1987-04-20 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
BIMONTHLY MEETING
APRIL 20, 1987
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
3. ACCEPT MINUTES Reg. April 6, 1987
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Receiver of Taxes (March) Zng. Adm.
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Wm. Crane, Attny, re: Town Tax Certiorari - necessity to hire
appraiser for Scenic Gardens Case
b. N.Y.S.D.E.C. - Commissioners determination of Lead Agency re:
T/W Wastwater Treatment Facilities.
c. Terms of Office for 2 Recreation Comm. members expire 5/1
(H.J. Maurer & J. Mastroianni)
d. Jaleel Shakir application for Hawkers & Peddlers Lic.
e. H. Levenson, Zng. Adm., recommendation to enact 90 day
moratorium re: Forestry Practices
f. Receipt of SEQR-Positive Declaration- Notice of Intent to
prepare a Draft EIS - Village of Wappingers Falls Ping. Bd.
G. Community Development application (& Eligible Areas)
h. Recommendation from Trooper Barie re: Kent Rd. Stop Signs suggestion
i. Notice of intent to apply for renewal of Liqour Lic. Dyson & Amodeo
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Bids for Edgehill Drainage Project - consider awarding
b. Introduce Local Law on Forestry Practices
--t". Bonding Res. for purchase of Highway Equipment
,--d. Compt. Transfer request for Highway Snow removal accn't
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Consider adoption of Satellite Dish Antenna Ord.
—f. Set fees for Special Inspections re: ehovahs Witnesses Church
,,,t. Acceptance of Sabia Drive as Town Roa
...,,h. Consider acceptance of conditions re: Lormar Ct.
i. Permanent appointment of Fire Inspector
j. Revaluation Directive
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Bimonthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on April 20th, 1987 at the Town Hall, Middlebush
Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Paino opened the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
Present:
Irene Paino, Supervisor
Vincent Farina, Councilman
David Reis, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a
moment of silent prayer for the Town of Wappinger and its residents.
The Minutes of the April 6th, 1987 Regular Bimonthly Meeting, having
been forwarded to all Board Members, were now placed before them for
their consideration.
MR. FARINA moved that the Minutes of the April 6th, 1987 Meeting
be and they are hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports were received for the month of March from the Receiver of
Taxes and the Zoning Administrator.
MR. REIS moved to accept the reports and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Petitions and Communications ---
A letter was received from William Crane, Attorney who is handling
tax certiorari matters for the Town, requesting permission to hire
an appraiser with respect to the Scenic Gardens case. In his
letter he indicated that the purpose for a preliminary appraisal
is to determine whether they should settle the matter.
MR. REIS moved to forward a letter to Mr. Crane informing him that
the Town Board has granted permission for him to hire an appraiser
for the Scenic Gardens Case.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Commissioner Henry Williams, New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation indicated in his letter of March 31, 1987 that the Town
of Wappinger has been designated lead agency in the Wastewater
Treatment Facilities application.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is considering proposed
alternatives to provide new sewage treatment facilities for the
central core area of the Town as more fully set forth in a study
entitled "Town of Wappinger Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan"
prepared by Paggi & Martin, dated December 1986, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously circulated a lead agency
notice, a copy of which is attached, seeking lead agency status
on the proposed action, and
WHEREAS, that lead agency status was the subject of a protest
by the Tri -Municipal Sewer Commission, and the issue was thereafter
duly submitted to the Commissioner of the D.E.C. in accordance with
law, and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner, by decision dated March 31, 1987
and received in the Town Hall on April 7, 1987, has designated
the Town to act as lead agency on the proposed action, a copy of
which decision is attached, and
WHEREAS, it is now incumbent upon the Board to make a finding
of significance under S.E.Q.R., and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type 1 action under the Town
of Wappinger local S.E.Q.R. law, which local law required that an
Environmental Impact Statement be prepared for all Type 1 actions,
and
WHEREAS, The Town has previously indicated that an E.I.S.
would be required for this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger
Town Board hereby makes a positive declaration of significance
under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to file
and circulate this positive declaration in accordance with law.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Two vacancies will exist on the Recreation Commission due to the
expiration of Hugh J. Maurer's and Joseph Mastroianni's term in
May of 1987.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved
its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Hugh J. Maurer and Joseph Mastroianni be and
they are hereby reappointed to the Town of Wappinger Recreation
Commission, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Hugh J. Maurer and Joseph Mastroianni
are hereby appointed to the said Recreation Commission for a five
year term which shall expire May 1, 1992.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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An application was received from Jaleel Shakir for a Peddler's
License to sell infant and child wear throughout the Town of
Wappinger.
Mrs. Visconti felt that there were too many applications coming
in for Peddler's Licenses; they are not paying taxes to the Town
and are hurting our local merchants who are burdened with the
expenses of maintaining a business.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to deny a Peddler's License to Jaleel Shakir
to sell infant and child wear in this Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from our Zoning Administrator, Herbert Levenson,
recommending that the Town Board enact a ninety (90) day moratorium
on all forestry practices in the Town of Wappinger for the purpose
of studying and enacting a forestry practice ordinance.
Mrs. Paino explained that this recommendation was prompted due to
illegal logging operations that have been going on
the last few weeks in the Fleetwood Development.
in the Town
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The following proposed Local Law was introduced by COUNCILMAN REIS:
A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING A 90 DAY MORATORIUM ON CUTTING, FELLING,
OR LOGGING OF MORE THAN SIX TREES PER ACRE FOR MARKET OR SALE
TO A SAWMILL.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, as follows:
A.
TITLE
This law shall be known as and may be cited as "A Local
establishing a 90 -day moratorium on cutting, felling or
of more than six trees per acre for market or sale to a
of the Town of Wappinger
B. LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND FINDINGS
Law
logging
sawmill;
The Town of Wappinger, New York, is currently pursuing a review
of forestry practices within its municipal boundaries. It is
anticipated that these activities will culminate in enactment
of legislation to regulate forestry practices.
The municipality is experiencing increased forestry use which
may be inconsistent with the purposes or results of the forestry
law. Accordingly, it is found that consideration or approval of
forestry proposals may negate and circumvent the planning and
drafting process already underway and, thus, be contrary to the
public interest and welfare.
In order to prevent forestry use which may prejudice, and be
inconsistent with, comprehensive revision of the Town's regulations,
appropriate interim measures must be taken in the form of a
moratorium on review and approval of such plans, and a temporary
prohibition of certain logging activities.
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C. SCOPE OF COVERAGE
No logging, felling, or cutting of more than six trees per acre
or transportation of logs to sawmills or to market shall be
permitted in the Town except as otherwise stated hereinafter in
Section "D" hereof.
D. EXCLUSIONS
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions hereof, this local law
shall not apply to:
1. Cutting or felling trees or logs for the purposes of
work performed on subdivision roads approved by the Planning Board;
2. Cutting or felling of trees on individual lots for which
a building permit has been obtained;
3. Cutting or felling of trees on lots in a subdivision
which has been approved by the Planning Board; or other
4. Cutting of trees which are not intended for sale or
transport to market on individual lots.
E. PENALTIES
Any person or entity that shall cut timber in violation of the
provisions of this local law, or shall otherwise violate any
of the provisions hereof, shall:
1. be guilty of an offense, punishable by a fine not
exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisonment
for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both. Each week's
continued violation shall constitute a separate offense, and
2. be subject to appropriate action or proceedings by the
proper authorities of the Town to enjoin, correct, or abate any
violation.
F. VARIANCES
The Town Board shall be authorized to accept and review applications
for variances from application of the provision of this local law,
in the case of unnecessary and unique hardship to the applicant
for a variance.
G. VALIDITY
The invalidity of any provision of this local law shall not affect
the validity of any other part of this local law which can be
given effect:
H. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION
This local law shall take effect upon its filing with the Secretary
of State as provided by law, and shall remain in force and effect
for a period of 90 days after the effective date of this local law.
The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved
adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at a
meeting of this Town Board on the 20th day of April, 1987, a
proposed Local Law Establishing a 90 day moratorium on cutting,
felling or logging of more than six trees per acre for market or
sale to a sawmill, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law
requires 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,
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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 4th
day of May, 1987 at 7:15 o'clock P.M., on such day, at the Town
Hall, 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 Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The Village of Wappingers Falls Planning Board forwarded to the
Town Board a S.E.Q.R. Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent
to Prepare a Draft E.I.S., relating to Hollow Brook Quay Rental
Apartment Complex.
MRS. PAINO moved to notify the Village of Wappingers Falls Planning
Board that the Town Board supports them in maintaining their lead
agency status under S.E.Q.R. on the above stated project.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
Information was received from the Dutchess Community Development
Administrator regarding Community Development Application and
Eligible Areas.
Mrs. Paino explained that this communication related to available
C.D. Funds to the Town of Wappinger for 1987 and the Town Board
will discuss their application at a future work shop. This matter
will be further discussed at the May 4th, 1987 meeting.
A Traffic Hazard Report was received from State Trooper Nora Barie
suggesting that a Stop Sign be placl at the intersection of Kent
Road and Central Avenue due to obstruction and limited visibility.
Mrs. Paino referred this notification to the Engineer to the Town
and the Highway Superintendent for their review and recommendation.
Notification was received from Amodeo's General Store and Dyson's
Grocery that they intended to renew their beer license.
MR. REIS moved to receive these notifications and file them with
no comments.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Committee Reports ---
Mr. Valdati had no reports for this meeting.
Mr. Reis, Recreation, reported that the recreation program will be
held at the Chelsea School House for the children of that area.
The Fire Commissioners originally had a problem with the Town using
this location, however, after negotiations with the Town, it was
agreed to continue the program at that location.
Mr. Farina, Budget and Finance, reported that the Attorney had
forwarded the notice to the Town Board in reference to increasing
the rent at the Schlathaus property. He requested that the Comptroller
forward this notice to the tenants of that house prior to public
notice of this intent.
Mrs. Visconti had no reports for this meeting.
Resolutions ---
Two Bids were opened on April 8, 1987, on the Edgehill Drainage
Project as follows: Sun Up Enterprises, $82,354.90 and
H.C.S. Excavators, $90,352.00. The Engineer recommended in his
report to the Town Board that the bid be awarded to Sun Up
Enterprises as low bidder.
MRS. PAINO moved to award the bid for the Edgehill Drainage Project
to Sun Up Enterprises, total cost of $82,354.90, as recommended by
the Engineer.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the last meeting a proposed Local Law on Forestry Practices
was referred to pertinent departments of the Town for their review
and recommendation. The only report received as of this date is
from the Zoning Administrator.
MRS. PAINO moved to table consideration of this Local Law, pending
reports from the other agencies.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
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The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VADLATI who
moved its adoption:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $220,000 SERIAL BONDS
AND $11,000 CAPITAL NOTES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, DUTCHESS
COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF MACHINERY
AND APPARATUS FOR THE USE OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE
RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF SAID TOWN.
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the
capital project hereinafter described, including compliance
with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize
such capital project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town
Dutchess County, New York, as follows:
the financing of
of Wappinger,
Section 1. For the class of objects or purposes of paying
the cost of the purchase of machinery and apparatus for the use
of the Highway Department and the Recreation Department of and
for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, (i) each
item of such machinery and apparatus costing in excess of
$30,000, there are hereby authorized to be issued $149,150
serial bonds and $7,850 capital notes of said Town pursuant to
the provisions of the Local Finance Law; (ii) each item of such
machinery and apparatus costing in excess of $15,000 but less
than $30,000, there are hereby authorized to be issued $57,850
serial bonds and $3,150 capital notes of said Town pursuant to
the provisions of the Local Finance Law; and (iii) each item of
such machinery and apparatus costing not in excess of $15,000,
there are hereby authorized to be issued $13,000 serial bonds
of the Town of Wappinger, pursuant to the provisions of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated
cost of such class of objects or purposes is $231,000, and the plan
for the financing thereof is as follows:
a) By the issuance of the $220,000 serial bonds of the
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, authorized to be
issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Further details
concerning said bonds will be prescribed in a further resolution
or resolutions of this Town Board; and
b) By the issuance of the $11,000 capital notes of said
Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution.
Such capital notes shall be sold at private sale and all further
powers in connection with the details and the sale thereof are
hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer,
in accordance with the Local Finance Law. Pursuant to Section
107.00 of the Local Finance Law, the proceeds from the sale of
such capital notes will be provided prior to the issuance of the
bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes. Said capital
notes shall constitute the down payment required by Section 107.00
of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the purchase of machinery and apparatus
each item of which costs in excess of $30,000 is fifteen years,
that the period of probable usefulness of the purchase of machinery
and apparatus each item which costs in excess of $15,000 but less
than $30,000 is ten years and that the period of probable usefulness
of the aforesaid purchase of machinery and apparatus each item of
which costs not in excess of $15,000 is five years, pursuant to
subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum
maturity of the serial bonds for the machinery and apparatus
each item of which costs in excess of $30,000 and in excess of
$15,000 will exceed five years, and that the maximum maturity
of serial bonds for each item costing not in excess of $15,000
will not exceed five years.
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Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond
anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of
the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such
notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal
officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents,
and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance
Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to
the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations
as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay
the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming
due and payable in such year.
Section 6. The validity of such bonds, capital notes and
bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose
for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at
the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially
complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity if
commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the
provisions of the Constitution.
Section 7. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same
shall be published in full in the Southern Dutchess News, together
with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided
in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive
referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VISCONTI who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the amount of $11,560.33 be transferred from
Contingency Account 01-011990.4 to Snow -Contractual 02-01-5142,
due to the shortage of funds in that account.
Seconded by: Supervisor Paino
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A Public Hearing was held on April 6, 1987 by the Town Board on
Various Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, including a new
Section 415.4 on Satellite Dish Antennas. At the April 6th, 1987
meeting, other amendments were adopted, however, consideration of
this new Section 415.4 was tabled for further review. It was
again placed before the Town Board for their consideration.
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The following Ordinance was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved
its adoption:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, pursuant to the authority conferred
by the laws of the State of New York as follows:
Section 1. The Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance adopted
March 10, 1980, and amended from time to time is further amended
as follows:
A new Section 415.4 is hereby added to the Zoning Ordinance
as follows:
415.4 Satellite Dish Antennas
415.41 In Residential Zones
The use of satellite dish antennas shall be allowed in all
residential zones within the Town of Wappinger, subject to
building permit process, provided they meet the following
requirements:
a. There shall not be more than one (1) such antenna
allowed on any lot.
b. Such antenna shall be properly mounted, anchored and
grounded as determined by the Building Inspector.
c. The construction and installation of such antennas shall
conform to all applicable building codes and other regulations
and requirements.
d. Subject to the provisions contained herein, such
antennas shall be located only in the rear yard of any lot.
If a usable signal cannot be obtained in the rear yard, the
antenna may be located in the side yard of the property subject
to the requirements contained in this ordinance.
e. Such antennas shall be designed and located to minimize
visual impact on adjacent property and roadways. The color and
construction of the antenna shall be compatible with its
surroundings.
f. A landscaped evergreen planting screen or fence shall
be provided for any ground -mounted antenna to screen it from
view of adjacent lots and public view.
g. Such antenna shall not be more than twelve (12) feet
in diameter, and the uppermost part of any such ground -mounted
antenna shall not exceed thirteen (13) feet above grade level.
h. Wiring between a ground -mounted antenna and a receiver
shall be placed beneath the surface of the ground.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon adoption, posting and publication as prescribed by Town Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A Memo was received from the Zoning Administrator recommending
that the Town Board assess a special inspection fee of Three
Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($350.00) a day for the Jehovah's
Witnesses Church on All Angels Hill Road. The Town Board had
previously approved the recommendation from the Zoning Administrator
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to set a special inspection fee due to the fact that the services
of Town Personnel would be required on the weekend of June 12th, 13th,
and 14th, 1987. Mr. Reis noted that the applicant had been informed
of this fee and agreed to pay the amount specified.
MR. REIS moved to set the special inspection fee for the Jehovah's
Witnesses Church on All Angels Hill Road at $350.00 a day.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The acceptance of Sabia Drive as a Town Road was placed before the
Board for their consideration. The deed has been found to be
satisfactory in form and content by the Attorney and the Engineer
to the Town. The Highway Superintendent has advised the Board that
Sabia Drive meets the Town Specifications and he recommends acceptance
of this road as a Town Road.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent
be accepted and Sabia Drive in the Blue Ridge Section II Subdivision,
be accepted as and for a Public Road in and for the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
At the January 20, 1987 meeting, the Town Board agreed to accept
the sum of $30,000 from the original developer of Lormar Court
which would be utilized by the Town Highway Department to complete
the necessary work to bring it up to Town Road Specifications.
It appears now that the present developer utilized $9,100 of
this amount for road improvement; the amount remaining for the
Town to complete this road is $20,900. The Highway Superintendent
and the Engineer to the Town have inspected the road and are aware
of the work that remains to be done. It is their opinion that the
Town Board should accept the $20,900 before the thirty day offer
expires.
MRS. PAINO moved to accept the offer of $20,900 from the original
developer of Lormar Court, at the recommendation of the Engineer to
the Town and the Highway Superintendent.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
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The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved
its adoption:
WHEREAS, the appointment made to the position of Fire Inspector
for the Town of Wappinger, up until now, has been provisional, and
WHEREAS, the list of eligibles has been received from Dutchess
County Department of Personnel,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Thomas Classey is hereby appointed
permanently to the position of Fire Inspector for the Town of
Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The last item under Resolutions related to the recent revaluation
of the Town which was prepared by Finnegan Associates. There were
numerous complaints received at the Town Hall and at the Supervisor's
home and for this reason Mrs. Paino felt further review was needed
prior to its acceptance.
MRS. Paino moved to forward an advisory directory to the Town Assessor
to hold off on accepting the revaluation done by Finnegan Associates
at this time due to the vast number of complaints that have been
received at Town Hall. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reis.
Prior to a vote on this motion, Mrs. Visconti requested to make a
statement regarding the fact that the revaluation is not the problem ---
it's what the Town Board does with the tax rate that's important.
There were approximately 750 property owners, out of a total of
8,000, who had questions on their assessment; this percentage does
not warrant abandoning the project that has cost the Town is excess
of $200,000. Before voting on holding off on acceptance of this
revaluation, a meeting of all involved agencies is in order.
Mrs. Visconti moved to table the motion on the floor and asked for
a roll call vote at this time since tabling takes precedence over
a motion on the floor. This action prompted comments from the
Board Members regarding the revaluation procedures and the floor was
then opened to the residents who were present and wished to discuss
their experience with the project and its effect on their assessment.
At the conclusion of this discussion, Mrs. Paino reiterated the
motion that she had placed on the floor and since Mrs. Visconti had
stated that her motion took preference over Mrs. Paino's motion,
she deferred to Mrs. Visconti. The motion made by Mrs. Visconti
was withdrawn by her providing a meeting was set up in the very near
future including all involved agencies, including the Attorney to the
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Town and the Village Board. Mrs. Paino indicated that she is in the
process of setting up a work shop meeting on this matter and it will
be publicized in the local papers and announced on the radio stations.
The original motion was then placed on the floor.
MRS. PAINO moved to forward an advisory directive to the Town Assessor,
Thomas Logan, to hold off on accepting the revaluation prepared by
Finnegan Associates, at this time.
Seconded by: Mr. Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Unfinished Business ---
Mr. Farina noted that after the last Town Board meeting, Mrs. Mills
had requested him to look into the project planned for New Hackensack
Road. In response to this request, Mr. Farina read the following
letter into the Minutes:
April 2, 1987
Residents of New Hackensack Road
County Route 104
Town of Wappinger
Re: Rehabilitation of C.R. 104 (New Hackensack Road)
Greetings:
In the very near future the tree removal work for this project
will commence. The number of trees to be removed has been held
to an absolute minimum. We would prefer not to have to remove
any, however, a tree that is left too close to the edge of pavement
becomes a liability hazard if it is struck by an errant vehicle or
it reduces sight distance. Such cases usually go to litigation
and the County invariably loses and we taxpayers must pay the
settlement thru taxation. Therefore some tree removal is necessary.
Any tree that presently lies within the shoulder area and
ditchline must be removed. I would like to emphasize that we are
not widening or relocating any portion of the existing pavement.
We are reconstructing the shoulder and resurfacing the present
roadway. In this manner we were able to hold the number of trees
to be removed to an absolute minimum. If any resident wishes to
keep the wood you may make arrangements directly with the contractor,
John Arborio, Inc. We appreciate your cooperation and will do our
best to keep inconvenience to a minumum.
Very truly yours,
s/ Joseph W. Grogan, P.E.
Director of Engineering
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New Business ---
Mrs. Visconti noted that the Pizzagalli Development had donated
significant materials to the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission
which would allow the construction of a building. Among the materials
received was paneling, heating system, electrical fixtures, lumber,
etc.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to forward a letter to Douglas Schner of the
r Pizzagalli Development Company expressing the gratitude of the
Town Board for this gift to the Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Valdati had previously received a request from the Mayor of the
Village of Wappingers Falls requesting Town Budget from 1979 to the
present year.
MR. VALDATI moved to request the Town Clerk to provide the Mayor
with the Town Budgets from 1979 to the present year.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the last meeting County Legislator Roger Higgins spoke of the
dumping at Reese Park and requested that it be cleaned up. Mr.
Valdati reported that the Highway Superintendent has assured him
that the debris will be removed and the gate at the entrance will
be reinforced in the hopes that the dumping activity will come to a
halt. Since the County Roads are the responsibility of the County
Public Works Department, Mr. Valdati mentioned some of the County
Roads that should be cleaned up by them ---Old Route 9, Middlebush
Road, Creek Road at the intersection of New Hamburg.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. FARINA moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Reis and
unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Reg. Mtg. 4/20/87
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk