1984-01-16 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
JANUARY 16, 1984
BI -MONTHLY MEETING
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
3. ACCEPT MINUTES Dec. 12, 1983 Reg.. Dec. 29-30 Year End'
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Town Justices Compt/Sup thru Nov 30-'83 Bldg. Insp. / Zoning
Adm. Hydrant Report Receiver of Taxes - Nov. '83
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Louis Diehl Representative from Sen. Rolison
b. Public Notice - U.S.Army Corp. of Eng. re: Application for a
Dept. of the Army Permit by N.Y. Power Authority
c. Bldg. Insp. Memo re: Carlen Drive/Sherwood Heights - proper
name
d. Cashin Associates re: Cranberry Hills Dev. provision for
connection to Oakwood Knolls Sewer Dist.
e. Bud Carlquist, RPT Director re: Valuation phase of ARLM/DMT project
f. Judge Carl Wolfson requests permission to attend qualifying
training seminar Feb. 19 thru 22nd, NYC
g. sill Hald, T/W CATV Committee member, request meeting w/Town
Board at a workshop meeting
h. W.E. Virtue, Sup., T/E. Fishkill, response to request for Tax
Exemption of T/Wappinger property
i. James Klein request meeting with Board re: Kendell Farms
Conservation Dist. subdivision at workshop session in Jan.
j. Arthur Totten, Sr. requests rezoning of his property on Rt. 9
back to residential.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Little League Contract
b. U.S.Cablevision - Res. which would permit the State Cable
Commission to review the question of rates
c. Appoint Insurance Agent
d. Amend Court Officers Part time pay scale (from $5.00 to $5.25)
•e. Appoint Board of Ethics
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Memo From R.E. Lapar, P.E. confirmation of future disposition of
work in progress by his office
b. B/D Contracting request for zoning change on parcel on All Angus
Hill Rd. from Res. to comm.
c. Dr.•Hannigan re: request for increse in shelter lease and contr4ct
d. Bids for Wappinger Sewer Imp. Contract #1 extension #5
e. Authorization to proceed with second phase of Town Hall Project
f. Resolution for emergency Powers relative to water shortages, etc,
g. Agreement w/ County for Town to maintain stream Channel (Culvert
CR 93 near Losee Rd.)
h. Nelson Gonzalez - schedule for workshop re: Drainage District
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Bi -Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger was held on January 16th, 1984 at the Town Hall,
Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County,
New York.
Supervisor Versace opened the meeting at 8:00 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
The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 1983, the
Year End Meeting December 29th and 30th, 1983 and the Special
Meeting of January 5th, 1984, having previously been sent to all
Town Board Members, were now placed before them for their consid-
eration.
MR. INCORONATO moved that the above stated Minutes be and they
are hereby approved as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports were received from the Town Justices and Building Inspector
for the month of December, Hydrant Report for December, Receiver of
Taxes for November and the Supervisor/Comptroller report through
November 30, 1983.
MR. INCORONATO moved that the above reports be accepted and placed
on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Louis Diehl was present to address the Town Board as liaison
to Senator Rolison and explained that he would be attending meetings
and conferring with Town Board Members throughout the district
which included Pawling,Amenia, Millerton, the Southern Dutchess
Area, City of Beacon and Poughkeepsie and north to Columbia
County. It was the intent of the Senator to work as a team with
the municipalities and Mr. Diehl stated that he would be available
at any time if the Board wished to confer with him.
Mr. Incoronato referred to a newspaper article regarding a state-
ment by Supervisor William Bartles of Hyde Park on loss of money
from state aide due to the fact that the figures were based on
the 1970 census rather than a more recent one in 1980 which showed
an increase in population. He asked Mr. Diehl to refer this matter
to Senator Rolison for investigation.
A Public Notice was received from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding an application for a permit by the New York Power Authority
for power line crossings of navigable water ways and a docking pier
(Hudson River at Newburgh, New York (submarine cable) and Hudson
River at Ulster, New York (docking pier). They requested that all
comments regarding the permit application be in writing and received
before the 31st of January 1984.
MR. VERSACE moved to refer this matter to the Attorney for his
review and submission of objections to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and further moved to include Mr. McCluskey's comments
on his concern of the lead level of the water in that area.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. PAINO moved to reaffirm the Town of Wappinger's intention
to continue objections to the installation of the power lines in
their position as an intervenor.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace referred to a notice of a hearing on the power lines
in Middletown, New York on January 17, 1984 and asked the Attorney
for a report on this matter.
Mr. Kessler stated that these hearings would commence on the 17th
of January 1984 and would continue for approximately three weeks.
During discussion with Ian MacDonald, Chief Assistant in the Office
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of the Dutchess County Attorney who was handling this matter,
he learned that the Town of Wappinger and other municipalities
in the area had contributed toward a legal fund and engaged
Phillip Gitlan, an Attorney in Albany to appear on behalf of
these municipalities on rebuttal hearings and he was advised
that Mr. Gitlan will be present at this hearing.
A memo was received from Hans Gunderud regarding the proper
name for the main road through the Carmel Heights Subdivision
which was prompted by a question from the Post Office. The
Town had alway7 referred to this road as "Sherwood Heights"
and this is the name on the street sign, however some of the
old residents preferred it to be named "Carlen Drive". Mr.
Gunderud suggested that the entire road be named Sherwood Heights
and all agencies be notified that this would be proper name for
that road.
MRS. BALLARD moved that this road be officially named "Sherwood
Heights" and notification be sent to the Superintendent of Highways,
Dutchess County Department of Public Works, the Wappinger Post Office
and the residents of the area of this action.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Cashin Associates regarding provision
for the Cranberry Hills Development connection to the Oakwood
Knolls Sewer District.
MR. VERSACE moved to refer this matter to the Engineer for review
and report at the February 20th, 1984 Town Board meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A memo was received from Bud Carlquist, Dutchess County Real
Property Director regarding the Town's participation in the
valuation phase of the ARLM/DMT project.
Mr. Versace noted that the Assessor recommended that the Board
take no action at this time since he planned to attend a seminar
the latter part of January and hoped to provide additional infor-
mation to the Board after he returned.
A request was received from Judge Carl Wolfson to attend a
required training session in New York City from February 19th
through February 22nd, 1984.
MR. VERSACE moved to approve Judge Wolfson's request to attend
a training session for Town Justices in New York City from
February 19th through the 22nd at Town expense since this was
mandated by the State of New York.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next item on the Agenda (Item 5g) was a request from Bill
Hald, member of the CATV Committee for a meeting with the Town
Board. Mr. Versace noted that Mr. Hald had attended the work
shop session last week and asked that this item be removed from
the Agenda.
A response was received from Supervisor Wesley Virtue, Town of
East Fishkill, consenting to a tax exemption on a parcel of
property mined by the Town of Wappinger (Hill Top Water Site)
located in the Town of East Fishkill.
MRS. BALLARD moved to send a letter to Supervisor Virtue thanking
him for his cooperation in this matter and the Town of Wappinger
would welcome the opportunity to reciprocate in the future and
request that he notify the Assessor to remove this parcel from
their tax roll.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
Item 5i on the Agenda ---request from James Klein for a meeting
with the Town Board regarding the Kendell Farms Conservation
Park District had already been answered and Mr. Klein was notified
that he would be scheduled on the work shop session on January 26th,
1984.
A request was received from Arthur Totten, Sr. to rezone his
property on Route 9 back to residential from commercial.
Since Mr. Totten expressed concern on his assessment, there was
some confusion as to what Mr. Totten was requesting ---was it a
problem with assessment or with zoning.
MRS. BALLARD moved to direct a letter to Mr. Totten asking for
further clarification of his problem and also request the Assessor
to provide the Board with the background of the property and Mr.
Totten's problem as stated in his letter.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace made two changes on the Town Board Committees ---
Renata Ballard was appointed Sub -chairman of the Health and
Safety Committee replacing Joseph Incoronato and Renata Ballard
was appointed Sub -chairman of the Building and Housing Committee
replacing Irene Paino.
Under Committee Reports, Mrs. Ballard had two items to place
before the Board for their consideration. The first item was
the appointment of a second Dog Control Officer. In her opinion,
a Town of this size warranted and needs this additional officer.
Mr. Kenneth Brown was interviewed by the Board at their last work
shop session and was interested in this position; he would be
available to the residents on a daily basis as his business was
in the Town and he had an answering service.
MRS. BALLARD moved to appoint Kenneth Brown, 11 Sherwood Heights,
Town of Wappinger, as the second Dog Control Officer for the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second item Mrs. Ballard discussed was the present cleaning
service for the Town offices. Tri -County Maintenance Company was
being paid $475.00 monthly for this service and the Town was supply-
ing the materials and the machines (buffer and vacuum) which was
contrary to the terms of the contract which stated that they would
supply these materials. Since she found another person to perform
this service for the Town at $300.00 monthly, Town continuing to
supply materials, she recommended that the present cleaning service
be replaced.
MRS. BALLARD moved that the Town contract with Ernest Galderisi
to provide cleaning services for the Town offices at $300.00 per
month.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. VERSACE moved to notify Tri -County Maintenance Company that
their cleaning services for the Town offices will terminate on
January 31st, 1984, and thank them for their past services.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Paino reported that the Town Board had met with two applicants
for the Vandalism Patrol at their previous work shop; both had
police training and previous Vandalism Patrol experience. At
their next work shop they would meet with two more applicants.
She expected the Patrol to be back in full swing by the end of
next week and they would cover all check points (recreation areas,
pump stations, water and sewer plants and problem areas)as well as
all Town roads.
Mr. McCluskey had questions on the extent of their powers, will
they be marked as police cars, will they be armed, will they be
called patrolmen or auxiliary police. He was concerned with the
liability of the Town.
Mr. Versace responded that this will not be considered a police
department and they will not be armed with the exception of one
person who is a policeman, they will not wear uniforms and they
will not make arrests. All problems requiring assistance will be
reported to police agencies; a Town crystal is available and they
intend to set up a reporting base to contact the Sheriff Department
when assistance is needed.
Alberta Roe was recognized by the Chair and commented on the powers
of the patrol, the communication system and the possibility of
delays in their response to any problems they may encounter.
Mr. Incoronato referred to a petition from residents of Smith
Crossing Road dated December 1, 1983 for a reduced speed limit to
30 MPH and asked the Town Clerk if there had been any response from
the Dutchess County Department of Public Works. Mrs. Snowden
informed him that action on this resolution could take as long
as six months and she explained the procedure to him.
Mr. Incoronato then referred to a letter he received from Mrs.
Tullis, 28 Old State Road regarding another petition from residents
of that area for a reduced speed limit of 30 MPH dated June 30, 1982.
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He again asked the Town Clerk if any response had been received
on this resolution and Mrs. Snowden responded that she would check
the files and inform him.
Mrs. Ballard had one more item to discuss and referred to a letter
from Mrs. Tullis regarding a previous letter to the Town Board last
August on the possibility of a swimming program for senior citizens
and mentioned
some locations
in the Town where
a discount for these facilities. Mrs. Ballard
Director of Recreation and he would pursue this
Maurer, Chairman of the Recreation Commission.
Tullis abreast of this matter.
they might receive
contacted Mr. Biose,
matter with Hugh J.
She would keep Mrs.
Mr. Versace reported that he had the radios femoved from four of
the Town vehicles ---two of these vehicles will be auctioned, one
was the Supervisor's car and the fourth was used by the Building
Inspector. This represented a saving of $180.00 a month. In
answer to Mr. McCluskey's question on the condition of the two
cars being auctioned, Mr. Versace explained that the cost to fix
the 1975 Hornet exceedgthe value of the vehicle (previous Town
Board concurred with this fact) and the 1978 Concord also needed
too many repairs to keep on the road. Mrs. Paino added that the
mileage on this car was over 200,000 miles.
The Town of Wappinger Little League Association forwarded a contract
to the Town Board for their consideration and requested a 5% increase
over the amount they had been receiving for the past two years ---
from $5,000.00 to $5,250.00.
MRS. BALLARD moved to approve the Little League Association Contract
with the Town of Wappinger in the amount of $5,000.00 and authoa,ized
the Supervisor to sign the contract.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. Incoronato---Nay
Before the vote was taken on the
his opinion that the 5% increase
of the Town had received such an
contract, Mr. Incoronato expressed
should be approved since the employees
increase for cost of living and this
organization would also have added expenses to run the program.
A Resolution referring the issue of a rate increase for U. S.
Cablevision to the New York State Commission on Cablevision
having been tabled from the December meeting, was again placed
before the Board for their consideration.
MR. VERSACE moved to refer this matter to the Attorney for review
and recommendation to the Town Board at the February 6th, 1984
meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The appointment of an insurance agent for the Town had been
tabled from the Reorganizational Meeting for further discussion.
This matter was now placed before the Board for their consideration.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN MCCLUSKEY who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Marshall & Sterling, Inc., a general insurance
insurance agency doing business in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, be and it hereby is designated as the insurance
agent for this Town.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0) Nays
Mr. Versace noted that there was a saving of $10,000.00 from 1983
with an additional overall coverage of $66,000.00
At the Reorganizational Meeting of the Town Board a resolution was
approved setting the hourly rate for part time Court Officers at
$5.00 instead of the $5.25 hourly rate they had been receiving in
1983.
MR. VERSACE moved to amend the hourly rate for part time Court
Officers from $5.00 to $5.25 for the year 1984.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next item on the Agenda was the appointment of a Board of
Ethics and Mr. Versace asked the Board Members to offer their
appointment to this Board.
Mrs. Ballard offered the name of Patricia A. Kelley.
Mrs. Paino offered the name of Reverend Michael Webber.
Mr. Versace offered the name of Michael Hirkala.
Mr. McCluskey offered the name of Joseph Bracone.
Mr. Incoronato did not have a name to offer at this time.
The following letter was received from Rudolph E. Lapar, former
Engineer to the Town of Wappinger:
Memo To: Supervisor & Town Board Town of Wappinger
From: Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
Subject: Discussion & Future Disposition of Work in Progress by
the Office of Rudolph E. Lapar
Date: January 5, 1984
Normal Town Engineering work:
Item #1 - Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 - Contracts #3 & #4
Contractor - Wilson Excavators Inc.
Project obstensibily finished
Testing - Minor Repairs & Roadway Paving still to be
completed
LAPAR TO COMPLETE PROJECT
Bill for additional work in accordance with existing
contract
Item #2 - Central Wappinger Water Improvement - Contract #3
Complete
Item #3 - Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 - Contract #5
Successful Bidder - Ben Ciccone Inc.
No action on awarding of bid
Lapar's services terminated - No further work required
of his firm on project
Item #4 - Storm Drainage Work - Phases III & IV
Contractor Dave Alexander Inc.
No Work Actually Started !!
Lapar's services terminated - No further work
All Engineer work & Inspection to be completed by new
Town Engineer
Item #5 - Consortium Work
Lapar to complete plans & specs for disabled toilet
facilities at Robinson Lane Recreation Park and
submit to Town Board prior to bidding. All work
to be billed and paid for by the Town on an hourly
basis. Senior Citizen Project not discussed.
Subdivision Inspections:
Item #1 - Pond View - Various items, to date, still incomplete.
New Town Engineer to complete inspections
Item #2 - Hamlet - 2 days of Inspection by Lapar's Office
After January 3rd - Contractor told to contact
New Engineer to complete Inspections.
Your written confirmation of this memo will be greatly
appreciated. No further work including completion of Plans &
Specs for Robinson Lane Recreation Park - Toilet Facilities
until such confirmation is received.
MR. VERSACE moved that a letter be forwarded to Mr. Lapar
authorizing him to complete the items that he agreed to in his
letter of January 5, 1984 to the Supervisor and the Town Board.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay
A request from B/D Contracting for rezoning a parcel of property
on All Angels Hill Road from R-40 to General Business had been
tabled from the December Town Board Meeting and was now placed
before the Board for their consideration.
Mr. Donald Close, a representative of B/D Contracting, was recog-
nized by the Chair and referred to a second letter from the
applicant on this matter which enclosed a blown up Town Map
which better identified the parcel they were requesting to be
rezoned and indicating that letters would be forthcoming from
the FAA and the Commissioner of Aviation relating to this request.
MRS. BALLARD moved to table this request from B/D Contracting
for consideration at the next Town Board meeting after receipt
of the letters from the FAA and the Commissioner of Aviation.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request had been received at the December meeting from Dr.
Hannigan for an increase in fees in his contract for the Animal
Shelter with the Town; this request had been tabled for considera-
tion by the new Town Board. Dr. Hannigan requested an increase
under #8a in the Agreement for the care and feeding of dogs to
$7.00, under #10 for injured or stray cats to $4.00 and the
monthly rent to $350.00.
MRS. BALLARD moved to approve the increase in fees for the
Animal Shelter Agreement, as requested by Dr. Hannigan.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Bids for the Wappinger Sewer Improvement Contract #1 - Extension
#5 had been previously tabled pending information on bonding money
available for this project. Mr. Versace noted that the matter
was presently being researched by Mr. Kessler, Attorney to the
Town and recommended that action be tabled for further information
from the Attorney.
MR. VERSACE moved that a letter be directed to Ben Ciccone (low
bidder on contract) to inquire if the bid price quoted by him
would still hold if the bid was awarded fib ing 1984.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried
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Mr. Versace reported that a work shop session had been held
with John Kane, Architect from Hayward & Pakan to familiarize
the new Town Board Members with the Town Hall Project. They
were now ready to proceed with the second phase of the project
known as the Design Development Phase at a cost of $6,500.00.
MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the firm of Hayward & Pakan to
proceed with the second phase of the Town Hall project at a
cost of $6,500.00, and further moved, at the recommendation of
Mr. McCluskey, to request the Comptroller to prepare a cost
comparison of the existing facilities and the proposed Town
Hall.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace added that the design phase would be circulated to
department heads upon completion for their review and input
and informational meetings would be held for the benefit of
the public for any recommendations they may wish to offer,
which would be considered by the Board before final action is
taken by the Board.
The following proposed Local Law was introduced by COUNCILMAN
INCORONATO:
A Local Law Amending Loaal Law No. 7 of 1983
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Town Board, for proper
water conservation and for the health and safety of residents
within water districts and areas of the Town of Wappinger,
possess certain powers which might be utilized by it in times
of emergency to take those steps appropriate to safeguard
and preserve the supply of water to residents,
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
as follows:
Section 1. Local Law No. 7 of 1983 shall be amended by
adding thereto a new section entitled Section 14-2 "Emergency
Powers".
Section 2. The provisions of Section 14-a are as follows:
In addition to the standards of conduct set forth in this
local law, the Town Board may, upon a declaration of emergency,
adopt such temporary rules and regulations as are necessary
under the emergency circumstances then existing to protect
the health and safety of the residents within the improvement
districts and areas. Such emergency rules shall include but
not be limited to the following:
(1) The imposition of water conservation measures, limiting
the use of water in the manner then prescribed by the Town Board,
including but not limited to banning the use of water other than
for necessary domestic consumption, banning the use of water
for car washing and other non-essential activities as prescribed
by the Town Board.
(2) The suspension of water service for such periods as
necessary.
(3) The suspension of water service to individuals found
violating water emergency rules after notice and hearing.
In addition to suspension of water service, violation of
such temporary rules and regulations shall be deemed to be a
violation of this local law and shall be subject to punishment
as provided by it.
Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at
a meeting of this Town Board on the 16th day of January, 1984,
a proposed Local Law for Emergency Powers Relative to Water
Shortages in the Town of Wappinger, 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 6th day of February, 1984, at 7:55 P.M., EST, on such
day at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls,
Dutchess County, 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
the 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: Councilman Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
At the December meeting, Mr. Lapar (former Engineer to the Town)
had forwarded correspondence from Mr. Anagnos (Dutchess County
Director of Engineering) relating to an agreement with the County
for the Town to maintain the stream channel ( culvert CR 93,
Losee Road Area). The matter was referred to Jon Holden Adams,
(former Attorney to the Town) the Engineer and the Highway
Superintendent to draw up an agreement for the Town Board's
consideration. Mr. Versace referred this matter to the Attorney
(Mr. Kessler) and the Engineer (Mr. Evangelista) for their review
and report to the Town Board at the next meeting.
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A request had previously been received from Nelson Gonzalez,
87 Edgehill Drive, Town of Wappinger, for a map and plan for
a Drainage District in his area. This request had been tabled
for consideration of the new Town Board.
MR. VERSACE moved that a letter be forwarded to Mr. Gonzalez
and ask that he be present at a work shop session of the Town
Board on February 2n, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. for discussion of this
matter.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Under New Business, Mrs. Paino reported that she had received
complaints that the IBM light on Myers Corners Road east of
Fenmore Drive was functioning as a traffic light (red & green)
at unscheduled hours. She requested that a letter be directed
to the department in charge of traffic light maintenance and ask
them to check the operation of this light.
Notice of Public Hearing was received from the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the proposed
conversion of Danskammer Steam Generating Station from oil to
coal. The Station is located in the Town of Newburgh and all
local municipalities that might be affected by this conversion
were invited to submit written comments prior to the Hearing
which was scheduled for February 23rd, 1984. Mr. Incoronato
referred this matter to the Conservation Advisory Council for
submission of their comments to the DEC.
Mr. Incoronato referred to a letter from Henry Semp, a Town
resident expressing his opinions on the location of the proposed
Town Hall, the inclusion of a Senior Citizen Center in the building
and his recommendation that as an alternate to this location, the
Board investigate the possibility of using the Schlathaus property
for senior citizen activities. He also indicated that the Town
was in violation of George Schlathaus's will by renting the
property since the will stated that the property be used only
for park and recreation purposes.
'KM.r. Incoronato could find no fault with the proposed Senior
Citizen Center in the Town Hall Building since it would be
funded by grant monies, however, he did agree that they should
investigate the possibility of using the Schlathaus property
for additional facilities for this group and recommended that
the Recreation, Commission research this matter. He suggested
that the front end loader used by the Commission and the vehicle
used to transport it be parked at the Schlathaus and mentioned
that he would like to know the whereabouts of these vehicles.
Mr. Johnson, former Town Councilman, was recognized by the Chair
and informed the Board that the front end loader was kept at the
Highway Department and the vehicle used to transport it was owned
by Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman of the Recreation Commission. He
further commented that rent from the property was kept in a
special "Schlathaus Fund" to be used only for permanent improve-
ments and programs for that property. The previous Town Board
had requested a report for future use of the property for several
years and although there had been some recommendations for programs,
they were not deemed feasible for the structure.
At the conclusion of this discussion Mr. Incoronato requested
that the Recreation Commission forward a report to the Town
Board on the potential use of the Schlathaus property as
expeditiously as possible.
Mr. Versace recommended to the Town Board that the Town solicit
bids for the sale of two Town vehicles - 1975 Hornet and a 1978
Concord.
MR. VERSACE moved to authorize the Attorney to prepare bids for
the sale of two Town owned vehicles - 1975 Hornet and 1978 Concord
which are now considered surplus.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace requested authorization from the Town Board Members
to forward a list of the Comptroller's duties prepared by him,
to all department heads. His recommendations were as follows:
Purchasing procedures ---any item exceeding amount of $25.00
must be channelled thru the Comptroller's Office for approval
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and purchase order number; insurance claims, personnel records,
bonding preparation for new bonds and renewal of old bonds,
budget preparation with Supervisor, investment of Town monies
with Supervisor.
MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Supervisor to send notification
outlining duties of the Comptroller to all department heads, as
recommended by him.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Bernice Mills, former Councilwoman, being recognized by the
Chair had several
the previous Town
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items to discuss that had been brought up by
Board and she requested the present Board
way or another. They included a proposed
to
local law prohibiting parking in front of the Scenic Garden
Apartments on New Hackensack Road and the Wildwood Apartments
on Wildwood Drive, for safety reasons; enforcement of keeping the
gate closed at Scenic Garden Apartments on New Hackensack Road
which should be referred to the Zoning Administrator; a local law
on sewer to conform with the Local Law on Water recently adopted,
on the responsibility of the homeowner for the water line from
the curb to their home. Mrs. Mills also commented on problems
at the airport and mentioned another incident last night of large
aircraft landing there. Her final request to the Board was to
prohibit smoking in the Town Hall.
Mr. Versace responded that the Town Board would take these items
under consideration.
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 10:25 P.M.
Reg. Bi -Monthly Mtg. 1/16/84
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk