1975-10-14 RGMi1
AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
OCTOBER 14, 1975
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. Accept Minutes
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Supervisor Town Justices Building Inspector Zoning Administrator
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Terrance Fisher re: Complaint of hole left by Contractor
b. NYS Dept. of En -Con re: application of Parkers Outdoor World
requesting permit to remove gravel from Sprout Creek.
c. R. E. Lapar report on Temporary Drainage Solution - Valvo &
Neighbor
d. Camo Pollution Report on Vandalism - Fleetwood STP
e. Michael Schwall re: serving notice on T. Wappinger
f. Request from Recreation Comm. to resume monthly executive
meetings with all Dept. heads, & Twn. Bd.
G. Tretsch re: meeting with Cranberry Hills developers
Wm. Horton report re: Town Roads -Load Limit
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6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Connie Smith re: Centennial
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Vacancy on Planning Board
b. Vacancy on Board of Assessment Review
c. Central Hudson Amendments to Street Lighting Contracts
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
R. E. Lapar reports on Meter Test Bench: & Water Meter readouts
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on October 14, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town
Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:14 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Stephen Saland, Councilman (due to illness)
Others Present:
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
The Minutes of the September 8, 1975 Regular Monthly Meeting,
having previously sent to the Town Board members, were now placed
before them for their approval.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the Minutes of the September 8., 1975 Regular
Monthly Meeting, as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are
hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The September monthly reports were received from the Supervisor,
Town Justices, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator, and
the following letter from Judge Bulger:
October 10, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
On Friday, October 3, 1975, at approximately 7:30 P.M.
while court was in session, I was visited by Mr. Fedelli Galioto,
the Village of Wappingers Falls Fire Inspector.
At the time of his visit, the courtroom was crowded and the
crowd overflow was in the hall, on the stairs and down to the street.
Mr. Galioto felt that the number of persons present violated
safety codes and indicated he would have this matter officially
called to the attention of Supervisor Diehl.
Mr. Galioto's comments buttress the appeals we have made over
the past years for larger quarters.
Respectfully,
s/ William J. Bulger
Town Justice
MR. CLAUSEN moved to accept the September reports from the Super-
visor, Town Justices, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator
and Judge Bulger's letter of October 10, 1975 and place them on
file, and further that the Justices be allowed to ask for more
help, and/or do whatever they feel is necessary to alleviate a
bad situation should the need arise.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Diehl, with reference to Judge Bulger's communication, indicated
that the Board was still searching for larger quarters for Justice
Court, and recommended the services of another peace officer be
utilized in an effort to keep the hall clear. Mr. Clausen com-
mented that to his knowledge, this was not the problem nor the
solution, they just needed larger quarters. He believed the Board
should receive Judge Bulger's comment, and again, act toward an
expeditious end to their plight.
A letter was received from Mr. Terrance Fisher, Brothers Road,
informing the Board that during the course of the installation of
water lines on Brothers Road by Lombardi, a loading machine ran over
their well leaving a hold approximately 3 feet in diameter, and 4
feet deep. Repairs had been promised immediately, but not accom-
plished as of the date of Mr. Fisher's letter (9/8/75). A sub-
sequent letter from Frank Lombardi (dated 10/6/75) indicated that
his Supervisor, Robert Sherman, informed him the repairs had' been
made, and were satisfactory to Mrs. Fisher.
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MR. DIEHL mdved that the Town Clerk respond to Mrs. Fishers'
complaint by forwarding a copy of the contractor's letter to him.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Notice was received from the Environmental Conservation Department
indicating they had received an application for a permit to remove
gravel and silt from two separate sections of Sprout Creek from
Parkers Outdoor World.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Attorney and Engineer to the Town, and
any officer of the Town, be empowered to attend such Public Hearing
in behalf of the Town and voice our position.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following reports were received:
Sept. 22, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Temporary Drainage Solution
Valvo and Neighbors
Robert Lane
Oakwood Knolls Subdivision
Gentlemen:
More detailed surveys of the above captioned area indicates that
the proposed original 500 foot trench across the back line of Mr.
Valvo and his neighbors would probably not solve the problem.
This is due principally to the filling in of a lot owned by Mr. &
Mrs. MacKechnie.
We would, therefore, now propose to carry the water collected in
the ditch by pipe down Roberts Lane, through an easement between
lots 37 & 38, to the stream. The cost of this system would be
approximately $40,000.
Again, we would like to state that unless a solution is permanently
decided at Myers Corners Road we may just be transferring this water
problem from one area to another. By this I mean that without a
permanent solution and renovation of the drainage system at Myers
Corners Road, we may not really be solving the problem at all.
Very truly yours
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
October 6, 1975
Memo To: Town Board, Town of Wappinger
County Representatives: Dr. Daniel J. Hannigan,
John Armstrong and G. Donald Finnan
Gentlemen:
On September 30, 1975 Town of Wappinger Councilman Frank Versace,
and I met with Mr. James Spratt, Superintendent of Public Works,
County of Dutchess.
We investigated the three (3) problem areas in the Town of Wappinger;
namely, the two (2) locations on Myers Corners Road (one near Kent
Road and the other near Losee Road), and the location on New
Hackensack Road wherein the Town has requested the County to solve
drainage problems that have persisted for many years in the Town.
At the Kent Road site, Mr. Spratt indicated to Mr. Versace and to
me that the culvert would be cleaned and that a new design of that
culvert would be effectuated this winter by his engineering depart-
ment.
At the second culvert it was indicated that the County would
approach the present land owner and attempt to dig a ditch from
the existing ditch coming out of Oakwood Knolls to the two 42"
culverts going under Myers Corners Road. It was decided at that
time, since the Town of Wappinger is doing the detailed drainage
study, that my office would suggest to Mr. Spratt what could be
done in that area and, if other than what he had suggested, then
the County would try to do whatever they could to support their
part of the proposed improvement within the County right-of-way.
At the third location - ditch coming out of Wildwood Subdivision
and going into New Hackensack Road, no problems were foreseen.
The design was dated 1968 and there appeared to be no obvious
problems to the installation of a larger culvert at that point.
One added point I would like to make to the County Representatives
is that Mr. Spratt indicated to me that these items can be done.
However, if they are cut out of the Dutchess County Budget then,
of course, the Town of Wappinger would be back in the same boat.
I would hope this would not happen.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. JENSEN moved to place Mr. Lapar's reports on file.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following report was received:
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
The following was noted:
Date: Sept. 25, 1975
Project: Fltwd. STP
Vandalism Report
Present on Site: Michael
Morris
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1. Broken florescent light
2. Thermometer was missing
3. Three pronged rake is missing
4. 2-20 gallon garbage pailes missing
5. 1-55 gallon chlorine drum empty missing
6. The lock was broken off the door
7. The gas meter destroyed - a hole in front of it due apparently
to a rock being thrown against it
8. Hoes in the well of the building which appeared to be due
to rocks
9. The shingles are being broken off
10. One of the sludge lines was found to be open and messed
up on plant operation for a few days.
MR. JENSEN moved to place Mr. Morris' report from Camo on file.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
Oct. 2, 1975
Town of Wappingers N.Y.
Gentlemen,
I here by give notice to the Town of Wappingers that you
will have full responsibility, for any property damage or personal
injury to anyone, by debre from partially demolished building on
my property, on Old Hopewell Road in the Town of Wappingers. The
removal of all permits has made it necessary for me to take these
steps to protect myself and property. In as much as permits have
been withdrawn I cannot complete building or the demolishing of
buildings.
Respectfully Yours,
s/ Michael A. Schwall
MR. JENSEN moved to refer Mr. Schwall's letter to the Attorney to
the Town to review.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A letter was received from H. J. Maurer, Chairman of the Recreation
Commission recommending a return of monthly executive meetings with ,y s
the Town Board and Department Heads, as he believes they would
greatly improve communications.
Mr. Diehl agreed with Mr. Maurer and indicated the Board would
get together and set a definite date and month for this purpose.
Mr. Jensen also agreed and suggested a short memo to H. J. Maurer
acknowledging receipt of his letter and shortly the Board would
schedule regular Department Head meetings once a month. Mr.
Versace also approved of such meetings and stated he would
support a specific meeting night once a month.
A letter of apology was received from Gary A. Fretsch (Howard
Kelly Jr. Assoc) expressing regret in his interpreting the
notification of an executive meeting with the Town Board for
Cranberry Hills Development (Water Supply and Sewage Disposal).
They expressed the hope of another meeting being scheduled for
discussion of the water and sewer facilities for this development.
Supervisor Diehl directed this matter be tabled to the November
meeting.
The folllowing report was read:
October 8, 1975
Town Board, Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Load Limit -Town Roads
Gentlemen:
Due to the current expansion in the Town of Wappinger I
feel a load limit on Town Roads would be discriminatory against
new homeowners, in that most moving vans would normally exceed
the limit. Additionally, tank trucks bringing in water to fill
swiming pools, dump trucks bringing in top soil, regular oil
delivery trucks, and, of course, our own Town equipment would
all exceed a reasonable load limit.
I do feel a load limit should be imposed on all county
bridges leading into the town, rather than the town setting a
limit.
Very truly yours,
s/ William P. Horton
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MR. CLAUSEN moved that, in concurrance with Mr. Horton's recommenda-
tion, this report be received, placed on file, and, further, that a
copy be forwarded to James Spratt, Commission Dutchess County Depart-
ment of Highway for his recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A letter was received from Patrick Joiner Associates regarding a
request for a PUD rezoning.
MR. DIEHL moved to place this request on the November Town Board
Meeting Agenda, due to the lateness of its receipt.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
October 9, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Installation of Replacement Water Meters
Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
On September 26, 1975 I received a letter from Mr. Robert Cacchio,
a copy of which was sent to the Town Board, indicating defective
meters and places for which meters should be purchased.
My recent letter to you indicated that these meters, in most
cases, should be replaced and I assume that the Board has designa-
ted that this is an O&M charge and I would hope that authorization
would be given to Mr. Bruno Hermans to purchase said meters so
that these problems can be resolved.
Thank you very much.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Building Inspector be empowered to
purchase replacement water meters, following the bidding proceedures
for the purchase of paid meters.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re:
Gentlemen:
October 9, 1975
Central Wappinger Water Improvement
Booster Stations on Top O'Hill Road
and on Dogwood Hills Road
At the September 30th meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, my office was authorized to inform the contractors to
place these two booster stations in service for some seven or
eight residents who have below minimum pressure standards. The
contracts were originally let without these booster stations being
included because of the alternate that was asked by my office of
the Town Board, whether we should put in the booster stations or
put in individual house systems. On the date of September 30th
the Board did make the decision to put in the booster stations.
Subsequently, on October 6, 1975 we received a letter from the
State of New York Department of Health stating that the require-
ments for a booster station of the type indicated have been increased.
I see no opportunity at this time to place the booster station that
we designed some two or three years ago in operation, with the
changing rules. I recommend at this time that we forego this
installation and find out just exactly what the acceptable minimum
requirements are that would still allow us to adequately serve the
public.
According to the new rules of the New York State Department of
Health, the possibility of an inconvenience to the people on top
of Top O'Hill Road and Dogwood Hills Road might be minimized by
the fact that there is probably minimum adequate pressure, and
that is something they will have to live with until we get
straightened around and rebid this as a subsequent project.
I will be happy to discuss this with you further at some Town Board
meeting but, as I understand it, right now we have no choice but to
wait and see what we must do with the pumping station and then
solicit bids for the installation, hopefully in early 1976.
Thank you very much.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
M:. DIEHL moved that the Engineer, Rudolph Lapar, be empowered
to ascertain what pressure is there, what is needed so that at the
next Town Board meeting the Board can make a direct attempt to solve
the problem, and possibly sits. with Mr. Lapar to go over the new New
York State Department of Health ruling is, to get a better understand-
ing of what they are saying.
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Seconded by Jr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report and recommendation was received:
October 10, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Rockingham Sewer District
Contract #1
Dear Board Members:
On September 18, 1975 bids were received for the above referenced
facility. The only bid received was that by Lafko Associates, Inc.
for the amount of $24,676.00.
Since this amount was more than was estimated; this office re-
commends one of the following courses of action.
(1) a. Award Items 1, 2 & 3 to Lafko Associates, Inc.
for $18,594.00
b. Have Items 4 & 5 done by Town forces in which
material should not exceed $200.00
c. Have Items 62, 6b & 6c done by Signal Central
Security Systems for $1, 197.00 (See quotation
attached)
d. Have Item 7 done by Town forces. The material
cost for this item is $731.00 (See quotation
attached)
The total cost for this alternative would be
approximately $20,722.00
(2) The second alternative would be to rebid the
Contract, since there was only one bidder.
If there are any questions pertaining to the above, please advise.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. DIEHL moved that the Engineer be authorized to rebid the entire
contract at the earliest possible time since only one bid was
received, also, a letter be sent to the Dutchess County Department
of Health indicating the course of action being taken by the Board,
since these conditions and changes were requested by them.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following recommendation was received:
October 13, 1975
Change Order #2
WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT #1
Contract #2
Town of Wappinger
Dutchess County, N.Y.
ADD THE FOLLOWING:
Approximately 100'
gauge wire, 1-5/8"
barbed wire, 1-10'
around the pumping
Myers Corners Road
Recommended by:
Approved by:
of 10' high chain link fence, 2" mesh, #9
O.D. top rail, 21" O.D. line post, 3 strand
double gate, 3" O.D. corner and gate post
station and wet well at the intersection of
and Kent Road for the sum of $1,996.00
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar 10/13/75
s/ Louis D. Diehl
Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
12/1/75
Accepted by: Raymond J. Costantino, Pres 10//3/75
Pres. Rebena Constr. Co. Inc.
MR. JENSEN moved that Change Order #2 for Wappinger Sewer Improve-
ment Area Contract #2 be approved.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
October 10, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall -Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your direction at the September 30th meeting
of the Town Board, we authorized New England Pipe Cleaning Co.
to seal the manhole and line between Manhole #178 and Cider Mill
Loop on All Angels Hill Road. This area is just north of Cider
Mill Loop wherein our letter of August 22nd indicated that the
line had failed the test.
The contractor agreed to do the job for $500 and the work was
completed on October 6, 1975.
We find the work, as done, is in order and are providing the
contractor with a voucher.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
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MR. JENSEN moved that Mr. Lapar's report concerning the sealing
of manhole #178 be received and placed on file with a copy of
same forwarded to Mr. Jack Hill of the Dutchess County Department
of Health.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Under Committee Reports, Mr. Versace advised the Board that he
attended the Tri -Municipal Committee Meeting held October 2nd in
the County Office Building, and proceeded to give a report on it.
He pointed out the areas of concern of Audit and Control with
regard to Tri -Municipal, his conderns ❑n the three phases of the
project and the time table for receipt of Federal and State Grants,
and funds the Town would have to lay out. He believed the Town
Board should hold another informational meeting with the Town
residents and make them aware of the position the Town is really
in at this point. The only decisions he would make in the future
would be after meeting again with the public and hearing their
feelings. Mr. Jensen enlarged somewhat on the Tri -Municipal Com-
mittee meeting. He believed that when and if Audit and Control
grants approval to Tri -Municipal that would be the time to assess
what the next step would be. Discussion followed prompted by questions
from the floor by Mr. Incoronato, Mrs. Morley, Mr. Hirkala and Mr.
Jensen, Mr. Versace and Mr. Clausen.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Town Board hold an informational meeting
for discussion on Tri -Municipal, on October 28, 1975 at the Wappinger
Junior High School.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Nay
Councilman Saland Absent
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Mr. Jensen indicated a nay vote was based on the fact that, first
the Budget had not as yet been finalized, and to put another burden 1115
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on the Board at this time was too much to ask, and he firmly
believes they should wait until approval from Audit & Control has
been received.
Mr. Versace requested that the Comptroller to the Town be -asked
to get together with the Engineer to prepare cost figures to be
presented at this meeting. There were further questions from the
floor from Mrs. Morley, Mr. Fulton and Mr. Hirkala, regarding
Tri -Municipal Funding.
Supervisor Diehl called a recess at 10:00 P.M.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting back to order at 10:15 P.M.
with all Board members being present, with the exception of Mr.
Saland.
Before continuing with the Agenda, Mr. Diehl requested that Mr.
Jensen forward to the Town Board copies of any past minutes that
have been taken at Tri -Municipal meetings, and, in the future, to
continue present copies of the minutes to the Board. Mr. Jensen
agreed to so keep the Town Board informed.
Connie Smith Co -Chairperson of the Town of Wappinger Centennial
had requested to be placed on the agenda for the purpose of extend-
ing thanks to the Board for their efforts and participation in the
projects undertaken by the Centennial Committee. She was not present
however, but Mr. Clausen took this opportunity to officially thank
the Chairpersons of the Centennial Parade for their tremendous
efforts and hard work, this encompassed any and all of those who
worked for the projects. All the Board concurred, and it was recom-
mended that the TownClerk extend these sentiments in the form of
letters to all those who participated.
A vacancy still existed on the Town Planning Board, therefore the
matter was placed before the Board for their consideration.
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The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Virginia Keeler be and she hereby is appointed
to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger
which has occurred by reason of the resignation of Allan B. Cook,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Virginia Keeler be and she hereby is
appointed to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term which
shall expire on January 4, 1980.
Seconded by: Councilman Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Absent
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Aye
The term of office of Regis Fields, as a member of the Board of
Assessment Review, expired September 30 ,1975, therefore the matter
of the vacancy was placed before the Board for their consideration.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN CLAUSEN, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Regis Fields be and he hereby is appointed to
fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review of the Town of
Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the expiration of the
term, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Regis Fields is hereby appointed to
the said Town of Wappinger Board of Assessment Review for a term
which shall expire on the 30th day of September 1980.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Absent
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Aye
The matter of the Central Hudson contracts for amendments to the
street lighting was placed before the Board for their consideration.
Supervisor Diehl directed the matter be tabled.
October 3, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Meter Test Bench for the Central
Wappinger Water Improvement Area
and all other Water Improvements to
the districts in the Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
Some months ago it was requested that my office investigate the
possibility of putting in test benches and possibly repairing
of meters.
Subsequent discussions with Camo Pollution Control, various
manufacturers, and other people in the field, by members of my
organization, have indicated that at a price of $35.00 or $40.00
a meter it is uneconomical to spend the man-hours and the labor
to repair meters when anything other than a very minor problem
exists.
It is, therefore, our recommendation that a test bench, to test
the accuracy of the meter and to make possible minor repairs, be
set up in the appropriate area, possibly the Oakwood Knolls Treat-
ment Plant building.
Thank you very much.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. VERSACE moved to accept Mr. Lapar's recommendation concerning
a test bench, and that if this is to be situated at the Oakwood
Knolls Treatment Plant Building, rental should be charged to what-
ever water district or improvement area these meters will come from
and that this rental be applied to the operation and maintenance
of the Oakwood Water Plant. The Engineer and Comptroller to decide
a fair and equitable charge.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
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October 3, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Central Wappinger Water Improvement
Computer System Readouts
Gentlemen:
It is my understanding that, at present, various homeowners are
placing meters in their homes and the tape readout that will
eventually be put on the computer is not being installed for
the obvious reason that we have not actually gone into that
phase of meter reading.
Some homeowners are aware of the situation and have asked who
will be responsible for this readout when a system is eventually
installed.
If the Board will take this question under consideration and
provide us with an answer, we would be most appreciative.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. JENSEN moved to direct to the Building Inspector who inspects
these connections, tht the readouts, when they are provided with
said meters, be installed at the same time as part of the inspection.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Csll Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. DIEHL moved that a Special Meeting be held on Thursday, October
16, 1975 at 9 P.M. at the Town Hall for the purpose of setting a
date for the Public Hearing for the Town of Wappinger Budget for
the year 1976, and secondly, to review and consider awarding the
bid for repairing the retaining wall in the parking area in the
rear of the Town Office Building.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Versace questioned Mr. Horton as to the Town's position as
to the roads in Ye Olde Apple Orchard. Mr. Horton indicated they
have not been accepted as yet as they have not met the specifications.
Mr. Versace's second concern reflected the concern of the Recreation
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Commission regarding the extension of the runway and that some
trees in the Quiet Acres Recreation site would be either taken
down or topped. Mr. Maurer had stated that since there is going
to be some moneys allowed for the taking down of these trees by
the homeowners, he would like to know if the Recreation Commission
or the Town is entitled to such moneys too. He asked that Mr.
Rappleyea be directed to check into this. Mr. Clausen questioned
whether this was still to be done. Mr. Huber, being recognized
by the Chair offered information he had gathered, which indicated
these trees were to be removed or topped, no matter what. The
tactics used in attempting to obtain permission were not ethical
in the strict sense, approaching each person with the "line" that
they were the only hold out to sign, that everyone else had - when,
in fact, no one had - it seems to him that the County Public Works
Department was_getting a little bit too powerful, when they go in
and try to coerce people to sign papers, especially without giving
all the facts.
MR. DIEHL moved that the Attorney to the Town be instructed to
draft a letter with the Town Clerk to Mr. Spratt of the Dutchess
County Department of Public Works informing him of the information
received at this meeting and it appears that false information and
X,1 truths are being passed out in regard to the airport and trimming
the trees and that he should certainly immediately instruct any
officials of his Department, or persons hired by his Department,
in making this survey, to present the facts truthfully and honestly,
and further, to direct the Attorney to the Town to stand by and
assist the residents of Quiet Acres in any way they feel necessary.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr.
Versace and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:38 P.M.
CalAscO
Reg. 10/14/75
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk