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2018-1712018-171 Resolution Authorizing Kent Road Traffic Study - (Johnston) 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 July 23, 2018. The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following was recorded: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2018-171 From Line To Line $ 13,000 A0915 Unallocated Fund Balance A3310.400 Traffic Control Contract Expense Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Q Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Robert Johnston Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Michael Kuzmicz Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Johnston and seconded by Councilman Beale. WHEREAS, residents in the vicinity of Kent Road and Central Avenue have voiced concerns about speeding and other traffic issues on the highways of the Town and recently submitted a petition to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger adopted Local Law 4 of 2000 to make the intersection of Kent Road and all way stop intersection; and WHEREAS, a municipality is required to conduct a traffic study by qualified professionals to receive qualified immunity for the installation of any traffic calming or any traffic control measures; and WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Transportation advises that speed control and safety is normally accomplished by routine enforcement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to sign a contract with Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. to conduct a traffic study for Kent Road and the intersecting roads in an amount not to exceed $13,000. 2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line transfer: Amount From Line To Line $ 13,000 A0915 Unallocated Fund Balance A3310.400 Traffic Control Contract Expense 3. The Town Board authorizes and directs the Supervisor, the Superintendent of Highways, the Engineer to the Town, the Town Attorney and any other Town Staff to assist when called upon for the preparation of the traffic study. 4. The Town Board also authorizes and directs the Supervisor or his designee to inform the Dutchess County Sheriff s Office and the New York State Police about the speeding issues along Kent Road and request regular enforcement of speed limits in the area. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Robert Johnston, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 7/23/2018 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK