2020-171
2020-171
Authorizing Supervisor to Assist Other Municipalities When Conflicts Arrive
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 December
14, 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-2020-171
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Withdrawn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
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman
Phillips.
WHEREAS, the Supervisor in discussions with other communities about shared services
has recommended to this Board to establish a policy with respect to sharing with other towns and
obtaining from other towns assistance when the municipalities employees have a recognized
conflict that prevents their consultants from acting; and
WHEREAS, an informal practice has existed on a limited basis when building inspection
services are needed, but it has been determined that other services can be shared as by sharing
the issue can be resolved more quickly and in a more cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has many professionals on retainer; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor would insure that this practice would only be for short term
and defined issues, such as a conflict on a particular application to the Town’s Planning Board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the respective Town Boards may
authorize the Supervisor to retain conflict professionals when not previously pre-determined,
including but not limited to, Planner, Engineer, Attorney, from other municipalities to handle an
issue when a conflict renders a particular consultant unable to act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, the Supervisor will obtain reimbursement for said
services and pay such costs when another town assists The Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
12/14/2020
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK