1979-12-10 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DECEMBER 10, 1979
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
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Town Justices Receiver of Taxes Bldg/Zng Hydrant Report
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. W. Leczinski, Jr. re: reimbursement for Roto -Rooter
(RFSD - Blocked lines)
b. Peter Sarubbi re:.offer for Town owned bldg. on Rte 9 -Village
c. John Kloepfer request to install radio antennae for Sloper-Willen
onMaxwell Place water toner
d. James Glorioso, Spook Hill Rd., requesting some type of Highway
barrier.for property protection
e. Joseph Ruscitti, Inc., requests release of 5% retainage -White
Gates Meter Pit Contract
f. Jack .R. Hill response on Airport Balefill operation
g. R.E. Lapar Cost estimate for Bel -Aire Storm Sewer
h. CATV application for Franchise w/ J.H.dams review
i. Attorney to the Tann Recommendation re: Spring Hill Development
Bonds
j. Attorney to the To;•rn suggestion regarding future Performance Bonds
6.• REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Adoption of Benefit Assessment Rolls for Water & Sewer Dists.
b. DOT resolution re: Railroad Grade Crossing Warning Signs
c. Vacancy on Bo rd of Assessment Review
d. Proposed Ordinance for Water & Sewer Repairs
e. Propose amendment to Local Law #5-'75 - Commercial Rates, CWW
f. Comptrollers request for Transfers
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on December 10, 1979, at Town Hall, Mill Street, Village
of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 8:06 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Janet Reilly, Councilwoman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Jon Holden Adams
Mr. Diehl recognized a group of Cub Scouts and their leaders
who were present at the meeting, and asked that they come
forward and lead the congregation in a salute to the flag.
All stood and saluted the American Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 1979 and the
Special Meeting of November 19, 1979, having been previously
sent to the Board Members, were now placed before them for their
consideration.
Mrs. Milts noted that on the Special Meeting, there was a resolution,
moved by Councilwoman Reilly and seconded by Councilwoman Reilly,
and also on the Regular Meeting on the motion_,kof Mrs. Mill's on
the pickup hours of the carters, this was also seconded by Mrs.
Mills.
MRS. MILLS moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 14, 1979 and the Special Meeting of November 19, 1979,
be approved with the corrections made as noted, as submitted by
the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports were received for the month of November from the Town
Justices, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator and Hydrant
Report from the Highway Superintendent and for the months of
October and November from the Receiver of Taxes.
MtIR. JOHNSON moved that the reports for the month of November
from the Town Justices, Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator
and Hydrant Report from the Highway Superintendent and the report
for the months of October and November from the Receiver of Taxes,
be accepted andplaced on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
The first communication was received from Mr. W. Leczinski, Jr.
requesting reimbursement of $39.20 which he had expended for the
use of a Roto Rooter Machine when the sewerage pipe backed up
into his basement. Camo Pollution Control had confirmed that
the problem was on the Town property and therefore the Town's
responsibility.
MR. JENSEN moved that the sum of $39.20 be reimbursed to Mr.
W. Leczinski, Jr. which he expended for the use of a Roto Rooter
Machine when he experienced sewer blockage in his basement and
upon recommendation of Camo Pollution Control it is the respon-
sibility of the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Peter Sarubbi, President of the Associated Warehouse Outlet,
tenant of the Town Building on Route 9, had previously written to
the Town Board requesting them to consider selling this building
to him. He was now offering the sum of $5,000 for the purchase of
said building.
MR. JENSEN moved that this communication be received and placed
on file and the offer be declined and Mr. Sarubbi be notified of
this action.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Mr. John Kloepfer, Chief of Si.oper-
Willen Community Ambulance Servicze for permission to install a
radio antennae at the water tower located at Maxwell Place in the
Rockingham Farms Development.
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The following memo was received from Mr. Lapar regarding this
subject:
Memo To: Louis D. Diehl, Supervisor
From: Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
Re: Sloper Willen Radio Antenna at Rockingham
Date: December 5, 1979
As'long as the installation does not interfere with the operation
of the pump, etc. It should be remembered that the Town has had
much trouble in the past with stray currents, etc.
In addition, the Town should have some assurance that no stray
current will cause the water tank to deteriordB at a faster than
normal rate as a result of the antenna's installation.
S/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
Mr. Johnson noted that the stray currents that Mr. Lapar was
referring to were on the communication system that governs and
records the level of water in the tank. The deterioration that
is referred to would be from rust from electric currents. He felt
that Sloper-Willen should look into this matter and have an engineer's
report to assure the Town that this deterioration would be prevented.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the letters be received and placed on file
and Sloper-Willen Ambulance Service be requested to have an engineer
prepare a report that will assure the Town that deterioration of
the tank and interference with the communication center will be
prevented.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from James Glorioso residing at 18 Nancyaleen
Drive and Spook Hill Road, complaining of a dangerous curve at this
intersection. He said he did not realize the problem was so bad
until he lived in the house especially during the summer months
when traffic was heavy. He spoke to Mr. Horton and asked for some
type of highway improvement or perhaps a barrier or guard rail could
be installed. He cited accidents that had occurred at this inter-
section and asked for protection and help from the Town.
The following memo was received from Mr. Horton regarding this
matter:
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Memo To: Louis D. Diehl
From: William P. Horton
Subject: Letter from James A. Glorioso, 18 Nancyaleen Drive,
Re: Dangerous curve
Dated: December 10, 1979
The above curve had creosote posts installed around the
outer edge up until the time of construction of Mr. Glorioso's
house, at which time they were removed by the devebper. It is
my intention to again place creosote posts as markers for the
curve. I am currently awaiting Central Hudson and New York
Telephone to mark their underground utilities.
For reasons of highway safety any posts must be of a
break -away design. Consequently, cars will still be able to
land on the lawn of the Glorioso residence if they fail to
negotiate the curve. The posts will merely better define the
curve.
MR. JENSEN moved that a copy of Mr. Horton's letter stating the
corrective action he is taking for the protection of Mr. Gorioso's
property, be sent to Mr. Glorioso.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Joseph Ruscitti requesting release of
the 5% retainage fee on White Gates Meter Pit Contract.
Mr. Diehl requested that this request be tabled until the next
meeting since a report had not been received from the Engineer on
this matter.
The following letter was received from Mr. Jack Hill, Public Health
Administrator regarding the balefill site at the airpbrt:
November 27, 1979
Mr. Louis D. Diehl, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger Town Offices
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Re: Airport Balefill
T. Wappinger
Dear Mr. Diehl:
I am writing in response to the letter of October 22, 1979 from
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk to Mrs. Lucille Pattison relative to
potential pollution at the balefill solid waste disposal site at
the airport.
This site was operated by theDutchess County Department of Solid
Waste Management under permit issued by the New York State Depart-
ment of Environmental Conservation, as required by Part 360 of the
New York State Environmental Conservation Law.
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This site has been developed in accordance with approved engineering
plans and specifications, and had been inspected frequently by
representatives of the Dutchess County Health Department to enforce
compliance with operational requirements. Following closure of the
site, Health Department personnel have continued to monitor this
facility to ensure that no environmental problems develop. A
thick vegetative growth exists over the final cover layer over the
entire site. The latest Health Department inspection, conducted
November 23, 1979, indicated that no problems exist at this site.
Should you have any questions, please call the writer at 485-9820.
Very truly yours,
s/ Jack R. Hill,
Public Health Administrator
Div. of Environ. Health Services
Mr. Fred Lafko, being recognized by the Chair, disagreed with
Mr. Hill and stated that at 5 P.M. this day, there were two bales
of garbage sticking out at the north end close to the creek. He
further noted that this site does not meet Department of Environ-
mental Conservation specifications.
MR. DIEHL moved that, subject to verification of uncovered bales
by the Town Highway Superintendent, a letter be sent to Mr. Hill
requesting that another inspection be made by his department
together with members of the Town Board, and if it is determined
that these conditions do exist, immediate corrective action be
taken by the Dutchess County Health Department; and further that a
review be made of the balefill site to determine adherence to
specifications set by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A cost estimate was received from Mr. Lapar for Bel -Aire Storm
Sewer, as requested by the Town Board at a previous meeting.
Mr. Diehl asked that Mr. Lapar be requested to provide to Mr.
Horton, Highway Superintendent and the Town Board, a detailed map
of the exact work he intends to do on the Bel -Aire Storm Sewer
project. He would like this map furnished at the earliest possible
time so the Board could act on this project at the next meeting.
At the last meeting, an application was received from U. S.
Cablevision Corp. for a renewal and amendment of the cable
television franchise and was referred to Mr. Cortellino, Chairman
of the Cablevision Committee and to Mr. Adams for review and
recommendation.
The following letter was received from Mx. Adams on this subject:
November 27, 1979
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Wappinger Falls, New York 12590
Re: Application for Cablevision Franchise Amendment
Dear Members of the Town Board:
I have reviewed the application for an amendment and renewal
of the franchise granted to U. S. Cablevision Corp. by the Town
of Wappinger dated October 22, 1979. The primary request set
forth in the application are those of an economic or rate modifi-
cation for which this office would make no recommendation. I
would note, however, that certain performance criteria were
established in the franchise ordinance passed in 1978 and it prob-
ably would be appropriate for the Cablevision Commission to
prepare a report on the compliance of the applicant with those
standards prior to any further action being taken.
Very truly yours,
s/ Jon Holden Adams
Mr. Charles Cortellino, Chairman of the Cable TV Committee, being
recognized by the Chair, gave a report on the status of the cable
reception. He felt that the cable had improved since the last time
Mr. Erichsen (General Manager of U. S. Cablevision Corp.) had been
before the Board. On normal TV sets, there were 12 VHF stations -
2 through 13; one was for HBO, and one in the evening was used by
the School District, making it 10 stations if you do not have HBO
and if you did not watch the school channel. He had asked Mr.
Ericksen previously, to make a survey, along with the regular billing,
to determine what stations people preferred watching. They can pro-
vide as many stations as they receive by providing a converter box
to pick them up. He would like to determine if Channel 10 is an
access or a school channel. Who decides what goes on this Channel --
the Town, the representative, Mr. Erichsen or the school. There
were still complaints about paying in advance; the company is using
these funds for operating costs; Mr. Cortellino did not feel this
was a proper method. He went on to comment that the cable company
was asking for a 13% increase and he did not agree that they were
that much affected by inflation in this line of business. The cost
of TV sets had, in fact, decreased, and had more equipment on them.
The Town should be given an explanation of why they feel they need
this increase. When the cable goes out and has to be repaired, does
this get charged to cable, or does some of it get charged to HBO
which is all profit. Mr. Cortellino felt, on the whole, the system
had improved, but there were a few items to be clarified. He then
introduced two residents who wished to talk on a special sports
package on Cable TV.
Mr. Bob Smith told the Board that he and Bill Hald had been
working the past couple of years in constant communication with
U. S. Cablevision trying to get the sports package into the area;
other communities have had it for about two years. He explained
that the cable company, in addition to an increase of $.95 per
month was offerlp4a sports package, called the Madison Square
Garden Sports, for the sum of $54.00 a year. This, of course,
was optional, but the $.95 would be an increase to the monthly
rate of cable television. They felt that this sum of $54.00
was a fair fee for what the cable company was offering, and
at this time they wished to know when the Town Board would be
acting on the U. S. Cablevision's application to amend the Cable
Television Franchise Agreement.
Mr. Bill Hald, being recognized by the Chair, introduced himself
as the other resident interested in the sports package and said
they had quite a few other residents interested in this and
asked if it was necessary for the rate increase to be approved
before they could apply for this sports package. He asked when
the Town would have their meeting on this and if Mr. Erichsen
would be present to answer their questions.
MRS. MILLS moved that a Public Hearing be set on an Ordinance to
Amend the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with the U. S.
Cablevision Corp. on January 9th, 1980, at 7:30 P.M. EST, at the
Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
The proposed amended Ordinance provided for the following monthly
service rates for cablevision service within the Town of Wappinger:
First outlet $7.95
Second outlet 1.50
Third outlet 1.00
Each additional outlet .50
The following installation rates would be applicable:
Normal charge
Each additional outlet
Reconnect
Move (same premises)
$25.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
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Basic commercial installation rates are separately provided for as
are multiple dwelling unit installation.
The amended ordinance will also provide for supplemental services
including premium programming of movies and special events at $9.00
per month and premium programming for live sporting events ($54.00
yearly residential; $108.00 yearly commercial).
Provisions are also made for other rates including commercial
installation, supplemental serviceactivation, senior citizen rates,
annual discount rates, multiple occupancy rates, converter rentals,
and charges for various collection costs.
A letter was received from Mr. Adams regarding the Performance Bond
on the Spring Hill Development. Mr. Diehl commented that nothing
had been resolved on this subject and asked that it be referred to
the next Town Board meeting.
A communication received from Mr. Adams regarding the recommendations
he had on future performance bonds was tabled until the January Ton Board
meeting.
A memo was received from Mr. Lapar regarding a letter from Mr. James
Napoli, Assistant Public Health Eng4neer, Dutchess County Health
Department with questions and replies on sewer districts of the Town.
This was a report from a meeting held on this matter on the 29th of
November, 1979.
MRS. REILLY moved that this report be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. Eugene Adams who was requesting
sewer and water service from the Town for a 9 lot subdivision on
Myers Corners Road (near Robert Lane).
MRS. REILLY moved that this request be referred to Mr. Lapar for his
review and recommendation as to location of property, whether it was
in a district or whether it would subject tth tenant conditions and
any other information he could provide.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
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A letter was received from Mr. Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman of the
Recreation Commission requesting approval for the purchase of a
tractor. His intent was to use monies remaining in the 1979 Budget
after all bills and encumbrances had been deducted, and finance the
remaining balance of this purchase.
Mr. Diehl felt that they could not take action on this matter until
they knew the actual amount the Commission could encumber and the
balance that remained.
MR. JOHNSON moved to refer this matter back to the Recreation
Commission to determine the exact piece of equipment they wished
to purchase and the procedure they wished to follow for this
purchase.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Cub Scout Pack Leaders, being recognized by the Chair, thanked
the Board for their courtesy, and left the meeting at this time.
Under Committee Reports, Mr. Jensen reported that the Tri -Municipal
Commission had a meeting on December 6, 1979, with the EPA and DEC
and the consultants. They discussed the 13 proposed plans for the
Tri -Municipal area and narrowed these down to 3, possibly 4, and
are now working on them and will report back to the Commission with
their findings. It was, in his opinion, a margin of success and
they were moving, though slowly, toward the end of Step I.
Although it was not necessarily a Committee Report, Mr. Diehl
asked the Board to consider in the immediate near future the
following proposal. There was a hit and run accident on DeGarmo
Hills Road in the Town on October 29, 1979 which resulted in the
death of Lester Storm and a reward of an undetermined amount of money
was to be offered for the information which could lead to the
detection, arrest and conviction of the person guilty of this crime.
This reward would be offered by the Town of Wappinger and Mr. Diehl
asked that the Town Board study this proposal, ask for opinions and
recommendations and decide if this action would be in the best
interest of all concerned.
Mrs. Mills commented that a letter had been received from Peter
Anagnos from the Dutchess County Department of Public Works responding
to the request from last month to place reflectors at two bad curves
in the Town. These were located at Myers Corners Road, past Brothers
Road going east and one at New Hackensack Road, west of the delicatessen
near Cedar Knolls. Mr. Anagnos advised the Board that their depart-
ment would make a studyof these situations and report back to them.
Mx. Jensen noted that he had had a response from the Dutchess County
Department of Public Works regarding a post installed by them at
a catch basin on the corner of Ervin Drive and Myers Corners Road.
Several months ago Mr. Jensen had requested that a letter be sent
to Mr. Spratt asking for his department to review this situation and
correct it. They agreed it could be hazardous and they would take
some corrective action to attempt to solve the condition.
Mr. Johnson reported that he had checked with the firm that was doing
the Draft EIS on the Zoning Ordinance and was informed that it was
completed and being sent to the Town. He added to Mr. Jensen's
comments on Tri -Municipal and remarked that at the last two meetings
of the Commission, members from the Environmental Protection Agency
were present. It appeared to him that their cooperation had improved
and they seemed to want to accomplish something and move the project
along.
Mr. Johnson further reported as a member of the Recreation Committee
and had received reports from interested residents that the Soccer
Program had not been completed this year; certain groups had no
activity and some had been moved from the fields they had been using.
There were conflicting reports and in his opinion, this needed clari-
fication.
MR. JOHNSON moved that a letter be sent to the Recreation Commission
asking that a full written report of the status of the Soccer Program
be submitted to the Town Board, and if there is a minority view on
the Recreation Commission, he requested that both a majority view and
a minority view be forthcoming. Mr. Johnson further requested that
this report be sent to the Town Board for the January meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Public Hearings having been duly held on December 4, 1979 on the
Benefit Assessment Rolls for the Watch Hill Sewer Improvement,
Fleetwood Sewer District, Wildwood Sewer District, Wappinger Sewer
Improvement #1, Mid -Point Sewer District, Oakwood Knolls Water
District, Central Wappinger Water Improvement, Ardmore Water
Improvement Area, Tall Trees Water Improvement and Fleetwood Water
District, the matter was placed before the Board for their
consideration.
The following Resolution was introduced BY SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Watch Hill Sewer
Improvement, for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger did meet
the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
of said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1979 for the Watch Hill Sewer Improvement for taxes to be collected
in 1980, be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolutionwas introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Fleetwood Sewer District
for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletinqboard of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1979 of the Fleetwood Sewer District for taxes to be collected in
1980 be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Wildwood Sewer District
for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1979 of the Wildwood Sewer District for taxes to be collected in
1980 be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Wappinger Sewer
Improvement #1, for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the TownBoard of the Town of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1980 of the Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 for taxes to be collected
in 1980 be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Mid -Point Sewer
District, for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1980 of the Mid -Point Sewer District for taxes to be collected
in 1980 be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Oakwood Knolls Water
District, for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published with
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger didmeet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1979 of the Oakwood Knolls Water District for taxes to be collected
in 1980 be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Central Wappinger
Improvement Area for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1979 of the Central Wappinger Improvement Area for taxes to be
collected in 1980, be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted,
and the Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Ardmore Water
Improvement Area, for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1980 of the Ardmore Water Improvement Area for taxes to be collected
in 1980 be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Tall Trees Improvement
Area, for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
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the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of theTown of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1980 of the Tall Trees Improvement Area for taxes to be collected
in 1980 be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor did prepare at the direction of
the Town Board, the Assessment Rolls for the Fleetwood Water
District, for the assessment to be levied in 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Assessment Roll was filed with the Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, she thereafter gave notice by posting upon the
bulletin board of the Town and in the newspaper published within
the Town of the time and place when the Town Board would conduct
a -hearing and hear objections upon or to said roll, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger did meet
on the 4th day of December, 1979, to consider and hear objections
to said roll,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assessment Roll of
1980 of the Fleetwood Water District for taxes to be collected
in 1980, be approved, ratified and confirmed and adopted, and the
Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the warrant for collection of said taxes in the manner
prescribed by Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A communication was received from the New York State Department
of Transportation regarding Railroad -Highway Grade Crossing Pavement
Markings and Advance Warning Signs Project on Town and County Roads.
Ihkr" A resolution was attached for adoption by the Town, permitting the
State, its agents and employees, to enter upon municipal highways
for the purpose of performing improvements, such as erecting signs
and proper markings at railroad crossings. The attached list
indicated a crossing at Smith Crossing Road or Diddell Road. There
is no crossing at this location, but there is one at Chelsea within
the Town of wappinger; no mention was made of this one.
MR. DIEHL moved that a letter be sent to the Highway Superintendent
for his investigation and advice to the Board on this matter.
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Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A vacancy still existed on the Board of Assessment Review and this
was now placed before the Board for their consideration.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN REILLY who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Gerard McCluskey be and he is hereby appointed
to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review of the Town
of Wappinger, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Gerard McCluskey is hereby appointed
to the said Board of Assessment Review for a term which shall
expire on the 30th day of September, 1984.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Before the vote was taken, Mr. Versace, being recognized by the
Chair, commented that this appointee was a resident of the Village
and he felt this person would not be as knowledgeable of the
assessment process in the Town as a Town resident would be. Mrs.
Reilly did not agree with this reasoning since Mr. McCluskey was
a resident of the Village that lies within the Town of Wappinger
and he was, at the present time, involved in selling real estate,
which She felt would qualify him for this position.
A proposed Ordinance for Water and Sewer Repairs was tabled until
the January meeting in order to receive a recommendation from Mr.
Horton, Mr. Gunderud and Mr. Lapar.
The following Local Law was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS:
A Local Law (#1 of 1980) Amending Local Law #5, 1975, Increasing
Commercial Rates of Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger:
Section 1. Section 1, Paragraph B of Local Law #5 of
1975 is hereby amended.
Section 2. The following commercial water rates are
hereby established for the .Central Wappinger Water Improvement
Area:
50/100 cubic feet
45/100 cubic feet
40'/100 cubic feet
0-750,000 gallons
750,000-1,500,000 gallons
1,500,000 & up gallons
Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect upon adoption
and as provided by the Municipal Home Rule Law.
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The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at
a meeting of this Town Board on the lOth day of December, 1979
a proposed Local Law (#1 of 1980) Amending Local Law *5, 1975,
Increasing Commercial Rates of Central Wappinger Water Improvement
Area, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law
requires that no local law shall be passed by the Legislative
Body of the Town until a Public Hearing thereon has been held
before such body,
kie NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That a Public Hearing shall be held on the said proposed
Local Law by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on the 9th
day of January 1980 at 7:00 P.M. EST, on such day at Town Hall,
Mill Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County,
New York.
2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing shall
be given by the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, by the due
posting thereof upon the bulletin board maintained by said Town
Clerk in the Town Hall and by publishing such notice at least
once in the official newspaper of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A Memo was received from Matthew Ryan, Comptroller, requesting
the following transfers:
Assessors, from A1990.4 Contingency to A1355.4 Contractual $400.00
due to the number of tax review cases handled this year.
Association of Towns & Education, from A1990.4 Contingency to
A1990.5 Association of Towns to cover expenses for seminars in
October, in the amount of $285.00
Historian, from A1990.4 Contingency to A7510.4 Historian Contractual
in the amount of $100.00 to catalogue the town's history and for
binders.
Building and Zoning from B1990.4 Contingency to B3620.4 Building
and Zoning Contractual in the amount of $485.00 for increases in
cost of gasoline, unbudgeted repairs and mileage.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the following transfers be approved, as
recommended by the Comptroller: Assessor's from A1990.4 to A1355.4
$400.00, Association of Town, A1990.4 to A1990.5, $285.00, Historian,
A1990.4 to A7510.4, $100.00, Building and Zoning, B1990.4 to B3620.4,
$485.00.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A second Memo was received from Mr. Ryan, Comptroller for the
following transfers: Sewer Improvement #1 fromSS8110.4 to SS8110.1
$505.00 for two area youths to paint and maintain the green areas,
Sewer Improvement #1, SS9550.9 to SS8120.4, $10,000.00 due to high
cost of repairs.
Mid -Point Park Sewer, SS8110.4 to SS8110.1, $225.00, two youths
maintaining green area.
Mid -Point Park Sewer, SS9550.9 to Captl Fund$3,675.00 due to high
cost of repairs, and SS8130.4 to SS8120.4, $2,000.00
Rockingham Sewer, SS8110.4 to SS8110.1, $726.00, two youths
maintaining green area.
Rockingham Sewer, SS8130.4 to SS8120.4, $12,000.00 due to high
repair costs.
Wildwood Sewer, from SS8110.4 to SS8110.1, $175.00, two youths
maintaining green area.
Wildwood Sewer, from SS9550.9 to SS8120.4 $7,000.00 high repair
costs.
Oakwood Water District, from SS8310.4 to SW8310.1, $116.00 for
two youths maintaining green area.
Fleetwood Water District, from SW8310.4 to SW8301.1, $150.00 for
two youths maintaining green area.
Fleetwood Water District, from SW9550.9 to SW8340.4, $2,400.00
high repair costs and new pump.
Tall Trees Water, from SW8310.4 to SW8310.1, $24.00 for two youths
maintaining green area.
Tall Trees Water, from SWI990.4, $853.00, from SW8330.4, $750.00,
from SW8320.4, $3,500.00, to SW8340.4, due to freezing lines and
other problems.
Central Wappinger Water, SW8130.4 to SW8310.1, $2,000.00 for the
two youths working on maintenance.
Mr. Jensen noted that on Item #6, the transfer was for Fleetwood
Water District, but it read "transfer from Oakwood". He asked that
this be corrected, since it was a transfer for Fleetwood Water.
Mrs. Mills questioned the transfers --what were they for. They have
transferred for these districts before and had asked for a break-
down of the expenditures. Now the same thing is happening, they're
asking for transfers without itemizing the expenditures.
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Mrs. Mills went on with this discussion and stated that a few
weeks ago the Wildwood Sewer District did not have work done that
amounted to $7,000.00, and she felt that Camo should have spelled
it out ---what work was done, how did it cost $7,000.00.
Mr. Jensen explained that all these transfers were within their
own budgets, it was simply a matter of transferring the monies to
the proper line items; the monies were there, they had been budgeted;
one item needed more than was budgeted and one needed less, so a
transfer was needed. Some were for operation and maintenance,
and if this was the case, and the work was strictly for that
purpose, we could possibly receive as much as 30% reimbursement.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the transfers requested by the Comptroller
in his memo of November 26, 1979, as stated above, be approved,
subject to properly identifying the correct district as "Fleetwood
Water District" in Item #6.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilwoman Mills Nay
Councilwoman Reilly Ave
Supervisor Diehl Aye
When Mrs. Mills asked for a report from Camo on the work done
on the Wildwood Sewer District, Mr. Diehl requested that she
first confer with the Comptroller and clarify the reason for the
transfer of $7,000.00. If, at the next meeting, she still felt
additional information was needed from Camo, the Town Board would
then act on her request.
Mr. Lafko, being recognized by the Chair, wished to discuss a
letter he had received from Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman of the
Recreation Commission, requesting use of property on Wildwood
Drive to be used in the summer program of the Commission.
Mr. Maurer stated in his letter that nothing permanent would be
put on the property; it could be used for ball games or fit into
the playground program with arts and crafts etc. Mr. Lafko felt
this could be arranged if the Town would sign a "Hold Harmless"
agreement and include their names (Lafko and Alexander) in the
Town insurance policy. If and when they applied for preliminary
approval for building, then this arrangement would cease. He
talked about a one year lease, but the Board differed with this
time and.felt that a three year lease would better suit the needs
of the program. The property had to be filled in and would take
a considerable amount of fill in order to be used for this
program. Mr. Lafko was not enthusiastic about leasing this
property for the consideration of $1.00 for more than one year,
but a relief in taxes for a year on the property would interest
him more. The Board did not wish to act on this matter
tonight but felt that Mr. Maurer should confer,with Mr. Lafko
on these arrangements before any action was taken.
Under New Business, Mr. Jensen wished to comment on the Tree
Lighting Ceremony conducted by the Recreation Commission at the
Schlathaus property on December 2, 1979. The John Jay Music
Group was present and a choral group from Myers Corners School
also participated, as did "Santa Claus". He felt it was a great
success.
MR. JENSEN moved that a letter be directed to the Recreation
Commission thanking them on behalf of the Town Board for a well
planned, well conducted, and a great success Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony.
Seconded by Mrs. mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Mills asked the Attorney if the Town had any recourse to make
a landowner take care of his property, referring specifically to
the property on Wildwood Drive, which was previously the subject
of discussion. This property seemed to attract those wishing to
deposit truckloads of debris such as piles of stones, dirt, junk,
and it seemed to be an ideal location for car owners who performed
their own oil changes.
MRS. MILLS moved that the zoning Administrator be requested to
check this property for any possible existing violations and
report back to the Board; the property in question is on the
corner of New Hackensack Road and Wildwood Drive.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. DIEHL moved to set the date of December 28, 1979 for the
Year End Meeting, at 4:30 P.M.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. DIEHL moved to set the date of January 2, 1980 for the
Reorganizational Meeting, at 7:00 P.M.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. REILLY moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr.
Johnson and unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 12/10/79
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