1978-12-11 RGMI;
AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DECEMBER 11, 1978
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
,4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Townjustices Receiver of Taxes Bldg & Zoning
Hydrant Report for Oct. by Wm. Horton
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a. Request to. dedicate Dara Lane & Reggie Drive
b. Vacancy on Board of Assessment Review (Knud Clausen)
c. Snow Removal Ordinance (developers) Amendment
d. Swan Litigation (Dorothy Heights)
e. Kord Company, Consent Order to settle, from W.G. Crane
f. Transfers - M. Ryan
g. Vacancy on Cons. Advisory Council (Menger)
h. Youth Service Monies to be made available to assist Village
i. Amendment of CATV Franchise
j. Planning Board requests to be appointed as Administers of S.E.Q.R.A.
k. Set date for end of the year meeting
6. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Robert Jonigan re: problems w/ Robinson Lane Rec. Park
b. J.C. Lawrence re: request permission to connect to the Wild -
wood Sewer Dist. (Trojan Homes Subd. Widmer Rd.)
c. Lapar Report on C.W.W.Imp. Wells & Well Site at Hilltop
d. .Jerard Hankin re: Installation of Water Meters in Primrose Subd.
e. Resignation of Frank Newman from Cons. Adv. Council
f. E. Hawksley re: 1. Allowance for, and consideration of,
appointing students to Cons. Adv. Council
2. Site plans for Waldbaums Shopping Center
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Chas. Bannett re: Temporary C.O. for house on Robinson Lane
b. Sheraton Enterprises, Inc.
c. R. E. Lapar Report on research Re: Dr. Boris replacement pump
d. Jas. Spratt response to questions of Angelbrook Civic Asscn
re: All Angels Hill Rd.
e. Communications from J.H. Adams re: CATV programming
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 11, 1978, at Town Hall, Mill Street, Village
of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 8:07 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Micholas Johnson, Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Janet Reilly, Councilwoman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
Jon Holden Admas, Attorney
The Minutes of the Regular Meetings of October 12, 1978 and November
13, 1978, having previously been sent to the Town Board, were now
placed before them for their consideration.
COUNCILMAN JOHNSON moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings
of October 12 and November 13, 1978, be and they are hereby approved
as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Councilwoman Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports for the month of November were received from the Town Justices,
Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator, also
the Hydrant Report from the Highway Superintendent for the months of
October and November and the Historian's Semi -Annual Report.
MRS. MILLS moved to accept and place on file reports for the month
of' November from the Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Building
Inspector and Zoning Administrator, also the Hydrant Report from the
Highway Superintendent for the months of October and November, and
the Historian's Semi -Annual Report.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Mr. Patrick Freer, Vice President._ of
Shelter Mid -Hudson Properties, Inc. for the Town to take over and
maintain Dara Lane and Reggie Drive in the Spook Hill Subdivision.
Mr. Horton had received two releases from the residents but was still
missing one from 4 Reggie Drive. Mr. Adams had reviewed the deed and
maintenance bond and they appeared to be in order. The releases
received were also in order. The "as-builts", however, had not been
received.
Mr. Lapar, Engineer to the Town arrived at the meeting during the
discussion that followed with Mr. Freer who did not seem to be
knowledgable of the term "as-builts". This was explained to him
and he was directed to deliver them to the Engineer's office.
MR. JENSEN moved to accept Dara Lane and Reggie Drive in the Spahk
Hill Subdivision, subject to the agreement being signed by the
owners of 4 Reggie Drive and subject also to "as-builts" being
received and verified by the Engineer and Highway Superintendent:
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Freer then requested the return of the $500 deposited with the
Town for maintenance of the roads.
MR. DIEHL moved that at the completion of the conditions of the
previous resolution adopted by the Town Board, the sum of $500. be
refunded to Shelter Mid -Hudson Properties, Inc. and submission of
the receipt for this payment to the Comptroller.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
There was still a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review due to
Knud Clausen's departure from this State. Mr. Diehl directed that
this appointment be tabled until the next Town Board meeting.
The following Ordinance to Amend the Developers Snow Plowing
Maintenance Ordinance was introduced by COUNCILMAN JENSEN:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as
follows:
The Ordinance on Developers Snow Plowing Maintenance, duly
adopted by the Town Board on November 13, 1978, is amended as
follows:
Section is The Ordinance on Developers Snow Plowing Mainten-
ance, providing for the plowing of subdivisions prior to dedication
of roads is amended by adding a new Section 2.1 thereto as follows:
Section 2.1 No highways within subdivisions for which there
are unpaid fines as a result of proceedings instituted pursuant to
this Ordinance shall be accepted for dedication until said fines
have beef fully paid. Said fines are to be fully paid notwithstand-
ing the fact that the fines may have been levied against predecessors
in title.
Section 2.1 of this Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption, posting
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and publication as provided by Town Law.
MR. JOHNSON moved to set a Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Amend
the Developers Snow Plowing Maintenance Ordinance of the Town of
Wappinger on December 29, 1978 at 4:45 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill
Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, at which time all interested
persons will be heard.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. Adams regarding litigation with the
owners of a lot at the end of Dorothy Heights Road who have constructed
a fence which literally is in the middle of what the town claims to
be its road. The matter had been called for trial and the trial
judge felt that it was not a case practical of resolution in trial,
and that the matter should be resolved by appointing a third surveyor;
(The Town had appointed a surveyor as had the defendants). Mr. Adams
recommended that this approach be utilized to resolve the litigation.
MR. JOHNSON moved to follow the recommendation of the Attorney and
direct that a third surveyor be appointed by the court with the
knowledge that the expense of the surveyor would be borne by the
party whose contentions are not upheld by the surveyor.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. William Crane of the law firm of
Rosen Crane and Wolfson regarding Kord Company vs. the Town of
Wappinger Tax Certiorari and enclosing a proposed consent order
settling same. This firm had been appointed by the Town Board to
kW/ defend this case and they recommended acceptance of this settlement
as the Town could not lose more than $325 in tax revenue.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who moved
its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Rosen, Crane and Wolfson is hereby directed
to execute a consent judgment settling the Kord Company against the
Town of Wappinger tax certiorari, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made part hereof, and that Rosen, Crane and Wolfson is authorized
and directed to settle the above captioned proceeding pursuant to the
terms of said judgment.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action also be subject to
conditions stated in correspondence from Rosen, Crane and Wolfson
to the Town Board of theTown of Wappinger dated November 21, 1978.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Reilly
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A transfer request was received from Mr. Ryan for the payment of
a special renewal insurance policy for special liability that must
be provided to the County Commissioner. The sum was $113.00 to be
transferred from A1990-4 Contingency to A1910.4.
MR. JENSEN moved that the sum of $113.00 be transferred from A1990.4
to A1910.4 Insurance as requested by the Comptroller.
A transfer request was received from Mr. Ryan for the following:
$700
$625
$1200
$465
$115
$700
$825
$735
$830
$210
FROM
A1450.1 Elections
A1450.1 Elections
A1450.1 Elections
A1450.1 Elections
A1450.1 Elections
B1990.4 Contingency
B1990.4 Contingency
B1990.4 Contingency
CF1990.4 Contingency
A7110.1 Rec. Parks
TO
A1110.4 Justices Contractual
A1330.4 Tax Collection Contr.
A1355.4 Assessors Contractual
A1450.4 Elections Contractual
A1910.4 Insurance Contractual
A1420.4 Attorney Contractual
B8160.4 Refuse & Garbage Contr.
B9040.4 Workmens Comp.
CF7110.4 Recr. Contractual
A7020.1 Recreation Admin.
MR. JOHNSON moved to transfer $115 from A1450.1 Elections to A1910.4
Insurance Contractual and $735 from B1990.4 Contingency to B9040.8
Workmens Compensation.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Diehl directed that the Town Clerk request the Comptroller to
justify the remaining transfers that were not acted on tonight.
A request was received from Mr. Hawksley to transfer $50.00 from
A8090.4 Environmental Control Contractual to A8090.1 Environmental
Control
Personal Services.
MR. JOHNSON moved to transfer $50.00 from A8090.4 Environmental
Control Contractual to A8090.1 Environmental Control Personal
Services.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Resolution was moved by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who moved
its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the monies received by the Town as a result of
the increase in the dog licensing fees be transferred to the Special
Revenue Fund.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is hereby
authorized to transfer all future receipts to the Special Revenue
Fund for the specific purpose of funding the town's dog control
program.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A memo was received from Mr. Ryan enclosing a voucher from the
Highway Department debiting General Fund for payroll services
rendered in the fall clean-up in the amount of $8,961.89.
It appeared to Mr. Diehl that it was a request for a transfer, but
he could not see the purpose of this since there was money in Highway
Account to compensate the employees for their services.
Discussion followed between the Board and Mr. Horton and it was
agreed that this was actually not a transfer but more, a point of
information of the cost of the payroll for this project.
A vacancy still existed on the Town of Wappinger Conservation
Advisory Council.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN MILLS who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Gertrude Minotti be and she is hereby appointed
to fill the vacancy on the Conservation Advisory Council of the Town of
Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the expiration of the
term of Louise Monger , and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Gertrude Minotti is hereby appointed
to the said Conservation Advisory Council for a term which shall
expire on the 1st day of July 1979.
Seconded by: Councilman Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
At the previous meeting the Board had discussed, as requested by
Chief Brilliant of the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department,
use of the Town's eligibility for youth service to assist the Village
in their efforts to create the position of a youth officer. This had
been referred to the Attorney and a recommendation was received from
him stating that he saw no legal objection to this procedure. Mr.
Adams enclosed in this communication the wording that he wished used
in our communication to the Youth Bureau as follows: "I request that
the Town of Wappinger's state eligibility for youth service monies be
made available to assist the Village of Wappingers Falls in the creation
of a juvenile officer position within the Village Police Department.
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This officer would be assigned to work on Village and Town youth
problems. This request is made and premised upon the understanding
that the Town of Wappinger will not be obligated to expend any sum
of money for this service, said monies to be funded fully through
the programs administered by the Dutchess County Youth Bureau for
which I understand there is reimbursement by the state".
MR. JOHNSON moved that a letter be sent to the Youth Bureau as
follows --we request that the Town of Wappinger's state eligibility
for youth service monies be made available to assist the Village
of Wappingers Falls in the creation of a juvenile officer position
within the Village Police Department. This officer would be assigned
to work on Village and Town youth problems. This request is made
and premised upon the understanding that the Town of Wappinger will
not be obligated to expend any sum of money for this service, said
monies to be funded fully through the programs administered by the
Dutchess County Youth Bureau for which I understand there is reim-
bursement by the state.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills.
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. JOHNSON moved that a letter be addressed to Chief Brilliant
that the Town of Wappinger would appreciate -monthly reports on the
progress of the juvenile officer position and enclose copy of our
letter to the Youth Bureau, also advise him that per his letter of
October 26, 1978, any contributions to this fund would be made by
the Village of Wappingers Falls.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. Adams recommending an amendment to
the renewal provisions of the Cablevision Franchise.
The following amendment to the Cablevision Franchise was introduced
by MR. DIEHL ts'
The provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to have
applied retroactively to June 22nd, 1977. The term of the franchise
will be for 30 months retroactive to June 22nd, 1977. No sooner than
90 days prior to the end of said term, and no later than 70 days prior
to the end of said term, Cablevision shall notify the town that it elects
to renew its term for an additional term of 30 months. The town, upon
receiving notice of said election shall have the option before the
expiration of the term, of consenting to the renewal of the term for
an additional period of 30 months on the same terms and conditions set
forth in this ordinance and addendum or if it so elects, it may elect
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to renew the franchise on such additional or other terms that it
may then prescribe. If renewal is granted, and if prior to the
termination of the said renewal period Cablevision again elects
to renew its franchise agreement, it shall observe again those
procedures heretofore indicated in this paragraph and the town
shall renew the franchise for said period of 30 months on the
same or such other conditions as it elects. No sooner than 90
days prior to the end of the second renewal period or no later
than 70 days before the and thereof, Cablevision may elect to
renew the franchise for a third period of five years, and upon
receiving notice of said election, the town may consent to
renewal thereof for said term on the same or such conditions as
the town prescribes.
MR. DIEHL moved to set a Public Hearing on the Amendment to the
kre Cablevision Franchise Renewal on December 29, 1978 at 4:40 P.M.
Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New
011110 York, at which time all interested persons would be heard.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
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Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from the Planning Board recommending that
their Board be designated as the administrator of S.E.Q.R.A. and
a request to the Town Board to act on this recommendation.
MR. JOHNSON moved to advise the Planning Board that in the Local
Law on S.E.Q.R.A., they are designated as the agent for administer-
ing this Law.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. JOHNSON moved to set a date of December 29, 1978, at 5:00 P.M.
Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York for the Year End
Meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. MILLS moved to set the date of January 5, 1979 at 5:00 P.M.
Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York for the Reorganiza-
tional Meeting .
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. Robert Jonigan, Robinson Lane, with
complaints of the Recreation area and the problems he was having.
He asked that the Town install a fence to separate his back yard from
the area to help eleviate the problems he was having with cars going
through and children running through for balls. He had complained
by telephone several times before and the Recreation Commission
could see no basis for his complaints after inspection of the site.
Mr. Diehl had also visited the property and felt that cars could
not be going through his yard, it was unrealistic.
MR. DIEHL moved that the letter be received and placed on file and
that if the Recreation Commission feels it necessary in the future,
they would handle the problem. -
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the last meeting a request was received from Mr. J. C. Lawrence
Trojan Homes Subdivision, Widmer Road to hook into the Oakwood
Sewer District.
The Board asked for clarification of the area, as
it appeared he was in the Wildwood Sewer District, not Oakwood.
A second letter was received amending his request to receive per-
mission to hook into Wildwood Sewer, not Oakwood. The request was
to hook at least one lot into the sewer.
MR. JENSEN moved to refer this request to the Dutchess County
Department of Health and to the Engineer to the Town for their
recommendation.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A report was received from Mr. Lapar on the Status of Central
Wappinger Water Improvement Wells and Well Site at the Hilltop
Area.
Mr. Diehl dikedrthat this report be received and placed on file and
that the Water and Sewer Committee communicate with Mr. Lapar on his
recommendations and decisions on future work on the wells.
A letter was received from Jerard Hankin, Attorney on the installa-
tion of water meters in the Primrose Subdivision located off Myers
Corners Road. They must be installed before a certificate of
occupancy is issued; however Lot No. 11 had a problem when a blow-out
occurred in part of the water meter and Mr. Hankin felt the procedure
was improper. He was representing A.Y. Homes Inc. the developer, and
stated that if his client was sued for damages the Town of Wappinger
would be named for third party action.
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Mr. Diehl recommended that this be discussed by the Water and Sewer
Committee with Mr. Lapar for action at a future meeting, and a copy
to be sent to the Attorney since litigation is mentioned.
A letter was received from Frank Newman stating that he was resign-
ing from the Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council.
MR. JENSEN moved to accept the resignation with regret and send Mr.
Newman a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
The fo11c ing resolutionwasoffered .by MR. JOHNSON who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that Dennis Bryers be and he is hereby appointed
to fill the vacancy on the Conservation Advisory Council of the
Town of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the resignation
of Frank Newman, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Dennis Bryers is hereby appointed to
the said Conservation Advisory Council for a term which shall expire
on the 1st day of July 1979.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A letter was received from Mr. Hawksley, Chairman of the Conservation
Advisory Council stating that legislation provides for an additional
two members to be appointed between.the ages of 16 and 21. He
recommended that the Board appoint two stents and if they concurred
with this recommendation, he would forward a list of candidates he
felt would be qualified.
Mr. Jensen did not concur with this recommendation at this time;
he felt the students should attend some of the Conservation meetings
first which would help them in their interest of the environment.
He had read minutes of the meetings of the Council and felt they
160 were not very well attended --more interest was needed. They could
consider these appointments at some future time.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive this letter and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. Hawksley stating five concerns he
had in regard to the Waldbaum Shopping Center Site Plans.
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A copy of this letter had been sent to the Planning Board and
Mr. Diehl felt that it actually concerned that Board, since it
involved site plans.
MR. DIEHL moved to receive the letter and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Diehl explained to the Board that this past year Castle Point -
recreation site had been used for Spring and Fall Clean-up, however
there was a question whether or not we could use it next year and
the recommendation from the Attorney was to communicate with the
authorities at Castle Point to clarify the situation: We could
use the refuse to fill in low areas and he needed direction to
contact the proper authorities at Castle Point with the assistance
of the Attorney.
MR. JENSEN moved to refer this matter to the Attorney to contact
the proper authorities at Castle Point to notify them of our intended
use of the site to see if there are objections also communications
should be sent from Congressman Fish's office on this matter.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
Under Committee Reports, Mr. Jensen reported on a Tri -Municipal
Meeting ---The EPA had previously asked for an amendment to the
original Environmental Impact Study; they are now asking for an
amendment to the amendment which will result in additional monies
to be added to the project. These are all added delays and more
details and it is difficult now to predict the time it will take.
The project is needed and the funds are there and if they do -not
continue with its progress all existing sewer plants would have to
be upgraded to a much higher level, the costs would soar and might
possibly have to be paid on an individual basis.
Mrs. Mills, Health and Safety Committee complained about the
shoulders on county roads in this Town. She spoke to Commissioner
Spratt from the Dutchess County Deparement of Public Works and he
informed her there was no money now in the budget to oil and chip
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these shoulders, but the intent was there for next spring for all
shoulders on all county roads.
MRS. MILLS moved that a letter be directed to Mr. Spratt requesting
that the Town of Wappinger be one of the first towns to have the
shoulders of county roads completed with a coating of oil and chip;
we are the 'second largest town in the county and quite a bit of tax
money comes from this town, with a copy of this letter to the Town
of Wappinger County Legislators.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson, on the Ordinance Committee, felt they were just about
ready to work on the zoning ordinance. He would be contacting Mr.
Dave Portman who they consulted with on the previous ordinance to
assist them in compiling an acceptable zoning ordinance to present
to the Board and the residents of the town.
He asked Mr. Lapar if he had a report on the Water Guard System
at the Rockingham Plant. Mr. Lapar had spoken to Bob Brusie who
informed him that the telephone company did not have the lines up
yet, he could not get a specific date on when the lines would be
in, but he would report back on this when he received the information.
Under Unfinished Business a request from Mx. Charles Bannett for a
temporary certificate of occupancy for one dwelling on Robinson Lane,
Mr. Diehl reported he had had several communications from Town
officials involved. The latest memo dated December 8, 1978 was
from Mr. Horton who stated that he would consider issuing a temporary
driveway approval subject to blacktopping of the driveway when
weather permits for this single dwelling on Robinson Lane, at such
tim0 time as Mr. Bannett presents an "as-biult" plot plan.
Mr. Ruit, Building Inspector, did not have all approvals in from
the Highway Superintendent and previously could not issue a C.O.;
it would be up to the Town Board to approve a temporary one. Now,
if Mr. Horton was ready to approve, the decision would be up to Mr.
Ruit.
MR. DIEHL moved to send all pertinent information to Mr. Ruit for
him to make the final decision for a Certificate of Occupancy for
the single dwelling owned by Mr. Bannett on Robinson Lane (Lot #1).
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Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
At a previous meeting Sheraton Enterprises had made application
to have property rezoned to permit development of a racket ball
facility. A letter was received from the Attorney informing the
Board that at the present time, the existing zoning does not
permit that use because recreational uses are not expressly pro-
vided. He advised the Board that consideration could be given to
establish a new zone for recreational uses which would have the
general classification of recreational use. An amendment could
be made to the present zoning to include recreation use as a
permitted use or to permit recreation use subject to special con-
ditions such as size of land.
MR. JENSEN moved to direct the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance
for Recreational Zoning on or before the next meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Reilly
Motion Unanimously Carried
A report was received from Mr. Lapar regarding replacement of a
pump in the home of Dr. Boris on Michael Drive, who had previously
requested the Town to bear this expense. At a previous meeting
it was determined that the Town policy was that the Town would
make a one time expenditure toward the purchase of a house pump
and then it would be the responsibility of the individual house
owner.
Mr. Jensen felt the policy was clearly stated.
MR. JENSEN moved to receive the report and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A response was received from Mr. Spratt, Commissioner of Dutchess
County Department of Public Works regarding questions brought up
by the Angel Brook Civic Association on the All Angels Hill Road
realignment. Mrs. Snowden had sent a copy of this letter to Mr.
Dennis Truett President of the Angel Brook Civic Association.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive the letter and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Motion Unanimously Carried
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A letter was received from Mr. Adams enclosing copy of a letter
from Mr. Philip Verveer, Chief, Cable Television Bureau to the
Honorable Hamilton Fish, Jr. in regard to questions that had been
brought up on special televisionprogramming which could be reduced
in favor of educational programs. One sentence stated "the cable
operator is required to provide a full channel for educational
access only if demand exists for its full time use, otherwise,
p/ it may be included with other access uses on one "composite"
channel".
Mr. Jensen explained the letter other programs were being
deleted or "bumped", which was not necessary, the company was not
required to provide channels for every request -,they receive for
edueational programs.
MR.JENEEN moved to send copy of the letter to Mr. Erichsen, General
Manager of U.S. Cablevision, receive the letter and place it on file.
SeCONded by Mr. Diehl
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Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Jensen asked Mr. Horton about the No Parking Signs that they
had previously requested the Highway Superintendent to install at
the Bell Site on Old Hopewell Road. There were cars parked all
over the area because of the restaurant located there and Mr.
Jensen said he would like this matter taken care of as soon as
possible. He wondered why there was such a delay; there have been
many complaints to him on this matter. Another item he wished to
bring to Mr. Horton's attention was the matter of No Dumping signs
on Ketchamtown Road. He had asked Mr. Horton's secretary about
this matter and was told many signs were put there but were torn
down. At that time Mr. Jensen asked the Secretary to the Highway
Superintendent for a record of the signs installed and torn down
and as of this date he has received no reply. He requested that
this record be sent to him as soon as it was compiled.
On New Business, Mrs. Mills asked that an exhaust fan be installed
above the front door of the Town Hall to eliminate the smoke; the
room at this point was foggy and thick, she could hardly breathe.
She would like a figure on this, nothing elaborate, just something
to do the job. The air condition was of no help, they needed some-
thing efficient. This was referred to the House Committee.
Mr. Incoronato, being recognized by the Chair asked about the
matter of the Fleetwood Fence encroachment.
Mr. Diehl informed him there has been no decision by the Board.
The Board had inspected this and it appears that he is about 2 or
3 feet on Town property and if we make him move this to his own
property, he could move it to the site of the ball field which
would still be his property, not recreation's or sewer property.
It would be a disadvantage for the area children if we insist
that it be moved. This is the reason the Board has taken no action.
Mrs. Reilly asked Mr. Incoronato if the children in the area use
the field to play ball. Mr. Incoronato replied that before the
enclosure was put up for the vehicles, the ball field was used.
She felt they were not taking advantage of the so called recreation
area.
MR. DIEHL moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Mills
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 12/11/78