2009-10-26 RGMTown of Wappinger
Town Board Meeting
Agenda
20 M ddlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
townofwappinger.us
Chris Masterson
845-297-5771
Monday, October 26, 2009 6:00 PM Town Hall
6:00 PM Meeting called to order on October 26, 2009 at '-wn Hall. 20 Middlebush Rd,
Wappingers Falls, NY.
L Call to Order
II. Salute to the Flag
III. Adoption of Agenda
IV. Public Portion
V. Minutes Approval
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
VI. Correspondence Log
2009-332. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
VII. Executive Session
A. Labor Contract Negotiations - Colsey/David Wise
B. MTBE Litigation - Colsey/Roberts
2009-296. Confidential Executive Session Resolution - MTBE
VIII. Resolutions
2009-333. Resolution Consolidating Town Board Meetings of December 2009
2009-334. Resolution Scheduling a Special Town Board Preliminary Budget
Meeting
2009-335. Resolution Authorizing Town Attorney to Begin Local Law
Proceedings in Order to Adopt an Amended Fee Schedule in Respect to
Zoning, Planning and Code Enforcement Municipal Services
2009-336. Resolution Introducing Local Law No. — of "G99 Amending Chapter
230, Vehicles and Traffic, of the 1 :.,iAn I..odt n ohibiting the Parking of
Heavy Commercial Vehicles on Town Roads
2009-337. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Implementation of Payroll
Software in the Accounting Depav meut
2009-338. Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the ".,hilt' Town of Wappinger
Budget in Respect to the Highway Department
2009-339. Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the 2009 Town of Wappinger
Budget in Respect to the Accounting Department
2009-340. Resolution Authorizing Change Order No.1 for Martz Field Tennis
Court Rehabilitation
2009-297. Resolution to Approve Settlement with Exxon Mobil
IX. Items for Special Consideration
X. New Business
XI. Town Board Budget Reviews
A. Tax Receiver
B. Tax Assessor
C. Dog Control
D. CRMO Pollution
E. Recreation (incl Parks & Senior Center)
F. Code Enforcement Office
G. Town Clerk
XII. Town Board review of vouchers
2009-341. Resolution Authorizing the Town Board to Issue and Approve the
Warrant to Pay the Audited Claims Presented to the Town for Fiscal
Year 2009
2009-342. Abstract of Claim and Warrant f(-:• P-,,ymeit - of Claim Audited by
Town Board
2009-343. Abstract of Claim and Warrant for Payment of Claim Audited by
Town Board
XIII. Adjournment
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Town of Wappinger
Town Board Meeting
Minutes
6:00 PM
Call to Order
Supervisor Christopher Colsey called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
townofwappinger.us
Chris Masterson
845-297-5771
Town Hall
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status Arrived
Christopher Colsey
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
William Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Late 6:03 PM
Vincent Bettina
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Maureen McCarthy
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Late 7:12 PM
Joseph Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Salute to the Flag
Adoption of Agenda
Motion To: adopt the Agenda
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER:
Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
AYES:
Christopher Colsey, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
ABSENT:
Maureen McCarthy
IV. Public Portion
Motion To: open the floor for comment
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER:
William Beale, Councilman
AYES: Christopher Colsey, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
ABSENT: Maureen McCarthy
Public Comments
Mary Schmalz was the first resident to speak. She noted that the Carnwath property has
been neglected for two years. She feels that it is time to bring in professionals. She went on to
cite examples of how this would benefit the property and the Town. She also felt that the Town
should look into having horse shows. Children now have to go out to Millbrook for such
activities. She noted that the cost for the lighting at Robinson Lane is over $12,000 per year.
She provided the Board with reading material to support her point.
Motion To: close the floor
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES:
Christopher Colsey, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
ABSENT:
Maureen McCarthy
V. Minutes Approval
Councilman Bettina comments on the Minutes of 2009-10-13
Councilman Bettina noted that he had to leave in the middle of the budget meeting
because he had a family emergency. Town Clerk, Chris Masterson, noted that he will make an
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amendment in that section of the Minutes.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Vote Record - Acceptance of Minutes for October 13 2009 6:00 PM
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Abstain
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
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0 Accepted
William Beale
Voter
0
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❑ Accepted as Amended
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
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❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
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❑
0
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph Paoloni
Seconder
0
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Correspondence Log
RESOLUTION: 2009-332
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications
itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the
Office of the Town Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-332
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
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❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Initiator
0
❑
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Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
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11
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Tabled
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
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El
0
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
VII. Executive Session
Motion To: go into Executive Session
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman
AYES: Christopher Colsey, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
ABSENT: Maureen McCarthy
A. Labor Contract Negotiations - Colsey/David Wise
B. MTBE Litigation - Colsey/Roberts
Resolution 2009-296
Despite the fact that action was to be taken in Executive Session, neither the Town Clerk
nor the Deputy Town Clerk, were invited into Executive Session. No Minutes for this Executive
Session were taken. The Resolution, which follows below, was recorded by Town Attorney, Al
Roberts.
RESOLUTION: 2009-296
Confidential Executive Session Resolution - MTBE
CONFIDENTIAL
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The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES:
Christopher Colsey, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
ABSENT:
Maureen McCarthy
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
a
Adopted
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Christopher Colsey
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Initiator
a
❑
❑
❑
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Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
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❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
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❑
a
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Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
El
Joseph Paoloni
Seconder
El
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Motion To: come out of Executive Session
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES:
Christopher Colsey, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
ABSENT:
Maureen McCarthy
VIII. Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2009-333
Resolution Consolidating Town Board Meetings of December 2009
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board regularly holds its public meetings on
the second and fourth Monday of each month as designated at the annual re -organization
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, after due deliberation, has considered the winter holiday
schedule and has resolved to consolidate the Town Board meeting schedule for December 2009
to one (1) meeting on December 21, 2009, starting at 7:00 PM at Wappinger Town Hall, for the
purpose of addressing any outstanding 2009 issues requiring immediate attention.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a
meeting for Monday, December 21, 2009, starting at 7:00 PM.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby cancels the meetings
scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2009 and Monday, December 28, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Town Clerk to post
and publish the adopted amendment to the Town Board schedule for 2009.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-333
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
D
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
8
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❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
El
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❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
a
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
a
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2009-334
Resolution Scheduling a Special Town Board Preliminary Budget Meeting
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board has scheduled Preliminary Budget
Reviews, as part of the regular Town Board meeting schedule, for October 13, 2009 and October
26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, for the purpose of addressing any outstanding Preliminary
Budget issues in advance of the November 4, 2009 scheduled Preliminary Budget Public
Hearing, has resolved to schedule a Special Town Board meeting on Wednesday, October 28,
2009, to start at 6:00 PM.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a
Special Town Board meeting for Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to start at 6:00 PM.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Town Clerk to post
and publish the adopted amendment to the Town Board schedule for 2009.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓'Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-334
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Initiator_
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
0 Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
Maureen McCarthy
❑ Withdrawn
Jose h Paoloni
Voter
0
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_
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2009-335
Resolution Authorizing Town Attorney to Begin Local Law Proceedings in Order to Adopt
an Amended Fee Schedule in Respect to Zoning, Planning and Code Enforcement
Municipal Services
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board routinely reviews its Fee Schedule as
contained within the Town of Wappinger Town Code for accuracy and consistency with the
current economic environment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor presented a proposed Fee Schedule, via direct
mailing on September 29, 2009, to the Town Board, in respect to the municipal services of
Zoning, Planning and Code Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has deliberated upon the proposed Fee Schedule and has
determined such to be appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby directs the
Town Attorney to amend the Town of Wappinger Town Code, through the development of Local
Law proceedings, in accordance with the proposed Fee Schedule in respect to the municipal
services of Zoning, Planning and Code Enforcement.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-335
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
11
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
0
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Motion To: amend Resolution 2009-336
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman
AYES: Christopher Colsey, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
ABSENT: Maureen McCarthy
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RESOLUTION: 2009-336
Resolution Introducing Local Law No._ of 2009 Amending Chapter 230, Vehicles and
Traffic, of the Town Code Prohibiting the Parking of Heavy Commercial Vehicles on Town
Roads
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has determined that
Chapter 230, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Town Code should be amended so as to prohibit
the parking of heavy commercial vehicles on Town roads (the "Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action is a Type 11
action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617 NYCRR
(commonly known as "SEQRA") and pursuant to Chapter 117 of the Town Code (the
Wappinger Environmental Quality Review (WEQR) Law which establishes locally
designated Type I actions) because the Proposed Action is the enactment of a traffic
regulation; and
WHEREAS, Type II actions do not require any further environmental processing in
accordance with the provisions of SEQRA and WEQR,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for
consideration of its adoption proposed Local Law No. of 2009 in the
form annexed hereto; except as specifically modified by the amendments
contained therein, the Town Code as originally adopted and amended from
time to time thereafter is to remain in full force and effect and is otherwise
ratified, readopted and confirmed.
2. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of
the annexed proposed Local Law No. of 2009 for 7:00 PM on the 23rd
day of November, 2009, and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish
notice thereof in the Town's official newspapers not less than ten (10) days
prior to said public hearing date.
3. The Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect
to the proposed Zoning Law:
a. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law,
and the public hearing notice to the municipal clerk of each abutting
municipality not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing;
b. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law,
and the public hearing notice to the Dutchess County Department of
Planning and Development for advisory review in accordance with
Section 239 of the General Municipal Law; and
C. To distribute a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local
Law, and the public hearing notice to the Town of Wappinger
Planning Board for its review and recommendation pursuant to Section
240-112 of the Zoning Law prior to said public hearing.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-336
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
8
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
_
Voter
8
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
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Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
El
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_
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
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❑
❑
a
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Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
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❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2009-337
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Implementation of Payroll Software in the
Accounting Department
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2010, as
presented on September 28, 2009, has provided for expenses related to the purchase of payroll
software to allow for the implementation of an internal payroll function starting in Fiscal Year
2010, through budget line A1315.405;
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant presented this proposal to the Town Board at the
meeting of October 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the proposal reflects a long-term savings through the implementation of an
internal payroll function utilizing existing personnel; and
WHEREAS, the external payroll process was implemented in 2006 to reflect a shortfall
of personnel in the Accounting Department; and
WHEREAS, the proposal reflects the purchase of payroll software manufactured and
supported by KVS, the Town's accounting software vendor, as contracted in fiscal year 2009,
thus would allow for direct integration of the package; and
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant further researched the integration process and
verified that implementation would require a printer with check printing capabilities and
approximately 32 hours of training; and
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant, as present at the Town Board Meeting of October
26, 2009, has requested authorization to purchase the KVS Payroll Software at a cost not to
exceed Ten Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($10,000.00), a printer with check printing capabilities
at a cost not to exceed One Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($1,000.00) and an estimated Thirty
Two (32) hours of training, at a total cost not to exceed Four Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($4,000.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Town Accountant to purchase, in advance of the 2010 Fiscal Year, the KVS Payroll Software at
a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($10,000.00), a printer with check
printing capabilities at a cost not to exceed One Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($1,000.00) and an
estimated Thirty Two (32) hours of training at a total cost not to exceed Four Thousand Dollars
and 00/100 ($4,000.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby directs the Town
Accountant to implement the internal payroll function effective January 1, 2010, or as soon as
reasonably practical, through the use of existing personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town
Accountant to discontinue any external payroll service contract upon successful implementation
of the internal payroll function.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-337
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
0
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2009-338
Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the 2009 Town of Wappinger Budget in Respect to
the Highway Department
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger adopted the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 on
November 19,2008; and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has identified fourth quarter shortfalls
in relation to Budget Line DB5140.400 (Misc./Brush Weeds/CE) and A8160.100 (Refuse and
Garbage/PS-Recycle Center) and that would affect the operation of the Highway Department and
Recycle Center; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget amendments have been reviewed with the Town
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Accountant prior to consideration by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget amendments do not affect the overall budgeted
amount for the department(s) or the public tax levy for fiscal year 2009; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget amendments are as follows:
Line Description Budeet Amended Increase Decrease
DB5132.400 Garage/CE - Oil $100,000.00 $75,000.00 $5,000.00
D135140.400 Misc. Brush/Weeds $12,500.00 $5,000.00
A8160.400 Refuse and Garbage $42,500.00 $8,000.00
A8160.100 Refuse & Garbage/PS $24,931.00 $8,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Town Supervisor and Town Accountant to amend the Town of Wappinger Budget adopted for
the 2009 Fiscal Year in accordance with the aforementioned proposed budget amendments.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-338
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
0
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
0
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2009-339
Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the 2009 Town of Wappinger Budget in Respect to
the Accounting Department
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger adopted the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2009 on
November 19, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant has identified fourth quarter shortfalls that would
affect the operation of the Accounting Department; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget amendments have been reviewed with the Town
Accountant prior to consideration by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget amendments do not affect the overall budgeted amount
for the department(s) or the public tax levy for fiscal year 2009; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget amendments are as follows:
Line Description Budget Increase Decrease
A1315.100 Accountant $63,000 $3,000
A1315.200 Equipment $1,000 $300
A1320.401 Actuarial Fee $7,000 $4,200
A1315.407 Training $4,000 $1,000
A1315.402 Office Supplies/comp Svcs $2,250 $1,750
A1315.403 Postage $1,000 $375
A1315.405 Paycheck /payroll $16,000 $5,000
A1315.401 Fiscal Advisor $2,500 $1,375
Total $8,500 $8,500
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Town Supervisor and Town Accountant to amend the Town of Wappinger Budget adopted for
the 2009 Fiscal Year in accordance with the aforementioned proposed budget amendments.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-339
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
0
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2009-340
Resolution Authorizing Change Order No.1 for Martz Field Tennis Court Rehabilitation
WHEREAS, the Engineers to the Town, Morris Associates Engineering Consultants,
PLLC, has approved Change Order No. 1 to the Contract for Martz Field Tennis Court
Rehabilitation, as per letter dated October 20, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby approves Change Order No. 1 in the amount of Twenty
Seven Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($27,485.00),
dated October 20, 2009, for Martz Field Tennis Court Rehabilitation Contract
between the Town of Wappinger and Avello Brothers Paving Contractors, Inc.,
resulting in a new Contract sum in the amount of One Hundred Eighty -Seven
Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($187,485.00), for the
reasons and associated costs set forth in a letter dated October 20, 2009, from Morris
Associates Engineering Consultants, PLLC, a copy of which is affixed hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-340
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
11
El
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
0
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2009-297
Resolution to Approve Settlement with Exxon Mobil
WHEREAS, traces of methyl -tertiary butyl -ether (MTBE), tributyl alcohol (TBA) and
other contaminants have been found in certain wells in the public water supply serving the
United Wappinger Water District; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, by resolution dated February 9, 2004, retained the legal
services of the firms of Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. and Baron & Budd., P.C. (hereinafter "Special
Counsel") to commence litigation on behalf of the Town of Wappinger and represent the Town
in a class action lawsuit for all damages sustained by the Town as a result of the loss of use of
groundwater because of contamination of MTBE, TBA and other contaminates in accordance;
and
WHEREAS, said litigation was commenced against numerous Defendants in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of New York under the caption In re Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether ("MTBE') Products Liability Litigation, Master File No. 1:00-1898 MDL
1358 (SAS), M21-88 (hereinafter the "Action"); and
WHEREAS, after substantial litigation, Special Counsel has negotiated proposed
settlement of the Action against the following Defendant:
EXXONMOBIL (hereinafter "SETTLING DEFENDANT"); and
WHEREAS, the action continues against other Defendants; and
WHEREAS, Special Counsel has provided the Town Board and the Attorney to the
Town a Settlement Agreement and a Release and Indemnity Agreement for their review and
consideration, the terms of which are confidential until a final settlement is reached; and
WHEREAS, Special Counsel and the Attorney to the Town advise and recommend that
the terms of the Settlement Documents are fair and reasonable and should be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney to the Town appeared at a duly called Executive Session on
this date and discussed the Settlement Documents with the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that it is in the best interest of the residents of
the Town of Wappinger to settle the Action against the SETTLING DEFENDANT in
accordance with the terms of the Settlement Documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
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1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby confirms the actions it has taken in Executive Session
this evening and hereby determines that it is in the best interests of the Town to
settle with the above noted SETTLING DEFENDANT and hereby authorizes the
Supervisor, on behalf of the Town of Wappinger, to execute the Settlement
Agreement and the Release and Indemnity Agreement that were negotiated by
Special Counsel, Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. and Baron & Budd., P.C., a copy of
which has been reviewed and approved by the Town Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-297
a Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Initiator
El
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
p
Joseph Paoloni
Seconder
a
❑
❑
El
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2009-341
Resolution Authorizing the Town Board to Issue and Approve the Warrant to Pay the
Audited Claims Presented to the Town for Fiscal Year 2009
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 119, which sets forth the procedure for the auditing
of claims and issuance of warrants where there is no Town Comptroller, the Town Board must
audit the claims and issue the warrants for the payment of said claims; and
WHEREAS, since the office of the Town Comptroller had been vacant through July 1,
2008, and the vacancy has been subsequently filled by an Accountant, as deemed qualified
through the competitive Civil Service process, the duties of auditing claims presented to the
Town, and the issuing of warrants authorizing the payment of said claims and bills must be
approved by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, New York Town Law § 118(2) permits the Town Board to authorize the
payment of Utility Claims in advance of the audit of such claim; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens
of the Town of Wappinger to authorize the payment of Utility Charges in advance of the audit of
such claim through Resolution 2008-158; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has found that all the claims as presented through the
Abstracts as processed between September 28, 2009, and October 20, 2009, are just and
accurate, has directed the Town Accounting Department to prepare an abstract of the audited
claims, specifying the number of the claim, the name of the claimant, the amount allowed and
the fund and appropriation account chargeable therewith.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby confirms that it
has reviewed and approved the abstracts as processed between September 28, 2009, and October
20, 2009, as provided to the Town Board in support of this Resolution as follows:
1. Abstract (KVS) as processed on September 28, 2009, with a total of Ten
Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety -Seven Dollars and 82/100 ($10,397.82);
2. Abstract (KVS) as processed on September 29, 2009, with a total of One Hundred
Eleven Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty -Two Dollars and 40/100 ($111,382.40);
3. Abstract (KVS) as processed on October 13, 2009, with a total of Eighty -Four
Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy -Nine Dollars and 03/100 ($84,879.03);
4. Abstract (KVS) as processed on October 14, 2009, with a total of Two Hundred
Thirty Six Thousand, Six Hundred Eighteen Dollars and 36/100 ($236,618.36);
5. Abstract (KVS) as processed on October 15, 2009, with a total of Forty -One
Thousand, One Hundred Twelve Dollars and 45/100 ($41,112.45); and
6. Abstract (KVS) as processed on October 20, 2009, with a total of Sixty -Six
Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty -Three Dollars and 25/100 ($66,683.25).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby
authorizes the Town of Wappinger Accounting Department to transfer the respective funds into
the General Disbursement Fund (GDF) to pay all claims as outlined in Abstracts as processed
between September 28, 2009 and October 20, 2009.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby
authorizes the issuance of warrants in accordance with the abstracts identified herein and then
shall direct same to Supervisor Christopher Colsey and authorize and direct him to pay the
claimant(s) the amount allowed upon their claim.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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A
AM
B
CD
CAMO Pollution
$585.00
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as AmendedWilliam
Beale
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
a
❑
❑
❑
❑ TabledMaureen
McCarthy
Voter
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
IX. New Business
Councilman Beale New Business
Councilman Beale noted that he had heard that the speed trailer was damaged. He
questioned the status of it. Graham Foster, Highway Supervisor, explained that it had been
vandalized and the leg had been broken off. It has been damaged several times in the past.
Councilman Beale asked how much the trailer cost and how the Town acquired the speed trailer.
Mr. Foster answered that the Town purchased it for $7000. Councilman Beale noted that the
Town should have two trailers. Councilman Bettina mentioned that there are trailers that can
take a photograph. He would like to look into that. Councilman Beale supported that idea. Mr.
Foster suggested that, if there are more than one, they should be kept in one place for a longer
period of time. Councilman Beale offered to take the lead on this and to look into another trailer
for the future.
X. Town Board Budget Reviews
A. CRMO Pollution
B. Tax Assessor
C. Dog Control
D. Recreation (incl. Parks & Senior Center)
E. Tax Receiver
F. Town Clerk
G. Code Enforcement Office
XI. Town Board review of vouchers
RESOLUTION: 2009-342
Abstract of Claim and Warrant for Payment of Claim Audited by Town Board
The following claims have been duly audited and allowed by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, New York (the "Town"), and you are hereby authorized and directed to pay to each
claimant the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter set forth:
Vendor
A
AM
B
CD
CAMO Pollution
$585.00
CAMO Pollution
$600.00
CAMO Pollution
$980.00
CAMO Pollution
Central Hudson
$60.06
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Central Hudson
$171.00
HBM
HN
CAMO Pollution
Central Hudson
$1,873.78
CAMO Pollution
Central Hudson
$256.70
CAMO Pollution
Empire
$4,732.86
$2,090.14
$1,500.00
Home Depot
$5.64
Central Hudson
Home Depot
$9.96
Central Hudson
Signal Graphics
$102.95
Central Hudson
Signal Graphics
$323.90
$5,621.32
Mid Hudson Fasteners
Home Depot
Milton Alley Agway
Signal Graphics
Pine Bush Equipment
Signal Graphics
Dan Zag Royal Auto
$184.95
$28.00
Parts
$138.00
Pine Bush Equipment
Meadowbrook Farms
$68.45
Dan Zag Royal Auto
NYS Unemployment
$2,076.99
Parts
$1,249.56
Carquest
Meadowbrook Farms
Bostwick Sales
$232.87
Carquest
Hudson River Truck
Bostwick Sales
Equip
Hudson River Truck
$440.61
Old State Auto
Thalle Industries
CSEA
Global Translation
$280.00
Williams Lumber
$633.89
NYSBOC-R. Serino
$25.00
AC Moore
$22.52
Hillman Signs
Pamal Broadcasting
$1,200.00
Justice Court
$34,979.00
Staples
$17.60
Zee Medical
$71.53
Christopher Colsey
$45.00
Meteorlogix
Cablevision
$274.65
Transcare
$32,916.66
Transcare
$32,916.66
Bug Busters
$3,358.33
Compass Tire
$234.90
R Costa Electric
$280.00
Verizon Wireless
$261.88
$772.74
Wilson Oil
$479.09
STS
$722.52
Isaac Ovadiah
$140.00
Totals
$54,608.89
$65,833.32
1 $4,160.68
Vendor
DB
HBM
HN
CAMO Pollution
CAMO Pollution
CAMO Pollution
CAMO Pollution
$1,500.00
Central Hudson
Central Hudson
Central Hudson
Central Hudson
Empire
$5,621.32
Home Depot
Home Depot
Signal Graphics
Signal Graphics
Mid Hudson Fasteners
$28.00
Milton Alley Agway
$138.00
Pine Bush Equipment
$167.54
Dan Zag Royal Auto
Parts
Meadowbrook Farms
NYS Unemployment
$1,141.00
Carquest
$24.14
Bostwick Sales
Hudson River Truck
$440.61
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Equip
A
B
Old State Auto
$100.00
HN
Thalle Industries
$47,142.20
$160,237.00
CSEA
$2,073.78
No/Nay
Global Translation
Absent
0
Williams Lumber
Christopher Colsey
Voter
NYSBOC-R. Serino
❑
❑
AC Moore
❑
Adopted as Amended
Hillman Signs
$314.50
0
Pamal Broadcasting
❑
❑
Justice Court
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Staples
0
❑
Zee Medical
❑
❑
❑
Christopher Colsey
Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
Meteorlogix
$366.00
❑
Cablevision
Withdrawn
Transcare
Initiator
0
Transcare
❑
❑
Bug Busters
$432.53
Compass Tire
R Costa Electric
$315.00
Verizon Wireless
Wilson Oil
$1,998.61
STS
Isaac Ovadiah
$90.52
Totals
$59,555.70
$160,237.00
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
500.00
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-342
A
B
DB
HBM
HN
CAMO Pollution
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2009-343
Abstract of Claim and Warrant for Payment of Claim Audited by Town Board
The following claims have been duly audited and allowed by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, New York (the "Town"), and you are hereby authorized and directed to pay to each
claimant the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter set forth:
Vendor
A
B
DB
HBM
HN
CAMO Pollution
$29,545.30
CAMO Pollution
$733.79
Central Hudson
$79.22
Clove Excavators
$57,680.00
MVP
$9,596.82
$2,817.85
$14,620.56
MVP Gold
$2,554.30
$255.43
West Payment
$138.00
West Payment
$514.40
Al Roberts
$432.53
Greater Southern Dutch
$315.00
Matt Meybohm
$184.48
Coffee Systems
$90.52
Frederick Clark
Frederick Clark
$5,049.00
Foam and Wash
$7.00
$28.00
Thalle Industries
$37,717.20
Village of Fishkill
Hudson River Truck/Trai;
$68.49
Tilcon
$831.22
Staples
$16.47
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Staples
$48.14
WF
CAMO Pollution
0
Mid Hudson Holdings
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Central Hudson
Christopher Colsey
Voter
HR Direct
$70.99
Clove Excavators
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
MVP
George Kolb
❑
$87.99
❑
MVP Gold
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
Fred Pryor Seminars
$199.00
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
West Payment
Toshiba Financial
$461.46
Al Roberts
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
MetLife
$1,626.98
$456.24
❑
Matt Meybohm
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
All State
❑
Coffee Systems
❑
Frederick Clark
Cornerstone
$1,268.40
$245.05
Frederick Clark
$645.00
Don Kortright
Foam and Wash
$90.00
Thalle Industries
Clark Patterson Lee
Village of Fishkill
$7,264.45
Clark Patterson Lee
$687.50
Tilcon
Hudson River Vly Tours
$674.00
Staples
Staples
Frei ht note
1
$110.00
Mid Hudson Holdings
$24,634.25
Totals
$17,660.70
$9,804.16 1
$16,160.18
$95,397.20
$30,279.09
George Kolb
Vendor
T14
T92
T96
WF
CAMO Pollution
0
CAMO Pollution
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Central Hudson
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
Clove Excavators
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
MVP
0
❑
❑
❑
MVP Gold
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
West Payment
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
West Payment
Al Roberts
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
Greater Southern Dutch
❑
❑
❑
Matt Meybohm
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
Coffee Systems
❑
Frederick Clark
$9,549.05
Frederick Clark
$645.00
Foam and Wash
Thalle Industries
Village of Fishkill
$7,264.45
Hudson River Truck/Trai;
Tilcon
Staples
Staples
Mid Hudson Holdings
$24,634.25
HR Direct
George Kolb
Fred Pryor Seminars
Toshiba Financial
MetLife
All State
$802.24
Cornerstone
Don Kortright
Clark Patterson Lee
$2,843.56
Clark Patterson Lee
Hudson River Vly Tours
Frei ht uote
Totals 1$802.24
1
$13,037.61
$24,634.25
$7,264.45
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2009-343
0
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Adopted
Christopher Colsey
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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XII. Adjournment
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
The meeting adjourned at 9:51 PM.
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(John C. Masterson
Town Clerk
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