2022-110
2022-110
Resolution Authorizing Purchase Of Red Bud Trees For Town Hall
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 23, 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-2022-110
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Withdrawn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, the Town Board is desirous of beautifying the grounds at Town Hall by planting some Red
Bud Trees; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was received by Lehigh Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. for the purchase and
planting of five (5) Red Bud Trees; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed that it is in the best interest of the Town to enter into a
contract with Lehigh Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. for the purchase and planting of five (5) Red Bud Trees; and
WHEREAS, in order to cover the cost of the trees, it will be necessary to transfer funds between budget
lines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a
contract with Lehigh Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. for the purchase and planting of five (5) Red Bud Trees at a
cost of $2,200; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the following budget line
transfer to cover the cost of the five (5) Red Bud Trees:
Amount From Line Description To Line Description
$2,200 A0917 Fund Balance A1620.450 Miscellaneous
; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is directed to execute the contract with Lehigh
Lawn & Landscaping, Inc., a copy of which is annexed hereto, and to submit a purchase order as required by
Town Law.
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
5/23/2022
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK