2012-01-04 RGMTown of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Reorganization Meeting townofwappinger.us
^' Minutes — Christine Fulton
845-297-5771
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
VA
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status Arrived
Barbara Gutzler
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
William Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Vincent Bettina
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Ismay Czarniecki
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
Michael Kuzmicz
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
. Present
Al Roberts
Town of Wappinger
Town Attorney
Present
Graham Forster
Town of Wappinger
Highway Superintendent
Present
Robert Gray
Town of Wappinger
Town Engineer
Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Supervisor Statement
Supervisor Gutzler welcomed Councilman Kuzmicz and Deputy Town Clerk Jessica Fulton.
Adoption of the Agenda
Motion To: Table Resolution 2012-27 for further discussion at a later date
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
Motion To: adopt the agenda
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
V. Public Portion
1. Motion To: open the floor to the public
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
2. Public portion
The first resident to speak was Gary Lindstrom. He questioned if the appointment resolutions
will have the names announced since there aren't any names stated on the agenda. Supervisor
Gutzler added that at the time of the resolution they will announce the name for consideration.
He then asked if there has to be a reason for tabling a resolution. Councilman Beale stated that
traditionally the resolution have had a blank space so there is no implication of prior discussion.
Once they discuss the resolution they can then make a motion to fill the blank. Councilman
Bettina stated that stating a reason for tabling a resolution is the prerogative of the board
member.
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3. Motion To: to close the floor
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czamiecki, Kuzmicz
VI. Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2012-1
Resolution Authorizing Refund of Unused Escrow for Bob Emig Construction Corp.
Subdivision (Account 11-3230/5160)
WHEREAS, on or about April 25, 2011, Robert Emig (hereinafter the "Applicant") filed
an application for Subdivision Approval under Application Number 11-3230/5160; and
WHEREAS, on or about April 25, 2011, the Applicant deposited Three Thousand, Seven
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,750.00) into an escrow account with the Town of Wappinger for
payment of the fees of the Town's professionals to review the application; and
WHEREAS, additional deposit in the amounts of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Ninety -
Six and 80/100 Dollars ($2,596.80) and Three Thousand, Five Hundred Fifteen and 75/100
Dollars ($3,515.75) were respectively made on July 12, 2011 and October 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the application was approved and the Resolution of Approval was signed
by the Planning Board Chairman on September 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, all professional fees incurred during the review of the application have
been paid and a balance of One Thousand, Eight Hundred Ninety -Four and 80/100 Dollars
($1,894.80) remains in escrow account number 11-3230/5160 and Applicant has requested a
refund of said unused escrow balances; and
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant has audited the escrow account and has verified the
amount due to the Applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes a refund to the Applicant in the amount of
One Thousand, Eight Hundred Ninety -Four and 80/100 Dollars ($1,894.80) from
escrow account number 11-3230/5160, representing the unused escrow balance
for the above project.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-1
8 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
m
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Initiator
8
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
8
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-2
Resolution Authorizing Attendance at the 2012 Association of Towns Annual Meeting
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has annually authorized
members of the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Clerk, Town
Justices, Town Attorney, Engineer to the Town and certain employees of the Town of
Wappinger to attend the New York State Association of Towns Annual Meeting and Educational
Conference in New York City; and
WHEREAS, the Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 includes educational expense line
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items for various Town departments; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has determined the purpose of
attendance at the Conference to be primarily educational and requires all attendees to attend a
minimum of four (4) hours of daily educational seminars and to provide proof of such
attendance; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby authorizes payment of related expenses for
attendance at the conference as follows:
- Registration at the Conference;
- Overnight accommodations for a maximum of two (2) nights, except for the Town
Delegate to the Conference who shall be provided overnight accommodations for three (3)
nights;
- Advance expense payments on a "per diem" basis in accordance with the New York
State Office of the State Comptroller guidelines
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes and approves the following elected officers,
appointees and employees of the Town to attend the 2012 New York State
Association of Towns Meeting and Educational Conference in New York City:
Town Supervisor, Members of the Town Board, Members of the Planning Board,
Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk,
Accountant to the Town, Chief Clerk to the Justice Court, and Town Justices.
3. The Town Board also approves payment of registration expenses only for the
Attorney to the Town and the Engineer to the Town as attendees to the 2012 New
York State Association of Towns Meeting and Educational Conference
4. The Town Board hereby authorizes the pre -payment to the New York State
Association of Towns for the conference registration costs, overnight
accommodations and advance expense payment on a "per diem" basis in
accordance with the NYS Office of the State Comptroller guidelines.
5. The Town Board requires "per diem" advance expense payments to be requested
through an executed voucher by each attendee.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-2
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
0
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
0
❑
0
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-3
Resolution Authorizing Refund of Unused Escrow for Scorin, LLC Amended Site Plan &
Special Use Permit (Account 10-3218/4044)
WHEREAS, on or about October 20, 2010, Jared Van Benschoten as Member of JVB
Group, LLC (hereinafter the "Applicant") filed an application for Amended Site Plan Approval
and Special Use Permit Approval under Application Number 10-3218/4044; and
WHEREAS, on or about October 20, 2010, the Applicant deposited Seven Thousand,
Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) into an escrow account with the Town of Wappinger for
payment of the fees of the Town's professionals to review the application; and
WHEREAS, an additional deposit in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)
was made on July 26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the application was approved and the Resolution of Amended Site Plan
Approval and Special Use Permit Approval was signed by the Planning Board Chairman on June
6, 2011; and
WHEREAS, all professional fees incurred during the review of the application have
been paid and a balance of One Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety -Seven and 60/100 Dollars
($1,697.60) remains in escrow account number 10-3218/4044 and Applicant has requested a
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refund of said unused escrow balances; and
WHEREAS, the Town Accountant has audited the escrow account and has verified the
amount due to the Applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes a refund to the Applicant in the amount of
One Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety -Seven and 60/100 Dollars ($1,697.60) from
escrow account number 10-3218/4044, representing the unused escrow balance
for the above project.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record -Resolution RES -2012-3
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
EI
❑
❑
❑
El Tabled
Ismay Czarniecki
Seconder
a
11
1i
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
EI
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
Al. Procedural Resolutions
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-4
Resolution Adopting the Rules of the Town Board
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously adopted a set of rules to ensure the orderly
conduct of Town Board business which rules were entitled "Rules of the Town Board of the
Town of Wappinger"; and
WHEREAS, the Rules of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger were modified by
Resolution 2009-092, adopted on June 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board members have previously expressed concern that the rules
of the Town Board need further amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby confirms and adopts the
"Rules of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger" as modified through June
8, 2009, as the governing rules of the Town Board for the conduct of Town
business.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Supervisor to re-
examine the Rules of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, and provide proposed
modifications thereto to the Town Board, on or before the 1St Town Board meeting in March
2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓'Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-4'
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
El Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
B
Voter
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
Ef
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czarniecki
Initiator
EI
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
EI
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2012-5
Resolution Designating the Time and Place for Holding Town Board Meetings for the
Calendar Year 2012
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Regular Monthly meetings of the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger shall be held at 7:30 PM, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evening of the second and fourth Monday of
each month, or at such other place or time within the Town of Wappinger as the Town Board
shall from time to time designate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when a regularly scheduled Town Board meeting
occurs on a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday, or at such other time as
the Town Board shall designate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the meetings of the Town Board, including any
adjourned or rescheduled meetings shall be posted in Town Hall on the Town bulletin board and
on the Town website. The Town Clerk is directed to take whatever steps are necessary to have
such Town Board meetings accurately reflected on the Town website.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-5;
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-6
Resolution to Adjust Town of Wappinger Mileage Reimbursement Rates for 2012
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger compensates employees for the use of the
employee's personal vehicle whenever the employee utilizes such personal vehicle for Town
business; and
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has established the allowable reimbursement
rate for 2012 at the rate of $0.55.5 per mile for business miles driven,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby establishes and authorizes the allowable mileage
reimbursement rate to a Town employee at $0.55.5 per mile for business miles
driven whenever a Town employee uses his/her personal vehicle for Town
business, effective January 1, 2012.
3. This rate shall remain in effect until modified by further Town Board Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-6
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
_
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2012-7
Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Supervisor's Annual Report to the State
Comptroller
WHEREAS, Town Law Section §29.10 requires the Supervisor to prepare and file with
the Town Clerk, within 30 days after the expiration of each fiscal year, an annual financial report
accounting for all monies received and disbursed by him/her, together with the certificate or
certificates, of the bank or trust company where the Town monies are deposited, showing the
amount of such monies on deposit with said bank or trust company, and cause a certified copy of
such report to be published in the official newspaper of the Town; and
WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the aforementioned report required by Town Law
§29.10, the Town Board may determine, by resolution, that the Supervisor shall submit to the
Town Clerk, within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State
Comptroller, required by §30 of the General Municipal Law, provided, however, that if the time
for filing of the annual report has been extended for a period of 60 days by the State Comptroller
as provided in said statute, then the time for submitting a copy of the report to the Town Clerk
similarly shall be extended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. In lieu of preparing the report required by Town Law §29.10, the Supervisor shall
submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, unless
such time has otherwise been extended by the State Comptroller, a copy of the
report to the State Comptroller required by §30 of the General Municipal Law and
the Town Clerk is further directed to cause a summary of such report to be
published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State
Comptroller, or a notice that a copy of such report is on file with the Town
Clerk's office and is available for public inspection and copying, in the official
newspaper of the Town and such other newspapers as the Town Board may direct.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-7
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
21
El
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-8
Resolution Designating Various Banks as the Official Depositories for the Town of
Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that the banks listed below, all located and authorized to do
business in the State of New York (hereinafter the "Banks") are hereby designated as the
depositories of the Town of Wappinger:
Putnam County Savings Bank
M&T Bank
Bank of America
Citizens Bank
TD Bank North
JP Morgan Chase
HSBC
Trustco Bank
BE IT RESOLVED, that until further order of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger, the maximum amount that may be kept on deposit at the aforementioned Banks at
any one time is Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00).
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger is hereby
authorized to execute and deliver all security and custody agreements relating to the pledge of
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collateral by the Bank as security for the deposit of public funds by, and the investment of public
funds of, the Town of Wappinger government and the custody of such collateral and investments
all in such form as may be approved by any such officers, such approval to be evidence of the
execution of any such agreement.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger is authorized to accept an Eligible
Surety Bond as security for the deposit of public funds by the Town of Wappinger, having such
terms and conditions as shall be approved by resolution of the Town of Wappinger or as set forth
in the investment policy adopted by the Town of Wappinger.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Banks are hereby appointed as an agent of and custodian
for the Town of Wappinger to hold collateral pledged by the Banks as security for deposits of
public funds by the Town of Wappinger and to hold investments of the Town.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following officers of the Town of Wappinger be and
hereby are, and each of them hereby is, authorized to open accounts or otherwise to conduct
business with the aforementioned Banks and to deposit any of the funds of the Town of
Wappinger in the Banks either at its head office or at any of its branches:
Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor
Town Clerk
Tax Collector
Justices of the Justice Court
Such officers are also authorized to give any and all instructions to charge accounts of the Town
of Wappinger which they have opened with the aforementioned Banks. Any one or more of
these officers are also authorized to enter into agreements with the Banks with respect to
products or services relating to the accounts or other Bank services, including, but not limited to,
wire and other funds transfers products, night deposits, safe deposit boxes and direct deposit of
payroll, in whatever form as may be approved by that officer.
BE IT RESOLVED, that until further order of the Town of Wappinger, any funds of the
Town of Wappinger deposited in the aforementioned Banks or placed with the Banks for
investment are subject to withdrawal, transfer or charge at any time and from time to time,
electronically or otherwise, upon checks, authorizations, letters or other instruments, orders,
items or instructions for the payment or transfer of money when made, signed, drawn, accepted,
endorsed or given, orally, in writing, or by any other means, on behalf of the Town of Wappinger
by any one of the following:
Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor
Town Clerk
Tax Collector
Justices of the Justice Court
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Banks are hereby authorized to pay any such check,
authorization, letter, or other instrument, order or item or execute any such instructions or effect
any such withdrawal, transfer or charge and also to receive the same from the payee or any other
holder without inquiry as to the circumstances of issues, withdrawal, transfer or charge or the
disposition of the proceeds, even if drawn to the individual order of or paid to any signing
person, or payable to the Banks or others for his or her account, or tendered in payment of his or
her individual obligation, and whether drawn against an account in the name of the Town of
Wappinger or in the name of any officer or agent of the Town of Wappinger as such, and, at the
option of the Banks, even if the account shall not be in credit to the full amount of such
instrument, withdrawal, transfer or charge.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Banks, as designated depository of the Town of
Wappinger, be and hereby are requested, authorized and directed to honor all checks,
authorizations, letters, or other instruments, orders, items or instructions for the payment or
transfer of money when made, signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or given in the Town of
Wappinger name on its account(s) (including but not limited to those drawn to the individual
order of or paid to any person or persons whose name or names thereon as signor or signers
thereof or who deliver such instructions) when bearing or purporting to bear the facsimile
signature(s) of any one of the following:
Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor
Town Clerk
Tax Collector
Justices of the Justice Court
and the Banks shall be entitled to honor and to charge the Town of Wappinger for all such
checks, authorizations, letters, or other instruments, orders, items or instructions regarding the
payment or transfer of money, regardless of by whom or by what means the actual or purported
facsimile signature or signatures thereon may have been affixed thereto if such facsimile
signature or signatures resemble the facsimile specimens from time to time filed with the Banks
by the recording officer or other officer of the Town of Wappinger.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger is authorized
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to open one or more accounts with the Banks for the provision of investment advisory, custodial
and other investment services on behalf of the Town of Wappinger (the "Account") and to
execute agreements (including amendments thereto) on behalf of the Town of Wappinger with
respect to the Account.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following officers of the Town of Wappinger are
authorized to instruct the Banks, in writing, orally, electronically or by means of telex, TWX,
facsimile transmission, bank wire or other teleprocess, regarding any notices, instructions or
requests made by the Town of Wappinger in accordance with any security agreement with the
Banks, and the establishment, modification or replacement of investment objectives for the
Account, the purchase, sale, transfer or other disposition of funds or property held in the
Account, the transfer of funds or property into the Account, and any other matters concerning the
Account:
Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor
Town Clerk
Tax Collector
Justices of the Justice Court
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger be and hereby is authorized to certify
to the Banks the names of the present officers of the Town of Wappinger and other persons
authorized to sign for it (including but not limited to persons to whom such officers or authorized
persons have delegated their authority) and the offices respectively held by them, if any, together
with specimens of their signatures, and in case of any change of authorized persons or of any
holder of any such office or holders of any such officers, the fact of such change and the name of
any new officers and the offices respectively held by them, if any, together with specimens of
their signatures; and the Banks be and are hereby authorized to honor any checks, notes, drafts,
bills of exchange, acceptances, undertakings, authorizations, letters, or other instruments, orders,
items or instructions or agreements or other documents signed by any new officer or officers in
respect of whom it has received any such certificate or certificates or by any such person with the
same force and effect as if said officer or said officers or person were named in the foregoing
resolutions.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Banks be promptly notified in writing by the Town of
Wappinger Clerk of any change in these resolutions, such notice to be given to each office of the
Banks in which any account of the Town of Wappinger may be maintained or from which any
product or service affected by such change is provided to the Town of Wappinger, and that until
it has actually so received such notice in writing it is authorized to act in pursuance of these
resolutions, and that until it has actually received such notice and has had a reasonable
opportunity to act upon such notice, it shall be indemnified and saved harmless from any loss
suffered, claim or liability incurred by it in continuing to act in pursuance of these resolutions,
even though these resolutions may have been changed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be, and is hereby directed to give
notice of adoption of this resolution to each of the aforementioned banking institutions.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record- Resolution RES` -2012-8
D Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
11
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Seconder
R1
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-9
Resolution Authorizing the Use of a Mechanical Check Signing Device
BE IT RESOLVED, that the voucher order checks of the Town of Wappinger may be
signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town as reproduced by a mechanical
check -signing device or machine provided that the safeguards specified by the manufacturer and
inherent in the operations of such device are properly observed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with all
banking institutions which are depositories of the monies and funds of the Town of Wappinger,
for the purpose of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile signature; and
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Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and
is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps which may be necessary and proper to
acquire a mechanical check -signing devise for use in conformity with this resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-9
Yes/Aye
Yes/Aye ..
No/Nay
....Abstain
Absent
El Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-10
Resolution Designating Official Newspapers for the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southern Dutchess News, a newspaper regularly published
in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and having a general circulation in the
Town, and being a newspaper entered as second class mail matter, be and the same hereby is
designated as the official newspaper of the Town; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal, published in the
County of Dutchess and having general circulation therein, be and is hereby designated as an
additional newspaper for the publication of Town Notices; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the Town Clerk be and he or she is hereby
authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to the publishers of such newspapers.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-10
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Initiator
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-11
Resolution Establishing Purchase and Procurement Procedures for the Town of
Wappinger
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law, the Town Board has previously adopted a budget
for calendar year 2012
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. That subject to the provisions of Section 117 of the Town Law, where provisions
had been made in the annual budget for expenditures for the purchase of
equipment, supplies or goods, further approval by the Town Board to authorize
the purchase of such equipment, supplies or goods will not be required provided
that such purchases otherwise comply with the Town Procurement Policy as set
forth in Town Code Section 46.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Board permission to seek bids on the
purchase of equipment, supplies or goods pursuant to the aforementioned Town Procurement
Policy will not be required if any item is purchased through State bid or County bid.
Town of Wappinger Page 9 Printed 1/17/2012
Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-11
January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King Day
January 16, 2012
President's Day
February 20, 2012
a Adopted
- -
Memorial Day
Yes/Aye
NO/Nay
Abstain
Absent
11 Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
p
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
0
0
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
R1
❑
❑
0
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
0
❑
❑11
0
Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
p
❑
❑
0
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-12
Resolution Authorizing a Blanket Undertaking Covering Officers, Clerks, and Employees
of the Town of Wappinger
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 2, Section 11 of the Public Officers Law, the Town
Board is authorized to establish the amount of an official undertaking for various employees of
the Town; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 2, Section 11, subdivision 2 of the Public Officers Law,
the Town Board is authorized to procure a blanket undertaking from any authorized corporate
surety covering officers, clerks and employees in such amount as determined by the Town
Board; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has procured such a blanket undertaking through the
American Alternative Insurance Corporation, whereby the faithful performance of the duties of
the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and Tax Collector are -guaranteed for the covered amounts as
shown on Schedule A attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. Pursuant to the authority granted in Public Officers Law, Article 2, Section 11,
subdivision 2, the Town Board authorizes the procurement of commercial blanket
undertaking through the American Alternative Insurance Corporation, whereby
the faithful performance of the duties of the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and
Tax Collector are guaranteed for the covered amounts shown on Schedule A
attached hereto, and the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to procure such
coverage through its insurance agent, Marshall & Sterling.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-12
January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King Day
January 16, 2012
President's Day
February 20, 2012
21 Adopted
April 6, 2012
Memorial Day
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
a
❑
❑
0
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
D
❑
❑
0
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Initiator
0
❑
❑
0
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
8
❑
❑
0
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-13
Resolution Establishing Paid Holidays
WHEREAS, that the Paid Holiday Schedule for 2012 is as follows:
New Year's Day
January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King Day
January 16, 2012
President's Day
February 20, 2012
Good Friday
April 6, 2012
Memorial Day
May 28, 2012
Independence Day
July 4, 2012
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Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
Labor Day September 3, 2012
Columbus Day October 8, 2012
Election Day November 6, 2012
Veteran's Day November 12, 2012
Thanksgiving Day November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Day Friday November 23, 2012
Christmas Day December 25, 2012
Town Hall Floating Holiday December 26, 2012
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The aforementioned is hereinafter the paid holiday schedule for the year 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-13
Number of Carry Over
Name
Date of Request
Vacation Days
Daniel Barry
12/20/11
10
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑ _
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
Michael Sheehan
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-14
Resolution Authorizing Employee Vacation Rollover Requests
WHEREAS, several Town of Wappinger Highway Department union employees have
requested to carryover unused vacation days into calendar year 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby approves the following requests made by the Town of
Wappinger Highway Department employees to carry unused vacation days into
calendar year 2012 as follows:
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-14
Number of Carry Over
Name
Date of Request
Vacation Days
Daniel Barry
12/20/11
10
John Barry
12/19/11
6
Kevin C. Brower
12/19/11
10
Craig Bova
12/15/11
10
Terry Glass
12/19/11
1
Christopher Heady
12/19/11
5
Dave Montfort
12/19/11
2
George Silvestri
12/19/11
10
Michael Sheehan
12/19/11
10
David Varco
12/19/11
4
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-14
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter0
❑
El
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
:Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
RESOLUTION: 2012-15
Resolution Establishing Petty Cash Funds for Various Offices
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law Section 64.1-a, the Town Board is authorized to
establish petty cash funds for any Town officer, head of a department or office in the Town, for
payment, in advance of audit, of a properly itemized or certified bill for materials, supplies or
services furnished to the Town for the conduct of its affairs and upon such terms as set forth in
Section 64.1-a.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Supervisor, Town Justice Court, the Receiver of Taxes and the Town
Recreation Department are hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty
cash fund, in a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each such
fund as authorized by Town Law Section 64.1-a
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Receiver of Taxes is authorized to open
a petty cash fund in a sum not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), subject to the
provisions of Section 64.1-a.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to open a petty cash
fund in a sum not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00), subject to the provisions of
Section 64.1-a.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such disbursements made from a petty cash
fund are to be made in accordance with the express provisions, terms and conditions of Town
Law Section 64.1-a.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-15'
Officers be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following rates in accordance
with the duly adopted budget of the Town of Wappinger for calendar year 2012:
2012
Title
$56,000.00
0 Adopted
$1,000.00
Deputy Supervisor
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
$9,465.00
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Seconder
0
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
VIII. Compensation Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2012-16
Resolution Establishing Salaries for Elected Officials in the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following named elected Town
Officers be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following rates in accordance
with the duly adopted budget of the Town of Wappinger for calendar year 2012:
2012
Title
$56,000.00
Supervisor
$1,000.00
Deputy Supervisor
$26,780.00
Town Justice
$26,780.00
Town Justice
$9,465.00
1 Councilman
$9,465.00
1 Councilman
$9,465.00
1 Councilman
$9,465.00
1 Councilman
$76,562.00
Highway Superintendent
$53,867.00
Town Clerk
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the
aforementioned Positions shall be divided over a 52 week pay period, and paid weekly,
commencing on January 6, 2012, and thereafter for the remainder of the 2012 calendar year
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0n^rQ7ni7ntiAn Maatincr Minutes January 4, 2012
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012'-16
Salary
Fund
Total Employees
Summer Director
$15.45/hour
B.7310.101
1
Floating Director
$15.00/hour
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
_Abstain..
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-17
Resolution Establishing the Pay Scale for Certain Employees of the Town of Wappinger
Highway Department
BE IT RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the Town of Wappinger Highway Department
will be in accordance with the contract between the Town of Wappinger and the C.S.E.A., in
effect on January 1, 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such Highway Department employees shall be
paid every Friday throughout calendar year 2012, commencing on January 6, 2012, payable over
a 52 week pay period, and consistent with the pay schedule set forth in the aforementioned
contract.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-17
Salary
Fund
Total Employees
Summer Director
$15.45/hour
B.7310.101
1
Floating Director
$15.00/hour
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
ElYes/Aye
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-18
Resolution Establishing Pay Scale for Seasonal Recreation Department Employees in the
Town of Wappinger
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department employs seasonal employees
necessary to provide the various recreation programs which are funded by the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby establishes the wages for the following seasonal employees
employed or to be employed by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department as
hereinafter set forth:
Title
Salary
Fund
Total Employees
Summer Director
$15.45/hour
B.7310.101
1
Floating Director
$15.00/hour
B.7310.105
1
Camp Director RTE
$10.50/hour
B.7310.102
9-10
Camp Director
$10.00/hour
B.7310.102
9-10
RTE Counselor
$9.50/hour
B.7310.103
12-14
Returning Counselor
$8.50/hour
B.7310.103
18-20
New Counselor
$7.50/hour
B.7310.103
8
Tennis Camp Director
$30.00/hour
A.7140.101
1
Tennis Camp Assistant
$12.50/hour
A.7140.102
1
Fishing Camp Director
$25.00/hour
A.7140.115
3
Basketball Camp Director
$25.00/hour
A.7140.107
1
Basketball Camp Assistant
$12.50/hour
A.7140.107
1
Volleyball Director
$30.00/hour
A.7140.106
1
Baton Twirling Instructor
$30.00/hour
A.7140.113
1
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Reorganization Meeting Minutes laniinry A )n17
Aerobics Instructor
Winter Basketball Instructor
Winter Basketball Assistant
Gymnastics Director
Gymnastics Asst Director
Gymnastics Assistants
$40.00/session
$25.00/hour
$12.50/hour
$30.00/hour
$12.50/hour
$7.25/hour
A.7140.104
1
A.7140.105
I
A.7140.105
1
A.7140.103
1
A.7140.103
1
A.7140.103
12
3. The Recreation Director is authorized to employ seasonal/part-time employees in
accordance with the aforementioned salary scale in accordance with the practices and
policies of the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓'vote Record -Resolution RES -2012-18
Town government and yearly establishes the salary scale for each of said employees; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby establishes the
salary/wage scale for the employees
hereinafter identified.
a Adopted
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
El Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
Cheryl Hait
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
a
❑
p
0
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Initiator
10
❑
❑
p
$28,137.00
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
p
❑
Court Attendant
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-19
Resolution Establishing Wages for Various Employees of the Town of Wappinger
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger employs numerous people to carry out the functions of
Town government and yearly establishes the salary scale for each of said employees; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby establishes the
salary/wage scale for the employees
hereinafter identified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1.
The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2.
The Town Board hereby establishes the salary/wage scale for the following
named
employees employed by the Town of Wappinger as hereinafter set forth:
Name
Title
Budget Line
2012 Salary
Cheryl Hait
Court Clerk
A.1110.102
$53,718.00
Linda Walters
Deputy Court Clerk
A.1110.103
$41,045.00
Gina Renzo
Clerk to the Justice
A.I 110.104
$11,789.00
Danielle Lent
Clerk to the Justice
A.1110.105
$28,137.00
Jennifer Propfe
Clerk to the Justice
A.1110.109
$11,789.00
Jay Morse
Court Attendant
A.1110. 107
$ 5,200.00
R.Smrcka/R.Hasenbein Court Attendant
A. 1110.106
$10,000.00
Richard Michels
Court Attendant
A.I 110.108
$ 3,500.00
Inez Maldonado
Secretary to Supervisor
A.1220.101
$31,600.00
Karol Kelly
Secretary to Highway Super
A.5010.101
$30,413.00
Faith Ward
Solid Waste Attendant
A.8160.100
$11.39 per hr
John Gale
Solid Waste Attendant
A.8160.100
$11.39 per hr
Vacant
Solid Waste Attendant
A.8160.100
$11.39 per hr
Vacant
Solid Waste Attendant
A.8160.100
$11.39 per hr
George Battaglia
Solid Waste Attendant
A.8160.100
$11.39 per hr
Christian Harkins
Assessor
A.1355.100
$47,500.00
Loretta Brunello
Assessor Aide
A.1355.101
$33,225.00
Nancy Angell
Real Property Data Lister
A.1355.103
$23,221.00
Jerald Owen
Dog Control Officer
A.3510.100
$24,692.00
Mark Price
Recreation Director
A.7620.100
$31,000.00
Ralph Holt
Recreation Supervisor
A.7020.100
$14,875.00
Donna Lenhart
Municipal Secretary
A.7020.101
$26,000.00
Dorothy Groark
Recreation Assistant
A.7620.101
$24,050.00
Joseph DeRosa, Jr. Groundskeeper
A.7110.108
$21,622.00
John Sullivan
Laborer
A.7110.106
$21,622.00
Mark Liebermann
Fire Inspector
B.3410.100
$55,298.00
Salvatore Morello
Mun. Code Enforcement Inspector
B.3620.101
$49,807.00
Sue Rose
Clerk
B.3620.104
$28,759.00
Barbara Roberti
Zoning Administrator
B.8015.100
$45,100.00
Michelle Gale
Planning Board/ZBA Secretary
B.8020.100/B.8010.100
$31,768.00
Christine Fulton
Town Clerk
A.1410.100
$53,868.00
Jessica Fulton
Deputy Town Clerk
A.1410.101
$25,750.00
Patricia Maupin
Receiver of Taxes & Assessments
A.1330.100
$52,718.00
Susan Randall
Account Clerk Typist
A.1330.101/A.1315.103
$28,740.00
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Ponraani7atinn Meetine Minutes January 4, 2012
Fredrick Awino
Charles Reinhardt
Regina Dauzat
Debra Brown
Steve Frazier
Susan Dao
Accountant
A.1315.100
Account Clerk
A.1315.102
Payroll Clerk
A.1315.104
Data Entry Operator 1
WU.8310.100
Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
A.7100.100
Mun. Code Enforcement Inspector
B.3620.105
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
$61,500.00
$28,058.00
$30,000.00
$40,125.00
$57,000.00
$41,000.00
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-19
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑ _
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
8
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czarniecki
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-20
Resolutiion Establishing Remuneration for Water Meter Readers in the Town of
Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that for calendar year 2012, the remuneration for Town of
Wappinger Water Meter Reader Meters is hereby established at the rate of $1.20 per meter read;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment to the Water Meter Reader shall be in
accordance with the number of water meters read and the Town Supervisor is authorized and
empowered to pay the Water Meter Reader upon proof of the number of water meters read as
confirmed by the Town Accountant.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-20
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
0 Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
El
❑
1i
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czarniecki
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-21
Resolution Establishing Pay Scale for Part -Time Town Patrol Personnel
BE IT RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol
personnel, as provided by contract with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, engaged to
perform additional police protection and surveillance services of Town parks, various other
Town properties, and the performance of such other police services and duties as may be
assigned by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same is hereby fixed and
established in accordance with the contract with the Dutchess County Sheriff s Office in effect
on January 1, 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sergeant Jonathan Begor of the Dutchess County
Sheriff s Office is hereby appointed the coordinator of the Town of Wappinger Vandalism
Patrol, and his annual salary is hereby set at $5,500.00, payable by verified voucher as services
are performed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all deputy services providing vandalism patrol
services to the Town of Wappinger, shall be paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the
contract between the Town of Wappinger and the Dutchess County Sheriff s Office, and said
personnel shall be paid upon verified voucher as services are performed.
Town of Wappinger Page 15 Printed 1/17/2012
Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-21
0 Adopted
_
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
8
❑
❑
❑
11 Defeated
Willi am Beale
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
Ej
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
IX. Appointment Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2012-22
Resolution Appointing Deputy Town Clerk to the Town of Wappinger
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk is authorized to appoint a Deputy Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Christine Fulton, Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, has elected to appoint
Jessica Fulton as her Deputy Town Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board acknowledges the appointment of Jessica Fulton as Deputy
Town Clerk by Christine Fulton, Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger.
3. The Town Board hereby establishes the salary of the Deputy Town Clerk at
$25,750.00 annually to be paid in 52 weekly installments commencing on January
6, 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-22''
❑ Adopted
_
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
11
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-23
Resolution Appointing a Registrar and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of
Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Christine Fulton be and she is hereby appointed to serve as Registrar of
Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, for a term of two years,
commencing January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2013, pursuant to Section 4123 of the Public
Health Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of
Wappinger shall receive no salary or compensation, however, she shall be entitled to receive for the
performance of duties of this respective office the fees fixed by applicable statute; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk designates Jessica Fulton to hold the
position of Deputy Registrar to the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Town of Wappinger Page 16 Printed 1/17/2012
Reorganization Meeting
Minutes January 4, 2012
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-23
Yes/Aye
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czarniecki
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-24
Resolution Appointing Members to the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
WHEREAS, three vacancies exist on the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
occasioned by the resignation of Michael Kuzmicz who was elected to the Town Board and has resigned
his position at the Zoning Board of Appeals, further occasioned by the resignation of Thomas Van Tine
and the expiration of the term of Alfred Casella whose term expires December 31, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Alfred Casella is hereby appointed as a Member of the Town
of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals for the term commencing January 1, 2012 and
terminating December 31, 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Robert Johnston
to fulfill the unexpired term of Michael Kuzmicz which term expires December 31, 2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Peter Galotti to
fulfill the unexpired term of Thomas VanTine which term expires December 31, 2015.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-24
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
0 Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-25
Resolution Appointing Chairperson of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals
BE IT RESOLVED, that Howard Prager is hereby appointed as Chairperson of the Town of
Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals for calendar year 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-25
Yes/Aye„
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Town of Wappinger Page 17 Printed 1/17/2012
Reorganization Meeting Minutes I-nniinni A ')Al')
RESOLUTION: 2012-26
Resolution Appointing a Member to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board
WHEREAS, the appointment of Angela Bettina to the Town of Wappinger Planning
Board expired on December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to re -appoint Angela
Bettina to the Planning Board for a seven (7) year term, which term will expire on December 31,
2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Angela Bettina is hereby appointed as
a member of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for a seven (7) year term commencing
January 1, 2012, with the appointment terminating December 31, 2018.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-26
0 Adopted
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
p
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
p
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
p
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
p
p
Next: Dee 31, 2029 12:00 AM
Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
0
p
❑
p
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-27
Resolution Appointing Chairperson of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board
BE IT RESOLVED, that
appointed as Chairperson of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for calendar year 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
is hereby
✓ Vote Record'. Resolution RES -2012-27
❑ Adopted
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
8
❑
❑
❑
0 Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
R1
p
❑
p
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Seconder
El
❑
❑
p.
Next: Dee 31, 2029 12:00 AM
I Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
8
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2012-28
Resolution Appointing Dog Control Officer for the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Jerald Owen is hereby appointed as Dog Control Officer for the Town
of Wappinger for calendar year 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Jerald Owen shall receive salary as set forth in the
duly adopted Budget for the Town of Wappinger for calendar year 2012 and that said salary shall be
payable in 52 weekly installments commencing on January 6, 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record'` -Resolution RES -2012-28
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
0
Town of Wappinger Page 18 Printed 1/17/2012
Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-29
Resolution Appointing Town Historian of the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Brenda Von Burg is appointed as Town Historian of the Town of
Wappinger for calendar year 2012 and that said Brenda Von Burg shall receive no salary for said
appointment.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-29
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
„Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-30
Resolution Appointing Liaison to the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee
BE IT RESOLVED, that Michael Kuzmicz is hereby appointed as the Town Board
Liaison to the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee for calendar year 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-30
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
13
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
El
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-31
Resolution Appointing Confidential Personal Secretary to the Town Supervisor
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor is authorized to appoint a Confidential Personal Secretary;
and
WHEREAS, Supervisor Barbara A. Gutzler has elected to appoint Inez Maldonado as her
Confidential Personal Secretary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board acknowledges the appointment of Inez Maldonado as
Confidential Personal Secretary to the Supervisor by Barbara A. Gutzler,
Supervisor.
3. The Town Board hereby establishes the salary of the Confidential Personal
Secretary to the Supervisor at $31,600.00 annually to be paid in 52 weekly
installments commencing on January 6, 2012.
Town of Wappinger Page 19 Printed 1/17/2012
Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-31
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Initiator
p
❑
❑
0
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
a
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voterp
IZ
❑
0
0
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
p
❑
❑
0
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-32
Resolution Employing Engineering and Stormwater Management Consultant Services
BE IT RESOLVED, that Robert J. Gray, P.E. of Morris Associates, be, and hereby is
employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, the Planning Board, and
the Town's departments and agencies such professional engineering advice and services as may
be required by the Town, its departments and agencies, from time to time, during calendar year
2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Robert J. Gray and Morris Associates shall be paid in
accordance with the fee schedule set forth in the Proposal for Engineering Services addressed to
the Town Board and dated November 21, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board acknowledges that the Planning
Board has recommended that Robert J. Gray be continued as Engineering Consultant to the
Planning Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Walter R. Artus, CPESC, CMS4S of Stormwater
Management Consultants, Inc., be, and hereby is employed and retained as Stormwater
Consultant for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, the Town's departments and
agencies such stormwater consulting services as may be required during calendar year 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Walter R. Artus, shall be paid in accordance with
the fee schedule set forth in the Letter of Engagement submitted to the Town dated December
20, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lawrence J. Paggi, P.E., PC be, and hereby is
employed and retained as the conflict engineer, whenever Robert J. Gray or Morris Associates is
unable to provide engineering services because of professional conflict; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lawrence J. Paggi, P.E., PC shall be paid for such
services in accordance with his engagement letter addressed to the Town Board dated November
29, 2011.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Greg Bolner of Clark Patterson Lee but retained
for the purpose of the completion of the Robinson Lane Challenger field.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-32
❑ Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
E1
El
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Initiator
0
❑
❑
0
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
❑
❑
a
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
IZ
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
21
❑
❑
0
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2012-33
Resolution Designating an Insurance Agent for the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Marshall & Sterling, Inc., with offices at 66 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York, a general insurance agency, licensed to do business in the State of New
York, and with offices in the Town of Wappinger, be, and is hereby designated as the Insurance Agent for
the Town of Wappinger for calendar year 2012, and for the further purposes of providing such insurance
consulting services as may be needed by the Town Board, from time to time hereafter, during calendar
year 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-33
YesAye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-34
Resolution Appointing Marriage Officers for the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait and Barbara A. Gutzler be and they are hereby
appointed as Marriage Officers for the Town of Wappinger pursuant to Article 3, Section l lc of
the New York State Domestic Relations Law, for a term of four (4) years, unless earlier removed
from office by the Town Board pursuant to Article 3, Section 11c of the New York State
Domestic Relations Law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait and Barbara A. Gutzler shall receive
no salary for said positions, however, they may accept fees up to $75.00 per ceremony at any
ceremony at which they officiate in accordance with Article 3, Section 11 c of the New York
State Domestic Relations Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-34
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
IsmayCzamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-35
Resolution Appointing Municipal Code Enforcement Officer
WHEREAS, Susan Dao has resigned as Secretary to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board
and the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Susan Dao was previously employed by the Town of Wappinger as a Municipal
Code Enforcement Officer; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has elected to add an additional Municipal Code Enforcement
Officer to the Town's Building Department staff, and
WHEREAS, Susan Dao is eligible for reinstatement as a Municipal Code Enforcement Officer
for the Town of Wappinger,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
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Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. Susan Dao is hereby appointed to the position of Municipal Code Enforcement
Officer for the Town of Wappinger, effective January 1, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Susan Dao's salary as Municipal Code
Enforcement Officer for calendar year 2012 shall be the sum of $41,000.00 to be paid in 52
weekly installments commencing on January 6, 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-35
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
0
❑
0
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Seconder
0
0
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
0
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
0
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
0
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-36
Resolution Appointing Part -Time Secretary to Planning Board and Part -Time Secretary to
the Zoning Board of Appeals
WHEREAS, Michelle D. Gale, Secretary to the Code Enforcement Department (Building
Department) of the Town of Wappinger has resigned effective December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Secretary to the Town of Wappinger Planning
Board and Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals occasioned by the resignation of Susan Dao
effective December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals have each requested that
Michelle D. Gale be appointed to the part-time position of Secretary to the Planning Board, and the part-
time position of Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board acknowledges the request of the Town of Wappinger Planning
Board and the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals that Michelle D.
Gale be appointed to the position of part-time Secretary to the Town of
Wappinger Planning Board and part-time Secretary to the Town of Wappinger
Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 1, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the salary to
be paid to Michelle D. Gale as part-time Secretary to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board
and part-time Secretary to the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals at $31,768.00
annually, which salary shall be paid in 52 weekly installments commencing on January 6, 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-36
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
p
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
0
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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Reorganization Meeting Minutes
RESOLUTION: 2012-37
Resolution Appointing Secretary to the Code Enforcement Department
January 4, 2012
WHEREAS, Susan Rose was previously appointed Deputy Town Clerk to the Town of
Wappinger by prior Town Clerk, John C. Masterson; and
WHEREAS, Susan no longer wishes to be appointed to the position of Deputy Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy will exist in the position of Secretary to the Code Enforcement
Department (Building Department), occasioned by the resignation of Michelle Gale from that position;
and
WHEREAS, Dutchess County Department of Personnel has advised that there is no eligible list
of appointees to that position and that Susan Rose can only be appointed to said position provisionally,
pending successful passing of the appropriate Civil Service Exam when given.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. Susan Rose is hereby appointed to the position of Secretary to the Code
Enforcement Department (Building Department), provisionally, pending her
successful completion of passing a Dutchess County Civil Service Exam for this
position and otherwise pending compliance with the Civil Service requirements of
Dutchess County Department of Personnel and the New York State Civil Service
Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Susan Rose shall be paid the annual salary of
$28,759.00 which will be paid in 52 weekly installments commencing on January 6, 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-37
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
0 Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-38
Resolution Appointing Town Fire and EMS Coordinator
WHEREAS, as Councilman, William H. Beale has overseen emergency services within
the Town of Wappinger since January 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, William H. Beale has served as a member and liaison to the Town of
Wappinger Disaster Committee from 2000 through 2002 and from 2006 through 2009; and
WHEREAS, William H. Beale is a life member of the Hughsonville Fire Company in
the Town of Wappinger, with 19 years of active service; and
WHEREAS, William H. Beale previously served the Hughsonville Fire District, in the
Town of Wappinger, as Fire Chief in 2001 and 2002; and
WHEREAS, William H. Beale is a New York State Emergency Medical Technician,
with sixteen years of service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. That William H. Beale is hereby appointed Town of Wappinger Fire & EMS
Coordinator.
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The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-38
D Adopted
D Adopted
Yes/Aye
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
D
0
❑
0
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Voter
D
0
❑
0
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
D
0
❑
p
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
D
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Michael Kuzmicz
Initiator
D
0
❑
p
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-39
Resolution Employing Legal Services to the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Albert P. Roberts of Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis &
Diamond, LLP, be and he hereby is employed and retained for the purposes of furnishing to the
Town Board, the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Town's officers,
departments and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required by the Town Board,
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town's various departments and agencies
during calendar year 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board acknowledges that the Planning
Board has requested that Albert P. Roberts of Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP
be retained as attorney to the Planning Board to provide such legal services as the Planning
Board may require during calendar year 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Albert P. Roberts and Vergilis, Stenger,
Roberts, Davis & Diamond, shall be paid in accordance to the proposal submitted to the Town
Board dated November 18, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that David Wise, of Gellert & Klein, be and he hereby
is employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, and its officers and
Agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required for representing and defending the
Town of Wappinger for all matters of Personnel and Labor Relations as may be required; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Scott Volkman, of Gellert & Klein, be and he hereby
is employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, and its officers and
agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required for representing and defending the
Town of Wappinger for all Article 78 Tax Certiorari proceedings as may be filed against the
Town; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Scott Volkman, of Gellert & Klein, be and he
hereby is employed and retained as the conflict attorney, whenever Albert P. Roberts or Vergilis,
Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP are unable to provide legal services because of
professional conflict; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that David Wise and Scott Volkman shall be paid for
such services in accordance with the proposal to the Town Board by Gellert & Klein dated
November 8, 2011.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-39
D Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
.
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Seconder
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czamiecki
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
D
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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RESOLUTION: 2012-40
Resolution Employing Computer Services to the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that Duality, Inc., be and hereby is employed and retained for the purposes
of furnishing to the Town Board, various Town Departments, Offices and Agencies, such professional
computer advice and services as may be required from time to time hereafter during calendar year 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Duality, Inc., shall be paid in accordance with the fee
schedule set forth in the engagement letter dated December 19, 2011 and submitted to the Town Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-40
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
11Yes/Aye
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Ismay Czamiecki
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-41
Resolution Employing Planning Consultant Services to the Town of Wappinger
BE IT RESOLVED, that David Stolman of Frederick P. Clark Associates, be, and
hereby is employed and retained for the purposes of furnishing to the Town Board, the Planning
Board, the Town's departments and agencies, said professional planning consulting advice and
services as may be required, from time to time, during calendar year 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that David Stolman and Frederick P. Clark Associates
shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in the Proposal submitted to the Town
Board dated November 12, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board has acknowledged that the
Planning Board has recommended that David Stolman be continued as Planning Consultant to
the Planning Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-41
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0 Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-42
Resolution Appointing Certified Public Accountants to Provide Various Accouting Services
and to Audit the Accounts and Reports of the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town
Justices
BE IT RESOLVED, that Sedore Hudson Valley CPAs, Certified Public Accountants,
are hereby retained for the purposes of furnishing such accounting assistance and consultations
as may be needed by the Town Supervisor, Town Accountant and Town Bookkeeping staff, as
such services may be required from time to time during calendar year 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sedore Hudson Valley CPAs, Certified Public
Accountants, be and they are hereby retained to audit the accounts, books, records and reports of
the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Justices for calendar year 2011; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sedore Hudson Valley CPAs, Certified Public
Accountants, shall be paid in accordance with their fee schedule set forth in their Engagement
Letter addressed to the Town Board dated December 20, 2011.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-42'
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
11Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑
11 Defeated
William Beale
Initiator
R1
❑ !
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
21
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2012-43
Resolution Authorizing Salary Payments for Employees of the Town of Wappinger for
Calendar Year 2012
BE IT RESOLVED, that the salaries of all persons holding an elective position and/or
are employed full-time or part-time in the Town Wappinger, and as fixed for their respective
designated positions in the 2012 Town Budget, shall be paid to the holder of such offices and
positions, payable in 52 weekly installments, commencing on Friday, January 6, 2012, and
weekly thereafter, throughout calendar year 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Accountant is authorized to prepare,
and the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to issue paychecks to the holders of the
aforementioned positions on the above referenced paydays during calendar year 2012.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2012-43
El Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
El Adopted
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑
as Amended
William Beale
Initiator
10
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
RI
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
a
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Special Consideration
A. Kuzmicz
Councilman Kuzmicz thanked the board for his first meeting and stated that he will stay.
B. Supervisor Gutzler
Motion To: add the Highway budget transfer Resolution to the agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
RESOLUTION: 2012-50
Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds
WHEREAS, Barbara Roberti, Zoning Administrator, by correspondence date stamped January 4,
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January 4, 2012
2012, a copy of which is affixed hereto, requested the transfer of funds between various line items to
cover various shortfalls within the Zoning Department's budget line items.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line transfers:
Amount From Line To Line
$965.00 B.8010.101 Zoning Board Member B.8020.101 Planning Board
Member
Explanation: Planning Board members exceeded budgeted stipend for attendance at meetings and there is
excess funds available in budgeted stipend for Zoning Board of Appeals members.
XI.
XII.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Barbara Gutzler
Voter
Yes/Aye
Q
No/Nay
❑
Abstain
❑
Absent
-
❑ Defeated
William Beale
Initiator
p
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
a
p
❑
0
❑ Withdrawn
Ismay Czarniecki
Voter
p
p
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
p
❑
p
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
January 04, 2012
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
New Business
A. Councilman Beale
Councilman Beale stated that the sign for the Town Hall will be installed next week. He added
that the HVAC is not working and it is being worked on. Supervisor Gutzler stated that Central
Hudson is looking at the issues as well as Graham Forster, Highway Superintendent, and Steve
Fraser, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. She thanked everyone for helping and stated one
of her goals is to resolve it.
B. Councilman Bettina
Councilman Bettina asked Supervisor Gutzler to look at the memo he gave her in regard to the
storm damage and whether money can be given back to residents because of damage. He added
that if anyone does qualify the paper needs to be filed by January 24tH
C. Supervisor Gutzler
Supervisor Gutzler stated she had a letter from Ronald Peister from the Division of Code
Enforcement of the Department of State, State of New York, regarding the questions the board
had in reference to the building department audit and The Preserve. She provided the board with
a copy of the summary review and their opinions.
Adjournment
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Ismay Czarniecki, Councilwoman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czaryierki, Kuzmicz
Christine Fulton
Town Clerk
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