2022-98
2022-99
Resolution Declaring May “Mental Health Month” In The Town Of Wappinger
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 May 9,
2022.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2022-99
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Withdrawn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, mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking,
feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning;
WHEREAS, regardless of race, nationality, age, religion, or economic status, mental
illness impacts at least one in four adults and one in five young folks aged 13-18 and
one in seventeen people live with serious and chronic mental health condition such as
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder; and major depression; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 22 veterans die by suicide each day; and
WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives, and
mental illnesses often result in diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary
demands of life; and
WHEREAS, medical and other treatments through medical action and counseling is an
effective way to reduce the burden of mental health illnesses (90% of all mental illness
is treatable); and
WHEREAS, there is strong research that animal companionship, humor, spirituality,
religion, recreation, social connections, and work-life balance can help all Americans
protect their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider,
organization, and resident shares the burden of mental health problems and has a
responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, it is time to take action for individuals and families living with mental health
conditions and to provide support and educate our peers and to DO OUR PART;
THEREFORE, the Town of Wappinger hereby proclaims May 2020 as Mental Health
Month and calls upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions,
businesses, and schools in Wappinger to recommit our community to increasing
awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to
protect their mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all
people with mental health conditions.
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
5/9/2022
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
___________________________________________
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
2022-98
Correspondence Log
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 April 25, 2022.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-98
2 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Seconder 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter El El El
Al Casella Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Bettina and seconded by Councilman
Beale.
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log
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Correspondence L - 2 22-04-25
Number To From Date Date Rec' Re: Agenda Date
84-25-881 Town Board Heather L Kitchen 4/13/2022 4/1312022 Justice Court Report March 2022 4/25/2022
04-25-002 Torn Board Carl Wolfson 4/13/2022 4/14022 Justice Court Report March 2022 4/25/2022
84-25-883 Town Board KHP Wappingers Falls LLC 411112022 411812022 K-Pot KoreanBBQ 38 Day Li our License wavek 412612022
84-25-884 Town Board Receiver of Taxes 4/20/2022 4/2012022 March 2122 Realty Tax Report 4/25/2022
04-25-005 Town Board Reinaldo An os 4/13/2022 4/21022 Planning Board Applicant-Letter 4/25/2022
84-25-808 Torn Board Daniel Michaud 4/7/2822 4/2112022 ChelseaWaterline Project-Closing Contract 4/26/2022
84-25-887 Town Board Sorts Museum of Dutchess Count 4r1r2822 4/2112022 Requesting Status of Vendor Proposals 4r25r2122
84-25-888 Town Board Mark Liebermann 3/24/2022 4/2112022 Planninfl Board Applicant-Letter 4125r2122
04-25-009 Torn Board NYS Police-Cao Harold A.Litard 4/1/2022 4/2.1022 SP Wappinfler Lease Renewal 4�25�2t122
84-25 818 Town Board Ajay Kadakia 412112022 412112822 Planning Board Applicant-Letter Email 4J28�2822
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:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale, Angela Bettina, Al Casella
ABSENT: Christopher Phillips
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/25/2022
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSb Pf t P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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