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A Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on September 14, 1992, at the Town Hall
at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls,
Dutchess County, New York.
supervisor Smith opened the Meeting at 6:45 P.M.
Present:
Constance O. Smith, Supervisor
James Mills, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Robert Wallace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
The Supervisor send notices to the Town Board -and the news
media on September 4, 1992, scheduling the meeting for
September 14, 1992 at 6:45 P.M. for the purpose of
considering Wildwood Drainage, Town Car Bid Authorization,
setting a Public Hearing on a Local Law for Sewer Use and
any other business that may come before the Board.
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the
commencement of the meeting.
The first item was for the Board to consider the Wildwood
Drainage Project which had previously been discussed at a work
shop. It involved drainage problems in the backyards of several
residents in the Wildwood Area and it was Councilman Mills'
opinion that if the Town approved the project they would benefit
in the long run since it would increase the value of the
properties involved thereby increasing the assessed valuation of
the Town. The Attorney to the Town rendered his opinion that
since the drainage problem was not caused by the Town, it would
be illegal for them to use taxpayer's money to alleviate the
problem. The Supervisor had stated previously that she would
help the residents form a drainage district, however, it would
be at their expense.
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Mrs. Mills was recognized by the Chair and stated that, she was
not pleased with this decision since she thought., after their
previous discussion with the affected residents, that the Board
was going to help them. She was also not aware of the figures
that the Engineer had submitted relating to surveys and
engineering costs, totaling between $13 and $14,000. The
Supervisor pointed out that these figures were estimated ones
for the purposes of forming a district.. When and if they
decided to do this, formal proposals could be submitted.
She then asked the Board to put this matter_ to a vote.
MR. VALDATI moved that the Town Board authorize the drainage
project in the Wil.dwood Area of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Roll Call. Vote: 4 Nays Mr.. Mills ---Aye
Motion Defeated
Next was the Town Car Bid Authorization --
MRS. VISCONTI moved to table action on this item.
Seconded by Mr. Wallace
Motion Unanimously Carried
A proposed Local Law on Sewer Use was placed before the Board
for their consideration.
This Local. Law .is attached hereto and made part thereof of
the Minutes of this Meeting.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR. SMITH who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at, a.
meeting of this Town Board on the 14th day of September, 1992,
a proposed Local Law on Sewer Use in the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law
requires that no local law shall be passed by the Legisl-ative
Body of the Town until a, Public Hearing thereon has beenheld
before such body,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That a, Public Hearing shall be held on the said proposed
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Local Law by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on the 28th
day of September, 1992, at 6:55 P.M. on such day at the Town
Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County,
New York.
2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing
shall be given by the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger by
the due posting thereof upon the bulletin board maintained by
said Town Clerk in the Town Hall and by publishing such notice
at least once in the official newspaper of the Town of
Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman Wallace
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to close the Special Meeting, seconded by
Mr. Wallace and unanimously carried.
The Meeting closed at 7:07 P.M. \'
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk