1994-11-28 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOVEMBER 28, 1994
7:30 p.m.
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. Roll Call
3. Accept minutes Reg. Oct. 24, 1994
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt Town Justices
Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. Dog Control officer
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
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Rec. of Taxes
Jon H. Adams, Attny, re: Oak Ridge Subd/Oakwood Knolls
Sweeney/Tomes petition to amend Noise Pollution Control Law
Frank Buyakowski request Town to accept Stonewall Drive & Glenbrook
as Town roads - with recommendation from G. Foster, H. Supt.
Jack Green, 18 Namoth Rd., request STOP or YIELD sign at Rock Road-
Pye Lane intersection
J. Paggi, Eng. to Twn, re: Proposed STOP sign at Crab Apple and
Applesauce Lane
G. Foster, H. Supt. re: (1) Letter from Rob't DeEttore for STOP
sign at Crab Apple Ct. (2) Letter from Rob't & Ann Acquanito for
Town to pave a portion of unpaved section of Vorndron Drive
Petitionfrom Residents in Michael Drive Neighborhood for blocking off
portion of Cul de Sac at Michael drive
Memo from C. Smith, Sup. Re: Traffic & parking on Regency Drive
Cynthia Kabloui, 6 Amherst Lane, re: trees between her property and
Town Water pump property
Vacated position held by Dorothy Groark, in Bldg. dept.
Resignation of Dawn Idema as Secretary to Ping. Bd. & Zng. Bd. of apf
G. Foster, H. Supt., Re: (1) signal light at Old Rte 9 & Middlebush F
(2) Violation of Site plan of T.E.G. Credit Union
John Vorndrqn, Maintenance Sup. Recreation, requests leave of Absence
R. Holt, Rec. Ch., re: (1) Memorial for Corey Costellano (2) Salar}
adjustment for Rob't Weber from Accn't A7110.1 to B7310.1
Requests for return of Road Opening Bonds from: (1) Ronald Price -$50(
(2) M. Witkowski, Custom Security Systems -$500.
Requests for return of Escrow fees from (1) Craig O'Donnell, Lot #4,
Spring Terr. $3,000 (2) W. Hartwig (O'Donnell) Lot 5, Spring Terr.
$3,000.
Agway Petroleum re: Change over to reformulated Gasoline
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
a. H. Levenson Report
b. Reduced Letter of Credit for Windham Crossing - Redl/Lawrence Subd.
8. RESOLUTIONS
a. Vacancy on zoning Board of Appeals (Bitterlich)
b. Approve Contract w/Frederick P. Clark Assoc. as Ping Consultants for
c. Request from Comtroller for Budget Transfers
d. Request from R. Holt, Rec. Ch., for Budget Amendment
P. Authorize J. Paggi to prepare an Aerial Survey of Spook Hill area at
a cost not to exceed $3,950
f. Accept and Authorize Sup. to sign Amended Agreement for Recaptured C
g. Town Justices request authorization to purchaseequipment and Budget
Transfer (A1110.2 to A1680.2)
h. Memo from Comptroller re: Telephone System
i. Resolution to accept YDDP Grant for "Recreation1995 Program"
j. Change Date for Public Hearings on LL's for Water & Sewer 0 & M rate
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H.E. Shaller, re Wendy Rd.. STOP sign
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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A Regular Town Board Meeting was held on November 28, 2994 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 0. Smith, Supervisor
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
.. Robert Valdati, Councilman
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Graham Foster, Highway, Superintendent
The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag at the commencement of the Meeting.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 24, 1994, having
previously forwarded to the Town Board, were 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. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Reports for the month of October were received from the
Supervisor/Comptroller, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes,
Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator and Dog Control
Officer.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the above stated reports
and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
After the vote Mrs. Visconti had some questions regarding the
Zoning Administrators report. A resident on Martin Drive was
concerned with the vacant house on that road. Grass growing,
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etc. Mrs. Smith said the Bank had been notified concerning
the house a second time. If there is no response within 60 days
they will take it to court.
Mr. Incoronato also voiced his concern regarding the property on
Osborne Hill Road, south of the Convenient Store. The property
in question was discussed at the last Board Meeting, because of
its overgrown grass, metal, etc. Mr. Levenson said he would
check on this, but there has been no response from him yet.
THE FIRST item of business was moved up on the Agenda, that
being Supervisor Smith's memo regarding Regency Drive problems
which was sent to sent to all residents of Regency Drive
indicating to them that the meeting tonight would address
concerns of their serious traffic and parking problems on
Saturdays, due to the soccer games and inviting them to air
their concerns. Many residents attended. Joseph Allen of 21
Regency Drive presented a list of concerns from the residents to
the Town Board. The Town Clerk read the following list of
concerns:
TO: TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN BOARD
FROM: RESIDENTS OF REGENCY DR., LAWN PL., & CLOVERDALE PL.
DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 1994
We the residents of Regency Drive, Lawn Place and Cloverdale
Place, would like to present a list of concerns:
1) SAFETY of both our children and ourselves, due to the
extreme high volume of traffic this small development endures
every evening and from pre -dawn to after dark on weekends.
Also, concern for the safety of soccer players and their
families. On several occasions it would have taken an
ambulance/fire truck an extra 4 to more than 10 minutes to reach
us, should the need arise. It would probably take from 10 to
15+ minutes to reach an injured soccer player, or one that took
ill on the far end of the field.
2) SPEED of the vehicles using our streets presents a sever
problem. The main street, Regency Drive, is not a connecting
road of one main thoroughfare to another. It is a Residential
Loop and only the residents and guests should use it. Most of
us have almost had car accidents attempting to get out of our
driveways or by just putting one foot in the road to get our
mail. Many residents have stated that it has taken up to 10
minutes to get out of their driveways and/or out on All Angels.
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3) PARKING continues to be a problem with the soccer people
both parking on the streets and blocking our mailboxes. The
mail will not be delivered if the mailbox is blocked. If any of
us request an individual to move their vehicle, we are verbally
abused with foul language or told to mind our own business.
4) NOISE due to the number of soccer games going on at the
same time is tremendous. There is no relief from the screaming
and yelling, daily in the evening and from dawn to dusk on the
weekend.
5) DUST/DIRT/AIR POLLUTION
6) GARBAGE thrown on our streets, backyards, lawns, and
fields.
ADDITIONAL CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS:
1) Town installed a fence, at request of the soccer program
along back of homes adjacent to field. Many children play along
the fence hilling the balls over the fence into our yards on far
to many occasions. This situation inspires the children to
climb over the fence to retrieve the ball. On most occasions
they are lifted over the fence by parents. Either way they are
trespassing and making us, the homeowner responsible for their
safety. If we ask them not to do this, again we are verbally
abused and our request is disregarded.
Even though the Town supplied many garbage cans for their use,
our yards inherit debris.
2) No Parking Signs - Please remove as we are weary of
when, what day, and what time, to park or tell our guests the
same.
3) The ugly Trailer and Light over it which shines in
several homes through the night.
4) Soccer folks have been to the fields as early as 5:30
a.m. to mark the fields. They shine headlights toward homes and
do not speak softly. This is an absurd situation to have to put
up with.
5) Several people have had tree limbs broken, flower
gardens and lawns trampled.
A number of residents also presented their individual grievances
in a concise, unembellished, orderly fashion. Very real
concerns and experiences with traffic, parking and rude people,
were aired calmly and clearly emphasizing their dilemma and
seeking relief from the Town.
To summarize the events, over the past several years in the
development, the residents feel the quality of life has greatly
dimished.
SUPERVISOR SMITH pledged that the club would never have another
opening day at the Rockingham Park, as long as she is in office,
and vowed to find out WHY construction of soccer fields at
Airport Park of Route 376, has been held up for five years.
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MR. RUGGIERO informed the Residents, that over the past summer,
Mrs. Smith, Mr. Kennedy, and several members of the Board met
at Airport Park Soccer Fields to discuss its future, and
appropriated 50,000.00 from Park Land Funds to help develop the
fields. More money is still needed to complete the fields.
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town said soccer club officials
recently receive a draft of plans for fields at Airport Park,
and are expected to respond this week. If the Town Board
approves the plan, work on the four fields, which could cost up
to $250,000.00, might begin in the Spring.
Mrs. Smith thanked all the residents for their patience, and
said she would get back to them with answers. After listening
to all the residents voice their concerns, Peter Kennedy, former
President of the Soccer club spoke to the residents. He felt
they had valid complaints, and he was just as anxious to get
out of Rockingham Park. He has the safety of the children as
his first concern also. He apologized for the inconvenience to
the residents.
The discussion ended at this time, and Mrs. Smith informed the
residents that Ray Suarez, president of the Soccer club would
be at a workshop on December 12, 1994 to discuss all their
concerns and she would get back them with some answers.
The following petition was received from the Residents of
Michael Drive Neighborhood:
We hereby petition the Town of Wappinger to block off the
cul-de-sac at the end of Michael Drive to vehicular traffic by
placing several large boulders across the street. Ours is a
quiet residential neighborhood and the uninhabited cul-de-sac is
used by outsiders for drinking, carousing and, most likely, drug
abuse. We have also observed there people shouting, cursing,
arguing and generally acting in an excited manner. The
situation is often worst on weekend nights. Many of the cars
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using the cul-de-sac travel at recklessly high speeds through
the neighborhood, an area where children play. We consider the
situation dangerous to the neighborhood and believe that
blocking off the cul-de-sac, on which there are not houses,
would put an end to the problem as there were no problems before
the road was lengthened to create the cul-de-sac. In May we
wrote to Major Ketcham of the State Police and Sheriff Scoralick
asking for police patrols in the area. We also discussed the
problem with Town Councilman Incoronato, who arranged for
patrols of the Town Police. While patrols resulted in some
improvement, the problem still persists.
One of the residents stated that if someone gets hurt, the Town
could be sued for negligence.
The question of ownership arose, and the Board was informed
that Mr. Gatanis is still the owner of the cul-de-sac, but the
Town is in the process of taking it over. Mrs. Smith had
spoken to the Attorney for Association of Towns in Albany, and
was informed that the Town has a legal right to temporarily
close off the cul-de-sac.
Jay Paggi, Engineer to the town recommended a guard rail with a
post on either side, or one in the center. When the temporary
barricade is removed it can be patched with concrete.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to authorize the Highway
Superintendent install temporary barricades on the cul-de-sac.
off Michael Drive.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
After the vote, Mr, Incoronato reminded the residents, they do
have the law on their side, if at any time there are cars parked
illegally at the cul-de-sac, they should notify the sheriff, the
state police, or the vandalism patrol.
Next is correspondence from Attorney Jon Adams, representing Oak
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Ridge Subdivision/Oakwood Knolls. The subdivision was granted
preliminary approval four years ago. However, final approval
has been deferred because of a moratorium associated with the
inability to obtain sewer hook-ups with the above facility.
Because of the progress being made by the Town and the existence
of a permanent solution to the providing of additional sewage
capacity for properties within this district a request was made
on behalf of the owner, that steps be taken to make available,
to the above subdivision available but unused reserve capacity.
The demand created by the subdivision will be modest and will
not impair the proper operation of the treatment facility.
SUPERVISOR SMITH informed Mr. Adams that anything that was built
before 1989 could hook in, but there is still a moratorium
okayed by the DEC.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is a petition from Mr. & Mrs. James Sweeney & Mr. & Mrs.
Lawrence of Dara Lane requesting that the Noise Pollution
Control Law No. 7 be amended.
Supervisor Smith informed the Board that this request had been
set for a Workshop
Correspondence was received from Frank Buyakowski in regard to
acceptance of Stonewall Drive & Glenbrook Court as Town Roads.
The roads were inspected by Jay Paggi, and Graham Foster, and
they have recommended acceptance of the roads.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI
moved its adoption.
WHEREAS, Frank Buyakowski a/k/a as Satellite Investments,
owner of certain property in the Town of Wappinger has offered
to dedicate two parcels of land know as Stonewall Drive &
Glenbrook Court in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
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York to the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has found that Stonewall
Drive & Glenbrook Court have been completed to Town Specifica-
tions, and has favorably recommended the acceptance of said
Roads as and for Public Town Roads,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Stonewall Drive &
Glenbrook Court as more particularly described in a deed from
Frank Buyakowski a/k/a Satellite Investments, to the Town of
Wappinger dated the 28th day of October, 1994, are hereby
accepted as public highways in the Town of Wappinger and,
WHEREAS, that a maintenance bond to guarantee that said
roads have been installed in accordance with said town's Highway
specifications, has been tendered to the Town Clerk in the sum
of $91,068.00.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the name of the roads upon acceptance
shall be Stonewall Drive & Glenbrook Court.
Roll Call Vote: Vote
Supervisor
Smith
Aye
Councilman
Ruggiero
Aye
Councilman
Valdati
Aye
Councilman
Incoronato
Aye
Councilwoman Visconti
Aye
Resolution Duly Adopted
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to amend the above Resolution to
include acceptance of a maintenance Bond.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is a memo from Jack Green,of 18 Namoth Road, requesting a
STOP or YIELD sign at Rock Road and Pye Lane. Mr. Green cites
Rock Road as a "Down Hill Slope" and Pye Lane as a " Race Track"
in both directions.
Mr. Foster felt it was a reasonable request. A STOP sign could
be put installed on Namoth Road.
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COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to authorize Attorney to the Town
Al Roberts, prepare a Local Law to erect a STOP sign
at Rock Road/Pye Lane based on the recommendation of Highway
Superintendent Graham Foster.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
JAY PAGGI, Engineer to the Town, submitted a report on the
Proposed Stop Sign at Crab Apple and Applesauce Lane. At the
Boards request, Mr. Paggi's office and Mr. Foster, field
inspected the intersection in question. It was recommended that
at minimum a YIELD sign be placed at the intersection of Crab
Apple and Applesauce Lane. A STOP sign is preferable, however,
a YIELD sign would appear to suffice due to the anticipated low
volume of traffic.
There was some discussion, and the Board Members felt if a local
law had to be prepared, that a STOP sign erected.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to authorize Attorney to the
Town, Al Roberts, to prepare a local law to include a STOP sign
at the intersection of Crab Apple & Applesauce Lane, based on
the recommendation of Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi and Graham
Foster.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two Requests from Graham Foster. The first request from Robert
L DeEttore of 19 Applesauce Lane, requesting a STOP sign on
Crabapple Court.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to authorize Attorney to Town Al
Roberts to prepare Local Law for STOP sign at intersection of
Crabapple Court and Applesauce Lane.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Second Request from Robert and Ann Acquanita asking the Town
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pave a portion of the access road (owned by the Town) along side
their home at 10 Vorndran Drive for safety reasons during times
of inclement weather. This request had been discussed at a
workshop. Because it is a Paper Road, the Town is not prepared
to pave it at this time. Mr. Foster had informed Mrs.
Acquanita the Town had no objection to them paving the area,
until the access road is accepted. There was no Action taken at
this time.
Correspondence was received from Mrs. Cynthia Kabloui of 6
Amherst Lane. Her house is located next to the Tall Trees Water
Plant and she is concerned that trees bordering her property and
the Water Plants property may fall down on her home. After
having reviewed the situation, Camo Pollution responded that
without proper boundaries and property lines marked out, it is
very difficult to establish whose trees belong to whom. To
clarify the situation, it would be necessary for the Engineer
to the Town to survey the properties and establish a property
line between the water plant property and the Kabloui residence.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the Engineer to the Town
to survey the properties between the Kabloui residence and the
Tall Trees Water Plant to establish a property line.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
Due to circumstances beyond her control, Dorothy Groark was
forced to give up her position as Data Entry Operator for the
Building Department.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to appoint Connie Nascarella from
the Civil Service list to fill the vacated position of Dorothy
Groark.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is the resignation received from Dawn Idema as Secretary
to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
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COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the resignation of Dawn
Idema as Secretary to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of
Appeals
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to appoint Linda Nguyen to fill the
vacated position of Dawn Idema, as Secretary to the Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence was received from Graham Foster, Superintendent
of Highways regarding the Signal Light at Old Route 9 and
Middlebush Road. The Signal Light is not working properly and
is in need of upgrading. Since the Signal Light has heavy
traffic including buses to and from Wappingers Junior High and
Evans School, Mr. Foster recommends having work done as soon as
possible. Because there is not enough money in the signal
light fund to cover the entire cost, Ann Buckley, comptroller,
recommended that funds be transferred from the garage account
5132.4 A to cover the additional costs, so the work can be done
as soon as possible. Also received was a proposal from Rudy
Angelo Electric for $4,000.00 to upgrade the Signal Light.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the Comptroller to
transfer up to $4,000.00 to garage account 5132.4 A to upgrade
the signal light at Old Route 9 and Middlebush Road.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Then Next order of business concerns the Violation of the
site plan at T.E.G. Credit Union. For several years Mr. Foster
has been trying to correct this violation. Mr. Foster and Mr.
Levenson met with the manager of the Credit Union on April 8,
1994 at which time several options were discussed. At this time
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no formal action has been taken. Mr. Foster feels that to
protect the Town in the event of an accident, we must force some
type of action from T.E.G.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to table until the Board Members
have an opportunity to discuss the matter with Herb Levenson,
Zoning Administrator.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is a request from John Vorndran, Maintenance Supervisor for
a leave of absence from November 28, 1994 to approximately March
27, 1995. Mr. Vorndran understands that medical coverage will
remain in effect and he will be responsible to pay charges
incurred during this leave.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the leave of absence
for Mr. Vorndran from November 28, 1994 to March 27, 1995 with
the understanding he will be responsible for medical coverage of
102% during this time.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two Memos were received from Ralph Holt, Recreation Chairman.
The first Memo concerned a Memorial for Corey Castellano.
Corey passed away as a result of a freak accident. This young
man and his parents have been active in the Little League
program for a number of years. A group headed by Dr. Armen
Manasar would like to do something special for the Little League
in the memory of this young man. Specifically, they would like
to erect two batting cages at Robinson Lane. The Recreation
Committee has reviewed the plans and feel the addition of these
batting cages would provide a lasting memory to Corey and a
welcome addition to the Robinson Lane Recreation Park. The Town
of Wappinger Little League has agreed to maintain and to
supervise its usage. The cost of these batting cages would be
estimated at $10,000.00. They would like to get started in
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raising the funds.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to grant the request for the
memorial for Corey Castellano, with the understanding that Mr.
Holt oversee the project.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second memo was in reference to a salary adjustment for
Robert Weber. Mr. Holt informed the Board that Robert Weber's
maintenance duties will be adjusted as of November 29th and
therefore, the Commission requests that his pay be charged to
Personal Services Recreation Parks Account A-7110.1 as of this
date. Until that time, he will continue to be paid from the
Playground Maintenance Account B-7310.1.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to authorize the salary adjustment
for Robert Weber as of November 29th from Account B-7310.0 to
Account B-7310.1 as requested by Ralph Holt, Recreation Chairman
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two requests for the return of Road Opening Bonds were received
from Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent. The first request
was for Ronald Price for $500.00 for Road Opening
Permit 94-3. Mr. Foster has inspected 95 Losee Road and found
it to be restored properly.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI, moved to approve the return of $500.00 to
Ronald Price for the Road Opening permit 94-3, based on the
recommendation -of Mr. Foster.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second request was for Custom Security Systems for $500.00
for Road Opening Permit #94-2. Mr. Foster inspected the work at
Old Route 9, Road Opening Permit #94-2 and found it to be
completed to his satisfactorily.
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COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to approve the return of $500.00 to
Customs Security Systems for the Road Opening permit 94-2,
based on the recommendation of Mr. Foster.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
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A request for the return of Escrow Funds was received from the
following: (1) O'Donnell Development Corporation, Landscape
Bond Lot #4 Spring Terrace $3,000.00. (2) O'Donnell
Development Corporation, Driveway Bond Lot #5 Spring Terrace
$3.000.00.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the return of Escrow Funds
as stated, to O'Donnell Development Corporation, based on the
recommendation of Building Inspector, Donald Keller.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Lastly correspondence from Agway Petroleum Corporation notifying
the Highway Department that Due to the Federal Clean Air Act
Now Amendments of 1990, counties designated as ozone non -attainment
areas are required to change to Reformulated Gasoline. In order
to meet the federally -mandated requirements, bulk gasoline
customers must begin purchasing reformulated gasoline not later
than December 1, 1994. Beginning January 1, 1995, storage tanks
in designated counties (Dutchess) must contain 100%
Reformulated Gasoline. After December 31, 1994 it will be
illegal to deliver reformulated gasoline into a tank containing
any conventional gasoline. Agway will comply with the law.
The suggested Tank changeover procedures are as follows:
1. The gasoline volume in the tank should be drawn down as low
as possible through normal pumping operations before the
reformulated gasoline is added.
2. The amount of old product in the manifolds and tank lines
should be as small as possible through normal operation before
the new product is added.
3. The tank should be refilled as full as possible with
reformulated gasoline.
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Repeating this procedure as often as possible during the month
of December will increase the likelihood that the gasoline in
your tank on January 1, will meet the reformulated gasoline
standards.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
At this time Mrs. Smith recognized Trish Sears and Mary Wood,
residents of Dogwood Hills Road. They felt that Time allotted
by Linda Smith of ARC did not allow for adequate review of
partial information obtained, and a request for a two week
extension of time for response to Site Selection of 11 Dogwood
Hill Road, by ARC. They also requested the Town Board adopt a
resolution concerning notification when a facility such as ARC
is going to put up a facility. Mr . Valdati explained to Ms.
Sears that it is normal procedure to inform residents. Mrs.
Smith said that it is on record and was discussed at a workshop
to inform residents. Ms. Sears & Ms. Wood requested that a
Formal Resolution be adopted by the Town Board concerning
notification so this type of confusion never happens again.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI,
who moved its adoption:
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopt a policy whenever
notification is received from ARC or any other facility
notifying of their intention to locate in the Town of Wappinger,
that the Town notify all the abutting property owners.
Roll Call Vote Vote
Constance Smith, Supervisor Aye
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman Aye
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman Aye
June Visconti, Councilwoman Aye
Resolution Duly Adopted
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
MR RUGGIERO reported that he will be getting cost figures from
three different firms for vandalism security on Spook Hill Road.
He will present the figures at the next workshop. Mr. Ruggiero
ow also informed the Board that he is working on mandating Local
Law #6 of 1979 that would increase the fines for vandalism.
MR. VALDATI had no reports at this time.
MR. INCORONATO had no reports at this time.
MRS. VISCONTI had no reports at this time.
MRS. SMITH reminded all the Board Members, CD funds are
available, and if there are any special projects they want, it
must be presented on the next workshop, because a Public Hearing
must be set.
MRS. VISCONTI explained that one of the projects being worked on
is a proposal for parking at Castle Point for Boat owners who
now park at Chelsea Boat Ramp The Boaters would park their
vehicles at Castle Point, then be driven to their boats to
alleviate the parking situation at Chelsea, there would be a
fee.
The next item for the Boards consideration was to set a Public
Hearing in making Recommendations and Suggestions for the use of
Community Development Funds.
Supervisor Smith informed the Board that she would like to set
December 12, 1994 at 7:15 P.M. for the Public Hearing. She
would also like to set the next Town Board Meeting for December
27, 1994.
SUPERVISOR SMITH moved to set a Public Hearing for the use of
Community Development Funds for December 12, 1994 at 7:15 and
change the next Town Board Meeting to December 27, 1994.
Marr Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Adopted
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BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT
Mr. Levenson's Monthly Report on schedule of Bonds and Letters
of Credit was received. Mr. Levenson also submittted a reduced
letter of Credit for Wyndham Crossing, Herb Redl, John Lawrence
Subdivision in the amount of $130,628.00 due to expire on
December 9, 1995.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept Mr. Levenson's report of
the schedule of Bonds and Letters of Credit and place them on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is the Vacancy of the Zoning Board of Appeals, due to the
resignation of William Bitterlich.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI, moved to accept the resignation of
William Bitterlich, send him a thank you letter.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI
who moved its adoption.
RESOLVED, that Victor Fanuele be and he hereby is appointed
to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town
of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the resignation of
William Bitterlich, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Vic Fanuele be and he
hereby is appointed to fill such vacancy for the remainder of
the term which shall expire on February 28, 1997.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Roll Call Vote
Vote
Constance Smith, Supervisor Aye
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman Aye
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman Aye
June Visconti, Councilwoman Aye
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After the vote, Mr. Incoronato noted that several of the
applicants for this position were women. One of them an
attorney, with extremely good credentials. A woman brings a
different perspective to the Planning & Zoning Board of
Appeals. Why has a female never been considered to fill this
position? He was reminded that Alberta Roe and Carol Waddle
had been members. Mr. Incoronato would like the Board to
support this applicant when the next vacancy occurs.
Motion Unanimously Carried
At this time Mr. Fanuele thanked the Board for the appointment
on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and noted that he did serve on
the Board of Appeals with Carol Waddle.
A renewal Contract was received from Frederick P. Clark
Associates, Inc. as Planning Consultants to the Planning Board
for 1995.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the contract with Frederick
Clark Associates as Planning Consultants and authorize the
Supervisor to sign.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Budget Amendment request was received from
Comptroller Ann Buckley.
1) Incr.
Exp.
Acct.
1110.10A
Justice Court P.S $
5,000.00
Incr.
Exp.
Acct.
1220.40A
Supervisor C.E.
18.52
Incr.
Exp.
Acct.
1410.40A
Attorney C.E.
5,000.00
Incr.
Exp.
Acct.
1620.40A
Central Hudson C.E.
5,000.00
Decr.
Exp.
Acct.
1990.40A
Special Items
50,000.00
Incr.
Exp.
Acct.
7550.40A
Celebrations
129.42
Decr.
Approp. Fund Bal. 599A Approp Fd. Balance
34,852.08
2) Decr.
Exp.
Acct.
1990.40B
Contingent
100,000.00
Decr.
Approp. Fund Bal. 599A Approp. Fd. Balance
100,000.00
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved that this request be tabled until
Comptroller, Ann Buckley go into more detail for these Budget
Amendments.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Roll Call Vote
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Vote
Supervisor Smith
Councilman Ruggiero
Councilman Valdati
Councilman Incoronato
Councilwoman Visconti
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Nay
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion Carried
A Budget Amendment was also received from Ralph Holt, Chairman
of Recreation. The Hardware and software needed for the
Recreation Office will cost approximately $3,500.00. Mr. Holt
would like permission to obtain a P.O. in this amount payable to
Executive Office Systems.
To effect this a Budget Amendment is needed as follows:
Increase Data Process Equipment A-7140.1 $3,500.00
Decrease Play Pers. Serv. A-7140.1 2,500.00
Contractual Expenses A-7140.4 1,000.00
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to authorize the Budget Amendment as
requested by Ralph Holt, Chairman of Recreation for the hardware
and software for the Recreation Office.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Next is a request from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town to
prepare an Aerial Survey of Spook Hill Area at a cost not to
exceed $3,950.00.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the
Town to prepare and Aerial Survey of Spook Hill Area at a cost
not to exceed $3,950.00
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Amendment Agreement for Recaptured Community
Development Funds was presented to the Board to accept and
authorize the Supervisor to sign.
AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE "A"
County Contract Number 92 -0464 -PL, dated July 10, 1992, by and
between the County of Dutchess and the TOWN OF WAPPINGER,
pertaining to the Urban County Program, is hereby amended as
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follows:
Schedule "A" is deleted in its entirety and replace by Schedule
"A", revised October 28, 1994, which is attached Hereto.
SCHEDULE "A"
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS
$40,000.00
A. Senior Citizen Facility Expansion $20,000.00
Io. B. Castle Point Recreation Facility 20,000.00
Activity A:
CD2019.0170
CD2019.0270
PROJECT TITLE: Senior Citizen Facility Expansion
PROGRAM YEARS: 1992
PROJECT PURPOSE: To fund the architectural & engineering
activities for the senior citizen room at the
Town of Wappinger Town Hall.
Activity B:
PROJECT TITLE: Castle Point Recreation Facility Handicapped
Accessibility.
PROGRAM YEAR: 1992
PROJECT PURPOSE: To construct handicapped accessible restrooms
at the existing Castle Point Recreation area.
TIMEFRAME: October 28, 1994 - April 28, 1995.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept and authorize the Supervisor
to sign the Amended Agreement for recaptured Community
Development Funds.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request from the Town Justices to purchase equipment to access
the CRIMNET
system through the
division
of Criminal
Justice
Services.
This purchase would
be under
State Bid.
In order to
make this purchase the following budget transfers require
approval;
Increase line #A1680.2 by $1,000.00
Decrease line #A1110.2 by $1,000.00
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the purchase of equipment
to access the CRIMNET system and approve the requested Budget
Transfer.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A memo Was received from Ann Buckley, Comptroller, regarding the
telephone system at the Town Hall. The Telephone System was
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damaged by Lightning on August of 1994. The system can be
repaired for $5,050.00. However the system is obsolete. The
Town can replace this system with a new updated system for
$15,085.00 from Superior Telephone.
Cost of Vodavi System $15,085.00
Credit for Merlin Telephones 1,765.00
Insurance recovery 4,550.00
Needed from 1994 Budget 8,770.00
In order to purchase this system, the following Budget
Amendments are needed:
Increase Revenue 2680A $ 4,550.00
Insurance Recovery
Increase Expenditures
Building Equipment 1620.2A $11,002.00
Decrease Expenditures
Central Data Processing 1680.4A $ 6,452.00
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the Budget Amendment
as requested by Controller Ann Buckley, for a new updated
telephone system from Superior Telephone Systems, not to exceed
$13,320.00
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Roll Call Vote Vote
Supervisor Smith Aye
Councilman Ruggiero Abstain
Councilman Valdati Aye
Councilman Incoronato Aye
Councilwoman Visconti Ave
Motion Carried
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI,
who moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Constance O.Smith is hereby authorized
to make an application of the New York State Division for Youth
for approval of the Projects described in the Youth Development
Delinquency Prevention Application on file with the Division and
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Dutchess County Youth Bureau. In submitting the application it
is agreed that:
1) the municipality will abide by the Division as to the
propriety of all expenditures upon which State aid is requested;
2) this project will operated in compliance with the laws,
rules, regulations, resolutions, and codes of the State of New
York and pertinent Political subdivisions;
3) no youth will be denied the services or facilities of
this project because of race, creed, color, or sex; and
4) no fee will be charged for the programs supported by
State funds.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Roll Call Vote
Vote
Constance Smith, Supervisor Aye
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Aye
Robert Valdati, Councilman Aye
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman Aye
June Visconti, Councilwoman Aye
Resolution Duly Adopted
The last item for the Boards consideration is to change the Date
for Public Hearings on Local Laws for Water & Sewer 0 & M rates.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to change the Date for the Public
Hearings on Local Laws for Water & Sewer 0 & M rates for
December 12, 1994 to begin at 7:00 at two minute intervals.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Correspondence from Mr. H. E. Shaller, Re: STOP sign on Wendy
Road. Mr. Shaller is Putting the Town on notice. There was
some discussion. Mr. Paggi feels that the STOP signs should
be on the feeder Roads. Supervisor Smith questioned Mr. Foster
as to the possibility of putting up ONE WAY signs. She felt
that the area would be easier to police if it was a one way.
Mr. Foster responded that ONE WAY signs not a problem, it could
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be done.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table this discussion and take
it to a workshop.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Supervisor Smith presented a Change Order for the Emergency
Services Building, to the Board, and needed authorization to
Sign. It was decided to Table this item also, as the Board
members did not have sufficient time to go over the document.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table the Change Order at this
time.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion Unanimously Carried
NEW BUSINESS
The last Item presented to the Board for their Consideration
was the amended Disaster Plan. After going over it with the
Board, it was suggested by Mr. Ruggiero, that the plan be
amended to also include the home phone number of all the Board
Members.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the Supervisors amended
Disaster Plan for the Town of Wappinger and to include all the
home phone numbers of the Board Members.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
MR. INCORONATO questioned Mr. Paggi regarding the drainage on
Apple Blossom Lane, what was the outcome. Mr. Paggi informed
Mr. Incoronato that he and Mr. Foster had gone to Apple Blossom
Lane, and the work had been done to correct the situation. Mr.
Donnelly should have no more problems.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. INCORONATO moved to adjourn the Town Board Meeting, seconded
by Mrs. Visconti.
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Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Board Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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