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1966-05-05 RGMThe Regular meeting of the Town Board, Town of Wappinger, was held on Thursday evening, May 5, 1966, at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. The meeting was opened by Supervisor Fulton, and Girl Scout Troop 236, Wappingers Falls, 8:26 P.M. Open Discussion from the floor held. Meeting called to order by Supervisor Fulton 9:32 P.M. Present: Joseph H. Fulton - Supervisor William J. Bulger - Justice of the Peace Vincent S. Francese - Justice of the Peace Absent: None Others Present: Louis C. Clausen - Councilman Louis D. Diehl - Councilman Elaine H. Snowden - Town Clerk Joseph D. Quinn - Attorney Joseph Ludewig - Building Inspector Vincent C. Kelley - Engineer A. W. Vandewinckel Knud Clausen - Highway Superintebdent Mr. Fulton then read a letter from the President of Quiet Acres Civic Association pertaining to the extension of the Airport runway, and requesting the Airport Manager to e1prcise whatever restrictive measures were available to him to reduce or restrict hazards. (On file with agenda) Mr. Clausen moved the Board go on record as asking the Airport Manager this question. Seconded by Mr. Diehl. Motion Carded Unanimously Mr. Fulton asked that the Clerk be directed to send a letter to the Air- port Manager. Mr. Bulger: I think that the problems of the people there should be called to the attention of the Board of Supervisors, not in rel4tion to any ex- tension, but in relation to the problem as it now exists; After the crash there was discussion in the local papers concerning Air Traffic Control. And, there was talk about instituting Traffic Control. Nothing has happened. Perhaps we should call this to the attention 4f the Board of Supervisors. :sir. Bulger made a motion, seconded by Mr. Diehl, to send a copy of Mr. Sardos letter to the Airport Manager. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Bulger made the motion that a letter be sent to the Board of Super- visors stating that we are in favor of the institution of Air Traffic Control al the Dutchess County Airport as soon as practical. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Motion was made by Mr. Diehl, seconded by Mr. Clausen that a copy of Mr. Sardos letter be included with the letter to the Board of Supervisors, and copy of letter to Board of Supervisors be sent to the Airport Manager. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Fulton: The Auxiliary Police Civil Defense has been reactivated in the Town of Wappinger. ;t is being headed by the Sheriff. In the Town of Wappinger, the inspector is Donald W. Nickerson. It has been requested that he be added to the list of constables. Mr. Bulger made a motion, seconded by Mr. Diehl, to appoint Mr. Nickerson as Constable, for the Town of Wappinger. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Francese made a motion, seconded by Mr. Diehl, to approve a bond as to form and sufficiency of surety, for Mr. Nickerson as Constable. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Quinn: Pursuant to direction by your Supervisor and authorization from your Town Board Members, on Monday, my office undertook an in- vestigation of all phases of this proposed expansion at the Dutchess County Airport and in particular, the program for extension of the existing runway. To date, we have obtained the reports and drawings prepared by consulting engineers to the County which are the basis for action by the County. We are looking at all facts that we can get from three points of view. First, feasibility of plan from a safety and econdmic point of view and resulting benefit to the county taxpayers. Ultimate achievement is to provide reliable air service for the area. It is our hope that, with assistance of expert tech- nical personnel, we may be able to present a plan which you might urge on leaders of the County government and industry. On the face of these papers, it appears somewhat questionable why the County has followed the program that they have indicated. It seems they are ignoring the report of their engineers. Second, we are preparing so that this Town may intervene and be represented and heard in all pro- ceedings which may be conducted by the Federal Aviation Agency. Third, this will involve seeking relief in the courts if necessary and I think it only proper to point out that it is with some reluctance that we look at this third phase. If it is impossible to accomplish something, worthwhile, when the study is completed, we will go into 1 2-4 the courts without hesitation to protect the Town. I am certain as a result of the study that we have made, that we must have the assistance of expert technical personnel and I would ask fora motion authorizing counsel to retain personnel in the form of engineers, airport and air- craft consultants. We need their services to analyze and evaluate the program presented by the consulting engineers to the County, to sit at the side of the Town's representatives in the Federal Aviation Agency hearings, and if_possible, come up with a feasible alternate plan to assist counsel as required in the preparation of papers for litigation in the presentation of this matter to the courts. We have no personnel available in the Town who can furnish this kind ofassistance. With- out this technical help, we will be completely lost. Mr. Bulger made a motion that Counsel be authorized and encouraged to make the necessary commitment to get technical help and assistance in order to carry out this plan. Seconded by Mr. Francese. _Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Fulton brought to the attention of the board the fact that the rec- reation area on Pye Lane, to be designated as Martz Field, will be ded- icated on Memorial Day. He said that he was hoping that all Town officials and people in the Town will support this., Memorial services will be a Town affair from now on. Mr. Francese volunteered to get the music for this affair. A motion was made by Mr. Clausen, seconded by Mr. Bulger, to allow Mr. Francese to be responsible for the music, and empower the Super- visor to sign a contract if necessary. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Clausen mentioned the possibility of getting the school band and Mr. Fulton asked him to get in touch with Tom Armstrong. Mr. Bulger made the motion, seconded by Mr. Francese, that the minutes of the Public Hearing on Rockingham Farms Sewer District held on the 4th of April, 1966, and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of this Board held on the 7th of April, 1966, as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they hereby are approved. Motion Carried Unanimously Clerk read the following reports: Town Board Town of Wappinger Wappingers Falls, N. Y. Gentlemen: During the month of April/ 1966, I disposed of the following cases in Justice Court: Type Number Fines & fees collected Motor Vehicle 54 $553°03 Civil 37 47°50 Criminal 3 A total of $600°53 has been forwarded to the State Department of Audit and Control. In addition, 36 dog penalty actions were handled, with $18^00 claimed for Justice's fees earned. These will be collected by the Dept. of Audit and Control and credited to the General Fund of our Town. Respectfully submitted, a/Wil1iam J. Bulger Justice of the Peace A motion was made by Mr. Clausen, seconded by Mr. Diehl* to accept Mr. Bulger's Monthly Report. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Joseph H. Fulton - Voting: aye William J. Bulger - Voting: abstain Louis C. Clausen - Voting: aye Louis D. Diehl - Voting: aye Vincent S. Francese - Voting: aye Town Board Town of Wappinger Wappingers Falls, N. Y. During the month of Aoril, 1966, the activities listed below were handled in Justice Court: (1) 16 motor vehicle cases handled showing $185.00 collected in fines. (2) 6 civil cases handled showing $13°50 collected in fees and filing costs. (3) 3 criminal cases handled showing no monies collected. $100.00 bail is being held in my official bank account on a pending criminal case, (4) A total of $198°50 has been forwarded to the State Department of Audit and Control. Respectfully submitted, s/Vincent S. Francese Justice of the Peace A motion was made by Mr. Clausen, seconded by Mr. Diehl, to accept Mr. Francese's Monthly Report. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Joseph H. Fulton - Voting: aye William J. Bulger - Voting: aye Louis C. Clausen - Voting: aye Louis D. Diehl - Voting: aye Vincent S. Francese - Voting: abstain BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPURT_FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 1966 Building Permits Issued for: 21 5 5 3 3 2 l 1 42 Single Family Dwellings Residence Additions Residence Garages Demolition of Buildings Commercial Buildings 8 -Unit Apartment Buildings Moving of a Residence Swimming Pool Other Total Permits Issued for April Total Value of Construction Total Fees Collected & Turned Over to the Town Clerk Miles Traveled on Zoning & Building Inspection _ . - 32 Miles Traveled on 8uflditlg Inspection by lU| _,_ During the month of April, Certificates of Occupancy were issued for 12 Single Family Dwellings. $683,140°00 603.50 by Building Inspector Deputy Building Inspector Respectfully submitted, s/Joseph E. Ludewig Building & Zoning Inspector Mr. Clausen made the motion, seconded by Mr. Diehl, to accept the Building Inspector Monthly Report. Motion Carried Unanimously MONTHLY STATEMENT OF SUPERVISOR TO THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECEIPTS APRIL 1966 SOURCE Amount Received, Town Clerk - Fees for March General Fund Town Clerk - Int. on taxes » it Sheriff's Office '/ // Justice Court Fund ii ii County - Snow Removal Highway Fund. � 774~OU 464°83 25.00 1,356.00 513"34_ ],l33"l7 Al DISBURSEMENTS Fund or Account Amount Expended General Fund Highway Fund $ 15^220°18 6,923.68 Total $ 22,143~84 Signed: Joseph H. Fulton, Supervisor A motion was made by Mr. Clausen, seconded by Mr. Diehl, to accept the Supervisor's Monthly Report. Upon roll call, the vote was as Joseph H. Fulton William J. Bulger Louis C. Clausen Louis D. Diehl Vincent S. Francese Voting: abstain Voting: aye Voting: aye Voting: aye Voting: aye Mr. Bulger made a motion for the Town to send a letter to Julian Cowan thanking him for his co-operation with the Town by demolishing his building on Route 9 (which had been noted in the Building Inspector's report). Seconded by Mr. Clausen" Bills presented in following total amounts: General Funds Highway Motion Carried Unanimously $6^995°l3 6,375.53 Mr. Bulger made a motion that the bills be paid, subject to audit. Mr. Francese seconded the motion. Motion Carried Unanimously Clerk read a letter from Peter F. Murphy. Mr. Quinn: This is in effect an application for rezoning. I think we will have to notify the applicant that there aren't sufficient description attached to the application. Board can't act on this in its present form° Referred to counsel. Clerk read letter from Quinn & Reilly which accompanied a copy of the New York State Water Resources Commissions Decision on Schoonmaker Bros. Ordered received and placed on file. Clerk read letter from Emery Hey regarding rezoning of Arthur Masch property. Referred to counsel because of insufficient description attached. Agreement on Mid -Point Park. Quinn: We are waiting for this to come back from counsel with additional modifications. The Board will receive copies before the next meeting. No agreement executed. The Board set the date of Thursday, May 12 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. for auditing the dockets of the Justices of the Peace. Clerk read a letter from Russ Winters - Kent Road - concerning a safety hazard because of heavy traffic and their hidden driveway. Letter was referred to highway superintendent and town engineer for an opinion and report. Clerk was instructed to write to Winters telling him that the letter had been referred to highway and engineer. (On file with agenda.) It was noted that the litter on Kent Road has been cleared up. Clerk stated that she had written to the State Police and they called acknowledging her letter and saying that something would be done. Clerk read letter from Planning Board regarding petition for rezoning by OCR Realty. Petition was referred to Dutchmsa County Planning Board for approval as property is on the line of the Town of Fiohkill° Clerk read letter from planning Board inviting Board to attend an interview with McCrosky-Reuter, prospective planning consultants to the Town. Letter was read from Mrs. Arkell, Vice -Chairman of the Recreation Commission, recommending the reappointment of Kenneth Jennings for a five-year term on the Recreation Commission. Mr" Clausen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bulger, that the recom- mendation for reappointment of Mr. Jennings be accepted. Motion Carried Unanimously FIVE-MINUTE RECESS - 10:15 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:25 P.M. Letter was read from Pelbar Realty, requesting the issuance of building permits for some lots which were approved before the present Zoning Ordinance. After plans presented by Mr. Schwarzbart were examined by the Board and the Building Inspector gave some of the background on the situation, Mr. Francese made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bulger, to deny the application on the grounds that it is not in the juris- diction of the Town Board, but rather that of the Zoning Board. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Clausen then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bulger, that Mr° Schwarzbarts request be referred to Counsel and the Building Inspector. Motion Carried Unanimously Clerk then read a letter from Van DeWater and Van DeWater concerning a franchise for cable T.V. to be provided by Northeast TV Cablevision Corp. Motion made by Mr. Bulger to Counsel for an opinion. Seconded by Mr. Diehl. Motion Carried Unanimously 111111mm1.1 nnnn1111xmxnx1 129 Mr. Francese proposed the following resolution, seconded by Mr. Diehl: 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 belonging to the Town which are or which may be in excess of the amounts required to pay current expenses and obligations, and WHEREAS, it is or it may be to the advantage of the Town to invest all or part of such funds on a short term basis in bank cer- tificates of deposit ^ short term obligations of the United States of America and other interest bearing obligations which are by statute appropriate investments for municipalities in the State of New York, and WHEREAS, it appears that the investment of such excess and surplus funds would 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 invest the surplus and excess funds of this Town in the aforesaid type of interest bearing investments permitted by the Laws of the State of New York for Town Governments, 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 nec- essary from time to time to carry out and implement this resolution. Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Joseph H. Fulton - Voting: abstain William J. Bulger - Voting: aye Louis C. Clausen - Voting: aye Louis D. Diehl - Voting: aye Vincent S. Francese - Voting: aye Clerk stated that a copy of a letter from State of New York Department of Health concerning the approval of Final Plans, Collection System, and Treatment Facilities for Chelsea Ridge Apartments had been re- ceived. Ordered received and placed on file. A resolution for a modification in the street lighting in Hughannvi1la, Chelsea and Camwli lighting districts was tabled, with Mr. Quinn to look into it further. Mr. Christensen then gave a report on the Assessor's Office. We are about 80% complete on our grievance roll. 130 Our total increase is $5,000,000 over last year in assessed valuation. There was some discussion then about an inadequate division of the workload and Mr. Clausen recommended a meeting with the other two assessors. This meeting was set for May 12 at 8:00 P.M. - Executive Session. Mr. Kelley then presented the following policy as minimum requirements for the acceptance of private roads: 1. R.O.W. of 50' available for unencumbered dedication with sufficient monumentation to establish location. 2. Deed to said R.O.W. 3. Any drainage culverts and easements required. 4. A prepared and graded R.O.B. gravel base 20' wide, 12" deep. 5. 100' radius turnaround where required. 6. The road serves at least three separately owned houses occupied year around. 7. The recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways. 8. Provided, however, that the road shall not extend past the last occupied house, and further, provided that each request for acceptance shall be considered individually by the Board, particular attention being paid to the amount of unoccupied, subdividable land fronting on the proposed public road. Upon motion of Mr. Clausen, seconded by Mr. Fulton, and carried the rules were suspended to allow discussion by Mr. Lafko, Mr. Wolinski, the Board and Mr. Kelly, with the intent of clarifying what these spec- ifications will apply to, and to whom the responsibility belongs prior to theTownacceptance of Roads in -this category. Mr. Bulger: -We brought the people from Forest View Road in here. If I understand correctly, with some additional gravel and with the nec- essary granting of easements for turn -around, Forest View would meet the conditions as outlined here. Mr. Wolinsky: We qualify on all points except for the approval of the Superintendent of Highways. If the Board adopts that policy and tells us what is to be done, I will assume responsibility for its being done. Upon motion of Mr. Bulger, seconded by Mr. Clausen, and carried, the rules were re-applied. -Mr. Bulger made a motion, seconded by Mr. Clausen, that the report be referred to Counsel for proper wording and to put it in the form of a resolution. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Bulger made a motion, seconded by Mr. Clausen, of the intent of the Town Board to adopt this policy. Instruct the Highway Super- intendent that it is our intent to do this and he may advise the people in Forest View as to what he feels are necessary steps for them to take to meet the standards of the policy. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Bulger pointed out that, as the realignment of Route 9 progresses, there will be abandonment of stretches of Route 9. We need to be preparing ourselves for an undue and unnecessary burden. Quinn: There will eventually be abandonment proceedings by the State of New York. I think, in the future, this will probably come back in the Town's lap to some extent. Abuting property owners petitioning Board of Supervisors and Town Board for relief and grants of sections of this road that fall within their boundaries or immediately adjoining. I am thinking about areas of road or shoulders'that you might not want to take over. We will have to get abandonment maps from the State of New York. Mr. Bulger: We ought to be aware that the problem of Route 9 is coming. I suggest the Superintendent of Highways, the attorneys add engineer for the Town should be -our advisors. Mr. Diehl to Mr. Knud Classen: How are we coming on rights of way on Spook Hill Road? Mr.KClausen: We are getting there. We have a problem with Mr. Eck. Mrs. Hunt has consented. The rest have promised to sign. Mr. Diehl: Will you have something by the next meeting? Mr.K,Clausen: Yes. Mr. Bulger: How are the condemnation proceedings coming? Mr. Quinn: We have to make an attempt to settle on a price. Mr. Reilly is handling this. Mr. Clausen: It is my thought that possibly a committee of two members of the Board might work with the Building Inspector to come up with recommendations that may be of assistance to the Planning Board in considering the amending of the Zoning Ordinance. I think «� �=� �� �� | think we can facilitate matters. Mr. Clausen then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bulger, that a committee from this Board be instituted to wnrk'wYfh the Building Inspector to come up with zoning revisions and present them to the Planning Board which they may possibly find useful as guide lines in the future. The Committee will consist of Messrs. Clausen, Francese and Diehl. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Quinn explained that some of these could be done by a recommendation. Mr. Ludewig said there is a need for n|or|f|caf|On of some of the Local Laws and Ordinances. The question of the roads in Oakwood knolls again was raised. Mr. Bulger: Suppose we asked Mr. K. Clausen to make the necessary repairs, can we bill the Bonding Company? Mr. Quinn: | think that perhaps a better way of handling it would be — we are in the process of redrafting certain agreements relating to the general Oakwood situation and there is a court approved stipulation outstanding. However, | think between these two things alone the Superintendent might make these repairs. The problems arise, not so much from poor construction, but from a failure to make day—to—day maintenance, and we can back charge if. Mr. Diehl moved the adoption of Mr. Quinns suggestion, seconded by Mr. Bulger. Motion Carried Unanimously Mr. Clausen: | would like to amend my motion to have several members of the Planning Board serve with us on this committee with the Building Inspector. Mr. Bulger: Why not just consult with the Planning Board? Mr. Bulger made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Meeting adjourned 12:O0 P.M. Signed: Town Clerk