1984-07-16 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
BIMONTHLY MEETING
JULY 16, 1984
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALT.EGIANCE TO FLAG
3. ACCEPT MINUTES July 2, 1984 Reg.
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Town Justices Receiver of Taxes
Hydrant . Sue eg„eit
Bldg/Fire Inspector
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Thomas Halley, Attny, re: application of Stoetzel & Jambes for
Special Permit to operate a Trailer Pk.
b. John Kane (Hayward & Pakan) re: request increase in fee due to
increase in scope of Town Hall project.
c. Edward & Joan Sailer request for rezoning of 16.7 Acre parcel
off Kent Rd. from R-40 to R-20
d. Thos. Logan, Assessor, Corr. (1) Re: re-evaluation of Town
(2) Attendance at Seminar at Cornell.
e. N.Y. State Dept. of Health G. Faustel, P.E.Cheif, System Design
Section, Bureau of Public Water Supply Protection to P. Andros
re: Grant funding - Aquifer Testing, Hilltop Water System
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. B/D Contracting rezoning
b. Salary for P/T Fire Inspector
c. Dog Control Officer - Vacancy,
d. 2 Transfers requested by Compt.-Ins.,& Eng. Contractual correcti
e. Res. Authorizing Sup to apply for Bndg. CWWIA. of accounts
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Theresa Hamilton - Drainage Complaint - Report from Attny & Eng
b. Requested return of Maintenance Bond for Moccasin Hill Subd.
c. Jeff Hunt Dev. Letter of Credit
d. U.S. Cablevision Franchise Amendment request
e. J. Klein re: Recreation Land - Spook Hill Rd. - Evangelista Rep
f. Report of Biological Water Purification Corp by R. Evangelista
g. Attorney report on legality of Signs, Etc., in Plazas
h. R. Evangelista report on Description for Tyler Deed (from 6/18/84
9. NEW BUSINESS
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10. AJOURNMENT
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The Regular Bi -Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger was held on July 16, 1984 at the Town Hall, Mill
Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Versace opened the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Present:
Frank Versace, Supervisor
Renata Ballard, Councilwoman
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
Irene Paino, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Gerard McCluskey, Councilman (out of town on business)
Others Present:
Bernard Kessler, Attorney
Ronald Evangelista, Engineer
Kenneth Croshier, Highway Superintendent
The Town Officials and others present joined in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 1984, having previously
been forwarded to all Board Members, the matter was now placed before
them for their consideration.
MRS. PAINO moved that the minutes of July 2, 1984 be and they are
hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports were received from Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes,
Building Inspector/Fire Inspector, Hydrant Report for the month
of June and the Supervisor/Comptroller Report thru May, 1984.
MRS. PAINO moved to accept these reports and place them on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Prior to voting, Mr. Versace noted that the Hydrant Report indicated
that four hydrants on the report had problems. He requested the
Town Clerk to notify Camo Pollution Control that the following
hydrants seemed to be too low and -were causing problems to the
Fire Company and needed correction:
1. 34 Martin Drive
2. 55 Martin Drive
3. 45 Reggie Drive
4. 50 Gold Road
Mr. Thomas Halley, Attorney representing Stoetzel and Jambes
wrote to the Board requesting to be on the agenda in the matter
of an application for a special permit to operate a trailer park
in the Town. Mr. Halley was not present at the meeting.
Mr. Versace requested that Mr. Halley be notified that he was
placed on the agenda for this meeting but since he was not
present, the matter has been tabled to the August 6, 1984 meeting.
A letter was received from John Kane, Architect with Hayward and
Pakan requesting an increase in their fee for the proposed Town
Hall due to the increase in the scope of the Town Hall project.
Mrs. Ballard Reported on the status of this matter and stated
that the original fee agreed to for consultation fees was $32,500,
based on 8.125% of the budget construction cost, estimated to be
$400,000.00 for 10,000 square feet of space; in June of 1984,
Mr. Kane requested an additional amount of $24,775 for completion
of the work on the construction document phase and the construction
phase. She and Mr. Versace negotiated this sum and agreed to
submit the sum of $15,000 to the Board for their consideration.
Mrs. Ballard added that the total sum amounts to slight: ,y under
6% which is the normal acceptable fee for this type of consultant
work.
MRS. BALLARD moved to approve the additional sum of $15,000 as
requested by Hayward and Pakan Associates for their consultant
fees for the Town Hall Project.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. Incoronato---Nay
Prior to the vote, Mr. Incoronato objected to this increased fee
based on the fact that there was a 58% increase in the original
square footage to the requested square footage and the increase
Hayward and Pakan were seeking for the two phases was 78% and 77%
respectively. He felt this fee should be negotiated further.
Mr. Versace added landscaping has now been added to the bidding
process as opposed to the Highway Department doing this work
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leaving them free to catch up on their own heavy work load; this
had added to the cost.
Discussion followed from the audience including Mr. Hirkala and
Mrs. Roe both of whom objected to the additional fee for the
project since it was their understanding that the original sum
was the total cost irregardless of the cost of construction and
according to Mrs. Roe, this was stated by Mr. Kane at the public
informational meeting. Both Mrs. Ballard and Mrs. Paino added
their comments to the discussion indicating that they felt the
firm should be paid for the extra work, inspections etc. involved.
Mr. Hirkala concluded the discussion with his comment that the
Town had no choice but to pay it but he still objected to the
way the Town was being treated by this firm.
Town Residents, Edward & Joan_ Sailer wrote to the Board_ requesting
rezoning of their 16.7 acre parcel on Kent Road from R-40 to R-20
based on the average density bonus that had been in effect, according
to the Sailers up to the time of the adoption of a new zoning ordin-
ance. This bonus applied to properties in the water and sewer
district and Mr. Sailer asked that the Town consider restoring
this type of rezoning to the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Versace reviewed this matter and determined that back in 1974
this average density bonus was repealed and therefore not in
existence since then. Mr. Versace advised Mr. Sailer of these
facts.
MRS. PAINO moved to deny the request of Mr. & Mrs. Sailer to rezone
their 16.7 acre parcel on Kent Road from R-40 to R-20 and notify
them of this decision.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Two letters were received from Assessor Thomas Logan --the first
referred to the proposed revaluation of all real property in the
Town of Wappinger.
MR. INCORONATO moved to urge the Wappinger County Legislators
to support County legislation on Countywide re -appraisal and
re -assessment in the Town of Wappinger and throughout the County
which will enable the Town to take advantage of the reduced cost
by the County funding the project and the Town paying back over a
period of years as outlined in Mr. Logan's letter.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace requested the Town Clerk to notify Mr. Logan that a
work shop session has been scheduled for August 9, 1984 at 7:30 P.M.
to discuss assessments for the Town of Wappinger.
The second letter from Mr. Logan was a request for permission to
attend the Seminar on Assessing at Cornell University from July 22
thru July 27, 1984, at his own expense; the Board had previously
denied him permission to attend this Seminar at Town expense unless
it was mandated by the State.
MR. INCORONATO moved to grant permission to Mr. Logan to attend
the Seminar at Cornell University from July 22 thru July 27, 1984
at his own expense.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Gilbert Faustel, P. E. with the New York
State Department of Health indicating that he was not aware of any
funding sources for Aquifer Testing for the Hilltop Water System,
in response to Mr. Andros's inquiry on this matter.
MR. VERSACE moved to receive this correspondence and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Under Committee Reports, Mrs. Ballard, Recreation Committee,
submitted to the Town Board the report from the Citizens Advisory
Committee; this report will be discussed at a work shop meeting
with the Recreation Commission this Thursday night from 7:30 to
8:00 P.M. The Town Board, the Recreation Commission and members
of the Citizens Advisory Committee who are available will discuss
the recommendations made in this report.
Mrs. Ballard read the following excerpt from this report:
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Recreation was established by
Town Supervusor Frank Versace and the Wappinger Town Board on May 7,
1984. The Committee made on site inspections of all the recreation
areas and facilities in the Town of Wappinger during May and June.
This report presents the ideas and comments of the citizens who
participated in this review. The report makes a series of general
recommendations followed by more specific suggestions regarding
individual recreation sites.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Signs should be posted at all developed Town Recreation sites,
identifying the site, time open to the public, such as from dawn
to dusk, with a warning concerning vandalism, littering and loitering.
2. A list and a map of all Town Recreation sites, developed and
undeveloped, should be compiled including location acreage, facilities
and programs.
3. Better publicity for Town Recreation facilities and programs is
needed. A flyer providing this tupe of information should be
available to Town residents. The names and telephone numbers of
the Recreation Commission and the staff hired to implement programs
and maintain facilities should be available to the public. Refer
to the East Fishkill Recreation 1984 Guide. ( Mrs. Ballard has this Guide)
4. The Town needs a Recreation Maintenance Director to plan,
coordinate and supervise the upkeep and the improvements necessary
at the recreation sites.
5. The spring clean up of recreation sites should include painting
all the dugouts, playground equipment and garbage barrels; filling
in all the holes on playgrounds and ballfields; overgrowth, weeds
and poison ivy should be cut down under playground equipment, along
fences and border areas. This should be done as early as possible
in the spring to allow residents to enjoy the recreation areas during
April, May and June.
6. A yearly maintenance program should be drawn up and instituted
as soon as possible. For the remainder of this season a mowing
schedule stating fields, personnel and day of the week would help
begin a regular maintenance program. A schedule for litter and
debris pickup should be continued all year round.
7. The Engineer to the Town should investigate the problem of
flooding at Quiet Acres, Rockingham and Robinson Lane to determine
possible affordable solutions to this reoccuring problem.
8. The summer playground program currently held at Martz Field,
QuietAcres, Hughsonville Fire House and Chelsea Schoolhouse should
be re-examined regarding facilities and activities.
9. Top priority should be given to the development of a town swimming
facility. Montfort Road across from Martz Field was suggested as a
possible site. Ideally, the site selected should be centrally located
andprovide open land for the development of a family park. The entire
Recreation Commission should be working on this project.
Mrs. Ballard continued with her explanation on the remainder of the
report which was divided into two parts ---recommendations for recreation
sites west of Route 9 according to areas and east of Route 9 likewise
according to areas, projects which the Commission should aim to
commence this summer or next summer. It includes recommendations
which should be put into effect this summer or next summer as well
as long range ideas. The Recreation Commission would receive their
copies of the report in the mail. She added the following comments---
in 1972 the Town of Wappinger hired a consulting firm to study Parks
and Recreation; now in 1984, some of the same recommendations are
still coming to the surface, specifically the operation of the
Commission and the administration of parks and programs; she felt
the Commission should refer back to this report since some of the
items were still relevant. Her second point---the Recreation
Commission is appointed by the Town Board and is responsible to the
Town Board. They intend to pursue the activities of the Commission.
Mrs. Paino was instrumental in the Town receiving $1,000.00 grant
money to repair the Chelsea Boat Ramp. This Town Board is willing
to work with the Commission and push, if necessary for the necessary
improvements for recreation areas and programs. The Town has grown
about 20% in population since the 70's and will continue to grow,
so they must continue to keep up recreation facilities and add to
them in the future.
Mrs. Ballard, Health and Safety--- she and Mrs. Paino had co-sponsored
a letter to the East Fishkill Town Board regarding the installation
of a light at Route 376 and Robinson Lane. Mrs. Ballard asked Mrs.
Paino to continue with this report.
Mrs. Paino added that they had requested the Town Clerk to forward
a letter to the Town of East Fishkill asking that they join with us
and petition the New York State Department of Transportation for a
light at the intersection of Route 376 and Robinson Lane. Although
we did not receive a response from them she did read an article in
the paper indicating that our letter had been read at their Town
Board meeting and the Town of East Fishkill was honoring our request
and sending a letter to NYSDOT to consider a light at this intersection.
MRS. Paino requested_a letter sect to Michael Mignogna, Regional Traffic
Engineer with NYSDOT requesting that a light be installed at that
intersection for the safety of Town of Wappinger residents and others
who travel that road, and copy Mr. Jennings, President of Southern
Dutchess Civic Association,
At the last meeting Mrs. Paino requested the Highway Superintendent
to remove a tree at the corner of Kent Road and Fenmore Drive; the
tree has been removed, she reported, and commended Mr. Croshier for
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a job well done.
Another report from Mrs. Ballard on Recreation ---the second day
for Soccer Registration will be Saturday, July 21st, 1984 from
9 A.M. to 1 P.M. She requested the press to please put this
item in their report on the meeting.
Mary Schmalz, being recognized by the Chair, requested to address
the Board regarding land use of a parcel on Market Street in the
name of Maria Lupparelli Estate; the parcel borders Reese Park
Recreation Area. There is building going on and it appears it
is being used for business; this fact was brought to the attention
of the Building Inspector who contacted them and asked for a return
call when he could not speak with the principals involved; no building
permit has been issued. The Reeses are concerned and would like the
Town Board to investigate the matter.
Mrs. Ballard responded that she is aware of this activity and has
been in contact with Mrs. Reese. The Zoning Administrator and Mrs.
Ballard intend to look into the matter further and she will report
her findings to the Board.
Resolutions--- A Public Hearing was held on the B/D Contracting
Company rezoning request on All Angels Hill Road from R-40 to AI -2A
,on June 18, 1984, however it could not be considered by the Town
Board at the last meeting since the Dutchess County Planning recom-
mendation had not been received. This document was received in the
Town Clerk's office on July 9th, 1984 and the matter was now placed
before the Board for their consideration.
The following Ordinance was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
MAP OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Section 1. The Town of Wappinger Zoning Map, adopted
March 10, 1980, and as amended from time to time, is hereby
further amended by rezoning the following described parcel of
land from R-40 Residential to AI -2A Airport Industry, 2 acres
classification, which said real property is more particularly
described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of
Wappinger, County of Dutchess and the State of New York,
bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the westerly line of All Angels Road,
said point being the northeasterly corner of lands now or
formerly Kotowski (Liber 1074, cp309); running thence along
the northeasterly line of the said lands now or formerly
Kotowski (Liber 1074, cp309) North 39-00-00 West 243.65
feet to a point; thence still along the said lands now or
formerly Kotowski (Liber 1074, cp 309) and also along the
northeasterly line of lands now or formerly D. Brescia
Construction Corp. (Liber 1333, cp 874), said line also being
mean center line of a stone wall; North 31-50-00 West
524.90 feet to an intersection of stone walls; thence along
the southerly line of Parcel "B", lands now or formerly
Alexander (Liber 1388, cp 932), and also Parcel "A", lands
now or formerly Richardson (Liber 1532, cp 344), Parcels
"A" and "B" shown on a map entitled "Subdivision Plat for
John Alexander", filed in the Dutchess County Clerk's Office
on 11/26/79 as map No. 5776, and running partially along the
mean center line of a stone wall the following two courses:
North 78-30-00 East 180.14 feet to a point and North 79-05-00
East 440.00 feet to the westerly line of All Angels Road;
thence along the westerly line of All Angels Road South
13-18-00 West 775.34 feet to the point or place of beginning.
Containing 5.22 acres of land, more or less.
Subject to the existing easements and rights-of-way of record,
if any and further subject to the following conditions: no
storage of fuel on this property other than for heating purposes;
no consideration by the Town Board of the waiver of any fees on
this property; no maintenance or repairs made to vehicles on the
premises and a living planted screen of shrubbery, minimum 4 feet
tall on All Angels Hill Road.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. McCluskey --Absent
The matter of setting a salary for the Part Time Fire Inspector
was tabled from the last meeting for further discussion. It was
now placed before the Board for their consideration.
MR. INCORONATO moved to set the salary for the Part Time Fire
Inspector, Thomas Classey at $4,200.00 prorated from the middle
of July thru December 31, 1984, excluding payment of $.20 per mile,
and further moved that this action would not set a precedent for
the salary for this position for 1985.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
The -Supervisor noted that..hisoffice woula=lput an ad in the local
newspaper for applicants for'the position:=of Dog Control Officer.
One application=had been received by all Town Board Members for
this position and Mr. Versace suggested that this applicant be
interviewed at a future work shop session. The matter was tabled
to the next meeting.
The following transfer requests were received from the Comptroller's
Office:
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved
its adoption:
RESOLVED, the sum of $56.70 be and is hereby transferred from
Townwide, Insurance Recovery Account #A2680-0 to Capital Fund,
Vehicle B2680.7. (remainder of insurance check for Z/A accident)
Seconded by Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Versace explained that there was an accident involving the
Zoning Administrator's car which was being used by her for personal
use (against Town Policy). She paid the $250.00 deductible on the
policy and the amount of $56.70 was over and above the amount paid
for the damages to the car; this amount was being placed in the
account for the purchase of vehicles.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,809.00 be and is hereby transferred
from Townwide A1440.4, Engineering Contractual to Water Enterprise
Fund, CWWIA 2701.0, such monies being a reimbursement of Engineering
fees which were to be reimbursed to CWWIA and erroneously deposited
to the General Fund.
Seconded by Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Versace explained that these fees were received from the
Pizzagalli Corporation incurred during negotiations for the water
contract. The agreement with this Corporation was that they would
be responsible for all legal and engineering fees involved with the
contract and the amount was being placed in the CWWIA account.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO WHO
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, proceedings had been taken in accordance with the
provisions of Article 12-c of the Town Law, by the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, State of New York, wherein
there was previously established a Central Wappinger Water
Improvement Area in said Town; and
WHEREAS, certain construction of the water system and
other facilities were proposed at a cost of $3,200,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it appeared that the improvement had to be
modified to increase the maximum estimated cost to the sum of
$3,402,000.00 pursuant to Section 209-q of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, a plan and report were prepared by the Town
Engineer and filed in the office of the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the proposed area map showing the benefitted
area has heretofore been filed; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing having heretofore been held
for the purposed of considering the plan, the report and the
map filed in the Town Clerk's Office and the proceedings having
been found to be regularly held; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger through the attorney to
the Town made application on March 26, 1984 to the Comptroller
of the State of New York, Department of Audit & Control, to
increase the maximum estimated cost for the Central Wappinger
Water Improvement Area to the extent of $202,000.00 to cover the
estimated cost of construction which included water mains and
appurtenances, engineering design and supervision of construction,
legal fees, interest and related expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Audit and Control has favorably
acted upon the application and has entered an Order allowing an
increase of bonding to the extent of $202,000.00, which said Order
is dated July 5, 1984.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Frank J. Versace,
Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and he hereby is directed
and authorized to sign, execute and deliver such documents as may
become necessary to obtain the necessary funds to the extent of
$202,000.00 and to incur the indebtedness by means of bonds or
bond anticipation notes.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
At the last meeting, a letter from Robert Dietz, Attorney represent-
ing Theresa Hamilton regarding a drainage problem was referred to
the Attorney and the Engineer for advice and counsel.
Mr. Evangelista reported that he was working on this problem and
would advise the Board when his findings were complete.
A request was received from Janet Halpin (DWS Holdings Inc.) for
the release of a maintenance bond on the Moccasin Hill Subdivision.
Mr. Evangelista reported that he and Mr. Croshier made an inspection
of the four roads in that subdivision and found problems which are
outlined in his letter of July 16, 1984 to the Town Board and copied
to the developer. He did not recommend releasing the bond at this
time. The matter was tabled pending correction of these problems.
A Letter of Credit submitted by Jeff Hunt Developers for Pondhriew
Subdivision was tabled at the last meeting due to the fact that Mr.
Versace was absent and the Board felt he had concerns on accepting
it. Mr. Versace questioned the Engineer on the amount of the Letter
of Credit ($924000.00) and his response was affirmative. The Attorney
had reviewed the document and found it to be proper in form and content.
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He had also checked the bank and found that there was sufficient
credit available. He recommended acceptance of the Letter of Credit.
MR. VERSACE moved to accept the Letter of Credit submitted by Jeff
Hunt Developers for Pondview Subdivision in the amount of $92,000.00
upon the recommendation of the Attorney and the Engineer to the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The matter of the U. S. Cablevision Franchise Amendment request
was tabled at the last meeting for further discussion at the July
12th, 1984 work shop. Mr. Versace reported that this work shop
session had been held with U. S. Cablevision, the Town Board and
some members of the Cable Committee. Another work shop session
has been set for August 7th, 1984 for recommendations from the
Cable Committee. The matter was tabled to the second meeting in
August.
The Engineer submitted a report to the Town Board outlining -
recommendations on the Spookhill Recreation Area Proposed Improvement
Paln for the Town Recreation Park as provided by James Klein; this
report was forwarded to Mr. Klein and he was working on these recom-
mendations. The matter was tabled for further reports on its progress.
Mr. Evangelista reported on information received from the Biological
Water Purification Corp. which had been requested by Councilman
Incoronato previously. He indicated to the representative that the
Town was interested in their program and asked for further data
on the system. They agreed to this and offered to set up an inspection
of their sites, either in New Jersey or a new one in Peekskill. Mr.
Evangelista explained their process partially and would report further
when he received further information. Mr. Incoronato thanked him for
his persistence in obtaining this information
further data he n'aseived.
Several weeks ago Councilman McCluskey requested further information
on the legality of traffic signs in Plazas and Shopping Malls. The
Attorney researched the matter and found that the information Mr.
McCluskey had received was correct and the local Police Departments
cannot enforce these traffic signs on private property unless the
Town passes an Ordinance to this effect. He recommended that a Town
and would appreciate
any
Board Committee make a study of this matter and get some input;
in order to help them do this he requested the Town of Poughkeepsie
to forward a copy of their Ordinance to the Town.
Mr. Incoronato recommended that the information be forwarded to
Mr. McCluskey since he was Chairman of the Safety Committee and
he initiated this research.
A portion of property belonging to Robert Tyler, 4 Fox Hill Road
in the Town of Wappinger should have been deeded to the Town
and apparently never was; the Attorney had a request from their
Attorney for the execution of a quit claim deed from the Town to
the Tylers. At a previous meeting the Supervisor was authorized
to sign the quit claim deed conditional approval of the plat by
the Engineer to the Town. The deed was still in the possession
of the Town Clerk pending final approval by the Engineer.
Mr. Evangelista reported that he had conducted an investigation at
the site with Mr. Croshier and they determined that the Town would
have no need for this right-of-way which abuts Brookvale Subdivision
on Spook Hill Road. They would have several other access points
and a right-of-way in that area would be of no benefit to them.
The Attorney had reviewed the deed and recommended that the Supervisor
sign the document and return it to his office.
MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the quit claim
deed to the Tylers.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Under New Business, a letter was received from John Ricci requesting
to become a tenant of the Rockingham Farms Sewer District and the
Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area. The property was located
on Vorndran Drive (Lot #3 of Vorndran Subdivision) and the lines to
these districts run through his property.
It was Mr. Versace's opinion that he was in the CWWIA but not in
the RFSD. He referred the matter to the Engineer to determine if
he was in either of these districts or would have to become a tenant
to one or both districts. Mr. Ricci was present and the procedure
was explained to him; he was informed that further information would
be available at the next Town Board meeting.
Mr. Incoronato had previously requested the Attorney to look into
legislation on rent control; Mr. Kessler was working on it.
Mr. Versace mentioned a communication just received from Assemblyman
Saland indicating that he would support any local action on this.
MR. VERSACE moved to authorize the Engineer to prepare specs and
plans for bidding on Drainage Projects for Drew Court, Cloverdale
Place and Robert Lane.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace reported on the receipt of $150,000.00 check received
from the Pizzagalli Corp. at the time their C.O.
was a question where to put these monies and Mr.
a resolution adopted by the Town Board when this
was issued.
There
Versace referred to
property was rezoned
which stated that thismoney would be placed in the account of the
facilities that bore the burden of servicing the building. He assumed
this would be Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area and referred the matter
to the Attorney. The Town Clerk said she would send him the required
information, and the matter was tabled to the next meeting.
Mr. Croshier requested that the Pye Lane section of Edgehill Manor
be included in the Drainage Project the Engineer was authorized
to prepare specs for bidding.
MR. VERSACE moved to include the Pye Lane section of Edgehill Manor
in the Drainage Project if it did not exceed::the funds available for
the projects.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace's last item referred to changes to an existing drainage
contract for the Rich Drive area.
Mr. Evangelista explained that there were two concerns that arese
in the contract ---the first was that the storm drainage system was
planned in the same trench as the gas main which presented a problem
to Central Hudson and would have to be changed; the second was that
several cross drains did not have sufficient cover and additional
earth cover was needed, therefore additional field work and design
was necessary.
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Mrs. Paino noted that these changes were needed and felt the people
in that area were waiting a number of months for this project to
commence and she appreciated Mr. Evangelista's findings.
MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Engineer to make the necessary
changes in the Drainage Project for the Rich Drive area so the
project could move forward.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Croshier asked if the water and sewer lines be hooked up for
a parcel of property on Cider Mill Loop before the building was
completed; presently only the foundation was laid and his department
could pave the road prior to the winter if this could be done.
Mr. Evangelista responded that from an engineering standpoint this
procedure would be preferable and he would contact the owner of the
property on this matter.
Mrs. Schmalz complained of people putting their used oil and grass
clippings in the storm drains and plugging them up. Some of the
area gas stations will take the old oil and she also mentioned that
Sears Automotive Department would dispose of it. She asked the Town
Board to consider adopting an Ordinance which would prohibit the
residents or even non-residents disposing of their oil in this manner;
it should also be referred to the Conservation Advisory Council.
Mr. Versace recommended that if she was a witness to such actions,
she should get the plate number of the car and report it to the
Zoning Administrator. She responded that this was not an incident
that had occurred recently but she knows it is going on. Mr. Versace
said they would look into it.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. INCORONATO moved to adjourn the meeting seconded by Mrs. Ballard
and unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
Reg. Bi-tMonthly Mtg. 7/16/84
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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