1976-06-07 SPM1 8 0
A Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was
held on June 7, 1976, at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers
Falls, New York.
Notice of said meeting was mailed to each Board member on June 3,
1976, calling the meeting for 8:00 P.M. June 7, 1976 for the purpose
of setting a date for a Public Hearing on the proposed Zoning
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Ordinance, consideration of returning to single entry bookkeeping
as opposed to double entry and a computer type machine, and any
other business that may properly come before the Board.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:39 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Gladys Ruit, Deputy Town Clerk
Absent:
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Mr. Diehl explained the purpose of the meeting was to set a Public
Hearing on further amendments to the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendments as the changes have been received from F.P. Clark Asso-
ciates.
The following Ordinance was introduced by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON,
who moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDAINED by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in pursuance of the authority
conferred by the Town Law of the State of New York, that the Zoning
Ordinance and *lap of the Town of Wappinger adopted January 29, 1963,
as amended from time to time, is hereby further amended as follows:
Section 1 -
Article 2V - Regulations
Registration of Non -Conforming Uses
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404.6 Registration of Non -Conforming Uses
During the first/one (1) year following the Effective
date of this Ordinance or of any amendment thereto, the owner or
owners of property on which there is a non -conforming, non-resi-
dential use of land or buildings (within the definition of this
Ordinance or which may be made so by an amendment thereto), shall
register such non -conforming use by filing, with the Zoning Admin-
istrator a statement of such non -conforming use. The acceptance
of such statements shall not constitute an authorization to
operate an unlawful use. The filing of a false registration
statement shall constitute a violation of the Ordinance. If the
owner of a non -conforming use shall not so register it, such use
shall be presumed to have been discontinued unless the owner
submits proof that the use existed legally prior to the effective
date of the regulation that made it non -conforming. Annually,
the Zoning Administrator may send a questionnaire to the persons
who have registered a non -conforming use, inquiring as to the
status of such use. Such questionnaire shall be sent by certified
mail "return receipt requested" to the last addresses available
from the filed registration statements. If such questionnaire
is not returned within ninety (90) days, the Zoning Administrator
shall so record this fact and send a notice to the last address
of the owner to the effect that the non -conforming use is presumed
to have been abandoned or discontinued unless the owner establishes,
to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator, proof that the use
has continued.
Bon -residence Districts
416.52 Not more than one (1) free standing sign, composed of
no more than two (2) back to back faces, along each street on
which the lot abuts provided that the aggregate area of each such
sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each linear foot
of building facing the street or twenty-five (25) square feet,
whichever is smaller.
424. Beekeeping
424.1 All persons ttarting a beekeeping operation after
this Ordinance goes into effect shall have worked with an exper-
ienced beekeeper for no less than eighty (80) hours or have an
equivalent educational certificate.
424.2 Each beekeeper shall register his beekeeping
operation with the State Department of Agriculture as required
by State law.
424.3 A beekeeper shall not create or maintain an unsafe
or hazardous condition to the community. If such a complaint is
registered with the Town Zoning Administrator, the Town can request
an investigation by the State Bee Inspector or a local recognized
bee authority, to help render a decision. If the beekeeper is
found in fault, corrections or removal must be made in accordance
with the inspection report within a sixty (60) day period.
1. Section 424 - Local Historic Zone Deleted (text -chart -map)
2. New Section 424 - Beekeeping - Added
3. Section 445 - Standards for regulating development in flood
prone areas renumbered as Section 460
4. Section 460 - Board of Architectural Review - Deleted in
its entirety.
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5. There will be no pages 71 & 72
**6. Sections 421 and 422 - Schedule of Regulations for residential
districts, and schedule of regulations for non-residential
districts.
Added to chart: Recreational use by Special Use Permit to
Al, P1 and residentail districts by Town Board approval.
Section II This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption, posting
ir and publication as provided by Town Law.
Seconded by: Supervisor Diehl
411, Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Absent
Councilman Jensen Ave
Councilman Johnson Ave
Councilman Versace Ave
Supervisor Diehl Ave
MR. JOHNSON moved that a Public Hearing be held by the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger on July 14, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. at the
Wappingers Junior High School, Remsen Avenue, Wappingers Falls,
New York upon the proposed amendments of the proposed comprehen-
sive Zoning Ordinance, the latter being subject of three prior
Public Hearings held on June 24, 1975, July 29, 1975 and March 1,
1976, pursuant to notices thereof previously published. The purpose
of the Public Hearing to be held on July 14, 1976 is to consider
these further amendments to the said comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
and Map proposed at or resulting from the aforesaid prior Public
Hearings and to hear all interested persons either for or against
said amendments.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Absent
Councilman Jensen Ave
Councilman Johnson Ave
Councilman. Versace Ave
Supervisor Diehl Ave
MR. JOHNSON moved to set a Special Meeting of the Town Board of
the Town of Wappinger for Wednesday, July 14, 1976 at 9:00 P.M.
at the Wappinger Junior High School, Remsen Avenue, Wappingers
Falls,New York.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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Mr. Diehl then went into Item #2 on tonight's agenda regarding
purchase of a computer, using single or double bookkeeping, or
hiring a full time bookkeeper. There were different avenues they
could take. The Comptroller had discussed this with the Board
previously and requested that action be taken by the Board.
Mr. Johnson was in favor of purchasing the machine. He went by
the figures Mr. Ryan had given to him and according to them, it
would cost less over a period of three years than the system they
are presently using. If they use double entry bookkeeping, they
must have a bookkeeper. The machine would be used for all sewer
and water billing, all invoices, eventually the ,payroll.
Mr. Versace felt that the double entry bookkeeping system was
supposed to be implemented when the Comptroller was hired. He
questioned the status of Mrs. Egan and Mrs. Laffin if the machine
was installed. Since the machine is supposed to save time, does
this mean someone has to be eliminated in the office? He then
questioned their status if the Town went Civil Service; they
would then have to take tests for different titles and possibly
could be replaced, if others ware more qualified.
Discussion followed on man vs. machine, who would learn the machine,
and other internal problems. Mr. Jensen suggested that this matter
be referred to Miscellaneous Committee, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Clausen,
for a recommendation and report back to the Board.
Mr. Diehl then wanted to discuss a communication received from
Freda Casner, Director, Dutchess County Youth Board, regarding
the possibility of use of space and phone in the Town Hall for
"Rent -a -Kid" program. Town Hall would be available during days
and Mr. Logan had no objection to offering space in his office for
this service as long as a telephone was provided, as he could not
spare either one of his lines. Previously Dutchess Bank and Trust
had sponsored the program, but withdrew their services this year.
The cost involved might be $125 to $150 a month for the phone.
Mr. Diehl felt it was a worthwhile community project for the youth
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and he had no objection to the use of our facilities.
Mr. Jensen was upset; he felt the County was always suggesting
that the Towns sponsor these County functions, but they never
seem to have the money available to put them into action. He
asked if the County had approached the Village for space and phone,
1: were the other Towns getting involved.
Mr. Versace felt that the Village of Wappingers Falls would agree
to split the cost of the monthly bill of the phone.
It was decided that Mr. Diehl would contact Mrs. Casmer to inquire
if there was any funding they could rely on from the County. He
would also contact the Village Board with the proposal that they
share the cost involved.
MR. JOHNSON moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Jensen
and carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 P.M.
Spl. Mtg. 6/7/76
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk