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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
RECEIVED
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TOWN CLERK
March 9, 2006
Hon. Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re:
Town of Wappinger
Executive Order No. 2006-1
Dear Mr. Masterson:
As Town of Wappinger Supervisor, I have issued Executive Order No. 2006-1.
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.
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPEFWISOR .
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
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Executive Order No. 2006-1
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger previously purchased a 99 acre estate property
located on Wheeler Hill Road in the Town of Wappinger, commonly known as the "Greystone
Estate", also known as "Carnwath Farms" pursuant to Resolution No. 2003-144 adopted at a
Town Board meeting held on May 27, 2003; and
WHEREAS, one of the primary structures on the property is the "Carnwath Mansion", a
three story mansion constructed in the mid-1800s which is listed on the State and Federal
Registrar of Historical Places; and
WHEREAS, the Town has planned the long term rehabilitation of the Carnwath
Mansion and has applied for grants to fund its restoration; and
WHEREAS, recent field inspection has, however, revealed defects in the structural
integrity, basement and foundation of the aforementioned premises, and heating and electrical
distribution systems therein, creating dangerous and hazardous conditions; and
WHEREAS, corrective measures must be immediately undertaken to cure the
aforementioned dangerous and hazardous conditions and address the structural integrity of the
premises; and
WHEREAS, further analysis is required with respect to issues pertaining to asbestos,
lead paint and mold, all of which are potentially hazardous; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer to the Town and Associated Engineering Consultants, Donald
Swartz and Joseph Manfredi have recommended to the Town Supervisor that interim emergency
measures be performed.
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 building and premises known as the Carnwath Mansion located at the
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Greystone Estate and that immediate measures are required to cure the aforementioned
dangerous and hazardous conditions, address the structural integrity of the premises and
undertake further analysis with respect 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 repair work is required to
cure the aforementioned dangerous and hazardous conditions, address the structural integrity of
the premises and undertake further analysis with respect 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 making such interim emergency repairs, purchases and expenditures to address all
potential violations associated with the aforementioned dangerous and hazardous conditions.
4. This Executive Order is effective immediately, and shall remain in effect for a
period of five days or until rescinded or extended as circumstances dictate.
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N. J EPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
wn of Wappinger
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