Loading...
1985-05-06 RGM AGENDA TCWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER BIMONTHLY MEETING MAY 6, 1985 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER ('="'A ~ ' i 2. ROLL CALL ACCEPT MINUTES: PLEDGE ALLEG IANCE TO FLAG Lit~) i ~ " 3. 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: .'1'ow~s Hydrant Report 'i')....( / v / 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS ......... Fire Inspec;:t. ~~" )'yU.\tA ~ / ~~ ~'k-.. I?{~ (' /l . p. Receiver of Taxes N.Russo, CPA, Year End Audit for 198 a. Jos. Warnock, T /LaGrange PIng. Bd. Ch., re.: Wdgewood Heights Subd. - DiddellRd. b. Blanning Bd. Memo re: Site Plan Approvals - Enforcement c. John Schultz re: Compensation for Excavation of Sewer Line Blockage (Royal Ridge) d. K. Croshier, H. Supt., recommendation for acceptance of Serenity Mission Roads e. Deborah Howe, D. C. Dept. of Planning re: Environmental Review Conditions (with resolution for setting Public Hearing) f. Margaret O'Leary, Ex. Dir. Community Services Program re: request for Consortium Grant g. W.C.S.D. requests to use voting machines 5/29/85. Transfer of funds for Robinson Lane Handicap Facilit~es overrun Temp. employment of Rob't Ruit as Cleaning person for T/Bldgs. Authorization for Compt. to negotiate for purchase of Bldg. Insp. car . ~e v,e.w 0/' Hayward & Pakan (1) S4es ~Fire & Security Alarm System: (2) Change Ord~r for T/Hall windows (3) Info and figures for Vault for Town Hall Authorize Supervisor to sign contract with Wappinger United Football Club (Soccer) 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS r 7. RESOLUTIONS a. b. c. d. e. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. b. A. Young, Zng. Adm., Jas. Klein update on R. Evangelista report on Montfort Rd. re: Capolino illegal woodworking business completion time of Spook Hill Rec. Area on Extension of Water line for Palmateer c. 9. NEW BUSINESS r 10. ADJOURNMENT ,< lJ, . ! ....... _1 ~ ~ / 121 The Regular Bimonthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on May 6, 1985 at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. Supervisor Versace opened the Meeting at 8:03 P.M. Present: Frank Versace, Supervisor Renata Ballard, Councilwoman Joseph Incoronato, Councilman Gerard McCluskey, Councilman Irene Paino, Councilwoman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Bernard Kessler, Attorney Ronald Evangelista, Engineer Kenneth Croshier, Highway Superintendent The Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Reports were received for the month of March from the Receiver of Taxes and the Zoning Administrator, for the month of April from the Fire Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Hydrant Report and the Year End Audit for1984 from Nicholas Russo, CPA. Mr. Incoronato referred to the Zoning Administrator's Reports for March and April noting that there was a total of 53 violatioris pending for May and felt that they were reaching a critical mass of zoning violations in the Town. He suggested the creation of a temporary 90 day Zoning Enforcement Officer position to investigate, document, testify and support the Town Council in prosecuting these violators, in conjunction with the appointment of a special prosecuting attorney to bring the numerous cases of violtions against the Zoning Ordinance to speedy trials and final dispositions. Discussion followed on the pros and cons of the temporary appointments, alternate solutions, costs involved, comments from the Attorney concern- ing problems with enforcing the zoning laws which could create extensive litigation and concluded with all agreeing that this would be the avenue to follow but further discussion was needed. Mr. Versace agreed to put the subject on their work shop session either this week or next week, preferably the latter since this week is filled up. MRS. PAINO moved to accept the Reports received and place them on file. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Motion Unanimously Carried /~R A letter was received from Joseph Warnock, Chairman of the LaGrange Planning Board re the Wedgewood Heights Subdivision presently before the Planning Boards of both Towns which presented a problem due to the irregularity of the shapes of the lots resulting in some portions being in two Towns. The Chairmen of both Planning Boards agreed at a previous Town of Wappinger Planning Board Meeting that the Town line should be the lot line, according to Planning Board Member Edward Hawksley. It appeared that no problem existed, therefore no action was needed by the Town Board. MR. VERSACE moved to receive this correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mrs. Paino I Motion Unanimously Carried A memo was received from the Planning Board stating their concern that when they give approval for site plan approvals for commercial property there is no enforcement to ensure that they are built as stated in Planning Board approval. They requested a work shop session to discuss this with the Town Board. Mr. Versace explained that the problem existed with the developer making on site changes on the structure without proper approval and II this was presenting a source of annoyance to the Planning Board since once the structure is completed how can the law be enforced. He welcomed their suggestion for a work shop session. MRS. PAINO moved to set a work shop session to discuss this problem with the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr.McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. John Schultz, 2 Joel Place, wrote to the Town Board regarding a sewer line back up at his home. Both Mr. & Mrs. Schultz were present to elaborate on the contents of the letter and explained that Camo Pollution Control reported after their investigation that the problem was in their line; they immediately contacted a contractor to dig up II the sewer line and investigate their lateral which he did and found no break or evidence of any pipe problem on their property, however he did proceed down the sewer line in the road and cleared the blockage with a shovel. The Schultzs' were seeking compensation from the Town and assurance that procedures are taken to eliminate this problem. Mr. Schultz added that this problem has been going on for 16! years and it was time something was done so that this experience would not be repeated. L - l L ,P7 Mr. Versace could not understand why they had not reported previous events of this nature since it has been going on for 16, years, but the Schultzs' responded that they were people who took care of their own troubles and did not feel they should bother the Town until they were urged to by a neighbor, former Councilman Mr. Johnson. Mrs. Ballard had spoken with them but could not make a Town Board decision and stated that they did the right thing by bringing the problem to the whole Board to discuss. Mr. Versace sympathized with them and revealed that a report just received from Camo Pollution Control prevented him from putting the responsibility on the Town since they repeated the events they had investigated and maintained that the manhole was found to be running properly and free of debris when they first visited the scene. He quoted a sentence from their report "it was also noted at this time that Mr. Schultz's original sewer lateral had been installed improperly", and added that the backhoe could have broken their line causing a $500.00 expenditure on their line. Speaking for himself, he stated that he could not reimburse the $500.00 bill, however, he would be willing for them to sit with the Town Board and negotiate a settlement. Mr. Kessler recommended that they put in a claim on their homeowners insurance and receive compensation in that manner. Mr. Versace then agreed that if their claim was not honored, they should come back to the Town for negotiation and the other Board Members agreed. The Schultzs' were agreeable to this recommendation but were concerned that it could happen again after their oriental rug was laid down. The Board's opinion was that if the pipe was laid properly, chances were that it would not happen, but no guarantee would be given by the Town. MR. VERSACE moved to table this matter until a report was received from Mr. & Mrs. Schultz on the results of their claim after their submission of same. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried Highway Superintendent, Kenneth Croshier, wrote to the Board advising them that the roads in the Serenity Mission Subdivision are completed as required by Town Specifications and recommended acceptance of Elizabeth Terrace and Larissa Lane by the Town Board. Mr. Croshier briefly explained that the bond had been called on these /30 roads a couple of years ago, the matter was in litigation and the Town collected the monies for completion of the road, however the deed was never turned over to the Town until recently and all that is needed at the present time to certify these roads for state aid is acceptance by the Town Board. MR. VERSACE moved to accept Elizabeth Terrace and Larissa Lane as Town Roads, upon the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Motion Unanimously Carried A Memo was received from Deborah Howe, Community Development Coordinator with the Dutchess County Department of Planning regarding Environmental Review Considerations for the 1985 Urban County Community Development activities (Consortium Grants). She stated in this communication that applications are due by May 13, 1985; it was, therefore, necessary for the Town Board to decide on the project they were applying for and submit it to the County by the deadline date. Mr. Versace explained that Mrs.Howe forwarded an informational booklet pertinent to the application for the grant and the environ- mental review section regarding the impact of the pending project on the environment. A request had been received from the Community Services Program (recipient of bid for the purchase of the present Town Hall) for consideration of the Town Board of the allocation of the Town's 1985 Community Development funds to this project which involved facilities for the senior citizens. They indicated they would perform the required administration for the application. A resolution setting a public hearing to consider this request would be on the agenda later in the meeting. In response to Mr. McCluskey's question on the deadline date, Mr. Versace said they had received an extension. MR. VERSACE moved to accept the correspondence from Mrs. Howe relative to the Consortium Grant for 1985 and place it on file. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried As previously stated, a request was received from Margaret O'Leary, Executive Director of Community Services Program, regarding Town Board consideration of applying their 1985 Consortium Grant to the restoration project of the present Town Hall. I I I L l l 13/ The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has been allocated a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 from Community Development Funds, and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has received a proposal requesting that these funds be used through Community Services for restoration purposes in the Village of Wappingers Falls, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public informational meeting be set for May 20, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. in the meeting room of the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MRS. PAINO moved to request the Town Clerk to forward a letter to Margaret O'Leary, Executive Director of Community Services Program notifying her of the time and place of the Public Hearing on the 1985 application from the Town on the Consortium Grant. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried The Wappingers Central School District, in their letter to the Supervisor on April 30, 1985, requested the use of seven of the Town Voting Machines for their Annual Election on Wednesday, May 29, 1985; an additional request was for a certificate from the Town, upon the advise of Fire Inspectors, stating that curtains are fire retardant. Mrs. Snowden informed the Board that they could not issue this certif- icate, if this was required the School District would have to provide the fire curtains. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to grant permission to the Wappingers Central School District to use seven of the Town's Voting Machines and if fire curtains are necessary, they will have to provide them. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Motion Unanimously Carried Committee Reports-~--- Mrs. Ballard, Arbor Day---Trees for Arbor Day under a program sponsored by the Conservation Advisory Council; about 1100 tree seedlings to over 180 families on April 28, 1985, each family received six seedlings in just over an hour. Approximately 25 families arrived too late and were told to sign up for the 1986 program and were assured they would receive their seedlings next year. Those residents that did receive them were appreciative and enjoyed the program. MRS. BALLARD moved to send a letter of thanks to the Conservation /3 :)... Advisory Council, particularly Mrs. Kelley, who chaired the program. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried Election---Mrs. Ballard met with Mr. Hammond at the Chelsea School House, one of the Polling Places that requires a ramp for easy accessibility for the handicapped, in regard to this matter. He will advise the Comptroller of the price for the raTPing. No response has been received from the other Polling Places we I contacted that will need I some adjustment in one form or another for the handicapped requirement. Mrs. Ballard, Town Hall, invited Mr. Liscum from the firm of Hayward and pakan to comment on some of the items pertinent to the construction of the new Town Hall. According to information he received from the Town Clerk and the Comptroller, it appears thai: the vault for the storage of records needs an upgrade for either two or four hours. Mr. Liscum gave a briefing on the costs involved for this upgrading-- $12,720.00 for four hours and approximately, for the two hour upgrading; he explained that the two hour is acceptable but the decision is with the Town Board and the opinion of the Town Clerk on the type of - protection she wants for her records. Mr. Versace felt they should go for the four hour upgrade and the other Board Members agreed--- they were talking about the preservation of records and the difference in cost was not that much more. At. the work shop meeting when these items were discussed, the Board suggested that Mr.Liscum do a cost comparison on the windows. In decreasing the size of the windows, this resulted in increasing the wall space and it appears in the cost comparison that there would be a cost of $1.00 per square foot on the wall construction, however, the contractor has submitted his chan~e order with no increase in cost or time, so the cost will remain the same. He submitted copies of the plans and specs, including the contract for the Fire and Security Alarms for review by the Attorney questions on the reasons for decreasing the size of the windows, the I and the Board before putting it out to bid. The Board Members had warranty onthe fire and security system and the maintenance contract on these systems which Mr. Liscum explained. He then informed the Board that the exterior block for the Town Hall that they originally specified, was no longer available and left a sample of a different. type, same color, for them to choose if it met with their approval. l l l 05 Mrs. BAllard, Acquifer Test---this report was submitted by Dunn- geoscience in mid February of this year; this firm has met with Camo Pollution Control and Morris & Andros and presently one of the engineers from the firm is working on the report for final recommendations to the Town Board as to the action they should take to bring up more water from Hilltop and Rockingham, also what type of wellmanagement program the Town should implement. The Board will probably meet with Morris & Andros toward the beginning of June to discuss their recommendations. She also mentioned that since 1984 the Town Board has been monitoring all wells in the Town system, specifically CWWIA where there have been problems during the dry season. The consumption of water has been less this year probably due to the installation of water meters and also more residents are aware of water resources as a problem that exists. At this time she recommended that the Town Board alert the residents to conserve water so drastic steps will not have to be taken. MRS. BALLARD moved that the Town Board request the residents to be prudent with water usage in order to avoid inposing a water emergency program in the Town. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Paino, Water & Sewer---referred to meeting with Mike Tremper of Camo Pollution Control who indicated they have been monitoring the wells in CWWIA and everything seems to be under control. The water metering program has been successfully completed and residents are being more careful now that they are being charged for all their water usage; a number of manholes have been grouted which has been helpful. In the near future Camo will be contacting the fire companies to arrange to flush out Fleetwood Storage Tank to help control the problem of sulphur building up in the system which has existed for many years. Mr. Tremper also indicated that the Town may not be able to do the inflow and infiltration study this year due to the lack of heavy rains which is needed to conduct the study effectively. Drainage---Town Board met with the Engineer in January and discussed twenty to thirty drainage problems that are ongoing, yet to be completed or not begun. Mr. Evangelista submitted a report on these projects which included the status of each one and firm figures for their cost ranging from $9,000.00 to $54,000.00. They included Scott Drive, Carroll, Balfour, Craig, Granger; Pine Ridge Drive; .~ Tor Road, Father Webber, Rich Drive; Briar Lane I; Hackensack Heights Road; Pine Ridge Drive, McCullough Terrace; Route 9D; Hiview Road; Edgehill; Van de Water Drive; Rosewood Drive; Sherwood Heights; Hamilton Road, Connor Road and Briar Lane 2. At the end of this report, Mrs. Paino commented that she would like to discuss these projects at a work shop session with the full Board. I Discussion was also held on the use of bullrushes at the Rocking- ham Sewer Treatment Plant to filter sewerage and Camo has arranged to have a representative give a presentation to the Town Board on. May 24, 1985 at 10:30 A.M. Mr. Incoronato, Ordinances---briefly summarized proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance he wished to place before the Town Board for their consideration. The following Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance were introduced by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO: BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDAINED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in pursuance to the Authority conferred by the laws of the State of New York, as follows: SECTION I. The Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance adopted March 10, 1980, and as amended from time to time, is hereby further amended by adding a new section, to be numbered 450.53, reading as follows: I 450.52 PUBLIC HEARING FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW "A public hearing shall be scheduled for the review of all site development plan applications coming before the Planning Board. Public notice of such hearings shall be published in a newspaper designated by the Town at least five days before the scheduled meeting date. Additionally, all abutting and adjacent (across the street or road) property owners shall be notified by mail by the Town of said hearing. The expense of such published and mailed notices shall be borne by the applicant." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new section, to be numbered 400.1, be added to read as follows: 400.1 EXISTING TOWN LAW VIOLATIONS: "Where an applicant, person, business firm or corporate entity has received written notification that there is an existing violation of the Zoning Ordinance or other Town laws concerning the premises, no permit of any type shall be issued, processed, or approved by the Town for the said applicant until such violation is cleared and removed to the satisfaction of the appropriate Town agency or resolved by due legal process." and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Section 422 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Wappinger be amended with respect to the Schedule of Regulations for Non-Conforming Districts as follows: l l l /3S- 422 Schedule of Regulations for Non-Conforming Residential Districts: "HB-1A Highway Business-l Acre, shall remain as presently written with the exception that the minimum front yard setback may be reduced to a fifty-foot minimum front yard setback at the discretion of the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger. Otherwise, all sections set forth in Section 422 shall remain the same". MR. INCORONATO moved to set a Public Hearing on the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance on June 17, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, to hear all interested persons. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Motion Unanimously Carried Resuming Committee Reports, Mr. McCluskey noted that he had expressed his concern on the water conservation program at a recent work shop session and he has been following newspaper articles these past weeks and was concerned that we could have a very serious problem due to the dry winter we have had. There is no change predicted for the summer weather and in view of this fact he feels that emergency power should be delegated to the Supervisor in the event some unfore- seen circumstance should arrive over a weekend or at a time when the Board cannot be notified of a Special Meeting. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to delegate the Supervisor with water emergency power so the Town is prepared if the situation arises. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Resolutions--- The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the total cost of the Robinson Lane Handicap Facility was $27,000.00 and, WHEREAS, the total allotted by Dutchess County Planning Department was $23,000.00 and, WHEREAS, the aquifer testing funds for the year 1983 were less than the total allotted, BE IT RESOLVED, that #4,000.00 be and is hereby transferred from the balance of the aquifer testing 1983 funds, to the Robinson Lane project. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: .r l3b WHEREAS, Ernest Galderisi, the cleaning person employed by the Town of Wappinger has resigned as of April 30, 1985, BE IT RESOLVED, that Bob Ruit be and is hereby employed on a temporary basis, as the cleaning person for the Town Hall Building, Justice Court Building and the Assessor's Office, at the rate of $300.00 per month, such employment to be effective May 1, 1985. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who Ij.c.., II moved its adoption: WHEREAS, there are funds available in Capital Projects for to town car, and, WHEREAS, the Vandalism Patrol has requested the purchase of a heavy duly vehicle for their use, and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector's vehicle is a heavy duty, eight cylinder model, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector's car be and is hereby transferred to the Vandalism Patrol, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the comptroller is authorized to negotiate the purchase of a smaller vehicle for the use of the Building Inspector through the fleet service. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. Incoronato---Nay I Mr. Incoronato did not feel that the Vandalism Patrol needed an additional car although he did agree an extra vehicle could be used. They had previously discussed using the Assessor's Car or the Building Inspector's car which is a heavy vehicle and is not used in the even- ing hours when the Patrol is on dUlY; the additional patrol is only needed in the summer months when the youngsters are out of school and keep later hours; the other possibility is to have a contractual arrangement with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department when you have the advantage of two shifts during this period of time, possibly 16 hours of coverage which is better than 5 hours in the evening, but nobody has explored that. The Board is moving too hasty on this matter, they could have waited to see what the other alternatives were in this situation. I A Memo was received from the Comptroller regarding three items from Hayward and pakan relating to the construction of the new Town Hall. The first was the review of the fire and security alarm system which had been discussed previously by Mr. Liscum from Hayward and pakan the the plans and specs, including the contract was submitted to the Town Board and the Attorney for review. The second item was the change order on the windows on the Town Hall, also explained l l l 1;37 earlier in the meeting by Mr. Liscum who mentioned the fact that there would be no additional cost for the additional wall space due to the decrease in the window width. MRS. BALLARD moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the change order to alter the size of the windows in the new Town Hall. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried The third item dealt with the upgrading of the vault for the Town Clerk's records. MRS. BALLARD moved to authorize Hayward and Pakan to make the appropriate change order in order to achieve a four hour fire rating vault in the new Town Hall. Seconded by Mr. Versace Motion Unanimously Carried A new type block for the.',exterior of the Town Hall had been previously presented to the Town Board for their consideration since the type originally specified was no longer available. At this time Mrs. Ballard asked the Board to consider tak~ng action on a decision to use this block. MRS. BALLARD moved to authorize Hayward and Pakan to arrange with the contractor to use the deep gro~e block in the same color shown for the exterior of the new Town Hall. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the sum of $2,000.00 has been appropriated for a soccer league in the Town of Wappinger, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to sign a contract with the Wappinger United Football Club in the amount of $2,000.00 to help support a soccer league in the Town. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays A Memo was received from Anna Angell Young, Zoning Administrator, pertaining to the illegal woodworking business being conducted on the Capolino property. Mr. Versace asked the Attorney if he recommended an executive session on this matter and Mr. Kessler responded that it was not necessary at this time; the information from Mrs. Young had been reviewed and turned over to Justice Court who would issue three , 13R criminal summonses on the violations. MRS. PAINO moved to accept the correspondence from Mrs. Young and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Klein reported on the progress of the Spook Hill Recreation Area stating that he would be installing the surfaces for the basketball and handball courts during the week of May 6, also the water and electric lines and the parking lot; he sees no problem in meeting the original completion date of June 15 to July 1 of this year. Mrs. BAllard commented on the concrete picnic tables and benches which Mr. Klein agreed to install on that site and there seemed to be a problem with the concrete since other areas are now using fiberglass which seem to be more durable; she has an appointment to discuss this with him although he seems to be receptive to either type of material. She feels the concre~would last longer, but a report will be forth- coming from Mrs. Ballard at the next meeting after her meeting with Mr. Klein. MRS. PAINO moved to receive the correspondence from Mr. Klein and place it on file. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard - I Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Evangelista reported that the field work at the site of the Palmateer property on Montfort Road regarding the extension of the water line has been completed and plans will be submitted at the next meeting. Mr. Kessler advised the Board that he had been informed that Judge Francese was served with process by the New York State Power Authority which is returnable in court this corning Monday. MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Attorney to the Town to represent the Town in this matter. II Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Motion Unanimously Carried New Business--- Mr. Incoronato referred to a burnt out building on Ketchamtown Road which has become an attractive nuisance to the neighborhood youth. It has been in this condition for the past seven months and although Mr. Classey has contacted the owner requesting his intentions on /3? the disposition of the remains of the building, Mr. Incoronato was not aware of a response to his inquiry. MR. VERSACE moved to request the Fire Inspector to investigate the burnt out building and report the status of its disposition to the Town Board. Seconded by Mr.McCluskey l Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Versace voiced his concern on the lack of action by the New York State Department of Transportation regarding a request last fall concerning traffic signal changes at Old Hopewell Road and Myers Corners Road at their intersections with Route 9. The second matter pertained to a joint request from the Towns of East Fishkill and ~appinger for a Traffic Signal at the intersection of Route 376 with Robinson Lane and Lake Walton Road. MR. VERSACE moved to contact the New York State Department of Transportation requesting that they expedite their investigation of these matters. Seconded by Mrs. Paino I. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Richard TAllman, being recognized by the Chair and spoke on his long standing complaint on alleged violations by Mary Van De Carr, who owns a kennel on Roberts Road. Mr. Kessler informed him that the Zoning Administrator has prepared the necessary documents to be presented to the Court and it will appear for criminal process. Mr. Tallman then recommended that the present Zoning Administrator physically investigate the situation and not base her case to the court on events recorded last October. He requested that she monitor the area on nights and weekends when needed so she can enforce the laws that are on the books. Mr. Versace commented that it could be possible to check this on I. nights but he feels very strongly that she should not have to sit in her home on the weekends and wait for a call from Mr. Tallman that he is being annoyed by the noise from the kennels; if she is available and willing it's fine, but he won't ask her to put herself out as he seems to be requesting. Mrs. Paino added that she has visited the Tallman residence on several occasions and agreed that there is a problem at the kennel regarding noise. She was present at a meeting with Mr. Tallman and " JI/() the Zoning Administrator and noted that Mr. TAllman did not ask her to sit in weekends and wait for a telephone call, however she indicated that if she was called at night or a weekend she would answer the call. Mrs. Paino encouraged this activity as it would be necessary evidence for a court case. Mr. Tallman further commented that he was informed by the Dutchess County Resolution Dispute Center that Mrs. Young would be receptive to attending this center with I Mr. Tallman and mediate with him and the Center in order to proceed with action on this matter. Mr. Versace verified this statement since he had spo~n with a representative from the Center and informed them that Mrs. Young would be available to follow this procedure and he also made himself available to the Center to help with a solution to this problem. At the time Mr. VErsace spoke on the changes on the traffic light at Old Hopewell Road and Myers Corners Road with their intersection with Route 9, he did not mention the installation of the light at Route 376 and Robinson Lane; at this time Mrs. Ballard brought it up and recommended that it be included. traffic signal at the intersection of Route 376 with Robinson Lane - MRS. BALLARD moved to include a request on the installation of a and Lake Walton Road in the letter requested by the Supervisor to the New York State Department of Transportation. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried There was no other business to come before the Board. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Incoronato and unanimously carried. The Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ~~ \~~~ Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk I Reg. Mtg. 5/6/85