1989-10-02 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
OCTOBER 2, 1989
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Forward Tentative '90 Town Budget to T/Bd.
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Jerome Gold, Attny for La Fonda Del Sol, w/ Notice of intent to
renew liquor license
b. Notice of Public Hearing T/Pk on Zng. Ord. Amendments
c. Application from Laura E. Goldstein for Hawking & Peddling Lic.
d. T. Classey, Bldg. Insp. request permission to attend Seminar 11/2F'.
e. K. Croshier, H. Supt. requests clarification & direction re: LL#3
of'89 (No Parking, Regency Drive)
f. R. Holt, Ch. Rec. Comm. request to have Well & Septic system
re -done for Schlathaus Bldg.
g. Thos. Logan, Assessor, requests permission to attend Seminar 10/1(.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Request from Jerome Ivy for return of his escrow of $250 held
for completion of Driveway
b. Confirm appointment of Geo. Budd, New Hackensack, as member of
Fire Prevention Bureau to replace Joe Norton
c. Direct Thos. Logan, Assessor, to prepare Benefit Assessment Rolls
for Water & Sewer Dists., & Imp. areas w/addition of North Wapp.
Water Dist.(Atlas, Cranberry, Myers Corners II)
d. Authorize Attorney to prepare Local Laws for 0 & M for Wapp. Pk.
and Atlas/Myers Corners II
e. J. Paggi,Jr. Eng. to Twn., Approve Voucher for Overrun on Bojman
Drainage project.
f. Vacancy on Bd. of Assessment Review: Raymond Belding, term expire:
9/30/89 (5 yr term)
g. Contract w/ Shaker, Travis & Quinn - Maintenance HVAC
h. Request from Comptroller for Transfer of funds to pay School
Tax Bills
i. Introduce Local Law for "STOP" signs, Valley Rd.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Report from J. Paggi, Jr. re: DeTullio request
b. Don Stenabaugh request to become Tenant to Water Dist.
c. Patricia Gardner request for reimbursement
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was
held on October 2, 1989, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Town
of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Paino opened the Meeting at 7:35 P.M.
Present:
Irene Paino, Supervisor
Constance Smith, Councilwoman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Vincent Farina, Councilman
David Reis, Councilman
Others Present:
Thomas Wood, Attorney
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., Engineer
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a
moment of silent prayer for the Town and its residents.
Mrs. Paino welcomed students from Roy C. Ketcham High School who were
attending the meeting to learn the procedure of Town business. She
offered her assistance to them after the meeting if they had any questions.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 7, 1989 and the Regular
Meeting of September 18, 1989, having previously been forwarded to the
Board Members, were now placed before them for their consideration.
MR. VALDATI moved that the above stated Minutes be and they are hereby
approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Clerk informed the Board that she had received the Tentative
Budget of 1990 this day and was now presenting it to the Town Board
from the Budget Officer.
Mrs. Paino informed those present that the Tentative Budget reflects
a decrease in taxes for residents outside of the Village of Wappingers
Falls of 9%, and for those residents within the Village the decrease
at this point will be 10%. These are figures submitted by the Town
Assessor, Mr. Logan and it is hoped that there will be further deductions.
The Hydrant Report was received for the month of September.
MRS. SMITH moved to accept this report and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Mr. Valdati asked about a schedule for a work shop discussion on the
matter of the Dog Control Officer's Reports and Mrs. Paino replied that
she planned to do this during the budget work shops.
Petitions & Communications ---
A Notice of Intent to renew a liquor license was received from Jerome
Gold, Attorney for La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant, located on Old Route 9
and Old Hopewell Road.
MR. VALDATI moved to accept the Notice and place it on file with no
comments.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town of Poughkeepsie forwarded Notice of Public Hearing on an
Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on October 18,1989.
MR. VALDATI moved to accept the Notice of Public Hearing and place
it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
An application for a Peddler's License was received from Laura
Goldstein for the purpose of selling food.
MRS. SMITH moved to approve the application and grant the license.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Mr. Classey, Building Inspector, to attend
a six hour Seminar which will be credited towards the mandatory 24 hours
in service required by the State. He also informed the Board that there
was no cost involved.
MRS. SMITH moved to grant permission to Mr. Classey to attend the
six hour Seminar on November 28, 1989 at the New Windsor Fire Department.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Croshier wrote to the Board requesting clarification and direction
regarding Local Law #3 of 1989 which prohibits parking along the most
southerly, easterly and northerly outer perimeter of Regency Drive.
He was under the impression that this directive pertained to Saturday
only between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. during the summer months. The Engineer
had previously discussed this with the Highway Superintendent and it
was his understanding that there was a period of the year and a period
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of the day involved in the No Parking restriction and obviously it
was not included in this law.
MRS. PAINO moved to direct the Attorney to amend the Local Law to
reflect the correct language, as indicated by the Engineer and forward
to Town Board and Highway Superintendent for consideration.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
If the amended Local Law was agreeable to the Highway Superintendent,
the Town Board would introduce it at the next meeting and set a Public
Hearing.
Correspondence was received from Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation
Commission requesting funds from the Schlathaus Fund to redo the well
septic system on the Schlathaus property; he indicated that they had
received two estimates, $6,000 for the well and $3,000 to $3,5000 to
do the septic. It was his intent to do the septic work this year,
subject to Town Board approval.
MRS. PAINO moved to refer this matter to the Engineer for his review
and recommendation to the Town Board at the November 6, 1989 meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Logan wrote to the Board requesting permission to attend the New
York State Assessor's Conference from October 10th to 13th, 1989 for
continuing Education and Recertification.
MRS. SMITH moved to grant permission to Mr. Logan to attend the
Conference, as requested, and all legitimate expenses would be a
Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Committee Reports ---
Mr. Valdati, reported on another bad road condition on the southeast
corner of Route 9 and Old Hopewell Road due to poor runoff during
heavy rains which creates a hazardous situation. The Engineer noted
that there was a drain in that area and possibly it was clogged; he
recommended that they notify the State Department of Transportation.
Mr. Valdati referred to another bad road condition at Old Route 9
and Middlebush Road which has previously been reported to the Dutchess
County Department of Public Works; they responded and did some work at
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that location, however, he felt it needs further attention to eliminate
the existing hazard.
MR. VALDATI moved to refer the two unsafe road conditions to the
proper agencies for their attention and correction of same.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Smith, Personnel, reported that it had been brought to her
attention that one of the part time employees has been given a raise
of 50 an hour as of May. The Supervisor said this would be discussed
at work shop.
Gordon Hirt, Wappinger County Legislator, reported that this Wednesday
and Thursday, starting at 3:00 P.M., the Legislature will be holding
committee meetings on various issues including recycling. The session
for voting on these issues will be the following Monday starting at
4:00 P.M.
Resolutions ---
A request was received from Jerome Ivy for the return of his driveway
escrow in the amount of $250.00. The required correspondence was
received and the Building Inspector recommended release of the escrow
as the required improvement were satisfactorily completed.
MRS. SMITH moved to release the driveway escrow deposit in the amount
of $250.00 to Mr. Ivy, as recommended by the Building Inspector.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notice was received from the New Hackensack Fire District of the
appointment of George Budd as a member of the Town Fire Prevention
Bureau.
MRS. SMITH moved to confirm the appointment of George Budd as a member
of the Town of Wappinger Fire Prevention Bureau from the New Hackensack
Fire District.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER
IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
OAKWOOD WATER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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.
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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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not b e served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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.
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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Nay
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
TALL TREES WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved
its adoption:
The 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
ARDMORE WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved
its adoption:
The 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.
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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
v aluation 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
NORTH WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
CRANBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved
its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Cranberry 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
MYERS CORNERS II WATER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved
its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the 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.
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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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT
AREA #1
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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 residsential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation hwereby 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
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g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
ROCKINGHAM FARMS SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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:
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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 benefitr 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis---Absnet
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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
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assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of:
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO
COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
MID -POINT SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved
its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an Assessment Roll for the Mid -Point 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 those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Attorney to prepare Local Laws
setting the operation and maintenance rates for Wappinger Park
Water District and North Wappinger Water District and.Myets_II.
WateicD±str.ict (formerly served by Atlas Water Company).
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Correspondence was received from Mr. Paggi, including a voucher
for G & M Construction, contractors for the Bojman Drainage project
on Valley Road. Mr. Paggi explained that there was an overrun on the
bid price due to additional stone used to bring the swale to grade
instead of using fill material. The price was increased from $7,650.00
to $8,337.50, ($687.50). Mr. Paggi indicated that he had reviewed
the quantities of material needed for the job and the final price
and found them to be in order.
MRS. SMITH moved to authorize the overrun of $687.50 on the Bojman
Drainage Project and approve the voucher submitted by G & M Construction.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
A vacancy existed on the Board of Assessment Review due to the
expiration of Raymond Belding's term. The Councilpeople had not been
able to reach Mr. Belding to determine if he was interested in being
reappointed, and they agreed to table action.
MRS. SMITH moved to table action on this appointment pending
discussion with the present member of the Board of Assessment Review
to determine his interest in a reappointment.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The contract with Shaker, Travis & Quinn, Inc., was tabled at the
last meeting for further discussion at a work shop. At this time
Mrs. Paino recommended that it be tabled again since the work shop
had not been scheduled, however, Mrs. Smith noted that they had held
one work shop on this already and she was ready to act on it. Mr.
Valdati agreed since without a contract the Town would be subject to
an hourly rate for work needed at this time for the heating system.
MRS. SMITH moved to approve the contract with Shaker, Travis & Quinn,
Inc. for HV/AC service at the Town Hall, as presented, and authorize
the Supervisor to sign said contract.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
A transfer request from the Comptroller for payment of school taxes
on two parcels of land recently deeded to the Town was referred to
the Attorney at the last meeting for his review and recommendation.
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Both the Attorney and the Assessor researched this matter and
concurred that since the property was deeded over to the Town,
payment of the school taxes is not required. There were certain
documents that had to be signed by the Supervisor exempting the
Town from this tax payment.
MRS. SMITH moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the necessary
documents.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILWOMAN SMITH introduced the following proposed Local Law:
A LOCAL LAW REGULATING TRAFFIC
WITHIN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER ON
VALLEY ROAD WITH ITS INTERSECTION
WITH HIVIEW ROAD
Section 1. Legislatie Intent
In order to protest the health, welfare and safety of the public
traveling on the roads in the Town of Wappinger, the Town Board deems
it to be in the best interests of all of the residents of the Town of
Wappinger that certain traffic control devices be established at the
intersection of Valley Road in the Town of Wappinger with its
intersection with Hiview Road.
Section 2. Traffic Control
All of the vehicles travelling on Valley Road entering in the
intersection with Hiview Road shall yield the right-of-way to all
oncoming traffic. All vehicles travelling southerly on Hiview Road
shall yield to oncoming traffic at its intersection with Valley Road.
All traffic travelling on Hiview Road in the northerly direction
shall come to a complete and full stop at its intersection with
Valley Road.
Section 3. Signs
The Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wappinger be and
hereby is authorized and directed to erect the aforementioned Stop
and Yield Signs at the appropriate places and in conformance with
all regulations and all governing agencies.
Section 4. Penalties for Offenses
Any vehicle failing to observe the aforementioned traffic
control devices described above shall be subject to prosecution of
a violation of this Local Law and shall be punished by a fine not
to exceed $100.00. A violation of this Local Law shall be deemed
to be a traffic infraction and shall have all other and additional
penalties as prescribed by the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State
of New York.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Local Law shall become effective upon the filing with the
Secretary of State of the State of New York.
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The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN SMITH who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at a
meeting of this Town Board on the 2nd day of October, 1989, a
proposed Local Law Regulating Traffic Within the Town of Wappinger
on Valley Road With Its Intersection with Hiview Road, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law required
that no local law shall be passed by the Legislative Body of the
Town until a Public Hearing thereon has been held before such body,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That a Public Hearing shall be held on the said proposed
Local Law by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on the 6th
day of November, 1989 at 7:15 P.M., on such day at the Town Hall,
20 Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing shall
be given by the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger by the due
posting thereof upon the bulletin board maintained by said Town
Clerk in the Town Hall and by publishing such notice at least
once in the official newspaper of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Farina, Mr. Reis ---Absent
Unfinished Business ---
At the last meeting a request from Mr. DeTullio to hook up to the
Town water and/or sewer facilities was referred to the Engineer for
his review and recommendation. Mr. Paggi reported that the parcel
on All Angels Hill Road is not in the Rockingham Farms Sewer District
but is within the boundaries of the Central Wappinger Water Improvement
Area. He further explained that if the parcel was hooked up to sewer
they would have to be a tenant to that district and in order to reach
the nearest sewer main it would require an easement through private
properties which might be difficult to obtain. The water main is
located at the intersection of All Angels Hill Road and Hilltop Drive
and to hook up to that a service connection would have to run down
All Angels Hill Road to the property. They are entitled to go on
the system and if they intend to do so, the Town will have to run a
service line from Hilltop Road down All Angels Hill Road to their
house.
MRS. SMITH moved to table action on this matter and refer it to a
future work shop for discussion.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi reported on a situation brought up at the previous meeting
by Don Stenabaugh who was requesting to become a tenant to Central
Wappinger Water Improvement Area because of contamination of his well
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which evidently was caused by soapy water from the Hertz Car Wash
next door. This was referred to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation and the Dutchess County Department of Health
for investigation. A report was received from the Health Department
which Mr. Paggi reviewed and noted that they agreed with Mr. Stenabaugh
regarding the contaminated water and said he should not drink it.
The property is not within the district so all expenses to run the
line to hook into the system will have to be borne by the applicant.
The Attorney informed the Board that the Zoning Administrator was
aware of the situation and was following through, also the D.E.C.
scheduled a hearing this week on the situation and Mr. Levenson planned
to attend, so further information would be forthcoming.
MRS. PAINO moved to allow Mr. Stenabaugh to hook into the Central
Wappinger Water Improvement Area, under the conditions of the Tenant
Policy, and the expense of the connection will be borne by him.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request from Patricia Gardner for reimbursement from the Town
regarding repair done on her water service was referred to the Engineer
for review. This was done in view of the fact that the company that
did the work was owned by Mr. & Mrs. Gardner and the Board felt that
the amounts charged should be checked. Mr. Paggi did review the
billing and found the amount of hours spent and the rates charged to
be consistent for a repair of this type; he recommended that the
request for reimbursement be honored.
MR. VALDATI moved that Mrs. Gardner be reimbursed the amount of
$429.46 for expenses incurred for the repair of water service, at
the recommendation of the Engineer and Camo Pollution Control.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Valdati referred to a request from the Justice Court at the last
meeting for the Chief Court Clerk and the Assistant Court Clerk to
attend a conference. The Board approved attendance for the Chief
Court Clerk but not the Assistant Court Clerk. In a discussion with
the Town Justices, they indicated to Mr. Valdati that this conference
would be beneficial to the personnel and at this time he wished to
amend the previous motion and allow Cheryl Hait, the Assistant Court
Clerk to attend the conference.
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MR. VALDATI moved to allow the Assistant Court Clerk to attend
the Conference for Court Clerks, as requested by the Town Justices.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Roll Call Vote: 2 Ayes Mrs. Paino---Nay
Motion Defeated
Mrs. Paino objected to this for the reason that it would set a
precedent for the other deputies in the Town to be allowed to
attend the Association of Towns Meeting and various other ones
pertinent to their respective positions.
Mr. Valdati persisted in his efforts to have this motion approved
and made note of the fact that when he was discussing this with
Judge Francese, he offered to forego remuneration for himself for
the expenses of going to the Conference and allow these monies to
pay the expenses of the Assistant Court Clerk. The Judge, he said
felt very strongly that this Clerk should attend the conference.
Mrs. Paino noted that this would not change her vote, she felt it
would set a precedent for others in that category to be allowed to
attend these conferences.
New Business ---
A letter was received from Dennis Truett, 23 Alpert Drive regarding
a previous letter he had written informing the Board that his
basement had been flooded in June of 1989 and since this problem
had a long time history, he requested to discuss this at the next
Town Board meeting.
Mrs. Paino said she planned to schedule a work shop meeting on this
matter and would inform Mr. Truett.
Mr. Valdati asked the Supervisor to consider a work shop to discuss
the funds already expended in the clean-up and the total projection.
It appears that the condos in the Town have not been included in
this program and if there are funds available it would seem reasonable
to have dumpster in place for them to dispose of their bulk items.
Mrs. Paino informed him that they will discuss it after the bills
come in and they determine if there are funds available for this
service.
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Wayne Barringer, a resident at 5 Edgehill Drive, requested to
speak to the Board on hooking up to the Rockingham Sewer District.
His septic system has failed and he was in an emergency situation;
he was aware that he was not within this district and would have to
receive this service as a tenant. Mr. Paggi was aware of this
situation, having discussed it with Mr. Barringer earlier this day.
He recommended that the Town seek approval from the Dutchess County
Department of Health in writing since they are not allowing new
hookups to the sewer system, however, since this is an emergency he
does not foresee a problem with obtaining their approval.
MRS. PAINO Moved to forward a letter to the Dutchess County Department
of Health, enclosing copy of Mr. Barringer's letter, requesting their
approval of a hookup to the Rockingham Farms Sewer District .
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. PAINO moved to allow Mr. Barringer at 5 Edgehill Drive, to hook
into the Rockingham Farms Sewer District, as a tenant to the District,
subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Health Department.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. VALDATI moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Smith
and unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Reg.Mtg. 10/2/89
aht0 Elaine H. H. Snowden
Town Clerk