2007-09-24 RGMTOWN CLERK
CHRIS MASTERSON
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845) 297-5771
FAX: (845) 298-1478
Town of Wappinger
Town Board Meeting
September 24`h, 2007
7:30 PM
Agenda —
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
7:30 PM Meeting called to order on September 24`h, 2007 at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Rd,
Wappingers Falls, NY.
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
1. Monday, August 27, 2007
2. Monday, September 10, 2007
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III. Correspondence Log
2007-197. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
IV. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearings to Hear Objections to the Assessment Rolls for Special
Improvement Districts and Special Improvement Areas for Calendar Year
2008
2. Local Law No. of the Year 2007 Non -Substantive Technical
Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code Regarding Coordinated
Assessment, Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance and Site Plan Recreation Fees
V. Public Portion on Agenda Items
VI. Discussion
A. Property of Beverly Canter — David Stolman, Richard Cantor
B. United Wappinger Water Map, Plan and Report — Jay Paggi
C. Zoning Density/Sewage Disposal System — Russell Urban -Mead, Scott
Chase
D. Wappinger Farm — Al Roberts, David Stolman
E. Comprehensive Plan and FGEIS — David Stolman
F. Carnwath Farms Mansion Roof — Don Swartz
VII. Resolutions
2007-167. A Resolution Authorizing, Subject to Permissive Referendum, the
Issuance of $450,000 Bonds of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, to Pay the Cost of the Purchase of Equipment for Construction
and Maintenance Purposes for the Highway and Recreation Departments
in and for Said Town
2007-194. Resolution Authorizing Bid for Roofing Rehabilitation to the Carnwath
Farms Mansion
2007-196. Resolution Authorizing Bid for Roof Reconstruction Asbestos and LBP
Abatement to the Carnwath Farms Mansion
2007-198. Resolution Authorizing Rental Rates for Highway Equipment
2007-199. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2008 Dutchess
County Community Development Block Grant Program Application
2007-200. Resolution to Establish Water Meter Fee
2007-201. Resolution Authorizing Attendance to the Dutchess County Land Use
Leaders Training and Certification Program
2007-202. Resolution Authorizing Completion of Change Order for New Hackensack
Water Main Extension
2007-203. Resolution Authorizing Amendment to Contract in Connection with the
Wappinger Farm Estates Subdivision and Rezoning Application
2007-204. Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 13 of the Year 2007 Non -
Substantive Technical Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code
Regarding Coordinated Assessment, Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance and
Site Plan Recreation Fees
2007-205. Resolution Authorizing Attendance to New York State GFOA Seminar
VIII. Unanimous Consent
2007-206. Resolution Accepting Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement
(FGEIS) In Connection with Town Comprehensive Plan and Associated
Zoning Amendments
IX. New Business
X. Adjournment
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Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Title
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Town Board Meeting
townofwappinger.us
— Minutes — Chris Masterson
845-297-5771
Monday, September 24th, 2007 7:30 PM Town Hall
Call to Order
Supervisor Ruggiero called the Meeting to Order at 7:51 PM.
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status Arrived
Joseph Ruggiero
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
William Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Vincent Bettina
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
Maureen McCarthy
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
Joseph Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
David Stolman
Town Planner
Q
Present
Jay Paggi
Town Engineer
Present
Al Roberts
Town Attorney
Q
Present
Minutes Approval
Monday, August 27th, 2007
Monday, September 10th, 2007
Motion To: accept Minutes for Town Board Meetings of 08/27/07 and 09/10/07 and
place them on file
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
Correspondence Log
RESOLUTION: 2007-197
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications
itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the
Office of the Town Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-197
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
Q
El
El
11❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
El
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
IV. Public Hearings
Public Hearings to Hear Objections to the Assessment Rolls for Special Improvement
Districts and Special Improvement Areas for Calendar Year 2008
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the Public Hearing at 7:53 PM. Town Clerk Chris
Masterson offered for the record the Affidavits of Posting and Publication, duly signed and
notarized (These Affidavits are attached hereto and made a part thereof the Minutes of the Public
Hearing).
Supervisor Ruggiero then asked if there were any comments or questions from the public.
There were none. Councilman Paoloni made a motion to close the Public Hearing. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy and passed unanimously. The Public Hearing was
closed at 7:53 I'M.
RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
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TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER AFFIDAVIT OF
OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR OBJECTIONS TO THE
ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT AREAS
STATE OF NEW YORK )
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COUNTY OF DUTCHESS )
John C. Masterson, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That he is the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of
Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State of New York.
That on August 29th, 2007, your deponent posted a copy of the attached
Notice of Public Hearing entitled "Notice of Public Hearing to Hear
Objections to the Assessment Rolls for Special Improvement Districts and
Special Improvement Areas", on the signboard maintained by your deponent
in his office in the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
hn C. 1 asterson
Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger
Sworn to before me the 13th
day of September, 2007
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING TO HEAR
OBJECTIONS TO
THE ASSESSMENT
ROLLS FOR
SPECIAL
IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICTS
AND SPECIAL
IMPROVEMENT
AREAS
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Town
Board of the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess
County, New York,
has completed its
benefit assessment
rolls for all Special Im-
provement Districts
and Special Improve-
ment Areas as listed
below for use in calen-
daryear2008and said
benefit assessment
rolls have been filed
with the Town Clerk of
the Town of Wap-
pinger on August 21,
2007.
PLEASE TAKE FUR-
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the Town Board will
conduct a Public
Hearing at Town Hall,
20 Middlebush Road,
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Office of the Town
Clerk on weekdays
from 8:30A.M. to 4:00
P.M., attheTown Hall,
20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls,
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Dated:
August 27, 2007
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Dutchess County, New York, being duly sworn, says
that at the several times hereinafter mentioned he/she
was and still is the Pxinciple Clerk of the Poughkeepsie
Newspapers Division of Gannett Satellite Information
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Local Law No. of the Year 2007 Non -Substantive Technical Amendments to the Town
of Wappinger Code Regarding Coordinated Assessment, Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance
and Site Plan Recreation Fees
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the Public Hearing at 7:53 PM. Town Clerk Chris
Masterson offered for the record the Affidavits of Posting and Publication, duly signed and
notarized (These Affidavits are attached hereto and made a part thereof the Minutes of the Public
Hearing).
Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town, gave a summary of the changes to the Code and the
reasons that the changes were needed. Supervisor Ruggiero asked if there were any comments or
questions from the public. There were none. Councilwoman McCarthy made a motion to close
the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bettina and passed unanimously.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:56 PM.
RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
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TOWN BOARD= TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER AFFIDAVIT OF
OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ENTITLED "LOCAL LAW NO. OF
THE YEAR 2007, NON -SUBSTANTIVE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER CODE REGARDING COORDINATED
60. ASSESSMENT, BLASTING, SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE AND SITE
PLAN RECREATION FEES"
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John C. Masterson, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That he is the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of
Wappinger, County of Dutchess and State of New York.
That on September 12th, 2007, your deponent posted a copy of the attached
Notice of Public Hearing entitled "Local Law No. of the Year 2007, Non -
Substantive Technical Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code
Regarding Coordinated Assessment, Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance and
Site Plan Recreation Fees", on the signboard maintained by your deponent in
his office in the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
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FTown Clerk
Town of Wappinger
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was and still is the Principle Clerk of the Poughkeepsie
Newspapers Division of Gannett Satellite Information
Network, Inc,, publisher of the Poughkeepsie Journal, a
newspaper printed and published every day in the year
2007 in the city of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County,
New York, and that the annexed Notice was duly
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12th day of Sept, in the year of 2007
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V. Public Portion on Agenda Items
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the floor to public comment on the agenda items at 7:56
PM. Dan Takacs, a resident of Van Voorhis Terrace, mentioned that the Town estimated, five
years ago, that his area would have water in eighteen years. His concern is where the Town now
projects that his area will have water. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that there would be a water
district presentation later in the Meeting. There are four areas proposed for district expansions,
but the Town Board will still have to deliberate whether to proceed with the proposal or expand
beyond the proposal.
Supervisor Ruggiero asked if there were any other comments. There were none.
VI. Discussion
A. Property of Beverly Canter— David Stolman, Richard Cantor
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 8:00 PM. Richard Cantor was present to
address the Board concerning a parcel of property that is owned by Beverly Canter. Mr. Cantor
explained that Ms. Canter, his client, is asking that her parcel, which is currently zoned to Two
Family Residential, be rezoned to Highway Business. He had brought this topic up to the Town
in the past and was asked to wait until the Town completed the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cantor
commented that there is a substantial D.O.T drainage easement on the property. This, along with
other physical constraints, limits the development of this parcel regardless of the zoning. If the
Town is willing to rezone the property, the owner is willing to donate the rear 3 acres to the
Town. Mr. Cantor then listed the neighboring HB parcels. Supervisor Ruggiero asked if the
Master Plan Committee looked at this site. David Stolman, Town Planner, replied that he was
not sure. Phil DiNonno stated that the Committee looked at the parcel but did not change
anything. Councilman Bettina stated that there's not another residential parcel on Route 9. Mr.
Stolman gave the opinion that the part of the parcel that is closest to Route 9 should be rezoned
to something other than residential. The Town should be careful about buffering the existing
homes, especially the ones to the south.
Mr. Cantor stated that he would be happy to sit with the Town Professional staff to work
out the details. Supervisor Ruggiero asked Jay Paggi, Town Engineer, about the topography of
the parcel and whether the neighboring parcels would be inundated with water. Mr. Paggi
replied that, if the property were developed, the runoff would travel east from Route 9 to the
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west towards the homes. Supervisor Ruggiero then mentioned all of the problems and
complaints associated with Inter -City Tire. Mr. Cantor warned that it would be unreasonable to
place the burden of the problems with Inter -City Tire on his client. Discussion followed.
Supervisor Ruggiero asked if Mr. Cantor's client has submitted a formal rezone
application. Mr. Cantor replied that the client has not submitted an application because they
were asked by the Town to wait. Discussion about the easement followed.
Supervisor Ruggiero stated that the Town is nearing completion on the Comprehensive
Plan, and that it is in no way a final document. Going forward, Mr. Cantor's client can submit a
formal application to rezone. There are currently two other applications that the Town is
considering. Mr. Cantor replied that the he will go with whatever the Town Board recommends,
but reminds the Board that he was told not to make a formal application three years ago. He was
under the impression that this effort is to intercept the Town -wide effort, but is now being told to
make a formal application. He mentioned that, if the Board was of the mind to make this parcel
HB, it would take only minutes to direct the draftsman to make the change. Supervisor Ruggiero
replied that Mr. Cantor was asking the Board to make a decision on the spot and the Board was
not going to make that decision tonight. Councilman Beale asked if the parcel was left 2F for a
reason. Supervisor Ruggiero answered that it may have been left as is as a possible workforce
housing parcel. Mr. Cantor added that he understands that the Board is not in the position to
make a decision, but went on to say that the Board is in the position to decide whether the Town
wishes to show this parcel as a commercial piece before the Comprehensive Plan is adopted.
Supervisor Ruggiero again recommended Mr. Cantor have his client make a formal application.
Mr. Cantor answered that his client would make application, but added that reasonableness and "O+
fairness would be that the Board, between now and the adoption, consider changing the zoning
from 2F to HB in the Comprehensive Plan. With no other comments, Supervisor Ruggiero
closed the discussion at 8:20 PM.
B. United Wappinger Water Map, Plan and Report — Jay Paggi
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 8:21 PM. Jay Paggi, Town Engineer,
began his PowerPoint presentation. He began with a brief history of the creation of the United
Wappinger Water District. He then mentioned the discussions that lead to the proposed
extensions to the district. The existing flows for the existing district are approximately
1,000,000 gallons per day and the existing peak day flows are about 1.75 million gallons. There
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are also undeveloped properties within the district. These parcels have also been accounted for.
After adding these parcels in, the projected average daily flows would be 1.2 million gallons per
day and the projected peak daily flows would be 2.12 million gallons per day. The calculated
safe yield is 2,150 gallons per minute, or 2.3 million gallons per day. That leaves a surplus of
197,000 gallons per day. Mr. Paggi then calculated the proposed flows from the four study
areas. That total was 165,000 gallons per day. He also added in the proposed Adams site which
is on Route 9 opposite from Fowlerhouse Rd. If the proposed areas are included into the district,
the surplus would decrease from 197,000 to 32,000 gallons per day. The 32,000 gallons per day
represents sufficient capacity to supply peak daily flows to an additional 52 residential building
lots. To extend the water service to these four areas would not completely diminish the Town's
supply or ability to produce water during peak times. Mr. Paggi then discussed each of the four
study areas individually. He estimates the total project cost to be $7,000,000. He then discussed
four possible scenarios of funding the project. Two scenarios included receiving assistance from
the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and two scenarios did not include the Cedar
Hill Road area. In response to a question from Councilwoman McCarthy, Mr. Paggi explained
the point system for the DWSRF. Councilman Paoloni then asked how the areas were derived.
Mr. Paggi explained that the areas were designated because they were contiguous to the district
and due to a significant amount of phone calls to his office from residents of those areas.
Councilman Paoloni also asked how the safe yield was established. Mr. Paggi replied that the
safe yield was calculated in the mid to late'90's. The safe yield assumes zero precipitation,
draught conditions and zero recharge from rainfall. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beale asked for the status of the Chelsea Ridge water line. Supervisor
Ruggiero replied that it is a private line and still dry. The Town has made requests to take over
the line once it is complete. The owner of the line has not answered any of the requests.
Councilman Paoloni asked why it was the Cedar Hill Road area that was not included in
scenarios three and four. Mr. Paggi explained that this area had the least benefit to cost ratio.
With no other comments or questions, Supervisor Ruggiero closed the discussion at 8:46
PM.
C. Zoning Density/Sewage Disposal System — Russell Urban -Mead, Scott Chase
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 8:46 PM. He explained that the
Comprehensive Plan discusses upzoning at different areas of the Town and makes reference to
soil types and septic systems. This discussion is to inform the Board of the science behind
zoning density and sewage disposal systems. He then turned the discussion over to Scott Chase.
Mr. Chase gave a brief introduction and background history. He is the Executive
Director of the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority, which was created in 1992 by
the State Legislature at the request of the County Legislature. Presently, the agency operates 11
water and sewer systems in 10 municipalities. They recently completed the $33,000,000 Central
Dutchess Water Line. All of the systems are operated with user fees. Mr. Chase also explained
how this agency interacts with other County agencies and how the County funds part of the
program.
Mr. Chase then began a detailed presentation on aquifer recharge rates and septic density
recommendations. The basic point is that water falls from the sky in the form of precipitation.
Our area receives approximately 40 inches per year. Part of that water runs off, part evaporates
and transpires and another part penetrates the permeable soils and recharges our aquifers. The
amount of water that reaches the aquifer depends upon what the soil cover is. The aquifers are
expected to do two things: provide water which is pumped and used through the well system and
dilute pollutants that are still present even after treatment in a conventional septic system. Mr.
Chase turned the presentation over to Mr. Urban -Mead.
Mr. Urban -Mead is a hydrogeologist with the Chazen Companies. Mr. Urban -Mead
proceeded to explain the Aquifer Recharge Rates and Septic System Recommendations Report
using a PowerPoint presentation. Throughout the presentation, Mr. Urban -Mead also fielded
questions from the Board. Supervisor Ruggiero closed the discussion at 9:22 PM.
*VW D. Wappinger Farm — Al Roberts, David Sto/man
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 9:22 PM. Al Roberts, Attorney to the
Town, explained the topic. Well over two years ago, Boris Shtutman and two of his partners
contracted to purchase 61 acres along Robinson Lane. A portion of the property is contiguous to
the Robinson Lane Recreation fields. Mr. Shtutman had proposed to develop both parcels
pursuant to the R-40 designation. The larger parcel was R-40/80, which had different
requirements. In exchange for a rezoning from R-40/80 to R-40, Mr. Shtutman indicated that he
would donate approximately 28 acres to the town, of which approximately 10 acres would be
useful for ball fields. The Town entered into an agreement establishing the parameters for the
rezoning, but much has happened in the two years. Mr. Shtutman has purchased the property
and now owns it through a company by the name of S&Z Development Corporation. Secondly,
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the project has been referred to the Planning Board. The Planning Board has determined that a
maximum of 19 lots could be developed on the site. It has submitted a recommendation to the
Town Board which recommends that the rezoning goes through. Also, the Town Engineer's
office has studied the land that is to be dedicated and there are some slight differences in the
available acreage. The net acreage is 9.55 acres. There is 8/10's of an acre along one perimeter
that is going to be used as a drainage swale. The agreement is basically the same as before, but
needs to be updated. The original agreement anticipated a completion date of February of 2006.
The revised agreement reflects the fact that the property is now owned by a different
development corporation, that the Town Engineer has confirmed the useable acreage and that the
Planning Board has confirmed that 19 new residential units could be completed. The property
will not be dedicated until the rezoning goes through. If the rezoning and subdivision approval
does not take place by December 15th, 2007, the owner reserves the right to withdraw his offer.
If Mr. Shtutman does not withdraw, the agreement is good through April. In addition, Mr.
Shtutman will submit a copy of the deed in recordable form for the property that the Town is to
receive. There are also provisions in the case that the Health Department does not approve the
19 lots. Supervisor Ruggiero asked for questions.
Councilwoman McCarthy asked a question about Lot 20. Mr. Roberts explained that Lot
20 is 27+ acres, of which 9.55 is usable. Contiguous to that 9.55 portion is a small narrow strip,
8/10's of an acre, which will be used to get surface water down into the nearby stream. Lot 20 is
what the Town will be receiving.
David Stolman, Town Planner, explained that the draft Local Law, and all associated
documents (Resolution introducing, Resolution adopting, Public Hearing Notice, etc.), are all
done except for referencing the agreement which is being modified. Mr. Stolman will modify
the documents. Supervisor Ruggiero closed the discussion at 9:30 PM.
E. Comprehensive Plan and FGEIS — David Stolman
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 9:30 PM. David Stolman explained that
this is one of the last two steps in the SEQRA process before being able to adopt the
Comprehensive Plan. This is the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement. The final step
is the drafting and adoption of the findings statement. Mr. Stolman proceeded to explain the
FGEIS to the Board.
Councilman Bettina asked where the Town was with regards to the County Department
of Planning. Mr. Stolman replied that the County document is incorporated in the FGEIS. The
County complimented the Town on the Plan and made some recommendations. wow
Supervisor Ruggiero asked what the best format to conduct the discussion on the
document was. Mr. Stolman recommended a workshop session using the FGEIS as an outline
for discussing the comments.
Councilman Beale mentioned comments that he received from the Village of Wappingers
Falls. He asked if those comments were addressed. Mr. Stolman replied that they were and
directed the Board to the page in the document that addresses the Village comments.
Councilman Beale then asked if a copy of the document would be provided to the Village. Mr.
Stolman answered that the document would be available on the Town website, as required by
SEQRA.
With no other comments or questions, Supervisor Ruggiero closed the discussion at 9:37
PM.
F. Carnwath Farms Mansion Roof— Don Swartz
Supervisor Ruggiero opened the discussion at 9:37 PM. Al Roberts, Town Attorney,
began by explaining his position on the SEQRA issue. At the Emergency Meeting, there was
deliberation about what was required to comply with SEQRA. Tom Davis mentioned that this
was not a listed action. Mr. Roberts asked Mr. Davis what he meant by this. Mr. Davis
informed him that he meant it was not an action that was required to have a SEQRA review. The
technical term for that would have been a "Type II" Action. Mr. Roberts, David Stolman, Jay
Paggi and Doug Goodfriend all concur that this is a Type II action, according to Mr. Roberts.
The next Resolution was for the $4,000,000 bond. The third Resolution declared an emergency
and suspended the bidding requirements for the Town's procurement policy strictly for the
emergency repairs, as identified by Don Swartz. All other work would be subject to competitive
bidding. Mr. Roberts then clarified the matter of who authorized the roof project to go out to
bid. Once a project is authorized, as this was by the $4,000,000 bond Resolution, the particular
professionals are authorized to go forward and undertake their various tasks. Mr. Roberts cited
examples of that happening in the past on different projects. The question that remains is
whether to proceed to accept the bid and authorize the contract.
Supervisor Ruggiero discussed how emergency work is addressed in SEQRA. Mr.
Roberts quoted chapters from the SEQRA. Supervisor Ruggiero asked if the Town did a "long
EAF" on this. Mr. Roberts explained that it wasn't necessary. A Full EAF is needed if it is a
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Type I action. Jay Paggi, Town Engineer, added that, for a Type I action, you may include a
"Neg Dec" without going to an impact statement.
David Stolman, Town Planner, asked that the Board forget about the Type I and Unlisted
Actions. This is clearly a Type II action. Councilman Bettina asked if this was because it was
emergency work. Mr. Roberts explained that it is Type II based on the nature of the work.
Emergency work is also Type II. This project is Type 11 for four different reasons.
Supervisor Ruggiero then discussed the deviation to have Don Swartz make permanent
structural repairs. Mr. Swartz was asked to recap the discussion and slides that were presented at
the Town Board Meeting on March 26`x'. Councilman Bettina stated that the vote was based on
an emergency situation. He asked what happened in the March Meeting. Supervisor Ruggiero
replied that the roof was part of the bond. It was $2,000,000 for the Mansion and $2,000,000 for
SAM the Carriage House. When the emergency work was no longer being done, the remainder was to
be bid out. From day one, the roof was to go out to bid. In March, it was decided not to do any
emergency work on the roof, but to temporarily shore it, with the intention of coming back with
a permanent solution by the bid process. Councilman Bettina asked if the Board approved that at
the March Meeting. Supervisor Ruggiero confirmed. Mr. Swartz clarified that the task under
emergency work was reconstruction. Everything done prior to that was shoring. Mr. Swartz and
Mr. Conlon explained at the March Board Meeting that there was no logical load path for the
roof to continue to stand. Different scenarios were presented to the Board to address the roof.
Mr. Swartz asked the Board to allow him to shore the roof and address it with the roof project.
Mr. Paggi commented that the $4,000,000 bond that was authorized included emergency work
that was to begin immediately and other non -emergency work. Councilman Bettina replied that
he never agreed to non -emergency work. He wants the Town residents to decide how the money
is going to be spent. Councilman Beale added that the discussion at the Emergency Meeting was
that there was work to be done, and in order to protect that work a roof may need to be put on the
building. The Board still needs to make the decision if the Town is going to go with the roof
replacement. Supervisor Ruggiero answered that the Resolution on the agenda was to make that
decision. Mr. Paggi went on to say that the bid was not authorized in the Emergency Meeting
but the Mansion roof was part of the $4,000,000 bond Resolution. Discussion followed.
Councilwoman McCarthy stated that there were several discussions during which it was
mentioned that it didn't make sense to make the emergency repairs and not protect the
investment. Supervisor Ruggiero added that he remembered that it was said at the Emergency
Meeting that by committing to doing the emergency work, the roof work needs to follow. He
stated that this is a simple "yes" or "no" vote to award the bid. A "no" vote brings finality to the
project at Carnwath. A "yes" vote would sustain the building. Mr. Swartz commented that one
of the roofs is leaking again. This is a temporary roof that is no longer temporary and has
outlived its useful life. At that time, Mr. Swartz and Mr. Conlon gave a PowerPoint presentation
similar to the updates that they had previously given at earlier Town Board Meetings.
Councilman Paoloni asked how much the project would cost including all money spent
since January 27"' through to completion. Mr. Swartz replied that it depends on the level of
finish that the Town is looking for. Not knowing what the building is going to be used for makes
it difficult to estimate a total cost. The repairs made so far laid the foundation for all scenarios
from office space to something along the lines of Vanderbilt Mansion. Councilman Bettina
recommended putting this issue out to referendum. He supports saving this building but would
like the people to have a say in how far they are willing to go. Mr. Swartz cautioned the Board
that the Mansion has a temporary roof that has outlived its life and has failed in locations.
Councilman Beale asked if the Board would be receiving numbers on the Carriage House
as well. Mr. Swartz replied that they would, but they are not prepared yet. Councilman Bettina
asked when they would be available. Mr. Swartz answered that he would probably have thein in
the latter portion of November and December. Supervisor Ruggiero infonmed Councilman
Bettina that this referendum would not be able to make the November ballot. He stated that he
did not agree with sending this out to referendum. He is prepared to vote on the bid. If there is a
"no" vote, he recommends that the Board call it a day and let nature and time do what the Town
has been trying to delay. Councilwoman McCarthy added that it is irresponsible to spend the
l„w money that has been spent and not protect it. Councilman Beale replied that it was not
irresponsible. The emergency repairs were authorized because the building was about to fall
down on people that would be attending the sports museum. Councilwoman McCarthy clarified
that she meant it is irresponsible to not do the roof project to protect the emergency repairs.
Councilman Beale commented that this project is a bottomless pit with no end of spending in
sight. Councilwoman McCarthy replied that there is an end with every part of the project that
comes before the Board. Councilman Beale stated that he believes the buildings are a great
opportunity for the Town. He went on to say that he feels the Board has lost focus of the
purpose of the Emergency Meeting. There were people visiting the Sports Museum while the
building was in danger of collapse. He believes that the Board has to adopt the Carnwath Master
Plan before proceeding.
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Councilwoman McCarthy moved that the Carnwath Master Plan be added to the agenda
so that the Board can vote on whether it can be adopted or not. There was a vote during which
Supervisor Ruggiero and Councilwoman McCarthy voted "aye". Councilman Bettina
commented that he wants to know how much something is going to cost before he votes on it.
Supervisor Ruggiero replied that the Board was given a Plan on May 16'h of 2006. Councilman
Bettina asked what the total cost was. Councilwoman McCarthy answered to look in the back of
the book. Councilman Beale stated that it is unbelievable that the Board is going to have a
discussion about adopting a plan that the Board has not even discussed in a workshop.
Councilwoman McCarthy replied that Councilman Beale just recommended that the Board adopt
the Carnwath Master Plan. Councilman Beale answered that the Board is obviously not going to
blindly adopt a plan that is the size of two phone books. Councilman Bettina asked what the
total costs from the Plan are. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that there are several different costs.
He listed some of the projects and their corresponding costs. The costs are in 2004 Dollars.
Councilman Beale asked how the Board could make an intelligent decision without
having all of the numbers. There are numbers for the Mansion but not the other buildings. Next
year there could be problems with the Administration Building and problems with the Dorm in
the next. Councilwoman McCarthy recommended taking each project building by building.
Councilman Beale asked what the life of the emergency work that has been done to the
Mansion is. Supervisor Ruggiero commented that it is as important to worry about the new
damage that is going to occur. Discussion followed.
Supervisor Ruggiero mentioned that the Town has been negotiating with caterers to host
weddings at the Chapel. The caterers felt that the Mansion was an eyesore. He doesn't feel that
the whole building needs to be restored to make it acceptable, but people would come in to invest
in the facility if it was made stabile. Councilman Beale replied that a new roof would not change
the look of the building. Supervisor Ruggiero answered that he could not market a building that
was not stabile.
Councilman Beale mentioned all of the large proposals that are on the table and
recommended that a solid plan be in place with prioritized expenditures before moving forward.
Supervisor Ruggiero discussed the previous Town Supervisor's philosophy on spending and
investment and how it differed from his. When the Board made the decision at the Emergency
Meeting to invest in saving the buildings, it could have also made them safe by razing them.
There would be no further expenditures, but there would also be no more Mansion or vision. In
his opinion, making the investment at the Emergency Meeting was an investment to preserve the
buildings. Supervisor Ruggiero then addressed the Councilman's comment about the other
proposals. He pointed out that there was a $450,000 bond for Highway equipment on the agenda
that maybe the Town should not do. Councilman Beale recommended distinguishing between
operational expenses and recreation expenses. Supervisor Ruggiero replied that repairing these
buildings are not a Recreation expense.
Councilwoman McCarthy reminded the Board that she had made a motion about the
Master Plan. Supervisor Ruggiero asked Councilwoman McCarthy to withdraw her motion. He
would put the Carnwath Draft Master Plan on the agenda for the Town Board Meeting to take
place in two weeks. At that Meeting, the Board could review the document and go over all of
the expenditures. In the meantime, he would move the roof bid Resolution. The bids are going
to expire. If the Board votes it down, they can explain why the roof is not being fixed.
Councilwoman McCarthy warned that the roof is going to be more expensive if they wait to
review and adopt the Master Plan. Councilman Bettina asked if she was saying that two more
weeks to review the numbers would be a problem. Mr. Swartz commented that the bids came in
on September 6"' and are valid for 45 days. There is an adhesive applied membrane item in the
bid that may be a problem as the weather continues to get colder. If the bids are rejected, it will
cost more in the following year. Councilman Bettina commented that the Master Plan is a great
document, but he is asking for a capital plan for Carnwath similar to the capital plan that was
requested for Recreation. Supervisor Ruggiero commented that the Board has just been given
the capital plan. It is a wish list with no dollar amounts attached. Councilman Beale replied that
this is not a capital plan. In his opinion, a capital plan should include dollar figures and be
prioritized. Supervisor Ruggiero disagreed and compared the Town's Recreation capital plan
with a County capital plan. Some of the items in the County capital plan don't have dollars
attached either. Regarding Councilman Beale's comment about prioritizing projects, Supervisor
Ruggiero stated that it is the Councilmember's duty to prioritize the items. Discussion followed
about the vision and contents of the Carnwath Master Plan. Councilwoman McCarthy
recommended that the Board move forward and accept the roof bid so that they can take the time
to refresh their memories about the overall plan. Councilman Bettina asked why the Board
needed to vote now if the bids were still good for another two weeks. Councilwoman McCarthy
replied that she does not think the project should go out to referendum. She feels that the Board
is responsible to protect the money that has already been spent. Councilman Beale again stated
that the purpose of the Emergency Meeting was to address the public safety concern.
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Councilwoman McCarthy commented that the building may not fall down, but it is useless.
George Kolb, Director of Code Enforcement, informed the board that the roof is a very
structural element of the building. In the very near future, the roof could become a major
problem that would require that he post the building again. The building is temporarily
supported and is, by no means, safe. It needs to be fixed or demolished. Discussion about the
integrity of the roof followed. Mr. Kolb stated that he was under the impression that temporary
fixes were made with the intent to go out to public bid on the roof. Jay Paggi summarized the
events that lead to the change in direction, which was authorized in March, to remove and
replace the roof. Supervisor Ruggiero proceeded to read the Minutes from March 26tt', 2007.
Councilman Beale asked if it would be wise to leave the items tabled for two weeks while
the Board continues to have discussion about them. Councilwoman McCarthy replied that it was
not. Supervisor Ruggiero added that he didn't know what could be gained by holding off for
another two weeks. Councilman Beale asked that the Board look at the big picture.
Councilwoman McCarthy replied that the big picture is protecting the money that has already
been spent. Councilman Beale asked how the $426,000 for emergency work compares to the
$10,000,000 that could bring the buildings to life. Councilwoman McCarthy replied that Mr.
Kolb just informed the Board that the building is not safe. Councilman Beale asked for
clarification on whether the building was safe or not, because the Sports Museum needs to be
closed if it is not. Mr. Kolb answered that it is possible that it is not safe.
Councilwoman McCarthy withdrew her Motion concerning the Carnwath Master Plan.
Discussion followed regarding the Carriage House estimates.
Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent, asked if he was hearing correctly that the Town
professionals could not guarantee that the building will hold up through the winter. Councilman
Beale stated that he was under the impression that the $700,000 was being spent to mitigate and
structural collapse hazard. Mr. Swartz corrected the Councilman. He stated that, in no way, did
he ever represent that the roof fix was going to be permanent. He told the Board back in March
that they are going from permanent fix to temporary. Councilman Beale asked if, without the
roof being replaced, was there still a collapse hazard. Mr. Swartz answered that it is a
temporarily shored roof with no logical load path to the ground. Supervisor Ruggiero ended the
discussion at 11:10 PM and asked for a five minute recess.
Motion To: adopt to Carnwath Master Plan
RESULT: WITHDRAWN [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
Al. Resolutions
Motion To: untable Resolution 2007-167
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
RESOLUTION: 2007-167
A Resolution Authorizing, Subject to Permissive Referendum, the Issuance of $450,000
Bonds of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, to Pay the Cost of the
Purchase of Equipment for Construction and Maintenance Purposes for the Highway and
Recreation Departments in and for Said Town
BE IT RESOLVED, by the affinnative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total
voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For the class of objects or purposes of paying the cost of the purchase of
equipment for construction and maintenance purposes for the Highway and Recreation
Departments, in and for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, each item of
which is $30,000 or more, including incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith,
there are hereby authorized, subject to pennissive referendum, to be issued $450,000 bonds of
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said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of said class of
objects or purposes is $450,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of
the $450,000 of bonds of the Town authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of
Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid class of objects or purposes is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a
of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further detennined that the maximum
maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the
bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor,
the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terns, form and contents, and shall be sold in
such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made
in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and
payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said
Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due
and payable.
Section 6. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual
debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures
shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds,
appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of
said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile
signature of the Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a
designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates,
place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be
determined by the Supervisor. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity
clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such
form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance
Law, as the Supervisor shall detennine.
Section 7. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 - 2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies
are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set
aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not
authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of
this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such
publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in summary
form in the official newspaper of said Town for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town
Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM.
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The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-167
0
Adopted
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑
Adopted as Amended
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
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❑
❑
Defeated
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
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El❑
❑
Tabled
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
11
11
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
❑
0
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24t1i, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Motion To: untable Resolution 2007-194
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, Vincent Bettina, Maureen McCarthy, Joseph Paoloni
NAYS: William Beale
RESOLUTION: 2007-194
Resolution Authorizing Bid for Roofing Rehabilitation to the Carnwath Farms Mansion
WHEREAS, bids were opened on September 6"', 2007, for the Roofing Rehabilitation
Project to the Carnwath Farins Mansion by Town Clerk, John C. Masterson; and
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
E&A Construction Corp. $866,194.00* irregularities as set forth in the letter
report of September 10th, 2007 from The Swartz Architectural Group, P.C. to the
Town of Wappinger
Piazza Brothers Construction, Inc. $894,960.00
WM Manfredi Const. Corp. $960,000.00
Idema Gen Construction Inc. $1,303.277.00
WHEREAS, Donald L. Swartz, R.A., of The Swartz Architectural Group, P.C., the
assigned architect for the project, has submitted a written bid recommendation to the Town
Board in his letter report of September 10th, 2007, a copy of which is on file at the Office of the
Town Clerk.
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 apparent low bids submitted by E&S Construction Corporation of
Brooklyn, New York, in the apparent amount of $785,394.00 is hereby
rejected because the firm failed to meet the bidding specifications as
identified in the September loth, 2007 letter report of The Swartz
Architectural Group.
om 3. The Contract for the Roofing Rehabilitation to the Carnwath Farms
Mansion is hereby awarded to Piazza Brothers Construction, Inc., of
Valhalla, New York, for an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Ninety -
Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars and 00/100 ($894,960.00), in
accordance with the bid recommendation letter report dated September 10t1i,
2007, from Donald L. Swartz of The Swartz Architectural Group, to the
Town Board.
4. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is hereby authorized and directed to execute
a contract by and on behalf of the Town of Wappinger with Piazza
Brothers Construction, Inc., of Valhalla, New York in the form of contract
as prepared by The Swartz Architectural Group, and upon execution of the
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contract, The Swartz Architectural Group, P.C. is authorized to issue a
Notice to Proceed to Piazza Brothers Construction, Inc. to commence
work pursuant to said contract.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-194
Yes/Aye
' No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑ Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Seconder
Z❑
Seconder
❑
❑
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
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0
❑
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El Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
❑
Defeated
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
D
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby defeated.
Motion To: untable Resolution 2007-196
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
RESOLUTION: 2007-196
Resolution Authorizing Bid for Roof Reconstruction Asbestos and LBP Abatement to the
Carnwath Farms Mansion
WHEREAS, bids were opened on September 6t1i, 2007, for the Roofing Rehabilitation
Asbestos and LBP Abatement to the Carnwath Farms Mansion by Chris Masterson, Town Clerk
of the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, bid were received as follows:
Superior Abatement $137,000
Asbestos Corp of America $144,000
Jupiter Environmental $183,000
WHEREAS, Lawrence Holzapfel, of QUEST, has provided a bid recommendation to the
Town Board.
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 Contract for the Roofing Rehabilitation Asbestos and LBP Abatement to the
Carnwath Farms Mansion is hereby awarded to Superior Abatement for an
amount not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($137,000.00), in accordance with the bid recommendation letter dated September
18th, 2007, from Lawrence Holzapfel to the Town Board.
3. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is hereby authorized and directed to execute said
contract on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-196
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
❑
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
❑
2
❑
❑
0
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
❑
0
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
2
❑
❑
❑
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
❑
Rl
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❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby defeated.
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RESOLUTION: 2007-198
Resolution Authorizing Rental Rates for Highway Equipment
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Town Board has received the following rental rates
for paving equipment and materials:
Paving Equipment:
Trucks:
Blaw Knox 4410 Paver w/operator 189.00 per hour
Screed Operator 58.00 per hour
Curber 95.00 per hour
Skidsteer Loader w/Miller w/operator 155.00 per hour
Skidsteer Loader w/o Miller w/operator 100.00 per hour
Tri Axle Dump Truck 92.00 per hour
6 Wheel Dump Truck 75.00 per hour
Tractor Trailer w/Dump Trailer 115.00 per hour
Tractor Trailer w/Flowboy 125.00 per hour
Rollers:
Ingersol Rand DD -90 w/operator 98.00 per hour
Ingersol Rand DD -24 w/operator 90.00 per hour
One ton Roller w/operator 75.00 per hour
Grader
Loader:
Grader w/operator 120.00 per hour
IT -28G 2 1/2 Yards w/operator 135.00 per hour
Road Widener:
Midland Model WA w/operator 140.00 per hour
Laborers 58.00 per hour
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, solicited
rates for rental equipment and materials for paving; and
WHEREAS, rental rates were received and reviewed by Town of Wappinger Highway
Superintendent, Graham Foster; and
WHEREAS, Town of Wappinger Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, has
provided an award recommendation to the Town Board
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for rental equipment and
materials for paving to the Highway Department is hereby awarded to Bridge View Excavation,
Inc.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-198
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
El
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Town of Wappinger Page 13 Printed 10/16/2007
Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
RESOLUTION: 2007-199
Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2008 Dutchess County
Community Development Block Grant Program Application
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is participating in the Dutchess County
Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, input from citizens and groups has been received and considered; and
WHEREAS, an application has been prepared which addresses our community concerns
in creating a Little League Challenger Division Baseball field.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Community
Development Consortium Fiscal Year 2008 application for the Town of Wappinger including the
certifications included therein by and hereby approved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the submission of said application to the Dutchess
County Department of Planning and Development be and hereby is authorized.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-199
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
�
❑
El
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-200
Resolution to Establish Water Meter Fee
WHEREAS, George Kolb, Director of Code Enforcement, has reviewed the current fees
for water meters in the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, based upon the study and recommendation of the Director of Code
Enforcement, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the
Town of Wappinger to establish fees for water meters.
WHEREAS, the following proposed fees are as follows:
Meter Current Fee Projected Fee
1 " Water Meter $10.00 $200.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Town Board has authorized the
Director of Code Enforcement to charge a fee of Two Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($200.00) for
1 " water meters.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-200
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
0
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Town of Wappinger Page 14 Printed 10116/2007
Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
RESOLUTION: 2007-201
Resolution Authorizing Attendance to the Dutchess County Land Use Leaders Training
and Certification Program
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is allowed to send one member of the Town Board
to attend the Dutchess County Land Use Leaders Training and Certification Program at the
Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park on November
30t1i, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Town Board is authorized to send one
member to attend the Dutchess County Land Use Leaders Training and Certification Program on
■ m November 30t1i, 2007, at the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home
in Hyde Park at no cost to the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-201
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Rl
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
11El❑
El
11
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
Z
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
2
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
Rl
El
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
11
El
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
10
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-202
Resolution Authorizing Completion of Change Order for New Hackensack Water Main
Extension
WHEREAS, Town Engineer Joseph E. Paggi has approved a Change Order for the New
Hackensack Water Main Extension as per a letter dated September 17th, 2007, a copy of which is
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. The Town Board hereby approves a change order dated September 17t1i, 2007, for
the New Hackensack Water Main Extension between the Town and Thomas
Gleason Inc. in the amount of Six Thousand, One Hundred Sixty -Eight Dollars
and 75/100 ($6,168.75) for the reasons set forth in the letter dated September 17"',
2007, from Joseph E. Paggi Engineering to the Town Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-202
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
D
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
El
❑
El
El
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
10
ElEl❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
0
❑
El
El
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
Rl
El
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Town of Wappinger Page 15 Printed 10116/2007
Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
RESOLUTION: 2007-203
Resolution Authorizing Amendment to Contract In Connection with the Wappinger Farm
Estates Subdivision and Rezoning Application
WHEREAS, Boris Shtutman, Oleg Shtutman and Sam Zeltsers, hereinafter collectively
referred to as "SHTUTMAN" were contract vendees to purchase a parcel of land containing
approximately 61 acres on Robinson Lane in the Town of Wappinger (hereinafter referred to as
the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, SHTUTMAN had applied for a rezoning of a portion of the Property from
R-40/80 to R-40; and
WHEREAS, to mitigate any impacts associated with the rezoning of the Property,
SHTUTMAN had offered to dedicate to the TOWN approximately 27.81 acres of land (the
"Recreation Parcel") upon the rezoning of the land to R-40 and upon Final Subdivision
Approval, subject to certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, SHTUTMAN and the TOWN entered into an Agreement dated July, 2005,
which Agreement identified the terms and conditions to be observed by SHTUTMAN and the
TOWN in the event the TOWN elected to rezone the Property from R-40/80 to R-40; and
WHEREAS, SHTUTMAN assigned all of their right, title and interest in and to the
Property to S & Z, the successor in interest to SHTUTMAN and has acquired title to the
Property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger has reviewed an application
for subdivision approval of the Property and on August 61h, 2007, has given conceptual approval
to a proposed subdivision containing 19 new residential lots and lot 20, the Recreation Parcel, as
shown on a plat entitled "Preliminary Subdivision Plat Wappinger Farm Estates" dated August
5th, 2005, last revised August 14th, 2007, prepared by Spectra Engineering, Architecture &
Surveying, P.C., said Plat hereinafter referred to as the "Map"; and
WHEREAS, circumstances have changed since the original Agreement of July, 2005
was executed, and S & Z and TOWN have agreed to amend the terms and conditions of said
Agreement and the conditions to be observed by S & Z and by the TOWN as a pre -condition to
the TOWN adopting any Local Law which would rezone the Property from R-40/80 to a R-40
zoning classification; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement dated July, 2005 between SHTUTMAN and the TOWN was
contingent upon SHTUTMAN obtaining preliminary subdivision approval for at least 20 lots
under the R-40 zoning designation no later than February 1St, 2006; and
WHEREAS, both the TOWN and S & Z, as successor in interest to SHTUTMAN wish
to proceed with the transaction with the understanding that the Contract would now be
contingent on S & Z obtaining final subdivision approval for 19 lots no later than December 15t",
2007; and
WHEREAS, the TOWN and S & Z wish to confirm the revisions to the Agreement dated
July, 2005, all as set forth in the proposed Modification Agreement, a copy of which is attached
hereto and marked and designated Exhibit "Fl.
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 Members each have received, reviewed and are familiar with the
terms and conditions set forth in the Modification Agreement attached hereto and marked and
designated Exhibit "1 ".
3. The Town Board Members concur that the conditions set forth in the Modification
Agreement are the minimum standards pursuant to which the Town Board will consider a
rezoning of the Property from R40/80 to R40.
4. The Town Board Members expressly reserve the right, in their legislative
discretion, not to rezone the Property as requested and by execution of this Agreement, merely
establish the minimum conditions pursuant to which the Property will be rezoned.
5. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is hereby authorized to execute this Modification
Agreement by and on behalf of the Town.
6. Engineer to the Town, Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E. and Frederick P. Clark
Associates, Town Planner, and Albert P. Roberts, Attorney to the Town, are further authorized to
undertake any work necessary to prepare Amendments to the Town Master Plan and to draft a
proposed Local Law to implement and adopt a proposed Local Law for the subject rezoning to
be considered by the Town Board.
Town of Wappinger Page 16 Printed 10116/2007
Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-203
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
D
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
El
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
El
11El❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Initiator
RI
❑
❑
El
❑
Tabled
❑
Withdrawn
Maureen McCarthy
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24t", 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2007-204
Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 13 of the Year 2007 Non -Substantive Technical
Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code Regarding Coordinated Assessment,
Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance and Site Plan Recreation Fees
WHEREAS, a Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger introducing a proposed Local Law entitled Local Law No. of the Year 2007,
Non -Substantive Technical Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code Regarding
Coordinated Assessment, Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance and Site Plan Recreation Fees; and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was duly advertised in the Southern Dutchess News and
the Poughkeepsie Journal, the official newspapers of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was held on September 24t1i, 2007, and all parties in
attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed
Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has caused the preparation of a Short Form EAF; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger after due deliberation finds that
it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said Local Law; and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger for at least seven (7) days exclusive of Sunday prior to the adoption
of this Resolution.
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 has reviewed the intended action with respect to the criteria set
forth in Part 617.11 NYCRR and Section 117 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger and hereby
determines that the intended action, to wit, the adoption of the referenced Non -Substantive
Technical Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code Regarding Coordinated Assessment,
Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance and Site Plan Recreation Fees Local Law, will not create any
significant adverse impacts on the environment and hereby issues a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF SIGNIFICANCE for this action and directs the filing of the EAF as
required by law.
3. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby adopts Local Law No. 13 of
the Year 2007 entitled Local Law No. 13 of the Year 2007, Non -Substantive Technical
Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code Regarding Coordinated Assessment, Blasting,
Sidewalk Maintenance and Site Plan Recreation Fees, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made part of this Resolution.
4. The Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting
and in the Local Law Book for the Town of Wappinger and to give due notice of the adoption of
said Local Law to the Secretary of State of New York, as required by law.
Torn of Wappinger Page 17 Printed 10/16/2007
Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-204
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
0
❑ Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
Towel of Wappinger Page 18 Printed 10/16/2007
LOCAL LAW NO.13 OF THE YEAR 2007
A Local Law entitled "Local Law No. 13 of the Year 2007, Non -Substantive Technical
Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code Regarding Coordinated Assessment, Blasting,
Sidewalk Maintenance and Site Plan Recreation Fees."
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows:
Section -I: Title:
This Local Law shall be known and cited as Town of Wappinger, "Local Law No. 13 of the Year
2007, Non -Substantive Amendments to the Town of Wappinger Code Regarding Coordinated
Assessment, Blasting, Sidewalk Maintenance and Site Plan Recreation Fees" which shall amend
various provisions of the Town of Wappinger Code to correct minor technical errors as set forth
below.
Section -II: Legislative Intent:
During the codification process of recently enacted Local Laws several minor errors have been
identified pertaining to Coordinated Assessment, now found at Chapter 150; Chapter 80 Blasting;
Chapter 214, Article VII Sidewalk Maintenance; and Site Plan Recreation Fees. This Local Law is
intended to correct those errors.
Section -III: Renumbering Chapter 150 to "Chapter 4 Assessment"
Chapter 150 of the Town Code created by Local Law No. 8 of the Year 2006 entitled "Creating
Chapter 150 of the Town Code Establishing a Coordinated Assessment Program Between the Town
of Wappinger and the Town of Fishkill" and further amended by Local Law 9 of 2006 is hereby
renumbered to Chapter 4 and entitled "ASSESSMENT" and shall be codified in Part I -
Administrative Legislation of the Town Code.
The numbering of the articles, sections and subsections of said Chapter shall remain the same and
the text of such sections shall remain unchanged.
Section -IV: Technical Amendments to Chapter 80 regarding Blasting
Subsection § 80-8(B)(11) as created by Local Law No. 11 of the Year 2006 is amended to read as
follows:
"11) The form of the application is available in the Town Clerk's Office and
may be amended from time to time."
"M
Subsection § 80-11(R) as created by Local Law No. 11 of the Year 2006 is amended to read as
follows:
"R. A seismograph shall be placed near the closest residence or structure in the
blast area regardless of whether or not a pre -blast inspection is required. A
printout report taken during all blasting operations must be filed with the
Code Enforcement Officer."
Section -V: Technical Amendments to Chapter 214, Article VII regarding Sidewalk
Maintenance
§ 214-85 (C) of the Town of Wappinger Code created by Local Law 1 of 2007 shall be
amended to read as follows:
"C. Any persons who shall violate any of the provisions of this Article or any
rule or regulation made pursuant thereto or fails to comply with the
provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a violation and shall be punished
by a fine in the amount set forth in Chapter 122-20 of the Code and/or
imprisonment not to exceed ten (10) days. For the first day after a non-
compliance with this provision, the fine shall not exceed $100.00; if the
non-compliance continues for a second day, the fine shall not exceed
$200.00, and if the non-compliance continues for a third day, the fine is
$250.00 for each day thereafter that this Article is violated. To promote
compliance with the provisions of the Article, each day that a violation
continues following notification shall be deemed a separate offense. The
imposition of any fines shall not exempt the offender from further
compliance with the provisions of this Article."
Section -VI: Technical Amendments to Chapter 122, regarding Fees for Sidewalk
Maintenance
§ 122-16 K(3) dealing with a fee for sidewalk maintenance, created by Section II of Local Law 1 of =No
2007, is hereby repealed.
Section -VII: Technical Amendments to Chapter 122, regarding Fines for Sidewalk
Maintenance
§ 122-20 (CC) of the Town of Wappinger Code is hereby amended by adding a new sub -section (5)
thereto as follows:
"(5) §214-85 (C) Fine Sidewalk Maintenance — removal of snow, ice and debris:
(a) $100.00 for the first day of non-compliance;
(b) plus $200.00 for second day of non-compliance;
(c) plus $250.00 for the third day of non-compliance and each day thereafter."
2
Section -VIII: Technical Amendments regarding Recreation Fees in Chapter 240 Zoning
§ 240-86 (0)(2) of the Town of Wappinger Code, created by Local Law 6 of 2006 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"(2) Land for park, playground or other recreational purposes may not be
required until the Planning Board has made a finding that a proper case
exists for requiring that a park or parks be suitably located for playgrounds
or other recreational purposes within the Town. Such findings shall include
an evaluation of the present and anticipated future needs for park and
recreational facilities in the Town based on projected population growth to
which the particular site plan will contribute."
Section -IX: Separability:
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection,
word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or
circumstance, such illegality, invalidity, or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability, shall not affect or
impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words or parts of this local
law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the legislative
intent of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger that this Local Law would have been adopted
if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had
not been included therein, and if such person or circumstance to which the Local Law or part
thereof is held inapplicable had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section -X: Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as
provided by law Municipal Home Rule Law.
I
Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
RESOLUTION: 2007-205
Resolution Authorizing Attendance to New York State GFOA Seminar
WHEREAS, Jean Gallucci, Comptroller, has requested authorization for Inez
Maldonado and herself to attend the New York State Government Finance Officers' Association
on October 12th, 2007, in Rye, New York, at a cost of Two Hundred Forty Dollars and 00/100
($240.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Jean Gallucci, Comptroller, and Inez
Maldonado are hereby authorized to attend the New York State Government Finance Officers'
Association in Rye, New York, on October 12th, 2007, at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred
Forty Dollars and 00/100 ($240.00).
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-205
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
D
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Seconder
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
0
❑
❑
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
VIII. Unanimous Consent
Motion To: add Resolution 2007-206 to the Agenda by Unanimous Consent
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
RESOLUTION: 2007-206
Resolution Accepting Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS) in
Connection with Town Comprehensive Plan and Associated Zoning Amendments
WHEREAS, the action which the Town Board is entertaining is the adoption of a new
Town Comprehensive Plan and Associated Zoning Changes (the "Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action is a Type I action
pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617 NYCRR (commonly known
as "SEQRA") and pursuant to Chapter 117 of the Town Code (the Town's Environmental Quality
Review Law which establishes locally designated Type I actions); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action is an action for
which there are no other Involved Agencies and that the Town Board is therefore, by default, the
Lead Agency for this action; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review regulations, the Town
Board adopted a Positive Declaration, thereby finding that the Proposed Action may result in a
significant adverse environmental impact for the reasoning contained in the Positive Declaration;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review regulations, the Town
Board accepted a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Proposed
Action as being satisfactory with respect to its scope, content and adequacy; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board filed and published of the Notice of Completion and the
DGEIS as provided for on the notice; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board established a comment period on the DGEIS and held two
public hearings on the DGEIS at which time all persons interested were given an opportunity to be
heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
Town of Wappinger Page 19 Printed 10/16/2007
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Town Board Meeting Minutes September 24, 2007
1. The Town Board hereby adopts and incorporates the recitations and statements set forth
above as if fully set forth and resolved herein.
2. Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review regulations, the Town Board hereby
finds that the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Proposed
Action is accepted as being satisfactory with respect to its scope, content and adequacy,
and therefore adopts the attached Notice of Completion of Final Generic EIS (FGEIS).
3. The Town Board hereby directs the filing and publication of the Notice of Completion
and the FGEIS as provided for on the notice.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2007-206
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
D
Adopted
Joseph Ruggiero
Voter
El
❑
❑
❑
❑
Adopted as Amended
William Beale
Seconder
Rl
❑
❑
❑
❑
Defeated
Vincent Bettina
Voter
2
❑
❑
❑
❑
Tabled
Maureen McCarthy
Initiator
El
❑
❑
❑
❑
Withdrawn
Joseph Paoloni
Voter
0
❑
❑
❑
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
September 24th, 2007
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
IX. New Business
Councilman Beale New Business
Councilman Beale asked if Mr. Swartz had something to add. Mr. Swartz asked if he
was to continue to pursue preparation of documents to get the determinant fee for the Carriage
House work. Councilman Beale asked where the Board stood now that the Resolutions have
been defeated. Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town, replied that he was not sure whether it could
be reintroduced by unanimous consent or not. Supervisor Ruggiero added that it could be added
with a new Resolution number. Councilman Beale then asked for a Workshop Meeting to be set
up prior to the next Regular Town Board Meeting to discuss the Carnwath Master Plan. Mr.
t� Roberts mentioned that the Board could reconsider the vote, but it would have to be reintroduced
with three or four votes. Supervisor Ruggiero clarified that Councilman Beale is asking for a
Workshop Meeting to occur on October 9th. He would then want a subsequent meeting to award
the bid. Jay Paggi, Town Engineer, commented that the bids will expire on the day before the
second meeting in October, or October 21St. Discussion followed. Mr. Roberts asked if
Councilman Beale was suggesting that the Resolutions be renumbered and placed on the
Workshop agenda, and that prior to the vote, there be a workshop on the topic. Councilman
Beale confirmed that that was his intention. Discussion followed regarding Mr. Swartz's original
question to proceed or not. Councilman Bettina stated that the Board is going to need those
numbers anyway in order to go out for referendum. Supervisor Ruggiero asked Councilman
Bettina what the referendum would be. Mr. Roberts added that topics that are subject to
permissive referendum can be made a mandatory referendum by the Board. His sense is that it
could be put out for referendum, but the Board would need to frame the question. Supervisor
Ruggiero asked if the cut-off date for a referendum had passed. He also asked for the Board to
tell Mr. Swartz whether he should continue or not. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beale stated that the responsible thing would be to have a Workshop
Meeting to discuss the Carnwath Master Plan, prioritize the Master Plan and come up with a
Dollar figure that will make this a viable investment. Mr. Roberts asked what the degree of
specificity that Councilman Bettina would need is. He also pointed out that the Board needs to
act quickly if it is going to act at all. Supervisor Ruggiero asked if there was going to be a
motion to authorize Mr. Swartz to continue the design work on the Carriage House. Councilman
Beale recommended that Mr. Swartz pause his plans until the Board has a Workshop Meeting.
Councilman Bettina asked how long it would take to complete the designs for the Carriage
House. Mr. Swartz explained that the bid could take place in November. The numbers from that
bid would come back to the Board in November or December. Councilwoman McCarthy asked
that the motion be made.
Councilman Bettina made a motion to continue with the designs in order to come up with
a number, a total cost, for the public to decide how the money will be spent. Councilman Beale
seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Supervisor Ruggiero asked that all motions be
withdrawn. Councilwoman McCarthy mentioned that there was still no direction for Mr. Swartz.
Councilman Paoloni commented that the direction is to put together numbers for a public
referendum. Councilman Bettina repeated his motion to continue with the designs in order to
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have numbers to go out to the public. Councilman Beale restated for clarification that the motion
was for these designs to be done to come up with numbers so that the Town is prepared to go out
to public referendum. He asked if Councilman Bettina is asking to go out to public referendum.
Councilman Bettina asked Mr. Roberts if this was the correct way to do it. Mr. Roberts
explained that the Board has got to identify what the public is going to be asked to do or to
approve. Councilman Beale summarized that, right now, Councilman Bettina is just looking for
the numbers. The next step would be to go to public referendum. Councilman Bettina again
stated his motion to continue with the designs to see what the actual costs are. Mr. Roberts made
sure that the Board understood that this could not occur before October 9t". Councilman Beale
seconded the Motion. Supervisor Ruggiero then made a motion to table this resolution.
Councilwoman McCarthy seconded. Councilman Bettina called the question. Supervisor
Ruggiero asked for a roll call vote. Town Clerk, Chris Masterson, asked which vote the
Supervisor was asking for a roll call vote for. Supervisor Ruggiero asked Councilman Bettina to
state his motion again. Councilman Bettina clarified that his motion is for Don Swartz to design
the roof to the Carriage House so that he can get a number as to what it's going to cost to protect
the asset on Carnwath. Mr. Swartz asked if he was to be the estimator. Councilman Bettina
replied that Mr. Swartz could be the estimator. Supervisor Ruggiero again asked that
Councilman Bettina state his resolution. Councilman Bettina made a motion to direct Don
Swartz to design and provide an estimate as to the cost of the Carriage House roof. Supervisor
Ruggiero asked for a second. Councilman Beale seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1,
with Councilwoman McCarthy voting "No".
Motion To: authorize Swartz Architecture to continue with designs for the Carriage
House roof
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman
AYES: Joseph Ruggiero, William Beale, Vincent Bettina, Joseph Paoloni
NAYS: Maureen McCarthy
X. Adjournment
Motion To: adjourn at 11:51 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman
AYES: Ruggiero, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni
The Meeting Adjourned at 11:51 PM.
J n C. M sterson
Town Clerk
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