2017-89 2017-89
Resolution Authorizing Execution Of Dog Control Housing Agreement With Dutchess
County Spca
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 April 24,
2017.
The meeting was called to order by Lori A. Jiava, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2017-89
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Lori A.Jiava Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
❑ Tabled William Ciccarelli Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn John J.Fenton Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Michael Kuzmicz Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by
Councilman Ciccarelli.
WHEREAS, the Town Dog Control Officer is empowered to seize dogs in accordance
with the provisions of Agriculture and Markets Law §118; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law §118 (3), dogs seized by the
Town Dog Control Officer are required to be properly sheltered, fed and watered during the
redemption period; and
WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(hereinafter DCSPCA) maintains a kennel for boarding of dogs and other animals at its office
located at 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, New York 12538; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Agriculture and Markets Law §115(2), the Town Board
wishes to contract with DCSPCA to provide shelter for dogs seized by the Town Dog Control
Officer; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter into a Dog Control Housing Agreement
with DCSPCA to shelter, water, feed and provide necessary veterinary services for dogs and
other animals seized by the Town; and
WHEREAS, DCSPCA has presented to the Town a Dog Control Housing Agreement,
for calendar year 2017 and retroactive to January 1, 2017, a copy of which is annexed hereto;
and
WHEREAS, the fees to be charged by DCSPCA for calendar year 2017 are the same as
contained in the Agreement for calendar year 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Town determines that it is in the best interest of the Town to enter into
said Dog Control Housing Agreement as above described.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town of Wappinger hereby approves the Dog Control Housing Agreement,
in effect for calendar year 2017 and retroactive to January 1, 2017, in the form annexed hereto
and authorizes and directs the Supervisor to execute the Agreement by and on behalf of the
Town of Wappinger.
The Town Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of the signed Agreement to the DCSPCA
for signature and to provide a copy of this Resolution with the Agreement to the Dog Control
Officer.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: William Ciccarelli, Councilman
AYES: Lori A. Jiava, William Ciccarelli, John J. Fenton, Michael Kuzmicz
ABSENT: William H. Beale
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/24/2017
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK