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1991-08-26 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER AUGUST 26, 1991 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. Accept Minutes Reg. July 22, 1991 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt. Town Justices Receiver of Taxes Dog Control officer Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Certiorari Carl Swenson vs Town of Wappinger, Assessor & Bd. of assessment Review With corr. from D. Hagstrom, Attny, & T. Logan b. Certioraris served on Town from: (1) Cedar Hill Dev., Inc. (2)Friendly Acura (3) Wendcello Corp.(4) Imperial Plaza Partnership (5)Waldbaum Inc. (6)Leemilts Petroleum, Inc. (7) Wappinger Falls Plaza Associates (8) Wappinger Falls Owners Corp. (9) Brack Construction Co. (10) T.H. Baker & Charles Gilbride c. Wassaic Development Dis. Services Offices re: establishment of community residential Facilities in Town d. F. Buyakowski re: Recreation Land Transer e. Robert Haas re: Certificate of Occupancy f. Chas. & Janet Wurms request to hook up to Wappinger Sewer Imp. g. Notification of intent to renew liquor licenses from: 1. Jose J. Cardoso 2. Gail & Chas. Geary h. G. Foster, H. Supt. re: request to sell 1970 Flusher truck i. .Notices of Public Hearings from towns of Newburgh and Fishkill on Zng. Ord. Amendments j. Authorize Supervisor to sign agreement with County Youth Division for Town Recreation program k. Request return of Engineering & Soiteplan Escrow f $184 by Michael Marcello 1. Request from Plug. Bd, Zng. Bd. of Appeals & H. Levenson to attend NYS Federation Seminar 11/17 thru 11/21 m. Sherwood Hghts residents petition for 15 mph Speed limit on Sherwoc 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. RESOLUTIONS a. Pacific States Land corp. aplication for a Cluster Subdivision -b:- R. Rosenberg & S. Silver request subdivision of Rosenberg Parcel from Chelsea Ridge Apt. Complex c. Consider awarding bids for (1) Fire Inspector Car (2)Lift for Highway Garage (3) Accept bid for Surplus Highway Tractor d. Authorize Engineer to Town to proceed with plans & Specs for CWWIA#: e. Authorize Assessor to prepare Assessment Rolls for Water & Sewer Benefit Assessment Areas and Districts f. Resolution for appointment of Deputy Court Clerk g. Resolution for appointment of D. Shwartz to Civil Service position h. Introduce Local Law for establishment of Rates for Atlas Water & set public Hearing i. Consider acceptance of agreements with Attorney and Engineer to represent Town with Tri Municipal j. Adopt revised Policy for Tenant to Water and/or Sewer Districts K. Consider awarding bid for Drainage Project -Rockingham Farms 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Gordon Robbins, Losee Rd., re: request to Hook up to CWWIA11 as Tenant to District b. Report on Dagnone Property - Houlse on corner of Middlebush Rd. & Route 9D and schedule Public Hearing 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT Hg] 172 The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on August 26, 1991 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, 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 Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent Herbert Levenson, Zoning Administrator All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the commencement of the Meeting. The Minutes of the Special Meetings of July 8th and 25th, and Regular Meeting of July 22, 1991, having previously been forwarded to all Board Members, were now placed before them for their consideration. MRS. VISCONTI moved that the above stated Minutes of the Town Board be and they are hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Reports for the month of July, 1991 were received from the Supervisor/ Comptroller, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Dog Control Officer, Building Inspector and Highway Superintendent. MR. INCORONATO moved to accept the above stated Reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Valdati requested that the Highway Superintendent be more specific when he stated that the department replaced road signs; it should be noted what signs and perhaps the reason for the replacements, such as vandalism. Mr. Foster then went into detail on the specific signs. Petitions and Communications --- A Memo was received from the Assessor regarding settlement of three certiorari cases initiated by Carl Swenson; he recommended settlement 173 of these cases which he felt would be fair and a great savings of time and money for the Town. MRS. VISCONTI moved to abide by the recommendation of the Town Assessor for the settlement of the three certiorari cases of property owner Carl Swenson. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried The following Certioraris were served on the Town: 1. Cedar Hill Development, Inc. 2. Friendly Acura, 3. Wendcello Corp., 4. Imperial Plaza Partnership, 5. Waldbaum Inc., 6. Leemilts Petroleum, Inc., 7. Wappinger Falls Plaza Associates, 8. Wappinger Falls Owners Corp., 9. Brack Construction Co., 10. T.H. Baker & Charles Gilbride. MRS. VISCONTI moved to refer these cases to William Crane, Attorney, to answer and defend on behalf of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Several communications have been received from the Wassaic Developmental Disabilities Services Office regarding the establishment of a community residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities within the Town of Wappinger. It is now necessary for the Town to schedule a Public Hearing on this proposed action in order that neighboring residents may comment and/or question such action. MRS. SMITH moved to set a Public Hearing for September 9, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall on the proposed establishment of a community residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, to hear all interested persons. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence was received from Frank Buyakowski regarding recreation land transfer of 10 acres at the Airport Business Center; all that is required now is a survey and description which requires authorization by the Town. MR. FANUELE moved to authorize the Engineer to the Town to proceed with a survey and description of the ten acres at the Airport Business Center to be deeded to the Town by Frank Buyakowski for recreation areas. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried 174 Mr. Paggi noted that prior to commencing the survey he will schedule a joint meeting with Mr. Buyakowski, the Recreation Commission and the Town Board for their input. Mr. Robert Haas wrote to the Town Board with a concern on the difficulty he has had in obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for a building on his property at 65 DeGarmo Hills Road. Mr. Levenson stated that the problem has been corrected and the C.O. has been issued to Mr. Haas. MRS. VISCONTI moved to receive the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried A request was received from Charles & Janet Wurms, 10 Central Avenue, to hook up to the Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area #1. The Engineer, in his letter of July 29, 1991 advised that the connection should be allowed since this is an existing residence and the reason for the hook up is the condition of an existing subsurface disposal system. MRS. VISCONTI moved to grant permission to Charles & Janet Wurms, 10 Central Avenue, to hook up to the Wappinger Sewer Improvement ARea #1, based on the recommendation of the Engineer to the Town. Seconded by Mr. Fanuele Motion Unanimously Carried Notifications of intent to renew liquor licenses were received from Jose J. Cardoso, New Hackensack Plaza, and Gail P. & Charles B. Geary, dba The Hamlet on Route 9D, both located in the Town of Wappinger. MR. FANUELE moved to accept the correspondence and place them on file with no comment. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried A request was received from the Highway Superintendent to sell the 1970 Flusher Truck which has been replaced with a 1991 Truck. MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to go to bid for the sale of the 1970 Flusher Truck. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Notices of Public Hearings were received from the Towns of Newburgh and Fishkill on Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Mr. Incoronato noted 175 that the Town of Fishkill was proposing to shorten the terms of their Planning Board Members from seven years to four years and he felt this was an interesting proposal since as the situation is now with the seven year term, there could be three successive administra- tions of Town Board Members with the same Planning Board Member on the Board and not necessarily reflecting the attitude and disposition of the then current Board. The Town should consider this option of a lesser term and replacing the members with new blood; it could be more practical and more beneficial in the long run. He requested that they have a work shop on this matter. Mr. Fanuele, on the other hand, felt that the continuity of a seven year term was beneficial. Mrs. Smith agreed that it should be discussed further and scheduled it on the September 9th, 1991 work shop. MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the notifications of the Public Hearings and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Fanuele Motion Unanimously Carried The Supervisor received notification from the Dutchess County Youth Board that a contract has been prepared for the Town of Wappinger for the Recreation Program of 1991. The amount is $11,140.00, down from $17,500.00 last year and has been utilized by the Recreation Commission. The Supervisor requires authorization to sign this document. MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Agreement with the Dutchess County Youth Division for the Town Recreation Program. Seconded by Mr. Fanuele Motion Unanimously Carried A Memo was received from the Zoning Administrator recommending release of escrow money in the amount of $184.00 for engineering and site plan fees. MR. VALDATI moved to release the escrow amount of $184.00 to Michael Marcello, based on the recommendation of the Zoning Administrator. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried A request was received from the Zoning Administrator to attend the New York Planning Federation Institute at no cost to the Town. He indicated that he has been nominated First Vice -President of the organization and is unopposed. Since he has already attended a 176 seminar this year, he will be required to use personal time to attend the conference scheduled for November 17 to the 21st, 1991. Mr. Levenson also requested permission for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to attend this Conference. MRS. VISCONTI moved to grant permission to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to attend the Conference at Ellenville, New York, November 17th to the 21st, 1991 and all legitimate expenses will be charged to the Town. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried A petition was received from the residents on Sherwood Heights for a speed limit of 15 MPH going up and down the hill due to'the sharp turns on the steep hill. They felt this speed was required in order to manuever the turns safely. The Town Board agreed it was a dangerous hill, however the State never lowers the speed limit -under 30 MPH; there were other actions that could be taken to lessen the danger, one of them being warning signs of approaching curves, etc. They also discussed speaking to our State Assemblyman for help and direction in reducing these speed limits lower than their present limit. After a brief discussion on the options they had, it was finally agreed to refer the matter to a work shop; the Engineer and the Highway Superintendent were requested to look at the area and offer their recommendations at the work shop. Committee Reports --- Mr. Fanuele, recycling and co -mingling. People did not seem happy with this since they learned to separate the articles, now they co -mingle, but they weren't happy with separating either. Mr. Valdati, co -mingling enables the Town to save money on the carting fees; this was discussed when they agreed to do the co -mingling. Mr. Incoronato had no reports for this meeting. Mrs. Visconti, Dial -O -Ride, sponsoring Fun in the Park, September 12th, rain date September 13th, 1991. Instructed Eileen, Director of Office of Aging to write to the United Way since it appears that they did a survey analysis in the County and did not touch base with Dial -A -Ride for correct information as to existing equipment and time frames for additional equipment. 177 Resolutions --- An Application from Pacific States Land Corp. for a Cluster Subdivision was submitted to the Town Board for their approval and referral to the Planning Board. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Pacific States Land Corporation is the owner of certain premises more particularly described in Schedule "A" attached hereto; 19-6056-01 parcel 190688 83.83 ac.; 19-6056-01 parcel 138527, 102.0 ac., and WHEREAS, Pacific States Land Corporation, as owner, has made application to the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger to authorize the Planning Board to subdivide said premises as a cluster subdivision in accordance with Section 281 of the Town Law, and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town fo Wappinger has conducted a preliminary review of this application and has recommended that the maximum number of lots which could be subdivided from the subject premises would be 156 lots in accordance with the present subdivision regulations and zoning classification of the property; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed this action (specifically the authorization to permit the Planning Board to subdivide this property as a cluster subdivision pursuant to Section 281 of the Town Law), with respect to SEQRA and has determined that the authorization to permit a cluster subdivision will not create any significant environmental impacts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Town Board hereby determines that it is the only involved agency in this action in authorizing the Planning Board to modify applicable provisions of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law so as to permit a cluster subdivision of the premises described in Schedule "A" attached hereto, in accordance with Section 281 of the Town Law and subject to the other provisions of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law and the rules and regulations of any other municipal body having jurisdiction over the subject premises and hereby declares itself lead agency pursuant to Article 8 ECL and the related Title 6 part 617-NYCRR. 2. The Town Board has caused to be completed Part 1 and part 2 of th short form EAF for this project, in the form annexed hereto. 3. The Town Board has reviewed the intended action with respect to the criteria set forth in part 617.11 NYCRR and hereby determines that the intended action (i.e. authorizing the Planning Board to allow a cluster subdivision of the premises described in Schedule "A") will not create any significant adverse impacts on the environment and hereby issues a Negative Determination of Significance for this action. 4. The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute Part 3 of the short form EAF and further directs the Town Clerk to provide for the distribution of same as provided by law. 5. The Town of Wappinger Planning Board is hereby authorized, pursuant to Section 281 of the Town Law to modify applicable provisions of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Law and subdivision regulations so as to permit a cluster subdivision of the premises owned by Pacific States Land Corporation, more particularly described in Schedule "A" attached hereto. 6. Except as herein authorized, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board is otherwise directed to comply with all other local laws, rules 178 and regulations of the Town of Wappinger and any other governmental body having jurisdiction of the subject premises. 7. The authority granted to the Planning Board by this Resolution is specifically limited to those premises described in Schedule "A" attached hereto. Seconded by: Supervisor Smith Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted Mr. Incoronato noted that this will be a Type 1 Action, will require a scoping session to determine the scope of the Final E.I.S. and there will be a Public Hearing. A second request was from L. Richard Rosenberg and Sol Silver to subdivide the Rosenberg parcel from the Chelsea Ridge Apartment Complex. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FANUELE who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, L. Richard Rosenberg and Sol Silver (hereinafter referred to as "Rosenberg" and"Silver") are the owners of a vast tract of land upon which they have constructed and maintained an apartment complex known as "Chelsea Ridge Apartments", and WHEREAS, Rosenberg has constructed and lives in a private dwelling house located within the apartment complex, and WHEREAS, Rosenberg and Silver have requested that Roseberg's dwelling unit and a parcel of land comprising 2.36 acres be subdivided from the main parcel so as to separate the Rosenberg private dwelling residence from the apartment complex as set forth in a certain map dated, last revised 4/11/91, and prepared by Milton Chazen Associates, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule "A", and WHEREAS, the premises to be subdivided will not have access directly to a public highway, however, said premises will be given access to a public highway by easement through the privately maintained roads contained within the Chelsea Ridge apartment complex, as shown and depicted on Schedule "A", and WHEREAS, the premises to be subdivided will comply in all respects with the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger, except that said premises will not have frontage on a public highway, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 280-a(4) of the Town Law, the Town Board is authorized to permit the development of lands where access is given by easement or right-of-way, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed this action with respect to SEQRA and has determined that the proposed authorization to create an Open Development Area within the Chelsea Ridge apartment complex will not create any significant environmental impacts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Town Board hereby determines that it is the only involved agency in this action in declaring an Open Development Area: pursuant to Section 280-a(4) within the Chelsea Ridge apartment complex, and hereby declares itself lead agency pursuant to Article 8 ECL and the related Title 6 part 617-NYCRR. 2. The Town Board has caused to be completed Part 1 and Part 2 of the short form EAF for this project, in the form annexed hereto. 3. The TownBoard has reviewed the intended action with respect to the criteria set forth in part 617.11 NYCRR and hereby determines 179, that the intended action will not create any significant adverse impacts on the environment and hereby issues a Negative Determination of Significance for this project. 4. The Town Supervisor is hereby autorized to execute Part 3 of the short form EAF and further directs the Town Clerk to provide for the distribution of same as provided by law. 5. The parcels shown and depicted on Schedule "A" attached hereto and made part hereof is hereby declared to be an "Open Development Area" pursuant to Section 280-a(4) of the Town Law. 6. The Town of Wappinger Planning Board is hereby authorized and directed to approve the subdivision of one lot containing 2.36 acres within such area subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth. 7. Only the premises described as Lot 1 on the survey map dated, last revised 4/11/91, and prepared by Milton Chazen Associates shall be subdivided from the premises commonly referred to as Chelsea Ridge Apartment, Town of Wappigner, Dutchess County, New York. 8. Access to the parcel to be subdivided shall be provided through the private road known as Chelsea Ridge Apartment access road to Route 9D. 9. Rosenberg and Silver shall grant the necessary easements and right-of-way providing access to the parcel to be subdivided, and shall take all steps necessary to ensure the easement and right-of-way shall be free and clear of any liens or encumbrances and is otherwise marketable for purposes of access, and shall procure an Attorneys Opinion and Certification of Title certifying that said easement and right-of-way is free and clear of liens or encumbrances and is marketable for purposes of access. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted Bids were received and opened on August 14, 1991 for Station Wagons for the Fire Inspector and the Supervisor. It was assumed at the time these were put out to bid that the price for two station wagons would be a savings if we purchased the two at once; this did not happen and the Supervisor recommended that Poughkeepsie Ford be awarded the bid for one car for the Fire Inspector since the other bidders did not meet the specifications and provide additional options. MR. FANUELE moved to award the bid for the Station Wagon for the Fire Inspector to Poughkeepsie Ford, Inc. at a total price of $10,791.20. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried MR. INCORONATO moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to go to bid on the sale of the Fire Inspector's present, vehicle. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Three bids were received and opened on the 14th day of August, 1991 for a 12000 lb. two post Lift for the Highway Department. Mr. Foster recommended the bid be awarded to Automar, the highest bidder, total amount of $7,992.00, however it appeared to be the only bid that met the specs. Mrs. Smith noted that they were waiting for a fax from the lowest bidder since he contended that the day the bids were opened it was indicated that he met the specs. Brian Douley, Principal of the All Equipment Co., low bidder was present and explained that the specs were prepared for a hydraulic lift and his company has a chain lift, but in essence, they're both hydraulic lifts. The Attorney was asked for his opinion and noted that he was hearing this for the first time; if the specifications are exclusionary to one manufacturer they could be suspect. He preferred to have the opportunity to check this out before he gave any further opinion on it. MR. INCORONATO moved to table action on awarding this bid and refer it to the Attorney to the Town for his review and recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Two bids were received for the sale of the 1970 Tractor which has been replaced by a new Tractor for the Highway Department; Bill Ingils bid $500; Vasallo Landscaping bid $1,650. The Highway Superintendent recommended the bid be awarded to Vasallo Landscaping. MR. FANUELE moved to award the bid for the sale of the 1970 Tractor to Vasallo Landscaping in the amount of $1,650, high bidder. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried The Map, Plan and Report for Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area #2, prepared by the engineering firm of Paggi and Martin was previously filed with the Town Clerk, accepted by the Town Board and a Public Hearing was held on same. The Engineer now required authorization to proceed with the plans and specifications. MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Engineer to the Town to proceed with the plan and specifications for the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area #2. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried The next item to be addressed by the Town Board was direction to the 181 Town Assessor to prepare the Assessment Rolls for the Water and Sewer Improvement Areas and Districts. Discussion was held by the Board relating to paragraph "f" and "g" on the prepared resolution which regarded subdivisions that have received preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution and lands which can not be served in the judgement of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the r� full benefit units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be served. It was agreed to delete these two paragraphs pending further discussion at the September 9, 1991 work shop. Another paragraph was added to assess all condominiums at one benefit unit. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted 182 RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE OAKWOOD WATER DISTRICT. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Oakwood Water District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Reoslution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Fleetwood Water District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. 183 d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly ADopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE TALL TREES WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Tall Trees Water Improvement Area in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted 184 RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE ARDMORE WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Ardmore Water Improvement Area in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE WAPPINGER PARK WATER DISTRICT. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Wappinger Park Water District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. 185 d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE NORTH WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the North Wappinger Water District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CRANBERRY-MYERS CORNERS II WATER DISTRICT. ------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Cranberry -Myers Corners II Water District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA #1 The following REsolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area #1 in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the ben.fited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. 187 f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE ROCKINGHAM FARMS SEWER DISTRICT. ----------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Rockingham Farms Sewer District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - ..8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT. ----------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Fleetwood Sewer District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. Ems? b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT. ------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Wildwood Sewer District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted 189 RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MIDPOINT PARK SEWER DISTRICT. ----------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Midpoint Park Sewer District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION/ TREATMENT DISTRICT. ------------------------------------ The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an Assessment Roll for the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment District in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. 190 d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per residential dwelling unit. e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A DEPUTY COURT CLERK, AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF DEPUTY COURT CLERK. ---------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FANUELE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Linda Walters be and she hereby is appointed to serve in the position of Deputy Court Clerk for the Town of Wappinger Justice Court, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Deputy Court Clerk in the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $19,000.00 pro -rated, to be paid every other Friday throughout the remainder of the year 1991. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Supervisor Smith ---Nay, Councilman Valdati --- Nay Resolution Duly Adopted When voting "Nay", Mrs. Smith explained that she was not against the person filling this position, however, she felt very strongly that they should be hiring Town people. Mr. Valdati offered his comments that the salary was set too high in comparison with our present Town employees. During these times we should be conserving and not overextending starting salaries. Mrs. Smith concurred with his comments. The next matter was to appoint Dorothy Shwartz to Civil Service Position as Clerk/Typist; she is presently employed in the Highway Department. Mrs. Smith noted that they really did not want to do this but were being forced into it by Dutchess County Personnel since they will not certify our payroll -without it and this could affect the retirement program. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FANUELE who moved its adoption: 191 WHEREAS, DOROTHY SHWARTZ, of 21 Gold Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, 12590, has been employed in the Highway Department of the Town of Wappinger as a Clerk/Typist, and WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Department of Personnel has issued a certification advising that said Dorothy Shwartz has passed the Civil Service Exam, and WHEREAS, It is the desire of the Town Board to fill the position of Clerk/Typist in the Highway Department by permanent appointment under the rules and regulations of Civil Service, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that DOROTHY SHWARTZ of 21 Gold Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, be and hereby is appointed to the position of Clerk/Typist on a permanent basis pursuant to the Certificate of Eligibilities, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that inasmuch as the said employee has been working for the Town of Wappinger, the statutory probation period be and hereby is waived. Seconded by: Councilman Valdati Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Resolution Duly Adopted The matter of setting a Public Hearing for a Local Law to Establish the Rates for the North Wappinger Water District was tabled for further discussion at the September 9th, 1991 work shop. Mrs. Smith set a Special Meeting for September 9th, 1991 at 6:55 P.M. for the purpose of setting a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law. Correspondence was received from Attorney to the Town, Albert Roberts and Engineer Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., regarding Agreements to continue to represent the Town for the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Area Project at no extra cost to the Town. The Board Members were in agreeance to this, however, following a brief discussion it was agreed to include a termination clause in the event that future Town Boards would have the option to retain these professionals or choose their own and vica versa. MRS. VISCONTI moved to approve Agreements with the Attorney and the Engineer to the Town to continue representing the Town on the Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Area Project, to include a thirty day termination clause by either party. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried 192 Due to the fact that some applicants to become a tenant to a water or sewer improvement area or district have failed to complete and sign the Agreement within a reasonable time frame, the Town Board directed to Attorney to amend the Tenant Policy to include a definite time frame to return the signed agreement and to obtain a building permit and/or connect to the water/sewer system. These amendments are reflected in Paragraph 5a. & 5b. in the following agreement: MRS. VISCONTI moved to adopt the Revised Tenant Policy for Water/ Sewer Improvement Areas/District: 1. The connection is to be made at applicant's expense and subject to inspection by the Town Building Inspector or his designee. 2. A connection fee of $500.00 must be paid prior to connection to the water/sewer line. 3. Applicant will pay double the water/sewer service charge that is paid by District Residents and any other charges specified in statement from Water and Sewer Billing Clerk (enclosed with Agreement at time of applying). 4. If and when a water/sewer district/improvement area is formed which would include applicant's property, he/she agrees to become part of said District or Improvement Area and hereby waives any objection to its formation. 5. This permission will expire upon applicant's failure to: a. accept in writing the terms and conditions contained in this letter within 90 days hereof; b. Obtain a building permit and/or connect to the water/sewer system within one year from the date hereof. 6. The terms and conditions of this permission shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the undersigned, and any subsequent owners of the subject premises, subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger for use of water/sewer improvements/districts by tenant users, as the same may be amended from time to time hereafter. Seconded by: Mr. Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Four bids were received and opened on July 31st, 1991 on Drainage Improvement Project, Rockingham Farms. The Engineer recommended that the bid be awarded to Sun Up Enterprises, Inc. as low bidder in the amount of $96,057.00 ($105,527.00)*. The Engineer indicated that there was a discrepancy in the total bid price, and it was his opinion that the Attorney should advise the Board which total bid price would be binding. It appears that the individual items were added erroneously and when the Engineer's office checked them, the error surfaced. The Attorney to the Town verified that the sum of $105,527.00 was the legal amount of the bid. 193 MR. INCORONATO moved to award the bid to Sun Up Enterprises, Inc. for a Drainage Improvement Project at Rockingham Farms, total amount of $105,527.00, based on the recommendation of the Attorney to the Town. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried A request was received from Gordon Robbins, Losee Road, to hook into Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area #1, at the time the Alpine Development puts in the line. MR. VALDATI moved that Mr. Robbins be allowed to hook up to the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area #1, contingent upon the line being in operation, within a time limit of one year, in accordance with the the revised Tenant Policy. Seconded by Mr. Fanuele Motion Unanimously Carried A report was received from Building Inspector, Thomas J. Classey, re: "Unsafe Structure at Northeast Corner of Middlebush Road and Route 9D - Tax Parcel #6157-01-276805, owner - Nicholas Dagnone, dated August 20, 1991, in which he itemizes the condition of the structure, and recommending that based on his report, the Town Board adopt a resolution placing Mr. Dagnone on formal notice of the defects and direct him to correct the defects or remove the building no later than September 30, 1991. It is also required that the Town Board schedule a Public Hearing on the demolition of the building. MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the report from the Building Inspector on the Unsafe Structure at Middlebush Road and Route 9D and the recommendations contained therein. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried MR. VALDATI moved to set a Public Hearing on the proposed demolition of the unsafe structire at the intersection of Middlebush Road and Route 9D, for September 9, 1991 at 6:50 P.M. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, to hear all interested persons. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried 194 MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Notice of Repair or Remove Unsafe Structure at Route 9D and Middlebush Road, owned by Nicholas Dagnone. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Smith noted that there were two residents present from Hamlet Court who were concerned about a tax bill owed on a parcel in that development in the amount of $16,000 and this parcel will be put up for sale by the County on September 12th, 1991. They feel there is a possibility that someone will buy this parcel and they are seeking a discussion with the Board on the status of the tax bill, whose going to pay it, etc. Mr. Roberts, Attorney to the Town, wished to clarify his part in this matter and noted that he represented the developer before the Planning Board early in 1985 but not subsequent to that, however he did inherit some of the problems in that development from the previous Attorney to the Town; there was a deed sent in sometime during 1989 which contained the road to the entrance way, the cul-de- sac, parking area, several easements and vacant space which surrounds the various duplex units. The developer apparently walked away from the development sometime in 1986-87 and there were no bonds posted, no letter of credit. The units were sold and eventually the Highway Department went in and corrected the situation. During this period of time tax assessments were prepared for open spaces, etc. which were never paid; this goes back to the Assessment Rolls from 1986, 87. This involved property tax, school tax and the penalties that were added due to non payment. Another fact that compounded the situation even more was that the tax grid number for the open area in the cul-de- sac had the same last three digits as the adjacent units, and a full benefit assessment was placed on the parking lot, the same as one of the units. There were several years when there was full assessment placed on this parcel erroneously and the developer didn't care since he had walked away from it. They were placed on the assessment rolls, taxes were levied, the County reimbursed both the Town and the school district and they are now coming up for sale; the deed was recorded and the intent was to form a Conservation Park District, cost to be borne by the residents. Since the property is part of the Town parkland, it would take an act of legislature to develop it. The County is trying to get reimbursed from the Town for the money they expended. The unpaid 195 taxes are now a lien against the property. It is now very confusing and the two residents present expressed concern that the property could be sold. A brief discussion followed and it was agreed that further discussion would take place at the work shop scheduled for September 9, 1991 at 6:15 P.M. Correspondence was received from Mr. Paggi regarding monitoring well development at the Castle Point Landfill site and recommending that Chazen Environmental Services be authorized to do the work. Mr. Paggi explained that they have not been able to develop the well because of the lack of water in the well. The D.E.C. has approved the new method for developing the well, however, Mr. Paggi noted that they will not implement this procedure until the water comes back into the well; the proposed work will help do this. MR. INCORONATO Moved to authorize Chazen Environmental Services to perform the prescribed development work for the well development at the Castle Point Landfill Site. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried New Business --- John Schouten was recognized by the Chair and expressed his opinion on the spending habits of our State Officials, including transportation and expensive hotel bills when they -go to conferences, also mailing expenses, etc. and he felt something had to be done about it. Mrs. Smith noted that the .last time he had concerns he had requested that she write to the State Legislatures about it and she did, but at this time she has not received a response. Mr. Fanuele, Water & Sewer, concerned that residents do not let the meter readers in the house. He felt that if they refused to have the meter read, they should be billed three times the minimum charge. The Local Law should be amended to make provisions to charge these residents more than the minimum charge. The Supervisor requested Mr. Fanuele to put together a proposal to amend the Local Laws and they would discuss it at the September 9, 1991 work shop. Mr. Paggi expressed his opinion that the simplest way was to put in remote read- outs and the Town had the right to do this. It was agreed to discuss this further at the next work shop. Mrs. Smith had a complaint from a resident on Cayuga Drive regarding 196 a hole in a pipe between #5 and #7 Cayuga Drive which was causing a drainage problem. MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Engineer to the Town to check out the complaint and submit a report to the Town 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 closed at 9:35 P.M. acne H. Snowden Town Clerk Reg. Mtg. 8/26/91