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2001-01-22 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER JANUARY 22, 2001 7:30 P.M. 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Comet,, Dog Control Officer Nov. & Dec., Bldg. Insp., Zng. Adm., Justice Court, Monthly, Year End and Final Report from Gloria Morse, Assessors Monthly Report. 4. Reaffirmation of Appointment by Town Clerk 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Resignation/Transfer Kathleen Garrison b. Resignation, Christine Bellows & Alice Posso P/T Assessors Office c. Resident Dog Problem: Mina & NancyAleen Drive d. Court request re: salary level of Danielle Lent e. Orchard Drive Extension f. Tax Certiorari, Emanuel Saris g. Kathi DeLisa, Sr. Center re: Dial -a -Ride h. Mike Tremper CAMO Pollution re: (1) Water Service 14 High View Dr. (2) Wind Storm Report (3) Water Main Break N. Wappinger Water (4) North Wappinger (Atlas) Well #1 i. G. Foster, Highway Superintendent Memos (1) Snow Removal EMS Building (2) Request to go to Bid Operating Supplies, oil, road aggregates, etc. (3) Additional Paving Calendar 2000 j. Ralph Holt, Rec. Chairman requests: (1) P.O. $1409.64, payable Wappinger Central School District (Meyers Corners School) winter Gymnastics program (2) P.O. $1,621.05 payable Eastern Offset, Inc. for printing of 2001 Recreation Guides (3) Request to attend Recreation Conference March 18th to March 21St Nevelle Grande Hotel in Ellenville, NY (4) Request for use of Town Hall Facilities for conducting registration of summer programs k. J. Paggi, Engineer to Town, reports: (1) Robinson Lane/Macfarlane Road (2) Proposed Whitegate Easement (3) Proposed Water Main Installation, Anvil Court N. Wappinger Water Improvement (4) WST/TIA/Phase 3A Pleasant Lane, Cameli Drive, Old Route 9 (5) Cider Mill Loop Water Storage Facility (6) Joint City Town Water connect 1. NYSDEC re: Reconnaissance Inspection, Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant m. Notification Handshakes Restaurant for renewal of Liquor License n. Vacancy Planning Board, Hugo Musto term expired, tabled at 1/03/01 meeting o. Vacancy ZBA member Doug Warren term expires 2/01/01 p. Justice Court: appoint Jason Morse Court Officer 2001, Donald Kitchen appointed in error 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Zoning Administrators Report 8. RESOLUTIONS a. Consider adoption to support Hudson River Dredging b. Consider adoption Association of Towns Resolution for Delegate 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT REMINDER: Executive Session for Tri -Muni Bids, Personnel 01/22/2001.RGM The Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on January 22, 2001 at the town hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith opened the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Present: Constance Smith, Supervisor Robert Valdati, Councilman Vincent Bettina, 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 The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Reports for the month of December were received from the Supervisor/Comptroller, Dog Control Officer; Nov. & Dec., Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Justice Court; Monthly, Year End, and Final Report from Judge Gloria J. Morse, and Assessors Monthly Report. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried The TOWN CLERK confirmed the appointment of Sandra Kosakowski as First Deputy Clerk, and Florence Hannon as Second Deputy Clerk. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept reaffirmation of deputies. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence from Katherine Garrison informing the town board that effective January 2, 2001 she would be resigning her position as Assessor's Aid, Town of Wappinger, and effective January 3, 2001, she will be transferring to the Town of Wappinger Highway Department as Mr. Foster's secretary. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the resignation/transfer from Katherine Garrison and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Letters of resignation from Alicia Posso, Data Collector for the Assessors office, effective December 22, 2000 and Christine Bellows, Data Collector, effective January 5, 2001. 1 O1/22/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the letters of resignation and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried A petition from residents of Mina & Nancyaleen Drive in regard to the dog situation at 23 Mina Drive. Mr. & Mrs. Melley have a dog they keep caged in their back yard, and on many occasions, this poor animal is left outside 10 hours a day regardless of the weather. The dog barks constantly. On weekends the dog is left outside while they go on day trips, leaving their neighbors to suffer this dogs barking. The neighbors are seeking the assistance of the Town Boards. SUPERVISOR SMITH explained that Ann Marie Buck, the Dog Control Officer has gone out there to do what she could. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Ann Marie Buck to submit all the reports on this complaint to the Town Board. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from the Justice Court in regard to the salary level of their new employee, Danielle Lent. The court had informed the board that Danielle had prior experience as a deputy court clerk and only required a minimum of orientation, therefore the court felt that she should have been classified at a level 4 with a salary commensurate with that position. It was noted on the minutes of the Reorganizational Meeting that this matter was never addressed. They are requesting the Town Board to address the matter. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to table this request to a workshop. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried At the December 26, 2000 Meeting, the Town Board accepted the Deed and easement for the 100 foot extension of Farms End Road (Orchard Drive Subdivision). At that time Frank Buyakowski requested the Board to waive the usual maintenance bond because it had been over a year and he felt the extension would not create any problems. Before complying with his request, an inspection by the Engineer to the Town was authorized before consideration of returning the maintenance bond. Al Roberts announced that all the paper work was in order, and a letter has been received from Mr. Paggi and Mr. Foster and they agreed everything was in order and recommend the maintenance bond be returned. Ra 9 1 01/22/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to waive the maintenance period of one year, and accept Farms End Road Extension upon the recommendation of the professionals. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried An update of the different Tax Certioraris was received from Emanuel Saris. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to accept the update from Mr. Saris and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Kathi DeLisa, Senior Center Director in regard to adding another bus for the 2001 Dial -a -Ride schedule. The consensus from the seniors as well as Mary Kay Dolan of Dial -a -Ride, is to make an additional bus available on Tuesdays, effective January 2, 2001. This addition will give the seniors a choice of coming to the center, going to the malls, doctors office, and much more. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the notification and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried. Next are several reports from Mike Tremper of CAMO Pollution. The first concerns the water leak due to burst pipes at an abandoned house on 14 High View Road. After reviewing records, it was noted that this is the third time CAMO has responded to this house to shut off the water due to a burst pipe inside. CAMO shut the curb valve off at the street, and has also removed the water meter. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The second report concerns the windstorm. Mr. Tremper explained, that this report really summarizes the need for the town to have emergency generators at the water & sewer pump stations. We are getting to a point where Central Hudson is recommending home owners have generators, because of the amount of power outages, and the length of them. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Bettina. Motion Unanimously Carried The next report concerns the Water Main Break, North Wappinger Water. On January 5, 2001, a contractor installing electrical conduits at the Atlas 3 01/22/2001.RGM Well Field struck the water main. This is the main feeder from Atlas Well Field, and all the water from the wells pumped through the break. The automatic valve at the interconnection with the Central Wappingers Water System was back feeding at a rate in excess of 500 gallons per minute through the entire Atlas System and out through the break. Mr. Tremper explained the necessary steps that were taken in order to correct the problem, which meant recharging the entire system very slowly through the Pizzagalli interconnection in order to prevent dirty water complaints, etc. CAMO was able to valve off this leak and stop the water flow. The water that did escape through the leak ran into the Thomas residence at 45 Helen Drive. There was approximately 2 inches of water in the partially finished basement. CAMO personnel helped push the water out of the basement. After contacting Supervisor Smith to discuss what direction Mrs. Thomas should take, it was determined that Mrs. Thomas should contact her insurance company. At approximately 8:00 p.m. that evening, water pressure was returned to all residents within the system. COUNCILMAN BETTINA accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried The last report concerns the North Wappinger (Atlas) Well #1. During the course of monitoring of the well levels at the Atlas well field, it has become obvious that well #1, the main well for the system, is not producing the same amount of water that it has in the past. Monitoring of the well levels and outputs have indicated that, at times, the well level drops below the suctions of the pump during normal operation. This caused the pump to pump air and surge. It was necessary for CAMO to throttle the output of the pumps in order to prevent this from happening. Due to lack of meters on the wells, it is difficult to calculate the well output. By throttling it, it has dropped off significantly. This becomes very critical to the operation of the Atlas Water System. The Hydra-numatic tank is undersized. As a result, there is excessive cycling in the system which disrupts the water quality. Short term improvements are currently being made to the Atlas Well Field, and it is CAMO's understanding that long term improvements are predicted for 3-4 years in the future. When the short-term improvements are complete, it may offset the current problems with well #1. Not knowing the construction of well #2, it is difficult to determine how useful the re -working of this well will be in trying to improve water output. There were discussions with LBG Associates regarding re -working this well and the well currently in use at the system. The town may look to LBG Associates for recommendations for re - I1 O1/22/2001.RGM developing this well and well #2 versus the construction of additional wells in the future. Supervisor Smith informed Mr. Tremper that during the time of the water main break, a resident on Helen Drive had a flood in her cellar. Supervisor Smith told her to contact her homeowners insurance company, and they denied it. She is now requesting the towns insurance to pick this up. Discussion followed COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to authorize Supervisor to forward all the information to the Hudson Valley Electrical Contractors insurance company and notify resident on Helen Drive what actions the town has taken. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several memos from Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent. The first memo concerns snow removal at the EMS building. Last year thete were problems with snow removal at the above site due to no planning. This year it has become apparent that we will not be able to perform an adequate job in a timely fashion. Please refer to attached map. I therefore offer the following proposal. 1. The traffic areas will be left open at all times. 2. During the storm, parking areas 1 and 4 will be used for all parking, leaving areas 2 and 3 empty for snow removal. 3. Once the storm is over and areas 2 and 3 are clear, I will contact each agency to move their vehicles to areas 2 and 3 and immediately clear areas 1 and 4. If this plan is not possible, please devise a suitable plan for my review. Our current policy of parking anywhere, any time, is not working and will result in a poor job and possible damage to parked vehicles. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the memo and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Foster would like permission to go to bid for the normal operating supplies, ie., oil, road aggregates, and bulk pick up. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Mr. Foster to go to bid for normal operating supplies, oil, road aggregates, and bulk pick up. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The last memo concerns the additional paving calendar year 2000. During the calendar year of 2000, the Highway Department committed to paving additional roads in town. This was intended as a catch up program which was caused by previous budget reductions and was slated to be funded by a 5 01/22/2001.RGM transfer from the "B" Fund balance. This totaled nine miles of road which required preparation and top wearing surface. All nine miles were prepped. However, due to the early onset of cold weather and a capacity problem at the blacktop plant, only 5.9 miles received the top wearing surface. The additional 3.1 miles which are ready for paving will be swept and paved in the Spring of 2001. Mr. Foster will follow-up with an additional paving list which he hopes to accomplish in 2001. This additional list will require board approval and a transfer from the "B" Fund balance. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the memo and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Several requests from Ralph Holt, Recreation Chairman. The first is a request for a P.O. payable to the Wappinger Central School District (Meyers Corners School) in the amount of $1,409.64 for custodial services for our winter gymnastics program. The program runs on Saturdays for approximately 17 weeks, January to May from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The funds will come from A-7110.4 account. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize a P.O. payable to the Wappinger Central School District (Meyers Corners School) in the amount of $1,409.64 for custodial services for the winter gymnastics program, as requested by Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried The Recreation Commission requests permission to obtain a P.O. in the amount of $1,621.05 payable to Eastern Offset, Inc. for the printing of the 2001 Recreation Guide. The funds for this project are in recreation account A-7140.4. The following are the prices from the various vendors: ABC Awards, Signs, Printing, Inc. $3,315.00 Signal Graphics Printing $1.696.85 Eastern Offset, Inc. $1,621.05 COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize a P.O. in the amount of $1,621.05 payable to Eastern Offset, Inc. for the printing of the 2001 Recreation Guide, as requested by Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The Recreation Commission requests permission for two or three of its members to attend the New York State Recreation & Park conference to be held March 18th to 21st at the Nevelle Grande Hotel in Ellenville, New York. At this point, we are not sure if it will be a full registration package at $120 or daily registration at $95 for everyone. If it is a full registration the hotel D 01/22/2001.RGM reservations, which include meals are an additional $99 per day plus gratuity of $12.50. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to grant permission for two or three of its Recreation members to attend the New York State Recreation & Park conference to be held March 18th to 21st at the Nevelle Grande Hotel in Ellenville, New York. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Holt wishes to improve the procedures for conducting registration for the summer program. In the past Recreation has used the High School cafeteria for 4 nights to accomplish this. We feel that if it were possible for Recreation to use the town hall facilities, we could more effectively get the job accomplished and done in 2 days (Saturdays). We have put a temporary plan in place and if approved, would like to register the children on Saturday, May 12th and Saturday May 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the use of the town hall facilities on May 12th and May 19th for the purpose of registration for the summer program, as requested by Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried Several reports from Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi. The first report concerns Robinson Lane guiderail. Mr. Paggi's office has done considerable research into the question of placing the guiderail at 154 Robinson Lane. From all the information that he has gathered, he would not recommend the installation of a guiderail to protect a pedestrian and/or a resident of the home. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried As requested, Mr. Paggi's office also made a field inspection of MacFarlane Road in the area of the Arkell residence who had made a verbal request to Graham Foster to place a guiderail on the south side of MacFarlane Road. The area in question is approximately 100' west of the Beechwood Circle intersection. Using the same criteria that the regulatory agencies use, it would seem that the installation of a guiderail on MacFarlane Road is not appropriate for this case. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni Motion Unanimously Carried 7 O1/22/2001.RGM The next report concerns the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Phase 3A Contract No. 3/ Proposed Whitegate Easement. Mr. Paggi explained that there were a number of issues brought up by the residents, and the managers of the complex. With that in mind an alternative route has been chosen to construct the sewer line on MacFarlane Road, which, if you include the cost of the easement to the Whitegate Condominium, is just about equal in capital expense. Mr. Paggi recommends that this alternative route be chosen to lay the sewer line rather than through an easement in Whitegate. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried The next report concerns the Proposed Water Main Installation, Anvil Court/North Wappinger Water Improvement (NWWIA). As requested, Mr. Paggi has investigated the feasibility of installing an 8" diameter ductile iron pipe water main on Anvil court, located in the Wildwood section of the North Wappinger Water Improvement Area. The proposed installment would provide improved water service to the houses on Anvil Court, which are located at one of the highest, most remote points of the system. In addition, the installation of a flushing hydrant at this point would allow CAMO Pollution Control to improve the quality of the water in the area. The estimated cost of the project would be approximately $54K. COUNCILMAN PAOLONI moved to take this proposal to a workshop. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Next is a copy of a standard letter that Mr. Paggi's office will be sending to the residents of Pleasant Lane, Cameli Drive and Old Route 9 informing them that during the next few weeks the Town of Wappinger will be surveying those areas for the purpose of obtaining all necessary field data for the plan development and design of the proposed sanitary sewer lines to be installed in their areas. In order to obtain data, surveyors will be required to enter their homes and locate where the existing sewer lateral leaves the house and measure its elevation below the first floor. It should only take about five minutes for the surveyors to obtain the needed information. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni E Motion Unanimously Carried O1/22/2001.RGM The last report concerns the Cider Mill Loop Storage Facility. As authorized, Mr. Paggi had an internal underwater inspection done on the existing water storage facility on Cider Mill Loop. A leak developed in the summer of 1999 and an internal inspection revealed that work was necessary on the tank. As you are aware, there is included in the proposed Wappinger Water Improvement 99-2 R line items to construct a redundant tank adjacent to this one, and to perform internal and external rehabilitative work on the existing tank. Mr. Paggi explained that in order to perform repairs on the existing water storage facility he is requesting approval for the construction of a new storage facility tonight. If authorization is given tonight, it is possible to have the redundant tank complete and in service within 6-8 months. Supervisor Smith explained to the Board that they have spoken to Albany and Tom Rothman regarding this tank, and because of the urgency (this tank could go at any time) we can do this on emergency basis. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve construction of a new storage facility tank at the Cider Mill Loop site, subject to approval and authorization of 99-2 R. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried A inspection report was received from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in regard to the Reconnaissance Inspection that was performed on the Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plan for the purpose of evaluating compliance with the State's Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit and Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The facility was generally found to be operating in a satisfactory manner, and no major deficiencies were noted at this time. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Notification of intent to renew their liquor license was received from Handshakes Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Handshakes Bar & Grill 337 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the notification and place in on file without comment. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Next is the vacancy on the Planning Board created by Hugo Musto whose term has expired. Mr. Musto indicated he did not wish to serve again. 0 01/22/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN VALDATI offered the name of Vic Fanuele to fill the position. Supervisor Smith explained that a resolution was adopted by Mr. Bettina, if there were more than one candidate for an appointed position, the board would conduct interviews. COUNCILMAN VALDATI wished to rescind his motion. Supervisor Smith announced that interviews would be conducted before the February 12th workshop. NO ACTION TAKEN The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Douglas Warren be and he hereby is appointed to fill the vacancy of the Town Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of expiration of his term of office, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Douglas Warren is hereby appointed to the said Town Zoning Board of Appeals for a term which will expire on 18t day of February, 2006. Seconded by Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilman Ruggiero Nay Councilman Paoloni Nay Motion Carried Correspondence was received from Carl Wolfson, Town Justice in regard to the list of court officers submitted for appointment for the year 2001, in error. The list should read as follows: Robert Monaco, Arthur Eichler, John Dickson, and Jason Morse. Please delete the name of Donald Kitchen as he will out of the area for one year and unavailable to serve as a court officer. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the revision of the court officers as communicated by the Town Justice. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILMAN PAOLONI had no reports at this time COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO reported on the committee for Highway negotiations with CSEA. They are waiting to hear back from members of the committee. Hopefully there will be an agreement shortly. COUNCILMAN VALDATI on Grinnell Library. We have all received copies of the Grinnell Library report, and as you can see, it has been very productive these past months. 10 01/22/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN BETTINA reported that he also attended the Highway negotiations with Mr. Ruggiero and he was very pleased. SUPERVISOR SMITH reported on the Recreation Sign that was discussed several weeks ago. She called BOLES, and they do not make signs anymore. She also called Ketcham and they no longer make signs. She advised Recreation to go and get some new proposals and if they are not going to be happy with the lowest bidder, don't gets bid from them again. SUOPERVISOR SMITH announced that we need to authorize an audit of Gloria Morse's court records before a new judge is appointed. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to authorize an audit report of the Justice Court and include the Town Clerks Office also. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried At the last meeting the Town Board discussed a request by a resident called by the name of Sopchak who was interested in getting street lights. Supervisor Smith was going to send out letters to the residents. She contacted Central Hudson and she was told that it was wasteful to send out letters, because they have been through this many times, and most residents do not want street lights. They suggested she call Mr. Sopchak and encourage him to put in a moon light. Discussion followed. Supervisor Smith said she has sent a letter to Mr. Sopchak with Central Hudson's suggestions. SUPERVISOR SMITH announced that we received a certificate from the Census Bureau for the Towns efforts in assisting them. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Tatiana Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator, submitted a report for the month of December on the schedule of Bonds and Letter of Credit on the various subdivisions, the amounts, expiration dates and call up dates. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried At this time Chris White of the Clearwater was recognized by the Board. Mr. White was here to give a brief presentation on the resolution that is before the Town Board tonight in support of the proposed dredging of PCB's in the Hudson River. Discussion followed. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EPA's REASSESSMENT OF PCBs IN THE HUDSON RIVER AND 11 01/22/2001.RGM THE EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL REMEDIAL ACTIONS WHEREAS, the health and beauty of the Hudson River is critical to the economic vitality of our community and the Hudson river is a Treasure asset; and WHEREAS, the Hudson River has been designated an American Heritage River, and the Valley as a National Heritage Area; and WHEREAS, nearly 200 miles of the Hudson River - from Hudson Falls to New York City - are a federal Superfund site due to the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination; and WHEREAS, PCBs are the most significant contaminant limiting full use and enjoyment of the Hudson River; and WHEREAS, PCBs, were banned in 1976 because of a variety of known and suspected impacts on humans and wildlife; and WHEREAS, PCBs remain in the Hudson River exposing humans and wildlife to their effects; and WHEREAS, an estimated $40 million annually has been lost over the last twenty years because of the closure of Hudson River commercial fisheries and restrictions on recreationally caught fish. As a result, the Hudson River region continues to be hampered by the limitations on recreational use of the River and the stigma of PCB contamination; and WHEREAS, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund officials determined in February 1997 that PCB "hot spots" in the sediment of the Upper Hudson are the "dominant source" of PCB contamination to the River, and that microbial breakdown will not rid the River of PCBs; and WHEREAS, the EPA's Hudson River Reassessment has determined that without remediation, present levels of contamination will continue indefinitely; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger, hereby expresses support for the findings of the proposed remediation plan in the Hudson River Reassessment being conducted by the U. S. EPA under the Superfund, and urges EPA to complete the Reassessment and issue a Record of Decision (ROD) without delay, including the evaluation and timely implementation of remedial actions, which include environmental dredging, that can most effectively restore the Hudson River, as well as the evaluation of traditional disposal methods as well as innovative technologies that can be used to destroy PCBs. Further, the Town of Wappinger urges that the U. S. EPA fully consider public opinion and complete the Hudson River Reassessment as expeditiously as possible. Motion Unanimously Carried 12 01/22/2001.RGM At the Reorganizational Meeting a motion was made to designate Supervisor Smith to be a Delegate at the Association of Towns Annual Meeting and Mr. Bettina was to be Alternate. Supervisor Smith explained that she cannot be a Delegate because she is on several other committees. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO said he would be the Delegate. At this time the SUPERVISOR SMITH went over a list of Resolutions that were to be considered at the Association of Towns. They were in agreement and directed our Delegate to vote accordingly. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Assessor, Linda Tasadfoy presented the Town Board with the New Income levels she received from the State for Senior Citizens for the 2001-2002 tax roll year. The income levels have been raised from $19,500 to $20,500 COUNCILMAN VALDATI move to amend the limits and authorize Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts to prepare the local law. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Next is to accept the Dial -a -Ride contract and authorize the Supervisor to sign. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the Dial -a -Ride contract and authorize the Supervisor to sign. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried. NEW BUSINESS COUNCILMAN PAOLONI received a request from a Mrs. Fischer to hook up to the adjoining water district off DeGarmo Hills Road. She just found out that her well has been contaminated for some time with MTBE and residuals from gasoline. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO explained that he had attended meetings in Hyde Park that had a similar problem and it technically goes under the environmental DEC law that has a "Spill" program. This program would assist people. Perhaps this is something we need to discuss. Mike Tremper of CAMO informed the board that he had spoken to someone at the DEC, and in this particular case the "Spill" program isn't funding it because Mr. Bottini, the owner of the gas station, is funding it. Filters have been installed into her house. If they wish to hook up to the water, the homeowner must bear the cost. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Mrs. Fisher to hook up to Central Wappinger Water District as a tenant and inform her she must bear the cost to hook up as a tenant. Seconded by Mr. Paoloni 13 O1/22/2001.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to authorize Gloria Morse Town Clerk to obtain the latest Town Clerk hardware and software information from the Association of Towns in order to update her office. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried. At this time, 9:25 p.m. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and negotiations. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The meeting reconvened at 9:46 p.m. with all board members in attendance. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize amending the application for $500,000 additional, to cover necessary monies needed to cover bids for plant expansion. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts to prepare application for Audit and Control for increase in improvement application. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried There was no other business to come before the Town Board. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to close the Town Board Meeting, seconded by Mr. Bettina and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. 0 Gloria J or e Tow lerk 14