2018-2362018-236
Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Lease Agreement With NYCOMCO For Radio
Equipment For Town Officials
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 October
9, 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 -2018-236
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Robert Johnston
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Johnston.
WHEREAS, redundant communication systems are vital during times of disaster and major
emergencies;
WHEREAS, cellular phone and landline communication failed for a significant time period
during a major storm which incurred significant impacts upon the Town of Wappinger on May 15,
2018;
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Highway Department leases radio equipment from
New York Communications Co., Inc. (NYCOMCO) to facilitate efficient communication between
Highway Department personnel and various Town administrative agencies to promptly address
issues relating to the maintenance and safety of Town roadways and the traveling public, and local
emergencies as they may arise; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of the Town, and his or her successors must have
communication with other executive level town officials, including the Highway Superintendent and
his or her successors, during times of disaster and major emergencies; and
WHEREAS, additional radios for the Supervisor and other Town Officials is appropriate
for communication in the case of emergency; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Beale is experienced in emergency communications and has
obtained a lease proposal from NYCOMCO for four (4) additional radios which contain an
Emergency Operations channel that is interoperable with all existing Highway Department radios;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. The Town Board hereby determines that there is need for the lease of equipment for
a radio communication system as set forth in the attached proposal, at a lease rate of $156 per
month for four radios for the balance of its existing lease with NYCOMCO;
2. The Town Board determines that the lease terms and conditions set forth in the
Lease Agreement are acceptable and consistent with the needs of the Town of Wappinger and
otherwise complies with the Procurement Policy of the Town of Wappinger.
3. The Town Board hereby accepts the terms and conditions as set forth in the Lease
Agreement and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Lease Agreement in substantially the
same form as annexed hereto.
The Town Board directs that the amounts identified in the Lease Agreement approved herein shall
be appropriated through the A Fund Town Board Contingency budget line.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/9/2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK