1970-01-05 ReorgThe Reorganization Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held
Monday, January 5, 1970, at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 6:08 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Donald Finnan, Councilman
Harry Holt, Councilman
James Mills, Jr., Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
William P. Horton, Highway Superintendent
Allan E. Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Supervisor Diehl made known his appointments of Louis Clausen as Deputy Supervisor;
William Egan, Confidential Secretary; John Doyle, Bookkeeper; and, Melva Laffin,
Assistant Bookkeeper.
Town Clerk Snowden made known her appointments of Gladys Ruit and Ethel Relyea
as Deputy Town Clerks.
Supervisor of Highways , Horton made known his appointment of Kenneth Croshier as
Deputy Superintendent of Highways.
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO VARIOUS
TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its adoption.
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed to the
following offices and positions of employment with the Town of Wappinger to
serve in such capacity throughout the year 1970 unless their services shall be
sooner terminated at the pleasure of the Town Board, or in the case of the persons
designated to serve as bookkeeper and confidential secretary to the Supervisor,
unless the services of those persons shall be sooner terminated at the pleasure
of the Supervisor:
NAME OFF ICE
John Doyle
Melva Laffin
William Egan
Joseph E. Ludewig
Joseph E. Ludewig
Kenneth Croshier
Joseph Guarino
Dorothy Alsdorf
Thomas Rogers
John Holler
Supervisor's Bookkeeper
Assistant Bookkeeper
Supervisor's Conf. Secr.
Building Inspector
Zoning Inspector
Deputy Town Supt. of Highways
Dog Warden
Town Historian
Director of Recreation
Deputy Building Inspector
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise fixed for the
above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders of
such offices and position; with the exception that no compensation shall
be paid to the holder of the office of Deputy Town Superintendent of High-
ways, payable every other Friday throughout the year 1970, with 26 pay
periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 9, 1970.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl
Clausen
Finnan
Holt
Mills
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF
CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE
POSITIONS IN THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following named Town Officers
and employees be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the
following rates:
Supervisor
Supt. of Highways
Town Justice
Town Justice
1 Councilman
1 Councilman
1 Councilman
1 Councilman
Town Clerk
1 Deputy Town Clerk
1 Deputy Town Clerk
Supervisor's Bookkeeper
Assistant Bookkeeper
Supervisor's Conf. Secr.
Building Inspector
Zoning Administrator
Receiver of Taxes
Director of Recreation
Deputy Building Inspector
Dog Warden
$ 5,000.
10,000.
3,600.
3,600.
2,000.
2,000.
2,000.
2,000.
8,000.
5,500.
4,600.
1,680.
3,900.
750.
4,250.
4,250.
4,000.
1,500.
7,000.
1,680.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the salaries of persons holding the
aforesaid positions shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year
1970, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be
January 9, 1970.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl Aye
Clausen Aye
Finnan Aye
Holt Aye
Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF OFFICIAL
UNDERTAKINGS TO BE FURNISHED BY
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that the persons holding the following offices and positions
of employment in the Town of Wappinger be and they hereby are required to
furnish official undertakings, conditioned for the faithful performance of
their duties in the sums set forth after the respective offices and
positions set forth below:
Town Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Deputy Town Clerk
Supervisor
Town Justice
Supervisor's Bookkeeper
Superintendent of Highways
$ 15,000.00
500,000.00
10,000.00
22,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form and sufficiency of surety of
such undertakings shall meet with the approval of the Town Board of this
Town and shall comply with the provisions of the Town Law of the State of
New York in general and with Section 25 thereof in particular, and it is
further
RESOLVED, that such undertakings shall be filed in the office of the
Clerk of the County of Dutchess pursuant to the provisions of the Public
Officers Law and other related statutes of the State of New York, and it
is further
RESOLVED, that such bond or undertaking shall be executed by a
surety company authorized to transact business in the State of New York,
and the expense thereof shall be a Town charge, and it is further
RESOLVED, that a blanket undertaking in the amount of $10,000.00 be
procurred from a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of
New York indemnifying the Town of Wappinger against losses arising from the
failure of all other Town employees to perform their duties or to account
properly for all monies for property received by virtue of their positions
or employment.
Seconded by: Mr. Mills
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN
OF WAPPINGER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the following categories of employees
hired by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department be and the same hereby is
fixed and established at the following minimum hourly rates:
Heavy Operator $3.17 to 3.25 per hour
Light Operator 3.03 to 3.11 per hour
Laborer 2.92 to 3.00 per hour
Foreman 3.68 per hour
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such Highway Department
employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday
throughout the year 1970, with the first payday to be Friday, January 9, 1970.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF
CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE
POSITIONS IN THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following classified Civil
Service positions in the Town be and the same hereby are fixed and established
at the following rate:
Secretary to the Assessors
Secretary to the Building Inspector
$ 5,200.
6,500.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of persons holding
such positions shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1970,
with 26 pay periods during such year with the first payday to be January 9,
1970.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR
PART TIME CLERICAL AND SECRETARIAL
EMPLOYEES ENGAGED TO SERVE THE
TOWN BOARD AND ITS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS
AND AGENCIES
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all extra part time clerical employees
engaged to perform services for the Town Board of this Town and/or its
officers, officials, and agencies be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at a maximum hourly rate of $2.25 per hour, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all extra part time secretarial
employees engaged to perform services for the Town Board of this Town and/or
its officers, officials and agencies be and the same hereby is fixed and
established at a maximum hourly rate of $2.75 per hour, and it is further
RESOLVED, that all of such extra part time clerical and secretarial
employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday
throughout the year 1970, with the first payday to be Friday, January 9, 1970.
Seconddd by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR THE HOLDING OF TOWN BOARD
MEETINGS
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that monthly meetings of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger shall be held at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, in
the Village of Wappingers Falls, Town of Wappinger, Duthchess County,
New York, in the evening of the 2nd Monday of each month, or at such other
place or places within the Town of Wappinger as the Town Board shall from
time to time, designate.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that the W&SD News, a newspaper regularly published in the
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and having a general
circulation in this Town, and being a newspaper entered as second class
mail matter, be and the same hereby is designated as the official paper
of this Town, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal and the Evening News, newspapers ,
published in the County of Dutchess and having general circulation therein,
be and they hereby are designated as additional newspapers for the publication
of Town notices, subject to the limitations of Section 64, Subdivision II
of the Town Law of the State of New York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and
directed to give notice of such designation to the publishers of such news-
papers.
Seconded by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl Aye
Clausen Aye
Finnan Aye
Holt Aye
Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING DEPOSITARIES FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER MONIES
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of Southeastern New
York, the Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, each being a banking institute
maintaining banking rooms and offices in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally designated as
depositaries of the monies of this Town, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to give
notice of such designation to each of said banking institutions.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING INSURANCE AGENT FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that the Beasley Agency, Inc., a general insurance agency
doing business in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, be and
it hereby is designated as the insurance agent for this Town.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS
AND REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR,
TOWN CLERK AND TOWN JUSTICES FOR
THE YEAR 1969
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Frank Manning a Certified Public Accountant of the
Town of Wappinger be and he hereby is retained to audit the accounts and
reports of the Town Supervisor, the Town Clerk and Town Justices for the
year 1969, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said accountant receive reasonable compensation
for the productive services which he shall render to the Town in this
connection.
Seconded by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING THE REGISTRAR OF
VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE TOWN
OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Elaine H. Snowden be and she hereby is appointed to
serve as Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, at the pleasure of the Town Board, for a term of two years
commencing January 1, 1970 and ending December 31, 1971, and it is 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 the duties of this respective
office the fees fixed by applicable statute.
Seconded by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
EMPLOYING ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Finnan who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Rudolph E..Lapar be and he hereby is employed and
retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers
and agencies, such engineering advice and services as may be required and
he shall receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal
submitted to this Board.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
EMPLOYING LEGAL SERVICES FOR
THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Allan E. Rappleyea be and he hereby is employed and
retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and
agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required and he shall
receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal submitted to
this Board.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND
FOR RECEIVER OF TAXES
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption.
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RESOLVED, that a petty cash fund not to exceed the sum of $200.00
and the same hereby is established for the Receiver of Taxes, and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of this Town advance an amount not to
exceed $200.00 to the Receiver of Taxes to fund such petty cash account,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that payments from said petty cash account be made and that
the Supervisor of this Town be reimbursed for advances made to such account
in accordance with the provisions of Section 64, Subdivision Ia of the Town
Law of the State of New York.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
PERMITTING THE TOWN CLERK
TO ESTABLISH A PETTY CASH FUND
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption.
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger has numerous requests
for the expenditure of small amounts of cash for postage, supplies, and
miscellaneous items, for various departments of the Town of Wappinger.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to establish a petty cash fund in the sum of $50.00 for the use
of said Town Clerk.
Seconded by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER.
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY DEPOSIT
AND INVESTMENT OF TOWN. FUNDS
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The following resolution was offered by MR. MILLS who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger that there are now or may be in the future funds and monies, except
proceeds of loans and monies the investment of which is otherwise provided for
by law, belonging to the Town which are now or which may be in excess of the
amount required for immediate expenditure to pay current expenses and obligations,
and
WHEREAS, it is or it may be to the advantage of the Town to deposit and/or
invest all or part of such funds in special time deposit accounts in, or certi-
ficates of deposit issued by, banks or trust companies located and authorized to
do business in this State, short term obligations of the United States of America
and/or the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the temporary deposit and/or investment of such
excess and surplus funds may be beneficial and profitable to the Town of Wappinger,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the duly elected, qualified and acting Supervisor of the
Town of Wappinger be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to
deposit and/or invest such surplus and excess funds of this Town in the aforesaid
manner pursuant to Section II of the G neral Municipal Law of the State of New
York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that such temporary deposits and/or investments shall be secured,
registered or held, as the case may be in the manner prescribed by Section II of
the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Supervisor of this Town be and he hereby is
authorized, empowered and directed to take all steps necessary from time to time
to carry out and implement this resolution.
Seconded by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
At the point of appointing three Assessors, Mr. Finnan said that before any
action was taken, he wished to make the statement that, in the last month or so,
many names have been proposed. He doesn't know some of these people, let alone
their qualification, therefore, he doesn't feel qualified to make any judgment
right now. Due to the importance of this office, if he were called on to
vote, he would feel obliged to abstain.
MR. FINNAN moved to defer any action on appointing Assessors until it can be
studied further. Seconded by Mr. Mills.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Diehl stated he had one name for one Assessor he would like to present.
He is in agreement somewhat with Mr. Finnan, but if he voted in a block he
couldn't present it. Mr. Clausen said he agrees with Mr. Diehl as he also
would like to present a name for an Assessor, but outside of that he felt
Mr. Finnan had a very good point. He would, however, like to see one name pre-
sented tonight, that of Nick Sucich in place of Mr. Walker.
MR. DIEHL moved to establish the annual salaries for the Assessors be fixed at
$1,000 per year, with the exception that the Chairman of the Assessors shall
receive additional compensation of $5,400 per year, until the new appointments
are made. Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
After discussion regarding the validity of establishing salaries for the year,
it was decided to establish fixed salaries for the year regardless of appointments.
MR. DIEHL moved to rescind his motion setting salaries for the Assessors until
new appointments are made. Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following resolutions were then read and voted on
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TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
FIXING THE SALARY OF ASSESSORS,
AND APPOINTING A CHAIRMAN OF
ASSESSORS
The following resolution was offered by MR. CLAUSEN who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the Assessors of the Town of Wappinger
be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the rate of $1,500 per year,
with the exception that the Chairman of the Assessors shall receive additional
compensation of $6,000 per year, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the salaries fixed for the above designated offices and
positions shall be paid to the holder of such offices and positions every other
Friday throughout the year 1970, with 26 pay periods during such year with the
first pay day to be January 9, 1970.
Seconded by: Mr. Mills
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A
MECHANICAL CHECK -SIGNING DEVICE
FOR THE SIGNING OF CHECKS WITH
A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF THE
SIGNATURE OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by MR. CLAUSEN who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that voucher -order checks of the Town of Wappinger may be signed
with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger 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 it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with all
banking institutions which are depositaries of the monies and funds of the Town
of Wappinger, for the purpose of indicating authroity for the use of such
facsimile signature, and it is further
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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 device for use in
conformity with this resolution.
Seconded by: Mr. Mills
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING TOWN ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed
to serve as enforcement officers in and for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, at the pleasure of the Town Board:
(1) Arthur Waddle
(2) Richard Price
(3) Albert Berberich
(4) Ralph Scalzo
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid persons so designated
as enforcement officers shall be paid no salary by the Town Board but shall
be entitled to collect the statutory fees allowed by law, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the persons so designated as enforcement officers shall
be required to furnish official undertakings, conditioned for the faithful
performance of their duties in the amount of $1,000 each.
Seconded by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING A SECRETARY TO THE
TOWN JUSTICES OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER
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The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Eleanor Croshier be and she hereby is appointed to
serve as Secretary to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York, at the pleasure of the Town Board, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Secretary to the Town Justices of the Town
of Wappinger shall be compensated at a rate of $3.00 per hour, and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the said Secretary to the Town Justices of the Town
of Wappinger shall be required to furnish an official undertaking,
conditioned for the faithful performance of her duties in the amount of
$1,000.
Seconded by: Mr. Mills
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl Aye
Clausen Aye
Finnan Aye
Holt Aye
Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING SEWER PLANT, OPERATOR
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Mr. Joseph Gutmann be and he hereby is appointed
to serve as sewer plant operator in and for the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, at the pleasure of the Town Board, and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the sewer plant operator for
the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at
the rate of $6,000 per year, to be paid every other Friday throughout the
year 1970, with 26 pay periods during each year, with the first pay day
to be January 9, 1970.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl Aye
Clausen Aye
Finnan Aye
Holt Aye
Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING ASSISTANT TO THE
SEWER PLANT OPERATOR FOR THE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clausen who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Lloyd Anderson be and he hereby is appointed to serve
as Assistant to the Sewer Plant Operator in and for the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, at the pleasure of the Town Board, and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Assistant to the Sewer Plant
Operator for the Town of Wappinger be
established at the rate of $7,000 per
throughout the year 1970, with 26 pay
first pay day to be January 9, 1970.
Seconded by: Mr. Mills
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl Aye
Clausen Aye
Finnan Aye
Holt Aye
Mills Aye
and the same hereby is fixed and
year, to be paid every other Friday
periods during each year, with the
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF THE SUPERVISORS ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE STATE
COMPTROLLER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption.
WHEREAS, Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law requires that
the Supervisor of each town 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, together
with the certificates or certificate of the bank or trust company where
Town monies are deposited, showing the amount of such monies on deposit
with said bank or trust company, and cause a certified copy os such report
to be published in the official newspaper,
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WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10
of Section 29 of the Town Law, 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 Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk
shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after
receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the
official newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision
10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, 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 Section 30 of the General
Municipal Law and that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report
to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved
by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper.
Seconded by: Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl Aye
Clausen Aye
Finnan Aye
Holt Aye
Mills Aye
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING RECEIVER OF TAXES FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mills who moved its
adoption.
RESOLVED, that Amelia Crosby be and she hereby is appointed to serve
as Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York,
at the pleasure of the Town Board, for a term of two years commencing
January 1, 1970 and ending December 31, 1971.
Seconded by: Mr. Finnan
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Diehl Aye
Clausen Aye
Finnan Aye
Holt Aye
Mills Aye
MR. CLAUSEN moved that 10 a mile be allowed for Town mileage. Seconded by
Mr. Mills.
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Donald Grossman be reappointed Civil Defense Director
in the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Finnan.
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. DIEHL moved that James Guarino be appointed as Plumbing Inspector. Seconded
by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Nay
Councilman Holt Nay
Councilman Mills Nay
Motion Defeated
MR. MILLS moved that Robert Y. Heisler be reappointed as Chairman of the Town
of Wappinger Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. MILLS moved that Thomas I. Graham be reappointed as Chairman of the Town of
of Appeals.
Wappinger Zoning Board! Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. MILLS moved that Hugh J. Maurer be reappointed as Chairman of the Recreation
Commission. Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Robert Steinhaus' term of office on the Planning Board expires Jan. 5, 1970.
Mr. Diehl proposed the name of Mrs. James Boyle for appointment to the Planning
Board.
Mr. Mills proposed the name of Robert Steinhaus for reappointment to the Planning
Board.
MR. DIEHL moved the appointment of Mrs. James Boyle, Cider Mill Loop, to the
Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Aye
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Finnan Nay
Councilman Holt Nay
Councilman Mills Nay
Motion Defeated
MR. MILLS moved the reappointment of Robert Steinhaus, Brothers Road to the
Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Finnan.
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Diehl Abstain Councilman Holt Aye
Councilman Clausen Abstain Councilman Mills Aye
Councilman Finnan Aye
Motion Carried
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MR. CLAUSEN moved the following Board members be placed on Standing Town
Committees:
Highway
Lights
Fire
Ordinances
Library
Recreation
Health, Safety
Miscellaneous
Wappinger Casper Creek
Sanitary Landfill
Seconded by Mr. Finnan.
Louis Clausen -Don Finnan
Louis Clausen -Don Finnan
Harry Holt -James Mills
James Mills -Harry Holt
Don Finnan -Louis Clausen
Louis Clausen -Don Finnan
James
Harry
James
Louis
Mills -Harry Holt
Holt -James Mills
Mills -Harry Holt
Clausen -Don Finnan
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. MILLS moved that Mr. Diehl be appointed as Representative to the Association
of Towns' Annual Meeting, and Mr. Holt as alternate. Seconded by Mr. Finnan.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Clerk informed the Board that she had been served a Summons with notice
Jan. 2, 1970. John Barnard, Nancy Barnard, Jack Langdon and Jean Langdon as
plaintiffs against the Town of Wappinger, and Angel Brook Acres Corp. defendants.
The object of the action is to declare a Zoning Ordinance to be void, illegal,
invalid and of no effect.
MR. MILLS moved that the above mentioned summons with notice be turned over to
Allan E. Rappleyea, Attorney, to answer on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Clausen reported on the question as tcwhether there is gravel or fill avail -
abbe at the Sanitary Landfill site for the use of the Landfill Operation. He had
spoken to County Executive Schoentag, and followed that conversation by letter.
(As yet no written response to his letter). By phone today a meeting was arranged
on the office. He asked Mr. Finnan (who is on the committee with him) if he
could attend, also Mr. Rappleyea and Mr. Horton, and of any of the other Board
members had any specific questions they wished answered he would be glad to have
them.
Mr. Diehl opened the meeting to questions from the floor.
Mr. Eck had a complaint about the CATV. Service was out for an extended time and
he couldn't locate anyone to complaint to, he was informed that it was a problem
with the telephone lines.
The Board requested the Clerk to write Mr. Valentine and tell him the problem and
ask him to contact the CATV Company to push the Telephone Co. and to give the Board
names and telephone numbers of persons that can be contacted directly in case of
problems.
Mr. Lafko asked if Mr. Gutmann was now duly licensed as a Sewer Plant Operator, and,
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again on the subject of gravel at the Landfill site, noted that the description of
the area leased for landfill only gave three sides of metes and bounds, the fourth
side was measured in feet - the west boundary of the leased ground - from the
center line of the creek around the sharp curve on Rt. 376, then brings boundary
in a straight line with the taxi way - same area that the contractor took the
gravel for the subgrade of the runway.
Charles Cortellino asked to whom a malfunctioning street light should be reported,
thp.tii was one out at Wildwood Drive and New Hackensack Rd.
Mr. Horton, Highway Superintendent stated that something had to be done about
cars parked on the roads. During storms and snow removal, the plows can't get
through. Something will have to be done so that cars can be taken off the roads.
Mr. Diehl directed Mr. Rappleyea to draw up something to enable Mr. Horton to take
care of his problem.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Finnan and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
Reorganization Meeting 1/5/70
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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