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1984-01-02 ReorgAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER RE -ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1984 I. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPOINTMENTS BY: SUPERVISOR, FOR DEPUTY SUPERVISOR, BOOKKEEPER, AND CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TOWN CLERK, FOR DEPUTY TOWN CLERKS HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, FOR DEPUTY HIGHWAY IV. RESOLUTIONS SUPERINTENDENT 1. Appointing Personnel to various Town Offices 2. Appointing Comptroller 3. Appointing Receiver of Taxes 4. Establishing Salaries for Certain Classified Civil Service Positions 5. Appointing Personnel to Comptroller's Office 6. Appointing a Clerk to the Supervisor 7. Appointing a Clerk to the Assessor 8. Setting Salary for the Bookkeeper 9. Appointing a Deputy to the Building Insp/Zoning Administrator 10. Setting Salary for Clerk to the Building Insp./Zoning Administrator -. 11. Setting Salary for Secretary h to -Hi g y- wa 8up erinteru3ernt 12. Setting Salary for Clerk to the Town Justices 13. Establishing Salaries of Certain Classified Civil Service Positions x-14. Setting Salary for Secrtary to Highway Superintendent. -15. Appointing Registrar of Vital Statistics -16. Establishing the pay scale for Highway Employees -17. Establishing the pay scale for Part -Time Clerical Employees .18. Establishing the pay scale for Part -Time Vandalism Patrol 49. Appointing and setting Salary for Part -Time Hydrant Inspector ...20. Authorizing issu nce and payment for paydays for the year 1984 /712V7V4A141,010 4 '*21. Employing Legal Services for the Town 22. Employing Engineering services for the Town 23. Designating Court Officers for Town Justice Court 24. Undertakings to be furnished by Officers and Employees -25. Designating Insurance Agent for Town '26. Designating Depositories for the Town 27, Designating Official Newspaper 28. Designating Time and Place for Holding Monthly Town Board Meetings 29. Appointing Certified Public Accountants 30. Establish Petty Cash for Town Clerk 31. Establish Petty Cash for Receiver of Taxes 32. Authorizing a Mechanical Check sighing device for Supervisor 33. Authorizing Temporary Deposit and Investment of Town Surplus Funds 34. Authorizing the submission of Supervisors annual Report to State Comptroller 35. Appointing Dog Control Officer/s V. APPOINTMENTS: Planning Board Member (V. Fanuele Term expires Jan. 4th) Town Beard Re -organizational Meeting January 2, 1984 rg. 2 DESIGNATIONS: Chairmen of Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Recreation VI. Grant permission for Attendance at Association of Towns Meeting VII. Appoint Representative and Alternate to Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns VIII. Establish Schedule of Legal Paid Holidays for 1984 IX. Establish Re -imbursement for mileage X. Appoint Board of Ethics XI. Recommend appointment of Civil Defense Director for Town of Wappinger XII. Appoint Town Board Standing Committees XIII. ADJOURNMENT The Reorganizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on January 2, 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 The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Mr. Versace made the following appointments: Joseph Incoronato, Deputy Supervisor, Ann Garrison, Bookkeeper and William Egan, Confidential Secretary. The Town Clerk appointed Gladys Ruit and Margaret Roe as her Deputies. Mr. Croshier, Highway Superintendent, was not present but had indicated to the Town Clerk that he would reappoint John DeCarlo as the Deputy Highway Superintendent. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO VARIOUS TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed to the following offices and positions of employment with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Town Board. NAME OFFICE John DeCarlo Constance Smith Robert Blose Deputy Superintendent of Highways Town Historian Recreational Coordinator AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise fixed for the above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions, with the exception that no compensation shall be paid to the holder of the office of Deputy Town Superintendent of Highways, and the Town Historian is to be paid on a semi- annual basis, payable every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes The next resolution was for the appointment of a Comptroller and Mr. Versace stated that this position would remain vacant at the present time. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING THE RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Cecile Hawksley be and she hereby is appointed to the office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31st day of December, 1985, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be paid an annual salary of $13,000.00 payable every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and she hereby is authorized to employ such clerical employees as may be necessary for the performance of her duties and to compensate such clerical employees up to the prevailing maximum hourly rate. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following named Town Officers and Employees be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following rates: Supervisor $ 12,000.00 Superintendent of Highways 27,300.00 Town Justice 7,415.00 Town Justice 7,415.00 1 Councilman 5,000.00 1 Councilman 5,000.00 3 1 Councilwoman 1 Councilwoman Town Clerk Deputy Town Deputy Town Assessor Secretary to Secretary to Recreational Confidential and be it further Clerk Clerk Planning Board Zoning Board Coordinator Secretary $ 5,000.00 5,000.00 22,000.00 14,593.00 9,500.00 27,300.00 6,594.00 6,594.00 3,000.00 600.00 RESOLVED, that the salaries of persons holding the aforesaid positions shall be paid with 26 pay periods throughout the year 1984, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE AND POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The following who moved its RESOLVED, are appointed with the Town the year 1984. NAME resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO adoption: that the following persons be and they hereby to the following office and positions of employ - of Wappinger to serve in such capacity throughout OFFICE SALARY Melva Laffin Clerk to the Comptroller Debra Brown Water & Sewer Billing Clerk $14, 500.00 10,984.00 AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries fixed for the above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions, payable every other Friday thruughout the, =year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF --WAPPINGER The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Florence Hadshian be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and it is further RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at an annual rate of $9,500.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Bridget Gannon be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Assessor of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and it is further RESOLVED, of the Town of an annual rate throughout the 6th, 1984. that the salary for the Clerk to the Assessor Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at of $11,000.00, to be paid every other Friday year 1984, with the first payday to be January Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR BOOKKEEPER TO THE SUPERVISOR The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Ann Garrison, Book- keeper to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $12,000.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained The next resolution was for the appointment of a Deputy to the Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator for the Town of Wappinger. MRS. BALLARD moved to eliminate the position of Deputy to the Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay 5- L TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR CLERK TO 'THE BUILDING INSPECTOR/ ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Dorothy Hirsch, Clerk to the Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $12,196.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR SECRETARY TO THE TOWN JUSTICES The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORGNATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Gloria Morse, Secretary to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $12,075.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR CLERK TO THE TOWN JUSTICES The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Micheline Brudnak be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Town Justices be and the same hereby is fixed and established at an annual rate of $7,875.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the following classified civil service position in the Town be and the same hereby ise fixed and established at the following annual rate: Hans Gunderud and it is Building Inspector III $20,000.00 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the person holding such position shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay MR. VERSACE moved to appoint Hans Gunderud as Fire Inspector for the Town of Wappinger at an annual salary of $6,000.00. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay Mr. Versace noted that this position of Fire Inspector had been vacant for several months and the new Board felt it was a necessary position. It was their opinion that appointing one person for Building Inspector and Fire Inspector would be more efficient for Town operation. MRS. BALLARD moved to appoint Pamela Farnsworth as Zoning Admin- istrator for the Town of Wappinger at an annual salary of $13,000.00 Seconded by Mrs. Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR SECRETARY TO THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the canual salary for Frances Frisina, Secretary to the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $13,770.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the 7 year 1984, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Elaine H. Snowden be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, for a term of four years commencing January 1st, 1984, and ending December 31st, 1984, pursuant to Section 4123, Public Health Law, and it is further RESOLVED, that said Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger shall receive no salary or compensation, however, she shall be entitled to receive for the performance of the duties of this respective office the fees fixed by applicable statute. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the following categories of employees hired by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the{following minimum to maximum hourly rates: Heavy Motor Equipment Operator $9.15 -- $9.50 per hour Light Motor Equipment Operator 9.05 -- 9.20 per hour Laborer 6.36 -- 9.02 per hour Foreman 9.60 -- 10.08 per hour AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such Highway Depart- ment employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with the•_first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK 'ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME CLERICAL EMPLOYEES ENGAGED TOt..SERVE THE TOWN BOARD, ITS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all presently employed part-time clerical employees engaged to perform services for the Town Board of this Town and/or its offices, officials and agencies be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a maximum hourly rate of $4.00 per hour, and it is further RESOLVED, that all such extra part-time clerical employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with the first payday to be on Friday, January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE PAY SEALE FOR PART TIME VANDALISM PATROL PERSONNEL The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the pay scale for part time Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged to perform certain services for the protection of Town parks, various other Town properties and performance of other such duties as may be assigned by the Town Board of this Town be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a maximum hourly rate of $6.50 per hour, and it is further RESOLVED, that all of such part time Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained Mr. McCluskey questioned if the Sheriff Department would accept the rate of $6.50 per hour and Mr. Versace replied that this department indicated that their personnel would not work for less than $9.00 per hour. It was the intent of the Town Board to employ Town residents to do this job at the salary that was set. Previously deputies from the Sheriff Department had been employed on their off duty hours. The patrol car is equipped to contact the Sheriffs Department and Mr. Versace was confident that they would respond if a situation arose which required a law enforcement agency. Mr. Incoronato noted that this department was requesting a 40% increase and the Board did not feel the position warranted this additional hourly rate. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR PART TIME HYDRANT INSPECTOR The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the hourly rate for Robert Cacio, part time Hydrant Inspector, under the supervision of the Highway Depart- ment, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at $5.00 per hour, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 6th, 1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT FOR PAYDAYS OF 1984 The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the salaries of all persons holding either full time or part time positions as otherwise fixed for these designated positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions payable every other Friday throughout the year 1984, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be on January 6th, 1984, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger be authorized to issue and pay the holders of these designated positions on such designated paydays of the year 1984. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE TOWN The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Bernard Kessler be and he hereby is employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required and they shall receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal to this Board. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the firm of Morris and Andros be and they hereby are employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such engineering advice and services as may be required and they shall receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal submitted to this Board. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained Mr. Versace introduced Mr. Evangelista, a representative from the firm of Morris and Andros, present at the meeting. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING COURT OFFICERS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all individuals hereinafter designated by the Town Board as Court Officers as such title is defined by the Uniform Justice Court Act have all those powers accorded to Court Officers by Law during such time they are actually serving in such capacity, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Court Officers shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $5.00 per hour for time actually served, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices ahall submit to the Town Comptroller on a weekly basis the names and hours served and that the Town Comptroller be empowered to issue remuneration consistent with the foregoing from funds appropriated for Justice Court Personal Services, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be designated as Court Officers for the year 1984. Brenda Miller Howard Webster Delbert Wilson Albert Berberich Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained I/ TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF UNDERTAKINGS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all of the official bonds and undertakings by the officers, clerks or employees of the Town of Wappinger may be imlthe form of a blanket undertaking from any duly authorized corporate surety and said undertaking shall indemnify the Town of Wappinger against the loss of the type more particu- larly set forth in Article 2, Section 11 of the Public Officers Law. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes The next resolution was for the designation of an insurance agent for the Town. Mr. Versace commented that the Town Board planned to meet with two insurance agents at their work shop session and recommended that this resolution be tabled until the next meeting. MR. VERSACE moved to table the designation of an insurance agent for the Town to the next regular Town Board meeting on January 16th, 1984. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER MONIES The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of Southeastern New York, the Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, the Chemical Bank of New York, the Chase Manhattan Bank and the Fishkill National Bank, each being a banking institution maintaining banking rooms and offices in Dutchess County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally designated as depositories of the monies of this Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to give notice of such designation to each of said banking institutions. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the W & S D News, a newspaper regularly published in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and having a general circulation in this Town, and being a newspaper entered as second class mail matter, be and the same hereby is designated as the official paper of this Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal and the Evening News and the Hornet, newspapers published in the County of Dutchess and having general circulation therein, be and they hereby are designated as additional newspapers for the publication of Town notices, subject to the limitations of Section 64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to the publishers of such newspapers. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained Mr. McCluskey noted that he abstained on this resolution due to a conflict of interest. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HOLDING OF THE TOWN BOARD MEETINGS The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Regular Bi -Monthly meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger shall be held at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evening of the first and third Monday of each month, or at such other place or places within the Town of Wappinger as the Town Board shall from time to time designate. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained Mr. Versace announced that the Town Board would hold weekly work shop sessions on Thursday at 7:30 P.M. Agendas would be available and the residents would be welcome to discuss matters with the Town Board. He felt this would be for the benefit of the residents and the press. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER COUNTY OF. DUTCHESS, NEW YORK APPOINTING CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR, TOWN CLERK AND TOWN JUSTICES FOR THE YEAR 1983 The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Nicholas M. Russo, Certified Public Accountant, be and he hereby is retained to audit the accounts and reports of the Town Supervisor, the Town Clerk and Town Justices for the year 1983, and it is further RESOLVED, that the said accountant receive reasonable compensation for the productive services which he shall render to the Town in this connection. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE TOWN CLERK The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger has numerous requests for the expenditure of small amounts of cash for postage, supplies and miscellaneous items, for various department of the Town of Wappinger, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty cash fund in the sum of $50.00 for the use of said Town Clerk. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE RECEIVER OF TAXES The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that a petty cash account not to exceed the sum of $200.00 and the same hereby is established for the Receiver of Taxes, and it is further RESOLVED, that payments from said petty cash account be made and the Supervisor of this Town be reimbursed for advances made to such account in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 64, Subdivision la of the Town Law of the State of New York. Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A MECHANICAL CHECK -SIGNING DEVICE FOR THE SIGNING OF CHECKS WITH A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that voucher -order checks of the Town of Wappinger may be signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger as reproduced by a mechanical check -signing device or machine provided that the safeguards specified by the manufacturer and inherent in the operations of such device are properly observed, and it is further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with all banking institutions which are depositaries of the monies and funds of the Town of Wappinger, for the purpose of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile signature, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps which may be necessary and proper to acquire a mechanical checksigning device for use in conformity with this resolution. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF TOWN FUNDS The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this Town Board of the Town of Wappinger that there are now or may be in the future funds and monies, except proceeds of loans and monies the investment of which is otherwise provided by law, belonging to the Town which are or which may be in excess of the amount required for immediate expenditure to pay current expenses and obligations, and WHEREAS, it is or it may be to the advantage of the Town to deposit and/or invest all or part of such funds in special time deposit accounts, or in certificates of deposit issued by, banks or trust companies located and authorized to do business in this State, short term obligations of the United States of America and/or the State of New York, and WHEREAS, it appears that the Temporary Deposit and/or investment of such excess and surplus funds may be beneficial and profitable to the Town of Wappinger, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the duly elected, qualified and acting Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to deposit and/or invest such surplus and excess funds of this Town in the aforesaid manner pursuant to Section 11 of the General Municipal Law 5 of the State of New York, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that such Temporary Deposits and/or investments shall be secured, registered or held, as the case may be in the manner prescribed by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Supervisor of the Town be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to take all steps necessary from time to time to carry out and implement this resolution. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law requires that the Supervisor of each Town prepare and file with the Town Clerk within 30 days after the expiration of each fiscal year, an annual financial report accounting for all moniesreceived and disbursed by him, together with the certificates or certificate of the bank or trust company where Town monies are deposited, showing the amount of such monies on deposit with said bank or trust company, and cause a certified copy of such report to be published in the official newspaper. WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of Town Law, the Town Board may determine, by resolution, that the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper. NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller - required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MR. INCORONATO moved to appoint George Wells as Dog Control Officer for the Town of Wappinger for 1984. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained 26) The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Victor Fanuele be and he is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger, which has occurred by reason of the expiration of his term, and it is further RESOLVED, that the aforesaid person is hereby appointed to the said Planning Board for a term which shall expire January 4th, 1991. Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MR. VERSACE moved to appoint Victor Fanuele as Chairman of the Planning Board for the year 1984. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried A recommendation was received from the Conservation Advisory Council to appoint Ken Duxbury and Herb Elm= as members of the Council to fill the two existing vacancies. The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN INCORONATO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Ken Duxbury and Herb Elman be and they are hereby appointed to fill the vacancies on the Conservation Advisory Council of the Town of Wappinger, and it is further RESOLVED that the aforesaid persons are hereby appointed to the said Conservation Advisory Council for a term which shall expire July 1st, 1985. Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained MRS. PAINO moved to appoint Joseph Landolfi as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the year 1984. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Joseph Landolfi be and he is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the expiration of his ter, and it is further RESOLVED, that the aforesaid person is hereby appointed to the said Zoning Board of Appeals for a term which shall expire in February of 1989. /7 Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained MR. INCORONATO moved to appoint Hugh J. Maurer Chairman of the Recreation Commission for the year 1984. Seconded by: Mrs. Ballard Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained The next item on the Agenda was to grant permission to Town Officials and Employees to attend the Association of Towns Annual Meeting. Mr. Versace announced that the majority of the Town Board Members agreed that no educational trips will be allowed for anyone employed by the Town of Wappinger for the year 1984 due to the fact that they are not sure of the financial status of the Town at this time. The Clerk to the Comptroller would be notified to cancel all reservations that have been made for the Association of Towns Annual Meeting. MR. VERSACE moved that permission not be granted to any Town Official or Employee to attend educational programs for the year 1984. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay Before the vote was taken, Bernice Mills, former Councilwoman, was recognized by the Chair and commented that funds had been included in the 1984 budget for the Town Board and other personnel to attend conferences that would be a benefit to the Town. She pointed out that these programs would be beneficial to the new Town Board Members. Mr. Versace responded that he realized money had been allocated for these programs but it was the opinion of the new Board Members that this money should be applied toward the proper everyday operation of the Town and until they had a better picture of the monies available for 1984 these programs would be postponed. Mr. Hans Gunderud, Building Inspector and Fire Inspector was recognized by the Chair and agreed with Mrs. Mills' statements. He pointed out that there would be some conferences on the new uniform code which required his attendance, also his new position as Fire Inspector would also require his attendance at conferences and he felt the new Zoning Administrator would benefit by these programs. He urged the Board to reconsider this action and make an effort to use the money allotted for these programs that would be beneficial to the personnel. Mr. Tenant was recognized by the Chair and commented that he agreed with Mrs. Milts but he also understood the other side, however, he hoped the door would not be shut on some of these worth while programs. Mr. Versace concluded the discussion by stating that the Board would reconsider and allow attendance at beneficial conferences if a complete review of the budget revealed that monies could be spent on these programs without jeopardizing other services that were provided by the Town. MR. INCORONATO moved to approve the following Schedule of Town of Wappinger Paid Holidays for the Year 1984: SCHEDULE OF TOWN OF WAPPINGER PAID HOLIDAYS FOR Wag]aingtons Birthday Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day "Floating Holiday" (Replacing Lincolns Birthday) New Years Day Seconded by: Mrs. Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MR. INCORONATO moved that mileage be set at $.20 per mile. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard reimbursement THE YEAR 1984 Feb. 20th April 20th May 28th July 4th Sept. 3rd Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. 12th 1lth 22nd 23rd 25th Dec. 24th Jan. 1st, 1985 for Town business Motion Unanimously Carried MR. VERSACE moved to table appointments for the Board of Ethics for future consideration. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried iq MR. INCORONATO moved that Fedeli Galioto be recommended to Dutchess County Civil Defense for appointment to the position of Civil Defense Director for the Town of Wappinger for 1984. Seconded by Mrs. Ballard Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Versace submitted the following list of Town Board Committees and explained that all five Board Members would be included in each Committee; the Supervisor would be the Chairman of all Committees and the name immediately following the Supervisor would be the Sub -Chairman. It would be duty of the Sub -Chairman to conduct the Committee meeting and to give a report at the monthly Town Board Meeting. Health & Safety *Frank Versace, Ordinances *Frank Versace, Library *Frank Versace, Recreation *Frank Versace, Drainage *Frank Versace, **Joseph Renata **Joseph Gerard Incoronato, Gerard McCluskey, Irene Paino, Ballard Incoronato, Irene Paino, Renata Ballard, McCluskey **Gerard Joseph **Renata Gerard McCluskey, Ren Incoronato Ballard, Irene McCluskey **Irene Paino, Renata Gerard Sanitary Landfill *Frank Versace, **Irene Gerard Building & Housing *Frank Versace, **Irene Gerard Election *Frank Versace, Water & Sewer *Frank Versace, **Renata Gerard **Joseph Gerard Miscellaneous *Frank Versace, **Gerard Irene Personnel *Frank Versace, **Irene Gerard Budget & Finance *Frank Versace, **Irene Gerard Highway *Frank Versace, McCluskey Paino, Renata McCluskey Paino, Renata McCluskey ata Ballard, Irene Paino, Paino, Ballard, Ballard, Ballard, Ballard, Irene Paino, McCluskey Incoronato, McCluskey McCluskey, Paino Joseph Joseph Joseph Joseph Joseph Incoronato, Incoronato, Incoronato, Incoronato, Incoronato, Renata Ballard, Irene Paino, Joseph Incoronato, Renata Ballarat, Paino, Renata McCluskey Paino, Renata McCluskey **Joseph Incoronato, *Chairman of committee **Sub -chairman will make reports Ballard, Joseph Incoronato Ballard, Joseph Incoronato, Renata Ballard, Irene Paino, Mr. McCluskey stated that he wished to refuse the position of Sub -chairman of the Health & Safety Committee. MR. VERSACE moved that Joseph Incoronato be appointed as Sub - chairman of the Health & Safety Committee. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained MR. VERSACE moved to appoint Renata Ballard as the Town of Wappinger Representative for the Dutchess County Office Dial - A -Ride Advisory Board. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained MR. VERSACE moved to appoint Irene Paino as the Town Board representative on the Airport Advisory Committee. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained Mr. Versace requested the Town Clerk to send a letter to Mr. Lapar thanking him for his services to the Town of Wappinger and ask him to cooperate with the newly appointed engineering firm of Morris & Andross during the transition period. Mr. Versace requested the Town Clerk to send a letter to the law firm of Corbally Gartland and Rappleyea thanking them for the services of Jon Holden Adams to the Town of Wappinger and ask them to cooperate with Mr. Bernard Kessler, the newly appointed Attorney to the Town, during the transition period. Mr. Versace asked the Town Clerk to inform Robert Blose, Vorndran Drive that he has been appointed as Director of Recreation for the Town of Wappinger; a letter to Hugh J. Maurer informing him of Mr. Blose's appointment and a letter of thanks to Mr. Joseph Ennesser for his past services as Director of Recreation for the Town of Wappinger. Mr. Versace requested the Town Clerk to contact Joseph Landolfi, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and ask him to consider changing their meeting from the second Tuesday of the month to the P-1 first Tuesday of the month to ease the work load of the Secretary to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. A letter was received from the Zoning Board of Appeals request- ing that Jon Holden Adams be retained to represent them at the Public Hearing on Appeal #715, Denis & Anne McMahon (Maria Regina Chapel)on January 10th, 1984. MR. VERSACE moved that the Town retain Jon Holden Adams to represent the Zoning Board of Appeals at the Public Hearing on January 10th, 1984 on Appeal #715, as requested by the Zoning Board of Appeals Seconded by Mrs. Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MR. VERSACE moved to appoint Catherine Bartolotti as Junior Clerk to the Comptroller at an annual salary of $9,000.00 Seconded by Mrs. Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained Mr. Versace explained that he was making this appointment due to the fact that they did not plan to appoint a Comptroller at this time and the Junior Clerk would assist the present Clerk to the Comptroller. Mr. Versace had previously stated that he would make a statement regarding the changes in the Town personnel. At this time he stated that the outgoing Supervisor had requested that me meet with him to discuss the positions that would be changed. These people were notified two to three weeks ago so they would have the opportunity to look for other employment and notification was sent to them by the outgoing Supervisor since these people worked under his administration. The changes were due to the fact that the majority of the Town Board had changed and these transitions are normal when new administrations come in. Two of the changes were appointments made by the Supervisor --the position of bookkeeper and the Clerk to the Supervisor. He commented that both Mrs. Buckley, former bookkeeper and Mrs. O'Rourke had done fine jobs under the former Supervisor but he would feel more comfortable with his own appointments. He pointed out that the former Clerk to the Assessor had retired and the new person was there less than a year; the same with the Receiver of Taxes. He felt that the new appointees were qualified people and would do as good a job for the new administration as the people before them had done for the past administration. Part time employees would be brought in when the work load became heavy in some departments. This procedure had been followed in the Receiver of Taxes Department and Mr. Versace noted that the part time worker in that department had done an outstanding job. The former Attorney and Engineer to the Town had served the Town well, however the new administration would have different pro- cedures and they preferred to start with different firms with fresh ideas. Mr. Versace spoke of new procedures such as two Town Board meetings a month and weekly work shop sessions which he felt would help them serve the residents of the Town. He concluded by stating that he hoped he had answered the questions of the residents and the press concerning the change in personnel. Mr. McCluskey commented that he had abstained on some of the appointments since he was not knowledgeable of the person, had not seen any resumes and therefore was not aware of their quali- fications. He hoped in the future that the other Boaad Members would discuss these matters with him and enable him to vote either yes or no on the resolutions. MR. VERSACE moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Incoronato and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 P.M. Reorg. Mtg. 1/2/84 Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk