2006-251COPY
2006-251
Resolution Confirming Actions to be Taken Pursuant to Executive Order Issued for
Emergency Replacement of The Boiler/Heating System at the Carnwath Estate
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 December
26th, 2006.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Joseph Ruggiero
Vincent F. Bettina
Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
Robert L. Valdati
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger owns a 99 acre estate located on Wheeler Hill
Road in the Town of Wappinger known as "Carnwath Estate" or "Carnwath Farms"; and
WHEREAS, two of the primary structures on the property are the so called "dormitory
building", a large concrete and brick building, and a related attached structure formerly used as a
religious chapel; and
WHEREAS, the boiler/heating system providing heat and hot water to the
aforementioned buildings has broken down and is not operating; and
WHEREAS, the Town has had two plumbing companies examine the boiler/heating
system and both have determined that the boiler/heating system is extremely old, with
replacement parts unobtainable, and both plumbing companies have recommended that the
boiler/heating system be replaced as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the dormitory building is partially occupied by the Dutchess County Sports
Museum; and
WHEREAS, the potential for severe cold and freezing temperature is imminent at this
time of year, and a severe cold spell could seriously damage the plumbing system and pipes for
the aforementioned buildings; and
WHEREAS, both plumbing companies have recommended to the Supervisor that
immediate repairs be performed and that the boiler/heating system serving the dormitory
building and former chapel located at the Carnwath Estate be immediately replaced before cold
weather sets in; and
WHEREAS, by Executive Order No. 2006-3, Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero had issued an
Executive Order authorizing immediate replacement of the boiler/heating system serving the
dormitory building and former chapel at the Carnwath Estate and suspending the Town's
Procurement Policy for the purposes of making such emergency replacement of the
boiler/heating system - all of which is set forth in Executive Order No. 2006-3, attached hereto as
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Exhibit "A".
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 determines and confirms that a heating emergency exists
with respect to the dormitory building and former chapel at the Carnwath Estate requiring the
immediate replacement of the boiler/heating system on an emergency basis.
3. The Town Board hereby confirms the actions of the Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero
in issuing Executive Order No. 2006-3, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and suspending the
Town's Procurement Policy and taking whatever steps are necessary to replace the boiler/heating
system serving the dormitory building and former chapel at the Carnwath Estate.
4. The Town Board hereby ratifies the actions of the Town Supervisor in hiring the
plumbing contractor, Bottini Fuel, to replace the boiler/heating system serving the dormitory
building and former chapel at the Carnwath Estate and, hereby further ratifies all other actions
taken by Town employees and consultants in facilitating the replacement of the boiler/heating
system as aforesaid.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
Voting: AYE
ROBERT L. VALDATI, COUNCILMAN
Voting: ABSENT
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
12/26/2006
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845)297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
Executive Order No. 2006-3
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger owns a 99 acre estate located on Wheeler Hill
Road in the Town of Wappinger known as "Carnwath Estate" or "Carnwath Farms"; and
WHEREAS, two of the primary structures on the property are the so called "dormitory
building" a large, concrete and brick building and a related attached structure formerly used as a
religious chapel; and
WHEREAS, the boiler/ heating system providing heat and hot water to the
aforementioned buildings has broken down and is not operating; and
WHEREAS, the Town has had two plumbing companies examine the boiler/ heating
system and both have determined that the boiler/heating system is extremely old, with
replacement parts unobtainable, and both plumbing companies have recommended that the
boiler/heating system be replaced as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the dormitory building is partially occupied by the Dutchess County Sports
Museum; and
WHEREAS, the potential for severe cold and freezing temperature is imminent at this
time of year, and a severe cold spell could seriously damage the plumbing system and pipes for
the aforementioned buildings; and
WHEREAS, both plumbing companies have recommended to the Supervisor that
immediate repairs be performed and that the boiler/heating system serving the dormitory
building and former chapel located at the Carnwath Estate be immediately replaced before cold
weather sets in.
THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF
WAPPINGER, under the powers granted to me by the State of New York in Article 2-13 §24 of
the Executive Law, do hereby declare that a State of Emergency exists in the Town of
Wappinger with respect to the dormitory building and former chapel located at the Carnwath
Estate and that immediate measures are required to cure the aforementioned dangerous
conditions.
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AND PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE LAW, I, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, SUPERVISOR
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, issue the following Executive Order:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Executive Order as if fully
set forth and recited herein.
2. I hereby direct that the following Town Officers and/or employees and/or
professionals are directed to take whatever steps are necessary to coordinate and facilitate a
replacement of the boiler/heating system serving the dormitory and former chapel at the
Carnwath Estate and have the same replaced as soon as practicable: Recreation Director,
Superintendent of Highways, Engineer to Town and Attorney. to Town.
3. I hereby suspend the Town of Wappinger Procurement Policy for the immediate
replacement of the boiler/heating system serving the dormitory building and the former chapel at
the Carnwath Estate and I hereby authorize that said replacement be made by Bottini Fuel, a
qualified plumbing contractor at a sum not to exceed $23,850.
4. This Executive Order is effective immediately, and shall remain in effect for a
period of five (5) days or until rescinded or extended as circumstances dictate.
JOS*H— RUGGIERO, p visor
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