2003-06-11 (2)
PAGGI, MARTIN & DEL BENE, LLP.
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POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601
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Memo
To: Hon. Joseph Ruggiero, SupelVisor- Town of Wappinger
From: Peter J. Paggi p-o..p
CC: Town Board: File
Hon. Gloria Morse, Town Clerk
Hon. Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
Joseph E. paggi, Jr., P.E.
Albert P. Roberts, Esq.
Donald Swartz, R.A.
Eric Fellenzer, P.E.
Date: 06/11/03
R. Underground Oil Storage Tanks (USl'): Greystone Property
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JUN 1 6 2003
TOWN CLERk
As part of our efforts to address the NYSDEC concerns regarding the Underground Storage Tanks (USl') at the
Greystone Property, I have reviewed the October 26, 1998 "Buildings Study~ prepared by Cerniglia & Swartz,
P.C. Two items appear to be relevant:
1) Regarding the existing 10,000 gallon underground oil tank, the Report "... strongly recommends all single
walled tanks be replaced with double walled monitored units to preclude any future contamination of the
site. n (page 2.0-5). The cost to perform this work was included under the "Optional Items" section (page
3.2-44), and was estimated to be $ 60,000. It was further noted that "This value assumes that no soil
contamination has occurred from leakage of the existing tank, and that the existing tank is to be removed
and properly disposed of. n
2) The Report also makes reference to "... a 3000 gallon partially buried fuel oil tank in the basement of
Building NO.1." (ie: the Mansion). The Report notes further that "... This tank was in use until 1995 and may
reportedly contain some amount of product. The Building No. 1 tank, as well as the base mounted diesel
tank on the generator do not appear upon the registration certificate." (page 2.0-5). Under the Costs
Section, the Report notes that "... removal of the tank is not required but we strongly recommend this be
done prior to any contamination of the site. n The cost to perform this work was estimated at $ 5,000 (page
3.1-1), and assumes no leakage or soil contamination.
Please feel free to contact this office if you have any questions or comments regarding this matter.
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