1981-09-14 RGMr
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on September 14, 1981 at Town Hall, Mill Street, Village
of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Janet Reilly, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Others Present:
Jon Holden Adams, Attorney
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
At Mr. Diehl's request, all stood and said the Pledge of Allegiance
to the American Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 1981 and the
Special Meetings of July 22 and August 24, 1981, having previously
been sent to all Board Members, were now placed before them for
their consideration.
. MRS. REILLY moved that the Minutes of. August $� „3� 22.,:
and August 24, 1981, be and the are her., ,
g y • per` �ppx�ov�c�,subinit'tec�.
by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimousrl
Reports for the month of August were received from the Townr:A r
Justices, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator and the Highway
Superintendent's Hydrant Report, and the Supervisor/Comptroller
Report through July 34..-1981.
MR. JOHNSON moved to xecette the reports and place. them on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Diehl had previously requested that the subject of Oakwood
Knolls Sewer Plant emergency problems be discussed first or the
agenda. The following letter was read on this subject:
September 10, 1981
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill St.
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Oakwood Sewer Plant
Dear Board Members:
The September 9, 1981 letter on subject if firm and work
(fin part) is being completed this date, that is three (3) sections
of a four (4) section unit of Bio -Discs are in working condition,
which provides partial operation for the plant under emergency
conditions.
This leaves a reconditioning of disc 4 to complete the
total of this units four (4) sections. We will refer to this
four (4) section Bio -Disc unit as (B).
Now, we go to Unit (A), which also has four (4) sections,
all of which are down and out of order, needing new parts and
repairs, removal and replacement.
In regard to Oakwood Plant at present and immediate future,
I met at 10:00 A.M. today with Mr. Jack Hill, Dutchess County
Health Department and his staff, Michael Tremper, George Cacchio
and Rudy Leper in discussing and resolving current problems at
Oakwood.
To finalize what decisions were arrived at are as follows:
Supervisor Diehl, will introduce at the September 14th Town Board
Meeting, that necessary material be purchased (no bid requirements)
and contract be awarded to install and make immediate necessary
corrections and improvements, upon receipt of equipment and parts.
It would appear to me and I recommend Camo Pollution Control be
awarded contract, as the most familiar, available and experienced
company to comply.
Mr. Hill concurred with this procedure and will support my
direction and resolutions, with an emergency order to provide
ability to eliminate a time consuming procedure of bidding.
At the same meeting an additional problem was discussed, the
number three(3) filter is now inoperable and creates a problem of
odor and potential possible health hazard. This specific filter
and installation has been estimated at approximately $3,000.00
and becomes part of my resolution to purchase necessary parts and
install. Again, I recommend Camo Pollution Control as the logical
contractor to award work to. Again, this has support and emergency
orders of Mr. Hill and work on this part to be completed in approx-
imately fifteen (15) days. •
As you know, the Town approximately a month ago provided
funds for most of this work and went to legal bid. As you know,
no one responded to bidding procedure, sd we are now back to zero.
This is reason to go to immediate mmergency directions,
which was done in my September 9, 1981 letter and along with
todays meeting, we (the ToWn) haVe;received positive support of
the Dutchess County Health Depart1itent, this date verbally and to
be backed up immediately by letter.
As you also know, up- tofew days ago, plant was in acceptable
partial operation, at which time the partial operation broke down,
leaving the system with complete manual operation. All of this,
created the necessary immediate emergency orders, which are in
process of immediate repairs.
Again this date, three (3) units of section (B) are now
back in operation and acceptable partial operation are in affect.
Very truly yours, s/ Louis Diehl, Supr.
Mr. Cacchio and Mr. Tremper from Camo Pollution Control were
present at the meeting and spoke on the work that had to be
done at Oakwood and the time it would take once the parts were
received. Mr. Diehl remarked that Mr. Hill from the Health
Department wanted everything in full operation, not partial.
Mr. Versace then discussed the "odor" problem at Oakwood and
commented that he hoped this would be taken care of after this
work was done since it was a lot of money they were expending.
Mr. Tremper informed him that the money they were talking about
tonight would solve the odor in the discs, but not in the
holding tanks; there was no way they could guarantee that there
would be no odor after this expenditure; it could be minimized,
but if they were talking about no odor at all, this is an
engineering problem and could be a costly one to remedy.
John Rooney, a resident of Oakwood Knolls, being recognized by
the Chair, told Mr. Diehl he had called him several times but
Mr. Diehl had never returned his calls; he went on to say that
the only reason the Board was concerned about the odor in
Oakwood was because last week this odor reached the vicinity of
Waldbaums --- otherwise when the wind blows the other way the
odor goes into the woods where nobody can smell it but the
residents of Oakwood.
Mr. Johnson then explained the sequence of events in regard to
the repairs at Oakwood including the fact that there were no
bidders on the contract to repair the discs, now the Board is to
the point where the work will be done under an emergency situation.
MR. DIEHL moved that Camo Pollution Control be directed to do
the necessary work at the Oakwood Knolls Sewer Plant, as stated
in his letter of September 10, 1981, to put the plant in 100%
operation and further moved that Mr. Lapar be directed to purchase
equipment necessary without going through the bidding procedures.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
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Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson then asked Mr. Lapar to check on the replacement
of the hardware on this equipment as he had done previously.
Mr. Lapar replied that he had already asked and had received a
negative reply from the company, however, Mr. Johnson asked
him to try one more time.
Mr. Jerard Hankin, Attorney representing the Blooming Grove
Associates, was present to discuss the road bond for the
subdivision. This matter was also discussed at a previous
meeting and it seemed the only problem was the condition of the
tree planting for each lot. Mr. Hankin had contacted his client
and now presented an offer to the Board for their consideration,
which was a monetary offer of $50.00 to each lot owner (he
mentioned the number of 29 lots) in place of the trees.
Mr. Johnson felt that this offer might be considered by the
Board if the residents would sign a waiver stating that the money
would be acceptable in lieu of tree planting; however, a problem
would still exist if just one resident did not agree to the offer.
The discussion ended at that point and the Board took no action
to accept the roads of that subdivision, but it was indicated to
Mr. Hankin that either the trees be planted or the monetary offer
be accepted unanimously by the residents before approval was
granted by the Town Board.
A petition was received from James Klein for the establishment
of a Conservation Park District in his Fieldstone Subdivision.
It was discussed by the Board and they determined that more
imput was needed from the Recreation Commission regarding the
priority work to be done at the recreation area. Mr. Diehl
asked that Mr. Maurer be notified of the information they would
need and a date be set for discussion between all departments
involved.
MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Maurer, Chairman of the Recreation
Commission, Mr. Fanuele, Chairman of the Planning Board and
Mr. Klein be invited to attend the work shop session on September
28, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. and Mr. Maurer be informed that he should
have prior discussion of this matter with the Commission and
have specific recommendations to submit to the Town Board for
recreation in the Spook Hill area.
Seaonded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
The petition received from Mr. Klein reads as follows:
Petition for the Establishment
of Field Stone Conservation Park
District in the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York
To the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger:
The undersigned, being the sole owner of taxable real
property situate in the proposed Conservation Park District
hereinafter described, and owning all of the assessed valuation
of all the taxable real property of said proposed district,
as shown upon the latest completed assessment roll of said
town, does hereby petition the Town Board Of the Town of
Wappinger to establish a conservation park district in the
territory hereinafter described, which is located in the
Town of Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State.of New York,
outside of any incorporated Village and wholly within the
said Town of Wappinger and which proposed district to be
known as FIELD STONE CONSERVATION PARK DISTRICT is more fully
described on the annexed shcedule.
Attached hereto are maps showing the boundaries of the
proposed Conservation Park District.
Said maps have been prepared by a competent engineer
duly licensed by the State of New York.
The projected annual cost to be expended for the improve-
ment is $1,000.00 and petitioner will pay the first year's
annual cost.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, a partnerhsip, as
sole owner of all of the assessed valuation of real property
owned in the area comprising said proposed Conservation Park
District has duly caused this petition to be executed on its
behalf.
MR. JOHNSON moved to accept the petition from Mr. Klein and
direct the Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to set
a public hearing on the establishment of the Conservation Park
District.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the last Town Board meeting, Mrs. Mary Stein had appeared
before the Board to voice a complaint on water charges on
metered customers in the Central Wappinger Water Improvement
Area and the matter had been referred to the Attorney for
research. Mrs. Stein was present at this meeting to receive
the Attorney's report on this matter.
The following report was received from the Attorney:
September 14, 1981
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Re: Letter of Mary Stein
Dear Members of the Board:
You have asked us to review comments of Mrs. Stein
relative to residential water rates in the Central Wappinger
Water Improvement Area, and in particular, you have asked us
to review the comments made by her at the last meeting which
for the first time suggested to us that she was questioning
the content or language of the resolution adopted on February
24, 1976. We are in the process of reviewing this matter and
have not been able to come to any final conclusions at this
time. However, I would note as the preliminary basis that
my interpretation of the content of the resolution is not that
suggested by Mrs. Stein, as I read the resolution to be one
increasing quarterly rates in metered areas, in areas where
the meter is not functioning, or in areas not having a meter.
This is a preliminary interpretation as we are still collecting
information as to the manner in which that resolution was adopted.
However, should that information disclose that a $12.75 per
quarter charge was uniformly applied as a minimum water rate in
all metered areas of the water district, it would appear that
such implementation would add further credence to that inter-
pretation. As you know, the courts are inclined to give great
weight to the interpretation of the administrative agency charged
with implementing their rules and regulations. The interpreta-
tion attributed to that by the steps taken by the town could
have a significant impact upon our interpretation.
After we have been able to collect the additional
information needed by us, we will further report to you.
Very truly yours,
Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea
s/ Jon Holden Adams
Mrs. Stein answered this letter by saying that the English
language was very clear in this matter and quoted from the
February 24, 1976 meeting 'Mr. Ryan recommended that,
effective immediately, all those users in Central Wappinger
Water Improvement who are in a metered area, whose meter is
not functioning or does not have a meter, their fee be raised
to $12.75 per quarter". Mrs. Stein repeated --- users in
metered area, whose meter is not functioning, or does not have
functioning
a meter; it does not she emphasized refer to those withAmeters.
She also claimed that in the matter of the courts being inclined
to give great weight to the interpretation of the administrative
agency charged with implementing their rules and regulations,
that would be so provided that it has a credibility to it and
in this case the interpretation that Mr. Adams is placing upon
that particular paragraph is not relavant to her argument.
Mr. Diehl said he was not at that meeting, he was in the hospital
at the time, but if his memory served him correctly, the intent was
a minimum charge of $12.75. Mrs. Stein argued that point and went
a step further by stating that she had reviewed her bills since
1975 after the local law was adopted stating that the minimum rate
for metered homes was $9.00 plus $.50 per hundred cubic feet, and
found by checking the mathematics when her water was over the
minimum charge, it was based on $9.00 minimum, when it was not
over the minimum gallon charge, it was based on $12.75.
Mr. Johnson said he had been at that meeting but honestly did not
remember the circumstances but he had been doing some checking
to find a logical solution to the problem. He understond that
prior to February of 1976, the water department was billing the
$9.00 minimum charge using a minimum gallonage of approximately
13,000 gallons per quarter, since that time using the minimum
rate of $12.75, they have been using the minimum gallonage of
19,000+ , 7-- his point was with the increase in the minimum
rate, there was also an increase in the minimum gallonage. He
went on to say whichever way it was decided, there was one
horrendous problem should any adjustments have to be made and
that would be that every bill from every resident would have to
be checked to find out who went over the minimum; the net result
to the district could be a tremendous financial loss and there
could be a possibility that there would have to be a rate increase
to cover that loss. This prompted a discussion by Mrs. Stein on
the inequity of the billing system for metered and non -metered
customers, since the non -metered ones had the advantage of using
as much water as they wanted for the same price. Going back to
the matter ot issue, her suggestion was to put the burden on the
customers of CWWIA with functioning meters, and have them come
forward and have their bill adjusted. Mr. Versace then spoke
and said that he agreed with MSS. Stein at the previous meeting
and he agreed with her now and he felt it should not be dragged
on but the woman should be given an answer. He had checked the
records thoroughly in the Town Hall and nowhere could he find that
this rate was properly changed from $9.00 to $12.75 minimum rate
for metered users. He felt that this was not the meaning of the
resolution made at the February 24, 1976 meeting, but rather that
everyone was paying a $9.00 minimum when the district was
formed and when it was discovered that there were so many
broken meters and so many homes that did not have meters,
the Board felt they had to bring in more revenue and the
realistic way was to raise the minimum rate on the non -
metered customers to equalize the charge. Mr. Diehl pointed
out that no matter how much discussion and debating they had
tonight, it could not be solved at this meeting and needed more
research on the part of the Attorney; when they receive the
proper information, they will consider action on the matter and
he hoped it would be in the immediate near future.
Mrs. C. Yacovelli, 15 Cady Lane in the Town of Wappinger wrote
to the Board regarding problems she was having regarding construction
irregularities in her new house. She had contacted the Building
Inspector and enclosed a list of her problems and she was now
asking the Town Board to take action in resolving these problems.
Mr. Diehl felt this matter would be a civil matter between Mrs.
Yacovelli and the builder, but since Mr. Gunderud was involved,
a report would be needed from him.
MR. JOHNSON moved to refer the matter to Mr. Gunderud and ask
for an update on the problem and notify Mrs. Yacovelli of this
action.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A report was received from Mr. Horton on the July Clean-up
Days which consisted of three Saturdays in July and one in
August when the residents of the Town could bring debris to
the landfill site at Castle Point. He said it was a huge success
and the residents felt this could be repeated every three months
or more frequent, if possible, and that the metal clean-up could
be conducted in the same manner, with the town garage as the depot.
Mr. Johnson, Landfill Committee, said it was mentioned at an
earlier meeting that the Town would have a metal pick-up and Mrs.
Mills had discussed an October date with the Highway Superintendent.
It was decided that pickup on the East Side would start on October
19th and on the West Side, October 26th, and the appropriate ad
would be put in the paper.
A communication was received from the Attorney regarding
efforts presently being undertaken by Beacon to verify
revenue reports of the U. S. Cablevision Corporation. Mr.
Cortellino, Chairman of the Town's Cable Committee was present
and elaborated on this subject. The Town, under the franchise
agreement with this company, was entitled to certain revenues,
and the city of Beacon, in an attempt to check on their revenues,
sent a member of their cable committee and one of the City
Officials to Rhode Island; it seems the City was entitled to
possibly $40,000.00 from the cable company and depending on
how our franchise reads, our Town could also profit from such
an investigation. He recommended, as did the Attorney, that
the Town join Beacon in their efforts to verify the accuracy
of the income figures. He also mentioned that he had a name
to offer for appointment to the Cable Committee and Mr. Johnson
said he also had a name to offer.
MR. JOHNSON moved to appoint Richard Gunthert, 7 Gary Place,
and Edmund Skorynko, 8 Dorett Drive as members of the Town of
Wappinger Cable Committee.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly Al
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. JOHNSON moved that the Cable Committee be authorized to
investigate the various franchise charges and work with Mr.
Adams in reading the contract for possible violations.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. Adams transmitting to the Board,
at the request of Reed & Reed, attorneys for Klein and Alexander,
his request that a certain notation on a plat of their plot
subdivision describing an appeal of Atlas Water Company, be
removed because that appellant had not diligently prosecuted
the appeal. Mr. Adams told the Board no further action was
required on their part.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive this communication and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Notice of Public Hearing was received from the Town Board of
the Town of Poughkeepsie on a rezoning application from owners
of the Dutchess Medical Building on South Road.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive this notice and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Clerk was served with thirteen (13) Tax Certioraris,
(these represent 7 property owners) during the month of August.
MRS. REILLY moved that these Tax Certioraris be referred to the
law firm of Rosen Crane and Wolfson to defend on behalf of the
Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A memo was received from Mr. Cuatt informing the Board that
the tentative budget for 1982 must be presented to the Town
Clerk no later than September 30th, 1981, and she, in turn,
must present this budget to the Town Board no later than
October 5, 1981. He recommended setting a special meeting for
this purpose on October 5, 1981 at 4:00 P.M.
MR. DIEHL moved to set a Special Meeting for October 5, 1981
at 7:00 P.M. at Town Hall, for the sole purpose of accepting
the Tentative Budget.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
The regular meeting of the Town Board in October falls on
Columbus Day which is a Town Holiday; at this time the Town
Clerk asked the Town Board if they cared to consider setting
another date.
MR. JOHNSON moved to change the date of the regular meeting
date of the Town Board from October 12th to October 14th, 1981.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
A survey of the Highway Department road was done by Mr. Lapar
and it was found there could possibly be room for additional
parking at Justice Court, depending on the cost of curbing the
area.
Mr. Johnson requested that Mr. Lapar forward a rough estimate
of the cost of curbing this area to the Town Board for their
consideration.
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN VERSACE
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has adopted, on July 13,
1981 Local Law No. 6 of 1981 which provides for the prohibition
of members of the Town Board from casting votes which would
permit continuation of the Town of Wappinger as a member of
Tri -Municipal Commission, pursuant to Article 3, Section 23-2f
of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and
WHEREAS, THE ADOPTION OF SUCH LOCAL LAW is subject to the
vote of the electors of the Town of Wappinger at a mandatory
referendum, and
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has transmitted to the Town Board
the form of a proposition to be considered by the electors,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following proposi-
tion shall be submitted to the voters of the Town of Wappinger
at a Special Election to be held at the time of the annual
election on November 3rd, 1981:
PROPOSITION
SHALL A LOCAL LAW OF 1981 ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER WHICH PROHIBITS INDIVIDUAL TOWN
BOARD MEMBERS FROM GRANTING APPROVAL TO FURTHER
PARTICIPATION OF THE TOWN IN TRI -MUNICIPAL BE APPROVED?
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of
Wappinger is hereby authorized and directed to submit the above
proposition to the Board of Elections of the County of Dutchess
so that said proposition may be acted upon at the annual election
to be held on November 3rd, 1981. Said election shall be con-
ducted upon machine ballots, and the polling places shall be
those provided for at the annual town election to be held on
November 3rd, 1981, as follows:
POLLING PLACE LOCATION
Remsen Ave.
Wappinger Jr. High
Ketcham High School
New Hackensack Church.
Christian Education Ctr.
New Hackensack Fire House
Myers Corners Elementary
School
Hughsonville Fire House
Chelsea School House
Mt. Hope Grange
Wappinger Jr. High
The polls shall be open
9:00 P.M.
Myers Corners Rd.
Route 376
Myers Corners Rd.
DISTRICT
4 (exclusive of
Village of
Wappingers Falls
5, 7 and 8
6 and 21
9 and 20
Myers Corners Rd. 10, 17
Old Hopewell Rd. 11, 12
Liberty St. Chelsea 14 and
Myers Corners Rd. 19
Remsen Ave. 13
and 18
and 16
15
between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and
The Election Inspectors and ballot clerks shall be those
designated by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provision
of the Election Law to serve for the general election for 1981.
Seconded by: Supervisor Diehl
I
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Johnson Nay
Councilwoman Mills Absent
Councilwoman Reilly Nay
Councilman Versace Aye
Resolution Defeated
Mr. Johnson stated before the vote was taken, that he could not
support the Local Law because of the language, and he finds this
resolution even more offensive and could not support it. It reads
to him that the Town should be forever forbidden from participating
in any central sewer district that ever is, and he could not vote
for that. Mrs. Reilly felt the same way and said she could not
support this resolution. Mr. Versace then asked the Attorney if
this would mean that the proposition would not appear on the ballot
at the November election; Mr. Adams replied that if it did not pass
tonight and they chose to put it to a vote again when a full Board
was present, the deadline for it to reach the Board of Elections
was October 3, 1981 in order to appear on the ballot. After
a discussion between Mr. Johnson and Mr. Versace on this matter,
Mr. Diehl said he would call a special meeting for the full Board
to vote on this resolution in time for it to appear on the ballot,
and he would announce it as soon as he finalized the date.
Mr. Lapar sent a report on the bid for Refurbishing Wells #1 and
##2 at the Hilltop Field which was from Stephen B. Church Company
in the amount of $22,930.00; this figure included additional items
not included in the original bid which were 1. Item C
Television Inspection of Wells, 2. Item D - Installation of New
Well Screens, and 3. Item H - Demobilization.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the bid for Refurbishing Wells ##1 and #2
be awarded to Stephen B. Church Company for a total cost of
$22,930.00 and further that the Dutchess County Department of
Health and the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation be notified of this action and the Supervisor be
authorized to sign the contract.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following report was received from Mr. Lapar
September 8, 1981
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Re: 2-21" Test Wells for CWWI
on Vorndran Property
Dear Board Members:
We have received only one bid on the above captioned project,
although several organizations were contacted by mail and by
phone.
Since the one bid is in line with our previous estimate, and
this work is most critical, we recommend the S. B. Church Co.,
at a total bid of $3,180.00, be awarded the contract.
We have enclosed a copy of the bid for your perusal.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar
Engineer to the CWWI
MR. JOHNSON MOVED that the bid for Testing Wells be awarded
to the Stephen B. Church Co., at a total cost of $3,180.00
and the Supervisor be authorized to sign the contract.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. Versace ---Nay nc
September 8, 1981
Town Board, Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Re: Palmateer House Connection
Central Wappinger Water Imp.
Dear Board Members:
On September 2, 1981, we received two bids on the above
captioned house connection. They are as follows:
George Angel & Son Contracting, Inc.
B & D Excavation Corp.
$2,050.00
3,100.00
We recommend that the low bid of George Angel & Son Con-
tracting, Inc., be awarded to him. We have checked the
bid and it is in order.
We Have enclosed copies of the bids received for your
perusal.
Very truly yours,
s/Rudolph E. Lapar
Engineer to CWWI
There were two water connections in Serenity Mission Development,
that the Town was considering hooking into the system, if
the residents requested this service from the Town and the
Board felt they should first determine if they were going
ahead with these hookups before awarding the bid, since they
were all in the same area. Letters had been sent to the two
residents in Serenity Mission requesting that if they were
interested in hooking into the town water system they should
inform the Town Board of this fact, however, no response had
been received.
MR. JOHNSON moved that a letter be sent to the two homeowners
in Serenity Mission, by registered mail, return receipt, stating that
if they have any intention of hooking into the town water system,
please inform the Town Board of this intent within ten days.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. JOHNSON moved to table the bid from George Angel & Son
Contracting, Inc. on the Palmateer House Connection at this time.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Recreation Land Deed for the Klein and Alexander property
on All Angels Hill Road, having previously been received by the
Town Clerk, was now placed before the Town Board for their
consideration, however Mr. Adams did not recommend action at
this time.
MR. JOHNSON moved to table action on the acceptance of this deed.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. Adams regarding "Park District,
Suggested Guidelines". The Town Board had decided previously
to discuss this at their September workshop.
MR. JOHNSON moved that this matter be tabled until the work
shop session of the Town Board on September 28th, 1981, for
further discussion.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
An information letter was received from Mr. Adams regarding a
resolution on the Oakwood Knolls Sewer Plant which was already
adopted by the Town Board.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive this communication and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request for rezoning was received from Attorney Frank Carletta,
representing Alberto Gyomai for the Hickman Property on All Angels
Road and Park Hill Drive, from residential to NB zoning.
MR. JOHNSON moved to refer this request to the Ordinance Committee
for their review and recommendation.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Benjamin Roosa, Jr. Attorney for Sharon Karlic wrote to the
Board concerning a previous request for rezoning their property
on Route 376. They had been running a produce business, however
they were in violation since the property had not been zoned for
this type of business and had been informed of this by our Zoning
Administrator. Mr. Johnson indicated that this application had
been previously discussed at a Town Board work session and the
Board had, at that time, agreed that this single parcel is in a
Planned Industry zone which does not permit General Business,
and it would be presumptive spot zoning.
MR. JOHNSON moved that this request be denied based on the prior
work shop discussion that the parcel is within a Planned Industry
zone, and the applicant be so notified.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Zoning Board of Appeals had requested the Town Board to give
an interpretation on one of their appeals and Mr. Johnson did not
recall that they had addressed this appeal; the letter from them
was dated August llth, 1981 on their Appeal #558. He did not have
a copy of the letter and asked the Town Clerk to provide one for
the members to discuss at their work shop session.
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Mr. Versace then asked the Attorney about the court date for
Serenity Mission road bond and was told the trial was set for
September 24, 1981.
MR. JOHNSON moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs.
Reilly and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10
OAkkej-
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 9/14/81
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