1975-10-01 SPMWAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OEAWAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
The undersigned, being all of the members of the Town Board of the
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, do hereby waive notice of
the time and place of the holding of a Special Meeting of said Town
Board, and do hereby agree and consent that the same be held on the 1st
day of October, 1975, 7:00 o'clock in the afternoon of that day at the
Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, Mill Street, in the Village of
Wappingers Falls, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, for
the transaction of all business which may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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Due and timely notice of the above mentioned meeting is hereby admitted.
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
A Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was
held on October 1, 1975 at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers
Falls, New York.
Notice of said meeting was mailed to each Board member on September
29, 1975, calling the meeting for 7:00 P.M. October 1, 1975, for
the purpose of considering the appointment of a Comptroller to fill
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the vacancy due to the resignation of Charles Rae, and any other
business that may properly come before the Board. (The above
waiver was also signed by all Board members, each being present
and signing for himself).
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Stephen Saland, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Allan E. Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Supervisor Diehl made note of the fact that this meeting was
called for the purpose of appointing a Comptroller to the Town
of Wappinger. He noted that he had contacted George Supan (one
of the applicants) and was left with the impression he was not
particularly enthusiastic at the salary, as proposed. After
reviewing the resumes again, it was his opinion that Matt Ryan,
who had been with the Marine Midland Bank, appeared the most quali-
fied for the position.
The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who moved
its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Matthew W. Ryan be and he hereby is appointed
to fill the vacancy in the position of Comptroller for the Town of
Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the resignation of
Charles R. Rae, Sr., and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Matthew W. Ryan be and he hereby is
appointed to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term which
shall expire on December 31, 1975.
Seconded by: Mr. Saland
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Nay
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland, Aye
Councilman Versace Nay
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Resolution Duly Adopted
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In discussion of the resolution, Mr. Versace indicated that it
was his belief that the Town, in seeking a Comptroller, was looking
for someone who would set up a workable type of system for the Town,
and, having been present at all of the interviews felt Mrs. Thelma
Ryan would have been the tliggest asset, and would support her. Mr.
Jensen believed either Mr..Matthew Ryan or Mr. Robert Basile were
qualified. Mr. Clausen agreed with Mr. Versace on the qualifica-
tions of Mrs. Thelma Ryan and, since there was no Board discussion
prior to this meeting, everyone would vote their conscience.
MR. JENSEN moved that the salary for Matthew W. Ryan be established
at the annual rate of $16,000.00 and be pro -rated from the starting
date of October 13, 1975.
Seconded by: Mr. Diehl
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Nay
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Nay
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Motion Duly Adopted
Discussion followed with respect to temporary assistance for the
Comptroller. It was Mr. Diehl's opinion that with Mr. Ryan coming
in, he should have all the assistance possible, and since funds are
available in the Comptroller's account, that Mrs. Laffin be tempor-
arily transferred to his office to Work as a clerk and assistant
to him during the early stages of his duties. Mr. Jensen commented
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that during the interim after Mr. Rae resigned, Mrs. Laffin had
been appointed acting or Deputy Comptroller, which now has ter-
minated with the new appointment, but she should be permitted to
help ,the new Comptroller. Salary -wise, Mrs. Laffin's salary should
be debitted from whichever departments she works, the same as is
done with those working for the sewer and water Departments. Mr.
Clausen expressed concern that Mrs. Laffin be retained in some
capacity in the Supervisor's Office, because he believes she is
too valuable to lose.
Mrs. Snowden, having received and filed the Tentative Budget from
the Supervisor's Office October 1, 1975, at this time presented
it to the Town Board, pursuant to Section 106 (3) of the Town Law.
Mr. Clausen moved for a five minute recess.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Recess called at 7:52 P.M.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting back tolorder at 8:22 P.M.
All Board members again present.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Attorney to the Town be directed to
proceed with an action in court to sustain the pulling of a
Building Permit by the Town Board action September 30, 1975,
regarding M & G Sanitation Corp., Mr. Michael Schwall.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Supervisor Diehl called a recess at 8:23 P.M. pending the arrival
of Mr. Lapar. Mr. Saland and Mr. Jensen excused themselves,
indicating other commitments.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting back to order at 9:13 P.M.
Present were Mr. Diehl, Mr. Clausen and Mr. Versace.
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Supervisor Diehl indicated that it had been hoped to solve a
problem regarding the Wappingers Park Development, but no solution
had been arrived at. He, therefore, entertained a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr.
Versace and carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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