2004-5
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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 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
June 16,2004
Hon. Gloria Morse, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re:
Town of Wappinger
Executive Order No. 2004-5
Dear Mrs. Morse:
As Acting Town of Wappinger Supervisor, I have issued Executive Order No.
2004-5. 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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Joseph Paoloni, Acting Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
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RECEIVED
JUN 1 7 2004
TOWN CLERK
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 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
Executive Order 2004-5
WHEREAS, on Thursday, June 10,2004 a gasoline spill occurred near the bridge over
the Wappinger Creek on Jackson Road in the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, it was reported by R. Daniel Bendell PE of the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation that approximately 12,000 gallons of gasoline had been spilled on
the ground; and
WHEREAS, it appears that no gasoline had entered the Wappinger Creek; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger owns and operates the Atlas Well Field which now
produces approximately 300 gallons per minute of potable drinking water for residents of the
Town in the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area, North Wappinger Water District,
Ardmore Water District, Oakwood Water District, and Myers Comers II Water District; and
WHEREAS, the Atlas Well Field is located approximately 5,000 feet down stream from
the gasoline spill; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has
recommended that the Atlas Well Field be shut down immediately pending further evaluation of
the impacts that the gasoline spill may have on the water produced in the Atlas Well Field; and
WHEREAS, it is unknown how long it will take to conduct the necessary evaluation of
the impacts of the gasoline spill; and
WHEREAS, the Town's water supply for the above areas is also supplied by the Hilltop
Wells, located near Sprout Creek, which when run alone can marginally supply sufficient
quantities of water for the served areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH PAOLONI, ACTING SUPERVISOR TO THE TOWN
OF WAPPINGER, under the powers granted to me by the State of New York in Article 2-b of
Executive Law, do hereby declare that a State of Water Emergency exists in the Town of
Wappinger.
AND PURSUANT TO EXECUTNE LAW, I, JOSEPH P AOLONI, ACTING
SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, issue the following Executive Order:
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1. Emergency water conservation measures are hereby imposed on all properties
and/or customers provided water from the following water districts and
improvement areas:
a) Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area
b) North Wappinger Water District
c) Ardmore Water District
d) Oakwood Water District
e) Myers Comers II Water District
2. Emergency water conservation measures shall mean:
a) All non-essential water use is hereby prohibited, including but not
limited to:
i. Watering oflawns, shrubbery, landscaping and gardens
ii. Washing cars and other vehicles, home siding, sidewalks, driveways
or roads
111. Filling of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and artificial ponds
b) It is requested that personal use of water be restricted and that showers
be taken instead of baths, and that showers be limited to 3 minutes.
3. Jackson Road between New Hackensack Road and Citation Drive shall be closed
for a period of 2 Yz weeks in accordance with direction from the Dutchess County
Department of Public Works
4. I direct the Town Highway Superintendent, Highway Department, CAMO Pollution
Control, Town of Wappinger Patrol, Attorney to the Town, Engineer to the Town,
Zoning Administrator, Building and Fire Inspector, and ask for the assistance of the
New York State Police and the Dutchess County Sheriffs Department to take
whatever steps are necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure, and
other emergency assistance as deemed necessary.
5. I further authorize the employment of Legette, Brashears, and Graham consulting
hydrologists for the Town's water system to undertake any work or actions necessary
to ensure the public health and safety of the residents of the affected water
districts/areas.
This EXECUTIVE ORDER is effective immediately, and shall remain in effect for a period
of five (5) days or until rescinded or extended as needed.