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1978-02-14 RGMii AGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN of WAPPINGER FEBRUARY 14, 1978 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ACCEPT MINUTES Nov. 14-77 & Nov. 28-77 Reg. Dec5-77 Sp. Jan. 9-78 Reg. 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Bldg & Zoning Rec. of Taxes Town Justices Grinnell Library Annual Report Hughsonville Fire Co. Annual Report pursuant to Fire Prevention Law. 5. RESOLUTIONS a. Adjust Salary for Bldg Insp. & Zng Adm. b. Vacancy on Zoning Bd. of Appeals - Chas Cortellino Term expires Feb 1 (5 Year Term) c. Local Law for Governing of Electrical Installation in Town d. Ordinance adding sections to Bldg. Code e. Method of financing Unemployment Ins. coverage f. Bids for boys & Girls Sporting Equip.-Rec. Comm. g. Set P. H. for Cablevision Franchise h. Amendrient to Res. for Easement at 27 Bowdoin Lane i. Highway Bids Tit U ` / V'' Tom. 6. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Rezoning Petition - Busi, Myers Corners Rd. b. Jack Devine re: Flooding & drainage problem 47 Spook Hill Rd. c. Thos. K. Phillips, Dir. Wapp. Cons. Asscn, Inc. re: Request information on use of 35 A on Middlebush Rd. d. Frances Pirson, Beechwood Circle re: Town Drainage on her property - erosion problems e. Judy Breining, 16 Pippin Lane re: Water problem on property. f. Reports & Correspondence from Camo Pollution: 1. Leaking Roof -at various Plants 2. Longhantano Property, Russett Lane 3. Suggestions regarding Marcogliese letter 10/13/77 g. R. E. Lapar. Reports: # 1. Proposed Wappinger Sewer #3 -Step I application) Plan, Map and report 1 } 2. Improvements to R. F. STP -release retainage of Contract #1 3. Status of Ardmore Hills Water Well Project 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Prays Nursery rezoning Petition b. E. Hawksley Recommendation for Sect'y to Cons. Adv. Council c. Correspondence from James Spratt, D. Co. re: 1. ,;peed Limit reduction request for Spook Hill Rd. 2. Speed Limit reduction request for CR104 3. Speed limit request for Widmer Rd. d. Leslie Merritt request release of Mainenance Bnd. Mocassin View Drive e. E. Hawksley request for change of street Lights 9. NEW BUSINESS 1; 10. ADJOURNMENT 624 The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on February 14, 1978 at 8:00 P. M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:02 P.M. Present: Louis Diehl, Supervisor Leif Jensen, Councilman Nicholas Johnson, Councilman Bernice Mills, Councilwomen Janet Reilly, Councilwomen Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: William Horton, Superintendent of Highways Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town Jon Adams, (Attorney representing Allan Rappleyea's Office) The Minutes of the Regular Bimonthly Meetings of November 14, 1977 and November 28, 1977, Special Meeting of December 5, 1977 and Regular monthly Meeting of January 9, 1978, having been previously sent to the Town Board members were now placed before them for their approval. Mr. Johnson moved the minutes of the Regular Bimonthly Meetings of November 14 and November 28, 1977, Special Meeting of December 5, 1977 and Regular Monthly Meeting of January 9, 1978 as sub- mitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Janet Reilly. Motion Unanimously Carried The reports for the month of January were received from the Town Justices, Building and Zoning, and Receiver of Taxes. Mr. Jensen moved to accept the reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mrs. Mills.. Motion Unanimously Carried The Grinnell Library Annual Report and the Hughsonville Fire Co. Annual Report pursuant to the Fire Prevention Law were also received. Mr. Johnson moved that the Grinnell Library Annual Report and the Hughsonville Fire Co. Annual Report be received and placed on file. Seconded by Mrs. Reilly. Motion Unanimously Carried At the Reorganizational Meeting the salary for the Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator had been set at $16,400, this was separated as $12,400 Building Inspector and $4,000 as Zoning Administrator. Since this would represent a reduction of the Building Inspector's salary from 1977, a recommendation was received from Mr. Diehl to correct the breakdown of this salary as follows: Building Inspector $13, 700 Zoning Administrator $2,700 The total salary would remain the same. Mr. Diehl moved to change the breakdown of the 1978 salary set for the Building Inspector & Zoning Administrator from $12,400 Building Inspector, $4,000 Zoning Administrator to $13,700 Building Inspector, $2,700 Zoning Administrator, total $16,400 which remains unchanged. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried The following resolution was introducedby COUNCILWOMEN MILLS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED that Charles Cortellino be & he hereby is appointed to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the expiration 61 his term, & it is further RESOLVED THAT THE said Charles Cortellino is hereby appointed to the said Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals for a term which shall expire February 1, 1983. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Motion Unanimously Carried The following Local Law was introduced by Mr. Jensen: A local law entitled establishing rules and regulations for the governing of electrical installations within the town. Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows: 1. Title. This local law shall be known as the electrical code of the Town of Wappinger. 2. Statement of purpose. Since there is danger to life and property inherent in the use of electrical energy, this local law is enacted to regulate the installation, alteration of wiring for electric light, heat or power and signal systems operating on fifty volts or more, in or on all real property within the Town of Wappinger. L 3. National code adopted. ..A1 -electrical installations heretofore mentioned shall be made in conformity with the require- ments of the National Electrical Code, except where the provisions of this local law or any other local law, ordinance or building code of the Town of Wappinger shall differently prescribe, in which event compliance with the provisions of such local law, ordinance or building code, shall be recognized as proper compliance with this local law. The requirements of the National Electrical Code shall be those known as National Fire Protection Association Pam- phlet No. 70 and 70A-1972 (National Fire Code, Vol. 5) or any subsequent revisions thereof as approved and adopted by the American Standards Association. 4. Electrical inspector. The chief inspector, and each of the duly appointed inspectors of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters are hereby authorized and deputized as agents of the Town of Wappinger to make inspections and reinspections of all electrical installations heretofore and hereafter described and to approve or disapprove the same. In no event, however, will the cost or expense of such inspections and reinspections be a charge against the Town of Wappinger.. 5. Duties of the electrical inspector. It shall be the duty of the inspector to report in writing to the chief building inspector, whose duty it shall be to enforce all the provisions of this code, all violations of or deviations from or omissions of the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code, and of all local laws, ordinances, and the building code as referred to in this local law insofar as any of the same apply to electrical wiring. The inspector shall make inspections and reinspections of electrical installations in and on properties in the Town of Wappinger upon written request of an authorized official of the Town of Wappinger, or as herein provided. The inspector is authorized to make inspections and reinspections of electrical wiring installations, devices, applicances and equipment, in and on ppoperties within the Town of Wappinger where he deems it necessary for the protection of life and property, In the event of an emergency, it is the duty of the inspector to make electrical inspections upon the oral request of an official or office of the Town of Wappinger. It shall be duty of the inspector to furnish written reports to the proper officials of the Town of Wappinger and owners and/or lessees of property where defective electrical installations and equipment are found upon inspection. He shall authorize the issuing of a certificate of compliance with this local law. He shall direct that a copy of the certificate of compliance be sent to the Town of Wappinger to the attention of the building inspector. 6. Violations of the local lww. It shall be a violation of this local law for any person, firm or corporation to install or cause to be installed, or to alter electrical wiring for light, heat or power in or on properties in the town of Wappinger until an application for inspection has been filed with the New York Board of Fire Underwriters. It shall be a violation of this local law for a person, firm or corporation to connect or cause to be connected electrical wiring, in or on properties for light, heat or power, to any source of electrical energy supply, prior to the issuance of a temporary certificate, or a certificate of compliance, by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters. 7. Penalty for violations. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this local law or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto, shall be guilty of disorderly conduct and shall be a disorderly person, and upon conviction thereof, may be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars, and each day on which §such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 626 627 8. Local law not applicable in certain cases. The provisions of this local law shall not apply to the electrical installations railway cars, automotive equipment, or the installations or equipment employed by a railway, electrical or communication utility in the exercise of its function as a utility, and located outdoors or in the buildings used exclusively for that purpose. This local law shall not apply to any work involved in the maun- facture, assembly, test or repair of electrical machinery, apparatus, materials and equipment by a person, firm or corporation engaged in electrical manufacturing as their principal business. It shall not apply to any building which is owned or leased in its entirety by the goverment of the United States, the State of New York, or the County of Dutchess. 9. No waiver or assumption of liability. This local law shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibi- lity of any person owning, operating, controlling or installing any electrical wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment for loss of life or damage to person or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the Town of Wappinger or the New York Board of Fire Underwriters be deemed to have assumed any such liability by reason of any inspection made pursuant to this local law. 10. Separability Clause. If any part or provisions of this local law or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part or pro- vision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this local law or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances and the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby declares that it would have passed this local law or the remainder thereof had such invalid application or invalid provision been apparent. 11. Repealing provisions. All ordinances and local laws and parts thereof inconsistent with this local law are hereby repealed. 12. Effective date. This local law shall take effect five days after adoption by the Town Board. The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, there has been duly presented & introduced at a meeting of this Town Board held on February 14, 1978, a proposed Local Law entitled "A Local Law Establishing Rules & for the Governing Wappinger". and WHEREAS, the that no local law Regulations of Electrical Installations Within The Town of provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law require shall be passed by Legislative Body of the Town until a Public Hearing thereon has been held before such body. Now, Therefore, be it resolved as follows: 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 6th Day of March, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. on such day at the Town Hall, Mill St., in the Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. G28 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 Mrs. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN JENSEN who moved its adoption: Mr. Johnson moved that a Public Hearing be held on March 6, 1978 at 7:35 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York on a proposed Ordinance Amending the Town of Wappinger Ordinance for Atiministirdng&Enforcing the State Building Construction Code, at which time all interested persons will be heard. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried The following memo.was received: January 23, 1978 Memo to: Town Board Members From: Matthew Ryan, Comptroller Re: Unemployment Insurance The Town Board must, on or before 4/30, decide which option they will take in regard to financing our Unemployment Insurance coverage. I am enclosing a brief description of the two options. I recommend the Benefit Assessment option as it is the least expensive for the town. Matthew Ryan Comptroller MR. JOHNSON moved that the Town adopt the Benefit Assessment option as the policy for financing our unemployment Insurance Coverage. Seconded by Mrs. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried IBids on Girls, Boys & Mens Baseball Equipment for 1978 were received and opened by the Town Clerk on January 26, 1978. Two bids were received: Schuman Army & Navy Store, Inc. ---$3,542.60 and Letterie Sporting Goods, Inc. ---$2,983.00. The Recreation Commission recommended that the bid be awarded to Letterie Sporting Goods, Inc. as low bidder. MR. JOHNSON moved that the bid for Girls, Boys & Mens Baseball equip- ment for 1978 be awarded to Letterie Sporting Goods, Inc., as low bidder in the amount of $ 2,983.00 Seconded by Mrs. Reilly 20 Motion Unanimously Carried At this point Mrs. Schmalz interrupted to say that she felt the Sports Mart in the Town of Wappinger should have been sent a bid. They pay taxes to the Town of Wappinger and should have been .given the opportunity to bid along with other sporting good companies. Mr. Diehl told Mrs. Schmalz that records at Town Hall show that a bid had been sent to them and this was a published legal in the W&SD News. The next item was the setting of a date for a Public Hearing on Cablevision Franchise. MR. JOHNSON moved to set a Public Hearing on an application from U.S.Cablevision Corp. for amendment and renewal of its cablevision franchise for the purpose of operating & maintaining a community antenna television system to furnish television service to residents of the Town of Wappinger on March 6, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. at Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. At this time all interested persons will be heard. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received: February 2, 1978 Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall Mill Street Wappingers Frlls, New York 12590 Re: 27 Bowdb in Lane Dear Town Board Members: Your honorable body recently adopted a resolution concerning the drainage easement of the Town on property at 27 Bowdoin Lane. That resolution had attached to it a copy of a map showing the location of the premises, and for that reason, the resolution did not contain the description of the premises for sake of brevity. The title company for the purchaser has asked that the resolution be readopted in specific language referring to the property. I enclose herewith the proposed resolution for your consideration.. Very truly yours s/Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN JENSEN who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger adopted a Resolution on January 9th, 1978, referring to a drainage easement owned by the Town of Wappinger on premises at 27 Bowdoin Lane, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York and 630 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to amend said Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby amends the January 9th, 1978 Resolution to read as follows: "The Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, hereby consents to permit the encroachment of the single-family residen- tial dwelling located on the parcel known as Lot #27 on a Map en- titled "Section 1, Subdivision Map of Tall Trees, owner: Brookhollow 1160 Builders, Inc." dated August, 1964, revised October 2, 1964, filed in the Dutchess County Clerk's Office on October 30, 1964, as Map #3250, being a portion of the premises as conveyed by Lilyan Berger to Brookhollow Builders, Inc. by deed dated March 30, 1964 in Liber 1122 of Deeds at page 50; and known as27 Bowdoin Lane, Wappingers Falls, currently owned by the Estate of Helene Mulholland and the oh- ject of a conveyance from said estate to George and Sharon Roche as per contract of sale executed in November, 1977, said residential dwelling located on the parcel on the drainage easement held by the Town of Wappinger. Said encroachment to be subject to all rights of the Town to use said easement for drainage purposes in that area not occupied by the dwelling. Said consent is conditioned upon the delivery to the Attorney for the Town a release in form acceptable to him holding the Town harmless, releasing, and otherwise waiving for the present owner, their heirs, successor and assigns in interest, any claims which presently exist or which may hereafter exist as a result of damage caused to the structure as a result of its location in said easement. 160 Said release shall be in form permitting recording as a conveyance. Be it further resolved if that portion of the structure located in the easement is destroyed or its use is otherwise permanently discontinued, no new structure or portion thereof shall be placed in said easement." Seconded by Mr. Johnson. 4 Ayes ----Mrs. Reilly abstained. The Highway Superintendent had advertized for bids for various Highway materials and No. 2 fuel oil. Bids were received and opened on February 9, 1978. The following Bid Analysis & recommendations of the Highway Superintendent were received: FUEL OIL TOWN OF WAPPINGER 1978 BID REPORT BOTTINI AGWAY Per gallon .449 .449 Service $45.00 Time & Materials VINCE'S .464 $14 per hr + parts MULTI -POWER .477 - 40 $45.00 The Superintendent recommends the bid for Fuel Oil be awarded to Bottini. GASOLINE AGWAY PETROLEUM Per Gallon, HiTest .4570 Per Gallon, Regular .4270 The Superintendent recommends the bid for Petroleum Corporation. BITUMINOUS ROAD MATERIALS Latex Emulsion Latex Primer & Sealer Latex MP Material Base Conditioner The Superintendent recommends the awarded to Spoor-Lasher Company. BITUMINOUS CONCRETE AMENIA S&G 1 A Top, per ton $14.75 1 AC Top 14.75 1 A Binder 14.75 2 A Binder 14.75 1 A Base 14.75 Cold Mix 15.75 Gasoline be awarded to Agway SPOOR-LASHER . 58 per gallon . 63 per gallon .59 per gallon .56 per gallon bid for Bituminous Road Materials be SPOOR-LASHER $15.75 16.25 15.75 15.75 15.75 16.50 DUT, QUARRY PKG. PA-% $15.75 16.25 15.75 15.75 15.75 16.25 The Superintendent recommends the bid for Bituminous Concrete be jointly awarded to Amenia Sand & Gravel and Spoor-Lasher Company. SALT Bulk, per ton F.O.B. Bulk, per ton delivered CARGIL $15.00 26.45 $17.: 17.; 17 ( 17 The Superintendent recommends the bid for Salt delivered to the Town Garage, awarded to Cargil Salt Company. 632 1978 BID REPORT (cont.) TIRES AND TUBES (see attached analysis) The Superintendent recommends the bid for Tires and Tubes be jointly awarded to Goodyear Service Stores and Dutchess Bandag, Inc. CULVERT PIPE (see attached analysis) The Superintendent recommends the bid for Corrugated Metal pipe be awarded to Edgerton Sales Corporation; the bid for Asbestos Pipe be awarded to Johns -Manville; and the bid for Concrete Pipe be awarded to Dutchess Quarry. WASHED SAND (see attached analysis) The Superintendent recommends the bid for Washed Sand be jointly awarded to Clove Excavators, Inc. and Southern Dutchess Sand & Gravel. CRUSHED STONE (see attached analysis) The Superintendent recommends the bid for Crushed Stone be awarded to Clove Excavators, Inc. RUN OF BANK GRAVEL (see attached analysis) The Superintendent recommends the bid for Run of Bank Gravel be jointly awarded to Clove Excavators and Contelmo's Sand and Gravel. WASHED GRAVEL (see attached analysis) The Superintendent recommends the bid for Washed Gravel be awarded to Clove Excavators, Inc. 1978 BID REPORT CULVERT PIPE PER FOOT y O k. Z o 0 Zz � H �H 730 H CORRUGATED O z yo � K r METAL, COATED - `" "" r+ m w un - _ 12" - 16ga. 3.48 3.48 3.64 3.68 5.58 I_ 15" - 16ga. 4.20 4.30 4.24 4.54 6.61 18" - 16ga. 4.85 5.14 4.92 5.37 7.48 24" - 14ga. 7.45 8.00 7.57 8.25 10.97 30" - 14ga. 9.10 9.90 9.22 10.05 12.97- o Q 36" - 12ga. 14.55 15.40 14.73 16.07 21.20 H H 48" - 12ga. 21.95 20.40 19.22 20.94 27.40 60" - 10ga. 36.60 31.12 32.12 34.95 47.60 Underdrain 6" Perf. 1.45 1.40 1.79 1.81 N/A Underdrain 8" Perf. 2.25 1.87 2.59 2.89 N/A Bands same as 1 foo: same size pipe ASBESTOS COATED 12" 16" '8" 20" 3.20 5.55 7.76 9.13 24" z z z z z z 13.15 0 30"P1 P1 t1 a bd P1 20.40 11 L,. is 11 I d d d b b 0 36" 28.49 39" N/A 42" Couplings N/A 1 per Length b ct ►j c 11 K n 0 CONCRETE m 12" 3.52 4..31 15" 4.40 5.20 18" 6.22 6.96 21" 7.70 8.901 24" 10.12 10.851 30" 14.30 16.431 36" 19.25 26.80 48" 35.00 39.90 60" 54.00 64.60 CULVERT PIPE (cont.) 1978 BID REPORT TIRES AND TUBES DUTCHESS - HARVEY GOODYEAR BANDAG GOODRICH BROTHERS 73ENERAL TRUCK TIRES _(Ni�LO�i)---------------------------------- ------=----- --------------------_._ _----------- Lr3 X 15-4 ply tubeless 20.79 19.79 25.47 31.50 27.05 L78 X 15-4 ply tubeless traction 28.39 25.24 32.06 28.84 N.A. 650 X 16-6 ply tube -type 20.82 22.82 26.1125.92 25.92 50 X 16-6 ply,tube-type traction 22.79 28.37 28.18 26.40 26.40 X30 X 16-6 ply tube -type traction 26.04 750 X 16-6 ply:tube-type 28.56 750 X 16-8 ply'tube-type traction • 33.79 28.21 33.06 --- 31.98-- 30.07 31.84 33.57 33.57 41.61 41.66 41.52 41.52 46.97. 51.*87 48..00_1 68.92 74.39 61.28 61.28 750 X 20-8ply_ tube -type 39.40 42.22 825 X ,20-10 ply tube -type _ 57.48 825 X 20-10 ply• tube -type traction 52.71 825 X 20-12 ply tube -type 73.67 825 X 20-12 _ply_ tube-type__traction N/A 00 X 20-10 ply tube -type 69.22 41;00 X 20-10 ply tube -type _traction 65.51 77.09 98.88 900 X 20-12 ply tube -type 88.69 . 82.96 106.92 85.77 85.77 4 L00 X 20-12 ply tube -type traction _ 98.73._.92.3_6__. 12_4-0_0._ . ._98 61_-__. _..28.__6.1. 1000 X 20-12 ply truck type �_ -� _ __87.77- ____87:84 _ _106._81_._ ._ 80_ 11__..__ ___.£3.0,11 i 1000 X 20-14 ply truck type __ _ : 111.41 104.22 1000 X 20-12 ply truck type traction 85.22 100.99_ _123_.59 104.40 __ 1000 X 20-14 ply truck type traction 124.12 119.89 133.59 129.45 1100 X 20-12 ply..truck type... 110.50 _103.3.7 _121-.51 .89.70. 1100 X 20-12 ply truck type traction 122.99 11 8.82 • _63..94 _ 86.7.9_. .68.31 . .__68..31._ 68.92 _99.36.._ _71..22. _ 71._22.1 N/A 109.37 85.56 85.56 69.55 88.63 69.46___ _ 69.46 82.29 .82.29x 119.80 .07.82 107.82= • 104.40 129.45; 89..70 135.60. 122.91, 122.91_ TRUCK TUBES 650 X 16 TruckVand Bus Tubes ' 700,X 16 Truckiand Bus Tubes 16.9 X 24 Farm, Service Tubes ROAD SERVICE 750 X 16 Truckand Bus Tubes 825 X 20 Truck,a.nd Bus Tubes 900 X 20 Truck; -and Bus Tubes P 1000 X 20 Truck,And Bus Tubes . 1100 X 20 Truckand Bus Tubes TRACTOR TIRES 11L X 16-14 plk 14.9 X 24-6 ply rear 16.9 X 24-8 p* TRACTOR TUBES 14.9 X 24 Farm; Service Tubes OFF THE ROAD TIRES 17.5 X 25-12 p1y Nylon Tubeless Loader 20.5 X 25-12 ply Nylon Tubeless Loader 1400 X 24-12 ply Nylon Grader Tube -type 1400 X 24-12 ply Nylon Grader Tubeless 225.14 211.90 223.99 314.83 290. 1400 X 24 Tractor Grader Tube 14.57 13.72 19.60 35.26 21. DUTCHESS HARVEY GOODYEAR BANDAG GOODRICH BROTHERS GENERii, 2.74 4.484.40 3.23 3.23 3.94 5.24 6.13 6.54 5.58 6.83 10.37 12.31 13.51 4.40 3.82 5.28 4.64 7.44 7.54 8.24 2.90 .64 9192 9.74 9.7 7.98 16.47 11.28 11.94 11.94 25.44 50.00 35.20 N/A N/A 84.05 113.40 116.48 N/A N L 151.33 158.54 159.49 N/A 11.37 35.00 14.47 35.00 15.12 N/A 15.52 N/A N/:. 243.97 314.80 363.99 407 58 376. 846.38 796.60 766.42 897.90 897. 203.34 191.38 217.65 284.41 262. •t 1 GOODYEAR 4. $12.00 per hour DUTCHESS BANDAG + $14.00 per hour GOODRICH 1, $10.75 per call HARVEY 1. BROTHERS $35.00 per call GENERAL 7' $16.00 per hour plus 50 per mile CPIDDER 6.%) C.7 1" XC AVA-ro RS DuTNERil u*Cc i -I ESS . EU W 1 t1Cr 'v-tc}ESS QUARRY SAND *GRAVEL l.ack7oP CORP. �1 LE.kit. ( 4 CRUSHED STONE 3" 8 1" 5" 3" 2 8 4 Tail. Run of Washed 1" 11/2" 21" ings Bank Sand 4 Cu.Yd.FOB Cu.Yd.Del Ton FOB Ton Del' • 7.50 G.Go ,S3S .5ss 53S S,2S Cu.Yd.FOB .( ,L Yd.Dcl Ton FOB Ton1) '.1. 8.40 y ya" 4..to 6..?o 4.an C.00 (.op Cu.Yd.FOB Cu. Yd.Del Ton FOB Tin Del: Cu.Yd.FOB Cu.Yd.Del .Ton FOB 6.5o 21.9.5 9.30 4.3o L), O 4.99,S 4.o5* Ton Del Cu".Yd.FOB Cu.Yd.Del Ton FOB Ton Del Cu.Yd.FOB Tnn T`P1 Cu.Yd.FOB HCu.Yd.Dei Ton FOB' Ton Del' 3.Aa' 5.S0 _3"I8 ' :, .... - �� .... ...,.......mu✓d.uw✓.ar�� ..:s..tiaa -....,......n.:.. , . � , y»��:rv....t�-..�:.m..ws.....: WASHED GRAVEL BID REPORT •1978 1" • 5" 3" 'Tail 2 8 Ti 11/2" 21" ings S, So S.50 3.50 4, So 4.7S ,S.00 5.15 (,.00 3. ,s- 4.00 5.25 6.00 1.9g 3.75 6.;.5 5,25 S,a5 . Sac S,3,5 5:60 4.40 G.8.5 11.00 x.00 (1.06 (1.66 q,o 4.0o • 0 (14 aid -1 :0 .g 0 r1 co O .a 0 au) �. 4 -N H m 0' 0 >-r ro (t • CL) •,d ru 00 • 0) 4J >1 el •r M o •r7 .4 i Q) P-4 c> • }-4 10 0 o rri. O aN rrH r •r•-1 r6 0) • ru •r-1 • m r g fti m Geconded by Mn7. he following memo was received: Memo to: From: Re: Town Board Members Matthew Ryan Sewer Improvement #1 February 10, 1978 As previously discussed, there is an overage in the debt service fund of $8,679.91. Please authorize a transfer of this amount from: SS9710.6 Serial Bonds to SS8130.4 Sewage Treatment and Disposal This transfer will allow us accounts payable. to consideraby liquidate our MR. JOHNSON moved to transfer $8,679.91 to SS8130.4 Sewage Treatment & Disposal Seconded by Mr. Johnson, The following memo was received: Memo to: From: Re: Town Board Members Matthew Ryan Tall Trees Water District Matthew Ryan Comptroller from SS9710.6 Serial Bonds as requested by the Comptroller. Motion Unanimously Carried February 10, 1978 As previously discussed with the Town Board, the Tall Trees Water District has had some financial troubles in the past year. One of them being the pump burning out and having to be re- placed and our having to purchase and truck in water during the emer- gency period - this was quite expensive. Another being that the district had $1,424.50 in unpaid water bills as of year end. Ac- cordingly we had to delay paying back the loan the district borrowed from the general fund. There remains a balance of $100.00 which should be paid in the next few days. Once again we face the problem of Tall Trees debt service. This year we have the district on a benefit assessment, however, due to the tri -payment method of collecting taxes we will not receive all our money until September or October. Therefore, the district needs another loan from the General Fund ("B") to pay principal and interest of up to $5,925.00. This loan will be repaid as taxes are collected and the district will also pay (as per town policy) the General Fund an interest "fee" of approximately 5%. Matthew Ryan Comptroller MR. JOHNSON moved to transfer $5,925.00 from General Fund "B" to Tall Trees Water District to be repaid as taxes are collected and further as per town policy, the District will pay an interest fee of approximately 5%. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. MOtiun Unanimously Carried L L The following memo was received: February 14, 1978 Memo to: Town Board Members From: Matthew Ryan Re: CPA Appointment As a provision of the E.D.A. Grants that we were awarded, the Federal Government requires that an independent audit be con- ducted by C.P.A.'s and has provided funds in the grant for this purpose. As we have already applied for our first draw down against the grant, now would be an appropriate time to consider the appointment. I would recommend a fee schedule of $25.00 per hour not to exceed the amount provided for in the grant. Matthew Ryan Comptroller Mr. Diehl felt it would be logical to appoint Pelligrini & Sedore the present CPA's that have been working on the Town Books. Mr. DIBHL moved to appoint Pelligrini & Sedore CPA's to conduct independent audit of the Town of Wappinger as a provision of the E.D.A.Grants that the Town was awarded, at a fee not to exceed $25.00 an hour. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion Unanimously Carried At this point Mr. Versace being recognized by the chair requested a copy of the transfer of Sewer Improvement #1 and Mr. Diehl said the Town Clerk would supply it to him after the meeting. A rezoning petition was recieved from Michael & Isabella Busi, 291 Myers Corners Road to rezone their 2 i acres of land from multiple R40 dwelling to LB. They intend to use this land for a restaurant and bar,since they are now leasing in East Fishkill to conduct this business and find it difficult to pay on both places. Mr. Diehl felt he could not consider this rezoning since this area is predominantly residential. Mr. Jensen concurred with Mr. Diehl, it would not be conclusive to the area. Rather than go through the whole procedure of a public hearing he felt the request should not be honored. MR. JENSEN moved that a letter should be -sent to the petitioners stating that the Town Board does not wish to entertain this request. Seconded by Mrs. Reilly. Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Jack Devine, 47 Spook Hill Road, regarding flooding conditions and a memo from Mr. Horton on this subject. 638 639 Mr. Diehl said from reading these communications it appears the entire problem is related to a drainage pipe put in by a past owner of his own desire. They were notified at that time that the pipe was inadequate to handle heavy storm runoff. The following letter was received from Mr. Jack Devine. 47 Spook Hill Road Wappingers Falls,N.Y. January 11, 1978 Wappingers Town Board Wappinagers Falls,N.Y. Dear Members: We have lived at 47 Spook Hill Road since March of 1969. We have a problem we feel should be brought to the Town Board's attention. At the end of our driveway is a culvert with a 24" pipe that allows a stream to pass through'it.. In the past, when the town experienced unusual flooding condi- tions, the stream would swell and flood over the driveway causing small washouts that were repaired with relative ease. During the past two years however, the bridge has been flooded eight or nine times. This is considerably more than the average floodings in the past. Sometimes the flooding occurs after a relatively small amount of rainfall and this has never happened in the past. We have been advised that there have been some changes made in the upper reaches of the stream that could be responsible for the flooding conditions we have been experiencing. New and bigger pipes have been added to alleviate flooding conditions on Old Hopewell Road and Spook Hill Road, If this is the case we feel the town should construct a bigger culvert at our section of the stream so that we don't have to suffer from the corrections made above us. Since the problem is complex and expert opinion will be needed, we would like an opportunity to present our case before the Town Board. The concrete of the abutment is in danger of collapsing and we worry if it would accept the weight of heavy fire equipment or an oil truck. We ask for an early appointment to discuss this problem with you. Sincerely s/Jack Devine The following memo was received: February 10, 1978 Memo To: Louis D.Diehl, Supervisor From: William P. Horton Re; Flooding Condition,47 Spook Hill Rd., Devine Property In the 1930's the orginal owner of this property installed the existing 24" pipe under the driveway. At that time he was informed that the size was inadequate to handle heavy storm runoff since the up -stream culverts were 4'x4' box culverts. Any rain over 2" results in flooding and washouts at this particular location. This little stream that flows under Mr. Devine's driveway, has its origin in the undeveloped area between Eck Road. and Cedar Hill Road, crosses Old Hopewell Road. and Spook Hill Road, and continues through Mr. Devine's property,‘crossing under his driveway and then through properties on Robert's Road until it crosses under the Myers Corners Road and eventually to the Wappinger Creek. Usually by mid- summer the stream dries up completely. 6 1 Through the years three holding ponds have been constructed between the source of the stream and Mr. Devine's property one immediately south of Old Hopewell Road crossing, one immediately north of the Old Hopewell Road crossing, and one located near the Orchard Homes Water Plant. In 1970 the town replaced the box culvert crossing under Spook Hill Road with twin 48" pipes. Around 1975 the county replaced their culvert under Old Hopewell Road with pipes, in each case to alleviate flooding conditions which forced road closings. I believe, if you check the records, you will find a sub- stantial increase in the rainfall over the past two years. In my estimation the problem lies in the fact that the pipe crossing under Mr. Devine's driveway is too small to take the volume of water. Mr. Devine was present and informed the Board that work was being done above where he lives. Since that time the flooding has increased - the new houses across the street, according to Mr. Devine have added to this problem. He has lived there through floods and he had a minimum of 2" -- now after a light rain, the water comes over the culvert. He feels something should be done on his portion of the street. He spoke of Mr. Jensen and Mr. Johnson visiting this area. The only thing holding the culvert together is ice. He did not want a quick decision tonight. He felt he wanted an opinion from his own experts. Mr. Diehl asked him if the culvert he spoke of was the one in his driveway and did he feel if it was enlarged would that correct his problem. Mr. Diehl felt since this was put in by a previous owner who had been informed at that time it would not be sufficient, then it was now the responsibility of the present owner of the house (Mr. Devine) to correct it, not the town. Mr. Johnson had made an inspection with Mr. Jensen and noted that the water was not going through on the upstream side of the culvert. I It also appeared that the water was not going downstream either. Mr. Horton informed them the stream had not been maintained in over 10 11110 years. It has built up. Mr. Devine said they cleaned on both sides of the bridge although it was not his property. He felt this responsibiltiy should be shared. Mr. Jensen addressed Mr. Devine on the information Mr. Horton had provided. The Board had expedited this instead of waiting until the meeting to refer it to Mr. Horton. He felt it would be prudent to wait for information from Mr. Lapar on the downstream situation in that area. He felt it should also be referred to the attorney. 641 MR. JENSEN moved that Mr. Lapar submit a report on this matter and also referred to Mr. Rappleyea and Mr. Devine should be supplied with a copy of Mr. Horton's memo to Mr. Diehl. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. The following letter was read: Town Board,Town of Wappinger Members of the Board Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N. Y. Motion Unanimously Carried Wappinger Conservation Assoc,Inc. P.O.Box 385 Hughsonville, N. Y. Dear Gentlepersons: On behalf of the Wappinger Conservation Association, I would like to know the future use of the 35 acres of land along Middlebush Road in regards to maximum preservation of said land for environmental and recreational interests. Use as an environmental education area, sports facilities, etc. Thank you for your information. Yours truly, s/Thomas K. Phillips, Director, Wappinger Conservation Association In respose to this Mr. Diehl said it was the intent of the B oard they would research the possibility of a Town Hall on this property. They intended to dedicate part of the parcel for conservation, nature trails, recreation areas etc. At this time it is just an intent and no final decisions have been made. He recommended that Mr. Phillips be notified of this intent and when the Board does take any positive action, this information will be available to him.. The following letter was received: January 23, 1978 Town Board of Wappinger: When the road in front of our home was put in (app.12 years ago) we were informed, due to footage problems etc; that the drainage for the adjacent areas must be placed on our property. I have no recollection of deeding this land to the town. Problems of erosions are occuring and the correction of this problem has led me toAnves-- tigate who is responsible for this matter. I have been advised that the Town Engineer should look into this matter and advise me accord- ingly. I trust prompt communication will be forth coming. I might mention I would be willing to negotiate for a "right of way". I also might mention the erosion is serious - serious enough to possibly cause us not to be able to use our driveway in time. Thanking you s/Frances Pierson Beechwood Circle Wappingers Falls,N.Y.12590 MR. JOHNSON Moved this be referred to Allan Rappleyea and Rudolph Lapar to investigate drainage easement on this property. The following letter was received: 64,1 January 25, 1978 Supervisor Diehl Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 Re: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Letter Dated October 13, 1977 Dear Lou: In regard to the specific suggestions made by Mr. Marcogliese in the above correspondence we would like to make the following comments: 1. Extending the primary and secondary lines below the liquid level in the sludge holding tank has not been completed. We forwarded you a proposal on this sometime ago which you haven't responded to. There is some concern on our part that extending these pipes might present the possibility of freezing during the winter months and therefore we would not want to carry this out without some consultation with the Town Engineer. 2. We also gave you a proposal for extending the diffusers in the above correspondpence. We feel that this would be a good idean and Mr. Lapar agreed. 3. We injected chlorine and hydrogen peroxide and deodorant into the sludge viewing box before freezing weather set in. To install an all weather feed system would involve some expense. 4. We feel the cover would not serveany purpose it would be next to impossible to ?ake it air 5. The deodorizers caused more problelip in that dents complained about the noise. in that tight. the resi- 6. The door to the blower room is kept closed at all times and new filters are being purchased to muffle the sound of the blowers. There haven't been any complaints of late because most res- idents keep their windows closed during the winter months. We feel that the problems will reoccur in the Spring and can only recommend that we proceed with further studies in regard to the rate of sludge settleability in the sludge holding tank and increase the frequency in which sludge is removed by scavenger truck. The addition of chemicals for odor control in the primary sludge viewing boxes should be continued and improved upon. We have of late been experiencing some hydraulic problems at this system which must be further reviewed. Please advise as to any further action you wish us to take. Very truly yours s/Camo Pollution Control Inc. George Cacchio, President MR. DIEHL moved that the first four items be taken care of bt,using Capital Improvement Funds that are available since these woulbe,also that this be referred to Mr. Rappleyea and Mr. Lapar for their recom- mendation on the use of Capital Funds so that the Board can take action as soon as possible. Seconded by Mrs. Reilly Motion Unanimously Carried The following report was received from Mr. Lapar: January 16, 1978 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 Re: Proposed Wappinger Sewer Imp. #3 Step I Application Plan and Study Dear Board Members: On November 10, 1977, I sent a copy of the propsed draft, etc. to the Town Board and letter to then, Chairman Mr. Frank J. Versace. At the December meeting, the Board directed Mr. Versace to complete his duties before leaving office on January 1. I am sorry to say, that he never contacted me and the letter of November 10, 1977 was never complied with. We are still in- terested in proceeding with this project and seeing it to its conclusion. We would appreciate your advice in this matter. I have en- closed a copy of the letter of November 10, 1977 so that you can refamiliarzie yourselves with the problem. Thank you. Very truly yours, s/Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. DIEHL moved to appoint Mr. Johson as chairman of the committee on Wappinger Sewer Improvement #3. Seconded by Mrs. Mills. Motion Unani_mouslyr- Carried Mr. Johnson commented that he would like to meet with the Board to acquaint the new members with the proposed Sewer Improvement #3 and he would set up a work shop session in the near future. The following report was received from Mr. Lapar: January 6, 1978 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls. N. Y. 12590 Re: Improvements to Rockingham Dear Board Members: Please be advised that the performance period and that all S.T.P. - Contract #1 above contract has exceeded its equipment is operating properly. With this, we recommend that the retainage be released. Very.truly yours, s/Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. JOHNSON moved to release the retainage fee on Improvements to Rockingham S.T.P. Contract #1 and return the sum of $903.85 to Lafko Associates, as recommemded by Mr. Lapar. Seconded by Mrs. Reilly Motion Unanimously Carried Seconded by Leif Jensen. 842 Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Judy Breining, 16 Pippin Lane, regarding a water problem on her property. Mr. Diehl's response to Mrs. Breining was read: February 8, 1978 Mrs. Judy Breining 16 Pippin Lane Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Dear Irs,. Breining: Enclosed please find the final plot plan filed for yctr tot (No.88). The contours indicate that no drainage ditches or swales exist on the rear of your property. A study of your filed maps by the appropriate Town Officials indicates that the Town is not responsible for what you consider to be a town problem. Please take notice of the elevations on the enclosed map. The engineer (R.G.Barger) has "shown 242 to 237 to the town road which indicates that all surface water would drain off this property to the street. This engineer, hired by the builder, is licensed by the State of New York and the elevations are verified by his signature. It is understandable that soil settling may have taken place, therefore hindering the proposed drainage flow. Such an occurence is not unusual, in new homes and the responsibility for correction is normally that of the homeowner. Very truly yours, s/Louis D. Diehl Supervisor Town of Wappinger The Board concurred with Mr. Diehl's response and no further action was taken. The following report was received from Camo Pollution. January 9, 1978 Supervisor Louis Diehl Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappinger Falls, New York 12590 Re: Leaking roofs at Wastewater Treatment and Water Supply 4110 Plants - Town of Wappinger. 1 Dear Lou: As we have discussed before the roofs at the plants in the Town of Wappingerare leaking. We have done some work to patch and keep the problems to a minimum but the Town might now in light of the patrols wish to install new roofs in that the leaks seem to reoccur. The vandalism does seem to have lessened with the con- tinuance of the patrols. Please advise as to whether we should continue a "patch" type maintenance or if you wish to take other action. We could give costs to install new roofs if Rudy's office would specify the best type roof under the circumstances. Very truly yours, s/Camo Pollution Control, Inc. George B.Cacchio, President 643 Mr. Johnson recommended that Camo be instructed to continue patching the leaking roofs at Sewer and Water plants in the Town where money is available and direct Mr. Lapar to advise Camo the type of materials to be used so they can give us cost estimates for a permanent job. Mr. Incoronato suggested that the Town use CETA funds for these repair jobs. He then asked about the bid for the operation & main- tenance of the water and sewer plants. Mr. Diehl informed him that the Town had an application filed for CETA people and they intended to use these employees for maintenance of the plants. In reply to Mr. Incoronato question on bids for operators and for chemical purchases and sludge removal. They are now in the hands of the attorney to the Town for his opinion on legal advertising.. The next report from Camo was in regard to a suspected leak in the force main from the pump station at the end of Russet Lane. January 9, 1978 Supervisor Louis Diehl Town of Wappinger Md.11 Street Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Re: Longhantano Property -(Tonto Bldrs) Russet Lane -Town of Wappinger. Dear Lou: I believe you are aware that sometime ago the Town contracted Dave Alexander Inc. to locate a suspected leak in the force main from the pump station at the end of Russet Lane. They were not able to find a break and the problem of water on Mr. Longhantano's pro- perty seemed to subside. Mr. Longhantano has now informed us that he feels the problem still exists. We have dyed the wet well and to date have not found any evidence of the dye on the Longhantano property but dye was reportedly observed when the problem was investigated orginally and Alexander was contracted. Please advise as to any further action you wish us to take in this matter. We feel that the only way to find the break, if one exists, is to dig from the pump station yp the middle of the road to beyond the subject property at great expense to the Town. We await your direction. Very truly yours, s/Camo Pollution Control,Inc. George Cacchio, President MR. JENSEN moved to advise Camo we are taking no action at this time due to weather conditions we will search other ways of testing for this leak at a later time and send a copy of Camo's letter to Mr. Longhitano. Seconded by Mrs. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried The following report was received from Mr. Lapar: January 26, 1978 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Status of Ardmore Hills Water Well Project Dear Board Members: The reliable yield of the recently drilled well for the above captioned project has been determined at 70 gallons per minute. Of the $38,000 granted for this project $14,413.16 has been spent to date with $24,586.84 still available. We recommend that the enclosed Change Order be approved and the Contractor continue. The greater the amount of wells, will not only increase the capacity of the system but also give the Town and the Operators greater flexibility in operation. 646 One of the key elements of the Change Order is the additional two (2) test wells which will allow the Town to monitor the ground water level of the future, since these will be permanent installations. Very truly yours, s/Rudolph E.Lapar Engineer to the Ardmore Hills Water Imp. MR. JOHNSON moved to approve the Change Order, as recommended by Mr. Lapar. Seconded by Mrs. Reilly Motion Unaimously Carried Under Committee Reports, Mr. Jensen reported that Tri-Munbipal, had their monthly meeting on the first Thursday of the month, 2/2/78 and one of the items on the agenda was to review the tech- nical proposals from four environmental firms which will be going to EPA. It will take the EPA 3 to 4 weeks to review these proposals. Committee of two, Mr. Schinella and Mr.. Johnson will review these proposals with the Commission Consultants and they will meet with the EPA on their findings and our findings and if we concur do these we will be hiring one of the four firms. Mr. Johnson added to this report - he took the four proposals to the EPA and hand delivered them to the environmental group. Since Mr. Schinella and Mr. Johnson had given the EPA their copies of the pro- posals, they had requested the bidders to send additional copies. Mr. Johnson reported that they had receiveJa package. containing 3 proposals from Haywood & Pakan's Office. The missing proposal was from a Boston firm and due to the severe storm they had experienced were unable to work last week. This might delay action.. 64"1 There were no further Committee Reports. Under Unfinished Business was a request from Pray's Nursery to rezone their property on the westerly side of Route 9, south of Pier 9 Restaurant to General Business. Their intent was to build a retail and office facilities. MR. JOHNSON moved that the Supervisor contact John Pray and set up a work shop session with him to discuss this proposal and the potential problems of this proposal. Seconded by Mrs. Reilly. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Incoronato interrupted the voting to voice his opinion on our antique Zoning Ordinance and why wasn't the Town Board doing some- thing about it. MR. JOHNSON, who is on the Ordinance Committee informed him that they had every intention of taking the Zoning Ordinance out of limbo, acquaint the ne'w members with it and review it again and come up with an acceptable one to all. The following letter was received: 24 January 1978 Town Board, Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N. Y. c/o Town Clerk Gentlemen, The Advisory Council wished to hire a part-time secretary to replace Mrs. English who resigned in October 1977. A replacement, Mrs. Margaret McCorkick, 4A Carmine Drive, Wappingers Falls, is hereby recommended. Mrs. McCormicks' background includes five years of secretarial and general clerical duties for the Edison Union. A starting wage of $2.65 per hour (minimum wage) is suggested. We anticipate that Mrs. McCormick would work approximately eight hours per month. I trust that this will meet with your approval. Sincerely s/Edward S. Hawksley Chairman MR. DIEHL moved that Mrs. Margaret McCormick be appointed as Secretary to Conservation Advisory Council, as recommended by Mr. Hawksley, Chairman and that the hourly wage'be set at $2.65 per hour for approx- imately 8 hrs. per month, as stated in Mr. Hawksley's letter. Seconded by Mr. Johnson 4 ayes - Leif Jensen Nay 648 A letter was received from Mr. James Spratt, Commissioner, Dutchess County Dept. of Public Works denying our request for a speed limit reduction on Spook Hill Road. MR. DIEHL moved this letter from Mr. Spratt, Commissioner, Dutchess County Public Works denying our request for a speed limit reduction on Spook Hill Road be received and placed on file and a copy of this denial be sent to the petitioners. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Snowden had already sent a copy of this notice to the petitioners. The next communication from Mr. Spratt was in reference to the re- quested speed reduction on Widmer Road. This one, the area on Widmer Road between New Hackensack Road and All Angels Hill Road was denied. At this point Mr. Jensen brought up another matter on New Hackensack Road at Scenic Gardens Apartments. Normally, there is a chain across prohibiting thru traffic,(it is meant for a fire exit) however, the chain is down due to removal of the snow. He suggested a letter be sent to the owner of Scenic Garden Apts. Mr. Diehl interjected to report that Mr. Ruit had been notified of this and had communicated with Dutchess County on this. MR. JENSEN moved that Mr. Ruit pursue this again with the County until the barrier is maintained at all times. Seconded by Mr. Diehl Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Diehl moved that the petitioners of the speed reduction on Widmer Road be advised of this denial and their letter placed on file. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried The third communication from Mr. Spratt was in reference to speed tire reduction on New Hackensack Road between Widmer Road and All Angels Hill Road which was also denied. Mr.DIEHL moved that the petitioners be advised of Mr. Spratt's denial and the letter be placed on file. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Marilyn and Leslie Merritt requesting release of their maintenance bond on the Merritt Subdivision. The following recommendation was received from Mr. Horton: February 8, 1978 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Bond Return - Merritt Subdivision Dear Board Members: Please be advised that the period of maintenance covered by a bond for the above captioned subdivision has expired and since all work covered under this bond has been found to be satisfactory I recommend the release of said bond. Very truly yours, s/William P. Horton MR. JOHNSON moved that the maintenance bond for the Merritt Sub- division be released as recommended by Mr. Horton. Seconded by Mrs. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried In answer to Mr. Hawksley letter to the Town Board on changing street lights to conserve energy, a letter was received from Central Hudson following a requested meeting with the Conservation Advisory The following letter was received: Mr. Louis D. Diehl Supervisor, Town of Wappinger Mill St., Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 January 30, 1978 Re: Conservation Advisory Council - Wappingers Falls Dear Mr. Diehl: On January 26, 1978, we met with your Council regarding street lighting and discussed the following points: (1) Low pressure sodium lamps are not recommended by Central Hudson for local streets or highway lighting due to their poor color rendition. Therefore, they will not be offered as a light source. (2) High pressure sodium has acceptable color rendition and offers a higher lumen per watt ratio than mercury and incandescent, therefore will be offered to municipalities as soon as an appropriate program is available. We expect this to occur in a few months. As soon as we have the information and materials to properly present a new street lighting program to you we will arrange for a meeting. Thank you for your interest in energy conservation, in the meantime, if you have other questions please let me know. Very truly yours, s/Joseph B. Schaetzl Elmer H. Crans Mr. JOHNSON moved that the letter be copied to Mr. Hawksley and the letter be received and placed on file. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Mills mentioned that she was present at the meeting with Central Hudson and Conservation Advisory Council. Mr. Versace questioned the Town Board on the bidding for cleaning services for the Town buildings, since he noted there was a change. Mr. Diehl replied that this was given to one of the bidders that had come in previously. Mr. Delson from Tri -County Maintenance. Mr. Cortilleno brought up the matter of parking on the one way street of Wildwood Drive near the apartments. It's back at snow removal time but even when the Snow Ordinance is not in effect, it's hazardous because of the narrow road. He recommended there 4110 be no parking at any time on the one way street by the apartments. Mr. Diehl referred this recommendation to Mr. Horton. MR. JOHNSON moved to take a 10 minute recess to discuss a tax review case which would be coming to trial in the near future pertaining to Benson Development Corporation, which also involved the Wappinger School District. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Motion Unanimously Carried The Board recessed at 9:58 P.M. The Supervisor called the meeting back to order at 10:10 P.M,i All Board members were again present. -The following resolution was introduced by Supervisor DIEHL, who moved its adoption: The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby retains the law firm of Rosen, Crane and Wolfson to appear for it and defend the tax review procedding of Benderson Development Co., Inc., et al v. Town of Wappinger, et al. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried MR. JOHNSON moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jensen The meeting adjourned at 10:11 P. M. Motion Unanimously Carried --(S)a,u_42kmost,u,, Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk '650