1991-09-23 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPINGER
SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
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1.
SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
INTRODUCE
BILL SHAW
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3.
Accept
minutes Reg. Aug.
4.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt. Rec. of Taxes Town Justice Dog
Control Officer H. Supt. Zng. Adm. Bldg. Insp.
5.
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a.
Eileen h� re: dangerous curve on Losee Rd.
b.
Jeffrey Brownstein request connection to Wildwood Sewer System
c.
Notification of Intent to renew and/or apply for liquor licenses
from Da Nino Restaurant and Crosswinds Restaurant
d.
Notification - T/Fishkill of Public Hearing on Zng Ord. Amendment
e.
application for Hawking & Peddling license from Antonio Anzevino
-f.
Request to attend Co. Ping. Fed. Annual Dinner from Ping. & Zng.
Bds. & Zng.'Adm. Oct. 29th
g.
Request for release of $500 Bond by J. Pettinella,of Ameri-Tech,
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w/recommendation from G. Foster
h.
Request from T. Logan, Assessor, to attend NYS Assessors Conferenc
Sept.29 thru Oct. 2.
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Request return of Escrow deopsits from: P. Parlapiano (grading -1,5
& Howard Hunt (Blacktop driveway $250)
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Request from Bradford Compainies to release Letter of Credit for
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the completion of Landscping
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Request for refunds of escrow deposits from: G. Glicker,$4,637.52
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Phi -Ton Enterprises, $4,562.; Immanuel Christian Church (2)$1,000
& $4,855.
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Correspondence from T. Logan(9/16/91) re: Assessment Rolls
n.
Mr. & Mrs. Panaro request "Hidden Drive" sign at Driveway off
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MacFarlane Rd.
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G. Foster re: Town Roads - acceptance, & leasing heavy machinery
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S. Straub, Pres, Wappingers Falls Business & Proffessional Assoc.
Re: Adopt -a -Highway Progr m (OK
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6.
COMM TTEE REPORTS ``o S` p
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7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Request for Budget Transfer from Comptroller
b. Maintenance Contract for Air conditioning/Heating from Shaker,
Travis & Quinn
c. Consider Awarding Bid for Drainage Improvement Project - Dorothy HF
_d. Consider adoption of Local Law on Atlas Water Rates ,
,.e. Support for HR 1771 Bill re: exempting Election Insp. from $Deducti
f. Authorize H. Supt to purchase Salt from State Bid list
'g. Award Bid for "Used Highway Flusher"
h. Authorize the settlement of Swenson Tax Certiorari, and Authorize
Signing of Consent Order
i. Approve inter -municipal Agreement for Soccer fields & Authorize
the Supervisor to Sign
J. Amended Contract w/ Sheriffs Department on RateChanges
k. Adopt Vater Meter Reading" Policy
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Consider requesting a Town Wide Speed LIMIT
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
REMINDER: Public Hearing at 7:15 P.M.
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on September 23, 1991, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush
Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Smith opened the Meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Constance Smith, Supervisor
Victor Fanuele, Councilman
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Albert Roberts, Attorney
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr. Engineer
Herbert Levenson, Zng. Adm.
The Meeting commenced with all joining in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1991, and the
Special Meetings of September 9th and 16th, 1991, having been
forwarded to all Board Members, were placed before them for their
consideration.
MR. INCORONATO moved that the above stated Minutes be and they are
hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. Fanuele
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Supervisor then presented the Budget for 1992 to the Town Clerk,
who in turn presented it to the Town Board and it now is referred to
as the Tentative Budget of 1992. The Board Members will review it,
possibly cut some areas, or leave it as is. The Supervisor called
it a "bare -bone" budget and didn't believe they could do much more
cutting. She explained the process to the public --the Board will
follow the time frame prescribed by Law and then set a Public Hearing
on the Preliminary Budget for 1992. Mrs. Smith quoted tentative rates
for the Village and for the Town, but they can change prior to the
adoption of this Budget.
Reports were received from the Supervisor/Comptroller, Town Justices,
Building Inspector, Highway Superintendent fob' the month of August,
and from the Receiver of Taxes for the month of July, Zoning
Administrator for the months of July and August.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the Reports and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS ---
A letter was received from Eileen Fusaro, Losee Road, regarding
a dangerous curve on Losee Road and urged the Town to correct
the problem before someone was seriously hurt or a fatality
occurred.
Mr. Valdati noted that he had investigated this complaint and
agreed with Mrs. Fusaro that it was, indeed, a dangerous curve.
He recommended that the Highway Superintendent and the Engineer
check it out.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent and the
Engineer to the Town to inspect the site and confer with the
resident at #71 Losee Road for further information.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Jeffrey Brownstein at 115 New Hackensack Road, petitioned the
Town Board to connect to the Wildwood Sewer District since the
sewer line runs through an easement on the property only a few
yards from the existing septic system feed pipe. Although he has
no problem at this time with the septic, he anticipates that he will
eventually; his next door neighbor was recently connected to the
sewer system due to septic problems caused by poor drainage.
Mrs. Smith noted that she had written to the Dutchess County Health
Department for their recommendation and has had no response as yet.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to table action on this matter pending response
from the Health Department.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notification of intent to renew a liquor license was received
from DaNino Restaurant, 44 Middlebush Road, and application for
a new license from the Crosswinds Restaurant, 299 New Hackensack
Road, both in the Town of Wappinger.
MR. VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on
file with no comment.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town of Fishkill forwarded notice of Public Hearing on
Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, held September 16, 1991;
The notification was not received in time for the August Meeting.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the notice from the Town of Fishkill
and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Application for a Peddling License was received from Anthony
Anzevino for hot dogs, soda, etc. He resides in the Town of
Wappinger and is a veteran.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to approve a Peddling License for Anthony
Anzevino to sell food throughout the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from Herbert Levenson, Clerk to the Planning
and Zoning Board of Appeals, requesting permission for these Boards
and for himself, as Zoning Adminitrator, to attend the Annual Dutchess
County Planning Federation Annual Dinner at Cristo's Restaurant on
October 29, 1991.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to grant permission to the Planning and Zoning
Boards and the Zoning ADministrator to attend the Dutchess County
Planning Federation Annual Dinner on October 29, 1991, and all
legitimate expenses will be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Joseph Pettinella of Amer -Tech
Construction Corp. for the release of a $500 Bond for completion
of Cedar Hill Road to its original condition following a drainage
project. The Highway Superintendent recommended that the bond
be release.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Logan wrote to the Board requesting permission to attend the
New York State Assessor's Conference from September 29, 1991 to
October 2, in Ellenville, New York; this is a required course for
continuing education credits to qualify for his position as Assessor.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to allow Mr. Logan to attend the New York State
Assessor's Conference, as requested and all legitimate expenses will
be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paul Parlapiano wrote to the Board requesting release of
escrow money in the amount of $1,500 for grading; Mr. Hunt was
requesting return of his escrow in the amount of $250 for completion
of a driveway apron. Mr. Foster recommended that the escrows be
released in both cases.
MR. VALDATI moved to approve release of escrows to Mr. Parlapiano
and Mr. Hunt, in the sum of $1,500 and $250 respectively, based on
the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. INCORONATO moved to table a request from Stanley Gatanis to
accept a Letter of Credit on Lookout Point Subdivison for language
revisions.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi requested that a work shop discussion be held on October
15, 1991 on an amended Letter of Credit submitted by Mr. Gatanis
and recommended that the Board consider the acceptance of the Letter
of Credit at a Special Meeting following the work session. He felt
it was important that the Town accept this as soon as possible.
Mrs. Smith set a Special Town Board Meeting for October 15, 1991
at 6:55 P.M. for the purpose of accepting the Letter of Credit for
Lookout Subdivision.
At this time the Board addressed a communication from the Attorney
regarding the submission of a Letter of Credit for the Noto Subdivision
in the amount of $500,724.00. He noted that all the pertinent documents
were in proper form and recommended acceptance. The Engineer to the
Town and the Zoning Administrator concurred that everything was in
proper form.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the Letter of Credit for the Noto
Subdivision in the amount of $500,724.00 bas ed on the recommendation
from the Attorney and Engineer to the Town and the Zoning Administrator.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from the Zoning Administrator recommending
release of a Letter of Credit in the amount of $52,010.00 from
Bradford Companies for completion of landscaping on property
located at Airport Drive; all the required documents were in
proper form.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to release the Letter of Credit in the amount
of $52,010.00 to Bradford Companies, based on the recommendation
of the Zoning Administrator.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Additional Memos were received from the Zoning Administrator for
release of escrows for Gilda Glicker, (Dutchess Auto Exchange) in
the amount of $4,637.52 for planning and engineering fees; Phi -ton
Enterprises, $4,562.00 for site plan inspection fees; Immanuel
Christian Church, $4,855.00 for engineering and site plan work
and a second one in the amount of $1,000 for completion of landscaping.
All the proper documents were submitted and the Zoning Administrator
recommended release of these escrows.
MR. FANUELE moved to release the escrows, as requested, based on
the recommendation of the Zoning Administrator.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Logan, Assessor of the Town, wrote to the Board re levy of
benefit charges in 1992 for the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/
Treatment Improvement Area for properties in Phase 1,2 and 3
requesting approval for the program that he set up. He felt that
the arrangement was necessary because of payments required for
bonding. The Board wished to review this further and after a brief
discussion agreed to refer the subject to a work shop session on
October 15, 1991 and possible consideration of same at the Special
Meeting scheduled for that date.
Mrs. and Mrs. Panaro wrote to the Board regarding their hidden
driveway and their concerns about the visibility when they exit
from it. They requested that "Hidden Driveway" signs be posted on
both sides of the driveway.
MR. FANUELE moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to
install the signs, if, after inspection, he deemed them necessary.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Highway Superintendent write to the Board regarding acceptance
of Town Roads, some with deeds, some without and others that need
to be brought up to Town Specifications. The matter was tabled for
further discussion at the October 15th, 1991 work shop.
The second request from the Highway Superintendent was for permission
to lease heavy machinery and operators at State Contract rates.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to lease
machinery and operator not to exceed the lesser hourly rate per lists
attached.
Seconded by Mr. Fanuele
Motion Unanimously Carried
Stanley Straub, President of the Wappingers Falls Business and
Professional Association wrote to the Supervisor informing her that
they wished to adopt Route 9D from the Village line in the Town of
Wappinger to the Village line in the Town of Poughkeepsie and Route 9
in the Town of Wappinger from the lake to the southerly village line,
as outlined in the New York State Adopt -a -Highway Program. They
wished to have permission to do this, if it was required.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept this correspondence and place it
on file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
A communication was received from Attorney Albert Roberts, regarding
the Second Amended Consent Judgment in the matter of the D.E.C. vs.
the Town of Wappinger. He required authorization to sign the Judgment
on behalf of the Town.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Attorney to the Town to sign
the Second Amended Consent Judgment in the matter of the D.E.C. vs.
the Town of Wappinger, as negotiated by Attorney James Coombs.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Smith announced that they were seeking proposals for Security
Firms for our Vandalism Patrol and they would address these proposals
or
at the work shop of October 15th at 7 P.M. Mr. Incoronato did
have a firm interested in submitting a proposal named Security
patrol of America and it was agreed he would invite them to the
work shop on the 15th of October for their presentation at 7:30 P.M.
COMMITTEE REPORTS ---
Mr. Fanuele had no reports for this meeting but asked about the
proposals for the Security Firms and was told that they were
accepting proposals to compare the services and prices these firms
were offering with what we have in place now. Mr. Incoronato had
another firm to discuss the matter with and that was L.H. Morgan
Security.
Since there were several firms interested in submitting proposals
for this service, it was agreed that the Board would put together
their proposal for what they were actually looking for, send it to
the interested firms, then have them present their proposals at the
November work shop.
Mr. Valdati had no reports for this meeting.
Mrs. Visconti spoke on the Adopt -a -Highway Program and commended
the Rotary and others who were out cleaning up the roads under this
program.
At 8:10 P.M. Mrs. Smith called for a five minute recess in order
for the students from Ketcham High School who were attending the
meeting for extra credits, could have their papers signed by the
Town Officials confirming their presence at the meeting.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:15 P.M. and all five
Board Members were present.
RESOLUTIONS ---
A Budget Amendment Request was received from the Comptroller as
follows:
To: 3410.2B Fire Prevention - Equipment
for Station Wagon, $10,791.00
From: 1990.0 Contingent Account
MR. FANUELE moved to approve the Budget Amendment Request as
submitted by the Comptroller in the amount of $10,791.00.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Maintenance Contract for Air Conditioning/Heating was submitted
by Shaker, Travis and Quinn for the Board's consideration.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Maintenance
Contract for Air Conditioning/Heating for the Town Hall.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several bids were received and opened on August 28, 1991 on
Drainage Improvement Project on Dorothy Lane. The Engineer
recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Colonial
Builders Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $33,275.00.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to award the bid for Drainage Improvements
on Dorothy Lane to Colonial Builders Excavation, Inc., low bidder
in the amount of $33,275.00.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Public Hearing haveing been held on a proposed Local Law
Establishing Water Rates for the North Wappinger Water District,
the matter was placed before the Board for their consideration.
There was some discussion on the flat rate of $18.00 per quarter for
each unit in the Wildwood Manor Condos; the Engineer pointed out that
the Town should concentrate on putting in separate meters for these
units, however at this time it would be too costly since there was
bo revenue in the District. They agreed that they would do this
within another two years so they would be able to collect the maximum
revenue for the complex.
MR. INCORONATO moved to approve Local Law #10 of 1991, as follows:
A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING
WATER RATES FOR THE NORTH
WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT
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BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Water rates for the consumption/usage of water provided by the North
Wappinger Water District (the "water system") are hereby established
as follows:
A. Residential: Each residential dwelling unit connected
to the water system, excluding such units and users
otherwise expressly provided for herein, shall pay
the minimum charge of $12.50 (twelve dollars and 50/100)
per quarter, for the first fifteen thousand (15,000)
gallons of water consumed/used, and $.70 for each one
thousand (1,000) gallons consumed and used thereafter.
Each unit of a multiple dwelling shall be individually
and separately charged in accordance with this schedule.
B. Wildwood Manor Condominiums: Each Wildwood Manor
Condominium unit connected to the water system
shall pay $18.00 (eighteen dollars and 00/100)
per quarter.
C. Greentree Apartments: The Greentree Apartments
shall be billed $12.50 (twelve dollars and 50/100)
per quarter for each unit, or an aggregate minimum
of $225.00 (two hundred twenty-five dollars and 00/100)
per quarter, whichever is greater. In the event that
the aggregate water consumption/usage of Greentree
Apartments exceeds two hundred seventy thousand
($270,000) gallons, such excess will be billed at
a rate of $.70 for each one thousand (1,000) gallons
of water consumed/used per quarter.
D. Commercial and industrial: Commercial and industrial
users shall be billed at a rate of $1.25 (one dollar
and 25/100) per one thousand (1,000) gallons of water
consumed/used per quarter.
E. All water rates established by this Local Law for the
North Wappinger Water District are payable quarterly
on the last day of the months of March, June, September,
and December. Such rate shall be payable even in the
event that no water is consumed or used, so long as the
water service shall be deemed connected. The minimum
rate shall also be payable in the event that water has
been shut off or discontinued, if such discontinuance
has been caused by someone not authorized to take such
action by the North Wappinger WAter District.
F. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger reserves the
right to change the aforesaid water rates upon ten
(10) days notice and after a public hearing.
G. The aforesaid water rates shall be payable for each
of the four quarters of the year and shall be subject
to the penalties hereinafter set forth.
SECTION 2. PAYMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF WATER RATES
A. All water bills shall be due and payable within
thirty-two (32) days, a penalty equal to ten (10)
percent of the amount unpaid shall be added to the
bill for that quarter.
B. The water charges shall constitute a lien upon the
real property or properties served by the water system.
Such lien shall be prior and superior to any and every
assessment, water rate, sewer rent, or other lawful
charge imposed by the Town of Wappinger.
SECTION 3. PROCEDURE FOR GRIEVANCES
If any owner or user of real property or properties on
which a water charge has been imposed deems himself aggrieved
allegedly because such real property is not served by the
water system or an error has been made in computing such
water charge, he may file an application for refund of all
or part of such water charge. Such application shall be
verified by the complainant and shall set forth the amount
of refund sought and the grounds therefore, and shall be
presented to the Town Comptroller. The Town Comptroller
shall thereafter forward such application to the Town Board
along with his/her recommendations in relation thereto. The
Town Board is authorized to refund all, part or no portion
of such water charge, accordingly.
SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY
In the event that any portion of this Local Law is declared
to be unenforceable by a Court of competnet jurisdiction,
all of the remainder of this Local Law shall continue in
full force and effect.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon
adoption and filing with the Secretary of State as
provided by the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A Resolution relating to support of HRI771 Bill relating to _
payroll deductions on salaries of appointed Election Inspectors
was forwarded to the Town Clerk from the Town Clerk in Red Hook.
Due to taxation on their earnings which are minimal ones, some
inspectors have indicated they do not wish to accept these appoint-
ments. There have been problems in the last few years in getting
people interested in taking an appointment for an election inspector
and this has really discouraged them. Mrs. Snowden asked the Board's
consideration of this Resolution which, if approved, would be forwarded
to our Congressman and Senator for their support and endeavors to
bring it up at their legislative session.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who
moved its adoption:
RE: TAX BE REMOVED ON ELECTION DAY WORKERS
WHEREAS, a provision in the Omnibus Budget Bill of the 1st
Session of the 101st Congress requires all election day workers
earning more than $100 annually to be covered by Social Security
as of July, 1991, and
WHEREAS, municipalities hire the vast majority of poll workers
from the senior population to work on days of election at modest
wages and who work only a few days a year, however, these workers
generally earn more than $100 annually; and
WHEREAS, It is perceived that the Omnibus Budget would impose
hardship on the senior/retired population working as poll
workers; and
WHEREAS, this Social Security requiements will generate
extraordinary record management for election officials in
tracking the $100 annual maximum; and
WHEREAS, even more importantly, this requirement will impose
an unfair burden, both economic and bureaucratic, on the civic -
minded, often senior/retired people who work at the polls; and
WHEREAS, a bill (HR1771) has been introduced to amend Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to delete the $100 requirement and insert
$500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger,
New York, supports HR1771 expanding the Social Security
exemption for election workers from $100 to $500.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Resolution Duly Adopted
The Highway Superintendent received notice from Dutchess County
Department of Public Works that they have decided to purchase Rock
Salt through the New York State Contract this year and invited the
municipalities to avail themselves of this service if they desired
to do so.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to
purchase Rock Salt from the State Bid List.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
One bid was received for the sale of the 1970 Flusher Truck in the
amount of $858.00. The Highway Superintendent recommended that the
truck to sold to George Silvestri at this price.
MR. FANUELE moved to award the bid on the sale of the Flusher Truck
to George Silvestri at $858.00.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Tax Certiorari Matter of Swenson v. Town of Wappinger was
settled by our Assessor, Thomas Logan and required signatures by the
respective attorneys on the Order on Consent.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Attorney to the Town to sign
the Order on Consent in the matter of the Swenson v. Town of
Wappinger Tax Certiorari.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried
The Attorney forwarded the Intermunicipal Agreement for Soccer
Fields which he amended by specifying in paragraph 3, "the Town of
Wappinger commits to continue funding the Wappinger United Soccer
League'ht budget amount authorized by the Town" so that Village and
Town of Fishkill residents may continue to enjoy the soccer program
at Sarah Taylor Park".
MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the amended
Intermunicipal Agreement on soccer fields as outlined in memo from
the Attorney to the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from the Attorney on an Amended Contract with
the Dutchess County Sheriff Department regarding rate changes for
the personnel working on our Vandalism Patrol. Their new agreement
with the Deputy Sheriff's Union changes their present rate of $22.75
to $28.46 per hour. In the event the Town decides to contract with
this department for the following year, the contract, as amended, must
be signed by the Supervisor.
MR. FANUELE moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Amended
Contract on rate changes with the Dutchess County Sheriff Department.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. Incoronato --- Nay Motion Carried
The Board has been addressing a procedure for water meter reading
in an effort to get correct readings from those homeowners who do
not cooperate with the meter readers attempts to get entry to their
home.
MR. FANUELE moved to adopt the following Water Meter Reading Policy:
Procedure for Water Meter Reading ---
If homeowner refuses to let the authorized Town of Wappinger
water meter reader in house to read the meter, the following
procedure should be followed by the Water and Sewer Billing Dept.
1. Contact with the homeowner should be made by the Water and
Sewer Department to schedule a time when the meter can be read.
The meter should be read at a minimum of two times a year.
2. If a time cannot be arranged, an offer to install a remote
meter at homeowners' expense should be made.
3. If the above two fail the Town authorized the Water and
Sewer Billing Department to bill the homeowner at a rate of
three times the minimum rate.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The term of Kenneth Brown as a member of the Board of Assessment
Review, expires on the 30th day of September, 1991; the matter of
an appointment was placed before the Board for their consideration.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI:
RESOLVED, that Kenneth Brown be reappointed as a member of
the Town of Wappinger Board of Assessment Review to fill the
vacancy that has been created due to the expiration of his term,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the term of said Kenneth Brown
will be for five years, expiring on September 30th, 1996.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ---
Mrs. Smith brought up a matter relating to the installation of chlorine
contact facilities at the Tall Trees Plant which she thought was
authorized by the Town Board in 1988. After searching the Minutes, she
found nothing on such action and requested that the Board address this.
MR. FANUELE moved to authorize Camo Pollution Control to install the
chlorine contact facilities at the Tall Trees Water Plant.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried
The matter of the delinquent tax bill due on the Hamlet Development
has been resolved and the County will accept the lesser amount of
$12,500 which is due to be paid by the 10th of October,1991.
The next item was to consider establishing a Town Wide Speed
Limit, however, the Board Members felt this needed further
review for certain
exemptions
on the
recommended mileage.
MRS. VISCONTI moved
to table
action
on this matter to the October
28th, 1991 meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Fanuele
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Supervisor informed the Board that a School Tax Bill was
due on Atlas Water Company which was not removed from the Roll in
proper time; the amount is $537.00 which will eventually be taken
from the North Wappinger Water District funds when there is sufficient
revenue in that account.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Supervisor to pay the $537.00
School Tax Bill levied on Atlas Water Company, to be appropriated
from the Wappinger-Cranberry Water Improvement Area Account.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two bids were received on the 1983 Dodge previously used by the
Fire Inspector --one from Thomas Coughlin in the amount of $158.00,
the second from Alex Mancone for $100.00.
MR. FANUELE moved to award the bid for the 1983 Dodge to Thomas
Coughlin in the amount of $158.00
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Fanuele had received a complaint regarding a bus stop at
Dennis Road and Wildwood Drive and recommended that the Engineer
take a look at the situation along with the Highway Superintendent.
MR. FANUELE moved to authorize the Engineer to the Town and the
Highway Superintendent to investigate the complaint and report
their recommendation to the Board.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. INCORONATO moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Visconti
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Reg. Mtg. 9/23/91
?aine H. Snowden
Town Clerk