2018-2452018-245
Resolution Introducing Local Law No. 10 Of The Year 2018, "Local Law Amending
Chapter 230 Of The Town Code Prohibiting Parking During The Winter"
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
22, 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 -2018-245
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
❑
Q
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Robert Johnston
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Kuzmicz and seconded by
Councilman Johnston.
WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town Highway Superintendent wish prevent any
obstruction or interference with the use of the highways of the Town of Wappinger, outside the
corporate limits of the Village of Wappinger Falls during snowstorms; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town Highway Superintendent wish to facilitate
the clearing of snow and ice from such highways and to prevent any obstruction with the
operations of the Town Highway Department during snowstorms; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town Highway Superintendent seek to amend the
Town of Wappinger Code to prevent parking during the winter months which will alleviate the
need for removing vehicles from the Town highways during snowstorms; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Vehicle & Traffic Law §1660 and Town Law § 130(7)(a), the
Town Board is authorized to regulate the highways within the Town outside of the village to
prohibit parking to facilitate snow removal; and
WHEREAS, The Town Board hereby determines that it is in the interest of public safety,
government efficiency and in the best interests of the residents that parking be prohibited on any
public highway of the Town of Wappinger outside the corporate limits of the Village of
Wappinger Falls; and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent concurs with this recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Town Board hereby introduces for consideration of its adoption proposed Local Law
No. 10 of the Year 2018 in the form annexed hereto.
2. The Town Board hereby determines that the enactment of the aforementioned Local Law
is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (20) and, accordingly, the Town
Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review
pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA) or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.
The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the proposed adoption of the
annexed Local Law No. 10 of 2018 to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York, on the 13th day of November, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. and the
Town Clerk is hereby directed to post and publish the Notice of Public Hearing in the
form annexed hereto.
The Town Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of the proposed Local Law to the Dutchess
County Department of Public Works for its review and comment.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11
MOVER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
SECONDER: Robert Johnston, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, Angela Bettina, Robert Johnston, Michael Kuzmicz
NAYS: William H. Beale
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/22/2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK