2020-10-28
Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Regular Meeting townofwappinger.us
~ Minutes ~ Joseph Paoloni
(845)297-5771
Monday, October 26, 2020 7:00 PM Town Hall
I. Call to Order
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Richard Thurston Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present 7:00 PM
William H. Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM
Angela Bettina Town of Wappinger Councilwoman Absent 7:00 PM
Christopher Phillips Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM
Al Casella Town of Wappinger Councilman Present 7:00 PM
Joseph P. Paoloni Town of Wappinger Town Clerk Present 7:00 PM
Tim Moot Consultant Engineer Present 7:00 PM
Jim Horan Consultant Attorney Present 7:00 PM
II. Salute to the Flag
III. Agenda and Minutes
1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of October 13, 2020
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
IV. Supervisor's Opening Comments
Supervisor Thurston acknowledged the passing of Hugh J. Maurer, Lisa Spinelli, and Vincent
Bettina with a commentary on what they've done for the town.
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He added updates on the COVI19 situation and town halls services that have been open since
June.
V.Public Hearings
Resolution Setting A Public Hearing On Proposed Benefit Assessment Rolls For Special
Improvement Districts And Special Improvement Areas For Fiscal Year 2021 And To Hear
Any Objections Thereto
Opened by Casella, seconded by Phillips.
Single family with 2 acres or less is 1 benefit unit. For each acre over 2 is an additional .2
benefit unit per acre.
Because there was one objection outstanding the accompanying resolution will be adopted at a
future meeting before November 20, 2020. There were no other objections.
The objection is attached below:
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RESULT:CLOSED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
Resolution Setting Public Hearing On Proposed Budgets, O&M Charges, Water/Sewer
Rates And Rents For Special Improvement Districts And Special Improvement Areas For
Fiscal Year 2021 And To Hear Any Objections Thereto
Opened by Casella, seconded by Phillips.
Mike Tremper summarized by saying he submitted the budget back in August. He does all the
repairs through the O&M budget versus bonding.
There were no objections.
Maximum capacity is between 2.2 million and 2.4 million gallons a day. Mike Tremper said,
"due to the PFOA (Poly Flouro Octanoic Acid) situation, sampling and testing is done 4 times
per year."
Mike covered his budget presentation under the public hearing portion whose details are on the
video of the minutes on the town website.
RESULT: CLOSED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
VI. Public Portion
1. Motion To: Open Public Portion
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
2. Motion To: Close Public Portion
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RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
VII. Discussions
1. Town Clerk Presentation
2. Justice Court
Judge Wolfson appeared before the board and discussed using the board room for court on
Tuesday nights to reduce the backlog. He went over the capacity.
3. Accounting
Comptroller Awino presented his budget.
The board agreed to investigate a different set of auditors.
4. Code Enforcement
Barbara Roberti presented her budget beginning with Fire Inspector. She went line by line all
which is available on the town website video.
5. Tax Receiver
Lee Freno presented her budget. She handed out a document to the board, but not to the Town
Clerk for publishing in these minutes.
6. Assessor
Coordinated Assessor Program (CAP) Assessor Christian Harkins presented his budget. He is a
shared assessor with the Town of Fishkill.
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7. Animal Control
The Animal Control officer did not show.
8. Supervisor
Sandra Vacchio presented the Supervisor's budget. She went over line by line available on the
minutes video on the town's website.
9. Wrap Up
VIII. Resolutions
RESOLUTION: 2020-110
Resolution Accepting Padasana Court And Related Easements For All Angels Heights
Subdivision Together With Maintenance Agreement Secured By Cash Deposit
WHEREAS,
westerly side of All Angels Hill Road, and
WHEREAS, RJA HLD made application to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board to approve a
Engineering Services, P.C. dated September 15, 2008 and last
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board granted Conditional Final Subdivision Plat
Approval by Resolution dated November 17, 2014, subject to, and conditioned upon, fulfillment of
the conditions set forth in the aforementioned Resolution, and subject to certain improvements
being made and constructed as shown on the aforesaid Plat as required by the Town of Wappinger
Subdivision Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Plat was filed in the office of the Dutchess County Clerk on October 21, 2016 as
Filed Map 11701B; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated April 30, 2020, the Engineers to the Town have advised that the
construction of Padasana Court and the related improvements have been completed; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §214-43 of the Town of Wappinger Code, RJA HLD is required to post a
highway construction guaranty in the form of a bond or performance guarantee in an amount equal
to $104,937.08, which is 20% of the cost of construction, to be held for a period of three years to
guarantee that any defects of the type described in §214-76(B) shall be cured; and
WHEREAS, RJA HLD tendered to the Town of Wappinger a deed for the right of way for
Padasana Court from R.J.A. HLD. INC. together with the associated transfer documents all in
recordable form and approved by the Attorney to the Town, James P. Horan, Esq.; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Town Highways and the Engineer to the Town have
recommended that the Town Board accept Padasana Court as a town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby determines that it is in the best interest of the residents of the
Town of Wappinger to accept Padasana Court as a Town Highway together with the
drainage facilities and other public improvements located in the highway right of way, except
those specifically excepted by the subdivision plat.
2. The Town Board hereby accepts a maintenance bond in the amount of $104,937.08 as a
highway construction guaranty in accordance with §214-43 of the Town of Wappinger Code
which shall be held for a period of three years to guarantee that any defects of the type
described in §214-76(B) shall be cured.
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3.The Maintenance Agreement executed by RJA HLD, as Obligor, in favor of the Town of
Wappinger, as Obligee, is accepted as the guarantee that the quality and workmanship of the
road and other public improvements will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three years from the date of acceptance by the Town as required by §214-43.
4. This acceptance is expressly conditioned upon RJA HLD delivering the right of way and the
public improvements to the Town free and clear of any liens or encumbrances, and upon
payment by RJA HLD of all outstanding fees and escrow reimbursements due to the Town.
5. The Town Supervisor and the Attorney to the Town are authorized to execute any and all
documents necessary for the recording of the deed and easements from RJA HLD.
6. The Attorney to the Town is directed to cause the deed and easements to be filed in the
property records of the Dutchess County Clerk.
7. Upon its return from the County Clerk, the Town Clerk is directed to file the deed for the
town highway in his files as required by Highway Law §171(1).
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-110
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
William H. Beale Seconder
Tabled
Angela Bettina Voter
Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips Voter
Next: 11/23/20 7:00 PM
Al Casella Mover
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2020-154
WHEREAS, a Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger introducing a proposed
Repealing the Existing Provis
of adoption by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly advertised in the Southern Dutchess News and
the Poughkeepsie Journal as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on September 28th, 2020 and all parties in
attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed
Local Law or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that the proposed Local Law is a Type II
action pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(20) and is otherwise exempt from environmental
review; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger after due deliberation, finds
that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt said Local Law; and
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WHEREAS, said Local Law has been on the desks of the members of the Town Board
of the Town of Wappinger for at least seven (7) days exclusive of Sunday prior to the adoption
of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger hereby adopts the Local Law entitled,
a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part of this Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local
Law in the minutes of this meeting into the Local Law book for the Town of Wappinger and
shall file the Local Law with the Secretary of State of New York as provided by law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Local Law shall become effective
immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided by law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-154
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
William H. Beale Mover
Tabled
Angela Bettina Voter
Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips Voter
Next: 11/9/20 7:00 PM
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2020-162
Resolution Adopting Final Benefit Assessment Rolls For Special Improvement Districts
And Special Improvement Areas For Fiscal Year 2021
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor prepared proposed Benefit Assessment Rolls for all
Special Improvement Districts and Special Improvement Areas in the Town of Wappinger,
assessed on a benefit basis, for Fiscal Year 2021 and said proposed Benefit Assessment Rolls
were filed with the Town Clerk as required by Town Law § 239; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Town Law § 239, the Town Board duly noticed and
held a Public Hearing on October 26, 2020, to hear and consider any objections to said Benefit
Assessment Rolls within the Town for use in Fiscal Year 2021; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to
challenge or contest such benefit assessment determinations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed benefit assessment rolls within
the Town for use in Fiscal Year 2021 and has determined that they were prepared in proper
order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the
Benefit Assessment Rolls as prepared by the Assessor subject to any corrections made by this
Board, as the final benefit assessment rolls for the Special Improvement Districts and Special
Improvement Areas in the Town of Wappinger for Fiscal Year 2021.
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The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-162
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
William H. Beale Voter
Tabled
Angela Bettina Voter
Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips Mover
Next: 11/5/20 7:00 PM
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
RESOLUTION: 2020-163
Resolution Adopting Capital Budgets, O&M Charges And Water/Sewer Rates And Rents
For Special Districts And Special Improvement Areas For Fiscal Year 2021
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2020, the Town Board, pursuant to and in accordance
with the provisions of Sections 198 and 202-a of the Town Law and other applicable provisions
of law, scheduled a Public Hearing on the Proposed Capital Budgets and Proposed O&M
Charges Water/Sewer Rates and Rents for Special Districts and Special Improvement Areas for
Fiscal Year 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a Public Hearing on October 26, 2020 at 7:30
p.m. and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf or in
opposition to the proposed Capital Budgets and proposed O&M Charges Water/Sewer Rates and
Rents for Special Districts and Special Improvement Areas for the fiscal year 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has taken into consideration the comments made by the
public at the Public Hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of Sections 198 and 202-a of the Town Law and other applicable provisions of law,
the annexed detailed statement of the Capital Budgets and O&M Charges Water/Sewer Rates
and Rents for Special Improvement Districts and Special Improvement Areas of the Town of
Wappinger is hereby approved and adopted as the Capital Budgets and O&M Charges
Water/Sewer Rates and Rents of the Town of Wappinger for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to enter the
aforementioned budgets adopted herein in the minutes of the Town Board.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-163
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
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Defeated
Richard Thurston Voter
Tabled
William H. BealeMover
Withdrawn
Angela Bettina Voter
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-164
Resolution Approving Preliminary Budget For Fiscal Year 2021 And Directing A Public
Hearing Thereon
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor, as Budget Officer, pursuant to §106 of the Town Law
has presented the Tentative Budget to the Town Board for review, examination and possible
revision; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Tentative Budget and has made changes
thereto deemed reasonable and appropriate and intends to adopt the Preliminary Budget herewith;
and
WHEREAS, New York State Town Law § 108 requires that the Town Board must hold a
public hearing on the Preliminary Budget on or before the Thursday immediately following the
general election in November; and
WHEREAS, Town Law § 109 requires the adoption of a Final Budget on or before
November 20, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 106 of the Town Law, and other applicable provisions of law, the annexed
detailed statement of estimated expenditures and revenues is hereby approved and adopted as the
Preliminary Budget of the Town of Wappinger for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Preliminary Budget adopted herein shall
forthwith be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk in the Town of Wappinger where it shall be
available for public inspection on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger shall
meet at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the 5th day of
November, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and then and there shall hold a Public Hearing upon such Preliminary
Budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger shall
give Notice of such Public Hearing in the format attached hereto by publishing Notice thereof in
the Southern Dutchess News, the official newspaper of the Town of Wappinger, and also in the
Poughkeepsie Journal, at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing and the Town
Clerk shall cause a copy of said Notice to be posted on the sign board of the Town no later than five
(5) days before the scheduled Public Hearing.
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The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-164
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
RESOLUTION: 2020-165
Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant
Application
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is participating in the 2021 Dutchess County Community
Development Block Grant Consortium; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a public hearing on November 9, 2020 to receive input
from citizens and groups regarding the Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant;
and
WHEREAS, an application has been prepared in accordance with the concerns of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the 2021
application to the Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Program for the Town
of Wappinger, including the certifications therein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town Board hereby authorizes the submission of the
application to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-165
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston Voter
Defeated
William H. Beale Voter
Tabled
Angela Bettina Voter
Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips Mover
Next: 11/9/20 7:00 PM
Al Casella Seconder
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Tabled.
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RESOLUTION: 2020-166
Correspondence Log
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the
attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-166
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
IX. Items for Special Consideration/New Business
X.Executive Session
1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session
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RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
XI. Resolution Approved After Executive Session
RESOLUTION: 2020-167
Resolution Authorizing A Public Hearing On The Intended Use Of Dutchess County
Community Development Block Grant Funds And The Submission Of The Grant
Application For Fiscal Year 2021
WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development is soliciting
applications for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger intends to make application for a Community Development
Block Grant pursuant to the Dutchess County Department of
Community Development Block Grant Program for 2021; and
intended use of Community Development Block Grant Funds prior to and in furtherance of making
application for said funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
The Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
th
Wappingers Falls, New York, on the 9 day of November 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at such time all parties
and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard as to the grant proposal for the Community
Development Block Grant Funds being applied for by the Town of Wappinger for 2021.
The Town Board has determined that pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(21) the proposed adoption of
the aforementioned Resolution is a Type II action not requiring environmental review pursuant to
the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and, accordingly, no environmental review
has been undertaken.
The Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish and post the Notice of Public Hearing in the form
annexed hereto which said publications are to be made in the Poughkeepsie Journal and the
Southern Dutchess News at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing and post same
The Town Board hereby further authorizes and directs the Engineers to the Town, CPL, to assist
the Town to prepare and submit the Grant Application for fiscal year 2021.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
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Vote Record - Resolution RES-2020-167
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
XII. Adjournment
Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 AM.
____________________
Joseph P. Paoloni
Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
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2021 Budget
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ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SECURED BY BOND
FOR PADASANA CORT (All Angels Heights Subdivision)
WHEREAS, the undersigned, R.J.A. HLD., INC, having an address of 51 Myers Corners
Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, completed the roads and other required public improvements in
connection with
, which map has been filed in
the Dutchess County Office as filed map number 11701B on October 21, 2016 (hereinafter
the Subdivision which have been dedicated and accepted by the Town of Wappinger (hereinafter
; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §214-43(B) of the Town of Wappinger Code the undersigned is
required to guarantee that the quality and workmanship of any roads and public improvements to be
dedicated to the Town in connection with the aforementioned Subdivision, will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of acceptance by the Town;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, R.J.A. HLD., INC. guarantees that the quality and workmanship of
the roads and other public improvements constructed and installed in connection with the
Subdivision will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from
the date of acceptance of said roads and improvements by the Town, and as security for this
Maintenance Agreement, the undersigned delivers to the Town the following security for the faithful
performance of the obligations contained herein a Road Maintenance Bond issued by
_____________________________ bearing number ______________________, in the principal
sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Seven and 08/1000 ($104,937.08)
issued in favor of the Town of Wappinger and the undersigned consents to the terms thereof as
security for the obligations contained herein.
Date: May ____, 2020
R.J.A. HLD., INC,
________________________________
By: Robert Macho, President
STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS )
On the ____ day of May 2020, before me, the undersigned, personally appeared Robert Macho
personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon
behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
_____________________________
Notary Public
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Chapter 171
Parks and Recreation
§171-1 Legislative intent.
It is the intent of this Chapter to protect the rights of all residents of the Town of Wappinger so
as to enjoy to the fullest extent possible parks and recreation areas located within the Town of
Wappinger.
§171-2 Designation of Parks and Recreation Areas.
The Town of Wappinger hereby establishes the following Town owned properties as official
park and recreation areas of the Town of Wappinger:
1. Airport Park Soccer Complex
2. Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park
3. Castle Point Park
4. Fleetwood Park
5. Martz Field Recreation Facility
6. Quiet Acres Park
7. Reese Park Town Nature Preserve
8. Robinson Lane Baseball Complex
9. Rockingham Park Soccer Complex
10. Brexel-Schlathaus Park
11. Spook Hill Park
12. South Fowlerhouse (Card Road Basketball Court)
§171-3 General Park Rules and Regulations Applicable to All Parks and Recreation Areas.
The following rules and regulations shall apply to all parks in the Town:
A. Town parks and recreation areas shall be opened for public use between sunrise and Attachment: Chapter 171 -w- JPH Revisions (RES-2020-154 : Adopting “Local Law No. 4, 2020 ‘Parks
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B. Properly licensed dogs, wearing a license tag and vaccinated against rabies pursuant to
the laws of the State of New York and Town of Wappinger and restrained by a leash or
other restraint not exceeding six feet in length, may be brought into a park, except in no
event shall dogs or other animals be allowed to enter any playground, ballfield, basketball
court, handball court, tennis court, or other area prohibited by the Recreation Director.
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit persons with disabilities from
bringing service animals into a park as authorized by federal, state, or city law.
C. It shall be the duty of each dog owner or each person in possession, custody or control of
a dog to remove any feces left by his/her dog on any public area in any Town park.
D. No person shall cut, deface, injure, remove or disturb any tree, shrub, building, fence,
bench or any other structure, apparatus or property; or pick, cut or remove any shrub,
brush or flower; or mark or write upon any building, fence, bench, signs or other
structures.
E. No profane or abusive language shall be used in any Town park.
F. No persons shall sell or offer for sale any goods without permission from the Recreation
Director
G. No persons shall erect, post, carry or distribute any signs, flyers, posters or placards
without written permission of the Recreation Director.
H. No alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in the park area unless permission is received
from the Recreation Director, or except during activities sponsored by the Town.
I. No smoking.
J. Betting or gambling of any type is prohibited.
K. Baseball will be permitted only on diamonds set aside for this activity.
L. Hitting golf balls is prohibited, except in designated areas.
M. No persons shall erect any recreation or play equipment in any park without written
permission of the Recreation Director.
N. Open fires (that is to say, fires not in gasoline stoves, charcoal grills, etc.) or fires not in
designated places and any unattended fires are prohibited. No fire shall be left
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O. No camping without written permission of the Recreation Director.
P. No firearms, fireworks, air guns, bows and arrows or any dangerous weapons are
permitted, except that firearms lawfully in possession, if holstered or cased, may be
carried through a Town park.
Q. No hunting or trapping.
R. Throwing or leaving refuse in or on a Town park, other than in receptacles there provided
for trash, is prohibited.
S. No unlicensed motorized vehicles, including motorcycles, motorbikes, snowmobiles,
minibikes, all-terrain vehicles, etc., shall be operated or parked in a Town park area
outside designated roadways or designated parking areas. Licensed motor vehicles are
only permitted on drives and parking areas.
T. No vehicles shall be operated in a Town park at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour.
U. No overnight parking of motor vehicles in any park area.
V. Privately owned boats, rafts or other artificial means of support on water shall be only
allowed entry upon waters in designated areas.
W. No swimming without written permission of the Recreation Director.
X. No persons shall enter upon any ice in any park.
Y. No entertainment or exhibition of any kind shall be given without the directions, approval
or supervision of the Recreation Director.
Z. No person shall throw stones or other missiles.
AA. No persons shall ride a horse or pony in any park.
§171-4 Closing of parks.
The Recreation Director, Supervisor and Town Board may close the park facilities whenever, in
their judgment, such action is deemed necessary or desirable for the protection of health or safety
of persons entitled to use such facilities.
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§171-5 Regulations for Specific Parks.
Notwithstanding §171-3 above, the following rules and regulations specific to certain parks shall
be applicable. If the rule or regulation contained herein shall conflict with §171-3 above, this
section shall control:
A. Airport Park Soccer Complex - reserved
B. Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park - reserved
C. Castle Point Park - reserved
D. Fleetwood Park - reserved
E. Martz Field Recreation Facility - reserved
F. Quiet Acres Park - reserved
G. Reese Park Town Nature Preserve - reserved
H. Robinson Lane Baseball Complex - reserved
I. Rockingham Park Soccer Complex - reserved
J. Brexel-Schlathaus Park - reserved
K. Spook Hill Park - reserved
L. South Fowlerhouse (Card Road Basketball Court) - reserved
§171-6 Park Rental regulation.
Any request for the use of a Park and Recreation Area shall be made pursuant to the following
Regulations:
A. Request for use of Park and Recreation facilities may be made up to one year in
advance of an event but no later than two (2) weeks prior to the intended date of use and is
subject to approval of the Recreation Director.
B. Persons wishing to reserve Town facilities for specific use shall first apply at the
Recreation office or online on the approved application form with all requisite documentation.
Applications shall be approved or denied by the Recreation Director. Denial of use may be
appealed to the Town Board.
C. The Recreation Director may set reasonable conditions upon any approval to use a
Town Facility.
D. The fee for use of certain Town Facilities shall be set by separate Resolution of
the Town Board which may be amended from time to time.
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E. Adult supervision is required for any activity involving persons less than 18 years
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F. All organizations, private parties in excess of 100 people, or any request that
involves the serving of alcohol must provide the following documentation to the Recreating
Director upon application:
(1) A current valid certificate of insurance naming the Town of Wappinger, 20
Middlebush Road, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590 as additional insured for the date(s)
applied.
(2) Comprehensive general liability limits of at least $1,000,000 per
occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate.
(3) Request shall not be processed unless all requisite documentation is
provided at time of application.
G. Persons applying for use of Town lands must provide a signed hold harmless
agreement.
H. The Recreation Director shall have the responsibility to resolve all scheduling
conflicts involving the use of park facilities.
§171-7 Penalties for offenses.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter, or any rule or regulation
made pursuant thereto, shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation punishable by a
fine in the amount set forth in Chapter 122, Article V, § 122-20U of the Code or by
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The
continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the
offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.
§ 171-8 Enforcement.
This chapter may be enforced by any police agency having jurisdiction within the Town of
Wappinger.
§171-9 Posting.
A. Signs shall be conspicuously posted at the regular entrances to Town Parks to provide
notice of the park hours and other restrictions established by this Chapter. The failure to
post signs, or the failure to include the prohibited conduct on the sign shall not be a
defense against a violation of this Chapter and proof of posting a sign shall not be
required to establish a violation of this Chapter.
B. A person who enters or remains within a park after regular hours shall be deemed to have
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger will
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conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the 5 day of November, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall,
Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, for the purpose of holding
a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget of said Town for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2021. A copy of said Preliminary Budget is available at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town
of Wappinger, Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York during the hours of
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, where it may be inspected by any interested person.
The proposed salaries of each member of the Town Board, the Superintendent of Highways,
the Town Justices and the Town Clerk for calendar year 2021 are as follows:
Supervisor $ 61,000
Highway Superintendent $ 83,661
Town Justice $ 31,465
Town Justice $ 31,465
Town Clerk $ 60,634
Councilman $ 11,883
Councilman $ 11,883
Councilman $ 11,883
Councilman $ 11,883
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
October 26, 2020
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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LOIDutchess County
2021 Municipal CDBG Grant Program
Activity Title*
Please consider the following when selecting an activity title:
1) Do not include the community's name
2) Make sure the title gives a general idea of what the activity is about
Federal Eligible Activity Type*
Check the eligible activity type:
Choices
Acquisiton of Real Property
Clearance, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Housing
Economic Development Assistance (must document low/mod job creation)
Public Facilities and Improvements
Removal of existing architecture barriers (does not include new construction)
Consolidated Plan Priority*
To be competitive, activities must also meet a Consolidated Plan priority. Please review the full
list for more detailed descriptions. The priorities listed below are summaries which do not
always convey the full scope of the priority.
Check the priority the activity will address:
Choices
Economic development
Repair or construction of sidewalks and crosswalks
Improvements to facilities, municipal parks and recreation areas, particularly handicapped access
Development of central water and wastewater systems
Maintenance of central water and wastewater systems
Alternative wastewater systems
Creation of rental housing
Permanent or transitional housing for the homeless
Brief Activity Description*
Provide a very brief description of the activity.
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LOIDutchess County
Site specific activities*
For site specific activities, provide the real property tax parcel number which can be found on
Dutchess County Parcel Access. For larger areas, describe the boundaries of the project area.
Primary Beneficiary*
Please describe the primary beneficiary of the activity. An activity may benefit an entire
community, a neighborhood, a street, or specific populations such as the elderly or disabled
adults.
Low and Moderate Income Resident Benefit*
HUD provides 3 methods for an activity to demonstrate that it primarily benefits low and
moderate income families. They are census defined, presumed benefit and income survey
which are detailed below.
1. Census defined low and moderate income areas are identified on these maps.
2. HUD presumes the following households are primarily low and moderate income:
- abused children - victims of domestic violence
- elderly - severely disabled adults
- homeless - illiterate adults
- migrant farm workers - persons living with AIDS
3. Income surveys must show that 51% of the families that will be benefit from a project make
less than 80% of the county median family income. Income surveys must meet HUD
standards.
Select below how your activity will demonstrate that it primarily benefits low and moderate
income persons. (select only one)
Choices
1. Project primarily benefits a census defined low and moderate income area.
2. Project primarily benefits residents HUD presumes are low and moderate income.
3. An income survey has documented that the area is low and moderate income.
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ApplicationDutchess County
2021 Municipal CDBG Grant Program
Contact Person*
Contact Title*
Contact Email*
Contact Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX xXXX)*
DUNS Number*
Enter your organizations DUNS number:
Co-Applicants*
How many co-applicants are involved with this activity?
Choices
0
1
2
3
4
5
6+
Co-Applicant # 1 - Organization*
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Co-Applicant # 1 - Contact Person*
Co-Applicant # 1 - Contact Person Title*
Co-Applicant # 1 - Contact Person E-mail*
Co-Applicant #2 - Organization*
Co-Applicant #2 - Contact Person*
Co-Applicant #2 - Contact Person Title*
Co-Applicant #2 - Contact Person E-mail*
Co-Applicant #3 - Organization*
Co-Applicant #3 - Contact Person*
Co-Applicant #3 - Contact Person Title*
Co-Applicant #3 - Contact Person E-mail*
Co-Applicant #4 - Organization*
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Co-Applicant #4 - Contact Person*
Co-Applicant #4 - Contact Person Title*
Co-Applicant #4 - Contact Person E-mail*
Co-Applicant #5 - Organization*
Co-Applicant #5 - Contact Person*
Co-Applicant #5 - Contact Person Title*
Co-Applicant #5 - Contact Person E-mail*
Co-Applicant #6 - Organization*
Co-Applicant #6 - Contact Person*
Co-Applicant #6 - Contact Person Title*
Co-Applicant #6 - Contact Person E-mail*
Activity Overview*
Provide an overview of the activity including the following:
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1. Describe the existing conditions
2. Detail the scope of the project
3. If the activity is part of a larger project, describe the larger project including a general
timeline.
Community Planning Initiative*
Was this activity developed to address needs identified by a larger community planning
process? The process may be a plan, such as recreation or pedestrian plan, or a capital plan
developed by the community.
Choices
Yes
No
Community Planning Narrative*
Describe the community planning process or upload the relevant community planning
document which recommends this activity.
Location*
Please identify whether the activity is site specific or covers a larger area with involves multiple
properties (e.g. a sidewalk or water line).
Choices
Site specific (a single parcel)
Non-site specific (covers a larger area)
Real Property Tax Parcel Number*
Provide the full tax number of the parcel where the activity is located. Tax numbers can be
found at Dutchess County Parcel Access.
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Non-Site Specific Location Map*
Attach a map that clearly shows the activity's location.
Recreation or Water Wastewater Activity*
Is this activity on of the following types?
Choices
Recreation
Water or wastewater
Not applicable
Recreation Fund*
List the balance in your community's recreation fund.
Rate Increases*
What year was the last rate increase?
Number of customers*
How many customers use the system?
Water and Wastewater Rates*
Upload a copy of the system's rate sheet
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Approvals*
Will the project require approvals from any regulatory bodies?
These include federal, state and county agencies as well as local bodies such as the local
planning board.
Choices
Yes
No
Approval Agencies*
Does the activity require approvals from any of the following? (check all applicable)
Choices
Army Corp of Engineers
DC Dept. of Health
DC Dept. of Public Works
Local Planning Board
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
NYS Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
NYS Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO)
Other
Contact with Approval Agencies*
Describe any contact you have already had with these agencies. If you've had no contact,
please state this.
SEQRA Action Type*
Identify the type of action this activity is under SEQRA.
Choices
Type 1
Type II
Unlisted
SEQRA Lead Agency*
Identify the lead agency for SEQRA.
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SEQRA Compliance*
Identify the staff person or consultant responsible for compliance with SEQRA.
Public Hearing Notice*
A public hearing must be held prior to submission of the application to solicit public input for
potential CDBG applications. Attached a copy of the public hearing notice which shows the
date of publication. Applications submitted without a public hearing prior to submission will be
rejected.
Submission Authorization*
Attached a copy of the resolution (or minutes) authorizing submission of the application. A
sample resolution is available.
Activity Budget*
Please download this CDBG Activity Budget Template, complete the spreadsheet, save to your
computer and upload below.
If you have the budget in a comparable format, you may submit that as an attachment rather
than use the County template.
Total Activity Cost*
What is the total activity cost?
Organization Contribution*
How much of the total activity cost is your organization contributing?
Funding Request*
How much funding are you requesting through this grant?
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Partial Funding*
Could your activity move forward with partial funding?
Choices
Yes
No
Match*
Will this funding be used as a required match to another funding source?
Choices
Yes
No
Match Source*
List the agency and program name that requires the match.
Match Requirement*
What is the minimum match requirement?
Activity Timeline*
Please download this CDBG Timeline Template, complete the spreadsheet, save to your
computer and upload below.
If you have the budget in a comparable format, you may submit that as an attachment rather
than use the County template.
Certification*
By typing your name in the box below, you are certifying that:
1. The information in this application is true and accurate;
2. I have read and understand the program policies and procedures; and
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3. I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the organization.
Type your name here.
Support Documents - 1
Use the upload a file option below to attach Memorandums of Understanding (MOU),
Intermunicipal Agreements (IMA), or support letters from co-applicants. Upload all documents
as a single file (.pdf files only).
Miscellaneous Uploads
Optional - In this section you may upload any critical document you feel will help reviewers
understand your activity but did not fit with the other application questions (.pdf files only).
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Community Development Block Grant Program
2021 Municipal Application Instructions
Dutchess County Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
Matt Alexander, Mayor, Village of Wappingers Falls
Hannah Black, Dutchess County Legislator
Darrah Cloud, Supervisor, Town of Pine Plains
Sally Cross, President and CEO, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Christa Hines, Executive Director, Hudson River Housing, Inc.
Laraine Kautz, Career Coach, DCCC Career and Entrepreneurial Services
Sabrina Jaar Marzouka, Commissioner, D.C. Dept. of Community and Family Services
Jeannie Montano, President and CEO, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
Victoria Perotti, Supervisor, Town of Amenia
Andrea Reynolds, President and CEO, Dyson Foundation
Donald Sagliano, Dutchess County Legislator
2021 Dutchess County Consortium Members
Towns Towns City/Villages
Amenia Pawling Beacon
Beekman Pine Plains Fishkill
Clinton Pleasant Valley Millbrook
Dover Poughkeepsie Millerton
East Fishkill Red Hook Pawling
Fishkill Rhinebeck Red Hook
Hyde Park Stanford Rhinebeck
LaGrange Union Vale Tivoli
Milan Wappinger Wappingers Falls
North East Washington
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Community Development Block Grant
2021 Municipal Application Instructions
General Instructions
The following instructions relate to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) municipal activities. They
work in concert with the following documents to insure consistency between programs:
1.Dutchess County Contracted Services Policies and Procedures
2.Procurement Policies and Procedures
These documents should be reviewed when developing and implementing any activity.
guidance
supersedes County policies and procedures in any case where they conflict.
Eligibility Determination One of the most important things to remember is that the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) is designed to assist with the development of projects that primarily benefit
low and moderate-income residents. Information on eligibility is available on Table A, page 2.
Eligible Applicants Any municipality which is a member of the 2021 CDBG Urban County Consortium.
Number of Applications - Only one (1) application may be submitted, except that a second application may
be submitted for an eligible housing activity. Housing activities require a separate application.
Funding Maximums- There is no guarantee an application will receive the maximum amount requested.
Funding Maximums
Activity Type One Applicant Joint Applicants
Affordable Housing, Public Facilities*, Water/Wastewater, Economic
$150,000 $300,000
Development
Removal of Existing Architectural Barriers, Parks and Recreation $100,000 $200,000
*Excludes projects involving removal of architectural barriers, and parks and recreation which have a lower limit
Technical Assistance Staff is available to provide technical assistance during the application process.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The County uses a two-step application process:
Step 1 - Submit eligibility information via the LOI feature in the Dutchess County Grant Portal. After signing
into the portal, click the blue APPLY button in the upper right to start the process. Applicants must complete
this process by Friday, November 13, 2020 so the County has time to review and approve eligibility. Applicants
will only be able to proceed to the application once the LOI has been approved by the County.
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Step 2 You will be able to complete the application via the EDIT APPLICATIONlink which will appear once the
LOI is approved by the County. The application and attachments must be submitted via the grant portal
by Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Required Public Hearing
Municipalities must hold a public hearing to solicit project ideas PRIOR to submitting the
application. The purpose of the hearing is to provide residents, particularly low- and moderate-
income residents, an opportunity to suggest projects for CDBG funds. To ensure this requirement
is met, municipalities should schedule a public hearing early in the application process. After the
public hearing (at the same or subsequent meeting) the municipality must consider potential
projects, select a project, and pass a resolution approving the application prior to submission.
Applications submitted without a public hearing are ineligible and will be rejected.
For joint applications, each municipality must hold a public hearing and pass a resolution.
Municipalities are required to invite representatives from any proposed projects to the hearing.
A copy of the public notice and authorizing resolution must be submitted with the application. The
County has provided a sample resolution.
PRIORITIES AND ELIGIBILITY
Proposed activities must meet: 1. Federal eligibility requirements (Table A), AND
2. A Consolidated Plan priority (Table B)
A. Federal Eligibility Use the following chart to see if your project meets federal eligibility requirements:
Table A - Federal Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, you must be able to check one box in each column. Eligibility must be
confirmed by submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) via the Dutchess County Grant Portal.
Column A Column B
Eligible Activities Low/Mod Resident Benefit (National Objective)
Project located in an area defined by the Census as
Acquisition of Real Property
low and moderate income. See maps.
Project benefits residents HUD presumes are
low/moderate income: abused children, victims of
Public Facilities and Improvements domestic violence, elderly, severely disabled adults,
homeless, illiterate adults, persons living with AIDS,
and migrant farm workers.
An income survey has documented that the area is
Clearance, Rehabilitation,
low/moderate income. Income surveys must follow
Reconstruction of Housing
federal standards.
Removal of existing architectural
barriers (this category is not eligible for new
construction or substantial reconstruction of
a non-functioning facility)
Economic Dev. Assistance (must
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B. Consolidated Plan Priorities - Use the following chart to see if your project meets a plan priority:
Table B - Consolidated Plan Priorities
Economic Development
Economic development that results in job creation for low- and moderate-income
persons, as well as assist low- and moderate- income persons start businesses.
Public Facilities and Improvements
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Repairs to existing or construction of new sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, bike
friendly features and bus shelters to improve pedestrian connections.
Improvements to existing facilities, municipal parks and recreation areas, particularly
handicapped accessible improvements. New recreation facilities will be considered
based on demonstrated need.
Improvements designed to mitigate flooding and improve resiliency of critical
infrastructure, facilities, neighborhoods and housing.
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Reinforce traditional or emerging centers with a mixture of uses and building
types, support main streets, and build on existing infrastructure
Were developed through an asset inventory, capital planning process or other
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Contain green features.
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Development of central water and wastewater systems.
Maintenance of central water and wastewater systems with properly set user charges.
Alternative wastewater systems.
New techniques to contain drainage such as green streets, pervious parking lots and
walkways, and rain gardens, with a priority for areas where runoff and infiltration of
storm water into sewer systems is a problem.
Rental Housing
Creation of new rental housing through new construction, rehabilitation of vacant
residential buildings, and adaptive reuse of commercial or industrial properties.
tƩźƚƩźƷźǩĻ ŷƚǒƭźƓŭ ǞźƷŷ ƷŷĻ ŅƚƌƌƚǞźƓŭ ĭŷğƩğĭƷĻƩźƭƷźĭƭ ΛĭŷĻĭƉ ğƌƌ ƷŷğƷ ğƦƦƌǤΜʹ
Intergenerational or non-restricted housing.
Housing in communities or neighborhoods with limited affordable opportunities.
Housing that sets aside units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
Located in centers, transit routes, and near employment/services
Incorporates active design, universal design, and/or green infrastructure
Created via the Dutchess County and City of Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of
Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task Force
Owner-Occupied Housing
Volunteer rehabilitation programs (i.e. Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity)
Homeownership created as part of specific efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and
expand housing choice.
Attachment: 2021-CDBG-MunicipalInstructions (RES-2020-165 : Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the 2021 CDBG Application)
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Homeless Transitional and Permanent Housing
Permanent or transitional housing for the homeless.
tƩźƚƩźƷǤ Ǟźƌƌ ĬĻ ŭźǝĻƓ Ʒƚ ΛĭŷĻĭƉ ğƌƌ ƷŷğƷ ğƦƦƌǤΜʹ
Permanent housing.
Housing that address needs also identified in the Dutchess County Continuum of
Care Application and the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.
Housing that sets aside units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
Housing developed by agencies that demonstrate collaboration and are active
participants in the Dutchess County Housing Consortium (DCHC).
Created via the Dutchess County and City of Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of
Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task Force
The County has an obligation to address all the priorities over the Plan period. The County reserves the right
to fund activities as necessary in order to meet this objective.
CDBG POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The CDBG Program has detailed Policies and Procedures. Below is a summary of the several important items:
Implementation and Architectural/Engineering Costs - Activity implementation and engineering costs for
consultants will be limited to 20% of the activityMunicipal personnel are not
eligible to be reimbursed for activity implementation.
Start Date Activities may not begin or incur costs prior to March 1, 2021 (beginning of the program year).
Completion/Expenditure Deadline Activities allocated funds under this application must be completed and
all funds expended by October 31, 2022 (twenty (20) months from the beginning of the program year).
Environmental Reviews The County must conduct an environmental review under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the municipality must ensure compliance with the NYS Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Activities may not begin construction until the environmental review is complete.
City of Beacon Annual Allocation - The City of Beacon receives 15% of the annual CDBG allocation after the
activities with
the exception of maximum grant award and number of applications submitted.
Public Service Activities Up to 15%
administrative expenses, may be set aside for public service activities. If a public service agency is applying
for a construction activity, that is considered a municipal activity and must be sponsored by the municipality in
which the activity is located. Parties interested in non-construction public service activities should apply
directly to the CDBG Public Service or Agency Partner Program using the APG/CDBG Public Service Application.
Procurement Requirements - All activities are subject to Federal and County Procurement Policies and
Procedures. This generally includes public bidding and prevailing wages. More detailed guidance is available
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APPLICATION REVIEW
Applications are reviewed for completion. Applications that lack required items or contain technical errors will
be notified by email and given ten (10) calendar days to correct the error. Documentation of public hearing is
the one document that cannot be submitted after the application due to HUD regulations. Failure to submit
the missing items by the deadline will result in ineligibility.
Theapplication process is competitive and based on the below considerations. A site visit and staff
evaluations are conducted. Preliminary staff recommendations are presented to the Community
Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). The CDAC reviews the recommendations, and requests additional
information if necessary. CDAC funding recommendations are sent to the County Executive for final approval.
Review Considerations
The staff will begin the evaluation of each activity by asking:
1. Is the proposed activity eligible under HUD CDBG guidelines?
2. Does the activity address a HUD National Objective (Low/Mod Benefit)?
If the activity does not meet these first two criteria it is ineligible.
Questions 3 through 14 aid in further evaluation and development of funding recommendations.
3. Does the proposed activity meet a priority of the Consolidated Plan?
4. Does the activity benefit a substantial number of low to moderate income persons?
5. Is the estimated completion time for the activity realistic and allow for completion by the deadline?
6. Does the proposed activity build on previous investments or is it part of a larger development plan?
7. Does the municipality have outstanding CDBG funds?
8. Does the activity represent an innovative approach to a problem?
9. Is the activity , Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and
other County Plans such as Directions, Centers and Greenspaces Guide, and the PDCTC Metropolitan
Transportation Plan Moving Dutchess?
10. Is the activity a cooperative effort from two or more municipalities?
11. Has the municipality leveraged other sources of funds? Are they secure?
12. How is the municipalit organizational capacity; was the administration of previously activities positive?
13. Is the activity cost effective? Are costs in line with comparable activities?
14. Has the municipality taken action to affirmatively further fair housing?
Housing projects will have the following additional questions:
15. Are the development and construction costs in line with similar projects?
16. If the applicant has received HOME or CDBG funds in the past, were those projects completed in a timely
fashion and with quality workmanship? Has the applicant maintained the projects in an appropriate
manner and complied with all rental/sale price and income regulations?
17. Is the municipality where the project is located supportive of the project? Specifically, is it likely to receive
the necessary planning and zoning approvals?
Attachment: 2021-CDBG-MunicipalInstructions (RES-2020-165 : Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the 2021 CDBG Application)
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19.Does the project benefit any underserved populations?
20. Are HOME funds proposed to be used in the development of this project?
21. Does the project further fair housing choice throughout Dutchess County?
22. Does the project further the goals of the Dutchess County Continuum of Care?
Timeline
October 1, 2020 Applications Released
October 8, 2020 Virtual Public Hearing/Workshop on 2021 CDBG Application Process
November 13, 2020 Letter of Intent (LOI) Eligibility Submissions Due
December 1, 2020 Applications Due at 4:00 p.m.
December 1 11, 2020 Application Review
December 14 31, 2020 CDAC Review & Funding Recommendations
January 4, 2021 February 3, 2021* Draft Action Plan Released, 30-day Comment Period Begins
January 12, 2021 Public Hearing on Draft Action Plan
February 3-5, 2021* Processing of Public Comments
February 5, 2021* Submission of the 2021 Action Plan to the U.S. Dept. of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD)
March 1, 2021* Start of the 2021 Program Year
*Please note this is a preliminary schedule which assumes approval of an on-time 2021 federal budget
(October 1, 2020). In recent years the County has been unable to meet these deadlines due to seriously
delayed federal budgets.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
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will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the 9 day of November, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. at the
Town Hall, Town of Wappinger, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, at
which time all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to offer comments
and suggestions on the intended use of Community Development Block Grant
Funds for calendar year 2021. Following the Public Hearing, the Town intends to make
application for Community Development Block Grant Funds pursuant to the Dutchess
Program.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town Board has determined that
pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (21), the adoption of the aforementioned Resolution is a
Type II action not requiring environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) accordingly, no environmental review has been undertaken.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary
communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify the Town
at (845) 297-5771 at least three business days prior to the public hearing.
Dated: October 26, 2020
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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