1982-09-13 PHi
AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SEPTEMBER 13, 1982
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
3. Accept Minutes au43rq Decd
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Town Justices Bldg/Zng Hydrant Report Receiver of Taxes -
Sup/Compt thru July
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. David Emmet re: leasing Town property on Middlebush Rd.
b. Request from H. Gunderud for permission to attend State Bldg..
Conference in Ellenville Sept. 29 -Oct. 1st. etiso V.<ct 'Sc f T Lcclzn
c. Request from K. Croshier, H. Supt., to go to bid for New Highway
Garage.
d. Bob Roarabaugh re: dangerous curve on Losee Rd.
e. Mr. & Mrs. Kulaga re: water drainage problem - Bel -Aire Lane
f. Dennis -Rivera requests permission to become Tenant to'Rockingham
Farm Sewer District.
g. Lloyd Creary re: CATV - cost for him to hook up
h. 2 Peddling License Applications: John McLeod & Dennis McQuire
i. Notice of Public Hearing, Town of Poughkeepsie on Zng. Ord. Amendments
j. T/W Ping. Bd. subdivision Regulations with recommendation for T/Bd
to adopt.
k. Attny to Town Reports: 1. Camo Pollution Contract as commented on
by State Auditor 2. Local SEQRA Legislation 3. Diane LeRoy vs
Town of Wappinger
1. Set Special meeting for Town Clerk to turn over Tentative Budget to
Town Board and, change date of October Meeting from llth to 13th
m. R.E. Lapar Reports: 1. Baldwin Drive Storm drainage pipe behing
lots #6-8-10 2. Serenity Mission Rd. paving 3. RFSTP complaints
of Sludge outfall 4. Drew Ct. drainage problem 5. Tall Trees
cost est. Chlorine Contact Tank
n. Dutchess Co.DEpt. Aviation response re: operating standards
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Direct Assessor to prepare Assessment Rolls for various water and
Sewer Improvement Areas and Districts
b. Resolution by Supervisor Diehl re: Marcy Power Lines
c. Introduce Local Law for Unsafe Bldgs - and set date for Public Hearing
d. Introduce Local Law for "No Parking" along All Angels Hill Rd. in
vicinity of Rte 82 - and set date for Public Hearing
e. County Snow Removal Resolution
f. Pop Warner Contract
g. N.Y.S.D.O.T addition Permanent easement Rte 9D(same location as before
h. CATV Contract
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mocassin Hill - Easements and Dedication of Rds.
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on September 13, 1982 at the Town Hall, Mill Street,
Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 8:01 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Gerard McCluskey, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Others Present:
Jon Holden Adams, Attorney
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Before starting with the regular Agenda, Mr. Diehl announced that
he wished to pass a resolution on the installation of the Marcy
Power Lines and then give Mr. Peter White, County Legislator of
Wappinger, who was present, the opportunity to discuss the reso-
lutions sponsored by him at the County Legislature meeting that
day.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED the Town of Wappinger Town Board strongly objects
to installation of Marcy Power Lines as presented in original
plans (overhead) and opposed also to a proposed alternate
overhead plans.
In view of the fact that overhead power lines of nature
proposed by Power Authority of State of New York give no
guarantee of no destruction to the environment in the Town
of wappinger and lack of security for residents of the Town
of Wappinger. This resolution supports and defines the
position of the Town that the Town objects to "Power
Overhead Lines" and if necessary, clearly states; Bury the
Power Lines.
This resolution supports and clearly defines a previous
declaration by Councilwoman Bernice Mills at a prior Town Board
Meeting, by taking the positive position, that if the lines must
be constructed and that there is proof that there will be no
environmental damage the Town Board will insist that the lines
be buried. This does not preclude the Town Board from pursuing
any legal remedies available, if we are not satisfied as to
there safety.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. White reported that he had been working since late May
against the installation of these lines and had introduced three
resolutions at the County meeting that day concerning these lines.
The first one stated that the County was against the lines, the
second resolution requested the County Executive to direct her
attorney to fight it and the third resolution required an
Environmental Impact Statement on this action. He then invited
questions from the public and when asked what they could do he
suggested that they write letters of objection to the County
Executive and all State Officials. Mr. White concluded a lengthy
discussion with the residents present by requesting that they
contact him for assistance in fighting the installation of these
lines.
Mr. Diehl introduced Sandra Goldberg and asked for her comments
in this matter. She felt Mr. White had covered the subject very
well and added that the paper could alert the public to write
to their representatives either individually or petition in a
group and addresses should be supplied or they could contact the
Town offices for this information. She also offered her assistance
to the residents. A question was brought up on the location of
any public hearing that might be conducted and what could be done
to have one scheduled in Dutchess County.
MR. DIEHL moved that the Town contact the proper authorities and
request that a Public Hearing on the installation of the Marcy
Power Lines be held in the County of Dutchess.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Board on August 9,
1982, having previously been sent to all Board Members, were now
placed before them for their consideration. Mrs. Mills asked that
one item be corrected to read that a report from the Landfill Com-
mittee on a Fall Clean-up in October would be on the September
Agenda rather than on the October Agenda.
MRS. MILLS moved that the Minutes of the August 9th, 1982 Town
Board Meeting be approved with the correction noted, as submitted
by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports for the month of August were received from the Town
Justices, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator, Hydrant Report,
Receiver of Taxes, July and August and the Supervisor/Comptroller
Report through July 31, 1982.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that all Reports be accepted and placed on
file.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. David Emmett, 24 Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, wrote
to the Board requesting permission to lease a parcel of land
owned by the Town which adjoined his property for the purpose
of grazing for his animals. Mr. McCluskey had contacted Mr.
Emmet and was familiar with the request; he :recommended that it
be referred to the Ordinance Committee for further discussion
and Mr. Versace added that it should also be reviewed by the
Zoning Administrator for research of proper acreage required for
the animals.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that Mr. Emmett's request to lease a parcel
of Town property be referred to the Ordinance Committee, the
Attorney and the Zoning Administrator for review and recommendation.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following requests were received from Town Officials requesting
permission to attend conferences: Mr. Gunderud, for the New York
State Building Official Conference at Ellenville, New York from
September 29th to October 1st, 1982; Judge Francese and court
personnel to attend the New York State Magistrates Association
Conference from October 10th through October 13th, and Thomas
Logan to attend the New York State Assessors Association from
September 19th through September 23rd, 1982.
MRS. MILLS moved that Mr. Gunderud and Judge Francese be given
permission to attend their respective conferences.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. MILLS moved that monies be transferred from the Contingency
Account for Mr. Logan's Conference and his request to attend said
Conference be approved.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Mr. Croshier, Highway Superintendent
to bid on a new highway garage which, he stated, was needed for
the coming winter. The specifications had been forwarded from
the Engineer to the Comptroller's office and the information
had
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the
for
not been received by
MCCLUSKEY moved that
specifications for a
their review.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
the Town Board to review.
the Comptroller be directed to forward
new highway garage to the Town Board
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Bob Roarabaugh, 4 Losee Road, wrote to the Board regarding
a "very dangerous curve for northbound motorists on Losee Road".
They average one accident a week and in bad weather they have had
as many as four in that period of time. So far, he said, they had
no fatalities, they have been one car accidents and usually crash
into his cedar tree on the opposite side of the road. He urged the
Board to take action and suggested taking the turn out of the road
or make that road one way northbound. Mr. Diehl had received a
telephone call on this complaint and had recommended that a letter
be sent to the Board; he then referred it to the Highway Superin-
tendent for investiggtion hoping to have a report at this meeting,
however Mr. Croshier was
MR. DIEHL moved that the
dent to investigate this
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
not present due to illness.
Highway Committee contact the Superiinten-
complaint and report back to the Board.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Another complaint relating to the Bell -Air Lane Drainage Project
was received from Mr. & Mrs. Kulaga at 4 Bell -Air Lane. The
previous complaints had been referred to the contractor who
installed the drainage for investigation. Mr. Lapar and
Mr.
Croshier had visited the area to check out these
complaints and determined that was the contractor's responsibility.
MR. DIEHL moved that the complaint from the Kulagas be referred to
the Engineer, the Attorney and the Highway Superintendent to
investigate along with the contractor and endeavor to solve their
problem.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Dennis Rivera, 2 Pye Lane, Town of Wappinger wrote to the
Board requesting permission to hook into the Rockingham Farms
Sewer District as a tenant. Mr. Lapar explained the procedure
Mr. Rivera would have to follow and the first step would be
to contact the Dutchess County Department of Health, explain
the problem he was having and request their approval for this
hook-up. Once this was received, the Town Board would consider
action on the request under the Town Tenant Policy.
MR. DIEHL moved that a letter be directed to Mr. Rivera informing
him of this action as explained by Mr. Lapar.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Lloyd Creary, Myers Corners Road
regarding the price quoted to him by U. S. Cablevision for
hook up to cable. His home was situated back off of the highway
and he felt the sum of $700.00 which they quoted was exhorbitant
and hoped the situatitn of residents in this predicament would
be considered by the Board during their negotiations with the
cable company for renewal of the franchise.
Mr. Diehl referred this matter to the Cable Committee to contact
Mr. Erichsen of U. S. Cablevision to determine what could be done
to resolve this problem.
Two Peddlers... License Applications were received, one from John
McLeod for door to door candy sales and one from Dennis McGuire
for the sale of food and soda. It was noted that Mr. McGuire was
a veteran and the fee would be waived, however, Mr. McLeod would
be charged the full sum of $150.00 for one year.
MRS. MILLS moved to approve Peddlers Licenses for both applicants,
John McLeod and Dennis McGuire.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Notice of Public Hearing was received from the Town of
Poughkeepsie on amendments to their Zoning Ordinance.
MRS. MILLS moved to receive the Notice of Public Hearing from the
Town of Poughkeepsie and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Planning Board had forwarded updated Subdivision Regulations
which had been adopted by them and a recommendation that the
Town Board approve their adoption.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger has
undertaken review of its subdivision regulations and revised them
as it deems appropriate, and
WHEREAS, on August 30th, 1982, a public hearing was held
to permit expressions of public interest as to the content of
said proposed revised regulations, and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the public hearing, the Planning
Board approved such regulations subject to the approval of the
Town Board,
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED that the revised subdivision regulations
of the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger which were the
subject of a public hearing on August 30th, 1982, be approved as
required by Town Law Section 272.
Seconded by: Councilman McCluskey
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Versace commented before the resolution was adopted that
although he had no objection to approving these subdivision
regulations, there was a possibility of a problem with the
bonding process which he felt should be thoroughly discussed
with the Attorney at their next work session along with the
Chairman of the Planning Board. Mr. Diehl noted that the matter
would be on the agenda of their next work shop session.
A report was received from the Attorney regarding a question
raised in a recent audit by the Department of Audit and Control
as to the absence of competitive bidding for the Camo Pollution
Contract, for operation and maintenance of the Town Water and
Sewer Plants. The Attorney had previously expressed the opinion
that these were professional services and therefore did not come
under the category which required bidding and in this report he
stated that they would continue to adhere to their original
opinion. If it was the desire of the Board, Mr. Adams added,
he would solicit further clarification from the State Comptroller.
MR. VERSACE moved that the Attorney be requested to solicit the
opinion of the State Comptroller in the matter of competitive
bidding on the contract for operation of our Water and Sewer
Plants.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second report received from Mr. Adams was in regard to the
possible updating of the Local Law on SEQRA and suggested that
the matter be referred to the Conservation Advisory Council for
their input.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to refer this report to the Conservation
Advisory Council as suggested by the Attorney.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Adams wrote to the Board concerning legal action which had
been brought against the Town by Diane LeRoy.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to appoint the law firm of Corbally, Gartland
and Rappleyea in the matter of Diane LeRoy vs. the Town of
Wappinger, to answer and defend on behalf of the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to set a Special Meeting for September 29,
1982 at 6:45 P.M. at which time the Town Clerk would present
the 1983 Tentative Budget to the Town Board.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. MILLS moved to change the date of the Town Board Meeting
in October from the llth of October to the 13th of October, 1982,
due to Columbus Day Holiday.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
A report was received from Mr. Lapar in reference to Storm
Drainage Pipe and Easement behind Lot #6, #p8 and #10 Baldwin
Drive which had been requested by the Board at the August 9th,
meeting. The pipe in question was placed either by the developer
and/or the home builder prior to August 1975 and obviously did
the job for five years since no complaints had been received during
that time. Mr. Lapar pointed out that they were obviously clogged
but the question still remained on the burden of the responsibil-
ity ---the Town, the homeowner or the developer. Another discussion
ensued between Mr. Lapar and Mr. Versace on the history of the
drainage in that area and their recollections of the developers
who were involved in the Kent Road area drainage projects. It
was agreed at the conclusion of the discussion that more research
was needed to determine if the Town was obligated to perform any
corrective action to solve the problem.
MRS. MILLS moved that the Attorney and the Engineer investigate
this matter further to determine if the Town has any legal
responsibility to correct the problem.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Lapar reported to the Board on the Paving Contract for roads
in Serenity Mission and informed the Board that although he and
Mr. Croshier had spent several hours reevaluating the bids in
an effort to bring the cost down to a more realistic figure,
the estimate still remained too high. He recommended that the
work be done by the Highway Department which would eliminate
many of the costs involved with an outside contractor.
MRS. MILLS moved that a letter be directed to the Highway Super-
intendent informing him that funds have been made available for
him to complete the roads in the Serenity Mission Subdivision
this year.
Seconded by Mr. Versace Motion Unanimously Carried
A complaint of sludge at the outfall discharge into Sprout Creek
at the Rockingham Farms Sewer Treatment Plant had been investiga-
ted by Mr. Lapar and he reported that after an inspection of the
site by him and Larry Whitten of Camo Pollution Control there was
no evidence of sludge found along the route of the outfall. He
noted that the plant was surrounded by wetland and swampy areas and
this material could have been mistaken for sludge, but there was
no evidence of sludge dumping. Mr. Versace reported that he had
also checked this area and concurred with Mr. Lapar.
MR. VERSACE moved to receive this report and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Another report from Mr. Lapar referenced a drainage problem on
Drew Court which both he and Mr. Croshier had investigated and
he noted that the existing easements had become overgrown and
could use some maintenance cleaning. The Drainage Committe had
previously met with Mr. Lapar and Mr. Croshier and agreed that
stream cleaning and easement cleaning should be done in this area.
Mr. Versace asked if any action had been taken on such a project
and Mrs. Mills replied that they intended to recommend to the
Board that this cleaning be done, however, it could not be done
just in one area since it would cause downstream flooding which
Mr. Lapar had cautioned them about. Mr. Versace's intent was
for the Highway to clean out the overgrowth in the easements but
agreed to wait on this action until the Drainage Committee sub-
mitted a Drainage Plan of stream cleaning for the whole area
which Mrs. Mills hoped could be implemented this year.
A cost estimate of $5,000 for the installation of a chlorine
contact tank in the Tall Trees Water District was submitted to
the Board by Mr. Lapar as had been requested at the last meeting.
MR. VERSACE moved to receive the report and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the last meeting, the Town Board requested that a letter be
directed to the County Executive and the Commissioner of Aviation
stating their objections to the use of Dutchess County Airport
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for large aircraft such as the 727's and B17's. A response was
received from Bradley Whited, Commissioner of Aviation informing
the Board of their operating standards and procedures used for
all aircraft landing. He reviewed the procedure that they followed
on the day that the large aircraft landed and when all factors had
been taken into consideration the conclusion reached by his office
was that the landing operation would be safe. He invited the
Town's involvement in a program they were developing with the
tenants and community called a Noise Abatement Plan and suggested
a meeting if the Board was interested.
Mr. McCluskey was upset with the tone of the letter and felt
that the airport officials should be more concerned with safety
and although they went through their procedures and deemed it
safe for this aircraft to land, they might not be as lucky the
next time. Mrs. Mills felt that perhaps Mr. Whited misunderstood
the objection and perhaps another letter should be written to
him emphasizing what they were objecting to which was the landing
of the two large aircraft at the airport. They could also set up
a meeting to discuss their operating procedures further.
Charles Cortellino was recognized by the Chair and suggested that
the FAA also be invited.
Mr. Ron Lafko was recognized by the Chair and informed the Board
that a Liaison Committee had been established within the Quiet
Acres development and they meet monthly with the aviation commission
and would also appreciate the Town's cooperation. He felt they
should all meet together so they could reinforce each others
efforts on the activities at the airport.
Another resident, Rudolph Landelma, was also recognized by the Chair
and stated that the attitude being taken by the airport official
was discriminatory but he did believe the FAA should lay down laws
of how long the runway has to be for certain type aircraft and we
adhere to it.
MRS. MILLS moved that the Commissioner of Aviation, the FAA and
Ron Lafko be invited to the Town Board's next work shop session
to discuss the procedures that were now being followed at the
airport.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried
Before going into Committee Reports, Mr. Diehl recognized
Wappinger County Legislator, Donald McMillen and asked him if
he had any reports to add to those of Peter White and Sandra
Goldberg who had previously spoken on the Marc Power Lines.
He mentioned that although they had passed the three resolutions
against the power lines that day, he hoped that a much stronger
resolution would be presented at their next meeting with more
facts to back their opposition. In regard to the meeting with
airport officials he felt that the County Legislators should also
be included and when questioned by Mr. McCluskey if they had an
Airport Committee he replied that they did however, the members
on the Committee were not from the Town of Wappinger.
MRS. MILLS moved that a letter be directed to Joseph Poillucci,
Chairman of the County Legislature requesting that at least one
member of the Legislature Airport Committee be from the Town of
Wappinger in view of the fact that the Dutchess County Airport
is situated in the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Mills, Landfill Committee, reported that there will no
fall clean-up this year mainly because there are no surplus funds
available to conduct one since the monies were spent on the three
other programs which she felt were very successful. The program
at Castle Point for disposal of all items with the exception of
metal which the residents could deposit at the Highway Garage,
was conducted on the first Saturday of every month starting in
April and ending in October. The Saturday Morning Kitchen Disposal
Program would be continued indefinitely at the Highway Garage or
until such time that it might cause a deficit to the Town. At this
time their recommendation would be to conduct a spring clean-up in
April.
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CENTRAL WAPPINGER
WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Central Wappinger Water
Improvement Area in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in
excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per
residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties
shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation
shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all
property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in
accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the
total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR OAKWOOD KNOLLS
WATER DISTRICT
The following Reeolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
an assessment roll for the Oakwood Knolls Water District in
accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in
excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per
residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties
shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation
shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all
property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in
accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the
total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
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f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
preapre an assessment roll for5-the Fleetwood Water District in
accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in
excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per
residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE ARDMORE WATER
IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
an assessment roll for the Ardmore Water Improvement Area in
accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit
unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in
excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per
residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation wheEeby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TALL TREES WATER
IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Tall Trees Water Improvement
Area in accordance with the following standards:
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for
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be
as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - . 8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in
excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER
IMPROVEMENT NO. 1
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assess r is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Wappinger Sewer Improvement
No. 1 in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area,
and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which
the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within
the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MID -POINT SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Mid -Point Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed
valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit
unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject
property bears to the tot al assessed valuation within the
benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The landswhich can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment, roll for Fleetwood Sewer District in
accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in
excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed
valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a
benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the
subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within
the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor whall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Wildwood Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - ,8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed
valuation of all property within the benefited area, and a
benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the
subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within
the benefited area.
f. All those subdivision that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATCH HILL SEWER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Watch Hill Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
one
for
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres
benefit unit.
- .8
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area,
and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ration which
the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within
the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded,by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following proposed Local Law was introduced by SUPERVISOR
DIEHL:
A Local Law providing for the repair or removal of unsafe
buildings and collapsed structures.
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger.
Section 1. Purpose. Unsafe buildings pose a threat to
life and property in the Town of Wappinger. Buildings and
structures may become unsafe by reason of damage by fire, the
elements, age or general deterioration. Vacant buildings not
properly secured at doorways and windows also serve as an
attractive nuisance for young children who may be injured
therein, as well as point of congregation by vagrants and
transients. A dilapidated building may also serve as a place
of rodent infestation thereby creating a health menace to the
community. It is the purpose of this local law to provide for
the safety, health protection and general welfare of persons
and property in the Town of Wappinger by requiring that such
unsafe buildings be repaired or demolished and removed.
Section 2. This local law shall be known as "Unsafe
Building Law" of the Town of Wappinger.
Section 3. Definitions. (1) "Building" means any building,
structure or portion thereof used for residential, business or
industrial purpose. (2) "Building Inspector" means the building
inspector of the Town of Wappinger or such other person appointed
by the town board to enforce the provisions of this local law.
Section 4. Investigation and Report. When in his own
opinion or upon receipt of information that a building (1) is
or may become dangerous or unsafe to the general public, (2)
is open at the doorways and windows making it accessible to
and an object of attraction to minors under eighteen years of
age, as well as to vagrants and other trespassers, (d) is or may
become a place of rodent infestation, (4) presents any other
danger to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
public or (5) is unfit for the purposes for which it may lawfully
be used, he shall cause or make an inspection thereof and report
in writing to the town board his findings and recommendations in
regard to its repair or demolition and removal.
Section 5. Town Board Order. The town board shall there-
after consider such report and by resolution determine, if in its
opinion the report so warrants, that such building is unsafe and
dangerous and order its repair, if the same can be safely repaired,
or its demolition and removal, and further order that a notice be
served upon the persons and in the manner provided herein.
Section 6. Notice; Contents. The notice shall contain the
following: (1) a description of the premises, (2) a statement of
the particulars in which the building is unsafe or dangerous,
(3) an order outlining the manner in which the building is to be
made safe and secure, or demolished and removed, (4) a statement
that the securing or removal of such building shall commence within
(30) days of the service of the notice and shall be completed within
(60) days thereafter, unless for good cause shown such time shall
be extended, (5) a date, time and place for a hearing before the
town board in relation to such dangerous or unsafe building, which
hearing shall be scheduled not less than five business days from
the date of service of the notice and (6) a statement that in the
event of neglect or refusal to comply with the order to secure or
demolish and remove the building,the town board isauthorizedto
provide for its demolition and removal, -to assess all expenses
thereof against the land on which it is located and to institute
a special proceeding to collect the costs of demolition, including
legal expenses.
Section 7. Service of Notice. The said notice shall be
served (1) by personal service of a copy thereof upon the oyer,
executor, administrator, agent, lessee, or any person having a
vested or contingent interest in such unsafe building as shown
by the records of the receiver of taxes (or tax collector) or
of the county clerk; or if no such person can .be reasonable
found by mailing such owner by registered mail, a copy of such
notice directed to his last known address as shown by the above
records if said person resides within the town, otherwise by
mailing by both regular and registered mail if such person
resides outside the town, and (2) by personal service of a copy
of such notice upon any adult person residing in or occupying
said premises if such person can be reasonably found and (3)
by securely affixing a copy of such notice upon the unsafe
building.
Section 8. A copy of the notice served as provided herein
shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of the County of
Dutchess.
Section 9. Refusal to Comply. In the event of the refusal
or neglect of the person so notified to comply with said order of
the town board and after the hearing, the town board shall provide
for the demolition and removal of such building or structure either
by town employees or by contract. Except in emergency as provided
in Section 11 hereof, any contract for demolition and removal of a
building in excess of $5,000 shall be awarded through competitive
bidding.
Section 10. Assessment of Expenses. All expenses incurred
by the town in connection with the proceedings to repair and secure
or demolish and remove the unsafe building, including the cost of
actually removing such building, shall be assessed against the land
on which such building is located and shall be levied and collected
in the same manner as provided in Article Fifteen of the Town Law
for the levy and collection of a special ad valorem levy.
Section 11. Emergency Cases. Where it reasonably appears
that thereis present a clear and imminent danger to the life,
safety or health of any person or property, unless an unsafe
building is immediately repaired and secured or demolished, the
town board may by resolution authorize the building inspector to
immediately cause the repair or demolition of such unsafe building.
The expenses of such repair or demolition shall be a charge against
the land on which it is located and shall be assessed, levied and
collected as provided in Section 10 hereof.
Section 12, The surveyor appointed as provided herein shall
be paid reasonable compensation as shall be fixed by the town board.
Section 13. This local law shall take effect immediately
upon filing thereof in the office of the Secretary of State.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and .introduced
at a meeting of this Town Board on the 13th day of September,
1982, a proposed local law providing for the repair or removal
of unsafe buildings and collapsed structures, 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 29th day of September 1982 at 6:40 P.M. EDT 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 bulletinboard 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 McCluskey
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following proposed Local Law was introduced by SUPERVISOR
DIEHL:
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
as follows:
Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle
to park or stand in that area designated and marked as "no parking"
area on both sides of All Angels Hill Road between the intersections
of that road with NY Rte. 82 and Park Hill Road.
Section 2. Violation of this local law shall be subject to
a fine no greater than $25.00.
Section 3. This local law shall become effective as
prescribed by Municipal Home Rule Law Section 20.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR Diehl who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced
at a meeting of this Town Board on the 13th day of September
1982, a proposed local law prohibiting parking on All Angels
Hill Road in the vicinity of Route 82, 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 29th day of September, 1982 at 6:30 P.M. EDT 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: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes
The following proposed local law was introduced by SUPERVISOR
DIEHL:
A Local Law amending Local Law No. 1 of 1967, Local Law
No. 5 of 1977, Local Law No. 2 and No. 6 of 1980.
Be It Enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York as follows:
Section 1. Section 2(b) of Local Law No. 1 of 1967,
Section 2 of Local Law No. 5 of 1977, Local Law No. 2 and No. 6
of 1980 are hereby amended to read as follows:
(b) The income of the owner or the combined income of the
owners of the property shall not and may not exceed the sum of
Ten Thousand Five Hundred ($10,500.00) Dollars for the income
tax year immediately preceding the date of making the application
for exemption. The income tax year shall mean the twelve month
period for which the owner or owners filed a federal personal
income tax return, or if no such return is filed, the preceding
calendar year. Where title is vested in either the husband or
the wife, their combined income may not exeeed such income.
Such income shall include social security and retirement
benefits, interest, dividends, net rental income, salary or
earnings, and netincomefrom self-employment, but shall not
include a return of capital gifts or inheritances. Rental income
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and self-employment shall not be reduced by an allowance for
depreciation.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately
upon adoption and filing.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN MCCLUSKEY who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced
at a meeting of this Town Board on the 13th day of September
1982, a proposed local law providing for a partial tax exemption
of real property owned by certain persons with limited income
who are 65 years of age or over, 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 29th day of September 1982 at 6:35 P.M. EDT 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: Supervisor Diehl
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has been
requested to remove snow from County roads, and to sand or
otherwise treat them for the purpose of removing the danger
of ice and snow, by the Commissioner of Public Works of
Dutchess County, in accordance with Article 6, Section 135-a
of the Highway Law,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent
be and is herein authorized to perform such work as is found
necessary, at the hourly rate as fixed by the State Commissioner
of Transportation for the renting and hiring of such equipment,
for the Winter season 1982-1983.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
An Agreement between the Pop Warner League and the Town of
Wappinger was placed before the Board for their consideration.
A motion was made by Mr. Versace and seconded by Mr. McCluskey
authorizing the Supervisor to sign this agreement, however, before
the Board voted on the Agreement, Mary Schmalz was recognized by
the Chair and stated that she objected to this contract and pointed
out that it was in violation of the Gift and Loan Provision of
Article 8, Section 1 of the State-of New York. The contract stated
that the League would provide for all youths between the ages of 11
and 13 and the weight of 90-130 lbs, however no provisions were made
for those who did not meet these requirements. This activity was
provided for those youth living in the School District, not just
the Town of Wappinger, therefore, if approved, Town monies would
be spent on services provided for the youth of the School District
which involved many towns. The next item brought up was the
provision for contracting the services of coaches---were they
professional licensed coaches, and did the Board realize the
liability that could be involved with injuries since football was
a contact sport. It was further stated that the League would
provide adequate facilities---they did not own the facilities, Mrs.
Schmalz continued, the school provided their fields for the games.
She added that the Pop Warner League was not, she emphasized, a
non-profit organization; under the laws of the State the IRS rating
#501C3 is for charitable organizations and the League had never
applied for this classification. Before Mrs. Schmalz objected to
the contract, she made note of the fact that she was an active
member of this League for twenty years.
Mr. Versace then asked to address the subject and asked Mrs. Schmalz
if she objected to supporting the youth of the Town in their sport
activities. He pointed out that this Town Board and previous Boards
had, for many years, supported both baseball and football programs
in the Town, and he could not understand why she was trying to
prevent Town monies going to these organizations now. Mrs. Schmalz's
contention was that her objection was not for the support of these
organizations, since she as an individual did support them, but
rather for the manner in which it was done. There were, she continued,
other avenues available for these organizations to obtain funding.
Mr. Versace suggested that she reveal this information at the next
work shop session of the Town Board and the Recreation Commission be
invited for their comments on the proposed Agreement. Mrs. Schmalz
felt that the Commission had nothing to do with this matter, however,
it was Mr.. Versace's intent to discuss programs provided for the youth
of the community .with Mrs.`Schmalz, as a member of the Recreation
Commission as well as the other members. He repeated his motion to
approve the contract, however Mr. McCluskey withdrew his second
due to the comments he had listened to and preferred to discuss
it more thoroughly. Mr. Diehl recommended that action be tabled
until the next meeting when more information would be available
after further discussions had been conducted at their work shop
session with the Recreation Commission.
Mrs. Sandra Goldberg, Wappinger County Legislator informed the
Board that Monday, September 27, 1982 was a Jewish Holiday and
there might be Jewish residents who could not attend the meetings
that had been set.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that all meetings and public hearings that
had been set for September 27th, 1982, be changed to September 29th,
1982 due to the Jewish Holiday on the 27th of September, 1982.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mrs. Mills ---Nay
A letter was received from the New York State Department of
Transportation advising the Board that a small additional
easement would be required from the Town for the project on
RD. Mr. Logan recommended acceptance of this offer from NYSDOT
for the permanent easement from the Town.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to approve the offer of $100.00 from the New
York State Department of Transportation for an additional parcel
of land owned by the Town of Wappinger situated off of Route 9D,
approximate size of 0.034+ acres.
Seconded.by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to authorize the Supervisor to enter into an
additional Agreement of Adjustment with the New York State Depart-
ment of Transportation, #PIN 8327.06.210 for the value of all that
property within the taking area amounting to $100.00, and further
authorize the Supervisor to execute the necessary closing papers
which shall be furnished at a future date by the State.
Seconded by Mr. Versace Motion Unanimously Carried
A Public Hearing having been held by the Town Board on the
application of U. S. Cablevision for the renewal of the Cable
Franchise with the Town of Wappinger, the matter was now placed
before them for their consideration.
Mr. Adams informed the Board that the revised contract had not
been received from the company and he recommended tabling action
on the contract.
Mr. Diehl tabled action on the renewal of the Cable Franchise
to the October meeting of the Town Board.
A petition for a street lighting district in the Top 0' Hill
area of the Town had been received by the Town Board at their
November 10, 1980 meeting and forwarded to Central Hudson for
their survey to determine the Benefit Assessment charge and
yearly maintenance charge prior to setting a public hearing.
These determinations were completed by Central Hudson and the
establishment of the lighting district could be considered after
a public hearing was held on the matter.
To The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
in the County of Dutchess, in the State of New York
This petition made pursuant to the provisions of Section
190, 191, and 193 of the Town Law of the State of New York, being
Chapter 62 of the Consolidated Laws, alleges and respectfully
shows:
First: That each and every one of the undersigned petitioners
is the owner of taxable real property within that portion of the
Town of Wappinger, which is sought to be established as a lighting
district, and which is more particularly described in paragraph
"Fifth" of this petition.
Second: That the undersigned petitioners own in the aggregate
at least one-half of the assessed valuation of all the taxable real
property and include resident owners owning in the aggregate at
least one-half of the assessed valuation of all the taxable property
owned by all resident owners within that portion of the Town of
Wappinger, which it is sought to be established as a lighting
district, and which is more particularly described in paragraph
"Fifth" of this petition.
Third: That your petitioners are desirous of establishing
a lighting district within the Town of Wappinger, in the County
of Dutchess, in the State of New York, pursuant to the provisions
of Sections 190, 191, 193, 194 and 195 of the Town Law.
Fourth: That upon the establishment of such lighting district
within the Town of Wappinger, in the County of Dutchess, in the
State of New York, your petitioners are desirous that such Town
of Wappinger, make and enter into a contract for the lighting
of the streets, avenues, highways and public places within the
said district, with such person or corporation as the Town Board
may deem proper and expedient for the lighting thereof, pursuant
to the provisions of Sections 198 and 202 of the Town Law.
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Fifth: That the territory within the Town of Wappinger,
in the County of Dutchess, State of New York, which is sought
to be incorporated into and established as a lighting district,
is described as follows:
Starting at the intersection of Myers Corners Road and
HiView Road and proceeding along the Northside of Myers Corners
Road in a easterly direction a distance of 470 feet + thence in
a northerly direction roughly S4°13'40"E a distance of 968+ thence
in a northeasterly direction northerly N54°23'30"E a distance of
1480+ thence in a northwesterly direction roughly S22°04'50"E a
distdance of 2010 feet + thence in a westerly direction roughly
N70 42'30"E a distance of 2500 feet + thence in a southerly
direction roughly S20°27'10" E a distance of 2521 feet + thence in
an easterly direction N62°07'50" a distance of 334 feet + to
Myers Corners Road thence in an easterly direction along the
north side of Myers Corners Road to the point of beginning.
All the properties, boundaries, property owners, landmarks
and other means of demarcation hereinbefore mentioned and used
in describing the Panoram Acres Lighting District are to be
considered as those existing as of August 1, 1982.
Sixth: That said territory mentioned and described in
the foregoing paragraph of this petition is situated wholly
outside of the corporate limits of any incorporated village
or city in said Town.
Seventh: That hereunto annexed and marked "Exhibit A"
is a certificate of the Assessor of the Town of Wappinger duly
certifying the names of all the taxpayers resident within and
owning real property together with the assessed valuation of
their property within that portion of the Town of Wappinger
which is mentioned and described in paragraph "Fifth" of this
petition, and which is sought to be incorporated as a lighting
district.
WHEREFORE, your petitioners pray that a Lighting District
to be known as the "Panoram Acres Lighting District" and which
shall embrace that portion of the Town of Wappinger which is
described in paragraph "Fifth" of this petition, be established
as a lighting district within the Town of Wappinger, in the
County of Dutchess, in the State of New York pursuant to the
provisions of Sections 190, 191, 193, 194 and 195, of the
Town Law, and that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
after establishing said Lighting District pursuant to law,
make and enter into a contract for the lighting of the streets,
avenues, highways and public places within the said district,
upon such terms and for such period, not exceeding ten (10)
years, as the Town Board shall deem expedient with such person
or corporation as the Town Board may deem proper and expedient
for the lighting thereof, pursuant to the provisions of Section
198 and 202 of the Town law.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ILLUMINATION
OF THE PANORAM ACRES LIGHTING DISTRICT
EMBRACING A PORTION OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER, IN THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS,
IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, a written petition dated October 30, 1980 in due
form and containing the required signatures has been presented
to and filed with the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, in
the County of Dutchess, in the State of New York, for the
establishment and illumination of the Panoram Acres Lighting
District embracing a portion of said Town, and without the
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bounds of any corporate city or village, which said establishment
of said District shall be bound and described as follows:
Starting at the intersection of Myers Corners Road and
HiView Road and proceeding along the Northside of Myers Corners
Road in an easterly direction a distance of 470 feet + thence
in a northerly direction roughly S4°1 '40"E a distance of
968 feet + thence in a northeasterly direction northerly N54°23'30"E
a distance of 1480 feet + thence in a northwesterly direction
roughly S22°04'50"E a distance of 2010 feet + thence in a westerly
direction roughly N70°42'30"E a distance of 2500 feet + thence in
a southerly direction roughly S20°27'10"E a distance of 2521 feet +
thence in an easterly direction N62°07'50" a distance of 26 feet +
thence in a southerly direction roughly S31°21'10"E a distance of
334 feet + to Myers Corners Road thence in an easterly direction
along the north side of Myers Corners Road to the point of
beginning.
All the properties, boundaries, property owners, landmarks
and other means of demarcation hereinbefore mentioned and used in
describing the Panoram Acres Lighting District are to be considered
as those existing as of August 1, 1982.
WHEREAS, the improvements proposed will provide adequate
street lighting, it is hereby
ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the said Town
of Wappinger shall be held at the Town Hall on October 13, 1982
at 7:45 o'clock in the afternoon of that day, to consider the
said petition and to hear all persons interested in the subject
thereof, concerning the same, and that a copy of such order,
certified by the Town Clerk, be published once in the official
paper, and a copy of such order certified by the Town Clerk
shall also be posted on the signboard of the Town of Wappinger
maintained as provided by law, such publication and posting to
be not less than nor more than twenty days before the date
designated for the hearing as aforesaid.
Seconded by: Councilman McCluskey
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Adams reported that he had no further information regarding
Mocassin Hill Subdivision roads and easement problems.
MR. VERSACE moved that the matter be referred back to the Attorney
for his further review and recommendation
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Diehl had received a complaint from Vincent Poaech, Boxwood
Close regarding a flooding problem in the Mocassin Hill area.
He referred this matter to the Attorney for investigation along
with the existing problems of that area.
A letter was received from the American Heart Association
requesting permission to use the Town streets on October 3,
1982, rain date, October 10, 1982, for their annual Bike-a-thon.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that permission be given to the American
Heart Association to conduct their annual Bike-a-thon through the
Town of Wappinger streets and recommended that they contact the
law enforcement agencies and the ambulance company informing them
of this event and the designated routes.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Motion Unanimously Carried
A copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Segal, developer of Carmel
Heights Subdivision from his Attorney, Albert Roberts regarding
Carmel Heights Subdivision Water and Sewer Service to Residents
of Sherwood Heights,had been forwarded to the Town Board. The
letter was in response to Mr. Segal's inquiry to his attorney
relative to the feasibility of extending the services from the
Carmel Heights Subdivision to the residents of Sherwood Heights
and Mr. Roberts recommended against it. Mr. Versace had asked the
status of this matter and expressed his concern on the blacktopping
of the roads in the subdivision. If no water and sewer district
would be formed, then Mr. Segal would have to proceed with the
completion of the roads since the possibility of a district had
postponed this work. The Board agreed that Mr. Segal should be
contacted for his opinion on the formation of a district in conjunc-
tion with Sherwood Heights.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that a letter be directed to Mr. Segal asking
that he respond to the Town Board relative to his opinion on the
inclusion of Sherwood Heights in a water and sewer district with
the Carmel Heights Subdivision.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. DIEHL moved that a copy of Mr. Roberts' letter be forwarded
to the residents of Sherwood Heights, also informing them that if
they still desire a meeting with the Town Board in the matter of
water and sewer service the Board would be receptive to such a
meeting.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Ed Hawksley, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Council,
was recognized by the Chair and reported that the Council had been
working on a program to address the drainage problem in the Town
and were now ready to conduct a study with the assistance of
Cornell University students. He requested tentative approval from
the Board in order to make the necessary arrangements with the
professor from Cornell and before they sought final approval he
would arrange a discussion with the Town Board, Attorney, the
professor and the participating students.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that tentative approval be given to the
Conservation Advisory Council to make arrangements with Cornell
University to conduct a drainage study for the Town of Wappinger
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the August meeting Mr. Versace had stated that the Town Board
should consider taking a positive step toward building a new
Town Hall and felt that the first step they should take was to
rescind a motion made several years ago setting a limit of
$375,000.00 in the Capital Fund maintained for this purpose.
The interest on this account, he continued, has been deposited
in the GeneralFund and he felt it should be allowed to stay in
the special account.
MR. VERSACE moved that this matter be referred to the Attorney
for his review and recommendation .
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. MILLS moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. McCluskey
and unanimously carried.
The meeting closed at 10:31 P.M.
Reg. Mtg. 9/13/82
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER AFFIDAVIT OF
OF POSTING
A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR
THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF UNSAFE
BUILDINGS AND COLLAPSED STRUCTURES
IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS )
ELAINE H. SNOWDEN, being duly sworn, deposes and
says:
That she is the duly elected, qualified and acting
Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, County of Dutchess
and State of New York.
That on September 20, 1982„ your deponent posted a
copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing on a
proposed Local Law Providing for the Repair or Removal
of Unsafe Buildings and Collapsed Structures in the Town
of Wappinger, on the signboard maintained by your deponent
in her office in the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger,
Mill Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess
County, New York.
Sworn to before me this
day of 1982.
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
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