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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
December 11, 2003
Hon. Gloria Morse, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Town of Wappinger
Executive Order No. 2003-6
Dear Mrs. Morse:
As Town of Wappinger Supervisor, I have issued Executive Order No. 2003-6.
Enclosed please find a copy of Executive Order No. 2003-6 for your records.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (845) 297-2744. Thank you for
your help in this matter.
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
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JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Executive Order No. 2003-6
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger recently purchased a 99 acre estate located on
Wheeler Hill Road in the Town of Wappinger, commonly known as the "Carnwath 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, the Town has undertaken interim repair work to the Carnwath Mansion to
shore up the structure and weather-proof the building to prevent any further damage to the
building; and
WHEREAS, because of the repair work previously undertaken, the Carnwath Mansion is
in reasonably sufficient condition to hold various public functions; and
WHEREAS, the Town has scheduled a Victorian Holiday Party at the Carnwath
Mansion for Friday, December 12, 2003 at which approximately 200 members of the public will
be in attendance; and
WHEREAS, the heating system serving the Mansion is in excess of 40 years old, has
abruptly stopped functioning and upon advice of the repairmen working for Bottini Fuel Oil
Corp. is not repairable; and
WHEREAS, current weather projections indicate that extremely cold weather is
expected for the next several days and heat is required both to protect building from further
damage as well as to provide heat for the Victorian Holiday Party scheduled for December 12,
2003.
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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 known as the Carnwath Mansion located at the Carnwath Estate and
that immediate replacement of the heating system servicing the Carnwath Mansion is required to
protect the building and to provide heat for the upcoming Victorian Holiday Party scheduled for
December 12, 2003.
AND PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW OF mE STATE OF NEW YORK, I,
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, hereby 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 work is required to
provide a replacement heating system at the Carnwath Mansion and to have such work
completed no later than noon Friday, December 12, 2003: Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Fire
Inspector, Building Inspector, 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 emergency repairs and replacements, purchases and expenditures to
replace the heating system servicing the Carnwath Mansion.
4. The Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a purchase order for the
replacement heating system based upon advice and recommendation of Bottini Fuel Oil Corp.
5. 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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KENNETIi M. STENGER
ALBERT P. ROBERTS
LOUIS J. VIGLOTTI
JOAN F. GARRETT**
TIiOMAS R. DAVIS
EMANUEL F. SARIS
VERGILIS, STENGER, ROBERTS, PERGAMENT & VIGLOTTl, LLP
ATIORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
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WAPPINGERS FALLS. NEW YORK 12590
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OF COUNSEL:
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December 10, 2003
Hon. Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Re: Executive Order
Replacement Heating System for Carnwath Mansion
File No. 12951.0673
Dear Joe:
Enclosed herewith please Executive Order declaring an emergency and authorizing the
installation of the replacement heating system at Camwath Mansion by Friday, December
lih.
Very truly yours,
VER~1j STENGER, ROBERTS, PERGAMENT & VIGLOTTI, LLP
AL~~. ROBERTS
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Hon. Gloria Morse, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Executive Order No. 2003- k:,
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger recently purchased a 99 acre estate located on
Wheeler Hill Road in the Town of Wappinger, commonly known as the "Camwath Estate", also
known as "Camwath Farms"; and
WHEREAS, one of the primary structures on the property is the "Camwath 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 Camwath
Mansion and has applied for grants to fund its restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Town has undertaken interim repair work to the Camwath Mansion to
shore up the structure and weather-proof the building to prevent any further damage to the
building; and
WHEREAS, because of the repair work previously undertaken, the Camwath Mansion is
in reasonably sufficient condition to hold various public functions; and
WHEREAS, the Town has scheduled a Victorian Holiday Party at the Camwath
Mansion for Friday, December 12, 2003 at which approximately 200 members of the public will
be in attendance; and
WHEREAS, the heating system serving the Mansion is in excess of 40 years old, has
abruptly stopped functioning and upon advice of the repairmen working for Bottini Fuel Oil
Corp. is not repairable; and
WHEREAS, current weather projections indicate that extremely cold weather is
expected for the next several days and heat is required both to protect building from further
damage as well as to provide heat for the Victorian Holiday Party scheduled for December 12,
2003.
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 924 of
Executive Law, do hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the Town of Wappinger
with respect to the building known as the Camwath Mansion located at the Camwath Estate and
that immediate replacement of the heating system servicing the Carnwath Mansion is required to
protect the building and to provide heat for the upcoming Victorian Holiday Party scheduled for
December 12,2003.
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AND PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, I,
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, hereby 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 work is required to
provide a replacement heating system at the Carnwath Mansion and to have such work
completed no later than noon Friday, December 12, 2003: Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Fire
Inspector, Building Inspector, Engineer to Town, and Attorney to Town.
3. The Town of Wappinger Procurement Policy is hereby suspended for the
purposes of making such emergency repairs, purchases and expenditures to replace the heating
system servicing the Camwath Mansion.
4. The Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a purchase order for the
replacement heating system based upon advice and recommendation of Bottini Fuel Oil Corp. as
to the nature, style and size of the replacement equipment required to service the Mansion.
5. 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.
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger, New York
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