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2021-08-23 Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Regular Meeting townofwappinger.us ~ Minutes ~ Joseph Paoloni (845)297-5772 Monday, August 23, 2021 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 Present 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 Jim Horan Consultant Attorney Present 7:00 PM Tim Moot Consultant Engineer Remote 9:21 PM II. Salute to the Flag III. Agenda and Minutes 1. Motion To: Adopt Agenda No amendments were made to the agenda. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Acknowledge Minutes of July 26, 2021 RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella IV. Guest Presentation- George Schmidt Of NY City DEP-Angela 1. Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work Town of Wappinger Page 1 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 COMMENTS -Current Meeting: George Schmidt, manager of the NYC department for the Delaware Aqueduct, appeared to explain and provide a PowerPoint Presentation to the audience detailing the construction of the tunnel that began in January 2013, the upcoming work, and the pre-shutdown work expected to be completed by February 2022. The tunnel goes 700 feet deep and is 12,500 feet or 2.5 miles. Included in the shutdown will be the pumping of infiltration water to the Hudson River with final work that will be 24/7 work expected from October 2022 through April 2023. Closeout work is expected to be complete by the end of 2023. Councilwoman Bettina asked for traffic, noise, and road damage to be addressed. Supervisor Thurston pointed out that the agreement to deliver water to failing wells along the route to get people in Chelsea to be connected. A letter needs to be prepared by the attorney that can allow a tie in; and, to sit down and discuss the price of water should the town want to access the NYC water supply. . V.Executive Session (HR Candidate Interviews) 1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella RESOLUTION: 2021-108 Resolution Appointing Deputy Building Inspector WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has a need for a Deputy Building Inspector to assist in the enforcement of the New York State Uniform Code; and WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources has established Job Class Specifications for the Civil Service Position of Deputy Building Inspector; and WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources has given a competitive examination and created and certified to the Town of Wappinger a current list of eligibles for the Title of Deputy Building Inspector; and Town of Wappinger Page 2 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 WHEREAS, the Town has canvassed the certified eligible list for Deputy Building Inspector and no candidate on the list would accept employment with the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, Keith Bligh has applied for the position and the Town Board has determined that he meets the qualifications set forth in the job specification; and WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Building Inspector is funded in the Fiscal Year 2021 Town Budget; and WHEREAS, the position of a Deputy Building Inspector is subject to the terms of the Collective WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger requires the services of a Deputy Building Inspector who is certified as a New York State Code Enforcement Officer to conduct the business of the Building Department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. Keith Bligh is hereby provisionally appointed to the full-time civil service job title Deputy Building Inspector for the Town of Wappinger, effective Sept 7th, 2021. 2. Keith Bligh is hereby appointed as a Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Wappinger in accordance with the provisions of §85-3 of the Town of Wappinger Code. 3. Keith Bligh shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $27.47 per hour which shall be paid weekly, in accordance with the CBA. 4. The 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. 5. The appointment of Keith Bligh is subject to his successful Certification as a New York State Code Enforcement Official pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 1208 within eighteen months of his date of appointment. 6. The appointment is subject to a probationary term of not less than eight nor more than twenty-six weeks and those of a provisional appointment in accordance with the rules of the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources. Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-108 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 August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. VI. Public Hearings Establishment of the Chelsea Farms Drainage District Nobody from the Public rose to speak at the Public Hearing. Town of Wappinger Page 3 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 RESULT: CLOSED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella RESOLUTION: 2021-111 In the Matter of The Establishment of the CHELSEA FARMS DRAINAGE DISTRICT in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York WHEREAS, Chelsea Farms, LLC, the owner of 100% of the real property in the proposed Drainage District, submitted a written Petition dated July 14, 2021, to the Town Clerk, together with a Map, Plan & Report for the proposed district prepared by Hudson Land Design Professional Engineering, P.C., competent engineers duly licensed by the State of New York, in accordance with the requirements of Article 12 of the Town Law; and WHEREAS, an Order Calling a Public Hearing was duly adopted by this Town Board on July 26, 2021, reciting the filing of said Petition, Map, Plan and Report, the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the proposed district, the proposed method of financing, the fact that the Map, Plan inspection, and stating all other matters required by law to be stated, and specifying August 23, 2021 as the date, at 7:00 in the evening of said day as the time, at the Town of Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York as the place where this Town Board would meet and consider said Map, Plan and Report, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action therein as is required or authorized by law; and WHEREAS, such Order was duly published and posted as required by law, and proof of publication and posting has been duly presented to the Town Board; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said matter was duly held by said Town Board on August 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the afternoon on said day, in the Town of Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, and no person appearing in opposition to and the Petitioners appearing in favor of the petition; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said petition, it is the intention of the Petitioner, Chelsea Farms, LLC., as owner, to construct the improvements set forth in the Map, Plan and Report solely at its own cost and expense; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board previously adopted a Negative Declaration under SEQRA for creation of the Drainage District as part of the review of the subdivision application; NOW, AFTER DUE DELIBERATION, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: a) The notice of public hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise sufficient. b) The Petition presented to this Board for the establishment of the CHELSEA FARMS DRAINAGE DISTRICT was signed by 100% of the property owners within the proposed district and acknowledged as required by law and is otherwise sufficient. c) All the properties and property owners within the proposed district are benefited thereby. d) All the properties and property owners benefited thereby are included within the limits of the proposed district. e) There will be no hook-up fees for any of the properties within the district. f) There will be no capital costs assessed to the properties within the district for the improvements proposed to be constructed within the first year of operation. Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 g)The estimated annual operation cost in the first year that charges will be paid by the benefitted parcels will be approximately $1,325.00 which shall be divided equally among the thirteen (13) lots resulting in an estimated annual cost of $102 per lot for a typical property within the district. h) It is in the public interest to establish the CHELSEA FARMS DRAINAGE DISTRICT. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED AND DETERMINED that the establishment of the proposed district as set forth in said Map, Plan and Report is hereby approved; that the improvements therein mentioned be constructed by the Petitioner; and such district shall be known and designated as the CHELSEA FARMS DRAINAGE DISTRICT, and shall be bounded and described as set forth in BE IT FURTHER, ORDERED AND DETERMINED that the improvements for the said drainage district be constructed by Chelsea Farms, LLC, owner of the premises described in Exhibit A, wholly at its own expense, and it has agreed to convey such improvements without cost to the Town of Wappinger on behalf of the CHELSEA FARMS DRAINAGE DISTRICT free and clear of any liens or encumbrances; and BE IT FURTHER ORDERED AND DETERMINED that once the drainage improvement as set forth in the Map, Plan and Report have been constructed by the Petitioner and turned over to the Town, the cost for maintaining the district shall be assessed, levied and collected from the several lots and parcels of land within the said district in proportion as nearly may be to the benefit which each lot or parcel of land in said district will derive therefrom, unless said costs shall be covered by any maintenance bond; and BE IT FURTHER ORDERED AND DETERMINED that the Town of Wappinger shall be reimbursed by the Petitioner for any fees or expenses paid for the preparation of the Map, Plan and Report or in the formation of this district from the escrow account established for such purpose; and BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the Town Clerk be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Order in the office of the Clerk of the County of Dutchess, and another certified copy in the Office of the State Comptroller, within ten days after the adoption of this Order, pursuant to §195 of the Town Law. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-111 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Adopted Richard Thurston Voter Adopted as Amended William H. Beale Seconder Defeated Angela Bettina Mover Tabled Christopher Phillips Voter Withdrawn Al Casella Voter Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. 3. Motion To: Close the Public Hearing Town of Wappinger Page 5 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella VII. Public Portion 1. Motion To: Open Public Portion RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Close Public Portion RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella VIII. Discussions 1. Obercreek Farms -Dutchess Land Conservancy- Alex Reese, Karin Roux Alex Reese appeared before the board to explain his plan to keep as much as his land called Obercreek open. Assistant Karin Roux explained that a proposed conservation easement that will designate areas of the land that can be developed and used for various other operations which will include a donation to the town. This will include the submission of an application for a grant to get a portion of the development rights, usually 75%. There are a total of 144 acres with 4 separate farms for various uses. The details are available on the town website video and the handout is attached to the resolution. The timing is approximately 18 months. Easement limits commercial use to forestry and agriculture. RESOLUTION: 2021-112 Resolution In Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program Application Of Dutchess Land Conservancy And Obercreek WHEREAS, Obercreek Farm is located in the western portion of the Town of Wappinger at the confluence of the Wappinger Creek and the Hudson River; and WHEREAS, Obercreek Farm contains important farmland soils which can be seen in the highly productive farm fields and critical natural resources; and Town of Wappinger Page 6 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 WHEREAS, the Reese Family controls Obercreek Farm through various legal entities and the Reese Family desires to insure that Obercreek Farm remains as productive farmland and remind the Wappinger Community of its agricultural heritage; and WHEREAS, the preservation of Obercreek Farm as farmland is in harmony with the Town of Wapping WHEREAS, the Obercreek Entities have partnered with the Dutchess Land Conservancy to make application to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program for financial assistance to purchase the development rights for the Obercreek Farm; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger fully supports the application for the protection of Obercreek Farm as continuing viable farmland; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby express its full support of the application of the Dutchess Land Conservancy and Obercreek Farm to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program and directs the Town Supervisor to draft and sign a letter of support on behalf of the Town of Wappinger which shall be annexed to the application, together with a copy of this resolution, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-112 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 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. 3. Application For A Change Of Zone-Buckley Zoning administrator Roberti introduced a Text amendment to 169 and 165 Myers Corners Road or Laerdal for a zone amendment to the COP zone to allow for indoor self-storage. This would involve a text amendment to the COP zone. It simply adds the use to the COP zone. The discussion was to get the feeling of the board. Councilman Beale and Bettina expressed their support. 4. Parkland Trust Fees Derived from Developers of Apartments & Condos - Roberti Started at 8:50 Zoning Administrator Roberti pointed out that developers of apartment project pay a fee to the Parkland Trust of $5,000 per unit despite the number of bedrooms. A developer making a one bedroom apartment would cost $5,000, creating a studio apartment would also cost $5,000. Roberti suggested to facilitate the building of apartments, the board could create a scaled approach to the fee to save developers money that they pay into the Parkland Trust. Attorney Town of Wappinger Page 7 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 Horan acknowledged and suggested the margins on some of the apartment complexes are razor thin and could use the help. 5. Public Burning- Roberti Started at 8:53 Zoning Administrator Roberti suggested adding to the code fire burning for consistency with the DEC requirement that a fire be no larger than 4 feet in diameter and 3 feet in height. Proper verbiage into the code can administer handouts that the fire inspector can handout. 6. Updates on Veterans Affairs 9:00 pm A discussion ensued that updated the board on Veteran's Affairs banners. A document was handed out to the board, but Nothing Was Given to the Town Clerk for Recording in these minutes. 7. Buildings & Grounds Update On Pending Park Projects(Rockingham, Spookhill, Robinson Lane)-Casella/Frazier/Beale/Bettina/Phillips 9:13 Steve Frazier provided an update of Buildings and Grounds projects. The details are available on the Town Video on the website. Steve asked that $2,500 be transferred from the surplus sales to the expenditure line for the full amount of the truck. The balance was just under $7,000. A resolution will be prepared at the next meeting. 8. CPL Updates (Demolition,Highway Garage, Sgt. Palmateer Parking),Moot, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 9:21 Engineer Moot remoted in to update various projects. He suggested 2 days to abate the asbestos at Rockingham Park that should be complete by the end of this week. Spook Hill Park may experience an 8% increase on the price of the playground equipment. He suggested to consider another Spook Hill Park committee meeting. The Highway Garage plan has been sitting idle for a year. He wants to break it into 2 phases. 9. Mesier Map Grant- Beale, Cavaccini 9:36 Beth Devine presented a copy of a map of the Town of Wappinger from 1800 with the hope that the town can get a $5,000 grant for the original map to be preserved at the Mesier Homestead. The issue arose that the town could not give money to a private organization. It was asked to be put on the agenda for the September 13th meeting. 10. Financial Update Town of Wappinger Page 8 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 COMMENTS -Current Meeting: Fredrick Awino gave the financial update. 9:55 IX. Resolutions RESOLUTION: 2021-104 Resolution Authorizing Transfer Of Funds WHEREAS, the Town Comptroller has reviewed the 2021 Budget and has determined that certain budgetary transfers are needed due to unanticipated expenses; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed that it is in the best interest of the Town to make the transfers requested; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line transfers to meet the current budgetary needs: Amount From Line Description To Line Description Unallocated Fund $1,000 A0917 A1010.200 Town Board Equipment (Chrome Balance General $10,100 A1010.102 books) Municipal Communication $26,500 A1620.410 Assistant Telephone Miscellaneous $47,500 A1620.450 Bottled Water for Town Hall Water $2,500 A1620.451 Testing Public Health-Receptionist $1,150 A1620.452 (COVID-Screening) Highway $34,580 A4010.100 Office Equipment Highway Office $100 A5010.200 Trailer (Williams Scotsman) $8,150 A5010.403 Unallocated Insurance (Pollution $32,000 A9010.400 policy) The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-104 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Adopted Richard Thurston Seconder Adopted as Amended William H. Beale Mover Defeated Angela Bettina Voter Tabled Christopher Phillips Voter Withdrawn Al Casella Voter Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2021-107 Resolution Accepting Undertaking Secured By Cash Deposit N Connection With Red Cedar Arborist, Inc Town of Wappinger Page 9 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 WHEREAS, a parcel of real property located at 183-185 New Hackensack Road in the Town of Wappinger designated as Tax Parcels 6158-02- approval by the Town of Wappinger Planning Board on July 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Applicant/Owner has completed some, but not all, of the work required by the Site Plan Approval and wishes to receive a certificate of compliance for the site work that has been completed and wishes to amended the prior site plan approval to remove the items which will deferred to the future; and WHEREAS, the Applicant/Owner has agreed to deliver to the Town a Cash Deposit in the form of a Bank Check(s) in the amount of $10,000.00 as security to guarantee that the Owner will pursue a site plan application to cure the necessary issues; and WHEREAS, the terms of the Undertaking authorize the Town of Wappinger to draw against the aforementioned Cash Deposit in the event the Applicant/Owner does not submit an amended site plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby determines that the Cash Deposit in the form of a Bank Check(s) in the amount of $10,00.00 is acceptable and sufficient as a guarantee for the Applicant/Owner to fulfill its obligations as provided in the Undertaking; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the Cash Deposit in the total sum of $10,00.00, as security for the faithful performance for the completion of the obligations set forth in the Undertaking; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is directed to deposit the aforementioned Cash Deposit in a bank account maintained by the Town, to be held in escrow until an amended site plan application is filed. Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-107 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Adopted Richard Thurston Voter Adopted as Amended William H. Beale Mover Defeated Angela Bettina Seconder Tabled Christopher Phillips Voter Withdrawn Al Casella Voter Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. RESOLUTION: 2021-109 Resolution Authorizing A Memorandum Of Agreement With Teamsters Union Local 445 Regarding Building Inspectors Town of Wappinger Page 10 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger needs to adjust the salaries of building inspectors under the collective bargaining agreement to make the Town more competitive in the retention and hiring of qualified employees; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Unit representing the Building Inspectors is Teamsters WHEREAS, the Town and the Union have negotiated a Memorandum of Agreement which sets forth a revised compensation scheme for Building Inspectors, Deputy Building Inspectors and other Code Certified Personnel within the bargaining unit; and WHEREAS, the Union has agreed to the terms of the MOA; and WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees that the MOA is appropriate and should be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The Town of Wappinger hereby approves the MOA dated August 23, 2021 attached hereto. 2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the MOA on behalf of the Town and to deliver signed agreements to the Union and to the Employee. 3. The Supervisor is directed to provide a copy of the MOA signed by all the parties to the Town Clerk to maintain in his files with the other contracts with the Union. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately and retroactive back to July 1st.. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-109 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 Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted as Amended. RESOLUTION: 2021-110 Correspondence Log Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log Town of Wappinger Page 11 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 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-2021-110 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Adopted Richard Thurston Voter Adopted as Amended William H. Beale Mover Defeated Angela Bettina Seconder Tabled Christopher Phillips Voter Withdrawn Al Casella Voter Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. X.Items for Special Consideration/New Business Signage at Ralph Holt field needs replacement. 1. Document For Fall Festival Fund Transfer 2. Motion To: Fall Festival Fund Transfer (Floor Vote) - Fulton Jessica Fulton addressed a fund transfer of $295 as attached. RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella XI. Executive Session (HR Matters) 1. Motion To: Enter Executive Session Town of Wappinger Page 12 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 RESULT:ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella 2. Motion To: Return From Executive Session RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella XII. Resolutions Approved after Executive Session RESOLUTION: 2021-113 Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of The Agreement For Operation Of Carnival, Rides, Concessions And Amusements For Town Of Wappinger Fall Festival WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department sponsors the Town of Wappinger Fall Festival; and WHEREAS, the Town Board previously authorized the use of Schlathaus Park for Town of Wappinger Fall Festival; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Fall Festival consists of a carnival which includes rides, games and concessions; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department requested proposals from various vendors for the operation of carnival rides, games and concessions; and WHEREAS, proposals were received and reviewed by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Department and it was determined that McDaniel Brothers, Inc. t/a McDaniel Brothers Shows is the lowest responsible proposal and the most qualified with the necessary skills and experiences to perform quality work as required by the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board, in consultation with the Director of Recreation, finds that it is in the best interests of the Town to enter into an Agreement with McDaniel Brothers, Inc. t/a McDaniel Brothers Shows to provide for the operation of carnival rides, games and concessions; and WHEREAS, the Attorney to the Town, in consultation with the Director of Recreation, has negotiated the terms of a proposed Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The Town Board Members acknowledge they have reviewed the terms and conditions of the proposed Agreement and find the terms contained therein reasonable and acceptable. 2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute said Agreement with McDaniel Brothers, Inc. t/a McDaniel Brothers Shows in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein, to provide carnival rides, games and concessions in accordance with the Agreement. Town of Wappinger Page 13 Printed 8/24/2021 Regular MeetingMinutesAugust 23, 2021 3. Supervisor Richard L. Thurston is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and McDaniel Brothers, Inc. t/a McDaniel Brothers Shows in substantially the same form as attached hereto. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-113 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Adopted Richard Thurston Voter Adopted as Amended William H. Beale Mover Defeated Angela Bettina Seconder Tabled Christopher Phillips Voter Withdrawn Al Casella Voter Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York August 23, 2021 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. XIII. Adjournment Motion To: Wappinger Adjournment & Signature The meeting adjourned at 11:30 PM. ____________________ Joseph P. Paoloni Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella Town of Wappinger Page 14 Printed 8/24/2021 Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George Communication: Status of the NYC DEP Aquaduct Work (Guest Presentation- George 6.2.a Attachment: CP01 MJ1595.01 Chelsea Farm_Drainage District_description (RES-2021-111 : The Establishment of the CHELSEA FARMS Packet Pg. 32 6.2.a Attachment: CP01 MJ1595.01 Chelsea Farm_Drainage District_description (RES-2021-111 : The Establishment of the CHELSEA FARMS Packet Pg. 33 8.2.a Attachment: Obercreek Conservation Easement (RES-2021-112 : Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program - Obercreek) Packet Pg. 34 8.2.a Attachment: Obercreek Conservation Easement (RES-2021-112 : Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program - Obercreek) Packet Pg. 35 8.2.a Attachment: Obercreek Conservation Easement (RES-2021-112 : Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program - Obercreek) Packet Pg. 36 8.2.a Attachment: Obercreek Conservation Easement (RES-2021-112 : Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program - Obercreek) Packet Pg. 37 8.2.a Attachment: Obercreek Conservation Easement (RES-2021-112 : Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program - Obercreek) Packet Pg. 38 8.2.a Attachment: Obercreek Conservation Easement (RES-2021-112 : Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program - Obercreek) Packet Pg. 39 8.2.a Attachment: Obercreek Conservation Easement (RES-2021-112 : Support Of Application Of Farmland Protection Program - Obercreek) Packet Pg. 40 8.10 Communication: Financial Update (Discussions) Packet Pg. 41 8.10 Communication: Financial Update (Discussions) Packet Pg. 42 8.10 Communication: Financial Update (Discussions) Packet Pg. 43 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 44 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 45 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 46 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 47 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 48 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 49 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 50 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 51 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 52 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 53 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 54 9.4.a Attachment: 2021-08-23 (RES-2021-110 : Correspondence Log) Packet Pg. 55 10.1 Communication: Document For Fall Festival Fund Transfer (Items for Special Consideration/New Business) Packet Pg. 56