2014-0982014-98
Resolution Authorizing Attorney To Town To Procure Easements, Title Examinations,
Real Property Appraisals And To Obtain All Required Easements In Connection With
Proposed Extension No. 4 To The United Wappinger Water District (Dep Phase II Chelsea
Hamlet Extension)
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 March 24,
2014.
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Gutzler, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Barbara Gutzler
Councilmembers - William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina(Arrived at 7:37PM)
Ismay Czarniecki
Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2012-194 adopted on June 25, 2012, the Town Board
authorized the execution of anInter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of New York
through its Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) which authorized an extension the
United Wappinger Water District (UWWD) in two phases; Phase 1 would be the construction of
a 12 inch water main from a point of connection with the UWWD water system in and around
Old Hopewell Road and Seneca Drive to the DEP Shaft 6B Site on River Road and, Phase 2
which would be a continuation of the 12 inch main further south on River Road to the Hamlet of
Chelsea, all as set forth in the aforementioned IGA; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized the Phase I of the DEP project by approving
Extension No. 2 to the UWWD; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated February 24, 2014, the Town Board adopted a
Resolution, pursuant to Town Law § 12-a. adopting an Order which authorized the Phase II
Extension of the UWWD to the Chelsea Hamlet area, in accordance with a Map, Plan and Report
dated April 2013 and revised January 2014; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the aforementioned Map, Plan and Report for the
proposed United Wappinger Water District Extension to Chelsea Hamlet Area, it will be
necessary to obtain various from several property owners along the route of the proposed water
line extension and related water line laterals; and
WHEREAS, since the construction of the Phase II water line extension to Chelsea
Hamlet is to be done on an expedited basis, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Attorney to
the Town to make arrangements to procure title examinations, and title insurance, for all required
easements, to obtain real property appraisals for all required easements, and to undertake all
necessary legal work to implement the construction and installation of the water line extensions
as specifically identified in the Map, Plan and Report dated Apri12013 and revised January
2014.
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 hereby authorizes the Attorney to the Town to procure title
examinations, title insurance, obtain real property appraisals and commence all
actions and work necessary to obtain required easements for the construction of
the water line extensions as set forth and identified in the Map, Plan and Report
dated April 2013 and revised January 2014.
3. The Town Board specifically authorizes the engagement of Don McGrath of
McGrath & Company, or in the event said Don McGrath is unavailable to make
the required appraisals, to choose a qualified real estate appraiser to appraise the
value of any required easements needed for the construction and installation of the
water line extensions indicated above.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
BARBARA GUTZLER, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
MICHAEL KUZMICZ, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/24/2014
The Resolution is hereby ~ declared adopted.
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK