2021-94
2021-94
Resolution Appointing Seasonal Groundskeeper
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 June 28, 2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-94
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Mover
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by
Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that hiring additional seasonal employees in the Buildings
and Grounds Department to assist with the repairs and maintenance of Town Buildings and Grounds is
necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources authorizes the
appointment of employees by the Town on a seasonal basis; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Buildings recommends the appointment of four Groundskeepers on a
seasonal basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby appoints Michael Rodriguez as Groundskeeper who shall be
compensated at $17.00 per hour out of budget line A.7110.0122.
2. This appointment is a seasonal appointment in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
3. This appointment is subject to the approval of the Dutchess County Department of Human
Resources and is further subject to Civil Service Law and the Rules of New York State and the
Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.
4. All necessary documentation for the appointment shall be filed with the Dutchess County
Department of Human Resources.
5. The Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget transfer:
Amount From Line To Line
$17,680 A0917 Unallocated A Fund A 7110.0122 Parks Maintenance
Balance Seasonal Employee
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Richard Thurston, Angela Bettina, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: William H. Beale
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
6/28/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK