1987-01-02 ReorgAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1987
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
3. REAFFIRM APPOINTMENTS BY: SUPERVISOR for Deputy Supervisor and
Bookkeeper TOWN CLERKfor Deputy Town Clerks HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT for Deputy Superintendent
4. RESOLUTIONS
I. Authorizing Issuance and payment for paydays of 1987
II. Appointing Personnel to various Town Offices and Positions
III. Establishing the Salaries of certain classified Civil Service
positions
IV. Appointing Personnel to Comptrollers Office
V. Setting Salary for Bookkeeper to Supervisor
VI. Setting Salaries for Secretarial & Clerical employees for
Various Departments and Offices
VII. Appointing a Fire Inspector and establishing Salary
VIII. Setting Salary for Parttime Clerk to Town Clerk
IX. Establishing the pay sacle for Certain Emplyees of the Town
Highway Department
X. Setting salary for Part time Hydrant Inspector
XI. Establishing pay sacle for parttime Clerical employees
engaged to serve Town officers, Officials and Agencies
XII. Employing Legal Services for the own
XIII. Employing Engineering Services for the Town
XIV. Appointing Certified Public Accountant to Audit the Accounts
and reports of the Supervisor, Town Clerk & Town Justices for
the year 1986
XV. Designating Court Officers of the Town of Wappinger
XVI. Designating Insurance Agent for the Town
XVII. Establishing pay scale for parttime Vandalism Patrol Personnel
XVIII. Establishing Petty cash fund for Receiver of Taxes
XIX. Designating time and place for holding Town Board meetings
XX. Designating Depositories for Town Monies
XXI. Designating Official Newspapers of the Town
XXII. Authorizing the Submission of the Supervisor's Annual Financial
Report to the State Comptroller
XXIII. Authorizing Investment of Temporary Surplus Town Funds
5. APPOINTMENT: Planning Board Member (Charles May - term expires)
6. APPOINT CHAIRMEN: Planning Board - Zoning Board of Appeals -
Recreation Commission
7. Grant Permission for Attendance at Association of Towns Meeting
8. Appoint Representative and Alternate to Annual Meeting of Association
of Towns Meeting
9. Establish Schedule of Legal Paid Holidays for 1987
10. Establish reimbursement for mileage
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Reorganizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on January 2, 1987, at the Town Hall, Middlebush Road, Town
of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Paino opened the Meeting at 7:07 P.M.
Present:
Irene Paino, Supervisor
Vincent Farina, Councilman
David Reis, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., Engineer
All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the commencement
of the Meeting.
The Supervisor requested all to remain standing for a moment of
silence for the Town of Wappinger and its residents, thanksgiving for
a good 1986 and hopes for a better 1987.
Reaffirm Appointments by the Supervisor (Deputy Supervisor, Bookkeeper).
Mrs. Paino reaffirmed her appointment of David Reis as Deputy Supervisor
and expressed her thanks to him for the help she received from him
during 1986.
Mrs. Paino reaffirmed her appointment of Joyce Benedetto as Bookkeeper.
Reaffirm Appointments by the Town Clerk (Deputy Town Clerks).
The Town CLerk reaffirmed her appointments of Gladys Ruit and Margaret
Roe as Deputy Town Clerks.
The Highway Superintendent had previously indicated that he wished
to reaffirm his appointment of John DeCarlo as Deputy Highway Superin-
tendent.
Resolutions ---
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT
FOR PAYDAYS OF 1987
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the salaries of all persons holding either full
time or part time positions as otherwise fixed for these designated
positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions
payable every other Friday throughout the year 1987, with 26 pay
periods during such year with the first payday to be on January 9,
1987, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger be
authorized to issue and pay the holders of these designated positions
on such designated paydays of the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO VARIOUS
TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are
appointed to the following offices and positions of employment with
the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of
the Town Board.
NAME OFFICE
John DeCarlo Deputy Superintendent Highway
Constance Smith Town Historian
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise fixed
for the above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the
holders of such offices and positions, with the exception that no
compensation shall be paid to the holder of the office of Deputy
Town Superintendent of Highways, and the Town Historian is to be
paid on a semi-annual basis, during such year consistent with the
pay schedule adopted for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF
CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE
POSITIONS IN THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following named
Town Officers and Employees be and the same are hereby fixed and
established at the following rates:
Supervisor $ 12,000.00
Superintendent of Highways 30,600.00
Town Justice 10,000.00
Town Justice 10,000.00
1 Councilman 5,000.00
1 Councilman 5,000.00
1 Councilman 5,000.00
1 Councilwoman 5,000.00
Town Clerk 26,250.00
Deputy Town Clerk 16,250.00
Deputy Town Clerk 11,865.00
Assessor 31,460.00
Secretary to Planning Board 6,100.00
Secretary to Zoning Board 6,100.00
Building Inspector 19,000.00
Assessors Aide 12,700.00
Zoning Administrator 24,725.00
Receiver of Taxes 18,370.00
Comptroller 26,070.00
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that the salaries of persons holding the aforesaid
positions shall be paid with 26 pay periods throughout the year 1987,
consistent with the pay schedule adopted for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE AND
POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they are hereby
appointed to the following offices and positions of employment with
the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity throughout the year
1987.
NAME OFFICE SALARY
Melva Laffin Clerk to the Comptroller $ 17,500.00
Debra Brown Water & Sewer Billing Clerk 14,300.00
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries fixed for the
above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders
of such offices and positions, payable every other Friday throughout
the year 1987, with 26 pay periods during such year consistent with
the pay schedule adopted for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
SETTING SALARY FOR BOOKKEEPER
TO THE SUPERVISOR
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Joyce Benedetto, Bookkeeper
to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby
is fixed and established at the annual rate of $13,335.00 to be
paid every other Friday throughout the year 1987, with 26 pay periods
during such year consistent with the pay schedule adopted for the
year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
SETTING SALARIES FOR THE
SECRETARIAL AND CLERICAL
EMPLOYEES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
AND OFFICES IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the following persons appointed
to the following offices and positions of employment with the Town of
Wappinger to serve in such capacity throughout the year 1987 be and the
same are hereby fixed and established at the following annual rates:
NAME OFFICE
Gloria Morse
Frances Patterson
Arlene Jutt
Frances Friscina
Andrea Benedetto
Jean Francese
Anna May DeMilio
Chief Court Clerk
.Assistant Court Clerk_
Secretary to the Supervisor
Secretary to the Highway Supt.
Clerk to the Building Inspector
Clerk to the Zoning Administrator
Clerk to the Assessor
SALARY
$ 15,900.00
11,282.00
11.000.00
15,824.00
11,000.00
11,000.00
11,000.00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries fixed for the
above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders
of such offices and positions payable every other Friday throughout
the year 1987 with 26 pay periods during such year consistent with
the pay schedule adopted for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING A FIRE INSPECTOR
IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Thomas Classey, be and he hereby is appointed
to serve as Fire Inspector in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Fire Inspector
be and the same hereby is fixed and established at an annual rate of
$20,000.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1987,
commencing on January 9, 1987, with 26 pay periods during such year.
The first payday to be January 9, 1987, consistent with the pay
schedule adopted for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote:
5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
SETTING THE SALARY FOR THE
PART TIME CLERK TO THE TOWN CLERK
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Mary Scriver, Part Time
Account Clerk to the Town Clerk of the Town of WAppinger, be and the
same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $4,600.00
to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1987, commencing
on January 9, 1987, with 26 pay periods during such year. The first
payday to be January 9, 1987, consistent with the pay schedule adopted
for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN
OF WAPPINGER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the following categories of
employees hired by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department be and
the same hereby is fixed and established at the following minimum
to maximum hourly rates:
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $ 10.44 -- $ 10.80
Light Motor Equipment Operator 10.33 -- 10.49
Laborer 7.51 -- 10.30
Foreman 10.91 -- 11.41
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such Highway Department
employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday
throughout the year 1987, with 26 pay periods during such year,
consistent with the pay schedule adopted for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
SETTING SALARY FOR PART TIME
HYDRANT INSPECTOR
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the hourly rate for Robert Cacio, part time
Hydrant Inspector, under the supervision of the Highway Department,
be and the same hereby is fixed and established at $5.00 per hour,
to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1987, with 26 pay
periods during the year, consistent with the pay schedule adopted
for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE
FOR PART TIME CLERICAL EMPLOYEES
ENGAGED TO SERVE THE TOWN BOARD
AND ITS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all presently employed part
time clerical employees engaged to perform services for the Town Board
of this Town and/or its offices, officials and agencies be and the
same hereby is fixed and established at a minimum hourly rate of
$3.75 to a maximum hourly rate of $5.00 per hour, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part time hourly rate for
any subsequent Part Time Clerical employee engaged by any Official
or Agency Department Head shall be established at the minimum hourly
rate, or if otherwise fixed and established, shall be subject to the
approval of the Town Board, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such extra part time Clerical
employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday
throughout the year 1987, with the first payday to be on Friday,
January 9th, 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
EMPLOYING LEGAL SERVICES
FOR THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Jennifer Van Tuyl of the firm of Pagones, Cross,
Van Tuyl, Rizzo and McCabe be and they hereby are employed and
retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers
and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required and
they shall receive compensation therefor in accordance with a
proposal to this Board.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
EMPLOYING ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Paggi & Martin be and they hereby are employed
and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its
officers and agencies, such engineering advice and services as may
be required and they shall receive compensation therefor in accordance
with a proposal submitted to this Board.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Mrs. Paino thanked Mr. Paggi and his firm for a job well done in 1986.
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS
AND REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR,
TOWN CLERK AND TOWN JUSTICES
FOR THE YEAR 1986
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Sedore & O'Sullivan, Certified Public Accountants,
be and they hereby are retained to audit the accounts and reports of
the Town Supervisor, the Town Clerk and the Town Justices for the
year 1986, and it is further
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RESOLVED, that the said accountants receive reasonable
compensation for the productive services which they shall render
to the Town in this connection.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING COURT OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED, that all individuals hereinafter designated by
the Town Board as Court Officers as such title is defined by the
Uniform Justice Court Act have all those powers accorded to Court
Officers by Law during such time they are actually serving in such
capacity, and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Justices of the Town shall
designate and schedule the days and evenings such individuals shall
serve as Court Officers, and
BE IT RESOLVED, that one Court Officer be designated for each
session of court unless the Town Justices determine that more than
one be designated for any one session, and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Court Officers shall be compensated
at the hourly rate of $5.25 for time actually served, and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Justices shall submit to the Town
Comptroller on a weekly basis the names and hours served and that the
Town Comptroller be empowered to issue remuneration consistent with
the foregoing from funds appropriated for Justice Court, and
BE IT RESOLVED that the following individuals be designated as
Court Officers for the year 1987:
Howard Webster
Delbert Wilson
Arthur Eichler
Albert Berberich
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING INSURANCE AGENT
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Marshall & Sterling, a general insurance agent
doing business in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York
be and it is hereby designated as the insurance agent for this Town.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE
FOR PART TIME VANDALISM
PATROL PERSONNEL
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for part time Town of Wappinger
Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged to perform certain services for
the protection of Town Parks, various other Town properties and
performance of other such duties as may be assigned by the Town
Board of this Town, be and the same hereby is fixed and established
at a maximum hourly rate of $9.00 per hour, and it is further
RESOLVED, that all of such part time Town of Wappinger
Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged on an hourly basis shall be
paid every other Friday throughout the year 1987, with 26 pay
periods during such year consistent with the pay schedule adopted
for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND
FOR THE RECEIVER OF TAXES
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that a petty cash account not to exceed the sum of
$200.00 and the same hereby is established for the Receiver of Taxes,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that payments from said petty cash account be made
and the Supervisor of this Town be reimbursed for advances made to
such account in accordance with the provision of Section 64,
Subdivision la of the Town Law of the State of New York.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR THE HOLDING OF THE
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the first monthly meeting of the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger for the year 1987, shall be held on January 20,
1987 at 7:30 P.M., at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Town of
Wappinger, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that commencing with the first Monday
in February, 1987, the regular bi-monthly meetings of the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger, shall be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall,
20 Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in
the evening of the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, or at such
other place or places within the Town of Wappinger as the Town
Board shall from time to time designate.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER MONIES
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of Southeastern
New York, the Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, the Chase Manhattan
Bank, the Norstar Bank, and the Fishkill National Bank, each being
a banking institution maintaining banking rooms and offices in
Dutchess County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally
designated as depositories of the monies of this Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby
is directed to give notice of such designation to each of said
banking institutions.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Southern Dutchess News, a newspaper regularly
published in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and
having a general circulation in this Town, and being a newspaper
entered as second class mail matter, be and the same hereby is
designated as the official newspaper of this Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal, the
Evening News and the Hornet, newspapers published in the County of
Dutchess and having general circulation therein, be and they hereby
are designated as additional newspapers for the publication of Town
notices, subject to the limitations of Section 64, Subdivision 11
of the Town Law of the State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby
is authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to
the publishers of such newspapers.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
THE SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law requires
that the Supervisor of each Town prepare and file with the Town Clerk
within 30 days after the expiration of each fiscal year, an annual
financial report accounting for all monies received and disbursed
by her together with the certificates or certificate of the bank
or trust company where Town monies are deposited, showing the amount
of such monies on deposit with said bank or trust company, and cause
a certified copy of such report to be published in the official
newspaper, and
WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision
10 of Section 29 of Town Law, the Town Board may determine, by
resolution that the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within
60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to
the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal
Law and the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be
published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved
by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing the report required by
Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Supervisor shall
submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal
year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by
Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and that the Town Clerk
shall cause a summary of such report to be published within
10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State
Comptroller in the official newspaper.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
RELATIVE TO THE TEMPORARY DEPOSIT
AND INVESTMENT OF TOWN FUNDS
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger that there are now or may be in the future,
funds and monies, except proceeds of loans and monies the invest-
ments of which is otherwise provided by law, belonging to the Town
which are or which may be in excess of the amount required for
immediate expenditure to pay current expenses and obligations, and
WHEREAS, it is or it may be to the advantage of the Town to
deposit and/or invest all or part of such funds in special time
deposit accounts, or in certificates of deposit issued by, banks or
trust companies located and authorized to do business in this State,
short term obligations of the United States of American and/or the
State of New York, and
WHEREAS, It appears that the Temporary Deposit and/or investment
of such excess and surplus funds may be beneficial and profitable to
the Town of Wappinger,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED, that the duly elected, qualified and acting Supervisor
of the Town of Wappinger be and she is authorized, empowered and
directed to deposit and/or invest such surplus and excess funds of
this Town in the aforesaid manner pursuant to Section 11 of the
General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that such Temporary deposits and/or
investments shall be secured, registered or held, as the case may
be in the manner prescribed by Section 11 of the General Municipal
Law of the State of New York, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Supervisor of this
Town be and she hereby is autorized, empowered and directed to take
all steps necessary from time to time to carry out and implement
this resolution.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The next item for the Town Board to consider was the appointment
of a member to the Planning Board since Charles May's term expired
and he had previously indicated that he did not wish to accept
another appointment to the Board.
Councilwoman Visconti moved to appoint Arthur Waddle as a member
of the Planning Board to replace Charles May.
Seconded by Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Farina Nay
Councilman Reis Nay
Councilman Valdati Aye
Councilwoman Visconti Aye
Supervisor Paino Nay
Motion Defeated
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Mrs. Paino indicated that the Planning Board wished to submit
recommendations on this appointment to the Town Board for their
consideration.
Mr. Reis commented that he had approached Paula Papastrat regarding
this appointment but she had contacted him indicating that she could
not accept this appointment.
Mr. Farina added that he had the same communication from Mrs. Papastrat.
MRS. PAINO moved to table action on the appointment to the Planning
Board.
Seconded by Mr. Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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Appointment of Chairmen to: Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals
and Recreation Commission
SUPERVISOR PAINO moved to reappoint Edward Hawksley as Chairman of
the Planning Board for 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Councilwoman Visconti moved to appoint Angel Caballero as Chairman
of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Seconded by: Councilman Valdati
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Farina Nay
Councilman Reis Nay
Councilman Valdati Aye
Councilwoman Visconti Aye
Supervisor Paino Nay
Motion Defeated
COUNCILMAN REIS moved to appoint George Urciuoli as Chairman of the
Zoning Board of Appeals for 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Farina Aye
Councilman Reis Aye
Councilman Valdati Nay
Councilwoman Visconti Nay
Supervisor Paino Aye
Motion Carried
Prior to the vote Mrs. Paino invited comments from the public on
the motion appointing Mr. Urciuoli as Chairman of the Zoning Board
of Appeals.
Michael Lynch was in favor of this appointment, felt it was time
for a change.
Bernice Mills asked when the vacancy occurs on this Board and was
told it will be next month. She then voiced her disappointment
that Mr. Caballero was not reappointed as Chairman of the ZBA. She
and others feel that he has done a good job; his fellow members have
commended him for the job he has done as Chairman.
Nicholas Johnson also expressed his displeasure that the Board had
turned down Mr. Caballero as Chairman.
Councilwoman Visconti noted that she had attended most all of the
ZBA meetings and felt the Board, as a whole, did an excellent job.
Councilman Reis brought up the fact that the position of Chairman
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is a responsible one and should include the security of the building
after their meeting; the fact that this $1.5 million dollar building
was left open after ZBA meetings was a big factor in Mr. Reis's
motion to replace the Chairman.
This statement brought about a discussion on the responsibility of
locking the Town Hall and who should be provided with a key; those
who participated included James Mills, Don McMillan, June Visconti
and Gerard McCluskey.
‘✓ The vote on the motion to appoint Mr. Urciuoli as Chairman of the
Zoning Board of Appeals was then taken. Mrs. Paino indicated that
her reason for appointing Mr. Urciuoli stemmed from the fact that
the residents who had recently complained about this Board felt
another member should chair this Board and recommended that it be
him.
COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved that a letter of thanks be forwarded
to Mr. Caballero for his services to the Town as Chairman of the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Seconded by Councilman Farina
Motion Unanimously Carried
COUNCILMAN FARINA moved to reappoint Ralph Holt as Chairman of the
Recreation Commission for the year 1987.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The next matter for the Board's consideration was granting permission
for attendance at the Annual Association of Towns Meeting.
MRS. PAINO moved to authorize all elected Officials (with the exception
of the Town Justices), the Chairmen of the Zoning Board of Appeals
and Planning Board, or their designee, and new members of the respective
Boards appointed prior to the meeting, to attend the Association of
Towns Meeting in 1987.
Seconded by: Mr. Farina
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes (Mrs. Visconti ---Nay)
Before voting on this motion, Mrs. Visconti asked for a clarification --
did this mean that the existing members of the Boards were excluded
from attending the meeting; if this was the case, she did not agree
as she felt that they too, could benefit from the new courses that
were offered. Mrs. Paino indicated that the purpose of excluding
the present members of the Boards was to tighten up the budget in 1987
and keep taxes down to a minimum. The present members could avail
themselves of the series of short courses such as were offered at
Millbrook last year which covered many new subjects that would be
just as beneficial to them. The motion was carried as presented by
Mrs. Paino, excluding the present members of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Planning Board from attending the Association of
Towns Meeting this year.
MRS. PAINO moved to appoint Councilman Farina as the Representative
of the Town of Wappinger at the Annual Association of Towns Meeting
and Councilman Reis as the Alternate.
Seconded by: Mr. Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
COUNCILMAN REIS moved to approve the following Holiday Schedule:
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR PAID HOLIDAYS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, 1987
Friday after New Years Day Jan. 2nd Friday
(Floating Holiday)
Martin Luther King Day Jan. 19th Monday
Washington's Birthday Feb. 16th Monday
Good Friday April 17th Friday
Memorial Day May 25th Monday
Independence Day July 3rd Friday
Labor Day Sept. 7th Monday
Columbus Day Oct. 12th Monday
Veterans Day Nov. llth Wednesday
Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26th Thursday
Friday after Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27th Friday
Christmas Day Dec. 25th Friday
New Years Day Jan. 1, 1988 Friday
Seconded by: Councilman Farina
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
COUNCILMAN FARINA moved that the mileage reimbursement for Town
Business be set at $.21 per mile.
Seconded by: Councilman Reis
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
This concluded the resolutions for the Reorganizational Meeting.
New Business ---
Mr. Valdati referred to a matter of concern expressed to him by the
residents of Indian Village outlined in the following letter received
by them from their water company.
Dear Customer,
The original design of the water system required the installation
of a gasoline engine powered standby transfer pump to be used in case
of a power outage, to transfer the water from the storage tank to
the system.
This method requires a person, upon notification of a power
outage to go to the pump house, start the engine and continually
monitor the system as long as the power is off. To turn on and
off to get the engine to maintain safe and adequate pressure in
the system, the standby gasoline engine and possibly the pump
also need extensive maintenance. It is estimated that it will
cost $1,200 to repair the gasoline engine alone.
One of the alternatives to repair the gasoline engine is
the installation of a standby gasoline generator, estimated cost
$4,500. The generator will be cheaper to maintain and operate.
The cost of either repairing the existing gasoline engine
and transfer pump, or the cost of the generator, will be borne
by you, the customer. We, therefore, are asking you to fill
in the bottom of this letter, return the letter and let us know
your preference. Please return by January 20, 1987. If you
have any further questions you may call us at 896-6100 and we
will try to answer them.
s/ Robert Hankin, President
The residents have made knowito Mr. Valdati that they do have
questions but are unable to obtain responses from their water
company; there appears to be little or no communication from the
company on this matter. They have suggested to Mr. Valdati that
the Town Board be the mediator between the water company and its
customers, and he requested that this matter be placed on a future
work shop agenda for discussion with the parties involved. Mrs.
Maloney, Cayuga Drive, represented the residents in their appeal
to Mr. Valdati.
Another matter Mr. Valdati referred to was a report on dumping
activity on Creek Road, off of New Hamburg Road. Upon visiting
this site he found many large items which could have been brought
to the landfill when it was accessible. It is an unsightly mess
and he requested that the Highway Department be notified to clear
the area. Mrs. Paino suggested that he contact that department
with this request.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
COUNCILMAN REIS moved to close the Reorganizational Meeting, seconded
by Councilman Valdati and unanimously carried.
The Meeting closed at 7:51 P.M.
Reorg. Mtg. 1/2/87
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk