1996-10-28 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
OCTOBER 28, 1996
7:30 P.M.
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1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
3. Accept Minutes Reg. Sept. 23, 1996
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt Town Justices Rec. of Taxes
Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. Dog Control Officer (August)
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. A. Roberts, Attny to Town, re: Spotted Owl Development vs T/Wapping
b. Louis DiCocco, Edgehill Manor, request lighting for entrance way
into Edgehill Dev.
C. Lori & Sean McElduff, re: request to become Tenants to Wildwood
Sewer Dist in order to convert Barn into primary residence
d. NYS Dept of Transportation re: Traffic conditions at Montclaire
Townhouses
e. NYS DEC-Fawzey I Abdelsadek, P.E., re: Closure Schedule for Town
of Wappinger Castle Point Landfill
f. Notification of intent to apply for and renew liquor licenses from:
Edward Lauria (Prior Clever Hen) and Jack Economu for Foodway Deli
g. Request for return of Escrow fees from: (1) Diane Straub, Pres
Modu-Craft Homes for parcel on All Angels -$500. (2) Conrad &
Claudia Tebbetts, Glenbrook Ct. $20.00 (withdrawing Bldg. Permit rei
h. Patricia Maupin, Rec. of Taxes, request permission to charge Banks t
Lending Institutions a $5.00 fee per bill for sending out "Memo Bil:
i. J. Paggi, Eng. to Town, reports: (1) Atlas Well Field report (2)
Tri Municipal/Phase 3A minutes of progress meeting 9/17/96
j. Ralph Holt, Ch. Rec. Comm. re: (1) Request permission to install
overhead doors on lean-to behind Barn on Montfort Rd.
(2) Request for P.O. for new bulletin boards at Schlathous Pk. (3)
determination of necessary hours re: NYS Retirement system re. Rec.
employees
k. John Vorndran submitted his resignation from Rec. Comm.
1. Dean trucking final Enviormental Report
m. Authorize Emmanuel Saris, Attny for Tax reviews, to review and
negoitate "People vs Glasberg" on behalf of the Town
n. Rockingham Drainage Easement corr. from A. Roberts -Authorize Sup.to
o. Roe Movers correspondence re: Assesment
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6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
Zoning Administrator Report
8. RESOLt1TTONS
a. Adopt Preliminary Budget & set Public Hearing
b. Set Public Hearings for Water & Sewer Dists. & Imp. Areas Benefit
Assessments
C. D. Brown, Water & Sewer Clerk, re: Authoirize relevey of unpaid
Water & Sewer accounts after cutoff date of Nov. 8, 1996
d. Ann Buckley, Compt., requests permission to install new data
Cabling, and requests approval of P.O. to NaCom as low proposal
received (2) Request approval of Budget Amendments to pay County
for Charge -backs on 1997 Taxes (3) Request approval of Budget Am
for Highway (4) Requests transfers for budget amendments
e. Introduce Local Law for Zoning Ordinance revision #4
f. Joel Hanig, Attny, submittal of application for Atlas Water Dist.
extension No. 1 for Cedar Ridge Subdivision
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Adi1 Antia re: Damaged property
b. Arlene Cole re: easement trench - Rockingham Farms
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on October 28, 1996 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
err Vincent Bettina, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
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 Regular Meeting of September 23, 1996 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 approved.
Seconded by Mr.Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Reports for the month of September were received from the
Supervisor/Comptroller, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes,
Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Highway Department.
Dog Control Officer (for August).
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the above reports and
place them on file.
Seconded by Mr.Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Ll PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
The first item on the Agenda is Correspondence from Al Roberts,
Attorney, to the Town regarding the Spotted Owl Development vs
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the Town of Wappinger. Mr. Roberts letter went on to explain
this Notification of Appeal was served on his office on
September 20, 1996. As reported previously, by Decision dated
and signed on July 24, 1996, Supreme Court Justice Joseph
Jiudice upheld the decision of the Town of Wappinger Zoning
Board of Appeals. As is the practice in the appellate division,
second Department, we will be called upon to attend a Pre -Appeal
Conference either in Brooklyn or White Plains.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from Louis DiCocco, Edgehill Manor, with a
request to have a street light placed at the entrance of
Edgehill Manor Development.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mrs. Snowden, Town
Clerk forward a letter to Mr. DiCocco informing him of the
formation of a lighting district, it is assessable, does he
still wish to proceed.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request from Lori & Sean McElduff, to become Tenants to
Wildwood Sewer District, in order to convert Barn property into
their primary residence.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mr. & Mrs. McElduff to
become Tenants to the Wildwood Sewer District, based on approval
from the Department of Health, authorization to obtain
easements, and the issuance of a Tenancy letter from the Town
Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from NYS Department of Transportation regarding
traffic conditions at Montclair Townhouses. They have completed
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their review of Route 9D in the vicinity of Montclair. Included
in the review was a three year accident history for the period
1992-1994. It was found that there has not been an unusual
number of accidents in this area. Information obtained from the
DMV indicated that during the three year period, there were no
L.: right angle accident occurrences. Included in the review were
traffic counts taken during peak traffic periods. The data
obtained from these counts revealed that traffic volumes exiting
Montclair Townhouses are below that normally associated with
signalization. Given the above, signalization at this location
would serve to bring about delays and an increased potential for
rear -end accidents on Route 9D without the compensating benefit
of right angle accident reduction and/or reduced congestion at
the driveway. Consequently, we can not give approval for
installation of a traffic signal at this location by the
property owner. It was requested that the existing 35MPH speed
limit be extended from Ketchamtown Road to Montclair Townhouse
area. In order to determine the feasibility of this request,
observation of traffic in this area were made. As a result, it
was observed that a large majority of vehicles using this
section of roadway are traveling at speeds of 45 to 50 MPH.
Studies have shown that the majority of motorists operate their
vehicles at a speed they perceive to be suitable, rather than in
compliance to speed limits signs. Therefore a reduction to 35
MPH would have little or no effect on the overall travel speeds.
It would increase the potential for accidents as a result of a
variation in speeds caused by the few motorists who would comply
to the lower limit. As part of the evaluation of this areas, an
inspection of existing signs and pavement markings was conducted
to determine if any changes would be appropriate. As a result
the northbound passing zone adjacent to the Townhouse driveway
will be closed. In addition, a break will be made in the
centerlines at the driveway in order to emphasize is presence.
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These changes will be accomplished when the pavement markings in
this area are refurbished.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
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At this time Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent reminded the
Board that last year when the problems at Montclair were brought
up, the problem of the straight away on Ketcham Town Road was
also discussed. We were assured that when the stripes were
painted this year, the passing zone would be eliminated. It has
not been done yet. It appears to be new striping on the road.
Mrs. Smith informed Mr. Foster that she would give the NYS DOT
another call to remind them.
Correspondence from Fawzey I Abdelsadek, P.E. of the New York
State DEC regarding the schedule for the Town of Wappinger
Castle Point Landfill. This item was inadvertently
placed on the agenda, it was taken care of at the meeting of
September 28, 1996.
Notification of intent to apply for a liquor licence was
received from Edward Lauria (prior Clever Hen) and to renew a
liquor licence from Grewal Corp. d/b/a Foodway Convenience Store
& Deli.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the notification to apply
for a liquor license from Edward Lauria (prior Clever Hen) and
to renew a liquor license for Grewal Corp. d/b/a Foodway
Convenience Store and Deli, and place them on file without
comment.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
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Motion Unanimously Carried
Request for the return of escrow fees were received from (1)
Diane Straub, President of Modu-Craft Homes for parcel on All
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Angels Hill Road, $500. (2) Conrad and Claudia Tebbetts,
Glenbrook Court, withdrawal of a Building Permit, $20.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the return of the above
escrow funds, based on the recommendation of Acting Building
Inspector, Mark Liebermann.
Seconded by Mr.Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from Patricia Maupin, Receiver of Taxes
requesting permission to charge Banks and Lending Institutions a
$5 fee per bill for sending out "Memo Bills".
COUNCILMAN VALDATI to moved to approve the request of Patricia
Maupin, Receiver of Taxes, to charge Banks and Lending
Institution a $5 fee per bill, for sending out "Memo Bills".
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two reports were submitted by Jay Paggi, Engineer to the
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Town. The first report concerns the Atlas Well Field. Mr.
Paggi submitted a proposal from Leggette, Brashears & Graham,
Inc. regarding Test Well Drilling Program and Production Well
Drilling. Also enclose were two (2) copies of the "Quick Start
Contract: for the Board's review and signature, if desired. The
proposal breaks down the work into three (3) specific areas:
Phase I - Test Well Drilling Program
Phase II - Production Well Drilling
Phase III - Well Redevelopment
It is our recommendation that the Phase I -Test Well Drilling
Program be started at the present time to determine the most
advantageous locations to drill the water supply wells at the
Atlas Well Field. At that point in time, the Production Well
Drilling (Phase II) process could begin. The Town might want to
consider authorizing the design of the production well at the
present time along with the additional work necessary for the
preparation of bid documents for the well.
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COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place
on file.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second report concerns the Progress Meeting Mr. Paggi
attended on September 17, 1996 for Phase 3A of the Wappinger
Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement. One of the important
points brought out at the meeting is the amount of necessary
work that will need to be done to expand the plant for Phase 3A.
It would appear as if the amount of work is minimal and should
significantly reduce the on site projected construction cost.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
It has come to Mr. Paggi's attention that there will be
considerable excess excavating material removed from the
Rockingham Drainage Project. The Castle Point Landfill closure
project needs approximately 15,000 yards of burial protection
material/cover material to protect it from eroding away. The
15,000 yards of dirt to truck it in under a contract would be in
excess of $100,000. We will have that much excess excavating
material from the Rockingham project that the contractor will
have to dispose of. Excavation will not start for two more
weeks. Mr. Paggi would like the opportunity to negotiate a
unit price with the contractor to truck it from the Rockingham
job site on All Angels Hill Road to the Castle Point Landfill,
and stock pile it for use during the landfill closure. It could
save us tens of thousand of dollars. He would have to run some
tests first, which would cost about $100. At this time Mr.
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Paggi would like permission to run some tests and include
negotiation for the removal of the material from Rockingham to
Castle Point, and report back to the Board.
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COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved authorize Mr. Paggi, Engineer to the
Town run tests to see if the excavated material from Rockingham
project would be suitable for the Castle Point Landfill closure
If it is, negotiate a price with the contractor for the removal,
to the Castle Point Landfill and report back to the Board.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
As per requested, Mr. Paggi's office performed any analysis of
various alternatives of supplying the Fleetwood Water District
with a stable water supply. This analysis was performed due to
the continued deterioration of the existing Fleetwood wells and
the necessity to truck water on a daily basis during periods of
warmer weather. The intent of the analysis was to provide the
framework for the Town Board to make a decision as to which
direction to pursue. The numbers and cost listed in this report
are a result of desktop analysis and are within the accepted
range of accuracies. All benefit unit calculations are based on
the parameters stated in the appropriate section, and will be
subject to verification by the Assessor's office. Mr. Paggi
presented the report with the six alternatives
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report to be discussed
at a future workshop.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several requests were received from Ralph Holt, Chairman of the
Recreation Committee. The first request is for permission to
install overhead doors on the lean-to behind the Barn on
Montfort Road. Three quotes were received, the lowest being
Dutchess Overhead Doors $2,392. Mr. Holt request permission to
obtain a P.O. payable to Dutchess Overhead Doors in the amount
of$2,392.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI to approve the P.O. for $2,392, payable to
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Dutchess Overhead Garage Doors for the lean-to behind the Barn
on Montfort Road pending additional information.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second request is for a P.O, in the amount of $1,500 payable
to Superior Sign Service for the construction and installation
of two Bulletin Boards for Schlathaus Park. Three quotes were
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received, Superior Sign Service being the lowest.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the P.O. for $1,500
payable to Superior Sign Service for the construction and
installation of two Bulletin Boards for Schlathaus Park.
Seconded by Mr.Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
The last request from Mr. Holt is for the determination of
necessary hours regarding the New York State system regarding
Recreation. Since two members of the Recreation Committee are
already members of the NYS Retirement System in their regular
jobs, the are required to have deductions for their retirement
taken from the stipend that they receive from the Town. At
present time, the members receive $20 for each meeting they
attend. The meetings last approximately 2 hours. The
"Guidelines from the NYS Retirement System states, "To properly
determine the number of days worked by a member, the Town Board
must first establish the numbers of hours that constitute a
standard day (minimum six hours per day) for each position.
Once we have arrived at total, we will then be able to divide
the number of hours worked by the standard workday to arrive at
total number of days worked to be reported." 4.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to establish 7 hours as a standard
day to base the formula on.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Roll Call Vote Vote
Supervisor Smith Aye
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Councilman Ruggiero Nay
Councilman Valdati Aye
Councilman Bettina Aye
Councilwoman Visconti Aye
Motion Carried
There was some discussion after the vote by Mr. Ruggiero, who
felt that the Town Board should sit down and go over this at a
workshop and look go over all the positions. Are we setting a
precedent? Mrs. Visconti went on to explain what was voted on
is to establish a criteria for credits toward any one who works
for the Recreation.
The resignation of John Vorndran, Maintenance Supervisor of the
Town of Wappinger Recreation was received, effective November 1,
1996. Mr. Vorndran is planning to retire and move to Florida.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI to accept Mr. John Vorndran's resignation,
effective November 1, 1996, and authorize the Town Clerk to send
him a letter of appreciation.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
The final Environmental report for Dean Trucking was received
from Chazen Environmental Services. Included in the report was
a summary of soil sample results, the groundwater investigation,
with conclusions and recommendations. Mr. Paggi informed the
Board that he directed a letter to Chazen to pursue getting some
documentation from DEC regarding acceptability of the phase II
study. The DEC must indicate that they accept the findings in
this study. Mr. Valdati asked Mr. Roberts, Attorney to the
Town, if we get a sign off from the DEC as to the acceptability
of the study of the Chazen Environmental Services, and some one
purchases the property, would the Town as owners be responsible
for the toxic situation. Mr. Roberts indicated yes. The Town
would be responsible for removing it. Particularly from this
case where its coming from an estate and there will be nobody to
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go back to. Mr. Paggi is trying to get the sign off from DEC as
we speak. It will not be absolved, but they will indicate,
based on todays standards, and based on the investigation that
have been revealed to date that they will indicate they
will accept the report. J-'
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the report and authorize
Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts prepare the necessary ;
documents.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next item for the Boards consideration is to authorize
Emmanuel Saris, Attorney appointed for tax reviews, for the Town
of Wappinger to review and negotiate People vs Glassberg on
behalf of the Town.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Emanuel Saris, Attorney
for tax reviews to review and negotiate People vs Glassberg on
behalf of the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from Attorney to the Town Al Roberts regarding
Rockingham Drainage Improvement Project easements. Mr. Roberts
informed the Board that all the easements have been received and
two of the residents have negotiated their easements to exclude
the Town doing the nursery work and tree planting They wanted a
three year guarantee and the Town could only give a one year
guarantee. We excluded those items from the Towns contract
and we will offer the money as an option to purchase their own
trees and do their own planting. They feel they can get a three 14
year guarantee by contracting the work out. In addition we have
done Title searches and examinations in connection with all the
easements and in the case of the Meadowood Development, one of
the parcels is intended to be transferred over to the Town at
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the conclusion of the subdivision. Also, Title Insurance must
be authorized for the easements for $300,000.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign
the contracts for the easements for the Rockingham Drainage
Projects and authorize the Supervisor to sign the title
insurance policy in the amount of $300,000 for the Rockingham
Drainage Project.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
SUPERVISOR SMITH informed the Board Members that Mr. Domber the
developer of Meadowood was extremely cooperative and should be
so noted in the minutes.
Correspondence from Richard M. Nolan, Sr. Vice President of Roe
Movers, regarding the arbitrary reassessment of their Airport
Drive facility. Mr. Nolan went over the sequence of events
which transpired subsequent to notification of the reassessment.
Mr. Nolan reminded the Board that Roe Movers has been an
outstanding corporate citizen for the last five years and has
contributed over $1,300,000 in property tax revenues to the
area. Roe Movers can not afford this additional financial
burden given the recent economic events that have endured.
Supervisor Smith said they had a workshop, and it was decided
that the Roe Mover people would meet with the Assessor, Mr.
Logan, and discuss a resolution to the problem. However, Roe
Movers hired an attorney instead.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to refer this Correspondence to
Attorney Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence from Al Roberts Attorney to the Town, in regard
to Becker's Stone Wall on Losee Road. As requested by the Town
Board, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Paggi, Engineer to the Town and Mr.
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Foster, Highway Superintendent made a field inspection of the
stone wall adjacent to the Becker property on Losee Road. The
existing stone wall during its entire length along the road is
in a state of deterioration and in danger of falling down. it
is determined that the wall is in an area (shoulder) regularly
used and maintained by the Highway Department. The specific
area in question is a portion of the stone wall which has
collapsed and fallen onto the shoulder. If it is not removed,
it will pose a danger to Highway Department vehicles, snow plows
and cycle -bar mowers; it is also a potential danger to the
traveling public. It is the recommendation of Mr. Roberts, Mr.
Paggi, and Mr. Foster, that all unstable portions of the stone
wall be removed. The area in question should then be stabilized
(i.e., graded, top -soiled and seeded).
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to
dispatch a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Becker informing them that the
Town will remove the wall, also seed and top soil the area to
stabilize it.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is Communication from Vincent J. DiMaso, Chairman of the DC
Industrial and Commercial Incentive Board, informing Mrs. Smith,
as Supervisor, she is empowered to name one member, subject to
confirmation by the Town Council, to the DC Industrial Incentive
Board.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to appoint Supervisor Smith as a
member to the DC Industrial and Commercial Incentive Board.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried.
Correspondence from Fred Caruso in regard to the ongoing f
violations being conducted at 152 Rosewood Drive.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
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place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
There was some discussion prior to the vote, and Supervisor
Smith informed the Board that Mr. Caruso had called the
State Police, and the State Police called her. The Zoning
Administrator had just been out there an hour before the State
Police called, and nothing was going one. Mrs. Visconti feels
it is a neighborhood problem and we should do nothing unless
contacted by his attorney.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO had no reports at this time.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI had no reports at this time.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA had no reports at this time.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI read in the paper about Mr. Casillio of
Diddell and Maloney road projects, taking down the tunnels. He
has requested a grant. What she would like us to do is ask
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent put together a proposal
of what the Town would be willing to do and then discuss at a
workshop.
Mrs. Visconti also wish to thank Mrs. Buckley our Comptroller
for the new abstract, it had a description of what all the
checks represented. Its a great help.
SUPERVISOR SMITH said that we should encourage the passage of
Governor Pataki's Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act simply because
we have money in there for Phase 3A. The other thing is the
MOVE money that Senator Saland asked us to do a project on and
we said Degarmo Hills Road and Regency Drive. Today she heard
that Degarmo Hills Road has been approved, so we will be
receiving the money for that project. Regency Drive has not be
approved yet.
At this time Supervisor Smith introduced County Legislature
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Gutzler and County Legislature Lecker from the audience. Ms.
Gutzler announced that Friday the County Budget would be
released. It
is going to be a
lean Budget. The County is in
this year.
good financial
shape regarding
the Fund Balance. We will see
Budget meeting has
some money go
to Fund Balance
to keep the tax levy to a
requests have
minimum. Mr.
Valdati asked Ms.
Gutzler if the legislatures
be
would
be
receiving raises
this year.
Ms. Gutzler
said
to the
Budget meeting has
best
of
her knowledge no
requests have
been made
by the
elected
be
officials. Ms. Gutzler announced that she had met with the
Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, and there are 4
vacancies on the commission. If anyone here is interested in
community service, and willing to serve as a commissioner please
contact Barbara Gutzler.
SUPERVISOR SMITH announced that February 16 to 19 is the
Association
of Towns, and anyone
going must
sign
up. The
November 4th
Budget meeting has
been changed
to
November 6th at
5:30 P.M. A
Special Town Board
Meeting will
be
held on November
12th at 6:45
P.M to set a Public
Hearing for
the
Budget.
BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
Mr. Close submitted his report for the month of September 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
RESOLUTIONS
Supervisor Smith announced that The Resolution to adopt a
preliminary Budget and Set a Public hearing will not be done
tonight, because it was not ready.
The next item for the Boards consideration is to set Public
Hearing for the Water/Sewer/Improvement Area Benefit Assessment
Rolls. Supervisor Smith informed the Board that she would like
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to set the Public Hearings on November 20, 1996 beginning at
7:00 P.M. one minute apart. We will also have a Special Town
Board Meeting to adopt the Budget on November 20, 1996 at 7:35
P. M.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to set Public Hearings on the Benefit
Assessment Rolls for the Water & Sewer Districts and Improvement
Areas on November 20, 1996 beginning at 7:00 P.M. and continuing
at one minute intervals until completed for: Fleetwood Water
District, Ardmore Water Improvement Area, Central Wappinger
Water Improvement Area, Cranberry Hills Water District, Myers
Corners II Water District, North Wappinger Water District,
Oakwood Knolls Water District, Tall Trees Water Improvement
Area, Wappinger Cranberry Water Improvement Area, Wappinger Park
Water District, Fleetwood Sewer District, Mid -Point Park Sewer
Improvement Area, Rockingham Farms Sewer District, Wappinger
Sewer Improvement Area #1, Wildwood Sewer District, Wappinger
Sewer Transmission Treatment Improvement Area #1, Wappinger
Sewer Transmission Treatment Improvement Area #2.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that all delinquent water and sewer bills in
arrears as of November 8, 1996 in Ardmore Water, Central
Wappinger Water, Fleetwood Water, Myers Corners II Water, North
Wappinger Water, Oakwood Water, Tall Trees Water, Wappinger Park
Homes Water, Watch Hill Water, Fleetwood Sewer, Mid Point Park
Sewer, Rockingham Farms Sewer, Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1,
Watch Hill Sewer, and Wildwood Sewer in the Town of Wappinger be
forwarded to the County of Dutchess to be place on the Tax Rolls
of 1997. A list of all delinquent charges will be forwarded to
the County on November 15, 1996.
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Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
P.O. payable to NaCom for $6,796 to provide the new data cabling
that is required for the Town Hall, they being the lowest bid.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Permission for the following Budget Amendments were requested by
Ann Buckley, Comptroller.
A FUND
Increase Expenditure 1680.40 Central Data Processing $21,115
Increase Expenditure 1355.40A Assessor/C.E 20,459
Decrease Expenditure 1990.40A Contingent Acct. 41,614
To Pay for charge backs prior to levy on 1997 taxes. These
charges are the result of Tax Certioraris/printing report;
printing bills and cost of binders.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the above Budget
Amendments as requested by Ann Buckley, Comptroller.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next request from Comptroller Ann Buckley are the following
transfers for Budget Amendments. These are the readjustments for
the closing of the books to get things in line to close off the
accounts.
A FUND
Decrease Revenue 2260A Stop DWI 455.00
Increase Revenue 2001A Park & Recreation 455.00
To Stop DWI revenue to actual received.
Increase Revenue 2680A Insurance Recoveries 4,341.39
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Motion Unanimously
Carried
In order to update the
computer system and network all
computers
in the Town Hall, new
data cabling is required. Three
proposals
were received to do the
work. Comptroller Ann Buckley
requests
permission to issue a
P.O. in the amount of $6,796 payable
to
NaCom, they being the
lowest bid.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI
moved to authorize Ann Buckley to
issue a
P.O. payable to NaCom for $6,796 to provide the new data cabling
that is required for the Town Hall, they being the lowest bid.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Permission for the following Budget Amendments were requested by
Ann Buckley, Comptroller.
A FUND
Increase Expenditure 1680.40 Central Data Processing $21,115
Increase Expenditure 1355.40A Assessor/C.E 20,459
Decrease Expenditure 1990.40A Contingent Acct. 41,614
To Pay for charge backs prior to levy on 1997 taxes. These
charges are the result of Tax Certioraris/printing report;
printing bills and cost of binders.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the above Budget
Amendments as requested by Ann Buckley, Comptroller.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next request from Comptroller Ann Buckley are the following
transfers for Budget Amendments. These are the readjustments for
the closing of the books to get things in line to close off the
accounts.
A FUND
Decrease Revenue 2260A Stop DWI 455.00
Increase Revenue 2001A Park & Recreation 455.00
To Stop DWI revenue to actual received.
Increase Revenue 2680A Insurance Recoveries 4,341.39
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Increase
Revenue
3001A
State Revenue Sharing
7,190.61
Increase
Revenue
3003A
Equalization & Assess.
9,168.00
To increase
above revenues
to actual
received.
16,240.41
Increase
Expenditure
1440.4A
Engineer
2,000.00
Increase
Expenditure
1620.2A
Building Equipment
700.00
Increase
Expenditure
1620.45A
Miscellaneous
5,000.00
Increase
Expenditure
3510.2A
Dog Warden Equipment
12,500.00
Increase
Expenditure
9055.8A
Disability Insurance
500.00
To increase expenditures to keep line items from going over
budget due to purchase of vehicle for dog warden; purchase of
files; additional engineer expense; increase in disability
insurance and additional contract expense.
B FUND
Decrease
Revenue
4960B
Federal Disaster Assist.
5,708.10
Increase
Revenue
3090B
State of NY Disaster
3,245.25
Increase
Revenue
26808
Insurance Recovers
16,240.41
Increase
Revenue
3001B
State Revenue Sharing
9,686.44
To increase revenue to show monies received.
Increase Expenditure 3120.2B Vandalism Patrol Equip. 22,714.00
Increase Expenditure 9055.8B Disability Insurance 750.00
To Increase expenditures to show purchase of new vandal patrol
vehicle; to increase line item for disability.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the above Budget
Amendments as requested by Ann Buckley, Comptroller.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Permission for the following Budget Amendments for Highway was
also requested by Mrs. Buckley:
Increase Revenue 309ODB State of NY Disaster $ 3,428.85
Increase Revenue 3502DB SHIPS Program 48,900.00
Increase Revenue 4960DB Federal Disaster Assist. 16,610.00
Increase Expenditure 5110.4DB General Repairs 68,938.85
To account for State Aid and Disaster Assistance.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the above Budget
Amendments as requested by Ann Buckley, Comptroller.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Supervisor Smith informed the Board that we applied for FEMA
for several different projects. Everything came under a
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different title but we received $20,038.85 from FEMA. The SHIPS
reimbursement came to $48,900. However, we still have FEMA
money coming for plowing.
The introduction of the Local Law for Zoning Ordinance #4 and to
set a Public Hearing was now placed before the Board.
AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER ZONING LAW
INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL LAW NO # OF 1996 4
The following resolution was moved by Councilperson Valdati and
seconded by Councilperson Visconti.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has
determined that the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law requires
updating and correction; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has authorized the preparation of
recommended revisions and other amendments as part of a
comprehensive updating of the Town's Zoning Law; and
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the comprehensive zoning
revisions is to update and modernize the entire Zoning Law in
accordance with currently accepted planning standards and
procedures, recent enabling legislation, and new case law; and
WHEREAS, the revisions will also correct the many
inconsistencies and internal discrepancies which have developed
over the years as a result of many independent and uncoordinated
zoning amendments; and
WHEREAS, as part of the comprehensive review and revision
of the Zoning Law, the Town Board has already adopted two sets
of amendments to Local Law #5 of 1990 by local laws in 1994 and
1995; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board currently has before it for
consideration proposed comprehensive revisions to the Zoning
Law; and
WHEREAS, earlier versions of the proposed revisions have
been referred to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board pursuant
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to Section 600.2 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the proposed Action
(i.e., the adoption of revisions to the Zoning Law) is Type I
action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, Part 616 NYCRR (commonly known as "SEQRA') and pursuant to
Local Law No. 6 of 1992 (the Town's environmental quality review
law); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that he proposed
Local Law is an action for which there are no other Involved
Agencies and that the Town Board is therefore the Lead Agency
for this action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces
for consideration of its adoption proposed Local Law No.
of 1996 in the form annexed hereto; except
as specifically modified by the amendments contained
therein, the Zoning Law as originally adopted and amended
from time to time thereafter is to remain in full force and
effect and is otherwise to be ratified, readopted and
confirmed.
2. The Town Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and hereby
reserves the right to make its Determination of
Significance pursuant to SEQRA until the conclusion of the
Public Hearing(s) on the proposed Zoning Law amendments.
3. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding
the adoption of the annexed proposed Local Law No,. of
1996 for 7:00 P.M. on the 25th day of November, 1996 and
the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice thereof
in the Town's official newspapers not less than ten (10)
days prior to said public hearing date.
4. The Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to act a
follows with respect to the proposed Local Law:
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a. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed
proposed Local Law, and the Public Hearing notice to
the municipal clerk of each abutting municipality not
less than (10) days prior to said public hearing;
b. To Serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed
proposed Local Law, and the public hearing notice to
the Dutchess County Planning Department for advisory
review in accordance with Section 239 of the General
Municipal Law; and
C. To distribute a copy of this resolution, the annexed
proposed Local Law and the public hearing notice to
the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for its review
and recommendation pursuant to Section 600.2 of the
Zoning Law prior to said public hearing.
The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
put to a roll call vote, which resulted as follows:
Constance 0. Smith Voting: Aye
Vincent Bettina Voting: Aye
Joseph Ruggiero Voting: Aye
Robert Valdati Voting: Aye
June Visconti Voting: Aye
The resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
The last item for the Boards consideration is from Attorney Joel
Hanig with an application for the Atlas Water District Extension
No. 1 in the Town of Wappinger for the Cedar Ridge Subdivision.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to take this application to a January
Workshop.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Correspondence from Adil Anitia, 4 Maxwell Place regarding the
damages sustained to her property by Town equipment. Mrs. Anitia
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was very upset because the Town Board declined her request to
have repair damages to her property.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
),4w Additional correspondence from Arlene Cole satisfying her 30 day
obligation to notify the Town regarding the rats living in the
easement trench that borders her property. Once again reminding
the Town if Town workers do anything to disturb the nests
causing them to migrate to her property, she is putting the Town
on Notice.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. VISCONTI had several items that she wished to go over. She
asked Mrs. Smith if Paul Reed of Bell Nynex, met with her.
Mrs. Smith said he did come in, and is looking into different
locations. Mrs. Smith heard that other companies will soon be
looking into this area for suitable sites also.
Mrs. Visconti also questioned Mr. Foster about the safety study
conducted at the Rail Highway Grade Crossing on Front Street,
did he hear anything on that yet. Mr. Foster said he has not
heard from Mr. Rehm, the Engineer, he is waiting for a ruling
from his Supervisor.
Mrs. Visconti also questioned Mr. Paggi on 404 Rockingham, have
we ever heard on that. Mr. Paggi said we have not, he will
follow up on that. Also, on Web site, what are we doing with
that. Mrs. Smith informed Mrs. Visconti that Mr. Jeffries is
coming to a workshop.
At this time Supervisor Smith distributed keys for the large
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meeting room to all the Board Members.
MR. FOSTER, on the Sweeper. Since we bought the new sweeper, we
have had a number of mechanical problems and have not had much
luck repairing it. We have an extension of the original
warranty in writing, that they will
carry through the
next
sweeping season. There is an outside chance that as
part of
the warranty they may offer another
sweeper of equal
or greater
value, at no charge. At this time,
Mr. Foster would
like
permission from the Board to accept
the offer of the
new sweeper
as part of the warranty, at no charge.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved the authorize Mr. Foster, Highway
Superintendent to accept, if offered, a new sweeper as part of
the extended warranty, at no charge.
Seconded by Mr. Bettina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Barbara Gutzler, Russett Lane, was recognized by the Board and
wished to know what is going to be done about improving the
safety conditions at the intersection of All Angels Hill and
Kent Roads. Mr. Foster explained that he had notified the
Dutchess County DPW that there is no way you can get a Lowboy or
a Moving Van up Kent Road out on All Angels Hill Road with
the new paving job that they have done. They brought the
Contractor back once, he did do some work, but Mr. Foster is not
satisfied. Some day a trailer is going to get hung up and block
the entire intersection. They have not gotten back to him yet.
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town commented, that when Jim Klein
did the Nicole Farms subdivision he was required to make
intersection improvements at All Angels and Kent and All Angels
and Cider Mill Loop. He was going to widen out the radii of r
those curves from the existing five feet to twenty-five feet.
When he implemented the project in order to do the project he
would have to move two utility poles. The work planned for the
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Cider Mill Loop side will not be able to be done, however the
work planned for the Kent Road side will probably be done next
Spring. The turns will be widened at that intersection.
Mr. Bettina wanted it on the record that residents on Chelsea
Road would be circulating a petition to drop the speed limit
to 30 MPH from Chelsea Ridge to River Road, and he will be
working with them and will bring the petition to the Town.
At this time COUNCILMAN VALDATI asked Supervisor Smith if there
was a Memo for a fund raiser for United Way circulating, and if
so, would she explain how it works. Mrs. Smith went on to
explain what the incentives were. All participants names would
go in a bowl for a drawing of: A years membership at Sam's
Club, a $25 gift certificate to the Galleria, one dozen roses
free from Reni Florist, a $15 gift certificate from
Longobardi's, a $50 gift certificate from Greenbaum &
Gilhooley's, a $10 lunch certificate for 2 at Metzger's, one
dozen carnations wrapped from Fernwood Florist, and a gift
certificate for and 8" Mousse Cake for the Pastry Garden. In
addition, anyone giving $100 (2.00 per week) would receive a 1/2
day off. Anyone giving $200 ($4.00 per week) would receive a
full day off. Mr. Valdati questioned Supervisor Smith in regard
to the incentive to give the employees time off, shouldn't that
have Board approval. Supervisor Smith said we have done this
before. There was some discussion among the Board. If ALL the
employees gave between $100 and $200 and are given time off, it
would cost the Town a great deal of.money. Supervisor
Smith said it was done in the past, without Board approval, if
the Board wished she would change the incentives. Mr. Valdati,
said he was sure the Board would do the right thing to help
United Way, as long as it is presented to the Board first, there
would be no problem. Supervisor Smith said she never had to
present it to the Board before, so she didn't know she had to.
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She would gladly change it if they wanted it changed. Mr.
Valdati said no, but in the future present it before the Town
Board first.
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There was no other Business to come before the Board.
COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to adjourn the Town Board Meeting,
seconded by Mrs. Visconti and Unanimously Carried.
The Town Board Meeting closed at 8:35 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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