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1986-01-02 ReorgAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER RE -ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1986 I. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPOINTMENTS BY: SUPERVISOR, For Deputy Supervisor, Bookkeeper, and Confidential Secretary TOWN CLERK, Reaffirm Deputies HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, Deputy Superintendent IV. RESOLUTIONS 1. Appointment of Personnel to various Town offices and Positions 2. Appointment of Comptroller 3. Appointment of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments 4. Establishing the Salaries of certain classified Civil Service positions 5. Appointment of Personnel to Offices and positions in Comptroller; Office 6. Setting Salary for Bookkeeper to the Supervisor 7. Appointment of Clerk to the Supervisor 8. Establishing Salaries of Certain Classified Civil Service positions 9. Appointment of Floating Clerk rf 10. Setting Salary for Part -Time Accounts Clerk to Town Clerk 11. Appointment of Clerk to Building Insp/Zoning Adm. 12. Appointment of Fire Inspector 13. Setting Salary for Secretary to Town Justices 14. Setting Salary for Clerk to the Town Justices 15. Setting Salary for Secretary to Highway Superintendent 16. Establishing the pay scale for Employees of the Highway Dept. 17. Establishing the pay scale for Part -Time clerical employees 18. Setting Salary for Part -Time Hydrant Inspector 19. Establishing the pay scale for Part -Time Vandalism Patrol Personnel 20. Designating Court Officers for the Town Justice Court 21. Authorizing issuance and Payment for Paydays of 1986 22. Employing Legal Services for the Town 23. Employing Engineering Services for the Town 24. Appointing Certified Public Accountants to Audit Town Reports 25. Designating Insurance Agent for Town 26. Establishing Amount of Undertakings to be furnished by Officers and Employees 27. Designating Time and Place for the holding of the Town Board Meetings 28. Designating Depositories for Town Monies 29. Designating Official Newspaper of the Town 30. Establishing Petty Cash for Receiver of Taxes 31. Establishing Petty Cash for Town Clerk 32. Authorizing the use of a Mechanical Check -Signing Device for the Supervisor 33. Authorizing and Empowering Supervisor to deposit and/or invest surplus and excess funds of the Town in Temporary Deposits and/ or investments 34. Authorizing the submission of the Supervisor's Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller 35. Appointing Dog Control Officer/s V. APPOINTMENTS: Planning Board Member (James Mills, Jr. Term expires Jan. 4, 1986 - 7 yr term) VI. DESIGNATIONS: Chairmen of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Recreation Commission Page 2 Agenda Town Board Town of Wappinger Reorganizational Meeting Jan. 2, 1986 VI. Grant permission for attendance at Association of Towns Meeting February VII. Appoint Representative and Alternate to Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns VIII. Establish Schedule of Legal Paid Holidays for 1986 IX. Establish Re -imbursement for mileage X. Appoint Board of Ethics XI. Recommend appointment of Civil Defense Director for Town of Wappinger XII. Appoint Town Board Standing Committees XIII. Adjournment The Reorganizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on January 2, 1986 at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Paino opened the Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Present: Irene Paino, Supervisor Vincent Farina, Councilman Gerard McCluskey, Councilman David Reis, Councilman June Visconti, Councilwoman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk The Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Supervisor requested the audience to remain standing for moment of prayer that the Town of Wappinger and its residents may enjoy a successful 1986. Appointments by Supervisor (Deputy Confidential Secretary). Mrs. Paino appointed David Reis as Benedetto as Bookkeeper and stated Supervisor, Bookkeeper and Deputy Supervisor, that she wished to her appointment for Confidential Secretary. Joyce reserve Appointments by Town Clerk: Mrs. Snowden appointed Gladys Ruit and Margaret Roe as Deputy Town Clerks. Appointments by Highway Superintendent: a 1 Mr. Croshier appointed John DeCarlo as Deputy Highway Superintendent. Resolutions --- 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 COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI 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, for the year 1986. NAME Robert Blose Thomas Classey Constance Smith John DeCarlo Linda Berberich Linda Berberich OFFICE Recreational Coordinator Fire Inspector Town Historian Deputy Superintendent of Highways Secretary of Planning Board Secretary to Zoning Board Appeals 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, every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING THE COMPTROLLER IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Dennis Lasowski be and he hereby is appointed to the office of Comptroller in the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31st day of December 1987, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be paid an annual salary of $23,700.00 payable every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman McCluskey Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING THE RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Cecile Hawksley be and she hereby is appointed to the office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31st day of December, 1987, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be paid an annual salary of $16,700.00 payable every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and she hereby is authorized to employ such clerical employees as may be necessary for the performance of her duties and to compensate such clerical employees up to the prevailing maximum hourly rate. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 3 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 hereby are fixed and established at the following rates: Supervisor $12,000.00 Supt. of Highways 28,600.00 Town Justice 8,115.00 Town Justice 8,115.00 1 Councilman 5,000.00 1 Councilman 5,000.00 1 Councilman 5,000.00 1 Councilwoman 5,000.00 Town Clerk 23,300.00 Deputy Town Clerk 15,893.00 Deputy Town Clerk 11,300.00 Assessor 28,600.00 Recreational Coordinator 5,675.00 Secretary to Planning Board 5,600.00 Secretary to Zoning Board 5,600.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the aforesaid positions shall be paid with 26 pay periods throughout the year 1986, with the first pay- day to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO CERTAIN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI 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 throughout the year 1986. NAME OFFICE SALARY Melva Laffin Clerk to the Comptroller $15,800.00 Debra Brown Water & Sewer Billing Clerk 12,285.00 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 1986, with 26 pay periods during such -year, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, SETTING THE SALARY FOR THE BOOKKEEPER TO THE SUPERVISOR The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO 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 $12,700.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Rosanne Beatty, be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New YOrk, and it is further RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at an annual rate of $9,231.00 to be paid every other Friday through- out the year 1986, with the first payday to be February 7, 1986. 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 salary for the following classified civil service positions in the Town be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following annual rates: Marlene Mills Irwin Kriegsman and it is Assessors Aide $11,700.00 Building Inspector 19,000.00 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the person holding such positions shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10, 1986. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A FLOATING CLERK TO THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN MCCLUSKEY who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Anna May DeMilio be and she hereby is appointed to serve as the designated Floater of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and it is further RESOLVED, that the salary for the position of the Floating Clerk to the Town of Wappinger be and same hereby is fixed at an annual rate of $10,000.00 to be paid every other Friday through- out the year 1986, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. 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 ACCOUNTS CLERK TO THE TOWN CLERK The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Mary Scriver, Part- time Accounts Clerk to the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $4,200.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Eleanor Croshier be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Clerk to the Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator of the Town of Wappinger, be and same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $10,000.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Go TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING A FIRE INSPECTOR IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA 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 $17,700.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, commencing on January 10th, 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year. The first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR SECRETARY TO THE TOWN JUSTICES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Gloria Morse, Secretary to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same is hereby fixed and established at the annual rate of $14,575.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with tle first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR CLERK TO THE TOWN JUSTICES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Frances Patterson be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Town Justices be and the same hereby is fixed and established at an annual rate of $10,700.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Supervisor Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR SECRETARY TO THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Frances Frisina, Secretary to the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $15,070.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman McCluskey 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 MCCLUSKEY 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 Equipmemt $9.94 $10.29 per hr. Light Motor Equipment 9.84 9.99 per hr. Laborer 7.15 9.81 per hr. Foreman 10.39 10.87 per hr. 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 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, consistant with the pay schedule adopted for the year 1986. 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 CLERICAL EMPLOYEES ENGAGED TO SERVE THE TOWN BOARD AND ITS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA 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 isfixed and established at a minimum hourly rate of $3.75 to a maximum hourly rate of $4.50 per hour, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time hourly rate 11 11 101 IlIli1011 ,11 for any subsequent Part -Time Clerical employee engaged by any Official or Agency Department Head shall be established at the minimum hourly rate, or,ifotherwise fixed and established shall be subject to the approval of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such extra part-time clerical employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1986, with the first payday to be on Friday, January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman Reis 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 REIS, 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 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 10, 1986. Seconded by: Councilman Farina 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 MCCLUSKEY 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 1986, with the first payday to be January 10th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 9 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING COURT OFFICERS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER JUSTICE COURT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: 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 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Court Officers shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $5.25 for time actually served, and BE IT FURTHER 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 Personal Services, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be designated as Court Officers for the year 1986. Howard Webster Delbert Wilson Arthur Eichler Albert Berberich Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT FOR PAYDAYS OF 1986 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 1986, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be on January 10, 1986, 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 1986. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays l0 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 the firm of Pagones, Cross, Van Tuyl, Rizzo & McCabe, P.C., (specifically Jennifer L. Van Tuyl) 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 Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MRS. PAINO moved to send a letter to the former Attorney to the Town, Bernard Kessler, thanking him for his services to the Town for the past two years, also thanking him for his cooperative attitude and forthwith cooperation in working with the new Attorney to the Town during the transition period. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the firm of Paggi and 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: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstain 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 1985 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: /1 RESOLVED, that the firm of Sedore and 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 Town Justices for the year 1985, and it is further RESOLVED, that the said accountants receive reasonable compensation for the productive services which he shall render to the Town in this connection. Seconded by: Councilman Farina 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 the firm of Marshall and Sterling, a general insurance agent doing business in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York be and it hereby is designated as the insurance agent for this Town. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mrs. Visconti ---Abstain TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF UNDERTAKINGS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all of the official bonds and under- takings by the officers, clerks or employees of the Town of Wappinger may be in the form of a blanket undertaking from any duly authorized corporate surety and said undertaking shall indemnify the Town of Wappinger against the loss of the type more particularly set forth in Article 2, Section 11 of the Public Officers Law. Seconded by: Councilman Reis 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 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, Mill Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls and/or at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evenings / 9- -\ of - of the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, or at such other places 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 COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of Southeastern New York, the Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, the Chemical Bank of New York, the Chase Manhattan Bank, 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 Farina 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 REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the W. & S. D. 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 paper of this Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal, and 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: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCLuskey --- Abstain Mr. McCluskey abstained due to blood relationship to the publisher of The Hornet. 13 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: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE TOWN CLERK The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger has numerous requests for the expenditure of small amounts of cash for postage, supplies and miscellaneous items, for various departments of the Town of Wappinger, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty cash fund in the sum of $50.00 for the use of said Town Clerk. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A MECHANICAL CHECK -SIGNING DEVICE FOR THE SIGNING OF CHECKS WITH A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that voucher -order checks of the Town of Wappinger may be signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger as reproduced by a mechanical check -signing device or machine provided that the safeguards specified by the manufacturer and inherent in the operations of such device are properly observed, and it is further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with all banking institutions which are depositaries of the monies and funds of the Town of Wappinger, for the purpose of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile signature, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps which may be necessary and proper to acquire a mechanical checksigning device for use in conformity with this resolution. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF TOWN FUNDS The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI 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 investment 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 America 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 he hereby 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 he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to take all steps necessary from time to time to carry out and implement this resolution. Seconded by: Councilman Farina 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 FARINA who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law required 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 him, 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. 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 Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Dog Control Officers --- MRS. PAINO moved that Floyd Knapp and George Wells be appointed Dog Control Officers for the Town of Wappinger for the year 1986. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that James Mills, Jr. be and he is hereby reappointed as a member of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board to fill the vacancy which has occurred due to the expiration of his term, and it is further RESOLVED, that the said James Mills, Jr. is hereby reappointed to the said Planning Board for a term which sahll expire January 4, 1993. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MRS. PAINO moved to appoint James Mills, Jr. as the new Chairman of the Planning Board for the Year 1986. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved that the Town Clerk send a letter to the former Planning Board Chairman, Victor Fanuele, thanking him for his service to the Town as Chairman of that Board. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to appoint Angel Caballero as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Year 1986. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to request the Town Clerk to send a letter to the former Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman, Joseph Landolfi, thanking him for his service to the Town as Chairman of that Board. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to table the appointment of the Chairman of the Recreation Commission. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to grant permission to Town Officials and Employees to attend the Association of Towns Meeting in New York from February 16th through February 19th, 1986, and all their legitimate expenses will be a Town charge. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried The Association of Towns also holds their,annual meeting at the Association of Towns meeting in February and those Towns participating in the Association of Towns normally send a Representative and an Alternate to represent the Town. SUPERVISOR PAINO moved to appoint Councilman David Reis as Town Representative and Councilwoman June Visconti as Alternate to the Annual Business Meeting of the Association of Town's Meeting in February. Seconded by Councilman Farina Motion Unanimously Carried /7 The Holiday Schedule for 1986 was next on the Agenda for the Board's consideration. Mrs. Snowden explained that Martin Luther King Day, January 20, 1986 was now both a State and Federal Holiday; the day after Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 1986 is a permanent substitute for Election Day and the Town employees have recommended that the "Floating Holiday" (Replacing Lincoln's Birthday)be designated as December 26th, 1986, the day after Christmas. SUPERVISOR PAINO moved to approve the following Holiday Schedule: HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR PAID HOLIDAYS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER FOR 1986 Martin Luther King Day Washingtons Birthday Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day "Floating Holiday (Replacing Lincolns Birthday) New Years Day Jan. 20, 1986 (Monday) Feb. 17th (Monday) March 28th (Friday) May 26th (Monday) July 4th (Friday) Sept. 1st (Monday) Oct. 13th (Monday) Nov. llth (Tues.) Nov. 27th (Thurs.) Nov. 28th (Friday) Dec. 25th (Thurs.) Dec. 26th (Friday) Jan. 1st, 1987 (Thurs.) Note: Martin Luther King Day has been proclaimed a Federal and State Holiday as of 1984 - and is listed in "General Construction Law" Section 24 as: The Third Monday in January 20th, 1986. Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays COUNCILMAN MCCLUSKEY moved that the mileage reimbursement for Town Business be set at $.22 per mile. Seconded by Supervisor Paino Motion Unanimously Carried Next on the Agenda was the appointment of the Board of Ethics. MRS. PAINO moved to table the appointment of the Board of Ethics to the January 6th, 1986 meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried SUPERVISOR PAINO moved that Fedeli Galioto be recommended to Dutchess County Civil Defense for appointment to the position of Civil Defense Director for the Town of Wappinger for 1986. Seconded by Councilman Reis Motion Unanimously Carried /8 The Supervisor submitted the following appointments of Town Board Standing Committees for 1986/1987 All five Town Board Members (Irene Paino, Gerard McCluskey, David Reis, Vincent Farina and June Visconti) belong to each standing committee. The committees and their respective chairman are listed below. It is the responsibility of the chairman to make committee reports. Budget & Finance Building & Housing Drainage Election Highway Library Miscellaneous Ordinances Personnel Recreation Sanitary Landfill Water & Sewer Vincent Farina David Reis Gerard McCluskey David Reis Gerard McCluskey Gerard McCluskey June Visconti Vincent Farina June Visconti David Reis Vincent Farina Farina/Reis Town Board Liason Dutchess County Airport Advisory CommitteeJune Visconti Dutchess County Dial -A -Ride June Visconti Mr. McCluskey moved to set the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 P.M. for work shop meetings for the Town Board. Seconded by Mrs. Paino (for the purpose of discussion) Mrs. Paino stated that she preferred to table the designation of the nights on which the Town Board would hold their shop meetings. The vote was then taken on Mr. McCluskey's motion and resulted as follows: Roll Call Vote: Mrs. Paino---Nay, Mr. Farina ---Nay Mr. McCluskey ---Aye, Mr. Reis ---Nay Mrs. Visconti ---Aye Motion Defeated MRS. PAINO moved to table the setting of the work shop meetings. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey work Motion Unanimously Carried There was no other business to come before the Board. MR. REIS moved to close the Meeting, seconded by Mr. Farina and unanimously carried. The Meeting closed at 8:20 P.M. Reorg. Mtg. 1/2/86 Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk