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2005-047RESOLUTION NO. 2005-47 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE MAIN MEETING ROOM AT TOWN HALL AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO UNDERTAKE SUCH REPAIRS 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 the 28`h day of March, 2005, at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following were present: PRESENT: ABSENT: Supervisor Council Members Joseph Ruggiero Robert L. Valdati Vincent F. Bettina Joseph P. Paoloni Maureen McCarthy The following Resolution was introduced by Ms. McCarthy and seconded by Mr. Bettina WHEREAS, George A. Kolb, Jr., Building Inspector to the Town of Wappinger recently undertook an inspection of the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting Room and such inspection has revealed that the wire ceiling supports for the hung ceiling are in such a state of disrepair that the ceiling is in imminent danger of falling, posing a safety hazard for any persons occupying that room; and WHEREAS, the Building Inspector has recommended that additional wire supports for the ceiling as well as safety chains need to be installed on all ceiling and lighting fixtures in the Main Meeting Room as soon as possible; and CADocuments and Settings\Gina.WAPPINGER\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\01-KIXCeiling - Emerg Repair.doc WHEREAS, it has been further determined that the Architect to the Town, Donald Swartz of Cerniglia & Swartz, be consulted to determine if there are any additional safety issues and/or structural issues that should be addressed and remediated as part of the repairs to the ceiling. 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. Based on the report and recommendation of George A. Kolb, Jr., Building Inspector to the Town of Wappinger, the Town Board hereby determines that an unsafe condition exists at the Main Meeting Room in Town Hall and further determines that emergency conditions exist which require immediate action to be taken to preserve the health and safety of all Town officials, Town employees and members of the public who may occupy the Main Meeting Room, as set forth in the written report of George A. Kolb, Jr. dated March 28, 2005, a copy of which is affixed hereto. 3. The Town Board further determines that additional investigative work is required by the Architect to the Town, Donald Swartz of Cerniglia & Swartz, to determine if there are any further safety or structural issues associated with the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting Room and authorizes the said Donald Swartz to undertake such investigative work as he deems appropriate to insure that the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting Room is properly repaired and maintained in accordance with the New York State Uniform Code and that the hung ceiling is otherwise safe and free from defect. 4. The Town Board further authorizes Town Supervisor, Joseph Ruggiero, to enter into a contract with William Manfredi Construction Corp. or another suitable contractor, to 2 CADocuments and Settings\Gina.WAPPINGER\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\0LK1A\Ceiling - Emerg Repair.doc immediately undertake whatever repairs are necessary to the hung ceiling in the Main Meeting Room as determined by George A. Kolb, Jr., Building Inspector, and Donald Swartz, Architect to the Town. 5. The following Town officers and/or employees and/or professionals are hereby authorized and directed to take whatever steps are needed and to coordinate whatever repair work is required to accomplish the above specified emergency work at the earliest possible time: Town Supervisor, Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, Town Comptroller, Engineer to the Town, Architect to the Town and Attorney to the Town. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor Voting Aye ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman Voting Aye VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman Voting Aye JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman Voting Aye MAUREEN MCCARTHY, Councilwoman Voting Aye Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York March 28, 2005 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. 3 CADocuments and Settings\GinaRAPPINGER\Local SettingsUemporary Internet Files\0LK1A\Ceiling - Emerg Repair.doc BUILDING INSPECTOR GEORGE A. KOLB JR. DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTOR SALVATORE MORELLO III TOWN OF WAPPINGER BUILDING DEPARTMENT 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324 (845) 297-6256 FAX: (845) 297-4558 To: Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero Town Board Members Al Roberts — Town Attorney Re: Main Meeting Room Ceiling Date: March 28, 2005 SUPERVISOR JOSEPH RUGGIERO TOWN COUNCIL VINCENT BETTINA MAUREEN MOCARTHY JOSEPH R PAOLONI ROBERT L. VALDATI After the recent inspection of the Main Meeting Room hung ceiling a safety concern has been brought to light. It is apparent that maintenance to the ceiling supports needs to be done as soon as possible for the safety of the occupants of that room. It is my recommendation that additional wire supports for the ceiling as well as safety chains need to be installed on all lighting in that room. Additionally I recommend that all ceiling tiles be replaced with the washable type ceiling tiles. If you have any further questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, George A. Kolb Jr.