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1997-07-28 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER JULY 28, 1997 7.30 m. 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. Accept Minutes Reg. June 23, 1997 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt Town Justices Receiver of Taxes Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Albert Weinert, Jr. Application for Salvage Yard License (New) b. Tax Reviews: (1) Waldbaums Inc.; (2) Kermit Enterprises; (3) Chelsea Ridge Associates; (4) Estate of L. Richard Rosenberg & Sol Silver (5) Chelsea Ridge Mall; (6) Imperial Gardens,LLC (7) The Bank of New York; (8) Wappinger Associates, L.P. (9) School House Realty Group; (10)Wappingers Falls Owners Corp. (11) Brack Construction (12) First Union National Bank; (13) Hardee's Food Systems, Inc. (14) Cresthill Industries, Inc. c. Request for return of Escrow Fund from Russell Watson -$152.25 d. Michael Takacs re: request permission for F. Buyakowski's Spook Hill Subd. to be served by T/W Water & Sewer e. Stanley & Gino Porco, re: rescinding the "NO PARKING" in front of Villa Borghese f. C. Ricotta/M.Liebermann re: Quotes for Safety equipment g. E. Wisniewski re: Kent Road Traffic h. R. Holit, Ch. Rec. Comm. re: roof on Schlathaus house request for transfer of funds i. Diane McGovern re: STOP signs in Indian Village j. Elena Santostefano re: Posting "DEAD END" signs on Robin Lane k. Notification of intent to apply/renew liquor licenses by: Orchid European Cuisine Inc. (old DaNino) (2) Shri Gyan Sagar International (Auto Bahn Cafe) 1. M. Tremper, CAMO, Reports (1) Robinson Lane Recreation Park Well (2) NYSH Dept. mandated water supply M. J. Paggi, P•.E., Eng to Twn: Reports: (1) Flavormatic - Sewer (2) Castle Point Handicap Accessible Toilet Facilities Engineerin proposal n. Resignation of (1) Maureen Helger - Assessors Office (2) Retire- ment of Mary Scriver - PT Town Clerks office o. Judie Traver, Assist. Coord, D.C.Emergency Response Re: denial of funds for Snow Bud p. Request to use Voting Machines by Wapp. Central School vote 8/13 q. Correspondence from Senator Stephen Saland and Assembyman Joel Miller re: Multi -Modal Funding allocation 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Zoning Adm. Report 8. RESOLUTIONS 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Sofia Petrakis re; denied request to waiver water & sewer penalty b. Larry Paggi re: Maiolo Subdivision 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT 072897.RGM The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on July 28, 1997 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith called the Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Constance Smith, Supervisor Robert Valdati, Councilman Vincent Bettina Councilman (arrived 7:35 P.M.) June Visconti, Councilwoman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent Michael Tremper, CAMO Pollution Absent: Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town The Supervisor requested all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 23, 1997 having previously been forwarded to the Board Members, were now place before them for their consideration. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved that the above stated Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS Reports for the Month of June were received from the Town Justices, Supervisor/Comptroller, Building Inspector, Receiver of Taxes, and Zoning Administrator. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS An application for a Salvage Yard License was received from Albert Weinert, Jr. The Salvage Yard is located at 752 Route 9D in the Town of Wappinger. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the application from Mr. Weinert, and grant the license for the Salvage Yard. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Tax Certioraris were served on the Town of Wappinger. (1) Walbaums, Inc.; (2) Kermit Enterprises; (3) Chelsea Ridge Associates; (4) Estate of L. Richard Rosenberg & Sol Silver; (5) Chelsea Ridge Mall; (6) Imperial Gardens LLC; (7) The Bank of New York; (8) Wappinger Associates, 1 072897.RGM L.P.; (9) School House Realty Group; (10) Wappingers Falls, Owners Corp.; (11) Brack Construction; (12) First Union National Bank; (13) Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.; (14) Cresthill Industries, Inc.; (15) Rte. 376 Associates LP; (16) Meadowood Dev. Corp.; (17) Kenneth Levine & Richard Rutta; (18) Nazario & Catrina Mei; (19) Plaza 9 Associates; (20) Biloba Corp.; (21) Cranberry Hills Association; (22) Wallace Sheft; (23) Theodore Baker & Charles F. Gilbride; (24) PEB Construction Co. d/b/a B & D Contracting; (25) NY Residential, Inc. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to referred the above stated Tax Certioraris to Emanuel Saris, Attorney to the Town, appointed to handle Tax Reviews, to defend on behalf of the Town. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried A request for the return of escrow in the amount of $152.25 was received from Russell Watson of Optimum Window Systems. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the return of escrow in the amount of $152.25 to Russell Watson, based on the recommendation of Donald Close, Zoning Administrator. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Michael E. Takacs of John E. Railing, P.E., P.C., Consulting Engineers & Land Planners, on behalf of applicant, Frank Buyakowski, requesting permission to be served by the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area and Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area No. 1 for lots 1 & 2 of his Spook Hill Subdivision. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mr. Buyakowski to hookup lots 1 & 2, of his Spook Hill Subdivision, to the CWWIA and Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Stanley and Gino Porco requesting the "no parking" sign in front of the Villa Borghese on Widmer Road, be rescinded. At one time the stretch of road in front of the Villa Borghese had a sharp narrow curve and it was necessary to place the "no parking" signs in front of the Villa. The road in front of Villa Borghese has since been improved and they i are requesting to have the signs removed. Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent was asked for his opinion, and felt that this was a dangerous thing to do, the road was improved, not widened. From an Engineering stand point, Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi explained to the Board, that 2 23a 072897.RGM although the curve was straightened out it is still a narrow road, and parking should be discouraged. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to send a letter to the owners of Villa Borghese, informing them that the "no parking signs" will remain. Seconded by Mr. Valdati. Motion Unanimously Carried Quotes for safety equipment that is required, were presented by Charlie Ricotta, Building Inspector, and Mark Liebermann, Fire Inspector. Three quotes were requested, Bell -Herring of Newburgh did not submit a quote. Quotes were received from Nichols Fire Equipment, and Haight Fire Equipment. The quote from Haight is not clear on prices and items requested. The quote from Nichols is $755.60 and is exactly what was requested and is broken down for the cost of each item. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI move to authorize up to $800 payable to Nichols Fire Equipment for the purchase of safety equipment for the Building and Fire Inspectors. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Edward Wisniewski of 64 Kent Road, regarding the Traffic situation on Kent Road. Mr. Wisniewski estimated that there are between 400 and 800 moving violations every day, yet he has not seen tickets issued for the last 6 months, despite several serious accidents caused by speeding. He has requested the Supervisor take some sort of action to address this problem. SUPERVISOR SMITH informed the Board that she referred Mr. Wisniewski's letter to Mr. Roberts, Attorney to the Town, and a copy to Butch Anderson, at the Sheriffs Department. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Ralph Holt, Chairman of Recreation, regarding the Roof on the House at Schlathaus Park. Due to the storm last April, the roof at Schlathaus was damaged, and the Town's insurance carrier sent a check for $1,917.50 for the repairs. An estimate was received, with the advice that the entire roof was in need of repair also. The estimated cost to replace the entire roof is $4,850. With the insurance check for $1,917.50 an additional $2,932.50 would be needed to install a new roof and new gutters. Permission is needed for the new roof and $2,9320.50 from Parkland to pay for it. If approved, the following budget amendments would be required. K3 072897.RGM Insurance Revenue 2680A Insurance Recoup $1,917.50 2086A Other Culture Income 2,932.50 $4,850.00 Increase Expenditure 7110.4A $4,850.00 COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the repair of the roof of the house at Schlathaus Park as requested by Mr. Holt, and authorize the transfer of $4,850 from line item 7110.4A. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried At the last Town Board Meeting, Diane McGovern of 18 Cayuga Drive, wrote a letter to the Town Board requesting STOP signs be placed on the corner of Cayuga Drive and the corner of Iroquois Drive, the Speed limit be reduced, and a DEAD END sign be erected at the end of Cayuga Drive. She feels STOP signs would make the neighborhood safer for the children, and lowering the speed limit from 30 mph, would prevent cars from racing in the area. The DEAD END sign would also prevent cars looking for an outlet to Route 9 and then discover Cayuga is a DEAD END. Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent, was authorized to inspect the area and present his recommendations to the Town Board. Mr. Foster inspected the area, and explained to Mrs. McGovern, that the 30 MPH is the lowest New York State will allow for the Town. He also felt the STOP sign on Cayuga was not needed, however the requested STOP sign on Iroquois is not unreasonable. Mr. Foster also notified Mrs. McGovern that he would erect a DEAD END sign on Cayuga Drive. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts prepare a local law for the STOP sign on Iroquois Drive. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried At this time, Nick Johnson was recognized by the Board. Residents of Royal Ridge Development have asked Mr. Johnson to speak on their behalf about getting STOP signs for Gabriella Road and the entrance of Joel Place. He would like Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent, investigate the area, and make a recommendation to the Board. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mr. Foster to investigate the area, and return back with his recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried 12 072897.RGM A letter from Elena Stanostefano with concerns over the amount of speed and traffic on Robin Lane. It appears that many people think this road can be used to cut over to Myers Corners Road. She is requesting the placement of signs be place alerting drivers that this is a "DEAD END" street. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster to place a "DEAD END" sign on Robin Lane as requested by Mrs. Stanostefano. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Notification of intent to apply for a new liquor license was received from Orchard European Cuisine, Inc. (formally DaNino's) and notification of intent to renew a liquor license was received from Shri Gyan Sagar International (Auto Bahn Cafe ). COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the notification from Orchard European Cuisine, Inc., to apply for a new liquor license, and accept the notification from Auto Bahn Cafe to renew their liquor license, and place them on file with no comment. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Two Memo's from CAMO Pollution. The first memo concerns the Well at Robinson Lane Recreation Park. The Town of Wappinger has been notified by the DC Health Department that they recommend either a chlorination system be install at the Robinson Lane Recreation Park, or a waiver of Chlorination be applied for. Obtaining a waiver of chlorination requires numerous coliform samplings and paperwork, and the Health Department very rarely issues a waiver of chlorination. CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., recommends the installation of a chlorine system very similar to the one installed at he Brexel-Schlathaus Recreation Area in 1996. The cost for CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., to install a chlorinator and wire it in with the well control, allowing it to operate when the well field is on, would be $500. This cost includes the purchase of equipment and labor. It should be noted that the $500 is for the equipment only, and that CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., will donate the labor to the recreation area. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., to install a chlorinator, at the Robinson Lane Recreation Park, at a cost of $500. It should be so noted that the labor to install the chlorinator will be donated by CAMO Pollution Control, Inc. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried 5 J (X. 072897.RGM The next Memo received from CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., concerns the NYS Health Department Mandated Water Supply Statements, for calendar year 1996. Due to changes in the 1996 health laws, there are now requirements for all water systems with a gross operating revenue in excess of $125K, to prepare and provide their customers with an annual water supply statement. CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., had reviewed the criteria outlined by the State Health Department and has drafted a Water Supply Statement to be sent to the customers. CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., would ask that the Supervisor and Town Board review the annual statement and, if satisfactory, it must be publicly published. CAMO Pollution Control, Inc., would recommend that an individual mailing take place to each customer of CWWIA as opposed to the newspaper. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mr. Tremper to send the NYS Health Department Mandated Water Supply Statements, as drafted, to each CWWIA customer. The statements to go out on new Town Board stationery. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Several reports from Engineer to the Town Jay Paggi. At the last Town Board meeting, the Flavormatic sewer bill was discussed and Mr. Paggi researched his file and found correspondence from April 6, 1995 regarding their sewer bill. In that correspondence it was noted that their daily water usage was approximately 172 GPD which is in the range (but less than) one single family dwelling unit. The Board at that time made a decision to reduce the multiplier from 22, which it previously was, to 10. Mr. Paggi believes it was based on other neighboring municipalities sewer and water rates. As you recall, Mr. Back, of Flavormatic, was at the last Town Board Meeting, and he said he did not notice a reduction because the rates went up. But his multiplier went down, so in effect he was paying close to the same number. At this time Mr. Tremper of CAMO Pollution informed the Board that CAMO has observed unusual flow trends about 2 or 3 o'clock, every morning. He is not saying who it is, but there is only one commercial user on the system. Before any decisions are made on Flavormatic, Mr. Tremper would like to check further. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to table any decisons on Flavormatic, until Mr. Tremper does furthur research, and reports back to the Board. Seconded by Mr. Bettina 0 Motion Unanimously Carried 072897.RGM In 1996, the Town receved a CD grant to design and construct some handicap accessible toilet facilities at Castle Point Park. He was held up at that time because we did not have power. Due to the cooperation of Dutchess County Planning Agency, and the Highway Department, the electric service into the park is complete, as of last week. At that point Mr. Paggi went up to Dutchess County Planning to see what needed to be done to get the toilet facilities in gear. One of the items needed was a proposal to do the design work. They requested Mr. Paggi to send it to Ann Buckley, Comptroller, which he did on June 27, 1997. The project will consist of the necessary building and interior improvements to provide toilet facilities to participants of the park. All the facilities will be designed to be handicap accessible. There will also be a storage section in the building that will be utilized by the Recreation Department. Mr. Paggi proposes to furnish the above work on a hourly fee schedule, with a not to exceed figure of $5,000. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the proposal from Mr. Paggi, and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Bettina. Motion Unanimously Carried A letter of resignation was received from Maureen Helgar, Assessors Aide. Effective July 25, 1997. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the letter of resignation from Maureen Helgar, and authorize Supervisor Smith to canvass for the position. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried. A letter of resignation was also received from Mary Scriver, Account Clerk, Town Clerk's office. Mrs. Scriver is retiring, effective August 8, 1997. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the letter of resignation from Mary Scriver, and authorize Town Clerk to send a letter of thanks, and canvass for a replacement. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Judie Traver, Assistant Coordinator with the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response. Ms. Traver wished to notify the Town that the presidential request, made by our governor for some relief for the storm of March 31, 1997 -April 1, 1997 known as Snow Bud, has been denied. It was felt that the state and local governments provided effective debris removal and emergency protective measures; immediate health and safety needs were appropriately met during the initial hours of this event. h 072897.RGM Based on those findings, they concluded that effective response is within state and local capabilities. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence from Ms. Traver, and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Although no official request has been received, Mrs. Snowden, Town Clerk, wished to inform the Town Board, that a request would be forthcoming from Susan Phillips, District Clerk for Wappinger Central School for the use of ten (10) voting machines for the Second school vote to be held on August 13, 1997. There was some discussion by Mr. Foster & Mrs. Snowden prior to the meeting about the cost of transporting the machines. There should be no charge for the first vote, because we use the schools for our elections, and that has always been a reciprocal agreement. For subsequent votes, if we could charge back to the school what it costs the Highway to transport the voting machines, it would be most beneficial to all. It is costing Highway, Man hours and time. Mr. Foster informed the Board it costs 24 Man hours every time there is an election. That is $15 an hour out of our pocket. With three elections, that is approximately, 75 Man hours. If they are going to have multiple votes, either compensate us for the additional labor or they take the responsibility of keeping the machines on site in a secure place, until the vote is finalized. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the use of ten (10) voting machines for the August 13, 1997 school vote, as requested by Ms. Phillips, and authorize Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent discuss reimbursement to Highway with school after first vote, or possible on site storage until vote is finalized. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Senator, Steve Saland, advising the Town of Wappinger that the Memorandum of Understanding for the Multi -Modal Program was signed on July 10, 1997. The following projects have been submitted to the Department of Transportation on the Town's behalf. DeGarmo Hills Road - box culvert construction Regency Drive - box culvert construction Total $69,375 Correspondence also from Assemblyman, Joel Miller, informing the Town of additional monies he has secured for the Multi -Modal Program for this locality, in the amount of $53,456, has also been released by the state. E:3 072897.RGM The final item concerns the Maiolo Subdivision submitted by Larry Paggi. Mrs. Visconti and Mr. Ruggiero were to walk the land, and have not done that yet. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table at this time. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried At this time Supervisor Smith informed the Board that a Disaster Plan needs 6 to be adopted. It must be in place in order for the Town to apply for grants. The plan has been reviewed, and endorsed. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to adopt the Disaster Plan as presented. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried There was no other Business to come before the Board. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to close the Town Board Meeting, seconded by Mrs. Visconti and Unanimously Carried. The Town Board Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. 1 10 Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk