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2002-232RESOLUTION NO. 2002-232 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE PROGRAM The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Valdati by Mr. Paoloni and seconded WHEREAS, comprehensive planning, land use regulations and the review and approval of land development proposals are among the most important functions of local governments in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, members of local administrative boards such as the planning board, zoning board of appeals, and conservation advisory boards consider and dispose of many important applications for permits, variances and interpretations of local land use regulations; and WHEREAS, local legislative bodies are authorized to use their delegated authority under state law to adopt a wide variety of land use regulations, controls and incentives to provide for the balanced and harmonious development of the community; and WHEREAS, land owners, developers, and leaders of local civic organizations are regularly involved in testifying regarding matters pending before these legislative and administrative bodies; and WHEREAS, knowledge of the authority of local governments regarding land use control and responsible decision making regarding these matters pending before these legislative and administrative bodies; and WHEREAS, Pace University School of Law in partnership with Glynwood Center, with assistance of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Hudson River Greenway, and the Soil and Water District Conservation Boards, has established an exemplary program of training and supporting local officials, private sector representatives and civic leaders in land use decision making known as the Community Leadership Alliance Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger: 1. supports the continuation of the Community Leadership Alliance Program, 2. offers its official sponsorship of the training sessions conducted under that program, and 3. encourages other cities, towns, and villages in the Hudson Valley Region to offer their support and sponsorship of the Program and to nominate local leaders for participating in the Program. 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 Aya CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY, Councilman Voting Aye Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 5, 2002 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. a o , - • , � ,�5"� CWWuiuemax � RECEIVED " t PACE LAW SCHOOL ES JUL 1 h 2pp LAND USE LAW CENTER SOMISOASORCE TOVlM FWAPPII MP SEAN F. NOLON, ESQ. 78 NORTH BROADWAY DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL & TRAINING PROGRAMS WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10603-3796 SNOLON@LAW. PACE. EDU June 18, 2002 Joseph Ruggiero Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Dear Joe, (914)422-4091 FAX (914) 422-4168 Please accept this letter as thanks for participating in the Community Leadership Alliance Training Program sponsored by the Greenway. We hope that you found the experience informative and useful. The success of this program, while obvious to many, is somewhat difficult to measure. As a result, we have spent the last six years collecting municipalities as co- sponsors of the program., This list of "Municipal Sponsors" helps future sponsors and participants understand the value of this unique program. The attached list helps potential funders understand how we serve municipalities and leaders in this region. By having your community adopt the resolution of support, you will help us to continue this service for other leaders and their communities. Adopting the resolution does not obligate your municipality to act in any way - it is only a statement of support that allows us to measure our success and expand our sphere of influence. We hope that you are willing to assists us by obtaining your community's support. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Sean Nolon Enclosures v PACE LAW SCHOOL LAND USE LAW CENTER Sponsors of the Community Leadership Alliance Training Program TOWNS Town of Bedford Town of Clinton Town of Cortlandt Town of Dover Town of East Fishkill Town of Fishkill Town of Greenburgh Town of Goshen Town of Harrison Town of Hyde Park Town of Mamaroneck Town of Marlborough Town of Ossining Town of Philipstown Town of Pleasant Valley Town of North Salem Town of Scarsdale Town of Somers Town of Stanford Town of Tarrytown Township of Wantage, N.J. Town Wappingers Falls Town of Washington Town of Yorktown VILLAGES Village of Dobbs Ferry Village of Greenwood Lake Village of Larchmont Village of Mamaroneck Village of Pawling Village of Philmont Village of Piermont Village of Rhinebeck Village of Tivoli CITIES City of Beacon City of New Rochelle City of Newburgh City of Rye City of Rensselaer City of White Plains COUNTIES Dutchess County Putnam County Rockland County Westchester County ASSOCIATIONS Rockland Municipal Planning Federation Westchester Municipal Officials Associations Westchester Municipal Planning Federation