2021-100
2021-100
Resolution Authorizing Acquisition Of Environmental And Pollution Prevention Insurance
Coverage
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 July 26, 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-2021-100
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, as part of its day-to-day operations, the Town of Wappinger stores and uses
various petroleum products and hazardous materials which may accidentally be spilled causing pollution
and environmental damage; and
WHEREAS, it is fiscally prudent for the Town of Wappinger to obtain sufficient insurance to
protect the financial interests of the taxpayers should such accidental spill occur; and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor has consulted with the Town’s Insurance Agent to ascertain
the most financially effective way to insure the Town against such hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that it is in the best interest of the Town to obtain
additional insurance for such risks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby determines that the
Town shall obtain a Premises Pollution Liability Insurance Policy from Chubb Insurance in the amount
on $1,000,000 dollars with a retention of $10,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of a
three-year insurance premium in the amount of $32,000 from 2021 Budget Line 1910.400A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the portion of the insurance premium that is paid for
2022, 2023 and part of 2024 shall be treated as prepaid expenses in future budget years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Town Comptroller are
authorized to execute any necessary documents on behalf of the Town of Wappinger to effectuate the
terms of this Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
7/26/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK