2007-02-12 RGMTOWN CLERK
CHRIS MASTERSON
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845)297-5771
FAX: (845) 298-1478
Town of Wappinger
Town Board Meeting
February 12`h, 2007
7:30 PM
— Draft Agenda —
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
7:30 PM Meeting called to order on February 12`h, 2007 at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Rd,
Wappingers Falls, NY.
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
1. Monday, January 08th, 2007
III. Public Portion
IV. Discussion
A. Airport Soccer Fields — Perry DiPiazza
B. Recycle Center Permit Issue — Theresa Ryder
C. Carnwath Restoration — Don Swartz
D. Town Reimbursement Policy
V. Resolutions
2007-43. Resolution Authorizing Attendance at Code Enforcement Courses
2007-44. Resolution Authorizing Attendance at the Annual Hudson Valley
Code Enforcement Officials Conference
2007-45. Resolution Authorizing Endorsing of Senior Citizens Race Sponsored
by the Knights of Columbus
2007-46. Resolution Authorizing Approval of Vacation for John Youngman
2007-47. Resolution Establishing Fees for Town of Wappinger Summer Day
Programs
2007-48. Resolution Authorizing Comptroller to Attend Annual Conference
2007-49. Resolution Establishing Salaries for Certain Recreation Programs
2007-50. Resolution to Authorize Entry into Transportation Agreement with
Dutchess County for Voting Machines
2007-51. Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order for Recreation for Fencing
for Robinson Lane
2007-52.
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order for Fencing at Castle Point
Park
2007-53.
Resolution Authorizing Zoning Administrator to Attend Training
2007-54.
Resolution Setting Reimbursement Policy for Attendees to the New
York State Association of Towns
2007-55.
Resolution Introducing Local Law No of the Year 2007,
Amending Various Subsections of Town Code §122-16, Establishing
Certain Building Fees
VI. Unanimous Consent
2007-56.
Resolution Authorizing Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway
Funds
2007-57.
Resolution Establishing an Anniversary Date for Margaret Mingola
VII. New Business and Comments
VIII. Adjournment
d.
Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Town Board Meeting townofwappinger.us
Minutes ~ Chris Masterson
(845)297-5771
Monday, February 12th, 2007 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
Supervisor Ruggiero called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.
Attendee Name_
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Status Arrived
Joseph Ruggiero
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Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
William Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Vincent Bettina
Town of Wappinger _
Councilman
Present
Maureen McCarthy
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
Joseph Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
II. Discussion
A. Recycle Center Permit Issue — Theresa Ryder
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 7:34 PM and explained the issue regarding
Mrs. Theresa Ryder. Mrs. Ryder states that she is a "part-time" resident. She lives and works in
New York City and lives in the Town of Wappinger on the weekends. She came in for a recycle
center permit and was denied by the Town Clerk's Office for not being able to prove residency.
She drafted and submitted a letter to the Town Board asking to be included on the agenda for
discussion. Supervisor Ruggiero then asked for the thoughts of the Board.
Councilman Beale stated that he had obtained the property card for that address from the
Dutchess County Parcel Access website and Mrs. Ryder is in fact the owner of that property.
Supervisor Ruggiero replied that the Town was aware that Mrs. Ryder owned the property.
Councilman Beale then asked what the policy is. Supervisor Ruggiero pointed out that someone
could own a single family home and rent it out. The policy has been that the program was only
for residents. Applicants for Recycle Center permits were asked to show a Driver's License to
prove residency. He explained that even the Driver's License was not fully sufficient in some
cases and cited examples.
Councilman Beale asked, if she paid taxes to the Town, is she entitled to the service.
Supervisor Ruggiero answered, "No" and explained that the Town Board has established the
policy that it is for Town residents. The Board then discussed the method of determining who
should be granted access to the site. Councilman Paoloni further described the problems and
pointed out that he did not think of these issues when setting the policy. Councilman Bettina
stated that he was still against letting businesses use the recycle center, but asked why a resident
that was paying taxes couldn't use the site. Councilman Beale asked if there were other
acceptable forms of ID, such as a Central Hudson Bill. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that an
electric bill is not a form of ID. He then explained the forms of ID that the Town has been
asking for. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beale commented that this resident pays taxes to the town, and although she
doesn't live in Wappinger seven days a week, she should not be prohibited from using the site.
Supervisor Ruggiero asked Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town, how the Town establishes
residency. Mr. Roberts explained that a person can have several residences, but only one
domicile. The address that a person votes from, for example, is his domicile. He recommended
that the Board set standards that would determine whether a resident is permitted to use the site.
Supervisor Ruggiero pointed out that there have been several cases where residents of other
towns, who also happen to own rental units in the Town of Wappinger, have come in to obtain
recycle center permits. Mr. Roberts clarified that the person who lives in one community and
owns property in a second community is not a resident of that second community. Councilman
Bettina echoed Councilman Beale's comment that if the resident was paying taxes he should be
entitled to use the site. Councilman Paoloni stated that an electric bill or a Driver's License
should be sufficient. Graham Foster, Town Highway Superintendent, made the point that this
particular resident also lived in New York City. It is unlikely that she would bring trash from the
city to dump in Wappinger. If the other residence was in East Fishkill, for example, it would be
easy to bring trash to Wappinger. In regards to the residents of other towns that owned rental
units in Wappinger, he pointed out that the electric bill would be in the renter's name.
Supervisor Ruggiero asked if the Board would like to amend the policy to allow the use
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of utility bills to prove residency for this program. Councilman Beale recommended that the
resident also provide a Driver's License or other form of identification. Councilwoman
McCarthy made a motion to allow the Town Clerk's Office to accept utility and phone bills, with
a picture ID, in order to prove residency for this specific program. Councilman Bettina seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously. The Town Clerk was then instructed to contact Mrs.
Ryder to inform her of the change. The discussion was then closed at 7:52 PM.
1. Motion To: allow utility and phone bills to be accepted as proofs of residency for the
Recycle Center.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
B. Airport Soccer Fields — Perry DiPiazza
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 7:53 and asked Jay Paggi, Engineer to the
Town, to update the Board on this topic. Mr. Paggi reminded the board of their question as to
how the 10 year analysis of the Field Turf field compared to that of a natural grass field. Perry
DiPiazza sent a letter to Mr. Paggi comparing the two. Mr. Paggi then sent the letter to the
Board. He proceeded to explain the contents of that letter. The Field Turf product has a useful
life of ten years. At the end of those ten years, it needs to be replaced. The cost of replacement
is 55% of the original installation cost. The Field Turf has a 2007 price of $4.50 per square foot.
At the end of ten years, the replacement cost is about 55% of that number. The replacement
value will need to be factored into the cost of the Field Turf. He went on to explain the
breakdown of the cost analysis as outlined in the report. Councilman Paoloni asked if the Town
has been experiencing a $52,500 cost to maintain the fields per year. Mr. Paggi and Supervisor
Ruggiero replied that it has not. The reason for including the figure in the report is that, if the
Town is going to make a capital investment like this, it would be in the best interest to properly
maintain it. That cost of maintaining that sod field would cost $52,500. Councilman Paoloni
asked what the Town was currently paying to maintain the fields. Supervisor Ruggiero and Mr.
Paggi replied that it was "minimal". Mr. Paggi again stated that it is important to factor in the
replacement value, which is approximately $190,000. The replacement cost for the sod field, if
properly maintained, should not be a tremendous capital investment. Discussion followed.
Supervisor Ruggiero asked if the current problems at the field would be an issue if the
drainage conditions were corrected. Mr. Paggi replied that they wouldn't. The only problems
with the sod fields are that they need to be rotated, mowed, fertilized, watered, etc. Councilman
Paoloni pointed out that this was only supposed to be one part of the topic. The other part had to
do with the fact that the program is a shared program. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that that
meeting is set for March 8th, 2007. Supervisor Ruggiero asked if there were any further
questions. There were none. He then closed the discussion at 8:02 PM.
C. Carnwath Restoration — Don Swartz
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 8:02 PM. Don Swartz, of The Swartz
Architectural Group, was on hand to update the Board on the status of the emergency repairs at
Carnwath. Mr. Swartz introduced the others in attendance for this discussion including: Michael
Bufi, Pat Conlon, Larry Holzapfel from QuES&T, and Joe Manfredi from Manfredi
Constructions. He then discussed the work that had been done since the Emergency Town Board
Meeting on January 29th, 2007. A PowerPoint slideshow was used to illustrate the repairs made
and the current conditions. Larry Holzapfel commented that the first floor is now virtually
asbestos -free. Mr. Swartz continued with his presentation.
Councilman Paoloni asked about the external of the building. He commented that the
emergency was also for the outside. Mr. Swartz replied that the emergency was not for the
outside. In terms of the floor work that he is doing, the only place that there may be an
emergency that may transfer to the exterior is if, when he gets up to the third floor, he discovers
something in a roof member that is rotten and goes through to the exterior of the perimeter wall.
Everything else is internal. Councilman Paoloni followed up by asking if it were correct that it
would not be known if the emergency could be lifted until they hit the third floor. Mr. Swartz
confirmed that they would not know if there is an emergency on the third floor until they get up
there to look at it. They do know of one portion in which there is an evident spot where the roof
framing has deteriorated due to a roof leak. They would have to look at the extent of that
deterioration.
Councilman Bettina stated that he was under the impression that the whole building was
in danger of collapsing and that was the basis of the emergency meeting. He asked if that is what
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Mr. Swartz is telling him. Mr. Swartz replied that that was not the case. He is saying that the
floors inside the building were in danger of collapse. Mr. Swartz referred to a previous meeting
in which the question was directed to Mr. Conlon whether the building was able to collapse
based on the conditions that he observed. Mr. Conlon believed that the potential was there. Mr.
Swartz and Mr. Manfredi explained that the floor, if pocketed into the exterior wall, could take
down the entire wall. Mr. Manfredi went on to say that the interior stairwell wall was a three
story wall and is in danger of coming down. That could take down the building from the interior.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Bettina commented on the fact that the workers would start at the first floor
and go floor after floor. He asked how much it was estimated to cost per floor. Mr. Paggi
replied that it was $150,000 per floor, or $600,000 altogether. Supervisor Ruggiero explained
that the Town was going forward with the understanding that, as the workers move up, the
emergency danger status would be lifted. The way that it was explained to the Board two weeks
ago is that, although the first floor status may be known, the condition of the floors two and three
and the roof rafters would still need to be known. Councilman Bettina asked if there were
specifications or drawings to look at. Mr. Swartz replied that there were specifications and
drawings for the first floor repairs. Supervisor Ruggiero added that, over a year ago, the Board
authorized the Di Salvo Ericson Group to design a "super -structure" under the first floor.
Discussion followed pertaining to the meetings and actions taken during that May to August
timeframe. Councilman Paoloni asked when the emergency would be lifted. Mr. Conlon replied
that there were two or three phases. The first phase is to evaluate the first floor. They are now
engaged in an effort to repair the first floor. They are prepared to investigate the second and
third floors, but that investigation cannot be done without exposing certain portions of those
floors. The first floor was easier to evaluate because the entire underside was exposed. To
inspect the second and third floors, the finishes would need to be removed. Those finishes can't
be removed until the abatements are completed. He planned on visiting the site tomorrow to
mark the areas that he wanted probed on the second and third floors. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beale asked if the decks could be reattached after the floors are stabilized
and the roof replaced. Mr. Swartz replied that the exterior decks could then be replaced but there
were other exterior issues to be address. At this point, those issues are not structural issues.
Councilman Paoloni again asked when the state of emergency could be lifted. Supervisor
Ruggiero replied that it would be lifted when the building is safe. Councilman Paoloni asked
when that would be. Supervisor Ruggiero answered that it would be when the building received
r a clean bill of health on all of the floors. Councilman Paoloni then asked if it were possible to
have the state of emergency be lifted after one floor. Supervisor Ruggiero responded that it was
possible. Discussion followed.
Mr. Swartz then turned the discussion to the Carriage House issue. The methodology
concerning the Carriage House was the same as on the Mansion. They wanted to find out what
the least amount of work was to get the building secure and stabile. Supervisor Ruggiero
brought up the current use of the Carriage House and discussion followed. Mr. Conlon asked the
Board to review the report that he has submitted and to turn their attention to the summary
section. He then proceeded to explain the elements of the summary one -by -one. There were two
categories of repairs to be made. The first set was "extremely severe conditions" and the second
was "other conditions in need of repair". Mr. Conlon then went over all of these conditions in
the order in which they are listed in his report.
Mr. Manfredi commented that he was going to meet with Mr. Conlon to go over some
plans and discuss details. Councilman Bettina asked if the plan was to repair the Carriage House
to put it back in its normal state. Mr. Swartz replied that, under the direction and guidance that
he has been given by the Board, he is to go through the items that have been labeled emergency
by Mr. Conlon. Councilman Bettina then stated that he was told that there was a set of detailed
plans. Mr. Swartz and Supervisor Ruggiero clarified that that applied to the Mansion. The
current goal is to get rid of the emergent conditions. He recommends that the Board look at
conditions 1-15 and see what they entail. At that point, the Board should decide if it wants to
continue to invest in the repairs. Supervisor Ruggiero added that he wanted the engineers and
contractors to come up with a number so that the Board could further discuss the situation.
Councilman Bettina continued that there was no work to be done until that point. Supervisor
Ruggiero confirmed. Councilman Paoloni asked why this had to be part of the emergency.
Supervisor Ruggiero replied that it was because the building is collapsing. Councilman Beale
asked if there was any equipment in the structure. Mr. Swartz replied that there was.
Councilman Beale stated that the equipment should be taken out. He followed up by asking if
the structure was fenced in. Mr. Swartz answered that it was. Supervisor Ruggiero asked which
building was in worse condition. Mr. Conlon replied that the Carriage House was in worse
shape. Discussion followed. Councilman Paoloni asked if it were possible to fence off the area
and then proceed with the normal bidding procedure. Councilman Beale stated that he thought
the goal was to prevent eminent collapse. With the heavy snows that have come, and will
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continue to come, he feels better that the first floor has been reconstructed. Councilman Paoloni
then asked if the site and Sports Museum could have been closed and area fenced off so that the
Town could have gone out to bid. Mr. Paggi explained that you couldn't determine the scope of
work without getting into the buildings. To get in and determine the scope, emergency shoring
and stabilization needed to be conducted. Discussion on whether the Town should have gone out
to bid followed. Supervisor Ruggiero explained that the Town could not sit idly by for the 30
day bid process to carry out. He went on to say that there would be liability issues if the Town
did nothing to make the situation safer. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beale asked when the Board would be hearing back from the engineers
about the predicted expenses. Mr. Manfredi replied that it would probably be in the beginning of
next week. Having no other comments or questions, the discussion was closed at 9:14 PM.
D. Town Reimbursement Policy
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 9:14 PM. He mentioned a memo that was
put out by the Town Comptroller, Jean Gallucci, regarding reimbursements for Town employees
that attend the Association of Towns conference. In the past, the employees were given a check
for $220.00 up front. According to the municipal guidelines, the employees were supposed to
account for those expenses. That practice never happened. Resolution 2007-54 is before the
Board to establish a firm set of guidelines. In this case, the employee would be reimbursed after
the occasion for up to $55.00 for the cost of meals. Reimbursements for guests and for alcohol
would not be permitted. Councilman Bettina stated that he had looked into this matter. He went
on to say that in Section 2006-41 of the Internal Revenue Procedures, the amount is $58.00
without receipts. Under the New York State Municipal Law, only over the $58.00 limit is
documentation required. Mr. Bettina then discussed the per diem table rates. He added that he
had already spoken with the Town of Fishkill Supervisor and would like the issue reviewed by
the Town auditors. Supervisor Ruggiero stated that he didn't think this needed to go to the
auditors for review because this was in line with the State Comptroller's guidelines. He went on
to say that it is arbitrary what the level is set at. $55.00 has traditionally been what the
employees were given. If this is delayed by going to the auditors, there would be no
reimbursement for the Town employees that attend this year's Association of Towns Conference.
He then read the section from the General Municipal Law. Councilman Paoloni pointed out that
the Town is consistently trying to be compliant with the State in regards to fence laws and
agricultural district laws and asked if the Town was now setting guidelines that are different
from State guidelines. Supervisor Ruggiero again read the opinion of the State Comptroller
regarding reimbursement. He referenced General Municipal Law 77 Section B. Councilman
Paoloni commented that this discussion was aimed at and the Resolution pertained specifically to
the New York State Association of Towns Conference. He asked that the Resolution be
amended to include all applicable training events. In other words, it should pertain to any
overnight conference. Councilman Bettina stated that he did not have a problem with the
Resolution, but would still like the Town auditors to look it over and provide their opinion.
Supervisor Ruggiero asked what the Board wished to do about the New York State
Association of Towns Conference. Councilman Beale asked for clarification on the process as it
occurred in the past. Supervisor Ruggiero clarified. Councilman Paoloni explained that the only
real difference is that receipts are now required. Councilman Beale asked if the $55.00 limit was
appropriate. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that it was more than appropriate. Councilman Beale
then recommended that the Resolution be left as is for this particular conference. The Board can
discuss the issue at a later time for future conferences. Discussion followed. Supervisor
Ruggiero closed the discussion at 9:31 PM.
III. Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2007-43
Resolution Authorizing Attendance at Code Enforcement Courses
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officer John Fenton has requested that he be authorized
to attend the following Code Enforcement Courses at no cost to the town:
February 20, 21 and 22 Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures
April 3, 4, and 5 Residential Code of New York State
May 15, 16 and 17 Building Code of New York State
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Code Enforcement Officer John
Fenton is hereby authorized to attend the following Code Enforcement Courses:
February 20, 21 and 22 Inspection Procedures for Existing Structures
April 3, 4, and 5 Residential Code of New York State
May 15, 16 and 17 Building Code of New York State
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The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Vote Record - Resolution RES 2007-43
Yes/Aye
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Joseph Ruggiero
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William Beale
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Vincent Bettina
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-44
Resolution Authorizing Attendance at the Annual Hudson Valley Code Enforcement
Officials Conference
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers Sal Morello, Susan Dao and John Fenton, Fire
Inspector Mark Liebermann, Zoning Administrator Tatiana Lukianoff and Director of Codes
George Kolb, have requested that they be authorized to attend the Hudson Valley Code
Enforcement Officials Conference on April 18th, 19' and 20t'', 2007, at the Poughkeepsie Grand
Hotel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Code Enforcement Officers Sal Morello,
Susan Dao and John Fenton, Fire Inspector Mark Liebermann, Zoning Administrator Tatiana
Lukianoff and Director of Codes George Kolb, are hereby authorized to attend the Hudson
Valley Code Enforcement Officials Conference on April 18th, 19th and 20th, 2007, at the
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel at cost not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty dollars and 00/100
($250.00) per person.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Adopted
Joseph Ru�iero
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Adopted as Amended
William Beale
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Vincent Bettina
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-45
Resolution Authorizing Endorsing of Senior Citizens Race Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus
WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus Council 1646 of the Village of Wappingers Falls,
will be sponsoring a Walk/Run for Senior Citizens 60 years of age and older to be held on
Saturday, July 7th, 2007; and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus requests the use of Town Hall, Middlebush
Road, on Saturday, July 7th, 2007; as the start and finish of the race; and
WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus will seek the permission of the Village of
Wappingers Falls for the use of various streets located in that municipality
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The Town Board endorses the Knights of Columbus Council 1646 of the Village of
Wappingers Falls Walk/Run for Senior Citizens 60 years of age and older to be held on
Saturday, July 7th, 2007.
3. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Knights of Columbus to use Town Hall on
Saturday, July 7th, 2007 as the start and finish of the race.
4. This Resolution is adopted on the condition that the Mid -Hudson Road Runners Club
provide proof of General Liability Insurance in the amount of One Million Dollars
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($1,000,000.00) per occurrence naming and insuring the Town of Wappinger as
Certificate Holder and additional insured against any actions, claims, or lawsuits arising
from personal injury, property damage, and/or negligent acts caused by Knights of
Columbus Senior Walk/Run Race or any of its participants, agents and/or employees,
including the organizing organizations, while performing services in the Town of
Wappinger pursuant to this Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -300743
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
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William Beale
Voter
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William Beale
Voter
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Vincent Bettina
Initiator
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Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
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Joseph Paoloni
Voter
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-46
Resolution Authorizing Approval of Vacation for John Youngman
WHEREAS, Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, in reference to his
letter dated January 31St, 2007, a copy of which is attached hereto, has recommended that the
Town of Wappinger Town Board grant John Fred Youngman to take thirty-four days of
consecutive vacation time; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Town of Wappinger employee manual that
mandates that all employees wanting to take three or more weeks of vacation time must be
approved by the Town Board and recommended by their department head
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
In accordance with the letter dated January 31St, 2007, by Ralph Holt, Recreation
Chairman, the Town Board grants John Fred Youngman twenty-three days of paid and eleven
days non -paid vacation starting April 2nd, 2007 through May 21St, 2007.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007.46
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No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
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William Beale
Voter
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Vmcent Bettina
Seconder
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Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
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Jos h Paoloni
Voter
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-47
Resolution Establishing Fees for Town of Wappinger Summer Day Programs
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department has established two summer camp programs for
Town of Wappinger residents in which all camps will have hours between 9AM and 3PM, and
an additional program in which Spook Hill and Martz Field will have extended hours between
8AM and 4PM; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission has requested to establish the fee of One
Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($100.00) per child to attend the Town of Wappinger Summer
Camp program, and a fee of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($150.00) for Town of
Wappinger Summer Camp with extended hours at Spook Hill and Martz Field; and
WHEREAS, Recreation has requested to establish the fee for the fishing program to be
Thirty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($35.00) per child; and
WHERAS, Recreation has requested that the fee for the gymnastics program be
established at Thirty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($35.00) per child for Town of Wappinger
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residents and Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($50.00) per non-resident
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Town Board has authorized the Town
of Wappinger Recreation Department to charge a fee of One Hundred Dollars and 00/100
($100.00) per child to attend Town of Wappinger Summer Camp Program and One Hundred and
Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($150.00) for camp with extended hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the fee for the fishing program is hereby
established at Thirty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($35.00) per child, and the fee for the gymnastics
program is established at Thirty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($35.00) per child for Town of
Wappinger residents and Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($50.00) per non-resident.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote ''Record '- Resolution RES -200741
''
Request
Melaine
Salary
for 2007
Aerobics Rosemary
$40.00 hr.
$40.00 hr.
Yes/Aye
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
_
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
®
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Joseph Paolom
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-48
Resolution Authorizing Comptroller to Attend Annual Conference
WHEREAS, Comptroller Jean Gallucci has requested that she be authorized to attend
the New York State Government Finance Officers' Association Annual Conference on March
28th to March 30th
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Comptroller Jean Gallucci has been
authorized to attend the New York State Government Finance Officers' Association Annual
Conference on March 28th to March 30th, at a cost not to exceed Five Hundred Eighty -Four
Dollars and 00/100 ($584.00) per person.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -200748
2006
Request
Melaine
Salary
for 2007
Aerobics Rosemary
$40.00 hr.
$40.00 hr.
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0 j
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0 j
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-49
Resolution Establishing Salaries for Certain Recreation Programs
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department has requested that the following individuals be
hired at the following salaries:
Program Instructor
Program
Begins
3/l/2007
2/6/2007
$25.00 hr. $30.00 hr. 3/14/2007
$30.00 hr. $30.00 hr. 6/25/2007
$8.00 hr. $8.00 hr. 6/25/2007
Acct. #
A-7140.104
A-7140.106
A-7140.113
A-7140.101
A-7140.102
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2006
Request
Melaine
Salary
for 2007
Aerobics Rosemary
$40.00 hr.
$40.00 hr.
DiGennaro
Tennis (Asst)
Unknown
Volleyball Walter
$30.00 hr.
$30.00 hr.
Program
Begins
3/l/2007
2/6/2007
$25.00 hr. $30.00 hr. 3/14/2007
$30.00 hr. $30.00 hr. 6/25/2007
$8.00 hr. $8.00 hr. 6/25/2007
Acct. #
A-7140.104
A-7140.106
A-7140.113
A-7140.101
A-7140.102
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Leczinski
Baton
Melaine
Twirling
Rottkamp
Tennis (Dir.)
Barry
Casowitz
Tennis (Asst)
Unknown
Program
Begins
3/l/2007
2/6/2007
$25.00 hr. $30.00 hr. 3/14/2007
$30.00 hr. $30.00 hr. 6/25/2007
$8.00 hr. $8.00 hr. 6/25/2007
Acct. #
A-7140.104
A-7140.106
A-7140.113
A-7140.101
A-7140.102
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Summer Unknown $25.00 hr. $25.00 hr. 7/9/07 A-7140.107
Basketball
Summer Unknown $25.00 hr. $25.00 hr. 7/9/07 A-7140.107
Basketball
Fishing Dennis Skora $25.00 hr. $30.00 hr. 6/25/07 A-7140.115
Fishing Unknown $25.00 hr $25.00 hr. 6/25/07 A-7140.115
Fishing Unknown $25.00 hr. $25.00 hr. 6/25/07 A-7140.115
Babysitting $100.00 $100.00 Carnwath A-7140.108
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if
fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. The following individuals are hereby hired at the following salaries:
Program Instructor 2006 Request Program Acct. #
Salary for 2007 Begins
Aerobics Rosemary $40.00 hr. $40.00 hr. 3/l/2007 A-7140.104
DiGennaro
Volleyball
Walter
$30.00 hr.
$30.00 hr.
2/6/2007
Leczinski
Yes/Aye
Baton
Melaine
$25.00 hr.
$30.00 hr.
3/14/2007
Twirling
Rottkamp
❑
❑❑
Tennis (Dir.)
Barry
$30.00 hr.
$30.00 hr.
6/25/2007
_ ❑
Casowitz
❑ Defeated
Tennis (Asst)
Unknown
$8.00 hr.
$8.00 hr.
6/25/2007
Summer
Unknown
$25.00 hr.
$25.00 hr.
7/9/07
Basketball
❑ Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
El
Summer
Unknown
$25.00 hr.
$25.00 hr.
7/9/07
Basketball
a
❑
❑
❑
Fishing
Dennis Skora
$25.00 hr.
$30.00 hr.
6/25/07
Fishing
Unknown
$25.00 hr
$25.00 hr.
6/25/07
Fishing
Unknown
$25.00 hr.
$25.00 hr.
6/25/07
Babysitting
$100.00
$100.00
Carnwath
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
A-7140.106
A-7140.113
A-7140.101
A-7140.102
A-7140.107
A-7140.107
A-7140.115
A-7140.115
A-7140.115
A-7140.108
Vote Record - Resolution RES -200749
®
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Adopted
Joseph kq_g ero
Voter
IZ
❑
❑❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
_
William Beale
Voter
D
❑
_ ❑
_ 0
❑ Defeated
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
El
❑
❑
❑
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-50
Resolution to Authorize Entry into Transportation Agreement with Dutchess County for
Voting Machines
WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Board of Elections owns certain voting machines and
required the services of the Town of Wappinger to transport the voting machines to polling
places within the Town of Wappinger during calendar year 2006; and
WHEREAS, Dutchess County has agreed to compensate the Town for its services to
move the voting machines in the amount of Forty Dollars and 00/100 ($40.00), per machine per
trip (i.e. $40.00 per delivery and $40.00 per return) in accordance with the proposed
"Transportation Agreement", a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked
and designated as Exhibit "1" and
WHEREAS, the term of the proposed agreement is from September 1St, 2006 to
December 31St, 2006, and has expired by its own terms, however Dutchess County requires the
Town to enter into the written contract retroactively in order for the Town to receive payment for
services previously rendered in calendar year 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Town has been presented with a "Transportation Agreement" by
Dutchess County, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "l"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the
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terms and conditions set forth and contained in the "Transportation Agreement" attached hereto
as Exhibit" 1 ", and.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town is hereby authorized
and directed to execute the "Transportation Agreement', a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "l", by and on behalf of the Town of Wappinger. The Supervisor is further authorized to
forward the original signed contracts to Dutchess County.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES 2007-50
Yes/Aye
,_ No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
®
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
®
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Seconder
®
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-51
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order for Recreation for Fencing for Robinson Lane
WHEREAS, the recreation committee has requested a purchase order for installing
fencing at Robinson Lane, and
WHEREAS, the recreation Commission received bids as follows:
DiPiet Fence Co. Inc. $1,220.00
Al Fence Co. Inc. $1,591.00
Mid -Hudson Fence Co. $1,740.00
WHEREAS, the Recreation Committee has requested a purchase order in the amount of
One Thousand, Two Hundred, Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($1,220.00) payable DiPiet Fence
Co. Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. A purchase order is hereby authorized in the amount of One Thousand, Two
Hundred, Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($1,220.00) payable to DiPiet Fence Co.
Inc. from Account T-33 ( Park Land Trust and Agency), in accordance with a
letter dated February 5, 2007 from Joseph Ennesser.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-51
No/Nay i
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
El
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
0 Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2007-52
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Order for Fencing at Castle Point Park
WHEREAS, the recreation committee has requested a purchase order for installing
fencing at Castle Point Park, and
WHEREAS, the recreation Commission received bids as follows:
DiPiet Fence Co. Inc. $3,900
Al Fence Co. Inc. $6,541
Mid Hudson Fence $9,900
WHEREAS, the Recreation Committee has requested a purchase order in the amount of
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Three Thousand, Nine Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($3,900.00) payable to DiPiet Fence Co.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. A purchase order is hereby authorized in the amount of Three Thousand, Nine
Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($3,900.00) payable to DiPiet Fence Co. from
Account T-33 (Parkland Trust and Agency), in accordance with a letter dated
February 51h, 2007, from Joseph Ennesser.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-52
❑ Adopted
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
Rl
❑
❑
❑
0 Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑
Joseph Paoloni
Initiator
El
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2007-53
Resolution Authorizing Zoning Administrator to Attend Training
WHEREAS, Zoning Administrator Tatiana Lukianoff has requested to attend the
Dutchess County Planning Federation's 2007 Short Course Series on February 21St, 2007, at the
Dutchess County Farm and Home Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Zoning Administrator Tatiana Lukianoff is
hereby authorized to attend the Dutchess County Planning Federation's 2007 Short Course Series
on February 21St, 2007, at the Dutchess County Farm and Home Center at no cost.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-53
0 Adopted
Yes/ Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
_
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
❑
I.
Vincent Bettina
._
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
❑ Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
__. .
0
❑
❑
❑
Jose h Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-54
Resolution Setting Reimbursement Policy for Attendees to the New York State Association
of Towns
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger authorized various employees
and Board members to attend the New York State Association of Towns, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to establish the
following policy regarding reimbursement for meals for the duration of the New York State
Association of Towns:
1) Beginning in 2007, the Town of Wappinger will not provide any prepaid
expenses prior to attendance at the New York State Association of Towns.
2) The Town of Wappinger will reimburse up to Fifty -Five Dollars and 00/100
($55.00) per day per attendee for meals with the appropriate documentation.
Any funds not used totaling Fifty -Five Dollars and 00/100 ($55.00) will not
be refunded to the attendee.
3) Itemized vouchers and corresponding receipts showing actual expenditures
must be submitted for audit after attendance at the New York State
Association of Towns. Individuals will only receive reimbursement for meal
rc
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totals on the receipts.
4) The cost of meals for guests may not be submitted for reimbursement.
5) In accordance with the Office of the State Comptroller Financial Guide
opinion 1982-213, reimbursement for alcoholic beverages is not considered an
appropriate municipal expense, and will not be reimbursed.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
1) The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2) The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby adopts the following meal
reimbursement policy for the New York State Association of Towns:
a. Beginning in 2007, the Town of Wappinger will not provide any
prepaid expenses prior to attendance at the New York State
Association of Towns.
b. The Town of Wappinger will reimburse up to Fifty -Five Dollars and
00/100 ($55.00) per day per attendee for meals with the appropriate
documentation. Any funds not used totaling Fifty -Five Dollars and
00/100 ($55.00) will not be refunded to the attendee.
c. Itemized vouchers and corresponding receipts showing actual
expenditures must be submitted for audit after attendance at the New
York State Association of Towns. Individuals will only receive
reimbursement for meal totals on the receipts.
d. The cost of meals for guests may not be submitted for reimbursement.
e. In accordance with the Office of the State Comptroller Financial Guide
opinion 1982-213, reimbursement for alcoholic beverages is not
considered an appropriate municipal expense, and will not be
reimbursed.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record'- Resolution RES4007-54
Yes/Aye
No/N�
Abstain
Absent
D Adopted
Jo Ruggiero
Seconder
®
❑
11
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
®
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
❑
®
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
®
❑
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
❑
EI
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
13. Motion To: amend Resolution 2007-55 section pertaining to Electrical Upgrades
RESULT: ADOPTED '[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
RESOLUTION: 2007-55
Resolution Introducing Local Law No of the Year 2007, Amending Various
Subsections of Town Code §122-16, Establishing Certain Building Fees
WHEREAS, the Director of Code Enforcement has reviewed the records of the building
department in order to determine the actual time spent to administer various permits and conduct
inspections as required by the Town Code. Based on his review of the amount of time expended for the
particular tasks, the Director of Code Enforcement has determined that certain fees presently charged for
permits and inspections do not adequately compensate the Town of Wappinger for the time and expense
involved and that an increase of the fees charged is necessary; and
WHEREAS, based upon the study and recommendation of the Director of Code Enforcement,
the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger to
amend the Town's Fees Schedule found at § 122-16 of the Town Code in order to increase certain permit
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fees and inspection fees.
WHEREAS, the following proposed increases in existing fees are as follows:
Fee Schedule Section
Type of Fee
Existing Fee
Revised Fee
§122-16K(2)
§214 -18 -driveway permit fee
$50.00
$100.00
Building Permitfor One and Two Family
$0.55 per sq. ft. of living
$0.60 per sq. ft. of living
§122-16N(6)(a)[1][a][i]
Homes and Modular Dwellings
space
space
0
❑
❑
❑
as
❑ Defeated
Bullding Permit For Commercial Use
$1.00 per sq. ft. for first
$1.20 per sq. ft. for first
❑
and Occupancy Classifications A, E, F,
5,000 sq. ft. plus $0.50 per
5,000 sq. ft. plus $0.60
§122-16N(6)(a)[2][a][i]
H, I, R-3 and R-4
sq. ft. over 5,000 sq. ft.
per sq. ft. over 5,000 sq. ft.
❑
❑
$0.75 per sq. ft. for first
$1.00 per sq. ft. for first
Initiator
Building Permit For Commercial Use
5,000 sq. ft. plus $0.30 per
5,000 sq. ft. plus $0.50
§122-16N(6)(a)[2][a][ii]
and Occupancy Classifications B and M
sq. ft. over 5,000 sq. ft.
per sq. ft. over 5,000 sq. ft.
0
❑
❑
❑
$0.40 per sq. ft. for first
$0.50 per sq. ft. for first
Building Permitfor Commercial Use
5,000 sq. ft. plus $0.20 per
5,000 sq. ft. plus $0.25
§122-16N(6)(a)[2][a][iii]
and Occupancy Classifications S and U
sq. ft. over 5,000 sq. ft.
per sq. ft. over 5,000 sq. ft.
Electrical upgrades (includes change of
electrical service, anyextensions of
electric facilities, adding new
§122-16N(6)(e)[3]
outlets/switches/fixtures)
$50.00
$25.00
Tent (temporary permit for outdoor
§122-16N(6)(e)[4]
sales on commercial site)
$50.00
$100.00
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendation of George Kolb, Jr., the Code Enforcement
Officer, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Town of
Wappinger to amend the Town's Fees and Permit § 122-16 of the Town Code to increase the permit fees
as set forth above; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (20) and, accordingly, the
Town Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to
the provisions of New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Local Law
No. 6 of 1992 or pursuant to 6 NYCRR part 17.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for adoption Local Law
No._ of the Year 2007 in the form annexed hereto.
3. The Town Board hereby determines that the enactment of the aforesaid Local Law is a
Type H action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (20) and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly
determines that this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of New York
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Local Law No.6 of 1992 or pursuant to
6 NYCRR part 17
4. The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of Local
Law No. of the Year 2007 to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New
York on the 12`h day of March, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. and that the Town Clerk be directed to post and publish
the Notice of Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-55
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
11 Adopted Amended
Joseph Ruggiero
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
as
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Joseph PaoIoni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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IV. Unanimous Consent
1. Motion To: add Resolutions 2007-56 and 2007-57 to the agenda by unanimous consent
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
RESOLUTION: 2007-56
Resolution Authorizing Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Funds
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to enter into an
agreement for the expenditure of Highway Funds, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees that the monies levied and collected in the Town
for repair and improvement of highways, and received from the State for State Aid for the repair
and improvement of Highways shall be expended as follows:
1) General Repairs: the sum of $183,500 shall be set aside to be expended for primary
work and general repairs upon 95.48 miles of town highway, including sluices,
culverts and bridges having a span of less than five feet and boardwalks of the
renewals thereof.
2) Permanent Improvements: On the road commencing at All Angels Hill Road and
leading to Dorothy Lane a distance of 1.25 miles, there shall be not over the sum of
$100,000 type of blacktop with a width of traveled surface of 22 feet and a thickness
of 2 inches.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that
the monies levied and collected in the Town for repair and improvement of highways, and
received from the State for State Aid for the repair and improvement of Highways shall be
expended as follows:
1) General Repairs: the sum of $183,500 shall be set aside to be expended for primary
work and general repairs upon 95.48 miles of town highway, including sluices,
culverts and bridges having a span of less than five feet and boardwalks of the
renewals thereof.
2) Permanent Improvements: On the road commencing at All Angels Hill Road and
leading to Dorothy Lane a distance of 1.25 miles, there shall be not over the sum of
$100,000 type of blacktop with a width of traveled surface of 22 feet and a thickness
of 2 inches.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record''- Resolution RES -2607-56
Yes/Aye j
No/Nay
( Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
® }
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
®
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
_;
®❑
J ❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
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Joseph Paoloni
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-57
Resolution Establishing a Period of Employment for Margaret Mingola for the Purpose of
Establishing Vacation Time Earned
WHEREAS, Margaret Mingola was hired as an Assessor's Aide on February 26t11, 2001,
and served in that position until January 13th, 2002, and
WHEREAS, Margaret Mingola was re -hired as an Assessor's Aide on December 2na,
2002, and is currently holding that position, and
WHEREAS, Margaret Mingola has requested that her vacation time be adjusted to
reflect her 11 months of service in 2001 to total six years of service with the Town of
Wappinger, and
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V.
VI.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Personnel policy states that the following is the
vacation plan earned on the employee's anniversary date:
1 week after 6 months of service
2 weeks after 1 year of service
3 weeks after 5 years of service
4 weeks after 10 years of service
5 weeks after 15 years of service
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the personnel records for Margaret
Mingola should hereby reflect that she has served a total of six years with the Town of
Wappinger, giving her the appropriate vacation time allotted to an employee who has served six
years.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES4007-57
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
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Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
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William Beale
Voter
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led
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
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13 Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
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Jose h Paoloni
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 12th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Public Portion
New Business and Comments
1. Councilman Beale New Business
Councilman Beale mentioned that he was contacted by Robert Freeman regarding web
casting. Mr. Freeman is interested in speaking to the Town Board about the Executive Order
passed down from the Governor's Office regarding the web casting of public meetings.
Supervisor Ruggiero replied that he would have it put on the agenda if Councilman Beale could
provide the person's contact information.
Next, Councilman Beale brought up the topic of the Tow Truck Law. He pointed out that
there has been progress made since it was last before the Board. A Resolution is being drafted
and will be ready for the Board soon.
The last topic brought up by Councilman Beale had to do with Sunset Farms Trailer Park.
He reminded the Board of the issue that was brought up at the last meeting. Councilman Beale
responded to an emergency call at Sunset Farms Trailer Park and noticed that the numbers of the
trailers were out of order. In following up on the issue, he found out that there is a process for
the Town to follow to request the numbers be changed. He recommends that, in the interest of
safety, the Town look at this particular trailer park and address the numbering issue. Supervisor
Ruggiero asked Graham Foster, Town Highway Superintendent, if the numbers at this park had
been changed. Mr. Foster replied that the address for the park changed from Ketchamtown Road
to 52 Osborne Hill Road, but the trailer numbers didn't change. Supervisor Ruggiero commented
on a similar issue involving an area on DeGarmo Hill Road approximately four years ago. The
County wanted to come through and renumber addresses for 911. The residents petitioned to
have the renumbering stopped. For that reason, Supervisor Ruggiero recommended reaching out
to the residents to hear their opinion before initiating the process of having the numbers changed.
Councilman Beale asked that a letter be drafted to Dutchess County 911 to look at this issue.
Supervisor Ruggiero replied that that could be done. Director of Code Enforcement, George
Kolb, added that the same problem was occurring at the Tuscany Subdivision.
2. Councilman Bettina New Business
Councilman Bettina asked what the status of the Chelsea Road and River Road speed
study was. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that it was with the County. Councilman Beale added
that there was discussion of making that area a work zone as well.
3. Councilwoman McCarthy New Business
Councilwoman McCarthy stated that she was aware that the water was going to be shut
off temporarily in Rockingham and asked if the residents were notified other than by posting a
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notice in the newspaper. She asked if it was announced over the radio, for example. Gina
Basile, secretary to the Supervisor, replied that it was on the website and she believes that
leaflets were delivered door-to-door in advance.
4. Councilman Paoloni New Business
Councilman Paoloni asked if Supervisor Ruggiero knew the name of the vendor that
provided the sticker signs that the Town has up. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that the vendor
was Superior Signs. Discussion followed.
5. Vic Fanuele
Vic Fanuele, Chairman to the Zoning Board of Appeals, commented that members of his
Board were heading down to the Association of Towns in a few days and still had no hotel
confirmation. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that a memo would be sent out to all attendees. The
memo would act as a hotel confirmation as well as notify everyone of the new reimbursement
policy.
6. Supervisor Ruggiero New Business
Supervisor Ruggiero notified the Board that a meeting needed to be scheduled to
interview candidates for the Zoning Board, Planning Board and Board of Assessment Review.
Discussion followed. Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent, reminded Supervisor Ruggiero
that the 26th of February was not a good date for the interviews because it conflicted with the "40
Under 40" Banquet. Supervisor Ruggiero asked if it would be possible to move the Town Board
Meeting for February 26th, 2007 to 8:00 PM. Councilman Paoloni made a motion to move the
February 26th Town Board Meeting start time back to 8:00 PM. Councilwoman McCarthy
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Supervisor Ruggiero then commented that he
would check the calendar and try to schedule the interviews for the Monday after the 26th of
February.
7. Motion To: start the Town Board Meeting on February 26th, 2007 at 8:00 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
VII. Minutes Approval
1. Motion To: approve the Minutes of January 8th, 2007
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Joseph Paoloni, Coimcilman
SECONDER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES:
Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
VIII. Presentation by Mary Schmalz
1. Quadricentennial Commission
Mary Schmalz was on hand to give a presentation on the Hudson -Fulton -Champlain
Quadricentennial Commission. She provided a sample resolution to the Board and asked that
they review and vote on it. The resolution is a resolution of support for the commission, which
has been created to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the voyages of Hudson, Champlain and
Fulton up the Hudson River. Supervisor Ruggiero informed Mrs. Schmalz that the resolution
would be placed on the agenda for the next Town Board Meeting.
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IX. Adjournment
1. Motion To: adjourn at 10:22 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
The Meeting Adjourned at 10:22 PM.
J n C.'(Masterson
Town Clerk
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