2006-2
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
RECEIVE
APR 27,
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April 25, 2006
Hon. Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re:
Town of Wappinger
Executive Order No. 2006-2
Dear Mr. Masterson:
As Town of Wappinger Supervisor, I have issued Executive Order No. 2006-2.
Enclosed please find a copy for your records.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at (845) 297-2744.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RECEIVED
APR 2 7 2006
TOWN CLERK
Executive Order No. 2006- '2--
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger owns and operates a sewer pump station on Cedar
Hill Road; and
WHEREAS, the sewer pump station on Cedar Hill Road has malfunctioned and is
inoperable at this time; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town Engineers and Camo Pollution Control
that it is not cost effective to repair this pump station and its mechanisms; and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended to the Town by the Town Engineers and Camo
Pollution Control that it would be more cost effective and productive to replace the unit rather
than do interim repairs; and
WHEREAS, the malfunctioning of the pump station presents hazards and danger to the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens ofthe Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, measures must be immediately undertaken to cure the hazardous and
dangerous conditions that exist as a result of the malfunctioning of the sewer pump station.
THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER, under the powers granted to me by the State of New York in Article 2-B ~24 of
Executive Law, do hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the Town of Wappinger
with respect to the malfuntioning sewer pump station located on Cedar Hill Road and that
immediate measures are required to cure the aforementioned dangerous and hazardous
conditions, replace the unit and mechanisms thereto.
AND PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, issue the following Executive Order:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Executive Order as if fully
set forth and adopted herein.
2. The following Town Officers and/or employees and/or professionals are hereby
directed to take whatever steps are needed and to coordinate whatever replacement work is
required to cure the aforementioned dangerous and hazardous conditions, and to replace the
sewer pump station and any appurtenant mechanisms thereto: Fire Inspector, Building Inspector,
Town Clerk, Superintendent of Highways, Engineer to Town, Bond Counsel and Attorney to
Town.
3. The Town of Wappinger Procurement Policy is hereby suspended for the
purposes of expediting the replacement of the unit, purchases and expenditures to address,
alleviate and correct the aforementioned dangerous and hazardous conditions.
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4. This Executive Order is effective immediately, and shall remain in effect for a
period of seven days or until rescinded or extended as circumstances dictate.
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2006-122
Resolution Confirming the Emergency Executive Order for the Replacement of the Sewer
Pump on Cedar Hill Road
At a regular meeting ofthe Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 24,
2006.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
Joseph Ruggiero
Robert L. Valdati
Vincent F. Bettina
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Valdati.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger owns and operates a sewer pump station on Cedar
Hill Road; and
WHEREAS, the sewer pump station on Cedar Hill Road malfunctioned and is
inoperable at this time; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town Engineer and Camo Pollution Control,
Inc. that it is not cost effective to repair this pump station and its mechanisms; and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended to the Town by the Town Engineer and Camo
Pollution Control, Inc. that it would be more cost effective and productive to replace the unit
rather than to undertake interim repairs; and
WHEREAS, the malfunctioning of the pump station presents hazards and dangers to the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, measures must be immediately undertaken to cure the hazardous and
dangerous condition that exist as a result of the malfunctioning of the sewer pump station.
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 determines that an emergency condition exists regarding the
malfunctioning sewer pump station on Cedar Hill Road and that such condition is an immediate
hazard and danger to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of
Wappinger.
3. The Town Board hereby confirms, ratifies and adopts the actions of the Supervisor,
Joseph Ruggiero, in issuing the Executive Order attached hereto, which authorized immediate
action to replace the sewer pump station and appurtenances thereto located on Cedar Hill Road.
4. The following Town officers and/or employees and/or professionals are hereby directed
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to take whatever steps are necessary to coordinate the work to replace the sewer pump station
and any appurtenant mechanisms thereto at the sewer pump station located on Cedar Hill Road:
Fire Inspector, Building Inspector, Town Clerk, Superintendent of Highways, Engineer to Town,
Bond Counsel and Attorney to Town and Camo Pollution Control, Inc.
5. The Town of Wappinger Procurement Policy is hereby suspended for the purposes of
expediting the replacement of the sewer pump station and related purchases and expenditures
necessary to immediately address, alleviate and correct the aforementioned dangerous and
hazardous conditions in accordance with plans prepared by the Engineer to the Town and
recommendations of Camo Pollution Control, Inc.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
ROBERT L. V ALDATI, COUNCILMAN
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
JOSEPH P. P AOLONI, COUNCILMAN
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
Voting:
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/24/2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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