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AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
JULY 25, 1994
7:30 p.m.
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I. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
3. ACCEPT MINUTES Reg. meeting June 27, 1994
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt. Town Justice Receiver of taxes
Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. Sloper-Willen
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Corr. from Mark Liebermann, Fire Insp. re: filling,vacancies on
Fire Prevention Bureau - Chelsea, Herb Muller - Hughsonville,
Edward K.'Dominello
b. NYSDEC Corr. re: (1) Phase II -Contract 1-1.2 SRF (2)Contract A/E
Services
C. J. Paggi, Eng. to Twn., Reports: (1) Wildwood Dr. STOP signs
(2) Stotz Mobile Home Pk.
d. CAMO Memorandums (1) Lead/Copper report to DCH Dept. (2) Use of
CWWIA Fire Hydrant by Construction company (3) Wendy Drive dirty
water complaint
e. Corr. to Wm Pottenburgh, NHFDist. from CRS re: Ins. evaluation
- — _f. Town served w/ Tax Reviews from: (1) NY Tel. (2)Hardee's Food syst m
(3)Sunset Crest Assoc. (4)TeKiand Properties (5) Southlands Corp
(6) Waldbaum's (7)Brack Const. (8)Wappingers Assoc. (9)Nurhom Realty
g. R. Holt, Rec. Ch., (1) request for approval of P.O. for Robinson
Lane Fence (2) Playground Counselor Salaries (3) Trade-in of 199
Mower () Request for payment for Camp Safety Plan -Amy Russell
h. Request o Purchase new Vandalism Patrol Car, by C. Amburgy
i. D. Wery, Ping. Consultant, re: Zoning Revision Submittal #2
j. Requests for Return of Escrow funds from: (1) Sharon Homes, Nicole
(% , .t,�,,Farms, Lot #26, $5,000 (2)Richard & Diane Fay, 147 Johnson Place,
►_:i �I4 10.�1,500 (3) Nelson Conte, 42 Woodland Ct. Lot #15, $2,000.
k. Notification of Intent to apply for Liquor License by Auto Bahn
Cafe, New Hackensack Rd.
Authorize Change Order #9 for Contract 1 - Phase 1 - Tri -Muni
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
H. Levenson Report
8. RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider Bids for Smithtown Drainage &HiView Drainage Projects
b. Consider Bids for disposal of Assessors old car
d/ Consider Quotes for SHED for Recycling Center, authorize transfer
of funds, and approve P.O.
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
REMINDER: WORKSHOP STARTING AT 6:30 P.M.
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on July 25, 1994 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York.
SUPERVISOR SMITH called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present:
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Constance Smith, Supervisor
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
1�4w June visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Others Present:
Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Joseph Paggi, Jr., Engineer to the Town
Herbert Levenson, Zoning Administrator
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
June 27,
1994 having
rev o
p i usly
been forwarded
to the Town
Board, were placed before
them for their consideration.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved that the above state Minutes,
as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
REPORTS
Reports for the month of June were received from the Town
Justices, Supervisor/Comptroller, Receiver of Taxes,
Zoning Administrator, Sloper Willen and Dog Control
Officer.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the above stated reports
and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Chelsea Fire District advised the Board of the reappointed of
Herb Muller to serve on the Fire Prevention Bureau for another
term, which will expire July, 1996, and Hughsonville Fire
District recommended that Edward K. Dominello be
appointed to the Fire Prevention Bureau as a replacement for
Leonard Supple, who resigned last month. The Regulations
require concurrence by the Town Board.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the reappointment of
Herb Muller, Chelsea representative whose term will expire July,
1996 and approve the appointment of Edward K. Dominello, as
Hughsonville representative, whose term will expire July, 1995,
as members of the Town of Wappinger Fire Prevention Bureau.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two pieces of Correspondence were received from NYSEC
Affirmative Action Program The first was in regard to Phase II
contract No. 1-2.1 The Bureau of Minority and Women's Business
Programs reviewed the plan submitted to the office by the T/W
for Alexandra Development, Inc. The contractor documented
extensive efforts to secure M/WBE subcontractors. Therefore the
Bureau will waive the unmet MBE amount ($116,692) and WBE amount
($43,561), and recommended that the Town encourage the prime
contractor to take every possible opportunity to achieve
additional M/WBE participation. The affirmative action program
requires that the contractor's efforts must be documented with
records of such good faith efforts maintained in the Town
offices.
The second plan to be reviewed by NYSEC Affirmative Action
Program was Contract A/E Services submitted by Paggi and
Martin. The utilization plan shows a large deficiency. It also
does not specify how the contractor intends to achieve the full
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M/WBE goal amount. Paggi and Martin should be instructed to
submit a revised utilization plan or submit complete
documentation of ads, solicitations, responses, etc., regarding
its efforts to obtain M/WBE participation.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence
regarding Alexandra Development, Inc., and place it on file, and
instruct Paggi & Martin to reply to DEC, to explain how their
M/WBE goal amounts will be achieved.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two Reports were received from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town.
The first report concerned the Wildwood Road STOP sign. Mr.
Paggi explained that, in his opinion, a STOP sign would be
appropriate at the intersection of Wendy Drive and Wildwood
Drive. Control of the traffic from the feeder roads onto the
main road is recommended. Mr. Paggi was also questioned as to
the construction of the crossover at Dennis place, and
explained it was built to facilitate school bus crossings, and
at the request of various residents.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Al Roberts Attorney to
the Town to draw up a Local Law in regard to the STOP sign at
intersection of Wendy Drive & Wildwood Drive, pending input from
Mr. Paggi and Mr. Foster.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second report submitted by Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi,
concerned the Stotz Mobile Home Park and their request to
connect to the North Wappinger Water District permanently. Mr.
Paggi recommended that Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts, look
into whether or not the Mobile Park should become a tenant to
the District or the District, (North Wappinger Water) be
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expanded. Either way will require the filing of a Water Supply
Application.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mr. Paggi to prepare a
Water Supply Application and authorize Attorney to the Town Al
Roberts to look into tenancy or expansion of the district.
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Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several Memorandums were submitted by Michael Tremper, of CAMO
Pollution Control. The first Memo was a Lead & Copper
Monitor Report submitted to Dutchess County Health Department
for the Atlas, Hilltop, Oakwood, Tall Trees and Wappinger Park
Water Districts The report stated that all districts were
within the Action Levels of .015 mg/L for Lead and 1.3 mg/L for
Copper determined by part 5 of the New York State Sanitary Code.
COUNCILMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next memo from CAMO Pollution was a request from Ritangela
Construction Corporation, Contractors paving Route 376 for the
State of New York. They wish to purchase approximately 4,000
gallons of water from the C.W.W.I.A. over a 3/4 week period. In
lieu of the fact that the district currently has water to
supply, CAMO is recommending that the Town sell the water under
the following conditions:
1. The contractor uses the hydrant at the digression of
CAMO Pollution Control, Inc.
2. Only CAMO personnel may operate the fire hydrant which
will occur no more than twice daily between the hours of 7:30
am to 4:00 pm on Monday through Friday. Any additional time
will be a a cost of $50.00 per hour.
3. The fee for water will be $100.00 for the first 4,000
gallons and $.03 per gallon over 4,000 gallons. CAMO will
monitor the gallonage and provide information to the
Comptroller's office.
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NOTE: This rate is over thirty times more than the district's
homeowner rate.
4. The $100.00 should be paid to the Comptroller's Office
prior to the use of any water.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the Memo and place it
on file, authorize the sale of water to the Contractor and have
the Controller confirm that payment has been received.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Last Memo from CAMO Pollution was in regard to the Dirty
water complaints from the Schaller residence of 1 Wendy Drive in
the North Wappinger Water District. Based on discussions with
The Town Engineer and Mr. Tremper, Mr. Schaller was informed of
a temporary solution and procedures to be taken. An
appointment was made with Mr. Schaller to improve the Water
quality. Mr.Schaller was not receptive to the recommendations.
When Mr. Tremper returned to the Schaller residence again, with
other possible options, Mr. Schaller was not at home. CAMO
Pollution Control will continue to take whatever steps are
necessary, within the budget, to improve the water quality of
the North Wappinger Water District.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the memo from CAMO
Pollution and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
William Pottenburgh, Chairman New Hackensack Fire District
submitted correspondence he received from CRS, which is a
Commercial Insurance Service. They completed an evaluation of
the fire insurance classification for the district, and advised
them that the protection class has improved to a 4/9.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and
place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
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The following Tax Certioraris were served on the Town of
Wappinger: New York Telephone Company; Hardee's Food System;
Sunset Crest Association; Texland Properties; Southlands
Corporation; Waldbaum's; Brack Construction; Wappingers
Association; Nurhom Realty; Cresthill Industries; The Pavillion
Condos; and Marshfield Enterprises.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to referred the above stated Tax
Certioraris to Emanuel Saris, Attorney to the Town appointed to
handle Tax Reviews, to defend on behalf of the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Purchase Orders were submitted for approval by
Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee. $1,077.00
payable to All American Fence Company for fencing around the
entrance of Robinson Lane, the Funds allocated in account
A-7110.2 Equipment.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to approve the purchase order for
$1,077 payable to All American Fence Company.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next Purchase Order submitted by Mr. Holt is for $2,100.00
to hire two additional Counselors at the playgrounds. In order
to keep the Health Department mandate of a ratio of 12 -to 1, two
additional Counselors had to be hired. The funds to be
transferred from account B-7310.4, Contractual Expenses, to
B-7310.1, Personnel.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the transfer of funds
from Account B-7310.4 Contractual Expenses to B-7310.1 Personnel
in the amount of $2,100.00 to hire two additional Counselors.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next request submitted by Mr. Holt, was for approval to
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trade in the John Deer Model F-935 tractor purchased in 1991 at
a cost of $12,400.00. It has approximately 1,000 hours of
mowing time. At this time the undercarriage must be replaced
at a cost of $3,121.00, minus $1,000.00 for the trade in of the
present one or $2,121.00 out of pocket expense. In speaking
with the dealer about this replacement, he indicated that he
would offer us a brand new John Deere tractor for $3,550.00 plus
our 1991 model. We are therefore talking about spending
$2,122.00 for just the undercarriage for the 1991 model or
$3,550.00 for a new John Deere Mower, a difference of $1,429.00.
Mr. Holt requests that he be allowed to trade in the 1991 mower
for the new model F935 and the funds for this purchase be
transferred from A-7110.4 Contractual to A-7110.2, Equipment.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the trade in of the
the 1991 John Deer Tractor and the funds of $2,122.00 to be
transferred from A-7110.4 Contractual to A-7110.2 Equipment for
the purchase of the new tractor.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The last request received from Mr. Holt was a recommendation
that Amy Russell be paid an additional $200.00 for the Camp
Safety Plan that she put together. This Plan is a requirement
from the Dutchess County Department of Health, prior to the
opening of the Town Playgrounds. Miss Russell put in an
additional 40 plus hours compiling the "Town of Wappinger Summer
Camp Program Safety Plan". These funds would come from the
B-7310.1 Account.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the request from Mr.
Holt for Amy Russell to receive an additional $200.00 for her
"Town of Wappinger Summer Camp Safety Plan" with the funds to
come from the B-7310.1 Account.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried.
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The next item on the agenda was received from Carl Amburgey in
reference to the purchase of a new patrol vehicle. As you know,
$15,000.00 was approved in the 1994 budget for a new vehicle,
and due to the condition and mileage of patrol vehicle DC -120
and for the officers's safety, it is imperative that we purchase
a new vehicle for purposes of Town Patrol. The vehicle will be
purchased from State Contract which will be less than the
$15,000.00 approved monies.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize approval of the
purchase of a new patrol vehicle which will be purchased from
State Contract, the cost not to exceed $15,000.00.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Purchase Order was submitted by Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk for
the Purchase of 2 New Voting machines, and one machine hoist at
a cost not to exceed $5,000.00.
the 1994 Budget.
The funds were allocated in
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to approve the Purchase Order, not to
exceed $5,000.00, to Elaine Snowden for the purchase of two new
voting machines, and one machine hoist.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Daniel Wery, Planning Consultant with Frederick P. Clark
Associates, submitted a Comprehensive Zoning Law Revisions,
Submittal #2, Schedules of Use Regulation, Etc. The 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. The revisions will also correct the many
inconsistencies and internal conflicts which have developed over
the years as a result of many independent and uncoordinated
zoning amendments.
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COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to have a Workshop Session on the
proposed Zoning Revisions.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Requests for the return of Escrow funds were received from the
following: (1) Sharon Homes, Nicole Farms $Lot #26, $5,000.00
(2) Richard & Diane Fay, 147 Johnson Place $1,500.00 (3)
Nelson Conde, 42 Woodland Court Lot #15, $2,000.00. (4) Craig &
Cheryl Bartels, Lot #16 Wyndham Crossing $8,000.00.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the return of Escrow
Funds to Sharon Homes for $5,000.00, Richard & Diane Fay for
$1,500.00, Nelson Conde for $2,000.00, and Craig & Cheryl
Bartels for $8,000.00, based on the recommendation of the
Building Inspector, Thomas Classey.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notice of Intent to Apply for a liquor license was received from
Shri Gyan Sagar International, Ltd, D/B/A Auto Bahn Cafe, 299
New Hackensack Road, Wappingers Falls, NY.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the notice of intent to
apply for a new liquor license for the Auto Bahn Cafe, and place
it on file, with no comment.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Lastly, authorization to change order #9 Contract 1, Phase 1 of
the Tri -Muni was received from James Bedore, Project Engineer.
Because of unforeseen conditions encountered in Case Crossing
No. 1 by Pillari Bros an additional $105,000.00 was incurred
above the contract cost. The conditions ranged from more rock
than anticipated by the Boring Logs, extreme hardness of rock
encountered and costly construction requirements imposed by
Central Hudson. The submitted bill was reviewed by
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the Consulting Engineers and find the following amount to be
justified ($105,000.00):
Total Direct Cost . . . . . . . .$201,250.00
Less Bid Price . . . . . . . . . - 70,000.00
Less Rock Paid . . . . . . . . . - 26,250.00
$105,000.00
It was the opinion of this office that Pillari Bros. Contracting
Co. is entitled to this additional payment for the incurred cost
above the contract at Cased Crossing No. 1.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the authorization to
change Order No. 9 for Contract 1 Phase 1 of the Tri Muni to pay
Pillari Bros. Contracting, the additional $105,000.00 above the
contract for the additional boring of rock.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Ruggiero discussed the last Tri Muni Sewer meeting that he
attended and was informed that the $33,500.00 that was approved
for the draw down was overspent. In reality, Mr. Ruggiero
explained, $35,000.00 was not overspent, the work was done ahead
of time, and an additional $90,000.00 draw down is needed to
continue the work. He feels that the Treasurer, Mr. Juliani is
doing an excellent job of scrutinizing all the bills. Mr.
Ruggiero has also requested a breakdown, ahead of time, how all
the funds are to be spent. Such as Attorney fees, engineer
hours, etc.
Mr. Incoronato forwarded the following: In view of the fact
that the Hudson Valley Stadium Corporation has spent millions of
dollars of County funds with little, if any, public accounting;
and because the Corporation seeks yet another two million
dollars of Public funds because of its overspending; and
whereas a proposal has been made by one or more County
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Legislators to assess Wappinger $20,000.00 to help repay part of
this huge shortfall; I Hereby make a motion to invite the five
County Legislators who represent the Town of Wappinger, to join
the Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August
22, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. at which time they can update Board
Members and interested members of the public, on the current
status of Stadium finances and their impact on local taxpayers.
Accordingly, such written invitation are to be composed and
mailed to the following Legislators by our Town Clerk: John
Beale, Gordon Hirt, Barbara Gutzler, James Hammond and Camille
Price.
Mrs. Visconti had no reports at this time.
An announcement was made by SUPERVISOR SMITH, that after 26
years, Melva Laffin, will be retiring. Melva will retire
September 30, 1994. Supervisor Smith requested the Town Clerk
to send Melva a letter of appreciation.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to accept the letter from Melva
Laffin indicating her intent to retire, and request the Town
Clerk to send her a letter of appreciation.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT
Mr. Levenson's monthly report on schedule of Bonds and Letters
of Credit was received. Also submitted was a copy of a letter
forwarded to Michael & Rita Suozzo and Louis & Lucille Suozzo,
notifying them that their Letter of Credit in the amount of
$8,366.00 was due to expire on October 19, 1994
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept Mr. Levenson's Report of
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the schedule of Bonds and Letters of Credit and place them on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
RESOLUTIONS
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The next consideration brought before the Board were the Bids
received for Smithtown Road Drainage & Hiview Road Drainage
Improvement Projects. Twelve (12) Bids were received and opened
on July 6, 1994 for Smithtown Road Drainage. Eight (8) Bids
were received and opened on July 21, 1994 for Hiview Road
Drainage. Both Bids were reviewed by James Bedore, Project
Engineer of Paggi and Martin. Upon approval by Attorney to the
Town, of Performance Bonds, it was recommended that D.E.W.
Construction be awarded the Contract for the Smithtown Road
Drainage as low bidder, with a bid of $148,550.00, and Globe
Construction be awarded the bid for Hiview Road Drainage as low
Bidder with a bid of $36,875.00.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to award the Contracts, upon the
recommendation of James Bedore, Project Engineer for Paggi &
Martin, Engineer to the Town, to D.E.W. Construction for
$148,550 for the Smithtown Road Drainage Project, and to Globe
Construction for $36,875.00 for the Hiview Road Drainage Project
and authorize the Supervisor to sign the Contracts.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two Bids were received and opened on July 15, 1994 for the old
Assessor's Car. (1) Barbara Coughlin, $65.00 and (2) Terry
Glass, $5.00.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to award the bid for the Assessors
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car (1985 Dodge Sedan) to Barbara Coughlin at $65.00, as high
bidder.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several Quotes for the Shed at the Recycling Center were
presented to the Board for their Consideration, with a request
to authorize the transfer of funds and approve a Purchase Order
for the shed. Three (3) quotes were presented. The Lowest
quote of $1,149.00, with installation, being Grossman's of
Wappingers Falls.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the quote for the Shed
from Grossman's, for $1,149.00, they being the lowest quote,
authorize the transfer of $1,150.00 from account B-8162.4 to
B-8162.2 and approve a Purchase order for $1,150.00 for the
Shed.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
SUPERVISOR SMITH moved The Introduction of a Local Law
Amending Local Law #10 of 1975 Regulating the Assembly of
Persons in the Town of Wappinger and set a Public Hearing.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Smith explained to the Board, the Reason for amending the
Local Law Regulating the Assembly of Persons was due in part to
some discussions she had with other municipalities. They were
discussing Woodstock, and it was suggested that everyone review
their Local Laws to see if they were antiquated. The Local Law
for The Town of Wappinger needed updating.
SUPERVISOR SMITH moved to Set a Public Hearing for August 22,
1994 at 7:20 P.M.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
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Motion Unanimously Carried
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The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI
and seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated July 27, 1992 the Town Board
authorized the transfer of .043 acres of land from the Town of
Wappinger, Montfort Road recreation site to Joseph H. and Evelyn
Fulton adjacent property owners, in exchange for a .043 parcel
of land to be conveyed from Joseph H. and Evelyn to the Town,
and consequence thereof, the Town entered into a contract dated
February 19, 1993 with Joseph H. Fulton, Jr. and Evelyn Fulton,
his wife, for the exchange for these parcels: and
WHEREAS, since the property to be exchanged from the Town to
Mr. & Mrs. Fulton had been used for park or recreation purposes,
authorization from the New York State Legislature was required
to enable the Town to do so; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated June 14, 1993, the Town Board
examined the proposed action to SEQRA regulations and Town of
Wappinger Local Law #6 of 1992 and made a Negative Determination
of Significance for this project; and
WHEREAS, the New York state Legislature adopted the
appropriate legislation necessary to enable the Town to
effectuate the transfer as set forth in the contract dated
February 19, 1993 between the Town and Mr. & Mrs. Fulton; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate legislation is set forth in the
Laws of 1994 Chapter 144 which in substance authorized the Town
to exchange the parcels of land with Mr. & Mrs. Fulton upon
Resolution duly adopted by the Town Board.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, pursuant to
statue duly adopted by the State of New York as contained in the
Laws of 1994, chapter 144 hereby authorizes the transfer of a
.043 acre parcel of land from Montfort Road Park/Recreation Site
adjacent land owners Joseph H. Fulton in exchange for an equal
parcel of land to be conveyed from Mr. & Mrs. Fulton to the Town
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pursuant to contract dated February 19, 1993.
2. The Town Supervisor, Constance O. Smith is hereby
authorized to execute any deeds, capital gains affidavit,
equalization and assessment forms and any other documents and to
pay necessary recordings or transfer taxes required to
effectuate these transfers.
3. Albert P. Roberts, attorney to the Town is hereby
directed to prepare the deeds, gains tax affidavits,
equalization and assessment forms and any other documents
necessary to effectuate this transfer.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was
duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Roll Call Vote: Vote
Supervisor
Smith
Aye
Councilman
Ruggiero
Aye
Councilman
Valdati
Absent
Councilman
Incoronato
Aye
Councilwoman Visconti
Aye
The Resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A request from Ann Buckley, Town Comptroller was received for a
Budget Amendment for CHIPS Monies. Her request is to increase
3501 DB to $86,709.00, and increase 5112.40 DB to $86,709.00 for
the 1994 budget.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Mrs. Buckley to
increase 3501 DB to $86,709.00 and increase 5112.40 DB to
$86,709 to budget for CHIPS 1994 budget.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero
Motion Unanimously Carried
At this time Mrs. Smith offered her congratulations to Mr.
Foster, Highway Superintendent on his excellent idea for the
utilization of several tanks that were going to be discarded.
They are being used on site to store water for fire protection.
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Mr. Foster stated that the tanks hold twenty one thousand
gallons of water. It was also noted by Mrs. Smith that the
water being used in the tanks is river water, not municipal.
Mrs. Smith also requested authorization to update computers for
Florence Hannon and Debbie Hongach at a cost Of $865.00 each.
Mr. Incoronato stated that a new computer could be purchased
for approximately $1,1000.00. After much discussion it was
decided that Mrs. Smith would set up an appointment with Mr.
Incoronato, who is has some knowledge about computers, and a
consultant from one of the computer offices to discuss our
options.
COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to table this action.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Earlier in the evening Mr. Ruggiero presented his report on the
Tri -Muni with request that an additional $90,000.00 was needed
to continue the work.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Attorney to the
Town, Al Roberts to prepare necessary agreements and resolutions
for the Tri -Muni for $90,000 and authorize the Supervisor to
sign.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Ruggiero spoke regarding the amount of vandalism in the Town
parks. He suggested that the next workshop be focused on this
situation. He also wants to invite the vandalism patrol to
the workshop.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr.Ruggiero also addressed the Economic Development in some of
the surrounding communities and was distressed that Wappingers
Falls had not been targeted. He proposed that Wappingers have
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its own Economic Development Plan. He suggested a workshop on
this subject. It was suggested by Mr. Ruggiero that the Town
should target non-residential land and give tax incentives to
new types of business that wish to relocate in the area and if
local labor were hired, give extra tax incentives.
Mrs. Smith was receptive to Mr. Ruggiero's proposal and
agreed that a workshop would be set up to discuss incentives to
encourage new business to relocate the area.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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