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An adjourned Public Hearing of January 24, 1994 was held by the
Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on March 28, 1994 at the
Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the
Rezoning Amendment for W. B. Nelson, Rolling Meadows.
Supervisor Smith opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 P.M.
Present:
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Constance Smith, Supervisor
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Also Present:
Joseph E Paggi, Engineer to the Town
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Herbert Levenson, Zoning Administrator
Graham Foster, Superintendent of Highways
SUPERVISOR SMITH suggested because the principals are not ready
for this project that the Public Hearing for the Rezoning
Amendment for W.B. Nelson. be closed.
There were not comments or questions from the audience.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to close the Public Hearing,
seconded by Mr. Ruggiero and unanimously carried.
The Hearing closed at 7:16 P.M.
The Public Hearing Reopened at 7:17 P.M.
Also Present: Councilwoman Visconti
At this time Attorney for the Principals, John Adams spoke on
several of the issues. One of the issues brought up was the
down sizing of IBM, and the abandonment of County Route #11 and
much of Dutchess County Airport shifting to Stewart. At this
time his client felt this property has no viable use for
Industrial Purpose and no market or demand for this site.
After reviewing the Real Estate market, it was felt the only
use for this site would be for Senior Citizen housing. There is
a demand for this type of housing in Wappingers Falls, and
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Dutchess County.
In response to Correspondence from the Dutchess County
Department of Planning with a negative recommendation due to
safety and noise levels.
There is no guarantee that an aircraft will land short of the
Runway, but noise levels, according to the FAA, fall within the
guidelines of FAA residential housing.
These findings were brought to the attention of the County
Mr. Adams is asking the Town Board to act favorably on this
Rezoning issue.
At this time Mr.Adams asked if there were any question or
comments from the Audience.
There were several question from the Board regarding rents,
traffic, safety, sewer and water that were answered by the
Principals.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to close the Public Hearing,
seconded by Mr. Incoronato, and unanimously carried.
The Hearing closed at 7:30 P.M.
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
MARCH 28, 1994
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. Feb. 28, '94
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt Receiver of Taxes Town Justices
Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. Dog Control Officer, Custodian Report
Annual Reports: Town Justices Recreation
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mary Simonetti, Barbara Drive, and Clara L. Rossi -Mansell,
Amherst Lane Re: Protesting penalty for late payments on Water
bills
b. Requests for return of Escrow Funds from: (1) E. Hartmann, Rte 9
Site Plan -$3,711.14 (2) Zipprich & Araps, subdivision lot line
realignment -$285.50
C. Notification of intent to apply for liquor licenses from:
(1) Teresa Carvalho for Nat's International Pizza, Rte 9D & (2)
Jeanette Gunn, DBA Jets Place, Myers Corners Rd.
d. R. Holt, Rec. Ch. requests for P.O.'s for: Deer Hill & Enviro-
Clean, for Summer Programs
e. R. Holt, Rec. Ch. Re: recommendation to change & increase various
Recreational fees
f. Tri -Muni - Sedore, etc.PRoject Accountants - amount for Draw -Down
thru August
g. Resignation of John Perillo from Planning Board
h. E. Roland Norris, letter of appreciation, and request for permissi
to use town Seal and donation for patches for a Rookie League Team
i. Frank Jones, Manager IBM bldg. Myers Corners Rd. re: employment
lay-offs
j. G. Foster, H. Supt. letter re:Salary
k. Joint Bidding with Wappinger Central School District
1. Request for use of Voting Machines for WCS Vote
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT
H. Levenson Report
8. RESOLUTIONS
a. Buyakowski Rezoning request (Airport Sr. Citizen Compley)
b. Thalman Rezoning request - Direct Attny to prepare Contract
Zoning Resolution, and refer to Planning Board
C. Introduce Local Law for Zoning Revisions, and set Public Hearing
d. Approve agreement between T/W & Little League & authorize
Supervisor to sign
e. Accept Engineer to Towns' Chelsea Sewer Study Report
f. Consider awarding Bid for Wappinger Sewer Trans/Treatment Improvem nt
Phase II - Contract #1
g. Consider bids for Town Clean-up days
9. UNFINISHES BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
REMINDER: Adjourned public hearing 7:15 P.M. Buyakowski
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on March 28, 1994 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York.
SUPERVISOR SMITH called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M.
Present:
Constance Smith, Supervisor
Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
'�Aw Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
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.
Supervisor Smith recognized several Students from a local schoo'_
attending the Town Board Meeting, and introduced the members of
the Town Board to them, and stated that around 8:00 there would
be a short break so they could have their attendance sheets
signed.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 28, 1994 having
previously forwarded to the Town Board, were placed before them
for their consideration.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI stated that there was an error in the
minutes on Page 17, that needed correcting, instead of EAGF it
should have read EAF.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved that the above stated Minutes, as
submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved as
corrected.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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REPORTS
Reports for the Month of February were received from the Town
Justices, Supervisor/Comptroller, Receiver of `faxes, Building
Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Dog Control Officer, Custodian.
Also received were Annual Reports from Town Justices and the
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Recreation Committee.
Mrs. Visconti had some questions for Mr. Levenson regarding two
items on his report. (1) regarding an inspection; Mr. Levenson
stated his office received a report that the resident had an
illegal 2 family house, and refused to grant them the right to
inspect the home. Mr. Levenson said that the matter would be
discussed further with Attorney Al Roberts and proceed from
there. (2) Another item regarding the odors of petroleum and
kerosene from a stream off Losee Road and Bel-Aii Lane. Mr.
Levenson stated the DEC is monitoring the stream every day.
He will notify the Board on their findings as soon as he
receives their report.
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COUNCILWOMAN ViSCONTI moved to accept the above stated reports
and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence was received from two Residents, 1) Mary
Simonetti, Barbara Drive, (2) Clara L Rossi -Mansell; Amherst
Lane, protesting penalties for late payments on their water
bills. Mrs. Visconti felt the problem was with the Poste Office,
not the Town, we do not wave penalties.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI made a motion to send letters to Mazy
Simonetti and Clara L. Rossi -Hansell regarding Town policy on
paying water bills. �j
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Requests for the return of Escrow Funds were received from the
following: (1) Eric Hartman, 6 Arbor Hill Road, Poughkeepsie,
NY, Site Plan Application #311 Deposit in the amount of
$3,111.14 (2) Ferdinand Zipprich, 322 Myers Corners Road,
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Wappingers Falls, NY, Lot line realignment Application #626 in
the amount of $285.00.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the return of Escrow Funds
based on the recommendations of Zoning Administrator, Herb
Levenson.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notice of intent to Apply for a liquor license was received from
Teresa Carfalho for Nat's International Pizza, Inc., located on
Route 9D, and a Notice of intent to Renew her liquor license was
received by Jeanette T. Gunn, DBA Jet's Place, Myers Corners
Road.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the notice of intent to
renew the Liquor license of Teresa Carfalho and notice to apply
for a new Liquor license for Jeanette T. Gunn and place them on
file without comment.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Purchase Orders were submitted for approval by Mr.
Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Department. (1) Deer
Hill Center in the amount of $6,200.00 for use of their poo'_ for
our 1994 summer swim program. (2) Enviro-Clean Porta Potty for
$2,500.00, to cover charges for the rental of Portajohns for
various recreation areas for the 1994 season.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the above Purchase Order
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requests for Deer Hill Center in the amount of $6,200.00 and
Enviro-Clean Porta Potty in the amount of $2,500.00.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
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Motion Unanimously Carries'{
A recommendation was received from, Ralph Holt, Chayrman of the
Recreation Department, for the establishment of new fees for
Town sponsored programs. Mr. Holt's recommendation is to charge
$15.00 per person and a $1-0.00 fee for each additional member of
the family. He also recommends a straight $20.00 fee for the
golf program. Along with the new schedule, the late fee charge
is waived. Mr. Holt stated that these fees along with small
grants that are received are in excess of $20,000. It would be
to the advantage of the Recreation Department if in some way
these funds could find there way back to his Department so some
expenses not covered by his budget could be paid for.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the requests of the new
Recreation fees based on the recommendation of Mr. Holt, but
felt that in regard,to Use of those fees, that should be tarsen
up at Budget time.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from Sedore, O'Sullivan Uetteric & Barshi,
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Project Accounts for the Tri -Municipal Expansion (Pease I and II
only) regarding Draw Down costs from March 1, 1994 through
August 31, 1994.
The Costs are a projection of expected expenditures through
August 31, 1994 for the Town of Wappinger Expansion.
Rudikoff Associates $121,000.00
Quartararo & Quartararo 5,000.00
Hayward & Pakan Assoc. & Lapar 1-2,000.00
Sedore, O'Sullivan, Letterio & Barshi 4,50O.00
TOTAL 33,500.00
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the protect Accountants
request for the above expenditures.
Secondee: by Mr. Incoronato.
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Roll Call Vote:
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Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI
who moved its adoption.
Resolved, that George Grimshaw, be and he hereby is appointed ,-o
fill the vacancy on the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger
which has occurred by reason of the resignation of John Perillo
and it is further RESOLVED, that the said George Grimshaw be
and he hereby is appointed to fill such vacancy for the
y
remainder of the term which shall expire on January 4, 1996.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Councilman Ruggiero
Nay
Councilman Vaidati
Aye
Supervisor Smith
Aye
Councilman Incoronato
Nay
Councilwoman Visconti
Aye
Motion Carried
There was some discussion prior to the
vote regarding the
request for these expenditures, and Supervisor
Smith explained
that the draw down was for anticipated
work. As a voucher is
submitted for revue by the Town, it is
them approved.
Mr. Incoronato felt the breakdown should
be more complete, and
more detailed not just four lines.
COUNCILMAN VALDATI was relieved that
the Town Board approved
the expected expenditures, if they had
not, it would have held
up the Tri -Muni Project, and would wind
up costing the Town
Fines.
A resignation was received from John Perillo,
as a Member of the
Planning Board.
COUNCILWOMAN VLSCONTI moved to accept
the resignation, of John
Perillo, from the Town Planning Board,
and send him a letter of
thanks.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI
who moved its adoption.
Resolved, that George Grimshaw, be and he hereby is appointed ,-o
fill the vacancy on the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger
which has occurred by reason of the resignation of John Perillo
and it is further RESOLVED, that the said George Grimshaw be
and he hereby is appointed to fill such vacancy for the
y
remainder of the term which shall expire on January 4, 1996.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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At this time SUPERVISOR SMITH introduced Mr. Grimshaw to the
Members of the Board.
Also received was a letter of appreciation from E. Roland
Norris, thanking the Town for the use of several Town Fields for
a Rookie League Team. A request for permission to use the Town
Seal, and a donation for patches for the team was also received.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to allow Mr. Norris to use the Town
Seal for the Rookie League Team, but felt that at this time, a
donation could not be made for the patches.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion 'Unanimously Carried
Correspondence was also received from Frank Jones, Site General
Manager and Plant Manger of IBM, Myers Corners Road, notifying
the Town of the recent lay-offs of employees.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the letter and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Graham Foster, Superintendent of Highways, sent a letter to the
Town Board with a list of salaries of Superintendents of
surrounding Towns, in relationship to his.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the letter and put it on
file and it would be addressed at Budget time.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Lastly, a letter was received from Attorney to the Town, Al
Roberts, regarding Joint Purchasing with Wappingers Central
School District. 1i
Mr. Roberts stated that the Town would need a formal agreement
with the Wappingers Central School District to join in
Cooperative bidding, but adopting a resolution would not
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accomplish much at this time. Mr. Roberts advised that while
their intentions are in the right place, there is no authority
in New York State for the Town Board to adopt such a Resolution
The supporting materials attached to the letter received was
based on New Jersey Law.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the Town Supervisor and
Attorney Al Roberts to pursue this further and enter into an
agreement, based on the fact that Town would be needing items in
the future and the agreement would already be in place.
Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was submitted by Susan M. Phillips, District Clerk,
Wappingers Central School District, for the use of seven Voting
Machines for the Annual Election to be held on May 18, 1994
The Town would transport the Voting Machines to the schools and
submit the cost to the district.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to approve the request from Susan M.
Phillips for the use of seven Voting Machines for the Wappingers
Central School District Annual Election.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti.
Motion Unanimously Carried
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Reports from Mr. Ruggiero, Mr. Valdati, Mr.
Incoronato or Mrs. Visconti at this time.
BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT
Mr. Levenson's monthly report on the schedule of Bonds and
Letters of Credit was received and he also submitted a copy of
letters forwarded to (1) Mr. Thomas Gatanis, Holiday Inn,
Fishkill Hotel and Conference Center, 2511 Route 9, Fishkill,
New York, regarding Lookout Point Subdivision notifying him that
his Letter of Credit in the amount of seventy thousand dollars
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($70,000.00) is due to expire on June 1, 1994, stating that a
renewal must be received not later than May 15, 1994. (2)
Graham Foster, Superintendent of Highways, advising him that
the Road Maintenance Bond in the Noto Subdivision in the amount
of one hundred thousand, one thousand one hundred & forty five
dollars ($100,145.00) is maturing on July 3, 1994, and requested
Mr. Foster to notify him if the subjected road is acceptable or
if there is any corrective work necessary.
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
RESOLUTIONS
A Public Hearing was held previous to the meeting on a Rezoning
Amendment for W. B. Nelson, Rolling Meadows (Buyakowski) was now
placed before the Board for their consideration.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved, based on the recommendation of the
Dutchess County Department of Planning, as an unsafe area, due
to traffic problems, sewer problems, noise; etc, that the
rezoning application be denied.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Ruggiero Aye
Councilman Valdati Aye
Councilman Incoronato Aye
Councilwoman Visconti Nay
Supervisor Smith Aye
Notion Carried
Prior to the vote there was some discussion. MRS. VISCONTI felt
that this Senior Citizen Complex would be very worth while for j
our Senior Citizens in DC. Here we have FAA sets standards and
the County did not abide by these standards and feels that this
is a disgrace. There is an overwhelming need for this complex.
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MR. VALDATI stated that he was very enthusiastic when he first
heard of the project. He now feels that the rents would be to
high ($600-$700), not affordable, size would be downsized to 700
sq. ft. compounded with safety factors, and felt that the mix of
other people in the complex and would no longer be considered a
Senior Citizen Complex.
Mr. Ruggiero felt that there were other areas that could be
developed for affordable housing, considering all the vacancies
in the area, and felt we should keep the marketable land for
future industry.
SUPERVISOR SMITH had considered the project, is still 1-00% for
it, but based upon the recommendation of the of the County, as
an unsafe area, in good conscience could not vote for the
project.
The next Item on the Agenda to come before the Board was the
Thalman Rezoning request to direct the Attorney to the Town to
prepare a Contract Zoning Resolution and refer it to the
Planning Board.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO made a motion to table this request,
following a Work Shop, and bring it up at the next Town Board
Meetina.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next Resolution is to Introduce Local Law for Zoning
Revisions and set a Public Hearing.
The following resolution was by moved by SUPERVISOR SMITH.
Seconded by Councilman Incoronato.
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
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comprehensive update 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
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WHEREAS, the revisions will also correct the many
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inconsistencies and internal discrepancies which have developed
over the years as a result of many independent and uncoordinated
zoning amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board currently has before it for
consideration proposed revisions to Article. iT of the Zoning Law
regarding "Definitions"; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions include the addition of
several new definitions and the deletion of a few which no
longer are of use and the modification of others to reflect
current planning practice, to better clarify the meaning and
interpretation of the remaining zoning regulations and which
will eliminate unclear and ambiguous wording; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board also has before it fci
consideration proposed amendments regarding the reimbursement of
application review fees which would extend the existing
reimbursement procedures to all land use applications coming
before the Town Board, the Planning Board, and the Zoning Board
of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments mentioned above have been
referred to the Town of Wappinger. Planning Board Pursuant to
Section 602 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
determined that the intended action, i.e., the adoption of the
aforesaid Local Law, is a Type I action pursuant to Article 8 of
the Environmental Conservation Law Part 617 NYCRR (commonly
known as "SEQR") and Local Law #6 of 1992 and is an action for
which there are no other involved agencies;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby
introduces for consideration of it adoption proposed Local Law
# 1 of the year 1994 in the form annexed hereto; except as
specifically modified by the amendments contained herein, 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 attended action,
i.e., the amendment and revision of the definitions as well as
the procedural requirements regarding the reimbursement of
application review fees and hereby reserves the right to make
its Determination of Significance until conclusion of the Public
Hearing on the proposed zoning amendments.
3. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby
schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of the annexed
proposed Local Law of the year 1994 for 7:15 PM on the 25th day
of April, 1994 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 of the Town of Wappinger hereby
directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect to the
proposed Local Law:
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 ten (10) days prior to said public
hearing;
b. To serve a copy of the 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
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c.
Municipal Law;
and
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 prior to said public hearing.
The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:
Joseph Ruggiero Aye
Robert Valdati Aye
Joseph Incoronato Aye
June Visconti Aye
Constance 0. Smith Aye
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
The next item brought before the Board is a proposed Agreement
between the Town of Wappinger and Little League.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the Agreement between the
Town of Wappinger and the T/W Little League Association and
authorize the Supervisor to sign the Little League Agreement..
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion unanimously Carried
Engineer to the Town Jay Paggi's Chelsea Sewer Study Report was
brought before the Town Board for their acceptance.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report. and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
Mr. Incoronato felt that the study Mr. Paggi prepared was very
good, it is needed, because the Chelsea Hamlet is one of the
most densely populated areas, and lowest part of the Town and he
is encouraged by optimal cost. Mr. Paggi responded that the
cost would be more than Mr. Incoronato's figures.
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Engineer to the Town
Jay Paggi to work up an amortization table for C-2 of the :'.tudy
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to present to the Board.
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Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next consideration brought before the Board were the Bids
received for Phase II Contract I of the Wappingers Sewer
Transmission/Treatment Improvement. Eight (8) Bids were
received and opened on March 21, 1994 and reviewed by James
Bedore, Project Engineer of Paggi and Martin. Upon approval by
Attorney to the Town, of a Performance Bond, it was recommended
that Alexandra Development Inc. be awarded the Contract for the
Wappinger Sewer Trans/Treatment Improvement Phase II Contract I.
as low bidder, with a bid of $894,840.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to award the Contract, upon the
recommendation of James Bedore, Project Engineer for Paggi
Martin, Engineer to the Town, to Alexandra Development, enc. for
$894,840.00 for the Wappinger Sewer Trans/Treatment Improvement
Phase II Contract I.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
MRS. SMITH complimented Mr. Paggi for the fine job he did in
saving the Town money. Bid came in approximately $200,000.00
lower than anticipated.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Last Item brought before the Board was a new proposal from
Superintendent of Highways, Graham Foster, for an alternative
method of performing the Clean-up day that would save the Town
a considerable amount money. Previously, we have hauled the
material to the Highway Department in trucks, and dumped it into
dumpsters. A backhoe was used to compact the loads to maximize
the weight per dumpster. The dumpster was them hauled away by
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the Carrier.
The new method would be to truck material to a local DEC
approved transfer station for dumping. Each load would be
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weighed at the transfer station, and signed for by our drivers.
This procedure would eliminate a lot of extra handling and the
need for the backhoe and operator.
This approach will also save much time for the Highway
Department. Mr. Foster recommends that the Old Bids be thrown
out and Re -Spec new bids to allow for the new method.
Mr. Incoronato praised Mr. Foster for the innovative method, and
complimented him on the excellent handling of the record snow
fall in the Town of Wappingers this past winter.
COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to accept the Highway
Superintendent's recommendation to Re -Spec new bids for Town
Clean up.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved, upon the recommendation of Mr.
Foster, to reject all the previous bids submitted to the Town
for Town Clean up and authorize him to seek new bids, based on
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his new recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
Motion Unanimously Carried
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A Request was made by Attorney for the Town, Al Roberts; to use
the services of Mike Tremper & Jay Paggi for the Alpha Laval
Suit.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Attorney to the Town
Al Roberts request, to use Mike Tremper and Jay Paggi for the
Alpha Laval Suit & report his progress at the next Workshop
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Motion Unanimously Carried k
Mr. Ruggiero questioned Mrs. Smith in regard to the letter the
Board received from the Dog Control Officer, Ann Marie Buck,
last month requesting a gate for her automobile. Mrs. Smith.
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replied, the very next day she received a catalog, they were not
very expensive, around $60.00. She spoke to Mrs. Buck and asked
her to measure her automobile, as of yet she has not heard from
her.
iMr. Ruggiero questioned Mrs. Smith in regard to the letter he
had sent her on Wappingers Golf Park. Mrs. Smith responded that
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she is still is waiting to hear from the Planner for the
answers.
Mrs. Visconti noted correspondence that was received from Carl
Amburgy, regarding police coverage and it answers our
questions.
Mr. Incoronato stated that one part of our question was not
answered in regarding total amount of patrol cars in the County
on a daily basis. Mrs. Smith will get the figures.
Mrs. Visconti also brought up the matter of Mid -Point Park
Drainage with Attorney Al Roberts, he has not heard anything
from anyone yet.
Another item brought by Mrs. Visconti was Fieldstone Farms, has
that ever been resolved. Mr. Roberts replied it had been taken
care of a long time ago.
The question of Workman's Compensation was also brought up by
Mrs. Visconti and she was told it is still being worked on.
Mrs. Visconti also questioned Mrs. Smith on the possibility of
a work shop to determine the Water rate of Commercial Property
in the Hindu Samaj district. Mrs. Smith stated that a work shop
is not needed because there is a Commercial rate in the Hindu
Samaj District already.
Mrs Visconti also brought to the attention of the Board, the
Benefit Assessment Grievance procedure presented by Mr.
Ruggiero. This item will also be on the next work shop.
Mr. Valdati questioned Mr. Foster as to the status of fire
protection at the new Salt Storage facility. Mr. Valdati was
told by Mr. Foster there is none at this time, and a truck is on
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site filled with water. Mr. Roberts feels there will be a
break on this and will report it at the next Board Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Visconti questioned Mrs. Smith regarding the correspondence
received from Mike Dolan non- franchise fees for telephone
Company. Should the Town sent him a letter of support? Mrs.
Smith related that she called Mr. Dolan and he was attending a
Seminar in Albany and had not gotten back to her.
Correspondence for the Town of Stuyvesant, who wants to go on
record, concerning the High Speed Rail. Their main concerns
are the legislation being set forth in order for high speed
trains, 125 MPH or better to become a reality. Mrs. Smith said
this item would be put on the next work shop.
Mr. Ruggiero questioned Mrs. Smith on the Economic Development
Committee, and wanted and to know who made up the committee,
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and, how many members on the committee. Mrs.Smith would give
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a list of committee members to all the Board Members and a
schedule of their meetings.
The last item brought up by Mr. Ruggiero was the 'light at
Kendall Road, Mrs. Smith said Central Hudson ordered the light
but at that time the County was installing sewers lines, and
would not allow the light to be installed. Mr. Pat Bristol of
Central was supposed to get in touch with the County again.
Mr. Paggi said he would be speaking with Mr. Bristol the next
day, on the Phone and would find out if Central Hudson got
authorization from the County to install the light.
At this time, 8:45 P.M. MRS. VISCONTI moved to go into
Executive Session regarding Highway Union Contracts.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
The Meeting Reconvened at 8:54 P.M. with all Board Members
present, there was no action to be taken from the Executive
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Session.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to adjourn the Town Board Meeting,
Seconded by Mr. Valdati, and Unanimously Carried.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
. Town Clerk
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