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2001-03-26 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER MARCH 26, 2001 7:30 P.M. 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt, Bldg. Insp., Zng. Adm., Justice Court, Receiver of Taxes, Dog Control Officer for Jan & Feb., Assessors Monthly Report, Recreation Annual Report. 4. Accept Minutes: February 12, 2001, Workshop Meeting, February 26, 2001, Town Board Meeting 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Correspondence Mr. & Mrs. Haimelin, re: Condemned Structures Smithtown Rd. b. Request from Mark Liebermann, Fire Insp., Karl Seebruch, Bldg Insp. & Sal Morello, Dep. Building Insp for permission to attend Annual Code Conf. 4/25/01, 4/26/01, 4/27/01. C. Ann Marie Buck, Animal Control Officer re: (1) Enumeration of Canine Population (2) Implementing "Pooper Scooper Law". d. Notification of intent to obtain Liquor License from Inn at Osborne Hill. e. Notification of intent to renew Liquor License from Wappingers Falls Elk Lodge. f. Request for return of Escrow funds (1) Mary Paolitto, Eckert Drug Store $15,822.99. (2) Robert & Susan Apgar, Carmen Heights Subd. $1,021.62 g. Ralph Holt, Recreation Chairman request for P.O.'s (la) $806.25 payable to Southern Industrial Sand 25T Clay Martz Field. (lb) $806.26 payable to Southern Industrial Sand 25 T Clay Castle Point. (1c) $1,612.50 payable Southern Industrial Sand 50 T Clay Robinson Lane Recreation (2) $1,650 payable Philip h. Ortiz Towing for purchase and delivery truck body, Reese Park. (3) $4,200 payable Anaconda Sports for T Shirts Summer Program. (4) Mobile Phone coverage for Recreation 2001. i. Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent (1) requests permission to go to bid for Highway Equipment. (2) Adopting Private Roads (3) List of road signs that have been erected. (4) Building Dept. Meetings (5) Lot #8 Red Hawk Hollow w/correspondence from Niki Pagones. (6) 2001 Rental Rates. j. Correspondence Andrew Hartman re: Town R -O -W. adjoining his property on Kretch Circle. k. Determination from Corp of Engineer re: proposed expansion Airport Drive Business Center. 1. Gerald Terwilliger, Comptroller requests temporary transfer of funds from B fund. m. Hughsonville Fire District letter of thanks for assistance. n. Notification Hindu Samaj re: Walkathon 4/24/01 o. Tax Certiorari School House Realty vs T/W. p. County Legislature Hammond re: Airport Sheriff Sub -Station q. Jay Paggi, Eng. to Town Reports. (1) 2/22/01 Wapp Sewer Trans/Treatment Improvement Phase 3A Contract 2. (2) 3/13/01 Wapp. Sewer Trans/Treatment Improvement Phase 3A Contract 3. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Zoning Administrators Report 8. RESOLUTIONS a. Award Bid for DeGarmo Hill Road Culvert. b. Adopt increase in Maximum est. cost of Improvements proposed for T/W Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Area No 3A. C. Set Public Hearing for Prohibition "Open Fires" 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT REMINDER: PUBLIC HEARING 7:15 - WSTTI PHASE 3A 03/26/2001.RGM The Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on March 26, 2001 at the town hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Constance Smith, Supervisor Robert Valdati, Councilman Joseph Ruggiero, 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 Absent: Vincent Bettina, Councilman The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Reports for the month of November were received from the Town Justices, Supervisor/Bookkeeper, Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Dog Control Officer for January & February, and Recreation Annual Report. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried MINUTES The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 12, 2001 and Regular Town Board Meeting of February 26, 2001, having previously been forwarded to the Board Members, was now placed before them form their consideration. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO wished to have it so noted that in the minutes of February 12th it stated that Edward Tunmer was appointed Building Inspector. Mr. Tunmer declined the position. At the February 26th meeting Mr. Seebruch was appointed Building Inspector and he accepted the position. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the above stated Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Haimelin of 188 Smithtown Road in regard to the property that recently suffered a trailer fire east of Schlicter Road. It is adjacent to the sharp curve in the road where traffic accidents 1 03/26/2001.RGM frequently occur. There is also a condemned 2 story wood residence closest to the road and a condemned garage also near the road. The Haimelins wish to know what is planned for the condemned structure, and if the town has considered taking this property by eminent domain and correct the dangerous turn by making the turn more gradual to greatly improve the safety of this dangerous curve in the road. Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster explained that there is nothing he can do about the dangerous curve without property. We either have to buy it condemn it or have it donated to the Town. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the Engineer to the Town Jay Paggi along with Graham Foster inspect the area and submit a report to the Town Board proposing a remedy to the dangerous curve on Smithtown "W"r Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried A request from Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector, Karl Seebruch, Building Inspector, and Sal Morello, Deputy Building Inspector, for permission to attend the Annual Code Conference April 25th to April 27th. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector, Karl Seebruch, Building Inspector and Sal Morello, Deputy Building Inspector, to attend the requested conference from April 25th to April 27th, and their legitimate expenses be a town charge. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Ann Marie Buck, Animal Control Officer reminding the board, that it has been three years since the last enumeration and because of the significant increase in dog population would like to begin the enumeration for the town in May of 2001. She will need to hire temporary enumerators to assist in the project and is requesting the Town Boards approval on this matter. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the Dog Control Officer to begin the enumeration and expend up to $5,000 for the program. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Ann Marie Buck has been approached by many residents to request the Town Board implement a Pooper Scooper Law for town dog owners. There seems to be a big problem in areas where there are grass mediums. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to take this item to the May Workshop for further discussion. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni X 03/26/2001.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried Notification of intent to obtain a liquor license was received from Inn at Osborne Hill. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the notification from Inn at Osborne Hill and place it on file without comment. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Notification of intent to renew a liquor license was received from the Wappinger Elks Lodge #2609. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the notification from the Wappingers Elks Lodge #2609 and place it on file without comment. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several requests for the return of escrow. The first is a request from Mary Paolitto for Eckert Drug Store, in the amount of $15,822.99. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the return of escrow in the amount of $15,822.99 to Mary Paolitto, Eckert Drug Store, based on the recommendation of the Zoning Administrator, Tatiana Lukianoff. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried The second request is from Robert & Susan Apgar of 13 Carmel Heights for the return of escrow in the amount of $1,021.62. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the return of escrow in the amount of $1,021.62 to Robert & Susan Apgar of Carmel Heights based on the recommendation of Zoning Administrator, Tatiana Lukianoff. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several request for P.O.'s from Ralph Holt, Recreation Chairman. The first is a request for a P.O. payable to Southern Industrial Sand in the amount of $806.25 for 25 T of Clay for the recreation field at Martz Field. The funds for this purchase are in recreation account A-7110.4 The following are prices received for 2001. U. S. Silica Southern Industrial Sand Red Wing Properties $39.99 a ton $32.25 a ton Does not carry this type of clay COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to approve a P.O. payable to Southern Industrial Sand in the amount of $806.25, they being the lowest quote. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni 4� Motion Unanimously Carried 03/26/2001.RGM A request for a P.O. payable to Southern Industrial Sand in the amount of $806.25 for 25 T of Clay for the recreation fields at Castle Point. The funds for this purchase are in recreation account A-7110.4 The following are prices received for 2001. U. S. Silica $39.99 a ton Southern Industrial Sand $32.25 a ton Red Wing Properties Does not carry this type of clay COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to approve a P.O. payable to Southern Industrial Sand in the amount of $806.25, they being the lowest quote. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried A request for a P.O. payable to Southern Industrial Sand in the amount of $1,612.50 for 50 T of Clay for the recreation fields at Robinson Lane. The funds for this purchase are in recreation account A-7110.4 The following are prices received for 2001. U. S. Silica $39.99 a ton Southern Industrial Sand $32.25 a ton Red Wing Properties Does not carry this type of clay COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve a P.O. payable to Southern Industrial Sand in the amount of $1,612.50, they being they lowest quote. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried A request for a P.O. in the amount of $1,650.00 payable to Philip Ortiz Towing Equipment Mfg., for the purchase and delivery of a truck body to be placed at Reese Park. This truck body is 8'x 16' and will be used for the storage of equipment which will be used by the Community Transition Center as per the agreement with the Town and the Center. In addition it would hold program supplies for our new environmental program which will start in April. Guardian Trailer Rental and Arnoff were contacted and they only carried the large 36'-40' trailers. Ortiz was the only place that had a smaller unit. The funds for this purchase will come from account A-7110.4 COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the P.O. payable to Philip Ortiz Towing Equipment in the amount of $1,650.00 based on the recommendation of Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried A request for a P.O. in the amount of $4,200.00 payable to Anaconda Sports for the purchase of Jerzee T -Shirts for the Summer playground participants. The funds for this purchase are in account B-7310.4. The following are quotes received: Youth Adult !! 03/26/2001.RGM Anaconda Sports $3.50 $4.00 Kenmar Shirts (in Bronx) $3.63 $4.27 Recreation was having difficulty in finding a third bid. Millman's refused to give a quote because they did not get the bid last year and we called places as far as New Jersey. We are finding that businesses are refusing to give a quote if they have done so in the past and did not receive our business. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the P.O. payable to Ananconda Sports in the amount of $4,200.00 they being the lowest quote. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Next is a request for Mobile Telephone Coverage for Recreation 2001. Mr. Holt informed the board that last year they were using Verizon as their Cellular phone company. They had four (4) phones covering the entire program in 2000 and found this to be inadequate coverage and to make matter works the phones themselves had many problems. We paid $1,854.00 for this coverage. This year we hope to put in place a system that will be more reliable, and provide additional coverage and still keep the over all costs reasonable. The cost for this added protection is estimated to be $2,636.80 or an additional $782.80 over prior years expense. This new system will have ten (10) phone as compared to the (4) we had in 2000. Mr. Holt contacted NYCOMCO and Verizon for information on their Services and neither had what we were looking for. Both referred us to Nextel. We had the Comptroller look into information on state bids and there was nothing for communications. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize $2,636.80 to provide phone coverage for the 2001 Recreation season. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried A memorandum from Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster requesting replacement of Highway Equipment. The Highway Department is in the third year of the capital equipment program Mr. Foster proposed in March of 1999. The plan calls for the replacement of two large trucks, two pickups, one medium truck and the addition of a new brush chipper. The estimated cost is broken down as follows: Truck 15 1987 Chevy $40,000.00 Truck 18 1987 International $90,000.00 Truck 7 1983 International $90,000.00 Pick up 3 1990 GMC $27,000.00 Pick up 6 1993 Ford $27,000.00 Brush Chipper $30,000.00 Mr. Foster is requesting permission to bid for this equipment. 5 03/26/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to approve Mr. Fosters request to go out to bid for the replacement of the above equipment. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Next is the adoption of private Roads. Mr. Foster informed the board that before he can go out to order signs the Roads must be adopted by the Town Board first. In order to seek reimbursement for the private road signs under 911, we must submit a complete list. TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. WHEREAS, Dutchess County is preparing to implement E-911 services throughout the County; and WHEREAS, in order to enable appropriate responses from emergency personnel, E-911 Project Coordinators have requested each municipality to name private roads in each Town; and WHEREAS, the names of private roads will enable E-911 to input appropriate information into their response system; and, WHEREAS, the Town has conceptually agreed with E-911 for the names of private roads, which are annexed hereto as Schedule "A', NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger hereby adopts the names on the attached schedule as private road names in said Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that the adoption of the private road names shall in no way be construed to impose any liability or maintenance obligations on the town with respect to these private roads; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board specifically states that these roads are not being named and are not being accepted for dedication as public roads in and for the Town of Wappinger, but only to provide a means of identifying private roads for emergency response purposes; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk forward a copy of the Resolution to the E- 911 Coordinator Schedule "A" New Road Names ---Town of Wappinger ALICE LANE -------------------------------------------off Ketchamtown Road ALPINE DRIVE ---------------------------------------road to apt. complex (Montclair) ARLENE DRIVE --------------------------------------off Maloney Road CARNABY STREET ---------------------------------road to apt. complex (Pavilion) COBBLESTONE ROAD ----------------------------replacing "Greystone Road" [II 03/26/2001.RGM DEER RUN ROAD(town road) ------------------------clarification off Pye Lane EASTER ROAD ------------------------------------------River Road North FLORENCE ROAD ------------------------------------off Chelsea Road LAKESIDE DRIVE --------------------------------off New Hackensack Road LAURENDA LANE --------------------------------off Pye Lane Trailer Park. LOCUST DRIVE ------------------------------------off Pine Ridge Drive MAUER TERRACE --------------------------------off Pine Ride Drive MISK LANE ------------------------------------------replacing Meadow Drive MORGAN COURT(town road) ------------------off St. Nicholas Road POPULA BLVD -------------------------------------Chelsea Ridge Apts. SCARBOROUGH LANE -------------------------road to apt complex (Pavilion) SCRIBO LANE --------------------------------------off Pye Lane in trailer park VALENTINE DRIVE ------------------------------off Stoneykill Road Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Foster also presented a list of private road signs that have been erected by the Highway Department to date. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the list of private road signs that have been erected by the Highway Department and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Mr. Foster wishing to be included in the Building Department meeting. It has now come to his attention that these meetings have been cancelled indefinitely. SUPERVISOR SMITH went on to explain that she did cancel them for a while, because of Department Heads attending school, and we are having carpeting being installed, and furniture is all out of place, but we have had two meetings that Mr. Foster has attended. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried A memo from Mr. Foster with correspondence from Attorney Niki Pagones. Ms. Pagones represents American Reflection Homes, Inc., the owner of Lot #8 in the Red Hawk Hollow road. The road in that subdivision (Red Hawk Hollow Road) included a cul de sac that has now been cut through to continue the road and therefore her understanding is that the circumference of the cul de sac is no longer needed by the Town for that road. Her client is the adjoining lot owner. Ms. Pagones is requesting the Town to consider conveying that portion of the cul de sac that lies on Lot # 8 to the owner of Lot #8, American Reflection Homes, since it is no longer of use or part of the road. In his memorandum, Mr. Foster wishes to inform the board that the 7 03/26/2001.RGM current plans call for the removal of the pavement in question by Mid - Hudson Development Corp., as part of their subdivision approval. The town will still require a 50 -foot right of way for highway purposes. The remainder of the property should go to lot #8. Discussion followed with owners in attendance. SUPERVISOR SMITH informed the owners that they would have to get a survey and our Engineer to the Town would review it. Their attorney should prepare the necessary papers. When that is completed we could bring it back before the board again. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Engineer to the Town Jay Paggi, work hand in hand with Mr. Foster and interested parties. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Foster also presented a list of rental rates for highway equipment for the year 2001. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the year 2001 rental rates for highway equipment presented by Mr. Foster and place on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Andrew Hartman concerning an on-going problem in the Town right-of-way adjoining his property on Kretch Circle. This is the right-of-way when the Fleetwood Water main was built connecting us to the Fishkill water supply. Since the trees were removed, local teens have begun using the 30 foot strip of land as a sled and snow board track in the winter, and the problem has escalated due to the heavy snowfall, and gotten out of hand. Mr. Hartman has recommended several solutions to the town to properly safeguard and maintain this important property. Discussion followed. NO ACTION TAKEN COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried A determination from the Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed expansion of the Airport Drive Business Center. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to accept the determination from the Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed expansion of the Airport Business Center, and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Gerald Terwilliger, Comptroller is requesting the following temporary transfer of funds. n 03/26/2001.RGM 1. Request that $50,000.00 be loaned from the B Fund to the Central Wappinger Improvement District 99-2R on a temporary basis to cover bills from the months of March and April 2001. Financing for the project is to be put into place in May of 2001. 2. Request that $160,000.00 be loaned from the B Fund to Emergency Water District 99-1 on a temporary basis to cover bills anticipated for the completion of the project. This amount will be added to the Bond anticipation note renewal for the project in July of 2001. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the temporary transfer of funds as requested by Mr. Terwilliger. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried A letter of thanks was received from the Hughsonville Fire District for the assistance received from the Town Highway Department during the emergency rescue and suppression operations on February 2, 2001. As a result of the teamwork exhibited by all the entities involved, two lives were saved and no injuries resulted. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to accept the letter of thanks from the Hughsonville Fire District, and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Notification was received from the Hindu Samaj in regard to their annual walkathon on April 8, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. As in the past, they will notify the sheriff's office, and the president of the Hindu Samaj, Dr. Ras Sheth will be the physician in attendance during the walkathon. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the notification from Hindu Samaj and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Emanuel Saris, Attorney to the Town appointed to handle Tax Reviews, regarding School House Realty v. Town of Wappinger. Don McGrath and Linda Tasadfoy join Mr. Saris in recommending settlement as being in the towns best interest. Please confirm that Mr. Saris is authorized to sign the Order and Judgement. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Mr. Saris to Sign the Order and Judgement based on recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Notification from James T. Hammond, County Legislator informing the board that the Airport Advisory Committee adopted a motion for the relocation of 0 03/26/2001.RGM the Dutchess County Sheriff Wappinger Sub Station to the County Airport property. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the notification from County Legislature Hammond and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several reports from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town. The first report is in reference to Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Phase 3A, Contract No. 2 project. On February 218t, Mr. Paggi received a call from Ms. Marlene Gray, owner of 75 Losee Road. She reported that her new tenants, a Mr. & Mrs. Meerdinck, have informed them that since commencement of construction of the above referenced sewer contract, there has been sand in their well that provides water to their house. Mr. Paggi sent someone out to inspect the area. The house in question is approximately 1000 feet south of where we have started excavation. It is Mr. Paggi's opinion that the potential for their work to have effected that well is non-existent. The above project uses soil erosion control measures to prevent against siltation of the area and, in his opinion, nowhere near deep enough to have any effect to the well. Mr. Paggi will insure that good quality control measures are followed on our sewer jobs, and report to you if there is any change. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried The second report concerns Wappinger Sewer Treatment/Transmission Improvement Area Phase 3A Contract 3. On March 12th, Mr. Paggi met with Mr. & Mrs. William and Elaine Gray at 39 Sucich Place to discuss the possibility of obtaining a temporary grading easement on their property. This temporary easement is necessary to lower the road and install the sanitary sewer main at the intersection of Losee Road an Sucich Place. The Gray's seemed open to the idea and willing to grant the easement, but they did have concerns about the impact that the sanitary sewer construction would have on their existing well. The existing well is located 10' off the front of the house on the centerline and only 40' deep. They indicated that there have never been problems with water quantity, even in times of drought. The quality of the water, however is very poor. The water is drawn by a jet pump system and treated by a water softener and a reverse osmosis filter. Mr. Gray was concerned that the blasting and other construction activities required to install the sewer main would adversely affect both quantity and quality of his water. He felt the sewer main trench may divert some or all of 10 03/26/2001.RGM the groundwater supplying his well and that blasting may change or disrupt the natural filtering of water underground. Due to the proximity of the proposed work to the well, there is the possibility that construction may have a negative impact on the well. Preliminary discussion with Al Roberts has indicated that if the well was determined to be measurably damaged by Town activity, it would be the Town's responsibility to repair it. It would be in the Town's best interest to consider the possibilities for damage and establish an accurate profile of the existing well in advance of construction. At this time, it is difficult to know in advance what impact construction may have on the well, but be assured we are working to determine any potential problems. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILMAN PAOLONI had no reports at this time. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO announced that he still had not received any confirmation from the Highway employees CSEA about ratification of contracts. Mr. Roberts informed Mr. Ruggiero that they have signed off on the memorandum. Mr. Roberts said he also called in regard to ratification but no one responded. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to send a letter inquiring on the status of the contracts. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO wished to know the status of the Personnel Handbook. Supervisor Smith explained that she did not have a chance to look at it, but it would definitely have it done by May. COUNCILMAN VALDATI explained that he received correspondence from Mr. Paggi as to his inquires on the meetings with the Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Board. Supervisor Smith announced that she had received a letter today from the water people and there seemed to be some sort of glitch with the study and it will not be ready until July. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to send a letter to the Joint City Town Water Board, expressing our disappointment in the delay, and we do not wish to lose our position in line. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried 11 03/26/2001.RGM BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Tatiana Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator, submitted a report for the month of February on the schedule of Bonds and Letter of Credit on the various subdivisions, the amounts, expiration dates and call up dates. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried RESOLUTIONS Next is to accept the bid for the Degarmo Hill Road Culvert Replacement. On March 23rd, Mr. Charles Del Bene of Paggi, Martin & Del Bene opened the bids for the above referenced project with the results as follows: 1. Neuss Construction, Inc. $149,875.00 2. Tensco Construction $156,275.00 3. Grant Street Construction $169,000.00 4. Hudson Canyon Construction $189,712.00 5. Lash Contracting, Inc. $194,350.00 The bids were all reviewed and found to be accurate and in order. On Monday, March 26th, 2001, this office is meeting with Mr. & Mrs. Haas to finalize the temporary construction easement through the Central Hudson right-of-way on their property. Therefore we recommend that the contract be awarded to Neuss Construction for $149,875.00, subject to execution of the temporary construction easement. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to award the bid for the Degarmo Hill road Culvert Replacement to Neuss Construction, Inc., for $149,875.00, upon the recommendation of Mr. Del Bene, they being the lowest bid, subject to the execution of the temporary construction easement with the Haas's. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried. Next is to introduce the Local Law and set the Public Hearing Prohibiting "Open Fires". The following resolution was moved by COUNCILPERSON RUGGIERO and seconded by COUNCILPERSON PAOLONI. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger recognizes that the open burning of combustible materials can pose a threat to life and property in the Town of Wappinger and that such burning can spread and cause damage and possible loss of life to other properties and their owners; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger had determined that the Code of the Town of Wappinger does not contain adequate provisions relating to the prohibition of outdoor open burning of combustible materials within the Town of Wappinger; and 12 03/26/2001.RGM WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has currently before it a proposed local law with regard to the prohibition of outdoor open burning of combustible material in the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed action, that is the adoption of a local law prohibiting the open burning of combustible materials, is a Type II action pursuant to 6NYCRR 617.5 and Section 117 of the Code of Wappinger, not requiring environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Chapter 117 in the Code of the Town of Wappinger. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The recitations above set forth are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. 2. The Town Board hereby introduces for adoption Local Law # of the Year 2000 in the form annexed hereto. 3. The Town Board determines that the enactment of the aforementioned Local Law is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 and Section 117 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly determines that his action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Chapter 117 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of Local Law #_ of 2000 to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the 9th day of April 2001 at 7:20 p.m., and that the Town Clerk is directed to post and publish notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto. The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Constance Smith, Supervisor aye Robert Valdati, Councilman aye Vincent Bettina, Councilman absent Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman aye Joseph Paoloni, Councilman aye The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. OLD BUSINESS COUNCILMAN VALDATI wished to know the status on the lights at Toyota dealership. Mr. Paggi explained that it has not come back to the Planning Board. They attended a meeting six weeks ago but have not attended any since. Mr. Valdati feels the town has had to bear violations according to our 13 03/26/2001.RGM Code. He would like to see the light situation at that dealership rectified. There was also some discussion on the storage of trailers, they are on town property and they restrict site distance. Supervisor Smith said she would check with Mark Liebermann. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO on the salary study. There were several positions that were excluded from the study. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Ronnie Travers from Amtek to go over the few remaining positions in the town that were not included in the original salary study. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried At the last workshop the board requested proof of previous employment history for Danielle Lent. SUPERVISOR SMITH informed the board that Judge Wolfson delivered a list of Danielle Lents previous Court experience. She was employed at the Croton Court from May 7th 1990 to March 5th 1993. Supervisor Smith said, rather than have her go up a grade from 2 to 3, we wanted to leave her at grade 2 but take her up to the 4th step, which would be the same as the 1St step on grade 3. If it was a grade 3 step 1 the salary would be $18,456. She is now making $16,043. If we took her to the 4th step in grade 2 which she must take a test for, the salary would be $18,394.00. Judge Wolfson wished to know if the board would authorize the step, being she has had all that experience. The board wished to wait until the salary study is received before making any decisions. There was also discussion on compensating employees on their anniversary date. There was no other business to come before the Board. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to close the Town Board Meeting, seconded by Mr. Ruggiero and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. //4� Gloria J. r Town C, k 14 03/26/2001.PH A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on March 26, 2001, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York in the matter of the Increase in the Maximum Estimated Cost of Improvements Proposed for Town of Wappinger Sewer Transmission Treatment. Improvement Area No. 3. Supervisor Smith opened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Present: Constance Smith Supervisor Robert Valdati, Councilman Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk Others Present: Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town Jay Paggi Engineer to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent Absent: Vincent Bettina, Councilman The Town Clerk offered for the record, the Affidavit of Posting and Publication duly signed and notarized. (These Affidavits are attached hereto and made part thereof the Minutes of this Hearing). Supervisor Smith asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience. There were none. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Ruggiero and unanimously carried. The meeting closed at 7:16 p.m. i� Gloria J. se Town Cl Southern Dutchess Newo, NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF,, ' ORDER CALLING A PUBLIONEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of WsPplogar,'Dutchess.County, New York, has, on tfna 28th day cl Fe w Ary. 2001, duy adopted the Order = publbhad Mrewith atIng a public,, hearing. •. Doled: Wappmpers Falls, New York! March Mrs Gloria J. Mora Town Clark At a regular mating of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, hold at the Town Hat, 20 Middlebush Road, 11 Wappingers Fells, Mewl k, in said Town. on the 28th day of February, 2001, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., Prevall. Ing Time. PRESENT: I Conetanos, O. Smith, Sup@rViw Robert Vetdell, Councilman Vincent Bettina, Councilman Joseph Ruggiero, Counciknan Joseph Paolonl, Councilman ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING In the Matter of the Increase In the maximum estimated cost of Improve ments proposed for Towne , Wappinger Sewer Tiansmisslon / TFatment Improvement Area No.3A WHEREAS, by proceedings hereto - re duly had and taken pursuant to the pralslons of Artcle 12-C of the Frown low, and, particularly, a public -interest resolution dated and duly adopted on January 25, 1998, the Town Board of the Town of 1Yorkp egs established the or, Dutohns Town of Wappinger Sewer Tranamission/+! Treatment Improvement Area No. 3A and has authorlud capital improve Monte therelor at a maximum self. mated cost of $10,400,000; and WHEREAS, on December 14, 2000, bide for the capital improvements pro-' . 'Posed to be constructed for Town of Wappinger Sewer Transmission/ 11's rant Improvement Area No. 3A, were taken and based upon the low-' eat bids submitted by responsible bidders the maximum estimated cost of such Improvements must be in- creased from $10,400,000 to $10,900,000, ,an Increase of $500,000; and .WHEREAS, an amended map, plan and report, Including an estimate of coaI relating to such capital Improve- ments, has been duly prepared by Paggi, Martin & Del Bene LLP, oom. . Potent engineers duty licensed by the .State of New York, which have been J filed In the Office of the Town Clerk of said Town where the same are available during regular business hours for examinatlon by any po— or persons Interested In the subject matter the reol; and WHEREAS, the capital improve. mens proposed tobeconstructedfor Town of appkor SewerTtansmle- sion/Tratment Improvement Area No. 3A have not changed from ether those approved In the aforesaid pub. Ilo Interest resclutlon dated January 25, 1999 or from those described In the original map, plan and report dated Septernber 14, 1998 are eel forth In the aforesaid amended map, plan and report dated January 30,' 2001: and WHEREAS, said amended soft. mated cost Is greater than one-tenth of one per centum of the full value. ,Ilion of taxable real property in the , area of the Town of Wappinger out. We of any villages and therefor an application to the Office of the State Comptroller for approval of such maximum estimated cost, as amended, will be required; and WHEREAS, It Is proposed that the oat of the aforesaid proposed cao tal Improvements shall be borne by I he real property In the Town of Wappinger Sewer Transmission/ Dootment Improvement Area No. 3A by awing, iM ing upon and ool- lecdng from the sewrel its and par-'' cels of land within -the Town of Wappinger Sewer Transmission/? shall W on serial bonds` and bond antlol- potion nota Issued In anticipation of the issuance of aerial bonds, as the same become due and payable; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the Town of Wappkper Sewerftnemis- sdon/Treatment Improvement Area No. SA, and the capital improvennems proposed therefom have been deter mined to be a Type 1 Action pursuant ' to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental 1 Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which, as proposed, the Town Board has determined will not have arty signtlaltAifecte on the errvlrorhrrksnf:InrW , WHEREAS, It is now deelred fo oat , 'a public hearing for the purpose o} considering said Increase In the. Maximum estimated cost of the apF tel knprovements proposed In con- nection with the estabfkkhmem of the Town of sloNTreatmsnt ImprovementArea Saww Ar a No. 3A, khdudYhg said arnended map, per+ and report and esthete of oat and In Mar all Psnmu Yaeheted in 914 297-3723 84 ,EAST MAIN STREET — WAPPINGERS FALLS NEW YORK - 12590 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of New York, County of Dutchess, Town of Wappinger. ............ 17.o.CSN... M1rjx.,.L R ................. .of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, ! . being duly sworn, says that she is, and at the several { ` tunes hereinafter was, the ....Book-keeper• ............ of the SOUTHERN DUTCHESS NEWS/BEACON FREE PRESS, a newspaper printed and published every Wednesday in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and at the annexxed NOTICE was dulypublished in the said newspaper ford.ne..._ weeks successively in each week, commencingpn the ...1.4.t1i. day of .max.C-h..07�........ and on the following dates thereafter, namely on '............................................................. and ending on the ..1.4,th....-- day of ..Maxch p� both days inclusive. , Subscribed and sworn to before me this . 14 th....... day of Max -ch ........ 0.1...... .........................~-... ALBERT M. OSTEN NOTARY PUBLIC, STME OF NEW PORN Nota>7Pablic QUALIFIED IN DUTCHESS C©UNIV # 14-8240760 JUN 15 MP-Mi��tA]Ysl�M expires ................................ _._. TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAI11'IN(I4',It QU'1'CIIESS COUNTY: NEW YORK IN THE MATTER OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3A STATE OF NEW YORK) COUN'T'Y OF DU'TCHESS) AF1,'II)AVIT OI,' POSTING GLORIA J. MORSE, being duly sworn deposed and says: That she is duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the 'Town of Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State of New York. That on March 9, 2001 your deponent posted a copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing in the matter of the increase in the maximum estimated cost of improvements proposed for Town of Wappinger Sewer Transmission/'Treatment Improvement Area 3A, on the sign board nlai"Lallled by your deponent in her office in the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. Sworn to before me the d day of , 2001 F ORIAJ. M SI,Lown Clerk Town of Wappinger I