2006-10-23 RGMTOWN CLERK
CHRIS MASTERSON
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845)297-5771
FAX: (845) 298-1478
Town of Wappinger
Town Board Meeting
October 23, 2006
7:30 PM
Amended Agenda
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
7:30 PM Meeting called to order on October 23rd, 2006 at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Rd,
Wappingers Falls, NY.
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
1. Monday, September 25, 2006
2. Thursday, September 28, 2006
3. Tuesday, October 10, 2006
III. Suspend Rules for Public Comment
IV. Acceptance of Correspondence Log
2006-225. Resolution Authorizing Placement of Correspondence on File
V. Public Hearings
1. Resolution Re -Introducing Local Law No. of the Year 2006, Regulating Blasting and
the Use of Explosives and Combustibles in Blasting Operations
VI. Discussions
A. Master Plan -Land Use — David Stolman
VII. Resolutions
2006-226. Resolution Adopting Local Law No. of the Year 2006, Regulating Blasting and the
Use of Explosives and Combustibles In Blasting Operations
2006-227. Resolution Authorizing Attendance at Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Course
2006-228. Resolution Authorizing Senior Director to Attend Training
2006-229. Resolution Authorizing Escrow Refund for Lombardi Subdivision
2006-230. Resolution Authorizing Permit Fee for Maloney Road and Diddell Road
VIII. New Business/Comments
IX. Executive Session
A. Personnel Matter
X. Adjournment
Monday, October 23 d, 2006 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
Supervisor Ruggiero called the Meeting to order at 7:37 PM.
Attendee Name
Organization_
Title
i Status: I Arrived
Joseph Ruggiero
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
Robert Valdati
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Vincent Bettina_
Town ofWappinger
Councilman
Absent
Maureen McCarthy
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present_
Joseph Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Supervisor Ruggiero asked that the record reflect that Councilman Bettina called at 5:30
PM to inform the Board that he would not be able to attend the night's meeting due to a family
emergency.
II. Suspension of Rules for Public Comment
1. Motion To: suspend the rules for public comment on the agenda items
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert Valdati, Councilman
SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paoloni, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
2. Comments from the public on the agenda items
There were no comments from the public on the agenda items
3. Motion To: reinstate the rules
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Robert. Valdati, Councilman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paoloni, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
III. Public Hearings
Resolution Re -Introducing Local Law No. of the Year 2006, Regulating Blasting and
the Use of Explosives and Combustibles In Blasting Operations
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the Public Hearing at 7:39. Town Clerk Chris Masterson
offered for the record the affidavits of posting and publication (These affidavits are attached
hereto and made part thereof the Minutes of the Meeting). Supervisor Ruggiero then asked that
Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts, summarize the details of the Local Law.
Mr. Roberts explained that the Town's first Blasting Code was adopted in 1968. At that
time, it was administered through the office of the Town Clerk. It was decided internally,
through the Director of Code Enforcement, that Blasting operations would best be administered
through the Fire Inspector. Mr. Roberts' office was charged with re -drafting the Code to be
consistent with more contemporary Blasting standards. A summary of the Code provides that a
permit will be required. That permit would only be issued to a blaster that has a valid Blasting
License that is issued by the State of New York. The Blaster would also have to have sufficient
liability insurance. He would have to show that the owner of the property has consented to the
blasting. The applicant would have to show that he was in possession of all applicable permits
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required. A pre -blast survey would be required which would indicate the pre -blast conditions of
all properties within 500 feet of the blast site. Compliance with the Local Law is enforced with
fines at a minimum of $500 per occurrence and a maximum of $5000 per violation. There is a
non-refundable $500 fee and a $50 per blast inspection fee. The Blasting Permit would be issued
through the Fire Inspector after it has been determined that the applicant has complied with the
various provisions of the Local Law. Supervisor Ruggiero asked if there were any questions or
comments regarding the Local Law. There were no comments. At that time, Councilwoman
McCarthy made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilman Valdati seconded the motion.
After a unanimous vote, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:42 PM.
RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Robert Valdati, Councilman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paoloni, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
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TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER AFFIDAVIT OF
OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
REGULATING BLASTING AND THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND COMBUSTIBLES IN
BLASTING OPERATIONS
STATE OF NEW YORK )
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COUNTY OF DUTCHESS )
John C. Masterson, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That he is the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of
Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State of New York.
That on October 4th, 2006, your deponent posted a copy of the attached Notice
of Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law Regulating Blasting and the
Use of Explosives and Combustibles in Blasting Operations on the signboard
maintained by your deponent in his office in the Town Hall of the Town of
Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New
York.
Sworn to before me the 25th
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John C. Masterson
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
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the several times hereinafter mentioned she was and still is
the Principal Clerk of the Poughkeepsie Newspapers Division
of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., publisher of
the POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL, a newspaper printed and
published every day in the year 2006 in the city of
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, and that the
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IV.
V.
Acceptance of Correspondence Log
RESOLUTION: 2006-225
Resolution Authorizing Placement of Correspondence on File
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications
itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the
Office of the Town Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
Resolutions
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
.RESOLUTION: 2006-226
Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 11 of the Year 2006, Regulating Blasting and the Use
of Explosives and Combustibles In Blasting Operations
WHEREAS, a Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger introducing a proposed Local Law entitled "Local Law No. of the Year 2006,
Regulating Blasting and the Use of Explosives and Combustibles in Blasting Operations"; and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was duly advertised in the Southern Dutchess News, the
official newspaper of the Town and the Poughkeepsie Journal; and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was held on October 23rd, 2006, and all parties in
attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed
Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the proposed Local Law was not subject to
Environmental Review; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger after due deliberation finds that
it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said Local Law; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger for at least seven (7) days exclusive of Sunday prior to the adoption
of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby adopts Local Law No.l l of
the Year 2006 entitled "Local Law No. 11 of the Year 2006, Regulating Blasting and the Use of
Explosives and Combustibles in Blasting Operations", a copy of which is attached hereto and
made part of this Resolution.
3. The Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting
and to the Local Law book for the Town of Wappinger and to give due notice of the adoption of
said Local Law to the Secretary of State of New York.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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LOCAL LAW NO. 11 OF THE YEAR 2006
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
A Local Law entitled "Local Law No. 11 of 2006, Local Law Regulating Blasting
and the Use of Explosives and Combustibles in Blasting Operations."
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section I: Title
This Local Law shall be known and cited as "Town of Wappinger Local Law No. 11 of
the Year 2006, Local Law Regulating Blasting and the Use of Explosives and
Combustibles in Blasting Operations". The adoption hereof shall repeal the existing
provisions of Chapter 80 and create and add the following new provisions of Chapter 80
to the Code of the Town of Wappinger. This law shall also amend the fee and fine
provisions related to blasting found in Chapter 122 of the Code.
Section H: Chapter 80 - Blasting
The Town herby repeals the Existing Provisions of Chapter 80 of the Town of
Wappinger Code and the Town hereby adopts a new Chapter 80 to the Code of the Town of
Wappingers to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 80
BLASTING
§ 80-1. Title.
This chapter shall be known as "Local Law Regulating Blasting and the Use of
Explosives and Combustibles in Blasting Operations."
§ 80-2. Statement of Purpose.
A. This chapter is enacted pursuant to the powers vested in the Town of Wappinger
by the Municipal Home Rule Law and §130(5) of the New York State Town Law.
B. The Town Board finds that the regulation of blasting operations and the use and
storage of explosives within the Town of Wappinger must be extended to protect
the public from personal and property damage since such blasting operations have
been, and continue to be, a source of potential danger to persons and property
within the Town and are of a highly volatile nature. Licensing of specific blasting
operations will allow the Town, through the Fire Inspector and the Code
Enforcement Officer, to monitor blasting operations for the protection of the
public. Insurance requirements will also assure the public that damages sustained
from blasting can be redressed. Provisions for minimum effective charges,
barricades, watchmen, containment of the blast and notice to nearby homeowners
will protect the public from careless blasting procedures. Prior blasting laws
enacted by the Town of Wappinger were found to be outdated, so this Chapter
was adopted.
C. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall be construed,.to relieve the blaster from any
liability or to impose any liability on the Town, its officers, employees or agents.
The provisions of this Local Law shall be considered additional requirements and
restrictions for blasting and use and storage of explosives applicable in the Town
of Wappinger and are enacted consistent with Labor Law § 464-a. The minimum
provisions set forth in Article 16 of the Labor Law entitled "Explosives" apply as
well, and the provisions of this Local Law are intended to supplement them.
§ 80-3. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following
meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
A. BLASTER — A person who holds a valid certificate, license and permit to
perform blasting operations.
B. BLASTING — The fracture of any heavy mass by detonation of explosive
materials. It includes any activity whereby earth or rock is dislodged or torn apart
by the use of any explosive and includes the sudden displacement of any
vegetation, ground cover, earth, manmade material or rock by the explosion or
detonation of an explosive material.
C. BLASTING AGENT — Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and
oxidizer, intended for blasting, not otherwise classified an explosive, provided
that the finished product, as mixed and packaged for use or shipment, cannot be
detonated by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined.
D. BLASTING CAP — A detonator.
E. BLASTING MACHINE — An electrical or electromechanical device capable of
providing electrical energy for the purpose of energizing electric blasting caps.
F. BLASTING MAT — A mat of woven steel wire, tires or other suitable material
or construction to cover blast holes for the purpose of preventing fly rock
missiles.
G. BLASTING SITE — A location or locations on the particular property where the
blasting will occur. Each detonation will be considered a site.
H. BLAST ZONE — The area surrounding a blast site subject to the influence of
flying debris generated by the detonation of an explosive charge.
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I. BUILDING — Includes, but is not limited to, any structure or assembly used for
occupancy or storage and subject to the jurisdiction of the Town Building
Department.
BURDEN — That dimension of a medium to be blasted measured from the
borehole to the face at right angles to the spacing. It means also the total amount
of material to be blasted by a given hole, usually measured in cubic yards or in
tons.
K. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE — Written authorization to keep, store,
transport, manufacture or use explosives issued pursuant to Article 16 of the New
York State Labor Law and 12 N.Y.C.R.R. § 39.5.
L. CFR — The Code of Federal Regulations in effect on the date this chapter was
last amended.
M. EXPLOSIVE .
1) Any chemical compound or mixture that is commonly used or intended for the
purpose of • producing an explosion that contains any oxidizing and
combustible materials or other ingredients, in such proportions, quantities or
packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion or by detonation of
any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of
highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressure is capable of producing
destructive effects on contiguous objects.
2) The term "explosive" includes, but is not limited to:
(i) A commercial explosive, propellant or nitrocarbonitrate.
(ii) A high explosive or a low explosive as defined by 49 C.F.R. 173.100 et
seq.
(iii)An explosive material, blasting agent, water gel or detonator.
3) The term "explosive," except as specifically stated herein, does not include:
(i) Small arms ammunition, including smokeless or black powder when
possessed for noncommercial purposes in quantities of five pounds or less.
(ii) An explosive in a form prescribed by the United States Pharmacopeia.
(iii)Fireworks regulated under state law.
N. EXPLOSIVES LICENSE — the license issued by the New York State Department
of Labor to purchase, own, possess, transport or use explosives pursuant to § 458
of the Labor Law.
O. FIREWORKS — Any combustible or explosive composition or any substance or
combination of substances or articles prepared for the purpose of producing a
visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation.
P. LABOR LAW — The Labor Law of the State of New York.
Q. LANDOWNER — The Person or Persons that own the real property on which
blasting is performed or explosives are stored.
R. MAGAZINE — Any building, structure or other enclosure or container, other
than an explosive manufacturing building, used for the storage of explosives.
S. MISFIRE — An explosive material charge that fails to detonate after an attempt
at initiation.
T. NFPA — National Fire Protection Association.
U. PERMIT — Written authorization issued by the Town or other appropriate
governmental agency to manufacture, sell, possess, store or use explosives.
V. PERSON — Any natural person, partnership, firm, association, corporation.
limited liability company or any other business entity or association.
§ 80-4. Blasting Licenses & Permits Required
A. This chapter shall apply to each and every person, corporation and business
engaged in the manufacture, sale, transportation, storage, handling or use of
explosives in the Town. This chapter sets forth procedures for the issuance of
permits, payment of fees, recordkeeping, reporting and monitoring compliance. In
addition, this chapter establishes penalties for the failure to comply with these
requirements.
B. No person shall purchase, own, possess, transport or use explosives in the Town
of Wappinger, outside the limits of any incorporated village therein, unless the
person the person possesses a valid Explosives License and a valid Certificate of
Competence issued by the New York State Department of Labor.
C. In addition to the aforementioned Explosives License and Certificate of
Competence, no person shall blast or use any explosives in blasting operations in
the Town of Wappinger, outside the limits of any incorporated village therein,
unless a Blaster's Permit therefor shall be issued as hereinafter provided.
§ 80-5. Exceptions
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. The military forces of the United States or its allies, the duly authorized militia of
any state or any police force or Fire Department, provided that the same is acting
in its official capacity and in the performance of its public duties;
B. The transportation of explosives in interstate or intrastate commerce regulated by
the United States Department of Transportation or the New York State
Department of Labor;
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C. Fireworks subject to regulation under Penal Law §§ 270 and 405;
D. Small arms ammunition, including smokeless or black powder when possessed
for noncommercial purposes in quantities of five pounds or less;
E. Model rocket engines; or
F. Pharmaceutical uses as formulated and prescribed by the official United States
Pharmacopeia, USPC-1 980, 20th Edition.
§ 80-6. General regulations.
The manufacture, sale, transportation, storage, handling or use of explosives in the Town
in accordance with this Chapter shall be governed by the provisions, regulations and
requirements, and any and all amendments thereto, of:
A. Article 16 of the New York State Labor Law;
B. 12 NYCRR Part 39;
C. Title 19 NYCRR Chapter XXXIII Subchapter A the Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code of New York State;
D. 27 CFR Part 55;
E. 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart U;
F. CFR Title 49;
G. NFPA No. 495-1973; and
H. generally recognized criteria and accepted industry standards for the manufacture,
sale, transportation, storage, handling or use of explosives.
§ 80-7. Permit required
A. No person shall manufacture, sell, possess, store, use or detonate explosives
within the Town unless a permit has been issued by the Fire Inspector.
§ 80-8. Requirements for Permit
A. Permit to manufacture, sell, possess or store. An application for a permit to
manufacture, sell, possess or store explosives shall require the following
information, as well as any other information the Fire Inspector deems necessary
to ensure public health and safety:
1) The applicant's full name, address and telephone number. If the applicant is a
corporation, partnership or other business entity, the name of each officer
shall be separately stated. If the applicant is an out-of-state corporation,
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partnership or other business entity, the applicant must submit proof of filing
with the New York State Secretary of State to do business in New York. No
permit may be issued unless the applicant is authorized to do business in New
York.
2) The location where applicant proposes to manufacture, sell, possess or store
explosives.
3) A statement as to the purpose and need to manufacture, sell, possess or store
explosives.
4) Where the manufacture, sale, possession or storage of explosives is subject to
state or federal regulation and licensing, a copy of any state or federal license
or permit shall be provided, together with the application for a local permit,
unless the use is specifically exempted by § 80-5(A), above.
5) The quantity of explosives to be manufactured, sold, possessed or stored.
6) The application for a permit shall be signed by the applicant. In addition, the
applicant shall sign an acknowledgment, under the penalties of perjury, stating
that all information provided in the application or in support of the application
is true and accurate.
B. Permit to use or detonate. An application for a permit to use or detonate
explosives shall require the following information, as well as any other
information the Fire Inspector deems necessary to insure public health and safety:
1) The applicant's full name and address. If the applicant is a corporation,
partnership or other business entity, the name of each officer shall be
separately stated. If the applicant is an out-of-state corporation, partnership or
other business entity, the applicant must submit proof of filing with the New
York State Secretary of State to do business in New York. No permit may be
issued unless the applicant is authorized to do business in New York.$
2) Each blasting permit application shall be accompanied by a written
authorization by the landowner for such activity.
3) Each blasting permit application shall be accompanied by a certification from
the Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer that the applicant or
the owner of the land where the blasting activity shall take place has obtained
all necessary permits or that zoning or building permits are not necessary.
4) A designated, on-site representative who will be present at the location during
all blasting and authorized to act on behalf of the applicant for all
administrative purposes.
5) The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be
conducting the blasting, and a copy of the blaster's license to purchase, own,
possess, transport and use explosives and a certificate of competence.
6) An estimate of how much blasting is anticipated and the type and amount of
material to be ignited or discharged. Where more than one blast is anticipated,
the applicant shall estimate how many separate blasts are expected and the
approximate duration blasting activity will continue.
7) The time, date and location blasting is scheduled to begin.
8) A list of all landowners, including name and address, within a five -hundred
foot radius of the proposed blast site. The list shall indicate which properties
do not have Pre -Blast Property Condition Description as described below.
9) A Pre -Blast Survey of the blasting site which contains the following:
(i) A site plan drawn to scale, showing all structures within a five hundred
foot radius of the proposed blast site, the Fire Inspector in his sole
discretion, may require that the radius be increased based on geological
conditions;
(ii) A Pre -Blast Property Condition Description of each structure shown on
the site plan. The pre -blast property condition description shall comply
with the following:
(a) The person conducting the survey shall give written notice to the
owners of the structures shown on the site plan as well as tenants of
the property, if any. The notice shall state the dates on which Pre -Blast
Property Condition Inspections are to be made and information
advising the owner who to contact to schedule an appointment. Copies
of all notices shall be provided to the Fire Inspector.
(b) The Pre -Blast Property Condition Description shall consist of a written
description of the interior and exterior condition of each of the
structures examined. Descriptions shall locate any existing cracks,
damage, or other defects, and shall include such information so as to
make it possible to determine the effect, if any, of the blasting
operations on the defect. Where significant cracks or damage exist, or
for defects too complicated to describe in words, photographs shall be
taken. A good quality videotape survey of the property, in a
reproducible format, with appropriate audio description of locations,
conditions, and defects can be used in lieu of a written form.
(c) If a structure is connected to a well, the Pre -Blast Property Condition
Description shall include information on the age and condition of the
well;
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(d) If a structure is connected to an on-site sewage disposal system, the
Pre -Blast Property Condition Description shall include information on
the age and condition of the on-site sewage disposal system.
(e) The Blaster as well as the owner of the property being inspected, or the
Tenant where appropriate, shall sign all such Pre -Blast Property
Condition Description once completed,
(f) A copy of the Pre -Blast Property Condition Description shall be
provided to the property owner or tenant upon request.
(g) The Pre -Blast Property Condition Description shall .be kept for a
minimum of seven (7) years from the date of the last blast and be
available to the Fire Inspector or the Code Enforcement Officer upon
request.
(h) If a property owner refuses to allow for the conducting of a Pre -Blast
Property Inspection or refuses to sign a Pre -Blast Property Condition
Description form, for whatever reason, the Blaster shall note this on
the form. The Blaster shall make at least three attempts to notify the
owner of the need for such Pre -Blast Property Condition Description,
the last such attempt shall include a written notification and individual
to contact.
(i) In the event the property owner cannot be contacted or refuses entry to
the structure, a Pre -Blast Property Condition Description is not
required for that structure.
(j) Upon completion of all blasting work, the Blaster shall conduct a post -
blast survey of any properties, structures, and conditions for which
complaints of damage have been received or damage claims have been
filed. Notice shall be given to all interested parties so that they may be
present during the final examination. Records of the final examination
shall be distributed the same as the original pre -blast condition survey.
(iii)All costs associated with the Pre -Blast Survey shall be borne by the
applicant.
(iv)The pre -blast survey must be conducted prior to the initiation of blasting
operations.
(v) Where a pre -blast survey indicates electric transmission lines within 500
feet of a proposed blast site, the Fire Inspector or his representative may
require testing to determine the presence and level of errant electrical
current in the area. If testing indicates the presence of errant electrical
current in the vicinity where explosives are to be detonated at a level
sufficient to pose a potential threat to public safety, the Fire Inspector may
require that any blasting be conducted solely by use of non -electrical
detonation.
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(vi)The Fire Inspector may, in his sole discretion, waive all or any portion of
the pre -blast survey depending on the particular characteristics of the site,
the surrounding area and the type of blasting proposed.
10)The application for a permit to use explosives shall be signed by both the
applicant and the blaster. In addition, the applicant shall sign an
acknowledgment stating, under the penalties of perjury, that all information
provided in the application or in support of the application is true and
accurate. The blaster shall also sign an acknowledgment stating that he has
read the entire application, that in his opinion blasting at the particular
location can be conducted safely, without unreasonable risk, and that, under
the penalties of perjury, the blaster's state license is valid, that he is fully
authorized to conduct the type of activity set forth in the application and that
he agrees' to abide by all state and federal safety standards.
11) The form of the application is attached as Appendix A.
C. A permit to conduct blasting shall be effective for a specific project and specific
period of time, not to exceed one year. The Fire Inspector shall have sole
discretion to set the term of any permit issued under this section.
D. Expiration, revocation or cancellation of the blaster's state license shall
automatically void any permit issued under this chapter.
E. No blast shall be initiated at any location within the Town unless a written permit
to conduct blasting has first been obtained and signed by the Town Engineer and
Fire Inspector authorizing blasting at the specific location.
F. The Fire Inspector may add to any permit issued under this chapter whatever
terms and conditions deemed necessary to protect public health, safety and
welfare.
G. No permit holder shall transfer or assign a permit issued under this chapter.
H. The failure of an applicant to provide any information requested by the Fire
Inspector in support of an application for a permit shall be grounds to deny an
application or revoke a permit.
I. Each applicant must furnish proof of insurance as set forth in § 80-9 herein.
J. Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in
Chapter 122, Article IV, §122-16E(1) of the Code.
K. The Town Fire Inspector or his representative may also request the applicant to
supply any other additional information that may be deemed necessary. and
appropriate to protect the health and safety of the public or to prevent damage to
property.
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§ 80-9. Insurance; statement of indemnification; issuance
A. Before any permit is issued pursuant to this chapter, the applicant shall submit
proof of insurance by supplying a certificate of insurance, issued by an insurance
company authorized to do business in the State of New York that has at least an A
rating in the A.M. Best Ratings. The certificate of insurance shall state the
following:
1) that the applicant has insurance coverage in effect for workers' compensation,
liability and property damage and a, specific endorsement stating that coverage
includes liability arising from handling or using explosive materials and
conducting blasting activity;
2) that coverage shall be not less than $1,000,000 for general liability, including
bodily injury to anyone person and, subject to the same limit for each person,
not less than $5,000.,000 for any occurrence, plus insurance for property
damage of not less than $1,000,000;
3) the insurance certificate shall name the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York as an additional insured;
4) the certificate shall contain a statement that the policy or policies covering the
insured will not be canceled, terminated or modified by the insurance
company unless 30 days' notice is given to the Town by registered mail and
such change or modification is mutually agreed to;
5) the policy shall further provide that the presence of the Town Engineer or any
Consulting Engineer responsible for specific Town projects or their
representatives on the site of the operation shall not affect the obligation of the
insurer under its said policy; and
6) this Certificate of Insurance shall indicate that the insurance coverage in
question shall be in effect for a minimum of one year from the date of the
issuance of the blaster's license.
B. The form and content of the policy shall be subject to approval by the Town
Attorney. The insurance policy, after approval by the Town Attorney, shall be
filed with the Town Clerk.
C. The Fire Inspector may determine that the extent of the blasting operations in a
particular case requires liability insurance coverage in greater amounts than above
specified. In such a case, the Fire Inspector shall enter the amount of additional
coverage required on the permit and specify the reasons therefore.
D. No blaster's license shall be valid unless such insurance coverage shall remain in
full force and effect.
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E. The applicant shall also furnish a notarized statement agreeing to indemnify and
hold the Town harmless from any and all claims, actions and proceedings brought
by any person, firm or corporation for any injury to any persons or property
resulting, directly or indirectly, from the applicant using, storing, handling,
transporting or manufacturing explosive material or conducting blasting activity
and, moreover, stating the applicant will defend and indemnify the Town against
any action brought by any third parties as a result of operating under a Town
permit issued under this chapter.
F. No permit shall be issued unless and until the applicant has complied with these
insurance requirements and provided an agreement indemnifying and holding the
Town harmless for any and all damage and injury.
§ 80-10. Inspection, revocation and appeal.
A. Inspection. Because of the compelling and overriding public safety issues
involved in the handling and use of explosives, the Town Fire Inspector, � the
Town Building Inspector, the Town Engineer, the Town Code Enforcement
Officer or any member of a police agency or sheriff's department that has
jurisdiction within the Town of Wappinger may inspect any vehicle, structure,
dwelling, construction site, workplace or other area where explosives are
manufactured, sold, possessed, stored or used within the Town for the limited
purpose of ascertaining and verifying compliance with this chapter.
B. Permit revocation. The Fire Inspector may, on his own initiative or at the request
of any other official, revoke or modify a permit issued pursuant to this chapter
where it appears the permit holder has violated any local, state or federal rule or
regulation, including but not limited to a false statement or representation on the
application for a blasting permit or violation of any applicable safety standard or
where the Fire Inspector determines that public safety has been compromised. The
Fire Inspector, for good cause shown, may modify or revoke a permit by notifying
the permit holder or his representative, orally or in writing, that the permit has
been modified or revoked. Where a permit has been revoked, the Fire Inspector
shall send a written notice of revocation to the permit holder by first class mail
without unnecessary delay, but not later than five working days after revocation,
setting forth the reasons the permit was revoked. The notice of revocation shall
include a statement informing the permit holder of his right to appeal such
revocation by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk within 20 working
days. Where a permit is modified, the Fire Inspector shall give the permit holder
written notice of the modifications.
C. Appeals. A permit holder who has had his permit revoked or modified by the Fire
Inspector may appeal and seek relief from the modifications or reinstatement of
the permit. An appeal pursuant to this section shall be heard by the Town Board,
sitting as a Board of Appeals. The Fire Inspector shall appear and state his
findings and the reasons for revoking or modifying the permit. The permit holder
and/or the blaster shall be offered the opportunity to appear and present evidence
why the permit should not be modified or revoked. The appeal board may sustain
the Fire Inspectors decision to revoke a permit, reinstate any permit or amend any
modifications imposed by the Fire Inspector. Where the board reinstates a permit,
the board may amend the permit by adding whatever terms and conditions it
deems necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare. The decision of the
appeal panel must be rendered in 15 days and the decision shall be final.
§ 80-11. Blasting operations.
A. No blast shall be initiated at any location within the Town limits unless a written
permit has first been obtained from Fire Inspector authorizing blasting at the
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specific location.
B. Blasting conducted within the Town must comply with the terms of the permit
and, in addition, all applicable state and federal heath and safety standards.
C. At least five business days prior to the scheduled start of blasting, the permit
holder shall request a pre -blast meeting with the Fire Inspector to review and
finalize the proposed blasting plan. No blasting shall be conducted unless a pre -
blast meeting has been held and the Fire Inspector is satisfied that the proposed
blasting plan is reasonable.
D. Based on the application, the pre -blast survey, if any, and the pre -blast meeting
the Fire Inspector and the Town Engineer shall determine the number of blasts
and the inspections that are required. Based on that determination, inspection fees
shall be charged on a per blast basis as set forth in Chapter 122, Article IV, § 122-
16E(2) of the Code.
E. Where the inspection fees are insufficient to cover the Town's actual costs, the
property owner shall be responsible for any balance due.
F. Each blasting permit holder shall establish and delineate a blast zone prior to
detonating a blast. The blast zone must be clearly marked and adequate
precautions implemented to prevent unauthorized entry into the area.
G. Prior to each blast, the blaster or his designee shall be responsible for notifying all
persons in the general area that blasting operations are scheduled to begin within a
specified period of time. In addition, the blaster shall sound a recognized whistle,
siren or horn loud enough to be heard throughout the designated blast zone
approximately three minutes prior to blasting and again 30 seconds prior to
blasting, warning all persons that blasting is imminent.
H. The Fire Inspector or his representative shall be permitted access to observe all
aspects of the blasting operation, including but not limited to observation of all
pre -blast preparatory site work, the explosion/detonation and access to the post -
blast site. The property owner shall reimburse the Town for the cost of all
inspection services, including the cost of retaining an on-site inspector to monitor
all aspects of blasting, where the Fire Inspector deems such services necessary, by
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depositing the estimated cost of inspection services in a designated account to be
held in escrow by the Town and applied to reimburse the Town for costs incurred
in administering compliance with this chapter. The permit holder and the blaster
shall, upon request, make available to the Fire Inspector a copy of all seismic
reading and any and all other documentation and data collected regarding any
blast.
I. The blasting permit holder shall notify the Fire Inspector or his designated
representative and the Police Department of an impending blast at least two hours,
but not more than 12 hours, prior to the time each blast is scheduled.
J. The following Town of Wappinger Departments shall be notified by the applicant
not more than 10 days but not less than 48 hours prior to any blasting operation
undertaken pursuant to this provision:
1) Fire Inspector;
2) Town Engineer;
3) Town Clerk;
4) The Town's Water & Waste Water Operator;
5) Building Department;
6) Highway Department;
7) New York State Police; and
8) Dutchess County Sheriff's Office
K. Notwithstanding any other regulations, no blasting shall be performed in such
manner or under such circumstances as to eject debris into the air so as to
constitute a hazard or danger or do harm or damage to persons or property. Before
firing a blast which could cause injury to persons or damage property from fly
rock, the material to be blasted shall be properly covered or screened by a buffer
of sufficient mass and strength to prevent, with a margin of safety, the ejection of
any material capable of causing any injury or damage.
L. Before firing any blasts, except where the same is in a tunnel, the material to be
blasted shall be covered on the top and sides with heavy woven material of rope,
wire or rubber of sufficient size, weight and strength to prevent the escape of
broken rock or other material in a manner liable to cause injury or damage to
persons or property, unless written permission dispensing with the same is
obtained from the Town Engineer or any consulting engineer responsible for
specific Town projects.
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M. The Town Engineer or any consulting engineer responsible for overseeing the
blasting operations shall inspect the device the blaster will use to contain the blast.
N. No person shall use, in a blasting operation, a quantity of explosives greater than
necessary to properly break the rock or other material, nor use such an amount as
will endanger persons or property within or outside the blast areas.
O. Unless otherwise permitted by the Town Fire Inspector, all holes drilled or
otherwise excavated for holding an explosive charge shall be at least six feet deep.
If, however, the permit holder/blaster can demonstrate a need to use a hole less
than six feet deep and that such a cavity will not endanger public safety, the Town
Fire Inspector or his designated representative may, in his discretion, authorize
the use of blast holes less than six feet deep.
P. The blaster shall plan each blast and take every precaution in loading, delaying,
initiation, confinement and stemming to control the throw of rock fragments and
debris and limit ground vibrations and the effect of air concussions to the greatest
extent possible. When blasting is to be conducted within 50 feet or less of a
property line and the adjacent property owner is not a party to the blasting
operation, the blaster shall take all precautions practicable, utilizing any
combination of recognized methods, to control blasting effects to the greatest
degree possible.
Q. A record of each blast shall be kept by the blaster on a form approved by the
Town Fire Inspector. All such records shall be retained by the permit holder and
blaster as prescribed by state law and made available for inspection as a matter of
public record.
R. A seismograph shall be placed near the closest residence or structure in the blast
area regardless of whether or not a pre -blast inspection is required. A printout
report taken during all blasting operations must be filed with the Code
Administrator.
1) The permit holder shall record the following information for each blast and
provide the Fire Inspector with a duplicate copy at the end of each day:
(i) The name and license number of the blaster.
(ii) The location of the blast.
(iii)The date and time of each blast.
(iv)The number of blasts.
(v) The number, diameter and depth of each hole and distance between holes.
(vi)The burden depth.
(vii) The stemming length.
(viii) The make and type of explosives.
(ix)) The delay make, number and period.
(x) The weather conditions, including temperature, wind direction and speed.
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2) In addition, the following seismograph information must be recorded for each
blast with a duplicate copy provided to the Fire Inspector:
(i) The seismograph serial number.
(ii) The range/gain setting.
(iii)The date of last shake table calibration and microphone calibration.
(iv) The air channel low frequency limit.
(v) The exact seismograph location and location in relation to the blast.
(vi)The peak over pressure readout.
(vii) The peak particle velocity readout.
(viii) The name of the operator.
S. Where an accident involves personal injury, the permit holder shall immediately
notify the Fire Inspector that an accident has occurred, and no further blasting
shall be conducted until the Fire Inspector has had an opportunity to review the
accident report and the permit. Any injury, accident or misfire involving
explosives shall be recorded, and a full written report shall be attached to the blast
report filed with the Fire Inspector, including the names of all participants and
witnesses and remedial actions taken. The Fire Inspector may require such
additional, specific information from the blaster as .he deems necessary and
appropriate to assure the public health and safety. Following an accident
involving personal injury, the Fire Inspector may amend the permit by adding
whatever additional restrictions are deemed necessary to assure public health and
safety is maintained and another similar accident does not reoccur.
§ 80-12. Hours blasting is allowed.
Blasting may be conducted when authorized by permit Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Blasting is prohibited Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays, except upon the written approval of the Fire Inspector, the Town Engineer, or
any Consulting Engineer responsible for specific Town projects.
§ 80-13. Notice of intent to blast; posting.
A. Not more than 20 days nor less than seven days prior to a scheduled blast, the
permit holder shall serve a notice of intent to blast, stating when and where
blasting activity is scheduled to occur, on each occupant or user of each structure,
commercial or residential, within 500 feet of the proposed blast site and upon the
owner or owners of any parcel of property immediately adjoining or abutting the
parcel of property on which the blasting is to take place, regardless of the distance
an adjoining owner is from the blast site. The notice shall include the blasting
permit number, the permit holder's name, emergency telephone numbers for
police, fire and ambulance service and the time and location of each scheduled
blast. A copy of the notice of intent to blast must be submitted to the Fire
Inspector for his review and approval prior to distribution.
B. The notice of intent to blast may be served by either personal service; certified
mail, return receipt requested; or a nationally recognized overnight delivery
service. In the event that service cannot be effected, the applicant may request
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authorization from the Fire Inspector to serve the notice of intent to blast by
posting a copy of such notice in each building or dwelling in a conspicuous place
where it is reasonable to believe that persons entering or leaving the premises will
see such notification.
C. In the case of multi -occupancy structures, residential and commercial, located
within 500 feet of the blast site, the notice of intent to blast shall be conspicuously
and continuously posted at all commonly used entrances to the structure at least
20 and not less than three days prior to blasting. It shall be the blaster's
responsibility to ensure that notice is unobstructed and remains posted at the
structure.
D. Failure to comply with this notification requirement shall be grounds for
revocation of the blaster's license. Revocation of the blaster's license shall be
made by the Town Supervisor:
§ 80-14. Damage'claims; suspension of blasting; presentation of new plans.
A. In the event that blasting is carried on in violation of this Chapter, the Fire
Inspector or the Code Enforcement Officer may issue a stop -work order.
B. Any documented damage claims received by the Town or its designees may be
cause to suspend blasting until the Town Board, Town Attorney, Town Engineer
Fire Inspector and Building Inspector review the alleged claims. Work on the
permit shall not be resumed until so ordered by the Town designee. Work can be
halted for cause until the permittee presents a new plan that is approved by the
Town designees.
C. No blasting shall be conducted which shall cause hazardous or destructive levels
of vibration in structures or in the vicinity of the blasting site. The sudden
appearance of cracks in floors, walls or ceilings, or the lengthening of the same;
or the implosion, explosion or cracking of windows shall be evidence of the use
of excessive amount of explosives, and the Fire Inspector may issue a stop -work
order upon his observations of the same; and he may impose additional
restrictions and conditions on the continuation of the blasting to minimize all such
damage. The Fire Inspector, in his sole discretion, may limit the amount of
explosives used, notwithstanding that such limitation may increase the cost of
removing the rock and earth to the permit holder.
D. The Fire Inspector shall have the authority to vacate the stop -work order if he
determines that continuation of blasting will comply with this Chapter.
§ 80-15. Applicant responsible for costs.
A. The applicant shall be responsible for any costs incurred by the Town in
providing police, emergency services or any other personnel deemed necessary to
ensure public safety.
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B. Any person applying to use explosives to demolish any structure in excess of 25
feet in height must agree to assume the cost of any engineering analysis, public
safety survey, environmental review or other technical study deemed necessary by
the Fire Inspector to determine if and how blasting can be conducted safely.
§ 80-16. Storage and transportation of explosives and detonators.
A. No explosives shall be sold, given or delivered to any person who does not hold a
valid license to possess such explosives. All explosives not being handled or used
in a blasting operation shall be securely locked in a container approved for
securing the type and amount of the explosives contained therein, and said
container shall be under the direct observation and guard of a person holding a
valid license to possess the type and amount of explosives contained therein at all
times. No unauthorized or unlicensed persons shall have access to explosives in
the Town, and the access to and the security of the explosives shall be deemed the
responsibility of the blasting permit holder. Blasting caps and detonators shall be
stored separately from explosives at a recognized safe distance, and only 50 caps
or detonators or fewer shall be transported to explosives for priming and borehole
loading at one time. Should the blasting operation require more than 50 caps to be
transported to explosives on the blasting site, the blasting caps or detonators shall
be transported in a box designed to carry blasting caps or detonators and approved
by the State of New York and IME for such purposes.
§ 80-17. Penalties for offenses.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or failing to comply therewith,
shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction, shall be punished by the imposition of
a fine in the amount set forth in Chapter 122, Article V, §122-20G of the Code. Each
violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a separate and distinct offense, and, in
the case of continuing violation, each day such violation shall be permitted to exist shall
constitute a separate offense. Each unauthorized blast shall be considered a separate and
distinct offense.
§ 80-18. Enforcement.
This chapter will be enforced by the Fire Inspector, the Zoning Administrator, the
Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officers, and any police agency having
jurisdiction within the Town of Wappinger.
Section III: "Chapter 122 -- Fees and Fines" Revised
The Town of Wappinger Code §122-16 FEE SCHEDULE, Paragraph E is hereby
amended to read as follows:
E. Chapter 80, Blasting.
(1) § 80-8.J
(2) § 80-11.13
Blasting Permit Application Fee:
Inspection Fee for Blasting:
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$ 500.00.
$ 50.00 per blast.
The Town of Wappinger Code § 122-20 FINE SCHEDULE, Paragraph G is hereby
amended to read as follows:
G. Chapter 80, Blasting.
(1) § 80-17, fines:
(a) Minimum $ 500.00
(b) Maximum $5,000.00
Section IV: "Chapter 122 -- Fees and Fines" Repealed
The Town hereby repeals §122-16R(1), regarding the fee for up to five (5) blasts,
and §122-16R(2), regarding the fee for over five (5) blasts, which are found in the Town of
Wappinger Code under §122-16 FEE SCHEDULE, "122-16R — Explosives and
Combustibles:".
Section V: Separability
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause,
sentence, subsection, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, or
inapplicable to any person or circumstance, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality,
or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses,
sentences, subsections, words or parts of this Local Law or their application to other
persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this Local
Law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional provision,
clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included therein, and if such
person or circumstance to which the Local Law or part thereof is held inapplicable, had
been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section VI: Effective Date
This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary
of State as provided by law.
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Town of Wappinger
P.O. Box 324 — 20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Town Clerk
Office: 845.297.5771 - Fax: 845.297.4558
Zoning Administrator
Office: 845.297.6257
www.townofwappinger.us
Application For Blasting Permit
The undersigned hereby applies for a blasting permit pursuant to the Ordinance of the Town of Wappinger
regulating the use of explosives and blasting in the Town of Wappinger:
Applicant
a. Name:
b. Residence:
Length of time:
c. Prior Residence:
Length of time:
d. Business Address:
e. Business telephone number:
f. Residence telephone number:
g. It doing business under assumed name, please give name of business and when and where
certificate of doing business as such was filed.
h. Name of address of bank where checking account is maintained.
i. References, if any
2. The nature of applicant's business
3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in any Court of the United States of the State of New
York or in any Court of competent jurisdiction:. YES NO
If yes, please list types of convictions, where and dates:
4. Applicant has a license issued by the Department of Labor and such license number is as follows:
5. Applicant furnishes evidence in the form of a Certificate of Insurance issued by an Insurance Company authorized
to do business in the State of New York providing bodily coverage in limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 to
$5,000,000.00 and for property damage in limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 and said Certificate or policy shall
provide that the Town will be held harmless from any and all claims, actions and proceedings which may be brought
against it by any person, firm or corporation for injuries to person or damage to property resulting from or occasioned
by sLich blasting operations. Such policy shall contain a provisions that it not be cancelled. terminated, modified or
changed by the Insurance Company issuing it unless at least ten (10) days prior written notice of such cancellation,
termination, modification or change is sent to the Town Clerk by registered mail. Such certification is attached hereto
and made a part of this application. — --
Town. of Wappinger l"own Clerk
Application for Blaster's License
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5. cont..
The Certificate Number is:
The name of the Insurance Company is:
The date of issuance is:
The name of the Insurance Agent is:
6. Applicant has read the Blasting Ordinance of the Town of Wappinger, as amended, and the State of New York,
Department of Labor regulations regarding position, handling, storage, transportation, and use
of explosives and hereby agrees to comply in all respects with the same.
Applicant
Location/s:
Date Requested:
(Extensions must be requested separately and dates cannot be be beyond fifteen (15) days of original
submission).
Sworn to before me this day
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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Town Board Meeting Minutes October 23, 2006
RESOLUTION: 2006-227
Resolution Authorizing Attendance at Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Course
WHEREAS, Bob Sheridan, Town of Wappinger Maintenance Supervisor, has requested
that he be authorized to attend the Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Course on December
4th, 5tb and 6th, in Ardsley, NY.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Bob Sheridan, Town of Wappinger
Maintenance Supervisor, is hereby authorized to attend the Certified Playground Safety
Inspectors Course on December 4th, 5th and 6th, in Ardsley, NY at cost not to exceed Five
Hundred -Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($550.00).
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2006-227
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
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Robert Valdati
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2006-228
Resolution Authorizing Senior Director to Attend Training
WHEREAS, Nancy Cito, Town of Wappinger Senior Director, has requested that she be
authorized to attend the Downstate Recreation Conference on November 15th, at the Westchester
County Center in White Plains, NY.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Nancy Cito, Town of Wappinger
Senior Director, is hereby authorized to attend the Downstate Recreation Conference on
November 15th, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY at cost not to exceed
Fifty-five Dollars and 00/100 ($55.00).
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record- Resolution RES -2006-22$
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
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Robert Valdati
Seconder
0
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Vincent Bettina
Voter
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0
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Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
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Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2006-229
Resolution Authorizing Escrow Refund for Lombardi Subdivision
WHEREAS, on or about September 14th, 2000, Robert Lombardi deposited Two
Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($2,000.00) with the Town of Wappinger for a Subdivision
escrow, and
WHEREAS, Robert Lombardi has requested a refund in the amount of Two Thousand
Dollars and 00/100 ($2,000.00) as the work is completed
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. Payment is approved in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars and 00/100
Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 10/25/2006
Town Board Meeting Minutes October 23, 2006
($2,000.00), made payable to Robert Lombardi, Application# 00-5038, for the
refund of the unused escrow deposited for the Lombardi Subdivision.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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0 Adopted
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
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Absent
11 Adopted as Amended
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Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
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Josh Paoloni
Initiator
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2006-230
Resolution Authorizing Permit Fee for Maloney Road and Diddell Road
WHEREAS, on or about February 2nd, 2005, Cruz Construction deposited One Thousand
Dollars and 00/100 ($1,000.00) with the Town of Wappinger for a permit fee for Maloney Road
and Diddell Road, and
WHEREAS, Robert Cruz Construction has requested a refund in the amount of One
Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($1,000.00) as the work is completed
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. Payment is approved in the amount of One Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($1,000.00), made payable to Cruz Construction, for the refund of the permit fee
for Maloney Road and Diddell Road.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
VI.
New Business/Comments
1. Councilman Valdati new business
Councilman Valdati asked that TransCare operators traverse the Sunset Trailer Park so that they
become familiar with the streets. He pointed out that the layout is deceptive. Supervisor
Ruggiero replied that he would contact Mr. Kovalsky.
VII. Executive Session
1. Motion To: go into executive session at 7:46 PM
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Voter
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Robert Valdati
Voter
0
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❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
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❑ Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
0
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Joseph Paoloni
Initiator
0
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 23rd, 2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
VI.
New Business/Comments
1. Councilman Valdati new business
Councilman Valdati asked that TransCare operators traverse the Sunset Trailer Park so that they
become familiar with the streets. He pointed out that the layout is deceptive. Supervisor
Ruggiero replied that he would contact Mr. Kovalsky.
VII. Executive Session
1. Motion To: go into executive session at 7:46 PM
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Robert Valdati, Councilman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paoloni, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
B. Personnel Matter
3. Motion To: come out of executive session at 8:01 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paolom, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
VIII. Discussions
1. Motion To: go into committee as a whole at 8:02 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Robert Valdati, Councilman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paoloni, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
B. Master Plan -Land Use — David Stolman
3. Motion To: come out of committee a whole at 10:04 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Robert Valdati, Councilman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paoloni, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
IX. Adjournment
1. Motion To: adjourn the meeting at 10:04 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Robert Valdati, Councilman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Joseph Paoloni, Maureen McCarthy, Robert Valdati
ABSENT: Vincent Bettina
The Meeting Adjourned at 10:04 PM.
hn C. M sterson
Town Clerk
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