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2003-01-02 ReorgThursday, January 2, 2003 7:30pm Wappinger Town Hall AGENDA Call to Order Roll Call, Salute to the Flag Suspension of Rules for Public Comment on Agenda Items Resolutions: 2003-01 Town Board Appointments to Various Town Offices and Positions 2003-02 Resolution Establishing the Salaries of Certain Classified Civil Service Positions in the Town of Wappinger 2003-03 Resolution Appointing the Comptroller and Receiver of Taxes and Assessments 2003-04 Resolution Establishing the Salary for the Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor and Bookkeeper to the Supervisor 2003-05 Resolution Establishing the Payscale for Certain Employees of the Town of Wappinger Highway Department 2003-06 Resolution Appointing the Chief Court Clerk, Deputy Court Clerk, and Clerk to the Justice for the Town of Wappinger, and Establishing Salaries for Said Positions 2003-07 Resolution Appointing a Secretary to the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger 2003-08 Resolution Establishing the Salaries of Full Time Classified Civil Service Positions in the Town of Wappinger 2003-09 Resolution Appointing a Building and Grounds Custodian for the Town of Wappinger 2003-10 Resolution Appointing the Senior Citizen Director and Assistant for the Town of Wappinger 2003-11 Resolution Appointing a Maintenance Supervisor for the Town of Wappinger Recreation 2003-12 Resolution Appointing a Consultant to the Recreation Committee for the Town of Wappinger 2003-13 Resolution Designating court Officers for the Town of Wappinger Justice Court 2003-14 Resolution Establishing the Salaries of Vandalism Patrol Coordinator for the Town of Wappinger 2003-15 Resolution Establishing the Weekly Pay Scale for Certain Recreation Employees 2003-16 Resolution Establishing Remuneration for Meter Readers 2003-17 Resolution Employing Engineer and Legal Services for the Town of Wappinger 2003-20 Resolution Designating Insurance Agent for the Town of Wappinger 2003-21 Resolution Appointing Dog Control Officer to the Town of Wappinger 2003-22 Resolution Establishing the Pay Scale for Part-time Clerical, Laborers and Maintenance Personnel Other Than Highway Employees 2003-23 Resolution Establishing the Pay Scale for Part Time Vandalism Patrol 2003-24 Resolution Appointing Marriage Officer 2003-25 Resolution Establishing Petty Cash Funds for Various Town Officials 2003-26 Resolution Designating the Time and Place of Wappinger Town Board Meetings 2003-27 Resolution Designating the Official Newspaper of the Town of Wappinger 2003-28 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Payment for Paydays of 2003 2003-29 Resolution Authorizing the Use of a Mechanical Check -signing device for the Signing of Checks 2003-30 Resolution Designating Depositories for the Town of Wappinger 2003-31 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Supervisor's Annual Report to the State Comptroller 2003-32 Resolution Appointing the Chair of the Planning Board, Zoning Board and Recreation committee 2003-33 Resolution Establishing Legal Paid Holidays for 2003 2003-34 Resolution Authorizing Attendance at the Association of Towns and Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate 2003-35 Resolution Authorizing Temporary Deposits and Investments of Town Funds 2003-36 Resolution Establishing the Amount of Undertakings to be Furnished by the Offices and Employees of the Town of Wappinger 2003-37 Resolution Relative to Purchasing Procedures 2003-38 Resolution Authorizing Procedures and Bidding Limits for Commodities and Public Works Projects Purchasing Procedures New Business/Comments Adjournment 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. The Reorganization Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on January 2, 2003 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 Christopher Colsey, Councilman Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk Others Present: Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent RESOLUTION NO. 2003-001 TOWN BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. BE IT 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 2003. NAME OFFICE Skip Rottkamp Recreational Director Brenda VonBurg Town Historian 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 3, 2003, 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, Councilman Voting Aye VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman Voting Aye 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-002 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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 $ 45,908.00 Deputy Supervisor $ 750.00 Superintendent of Highways $ 66,045.00 Town Justice $ 22,894.00 Town Justice $ 22,894.00 1 Councilman $ 8,500.00 1 Councilman $ 8,500.00 1 Councilman $ 8,500.00 1 Councilman $ 8,500.00 Town Clerk $ 44,815.00 Deputy Town Clerk (1st) $ 27,823.00 Deputy Town Clerk (2nd) $ 26,355.00 Deputy Town Clerk (3rd) $ 19,703.00 Assessor $ 52,659.00 Recreation Director $ 13,284.00 Secretary to Planning Board $ 24,822.00 *To be increased to $20,622 on March 7,2003 anniversary date BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the aforesaid Positions shall be paid with 52 pay periods throughout the year 2003 with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-003 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE COMPTROLLER, AND RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENT IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER 2 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to appoint Gerald Terwilliger as Town Comptroller, and Patricia Maupin as Receiver of Taxes and Assessment for the Town of Wappinger, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Gerald Terwilliger is hereby appointed to the office of Comptroller in the Town of Wappinger, to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31St of day of December, 2003, and 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 31St day of December, 2003, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be paid an annual salary of $50,027.00 payable every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be paid an annual salary of $ 42,773.00, payable every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and she hereby is authorized to employ such clerical employees as may be necessary for the performance of her duties and to compensate such clerical employees up to the prevailing maximum hourly rate. 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. 2003-004 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE SUPERVISOR AND BOOKKEEPER TO THE SUPERVISOR The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, Gina Basile has been appointed Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, and WHEREAS, Andrea Paustian has been appointed as Bookkeeper to the Supervisor. 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the salary for Gina Basile, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger is hereby fixed at an annual rate of $ 25,978.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for Andrea Paustian, Bookkeeper for the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger is hereby fixed at an annual rate of $29,162.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-005 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the pay scale for the employees hired by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department must be in accordance with the CSEA contract, THEREFORE, 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 2003 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 3, 2003. 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. 2003-006 rd 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CHIEF COURT CLERK, DEPUTY COURT CLERK, AND CLERK TO THE JUSTICE FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, AND ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR SAID POSITIONS The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, Cheryl Hait is hereby appointed to serve as Chief Court Clerk for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and WHEREAS, Linda Walters is hereby appointed to serve in the position of Deputy Court Clerk to the Justices for the Town of Wappinger Justice Court, and WHEREAS, Yvonne Lawrence is hereby appointed to serve as the Clerk to the Justice for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Cheryl Hait, the Chief Court Clerk of the Town of Wappinger is hereby fixed and established at the annual rate of $ 41,729.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary of the Linda Walters, Deputy Court Clerk to the Justices in the Town of Wappinger is hereby fixed and established at the annual rate of $ 31,999.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Yvonne Lawrence, Clerk to the Justice in the Town of Wappinger be hereby fixed and established at the annual rate of $ 27,823.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first pay day to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-007 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SECRETARY TO THE RECREATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. WHEREAS, Margaret B. Roe is hereby appointed to serve as Secretary to the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Secretary to the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger is hereby fixed and established at the annual rate of $ 31,219.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-008 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF FULL TIME CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey 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 $ 41,492.00 Joan Warren Clerk to Zoning Adm. $ 21,208.00 Georgianna Jenerose Clerk to Receiver of Taxes $ 23,595.00 Katherine Garrison Sr. Typist Highway Supt. $ 23,716.00 Debra Brown Data Entry Operator I $ 32,005.00 Shelly Crespo Data Entry Operator I $ 17,925.00 Mark Liebermann Fire Inspector $ 41,729.00 Loretta Brunello Assessor Aid $ 21,584.00 Micheline Brudnak Account Clerk to Comptroller $ 22,590.00 Karl Sebruch Building Inspector $37,112.00 * Sal Morello Deputy Bldg Inspector $ 36,406.00 Danielle Lent Clerk $19,635.00** Susan Dao Deputy Zoning Administrator $ 30,796.00 Valerie Bender Data Entry Operator I $16,364.00*** Michelle Gale Data Entry Operator I $19,674.00**** * To be increased to $39,241.00 on 2/28/03, anniversary date. ** To be increased to $20,406.00 on 4/23/03, anniversary date. *** To be increased to $17,127.00 on 9/30/03, anniversary date **** To be increased to $20,406.00 on 6/24/03, anniversary date BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such designated persons shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with 52 pay periods during such year with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 0 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. 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. 2003-009 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A BUILDING AND GROUNDS CUSTODIAN FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, Anthony Mussara is hereby appointed to serve as the Custodian for the maintenance of the Building and Grounds at the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, and THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for Anthony Mussara, the Custodian of Buildings and Grounds is hereby fixed and established at an annual rate of $ 22,659.00 and on anniversary date of 1/24/03 to be increased to $23,716.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-010 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE SENIOR CITIZEN DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, Kathleen DeLisa is hereby appointed to serve as Senior Citizen Director for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and WHEREAS, Eileen Manning is hereby appointed to serve as assistant to the Senior Citizen Director for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, THEREFORE, 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 $ 32,159.00 and, 7 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. 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 of $18,761 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003 with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-011 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, Steve Tompkins is hereby appointed to serve as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Recreation Department of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and THEREFORE, BE IT 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 $ 38,709.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-012 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CONSULTANT TO THE RECREATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. BE IT RESOLVED, that Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, is 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 $ 11,252.00 to be paid 8 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. every Friday throughout the year with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-013 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COURT OFFICER FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER JUSTICE COURT The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by 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 $ 10.78 for time actually served, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Armed Court Officers shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $15.11 for time actually served at sessions of Court where their services are required and, 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 2003. Robert Monaco, Armed Crt. Officer-- John Dickson, Unarmed Crt. Officer Jason Morse, Unarmed Crt. Officer, Donald Kitchen, Alternate Court Officer. 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 9 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-014 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF VANDALISM PATROL COORDINATOR FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. BE IT RESOLVED, that the designated salaries for the following persons holding full time or part-time positions, are hereby fixed and established as follows: Gary Corbett Vandalism Patrol Coordinator $ 20.57 per hour. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such persons so designated shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-015 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE WEEKLY PAY SCALE FOR CERTAIN RECREATION EMPLOYEES The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, The Town of Wappinger has certain recreation employees who are paid on a weekly pay scale, THEREFORE, 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 2003 with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-016 10 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REMUNERATION FOR METER READERS The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, The Town of Wappinger Employs Barry Kaufman and Doreen Kaufman as Meter Readers for the Town, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the remuneration for, Barry Kaufman, 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, 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. 2003-017 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE Engineer's Rate Schedule WHEREAS, Joseph E. Paggi of Paggi, Martin and DelBene was appointed Town Engineer in 2002, and WHEREAS, Mr. Paggi has requested an amendment to his Rate Schedule in accordance with a letter to the Town Board dated December 10, 2002, THEREFORE, 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: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Rate Schedule of Joseph E. Paggi, Town Engineer is hereby amended in accordance with his letter dates December 10, 2002 to the Town Board. 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. 11 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-020 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING INSURANCE AGENT FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to designate an insurance agent for the year 2003, THEREFORE, 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, 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. 2003-021 RESOLUTION APPOINTING DOG CONTROL OFFICER TO THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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 $ 17,000 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-022 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME CLERICAL, LABORERS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OTHER THAN HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES 12 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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 minimum hourly rate of $6.00 to a maximum hourly rate of $12.96 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 people, 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 people, other than Highway personnel, engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 2003, with the first payday to be on Friday, January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-023 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME VANDALISM PATROL PERSONNEL The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger contracts with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department to provide Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol, THEREFORE, 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. 13 01/02/2003.RE0.MTG. 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 2003 with the first payday to be January 3, 2003. 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. 2003-024 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARRIAGE OFFICER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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 11c 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, 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. 2003-025 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUNDS FOR VARIOUS TOWN OFFICES The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey 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, 14 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. which shall be reimbursed to the Supervisor for advances at the close of each fiscal year, and 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, 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 $200 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, 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. 2003-026 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE OF TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN BOARD MEETINGS The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger meets twice monthly, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the schedule for the Town Board of the Town o Wappinger is as follows: 1) 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. 2) 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 15 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. 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, 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. 2003-027 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger wishes to designate 2 official newspapers for the Town of Wappinger. THEREFORE, 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, 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. 2003-028 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT FOR PAYDAYS OF 2003 The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 16 r 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. 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, 2003 with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 3, 2003, 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 2003. 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. 2003-029 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A MECHANICAL CHECK -SIGNING DEVICE FOR THE SIGNING OF CHECKS WITH A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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, 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. 2003-030 17 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. BE IT RESOLVED, that the HSBC Bank USA, the Chase Manhattan Bank, Fleet Bank, M & T Bank, Bank of New York, Charter One Bank, JP Morgan/Chase and Putnam County Savings 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, 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. 2003-031 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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 Ir. 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. 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. THEREFORE, BE IT 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. Aye The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Voting 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. 2003-032 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING BOARD, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, AND RECREATION COMMITTEE The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town Board is authorized to appoint the Chairs of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Recreation Committee, and Conservation Advisory Council, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the appointments are made as follows: 1) Philip DiNonno — Planning Board Chair 2) Al Lehigh — Zoning Board of Appeals Chair 3) Ralph Holt — Recreation Committee Chair 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. 2003-033 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LEGAL PAID HOLIDAYS FOR 2003 19 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish a schedule of paid holidays for 2003, and WHEREAS, the Town Board will include one floating holiday in conformance with the Town's Holiday Policy, and WHEREAS, Town Hall, Highway, and Recreation employees have been polled and have chosen December 26, 2003 as the floating holiday, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Holiday schedule for 2003 is as follows: Wednesday, January 1, 2003 New Years Day Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 17 Presidents Birthday Friday, April 28 Good Friday Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Friday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 1 Labor Day Monday, October 13 Columbus Day Tuesday, November 4 Election Day Monday, November 10 Veterans Day Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Friday, November 28 Friday After Thanksgiving Thursday, December 25 Christmas Friday, December 26 Floating Holiday Thursday, January 1, 2004 New Years Day 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. 2003-035 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS OF TOWN FUNDS The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey 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 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 20 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. 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, IT IS HEREBY 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 BE IT 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, 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. 2003-036 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 Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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 21 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. type more particularly set for in Article 2 Section 11 of the Public Officers Law. Aye The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Voting 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 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. Aye RESOLUTION NO. 2003-037 RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 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, 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, 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. 2003-038 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCEDURES AND BIDDING LIMITS FOR COMMODITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS PURCHASING PROCEDURES The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Colsey and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. 22 01/02/2003.REO.MTG. 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. THEREFORE, 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, 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. There was no other business to come before the Board. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to close the Reorganization Meeting, seconded by Mr. Colsey, and unanimously carried. The Reorganization Meeting closed at 7:45 p.m. a Gloria J. se Town Cl 23