1988-08-08 SPM229
A Special Meeting was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
on August 8, 1988, at the Town Hall, Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Paino opened the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
Present:
Irene Paino, Supervisor
Vincent Farina, Councilman
David Reis, Councilman
Constance Smith, Councilwoman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
This meeting was set at the Special Meeting of August 1, 1988, for
the purpose of taking action on the DCARC proposal for a group home
at 5 Drew Court in the Town of Wappinger. The deadline was extended
to August 8, 1988 by the DCARC and the Town must act tonight either to
approve the site or oppose the site and offer alternate sites. Mrs.
Paino asked the residents who were present if they wished to offer the
alternate sites and the consensus of opinion was affirmative.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved
its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Association of Retarded Citizens
has advised the Town of Wappinger of its intent to establish a
community residence at 5 Drew Court in the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted an informational Public Hearing
on Wednesday, July 20, 1988, at which representatives from DCARC and
the Town Board and the community participated; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered all of the information
and comments received at said meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has further considered the flooding
conditions in the area as well as rodent infestation; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town Board to make a
determination in accordance with law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger does hereby object to the location of the community
residence at 5 Drew Court on the grounds that the establishment
of this home would result in such a concentration of sites that a
new one would alter the character and nature of the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
alternatively suggest the alternative sites annexed hereto as
Schedule "A"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby reject
this site based upon the concerns raised at the informational Public
Hearing with respect to flooding and rodent infestation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town CLerk and the Town Attorney
be and hereby are directed to forward copies of this resolution as
the official Town objection to both the DCARC and the Commission of
Mental Retardation Services.
Seconded by: Supervisor Paino
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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Mrs. Paino added that she felt it was very obvious that neither the
Town nor the residents are opposed to a home of this nature per se,
but rather due to the circumstances that exist at this particular
site, specifically the rodent infestation and ongoing problem of
flooding, they feel this is not the proper location for a home such
as this.
Mrs. Paino had one communication which should be addressed at this
meeting, as follows:
July 27, 1988
RE: Town of Wappinger Sewer Alternatives
Dear Supervisor Paino:
This letter is a formal request for an extension until August 15,
1988, for comments on the Supplemental DGEIS for the Town of
Wappinger Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan.
This extension is requested since Dr. John Scott, Commissioner of
Health, is on vacation at this time.
Your consideration will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
s/ John F. Lazarony, Sr.
Assistant Commissioner of Health
Mrs. Paino had discussed this with the Attorney to the Town and also
Saratoga Associates this day and they felt if this period was extended
for another week it would impact the schedule that they have set for
the SEQR procedure which is an October 5th, 1988 deadline. If the
other Town Board Members agreed, she would call Mr. Lazarony in the
morning and explain why they could not consider extending the time
for another week. The other Town Board Members concurred with this
action.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. VALDATI moved to close the Special Meeting, seconded by Mrs.
Smith and unanimously carried.
The meeting closed at 7:43 P.M. C`1
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Spl. Mtg. 8/8/88