2008-139ift
2008-139
Resolution Endorsing the Collateral Source Bill (S.4164/A.2989)
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 28th
2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, a present inequity exists in that only municipalities and other public
employers in New York State must pay a plaintiff's double recovery for lost future earnings in
personal injury lawsuits, which occurs when the lawsuit is brought against the public employer
by one of its employees; and
WHEREAS, what is known as the Collateral Source Bill (S.4164/A.2989) has been
introduced to correct this inequity, so that all plaintiffs and defendants, public and private, are
treated equally regarding jury awards for lost future wages; and
WHEREAS, the Collateral Source Bill does not in any way limit jury awards for pain
and suffering; and
WHEREAS, currently there are over 1,360 municipalities and other public entities
urging the bill's enactment and 50 legislative sponsors (including Senator Saland); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to endorse this
Collateral Source Bill and urges its adoption and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby joins with Senator Stephen
Saland in his support of the Collateral Source Bill (S.4164/A.2989) and urges the
support of Governor David Patterson, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Senate
Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, and Assemblyman Marc Molinaro for its adoption
and approval.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
ABSENT
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/28/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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STEPHEN M.SALAND
SENATOR, 41ST DISTRICT
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John C. Masterson
Town Clerk, Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Dear Mr. Masterson:
TOWN CLERK
Thank you for your letter with regard to S4164/A2989, the Collateral Source bill.
As you may know, I have supported this bill in the past. If S4164 should come before me
in Committee or on the Senate floor, I would again anticipate giving it my support.
I appreciate your taking the time to bring this matter to my attention.
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Stephen M. Saland
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TOWN CLERK
Thank you for your letter with regard to S4164/A2989, the Collateral Source bill.
As you may know, I have supported this bill in the past. If S4164 should come before me
in Committee or on the Senate floor, I would again anticipate giving it my support.
I appreciate your taking the time to bring this matter to my attention.
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Sincerely,
Stephen M. Saland
Senator
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Facsimile Transmission
To: Honorable Christopher J. Colsey From: Barry P. Schwartz
Town of Wappinger Supervisor
Fax #: (845) 297-4558 Date: May 6, 2008
cc: CWs Masterson V/
Fax #: (845) 298-1478
Albert Roberts
Fax 4: (845) 298-2842
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MAY A 4 2008
TOWN CLERK
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Message: Dear Supervisor Colsey:
Thank you very much for your Town's support of the Collateral Source Bill
(S.41641A.2989). It is greatly appreciated. Please convey our thanks to the Town Boatd as well.
Our thanks also to Mr. Roberts and Mr. Masterson for their assistance in this matter.
We now have a 1,378-nnember .coalition of municipalities and other public entities
urging the bill's enactment and the bill has 50 sponsors in the Legislature (including Senators
Leibell and Saland). I will certainly let you know what happens with the bill.
Best regards.
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