1980-08-11 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
AUGUST 11, 1980
. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
. ROLL CALL'
PLEDGE OP:ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Accept Minutes Reg. July 14, 1980
--A.:REPORTS OF OFFICERS ',',4,1":1,;'" '
r.'77,UstiCesWildg/Eng Adm. Rec. of Taxes - Compt./Sup.
. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Judith Crawford re: Block Dance, Quiet Acres
b. Petition for Rezoning by Sharon L. Karlic
c. Lola Saya re: Water Bill - 72 Edgehill Drive -
d. Request for Court Personnel to attend training Session at Nevele
Sept. 15-17 - by Judge Francese il4Ws 0-4,a(r--;11r . •
e. Report from State poT re: Stream Bridge Rte 9D
f. Report from H. Gunderwron Pondview Contractor/Developer
.4: Report from H. Gunderud re:'Tillmans complaint regarding VandeCarr
h. Opinion from attorney to Town re: Bidding practices - Fltwd & RFSD
i. Ralph Holt - Topic: Little League .
, j. Reports from .Wm. Horton, Highway Supt.: .1. on Mr. Versace request
on hazardous Curve signs 2. Wheeler Hill complaint 3. Mina Dr.
-complaints .4: recommendation for driveway inspection fees
. .6• k.- Planning Bd. re: Changes to Text of Zoning Ordinance
Reioek .to." Gov4reve re. IhotgAl°4 Clviseqt.Acte. assac,4,kes
. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Comments on Allegations that were filed by mr. Fulton
RESOLUTIONS
a. •Greer Toyota - Lease for Bell Site
b. Consideration of supporting resolution of the Towns of Beekman,
Dover, & Pawling regarding Environmental Assessment by NYS Div. of
Youth for additional beds at Harlem Valley Psychiatrict Center
c. Vacancy on Recreation Commission
d. Bids for Hunters Creek Stream Cleaning
AB. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. C. A. DiMarco re: purchase of T/W Rte 9 Property
b. Ernest Henzler re: Plaza Road Lots
9. NEW BUSINESS
M. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on August 11, 1980 at Town Hall, Mill Street, Village
of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Janet Reilly, Councilwoman
Others Present:
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
Vincent DeBiase, Attorney
Supervisor Diehl asked those present to stand and salute the
American Flag. All stood and said the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 1980, having
previously been sent to the Town Board, were now placed before
them for their consideration.
Mr. Versace asked that a correction be made on Page 2 concerning
the Bazley property which he had been quoted as saying that the
property "was not within the boundaries of the Hackensack Heights
area'. He asked that the word "not" be deleted.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
July 14, 1980 be approved with the correction made as noted, as
submitted by the Town Clerk
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports were received for the month of July from the Town Justices,
Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator, Receiver of Taxes and the
Comptroller/Supervisor.
MRS. MILLS moved to accept these reports and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Judith Crawford requesting permission
to hold a Block Party on Cindy Lane on September 6th, 1980.
MRS. MILLS moved to grant permission to the residents of Quiet
Acres to hold a Block Party on September 6th, 1980 and inform
them that they should contact the law enforcement agencies
and inform the ambulance company.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A petition was received from Sharon Karlic, for a change of zone
for property on Route 376.
MR. JOHNSON moved that this request be referred to the Ordinance
Committee for review for inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Lola Saya, 72 Edgehill Drive, wrote to the,Board ooncerrang..
a penalty on the water bill which she felt was unjustly levied since
the bill had been sent to a former owner, and by the time it had
been sent to her it was within two days of the due date. Her check
had been returned for the 10% penalty since it did arrive at the
tax office too late.
MR. JOHNSON moved that in this case the 10% penalty should be
refunded to Mrs. Saya and notice should be sent to the Comptroller
and the Receiver of Taxes.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Judge Francese for court personnel to
attend the training session for Justices and Clerks at the Nevele
Country Club from September 15 through September 17, 1980.
A request was also received from the Planning Board and Zoning Board
of Appeals to attend the Annual Planning and Zoning Institute at
Ellenville, New York from October 26th through October 28th, 1980.
MR. JOHNSON moved to grant permission for the Justices and Clerks
and both Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to attend their
respective conferences subject to the Town Policy.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
At last months' meeting a motion was unanimously carried to again
contact the New York State Department of Transportation in regard
to enlarging the culvert at Route 9D. The Board requested that
we thank them for confirmation of receipt of our letter of February
15, 1980 and request a response addressed to the contents of that
letter.
The following response was received:
July 17, 1980
Mrs. Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls NY 12590
Dear Mrs. Snowden:
SH 222, Route 9D
BIN 1006370
Dutchess County
This will confirm the telephone conversation of July 16, 1980
between Mrs. Ruit of your office and myself concerning the stream
bridge just south of Middlebush Road.
As I told Mrs. Ruit, we have been unable to investigate the capacity
of the bridge as you requested by letter of February 15, 1980 due
to the press of other business. We have not, however, forgotten
your request and anticipate that we will perform the capacity
analysis in the near future.
We apologize for the time it has taken to get to it and ask that
you bear with us a little longer.
Very truly yours,
s/ P.M. Hof
Associate Civil Engineer
MRS. MILLS moved that a copy of this letter be sent to Senator Rolison
and ask that he intercede, on behalf of the Town, in this matter,
and hopefully expedite the project.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following report was received from Hans Gunderud:
July 15, 1980
Town Board, Town of Wappinger
Town Hall, Mill Street
Re: Pondview Contractor/Developer - where -abouts
Dear Members of the Board:
I have called the Building Inspectors in the Towns of Fishkill
and East Fishkill, as well as the Engineer who had done all the plot
plan work for the referenced contractor, and have been informed
that Mr. Bartolomeo has not been seen in this area for over six
months.
I understand from a previous sub -contractor that Mr. Bartolomeo
is building "down in New Jersey".
I hope this information is adequate for your request.
Sincerely,
s/ Hans R. Gunderud
Building Inspector &
Zoning Administrator
Mr. Diehl had also been investigating this matter and received
information last week that there was another principal owner of
this development and attempted to contact this person; he was
waiting for a response to this communication which addressed the
subject of permission for cablevision lines and dedication of the
roads.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive this communication and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace then commented that the Building Inspector had been
instructed not to issue building permits for the remaining six
lots in Pondview, however, he wanted to know what legal procedures
would have to be taken to prevent transfers of these six lots.
This was referred to Mr. Adams for a legal opinion.
The following report was received from Mr. Gunderud regarding Mr.
Tallman's complaint on the location of the Vande Carr trailer:
July 30, 1980
Town Board, Town of Wappinger
Town Hall, Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Re: Tallman's Concern on VandeCarr Variance
Dear Members of the Board:
In reply to your instructions to "check on the location of the
trailer to ascertain that it is placed on the lot for which the
variance was granted", please accept the following:
1. I issued the building permit based on the Zoning Board of
Appeals "Action on Appeal" which granted the variance.
2. The information submitted by Mrs. VanDeCarr, reviewed by the
Board, heard during the Public Hearing and ruled on by the
Board, indicated to me that it was unclear as to exactly which
lot the trailer was placed on, the only criteria clearly brought
out was that "the trailer would have to be set back at the
minimum distance for that zone..", which it was. The only
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concrete indication of where the trailer was to be placed,
was its position as indicated on a map presented to the
Zoning Board of Appeals by Mrs. VanDeCarr. Other written
(and even site inspections by members of the Board)
descriptions of the placement are unclear and/or contradictory.
I used the map location in my determination of checking on the
placement and the trailer was placed on the lot indicated,
although at a different orientation.
3. I have written the Town Attorney, for a legal opinion as to
what is in fact approved, when the Zoning Board of Appeals
grants a variance. You are copied on that letter.
I hope this answers the question.
Sincerely,
s/ Hans R. Gunderud
Building Inspector &
Zoning Administrator
A copy of Mr. Gunderud's letter to the Attorney and his response
was also enclosed.
MR. VERSACE moved that this correspondence be received and placed
on file and also copied to Mr. Tallman.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following report was received from Mr. Adams:
July 17, 1980
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Re: Proposed Corrective Action, Fleetwood
Sewer Plant and Rockingham Waste Water
Treatment Facility
Dear Members of the Board:
At the last town board meeting, you requested an opinion
from us as to whether or not the corrective action outlined by
Camo Pollution Control Inc. in its letter of June 24th, 1980
relative to the above sewage plants could be undertaken without
competitive bidding.
The scope of the work outlined by Camo is essentially that
of a public works project. Under the provisions of General
Municipal Law Section 103, public works contracts involving an
expenditure of more than $5,000.00 may not be undertaken without
observance of the competitive bidding procedures.
A review of the proposals submitted for each of the two plants
indicated that common to the work being undertaken is the objective
of correcting certain deficiencies presently existing within said
plants. Presumably, the individual or organization performing
such work would possess the necessary experience or qualifications
to perform each of the numerated items outlined by Camo (unless
I am advised to the contrary by Camo). Under such circumstances,
it would appear to me that the corrective work would have to be
viewed as one aggregate activity, and that competitive bidding
would be necessary as the cost as projected by Camo for both of the
two plants is well in excess of $5,000.00 A contrary interpretation
might very well invite the contention that the proposed projects
are being broken into separate contracts for purposes of avoiding
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competitive bidding.
I would also note that an exception exists to the
competitive bidding requirements where there exists an
emergency or other unforeseen occurrence or condition creating
circumstances affecting the public health which would require
immediate action and which cannot await competitive bidding
(General Municipal Law Section 103, subdivision 4).
I have also taken into consideration the provisions of
the current contract which provide in part that Camo will
undertake corrective maintenance on a cost plus basis when
directed to do so by a designated representative of the town.
However, that contract must be read together with the provisions
of the General Municipal Law, as by contract the town could not
impair or otherwise avoid oblations created by that statute.
Hence, we wouldconstrue the provisions of the contract to permit
cost plus corrective maintenance work to be done by Camo only
when such work was not subject to competitive bidding.
We will be happy to answer any further inquiries you might
have on this subject.
Very truly yours,
s/ Jon Holden Adams
Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea
Mr. Diehl then spoke to the Board regarding a continued problem
at the Fleetwood plant, which, in his opinion, constituted an
emergency situation. He therefore instructed Camo Pollution
Control to take immediate action to correct the problem.
Mr. Versace took exception to this action and felt that Mr. Diehl
should have called a special meeting of the full Town Board in
order for them to have knowledge of this emergency and approve
of the expenditure involved. Mr. Diehl then read the following
letter:
August 7, 1980
Town Board -Town of Wappinger
Town Hall -Mill St.
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Enclosed: 1. Supervisor emergency order letter Aug. 4, 1980
2_. Estimated time projected revised this date.
Dear Members of the Town Board:
Complaints of severe pollution problems from Jim Napoli,
Dutchess County Health Dept., residents; Al Windheim, Tom
Sorrentino, Fleetwood Dr. and Hank Kowalsky who has a pond on
his property where stream also passes, plus complaints from
other residents bordering stream from sewer plant. We have
also received a variety of calls from Fleetwood residents on
ODOR.
My letter of August 4, 1980 is self explanatory. Some
additional comments:
1. If you have any individual questions I suggest you refer them
to New York State and Dutchess Co.. Health Dept.
2. Those who were at N.Y.S.D.E.C. meeting in White Plains,
some months ago, were told if the Town takes action, yes
the Town would receive O.M. State Aid. The Town once
promised action before and did not act after receiving
0.M. aid on a prior agreement. So, I acted and we should
for Fleetwood for 1978 & 1979.
3. Again, a test was made at the stream by Fishkill Testing
Laboratories, which showed 24,000 coliform when the top
maximum should only be 200 coliform. Yes, it showed
24,000 and 200 is the top's accepted by the health dept.
4. If this is not an emergency, I don't know what is?
Very truly yours,
s/ Louis D. Diehl
Discussion ensued on this subject and Mr. Versace repeated that
the Board should have had knowledge of this action before Mr.
Diehl expended the money. He had no objection to the expenditure
for corrective actions for Fleetwood, only the manner in which it
was done.
Mr. Diehl further explained why he went ahead with his action and
informed them that $10,000 of the $14,000 expenditure would be
refunded by state aid. Mr. Incoronato was recognized by the
Chair and asked what cost would be borne by the district. Mr.
Lafko was also recognized by the Chair and differed with Mr.
Diehl's interpretation of the attorney's letter relating to an
emergency situation and who had the authority to declare. same.
Mr. Diehl then asked for a vote of confidence from the Town Board
in support of the action he had taken.
MR. JOHNSON moved to support Mr. Diehl on the emergency action
taken by him to expend funds for repairs to the Fleetwood plant.
Seconded by Mrs.Mills
Roll Call Vote:
Louis Diehl
Nicholas Johnson
Bernice Mills
Janet Reilly
Frank Versace
beim Aye corrected Minutes of
Aye 9/8/80
Aye
Absent
Abstain
Mr. Versace justified his abstention on this motion by stating
that although he was well aware of the corrective actions needed
in Fleetwood, and knew the
amount of the expenditure involved,
and the fact that the Town would receive state aid on this
expenditure, he objected to the fact that when this emergency
arose, the Board was not notified and there was no special
meeting set for the purpose of acting on the matter. He was
still waiting for Mr. Diehl to acknowledge the fact that this
procedure should have been followed and would be done in the
future. He further stated that prior to this emergency he would
have voted yes on this expenditure, but now it is after the fact.
Mr. Ralph Holt, President of Little League had requested to be
on the program, and Frank Worthmann was present to speak on his
behalf. Also present from this Association were Ron Friedman
and Terry Fisher. Mr. Wortham thanked the Board for their willing-
ness to hear their presentation and proceeded to give a history of
the program and their future plans. Mr. Friedman presented a
map to the Board showing 6 new proposed fields in addition to
the new senior league field started last year. Three of these
fields needed a minimum of grading and three of them required
substantial fill and grading. They intended to supply the labor
and looked to the Town for fill, seed, fertilizer, paint and
brushes for the building, the use of the new tractor and sod
cutter owned by the Town. At the conclusion of theirpresenta-
tion they proposed two more items for consideration of the Board
sometime in the future ----1. lights for the Big League Field,
and 2. leasing Robinson Lane to Little League for 25 years at
$1.00 consideration.
Mr. Versace asked Mr. Worthmann what figures he was talking about
as a total for dirt, paint, etc. The Recreation Commission could
not handle the total expenditure, but perhaps, some funds could
be taken from the Capital Project Fund of the Recreation Commission;
this is what it was intended for. A figure of $4,000 was talked
about, but it was not definite and Mr. Worthmann was asked to
come up with a definite figure. Mr. Johnson recommended that a
meeting be set for Tuesday, August 19, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. with the
Town Board, Recreation Commission and Little League Representatives
to further discuss this subject. Mr. Lafko, being recognized by
the Chair, then offered some of his equipment to help push dirt
around at Robinson Lane this weekend, but the Association could
not take him up on his offer for that time since a tournament was
planned for that weekend.
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In answer to Mr. Versace's request from last month, Mr. Horton
replied on signs for hazardous curves in the Town stating that
"arrow" signs were installed on Spook Hill Road, Robinson Lane,
Old Route 9 and Connor's Road, also double arrow signs at Cedar Hill
Road and Old State Road.
Another report from Mr. Horton was in reference to correspondence
received last month regarding an area on Wheeler Hill Road where
it was blind and narrow and changed angle abruptly. He felt that
a "Keep Right" sign would take care of the problem and had ordered
two, one for each side of the crest of the hill.
A third report referenced the complaints received Mina Drive and
Mr. Horton's reply to these ten complaints. It was recommended
that this correspondence be sent to Mr. Sammon at 20 Mina Drive
who had represented the residents of that area at the last meeting.
Mr. Versace had requested and received information from U. S.
Cablevision Corp. on the status of installation of cablevision in
that area. He asked that this, too, be forwarded to Mr. Sammon.
A recommendation was received from Mr. Horton on charging a fee of
$25.00 to cover the cost of driveway inspections, and it was requested
that this be forwarded to Mr. Gunderud's office.
A letter was received from the Planning Board requesting changes
to the text of the Zoning Ordinance. This had been discussed by
the two Boards and the Attorney had taken notes which he was
forwarding to the Planning Board.
MR. JOHNSON moved that this letter be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Gunderud reported on violation of laws and ordinances by
Chelsea Ridge Associates who were building the Chelsea Ridge Mall
onF_Route 9D. He was notifying the Town Board of these violations
so that they would act on the matter.
Mr. Versace had previously discussed the matter with Mr. Gunderud
and related the history of the problems Mr. Gunderud had had with
the developer and felt he had used every avenue to put a halt to
the violations.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the Building Inspector be authorized to
proceed to the next step of legal action, with the help of the
Attorney, to put a stop to the building at the Chelsea Ridge
Mall until all violations have been corrected.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Chih Chum Hu,10 Nancyaleen Drive, Pondview Development, was
present and asked to speak to the Board regarding a drainage
problem. He could not find the developer and felt the Town could
help him. Mr. Diehl referred this to the Engineer to the Town
to review and determine if it was a Town problem or that of the
homeowner.
Mr. James McCann, a resident of a trailer park on Ketchamtown Road
was present and asked to speak on a dangerous situation when
exiting from the trailer park on to Ketchamtown Road. He had
previously discussed the matter with Mr. Diehl who, in turn, had
referred the matter to Mr. Horton for investigation.
Mr. McCann
had received a copy of Mr.Horton's reply and took exception to
the facts, as presented. The following letters were read by
Mr. McCann:
Memo To:
From:
Date:
Re:
William Horton
Kenneth Croshier
Louis Diehl
June 17, 1980
Exit from Trailer
church property.
Received complaints of
on Ketchamtown Rd.
Park on Ketchamtown Rd. approximate
dangerous exit from the trailer park
Site distance is bad coming onto Ketchamtown Rd. from
vehicles going in direction of 9D from Osborne Hill Rd.
Will you inspect and advise what legal directions can be
pursued to correct what complainant believe a potential dangerous
exit.
Perhaps "Hidden Drive" - Church exit might be a help.
s/ Lou
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Memo To: Louis D. Diehl
From: William P. Horton
Subject: Trailer Park Exit onto Ketchamtown Road
Dated: July 16, 1980
This morning I again inspected the above site, and, as
Ken Croshier had previously reported to you, this is a private
problem.
Site distance is clear and unobstructed for a distance of
at least 400 feet on Ketchamtown Road heading east and west.
Further, exiting from the driveway onto Ketchamtown Road, site
distance is equally good. There are some hedges planted on either
side of the driveway, on private property, but they do not block
visibility.
A "Hidden Drive" sign is not warranted since the driveway is
fully visible to traffic travelling on Ketchamtown Road.
I believe the problem to be poor driving habits, i.e., not
stopping and looking both ways before exiting onto Ketchamtown
Road.
While reading the letter Mr. McCann commented on the items
mentioned ---the site distance was not 400', it was 300', he
measured it. He differed with the directions "east and west";
he was not speaking of east, but west, since he could see for a
mile going east. The hedges do block visibility and he felt a
sign was warranted.
Mr. Henry McGuigan, also a resident of the trailer park, was
recognized by the Chair and spoke on another dangerous situation
on Ketchamtown Road approaching Osborne Hill Road ---that of a
blind spot where the view was blocked.
MR., DIEHL moved to request Mr. Horton to take a second look at
the exit from the trailer park on to Ketchamtown Road and also
review the intersection of Ketchamtown Road and Osborne Hill Road,
and forward his recommendation to the_Board.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson reported that the Tri -Municipal Commission had had a
meeting in Washington with Congressman Fish and the EPA and asked
assistance on the following --the time frame for completion of the
program will present a financial handicap and they sought help
from the EPA who suggested "fast tracking" which was a method of
overlapping some of the procedures. The attorneys indicated that
there might be a problem with Audit and Control in the matter of
receiving a grant from EPA and the time element involved with the
bonding resolution. Information was received from the consultants
confirming the fact that the project still leans toward a single
plant on the Hudson; the final EIS Draft is on its way and there
will be an informational meeting on September 15, 1980 at 7:30 P.M.
at Vassar Road School.
Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Mills, had checked out a drainage problem
that had previously been referred to that committee, on property
owned by Fiona Banta, Diddell Road. They were both of the
opinion, and Mr. Horton confirmed this, that the Town was not
involved and had no liability in this matter and he had informed
Mrs. Banta's attorney of this fact.
MR. JOHNSON moved that Mrs. Banta and her attorney, Mr. Jurina
be informed that the Town has no responsibility in this matter
and all future correspondence should be addressed to the Attorney
to the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A rezoning request from Mr. Heffernan had been received at the
May meeting and referred to the Ordinance Committee. They had
reviewed it at their work shop session at which time Mr. Versace
was present and some members of the Planning Board and they all
had agreed that the proposed project presented too much density
for the area.
MR. JOHNSON moved that this rezoning request be denied based on
the plan submitted.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
The real estate salesman involved with the proposed project was
present and voiced his objection to the procedure he had been
requested to follow. If this wasn't acceptable, what was.
He objected to the time and the money this plan had cost him.
Mr. Johnson then told him that the plan, as submitted, was rejected,
but that did not deny him the right to resubmit another plan.
Mr. Versace interjected his thoughts on the subject and felt that
the proper procedure for a zoning change was to submit it to the
full Town Board, since they were the ones who would approve or
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deny such a request.
Mr. Johnson requested that a letter be sent to Mr. Gunderud
instructing him to set up a meeting with the Fire Chiefs of the
Town Fire Companies to discuss the amendments to the Fire Ordinance.
Another item Mr. Johnson brought up was that of a previous request
from the Recreation Commission to determine the condition of the
barn owned by the Town on Montfort Road. He asked that they again
be contacted and asked to report on this matter.
The last item Mr. Johnson brought up was an article in the publica-
tion put out by Association of Towns regarding a town highway improve-
ment plan which runs in 10 year cycles which would expire in 1982;
a bill to .renew it was vetoed by the Governor, however the Senate
moved to overide this veto, but the Assembly has not taken this
action. Since this would be advantageous to the Town since it
would mean money coming back to the Town for monies spent on highway
projects, he recommended writing to our Assemblymen asking that they
vote for an overide of the Governor's veto on this bill.
Mr. Lafko was then recognized by the Chair and asked to speak on
Hunters Creek project which had been put out to bid by the Town.
He preferred, however, to table this discussion until the subject
came up later on the agenda.
Mr. Diehl then asked Mr. Fulton if he wanted to comment on the
documents he had previously submitted to the Town Board relating
to alleged conflicts of interest on the part of the Engineer to the
Town. Mr. Fulton asked what they intended doing with these documents;
were they forwarded to the attorney; did they get a legal opinion
on them. Mr. Diehl answered that he personally felt there was no
reason to seek a legal opinion, no wrong doing had transpired and
that was his opinion. Mr. Johnson felt that no action was necessary,
and they were therefore rejecting the allegations. Mr. Versace
commented that he had not received any legal correspondence on this
matter. Mrs. Mills had reviewed the documents and saw no wrong
doing on the part of the Engineer to the Town.
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MR. VERSACE moved that the information received from Mr. Fulton
be forwarded to the Attorney to the Town for his opinion.
Motion Failed for Lack of a Second
Mr. Versace then asked, on his own behalf, that these documents
be forwarded to the Attorney for his opinion.
A letter had been received from Brenner & Gordon, attorneys
representing Mr. Samuel Greer of Greer Toyota, Inc. requesting
a lease agreement with the Town of Wappinger for the property
known as the "Bell Site". Originally, permission had been granted
for the bill to remain on this site for two years; it was now five
years. They felt a lease could be entered into for one dollar a
year and this would protect the owners of the property. Mr. Diehl
had forwarded this correspondence to the attorney and was waiting
for a reply; he assumed they could act on this matter at the next
meeting.
The following memo was received:
To: Dutchess County Town, City and Village Clerks
From: Mary A. Lavoie, Dover Town Clerk
Subject:Resolution calling for Environmental Assessment Forms
from the N.Y.S. Division for Youth
On July 28, 1980, at a joint meeting of the Dover, Pawling and
Beekman Town Boards, the attached resolution was adopted, and,
I was instructed to forward a copy to you for consideration by
your board.
It is the hope of the three boards that each Town, City and
Village in Dutchess County will adopt a similar resolution,
or, a resolution in support of the one enclosed, and, forward
copies to the Governor and other appropriate state officials.
I would appreciate being notified of any action your board takes
on this resolution.
Thank you,
s/ Mary A. Lavoie
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
supports the resolution adopted jointly by the Town Boards of
Beekman, Dover and Pawling on July 28, 1980 regarding Enviralmental
Assessment by the New York State Division of Youth for additional
beds at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Governor and other appropriate state officials.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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A vacancy still existed on the Recreation Commission, but no
recommendations had been received from the Commission.
Diehl asked that a letter be sent to the Commission asking for
a recommendation. Mrs. Mills commented that the person she had
recommended for this vacancy had not heard from the Commission.
Mrs. Reis had sent a resume to them but had received no response.
It had not been received at the Town Clerk's office and Mrs. Schmalz,
a member of the Commission who was present, said she had not seen it.
Mrs. Schmalz suggested that she resubmit this resume to the Town
Clerk. Mr. Diehl recommended that a letter be sent to the
Recreation Commission informing them of these facts and ask for
a recommendation on this vacancy.
Bids had been received for the Hunters Creek Stream Cleaning and
before the Board considered actions on these bids, Mr. Diehl asked
Mr. Lafko if he had any comments to make.
Mr. Lafko then remarked that he was working with Mr. MacDonald
on this matter who had visited the New York State Department of
Transportation to determine what stage the state was in, in regard
to the widening of the culvert at 9D and found that the project
was not even off the ground on paper work. Mr. Lafko's thoughts
were that if the money wasn't in the state budget, they weren't
going to move, but if the Town can supply money, they'd cooperate.
He then mentioned the downstream drainage funds that were available
from affected subdivisions which could be spent on. this project;
these funds would be reimbursed, according to Mr. Lafko, or at
least a percentage of it. He urged the Board to proceed in this
manner, it would expedite the project, and further he contended
it was not a state problem, it was a town problem. Mr. Lafko
threw out names of people he and Mr. MacDonald had had conversations
with regarding the willingness of the state to cooperate with the
town on the project. Mr. Lapar had spoken to the person that was
investigating and conducting the study and so far he disagreed with
his findings. The person mentioned was Mr. Robert Newhart, the
engineer from the New York State Department of Transportation who
would determine if the state should go ahead with the work.
Lapar intended writing to him with his professional opinion, but if
the final determination was negative, then it would be the Town's
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responsibility. Mr. Lapar was requested to obtain information on
the percentage of reimbursement that was available through the
state on this project and also inquire from Mr. Newhart a possible
alternate plan.
Another offer was received from Mx. DiMarco on the building owned
by the Town on Route 9 in the Village. The offer was for $35,000.00
and Mr. Diehl suggested that the Town contract with an appraiser
to ascertain that this was a fair offer.
MR. VERSACE moved that the Supervisor's office enter into a
contract with an independent appraiser who would provide the Town
with the present value of the property on Route 9 owned by the
Town in order to determine if the proposal made by Mr. DiMarco is
acceptable.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A second item under unfinished business was the request of Mr.
Ernest Henzler for the town to provide sewer and water laterals
on his lot at 3 Plaza Road. At the last meeting Mr. Lapar had
reported to the Board that the lot was not in existence at the
time of the installation of sewer and water laterals, it was a
part of a larger parcel and since it was a new subdivision, it
was the responsibility of the owner to provide and install these
laterals. Mr. Henzler was informed of this opinion, but he con-
tended that this lot was never combined with another one, only
erroneously on the tax maps. He was present at the meeting and
claimed he was paying benefit assessments on the lot and should
be serviced with laterals. A lengthy discussion ensued on Lots
#12 and #13, whether it was a subdivision or not, whether they
were being legally charged with the assessments, and the confusion
remained on whether or not he was entitled to the service. There
was a possibility that the Town would have to refund these assess-
ments.
MR. VERSACE moved that the Town be authorized to place a water
and sewer tap in front of existing Lot #12 facing Plaza Road,
conditional upon proper legal procedure and subject to establishing
the fact that Lot #13 facing Kent Road and Lot #12 are paying
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individual Benefit Assessment Charges.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
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Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Lapar asked if the Town had received any information on the
speed limit on All Angels Hill Road; he was concerned about the
accidents that had been happening; his mailbox had been recently
knocked over and he was unhappy over the poison ivy he had
contracted in his endeavor to replace the mail box.
Mr. Versace noted that they had met with County Legislator Lois
Gray and she indicated that she would pursue this matter.
Mr. Fulton was recognized by the Chair and asked Mr. Versace if
he had received an answer from the attorney on the question of
the bond submitted for water service for his son's property.
Mr. Adams had written to the bonding company and was waiting for
a reply.
Mr. Fulton then informed the Board that he had received a Court
Order from the Town signed by Justice Juidice, and asked them if
they were aware of it. He stated that he had never put a foot
on the Town property in relation to the tests that were being
conducted, he had not trespassed; he had with him a certified
check for $100.00 for trespassing, but he was holding it since he
doubted that the Town had an ordinance on trespassing. It was
determined that this was not a law suit, it was investigatory,
and the results of this investigation would determine whether or
not there would be a law suit.
MRS. MILLS moved to adjourn the meeting seconded by Mr. Diehl
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M.
Reg. Mtg. 8/11/80
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk