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2008-2692008-269 Resolution Authorizing Quadri-Centennial Grant Application 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 September 8, 2008. The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following were present: PRESENT: Supervisor ABSENT: Christopher J. Colsey Councilmembers - William H. Beale Vincent F. Bettina (arrived 7:12 PM — departed 10:41 PM) Maureen McCarthy Joseph P. Paoloni The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by Councilman Paoloni. WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger wishes to participate in celebrating New York State's 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River, and the Bicentennial of Fulton's steamship invention, by providing commemorative programs, projects and activities NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Town of Wappinger Supervisor Christopher Colsey is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the Hudson -Fulton -Champlain Quadri-centennial Grant Program in accordance with the Hudson - Fulton -Champlain Quadri-centennial Act. Such amount shall not exceed the Town's grant request for $43,057. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of said grant request, the Supervisor shall enter into and execute a state assistance contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation for financial assistance to the Town of Wappinger for such commemorative programs, projects and activities as described in the Town's grant application. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 9/8/2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. L Lt" -J& HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK