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May 24, 1999
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Connie Smith
Wappinger Town Supervisor
PO Box 324
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Dear Mrs. Smith:
I am writing this letter in regards to my house flooding from the curb around my property being
destroyed. It has been 2 months and I have still not heard anything from the town. I feel I have been
very patient and fair in dealing with this situation. The facts are that I have been here for two years with
no water problems. The first rain storm after the curb was destroyed flooded my basement. Weather
reports will show that we have had days with more substantial rain then that day And I still had no
problems with flooding. I have pictures to show the excessive water and a video of rain going on to the
property when the curb was broken. I know there is a board meeting on May 24, you have had more
then enough time to make a decision in this matter. I am asking the town to be responsible for the
carpet I had to replace, the bill for the plumber, and for the fans to dry out the basement If the town will
not due this, I will take you to court for the full amount of damage including repainting, new molding,
and the paneling that needs to be replaced. J think I am being reasonable, you have had plenty of time
to decide. If I do not here from you by May 27 I will assume tour answer is no and we are going to
court. Enclosed are the bills I expect the town to be liable for. If there are, any questions feel free to
call me at (914)-298-2061.
Sincerely,
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Town of Wappingers
P.O. Box 324
"Wappinger Falls, New York 12590
Attention: Constance O. Smith, Supervisor
Reference: Sabatelle/29 Split Tree Drive/Drainage
Dear Supervisor Smith & Board Members:
As instructed at the April 26, 1999 Town Board meeting, I visited the
above site with Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent, to determine if
the road water in the area of Split Tree Drive had the potential of flooding
out the basement and property of Mr. and Mrs. Sabatelle, 29 Split Tree
Drive.
To determine this, I surveyed the elevations of the gutter lines surrounding
the property, the elevations of the property, and the approximate
elevations of the two floors of the house. It would seem to me that the
elevations are such that there would need to be more than six (6") inches
of water standing on the street to inundate the property without draining
to the catch basin that exists in the street.
We, also, viewed the site to determine if the surface water flow conditions
would be such that it could inundate the basement of the house. Upon
review of the elevations, it would seem highly unlikely that the road
surface water could effect the basement elevation of the house.
There is a low area in the front corner of the lot that could be improved by
placing fill. However, it would appear that the elevation of the basement is
approximately 9/1.10/1 above the rim elevation of the catch basin that exists
in the street.
In any event, it was Mr. Foster's contention that he would repair and place
the curb around the perimeter of the parcel to preclude any road run-off
from entering the shoulder area of the street. It was also pointed out that
the placement of the curb, without placement of additional fill in back of it,
could potentially cause water to pond in back of the curb.
Joseph E. PaggI. Jr.. P.E. Ernst Maron. Jr.. P.E.. L.S. Charles R. Del Be6e. Jr.. P.E.'
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Constance O. Smith
Town Board
Re: Sabatelle Drainage
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April 28, 1999
One item the Highway Superintendent might want to look at is the ultimate
disposal location of the storm water. This should be looked at to insure
that there is free flow at the discharge end of the pipe.
if the Town Board has any questions or co~ments, plsase do not hesitate
to contact this office.
Very truly yours,
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Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E.
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cc: Hon. Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Hon. Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Hon. Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Hon. Robert Valdati, Councilman
Hon. Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Albert P. Roberts, Esq.
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
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Connie Smith
Wappinger Town Supervisor
P.O. Box 324
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
RECEIVED
MAR 2 6 1999
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OF WAPPINGER
March 23, 1999
Dear Mrs. Smith:
I am writing this letter to follow up on the conversation we had regarding the repair of the curb
that runs along side of my property, and the flooding in my house. As I stated, on March 14,
1999 a snow plow hit and destroyed the curb that ran along the side of my property. I live on a
corner and all the water from the street runs to the drain at my comer. I called on march 15th
and complained to the maintenance department. I was told "on the first nice day we will come
repair it". The following Sunday, March 21, 1999 we had a very heavy rain and all the water
that runs into the drain ran into my yard. As a result of this excess water my ground floor
flooded for the first time. I called the highway department to see when they planned to repair the
curb. This time I was told by Tom "that as soon as the black top plants open they will be out" .
This is fine, I understand they can't do the repair without black top. Please send someone out to
do a temporary repair that will devert the water into the drain. I do not want to have another
flood, especially after I finish repairing the house.
As I stated in our phone conversation the repairs are going to be expensive and I feel the
town should be held responsible. I have taken pictures to document the situation. We have
already paid a plumber to come check for broken pipes, $60.00. We rented fans for $45.00 to
help dry the basement. The carpet was the main object that was destroyed, luckily I came home
early and appeared to have saved the furniture. We have felt padding that has to be replaced no
matter what. The estimates to pull up the carpet, replace the padding and put the carpet back, and
then clean the carpet is approximately $1000.00, and there is no guarantee the carpet will be
salvageable. I have spoken to some carpet stores and the general price for new carpet is around
$1000.00 as well. I do not want to make the repairs until the curb is fixed so it doesn't happen
again. I would like to get this resolved as soon as possible, my wife is pregnant and this stress is
not good for her, not to mention the health concerns of a wet floor.
I appreciate you taking the time to help resolve this matter as quickly as possible. If you
have any questions, I can be reached at 298-2061.
Respectfully,
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~abatel1e
cc:Mike Farley, Esq