is approved by the Dog Control Officer and/ or
Town Supervisor, the HOSPITAL shall charge the Town seventy-five (75%) of the rate
normally charged by the HOSPITAL for such treatment.
5. Pavment of Costs Prior to Adoption/ Redemption of Animals.
The redemption (recovery) of animals by their owners shall be processed
and all fines, fees and costs shall be collected by the TOWN prior to redemption or
adoption of an animal in accordance with the requirements of the Agriculture and
Markets Law as well as the provisions of Chapter 68 of the Town Code. The HOSPITAL
shall be authorized to release identified animals to the owner upon proof of ownership
and upon proof of payment by the owner of all fines, fees and costs of impoundment
together with the costs of medical treatment and costs of licensing fees, if any. Fees and
costs charged by the HOSPITAL shall be transmitted to the Town Clerk by monthly
invoices together with such other documentation as prescribed by the Town Comptroller.
Upon payment of such fees and costs, the Town Clerk shall notify the HOSPITAL in
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writing thereby authorizing the HOSPITAL to release the animal to the owner. No
animal shall be released unless the owner has a current and valid license for such animal.
If no such current and valid license exists, a license must be purchased as a precondition
of redemption of said animal.
6. Adoption.
A. The HOSPITAL shall arrange for the adoption of dogs upon
payment of all outstanding fines, fees and costs by the person(s) seeking the adoption of
said dog(s). All unidentified dogs are to be eligible for adoption on the sixth day from
impoundment. Identified or claimed dogs are to be eligible for adoption on the eighth day
following notification of impoundment to the owner. The HOSPITAL may also adopt for
its own purposes any impounded dogs after the same prescribed periods and upon
payment by the HOSPITAL of all outstanding fees and costs.
B. Pursuant to §377-a of the New York State Agriculture and Markets
Law attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A", the HOSPITAL further
agrees not to release a cat or dog for adoption to any person unless prior thereto either:
1. the dog or cat has been spayed or neutered; or
2. the person intending to adopt the dog or cat shall have
executed a written agreement with the HOSPITAL
ensuring that the dog or cat will be spayed/neutered
within thirty (30) days from the adoption date, or in the
case of a dog or cat which has not reached sexual
maturity, within thirty (30) days following the dog or
cat reaching six (6) months of age. Written
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documentation must be made of adoption stating
adoption date, animal age, reproductive state and if a
Thirty Five Dollars ($35) refundable deposit was
collected. Any person seeking to adopt a dog or cat that
has not yet been spayed/neutered must further post a
refundable spay/neuter of Thirty Five Dollars ($35) in
conjunction with their written agreement with the
HOSPITAL ensuring that the dog or cat to be
spayed/neutered within thirty (30) days from the
adoption date or within thirty (30) days of the dog or
cat reaching six (6) months of age. Animals that may
not be spayed/neutered within the time afforded by
§377-a of the Agriculture and Markets Law because of
advanced age or other health reasons shall be exempt
from such procedures upon certification from the
HOSPITAL that the animal has been examined and
surgery would endanger the life of said animal.
7. Payments.
The HOSPITAL shall paid for all services rendered pursuant to their
Agreement upon preparation of monthly invoices or vouchers approved by the TOWN
and upon review and audit by the Town Board or the Town Comptroller.
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` 8. Basic Care.
From time to time, when any of the kennels leased by the TOWN have
dogs, cats and other animals placed therein by the Dog Control Officer, the HOSPITAL
agrees to provide the following services for said animals:
I . provide daily food and water in accordance with accepted
practices;
2. maintain the kennel area in a clean and wholesome manner;
3. maintain shelter records of dogs/ animals received from the Dog
Control Officer.
9. Treatment of Younz, Iniured or III Animals.
Injured or ill animals will be treated at the TOWN'S expense including
emergency medical treatment to dogs as the HOSPITAL, in its professional discretion,
deems appropriate, however, prolonged treatment will not be provided to dogs in a poor
state of health or to unidentified dogs that, in the HOSPITAL'S opinion, are unlikely to
be adopted. Further, distemper shots shall be administered to puppies which have a
reasonable prospect for adoption according to the opinion of the HOSPITAL. Unhealthy
litters will be euthanized at the discretion of the HOSPITAL. All services provided by
the HOSPITAL shall meet the minimum standards prescribed by applicable
governmental rules and regulations.
10. Term.
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period commencing on the
date hereof and shall continue until terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days
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advance written notice to the other party in accordance with Paragraph 14 of this
Agreement.
11. Hours of Operation.
The TOWN through its Dog Control Office shall have access to the
kennels leased pursuant to this Agreement during the HOSPITAL'S normal business
hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 7:30 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays; and 9 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. on Sundays. The Dog Control Officer shall also be provided with a key to the
PREMISES allowing for access to the leased kennels after normal business hours.
12. Indemnification.
The HOSPITAL shall defend, indemnify and hold the TOWN, its
officials, officers and employees harmless from and against all actions, proceedings,
claims, damages, liabilities, losses and expenses including, without limitation, reasonable
attorney's fees arising out of the wrongful acts or admissions of the HOSPITAL. The
TOWN shall defend, indemnify and hold the HOSPITAL, its officials, officers and
employees harmless from and against all actions, proceedings, claims, damages,
liabilities, losses and expenses including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees
arising out of the wrongful acts or admissions of the TOWN.
13. Insurance.
During the term of this Agreement, the HOSPITAL shall maintain
comprehensive general liability insurance issued by carrier authorized to issue such
insurance in the State of New York with a Best Rating of "A" in the amount of at least
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One Million Dollars (S 1,000,000), naming the TOWN as an additional insured and
providing for at least thirty (30) days notice of cancellation.
14. Notices.
All notices and written communications between the parties to this
Agreement, except the HOSPITAL'S invoices/vouchers and TOWN'S remittances, shall
be deemed to have been delivered upon receipt or refusal of delivery of regular mail and
with a copy of same via facsimile to the following addresses:
If to the TOWN:
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Attention: Hon. Gloria Morse, Town Clerk
Facsimile No. 845-297-4558
and
If to the HOSPITAL:
Animal Hospital of Wappingers Falls
79 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Attention: Dr. Stephen Crew
Facsimile No. 845-297-2402
Any party that wishes to change the address to which notice is to be sent may do
so by like notice. Any officially elected successor TOWN representative will be deemed
to have been changed as to this notice provision by virtue of his/ her assumption of their
office. All notices regarding defaults shall be transmitted by both mail and facsimile.
15. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
%W State of New York.
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16. Benefit.
This Agreement shall be binding upon inure to the benefit and burden of
and shall be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
17. Entire AL-reement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereto.
There are no other agreements, representations, or warranties beyond those that are set
forth herein. All prior negotiations, agreements and understandings are superceded
hereby. This Agreement may not be amended or revised except in writing by the parties
hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have reviewed, signed and accepted this
Agreement of the day and the year herein indicated.
Dated:
Dated:
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
By:
Hon. Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
DANIEL J. HANNIGAN, D.V.M., P.C.
d/b/a ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF
WAPPINGERS FALLS,
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By:
Dr. Stephen Crew
MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER OF ADOPTED ANIMALS
LAWS OF NEW YORK, 2001, CHAPTER 387
The mandatory spay/neuter of animals adopted from animal adopting
organizations was signed into law October 31, 2001, with the approval of the Governor.
It was passed by a majority vote, three-fifths being present, of the NYS Legislature and
was effective November 1, 2001.
Article 26 of the NYS Agriculture and Markets Law is amended by adding a
new section 377-a to read as follows:
§ 377-a. Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. 1. The legislature finds that the
uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats in the state results in an overabundance of
puppies and kittens. More puppies and kittens are produced than responsible homes
for them can be provided. This leads to many of such animals becoming stray and
suffering privation and death, being impounded and destroyed at great expense to the
community and constituting a public nuisance and health hazard. It is therefore
declared to be the public policy of New York state that every feasible humane means of
reducing the production of unwanted puppies and kittens be encouraged.
2. No animal shelter, pound, dog control officer, humane society, dog or cat protective
association. or duiv incorporated society for the arevention of cruelty tc animals shall
reiease any Coe or cat for acoDUo^ c anv oersen :mess prior theretc
ia; me dog or cat nas been sGavec or neuterec:
(b) the person intending to adopt the dog or cat snall have executea a written
agreement with the animal shelter, pound, dog control officer, humane society, dog or
cat protective association, or duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to
animals, to have the dog or cat spayed or neutered within thirty days from the adoption
date, or in the case of.a dog or cat which has not yet reached sexual maturity, within
thirty days of the dog or cat reaching six months of age. The person intending to adopt
the dog or cat shall deposit with the animal shelter, pound, dog control officer, humane
society, dog or cat protective association, or duly incorporated society for the prevention
of cruelty to animals, an amount of not less than thirty-five dollars. Not more than every
two years, the commissioner, after holding a public hearing, may raise the amount to be
deposited to reflect rising costs; or
(c) the person intending to adopt the dog or cat shall have executed a written
agreement with the animal shelter, pound, dog control officer, humane society, dog or
cat protective association or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals to have the
dog or cat spayed or neutered within thirty days from the adoption date, or in the case of
a dog or cat which has not yet reached sexual maturity, within thirty days of the dog or
cat reaching six months of age. The person intending to adopt the dog or cat shall have
paid an adoption fee which includes the cost of the spay or neuter prr edure. The
written agreement shall require that the animal shelter, pound, dog co;1trol officer,
humane society, dog or cat protective association or society for the prevention of cruelty
to animals from which the dog or cat is adopted bear the cost of the spay or neuter
procedure.
3. For the purposes of this section, the age of the animal at the time of adoption shall
be determined by the animal shelter, pound, dog control officer, humane society, dog or
cat protective association, or duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to
animals that releases the animal for adoption and such age shall be clearly written on
the written agreement by the animal shelter, pound, dog control officer, humane society,
dog or cat protective association, or duly incorporated society for the prevention of
cruelty to animals, prior to the agreement being executed by the person adopting the
animal.
4. Any deposit collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision two of this section that
is not claimed within ninety days of its collection, or if the deposit is for an animal under
six months of age, within sixty days after the animal has reached six months of age,
shall be deposited in the animal population control fund established pursuant to section
ninety-seven-xx of the state finance law. Deposits collected pursuant to paragraph (b)
of subdivision two of this section shall be refunded to the adopter upon presentation to
the animal shelter, pound, dog control officer, humane society, dog and cat protective
association, or duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals of
written documentation from a licensed veterinarian that the dog or cat has been spayed
or neutered, provided that the animal has been spayed or neutered within the time
specified in the written agreement, or that because of old age or other health reasons,
as certified by a licensed veterinarian examining the dog or cat, spaying or neutering
would endanger the animal's iife.
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pounds. dog controi officers, humane societies, dog or cat protective associations and
duly incorporated societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals within such town,
city, village or county spay or neuter dogs and cats prior to releasing such animals for
adoption, provided that such local law or ordinance may require spaying or neutering at
an age earlier, but in no event later than that required in this section, except where
because of advanced age or other health reasons, as certified by a licensed
veterinarian who has examined the dog or cat, spaying or neutering would endanger the
life of the animal. A town, city, village or county in New York state that enacts such a
local law or ordinance shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Key Components of New Mandatory Spay/Neuter Law
*111'' 1. Requires any cat or dog adopted from an organization (animal shelter, pound,
dog control officer, humane society, SPCA and dog or cat protective
association) to be spay/neutered prior to adoption OR
2. If not spayed/neutered or has not reached sexual maturity, person adopting must
post a refundable spay/neuter deposit of $35.00 and agree to spay/neuter animal
within 30 days of adoption (or 30 days of animal reaching 6 months of age)
♦ Written documentation must be made of adoption stating adoption date, animal
age, reproductive state and if the $35 refundable deposit. collected
♦ Animal's age determined by animal organization at time of adoption
♦ $35 deposit refunded when:
1. adopting owner presents written documentation from licensed vet that animal
has been spayed/neutered or
2. adopting owner presents written documentation from licensed vet that
because of age or other health reasons, s/n would endanger the animal's life
3. If adoption fee includes cost of s/n, $35 deposit not required if:
♦ Written agreement executed for s/n dog or cat within 30 days of adoption (or if
iess than 6 months. with 30 days of reaching 6 months)
♦ Animai organization must near the sin procedure cost as owner already paid for it
in adoption fee
♦ Took effect November 1, 2001 (yes, it's already in effect)
♦ Unclaimed $35 deposits must be remitted to the Department and deposited in the
NYS Animal Population Control Program:
♦ For animals over 6 months — within 90 days of adoption and deposit collection
♦ For animals less than 6 months — within 60 days after the animal has reached 6
months of age
♦ Towns, cities, villages and counties allowed to enact local laws and ordinances
requiring can adopt local laws and ordinances requiring
♦ spaying and neutering at earlier age BUT
♦ cannot make a later age that required by this state law EXCEPT
♦ for animals which because of advanced age or other health reasons a licensed
veterinarian certifies that the animal has been examined and s/n surgery would
endanger life of animal.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the Agriculture and Markets Law 115, the
Town Board wishes to establish a shelter for dogs seized by the Town Dog
Control Officer; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Hannigan, D.V.M., P.C. d/b/a Animal Hospital of
Wappingers Falls, (hereinafter referred to "HOSPITAL") maintains a kennel
for boarding of dogs and other animals at its office located at 79 Myers
Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into a Veterinary Service
Agreement with HOSPITAL for purposes of leasing of cages for shelter of
dogs and other animals and for providing other veterinary services required
by the Town.
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 of Wappinger hereby approves and authorizes the Supervisor to
execute the Veterinary Service Agreement between the Town of
Wappinger and Daniel J. Hannigan, D.V.M., P.C. d/b/a Animal Hospital of
Wappingers Falls, in the form attached hereto and mart hereof as Exhibit
«1„
3. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is hereby authorized and directed to execute
the Veterinary Service Agreement on behalf of the Town of Wappinger, for
the term commencing immediately and terminating upon thirty (30) day
written notice by party in accordance with the conditions contained with
Paragraph 10 of Exhibit "1".
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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman
Voting
Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman
Voting
Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-048
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STIPULATION OF
SETTLEMENT RELATING TO ACTION AGAINST MVK
LANDSCAPING, INC.
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and
seconded by Councilman Colsey.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has previously initiated a zoning
enforcement action in the Dutchess County Supreme Court (Index No. 2000-
1919) against MVK Landscaping, Inc., Mark Van Kirk and Dianne M. Van
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Kirk relating to the use of the property located at 125 Myers Corners Road;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has confirmed that the Defendants MVK
Landscaping, Inc., Mark Van Kirk and Dianne M. Van Kirk have brought the
property into compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Code of the Town
of Wappinger and the Town Board and the Defendants wish to settle the
matter on mutual acceptable terms; and
WHEREAS, the terms of settlement are embodied in a certain Stipulation
and Settlement, a copy of which is annexed to his Resolution.
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 hereby determines that the terms and conditions set
forth in the Stipulation of Settlement, a copy of which is annexed to this
Resolution, are acceptable and are consistent with the terms an conditions
of the Zoning code of the Town of Wappinger.
3. The Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero and
Attorney to the Town, Albert P. Roberts, to execute the Stipulation of
Settlement in the form annexed hereto by and on behalf of the Town of
Wappinger, in furtherance of settling and discontinuing the
aforementioned action, subject to compliance with the terms and
conditions stated therein by said Defendants.
4. Attorney to the Town, Albert P. Roberts, is hereby directed to forward the
Stipulation of Settlement to the Hon. James D. Pagones, Acting Supreme
Court Justice, Dutchess County, for the purposes of having said
Stipulation "So Ordered" by said Justice, and thereafter, filing same in the
Dutchess County Clerk's Office under Index No. 2000/1919.
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
JOSEPH PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
There was no other business to come before the board.
Councilman Bettina moved to close the meeting, seconded by Councilman
Colsey and unanimously carried.
The meeting closed at 9:15 p.m.
Gloria J. M
Town Cler
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
TOWN OF WAPPINGER,
Plaintiff, STIPULATION OF
SETTLEMENT
-against-
INDEX NO: 2000/1919
MVK LANDSCAPING, INC., MARK VAN KIRK
and DIANNE M. VAN KIRK,
Defendants.
WHEREAS, Defendants, Mark A. Van Kirk and Dianne M. Van Kirk, are the owners of a
10.681 acre parcel of property located at 125 Myers Comers Road, in the Town of Wappinger, State
of New York, Tax Map Parcel No. 19-6258-03-165180, (hereinafter the "Property'); and
WHEREAS, the Property is situate in an R-20 residential zoning district; and
WHEREAS, Defendant, MVK Landscaping, Inc., is a domestic corporation duly organized
and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York and is engaged in the nursery
business, and the sale of plants, trees, shrubs, accessory farm produce and greenhouse products as
well as a incidental landscaping business; and
WHEREAS, Mark A. Van Kirk and Dianne M. Van Kirk are the sole shareholders, officers
and directors of MVK Landscaping, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, in the Spring of 1992, Defendant, Mark A.Van Kirk, on behalf of himself and
MVK Landscaping, Inc. made application to the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger for a
� Special Use Permit and Site Plan approval to use the Property as hereinafter set forth; and
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WHEREAS, on the Short Form EAF submitted by Richard G. Barger, P.E., L.S., engineer
for applicant, dated February 20, 1992, the proposed project was "to operate a landscaping design
business from his [Mark A. Van Kirk's] home; aside from this business, usually during the `off
season', he sells pumpkins, seasonal/ flowers/ plantings, and Christmas trees"; and
WHEREAS, on the Site Plan information form dated February 20, 1992, the proposed use
for the property was to "operate a home occupation [of] landscaping design and installation; in
conjunction, the applicant will sell from his storage area seasonal flowers, pumpkins, and Christmas
trees"; and
WHEREAS, the Application for Special Use Permit dated March 2, 1992 and signed by the
Defendant, Mark A. Van Kirk, requested "farm and/or nursery uses, including accessory farm
produce stand and/or greenhouse, and temporary outdoor stand of the sale and display of field &
garden crops grown on the premises"; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger duly adopted
a resolution granting the applicant Site Plan approval of a Site Plan titled "Special Use Permit for
Mark Van Kirk ... last revised May 12, 1992", a copy of said Resolution of Approval is attached
hereto marked and designated Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, a Special Use Permit was issued for the Property to Defendant, Mark A. Van
Kirk on July 29, 1992, a copy of said Special Use Permit is attached hereto marked and designated
Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, said Special Use Permit restricted the use to a display area without sales in
front of the applicant's barn, and with all retail sales to be conducted in the back of the Property; and
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WHEREAS, subsequent to the granting of the Special Use Permit and Site Plan approval:
a. Defendants, Mark A. Van Kirk and Dianne M. Van Kirk and/or MVK
Landscaping, Inc., did not complete the work required by the Resolution of Site Plan
Approval and did not obtain a C.O. for the work required by the Resolution of Site
Plan approval; and
b. Defendant, Mark A. Van Kirk, subsequently obtained a Building Permit and C.O.
for a barn in an area originally designated for storage of equipment., and
c. An issue has arisen as to whether or not Defendants have used the property for a
number of uses that are not.permitted by the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code,
which uses may generally be described as a landscape contractor's yard, including
the storage, processing and staging of landscape contracting materials, equipment
and supplies, and the processing of topsoil.
WHEREAS, to the extent it took place, the use of the site as a landscape contractor's yard
was not authorized by the Resolution of Site Plan approval and/ or Special Use Permit approval
granted to the Defendant in 1992, and such uses, to the extent occurring, were and are not now
presently permitted within an R-20 District, and can not be sanctioned under the present regulations
of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the Defendants, Mark A. Van Kirk, Dianne M. Van Kirk and MVK
Landscaping, Inc. have scaled back their operations at the property and have brought the use of the
property into compliance with the terms and provisions of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code;
and
WHEREAS, the growing of nursery products constitutes an agricultural use under the
provisions of Article 25 -AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law and the property is now located in
an Agricultural District created by the Dutchess County Legislature in 2002; and
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V*7MREAS, the parties hereto, have agreed upon a settlement in full disposition of this
action as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in full settlement of the above -captioned action, it is hereby
stipulated, confirmed, and agreed as follows:
1. The parties confirm and agree that the above recitations are hereby incorporated by
reference as if more fully set forth herein.
2. The use, operation and maintenance of a landscape contractor's business and the storage,
processing or staging of landscaping contracting materials, supplies and equipment are not
permitted on the Property except as specifically enumerated herein; under all circumstances it is
expressly understood that the use and maintenance of a landscape contractor's yard shall not be
permitted at the property except as such uses may be consistent with the use and operation of the
property as a farm, nursery, sale and display of seasonal crops and products, sale of nursery
products and the necessary storage of farm/ nursery machinery and equipment, including specific
vehicles to be used in off-site landscape design business.
3. The Town Board hereby determines that consistent with §240-55 and the Schedule of
Use Regulations of the Zoning Code of the Town of Wappinger, Defendants may grow and sell
nursery and greenhouse products on the Property; it is further determined that Defendants, (as an
accessory use to the sale of nursery and greenhouse products), may sell limited quantities of
products used in connection with such nursery or greenhouse products, such as mulches, decorative
stone, compost and topsoil, but not on a wholesale level, in such amounts and quantities as
identified on the conceptual Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "C".
4. Defendants will submit, within 60 days of the date of this Stipulation, a revised Site Plan
to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board, consistent with Town of Wappinger Code §240-82, et
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seq,for approval by the Planning Board, and generally consistent with the revised Site Plan
attached hereto and made part hereof, which revised Site Plan is hereby conceptually approved by
the Plaintiff, Town of Wappinger, and which site plan will be subject to further review and
approval by the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger.
5. The revised Site Plan (Exhibit "C") identifies the vehicles and equipment which may be
used in connection with the use of the property as a farm, nursery and greenhouse and the locations
where such vehicles and equipment are to be stored. A list of the vehicles and equipment to be used
pursuant to this paragraph is attached as Exhibit "D".
6. The revised Site Plan shall identify the bulk materials, with the maximum amount of their
respective quantities that may be used or stored in anticipation of sale on the site as an accessory use
to the primary use of the property. A list of illustrative bulk materials and their maximum
respective quantities that may be used, sold, or stored in anticipation of sale as an accessory to the
production and sale of farm crops and nursery products are identified on Exhibit "E", attached
hereto and made part hereof. The revised Site Plan shall also designate the areas for storage of the
bulk materials listed in Exhibit `B" and the location for storage of vehicles and equipment to be
maintained on the site.
7. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum quantities of all bulk materials that may be
stored on the premises in anticipation of sale shall not exceed Five Hundred (500) cubic yards and
the maximum amount of any one type of material shall not exceed Seventy Five (75) cubic yards at
any one time.
8. The revised Site Plan shall provide adequate screening and fencing of areas used for
outdoor storage of bulk materials, the parking of vehicles and equipment, and the storage of refuse
containers to the extent and in the manner determined by the Planning Board.
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9. Defendants agree to submit the revised Site Plan for review and approval by the
Planning Board within sixty (60) days hereof and further agree to diligently pursue the finalization
of approval thereof; in the event Defendants fail to submit the revised Site Plan for review and
approval within sixty (60) days hereof, they shall be deemed in violation of the Town of Wappinger
Zoning Code and Defendants, collectively, shall be liable for a fine of Three Hundred and Fifty
Dollars ($350.00) per week for each week the revised Site Plan has not been submitted for approval.
10. In the event the Defendants fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this
Stipulation, the amended Resolution of Site Plan approval or Special Use Permit approval, and after
ten (10) days written notice of any alleged violations thereof and failure to cure, the Defendants
shall pay a fine of Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00) per week for each week the terms and
conditions of the amended Resolutions of Site Plan approval and Special Use Permit approval
remain incomplete.
11. In the event the Defendants fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this
Stipulation of Settlement, the Defendants shall pay for all costs and expenses, including reasonable
attorney fees, court costs and disbursements in any enforcement proceedings required to enforce the
terms and conditions of this Stipulation or the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code.
Albert P. Roberts, Esq.
Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Pergament &
Viglotti, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
1136 Route 9
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
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Jon H. Adams, Esq.
Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea
Attorneys for Defendants
35 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
110 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
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MVK Landscaping, Inc.
By: �2 , -0/
Mark A. Van Kirk, President
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DUNNE M. VAN KIRK
SO ORDERED:
HON. JAMES D. PAGONES
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Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor