1980-01-02 ReorgAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
RFORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1980
I. SUPERVIOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
III. APPOINTMEfTS BY: Supervisor for Deputy Supervisor and
Ccn�✓nV �,., • Bookkeeper - Town Clerk for Deputy Town Clerk -
Highway Superintendent for Deputy H. Sup't
IV. RESOLUTIONS
1. Appointing Personnel to various Town Offices & Positions
2. Establishing the Salaries of certain Classified Civil
Service positions
3. Appointing Comptroller
4. Appointing Receiver of Taxes
5. Appointing personnel to Comptrollers Office
6. Appointing a Clerk to the Supervisor
7. Setting Salary for Secretary to the Town Clerk
8. Setting Salary for Clerk to Bldg. Insp./Znc;. Adm.
9. Setting Salary for Secretary to Town Justices
10. Establishing salaries of certain Classified Civil
Service Positions
11. setting sala y for Secretary to Highway Superintendent
12. Appointing the Registrar of Vital Statistics
13. Establishing the Pay Scale for Highway Dept. Employees
14. Establishing Pay Scale for. Part Time Clerical Employees
15. Establishing Pay Scale for Part time Vandalism Patrol
Personnel
16. Authorization for the issuance and payment for paydays
of 1980
17. Employing Legal Services for the Town
18. Employing Engineering Services'for the Town
19. Appointing a Deputy Receiver of Taxes
20. Appointing Dog Control Officers for the Town
21. Designating Court Officers for the Town Justice Court
22. Establishing the amount of Undertakings to be
furnished by Officers and Employees of the Town
23. Designating Insurance Agent for the Town
24. Designating Depositories for the Town of Wappinger Monic
25. Designating Official Newspaper of the Town
26. Designating the Time and Place for bolding Town
Board Meetings
27. Appointing Certified Public Accountant
28. Establishing Petty Cash for Town Clerk
29. Establishing Petty Cash for Receiver of Taxes
30. Authorizing use of Mechanical Check -Signing Device
31. Authorizing the submission of Supervisor's annual
Financial report to the State Comptroller.
32. Authorizing Supervisor to invest surplus funds
33. Establish Mileage reimbursement for Town Business
34. Recommend Civil Defense Director for Town of Wappinger
V. Appoint Planning Bd. Member (V. Keeler Term Expires)
VI. Appoint Chairmen - Planning Bd. ; Zoning Bd.; Rec. Comm.
Vii. Grant permission to attend Asscn of Towns meeting, Feb.
VIII. Appoint Representative & Alternate to Asscn of Towns
Annual Meeting.
IX. Appoint Members to Board of Ethics
X. Appoint Town Board Standing Comsiittees
XI. Establish Schedule o:E Legal Holidays for Town
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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The Reorganizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on January 2, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall,
Mill Street, village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 7:02 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Janet Reilly, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Others Present:
Jon Holden Adams, Attorney
Mr. Diehl asked that the public stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag and also requested that we silently confirm our belief
in the release of the hostages in Iran and a prayer for world peace.
All stood and said the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mr. Diehl then welcomed the return of Councilman Frank Versace to
the Town Board, as he had served previously on the Board, and noted
that Mr. Versace was familiar with the progress and desires of this
Town. This Board would join as a body to represent the best interests
of the Town. He then expressed thanks to prior Councilman Leif
Jensen who had served on this Board for two terms, and the last term
he had been the Deputy Supervisor. Mr. Diehl stated that he had
served with•Mr. Jensen on both sides of the political fence and
respected his wisdom and concern for the Town. He went on to say
that Mr. Jensen had served as a member of the Tri -Municipal Commission,
and had been Chairman of this Commission and had won the respect of
the members from the other communities who had chosen him for this
position.
Supervisor Diehl appointed Nicholas Johnson as Deputy Supervisor,
Gail Evans as Bookkeeper, and Leif Jensen as Confidential Secretary
and Assistant to the Supervisor.
Mrs. Snowden appointed Ethel Relyea as Deputy Town Clerk.
Mr. Horton appointed Kenneth Croshier as Deputy Highway Superin-
tendent.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are
appointed to the following offices and positions of employment
with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity at the
pleasure of the Town Board.
NAME
Hans Gunderud
Hans Gunderud
Kenneth Croshier
Constance Smith
Joseph Ennesser
OFFICE
Building Inspector
Zoning Administrator
Deputy Supt. Highways
Town Historian
Recreational Coordinator
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise
fixed for theabove designated offices and positions shall be
paid to the holders of such offices and positions, with the
exception that no compensation shall be paid to the holder of
the office of Deputy Town Superintendent of Highways, and the
Town Historian is to be paid on a semi-annual basis, payable
every other Friday throughout the year 1980, with 26 periods
during such year, with the first payday to be January 11, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following names
Town officers and employees be and the same hereby are fixed and
established at the following rates:
Supervisor
Superintendent of Highways
Town Justice
Town, Justice
1 Councilman
1 Councilman
1 Councilwoman
1 Councilwoman
Town Clerk
Assessor
Deputy Town Clerk
Supervisors Bookkeeper
Building Inspector
Zoning Administrator
Secretary to Planning Board
Secrftary to Zoning Board
Recreational Coordinator
Confidential Secretary
AND BE IT FURTHER
$ 17,500.00
20,790.00
6,286.00
6,286.00
3,975.00
3,975.00
3,975.00
3,975.00
15,538.00
19,250.00
9,400.00
8,566.00
15,510.00
3,190.00
4,895.00
4,895.00
3,000.00
600.00
RESOLVED, that the salaries of persons holding the aforesaid
positions shall be paid with 26 pay periods throughout the year
1980, with the first payday to be January 11, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN MILLS Who
moved its adoption:
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RESOLVED, that Henry Cuatt be and he hereby is appointed to
the office of Comptroller in the Town of Wappinger to servein
such capacity for a term ending on the 31st day of December 1981,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be paid an annual salary of
$21,550.00 payable every other Friday throughout the year 1980,
with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to
be January 11, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson Ave
Councilwoman Mills Ave
Councilwoman Reilly Ave
Councilman Versace Abstain
Supervisor Diehl Ave
Before the vote was taken, Mr. Versace said he would abstain,
since he had not received a resume from Mr. Cuatt stating his
qualifications, and he did not know how many others had applied
for this position.
When Mr. Diehl voted, he wished to state that he was voting for
Mr. Cuatt because he had confidence in him and felt that his ex-
perience and qualifications were without question, however he
expressed the desire that he, could have voted for two Comptrollers
and his other choice would have been to reinstate Matthew Ryan as
Comptroller. Mr. Ryan's term as Comptroller has been an asset to
the Town, Mr. Diehl continued, and he leaves with a clean bill of
health. His affirmative vote was a welcome to Mr. Cuatt as a
member of the Town team in his position as Comptroller.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Amelia Crosby be and she hereby is appointed
to the office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of
Wappinger to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31st
day of December, 1981, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be paid
an annual salary of $13,090.00 payable every other Friday throughout
the year 1980, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first
payday to be January 11, 1980, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and
she hereby is authorized to employ such clerical employees as may
be necessary for the performance of her duties and to compensate
such clerical employees up to the prevailing maximum hourly rate.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN REILLY who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby
are appointed to the following office and positions of employment
with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity throughout
the year 1980.
NAME OFFICE SALARY
Melva Laffin Clerk to the Comptroller $10,230.00
Ann Buckley Water & Sewer Billing Clerk 8,156.00
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries fixed for
the above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the
holders of such offices and positions, payable every other Friday
throughout the year 1980, with 26 pay periods during such year,
with the first payday to be January llth, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Debra Brown be and she hereby is appointed
to serve as Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Supervisor
of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at an annual rate of $8,080.00 to be paid every
other Friday throughout the year 1980, with the first payday
to be January llth, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Gladys Ruit, secretary
to the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby
is fixed and established at the annual rate of $10,835.00, to be
paid every other Fridaythroughout the year 1980, with 26 pay
periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 11,
1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Dorothy Hirsch, Clerk
to the Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator of the Town of
Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the
annual rate of $9,056.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout
the year 1980, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the
first payday to be January llth, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Eleanor Croshier,
Secretary to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, be and
the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of
$10,670.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year
1980, with the first payday to be January llth, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN REILLY who
kbe moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the following classified
civil service position in the Town be and the same hereby is fixed
and established at the following annual rate:
Gladys Timbo, Clerk to the Assessor $10,670.00
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of the person
holding such position shall be paid every other Friday throughout
the year 1980, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the
first payday to be January llth, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
TIefollowing resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Frances Frisina,
Secretary to the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wappinger
be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the rate of
$10,230.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year
1980, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first
payday to be January llth, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Elaine H. Snowden be and she hereby is appointed
to serve as Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, for a term of four years commencing
January 1, 1980, and ending December 31, 1983, pursuant to
Section 4123, Public Health Law, and it is further
RESOLVED, that said Registrar of Vital Statistics to the
Town of Wappinger shall receive no salary or compensation,
however, she shall be entitled to receive for the performance
of the duties of this respective office the fees fixed by
applicable statute.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the following categories
of employees hired by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department
be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the following
minimum to maximum hourly rates:
Heavy Operator
Light Operator
Laborer
Foreman
$ 6.79 - $ 7.05 per hour
6.72 - 6.83 per hour
4.73 - 6.69 per hour
7.13 - 7.49 per hour
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such Highway
Department employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid
every other Friday throughout the year 1980, with the first
payday to be January 11, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all extra part time clerical
employees engaged to perform services for the Town Board of this
Town and/or its officers, officials, and agencies be and the
same hereby is fixed and established at a maximum hourly rate
of $3.60 per hour, and it is further
RESOLVED, that all of such extra part time clerical employees
engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday through-
out the year 1980, with the first payday to be on Friday, January
llth, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for part time Town of Wappinger
Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged to perform certain services
for the protection of Town parks, various other Town properties
and performance of other such duties as may be assigned by the
Town Board of this Town be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at a maximum hourly rate of $5.00 per hour, and it
is further
RESOLVED, that all of such part time Town of Wappinger
Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged on an hourly basis shall
be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1980, with the
first payday to be on Friday, January llth, 1980,
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson
Councilwoman Mills
Councilwoman Reilly
Councilman Versace
Supervisor Diehl
Aye
Ave
Aye
Nay
Aye
Mr. Versace questioned the rate of $5.00 per hour for the
Vandalism Patrol, before the vote was taken. He asked why the
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difference in hourly pay from part time clerical employees and
the patrol. Mr. Diehl explained that the duties of these men
required a rate of at least $5.00 per hour; most of them were
Deputy Sheriffs who were doing extra duty. This work was
hazardous and he knew that neighboring communities were paying
$7.50 per hour for their services. Mr. Versace then asked if
they were needed in another town, were they allowed to help out.
Mr. Diehl answered that if another town needed this patrol for a
back-up, he would certainly approve of them going to their aid.
Mr. Versace then asked if there had been a curb on vandalism in
the Town since the Vandalism Patrol had been instituted. Mr.
Diehl thought this a difficult question to answer; for instance
what would have happened if they weren't patrolling. He had
positive replies and reaction from the State Police.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
movedits adoption:
RESOLVED, that the salaries of all persons holding either
full time or part time positions as otherwise fixed for these
designated positions shall be paid to the holders of such
offices and positions payable every other Friday throughout
the year 1980, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the
first payday to be on January llth, 1980.
RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger be
authorized to issue and pay the holders of these designated
positions on such designated paydays of the year 1980.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the firm of Corbally,. Gartland and Rappleyea
be and they hereby are employed and retained for the purpose of
furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such
legal advice and services as may be required and they shall
receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal
submitted to this Board.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilwoman Mills Aye
Councilwoman Reilly Aye
Councilman Versace Nay
Supervisor Diehl Aye
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The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the firm of Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E., P.C.
be and they hereby are employed and retained for the purpose of
furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such
engineering advice and services as may be required and they
shall receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal
submitted to this Board.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilwoman Mills Aye
Councilwoman Reilly Aye
Councilman Versace Nay
Supervisor Diehl Aye
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED that Norma O'Rourke is hereby appointed Deputy
Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Wappinger to serve at the
pleasure of the Town Board.
Seconded by: Supervisor Diehl
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The next item on the Agenda was for the appointment of Dog Control
Officers for the Town. There was no resolution to act on, as it
was a new position that has been created due to the change, by
the Department of Agriculture and Markets, in the dog licensing
procedures. Mr. Johnson explained that there were a few tech-
nicalities to straighten out before a resolution could be drawn
up.
MR. JOHNSON moved to. offer the following names for provisional
appointments as Dog Control Officers: James Vicalvi, William
Nepfel and George Wells.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that all individuals hereinafter designated by
the Town Board as Court Officers as such title is defined by the
Uniform Justice Court Act have all those powers accorded to
Court Officers by Law during such time they are actually serving
in such capacity, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices of the Town
shall designate and schedule the days and evenings such individuals
shall serve as Court Officers, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one Court Officer be designated
for each session of Court unless the Town Justices determine that
more than one be designated for any one session, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Court Officers shall be
compensated at the hourly rate of $4.00 for time actually served,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices shall submit
to the Town Comptroller on a weekly basis the names and hours
served and that the Town Comptroller be empowered to issue
remuneration consistent with the foregoing from funds appro-
priated for Justice Court Personal Services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be
designated as Court Officers for the year 1980.
John Herring
Paul Speedling
Brenda Miller
Arthur Waddle
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN REILLY who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that all of the official bonds and undertakings
by the officers, clerks or employees of the Town of Wappinger
may be in the form of a blanket undertaking from any duly
authorized corporate surety and said undertaking shall indemnify
the Town of Wappinger against the loss of the type more particularly
set forth in Section II of the Public Officers Law.
Seconded by : Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN REILLY who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Marshall & Sterling, Inc. a general
insurance agency doing business in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, be and it hereby is designated as the insurance
agent for this town.
Seconded by: Supervisor Diehl
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson Ave
Councilwoman Mills Nay
Councilwoman Reilly Ave
Councilman Versace Ave
Supervisor Diehl Aye
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of
Southeastern New York, Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, the
Chemical Bank of New York, the Chase Manhattan Bank, the Empire
National Bank and the Fishkill National Bank, each being a banking
institution maintaining banking rooms and offices in Dutchess
County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally desig-
nated as depositories of the monies of this Town, and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed
to give notice of such designation to each of said banking
institutions.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN REILLY who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the W&SD News, a newspaper regularly
published in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York,
and having a general circulation in this Town, and being a
newspaper entered as second class mail matter, be and the same
hereby is designated as the official paper of this Town, and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal and the Evening News,
newspapers published in the County of Dutchess and having general
circulation therein, be and they hereby are designated as addi-
tional newspapers for the publication of Town notices, subject
to the limitations of Section 64, Subdivision II of the Town
Law of the State of New York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is
authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to
the publishers of such newspapers.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that monthly meetings of the Town Board of the
Town of Wappinger shall be held at 8:00 P.M., at the Town Hall,
Mill Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls, Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evening of the
second Monday of each month, or at such other place or places
within the Town of Wappinger as the Town Board shall from time
to time designate.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the firm of Pelligrini and Sedore Certified
Public Accountants be and they hereby aee retained to audit the
accounts and reports of the Town Supervisor, the Town Clerk and
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and Town Justices for the Year 1979, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said accountants receive reasonable
compensation for the productive services which they shall
render to the Town in this connection.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilwoman Mills Aye
Councilwoman Reilly Aye
Councilman Versace Nay
Supervisor Diehl Aye
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger has
numerous requests for the expenditure of small amounts of
cash for postage, supplies, and miscellaneous items, for
various departments of the Town of Wappinger.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty cash fund
in the sum of $50.00 for the use of said Town Clerk.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that a petty cash account not to exceed the sum
of $200.00 and the same hereby is established for the Receiver
of Taxes, and it is further
RESOLVED, that payments from said petty cash account be
made and that the Supervisor of this Town be reimbursed for
advances made to such account in accordance with the provisions
of Section 64, Subdivision la of the Town Law of the State of
New York.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN REILLY who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that voucher -order checks of the Town of Wappinger
may be signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the
Town of Wappinger as reproduced by a mechanical check -signing
device or machine provided that the safeguards specified by the
manufacturer and inherent in the operations of such device are
properly observed, and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be
filed with all banking institutions which are depositaries of
the monies and funds of the Town of Wappinger, for the purpose
of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile signature,
and it is further
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RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger
be and is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps
which may be necessary and proper to acquire a mechanical
checksigning device for use in conformity with this resolution.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law
requires that the Supervisor of each Town prepare and file
with the Town Clerk within 30 days after the expiration of
each fiscal year, an annual financial report accounting for
all monies received and disbursed by him, together with the
certificates or certificate of the bank or trust company
where Town monies are deposited, showing the amount of such
monies on deposit with said bank or trust company, and cause
a certified copy of such report to be published in the official
newspaper.
WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by
Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Town Board
may determine, by resolution, that the Supervisor shall submit
to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal
year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required
by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk
shall cause a summary of such report to be published within
10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State
Comptroller in the official newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing the report required
by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Supervisor
shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close
of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller
required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and that the
Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published
within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the
State Comptroller in the official newspaper.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger that there are now or may be in the
future funds and monies, except proceeds of loans and monies
the investment of which is otherwise provided by law, belonging
to the Town which are or which may be in excess of the amount
required for immediate expenditure to pay current expenses and
obligations, and
WHEREAS, it is or it may be to the advantage of the Town
to deposit and/or invest all or part of such funds in special
time deposit account, in, or certificates of deposit issued
by, banks or trust companies located and authorized to do
business in this State, short term obligations of the United
States of America and/or the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the temporary deposit and/or
investment of such excess and surplus funds may be beneficial
and profitable to the Town of Wappinger,
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NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY
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RESOLVED, that the duly elected, qualified and acting
Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and he hereby is
authorized, empowered and directed to deposit and/or invest
such surplus and excess funds of this Town in the aforesaid
manner pursuant to Section 11 of the General Municipal Law
of the State of New York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that such temporary deposits and/or investments
shall be secured, registered or held, as the case may be in
the manner prescribed by Section 11 of the General Municipal
Law of the State of New York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Supervisor of this Town be
and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to take
all steps necessary from time to time to carry out and implement
this resolution.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JOHNSON moved that compensation for mileage for Town
Officials and employees shall be established at 18 per mile.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
SUPERVISOR DIEHL moved that the name of Fedeli Galioto be
recommended to the Dutchess County Civil Defense to be appointed
as Civil Defense Director for the Town of Wappinger for 1980.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion 'Unanimously Carried
MR. DIEHL moved to appoint Leif Jensen and Nicholas Johnson as
members of the Tri -Municipal Commission from the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilwoman Mills Nay
Councilwoman Reilly Aye
Councilman Versace Nay
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Motion Carried
When Mr. Diehl asked if there was discussion on this motion, Mr.
Versace voiced his objection to the appointments. He had no
objection to Mr. Johnson, but he felt that in a project such as
this, another Board member should be appointed, since decisions
had to be made and reports made to the Board. He summed up his
remarks by stating that he would feel more comfortable if a Board
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member was appointed to this Commission.
Mrs. Mills clarified her "Nay" vote by explaining that she was
in favor of Mr. Jensen's appointment, but not Mr. Johnson's
appointment to the Tri -Municipal Commission.
Supervisor Diehl designated the following members to the Town of
Wappinger Town Board Standing Committees:
Ch airman
Health & Safety (Fire & Street
Lighting) Versace Reilly
Ordinances Johnson Reilly
Library Reilly Versace
Recreation Reilly Johnson
Drainage Mills Johnson
Sanitary Landfille Mills Johnson
Buildings -House Reilly Mills
Elections Versace Mills
Tri -Municipal (Town Bd. Appt.) Jensen Johnson
Water -Sewer Mills Reilly
Miscellaneous Versace Mills
Personnel Reilly Mills
Budget & Finance Mills Johnson
Highway Johnson Reilly
A vacancy existed on the Planning Board due to the expiration of
Virginia Keeler's term.
MR. JOHNSON moved to table this appointment until the next Town
Board meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. MILLS moved the name of Victor Fanuele as Chairman of the
Planning Board.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. JOHNSON moved the name of Joseph Landolfi as Chairman of the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Seconded by Mr.. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. REILLY moved the name of Hugh J. Maurer as Chairman of the
Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. JOHNSON moved to grant permission to all officers, officials
and certain employees of the Town of Wappinger to attend the
Association of Towns meeting, February 17th through February
20th, 1980, and that their actual and legitimate expenses be
a Town charge.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. JOHNSON moved that Mr. Diehl be designated as Representative
of the Town of Wappinger at the Association of Towns' Meeting,
and Mrs. Mills be designated as Alternate of the Town of Wappinger
at this meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Diehl asked that Board members offer a name for the Board of
Ethics.
Supervisor Diehl offered the name of William J. Bulger.
Councilwoman Reilly offered the name of Carlton Relyea.
Councilwoman Mills offered the name
Councilman Johnson offered the name
Councilman Versace offered the name
of Vernece Seager.
of Violet Dunckley
of Michael Hirkala.
MR. JOHNSON moved to appoint the following persons as Board of
Ethics members: William J. Bulger, Carlton Relyea, Vernece Seager,
Violet Dunckley and Michael Hirkala.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following is the list of Town of Wappinger Paid Holidays
For the Year 1980:
New Years Day
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Election Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
January
February
February
April 4,
May 30,
July 4,
Septembe
October
November
November
November
December
1, 1980
12, 1980
18, 1980
1980
1980
1980
r 1, 1980
13, 1980
4, 1980
11, 1980
27, 1980
25, 1980
Mr. Johnson stated that the Board would entertain a request from
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Town employees to change some of these holidays for other days.
MR. JOHNSON moved to approve the list of Town of Wappinger Paid
Holidays for the Year 1980, as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Snowden brought up a letter from Mrs. Crosby, Receiver of
Taxes, which was not pertinent to this meeting, but required
action from the Board before the next regular Board meeting.
The memo regarded a request to enclose an information letter
on taxes, special districts, capital assessments, water and sewer
rents, etc. in the tax bills. This, she felt, would help to
answer questions from residents that called through the year
seeking this information.
MR. VERSACE moved to authorize Mrs. Crosby to enclose the Tax
Information Letter, including the recommendations of the Comptroller,
in the Tax Bills, subject to approval by the Attorney of the language
of the letter, and approval also of the Water and Sewer Committee.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson commented that they had hoped to make minor changes in
one of the benefits in the Employees Policy, but it was not completed
at this time. It would be brought up at the next Town Board meeting.
MR. DIEHL moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Mills and
unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Reorg. Mtg. 1/2/80
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk