2009-1572009-157
Resolution Accepting 2009 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
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 13, 2009.
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
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
Vincent F. Bettina
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by Councilwoman
McCarthy.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has previously applied for a STEP Grant for dedicated
police patrols to target unsafe driving behaviors including speeding, aggressive driving and other moving
violations during peak driving hours; and
WHEREAS, County Executive, William R. Steinhaus, has advised the Town that it has been
awarded a Grant from the 2009 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. The Town of Wappinger hereby acknowledges that it has been awarded the sum of Three
Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars and 00/100 ($3,750.00) from the 2009 Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for the purposes of targeting unsafe driving
behaviors, including speeding, aggressive driving and other moving violations during
peak hours.
3. The Town of Wappinger further acknowledges that all enforcement activities authorized
by the aforementioned STEP Grant must be conducted prior to August 31 S`, 2009.
4. Supervisor Christopher J. Colsey is authorized to implement this STEP Grant through the
Dutchess County Sheriff's Patrol pursuant to the Intermunicipal Agreement between the
Town of Wappinger and the Dutchess County Sheriffs Department.
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:
ABSENT
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/13/2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
OHN C. ASTERSON, TOWN CLERK
SUPERVISOR
CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(845)297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
To: Albert Roberts, Esq.
From: Christopher Colsey, Supervisor
Date: March 23, 2009
Subject: Development of Town Board Resolution
STEP Grant
TOWN COUNCIL
WILLIAM H. BEALE
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
Please review the attachments as provided by the County Executive and craft a resolution
for the April 13 agenda.
you.
Christopher Colsey, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
William R. Steinhaus
County Executive
March 11, 2009
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Supervisor Office
Supervisor Chris Colsey MAR 16 2009
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Dear 'Jue, olscy:
I am pleased to notify you the Town of Wappinger has been awarded funding from the
2009 Selective Trak Enforcement Program (STEP).
The Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board has provided funding to fourteen law
enforcement agencies throughout Dutchess County to target unsafe driving behaviors
including speeding, aggressive driving and other moving violations during peak driving
time periods. Enforcement activities may be conducted through August 2009.
The Town of Wappinger has been awarded $3,750 from the STEP grant for dedicated
police patrols.
Thank you for your continued commitment to enforcing the safety of Dutchess County
roadways.
Sincerel
WILLAM R. STEINHAUS
County Executive
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