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2020-102 2020-102 Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement For Wetlands Delineation Services 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 27, 2020. The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following was recorded:  Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-102 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Adopted  Richard Thurston Voter     Adopted as Amended  William H. Beale Mover      Defeated Angela Bettina Voter     Tabled  Christopher Phillips Voter     Withdrawn  Al Casella Seconder     The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Casella. WHEREAS, the pond in Rockingham Park poses a risk to park users and it should be filled in; and WHEREAS, the pond lies within designated wetlands and an accurate wetland delineation is required to receive the necessary permits from State and Federal Agencies having jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Engineers to the Town solicited a proposal from a qualified wetlands professional North Country Ecological Services, Inc. dated April 20, 2020 to undertake the necessary wetlands delineation and accompanying report and a copy of the proposal is annexed hereto; and WHEREAS, the Engineers to the Town and the Attorney to the Town have reviewed the proposal and advise that the services described are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary for the work required; and WHEREAS, the work proposed is a professional service which is not subject to competitive bidding; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes a retainer agreement with North Country Ecological Services, Inc. with the attached proposal. 2. The Town Board hereby authorizes payment of the services in an amount not to exceed $3,500 from the Recreation Trust Fund. 3. Payments under the contract shall be paid on vouchers submitted and reviewed as required by law. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 4/27/2020 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. ___________________________________________ JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK