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1975-07-14 RGMfir%0 eMkiL 0-66,il AGENDA TOWN BOARD JULY 14, 1975 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ACCEPT MINUTES 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS April 30, 1975 Sp. Supervisor Bldg. Insp. Historians Report Green Fly Swamp Report 5. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS May 9, 1975 Reg. June 16,1975 Sp'. Town Justices V. Ferris, Mid -year Congratulatory letter from A. McCluskey Supervisor - Town of LaGrange a. Appoinment of 2 Democratic Election Inspectors b. John Rehl re: use of Fire Hydrant to fill Swimming Pool c. Receipt of Resignation of Chas. Rae, Compt. d. Maintenance Bond for Rockingham Farms, Sect. II - recommendation of R. E. Lapar e. Applications for Peddlers Licenses: P. Moran, Wm. Smith, E. Miller f. Victor J. Vivalda re: Oakwood Sewage Treatment Plant g. Judy Markbein re: Rockingham Water System h. Recommendation from Planning Bd. re: Rob't Bowling rezoning request. i. R. E. Lapar re: Bids for Testing of Wells - Central W. Water j. R. E. Lapar re: Cost of "Fence Fillers" for Oakwood S.T.P. k. R. E. Lapar re: Fence Enclosure, Rockingham S.T.P. 1. R. E. Lapar re: Hilltop Water Works Pump!Enclosure & retaining wall behind Town Hall - Informal Bids (2 Letters) m. Camo Pollution Control, re: Rockingham Water Supply n. Salvatore Valvo re: flooding &drainage Problem of his property in Oakwood Knolls o. R. E. Lapar re: Water Pressure in existing areas from Central W. Water Imp. p. Environment/One Corp. re: unpaid invoices. Imp.1 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7. RESOLUTIONS A. Central Hudson - Amendments of Contracts for Lighting Dists. B. Resolution requesting Certificate of Necessity - Plaza Rd. C. Vacancy on Planning Board 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. E. Rappleyea re: Truett Matter 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on July 14, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Deputy Supervisor Clausen called the meeting to order at 8:11 P.M. Present: Louis Clausen, Deputy Supervisor Leif Jensen, Councilman Stephen Saland, Councilman Frank Versace, Councilman Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk Absent: Louis Diehl, Supervisor Others Present: Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town Deputy Supervisor Clausen opened the meeting first by announcing that Supervisor Diehl was absent due to car trouble on his way home from Albany, and secondly, that before going through the regular Agenda, the Board would listen to those people present from areas of the Town who had sustained flooding prmblems and damages due to the heavy rains of the past few days. Martin Simond, 4 Tuscarora Drive, spoke of the heavy flooding in the Wappingers Park Development, noting that a number of severe problems were experienced due to this flooding, at least 15 homes were in serious conditon as a result of it. The drainage system in existence was inadequate. He stated there were a number of residents present from the Wappinger Park Homes who are concerned and would like to have something done in as quick as possible order. Mr. Clausen confirmed that anyone who had witnessed the flooding could attest to the validity of what Mr. Simond was saying, there has been flodding there in the past but this was the worst Mr. 1. Clausen had seen there. The only way he believes it will be solved is to get a storm drainage program going down there in that development. Some time this evening a resolution will be intro- duced for bonding for proper drainage in Wappinger Park. Mr. & Mrs. John Wells.also.spoke on the drainage problem in the Wappinger Park Area. Mr. Alfred Maier, Mr. Bill Romanowski and Sandra Bunny spoke about the drainage in the Rockingham Farm Development Section I. The water comes down from the top of the hill down to Section I and the question posed was why weren't the drainage easements cleaned out (between All Angels and Sprout Creek). Mr. Romanowski from Cloverdale Place displayed some pictures to substantiate his verbal description of how a bridge had been built over Regency Drive, and all they did was put in two small tubes, about 2 foot in diameter. Now when the water comes down it seems to hit the face of the wall which is flat, with two separated tubes and it just backs up on his property and he ends up with a lake. He'd accept water running down the easement but doesn't, ,it backs up. Mr. Jensen commented that the Highway Superintendent had indicated to him that as soon as the ground dried up he would try to get some equipment in there and reshape the easement from All Angels down to the two pipes that were discussed and at the same time he was looking to get very large boulders to place on the other side of the road because there is erosion going around the concrete work where these two large pipes go through. Something possibly to review again would be a third pipe going through. Mr. Clausen believed the Superintendent should be directed by official action to actually dig out and reshape that culvert. MR. JENSEN moved that William Horton, Highway Superintendent be directed to do whatever is necessary to reshape and dig out the easement so that water flows more easily from All Angels Road to Regency Drive and further check on the culverts, wing walls and rip rap, and check all other easements in that area. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 240 Mrs. Maier, Mrs. John P. Quinn, Mrs. Tullio, Mrs. Richard Bennett and Mr. Tutulli also spoke on the various problems of the clogged easements, drainage and flooding in their areas. The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN VERSACE' who moved its adoption: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $9,125 CAPITAL NOTES AND $173,375 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO THE SURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF SAID TOWN. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The class of objects or purposes for which the obligations herein authorized are to be issued is the construction of additions to the surface drainage system of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, including land and rights in land, together with original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus necessary therefor. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $182,500 and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows: a) By the issuance of $173,375 serial bonds of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and b) By the issuance of $9,125 capital notes of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law. Such capital notes shall be sold at private sale and all further powers in connection with the details and the sale thereof are hereby delegated to the Supervisor in accordance with the Local Finance Law. Pursuant to Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, the proceeds from the sale of such capital notes will be provided prior to the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes. Said capital notes shall constitute the down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of prob- able usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is forts year$, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropria- tion shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The validity of such bonds, bond anticipation notes and capital notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose to which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or: proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 7. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in the W&SD News, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum. Seconded by: Mr. Clausen Roll Call Vote: Councilman Clausen Aye Councilman Jensen Ave Councilman Saland Aye Councilman Versace Aye Supervisor Diehl Absent Resolution Duly Adopted Mr. Melford Willie, 35 Brothers Road, has a drainage problem from two adjoining homes behind his home. The drainage ditch has been behind his house for the past 15 years, and what has happened newer homes have been built and tied into this drainage ditch; five years ago a water line was brought over the hill and cut through the ditch. His problem now is every time it rains there is no longer a natural field back there to stop the water coming through his land. It has also become a hazard since the water floods the road, also he begged the Board's indulgence to perhaps take some action inthat area to prevent this damage. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Town Engineer along with the Highway Superintendent if necessary, inspect Mr. Willie's problem on 35 Brothers Road and come in with a recommendation at the next Town Board meeting, if possible. Mr. Saland suggested the Clerk record the names of the other residents as they offer their problems and make one blanket motion to include an inspection of any other areas. Mr. Clausen agreed and withdrew his motion. Mr. Clausen then recognized Salvatore Valvo, 34 Roberts Lane, Oakwood Knolls. Mr. Valvo spoke on behalf of himself and his two neighbors, Mr. Peter Cerbino and Mr Pete Phillips. Mr. Valvo indicated he had sent a letter the Town Board several weeks ago (5n on agenda) with regard to a serious flooding problem in his back yard, this water comes from not only the road but also from the water district property. He contends that the Town has provided drainage relief for other residents in Oakwood Knolls, which drains directly with his back yard, and also a drainage pipe was clogged with debri which further compounded the problem. Mr. Lapar indicated that one of the biggest problems in that area is the drainage under Myers Corners Road. We have asked the County as far back as 1967 to re-structure the stream coming out of Oakwood Knolls and the next culvert is down below that outlet pipe. Mr. Petrovits was constantly asked to have that corrected, as he was also asked repeatedly to correct the drain under New Hackensack Road. Mr. Clausen stated there were several things that could be done for them (Valvo) all those drains should be unplugged, he doesn't believe that one person's property should flow on to anothers', and, with the Engineer to the Town let the Town Board go out and inspect that and come back with recommendations for it. Mr. Valvo reiterated his complaint about the water draining off the Town's Water Plant property and Mr. Clausen commented he believed that was what Mr. Lapar was referring to with regard to the culvert under Myers Corners Road, that proper drainage flow from the stream was hindered here, it can't get the proper outfall. The County is creating the Town's problem and for 5 or 6 years have been asked to correct the problems MR. CLAUSEN moved to inform the County Representatives of the Wappingers Districts of several problems that the Town Engineer and various councilman mentioned this evening, that is, the insufficient culverts under New Hackensack Road and Myers Corners Road in the proximity of Kent Rd and Losee Rd., that- the residents are suffering flooding problems due to County problems concerning these culverts and drainage areas, and request that the Represen- tatives do whatever they can to help out the Town, and further, a letter be directed to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Public Works, James Spratt indicating again the Town's plea for sufficient culverts and/or drainage in these areas. Seconded by Mr. Jensen.. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Clausen recognized Mrs. Judy Markbein, President of the Rockingham Farms Homeowners Civic Association who had requested to speak before the Board (5g on the Agenda) in reference to the status of the water problem in this development. Mr. Bob Cacchio from Camo Pollution Control was also present to answer whatever questions he could. Mrs. Markbein addressed the Board on the con • - cerns of the residents in the Rockingham Development of their water problems. It is understood by them that money had been allocated for the Wappinger Water District. They would like to recommend that some of the money be used for Rockingham water problems and improve- ments. They would also like a clear explanation of the new water system, they understand from Camo that the cost is not prohibitive and wonders why the Town Board has sat on their problems so long and seem so hesitant to accept the proposal. Mr. Clausen asked that the following letter be read: 244 26 June 1975 Town Board Town of Wapp Inge r Town Hall Mill Street Wappingers Falls, New York Re: Rockingham (Schoonmaker) Water Supply System Gentlemen: As you are most probably aware, on Sunday, June 22, 1975, an outage at the above system resulted in numerous homes being without or having low water pressure. Our routine inspection of the water supply system on Sunday morning revealed that the #1 centrifugal well pump was air -bound. We put the #2 and #3 pumps on line, corrected the #1 pump problem, and returned this pump to line. The #1 pump was being utilized alone in that we have experienced complaints of air in the lines when we were using two pumps. By using one pump and alternating frequently, we were able to minimize the complaints of air in the system. Although this outage cannot directly be related to the problem of the unreliable control system, we feel that if a more reliable control system, which utilized lead and lag pump operation and alternation had been available, this outage would not have resulted in customers without water. Again, we would strongly recommend that the Town Board investigate, purchase, and install a reliable system similar to that recommended by Water Guard Corporation of Brewster, New York. Our man-hours log to the operation and maintenance of this system have well exceeded the normal operation and maintenance man-hours as estimated in our agreement. We fee.1 that we must take some grief and aggrevation in this business. Nonetheless, we feel that the abuse and loss of creditability relating to this particular system is beyond our control. Therefore, we are again strongly requesting that the Town Board authorize expenditures to: 1) purchase and install a more reliable control system 2) purchase and install water meters for the existing pumps 3) thoroughly investigate and take corrective action for the problems experienced with air in the lines. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention and cooperation in this matter. Yours very truly, Camo Pollution Control Incorporated Goerge B. Cacchio,Pres. Mr. Cacchio gave a brief disseration of the background facts, building up to the conclusions reached for the recommendations offered for rehabilitating the water system. There followed a discussion between the residents of Rockingham present and Mr. Cacchio referencing pressure problems, how much pressure is to be provided to the homes, in the house, etc. Mr. Versace asked that Mr. Rappleyea research how much water pressure the Town is obligated to provide homeowners and report back to the Board on his findings. Victor Vivalda, 5 Phyllis Drive, Oakwood Knolls was recognized by the Chair (5f on the Agenda). He indicated that his was a visual problem. When,the decision was made to expand the sewer plant in Oakwood, they removed the natural growth which shielded his view of the plant. His concern was that this natural screening was removed with no consideration for him. He further pointed out that the County recommendation for installation of sewer plants is they be 250 feet away from houses, this has not been followed in this case. He requests, therefore, that a fence be placed at the top of the hill around the plant to act as cover, something of a stockade nature so that when one looks from his property up the hill the tank would not be visible. He believes the Town owes it to them, they've put up with a heck of a lot over there in the past 12 years with the sewer plant. Mr. Versace concurred with Mr. Vivalda in that he too was amazed when he discovered the fencing was to be installed around the perimeter of the property as opposed to any fencing going around the top of the hill. He believes the Town does owe the residents down there to put some type of fence up there, as it would be many years before the trees grew enough to properly screen again the view of the plant, and requested the Board to take some type of action for fencing at the top of the hill. Mr. Clausen asked Mr. Lapar if there were funds available for installing a second fence around the immediate plant itself, and if a stockade fence would be appropriate. Mr. Lapar indicated the stockade fence would serve since it would be a fence within a fence and therefore not subject to the vandalism a primary fence would be exposed to. Mr. Jensen recommended the 46 entire Board meet with Mr. Vivalda and the Engineer down at the Oakwood Plant to see what the exact problem is, and ascertain whether that expense would be necessary. There was further dis- cussion regarding the barbed wire fence facing in towards Mr. Vivalda's property, odors from the plant, and whining noises from the motor. It was agreed all of these matters would be investigated during site inspection. Mr. Clausen directed that the Board would now follow the Agenda. The Minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting of May 12, 1975 and the Special Meeting of April 30, 1975 and June 16, 1975, having been previously sent to the Town Board members, were now placed before them for their approval. MR. SALAND moved the minutes of the May 12, 1975 Regular Meeting, and the Special Meetings of April 30, 1975 and June 16, 1975, as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Reports for the month of June were received from the Supervisor, Town Justices and Building Inspector as was a semi-annual report from Virginia Ferris, Town Historian., the report on Green Fly Swamp, prepared by the Carey Arboretum; and, a congratulatory letter on the Town of Wappinger Centennial from Supervisor McCluskey, Town of LaGrange. MR. SALAND moved that the reports as submitted be accepted and placed on file, the Green Fly Swamp Report be received and placed on file together with Supervisor McCluskey's letter. There were two vacancies in Election District #11; Paul Franzoni due to his death, and Roberta Collier who declined the appointment due to other commitments. The Town Democratic Committee Chairman 24'7 forwarded the recommendations of Jean Rivera and Patricia Reydel to fill the vacancies. MR. CLAUSEN moved that Jean Rivera and Patricia Reydel be appointed as Democratic Election Inspectors for District 11 for a term ending July 1, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following request was received: 5 Plum Ct. Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 June 18, 1975 Wappingers Town Board Mill St. Wappingers Falls N.Y. Dear Sirs: This is to request use of fire hydrant DIP 10, Edgehill Manor, Section 2, to fill a 27,700 gallon pool which I am constructing at my address. Fire Chief Howard Prager of New Hackensack Fire Department has agreed to direct and aid my use of the hydrant. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, s/ John Rehl Mr. Clausen stated that the Town Board had discussed this problem and feel that there are some problem attached to it due to water pressures in the various districts, and the timeof the year in which water may be required and the possible amount of swimming pools that might elect to use water from fire hydrants. At this particular time the Board feels they are not in a position to allow residents to receive water from the fire hydrants to fill swimming pools. MR. CLAUSEN moved to deny the request of Mr. Rehl to use the fire hydrant to fill this pool. Seconded by Mr. Saland. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 24 The Town Clerk noted the receipt of the resignation of Charles R. Rae, as Comptroller, effective as of the 18th of July, 1975. MR. SALAND moved to -accept the resignation of Mr. Rae with regrets, and whatever efforts necessary be made to see if we can fill the vacancy in the Comptroller's Office, Mr. Federico to be contacted to ascertain if he is still interested in being interviewed again, and further, insert advertisements in the papers, whatever maxi- mum effort can be made to get as many applicants as possible with the intentions of getting a person who would perhaps be a little more permanent. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Rappleyea mentioned the fact that Supervisor Diehl had spoken to him about the possibility of appointing someone temporarily as Acting Comptroller because the office has been created)until the permanent position is completed,,because there are certain obliga- tions of that office by law, now. MR. CLAUSEN moved that Melva Laffin be designated as interim Acting Comptroller until a successor can be found and the vacancy filled. Seconded by Mr. Versace Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays A Maintenance Bond had been received from Schoonmaker Homes, Inc. in the amount of $37,671.00, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent, for the one year maintenance period for the roads in Section II of Rockingham Farms Development. MR. JENSEN moved that the recommendations be accepted from the Highway Superintendent and Engineer to the Town and accept the Maintenance Bond offered by Schoonmaker Homes, Inc. for the main- tenance of the roads in Section II of Rockingham Farms Development. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Applications were received from Paul Moran, Harvey John :;Britton, William Smith and Eleanor Miller for Hawking and Peddling Licenses. The applications had been referred to the Dittchess County Sheriff's Office and all had been returned indicating no criminal record on file. MR. CLAUSEN moved to approve the applications and grant Paul Moran, Harvey Bohn Britton, William Smith and Eleanor Miller licenses for Hawking and Peddling in the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays A request had been received from Robert Bowling to rezone his parcel of property on Dose Road. The request had been forwarded to the Town Planning Board for their recommendation, their recom- mendation is as follows: June 18th, 1975 Town Board Town of Wappinger M4.11 Street Wappingers Falls, NY Gentlemen: Regarding the rezoning request of Mr. Robert Bowling, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board recommends that this request be denied. It is the opinion of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board that rezoning this property from residential to commercial would result in "spot zoning" in the very sense of the word. The Planning Board's further opinion is that this request is contrary to the proposed Zoning Ordinance and the Town Developm-nt Plan. Respectfully yours, s/ Betty -Ann Russ, Secr. T/W Planning Board MR. JENSEN moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board, and deny Mr. Bowling's rezoning request. Seconded by Mr. Saland. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 250 The following letter was received: June 16, 1975 Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall - Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Testing of Wells in the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area Dear Board Members: On May 1st we asked for bids on the physical -chemical testing of the wells in the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area. We have, since then, received bids from the following: 1. Camo Pollution Control, Inc. 2. EnviroTest Laboratories 3. Nanco Environmental Services, Inc. 4. NUWS, Inc. 5. R2 Environmental Consultants, Inc. We have examined the bids and find that the two compatible bids appear to be EnviroTest Laboratories who gave us a bid per sample, per well, of $190 per will and $10 per hour to collect the samples and, Camo Pollution Control, Inc. who gave us a price of $210 per sample, but they would collect samples so I fell that these are compatible. The only other bidder near that price was NUWS, Inc. in Wappingers Falls, who quoted $207 per test. However, they indicated that they could not do all the required tests. Nanco Environmental Services, Inc. bid approximately $363 per well and R2 Environmental Consultants bid $550 per well. Therefore, it is our recommendation that the bid be awarded by the Town Board to either Camo Pollution Control, Inc. or EnviroTest Laboratories since these tests are important in determining where and if problems do exist and what can be done to alleviate or improve upon the chemical and physical problems within the system. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. JENSEN moved to accept the bid from Camo Pollution Control, Inc. for the testing of the wells in the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays A cost estimate report was received from Mr. Lapar on installation of "Fence Fillers" 251 MR. SALAND moved to table the matter of the "Fence Fillers". Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following report was received from Mr. Lapar: Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Gentlemen: July 2, 1975 Fence Enclosure Rockingham Farms Water Pumping Station Central Wappinger Water Imp. Area Enclosed herewith are some bids received as of July 1, 1975 for 110' of 8' feet high chain link fence, fabric and appurten- ances (which include a gate) from two different suppliers with one supplier giving us two alternates. As you can see, we have received no bids from 3 other fence companies from whom we solicited bids. We feel that this fence is vitally important to the Town since the vandalism at Hilltop Water, which is the sister of this plant has caused the Town a substantial amount of money. Also enclosed is our letter which we sent out to obtain the informal bids. Thank you very much. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. JENSEN moved to table action on Mr. Lapar's report on fencing for the Rockingham Water Pump Station. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following two letters were received: June 17, 1975 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Town of Wappinger Water Imp. #1 Bids for Hilltop Water Fence Enclosure Dear Board Members: It is the feeling of this office that the minimum requirements L' 252 of protection to be afforded Well #1 should be an 8' high chain link fence. It is further our recommendation that the fence be put up at this time by AAA American Fence Ltd., the low bidder, for the cost of $610.00 installed. We have included a tabulation of the bids for your information. If there are any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.,P.C. s/ Ronald M. Evangelista Engineer July 2, 1975 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Various Projects for Construction in the Town of Wappinger Gentlemen: At the request of several Board members, these two projects were estimated. The Projects being Town of Wappinger Retain- ing Wall and the Hilltop Water Works Enclosure. In one case, the wall is falling down and the other case, due to increased vandalism, it has been recommended that an enclosure be placed around said pump. We enclose herewith for your perusal, estimate from a local contractor. We would like your reaction thereto, since we would appreciate having informal bids approved at the July 14th meeting. If we receive no comments, we will go, out for informal bids and present same at the July 14th meeting. If you have any comments or do not wish to receive these informal bids, please advise immediately. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. JENSEN moved to accept the bid from AAA American Fence Ltd. for aluminum chain link fence @ $610.00 to be installed at the Hilltop Water Works and further, direct theEngineer to the Town to seek bids for an enclosure and installation of the flow meter at the Hilltop Water Works, and similarly seek bids for a retaining wall behind the Town Hall Building. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nyas The following letter was received: July 3, 1975 Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall - Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Pressures in Existing Areas from the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Gentlemen: Although our present specifications and permit for the attach- ment of water systems to the public system include a pressure reducing valve, it is our fear that in the existing systems along Spook Hill Road; namely Orchard Homes, and possibly in the Schoon- maker Development and Mid -Point Subdivision of the Central Wappin- ger Water Improvement Area where pressure reducing valves have not been installed, excess pressures will be experienced by these people when the Town of Wappinger places the Hilltop Water System on line and our fears are that certain facilities could be damaged. It is our recommendation that the Town Board send letters to the residents of these areas indicating that such a situation could exist and recommend to them that they install in-house pressure reducing valves so that damage to their systems will not occur. I feel that they must assume the responsibility for the added advantage of the Central Water System and cannot advise any other remedy that would not negate any of the advantages of the Central Wappinger Water System. The only thing that possibly might be done is to throttle a valve but that, of course, would reduce the pressure and it would reduce any possibility of excess fire flow and the advantages attained from a better fire rating at some later date. Thank you very much. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. Mr. Saland asked what kind of cost was he talking about, and Mr. Lapar indicated he had not checked this. Mr. Jensen mentioned the specs for Royal Ridge should be checked to ascertain if this area should be considered also if notifications were given. MR. JENSEN moved to table this matter to the August Town Board meeting, and request the engineer to supply cost estimates. Seconded by Mr. Clausen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays A letter was received from Environment/One Corp. regarding out- standing balances on various invoices. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Supervisor's Office be empowered to pay those bills that prove to be outstanding from Environment/One Corp. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Under Committee Reports Mr. Jensen indicated that the Tri -Municipal Committee was preparing to file for the step two application, and discussions have been held with D.E.C. to ensure a correct and timely filing of this application. Audit & Control has not as yet approved the Tri -Municipal, and Mr. Jensen read what the con- ditions were that were necessary for approval of the applications. It appears that, since it has been agreed no funds, no go, Audit & Control is viewing it from that .point of view, and they are waiting for D.E.C. to no doubt, underwrite that step grants will be available. Mr. Saland mentioned that he had received communications from people in Angelbrook Development in reference to cable TV situa- tion. He believes the wise course would be to invite Mr. Calhoun and the President of .the Angelbrook Civic Association to attend one of the Town Board executive sessions in order that there mgiht be some type of airing on it. It appears the problem is that these residents that have above ground utilities are re- ceiving cable TV, those with underground utilities are not re- ceiving any hook-ups. The request for Amendments to the Central Hudson Street Lighting Contracts was placed before the Board. MR. JENSEN moved to table these requests. Seconded by Mr. Saland. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JENSEN who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, this Town Board has accepted for dedication to the Town the land along which it is proposed to lay out a certain highway less than three rods in width, as shown on a map entitled Daino Subdivision May #1853 dated November 10, 1939 said highway being generally described as follows: Plaza Road from its intersection with Central Avenue to Lake Oniad Drive, 1,110 ft. or 0.21 miles, 45 ft. width, and, WHEREAS, the consent of this Town Board having been given that the Town Superintendent of Highways make an order laying out the said highway less than three rods in width, such order having been filed and recorded in the office of the Town Clerk, with a release of the land from the owner thereof, and WHEREAS, the Town may not lay out a highway less than three rods in width unless certification in writing of the necessity therefor is made by the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York, pursuant to Section 171 of the Highway Law, Now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby requests the Commis- sioner of Transportation of the State of New York to issue a certificate in writing, pursuant to Section 171 of the Highway Law, of the necessity for laying out such highway less three rods in width, to extend as delineated upon the map hereto annexed and made a part hereof. Seconded by Mr. Clausen Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays MR. CLAUSEN moved to table action on the vacancy on the Planning Board until there was a full Board. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following memo was received: July 11, 1975 Memo TO: Town Board Members Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk From: Supervisor's Office Re: Transfer of Funds In order to make payment of the attached voucher from Wappinger and Southern Dutchess News it is recommended that the Town Board authorize the transfer of the sum of $3,057.60 from Account #B1990.4 Contingency -Part Town to Account #B8010.41 - Zoning -Contractural Expenses (Printing and Distribution of New Zoning Ordinance). Monies for this expense had not been previously budgeted. Respectfully submitted, Supervisor's Office The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN CLAUSEN who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,057.60 be and the same hereby is appropriated to Account B8010.41 and that the said sum is hereby transferred thereto from Account #B1990.4. Seconded by Mr. Saland. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays The following letter was received: July 1, 1975 Town Board Town Hall Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Truett Matter Gentlemen: In order to resolve this matter, we have to compare the cost and expense of relocating the pipe in the easement, or in the alternative, acquire the new easement. I would, therefore, request that Mr. Lapar present to the Board the cost estimate of simply relocating the easement. I will then try to advise the Board as to what the cost would be of acquiring the additional easement, assuming that it would have to go to condemnation. Very truly,yours, s/ Allan E. Rappleyea Mr. Rappleyea believed that the Town Board would have to sit down with Mr. Horton and Mr. Lapar and Mr. Truett and discuss the whole problem and reach a conclusion and let it rest at that. MR. CLAUSEN moved to set an executive session of the Town Board for July 22nd to meet with Mr. Truett, the Attorney and the Engineer to the Town at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, also to meet with Mr. Calhoun and the President from Angelbrook Civic Associa- tion. Seconded by Mr. Saland Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 257 Mr. Jensen, under New Business, suggested that, since monthly reports are received from the Supervisor, Town Justices and Building Inspector, it might be appropriate to request the Zoning Administration to also submit a monthly report. MR. JENSEN moved that beginning with the August Regular Monthly Meeting, the Zoning Administrator be directed to submit a monthly report to the Town Board as do the other offices. Seconded by Mr. Saland. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Frank Buyakowski, being recognized by the Chair, asked, in reference to his proposed subdivision Kent Ridge, if the Board had considered his request regarding hooking up to the Town sewer. He has not received a reply to his question. Mr. Clausen informed Mr. Buyakowski that the Town Board had directed a letter to the Planning Board indicating to them that the Kent Ridge Subdivision would be treated as any other application that came before their Board. Mr. Buyakowski should then receive his answer from the Planning Board. The Chair then entertained a motion to adjourn. MR. JENSEN moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Clausen, and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:53 P.M. Reg. Mtg. 7/14/75 21441tx:i2A, Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk r