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1976-03-08 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAP INGLI. MARCH 8, 1976 1. Supervisor Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Accept Minutes. 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Supervisor Town Justices Building Inspector Zoning Adm. Judge Wm. J. Bulger - Annual Report 5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. Cindy Brown - Voluntary Action Center b. Frank Manning - refusal of appointment to do Town yearly Audit c. Application for Peddlers License - Paul Brown d. Mrs. John Milkovich - Property damage due to Construction of Water line e. Jeffery Richards representing Newburgh Associates -White Gate Apt. re: Water Imp. Area f. Camo Pollution Control re: Painting Water Tanks g. Rudolph E. Lapar Reports: 1. Priority Work remaining to be done in Central Wapp. Water Imp. 2. Corrosive Water - Schoonmaker & Hilltop Water Supplies 3. Rockingham Sewage Treatment Plant - Change Order #1 h. Memo from Town of Hyde Park re: Resolution for Moratorium on Nuclear Power Plants. i. Klassen Builders,I c. request acceptance of surety bonds in place of cash sure deposited, and return of cash 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS Letter received by Mrs. Smith, Bicentennial Ch. re: Community application 7. RESOLUTIONS Transfers requested by Comptrollers Office 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT 85,,. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on March 8, 1976, at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Deputy Supervisor Louis Clausen called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. Present: Louis Clausen,_ Deputy Supervisor Leif Jensen, Councilman Nicholas Johnson, Councilman Frank Versace, Councilman Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk Absent: Louis Diehl, Supervisor Others Present: William Horton, Highway Superintendent Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town The minutes of the October 14, 1975 and November 10, 1975 Regular Monthly Meetings, and the Special Meetings of November 14, 1975, November 25, 1975 and February 24, 1976, having been previously sent to the Town Board members, were now placed before them for their approval. MR. JENSEN moved the minutes of the October 14, 1975 and November 10, 1975 Regular Monthly Meetings, and the November 14, 1975, November 25, 1975 and February 24, 1976 Special Meetings, as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Reports for the month of February were received from the Town Justices, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator; reports for the months of January & February were received from the Receiver of Taxes, and the Annual Report for 1975 was received from Judge William J. Bulger. MR. JOHNSON moved that all of the monthly reports, and Judge Bulger's 1975 Annual Report be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Mr. Versace Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Deputy Supervisor Clausen suspended the Agenda at this point in order to open the meeting to the floor so that the Public present could discuss the problem of the Landfill. Prior to open discussion Mr. Clausen stated that the Board had met with most of the carters within the Town of Wappinger this afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. We entertained any suggestions or options that they might propose to the Town of Wappinger in helping us to solve a solution that is eminent at the end of this month due to the potential closing of the Landfill site at the Airport. Upon asking the carters if they had options as to disposing of the refuse, it seemed that one carter did have an option, at least volunteered the information that he did have it, other carters either said that they did not have options or certainly refused to state what their options were. The one carter who stated his option was Dutchess Sanitation, he said that he could accomodate the amount of garbage being generated at the present time within the municipalities that are known as the Board of Governors and he would be willing to talk to, or negotiate with the other_carters for receiving their garbage and disposing of it. It seemed that that meeting this afternoon due to no other options that the Town had at the present time and all agreed that there will be no landfill in the Town of Wappinger, that we all left with that option as the only one before us and the one most viable, that is that the carters hopefully would get together with Dutchess Sanita- tion, work out an agreement, as to how to dispose of the garbage for the Town of Wappinger. We did impress upon them that we were quite concerned about any major increase in cast due to the users. We left the doors open for any individual carters if they had a problem either with Dutchess Sanitation that they did not want to express at this meeting or other problems unbeknownst to us, to meet with us individually or collectively and we will try to sit down and solve the problem. We don't think there is going to be a crisis, we don't think there's going to be garbage left on the streets, we think the carters will serve their customers, and what we're trying to do is buy some time so that a permanent solu- tion to the problem can be arrived at. I think in good faith the - carters realize that, I think they're willing to work with us. We still are looking towards the County for a permanent solution and hopefully in the next few months that would be forthcoming. None of the other Board members had anything further to add at this point. Dr. Hannigan indicated the option of a balefill at the Airport was still open. He was surprised at the renewed interest in Dutchess Sanitation. He, however, has believed right along that it was the only real good option that was open to any of us, but the Town of Poughkeepsie still has to be sold on it. There was a proposal made at the County Board meeting today by Walker Recovery Company (or a name something like that) to go back into Parkers, and the man is paying he has a tentative lease with Gubatosi and if we gave him the okay then he would go and work out the details, as far as our local laws and Zoning 'Ordinances. You know how that stands -it's pretty wet over there now. It boils down to the fact that no one has an immediate answer. As far as permanent plans go, the County has until October 1st to decide whether or not we are going with pyralysis or some other system. If the County decides to go to some other system all the applications (for aid) go out the window as they're all based, as far as the State is concerned, on purox. Discussion continued on methods and costs of various proposals for solid waste. John Armstrong addressed the Board on his views of landfill and pyralysis from the County standpoint, which paralleled Dr. Hannigan. He did state that he believed one of the worst things that could happen would be that all the Towns go off on their own, as the County has not got an immediate solution to the problem. This would be more of a financial burden on the people than staying together. It is justunfortunatethat you get each Town has their own reasons for not going, he knows the Town of Wappinger has voiced their opinion - hey - find us a solution. Mr. Clausen asked Mr. Armstrong if garbage disposal had been on the County Agenda today, and if so, had the topic been discussed. Mr. Armstrong indicated that it had been and briefly discussed in the Democratic Caucus, and other than Mr. Walker coming in, no. Mr. Jensen, addressing Mr. Armstrong, mentioned that he was discouraged and disgusted about all the funds spent by the County over a four or five year period studying how to get rid of our solid waste problem, and we keep on hitting this rock, what do we do? The southern area of Dutchess, or core area, supports the County, but when we come for the help they claim they can give us, we never receive it. He wasn't directing this at those legislators present, but he felt all of the legislators should be eeesTttve to the needs of the people who live in the core area. The help is needed now. Mr. Armstrong defended the County Legislators position. Dr. Hannigan enlarged on Mr. Armstrong's comments and went into more detail about.pyralysis. Mr. Finnan stated that he couldn't add much more to what the other two legislators had already said. He does share the enthusiasm for the Purox System, he thinks this will be the long range solution, and enlarged on his reasons for believing this. Mr. Lynn Huber addressing the Board, gave his views on the County going into balefill and cost figures he had worked out which would probably produce a deficit for the County of $180,000 a year. He would like to see the Board of Governors work on the contract with Dutchess Sanitation and use the airport site for balefill which would produce a more realistic cost figure. He had praise for the Dutchess Sanitation baling operation on Van Wagner Road. Dr. Hannigan complimented Mr. Huber on his report, and added one thing he didn't think had ever been brought out was that Dutchess Sanitation had said that if his baler ever broke down he would still cart all the garbage across the river for the $6.90. 89 Mr. Clausen summarized tilt Town of Wappinger position regarding use of the Landfill site in Wappinger for the last five years. There were no threats to the County as to where it should be. Everyone in the last few months has been frustrated, looking to the County, which in turn has had road blocks thrown in front of them from various towns. The Town Board, today for the first time, met with the carters, quite evident that we had to make our own solution, in 1 an hour arrived at the conclusion we had to go with Dutchess Sanitation, amazing that everyone comes in tonight and says that's the way to go. Now as far as the County is concerned, he didn't want to be misunderstood, we've always cooperated in the past and we always will, providing they have a .good solution, but he believes the word has to go out loud and clear to the politicians in the other towns, all those people that have been telling the County and Wappinger they don't want our garbage, we're telling them right now, they're not coming in to the Town of Wappinger with their garbage, if they're going to put road blocks in front of the County, and the County can't make a decision that is fair and equitable there's not go,&ng to be a drop of garbage from any other Town ever coming into the Town of Wappinger as long as we're here. Mr. Gubatosi was present, and his nephew Tony Arinelli addressed the Board. Mr. Clausen first asked if they were aware that the Town of Wappinger had an ordinance prohibiting any dumping or private garbage sites in the Town of Wappinger and was answered affirmatively. Mr. Arinelli briefly outlined a proposal of a private outside firm which would prepare a landfill site on Parkers property. He didn't know the details of their proposal, they weren't going into the garbage business themselves and would prefer the details be given to the County Legislators on Thursday by the firm. Mr. Gubotosi submitted that the price stands at approximately $7.00, they will take care of all expenses, no dollar cost to the Town or Towns - no cost, the firm is financially well known, and they will present themselves Thursday if the County gives them the opportunity. Mr. Clausen 90 lauded Mr-. Gubatosi for coming forward with a possible solution to the proper authorities, which in the County Board, whether or not the proposal is a good one or not, and you're saying and we're saying under no circumstance would you be allowed to operate a private land- fill, balefill or any other refuse disposal site on your property. Mr. W. Wilder asked for a clarification of the differences of all three pyralysis system, and one of the County Representatives answered. He mentioned that reference was made to County solid waste problems, wasn't this just the five municipality core problem? And was answered by both Mr. Clausen and Mr. Jensen. Mrs. Milkovich asked what would happen if Dutchess Sanitation was found guilty in the court of the zoning violation. Mrs. Snethen questioned whether the residents would now have to pay both the private carter and Dutchess Sanitation, or if residents would have to go to Dutchess Sanitation. Mr. Johnson answered she would continue with her present carter. Dr. Hannigan summed it up that it should not be misconstrued that the Town is going into the garbage business, it isn't, the Town is just saying to the carters that work out of here, find a solution, and they've said to the Board, we're going to Dutchess Sanitation. Mr. Clausen thanked the County Legislators for attending and announced the return to the Agenda for the evening. A request had been received from Cindy Brown, Treasurer, Board of Directors Voluntary Action Center to consider a proposal whereby the Town of Wappinger would participate in the VAC program. They asked the Town Board to approve $3,000.00 to participate in the Youthful Offender Community Service Project as well as support the continued involvement by the citizens of Wappinger in their general service. Mr. Clausen indicated that the Board had met last week with Ms. Brown, who gave them the proposal. The Board said at that time it looked like a good proposal, one worth considering, and it would be further researched with the Town Justices. However, the Board has got to look very carefully at authorizing any new program until they see what the budgetary priorities will be for next year. Action 91 might be considered for the next meeting. MR. JENSEN moved that the letter from Cindy Brown of the Board of Directors Voluntary Action Center, be received and placed on file. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following letter was received: ihre 10 February 1976 Mr. Louis Diehl, Supervisor Town of Wappinger Town Hall Mill Street Wappingers Falls New York Dear Lou: Since I have not heard that an audit is in order for the town and my placement date with other towns is today, I have accepted a county upstate for the audit time usually alloted to the Town of Wappinger and will not be interested in the future on any audits for the Town of Wappinger. Sincerely yours, s/ Frank C. Manning MR. JOHNSON moved to receive Mr. Manning's letter and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays - An application was received from Paul Brown for a Peddling and Hawking License to sell used merchandise, antiques, books, etc. Mr. Clausen stated that the Board had looked over Mr. Brown's appli- cation, and is not quite clear as to the method, or exactly what the applicant wants to sell or how he intends to sell it. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the application be sent back to Mr. Brown, asking for more clarification as to that he intends to do, how he intends to dispose of the used articles. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following letter was received and read: 29 Gold Road Wappingers Falls, NY February 24, 1976 Town of Wappingers Board Wappingers F lis, N.Y. 12590 Gentlemen: Last July while the water lines were being installed on Gold Road in front of our home, we suffered $950 worth of damage to our inground pool. We have had the pool for four years and never have we had any kind of a problem with it. Only after the blasting did we have trouble. We live on a horseshoe bend so we could feel the blasting on three sides of the property. As soon as we realized there was something wrong with our pool I showed it to Mr. Robert Sherman who represented Lombardi & Son, the contractor who was install- ing the water lines. He said that I should find out how much it would cost to repair the damage done to the pool by the blasting and send an estimate to their Highland office. He also said that the insurance company would pay for it and that is why they had such high rates. I also spoke to Mr. Verace about it while he was working on the project. After I got the estimate from Fishkill Pools who installed the pool, I sent the letter to Lombardi & Son. About a month later we got a letter from the insurance company stating that Lombardi was not responsible for the damage. I might add that no one from the insur- ance company or Lombardi's office except Mr. Sherman looked at the pool. We covered.. it on September 7, 1975 and locked the gate and therefore it was impossible for anyone to have seen it without our knowledge. After receiving the letter from the insurance company, I contacted Mrs. Anderson, the zoning administrator, only because I knew her and felt she would tell me who I should speak to about this problem. She said she would turn the matter over to Mr. Deihl. The town did write a letter to Lombardi requesting more information about it but we did not hear anything from them. Finally I called the town again and early the next morning Mr. Sherman called and wanted to know what kind of a problem I had. He told me to call the High- land office. I did and apparently someone's wife handles the book work at night and she told me to call her insurance company, the Augustine Agency in Kingston. I did and they referred me to the Contentinal Underwriters in Newburgh. After many calls to them, they said that a Mr. Sullivan would contact me. I am still waiting for his call. I called Lombardi's office again, only because the secretary said she would speak to her agent about it if we did not hear anything from the Underwriters. She told us to call at a specific time when the agent was going to be there and we could speak to him about it. We did and a Mr. Augustine wanted to know why we were harassing his client. The insurance company was not going to pay for the damage and for us to leave his client alone. I spoke to Mrs. Anderson again and she said that we should have filed a formal complaint with the town within 90 days. We did not and therefore the town was free of any responsibility. Mr. Verace never mentioned this to us last summer either. Now everyone tells us! The average citizen does not know this and thinks that the town will look out for their rights. I think that if the town G ;g 93 hires a company to do work such as blasting which can cause damage to property they should assume the responsibility to warn their citizens what must be done in case any damage does occur. I would appreciate any help the town board can give us and I am looking forward to hearing from you as in a recent conversation with both Mr. Lapar and Mr. Verace they have advised me that I should bring my problem before the board. Sincerely, s/ Mrs. John Milkovich Mrs. Milkovich was present and Mr. Johnson thought at this point the Board should ask Mr. Rappleyea for his opinion as to what, if anythingi that the Town could possibly get itself involved in. Mr. Clausen commented that before Mr. Rappleyea does that, maybe as a Board statement to you, Mrs. Mulkovich, we could say that first of all it is a policy of the Town to make sure that private contractors do have an insurance coverage that would cover themselves when they go out and do work for the Town. It may be that the Town coverage or responsibility and that of the contractor are separate, although we may also share some of the resonsibility. It's unfortunate that in this particular case there may be a time limit as far as the Town obligations are concerned. He believed she had been diligent in so far as what she had done, and they may still indeed be liable for any damage that may have been done. It may be at this time a civil suit between Mrs. Milkovich and the contractor. Mr. Rappleyea added that the Town does carry a general liability policy, and in addition on any of the contracts we oblige the contractor to carry general liability policy holding the Town free and clear of liability cif any is caused by the Contractor's acts. He informed her of proceedings against the Town (tort claims). He suggested perhaps she promptly seek some legal assistance on this matter, to which she indicated she had, and her attorney had told her she should sue the contractor and indicated she would have a hard time suing the Town. She said the only problem was she could only collect a thousand dollars no matter who she sued, she could sue everybody who was on the project, she could sue Mr. Versace, for instance, he was there blasting. Mr. Rappleyea interrupted, suggesting she keep her case to, herself, and proceeded to outline again the steps of a tort claim. Mrs. Milkovich asked why Mr. Versace or Mr. Diehl hadn't advised her of these proceedures last summer. A short discussion continued between Mrs..Milkovich and Mr. Rappleyea regarding the circumstances of her claim. Mr. Clausen thanked Mrs. Milkovich for bringing her problem to the Board. A letter was received from Jeffery C. Richards, Attorney represent- ing White Gate Apts. - Newburgh Associates. The subject matter was in reference to the 1976 State, County, Town tax bill and the items relating to the Central Wappinger Water Improvement and Wappinger Sewer Improvement benefit assessments. Mr. Rappleyea had already responded by letter to Mr. Richards regarding this matter. MR. JENSEN moved to receive Mr. Richard's letter of March 2, 1976 along with Mr. Rappleyeas response and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays A letter was received from Camo Pollution Control Inc. regarding the painting of the water storage tanks for protective maintenance. Mr. Clausen indicated the Board had discussed this correspondence in executive session this evening, and agreed to hold the matter over for the Department head meeting on March 22nd. MR. JOHNSON moved to receive the correspondence from Camo on painting water tanks and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Deputy Supervisor Clausen called a recess at 9:50 P.M. Deputy Supervisor Clausen called the meeting back to order at 10:09 P.M. All Board members again were present with the exception of Mr. Diehl. A report was received from Mr. Lapar regarding priority work remaining to be done under Central Wappinger Water Improvement with cost figures; and a list of work that remains to be done which could possibly be done at some later time, with cost figures. MR. JENSEN moved to receive Mr. Lapar's report re Central Wappinger Water Improvement dated February 26, 1976, and place it on file for discussion in executive session. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Lapar be authorized to investigate and bid out laterals for house connections between Eck Road and MacFarland Road. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays. The following letter was received and read: March 1, 1976 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Corrosive Water in the Schoonmaker and Hilltop Water Supplies of the Central Wappinger Water Impr. Gentlemen: Tests indicate that the waters of the above systems are of a corrosive nature (see Camo letter of January 13, 1976). All metal piping used in the distribution systems is coated to protect the pipe from the action of water and the surrounding soil. All the piping is either cement lined iron pipe or "Transite" pipe. Corrosive water piped through cement lined cast iron or "Transite" pipe will remaincorrosive andhence will corrode plumbing systems so that treatment of water for corrosion prevention is desirable, irrespective of the resistance of the material in the distribution system. Although there are several wlyy of raising the PH to prevent corrosion, the most commonly used methods are the introduction of lime (calcium oxide) or soda ash (sodium carbonate). Lime is a cheap chemical, is quite efficient in raising PH, is capable of forming a protective coating if conditions are favorable, but also adds to the hardness of the water which may be objectionable. Soda ash is reasonable in cost and efficiency, does not cause hard- ness, but will not form a protective coating. The Hilltop system has alwyas had provisions for the additions of soda ash to that water supply. It is our recommendation that tests be performed by the Town's testing consultant to determine the required amount of soda ash and/or lime to be added to the water in order to prevent corrosion, and the chemical and electrical costs per year, plus capital expendi- tures for these systems. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. JENSEN moved to authorize Camo P011ution Control Inc. to follow through on Mr. Lapar's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Versace Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following request for a Change Order was received: February 18, 1976 TOWN OF WAPPINGER ROCKINGHAM SEWER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROCKINGHAM SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY CONTRACT #1 CHANGE ORDER #1 Project: Rockingham Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements Contrctt #1 Contractor: Lafko Associates, Inc. Location: Rockingham Subdivision (off All Angels Hill Road) Description of Change: 1. Furnish parts for the complete rebuilding of the existing two (2) 4" Gorman -Rupp Pumps. Also, furnish spare parts for the aforementioned pumps $345.64 2. Furnish and install sump pump for the basement of the Control Building 325.30 3. Furnish and install 4" flanged swing check valve200.00 Agreed Increase in Contract Amount $870.94 MR. JENSEN moved to approve Change Order #1 for Rockingham Sewage Treatment Plant Contract #1, and authorize the Supervisor to sign said Change Order. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 97 The following Bid Analysis was received: Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 Re: Gentlemen: March 8, 1976 Fence Bids Central Wappinger Water. Improvement Rockingham Farms Water Works -and- Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 Oakwood Knolls Plant Enclosed please find the tabulated bids on the above projects: Bidder Rockingham Oakwood AAA American Fence Ltd. $1,+f98.00 None A-1 Fence Co., Inc. . • _ 1,242.50 $ 930.00 John Falvella Fence Co. 1,010.00 900.00 It is our recommendation that the work for both projects be awarded to John Falvella Fence Co., the low bidder. We have enclosed copies of the bids for your perusal. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Lapar's recommendation be accepted and that the bid for fencing for Central Wappinger Water Improvement, Rockingham Farms Water Works be awarded to John Falvella Fence Co. as low bidder. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Lapar's recommendation be accepted and that the bid for fencing for Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 Oakwood Knolls Plant be awarded to John Falvella Fence Co. as low bidder. Seconded by Mr. Clausen Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. Jensen ---Nay A Memo was received from the Town Clerk of Hyde Park forwarding a resolution passed by the Hyde Park Board regarding a moratorium on Nuclear Power Plants. Mr. Clausen noted that the Board had met last week with Mrs. Reilly and Mrs. Murphy (who are presenthere tonight). Mr. Clausen believed the resolution was self explanatory but offered the courtesy of asking if either lady wished to speak further on the subject. Mrs. Reilly just commented that she had submitted a letter to the Town Clerk today further supporting this cause. The Board acknow- ledged its receipt. The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, there is a concerted effort to increase the utilization of Nuclear, Power plants to meet our growing needs for electrical energy, and WHEREAS, recognized experts in nuclear physics have expressed grave concern for continued expansion of nuclear power in this fashion and for the safety factors involved, and WHEREAS, even existing nuclear facilities are not operated at design capabilities because of concern for safety factors, and WHEREAS, even the proponents of nuclear power want them in relatively unpopulated areas for safety reasons, and WHEREAS, such facilities are a serious threat to our environ- ment because of the heat residues and atomic wastes they create. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, reflecting the concern of its citizens, does neqwat' that the State of New York and the United States of America declare a moratorium on further development of nuclear power generating facilities until there is complete understanding and satisfaction means of disposing of the heat and wastes which are generated by them in addition to electricity, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to President Ford and Governor Carey, Senators Buckley and Javits, Congressman Fish, Senator Rolison, Assemblyman Roosa, and the New York State Energy Development Research Authority. Also send a copy to each of the adjoining towns. Seconded by: -Councilman Jensen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Louis Diehl ---Absent A request was received from Klassen Builders Inc. to accept surety bonds in place of the cash bond on deposit with the Town, and return of said cash bond held by the Town. MR. JOHNSON moved to refer this request to Mr. Lapar and the Supervisor's office to correlate the figures involved. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following letter was received: March 4, 1976 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Dear Sirs: 9 9 "' As .you are aware last November state voters approved "games of chance", but it is up to communities to conduct referendums before these games of chance can be conducted. Therefore the members of the Hughsonville Fire Company request that such a referendum be held. It is of the utmost importance that some action is taken on this before the summer months, if feasible. Thank you for your attention to this matter. For the members of the Hughsonville Fire Co. Inc. s/ Andrew Pucek Recording Secretary Mr. Clausen asked Mr. Rappleyea if there would be time enough to have this matter placed on the ballot at the April 6th Primary Day. Mr. Rappleyea indicated he could not answer without first calling the Board of Elections. Mr. Jensen was concerned that even if the Board pushed for the matter to be placed on the ballot April 6th, would there be enough time to enlighten the public so they can intelligently vote yes or no. Mr. Clausen felt if there was suffi- cient time for the due process of introduction and publication, he would like to see it moved for the April 6th Primary. MR. JOHNSON moved to receive the Hughsonville Fire Company request and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Under Committee Reports, the following were received: February 11, 1976 Mrs. Vernon E. Smith RD #3, Rte 376 Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 Dear Mrs. Smith: We are pleased to inform you that your application for "Bicentennial Community" status has been approved by our office. Your application has been forwarded to the federal American Revolution Bicentennial Administration's regional director in New York City. You will be notified as soon as the ARBA approves your application. Sincerely yours, s/ Nancy A. Laribee Bicentennial Assistant Bicentennial Committee Report for the Town Board Meeting March 1976 Because many of you are busy and unable to attend our meetings, we are sending you this report so that you are aware of our activi- ties. We have planned the following activities and hope you will take part in most of them: May 8th Walking tour of interesting buildings Town Historian May 15th Play "Who is Enoch Crosby?" sponsored by Committee at the Wappingers Junior High School June 12th Walking Tour Historian June 19 Bike Tour - Boy Scouts June 26 Columba County Parade -Town of Wappinger to be represented June 22 Barge at Poughkeepsie -Town of Wappinger to have its own Division with Town officials leading. PLEASE be there I'm depending on YOU. Aug. 14 Bicentennial Ball -Chamber of Commerce Sept. 25 Our own TOWN OF WAPPINGER Parade and Community Day Need you there desperately ---The Fire Companies are arranging the parade. We have been designated a State Bicentennial Town, and we are waiting to heap.^ from the Federal Gov't. as to when we will be a Federal Bicentennial Community. When we hear we will have a ceremony dedicating the Flag we will receive from the Federal Commiss ion. Wealso plan to erect a large bell in a place that will be permanent as a lasting reminder to the community. The area Jayncees would like to have a contest in the town where there are water hydrants. They would like to have the hydrants painted by the teen-agers. I feel that they must get permission to do this from someone, but I am not sure who to ask. If the board is the right place, please let me know. 1 01 If anyone has any suggestions for the committee please call me. We welcome all your help and suggestions. Thank you, Connie Smith, Chairman We also plan on having a contest for Miss Town of Wappinger Bicentennial Queen. Mr. Clausen asked that Mrs. Smith be thanked. The following report was read: March 8, 1976 MEMO TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS As requested at the Feb. 9, 1976 Town Board meeting, I have discussed the need of part-time help with the various department heads and I find only the Zoning Administrator requesting part- time help on a continuing basis. The Zoning Administrator says the department requires a person 3. hours a day, 3 days a week for filing and other duties. All other departments feel they can handle their workload within their present compliment of people; barring any major change in work scope or extended sicknesses. The possible exceptions to the above is as follows: 1. Need for a secretary for the Planning Board and Zoning Board when the secretary to these Boards is on vacation, providing the workload dictates the need. 2. Need for a secretary by the Grievance Board during Grievance Days. 3. The unique needs of the Tax Collector (see recommendation). The need for a "floater" as first envisioned by the Town Board is not a viable solution to meet the needs of all departments, I, therefore recommend the following: 1. Set up a meeting with the Tax Collector, the personnel Director and the Town Board to discuss the Tax Collector's needs and concerns. Direct the Personnel Director to review the filing procedures and practices of the Building and Zoning Departments to ascertain if there is or should be commonality in said files and also review the possibility of the clerks to the Building Department and the Comptroller doing additional filing during slow periods. It should be noted the Supervisor and the Town Clerk have the prerogative to hire their help; as the need ariees, within their budgetary constraints. Respectfully submitted, s/ Leif Jensen, Councilman 102 Mr. Versace reported on his attendance at the Association of Towns. Aside from attending seminars he had the opportunity to listen to Comptroller Levitt speak concerning the financial situation in New York State and read what he had gathered from listening to not only Mr. Levitt, but others concerning this problem. Even though New York State has proven itself to be financially solvent, there is a lack of confidence from the bonding institutions because of the near default of cities and schools within New York State. This has caused municipalities, which are financially stable, to borrow for proposed projects, and projects which are already started, at higher interest rates. Indications are that moneys to be borrowed for future projects have to be borrowed at a high interest rate, as there is no anitcipation of lower rates. My recommendations after attending this Association of Towns, are: we must at this time review all proposed projects and reevaluate them against the ability to pay. If the state budget is passed as proposed we will receive less State Aid to municipalities and also a reduction in school aid that residents must absorb in local taxes. Our budgets have to be more realistic and money spent must be done more care- fully. The needs of the community can only be fulfilled by the community's ability to pay. The financial crisis has been with us the past few years, and it seems that there is no solution for the immediate future. Even though we may loose some time in the pro- grams that the Town would like to see started, it is wise at this time not to indebt the public with higher interest rates on projects when their ability to pay has reached its peak. This was not only from listening to Mr. Levitt and other noted speakers in New York but also in talking to other members of different communities through- out the State of New York that seem to have the same problems as the Town of Wappinger. Even though we are able to meet our obliga- tions financial problems throughout the State have proven to be a burden to us. 11IF 103 Mr. Clausen also having attended the Association of Towns concurred with Mr. Versace's report. It was clear in all of the sessions attended that this was the theme, that the physical crisis of New York State and its effect that it has throughout the nation in banking institutions. Mr. Jensen reported that on Tri Municipal, the grant application has gone up to the State, it has been indicated that they are processing the grant application, and are waiting for some referr- als back to them before the grant application goes to the E.P.A. E.P.A is doing a parallel effort reviewing the specs and plans that have been submitted previously. If there weren't too many hangups the application could go through in about 2 - 21 months. He also indicated that the Officers for Tri Municipal 1976 were elected at their last meeting. The same Officers will serve as served in 1975, namely Mr. Jensen, Chairman, Mr. A. McCluskey, LaGrange, Vice Chairman, Ray Belding, Village of Wappingers Falls, Secretary, and William Sedore, Town of Poughkeepsie, Treasurer. Mr. Jensen concluded with a report that the Fire Chiefs in Wappinger have requested a meeting with himself and Mr. Versace to review the Town of Wappinger Fire Code. Some changes have been recommended, and he and Mr. Versace will sit with Mr. Hermans, the Chief Inspector, and Mr. Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town to see if these recommenda- tions can be implemented. The following memo was received: February 11, 1976 MEMO TO: Town Board Members FROM: Matthew W. Ryan, Comptroller RE: Ann Albrecht's position I have contacted Ann Albrecht and she shall report on her first assignment on February 17, 1976. Please transfer the following: From Amount To. Zng. Administrator $2,750.00 Comptroller B.8010.1 A.1315.1 Yours truly, s/ Matthew Ryan, Comptrl. 04 MR. JENSEN moved that the transfer of funds be made from the Zoning Administrator Account #B8010.1 to Comptroller A1315.1 in the amount of $2,750.00. Seconded by Mr. Versace Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following memo was received: February 13, 1976 MEMO: Town Board Members FROM: Matthew Ryan, Comptroller Re: Conservation Advisory Commission As per your request of Monday night's meeting please authorize the following transfer for the Conservation Advisory Commission. From Contingency. Amount To Environmental Control (CAC) A1990.4 $150.00 A8090.4 Thank you. Very truly yours, s/ Matthew W. Ryan Comptroller MR. JENSEN moved that the transfer of funds be made from Contingency Account #A1990.4 to Environmental Control Account #A8090.4 in the amount of $150.00. Seconded by Mr. Versace Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays A request was received from Ed Hawksley for the Conservation Advisory Council to have $500.00 transferred into their account. The Comptroller recommended a transfer of $250.00 be made for the payment of a water testing program and mapping supplies, source material etc. MR. JENSEN moved that the transfer of funds be made from Contingency Account #1990.4 to Environmental Control Account #A8090.4 for $250.00 as recommended by the Comptroller. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 0,5 A letter was received from Mr. Horton, Highway Superintendent regarding funds approved by the Board in 1975 for resurfacing roads torn up by contractors in the water and sewerimprovement areas. He was requesting the remainder of these funds be transferred to his account so that he could complete the project. MR. JENSEN moved Mr. Horton's letter be tabled for discussion at the Department Head meeting:" Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays A request had been received from Vincent Dangler regarding the return of a cash bond held by the Town. MR. JOHNSON moved to table the request for confirmation of correct balance on deposit. Seconded by Mr. Clausen Roll Call Vote:, ; 4 .Ayes .0 Nays Mr. Johnson brought up the matter of the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals due to the expiration of Carol Waddles term of office. A letter was received at last months meeting from some residents in the Hughsonville area recommending the reappointment of Mrs. Waddle to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and therefore"for- warded the following resolution. The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Carol Waddle be and she hereby is appointed to fill the vacancy ori the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the expiration of her term, and it is further RESOLVED, that the said Carol Waddle is hereby appointed to the said Town of Wappinger Zondng Board of Appeals for a term which shall expire on February 1, 1981. Seconded by Mr. Jensen Roll Call Vote: Councilman Clausen Abstain Councilman Jensen Aye Councilman Johnson Aye Councilman Versace Aye Supervisor Diehl Absent Upon seconding the above resolution Mr. Jensen voted that the Board had also been in receipt of a letter from the Chamber of Commerce indicating they felt it would be advantageous, to spread some of the appointments throughout the Town, and Mrs. Waddle does live in the Hughsonville Area and it would be a good representation, Mr. Clausen noted he had suggested the Board not make an appoint- ment at the last Board meeting due to the absence of Mr. Diehl, and there is nothing that changed his mind tonight, and due to Mr. Diehl's absence he did not intend to vote on the appointment tonight either for or against. Mr. Wilder, being recognized by the Chair requested a meeting be set up with the Board and some of,the local farmers in the area to discuss areas in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance)as it relates to farmers in Wappinger. He also had a suggestion regard- ing a prior item on the Agenda regarding corrosive water, and Mr. Lapar's recommendation. He suggested that a blend of both. He asked lastly if there was a committee in the Town that was in opposition to Nuclear Power Plants, as he would be interested in joining it. MR. JOHNSON moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Jensen and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 P.M. Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk Reg. Mtg. 3/8/76 1 1 M