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AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
B IMONTHL Y MEETING
AUGUST 5, 1985
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1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
July 15, 1985 Reg.
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Town Justices
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a. Memo from Plng Bd. re: Woodhill Green Tennis Courts -
recommendation for reduction of Downstream Drainage Fee
b. N.Y.S. Health Dept. re: receipt of HYdrogeologic Evaluation
Report
c. D. J. Hannigan, DVM requests consideration of modification of
Zoning Ord. requirement - reduction of acreage necessary for
Veteranarian Hospitals
e. N.Y.S.D.O.T responses to: query on light at Rte 9 & Myers Corners
Rd., and, Roadside maintenance
f. Paul Ornstein, Attny, re: reimbursement - Lot #8, Stonykill
g. Convenient Food Mart application for renewal of Liqour License
h. Town Clerk served wi Article 78 - Stephen & Patricia Bedus vs
Planning Bd. & Richard & Margaret Brownell
i. H. Caballero, Sec'ty T/W Republican Committee, request permission
to use Robinson Lane Rec. Area for Annual Family Day Picnic-eI2l)
j. Wm. Bright Corr. to A. Garrison requesting certain notes pertiani g
to phone conversations wi N.Y.S. Audit & Control
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
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6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. JOMO Realty Corp.-Montfort- Special Use Permit request to fill
portion of Greenfly Swamp
b. J.E. Railing, P.E., re: Proposed Revision to Cons. Park Dist.
& lots, for Hamlet Subdivision
c. Peddlers License Applications: Anna M. Antenucci (food service)
and Smauel Patterson (hot dogs)
d. Introduction of Revised Zng. Ord. amendment to Sections relating
to Signs and set Public Hearing
e. Local Law on Building Moratorium
f. Bids for moving Town offices to new Town Hall
g. Agreement wi Pondview for unfinished Roads
h. Res. to set Public Hearing on Morris & Andros' proposal for
Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area #2
i. Res. ,to return Fee for C.O. erroneously accepted (was Village)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
[ 9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Bimonthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on August 5, 1985 at the Town Hall, Mill Street,
Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Versace opened the Meeting at 8:05 P.M.
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Frank Versace, Supervisor
Renata Ballard, Councilwoman
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
Gerard McCluskey, Councilman
Irene Paino, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
The Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.-
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 1985, having previously
been forwarded to all Board Members, were now placed before them for
their consideration.
MRS. PAINO moved that the Minutes of the July 15, 1985 Meeting be and
they are hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
lJ Reports were received from the Town Justices for the month of July.
MRS. PAINO moved to accept the reports from the Town Justices and
place them on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from the Planning Board recommending a reduction
in downstream drainage fees for proposed tennis courts at Woodhill
Green '(formerly Scenic Gardens). It was their opinion that the
addition of two proposed courts would relieve the Town tennis courts
and they proposed that this be treated as a two lot subdivision and
the sum of $400.00 be charged for the drainage fee. A question arose
on whether this apartment complex planned to convert to condominium
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in the near future and Mr. Fanuele, Chairman of the Planning Board,
who was present, stated that they might not be in favor of reducing
these fees if the owners were planning to convert to condominiums.
MRS. PAINO moved to table this matter and refer it back to the Planning
Board for their further review and comments.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
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The following letter was received from the New York State Department
of Health:
July 15, 1985
Ms. Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street, P.O. Box 324
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re:
Hydrogeologic Evaluation of the
Hilltop & Rockingham Well Fields
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Dear Ms. Snowden:
thank you for submitting a copy of the above report in
satis~action of earlier committments made by the Town. Safe yields
have now been established for the wells studied in the report.
Copies of the report should be transmitted to the Dutchess
County Health Department and the Department of Environmental
Conservation at New Paltz, New York. We would also appreciate
a copy of the recommendations of Camo Pollution Control.
Please note that the zone of influence, wells PW-IR & 2R ~
(Fig 9) extends into the area occupied by the Septic Stabilization
Facility. This may, over time, adversely affect the quality of
your supply, depending on the construction and operation of that
facility. You should discuss this potential with representatives
of Camo Pollution Control and the Dutchess County Health Department.
The recommendations of the report should be carefully considered
when you initiate your water development plan.
Very truly yours,
sl Gilbert M. Faustel P.E.
Chief, Design Section
Bureau of Public Water
Supply Protection
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MRS. BALLARD moved to forward copies of the Hydrogeologic Evaluation
to Dutchess County Health Department and the Department of Environ-
mental Conservation at New Paltz; also forward a copy of Mr. Faustel's
letter to Camo Pollution Control and place this communication on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received from Dr. Hannigan:
July 17, 1985
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
With this letter I am requesting a modification of the Town
of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance to allow Veterinary Hospitals to
exist as conforming facilities on five (5) acre parcels in R20
zones.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours truly,
sl Daniel J. Hannigan
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Mrs. Ballard commented that Dr. Hannigan had submitted a similar
request several months ago which had been referred to the Citizens
Zoning Advisory Council, however no action has been taken by them.
She requested that all correspondence from the former and present
Zoning Administrator be forwarded to the CZAC for their review and
report to the Town Board.
Dr. Hannigan was recognized by the Chair and explained that due to
the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance requiring ten acres of land
for a Veterinary Hospital, the property line on his residence is now
up against his house and he no longer has a driveway on this parcel.
Due to these and other irregularities he is unable to sell his house.
By changing the requirements to five acres or even seven acres he
would have a parcel of land with more conforming boundaries. He
pointed out that if this rezoning request was referred to a committee,
the final decision would rest with the Town Board and he urged the
Board Members to use their authority to act on this request and bypass
committee review.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to discuss this matter with Dr. Hannigan at the
first available work shop meeting in September.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
A response was received from Mr. Klein relating to the alarm
sounding problem a few weeks ago which caused considerable disturbance
to his neighbors. He apologized for this incident and informed the
Town Clerk that emergency telephone numbers are posted on the front
window in the event they are needed.
MRS. BALLARD moved to receive this communication and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two responses were received from the New York State Department of
L Transportation relating to our request for a modification of the
signal light at Route 9 and Myers Corners Road and the second one
regarding litter pickup and overgrowth on state roads. The light
will be modified during the reconstruction of Route 9 which is
scheduled to start early in 1986 and the maintenance of the roads
will be addressed later this fall.
MRS. PAINO moved to receive these communications and place them
on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Motion Unanimously Carried
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A copy of a letter from Paul Ornstein, Attorne~ to Ronald Evangelista
regarding Lot #8, Stonykill, was forwarded to the Town Board. Mr.
Evangelista explained that due to drainage problems on Lot #8 of
the Grace Flitt Subdivision, Section 2, the builder was required to
submit a cash bond which would be released upon the recommendation
of the Engineer that the drainage problem was corrected. The neces- __
sary materials were delivered to the site and the work has been II
completed, however, Mr. Evangelista stated that he had not made a
final inspection to check the effects of a rainfall and for this
reason he recommended that only the cost of the materials in the
amount of $845.98, be released from the $1,500.00 cash bond posted
by the developer.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to release $845.98 from the $1,500.00 bond
submitted by GranireHomes in payment for materials required to
correct drainage problem on Lot #8, Grace Flitt Subdivision; balance
to be released pending final inspection and recommendation of Engineer.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notification was received from Convenient Food Mart regarding their II
intent to renew their liquor license. These notices are forwarded
to the municipalities so they can express an opinion for or against
the granting of a license to these companies, or individuals.
MRS. PAINO moved to receive this notification and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Clerk was served with an Article 78 Proceedings, Stephen
and Bedus vs. Planning Board and Richard and Margaret Brownell.
MRS. PAINO moved to refer this Article 78 to the Attorney to the
Town to defend on behalf of the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried II
A letter was received from Hilda Caballero, picnic Secretary for the
Town of Wappinger Republican Committee Annual Family Day Picnic,
requesting the use of Robinson Lane on September 21, 1985 for this
event. They planned to serve beer to the guests and would therefore
require a waiver of Article 3, Paragraph 3 of Local Law #5 1980,
pertaining to the use of alcoholic beverages at recreation areas.
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MRS. BALLARD moved to grant permission to the Republican Committee
to use Robinson Lane for their Annual Family Day Picnic on September
21, 1985, waive the restriction on alcoholic beverages pursuant to
Article 3, Paragraph 3 of Local law #5 of 1980 and further moved to
request that a liability insurance policy be taken out by the
Republican Committee for that day in the amount of two million
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Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
A copy of a letter from William Bright, Vice President of Mid-Hudson
Pollution Contral to Mrs. Garrison, Comptroller, was received by the
Town Board and related to notes which Mrs. Garrison might have taken
during conversations with Audit and Control on improvements to water
and sewer treatment facilities in the Town.
Mrs. Garrison explained that she had taken notes during this conver-
sation but unfortunately did not retain them. At Mr. Bright's request
Mrs. Garrison replied to his letter stating that she had not kept the
notes she had taken, but if there was further information available,
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she would forward it to him. Mrs. Paino requested that the Town Board
be copied on her response to Mr. Bright.
MR. VERSACE moved to receive the communication from Mid-Hudson Pollution
Control and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Paino requested that the letter be read into the Minutes.
July 23, 1985
Mrs. Garrison,
Town Comptroller
Town of Wappinger
Mill St.
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Dear Mrs. Garrison:
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As per our phone conversation the week of 7-15-85, I do formally
request any~otes which you may have taken relating to your phone
conversations with Mr. Ralph Bundell and Mr.Mitch Morris of the
N.Y. State Audit and Control concerning the necessary improve-
ments to the water and wastewater treatment facilities of the
Town of Wappinger.
Very truly yours,
sl William A. Bright
Vice President
Mid-Hudson Pollution Control, Inc.
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At Mr. Versace's request, the Town Board recessed at 8:45 P.M.
The Meeting was called back to order at 9 P.M. and all Town Board
Members were present.
Mr. VErsace recognized Sandra Goldberg, Wappinger Dutchess County
Legislator who was present to report on County activities of interest
to the Town. Mrs. Goldberg referred to recent near tragedies when
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planes approached the Dutchess County Airport mistaking it for the
Stewart Airport in Newburgh. The FAA has plans to install low
altitude radar for this area late in 1986 or early 1987, however that
is over a year away and in the meantime, the threat of future occur-
rences still remains. In an effort to pressure this Agency into
accelerating the proposed date, she will cosponsor a resolution for
this purpose and it will ulso include a request that the FAA institute
a procedure that will safeguard the area prior to the installation of
the radar. Mrs. Goldberg indicated that the FAA has implemented the
inclusion of the Dutchess County Airport on the navigation charts
used by the pilots; flight patterns of both airports will also be
reviewed by this Agency.
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Mr. McCluskey had witnessed the incident of the 707 jet plane
approaching the airport and said it was terrifying. He was concerned
that the tower could not contact the plane directly by radio; they had
to go through Stewart Airport first and this was a two to five second
delay. He suggested that at night Dutchess County could use a particu-
lar color or stroke light indicating that this is not a large airport
equipped for large jet landings and a suggestion from another witness
he talked to was that during the day the airport could signify the
length of the runway with very large numbers that could be seen by
the pilot and alert him to the fact that he could not land there.
Mrs. Paino reported that she had spoken with a representative of the
FAA and learned that Stewart will soon have a State of the Art radar
system and they are planning to put in additional electronic equipment
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prior to the radar installation. She has sent two letters to two
representatives of the FAA at the 'JFK Airport--the first to Robert
Fulton asking for a full investigation and report regarding this
incident and recommending that very strict penalties be levied
against the person responsible for this action and the second letter
to Brian Vincent urging the FAA to immediately install the electronic
devices at Stewart and expedite the radar installation at Stewart.
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MR. VERSACE moved to direct a letter to the FAA requesting that
they install the low altitude radar in this area as expeditiously
as possible and in the interim to consider safety measures they could
implement to help prevent further incidences of planes mistaking
Dutchess County Airport for Stewart Airport.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Committee Reports---
Mrs. Ballard, Recreation---reported that the summer playground program
was a successful one this season and would be winding up in two weeks.
The Recreation Commission will obtain estimates on fencing at the
new site on Spook Hill Road and equipment has been ordered which was
mentioned in last month's report. Temporary fencing has been installed
along Spook Hill Road for the protection of the children going to and
coming from that recreation area. Recommendations from the Citizens
Advisory Committee included improvement of maintenance on Town Parks
and she noted that this has occurred, the recreation areas are looking
much better. However, another recommendation was to install signs at
the recreation areas identifying them as such but this has not been
done and she would like to remind the Recreation Commission of this
item.
MRS. BALLARD moved to direct a letter to the Recreation Commission
requesting that they install signs at the recreation areas of the
Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Ballard's next item related to additional fields for the Soccer
Program. She and Mr. Incoronato had investigated the possibility of
the Town or the Soccer League leasing land from Stoneykill for
recreation use, however, correspondence from the Director of the
Stoneykill Foundation indicated that the land is to be used exclusively
for agricultural and educational purposes. This is another item for
the Recreation Commission to work on for the coming year.
MRS. BALLARD moved to request the Recreation Commission to look into
providing additional fields for the Soccer Program next year.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Town Hall---A Proposal Request was received from Hayward and
Pakan Associates regarding the deletion of electrical fixtures
and addition of higher quality fixtures due to the upgrading of
the vault; the additional cost is $241.00.
MRS. BALLARD moved to approve the Proposal Request and authorize
the Supervisor to sign the Change Order when submitted.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
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Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Paino, Budget and Finance---mentioned that she had requested
the Comptroller over a month ago to provide figures on the cost
that would be levied to each homeowner relating to the upgrading
of Rockingham Farms Sewer District, Fleetwood Water and Sewer District
and Mid-Point Sewer District.
Mrs. Garrison replied that she had contacted our bonding agent,
Tom Rothman and he requires additional documents and descriptions
on the proposed work before he can provide her with the final figures.
This information will be forwarded to him this week and these figures
should be available next week.
A second request had been made by Mrs. Paino relating to the total II
amount of Capital Funds available in each of these districts and to
this date the Comptroller has not provided her with this information.
She asked that this be ready by tomorrow and should include the
total amount available in each district and the date of this figure.
Vandalism Patrol---Mrs. Paino requested the Supervisor to set a date
for the Town Board to meet with Deputy Sheriff Carl Amburgey and
discuss this matter. A letter has been received from him which was
requested by the Board, outlining his proposal for manning a second
patrol car.
Since Mr. Amburgey would be away the following week, the work session
was set for August 15, 1985 at 6:30 P.M.
Mr. Incoronato referred to a request to the New York State Depart- II
ment of Transportation by the Town Board last December for a traffic
light at the intersection of Route 9D with Chelsea Road and Baxtertown
Road. Since no response has been received other than that they would
conduct a formal investigation, Mr. Incoronato contacted the D.O.T.
and has learned that they plan to install this light in conjunction
with the widening of Route 9D next year, so by this time in 1986
this light should be installed. A written report from the D.O.T.
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confirming this information, will be forthcoming.
Mr. McCluskey reported that he had responded to a fire last Sunday
at the site of the former Price Brothers Pipe Company located in
the Town of Fishkill but served by the Chelsea Fire District. The
site is now being used as a dumping ground for all types of material
and Chief James Baisley informed him that this was one of several
fires at the site in the last few weeks which has been deliberately
set. The firemen from Chelsea and another Fire Company called for
standby are expending a great deal of time and effort extinguishing
these fires plus the fact that there could be a risk to lives and
damage to property. Although Chief Baisley has notified the Town
of Fishkill of these fires, no action has been taken to correct
th43 situation.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to direct a letter to the Town Board of Fishkill
requesting that they take the necessary action to have this property
cleared of debris and secure it in an effort to prevent dumping and
subsequent setting of the fires.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. McCluskey, Town Hall---recommended that Mrs. Ballard speak to
the contractor about putting lights on at the site to discourage
vandalism.
Resolutions---
ThE! matter of a Special Use Permit Application from John Montfort,
on behalf of Jomo Realty Corp. to fill in the lands of Montfort
was placed before the Board for their consideration. This has
been tabled several times due to concerns of the Engineer which
have now been satisfied. His letter of August 5, 1985 states that
in view of amended materials submitted, there are no further engineer-
ing concerns with this proposal.
Mr. Incoronato commented that he would recommend granting this permit
for a six month period in view of the fact that the subject area,
Greenfly Swamp, is a sensitive wetland and there have been previous
violations on this particular property. If at the end of this six
month period, all the numerous conditions specified for the approval
of the permit have been complied with, the Town will address a renewal
for another six month period.
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MR. INCORONATO moved to grant a Special Use Permit to Jomo Realty
Corp. for a six month period and if all conditions have been
complied with during this period of time, the permit shall be
renewed for another six months.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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Mrs. Paino commented, prior to the vote, that the application
had been submitted almost a year ago and has been tabled for
several months pending compliance with the Engineer's requirements.
They have fulfilled the requirements of the D.E.C. and the Engineer
has stated that they have no further engineering concerns with the
proposal. In view of these facts, she felt the permit should be
granted for the normal period of one year. If problems do arise,
action could then be taken by the Town to rescind the permit.
It was determined after Mr. Incoronato questioned Mr. Montfort that
there was a violation in the past and a $1,500.00 fine imposed by
the D.E.C., however, Mr. Montfort pointed out that it was not for
filling in the lands, this project was not a similar nature. Mr.
Incoronato felt there should be no problem with the issuance of
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a six month period since they would be granted another six month
permit if the project was conducted according to the regulations.
After the vote was taken, both Mr. McCluskey and Mrs. Paino stated
that they were voting for the six month period only because the
applicant would not receive a permit for any length of time unless
the Board approved it. Mrs. Paino felt that the applicant complied
with all requirements and saw no reason why the year permit should
not be granted.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
IN THE MATTER OF THE REVISION OF BOUNDARIES AND
DESCRIPTION OF THE HAMLET CONSERVATION PARK DISTRICT
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WHEREAS, a petition dated November 4, 1982
was presented to the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger with a
map and plan requesting that a Conservation Park District be
established in the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, Gino M. Pullo had petitioned the Town Board as a
condition for subdivision approval for the creation of a Conserva-
tion Park District, and
WHEREAS, THE Town Board on December 13, 1982 adopted a
resolution reciting in general terms the filing of the said
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petition and setting forth the boundaries thereof, and
WHEREAS, A Public Hearing was held onthis matter on December
6,> 1982 which considered the petition and which set the boundaries
of the district, and
WHEREAS, an application has recently been made whereby the
description for the Conservation District is requested to be
amended,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall
be held on the 19th day of August 1985 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town
Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, to consider the
application to amend the description of the boundaries of the
Hamlet Conservation Park District as shown on the description
of Robert L. Campbell, L.S. dated July 24, 1985, attached hereto
and made part thereof of the Minutes of this Meeting.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
T\o10 Peddlers License Applications have been received, one from
Anna Antenucci to operate a food service truck and the second
from Samuel Patterson who wants to sell food.and hot dogs.
MR. INCORONATO moved to approve the issuance of these two Peddlers
Licenses.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Ordinance was introduced by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO:
AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCING A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION
IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER.
BE IT ORDAINED as follows:
SE!ct. 1: The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, in order to
consider, generate and adopt an amendment to the comprehensive
master plan and zoning ordinance and map; to provide for the
orderly improvement, development and growth of the entire area
of: the Town of Wappinger; to afford adequate facilities for the
purposes, uses, transportation, distribution, comfort, convenience,
public health, safety and general welfare of its population; for
ef:fective water and sewer resources governmental services and
environmental effects and in order to provide for an orderly
transition within the time necessary to accomplish same and to
prevent development inconsistent with the proposed amendment
to the comprehensive master plan and to provide for a moratorium
for six (6) months in order to accomplish same, in the interest
of: promoting proper government and to insure proper protection,
orderly conduct, safety, health, welfare and well-being of the
population within the Town of Wappinger, finds it in the best
interest to enact this ordinance.
Sect. 2: General provisions
No person, corporation, firm or entity shall conduct or
establish any residential use of real property, or construct
residential buildings on land exceeding three (3) lots or more
anywhere within the Town of Wappinger for a term of six (6)
months from the effective date of this ordinance.
Any person desiring a variance must submit two copies of
his layout or plot plan showing actual dimensions of the plot
to be built upon, the setbacks and area of the building and
accessory buildings to be erected and all evidences of applica-
tions in conformity with other municipal authorities requests
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and in conformity with all applicable rules, regulations and laws.
Sect. 3: The Town Board, at the next meeting, shall deem whether
or not such application for a variance is compatible with the
master plan or the proposed amendment to said plan of the Town
of Wappiner as it then exists.
If the Town Board deems that such variance is compatible,
it shall forward such application for variance and all supporting
documents to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Said Board, at its
next meeting or a special meeting, shall consider the variance and
give its recommendations with respect to the variance. After the
Zoning Board of Appeals reaches a final decision, it will make
recommendation to the Town Board at the next regular meeting so
that the Town Board can take necessary action.
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Sect. 4: Exceptions
Lawful use of any premises existing on the effective date
of this ordinance may be conducted, provided however, such non-
conforming use shall not be enlarged and the premises shall not
be altered unless a variance is granted under the ordinance.
Sect. 5: Enforcement
This ordinance shall be enforced by the Zoning Administrator.
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to advise the
Board of all matters pertaining to the enforcement of this
ordinance and to keep all records necessary and appropriate
to same.
Sect. 6: Separability
Should any section or provision be deemed invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions
of this ordinance.
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Sect. 7: Violations
Any persons violating any provisions of this ordinance shall
be guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof, be punished
by a fine not exceeding $250.00 or imprisonment not to exceed
90 days. For the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon the
Court, violations of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor,
and for such purposes the laws relating to misdemeanors shall apply
to such violations for procedural matters. Every week's continued
violation after notice shall constitute a separate additional
violation. All other interested persons, in addition to other
remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding with
respect to violation of this ordinance, as provided in Section 268
of the Town Law.
Sect. 8: Effective date
This ordinance shall become effective upon posting and
publication as provided by Town Law.
MR. INCORONATO moved to set a Public Hearing on this Ordinance
at the Wappinger Junior High School, Remsen Avenue, Wappingers
Falls, New York on Augtist 29, 1985 at 7:30 P;M. to hear all
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interested persons.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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BARGER, CAMPBELL, GRAY & RAILING
ENGINEERS a SURVEYORS. P.C.
115 NEW HACKENSACK RD.
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
RICHARD G. BARGER. P.E. a L.S.
ROBERT L. CAMPBELL. L,S.
ROBERT J. GRAY. P.E.
JOHN E. RAILING. P.E.
TELEPHONE
297-9435
297.4775
297.5775
July 24, 1985
Deed Description
Conservation District
All that parcel of land situate in the Town of Wappinger,
County of Dutchess and State of New York, bounded and described
as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Westerly side 'of Spook Hill Road,
said point being North 070-25'-00" West 10.00 feet from the
Northeast corner of Lot 40 as found on a map entitled "The Hamlet",
said map filed in the Dutchess County Clerk's Office as Filed Map
#6799, running thence along a new division line as established
by a map to be filed entitled "Amended Subdivision Plat of 'the
Hamlet" South 820-35'-00" West 127.61: South 530-21'-50" West
148.43 feet, North 650-40'-00" West 72.16 feet, North 850-30'-00"
West 139.62 feet, South 550-00'-00" West 134.76 feet,
South 300-20'-10" West 130.53 feet, South 790-15'-00" East 135.07
feet, to a point on the Westerly side of Hamlet Court, running
thence along the same on a curve to the left with a radius of
237.46 feet and an arc length of 10.26 feet thence leaving said
Hamlet Court and running along the Northerly line of Lot 24
North 790-15'-00" West 135.76 feet, running thence South 060-00'-00'
West 197.76 feet, South 100-20'-00" East 110.07 feet,
South 350-03'-30" East 125.23 feet, South 630-00'-00" East 135.75
feet, North 770-40'-35" East 134.37 feet, North 260-00'-00" East
204.05 feet, North 580-40'-00" East 135.93 feet, North 410-30'-00"
East 212.43 feet to a point on the Westerly side of the afore-
mentioned Spook Hill Road, running thence along the same
South 070-25'-00" East 66.73 feet, South 140-30'-00" East 333.50
feet to a point marking the Northerly line of lands now or
formerly Lange, running thence the following along lands now or
formerly of said Lange South 750-30'-00" West 125.00 feet,
South 120-19'-25" East 65.20 feet, South 770-40'-35" West 408.43
feet, South 310-47'-10" East 123.50 feet, thence on a curve to the
left with a radius of 110.00 feet and an arc length of 168.13 feet
North 600-38'-30" East 35.00 feet, thence on a curve to the left
with a radius of 115.00 feet and an arc length of 117.37 feet and
North 850-09'-25" East 260.76 feet to a point on the Westerly
side of the 'aforementioned Spook Hill Road and the Northerly line
of Lot 86, Pondview (Filed Map '4700) running thence along the
Southerly line of the herein described parcel and the Northerly line
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BARGER, CAMPBELL, GRAY & RAlLING
ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS. P.C.
115 NEW HACKENSACK RD.
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
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RICHARO G. BARGER. P.E. & L.S.
ROBEI'lT L. CAMPBELL. L.5.
RoeERT J. GRAY. P.E.
JOHN E. RAILING. P.I!.
TELEPHONE
297-9435
297-4775
297-5775
Deed Description - Conservation District (Con't)
of said pondview South 430-03'-40" West 607.14 feet and
South 400-48'-00" West 115.18 feet to a point marking the
Westerly division line of the herein described parcel and the
Easterly line of Lot 13, Spook Hollow (Filed Map #3326), running
thence Northwesterly along the same in part, and along the
Easterly line of Cameli Subdivision, Section I (Filed Map #2794)
North 340-31'-45" West 324.00 feet, North 330-09'-45" West 128.98
feet, North 310-18'-45" West 140.62 feet and North 330-45'-45"
West 701.00 feet to a point on the Southerly side of Myers Corners
Road, running thence along the same North 610-33'-53" East 257.97
feet, North 680-01'-39" East 249.55 feet, North 670-16'-15" East
332.71 feet, North 740-11'-36" East 251.20 feet and
South 200-03'-58" East 52.36 feet to a point on the Westerly side
of the aforementioned Spook Hill Road, running thence along the
same South 070-25'-00" East 109.84 feet to the point or place of
beginning.
Containing 13.21 acres of land, more or less.
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Subject to the rights of public utilities and or easements
of record, if any.
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Prior to the vote on the Ordinance, Mrs. Paino questioned the
Attorney on the legality of the Town Board imposing a moratorium
on building since at a work shop last summer he advised the Board
not to consider a moratorium due to possible law suits that could
be brought against the Town. Mr. Kessler repled that at that time
there were no studies planned, however, now there is a definite
plan to review the ordinance which presents a specific reason for
taking this action. He has checked with the Department of State
and learned that under the circumstances existing in this Town
pertaining to its growth, the Town does have the right to impose
a moratorium. The courts, in previous instances, have upheld a
stop gap legislation as long as it is for a reasonable period of
time and the proposed six month period is acceptable.
In regard to the studies, Mr. Incoronato offered his comments
that the Citizens Zoning Advisory Committee has been reviewing
the ordinance since January, however in order to do a thorough
review, more time is needed.
Further comments made by Mrs. Paino after voting on this motion
pertained to her concern on the benefits the residents would derive
from this action, which, if successful , would accomplish an orderly
growth without eliminating the rural areas. She pointed out that
the Town Board is responsible for making decisions that affect all
residents, but since she represents Ward 3 which is the location of
most of this growth, she is greatly concerned that the after effects
of the moratorium will be beneficial. Mrs. Paino noted that she
had just received this Ordinance tonight and had not had a chance
to thoroughly review its contents; she would have appreciated an
earlier submission of this Ordinance so it could have been discussed
and possible deletions or additions made.
Mr.McCluskey also objected to the lateness of the receipt of this
Ordinance.
Mr. VErsace noted that changes could be made, all they were doing
tonight was setting a public hearing to hear comments from all
and before the Town Board acted on this matter the Members would
have their opportunity to make a decision on the contents of this
Ordinance or recommend changes.
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Seven Bids on Moving Companies to move three Town offices to
the new Town Hall were received and opened on the 1st of August,
1985. The Comptroller reviewed these and submitted an analysis
to the Town Board along with her recommendation to award the bid
to Arnoff Moving and Storage Company. She stated in her Memo that
this company offered the best price and best service for the Town
and would provide a coordinator to supervise the complete move.
There would be no additional charges for storage vehicles which
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would be available until the move is completed. Total price for
this service submitted by Arnoff is $4,997.00.
MR. VERSACE moved to award the Bid to Arnoff Moving and Storage
Company in the amount of $4,997.00, upon the recommendation of
the Comptroller.
SEconded by Mr.Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
An Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Highland Glen
Development Corp., developers of the pondview Subdivision regarding
unfinished roads. The developers have advised the Board that they
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have no plans to build on the remaining thirteen lots in that
Subdivision for at least a year and contrary to Town Policy, they
have requested permission to finish the roads in the section that
has been completed, for the benefit of the residents already living
there. Approval of this Agreement will allow completion of the
roads subject to compliance by the developer of several requirements
outlined in said Agreement. The document will be filed in the
Dutchess County Clerk's office and will be a lien upon their
property; in the event they breach this Agreement in any way, they
will forfeit the sum of $100,000.00.
MR. VERSACE moved to approve this Agreement and authorize the
Supervisor to sign said Agreement.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Seconded by Mrs. Paino
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROVIDING OF A PROPOSED
SEWER IMPROVEMENT IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER,
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO BE KNOWN AS
WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA NO.2,
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 12-C
OF THE TOWN LAW.
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WHEREAS, a plan, report and map have been duly prepared in
such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined
by the Town Board of the Town of Wappiner, Dutchess County, New
York, relating to the providing of a sewer improvement in said
Town, to be known as Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area No.2, and
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WHEREAS, said plan, report and map have been prepared by
Morris and Andros, including the addendum dated August 1985,
competent engineers duly licensed by the State of New York
and have been filed in the office of the Town Clerk where they
are available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the proposed area determined to be benefited by
said Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area No. 2 is described on
Appendix A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
WHEREAS, the improvement proposed for said Wappinger Sewer
Improvement Area No. 2 consists of the construction of a new
tertiary sewage treatment plant, such plant to be constructed on
Town owned landlocated adjacent to the existing sewage treatment
plant, and to have a designed capacity to treat .49 million
gallons per day of sewage, as more fully described in the afore-
said plan, report and map; and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for
such improvement is $6,380,200, and the proposed method of
financing to be employed consists of the issuance of serial
bonds of said Town of Wappinger to mature in annual installments
over a period not to exceed forty years, such bonds to be payable
from sums annually apportioned and assessed upon the several lots
and parcels of land located in the aforesaid benefitted area,
which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially
benefitted by such improvement; and
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WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing for the
purpose of considering said plan, report and map and the question
of providing said Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area No. 2 and to
hear all persons interested in the subject thereof and concerning
the same, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 209-q
of the Town Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. A public hearing will be held at Town Hall,
Mill Street, in said Town, on the 5th day of September, 1985
at 7:30 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, to consider the aforesaid
plan, report and map and the question of providing said Wappinger
Sewer Improvement Area No. 2 and to hear all persons interested
in the subject thereof and concerning the same and to take such
action thereon as is required by law.
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Section 2. The Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a
copy of this order to be published once in the W & S D News, and
also to post a copy thereof on the Town signboard maintained by
the Clerk, not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the
day designated for the hearing as aforesaid, all in accordance
with the provisions of Section 209-q of the Town Law.
Section 3. This order shall take effect immediately.
Seconded by: Councilman McCluskey
''R~~ Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following-Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the sum of $10.00 was collected by the Building
Inspector's Office in error, and
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WHEREAS, such monies should be refunded to Levine and
Hofstetter, 11 Cannon Street, poughkeepsie, New York,
BE IT RESOLVED, that $10.00 be and is hereby refunded from
B-2590.
Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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The Comptroller explained that this fee was for a C.O., however
the property was within the Village of Wappingers Falls and the
C.O. would have to be obtained from the Village Clerk.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has a one year contract for
the removal of Sludge, and
WHEREAS, said contract will expire in September of 1985,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Comptroller is hereby authorized to
solicit bids for a new contract and the Town Clerk is hereby
authorized to post legal notice to bidders.
Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
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moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has a one year contract for
the purchase of Chemicals, and
WHEREAS, said contract will expire in September of 1985,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Comptroller is hereby authorized to
solicit bids for a new contract and the Town Clerk is hereby
authorized to post legal notice to bidders.
Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town as contracted with Finnegan and Associates, ~
Inc. for the re-evaluation mandated by the State, and II
WHEREAS, no funds have been budgeted for this contract, and
WHEREAS, there was an excess balance in Federal Revenue
Sharing monies for 1984,
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held on August 19,
1985 at 7:50 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls,
New York, to determine whether the Federal Revenue Sharing funds
should be utilized for this contract.
Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following proposed Local Law was introduced by SUPERVISOR
VERSACE:
A Local Law to Install a Stop Sign
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
as follows:
Section 1: This is a Local Law to allow the construction
a~d installation of a Stop Sign on Michael Drive on the westerly
~lde of Eck Road.whic~ said s~gn shall face all traffic proceeding
ln an easterly dlrectlon on Mlchael Drive, Town of Wappinger.
Section 2: The Town Superintendent of Highways shall install
the said sign which shall be purchased at Town expense.
Section 3: This Local Law shall take effect upon its filing
with the Secretary of State.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at
a meeting of this Town Board on the 5th day of August, 1985, a
proposed Local Law to Install a Stop Sign, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law
requires that no local law shall be passed by the Legislative
Body of the Town until a Public Hearing thereon has been held
before such body,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That a Public Hearing shall be held on the said proposed
Local Law by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on the 19th
day of August, 1985 at 7:55 P.M. on such day at the Town Hall,
Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing shall
be given by the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger by due posting
thereof upon the bulletin board maintained by said Town Clerk in
the Town Hall and by publishing such notice at least once in the
official newspaper of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Versace had one more item for Town Board to consider and
referred to a discussion at their work shop session relating to
hiring another secretary for the Town. He felt another person was
needed due to extra work at the Assessor's Office for the proposed
re-evaluation, also to fill in for those on vacation and sick leave
and the work involved in moving to the new location. An application
for this position has been received and forwarded to all Board Members.
MR. VERSACE moved to hire Christine Blake as Secretary in the Building
Department at a salary of $9,500.00 to be prorated from August 12,
1985.
Seconded by: Mr. Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. McCluskey---Nay, Mrs. Paino---Nay
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Mr. Versace explained during the discussion that followed that Mrs.
Bartolotti would be used as a floater and would be afsigned to the
various departments as the need arises. Mrs. Paino objected to this
since Mr. Logan had specifically requested that Mrs. Bartolotti be
assigned to his office as she is well qualified and experienced in
all phases of the work in that office having spent six months in
that office learning these procedures.
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Mrs. Paino had more more item relating to the Hydrogeolic Evaluation
of the Hilltop and Rockingham Well Fields which had been referred to
Camo Pollution control and Morris and Andros several months ago for
review and recommendations.
MRS. PAINO moved to send a letter to Camo Pollution Control and
Morris and Andros requesting their report and recommendations based
on the Hydrogeolic Evaluation of the Hilltop and Rockingham Well
Fields, by the end of August.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
There was no other business to come before the Board.
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MR. INCORONATO moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr.McCluskey and
unanimously carried.
The Meeting ADjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Bimonthly Mtg.
8/5/85
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