2021-141
2021-141
Resolution Appointing Deputy Building Inspector
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 October 25, 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-2021-141
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Seconder
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Mover
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Supervisor Thurston.
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
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, Daniel Franks has applied for the position and Human Resources has determined that she 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 Bargaining
Agreement between the Town of Wappinger and Teamsters Local 445 (“CBA”); and
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. Daniel Franks is hereby provisionally appointed to the full-time civil service job title Deputy Building
Inspector for the Town of Wappinger, effective 10/26, 2021.
2. Daniel Franks 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. Daniel Franks 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 Daniel Franks 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.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Richard Thurston, Supervisor
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
10/25/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK