2015-01-05Town of Wappinger
Reorganization Meeting
Minutes
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
townofwappinger.us
Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5771
Monday, January 5, 2015 7:30 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
Attendee Name
Organization
Title
Status
Arrived
Barbara Gutzler
Town of Wappinger
Supervisor
Present
7:30 PM
William H. Beale
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Vincent Bettina
Town of Wappinger
Deputy Supervisor
Present
7:30 PM
Ismay Czarniecki
Town of Wappinger
Councilwoman
Present
7:30 PM
Michael Kuzmicz
Town of Wappinger
Councilman
Present
7:30 PM
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town of Wappinger
Town Clerk
Present
7:30 PM
Grace Robinson
Town of Wappinger
Deputy Town Clerk
Present
7:30 PM
Bob Gray
Consultant
Engineer
Present
7:30 PM
Albert Roberts
Consultant
Attorney
Present
7:30 PM
Graham Foster
Town of Wappinger
Highway
Present
7:30 PM
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Adopt Agenda
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarniecki, Kuzmicz
IV. Accept Minutes
1. Monday, December 22, 2014
V. Public Portion
1. Motion To: Open Floor
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
2. Motion To: Close Floor
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
VI. Proceedural Resolutions
1. Resolution 2015-1
Keys, Security Codes, and Other Means of Accessing and Utilizing Town Hall office,
Telephone, Computer System and Related Security Passwords and the use of the Town Hall
Vehicles for Official Town Business
RESULT:
ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Michael Kuzmicz
SECONDER:
Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
2. Resolution 2015-2
Resolution Adopting The Rules Of The Town Board
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
3. Resolution 2015-3
Designating The Time And Place For Holding Town Board Meetings For The Calendar Year
2015
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
4. Resolution 2015-4
Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Mechanical Check Signing Device
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
5. Resolution 2015-5
Resolution Authorizing Employee Vacation Rollover Requests
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
6. Resolution 2015-6
Resolution Authorizing The Submission Of The Supervisor's Annual Report To The State
Comptroller
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
7. Resolution 2015-7
Resolution Establishing Paid Holidays
RESULT:
TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/12/2015 7:30 PM
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
8. Resolution 2015-8
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Resolution Designating Official Newspapers For The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
9. Resolution 2015-9
Resolution Designating An Insurance Agent For The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
10. Resolution 2015-10
Resolution Authorizing Attendance At The 2015 Association Of Towns Annual Meeting
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
11. Resolution 2015-11
Resolution Designating Various Banks As The Offical Depositories For The Town Of
Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [4 TO 01
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Vincent Bettina, Ismay Czarnecki
ABSTAIN: Michael Kuzmicz
12. Resolution 2015-12
Resolution Establishing The Amount Of Undertakings To Be Furnished By Officers, Clerks And
Employees Of The Town Of Wappinger
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
13. Resolution 2015-13
Resolution To Authorize The Town Supervisor, Town Highway Superintendent And Town
Board To Execute The Agreement For The Expenditure Of Highway Monies
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
14. Resolution 2015-14
Resolution Establishing Petty Cash Funds For Various Offices
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
VII. Compensation Resolutions
1. Resolution 2015-15
Resolution To Adjust Town Of Wappinger Mileage Reimbursement Rates For 2015
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
2. Resolution 2015-16
Resolution Establishing Salaries For Elected Officials In The Town Of Wappinger
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RESULT:
ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
3. Resolution 2015-17
Resolution Establishiing Remuneration For Water Meter Readers In The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
4. Resolution 2015-18
Resolution Establishing Pay Scale For Part -Time Town Patrol Personnel
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
5. Resolution 2015-19
Resolution Establishing Wages For Various Employees Of The Town Of Wappinger Not
Covered Under Union Contract
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
6. Resolution 2015-20
Resolution Establishing The Pay Scale For Certain Employees Of The Town Of Wappinger
Covered Under Union Contract
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
7. Resolution 2015-21
Resolution Establishing The Pay Scale For Certain Employees Of The Town Of Wappinger
Highway Department
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
8. Resolution 2015-22
Resolution Establishing Pay Scale For Seasonal Recreation Department Employees In The Town
Of Wappinger
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
VIII. Appointment Resolutions
1. Resolution 2015-23
Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Re -Establishment
RESULT:
ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
2. Resolution 2015-24
Resolution Employing Stormwater Management Consultant Services And Conflict Engineering
Services
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RESULT:
TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
3. Resolution 2015-25
Resolution Employing Planning Consultant Services To The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT:
TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
4. Resolution 2015-26
Resolution Employing Legal Services To The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT:
TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
5. Resolution 2015-27
Resolution Employing Labor And Employment Counsel Services To The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
6. Resolution 2015-28
Resolution Employing Engineering Services
RESULT: TABLED [4 TO 11 Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Barbara Gutzler, William H. Beale, Vincent Bettina, Michael Kuzmicz
NAYS: Ismay Czarnecki
7. Resolution 2015-29
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Resolution Employing Computer Services To The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
8. Resolution 2015-30
Resolution Appointing Town Historian Of The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/12/2015 7:30 PM
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
9. Resolution 2015-31
Resolution Appointing Dog Control Officer For The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT:
ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
10. Resolution 2015-32
Resolution Acknowledging Appointment Of Confidential Personal Secretary To The Town
Supervisor
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
11. Resolution 2015-33
Resolution Acknowledging Appointment Of Deputy Supervisor To The Town Of Wappinger
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RESULT:
TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
12. Resolution 2015-34
Resolution Acknowledging Appointment Of Deputy Town Clerk To The Town Of Wappinger
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
SECONDER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
13. Resolution 2015-35
Resolution Appointing Member To The Zoning Board Of Appeals And Appointing Chairperson
Of The Town Of Wappinger Zoning Board Of Appeals
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
14. Resolution 2015-36
Resolution Appointing Chairperson Of The Town Of Wappinger Planning Board
RESULT:
ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Vincent Bettina, Ismay Czarnecki
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
15. Resolution 2015-37
Resolution Appointing Certified Public Accountants To Provide Various Accounting Services
And To Audit The Accounts And Reports Of The Town Supervisor, Town Clerk And Town
Justices
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RESULT:
TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
16. Resolution 2015-38
Resolution Confirming Appointment Of Receiver Of Taxes
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
17. Resolution 2015-39
Resolution Appointing A Registrar And Deputy Registrar Of Vital Statistics For The Town Of
Wappinger
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
18. Resolution 2015-40
Resolution Appointing Part -Time Secretary To The Planning Board And Part -Time Secretary To
The Zoning Board Of Appeals
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/21/2020 12:00 AM
MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
19. Resolution 2015-41
Personnel Time Clock
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER:
Ismay Czarnecki, Councilwoman
AYES:
Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
IX. Items for Special Consideration/New Business
Highway Superintendent Foster appointed his deputy superintendent George Silvestri and
personal secretary as Karol Kelly.
Councilman Beale cited the 27% increase in salt for 2015. He asked for a meeting with Mr.
Foster regarding a computerized salt and sand spreader. Mr. Foster pointed out that some of his
trucks are junk and falling apart quickly. Councilman Beale asked for list prioritizing trucks in
need of repair or replacement. Councilman Bettina asked about towns and their success with
computerized salt and sand spreaders. Mr. Foster spoke of different type of systems and their
successes. Councilman Bettina pointed out that Fishkill has had some success. Councilman
Beale promised that he will take a hard look at these vehicles.
X. Executive Session: Legal Advice
No executive session.
XI. Adjournment
1. Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 AM.
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Deputy Supervisor
AYES: Gutzler, Beale, Bettina, Czarnecki, Kuzmicz
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