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2000-11-17 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER NOVEMBER 27, 2000 7:30 P.M. 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. Accept Minutes; Reg. 1.0/23/00 Reg. 11/13/00 Workshop Sp. 11/8 & 11/20 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt Twn Justices Receiver of Taxes (Sept. Oct.) Zng. Adm. Bldg. Insp. Quarterly Report from Grinnell Library Dog'Control Officer (Sept. & Oct.) Dial -a -Ride Report 5. PETITONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. b. c. d. e. NZ k. 1. "IF n. Janet Dell'Amore, Doyle Dr. re: condition of property after Town completed Stream cl°fning of Easement Alfred & Theresa Arkell, MacFarlane Rd. re: unsafe Road condition John & Joan DiDonato, Carrell Dr. re: Ice build-up at intersection of Rowell & Carroll during winter months T.Morse/AMonegari re: request to have Water & Sewer charges removed due to house foundation excavation STOP ORDER E. Saris, Esq. Tax Reviews, re: School House Realty Group w/ recommendation to authorize a preliminary appraisal (for Certiorari proceedings) G. Foster, H. Supt., Memorandum re: 1 Davies Dr. C. Smith, Supervisor, memorandum re: Proposed Wappinger Community Center at Montfort Ree. area M. Tremper, CRMO re: Odor. Complaint J. Paggi, Eng. to Twn. Reports: (1)Wappinger Sewer T/T IA Phase 3A Contract #1 (2)Doyle Drive/Water Sampling (3)Additional Hook-ups Phase 3A (4)Tri-Muni Sewer Commission Meeting report (5)Corr. to A. Roberts (11/17/00) re: Wappinger Sewer T/T IA Contract 3A/ Whitegate Easement Requests for return of Escrow Fees from: (1) Charles & Mary Kurzius Dugan Lane, $2,000 (2)Stan Moysey DBA STAN JENKO, River Rd. No. $1,000 Ralph Holt, Rec. Ch. Requests for P.O.'s (1)purchase of an Aluminum Flat Bottom Jon Boat. (2) Schlathaus Signs (3)DeLeno Bros for Basketball Area installation Castle Point (4)matching fund Grant for renovation of Boat Ramp (5) Installation of an Audio System for Senior Center (6) Request for appoval to enter into contractual agreement w/volunteer organization providing maintenance for Town Parks (7)Hudson River Improvment Fund Grant, request for budget amendment to increase Recreation Accnt A-7110.2 and Unclassified Revenue/Grants A-2770 in amount of $10,000 Eric Nelson, V.P. Cedar Knolls Imp. Assoc. requesting assistance to acquire new sign for Cedar Knolls AKA Lakeside Drive, off New Hackensack Rd. Resignations from: Joan Cook, Highway Dept., and Lisa Lynch, Deput} Town Clerk Dutchess Co. Youth Bureau - 2001 Youth Dev. Delinquency Prevention. Funding 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Zng. Adm Report 8. RESOLUTIONS a. Codification Amendments - introduce and set Public Hearing b. Comptroller requests Budget Transfers and Adjustiments C. Comptroller requests approval of payment to Fourmen Const. for Handicap Accessible Doors $40,330 - Transfer from Gen Fund A Fund Balance to Community Dev. to cover engineering & Bal of Cost. doors - $25,5 50 Trans er from�Gen Fund - A Fund bat to Comm. Dev. Fund to cover bal cost of, Schlathaus Handicap Improvements $2,220 c{. Accounting Software proposals for Comptrollers Office 9. UNFINSHED BUSINESS - 10. NEW BUSINESS - 11. ADJOURNMENT 11/27/2000.RGM The Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on November 27, 2000, at the town hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith opened the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Present: Constance Smith, Supervisor Robert Valdati, Councilman Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town Al Roberts Attorney to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent Absent: Vincent Bettina, Councilman Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Supervisor Smith announced that Mr. Paoloni had to work tonight. The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2000, Workshop Meeting of November 13, 2000, Special Town Board Meetings of November 8, 2000, and November 20, 2000, having previously forwarded to the Board Members, were now placed before them for their consideration. SUPERVISOR SMITH wished to make a correction on the Special Meeting of November 8th. It stated that we appointed Pat Taddaro, for Zoning/Planning, but she did not accept the position. Michelle Gale accepted the position. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the above stated Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Reports for the month of October were received from the Town Justices, Supervisor/Comptroller, Receiver of Taxes (Sept &Oct), Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector, Quarterly Report from Grinnell Library, Dog Control Officer (Sept & Oct) and Dial -a -Ride. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence from Janet Dell'Amore in regard to the condition of her property after the town completed the cleaning of the stream easement behind her home. Although much of the extra dirt and debris that was dug 1 11/27/2000.RGM up from the creek was hauled away in dump trucks, the town left mounds and mounds of dirt, silt, tree limbs, rock, etc. that were just bulldozed up onto the land. She wishes to have the problem corrected. She has called Mr. Foster several times, to take of this, but she gets a different story as to when the problem will be corrected. Mr. Foster explained that they have been looking at different ways to clean the easements, but they have not come up with a solution. He is going to try to fill the easement back in with granular material which will support his trucks, and once the trucks are in the easement, he can remove the material. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Mr. Foster to contact resident and explain what actions will be taken. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Alfred and Theresa Arkell of 28 MacFarlane Road in regard to the unsafe condition of the road when cars come around the corner in front of their house. The speed limit was reduced to 30 MPH. When accidents started again, they requested arrow signs be placed on the pole. It was fine for several years. Within the past month two more accidents have occurred. Options were discussed with Mr. Foster, and it was agreed that the installation of a Guide Rail might be the best solution. They are requesting some assistance on this matter. Mr. Paggi announced that he is doing research on Robinson Lane, and engaged the services of our traffic consultant and is waiting for an a opinion. He was not aware of this problem. Mr. Foster explained that whatever we do for one, we will do for both. In neither case, are the homes in danger. Basically whatever we do will be to protect the lawns. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town to go out to inspect MacFarlane Road and report back to the board. Seconded by Mr. Valdati. Motion Unanimously Carried 11/27/2000.RGM Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. John DiDonato of 14 Carroll Drive, in regard to the ice build-up at the intersection of Rowell and Carroll Drive during the winter months. Discussion followed. Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town informed the board that he will send a letter informing them that we will fix the problem. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Toby Morse and Alfred Montegari requesting the town to remove their water & sewer charges, because a STOP WORK ORDER was placed on their home due to the fact that their excavator set the house 3 feet too low. Since they received the water meter, they have not had water or sewer service. After conferring with Jay Paggi, he felt it was unfair to charge them $148.40 a quarter, when in fact they were not using it. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to remove the water and sewer charges until a C.O. is obtained, and refund O. & M. charges of $445.20. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Emanuel Saris, Attorney to the Town appointed to handle Tax Reviews, submitted correspondence regarding School House Realty v. Town of Wappinger. At this time, he recommends that we only authorize a preliminary appraisal (for certiorari proceedings). COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to defer this to the next workshop. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent in regard to a complaint he received from Mrs. Dore of 1 Davies Drive. Shortly after the highway department patched some areas of Davies Drive with hot asphalt, Mrs. Dore noticed small specs of black covering the side of her home facing Davies Drive. She contacted Mr. Foster, and he tried to dissolve the specs with a spray they use for asphalt, but it had no effect. He was unable to identify the cause of Mrs. Dore's problem, but feels confident it was not caused by anything the highway department did. Discussion followed. Mrs. Pace, a resident of the town who was in the audience explained that she experienced the same problem with her home, and was told that it was a mold, and she had it power washed. It is a common problem in this area. 3 11/27/2000.RGM COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the Supervisor to send a letter to Mrs. Dore informing her that the spots on her home were not a result of patching the road. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried A Memo from Supervisor Smith in regard to the proposed Wappinger Community Center at Montfort Recreation Area. Pursuant to the Board's authorization of October 10, 2000, she has met with Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town, and Don Swartz, Architect to determine the necessary steps to commence construction of the Community Center at Montfort Road. Mr. Roberts has spoken with Thomas Rothman, our bond council. One of the first things we must do is authorize Mr. Roberts to give a written opinion as to the validity of constructing the center on that Parkland. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town to give a written opinion if the proposed center can be built on the Parkland. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried. The next thing we must do is get a written contract for an architect. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to obtain a contract for architectural services from Don Swartz. Seconded by Mr. Valdati. Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to table the balance of the memorandum to a workshop and go over each item one by one. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Mike Tremper of CAMO in regard to an odor complaint at 6 Russett Lane. He informed Mr. Tremper that the Highway and CAMO were flushing the sewer lines in his area a week earlier, and had been experiencing sewer orders in his home since that time. An occasional problem will arise during the course of these preventive maintenance programs where sewer odors enter the home. However, the odors dissipate soon after the flushing, and normal conditions return. After recommending that I visit his home to evaluate the situation, the home owner agreed, but requested I phone first. After trying to contact him several times, Mr. Tremper has not received a return call. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. n Seconded by Mr. Valdati 11/27/2000.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several reports from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town. The first is a progress report on the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Area Phase 3A Contract No. 1. Mr. Paggi reported that during the Construction of Contract No. 1, the water mains on Onondaga and Iroquois Drive had been damaged as a result of trench blasting operations. In both cases the broken mains were repaired as quickly as possible. It was a very difficult job, but is nearing the end. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the progress report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The next report concerns the Doyle Drive Water Sampling. Mr. Paggi's office was asked to coordinate the sampling of the stream adjacent to Doyle Drive, because there was an orange colored leachate exiting into the drainage ditch in the rear of a house on Doyle Drive that he homeowner felt should be checked. A review of the test results show that there are no items to indicate that this is a sanitary sewage related discharge. A further review of the test results indicate that there are no volatiles in the results, and therefore, we can conclude that there are none in the discharge. The results do indicate elevated levels of iron and manganese, which might indicate that there is a rusting piece of metal buried in the ground in this area and that the runoff leaching through the ground, passing through it is causing this discolored discharge. With this in mind, the immediate urgency of removing this is probably minimal. Some minor excavation into the bank might be advisable to see if its close enough to remove. If during excavation, the metal appears large, it possible could be encapsulated in the ground. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Paggi is in receipt of letters from two (2) residents adjacent to Phase 3A of the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Area requesting to hook-up as tenants to Phase 3A. Specifically, Joseph Cservak Jr., 148 Old Hopewell Road, and Heather Consolato of the LaFonda del Sol Restaurant on Old Route 9 and Old Hopewell Road. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to send letters to Joseph Cservak and Heather Consolato, of LaFonda del Sol Restaurant, that meters must be installed first to determine water usage. 5 Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero 11/27/2000.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried The next report concerns the Tri -Municipal Sewer Commission Meeting that Mr. Paggi attended on November 2, 2000 and issues of importance that were discussed. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence of November 17th from Mr. Paggi to Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town regarding the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Area Contract No 3A-3/Whitegate Easement. Supervisor Smith announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss this easement. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Request for return of Escrow Funds in the amount of $2,000 was received from Charles and Mary Kurzius of Dugan Lane. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the return of escrow in the amount of $2,000 to Charles and Mary Kirzius based upon the recommendation of the Deputy Building Inspector, Sal Morello. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Request for return of Escrow Funds in the amount of $1,000 was received from Stan Moysey d/b/a Stan Jenko, River Road North. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the return of escrow in the amount of $1,000 to Stan Moysey, d/b/a Stan Jenko, based upon the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several requests for P.O.'s from Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee. Recreation requests permission to obtain a P.O. in the amount of $860 payable to Jack Steward for the purchase of an aluminum flat bottom ion boat, 12'x 55" wide, with oars. The boat is needed when working on the Chelsea docks and to do work at the pond at the Rockingham Park. Funds will be available in Line A-7110.2 and we would like to use these fund for this purchase. Jack Steward came in with the only bid for this boat. The 0 11/27/2000.RGM following are the other business that were contacted for quotes and they either did not bid or did not carry this specific boat. Jack Steward - Carmel Rivers Edge Whites Marina Riverview Marina, Catskill Loric Sports, Staatsburg Hanaford's Marine, New Windsor Dutchess Recreation Dicks Sporting Good $860 No Bid No Bid No 12'x 55", only access to 12' x 48" at $2,100. Don't have aluminum No longer handles Don't have aluminum Carry, but a Spring item not available Fall/Winter COUNCILMAN VALDATI move to award the bid for the aluminum flat bottom ]on boat to Jack Stewart, of Carmel, NY, for $860 as recommended by Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Next is a request for a P.O. for Schlathaus signs which was tabled at the October meeting. At the October meeting, bids were reviewed and it is recommended by the Recreation to award the bid to Sign Language, who was not the lowest bidder for the signs. The reason for this request, realizing they were not the lowest bidder, was a result of ongoing quality problems experienced with signs supplied by Superior Signs and who is the lowest bidder for this contract. We have had numerous service calls to correct letter mounting tract retention problems (Tracks separating from the substrate) creating alignment problems when installing letters. It has become evident that the fabrication quality leaves something to be desired and it is time to move to another supplier. We therefore request a P.O. in the amount of $4,200, payable to Sign Language with funds to come from account A-7110.4 The following are the 3 bids received for the two signs: Superior Sign Service Sign Language Gloede Neon Sign Co. $2,790 $4,200 $5,860 There was discussion because Sign Language was not the lowest bidder. Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts explained that our obligation is to the lowest responsible bidder. If there is a question as to the quality of workmanship of the particular signs and it is documented then that is not the lowest responsible bidder. Mr. Holt informed the board he does have documentation. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to solicit bids from BOCES and the Falls Woodsmith for the signs. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero 7 11/27/2000.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to table the request for the signs until such time as bids from BOCES and the Falls Woodsmith are obtained. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried The Recreation Commission requests permission to obtain P.O. in the amount of $4,000 payable to DeLeno Bros. for the installation of the basketball area at the Castle Point Recreation Area. This work was approved at the July 10, 2000 Town Board Meeting. The following are written quotes received for this job: DeLeno Bros. $4,000 RGH Construction $5,550 Bracadan Construction $5,250 The funds for this work will come from Account A-7110.4 COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize a P.O. payable to DeLeno Bros. in the amount of $4,000, upon the recommendation of Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The Town of Wappinger has received a $10,000 grant from Hudson River Improvement Fund to renovate the boat ramp. We have already received $8,000 of this grant and will receive the balance on their receipt of the final report and verification of expenses. The following are bids for work against this $10,000 grant: 1. Parrott Dock Builders - Not interested, but recommends American Dock Corp. 2. American Dock Corp. $5,000 3. Thomas Feeney Enterprises, Inc. No bid 4. Windsor Machinery Co. $3,660 COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to approve the P.O. payable to Windsor Machinery Co. in the amount of $3,660 they being the lowest bid. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried The Recreation Commission request permission to obtain a P. O. in the amount of $2,309.50 payable to Ballantine Communications for installation of an audio system for the Senior Center. We already have $1,200 in equipment account A-7620.2 and would like permission to transfer the balance from A-7620.4. We have $200 in the microphone line and $1,500 in a miscellaneous line which could be used for this purpose. The following are the prices received for this project: 1. Dutchess Tel -Audio, Inc. $2,828.00 2. Hugh's T.V. & Communications $2,760.00 11/27/2000.RGM 3. Ballantine Communications $2,309.50 Supervisor Smith asked Mr. Holt, if we intend to build a new Senior Center, why are we getting a new audio system for this Senior Center when the old one seems to be working fine. Mr. Holt responded, that when we do get the new center, that we could use a good deal of this equipment in the new building. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize a P.O. payable to Ballantine Communications in the amount of $2,309.50 as requested by Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried SUPERVISOR SMITH wished to have it on record that she has a problem with this request. Recreation is requesting approval to enter into a contractual agreement with the referenced volunteer organization for hold in providing routine maintenance for our parks when needed, at present, Reese Park.. This contract was approved at the previous meeting. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept and place on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The Town of Wappinger has received a grant (#H30:00A) in the amount of $10,000 from the Hudson River Improvement Fund to renovate the dock and interface. Enclosed is a copy of a check in the amount of $8,000 representing a partial payment and a copy of the contract for your files. Therefore, Recreation requests the following budget amendment to be made to increase Recreation Account A-7110.2 and Unclassified Revenue/Grants A-2770 in the amount of $10,000. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the transfer as requested by Recreation. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Eric Nelson, Vice President of Cedar Knolls Improvement Association, requesting the Town's assistance to acquire a new sign for Cedar Knolls, a/k/a Lakeside Road, which is located off New Hackensack Road. The Post Office recently informed the residents that the proper name of their road is Lakeside Road. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent to install a sign for Lakeside Road in Cedar Knolls, as requested by Mr. Nelson. 0 11/27/2000.RGM Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Letters of resignation were received from Joan Cook, of the Highway Department, effective Monday, November 20, 2000, and Lisa Lynch, Deputy Town Clerk, effective December 8, 2000. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the letters of resignation from Joan Cook, and Lisa Lynch. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried. The next item for the Boards consideration is the year 2001 Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention Grant. The Grant is given by the State annually for Recreation, and the Town must match it. This years Grant is for $8,517. It will be used for the Recreation year 2001 program. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption and authorize the Supervisor to sign. BE IT RESOLVED, that Constance O. Smith is hereby authorized to make an application of the New York State Division for Youth for approval of the Projects described in the Youth Development Delinquency Prevention Application on file with the Division and Dutchess County Youth Bureau. In submitting the application it is agreed that: 1) The municipality will abide by OCFS as to the propriety of all expenditures upon which state aid is requested; 2) This project will be operated in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, resolutions, and codes of the State of New York and pertinent political subdivisions; 3) No youth will be denied the services or facilities of this project because of race, creed, color, or sex; and 4) No fee will be charged for the programs supported by State Funds. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO had several items. He announced that the Town Personnel Handbook is near completion and will be ready for adoption at the Reorganizational Meeting. Also, Mr. Bettina, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Foster and he, have met with the Highway negotiations committee, and are reviewing the list of requests from the Union. They are being reviewed and will be presented to the Board at the next meeting. The last item is the Domber Wells. We received correspondence which we discussed at the last Board Meeting regarding the 10 11/27/2000.RGM additional work that we would have to do on the Domber Wells for 99-2R Water District. In talking with Mr. Paggi, he felt that the filters could add the price anywhere from $500K to $700K to handle the ground surface water of that additional well. The Board needs to consider what we need to do in regards to that proposal being up in front of the State Comptrollers office. There seems to be some perceived environmental issues and is concerned that it may affect the water source for us in terms of not receiving it. Is this part of the project going to be so unwieldy that it is cost prohibitive? Mr. Paggi informed Mr. Ruggiero, that he will firm up those numbers and have them to the Board by December 11th and then which avenue the Board takes to amend the application before the Comptrollers office, should be done on the advice of Council. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT SUPERVISOR SMITH announced that she did received a check in the amount of $13,750 from Mr. Klein to perform the work on at the top of Kent Road by Nicole Farms. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Tatiana Lukianoff, submitted a report for the month of October 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 Zoning Administrators report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried RESOLUTIONS Next is to introduce and set a Public Hearing for the Codification Amendments. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to table to the December 11th Workshop for further review. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Comptroller Jerry Terwilliger has forwarded the following Budget Amendments/Transfers to cover projected expenditures to year end. 1) General Fund Increase- 1355.4A 1355.45A 1420.4A 1440.4A 1620.45A 1680.4A Decrease- 1440.42A 1620.4A 1620.46A Assessor/C.E. $ 750.00 Assessment Review Board 250.00 Attorney 4,000.00 Engineer 3,000.00 Miscellaneous 6,500.00 Central D.P./C.E 8,500.00 Greystone $ 7,000.00 Central Hudson 4,500.00 Heating Oil 2,500.00 11 11/27/2000.RGM 1910.4A Unallocated Insurance 9,000.00 2) General Fund Increase - 6410.4B Printing & Advertising $ 1,000.00 8015.2B Zoning/Equip. 500.00 8020AB Planning/C.E. 5,000.00 Decrease 1990AB Contingency Account 6,500.00 COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the above Budget Amendments/Transfers as requested by Mr. Terwilliger, Comptroller. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The following Budget Amendment is necessary for the General Fund to cover the total cost of the Handicap Accessible Doors and Entryway for the Town Hall. Total cost of project $51,547.26 Less Community Development funds 25,000.00 Amount of transfer required $26,547.00 General Fund Increase 9901.9A Transfer to other funds $26,547.26 Increase 599A Approp. Fund Balance 26,547.26 Community Development Funds Increase 5031.0 CT Interfund Transfer $26,547.26 Increase 8670.4 CT Special Projects-ADCP 26,547.26 COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the above Budget Amendments/Transfers as requested by Mr. Terwilliger, Comptroller. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Gerald Terwilliger, Comptroller also submitted proposals for New Accounting Software for the Comptrollers office. The funds have been budgeted in the 2001 budget. Proposals were received from three firms as follows: Admit Computer Services, Inc. $10,750.00 Info -Matic, Inc. $13,452.00 Enhanced Business Systems LLC $ 9,650.00 All the firms performed in house demonstrations of their software. The package from Admit Computer Services, Inc., is totally compatible with our existing hardware, provides for more initial in house training in its proposal and has a very extensive list of references. Admit Computer Services, Inc., has had a four to five year working relationship with our computer consulting firm and gives their service and support a high rating. Mr. Terwilliger has previous experience with Info -Matic, Inc. Although their payroll and accounting software is very good, they have no software 12 11/27/2000.RGM available for fixed assets or billing at he present time. Enhanced Business Systems, LLC software does not compare to the two other proposals. The report format is not as good, and there is no other municipality in this area currently using this software. At this time, Mr. Terwilliger recommends that the Town of Wappinger purchase Admit Computer Services, Inc., accounting software for $10,750.00. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to award the bid for the accounting software to Admit Computer Services, Inc., for $10,750.00, based upon the recommendation of Mr. Terwilliger. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO wished to know the status of the drainage project at 88 Scott Drive? Mr. Paggi said they should be starting the week of December 3rd. At this time 8:55 p.m. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to go into Executive Session to consult with attorney on the Whitegate easement, seconded by Mr. Ruggiero and unanimously carried. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with all board members present, except Mr. Bettina and Mr. Paoloni. There was no action taken at the Executive Session. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to close the Town Board meeting, seconded by Mr. Ruggiero and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. \�S""au- 13