2014-1032014-103
Resolution Authorizing Attorney To Town To Procure Easements, Title Examinations,
Real Property Appraisals And To Obtain All Required Easements In Connection With The
Construction And Extension Of The Meadowood Water Line Loop And Route 9 Water
Line Loop Improvements To United Wappinger Water District
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 2012-193 adopted on June 25, 2012, the Town Board
authorized the preparation of a Map, Plan and Report for necessary improvements to the United
Wappinger Water District, hereinafter referred to as the "UWWD", specifically improvements
necessary to interconnect Meadowood Wells to the UWWD, to construct a'water main loop that
will connect to the recently constructed water main service in the Adams Fairacre Farms located
on Old Post Road in the Town of Wappinger known as the "Meadowood/Route 9 Water Main
Loops"; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2013-125 adopted on Apri122, 2013, the Town Board
adopted a Resolution adopting an Order for the increase and improvement of facilities of the
UWWD, including, amongst other improvements, the purchase and installation of approximately
7,2501inear feet of an 8 inch water main from the Meadowood Wells to All Angels Hill Road
and at Route 9 at Mac Farland Road within the said UWWD, in accordance with a Map, Plan and
Report dated August 2012; and
WHEREAS, since the increase and improvement of facilities of the UWWD will require
obtaining easements from various parcel owners, 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
main as specifically identified in the Map, Plan and Report dated August 2012.
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 main as set forth and identified in the Map, Plan and Report dated
August 2012.
3. The Town Board specifically authorizes Attorney to the Town to engage 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 of the water main as 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 he by declared adopted.
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EPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK