1975-09-08 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
SEPTEMBER 8, 1975
1. Supervisor Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Accept Minutes
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Supervisor Town Justices Building Insp. Zoning Adm.
5. PETTTTONS & COKMUNTCATTOda
A. Peddlers License application - N. D'Onofrio
B. Richard & Nancy Long.- re: Blasting for Sewer Construction
C. Resignation of Nancy Moreau, Conservation Advisory Council
D. Resignation of Patricia Reydel (D) Election Inspector
E. Tax Reviews Served on Town Clerk:
Benderson Dev. Corp.
Brack Construction Corp.
Leemilts Petroleum
D.W.S. Holdings, Inc.
W.V.C. Realty Corp'
DWS Holdings Corp.
Land_ Properties Co.
Land Properties
City of New York (Chelsea Pumping Station)
and, John E. Plantinga vs Town of Wappinger et al
F. Requests to attend conferences - Judge Francese for Magistrates
Assoc., Zoning & Planning Boards & Bruno Hermans to attend
Planning Federation at Grossingers /774•74-7/ Q.✓� / E
G. Appointmen of Dog Enumerator/s
H. Chas Bennett & Albert Roberts re: Property on Robinson Lane
for Cluster Zoning.
I. S. Anderson re: request for Ordinance on Garage Sales
J. A. Crosby requests directive on penalties for Water & Sewer Rents
K. Gary A. Tretsch re: Cranberry Hills Dev. Water Supply & Sewer
disposal
L. Seymour M. Arkawy re: Water Imp. Watch Hill
M. R. E. Lapar reports: Down Stream Drainage, Jack Davis Down
Stream Drainage Charge, & agreement for Engineering Services
Ardmore Hills Water
6. COiMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
A. Vacancy on Planning Board
B. Central Hudson - Amendments to Street Lighting Contracts
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on September 8, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town
Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:03 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:
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
The Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meetings of June 9, 1975, July
19, 1975 and August 11, 1975 and Special Meetings of April 17, 1975
April 30, 1975, May 19, 1975, June 3,•1975, June 24, 1975, July 8,
1975 and August 4, 1975, having been previously sent to the Town
Board Members, were now placed, before themfor their approval.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the minutes of the Regular Monthly Meetings of
June 11, July 14, and August 11, 1975 and Special Meetings of April
17, April 30, May 19, June 3, June 24, July 8 and August 4, 1975, as
submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports for the month of August were received from the Supervisor,
Town Justices, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the August Reports from the. Supervisor, Town
Justices, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator be accepted
and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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An application for a Peddling & Hawking License was received from
Nicholas D'Onofrio. The application had been referred to the
Dutchess County Sheriffs Department, and returned indicating no
criminal record on file.
MR. SALAND moved to approve the application and grant Nicholas
D'Onofrio a license for Hawking and Peddling in the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Richard R. and Nancy L. Long, Lydia Drive,
calling the Town Board's attention to their concern over the possibil-
ity of blasting in the area .of their home in connection with the
construction of sewer lines. It is their intent to hold the Town
responsible if they suffer damages to either home or property due to
blasting. A copy of a letter was also received from Mr. J. Paggi, Jr.
(from Mr. Lapar's Office) to Mr. Lombardi, the contractor in this
area, regarding this matter and suggesting they put their insurance
company on notice prior to start of construction.
MR. JENSEN moved to receive Mr. & Mrs. Long's letter and place it
on file.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter of resignation was received from Nancy Moreau, as a member
of the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council,
MR. CLAUSEN moved to receive Mrs. Moreau's resignation with regret,
and a letter of appreciation be sent to her.
Seconded by M. Saland.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The resignation of Patricia Reydel as an Election Inspector (d)
was received, and it was so noted that both Eileen Faye (D) and Lois
Galarise (D) ware unable to act as Inspectors also.
The Democratic Committee Chairman's recommendation these three
Inspectors be replaced by Carolyn Lane, Rose Wells, and Ann Byrum
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respectively.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Carolyn Lane be appointed as an Election
Inspector (D) for District 11; Rose Wells be appointed as an Election
Inspector (D) for District 18' and Ann Byrum be appointed as an
Election Inspector (D) for District 20.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Clerk informed the Board that she had been served with
the following Tax Reviews: Benderson Development Co. Inc.; Brack
Construction Corp; Leemults Petroleum; D.W.S. Holdings Inc; WVC
Reality Corp; DWS Holdings Corp; Land Properties Co.; Land Properties
and City of New York. It was further noted by the Clerk that service
of a Tax Review from EJA Holding Corp. was served on Gladys Timbo,
the Clerk to the Assessor. Another proceeding, John Plantanga vs.
the Town of Wappinger et al was served on the Town Clerk (this was
a proceeding to acquire clear title on a piece of property in Pough-
keepsie which had at one time belonged to the school district).
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Allan Rappleyea, Attorney, be appointed to
answer and defend these Tax Reviews, and the proceeding of John
Plantinga on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Requests to attend conferences were received from Judge Francese,
Annual Magistrates Conference, Grand Island, New York, September 21
to 24, 1975; Bruno Hermans, N.Y.S. Building Officials School, Fallsview,
Ellenville, New York, September 17 to 19, 1975; Town of Wappinger
Planning Board and Zoning Board members, Planning Federation, Gros -
singers, October 19 to 21, 1975; and Thomas Logan, Assessor requested
permission to attend Society of Real Property Appraisers Course 201,
at the Unviersity of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass. Oct. 27 thru
Nov. 7, 1975.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that all the requests for attendance at either
conferences or school be granted, and that their legitimate expense
be Town charges.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The matter of the annual appointment of Dog Enumerator/s was placed
before the Board.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Janet Dean be appointed as Dog Enumerator
for the Town of Wappinger for this year.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Letters had been received from Mr. Charles Bannett, and Albert
Roberts, his attorney indicating their attempts to secure a meeting
with the Town Board relative to Mr. Bannett's and Mr. John Pirrungs'
application for a PUD (cluster zoning) rezoning of their property
on Robinson Lane. They are contemplating a Senior Citizens Complex
of either condominiums or co-operative apartments. Both letters
respectfully requested an executive meeting between the Town Board
and themselves for discussion.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that an executive meeting be held on September 22,
1975 at 8:00 P.M. Town Hall to meet with Mr. Bannett and his attorney
Mr. Roberts, and have available the proposal and maps at this meeting;
along with information on setting up the legalities forwarded to
Mr. Rappleyea before this meeting with reference to condominiums or
associations.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace requested being excused from the meeting since he has
twice met with Mr. Bannett and already voiced his opinion regarding
this proposal (Mr. Saland will be away on vacation and unable to
attend).
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The following letter was received:
August 26, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
Please consider this an official request for an ordinance
governing garage sales. I feel strongly some legislation is
necessary such as; permit and control of signs.
There does seem to be a proliferation of sales and signs.
Some garage sales are held as often as once a month as the same
address. It seems to me that this could be considered a business
in the home.
The signs are continuously left up to become a worn out eyesore.
Your aid regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
s/ Sylvia Anderson
Some discussion followed such as how would it be patrolled, what
penalties, what fees, exemptions. Mr. Saland construed the request
as pertaining to the signs only as being an eyesore to which he
concurred. It was recommended that Mrs. Anderson clarify her
request and perhaps submit a rough draft of an Ordinance if she has
any example ordinances from other municipalities that she can draw
from, and if she so desires, contact Mr. Rappleyea to ask for assist-
ance, so she may have something before the Board next month.
The following letter was received:
August 26, 1975
Memo: Town Board
Re: Penalty policy -water and sewer rents.
Gentlemen:
Occasionally we run into a situation where an individual will refuse
to pay a penalty on the water and/or sewer rent because --
the bill was never received or, the bill had been sent to
the previous owner, or, payment was mailed but must have
gotten lost in the mails, or any number of other explanations.
In the past I have always enforced the penalty and collected same
unless I was directed otherwise by the "water and sewer department"
As of now, I believe neither the water and sewer department nor
myself have any authority to relieve a penalty from a billing.
Therefore, I would appreciate a specific directive from the Town
Board. s/ Amelia Crosby
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Mr. Jensen asked Mr. Rappleyea if it were not true that it was the
responsibility of property owners for all taxes due, regardless of
whether they get their bills or not. Mr. Rappleyea stated that was
correct. He added it was an affirmative duty to examine the records
to determine whatever charges are due. One thing he would like to
do would be to circulate a letter to the Dutchess County Board of
Realtors and to the Dutchess County Bar Association, and perhaps
to the area banks, indicating that it would be a good idea, upon
the transfer of title, a determination be made at the Town Offices
to determine if there were outstanding sewer or water bills as the
Town is now actively engaged in that business. He would find it
hard to make a policy speaking of exceptions for relief of penalties.
MR. JENSEN moved that it be reaffirmed that it is an automatic process
as all taxes, if there are penalties due they must be paid, and
further, a letter be directed to the Dutchess County Board of Realtors
and the Dutchess County Bar Association stating that the Town be con-
tacted when transfers of title do take place to ascertain if there
are outstanding water and/or sewer bills, and also inform the Town
of new ownership.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
August 20, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Cranberry Hills Development
Water Supply and Sewage Disposal
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to condition No. 2 of the tentative approval granted
by your Planning Board on 4 August 1975, we met with the Dutchess
County Department of Health to discuss alternate nethods of water
supply and sewage disposal.
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After a presentation of all the proposed alternates as noted
in our development report dated 19 May 1975, the Health Department
stated that it would be much more desirable to utilize existing
water and sewer facilities within the Wappinger Water and Sewer
Improvement areas rather than develop new ones.
It is therefore, requested that the developments' water and
sewage needs, which are estimated at approximately 102,000 gallons
per day for Stage One and 92,800 gallons per day for Stage 2 be
accommodated by the Central Wappinger Water Improvement District
and the Wappinger Sewer Improvement District #1 respectively.
It should be noted, that it is the intent of the developer
to participate in the funding of any necessary upgrading or
expansion requirements.
We would appreciate receiving comments from the Town Board
and the Town Engineer with respect to the aforementioned proposal.
Very truly yours,
s/ Gary A. Tretsch
MR. CLAUSEN moved that an executive meeting be scheduled with the
principals of Cranberry Hills Development along with the Engineer
and Attorney to the Town and Town Board for September 30, 1975 at
8:00 P.M. at Town Hall.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
August 26, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
New York
Gentlemen:
I have been informed by Mr. Lapar, the Town Engineer, that the
Moccasin Hill Water Mains have been accepted. According to our
agreement at the time that the District was formed, we will now
bill the District through the Master Meter. This will be done
for the next quarter beginning October 1, 1975, ending December
31, 1975. We would also like to turn over the individual meter
reading at the same time.
The first responsibility of the District for billing the consumers
would occur in January. You may have your representative call my
office and we will make arrangements to turn over the meter book
and other pertinent records.
I have enclosed a copy of a letter from Mr. Lapar which outlines
the terms of the operating agreement which we have with the
District.
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Very truly yours, s/ Seymour M. Arkawy
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MR. CLAUSEN moved that, subject to the regulations of the Engineer
and Attorney, the meter rates be collected as of January 1, 1976
in the Watch Hills Water Improvement.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A memo was received from R. E. Lapar regarding, to the best of
his recollection, the history of the downstream drainage charge.
He indicated the desire to meet with the Board to determine an
official policy. Discussion followed with Mr. Steinhaus as to the
proceedures the Planning Board follows, together with the recol-
lections of what the Board has done in the past. Mr. Steinhaus
recommended a fee schedule be established, that would be equitable,
and set forth in the Subdivision Regulations. It was finally
agreed to meet in executive session, to discuss this matter in more
detail, on September 30th, after the Board meets with the D.W.S.
principals.
The following letters were read:
August 28, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Downstream Drainage Charge
Jack Davis Site Plan
Gentlemen:
As per your request, my office has made the following calculation
of a proposed downstream drainage charge for the above captioned
site plan based on a charge to the Kent -Sussex Project which is
in the same drainage basin.
Since the 34.4 acres of Kent -Sussex was charged $40,000, it is
proposed to charge the Jack Davis Site of 3.39 acres -$3,942.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
September 5, 1975
Town of Wappinger Planning Board
Wappingers Falls, New York
Gentlemen:
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We have been advised by the Town of Wappinger Supervisor
that one of the conditions necessary to obtaining a. building
permit for the construction of a bank on the corner of Middlebush
Road and Route 9 is a contribution to the Town of Wappinger Drainage
Fund.
The figure of $3,942 was mentioned as my
acres I own. Since we intend to develop less
this time, I am proposing to pay one-third of
at this time and a proportionate share of the
the rest of the land.
share of the 3.39
than one acre at
$3,942 or $1,314,
balance as we develop
The construction of this bank will be a tremendous asset to
the community, and they are anxious to get started before the cold
weather sets in.
I would appreciate your favorable response to my proposal
and that the building permit will be issued upon payment of $1,342.
Sincerely yours,
s/ Jack Davis
Mr. Diehl asked Mr. Lapar if it would be reasonable to revise the
fee as requested by Mr. Davis. Mr. Lapar indicated that although
the site plan was for a small portion of the property, Mr. Davis
has disturbed the entire parcel.
MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Jack Davis's request for permission to
pay in installments on his downstream drainage fee be denied, due
to the fact that the entire parcel has been disturbed, and that he,
therefore, be required to pay the entire fee as recommended by Mr.
Lapar, and further, that a Hold Harmless Bond be required as part
iime of the approval.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
The following report was received:
Motion Unanimously Carried
August 22, 1975
August 22, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Exfiltration Test - Rockingham Farms Sewer District
Line Between M.H. #178 and Dead End Manhole North of
Cider Mill Loop along All Angels Hill Road
Gentlemen:
My office has inspected the above captioned test and we find
that it has failed. We have suggested that possibly an air test
and fixing of the lines is now in order.
My inspector's report is enclosed for your perusal.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
Subject: Exfiltration Test in Rockingham Farms Sewer District
Date: August 12, 1975
By: Robert J. Church
An exfiltration test was performed on the sanitary sewer
line between manhole #178 and the dead end manhole north of
Cider Mill Loop, along All Angels Hill Road, on August 12, 1975.
Camo Pollution Control, Inc. performed the above test and
results showed that the line would not hold water long enough
to pass with an allowable rate of exfiltration. However, a
test was performed for one minute and the water level dropped
5 inches in the dead end manhole. Camo believes that the water
exfiltrates in the northern section of the line and infiltrates
directly into manhole #178.
A possible solution to the problem would be to put an air
exfiltration test on the entire line in sections in order to
accurately pin point the leaks. Once found, it would be possible
to seal the leaks through various methods.
MR. JENSEN moved that the Engineer to the Town be directed to con-
tact either Penetryn or one of the other contractors to fix the
exfiltration problem in the Rockingham Farms Sewer District line
between N.H. #178 and dead end M.H. north of Cider Mill Loop along
All Angels Hill Road for a cost not to exceed $500.00.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
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The following letter was received:
August 29, 1975
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Agreement for Engineering Services
relative to Ardmore Hills Water Improvement=
and- Engineering Services relative to
various sewer and water districts and/or
improvements where major construction
has been completed and the original contract
is terminated as a result thereof
Gentlemen:
Several months ago the above captioned agreements were sent to
Mr. Allan E. Rappleyea for his approval and I assume that they
have met all the legal requirements.
I would, therefore, appreciate that the authorization for contracts
be forthcoming since, in some cases, the Town has been billed by
my organization on the basis of these contracts and I would, at
this time, like to formalize them.
Thank you very much for your cooperation in these matters.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. JENSEN moved to table this request of Mr. Lapar for a further
meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Under Committee Reports, Mr. Jensen first reported on the meeting
in Albany with the Town Board and Audit and Control in reference
to the Wappinger Sewer Improvement #2 (Tri -Municipal). He, Mr.
Diehl, the Engineer and Attorney to the Town had a lengthy meeting
with Mrs. Sheila Gordon in reference to both Sewer Improvement #1
and #2. A resolution will be presented tonight indicating to Audit
and Control the intent of the Town to lease the Spook Hill Line on
a fee basis to Sewer Improvement #2. This would serve as antici-
pated revenue for the residents in Sewer Improvement #1, to help
lower the cost of the benefit unit charge to those residents in
Sewer Improvement #1.
Dagney Morley being recognized by the Chiar, had several questions
regarding the leasing of this line.
Further, on Committee Reports, Mr. Jensen stated the Board met
last week with the Recreation Commission, at which a presentation
was made to the Town Board on a joint comprehensive planning with
the County. There are funds available to the Town and if the Town
goes in jointly with the County, 50% of the expenditures for speci-
fically funded programs is returnable. A resolution will be pre-
sented later tonight on this topic for consideration.
Mr. Saland reported on the County Landfill Committee hearing held
out at Parkers Outdoor World which he, Mr. Diehl and Mr. Jensen
attended. He remarked that he would have to believe that the imput
that the residents of the Town of Wappinger delivered at that time
had some bearing on the subsequent withdrawal of support by the
County Executive on the favorability of this site for a landfill,
however, this should not be grounds for the Town to relax, and he
further believes a public hearing by the County shall he held and
well attended if it is held.
Mr. Lynn Huber, being recognized by the Chair, indicated that he
had heard a rumor that Mr. Gubitosi had filed with the County Health
Department for permission to open a private landfill site. He felt
the Board should be apprised of this possibility.
Mr. Diehl remarked, upon identifying Dennis Truett in the audience,
that he had spoken with Mr. Truett today in regard to the problem
of drainage on his property, and his offer to participate to the
amount of $2,000 in correcting the drainage problem. Mr. Diehl
informed Mr. Truett that this was discussed earlier, and the deci-
sion arrived at was that the Board is of the feeling that they
are not responsible for the problem and will make no attempt to
accept Mr. Truett's offer on the drainage problem.
The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who moved
its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board has reached the decision not to
cooperate or participate or accept the offer of $2,000 from Dennis
Truett to ward the correction of the drainage problem that has been
discussed with him on various occasions.
Seconded by Mr. Saland.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The matter of the vacancy on the Planning Board was placed before
the Board.
Mr. Diehl stated that there appeared to be no intent to propose
names for consideration tonight to fill this vacancy.
The matter of the Amendments to the Central Hudson Street Lighting
Contracts was placed before the Board for their consideration.
Supervisor. Diehl directed the matter be tabled for further discussion
at the executive meeting on September 30, 1975.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JENSEN who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has made
an application to the New York State Comptroller for the approval
of Wappinger Sewer Improvement No. 2, and
WHEREAS, Wappinger Sewer Improvement No. 2 is a proposed
sewer improvement area related to the construction, operation
and maintenance of Tri -Municipal Sewer Improvement Project, and
WHEREAS, in the event the Wappinger Sewer Improvement No. 2
becomes a reality and is constructed in accordance with the plans
and specifications, the Spook Hill sewer trunk line located in the
Town of Wappinger will become an integral part of said Wappinger
Sewer Improvement No. 2,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that upon the construction,
operation and maintenance of Wappinger Sewer Improvement No. 2,
the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger will make an appropriate
charge to Wappinger Sewer Improvement No. 2 on behalf of Wappinger
Sewer Improvement No. 1, for the use of the Spook Hill sewer line
so as to pay and recover on behalf of Wappinger Sewer Improvement
No. 1 the cost of construction and maintenance of said trunk line,
which charge shall be at least equal to the annual service charge
for the debt incurred to construct such line together with any
other charges the Town Board shall elect to enforce.
Seconded by: Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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The Town Clerk so noted the following schedules of Sewer and Water
Improvement and District charges to be imposed on them in 1976, were
filed with her on September 8, 1975.
September 8, 1975
WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT #1 AREA
Principal & Interest on serial bonds and
interest on BAN's to be paid in 1976
BAN Principal payment in 1976
Less Balance on Hand
Total to be raised on tax rolls for 1976
CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA
Principal & Interest on Serial Bonds and
Interest on BAN's to be paid in 1976
BAN Principal payment in 1976
Less Balance on Hand
Total to be raised on tax rolls for 1976
Fleetwood Water Bond
Amount to be raised on tax rolls
for 1976 for Serial Bond Int. & Prin.
Fleetwood Sewer Bond
Amount to be raised on tax rolls for 1976
for Serial Bonds Interest & Principal
Oakwood Water Bond
Amount to be raised on tax rolls for 1976
Serial Bond Interest & Principal
Oakwood Water Bond
1976
May 15
Nov. 15
Interest
840.00
840.00
1680.00
Loan from General Fund
1973 3857.80
1972 1152.00
Total Borrowed 5009.80
On hand in Water Bond Acct. 2340.97
Total Outstanding 2668.83
Principal
1200.00
1200.00
$180, 757.00
70,000.00
250,757.00
4,017.00
$246,740.00
$171,443.00
50,000.00
221,000.00
10,594.00
$210,849.00
$ 3,508.00
3,740.00
5,548.83
2668.83
Total
2880.00
Total to be raised by Assessment in 1976: 5548.83
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER
IMPROVEMENT NO. 1.
The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN JENSEN
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
an assessment roll for the Wappinger Sewer Improvement No. 1 in
accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres" -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess
of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per
residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt properties
shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed valuation
shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation of all
property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit assigned in
accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the
total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. The Pond View Development and the Kent Road development
which have received Planning Board approval, and which can be served
shall be placed upon the assessment roll.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded by: Mr. Saland
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER
IMPROVEMENT AREA.
The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN JENSEN
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
an assessment roll for the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. (Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over 2 acres).
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit
unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in
excess of two aCres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units per
residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial, institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears
to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. The Pond View Development and the Kent Road development
which have received Planning Board approval, and which can be
served shall be placed upon the assessment roll.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could be
served.
Seconded by: Mr. Saland
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR OAKWOOD KNOLLS WATER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN JENSEN
who moved its adoption:
The Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to establish
an assessment roll for the Oakwood Knolls Water District providing
as follows:
One benefit unit for each single-family dwelling unit, or
part thereof.
One benefit unit for each five acres or part thereof of vacant
land.
Seconded by: Mr. Diehl
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN JENSEN
who moved its adoption:
The Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an
assessment roll for the Fleetwood Water and Sewer District providing
that siggle-family dwellings shall be assigned one benefit unit
for each single-family residences and multi -family dwelling units
shall be assigned .75 benefit units for each dwelling unit.
Seconded by: Mr. Saland
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger desires to apply to the Dutchess
County Youth Board for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan for
youth services and recreation in Dutchess County and therefore
be eligible for reimbursement from the New York State Division
for Youth,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said Town of Wappinger
will comply with the rules and regulations as set forth by the
State Division for Youth in "Guidelines for Comprehensive Youth
Services Planning.
Seconded by: Mt. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN VERSACE
who moved its adoption:
The Deputy Comptroller and the Supervisor are hereby authorized
and directed to pay the sum of $1,927.32 to the owners of the lots
in the original Oakwood Knolls Sewer District (as the same may be
determined by the records of the Assessor on September 2, 1975),
in equal proportion and provided said lots were served by said
system.
Seconded by: Councilman Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Dagney Morley, being recognized by the Chair, questioned whether
those residents who qualify for the over 65 tax exemptions would
also be able to have the Benefit Unit charges reduced by one half.
Mr. Rappleyea answered no. A short discussion followed on the
legislature affecting tax reductions and the proceedures to change it.
Mr. Diehl suggested that Mr. Rappleyea investigate Mrs. Morley's
question.
Mr. Clausen asked Mr. Horton if he had a report on the drainage
system on Fenmore Drive. Mr. Horton reported the project was
completed satisfactorily. Mr. Clausen commended Mr. Horton for
his speedy action on placing the drainage pipe in this area.
MR. SALAND moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Versace,
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:54 P.M.
7: aine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 9/8/75