1977-07-11 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
JULY 11, 1977
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES Reg. April 11, 1977 & April 25, 1977
Special April 13, 1977
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS '
Supervisor Rec. of Taxes Town Justices Building & Zoning
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S. RESOLUTIONS
a. Local Law Over 65uTax Exemptions
b. Junk Yard Licensing Ordinance
c. Introduce Local Law Amending Local Law #2 S.E.Q.R.
d. Introduce Local Law Limiting Parking & Standing of Vehicles
e. Turco Rezoning - Introduce Zoning Map Amendment
f. Introduce Local Law dealing with Noise
6. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Woo Choong Yoon re: tie into ArkwaY Water system
b. Affirm PollingPlaces
c. •L. Diehl re: Resignation of Bookkeeper, F. Cuccia
d. L. Diehl re: Rental of Assessors Office
e. L. Diehl re: letter from Richard Foster re: Late charges S & W
f. L. Diehl re: Painting outside Town Hall-lst Floor rents
g. Pauline Egan re: erroneous billing on Sewer 0 & M
h. Rob't Ruit re: increasing cost of Zoning Ordinances for sale
i. Rob't Ruit re: report on Mid Hudson Auto Wreckers
j. Geo. Grimshal re: erosion of property (Regency Drive
k. E. Hawksley re: Hiring Lois English as P.T. Secretary to Cons. Com
1. E. Hawksley recommendation for appointment to fill one of the
remaining vacancies on Cons. Adv. Council
m. R.E. Iapar recommendation of 1 year retainage on C.W.W. Contract
n. Planning Board recommendation on Turco Rezoning Request
0, Receipt of Petitions from residents for more Tennis Courts
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
•• a. S.E.Q.R. guidelines & Letter from A.E. Rappleyea
b. Letters from Planning Board & L. Diehl re: Downstream Drainage
fee schedule
c. N.Y.D.O.T. re speed limit for Ketchamtown Rd.
d. Bids for Improvements to Various Sewer Plants
e. Bids for equipment from Mid Point Park Water System
f. Bid for Truett drainage problem
g. Wm. Horton report on Van Voorhis Terr. Pine Ridge Drive
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on July 11, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. Town Hall, Mill
Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:26 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine'Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent: =_
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Others Present:
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
Rudolph La a r,'Engineer to the Town
Vincent DeBiase (representing Allan Rappleyea, Attorney
to the Town)
The Minutes of the Regular Bimonthly Meetings of April 11, 1977
and April 25, 1977, and the Special Meeting of April 13, 1977,
having been previously isent to the Town Board members, were now
placed before them for their approval.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the Minutes of the Regular Bimonthly meeti1tgs
of April 11, 1977 and April 25, 1977, and the =Special Meeting of
April 13, 1977, 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 June were received from the Town Justices,,,
Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator, the
Supervisor's report for the month of May, and a report from the
Comptroller that the accounts of the past Zoning Administrator)
Mrs. Sylvia Anderson, had been audited by him for the period of
1/1/77 through 5/31/77 and was found to be in order, as of her
termination date.
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MR. CLAUSEN moved that all the Reports of Officers be accepted
and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr.Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Johnson acknowledged the addition to Mr.:Ruit's BAl.ding
Inspector's report, that being a comparison chart of the number
of building permits issued in each month for a three year period.
His one comment was that it showed a definite decline in building
in the Town.
A memo was received from the Comptroller regarding a proposal for
the copy machine in the Justice Court facility.
July 11, 1977
Memo To: Town Board Members
From: Matthew W. Ryan, Comptroller
Re: Copier Proposal
As you know, last year the Town Board authorized the
installation of an A.B4;-Dick copier at the new Justice Court
facility. The lease ran for one (1) year.
The enclosed proposal shows a five year savings based on
the following:
Annual , saving3s of_ $17.52 _for .three. (» years or $52.56
2) A "purchase option" at the end of the three (3) year
,, where the town. will pay for only a service agreement.
I respectfully request the Town Board to authorize the
Supervisor to sign a contract with A.B. Dick - the net savings
will be $1,914.36.
s/ Matthew W.cRyan, Comptroller
Mr. Clausen thought that although there was a $52 savings over a
three year period, the Town would be locked into that particular
machine, and it could be outdated in that three year period.
There might be other contracts that could also produce the same
savings, and he thinks he might have some other questions to ask
on this. no., therefore, felt the Board needed more time to look
into it.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the memo from Mr. Ryan re the copier
proposal be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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A Public Hearing having been duly held on June 29, 1977, on a
proposed Local Law amending Local Law #1 of 1967, the matter was
placed before the Board for their consideration.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to adopted Local Law #5 of 1977, a law amending
Local Law #1 of 1967, providing for a partial tax exemption of
real property owned by certain persons with limited income who
are sixty-five (65) years of age or over, in its entirety.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A Public Hearing having been duly held on June 29, 1977, on an
Ordinance Licensing and Regulating the Activities and Businesses
of Dealers in Second Hand Materials, Junk and Used Auto Parts, the
matter was placed before the Board for their consideration.
The following Ordinance was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, who
moved its adoption:
Section 1 - Legislative Intent
By the adoption of this ordinance the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger declares its intent in so doing to be a regulate,
control and license the activities of businesses known as auto
"graveyards", junk yards, second-hand parts collection areas,
the processing of used metals for resale and the dumping,
storage, and disposal of waste, second-hand or used materials
of whatever composition. Said Town Board hereby declares that
such activities or businesses can constitute a hazard to property
and persons and a public nuisance. Such materials may be highly
inflammable and sometimes explosive. Gasoline tanks on old auto-
mobiles often contain in some quantity combustible gasoline; the
engine and other parts of such automobiles are frequently covered
with grease and oil which is also inflammable. The tires, plastic
and other elements of such autos can contain acids and other matter
potentially harmful to humans. These autos frequently contain
sharp metal or glass edges or points upon which a human could
receive serious cuts and abrasions. These autos can constitute
attractive nuisances to children and certain adults. The presence
of such junk yards even in areas zoned for business or industry is
unsightly and tends to detract from value of surrounding land and
property unless such areas are properly maintained and operated.
Section 2 - Definitions
As used in this ordinance:
(a) The term "person" shall mean an individual, an associa-
tion, a partnership, or a corporation.
(b) The term "auto" shall mean passenger auto, truck, tractor -
truck, trailer, bus, motorcycle, or other vehicle, however propelled,
as well as tractors, bulldozers, machinery and equipment.
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Section 3 - License Required
No person shall engage in or conduct on real property within
the Town of Wappinger either for himself or for and on behalf of
any other person directly or indirectly as agent, employee, or
otherwise any activity or business either for profit or otherwise,
at wholesale or retail, which involves the collection, storage,
burning, dumping, disassembling, dismantling, salvaging, sorting
or otherwise handling or arranging for sale, resale, storage, or
disposal, or otherwise of bodies, engines, or parts of autos, or
of any other second hand or used proprty of whatever material it
is composed or any waste material whether composed of wood, paper,
cloth, cardboard, plastics, metals, stone, cement, or otherwise
without first obtaining a license therefor as hereinafter provided.
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Section 4 - Application For License
Each applicant for a license here under shall execute, under oath,
an application therefor to be supplied to him by the Town Clerk,
which shall contain the following information: That the applicant
is over twenty-one (21) years of age, that he is a citizen of the
United States, and such other facts or evidence as is deemed
necessary to establish that he is a person fit and capable of
properly conducting the activity or business for which the license
is sought; a description of the exact type of business he intends
to conduct, the nature of the materials he intends to handle; the
number ofertployees he intends to engage; and the name and address
of the owner or owners of the land and the nature of the right of
occupancy of the applicant to the use of such land.
At the time of making the application the applicant shall
submit to and file with the Town Clerk a map or plan of the real
property upon which in intends to conduct the activity or business
for which he is making application for a license hereunder with
the area of such real property which it is proposed to use for
such purpose, the location of the fence required hereunder indicated
thereon as well as the location of any buildings on such land and
the location of any streets or highways abutting or passing through
such land and the location of any water, sewer or gas mains or
laterals available thereto as well as the general drainage pattern
of such land.
In the application the applicant shall agree that if granted
the license applied for he will conduct the activity or business
pursuant to the regulations hereinafter set forth and that upon
his failure to do so such license may be revoked after due notifi-
cation and hearing set forth in Section 5 hereof.
A person presently engaged in or conducting an activity or
business such as described herein, on real property within the
Town of Wappinger must apply for a license therefor within 30
days of the adoption of this ordinance. If the place where he
conducts such activity or business presently complies with the
requirements a person must meet to secure a license in the first
instance, he shall be issued a license therefor if he meets the
other requirements contained herein. If the place where he conducts
such activity or business does not presently comply with the
requirements a persom must meet to secure a license in the first
instance he shall be granted a temporary license for one year,
during which year, he must arrange the place where he conducts
such activity or business so that it does then comply with the
requirements a person mutt meet to secure a license in the first
instance. If at the end of such year such person has not so
arranged his place of such activity or business he shall forthwith
cease and desist engaging in or conducting the same and shall
remove from such place any aut'os , parts or other materials of
the nature described herein.
if the person conducting such activity or business is not
the sole owner thereof he shall state such fact at the time he
applies for his temporary license and the Town Clerk at the time
of issuing such temporary license shall send the owners or each
of them a notice of the issuance of such temporary license to
such person together with a copy of this ordinance.
No license shall be issued
the time of such application is
law or ordinance of the Town of
Dutchess:
Section 5 - The License
or renewed to any person who, at
in violation of any other local
Wappinger or the County of
The fee for the license is hereby fixed in the sum of $25.00
which sum covers not only the cost of issuing the license itself
but also the cost of making the necessary inspections of the
premises to ascertain compliance with the regulations herein-
after prescribed.
Such license shall be placed and at all times displayed in
a conspicuous place at thelicense's place of activity or business
for which it is issued.
Such license shall be effective from the date of its issuance
until the 31st day of December of the year of such issuance after
which a new application for license must be made yearly if licensee
desires to continue such activity or business.
Such license is personal with licensee. It does not go with
the title of the land nor may it be sold, assigned, transferred
or disposed of. The granting of a license to a successor in
interest or a transferee.. shall not be arbitrarily withheld.
Such license may be revoked by the Town Board after a public
hearing thereon at which time the licensee shall have an opportun-
ity to be heard. Upon revocation of a license the Town Board may
require the removal of autos, parts and materials left as above
provided in the case of an applicant for a temporary license
who fails to qualify for a license.
In the event that an applicant for a license as provided
herein shall have previously been duly issued a valid and effective
Junk Dealer's license by the supervisor of this town, pursuant
to the provisions of Article 6 of the New York State General
Business Law, then such applicant shall be entitled to and allowed
a credit against the above provided license fee in the amount of
$5.00 such Junk Dealer's license fee actually paid by such appli-
cant; otherwise, this ordinance shall be fully binding upon and
applicable to the holder of any such Junk Dealer's License.
Section 6 - Regulations
Subdivision A - The Licensee shall conduct such activity or business
in a manner to minimize the fire hazard and to prevent improper
trespass thereon by children and others.
Subdivision B - All materials dealt in by the licensee shall be
kept within the premises and if such an area abuts a residential
or commercial area or a public street or highway, the licensee
shall erect a fence, or hedge or other barrier not in itself
inherently dangerous adequate to prohibit the unauthorized
entrance of children or others into the area of the activity or
business.
Subdivision C - The Licensee shall provide sufficient fire lanes
throughout the praises maintained to adequately permit entrance
of a fire,truck, and all materials must be kept at least 10 feet
from the boundary lines of the premises where the same abuts a
public street.
Subdivision D - The auto parts and materials dealt in by the
Licensee shall be dis-assembled or dismantled in a safe manner
and shall be piled or arranged in neat rows so as to permit easy,
clear passage throughout the area. All burning shall be in an area
maintained especially for burning and pursuant to the safety -mea-
sures of the trade. Any area designated or used for burning shall
be at least 25 feet from any boundary line of the licensed premises
and no burning shall be permitted or allowed on any Saturday, Sun-
day, Monday or legal holiday.
Subdivision E - There, shall be maintained at each such place of
activity or business for which a license is issued at least one (1)
fire extinguisher of approved design and capacity for each 40,000
square feet of area in active use. Each such fire extinguisher
shall be hung or mounted in a conspicuous place, clearly marked
and available.
Subdivision F - The Licensee shall keep the premises properly
supervised and when not so supervised shall take adequate pre-
cautions to prevent the entry of children or others into the
area.
Subdivision G - The area of the licensee's activity or business
shall not be used as a grabage area or as a place for the'burning
and disposal of garbage.
Subdivision H - The town police, the Town Clerk, or the town board
or any of its representatives shall be granted access to the area
of activity or business of the licensee at allreasonable hours
to inwect the same for compliance herewith.
Section 7 - Violation ofOrdinance an Offense: Penalties
Therefor.
Subdivision A - The owner or licensee of any such place of
business who commits or permits any acts in violation of any
of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to have com-
mitted an offense against such ordinance, and also shall be liable
for any such violation or the penalty therefor. Each day such
violation shall continue or be permitted to exist shall constitute
a separate violation, after a ten day notification duly served on
the owner thereof.
Subdivision B - For every violation of any provision of this
ordinance the person violating the same shall be subject to a
fine of not more than $25.00.
Subdivision E - Any person violating this ordinance shall be
subject to a civil penalty enforceable and collectible by the
Town in the amount of $25.00 for each such offense. Such penalty
shall be collectible by and in the name of the Town for each day
that such violation shall continue.
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Subdivision D - In addition to the above provided penalties and
punishment, the Town Boardmay also maintain an action or pro-
ceeding in the name of the Town in a court of competent juris-
diction to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction
the violation of such ordinance.
Section 8 - Repeal
A11 ordinances or regulations heretofore adopted in conflict
with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 9 - Saving Clause
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this
ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, such judgement shall not affect, impair, or inval-
idate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation
to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly
involved in the controversary in which such judgement shall have
been rendered.
Section 10 - Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect ten days after publication and
posting or immediately upon personal service as provided by
Section 133 of the Town Law.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen. Absent
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl- Aye
Ordinance Duly Adopted
A proposed -Local Law:amending Local Law #2 -of 1977 was submitted
by the _Attorney to the Town .-for the Board's consideration.
Mr. Diehl directed this:matter be tabled as the Councilmen wish -
to study it further.
The following proposed Local Law was laid on the desks of the
Board and was introduced by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON and seconded by
Councilman Clausenf. -
A LOCAL LAW TO LIMIT PARKING
AND STANDING OF VEHICLES ON
CERTAIN STREETS IN THE TOWN
OF:WAPPINGER
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of. the Town of Wappinger,
as follows:
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Section I: No vehicle shall park or stand and no person
shall cause a vehicle to park or stand on the following street.
of the Town:
Beginning at the intersection of Old Route
9 and Old Hopewell Road (R.R.28) and proceeding
northerly along the easterly side of Old Route 9....
for a distance of 160+ feet.
Section II: Anyone who shall violate anyprovision of
this local law shall upon conviction, be subject to a fine not
to exceed Twenty -Five ($25.00) Dollars, as determined by the.
Court.
Section III: This local law shall take effect immediately
following filing with the Secretary of State.
The following resolution.was offered by .COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at
a meeting of this Town Board held on July 11, 1977, a proposed,
Local Law, entitled "A Local Law to Limit Parking and Standing
of Vehicles on Certain Streets in the Town of.Wappinger", and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law
require that no local law shall be passed by the 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. 8th
day of August 1977, at 7:30 P.M. on such day, at the Town Hall,
Mill Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls, Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York.
2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing shall
be given by the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger by 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 Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Resolution Duly Adopted
Item 5e of the Agenda tabled to August meeting as the amendment
to the Zoning was not before the Board for introduction (Turco).
A proposed Local Law dealing with noise pollution control had
been prepared by the Attorney to the Town.
Mr. Johnson commented that although a local law had been prepared
and received by the Board for consideration, three other sample
ordinances had also been received, and the Board felt they should
meet and discuss the merits -and pitfalls, to know where they are
going before taking it to a public hearing, therefore, the matter
was tabled to the August -meeting.
The following request was received:
June 27, 1977
Town Board
Wapp. Falls, NY
Re: Tie in to Central Water Line
Dear Sir:
I request permission to tie in Central Water Line to my house
located in .
Address Beveraly Lane, Wapp. Falls, NY 12590
Water Line Watch Hill Water District
Mailing Add : Beverly Lane, Fishkill, NY 12524
I appreciate in advance your consideration and early response.
. Sincerely yours,
s/ Woo Choong Yoon, M.D.
MR. DIEHL moved that the Town Clerk notify Dr. Woo Choong Yoon
that he is in the Arkawy system and upon his application to Mr.
Horton, Highway Superintendent and Rudolph Lapar, who inspects
our hook-ups, the Town would have no objection to his tying in
if approvals have been met by those gentlemen.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JOHNSON moved to affirm the following Town of Wappinger Polling
Places:
1st Dist.
2nd Dist.
3rd Dist.
4th Dist.
5th Dist.
6th Dist.
7th Dist.
8th Dist.
869
Mesier Homestead, Mesier Park
Wappinger Town Hall, Mill. Street
Garner Engine Company, Adademy St.
Wappinger Jr. High, Remsen Ave.
Ketcham High School, Myers Corners Rd.
New Hackensack Church Education Ctr.376
Ketcham High School
Ketcham High School
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9th Dist.
lOth Dist.
llth-Dist.
12th Dist.
13th Dist.
14th Dist.
15th Dist.
16th Dist.
17th -Dist.
18th Dist.
19th Dist.
20th Dist.
21st Dist.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
New Hackensack Fire House, Myers Corners
Myers Corners School, Myers Corners Rd.
Hughsonville Fire House, Hopewell Junct Rd.
Hughsonville Fire House
Wappinger Jr. High School
Chelsea School House, Liberty St. Chelsea
Chelsea School House
Hughsonville Fire House
Myers. Corners School
Myers Corners School
Mt. Hope Grange, Myers Corners Rd..,
New Hackensack Fire House
New Hackensack Education Center
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
June 23, 1977
Town Board Members
Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
I have been advised by Frank Cuccia that as of this date
he has accepted a new position and tenders his resignation
effective:July 8, 1977 as -Bookkeeper to the Town of Wappinger.
He expresses his appreciation for his past association to
all Officials of the Town and co-workers for a valuable experience
and enjoyable period while working for the Town of Wappinger.
His decision was difficult,.yet his future and that of his
family and security was a prime factor in accepting his new position.
Very truly yours,
s/ Louis Diehl, Supervisor
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Mr. Diehl's letter regarding the termination
of Mr. Frank Cuccia as his bookkeeper be received and placed on
file, and a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Cuccia for his diligent
work in the office of the Supervisor.
Seconded :by Mr. Versace:.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following advisory was received:
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June 23, 1977
Town Board Members
Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
Some time ago, I advised you of the resignation of Frank
Cuccia, Bookkeeper to the "Supervisor. This office also advertised
in all the local papers for the Bookkeeper's position in this
office.
With the authority of this office, after reviewing applica-
tions and not being advised by any Town Board Members, I have on
this date hired Miss Gail Evans, 70 S. Mesier Avenue, Wappingers
Falls, New York.
Her salary has been that which was set by the Board at
$6,500.00 per year.
She will begin her duties on July 25, 1977.
I believe she is duly qualified and is also a resident of
the Town and has a fine background.
I am proud to make this appointment to my staff.
Miss Evans will be working with and will be under the
direction of Matthew Ryan, Comptroller, Town of Wappinger.
Very truly yours,
s/ Louis D. Diehl, Supervisor
The following letter was received:
June 22, 1977
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
Dear Elaine:
As of this date and upon notification of your office, I
have contacted Dr. Harvey Miller in regard to office space in
his building on East Main Street, Wappingers Falls which is
occupied by the Assessor's Department, Town of Wappinger.
The result of this`conversation is as follows:
(A) Continuing terms and time period being identical to
present lease of two (2) years with a one (1) year option and
a request of 10% increase over present rental.
(B) A new time period for lease of three (3) years with a
two (2) year option rental to remain the same as present $250.00
per month.
(C) Place on agenda for Town Board action.
Personally, I believe a two (2) year lease would be more
practical with the possibility of a new town hall a reality by
that time.
Very truly yours,
s/ Louis D. Diehl, Supervisor
Mrs. Snowden indicated that nothing further had been received from
either Dr. Miller or his attorney.
Mr. Diehl directed the matter be held then.until the August
meeting, and asked the Town Clerk to write a letter notifying
Dr. Miller that no action was taken since there has been no
official notification from him.
A letter was received from Mr. Richard D. Foster, objecting to
the penalties for late payment on the O&M rents. Mr. Diehl for-
warded a request to the Attorney to the Town for a written opinion
restating the legality and policy on this that could be used in
answer to this and other objections to the penalties. Mr. Diehl
reiterated that the Board would appreciate a response from the
attorney.
A memo directed to Messrs. Clausen and Jensen, Building Committee
from Mr. Diehl was received:
June 24, 1977
Councilman Louis Clausen
Councilman. Leif Jensen
Gentlemen:
The front of the Town Hall, first floor (street level) is in
need of a paint job and good scraping. I believe under these poor
conditions and the need to dress up the appearance of the building,
this project should be instituted.
At present, money is available in the Beautification Account
and perhaps Mr. Maurer could release part of his maintenance summer
crew to this project payable from Beautification Account.
Please evaluate so plans can be formulated if agreement is in
order.
Very truly yours,
s/ Louis D. Diehl, Supervisor
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Mr. Diehl elaborated that since then there have become available
to the Town 20 teenagers from the County program, at the expense
of the County. To do that work would cost the Town only the cost
of materials, paint, etc.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Supervisor negotiate with the Recreation
Commission or whomever it is necessary to do so, and have the work
completed.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll. Call Vote: 4 _Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
June 24, 1977
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall, Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, NY
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that Mr. William Carmen, 1 Brothers Rd.
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. is not hooked up in the Sewer Improvement
#1 District.
He was inadvertently listed as hooked up when I received a
C/O and put his name on both the water and sewer district list.
He is only in the water district.
He has only paidone bill of $20.00 for the quarter of
10/1-12/31/76 which I am asking permission to have refunded.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
s/ Pauline S. Egan
Water/Sewer Billing Clerk
MR. VERSACE moved that authorization be granted to refund the
erroneous payment of $20..00, received from Mr, Carmen.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: r4 Ayes 0 Nays.
The following report was received:
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June 21, 1977
Town Board Members
Town Hall, Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, New York
Dear Board Members:
The present supply of Zoning Ordinances necessitates
reordering at this time. In accordance with Mr. Ryan's request,
three estimates were obtained for this purchase order.
The lowest price, obtained from Goldlief Reproductions, is
approximately $3.00 per copy. The ordinances are presently being
sold to the public at $2.50 per copy.
It is my understanding that any authorization of price
increase to recover the printing costs must come from the Town
Board.
Please advise me of your recommendations.
Yours truly,
s/ Robert G. Ruit
Building Inspector &
Zoning Administrator
MR. JOHNSON moved that the charges for the Town of Wappinger
Zoning Ordinance be $3.00 per copy.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
June 13, 1977
Town Board Members
Town Hall, Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, New York
Re: Mid -Hudson Auto Wreckers
Dear Board Members:
A site inspection this past week revealed extensive
accumulation of refuse within the boundary of the junk yard.
I made a phone call to Jon Adams to make him aware of the
dumping. I also contacted the Dutchess County Health Department.
A representative of the Health Department, Mr. Grey, informed me
that action was in process with the owner regarding dumping
violations. I have requested written correspondence from the
Health Department in order to update all Town Officials on Health
Department actions in this matter.
I will forward copies of the correspondence from the Health
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Department as it is received along with any future developments
at this site.
Yours truly,
s/ Robert G. Ruit
Zoning Administrator
Mrs. Snowden added that a copy of an Order and Notice of Hearing
had been received from the County of Dutchess Department of Health
against Mid -Hudson Auto & Sid Shapiro.
Mr. Johnson remarked that the date of the Hearing was July 6th,
and he would be interested in having Mr. Ruit or the Supervisor's
Office pursue the results of such Hearing.
MR. JOHNSON moved the correspondence be received and placed on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following correspondence was received:
June 20, 1977
Dear Sirs:
I am writing a request to the Town Board, for the repair
oflproperty, washed away by downstream water flow.
I understand that the highway dept. is going to pour concrete
support for the drain pipe under the Rockingham Sewer road. Hope-
fully, they can also repair the side of my yard, that has, and
continues to, erode with each storm.
I will provide all posible.manual assistance possible to
help in this project.
Thank you.
William P. Horton„
Supt... of Highways
Town of Wappinger
Dear Bill:
Sincerely,
s/ George Grimshaw
June 24, 1977
Re: Enclosed letter from Gecsvge
Grimshaw, 29 Regency Drive
As you know, Mr. Grimshaw's property is immediately to the
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right of the entrance to the Rockingham sewer, water and recreation
area off Regency Drive, has again been seriously washed away. This
has been a continued problem of damage to hisproperty year after
year.
I believe this incident is a prime example for expenditure of
funds from Downstream Drainage as it appears the condition has been
aggravated by the town culvert under Regency Drive.
I would think a number of large boulders from Trap Rock with
a back up of clay fill could correct the problem at minimum expense,
at the same working time period that you scheduled the wash away
problem on the same road going to the town's municipal system.
When proceeding with this project, would you estimate the
cost.of this correction and if your evaluation is also favorable
in endorsing this project as a joint venture.
Very truly yours,
s/ Louis D. Diehl, Supervisor
Mr. Diehl stated that Mr. Horton had advised him that he is going
to take care of the subject problem.
The following letter was received:
Town Board
c/o Elaine
Town Hall,
Wappingers
Gentlemen:
Members
H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Mill Street
Falls, New York
June.24, 1977
-The Conservation Advisory Council has hired Mrs. Lois
English as a part-time Secretary to the Council, as of June 17,
1977._
Mrs. English is well qualified for this position and I am
sure she will be an asset to the Council.
I understand that it may be customary for the Town Board to
confirm such actions.
Sincerely,
s/ Edward Hawksley, Chairman
Cons. Adv. Council
MR. CLAUSEN moved to affirm and approve the appointment of Lois
English as part time Secretary to the Conservation Advisory Council,
and Mr. Hawksley advise the Town Board at what hourly rate of pay
Mrs., English was being hired at, and also the number of anticipated
hours she will be working per week or month.
Seconded by Mr. Versace Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following recommendation was received:
July 1, 1977
Wappinger Town Board
c/o Town Clerk
Mill St.
Wappinger Falls, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
At the July 23, 1977., meeting of the Conservation Advisory
Council, the Council endorsed the recommendation of a candidate
to fill one of two vacancies now existing.
The Council therefore recommends the appointment of Mr.
George Wolstenholme, 23 Gilmore Blvd., N. Wappingers'Falls, to
the Advisory -Council fornthe.,:two year.term.(July, 19791..
I am sure from the attached resume, you will agree that
Mr. Wolstenholme is well qualified and will be an asset to the
Council.
Sincerely,
s/ Edward S. Hawksley,
Chairman
Mr. Diehl stated that he had no objection to the recommendation
of Mr. Hawksley's, the resume shows Mr. Wolstenholme well quali-
fied, but he would like to personally talk to the gentleman and
would ask the Town Board to place this on the next agenda, perhaps
they also would like to talk to the gentleman before making the
appointment.
Mr. Johnson felt that the Conservation Advisory Council would be
handling some very sensitive areas in the Town, and therefore,
before appointing anyone, the Board should have an opportunity to
%We speak to them and see that their personality meets with their
credentials. Mr. Versace had no objections to interviewing any-
body, but if he's qualified, he's qualified and he doesn't see
where personality has anything to do with it.
The Town Clerk was directed to send a letter to Mr. Hawksley
informing him that the Board wished to interview Mr. Wolstenholme
and could he make arrangements for this workshop meeting for
July 25th at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Mr. Johnson indicated
he would not be present on the 25th of July but would arrange to
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meet with Mr. Wolstenholme
_individually.
The following recommendation was received:
June 14, 1977
Town Board, Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Central Wappinger Water Irnp.
Contract #1
Dear Board Members:
Please be advised that the one year guarantee period for the
above project has elapsed andwe see no reason why the enclosed
voucher should not be honored.
If you have any further questions, please call the office.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the recommendation of Mr. Lapar be accepted,
and the Board grant approval of the payment of the 5%, 1 year
retainage for Contract #1, Central Wappinger Water Improvement #1
to the contractor, Lombardi & Son, Inc.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Versace ---Abstain
The recommendation from the Planning Board on the Town's rezoning
was tabled for the next meeting.
The Town Clerk informed the Board that she was in receipt of more
than 50 Town resident's signatures for more tennis courts to be
built for Town Recreation.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that these petitions be received and placed on
file for future consideration.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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Mr. Versace noted that on the back of one of these petitions
Mr. John Villani expressed a complaint regarding one of the tennis
court aides. He asked this complaint be forwarded to the Recrea-
tion Commission. Mr. Diehl advised it had already been received
by the Commission.
Under Committee Reports, Mr. Versace indicated that the Board
had received from Mr. Lapar correspondence for the plan of study
for Sewer Improvement #3. He requested the Board set up a work-
shop meeting to discuss what direction they wished to go in this.
August 1st was established for the date for this workshop meeting
at 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Versace reported that a letter had been received from Mr. Caspe
regarding the Tri -Municipal agreement for the Attorneys. This
agreement had been rejected by the EPA and a new agreement will
have to be submitted to the EPA.
Mr. Clausen commented on the receipt of a letter from Commissioner
James Spratt, Dutchess County Dept. of Public Works and he would
like the Town Board to verify that they would be ready to go with
the necessary work up stream and down stream from the proposed
culvert on Myers Corners Road at Losee Road that the County would
install before the County authorized this work to be done.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Engineer to the Town, Rudolph Lapar
develop the necessary engineering plans to indicate up stream and
down stream drainage from the proposed culvert that the County is
going to install, so that they could make the necessary observa-
tions and make a determination for that work to proceed, and
further that Mr. Lapar be authorized to do the engineering to
prepare bid specifications.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes
Mr. Clausen elaborated that it is the intent of .the Town Board
to do the work, that this has been a problem for the last two or
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three years, and has caused the residents, in the upstream develop-
ment much difficulty in getting rid of surface water. A£tei•:much
prodding by the Town, the County is now about ready to do this
work if they are certain the Town, in the event they do the work,
will go ahead and do the work up and down stream of the culvert.
He doesn't know whay Mr. Spratt isn't convinced by now that the
Town is ready and willing to do this work. He would presume,
however, that if the Town Board is going to authorize Mr. Lapar
to do the engineering work, if the culvert is installed by the
County, that the Town Board should take the necessary action to
see that all the work is done.
Mr. Diehl was reminded by this discussion of another problem that
has arisen due to the installation of the culvert on New Hackensack
Road at the Karas property. There are serious problems now below
this culvert in the area of the Wildwood Sewer Plant due to the
oversized pipe. He did commend the County for completing the
work and relieving the problem at the Karas property and they did
a fine job.
MR. DIEHL moved that Mr. Lapar be authorized and directed to do
an engineering study on that subject and come in with bidding.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Diehl brought before the Board the information of an offer of
land, approximately 35 acres, on Middlebush Road, and also a small
parcel on Route 9 in thevicinity of the New Hackensack Road area.
The following letter was read:
27 June 1977
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
With regard to the two parcels of land which have been
offered to the Town as a gift, I would suggest that the Town
Boardauthorize the Town Attorney to retain an appraiser to value
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both properties.
It would appear, on the basis of other appraisal work being
done in the area that a fee of around $250.00 per parcel is fair.
Very truly yours,
s/ Thomas E. Logan
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town be
authorized and directed to retain an appraiser to value both
parcels.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Clausen requested the Attorney also be asked to come up
with any restrictions that the Town Boardmight have on acceptance
of a gift of land to the Town. One point in mind, would the Town
Board be able to, in the future, sell a portion of land, particu-
larly the parcel on Route 9, what would the restrictions coupled
with it be, and if there are too many restrictions possibly the
Board wouldn't want to accept it in the first place.
The matter of the proposed SEQR guidelines, and a letter from
Mr. Rappleyea with regard to the SEQR Act was placed before the
Board. Mr. Diehl indicated there would be a workshop session on
this, therefore ordering the matter tabled to a -future time.
The following letter was received:
June 24, 1977
Town Board Members
Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
At the June 13, 1977 meeting, a resolution was submitted
counteracting a Downstream Drainage Resolution a few weeks
previous, regarding assessment dollar charges and areas to be
assessed. At this meeting, I and perhaps some of you, reacted
to a new version which' would charge an assessed fee of 15s5 per
square foot of parking area irregardless of covering with pervious
material or not.
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At this meeting in regard to this resolution, I had questions,
doubts and was uncertain, but I did vote yes. I now find that I
wanted to vote no. This again brings to mind that a period of time
should elapse from the introducing of Resolution to voting, a time
to evaluate and understand implications.
I urge your reconsideration and the withdrawal of said motion
and second on the said resolution which states entire parking area
will be assessed regardless of material used.
I believe that with the passing of the 50% reduction a short
time ago, on new construction as an incentive to stimulate busi-
ness, has now been destroyed and business has been curtailed
unreasonably. As you know, the taxes received from commercial
is an important factor in tax relief for the homeowner. A more
equal balance is an asset to any town and we are top heavy as a
bedroom community.
Second, I believe that in passing this revised Downstream
Drainage charge we are saying we cannot police, cannot trust our
applicants (taxpayers) and so we will convict them before they
start.. By assessing them for Downstream Drainage (which is
surface run off water problems) where material is that of mother
nature and allows surface water to go into the natural surface
of the earth is not only unjust, but it is illegal as the pur-
pose Downstream Drainage was enacted.
Very truly yours,
s/ Louis D. Diehl,
Supervisor
Mr. Johnson commented that in the Board's desire to rectify the
problemsin the downstream drainage fees, a resolution was adopted
and changes were subsequently made to it which seems to have
caused additional, and possibly greater problems than they had
anticipated. It would seem to him that if they went back to the
one adopted in April, with a few additions we might solve the
problem until we can look into it in minute detail. There are
many potential places where individual evaluations of an area
must be taken. There have also been proposals that have been
forwarded speaking, in part, to areas where water accumulates
on properties, where installing dry wells or other such leaching
fields would thereby make downstream drainage charges unfair.
This will allow, until other words can be added at a later date,
the Planning Board to proceed with business. Some discussion
followed from the floor regarding these fees, and the application
of the schedule.
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MR. CLAUSEN moved to rescind the present resolution adopted June
13, 1977 that applies to downstream drainage charges.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JOHNSON moved that downstream drainage charges be:
1. For Plot Plan approval for subdivisions - $200 per lot
2. For Site Plan approval - 15c per square foot for newly
constructed roofed areas and areas covered with impervious
materials.
3. That when parking lots are to be blacktopped, permits
will be required.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Notification was received from the New York State Department of
Transportation indicating that they and the County agreed that a
40 mph speed limit is appropriate on Ketchamtown Road between
Osborne Hill Road and Route 9D. The Town will be notified as soon
as the appropriate orders are filed with the Secretary of State.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to receive and place on file the communication
from the New York State Department of Transportation and send
them a letter of thanks.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The matter of the bids for improvements to various sewer treatment
facilities having been before the Board and tabled was again placed
before them for consideration.
Mr. Johnson believed the Board intends to bond those, so would it
be appropriate to authorize the attorney to prepare Bonding Reso-
lutions. Mr. Diehl remarked that in a case where a system does
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not have available funds to make the improvements, it is necessary
to hold a public hearing. For example, Fleetwood, there are no
funds there to correct the facilities there, and the opinion of
our financial consultants is that a public hearing must be held
before any funds are expended. This statement generated some
heated discussion. References were made to several correspondences
received from Camo Pollution Control, Inc. pressing the need and
importance of this work being done. If the Town doesn't do it,
the County Health Department could step in if there is a break-
down, without regard to cost. There is no other alternative than
to go to public hearing andproceed with the improvements. Mr.
Johnson read an excerpt from a letter dated July 5, 1977 from
Michael Morris, Vice Preseident of Camo on the state of the sewage
treatment plants and the necessity of improvements to them. He
remarked that some people feel the ToWn Board is not governing the
sewer plants effectively , to this he would entertain a proposal
by any sewer district that they would like to take over the opera-
tion of their own sewer district, give it to them, let them run
it, he would be very happy to sponsor such a resolution on this
Town Board.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the following correspondence be received
and placed on file in order that they may become public record,
seconded by Mr. Versace and carried:
July 5, 1977
Supervisor Louis Diehl
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappinger Falls, New York
Gentlemen:
I would like to take this opportunity to stress in writing
to the Board some of the points I tried to make at our June 27th
meeting regarding the state of the sewage treatment plant and
necessary work that remains in order to make them function until
such time as the Tri -Municipal becomes a reality which could very
easily be six to seven years.
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An ideal place to start would be Mr. LaPar's statement that
the EPA feels all equipment should be replaced approximately every
12 years at a plant and the entire plant itself has a life ex-
pectancy of 20 years. This being the case, the majority of sewer
plants in the Town of Wappinger should have hhd all their equipment
replaced once already with some about ready for their second replace-
ment of equipment. To my knowledge, the bulk+ of the equipment has
never been replaced. With this thought in mind I would stress to
the Board that the figures presented to you at this meeting only
represents that replacement and repair Work which is absolutely
necessary to keep us going for the next year or two. It should in
no way be construed to mean that repair work necessary to bring
these plants up to acceptable standards and relieve their overloaded
condition, allowing them to run relatively trouble free until such
time as the Tri -Municipal becomes a reality. A realistic figure
to accomplish the latter would be arrived at by taking the total
flow including infiltration and multiply by $4 to $5 per gallon.
In the case of Fleetwood, for example, the price would be approxi-
mately $350,000 to 400,000. Until this happens, and as long as
we are band -aiding and patching at an absolute minimum of cost
each year, we can only assure you that the patching will continue
and in fact, in all probability, will accelerate as the plants
deteriorate due to age.
In considering the minimum repair costs we would request all
Board members keep in mind the fact that the majority of items
being discussed are the same items discussed in October of lase
year and in fact were discussed in the preceeding year so in
reality what is on the boards now is only that which has not been
acted on in the past.
To best answer Mr. Versace's questions regarding the operation
of Oakwood, I have included results of tests conducted at the plant
for the last month for your review. You will note that the SPDES
permit requirements were met even without the proposed sand filters.
It is tragic that the money to install the filters cannot be used
in other areas of sewage treatment where it is so desperately
needed. In regard to the odors that do occur it must be remembered
that this is a sewer plant located in very close proximity to
residences. The approval for the misting equipment should help
us in this matter.
The Board should also be advised that the inspection and
monitoring of all water systems required by new state regulations
will be much more strictly enforced. For this reason and since
there is no tri -municipal water system down the road, I feel the
Board might best start now to make the necessary corrections in
order to bring these water systems up to their functioning capa-
bilities. By doing this now they will avoid possible conflicts
with the State and also spread the expenses over a longer period
of time.
Finally, although I know
ing money for sewer and water
lent systems, if the District
sewer and $150 for water they
and therefore difficulty will
funds to properly operate the
the difficulties you face in request -
I must stress that based on equiva-
is not paying at least $225 for
are not paying a realistic figure
occur in trying to obtain enough
facility.
Very truly yours,
Camo Pollution Control Inc.
s/ Michael J. Morris
Vice President
June 27; 1977
MEMO TO: Town of Wappinger Town Board
FROM:' Matthew W. Ryan, Comptroller
RE: Improvements:to Various Sewer Improvements
4.
Listed below you will find a report on funds available for the above improvements:
WW FW Rockingham Mid Pt. S.I.#1 Total
Lafko Bid 3,871.25 18,541.25 5,296.25 15,241.25 -0-
Camo Bid 4,425.00 7,485.00 12,630.00 6,200.00 1,875.00
Engineers Fees/ 660.00 1,672.50 705.00 780.00 -0-
Subtotal 8,956.25 27,698.75 18,631.25 22,221.25 1,875.00
Paid to Date 3,235.00 2,150.00 5,410.00 2,580.00 1,250.00 14,625.00
Available Cash 5,721.25 -0- 13,221.25 4,000.00 625.00 23,567.25
Subtotal -0- 25,548.75 -0- 15,641.25 -0- 41,190,00
42,950.00
32,615.00
3,817.50
79,382.50
Reimburse O&M 2.,150,00
Needed to Bond
.Contingency @ 10%
follows;
w,
27,698.75 -0- 15;641.25 -0- 43,340.00
2,769.25 1,564.75 4,334.00
30,468.00 17,206.00 47,674.00
Presuming a five (5) year Serial Bond would be iseued,j it would affect the districts as
Fleetwood B/A. is 1977 51.00
New Bond 46.06
Total B/A' 97.06
Midpoint has no Benefit Assessment -0-
New Bond 28.86
Total B/A 28.86
Note;
B/A m Benefit Assessment
WW s Wij.dwood
itwood
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MR. CLAUSEN moved that a Public Hearing be held on August 22,
1977, at 7:00 P.M. at the Wappingers Junior High School, Remsen
Avenue, Wappingers Falls, New York on the capital costs of
improvements to the Fleetwood Sewer District, at which all
interested persons will be heard.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JOHNSON moved that a Public Hearing be held on August 8, 1977
at 7:00 P.M. Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York
on the capital costs of improvements to the Mid -Point Park Sewer
District, at which time all interested persons will be heard.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The Town Clerk was directed to inform Camo Pollution Control, Inc.
the Attorney and Engineer to the Town, and the Town Comptroller
of the dates of these Public Hearings, request their attendance
at them and indicate to them they should be prepared to answer
questions from the residents.
Several bids had been received by the Town for the purchase of
the equipment from the abandoned Mid -Point Park water plant.
Mr. Johnson stated that the water system at Mid -Point has been
out of service since Central Wappinger Water encompassed the
area. The Town has advertised for bids on theequipment, and be-
fore that equipment gets so old and corroded that it can never be
used the high bid should be accepted.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the high bid from Camo Pollution Control
be accepted for the abandoned equipment of the Mid -Point Park water
plant, and that the proceeds from the sale of this equipment be
put into the capital fund of Central Wappinger Water Improvement
to help reduce the debt.
Seconded by Mr. Versace Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Truett Bid
Gentlemen:
July 11, 1977
Enclosed herewith please find a copy of Truett's Bid.
there is only one, and approximately $4,000 above the
I would assume that the Town would authorize us to go
get further bids.
Since
estimate.
out and
We do not know how successful we will be, since we did contact
all the Contractors that usually bid on projects of this nature.
Thank you,
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. DIEHL moved that since only one bid was received, and under
the conditions that the bid received was considerably higher than
expected, that Mr. Lapar be authorized and directed to rebid work
for storm sewers on the Truett problem.
Seconded by For. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
July 7, 1977
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y,
Gentlemen:
After researching the available records it seems the appar-
ent original intent of the developer of Pine Ridge Estates was
to enter the development from Hopewell Roald on Van Voorhis Terrace.
Pine Ridge Drive was to have commenced approximately 500 feet
from the Hopewell Road off Van Voorhis Terrace and continue past
the Tackas residence and proceed on up the hill. However, the
section of road from Van Voorhis Terrace to the road in front of
the Tackas residence never materialized.
It appears that, at some point in time prior to my becoming
Superintendent of Highways, the decision was made to designate
Pine Ridge Drive as a through road commencing at the Hopewell
Road and continuing uP over the hill and down the other side
emerging on the All Angels Hill Road. At the same time the
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dead-end street in front of the Tackas residence was changed to
Van Voorhis Terrace.
It does not seem logical to me to travel approximately two
miles on a road only to have the road terminate at a deadend,
and I feel that to reverse the names of these two streets would
cause tremendous confusion and needless inconvenience.
Very truly yours,
s/ William P. Horton
Mr. Diehl felt Mr. Horton was correct in his evaluation and,
although the original intent of the developer has been changed,
it makes no sense to change them back to where Pine Ridge Drive
would end up in a deadend.
MR. JOHNSON moved that Mr. Horton's recommendation be accepted
to leave Pine Ridge Drive. and.Van Voorhis. Terrace as they are,
as it makes no sense to change these road names now, and so
advise Mr. Takacs.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Diehl brought up a matter that had been before the Board in
June,.that of the.request for. the burying of the debris from the
XYZ property, and he had questions on it now. The Board, last
meeting, denied the request to bury the debris of the building
on the property, and this building is becoming - more dangerous
every day. He believes the Building Inspector will have to give
an order to tear down the building, but the one.question he has
for the.attorneys, several years ago there was some filling in
done in Green Fly Swamp of cement block, and=as he recalled, approval
was granted that this was permissible at'that.time,'and'he questions
if we have any further laws prohibiting it now. The problem that
bothers him is that:of issuing an order to tear down and a grave
concern that the .'Down will end up ,in the courts possibly for a
year or more and not_have.anything happen.
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Mr. Versace made note of a letter from Mr. Chiarenzelli askiing
if he could be given an idea when Mr. Horton would commence work
on the drainage problem at his driveway as he was anxious to re-
work his lawn before fall. Mr. Horton noted this project hadn't
been started yet and agreed he would notify Mr. Chiarenzelli when
he will be up there.
Mr. Versace also made note of a letter received from Mr. John
Trayers, 30 Valley Road, who expressed a concern about a house
being built directly across the street from him, which he felt
was and would continue to give him problems with change of direction
of surface water runoff that was resulting from excavation and
regrading of this property across from him. Mr. Versace asked Mr.
Horton and Mr. Lapar to take a ride up and speak to Mr. Trayers.
Mr. Horton agreed and also said first he would look up Mr. Trayers'
plot plan so he could see if he had complied with everything on
that plot plan. Mr. Diehl offered that he knew Mr. Ruit has been
there and is aware of this complaint.
Mr. Clausen asked that the Attorney to the Town update the Board
as to the progress of either the easement or condemnation in rela-
tion to the River Road North. He also wished to remind the Highway
Superintendent about the direction the Board had given him regard-
ing a plan or recommendation they wished him to come up with for
storm drainage grates that seem to be below the surface of the
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road,causing problems for motorists. Would Mr. Horton in the near
future come up with inspections of, cost analysis and a recommenda- 400
tion of what to do with them.
Mr. Versace asked Mr. Lapar if he had any report on the Kent Road
storm drainage. Mr. Lapar was now working on it.
Mrs. Louise Carbonaro, 1 Paulette Lane, being recognized by the
Chair, spoke to the Board about the recreation area (Naro Subdivi-
sion off Robinson Lane) and the hazardous condition of a pond in
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this area. When they moved there they were told that they would
have a recreation area at the end of Paulette Lane and a lake for
swimming, their deeds read that and she owns 1/45 of the recreation
area there. Nothing has been done about the lake, they (developers)
have drainage going into it now and it is a very dangerous area.
Mr. Johnson pointed out Mr. Diehl's letter to Mr. Lapar about this
problem, and the possibility of misrepresentation on the part of
the developer (subdivision approval indicates recreation area private,
tie not dedicated to the Town). There was some discussion on what
aveues these residents could pursue to remedy their problem, and
what could be done on the health hazard of the drainage pond, and
are they going to finish the lake - Mr. Lapar was asked to check
the pond, and any other conditions that might have been violated.
It was also recommended that a representative of this group attend
a recreation meeting.
There being no other business to come before the Board, Supervisor
Diehl entertained a motion for adjournment.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Versace
and carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:34 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 7/11/77