2008-1562008-156
Resolution Authorizing the Legislative Aide to go out to bid for a New Phone System
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 May 12th
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 Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the existing Starplus Digital phone system was installed in the Wappinger
Town Hall in 1993, and recognizing that these aging Starplus phones and other key electronic
components are beginning to fail, thereby resulting in costly repairs; and
WHEREAS, the existing phone system lacks such vital communications features as
voicemail messaging and storage, programmable call routing, last number redialing, caller I.D.
and other features designed to enhance productivity
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for reasons of efficiency, productivity
and economy, it is determined by this Board that a new phone system be purchased and installed
in the Wappinger Town Hall to provide, at the minimum, the following system and
communications functions:
1. New telephone cabinet and hardware for analog/digital phone system (compatible
with T1 line) -- supporting approximately 40 phones.
2. New programmable telephones with digital displays and 10 buttons per set
(minimum) for memory speed dialing and and transferring calls.
3. Speaker phone with volume control
4. Conference call capability
5. Intercom capability
6. Public address connectivity
7. Voicemail with personalized, programmable messaging
8. Voicemail storage (At least 20-hrs. capacity)
9. Last number redial
10. Automatic call forwarding, if phone is busy or unanswered
11. Headset connectivity
12. Battery backup
13. Vendor bid to include at no extra cost: initial installation and assistance in
programming all telephones and related equipment, technical operating manuals,
and adequate employee training.
14. Caller ID
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:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
5/12/2008
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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OHN C. NrASTERSON, TOWN CLERK