2018-2692018-269
Resolution Authorizing Transfer Of Funds For Purchase Of Buildings & Grounds
Equipment
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
November 13, 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 -2018-269
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
2 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Robert Johnston
Voter
2
❑
❑
❑
Michael Kuzmicz
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Kuzmicz.
WHEREAS, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Steven Frazier, has advised that his
department needs a mini -excavator and a tractor mounted wood chipper attachment; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds identified a mini -excavator which is
available through a vendor that has an approved contract through by Sourcewell Purchasing
Consortium, so it is not subject to competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds solicited three quotes for the tractor
mounted wood chipper attachment in accordance with the Town of Wappinger Procurement
Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed that it is in the best interest of the Town to purchase the
mini -excavator and tractor mounted wood chipper attachment; and
WHEREAS, in order to cover the cost of the equipment, it will be necessary to transfer funds
between budget lines;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
The Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds is hereby authorized to enter into a contract
with H.O. Penn for the purchase of a One (1) New Caterpillar Inc. Model: 304E2 CR
Excavator at a price of $56,350.00 in accordance with attached quote dated November 8,
2018;
2. The Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds is hereby authorized to enter into a contract
with Westchester Tractor, Inc. for the purchase of a Wallenstein 3 -point hitch chipper
Model BX102RI at a price of $11,973.00 in accordance with attached quote dated
November 7, 2018;
3. The following budget transfer is hereby authorized to fund the purchase.
Amount
From Line
To Line
$68,323.00
A0915 Unallocated Fund
Balance
A.7110.0212 Parks, Equip
Payment for the aforementioned equipment shall be made by purchase orders and after receipt of
the equipment and approval of a voucher as required by Town Law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Michael Kuzmicz, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Johnston, Kuzmicz
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
11/13/2018
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK