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Morris Associates , MORRIS ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC ~ 9 Elks Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962 o 64 Green Street, Suite 1, Hudson, New York 12534 Tel: (518) 828-2300 Fax: (518) 828-3963 J"" April 4, 2013 Town of Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 'APR 0 4 2013 ()3;- /~ Attn: Robert Valdati - Planning Board Chairman Re: Engineering Proposal for Town of Wappinger Planning Board Dear Mr. Valdati: Thank you for the opportunity to "re-introduce" MORRIS ASSOCIATES PLLC to the Planning Board. As you know, we are the largest municipal engineering firm in the Hudson Valley. We have been proud to serve as your Planning Board Consulting Engineer for the past five years. We feel we have met the challenges and demands that go with the serious job of reviewing applications for the future of the Town of Wappinger. Currently, we are the Consulting Engineer or Special Project Engineer for over thirty-two (32) municipalities. We feel that makes us uniquely qualified to work with your Planning Board members to bring positive growth to the Town while maintaining the excellent quality of life the residents deserve. A single professional, Robert Gray, P.E., will be the Managing Engineer assigned to the Planning Board. Although he will attend all meetings and be responsible for all reviews and correspondence, he will also have the ability to coordinate any "internal resources" needed to provide the Board with timely actions on applications before the Board - or questions regarding specific concerns with HVAC, electric, water or sewer. We understand the financial burden to developers and other applicants, as well as our accountability to the Board. We, of course because of our history now, are completely familiar with all town codes, as well as local regulatory agencies. We believe we provide honesty, a high level of information sharing/communication, excellent record keeping and attention to detail. We have provided within the proposal, seventeen (17) Planning Board references. Please feel free to call any of them. Robert Gray has not only the ability to review applications for subdivisions and site plans, coordinate the specific Morris Associates' personnel when necessary, but the communication skills to guide a project so that changes requested by the Town aren't challenged by applicants. His long-standing excellent reputation for fairness - along with his timeliness and quality work skills - hopefully have made the Planning Board members feel at ease making their decisions for approvals, or in some cases, requesting more involved SEQR information. E:\documents\Employee Documents\Suzanne Goodwin\SOQ\Cover Letters\Wappinger-PB Engineer 4-13.doc Town of Wappinger Attn: Robert Valdati - Planning Board Chairman April 4, 2013 Page 2 Re: Engineering Proposal for Town of Wappinger Planning Board Please find attached to this letter (Attachment A) a copy of our Planning Board Fees for Services. These rates apply to escrow funded projects. As you can see by our Municipal Engineering Fee Schedule (Attachment B), the Town Board and Planning Board are able to avail itself of our reduced municipal rates for anything that may arise needing attention or a work product from us outside of escrowed projects. Of course, with a full engineering/planning support system supporting your primary consultant in the Town, any question or problem is simply and easily solved expeditiously. For your review, we have attached our Work Proaram and Cost Proposal (Attachment C) submitted for the Town Board Consulting Town Engineer position suggesting coverage for both Town Board/Planning Board internal projects, interdepartmental communication, reviews, etc. that might be required separately from the normal day-to- day planning application reviews. If you choose to also avail yourselves of our Planning Consultation services - we believe the Town will move forward in even more successful directions. Hiring Morris Associates as your Planning Board Professional can prove to be very beneficial - not only will there be coordination between the Town and Planning Boards, but it will also facilitate communication between the Highway, Water and Sewer, and Building Departments as well. We sincerely appreciate your time and review of our qualifications. We have appreciated your support over the past several years and feel confident that we can continue to provide your Board with the support and information network that you require. We would welcome the opportunity to come and discuss the advantages of using our complete Planning Consultant package; but appreciate allowing us to serve as your Engineering Consultant in the past. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 845-454-3411 ext. 46. Very truly yours, MORRIS ASSOCIATES ~ng con/Ita ts, L2L~ C 7b,m#d ~ ~VJ-~ Raymon J. rkowski, PE Partn Enclosures BSB\sg E:\documents\Employee Documents\Suzanne Goodwin\SOQ\Cover Letters\Wappinger-PB Engineer 4-13.doc ATTACHMENT A 2013 BASIS OF FEES FOR SERVICES FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER PLANNING BOARD If MORRIS ASSOCIATES needs to pertorm any work directly for the Planning Board and it is not funded through an escrow, we would perform the work at the Town of Wappinger reduced CTE rate. 1. Fee Schedule The fees for services to be provided by Morris Associates, PLLC. are tabulated below. Such fees shall not be exceeded without formally amending the Agreement 2. Fee Basis The basis of payment for the work performed shall be in accordance with the hourly unit price method applied as a cost-reimbursable procedure: //' ---' FEE SCHEDULE Functional Role Hourlv Rate Partner I Principal/Managing Engineer Associate Engineer Senior Engineer Senior Planner Staff Engineer / Planner Project Engineer Chief Cons1ruction Inspector Senior Construction Inspector Construction Inspector Engineer Residential & Commercial Building Designer Survey Technician Survey Party Chief CADD Draftsman Instrument Man Survey Rodman Two Man Survey Crew Administrative Senior CADD Draftsman Reproduction/Binding Services Express Mail/Courier Services** Telefax Services Reproduction/Binding Services Project Expenses and Subcontractor Expense $138.00 $129.00 $115.00 $108.00 . $ 99.00 $107.00 $115.00 $ 95.00 $ 81.00 $ 83.00 $ 73.50 $101.00 $109.00 $106.00 $104.00 $ 90.00 $164.00 $ 36.00* $ 91.50 See Below*** Invoiced Amount Plus 10% $1.25 per page See Below*** Invoiced Amount Plus 10%""**,," *Fees for such services are normally included in the hourly rates for technical personnel. Should the Town specifically request additional word processing or purely administrative assistance, such selVices will be provided at the rate shown. **No cost if Owner's Federal Express Number is used. ***Standard posted rates contemplate reproduction of a basic number of reports being made, namely six (6). Additional copies at either request of OWner or approval authority will be reproduced on the basis of cost recovery plus ten (10) percent. **....Project expenses shalf include tolls, telephone, meals, lodging, per diem expenses, certain reproduction costs and direct material costs that are specifically required to complete the project. These costs as well as Subcontractor costs .shall be invoiced at their actual cost plus ten (10) percent adminis1rative service charge. These rates are for the period January 1,2013 thru December 31,2013. Rates will be increased yearly in accordance with CPr. E:\accountlng\documents\RATES\2013\Wapp PB Rates.doc ATTACHMENT B . j : ~ 2013 BASIS OF FEES FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (eTE) 1. Fee For the performance of the services set forth in "General Duties" TOWN agrees to pay ENGINEER a FEE of $12,834 dollars per month. All amounts shall be invoiced monthly by ENGINEER In accordance with the voucher requirements of the Town of Wappinger. 2. Fee Schedule The fees for services to be provided by MOlTis Associates, PLLC are tabulated below. Such fees shall not be exceeded without formally amending the Agreement. 3. Fee Basis The basis of payment for the work performed shall be in accordance with the hourly unit price method applied as a cost-reimbursable procedure: FEE SCHEDULE Functional Role Hourlv Rate Partner! Principal! Managing Engineer $116.00 Associate Engineer $108.00 Senior Engineer $ 98.00 Senior Planner $102.00 Staff Engineer! Planner $ 83.00 Project Engineer $ 89.50 Chief Construction Inspector $ 98.00 Senior Construction Inspector $ 79.00 Construction Inspector $ 66.00 Engineer $ 69.50 Residential & Commercial Building Designer $ 62.00 Survey Technician $ 90.00 Survey Party Chief $ 98.00 CADD Draftsman $ 95.00 Instrument Man $ 90.00 Survey Rodman $ 80.00 Two Man Survey Crew $150.00 Administrative* $ 30.00 Senior CADD Draftsman $ 77.00 Word Processor Operator $ 38.00 Project Expenses and Subcontractor Expense - Invoiced Amount Plus 10% Express Mail/Courier Services At Cost *Fees for such services are normally included in the hourly rates for technical personnel. Should the Town specifically request additional word processing or purely administrative assistance, such services will be provided at the rate shown. These rates are for the period January 1,2013 thru December 31,2013. Rates will be increased yearly in accordance with CPI. E:\accounting\documentsIRA TES\2013\Wappinger eTE Rates.doc ATTACHMENT C WORK PROGRAM 1. HOURS 1) ROBERT GRAY, PE - MANAGING ENGINEER. During the term of this Agreement and any renewal term, Mr. Gray shall provide the services of a qualified MANAGING ENGINEER to perform the GENERAL DUTIES set forth herein. The assigned MANAGING ENGINEER shall be subject to the approval of the Town Board. The services of the MANAGING ENGINEER shall be performed "on-site" in a location designated by the Town Supervisor during regular TOWN work hours, consisting of an average of 20 hours per week. 2) MIKE TAKACS - SENIOR ENGINEER. During the term on this Agreement and any renewal term, MANAGING ENGINEER shall designate a qualified ASSISTANT ENGINEER to work at the direction of Mr. Gray. The assigned ASSISTANT ENGINEER shall be subject to the approval of the Town Board. The services of Mr. Takacs shall be performed "on-site" in a location designated by the Town Supervisor during regular TOWN work hours, consisting of an average of 8 hours per week, but in accordance with ENGINEER'S employment policies in regard to compensation and benefits. II. FEE. 1) For the performance of the services set forth in "General Duties" TOWN agrees to pay ENGINEER a FEE of $12,834 dollars per month. All amounts shall be invoiced monthly by ENGINEER in accordance with the voucher requirements of the Town of Wappinger. III. SPECIAL ASSIGNED DUTIES. 1) When requested by the Town Supervisor, or the Town Board, ENGINEER agrees to perform the SPECIAL ASSIGNED DUTIES, The fee for such services shall be established on a case by case basis for each service item or matter in accordance with ENGINEER'S prevailing fee schedule. E:\documents\Proposals\Suzanne Proposals\Wappinger\Wappinger Eng 1-2013\Work Program.doc WORK PROGRAM (Continued) IV. GENERAL DUTIES Work to be performed by Morris Associates as part of the General Duties of Town Engineer shall include the following: 1) Oversee the day to day operations and management of the Building Department and any departmental staff. 2) Provide advice and recommendations to the Town Supervisor, Town Board, Recreation Department, Legal Department, Highway Department, Water Department, Sewer Department, Planning Department, Assessor, and Zoning Department on engineering matters not involving the review of an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (i.e. escrow account) has been established. 3) Coordinate with the Town Supervisor, Town Board, Recreation Department, Legal Department, Highway Department, Water Department, Sewer Department, Planning Department, Assessor and Zoning Department on engineering matters not involving the review of an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (i.e. escrow account) has been established. 4) Oversee project review work by Town Engineering staff for Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Zoning Administrator and Highway Department applications and approvals. 5) Provide inspection work in regard to highway, drainage, recreation, and public and private construction projects for which a separate inspection fee has not been established. 6) Review and oversee the work of vendors regarding project design, project review and technical advice for Town Departments on engineering matters. 7) Oversee the work of Morris Associates' staff regarding project review, and technical advice for Town Departments on engineering matters involving the review of an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (i.e. escrow account) has not been established. 8) Attend regular and special meetings of the Town Board, Planning Board on engineering matters not involving the review of an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (i.e. escrow account) has not been established. E:\documents\Proposals\Suzanne Proposals\Wappinger\Wappinger Eng 1-2013\Work Program.doc WORK PROGRAM (Continued) 9) Prepare memorandum, reports and letters to address questions of the Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, including any standing and temporary committee(s) of the Town, on engineering matters not involving the review of an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (i.e. escrow account) has been established. 10) Assist the Town Highway Superintendent in responding to and reviewing drainage problems and complaints and the development of remedial action. 11) Assist the Town Water Department Supervisor in responding to and reviewing water distribution problems and the development of remedial action. 12) Assist the Town Sewer Department in responding to and reviewing sewage collection system problems and the development of remedial action. 13) Assist the Director of Recreation in the review of recreation facility construction and maintenance and the development of remedial action. 14) Assist the Town Supervisor and the Town Board in the development of the annual Town Budget corresponding to the duties as set forth in this section. 15) Attend bid openings. V. SPECIAL ASSIGNED DUTIES Work to be performed by Morris Associates as part of the Special Assigned Duties of Town Engineer shall include: 1) Attend regular, workshop, and special meetings of the Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals, including any standing and temporary committee(s) of the Town, on engineering matters involving the review of an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (i.e. escrow account) has been established. The fee for such services shall be established on a case by case basis in accordance with ENGINEER'S prevailing fee schedule and approved by the Supervisor. E:\documents\Proposals\Suzanne Proposals\Wappinger\Wappinger Eng 1-2013\Work Program.doc WORK PROGRAM (Continued) 2) Prepare memorandum, reports, and letters to address questions of the Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals, including any standing and temporary committee(s) of the Town, on engineering matters involving the review of an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (i.e. escrow account) has been established. The fee for such services shall be established on a case by case basis in accordance with ENGINEER'S prevailing fee schedule and approved by the Supervisor. 3) Review land development applications before the Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals as assigned by the Town Supervisor involving an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (Le. escrow account) has been established. The fee for such services shall be established on a case by case basis in accordance with ENGINEER'S prevailing fee schedule and approved by the Supervisor. 4) Conduct post-approval construction inspections of applications approved by the Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals as assigned by the Town Supervisor involving an application or a matter for which a separate review fee (Le. escrow account) has been established. The fee for such services shall be established on a case by case basis in accordance with ENGINEER'S prevailing fee schedule and approved by the Supervisor. 5) Attend Town Board meetings as required to assist the Board in the review of project work scopes and design specifications for highway, sidewalk, municipal water systems, municipal sewer system and drainage system improvements pursuant to one or more contracts for specific projects as may be approved by the Town Board in accordance (#1). 6) Develop bid specifications and bid packages for highway, sidewalk, municipal water system, municipal sewer system, and drainage system improvements pursuant to one or more contracts for specific projects as may be approved by the Town Board in accordance (# 1). 7) Inspect highway, sidewalk, municipal water system, municipal sewer system, and drainage system improvements pursuant to one or more contracts for specific projects as may be approved by the Town Board. E:\documents\Proposals\Suzanne Proposals\Wappinger\Wappinger Eng 1-2013\Work Program.doc L L L L L L L L l L L L L L L L l l L ) I MORRIS ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC 9 Elks Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 64 Green Street, Suite 1, Hudson, New York, 12534 I Tel:(845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962 Tel:(518) 828-2300 Fax: (518) 828-3963 www.morrisengineers.com .... ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ... ... SECTION ONE: FIRM PROFILE ... SECTION TWO: WORK PROGRAM .... SECTION THREE: SELECTED PROJECTS ... SECTION FOUR: KEY PERSONNEL .... SECTION FIVE: REFERENCES .... ... .... ... IIllIII .. III ... .. ... ., .. .. FIRM PROFILE ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. lilt lilt IIiIl ~ .... .. lilt lit .. .. .. FIRM PROFILE .. .. MORRIS ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, P.L.L.C. is a multi- disciplined, professional engineering and consulting firm with offices in Poughkeepsie and Hudson, New York. The firm has provided professional consulting services to the Hudson Valley Region since 1970. ... .. Among the varied professionals on staff, the following disciplines are represented: .. . Civil . Structu ra I . Architectural . Mechanical · Environmental · Construction Inspection · Stormwater Management .. .. .. Since its inception, MORRIS ASSOCIATES has proVided professional services to local governments at all levels, including villages and towns of all sizes. MORRIS ASSOCIATES is proud of our service to Town Boards and, as the enclosed chart shows, we have thirty-two municipalities as clients. A single professional (in this case, Robert Gray, PE) is the Project Engineer assigned to you. He will attend all meetings and be responsible for all correspondence; he will also have the ability to coordinate any "internal resources" as needed. .. - .. .. The majority of our work experience (and greater than 70% of our workload) comes from extensive, long-running relationships with municipalities. Our success in municipal projects comes from our extensive experience in providing professional services to municipalities, our understanding of the financial burden and accountability they face, our knowledge of the public bidding process (including sound bid document preparation), flexibility in the design and construction process, honesty incorporated with a high level of information sharing/communication, good recordkeeping, excellent public presentation skills and paying attention to details. We provide honesty, a high level of information sharing/communication, excellent record keeping and attention to detail. .. ... III .. .. E:\documents\Proposals\Suzanne Proposals\Wappinger\Wappinger Eng 1-2013\Firm Profile.doc lit ... flit As you know, our roles vary with each municipality. We offer day-to-day support for Highway or Building Departments and have assisted in Master Plans, zoning updates and sign, road, traffic feasibility studies. We also work directly with Highway Superintendents, helping them save valuable budget dollars with updated drainage information and road inspections. We have consulted with Recreation Departments and have done feasibility studies and Recreation Master Plans for several of our municipalities. We have also prepared space analyses, and new designs, as well as the rehabilitation of municipal facilities. We have been involved in countless road rehabilitation and sidewalk renovation projects involving design, bid documents, construction management and inspection. Because we have been involved with local agencies for so many years and have built solid relationships with Dutchess County Health Department, Dutchess County Department of Public Works, New York State Department of Transportation, and New York State Department of Environmental Protection, any problems and questions can be easily discussed and solved to everyone's benefit without long, drawn-out arguments. MORRIS ASSOCIATES has, after over 40 years of municipal experience, acquired extensive knowledge and expertise in any field of question. .. flit lilt .. flit flit ... ... ... .. MORRIS ASSOCIATES has consciously built a specialized team of professional expertise and local client specific experience so that we can offer unparalleled consulting services. .. 'i , ... .. ... III . E:\documents\Proposals\Suzanne Proposals\Wappinger\Wappinger Eng 1-2013\Firm Profile.doc . .. ... WORK PROGRAM ... ... .. .. ... ... ... ... .. .. .. IIlIo .. .. IlIIl IlIIl IlIIl .... WORK PROGRAM .. Our mode of operation is to tackle any project, proposal or request for assistance from a Planning Board with the project team or task force approach. Because we have such a diversified group of experienced professionals on staff we can use their interdisciplinary expertise to solve the various facets of any assignments. As we have provided for the past several years, we will continue to look at each application coming before the Planning Board from the onset of questions by the applicant to preliminary application to final approval. We have instituted a system for the Town where, when necessary, the review process is broken up into specific sections and given to the specific professional necessary for review. Notice that we have outlined our "review team" in place at the moment and their individual resumes for your review. Although you, the client, certainly have ready access to either Robert Gray, P.E. as your primary contact or Michael Takacs, we want you to understand that we have every expertise necessary to move any project or application along expeditiously. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. Obviously, Morris Associates is proud to continue our pattern of offering each municipal client the most efficient and economical method of reviewing applications. Because we have (32) thirty-two municipal clients, we feel we have mastered the ability to review each application at the onset, outline in simple terms the problems that might arise as it goes forward, the simplest and fairest way to suggest alternative choices to the applicant, etc. Again, because of our vast knowledge of the Town of Wappinger, as well as County and State regulations, SEQRA laws, wetlands and DEP regulations, health department regulations, etc., an application will never get "bogged down" during the review process. After the final approval is granted, we are also in a position to put inspectors on site immediately to assure the Town gets the project that was approved by the Planning Board. ... .. III III .. III .. .. .. .. ... (, .. SELECTED PROJECTS .. F ... .. r .. Wilt i: .. .. iii .. " .. .. Th .. ... .. .. ... .. .. SELECTED PROJECTS .. .. PLANNING BOARD 'ilia Hilltop Village at Wappinger Active Adult Community - Coordinate reviews for Planning Board with the reviews by the Town Planner. Special emphasis on review of DEIS, FEIS and site plan for layout and facilities for water supply and sewage disposal systems and interconnections with existing Town facilities, including capacity to serve new development; review of DEIS, FEIS and site plan for road layout, stream crossing, and utility revisions, and overall project soils balance; review of DEIS, FEIS and site plan for drainage system design and SWPPP (stormwater management, erosion and sediment controls) for compliance with current NYSDEC regulations; advise Town Attorney regarding stormwater management agreement. Review all survey related matters such as map layout and approve metes and bounds deed descriptions for road dedication and grant of easements. Review subdivision and site plan performance bond amount. .. .. .. .. ... The project required a rezoning of the property as well as approvals to increase the use of the municipal water supply and sewer by the town board. As a result, the Town Board was required to do its own SEQRA determination in order to make determinations of these matters related to the project. Morris Associates helped with the coordination of the Town Board's actions with the planning board actions as well as the negotiation of an agreement with the developer for sewer and water supply improvements. .. .. .. Water for the Future Program Delaware Aqueduct Rondout-West Branch Tunnel Repair East Connection Site (Shaft 6B) Site Plan iIIlt Coordinate reviews for Planning Board with the reviews by the Town Planner. Special emphasis on review of DEIS, FEIS and site plan for modifications to existing facilities and the proposed site layout for work to construct a new Shaft 6B at the site of the existing Shaft 6. Review drainage system design and SWPPP (stormwater management, erosion and sediment controls) for compliance with current NYSDEC regulations. Review site plan performance bond amount. .. .. iIIlt Morris Associates coordinated the Planning Board approvals with actions by the Town Board to allow the DEP site to become a customer of the municipal water district and to help negotiate an agreement with the DEP to fund the 4 mile service connection as well as municipal water supply improvements to the Chelsea Hamlet area and surrounds. . .. .. .. SELECTED PROJECTS ... .. SEOR. EIS REVIEW .. Morris Associates has extensive knowledge and expertise in SEQR review procedures including EIS procedures and reviews. Morris Associates focuses on such engineering matters as roadway design, utility layout, stormwater management, traffic impact studies, floodplain determination, stream crossings, central wastewater collection system and treatment plant, and central water supply system and treatment and storage systems. Morris Associates works closely with other consultants to review such matters as archaeological impacts, wetland impacts, and lake restoration. Each of the following projects involved an EIS review. .. ... .. .. The Moore Property/Four Corners - Town of East Fishkill (Residential development under construction) · The development is on 480 acres and includes 263 houses and a combination of Town roads and private (HOA) roads totaling 31,000 LF. · It uses an innovative, neo-traditional development concept, and includes a road relocation, a small commercial/retail center, a community center and recreation area, a central water supply (two well fields, water treatment plant and water storage tank), and a central sewage collection system, including pump stations and a wastewater treatment plant. · There were traffic impact issues, wetlands and stream crossing concerns as well as floodplain issues and two historic houses and a slave cemetery on site. We reviewed the roadway design, utility layout and facilities plans, floodplain impact, stream crossing, drainage and stormwater management plans. We worked closely with the Town's Planning Consultant and the Consultant Town Attorney in preparing SEQR reviews and documentation, Planning Board reviews, approval resolutions, and map filing matters. .. ... .. . ... . .. IiIllI .. Greenport Commons - Greenport, NY · Development is on a 128.2 acre parcel on busy US Route 9 corridor. · The facility has more than 550/000 sf of retail and commercial space, its own roadway network, a mix of businesses and four major retailers anchoring the overall facility. · The remaining retail/commercial spaces include spaces for two restaurants, two banks, six "stand alone" retail/commercial spaces and two multiple occupant buildings. · We guided the developer in appropriate improvements to the Town's water wastewater systems. III ill .. .. .. SELECTED PROJECTS ... .. · Where impacts were identified, Morris Associates provided suggested mitigating actions. · This project included items such as: transportation issues, interior roads, grading and utilities, groundwater quality and quantity, air and noise issues, potential for erosion, drainage and flooding, archeological resources and significant habitats. · US Route 9 was improved through the project area via roadway widening, traffic signalization and drainage improvements. · We were responsible for the study of growth, subsequent development and related activities induced by this project, as well as long term, short term and cumulative effects of this project. -- ... .. ... Hopewell Glen - Hopewell Junction (Residential development under construction) · The development is a high density development on 158 acres and includes 290 units and 18,700 LF of Town roads, a community center and swimming pool, a central water supply (drawing from the County water line) and a water storage tank, and a central sewage collection system tying to the municipal wastewater treatment plant. · There are traffic, wetland and floodplain issues and a crossing of the Dutchess County (rail to trail) Trailway. · We reviewed the roadway design, drainage and stormwater management plans, and utility layout and facilities plans. · We worked closely with the Town's Planning Consultant and the Consultant Town Attorney in preparing SEQR reviews and documentation, Planning Board reviews, approval resolutions, and map filing matters. .. .. .. lit .. .. Twin Creeks - Town of East Fishkill (Project currently under review for Final EIS approval) · The project is a high density development on 111 acres and includes 226 units and a mix of Town roads and private (HOA) roads totaling 11,000 LF, a community center and recreation area, a central water supply and a water storage tank, and a central sewage collection system tying to the municipal wastewater treatment plant. · There were wetland and floodplain issues. · We reviewed the roadway design, utility layout and facility plans, drainage and stormwater management plans, the floodplain and floodway determination and impact studies, and the stream crossings. · We have worked closely with the Town's Planning Consultant and the Consultant Town Attorney in preparing SEQR reviews and documentation, Planning Board reviews, and approval resolutions. .. . .. .. . . \. MORRIS ASSOCIATES J IA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC r I' ~9 Elks Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962 o 64 Green Street, Suite 1, Hudson, New York 12534 Tel: (518) 828-2300 Fax: (518) 828-3963 April 4, 2013 Town of Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 APR 0 4 2013 Attn: Robert Valdati - Planning Board Chairman .-- /bVa-" Re: Planning Proposal for Town of Wappinger Planning Board Dear Mr. Valdati: MORRIS ASSOCIATES PLLC is pleased to provide the Town of Wappinger Planning Board with a proposal to provide selected planning services. We are proud to be able to offer a certified AICP planner as part of our extensive services. In over forty years of municipal experience, we have always provided review services to many planning boards as oversight for development applications, large and small. I think you will find after considering other options, that it is a big advantage to have the Town's engineering and planning consultants under one roof. Given our knowledge of the Town of Wappinger, we are excited about the possibility of our office assisting with the challenging growth possibilities in the coming years. Being able to work internally with the planner would be both efficient and cost effective for the Planning Board. In addition, our personnel would continue to be easily accessible to both applicants and Planning Board members - in case a need for an emergency meeting on a specific problem should arise. Elizabeth Axelson, AICP, has been a professional planner since 1987, with experience in municipal planning including nine years as the Director of Planning for the Town of North Salem, New York. Her fields of expertise through serving a number of municipalities, either as a staff planner or consultant, include: review of land development and related environmental review aspects and procedures/SEOR reviews including simple EAF reviews and complex procedures such as generic and supplemental EISs for projects involving rezoning and mixed use projects/commercial, residential and mixed-use site plan reviews. Her skills also include public presentation and interaction - and she has the ability to facilitate smart solutions to satisfy all parties involved. Her skills include coordinating in a timely and cost-effective manner all the necessary paperwork to get a proposal reviewed by all agencies, boards, etc. One of her strength's is her ability to look at a site plan and see where positive changes could be made that would benefit both the Town and the applicant. E:\documents\Employee Documents\Suzanne Goodwin\SOQ\Cover Letters\Wappinger-Planner 4-13.doc \. Town of Wappinger Attn: Robert Valdati - Planning Board Chairman April 4, 2013 Page 2 Re: Planning Proposal for Town of Wappinger Planning Board Again, thank you for the opportunity to "introduce" our AICP certified Planner, Liz Axelson; and we look forward to speaking with you at any time. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 845- 454-3411 ext.46. Very truly yours, MORRIS ASSOCIATES gin ring c~~yftan, :~c W4J4/iJdwL Ra~rrl<OWSki' PE paV Enclosures BSB\sg E:\documents\Employee Documents\Suzanne Goodwin\SOQ\COVER LETTERS\Wappinger-Planner 4-13 \ 2013 BASIS OF FEES FOR SERVICES FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER PLANNING BOARD If MORRIS ASSOCIATES needs to pertorm any work directly for the Planning Board and it is not funded through an escrow, we would perform the work at the Town of Wappinger reduced CTE rate. 1. Fee Schedule The fees for services to be provided by Morris Associates, PLLC. are tabulated below. Such fees shall not be exceeded without formally amending the Agreement 2. Fee Basis The basis of payment for the work perfonned shall be in accordance with the hourly unit price method applied as a cost-reimbursable procedure: ,/' .--' FEE SCHEDULE Hourly Rate Functional Role Partner! Principal! Managing Engineer Associate Engineer Senior Engineer ~Senior Planner Staff Engineer I Planner Project Engineer Chief Construction Inspector Senior Construction Inspector Construction Inspector Engineer Residential & Commercial Building Designer Survey Technician Survey Party Chief CADD Draftsman Instrument Man Survey Rodman Two Man Survey Crew Administrative Senior CADD Draftsman Reproduction/Binding Services Express Mail/Courier Services** Telefax Services Reproduction/Binding Services Project Expenses and Subcontractor Expense $138.00 $129.00 $115.00 $108.00 . $ 99.00 $107.00 $115.00 $ 95.00 $ 81.00 $ 83.00 $ 73.50 $101.00 $109.00 $106.00 $104.00 $ 90.00 $164.00 $ 36.00* $ 91.50 See Below*..... Invoiced Amount Plus 10% $1.25 per page See Below*** Invoiced Amount Plus 10%"*** "Fees for such services are normally included in the hourly rates for technical personnel. Should the Town specifically request additional word processing or purely administrative assistance, such services will be provided at the rate shown. **No cost if Owner's Federal Express Number is used. ....*Standard posted rates contemplate reproduction of a basic number of reports being made, namely six (6). Additional copies at either request of Owner or approval authority will be reproduced on the basis of cost recovery plus ten (10) percent. ****Project expenses shall include tolls, telepho.ne, meals, lodging, per diem expenses, certain reproduction costs and direct material costs that are specifically required to complete the project. These costs as well as Subcontractor costs shall be invoiced at their actual cost plus ten (10) percent administrative service charge. These rates are for the period January 1, 2013 thru December 31,2013. Rates will be increased yearly in accordance with CPI. E:\a=untlngldocuments\RATES\2013\Wapp PB Rates.doc *'- \.., ) MORRIS ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC 9 Elks Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 64 Green Street, Suite 1, Hudson, New York, 12534 Tel:(845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962 Tel:(518) 828-2300 Fax: (518) 828-3963 '- www.morrisengineers.com \. ~ PLANNING PROPOSAL With over forty years of municipal experience, we believe that MORRIS ASSOCIATES is the logical choice for all of the Planning Board's consulting needs. We are very pleased to have on-staff an AICP certified professional planner, Liz Axelson. Since establishing a separate Planning Division within our firm, we have been fortunate to be appointed as Planning Consultant for the Towns of Hyde Park, Pawling, Lloyd and Milan, which are all experiencing significant growth pressures. We are also consulting in several other towns on various planning projects. With this certified planner (as well as support staff) on board, we can offer timely, accurate and comprehensive planning reviews to your Planning Board. The future success of your town depends on striking that careful balance between positive economic growth and strategic decisions regarding land use and resources. Ms. Axelson, AICP, has an extensive background in municipal planning at all levels. She has been a Professional Planner since 1987, with experience in environmental consulting and municipal planning including nine years as the Director of Planning for the Town of North Salem, New York. Her fields of expertise through serving a number of municipalities, either as a staff planner or a consultant, include: · Advisement about and review of land development and related environmental aspects and procedures. · Comprehensive plan preparation and community input processes. · Preparation and enactment of zoning, regulations and other code revisions. · SEQR reviews conducted for municipal clients include simple EAF reviews and complex procedures such as generic and supplemental EISs for projects involving rezoning and mixed use projects. · Complicated SEQR documents and land development application materials prepared for private clients addressed 100 to 400-unit residential, commercial and mixed-use developments involving annexation and rezoning actions and many in-depth resource analyses. All of these projects lend an important history and experience level that makes her understanding of the entire application process more realistic, both from a time constraint perspective, as well as an economic feasibility view. At the same time, her extensive experience for nine years as Director of Planning for the Town of North Salem, N.Y. gives her a unique viewpoint for municipal planning reviews. Ms. Axelson was totally responsible for all supervision of the planning department, ensuring that all documents, maps, etc. were acceptable for review by the Planning Board (involving stormwater .""'" management, code regulations, state and federal regulations, as well as local PLANNING PROPOSAL (Continued) Health Department regulations). She was completely responsible for all \.. reviews of subdivisions, site plans, new and renovations site plans, wetland permits, etc. Of course, quality of life issues such as traffic impacts, on-site water and wastewater management, visual impacts, sensitivities toward endangered species habitat, wetlands, floodplains, etc. were always part of protecting the community character. Interestingly, Ms. Axelson worked with the Town of Wappinger Planning Board as part of the team at Matthew D. Rudikoff Associates, Beacon, New York, where she served as a Senior Planner. She was responsible for providing environmental/planning reviews of any land development for the Town Planning Board, as well as attending meetings to represent the Town and interface with the Community during public hearing and other scheduled reviews. Her first- hand knowledge of the Town makes her exceptionally qualified to serve the Planning Board as a Consultant. She was also a Senior Planner and Project Manager with Tim Miller Associates, Inc. Cold Spring, New York where she had wide-ranging experience with NYS SEQR advisement, project reviews, attendance at meetings with the public, and research and report. For at least part of this time, she was also involved with Planning and Environmental review projects with Rohde, Soyka and Andrews Consulting Engineers, P.c. Poughkeepsie, New York, where she again was responsible for Planning and Environmental review projects. ~ Because of her extensive background and experience, and her long-time career of working within the municipal workplace in conjunction with applicants/applications/etc. you can see she is uniquely qualified to fill the position of Planning Consultant for the Town of Wappinger. """ REFERENCES - MUNICIPAL \.- Town of Hyde Park Michael Dupree Planning Board Chair 627 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-229-5111 michaelsdf@aol.com Town of Lloyd Scott Saso Planning Board Chair 12 Church St. Highland, NY 12528 845-691-2735 '- Town of Pawling Kent Johnson Planning Board Chair 160 Charles Coleman Blvd Pawling, NY 12564 845-855-0959 Town of Milan Joan Wyant Planning Board Chair Wilcox Memorial Town Hall 20 Wilcox Circle Milan, New York 12571 Phone 845.758.5133 Town of North Salem Cynthia Curtis Planning Board Chair 270 Titicus Road North Salem, NY 10560 914-669-4393 cynthiamcurtis@gmail.com '-' POSITION '-" EDUCATION CERTIFICA liON EXPERIENCE '-' SENIOR PLANNER ~ ELIZABETH <.b.g) AXELSON, AICP Senior Planner Morris Associates Engineering Consultants Poughkeepsie, NY Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY Master of Science in Urban-Environmental Studies - 1987 American Institute of Certified Planners Morris Associates Engineering Consultants Poughkeepsie, NY (2011 - Present) Planning and Environmental Review Projects with the Following Firms: (2009-9010) Rohde, Soyka & Andrews Consulting - Poughkeepsie, NY Vita Nuova LLC - Sandy Hook, CT Tim Miller Associates, Inc. - Cold Spring, NY Tim Miller Associates Inc. Cold Spring, NY - Senior Planner and Project Manager (2008-2009) Town of North Salem Y Director of Planning - ( Matthew D. Rudikoff A Beacon, NY - Senior P City of.Pouahkeeosie - Currently assisting the City with waterfront/Main Street corriqqf Planning. Villaae of Tivoli - Project development of the Greenway Trail conne~!i~iand grant apPIi,tions,.r,,: :.:': . 1~'tt../".:. LanDe" em and Environmental Advisement and' tance -- For nearly ten y$aguided Planning and Town Boards as ~>pt'iVa e consultant and Town. ..Director .>i6r'Plariaingb{ coordp:.atiRQ..d~ndconCtucting review of land development plans an~'!l,.enVirQnment~1 documents, '.. resource analysis and mapping,., revi~~ing a . '..prepari'\1g oomments, attendin~<meeti P~oviding'n~ift~,'io~, de',' lonan~, actib,rl go?~ents iu~d m~intainin~ c~ntact WI..th the.... publl~\ ' hg.an "C~Ulfa.J.1f' s"i!lgencles\etc. Dealt w. Ith sceniC, visual, histori9al; .-. , 'stormwater, natt:{ral resource, local economy . - '; j , \... anct other I .,h \,\ \ ',I FH:J ~_ ,', _ '- 'k.\~.l - \. AdO, ..tion .~. ....... . ." > ~lct.' U date - Complet~d Comprehen~i~e PI~n Update (C t}):'proC~~ with ofj:h. alem Town and Planning BoardS. ruRning intensive,~()rl1munity/citize,Q ~Q[I~s~Q~s, '~reparing materials for all committee, wgrksliop .ana fotfow"UP."IJ:1~!,g'; r~~hlng out to lOyal groups and citizens; coordinating and moderatin~, meetingSZwork~bops; compiling numerous revisions. updatiQg basic studies; ''SIS maps;,~ucting questionnaire process; and preparing most review and adoption docu"ments. Conducted research and assisted with' comprehensive plan and waterfroQt revitalization plan (L WRP) in Lloyd. Assisted with and commented on plans in Other municipalities. LIZ AXELSON - CONTINUED '-' Zonina and Reaulations Enacted - Initiated and completed all phases of zoning amendments through adoption, preparing draft, revised and refined local laws and related planning and environmental reviews for Planning and Town Boards (multi-family, site plan, cell tower, commercial). Presented laws to agencies and the public; and assisted with procedures. Conducted or participated in processes for other regulations and laws (stormwater, flood maps/law, Eastern Westchester Biotic Corridor and subdivision regulations, etc). Conducted SEQR Review - Prepared and reviewed documentation for all phases of New York SEQR processes. Synchronized SEQR processes with other approval or adoption processes; resource analysis using GIS, other maps, surveys and information; coordinating the commentary of all involved and interested agencies, parties and the public; and moderating public meetings. Community and Economic Development - Prepared and assisted with project development and grant applications to HUD, NYC Watershed agencies and other funding agencies. Worked with housing authority, local business and agency representatives, resident groups, property owners and municipal officers to assemble project and financial information, notices, resolutions and other evidence for applications. Administered approved funding. Facilitated projects. \. '-' I