1983-02-08 SPMA Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on February 8th, 1983 at the Town Hall, Mill Street,
Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 4:06 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Gerard McCluskey, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Jon Holden Adams, Attorney
Notice of this meeting was sent to all Board Members on February
3rd, 1982, calling said meeting for February 7th, 1983 at 4:00 P.M.
Notices were also sent to the three newspapers and four radio
stations and posted on the Town Clerk's Bulletin Board.
Due to near blizzard conditions on the 7th of February, 1983,
the meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for February 8th, 1983
at 4:00 P.M. Supervisor Diehl notified the news media of the
cancellation of the meeting on February 7th, 1983 and the
rescheduling of the meeting for February 8th, 1983 at 4:00 P.M.
The Board Members were also notified of this action.
Supervisor Diehl explained that this meeting was called for
the purpose of acting on the Swan problem, matters concerning
PASNY and the final E.I.S. Draft of the Cornell -Drake rezoning.
Since two of these items could possibly involve litigation,
the Attorney advised the Board that they should be discussed in
executive sttilemn.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the Town Board adjourn to executive
session upon the advice of the Attorney.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Board adjourned to executive session at 4:07 P.M.
The Board returned from executive session at 4:45 P.M. and
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting bziek to 'order. •Allfive
Board members and the Attorney were present.
In the matter of the PASNY power lines, Mr. Adams had explained
to the Board that the County was forming a consortium of
municipalities that would combine their efforts to oppose the
power lines. The first step referred to as "Stage 1" would be
a study to determine if it was possible to defeat the project
and the total estimated cost would be between $30,000 and
$50,000. At this time, the County was requesting the Town of
Wappinger to participate in Stage 1 which would involve the
expenditure of $3,000. Formal participation by the Town would
be determined after the completion of Stage 1. If this was
successful, the consortium would then proceed to Stage 2, and
if it was the intent of the Town Board to participate, an
additional expenditure would have to be considered. The total
cost to the Town was estimated at $10,000.00.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the Town of Wappinger join the County
Consortium, Stage 1, for the purpose of opposing the PASNY
power lines, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $3,000.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Although the Board had intended to consider action on the
final E.I.S. Draft of the Cornell -Drake Rezoning, the
Responsiveness Summary prepared by Hayward and Pakan Associates
had been received by the Board this day and Mr. Diehl felt
action should be tabled until the regular meeting in order
for the Board to review this Summary.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to close the Special Meeting, seconded by
Mr. Diehl and unanimously carried.
The Meeting closed at 4:52 P.M.
Spl. Mtg. 2/8/83
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk