2008-2622008-262
Resolution Authorizing Feasibility Analysis for Filtration System of the Atlas Wells and
Hilltop Wells Operated by the United Wappinger Water District
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 22, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the United Wappinger Water District operated two well systems, one
commonly known as the Atlas Wells and the other is known as the Hilltop Wells; and
WHEREAS, both the Atlas Wells and the Hilltop Wells are located in close proximity to
the Wappinger Creek and Sprout Creek, respectively; and
WHEREAS, due to the location of these wells, there is a concern that the wells may be
under the influence of surface water and, potentially certain microbiological parameters such as
cryptosporidium and giardia may be present in the aforementioned creeks and could contaminate
the aforementioned well water sources; and
WHEREAS, a March 2008 study by Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Hydro -geological
Engineers, indicated that the aforementioned wells are likely under the influence of surface
water; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined it is in the best interest for public health,
welfare and safety of the residents of the Town of Wappinger to undertake a feasibility analysis
to determine whether filtration of the aforementioned well water systems is required; and
WHEREAS, Morris Associates, Engineering Consultants, PLLC, has submitted a
proposal to conduct a feasibility analysis for the filtration systems for the Atlas Wells and Hilltop
Wells pursuant to letter proposal dated June 24, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes Morris Associates, Engineering Consultants,
PLLC, Engineers to the Town of Wappinger, to undertake a feasibility analysis for the filtration
systems at Atlas Wells and Hilltop Wells in accordance with a letter proposal dated June 24,
2008, a copy of which is on file at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger.
3. The Town Supervisor, Christopher J. Colsey is hereby authorized to execute the
letter proposal by and on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR Voting:
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/22/2008
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The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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HN C. M STERSON, TOWN CLERK