1997-05-29 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
MAY 29, 1997
7:30 P.M.
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. Accept Minutes
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Sup/Compt. Town Justices Receiver of Taxes
Bldg. Insp. Zoning Adm. H. Supt. Dog Control Officer
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
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Patrick Moore, Esq., representing Mid Hudson Christian Church: RE:
Sale of 5 Acre Parcel on Brown & All Angels Hill Rds
W. Replansky, Esq. Representing "Lots Aplenty" re: Obtaining a
Bldg. Permit
George & Sofia Petrakis, Hamlet Ct. re: Water & Sewer Penalty
Edward Wisniewski Re; Business in Residental Area
Mid Hudson Bicyle Club re: Support of Advocacy Positions
Thos. Brickner, Chelsea Fire Dist. re: Secretary for T/W Fire
Prevention Bureau
Susan Eid re: Change of Corporate Name of Cablevision
Notification of Intent to apply for liquor license Class Change by
Niedra Inc. (Old Fox & Hound restaurant)
Debra Brown, Water/Sewer Billing, re: request to purchase "Smart
Guns" for remote meter reading.
Application for Hawkers & Peddlers License by John & Marie Talaska,
Edgehill Drive.
Requests for return of Escrow from: (1) Cynthis Schunzel/Greer Toyota
$2,705. (2) Craig O'Donnell for Lot #8, Lee Knolls Sect. 2,
$1,500
Ralph Holt, Ch. REc. Comm. request for P.O.'s for: (1) 2 PO's
for. Deer Hill Conference Center @ $3,750 each (2) S & S.Arts & Craf s
for $2,800 (3) W.C. School Dist for transportation charges $7,000
Graham foster, H. Supt. Corr: (1) Report on cost for Bldg. Dept.
Radios (2) letter from Mr. & Mrs. Mayer
Michael Trempter, CAMO, Corr. re: (1) Notice of Claim re: Backup
at 3 Russet lane (4/15/97) (2) Water hookup at #15 ! Brothers
Rd. (4/28/97) (3) Water trucking -Fleetwood (5/1/97) (4) Collapsed
Sewer Line All Angels Hill Rd. (5/15/97�_Ardmore Water/Sewer Hookup ,6
David & Patti Axelby re: Storm generated Brush removal
J. Paggi, P.E., Eng to Twn. Reports: (1) 3 Memos re: Wapp. ST/T
Imp. Area Phase 3A (4/30/97) Quartararo (4/30/97) (5/1/97)
(2) Rockingham/Angelbrook Drainage (5/1/97) (5/13/97) (5/14/97)
Kozlowski - Martz - Caixeiro. (3) Wappinger court Bldg. (4/28/97)
(4) Kablaoui Property (5/12/97) (5) Reconstruction of Myers Corner
Rd. (5/16/97) (6) Volvo - Down Stream Drainage Fees (5/19/97)
Edward Rose, Airport Director, Request to waive Fees (LL#10-75)
Betsy Brockway, STOP -DWI Coordinator: Authorize Supervisor to Sign
Letter of Agreement
C. Ricotta, Bldg. Insp. requests permission to attend AIA/NYSBOC
Accessibility Seminar June 18, 1997
Anthony Capone recommended by Hughsonville Fire Dist. to replace P. Put
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
Zoning Administrator Report
8. RESOLUTIONS
Bids for Castle Point Landfill Project
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. J. Paggi, Eng. to Twn., re: Clean Water/Clean Air Bond act.
b. Bids for Highway equipment
C. Ann Buckley, Compt. Financial Report
d. Jay Paggi re: Well Drilling Atlas Water-Leggette/Brashears & Graham,
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Patrick Moore, Esq., representing Mid Hudson Christian Church: RE:
Sale of 5 Acre Parcel on Brown & All Angels Hill Rds
W. Replansky, Esq. Representing "Lots Aplenty" re: Obtaining a
Bldg. Permit
George & Sofia Petrakis, Hamlet Ct. re: Water & Sewer Penalty
Edward Wisniewski Re; Business in Residental Area
Mid Hudson Bicyle Club re: Support of Advocacy Positions
Thos. Brickner, Chelsea Fire Dist. re: Secretary for T/W Fire
Prevention Bureau
Susan Eid re: Change of Corporate Name of Cablevision
Notification of Intent to apply for liquor license Class Change by
Niedra Inc. (Old Fox & Hound restaurant)
Debra Brown, Water/Sewer Billing, re: request to purchase "Smart
Guns" for remote meter reading.
Application for Hawkers & Peddlers License by John & Marie Talaska,
Edgehill Drive.
Requests for return of Escrow from: (1) Cynthis Schunzel/Greer Toyota
$2,705. (2) Craig O'Donnell for Lot #8, Lee Knolls Sect. 2,
$1,500
Ralph Holt, Ch. REc. Comm. request for P.O.'s for: (1) 2 PO's
for. Deer Hill Conference Center @ $3,750 each (2) S & S.Arts & Craf s
for $2,800 (3) W.C. School Dist for transportation charges $7,000
Graham foster, H. Supt. Corr: (1) Report on cost for Bldg. Dept.
Radios (2) letter from Mr. & Mrs. Mayer
Michael Trempter, CAMO, Corr. re: (1) Notice of Claim re: Backup
at 3 Russet lane (4/15/97) (2) Water hookup at #15 ! Brothers
Rd. (4/28/97) (3) Water trucking -Fleetwood (5/1/97) (4) Collapsed
Sewer Line All Angels Hill Rd. (5/15/97�_Ardmore Water/Sewer Hookup ,6
David & Patti Axelby re: Storm generated Brush removal
J. Paggi, P.E., Eng to Twn. Reports: (1) 3 Memos re: Wapp. ST/T
Imp. Area Phase 3A (4/30/97) Quartararo (4/30/97) (5/1/97)
(2) Rockingham/Angelbrook Drainage (5/1/97) (5/13/97) (5/14/97)
Kozlowski - Martz - Caixeiro. (3) Wappinger court Bldg. (4/28/97)
(4) Kablaoui Property (5/12/97) (5) Reconstruction of Myers Corner
Rd. (5/16/97) (6) Volvo - Down Stream Drainage Fees (5/19/97)
Edward Rose, Airport Director, Request to waive Fees (LL#10-75)
Betsy Brockway, STOP -DWI Coordinator: Authorize Supervisor to Sign
Letter of Agreement
C. Ricotta, Bldg. Insp. requests permission to attend AIA/NYSBOC
Accessibility Seminar June 18, 1997
Anthony Capone recommended by Hughsonville Fire Dist. to replace P. Put
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
Zoning Administrator Report
8. RESOLUTIONS
Bids for Castle Point Landfill Project
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. J. Paggi, Eng. to Twn., re: Clean Water/Clean Air Bond act.
b. Bids for Highway equipment
C. Ann Buckley, Compt. Financial Report
d. Jay Paggi re: Well Drilling Atlas Water-Leggette/Brashears & Graham,
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held
on May 29, 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
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of April 14,1997, and Meeting of April 28, 1997,
having previously been forwarded to the Board Members, were now placed
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. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Reports for the month of April were received from the Town Justices,
Supervisor/Comptroller, Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Highway
Superintendent, Receiver of Taxes, and Dog Control Officer.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the reports and place them
on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Valdati questioned Mr. Close in regard the property across the street
from Greer Toyota. There are many cars parked there. Attorney to the Town,
Al Roberts when on to explain that under the old ordinance there was a
provision for temporary seasonal permit the former Zoning Administrator
had issued to Greer Toyota, and they assumed that this could continue.
Under the new zoning revisions, temporary permits are longer applicable to
anything other than a farm or clothing related business. Mr. Valdati
advised Mr. Close to issue letters requesting they come in and speak before
the Planning Board.
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PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence from Patrick F. Moore, Attorney -at -Law, representing the
Mid -Hudson Christian Church, an entity that owns property at the Brown
Road and All Angels Hill Road intersection. This is an approximate 5 acre
parcel which his client is desirous of selling for residential subdivision
purposes. His client has been approached by a builder to purchase the
property, a contingency being, the installation of municipal sewer and water.
Mr. Moore has been advised by Mr. Roberts, Attorney to the Town that this
property is within the area to be improved by the Tri -Municipal Sewer. Mr.
Moore would like some indication as to when this will occur.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Attorney to the Town Al
Roberts construct a letter to Mr. Moore explaining that we are now in the
process of studying water and sewer for that area along with the Town wide
combined water, and cannot give him a definite date.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
Warren Replansky, Attorney -at -Law, representing Lots Aplenty, which owns
a parcel of land within a subdivision off Orchard Drive in the Town of
Wappinger. In 1989 an issue arose concerning his client's ability to obtain a
Building Permit for this property because of the sewage moratorium. After
much discussions and negotiations with officials of the Town, an accord was
reached concerning this property. It is his understanding that the
moratorium has now been lifted, and was advised that a building permit for
the property could be applied for and issued. When he applied for a Building
Permit, Mr. Close, not aware of the prior history refused. At this time Mr.
Roberts, Attorney to the Town gave a brief narrative of the subdivision. Mr.
Close was not aware of the prior history. After meeting with Mr. Replansky,
Mr. Roberts agrees, that the property is a non -conforming lot and the failure
of the lot to meet the area requirements of the current Zoning Laws should
not act as a bar to the granting of a building permit. Mr. Roberts informed
Mr. Replansky that his client would have to apply for a variance, and they
are entitled to a Building Permit, sewer/water connection, and must apply to
the Zoning Board of Appeals for set back variances.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it
on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request from George and Sofia Petrakis to waive the 10% penalty that was
imposed on their Water/Sewer payment for being late. They had asked a
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friend to drop the payment off that day, but it was delivered after the close of
business. As a result a penalty was imposed.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept and place on file, and authorize
Supervisor Smith to notify residents that the penalty will stand.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence, with photos, from Edward Wisniewski, 64 Kent Road, of an
illegal Business being conducted at 62 Kent Road.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to discuss this issue tonight at an
Executive Session.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
A report from the Mid -Hudson Bicycle Club with a list of several major
advocacy issues designated by their Board of Directors and a request for the
Highway Superintendents support.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to forward the report to Mr. Foster,
Highway Superintendent, to address.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from Thomas Brickner, Chairman of Chelsea Fire District in
regard to the appointment of a secretary for the Fire Prevention Bureau.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to approve the appointment of Maureen
Helgar as secretary to the Fire Prevention Bureau at a salary of $7.50 per
hour.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notification from Susan M. Eid, Vice President, Corporate Council,
announcing that in a few weeks Continental Cablevision will be announcing
a new Corporate name to Media One. Supervisor Smith announced that they
will be raising their rates quite a bit and service will remain the same.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the name change to Media
One, and authorize Attorney to the Town Al Roberts to review the contract.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notification of Intent to apply for a Liquor License Class change was
received by Niedra, Inc. ( Old Fox & Hound Restaurant).
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the notification of intent to
apply for a Liquor License Class change from Restaurant/Wine (including
beer) to On -Premises Liquor, from Niedra, Inc., and place it on file without
comment.
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Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request from Debra Brown, Water/Sewer, for permission to purchase two
(2) "Smart Guns from Sensus Technologies (sole source) at $668.30 each for
use in reading outside remote water meters. The funds to come out of account
8310AWC Administration.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the purchase of two (2)
"Smart Guns from Sensus Technologies as requested by Debbie Brown, at a
total cost of $1,336, the funds to come out of account 8310AWC
Administration.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
An application for a Hawkers and Peddlers license was received from John
and Marie Talaska, Edgehill Drive.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to approve the application for a Hawkers
and Peddlers license from John and Marie Talaska
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Requests for the return of Escrow were received from Cynthia Schunzel,
Greer Toyota for $2,705.25 and Craig O'Donnell for Lot #8 Lee Knolls,
Section 2, for $1,500.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the return of the above escrow
funds, based on the recommendation of Don Close, Zoning Administrator,
and Charlie Ricotta, Building Inspector
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Purchase Orders were submitted by Ralph Holt, Chairman of
Recreation. (1) two (2) P.O.'s in the amount of $3,750 each, payable to Deer
Hill Conference Center for the use of their pool facilities for the 1997
summer swim program. These funds are allocated in the B-7310.4 Account.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the two P.O.s in the
amount of $3,750 each payable to Deer Hill Conference Center for the use of
their pool facilities for 1997 as request by Mr. Holt.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second P. O. in the amount of $2,800 payable to S&S Arts and Crafts
who deal in bulk items for the summer playgrounds. The funds to come out
of 7310.4B of the Recreation Budget. Most of the craft suppliers do not deal
with bulk items.
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COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the P. O. in the amount of
$2,800, payable to S & S Arts & Crafts for the purchase of arts and crafts
supplies for the Town playgrounds as requested by Mr. Holt.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The last P. O. in the amount of $7,000 payable to the Wappinger Central
School District to cover the cost of bus transportation for the summer swim
program and playground program. These funds are allocated under
Recreation Account 7310.4B.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the P.O. in the amount of
$7,000 payable to Wappinger Central School District, to cover the cost of bus
transportation for the summer swim program, as requested by Mr. Holt.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from Graham, Highway Superintendent. At the May 12th
meeting, the Town Board approved radios for the Building Inspector and
Fire Inspector, and Mr. Foster was authorized to obtain proposals. In the
interim, Supervisor Smith also received several proposals.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to forward the proposals to Graham
Foster for review and make recommendations at the next Town Board
Meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Due to the mild winter, Mr. Fosters Highway cleared several sanitary sewer
easements which have been neglected for over 25 year. Mr. Foster received a
letter from a Mr. & Mrs. Mayer of 17 Deer Run in regard to one of the
pipelines that was cleared. The line in question is not an easement, it is
wholly on town recreation property. They were not happy with the end
results, and made several suggestions to prevent further dumping in the
area. They suggested the Town erect an 8 foot high stockade fence with a
gate for access from the left rear corner of their property across the new road
to the storm drain stream. The stream would be wide enough at this point to
prevent people from crossing. They would then continue the fence, at their
expense across the back of their entire property, and also maintain the fence
by applying a wood preservative once a year. Mr. Foster feels he would be
criticized if a fence was erected to keep people from using recreation property.
Mr. Foster recommends the Town notify all the homeowners on Deer Run
and Vorndran that we will not tolerate dumping in this area. If the Mayers
decide to erect a fence it will reduce the size of their yard significantly,
because they have been mowing and maintaining part of the recreation land.
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A fence erected on the Mayer property will not affect our ability to maintain
our pipe.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mr. Foster send a letter
to Mr. & Mrs. Mayer explaining the Town's responsibilities.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several memos were received from Michael Tremper, of CAMO Pollution.
The first is a Notice of Claim regarding backup on 3 Russet Lane, Town of
Wappinger. The Notice of Claim indicates that the residents on 3 Russet
Lane had a sewer backup at 4:00 on the 21st day of January, 1997. After
investigating all of its complaint logs and calls for the time indicated, or any
date in January, CAMO has no record of a complaint call on that date, or any
date in January. For the record, this line has been flushed preventively and
cleaned in conjunction with the Town Highway Department on April 1, 1996.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the memo and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Per the Towns request, CAMO Pollution Control is investigating the possible
illegal connections to the water system at #15 and #33 Brothers Road.
CAMO has made several attempts to contact these homeowners for a possible
investigation of the homes, but there has been no one at home each time.
CAMO will continue to make an effort to check the internal plumbing of each
of these homes by stopping for a visit periodically. However, it might be
better suited for the Town Building Inspector to provide this service as it may
stand up better legally if there are illegal connections. The other possibility
might be for CAMO to turn the curb cock at #15 Brothers Road to the "OFF"
position. If the customer was illegally hooked into the water system, it would
mean they would have no water and would necessitate them calling the Town
to have the water turned back on. However, it should be noted that if the
water is turned off, there is the potential for health concerns and liabilities.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to refer to Attorney to the Town Al
Roberts to review with Mike Tremper, and report back to the Board with his
recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next memo concerns the trucking of water to the Fleetwood Water
District. At one of the Public Hearings for the Fleetwood Water District,
CAMO was requested to get price quotes for the trucking of water for the
Fleetwood Water District from various water haulers. On February 27, 1997,
CAMO sent letters to five certified water trucker companies for proposals to
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truck the water. Only one has responded with a cost estimate, Troncillito
Brothers, Inc. of Marlboro, NY. This is the firm that has been providing the
water trucking for the past few years, and the cost has been exactly the
amount budgeted for in 1997.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize CAMO to use Troncillito
Brothers, Inc. to truck the water to the Fleetwood Water District upon the
recommendation of Michael Tremper.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next memo from Mr. Tremper of CAMO, concerns the collapsed Sewer
line on All Angels Hill Road. In 1996, CAMO investigated a deteriorating
sewer line on All Angels Hill Road. The sewer line is approximately 400' long
and is the gravity line immediately following the discharge from the Pippin
Lane Pump Station, which services the Kent Road area. A TV inspection
revealed the line to be in a very deteriorated condition and was almost
collapsed in several places. The video tapes of the deteriorated sewer line
were presented to the Town Board at a Workshop Meeting. Recently, during
a routine inspection, CAMO found that the line is continuing its path of
deterioration. While there is no emergency condition at this moment, CAMO
is fearful that, if not addressed in the near future, a serious emergency
condition could exist.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the Map, Plan, and Report
on Rockingham, and it is so noted that the Map, Plan, and Report has yet to
be filed with the Town Clerk Also, table to a workshop. Moved to refer
Attorney to the Town Al Roberts to refer to Mr. Rothman to Bond Council, to
discuss at the June 9th meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
The last memo from Mr. Tremper of CRMO, concerns the sewer/water hook-
ups on vacant Lot #13 Ardmore Drive. CAMO is in receipt of two
correspondences, one from Gus Angelo, of Presidential Homes, and the other
from Gina Moroch of 5A Canterbury Lane, Wappingers Falls. Both are
seeking information on water and sewer hook-ups to Lot #13 Ardmore Drive.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the memo and place it on file
with the "Lots Aplenty" correspondence.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several letters from David and Patti Axelby of 45 Park Hill Drive requesting
the Town Boards help in getting the limbs and brush removed from the front
of his home as a result of the April 19t storm. At this time Mr. Axelby was
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recognized from the audience and asked if he had anything more to add to
his request. He felt his letters were self explanatory. Supervisor Smith
added that the Board was in agreement that they would like to refer this to
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent to work out with Mr. Axelby.
Councilman Valdati was also in agreement, that this should be handled by
Mr. Foster, as it is his area.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to refer this to Mr. Foster to work out with
Mr. Axelby, with Mr. Bettina also in attendance.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several reports from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town. The first is a report
on the meeting Mr. Paggi attended for the Wappinger Sewer Transmission
Treatment Improvement Area Phase 3A. It was held with his office and the
Dutchess County Health Department in Beacon to identify areas most in
need of inclusion in Phase 3A. Mr. Paggi presented a Phase 3A scenario with
only those areas adjacent to the existing trunk line (including Town Hall),
and Wappinger Park. The DC Health Department agreed that this was a
good starting point, and that Wappinger Park should indeed be considered a
high priority.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next are several reports regarding the Rockingham Drainage. Mr. Paggi
received a call from Mary Kozlowski who resides at 90 Scott Drive in the
Rockingham Subdivision. She asked if the current drainage project was going
to be extended up to her house to replace the existing pipe in the north
section of her property. He said no. She also wished to know who was
responsible for repairing the existing headwall around the end of the pipe in
the easement on her property. Mr. Paggi explained, if it is a Town easement,
the Town would be required to repair it and he would make a field inspection
with the Highway Superintendent. After the field inspection was made, it
was determined that the headwall was in a state of disrepair and needed
some work. An initial review of the Filed Map indicated that there is no
easement for this pipe. However, it is our experience in Rockingham that
certain easements were filed subsequent to the filing of the subdivision map.
In any event if there is an easement that exists, Mr. Foster indicated that he
can repair the headwall to make it stable. However, due to his work load
created by the storm, he may not be able to get to it this year.
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COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to refer this to Mr. Foster to place on
his future work schedule.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi also received a call from Jim Martz of 23 Tor Road regarding the
condition of a drainage stream on the west and north side of his property.
The stream has become overgrown and clogged, and is subsequently eroding
parts of his property. He advised Mr. Martz, that if the Town had a drainage
easement there, the cleaning of the stream could be placed on a work
schedule. If there were no easement, the Town would not clean the stream.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to refer to Attorney to the Town, Al
Roberts, to research for easement.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
During the course of the Rockingham Drainage project, Mr. Paggi received a
call and a site visit from Mr. John Caixeiro of 7 Balfour Drive regarding a
drainage easement in the rear of his property. He asked whether the work
that we were doing now would help his problem. After a field inspection of
the area, it was noted that the easement was overgrown and there was
standing water in it. At some point in time, this easement will need to be
cleaned out. Mr. Paggi explained to Mr. Caixeiro that it may not be for a
while, as the Highway work and the budgets are somewhat overloaded at this
point in time.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to refer to Mr. Foster to place on his
work schedule.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi also presented his report of April 24, 1997, on the Proposed
Wappinger Court Building. At the meeting of May 12, 1997, there was a
motion to expend no more funds on the proposed Justice Court Building.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place it on
file, that no further action is to be taken at this time until we see where we
are with the fund balances in the budget. Councilwoman Visconti also
requested the Comptroller, Ann Buckley to get a list to go with the file of
expenditures and what line item they were taken.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi received a call from Dr. Mahmound Kablaoui of 6 Amherst Lane
regarding the property adjacent to him owned by the Town of Wappinger,
utilized by the Tall Trees Water District. In the Summer of 1995 there was
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some discussion between the Town And Dr. Kablaoui regarding a transfer of
the property in question to Dr. Kablaoui. It was never completed. There were
also some trees that were supposed to be removed that are on the Town's
property which had not been done yet. With this in mind, Dr. Kablaoui posed
three questions to Mr. Paggi. (1) When will trees be cut down? (2) If Dr.
Kablaoui wishes to purchase the triangular piece of property, how would he
go about doing it? (3) If Dr. Kablaoui wanted to buy the triangular piece of
property and realign the opposite property line with his neighbor, what
procedural requirements would need to be fulfilled?
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Attorney to the Town, Al
Roberts to contact Dr. Kablaoui in regard to property in question and
authorize Mr. Tremper of CAMO, and Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent,
to inspect the trees.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi also gave a report on the Meeting he attended with representatives
of the DCDPW regarding the reconstruction of Myers Corners Road to Route
9 East to Henry Drive. It was discussed that the County was in the final
steps of design and land acquisition for the project. They were in the middle
of condemnation procedures for three (3) of the parcels for which right-of-
ways are necessary to be taken. Due to the SHIPS funding for the project, it
is necessary that certain capital improvement be made this year including
clearing, grubbing, etc. It is, therefore, the Department's feeling that they
will be out to bid by mid September with some work able to be done this fall.
Also discussed were several concerns with respect to the newly installed
transmission line for the Wappinger Sewer Transmission Treatment
Improvement.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO, moved to refer to Mr. Paggi, accept and place
on file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the April 1997 Board Meeting, Mr. Paggi was instructed to review
correspondence from Jack Railing's office dated April 21, 1997 to the Town
Board regarding payment of the down stream drainage fees for the Volvo of
Wappinger project located on Route 9. Mr. Paggi has reviewed the
correspondence and has presented his recommendations.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table this to an Executive Session
following tonight's meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Correspondence from Edward A. Rose, Airport Director. As you know the
County of Dutchess is promoting the Sixth Annual Great Hudson Valley
Balloon Race June 6,7,8 1997. The County has set this event up to be a
break even event. There is no admission fee. Costs are recouped through
parking and vendor fees, therefore he is requesting a waiver of fees as noted
in Local Law #10 of 1975 Regulating the Assembly of Persons in Public
Places with the Town of Wappinger.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to waive the fees for the Sixth Hudson
Valley Balloon Race as requested by Mr. Rose, Airport Director.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from Betsy Brockway, Coordinator for STOP DWI informing
the Town of Wappinger, that Dutchess County STOP DWI invites the Town
to receive monies during 1997 to assist our Justice Court's ability to handle
and report DWI/DWAI cases. Based on the D.A.'s reported 1996 court
caseload of our DWI cases, the Town of Wappinger has been approved to
receive $1,185 for 1997. In order to receive these funds, the Supervisor is
requested to sign and return a letter of agreement and comply with all the
updated conditions.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the
letter of agreement from the Dutchess County STOP DWI in order to receive
the financial assistance for the Court. Also send a carbon copy to the Justice
Court.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request from Charles Ricotta, Building Inspector, for permission to attend
AIA/NYSBOC Accessibility Seminar on June 18, 1997.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Charles Ricotta to attend
AIA/NYSBOC on June 18, 1997, and his legitimate expenses to be a Town
charge.
Seconded by Mr.Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from the Hughsonville Fire District advising the Town that
Anthony Capone has been recommended by the Board of Fire Commissioners
of Hughsonville Fire District to replace Peter J. Muro, as a member of the
Town of Wappinger Fire Prevention Bureau.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI made a motion to accept the recommendation of
the Hughsonville Fire District to appoint Anthony Capone as a member of
the Town of Wappinger Fire Prevention Bureau and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
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Motion Unanimously Carried
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO had no reports at this time.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI on the many cars that are parked on the west
side of Route 9 D near the power lines north of Stewart's Ice Cream Shop.
The Zoning Administrator, Don Close informed Mr. Valdati, that the owners
have been given three weeks to clean it up.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI had no reports at this time
COUNCILMAN BETTINA had no reports at this time.
SUPERVISOR SMITH, recognized County Executive John Beale from the
audience. Mr. Beale asked if the Board was taking any position on 485.B.
Supervisor Smith answered, yes. Vincent DiMaso, from the EDC is coming to
the next workshop. At that time he will explain the 485.B. In the past we
have had opinions, and they may want to change their minds.
SUPERVISOR SMITH requested permission to hire someone to apprentice at
the Town Hall at a cost of $500, half of the cost to be reimbursed by the
Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to hire
an apprentice for the Town Hall at a cost of $500, half of cost to be
reimbursed by the Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
Mr. Close submitted his report for the month of April on the subdivisions, the
amounts, expiration dates and call up dates.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept Mr. Close's report and place
it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table the request made by the
Planning Board to call up the Performance Bond on Evergreen Estates, to
June Stn.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Attorney to the Town Al
Roberts, to record the Rymer Deed.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
RESOLUTIONS
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Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi's went over Bids for the Castle Point
Landfill closure. The bids were opened on Tuesday May 27, 1997. Six bids
were submitted. Hudson Canyon Construction, Inc., being the low bidder at
a bid of $444,008. No action was taken at this time, until the Board
Members go over Mrs. Buckley's financial report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The last report from Mr. Paggi, is in reference to the Clean Water/Clean Air
Bond Act of 1996 Solid Waster Municipal Landfill Closure Project Castle
Point Landfill. Mr. Paggi's office has been working form some time to
accomplish the closure of the Castle Point Landfill. Part of their work has
been to actively pursue all available means of State financial assistance. On
December 12, 1995, Mr. Paggi's office submitted an application on behalf of
the Town, to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
for and EQBA 50% matching grant. On December 21, 1995, the Town was
notified that available funds were not currently sufficient to provide State
assistance for their application. With the passage of the Environmental Bond
Act last fall, and with the knowledge that a portion of this bond was for
assistance in landfill closures, we again pursued the potential of obtaining
financial assistance for the closure of the Castle Point Landfill. Since that
time, additional monies have become available for the program via the Clean
Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996, and United States Environmental
Protection Agency funds. Since the Town has already submitted an
application, no further action is required at this time.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is an opinion letter from Attorney to the Town Al Roberts in regard to
the Bids for Highway Equipment. The issue presented was, "can the Town
Board of the Town of Wappinger accept the Healey International and
Duchess County Diesels Bids for only one unit each". Based on limited
circumstances in this matter, Mr. Roberts answered yes. In the future
however, Mr. Roberts recommends that advertisements for similar items
request bids on a per unit basis, with the Town reserving the right to
purchase one or more units. In conclusion, the Town Board can approve the
acceptance of the bid of Healey International and Dutchess County Diesels
for only one unit each.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the opinion letter from Attorney
to the Town Al Roberts, and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
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Motion Unanimously Carried
At the May 12, 1997 meeting, Ann Buckley, Comptroller, was requested to
submit her Comptrollers Financial Reports to the Town Board. Also
submitted at this time from Mrs. Buckley, are the Budget Amendments.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the Comptrollers financial
reports to place on a workshop for future discussion.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Per the Town Board Workshop Meeting on May 12, 1997 the following
Budget Amendments were approved:
B FUND As of 5/21/97 Balance 1440.4B (14,807.74 Negative.
Decrease Expenditure
1990.413
Contingency
$30,000
Increase Expenditure
1440AB
Engineer
30,000
The above amendment is so the Engineer line item does not go over budget.
Increase Expenditure
1440.42B
Castle Point
20,000
Increase Expenditure
1440.43B
Town Wide Water
16,000
Increase Expenditure
1440.44.B
Dean Property
5,000
Increase Expenditure
1440.45B
Atlas Aquifer
30,000
The above are Special Projects for Engineer Line Item and need to be created
Decrease Expenditure
1440AB
Engineer
20,000
Decrease Expenditure
1440.4B
Engineer
16,000
Decrease Expenditure
1440AB
Engineer
5,000
Decrease Expenditure
1440AB
Engineer
30,000
The above amendment is to reduce the
engineer line item so that the Special
Projects can be created.
HIGHWAY FUND As of 5/21/97 Balance 5130.2DB $4,416.00
Increase Appr. Fund Balance 599DB Appr. Fund Balance 83,854
Increase Expenditure 5130.2DB Equipment 83,854
The above amendment is so that we can purchase an International truck
with plow.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the Budget Amendments
that were already approved that are now clarified, and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
On April 12, 1997, Supervisor Smith was authorized to sign the contract up
to $20K with Leggette/Brashears & Graham, Inc. to drill two additional test
production wells at the Atlas Wellfield. When she received the contract on
April 28, 1997 it was much more extensive than anticipated. It was tabled at
that time. Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi, informed the Board that this
should be explained more extensively.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to table to the June 4th meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
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Motion Unanimously Carried
SUPERVISOR SMITH, regarding the Codification. At the April 14th
Meeting, a motion was made by the Town Board to authorize $20 K for
Codification, and there was no mention made at that time where the funds
were to come from.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the $20K for Codification to
come out of the Fund Balance.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILMAN VALDATI on Municipal Town Law Books. Some time ago,
the Board members requested Municipal Town Law Books be provided for
them. Supervisor Smith announced they had been received, and were in her
office.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to get one Municipal Home Rule Book for
each Town Board member also.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI informed the Board that she read Barbara
Gutzler's report, and said it was a very nice. She is sending the letter to
Mr. Holt. She had recently discussed with Ms. Gutzler, and Mr. diPierno, the
needs of the young people of our Town. Mrs. Visconti read the report from
the Seminar Ms. Gutzler attended and indicated there appears to be funds
available from the Youth Bureau. She would appreciate it if the Board
would think of some ideas for this area when discussion of the Budget comes
up in August.
SUPERVISOR SMITH announced that some vandalism was committed at
one of the Town Water Districts. It amounted to $800. Mrs. Smith informed
the Probation Officer that she wanted the youth the pay the $800 and do the
repair work. The Probation Officer informed Mrs. Smith that the youth did
not have the funds to pay back the $800 for damages he caused, but he would
do the work. Mr. Tremper said he would supervise the youth.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the Supervisor to inform
the people involved that we expect the job to be done by the youth and in
addition, pay the $800.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
NEW BUSINESS
At this time Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster requested permission
for himself and Engineer to the Town Jay Paggi to walk the site of the
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Sherwood Heights Subdivision. Questions have arisen, and he would like
some recommendations from Mr. Paggi.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Graham Foster and
Engineer to the Town Jay Paggi, walk the site of the Sherwood Heights
Subdivision Extension.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
At this time, 9:20 P.M. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to go into
Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Meeting went into Executive Session at 9:30 PM.
The Board reconvened at 10:09, all Board Members again being present.
There was no other Business to come before the Board.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to close the Town Board Meeting,
Seconded by Mr. Valdati and Unanimously Carried.
The Meeting closed at 10:10 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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