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2001-08-27 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER AUGUST 27, 2001 7:30 P.M. 1, SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt, Bldg. Insp., Zng. Adm., Justice Court, Dial A Ride Report (July) Dog Control Officer, (July), Assessors Report 4. Accept Minutes: Workshop Meeting, July 23, 2001 and Town Board Meeting July 23, 2001 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Cantor re: Property of Beverly Canter b. Resignation, Animal Control Officer Ann Marie Buck, effective 8/21/01. c. Sal Morello, Deputy Building Inspector re: Salary reimbursement d. Notification of intent to renew liquor license, LaFonda Del Sol 100 Old Route 9. e. Linda Tasadfoy, Assessor req. consideration for re -appointment as Assessor another term. f. Tatiana Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator (1) Alvarez property (2) Hawking & Peddling licensing g. Request for return of escrow (1) Paleen Const. $1,500 swale (2) Henry & Henia Grodenchick Lot #1 Dugan Lane $2,000. (3) Robert Oswald 179 Robinson Lane $3,000, seeding. h. Thomas D'Albro 68 Widmer Road re: Illegal parking Widmer Road/Villa Borghese. i. Richard Rose, 5 Anvil Court re: Questions on proposed Cranberry Hills Sub. j. Edward Rubeo 13 Doyle Drive re: Topsoil replacement k. R. DelPeschio, re: Blackthorn Loop and adjacent cul de sacs paving 1. Tax Reviews served on the Town of Wappinger, 2001. (12) Wappingers Falls Owners Corp; Wappinger Associates, LLC; Herbert H. Redl; HSBC Bank USA; Fleet Bank, Lessee; A.R. Fuels, Inc. (Village Crest Apts.); Imperial Improvements, LLC; Cedar Hill Development Corp.; Cedar Hill LLC; Imperial Gardens LLC; TGS Associates; Hoeventure, LLC. m. Frederick P. Clark Associates (1) 8/7 Proposed Amendments to Town Code (Quick Fixes) (2) 8/10 Revised Rezoning Amendments to Town Comprehensive Plan. (3) 8/9 Bonding and Construction of Town Community Center, Negative Declaration. (4) 7/25 Full EAF for proposed Community Center n. Ralph Holt, Chairman of Recreation requests, (1) P.O $700 for Popcorn Making machine. (2) Permission to transfer add'1$3,180 from Parkland to A-7110.4 to complete paving Schlathaus. (3) P.O. $4,299 payable A-1 Fence replacing parts of old fencing, Martz Field. (4) P.O $6,960 payable A-1 Fence, Backstops and fencing, Robinson Lane. (5) P.O.$4,575 payable NY Tick Control, spray various recreation areas. (6) P.O. $4,925 payable Dipiet Fence, Castle Point. o. Kathi DeLisa, Senior Ctr. Director re: Vandalism at Castle Point. p. Joseph Ennesser, Recreation Comm. (1) Reese Pk Summer Activities (2) Chelsea Dock Ramp. q. Jay Paggi, Engineer to Town Reports (1) 7/30 Doyle Drive (2) Award Bid Phase 3A Cont No. 5. r. Nourse & Bowles, LLP re: Wappinger Tax Matter. s. Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town re: (1) 8/10 Performance Bonds Anvil Court (2) 8/10 T/W Community Senior Center. t. John Sweeney, Esq., House of Representatives re: Medicare concerns. u. Selective Insurance re: Rowland claim. v. Sloper-Willen re: Donation of old ambulance to Town of Wappinger w. Dutchess County Dep't of Health re: Completed works approval for CWWIA Hilltop Water Storage #2 Tank x. CAMO Pollution re: (1) 5/3 Town Water Systems (2) 8/8 Water usage CWWIA y. Don Swartz, Architect re: probable construction cost of proposed Town Recreation Center z. Dutchess County Dept. Plan & Development re: Block Grant Participation aa. Richard Barger, Land Surveyor re: water/sewer availability Tax Parcel 19-6158-04-89014 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Zoning Administrators Report 8. RESOLUTIONS a. Grinnell Library Certified copy of Resolution for T/W to increase operating budget. b. County Resolution for Town Snow/Ice control for 2001-2002 Winter season c. Direct Assessor L. Tasadfoy to prepare Benefit Assessment Rolls for all Water & Sewer Improvement Districts d. Approve Base proportions for assessments — Town of Wappinger; Town outside Village; Wappinger School District; Arlington School District; Beacon School District 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT- ***** REMINDER: 7:15 PM ASSESSOR INTERVIEWS ** 08/27/2001.RGM The Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town of Wappinger was held on August 27 2001, at the town hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. Present: Constance Smith, Supervisor Robert Valdati, Councilman Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Gloria J. Morse, Town Clerk Others Present: Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent Absent: Vincent Bettina, Councilman Joseph Paoloni, Councilman The Supervisor requested all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Reports for the month of July were received from the Town Justices, Dial a Ride Report, Assessors Report, Supervisor/Comptroller, Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried MINUTES The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of July 23, 2001 and Regular Town Board Meeting of July 23, 2001, having previously been forwarded to the Board Members, were now placed before them for their consideration. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved that the above stated Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS The first item on the agenda is Richard Cantor, Attorney, who wishes to discuss a pre - application for the rezoning of a 5 acre parcel on Route 9 owned by Beverly Canter. The property is presently zoned R2F and the owner wishes to rezone the parcel to HB. This is the predominate zoning up and down Route 9. Mr. Cantor announced that, if ownership of the back piece serves any municipal purpose, Ms. Canter indicated that she would be prepared to donate the rear 3 acres of the property. If the town has trouble with the back piece being HB, as an alternative, they could live with the back 3 acres remaining residential. What they would ask for is a 3 lot subdivision from the Planning Board, with the first lot being a 2 acre commercial lot and the other 2 lots each being residential. Also a variation, if the town preferred, would be to give the town a conservation easement on the back 3 acres that would prohibit anything else. It could be used for drainage, septic areas, but no active development. Supervisor Smith informed 1 08/27/2001.RGM Mr. Cantor that the first step would be to present a formal application for a rezone. NO ACTION TAKEN. Notification from Ann Marie Buck, that she is retiring from her position of Animal Control Officer for the Town of Wappinger and Village of Wappingers, effective August 21, 2001. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the resignation of Ann Marie Buck, effective August 21, 2001, and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Sal Morello, Deputy Building Inspector. Sal is requesting the difference in salary from Building Inspector and that of Deputy Building which he served from March 1, 2000 to March 1, 2001, before a Building Inspector was hired. During that period Sal performed the duties of both titles with no difficulties or problems to the building department or the residents of the town. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to table this request to the September 10`h workshop. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Notification of intent to renew a liquor license was received from LaFonda del Sol, located on Old Route 9 in the Town of Wappinger. COUNCILMAN VALDATI to accept the notification and place it on file without comment. Mr. Ru iero Seconded by Ruggiero + Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Linda Tasadfoy requesting the Town Boards consideration for re- appointment as Assessor for a full 6 year term. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to table this request to the September 101h workshop. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Tatiana Lukianoff, Zoning Administrator Reports. The first is the Alvarez property on Smithtown Road. Ms. Lukianoff gave a history of the property, which consisted of an abandoned house, built in 1927, which pre -dates zoning, a 2 car garage, which was built in 1962 and had a valid Building Permit and a damaged mobile home, which was built in 1963 and damaged by fire in 2001. On March 20, 2001, Mr. Castor Alvarez received a Demolition Permit, valid until 3/30/02, which lists the scope of work as that for the fire damaged mobile home, the abandoned house and the 2 -car garage. On July 10, 2001 Mr. Steve Alvarez, representing Mr. Castor Alvarez, applied for a Building Permit to replace the fire damaged mobile home with a new one. The above mentioned Variance made no mention of any specific location for the allowed mobile home. There are no indications that the new home has to be placed on the existing footprint. Therefore, in order to be in compliance it need only to conform to present day setback requirements for the R-80 zone or to seek new Variances from the ZBA. The applicant has submitted a Plot Plan 7 08/27/2001.RGM which shows the proposed location to be within the required setback. He has also agreed that the mobile home is to be the only dwelling unit on the lot and that the abandoned house, once demolished, is not to be resurrected. The Zoning Administrator finds no reason why a Building Permit should not be issued. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to grant the Building Permit, based on the recommendation of the Zoning Administrator. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The next report concerns the Hawking and Peddling Licensing. In view of complaints about location of current stationary hot-dog vendors, the Zoning Administrator has reviewed Section 175 and have found that 5(B) of said section states that applicants are required to receive a Special Permit, in accordance with Section 240, Zoning, prior to receiving the Hawking and Peddling license from the town. This seems not to have been done in many years, if ever. Of present, three licenses holders, are stationary peddlers/vendors, and not one of them is in compliance, yet they have been issued permits regularly. One vendor's license recently expired and is understandably confused by the news that she is not in compliance. Ms. Lukianoff feels that at present it is not right to begin a crack -down without giving the vendors the necessary time to bring things into compliance. She wishes the Town Board address this, perhaps at a workshop. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to table this issue to a future workshop. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Several requests for the return of escrow. The first is a request from Paleen Construction 1169 Route 367 $1,500 for swale. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the return of escrow in the amount of $1,500 to Paleen Construction based on the recommendation of Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried A request for return of escrow in the amount $2,000 from Henry and Henia Gredenchick, 2 Dugan Lane for seeding. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the return of escrow in the amount of $2,000 to Henry and Henia Gredenchick, based on the recommendation of the Building Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried A request for return of escrow in the amount of $3,000 from Robert Oswald, 179 Robinson Lane for seeding. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize the return of escrow in the amount of $3,000 to Robert Oswald, based on the recommendation of the Deputy Building Inspector, Sal Morello. 3 08/27/2001.RGM Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Thomas D,Albro, 68 Widmer Road in regard to illegal parking along Widmer Road in the vicinity of the Villa Borghese. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Richard Rose, with some questions on the proposed Cranberry Hills subdivision. Mr. Rose explained to the Board that many of the questions in his letter were covered at that last Planning Board meeting. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Edward Rubeo to Highway Superintendent in regard to the trees that were removed by the Highway to protect the storm sewer easement. The trees in question were blown down in a windstorm because the topsoil was wrongfully removed by one of his workers. In response to Mr. Ruben's letter, Mr. Foster informed the Board that he would replace the top soil as soon as time allows, but would not replace the trees because town policy dictates that any trees that fall in Town easements are not replaced, and has sent a letter notifying Mr. Rubeo of his intentions. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Mrs. DelPeschio of Blackthorn Loop wishing to know when her street will be paved. She has resided on Blackthorn Loop since 1982 and has seen them fallen in disrepair. She invites the Town Board to come out and walk the road to see for themselves. There are also two pedestrian easements on Rosewood Court that need to be maintained. Mr. Foster explained that the current paving schedule for that area is 2003. As he has explained, something else may comes up, such as funds being cut out of the budget. Mr. Foster explained that the pedestrian easement is another matter and there are priorities. There are miles of easements that must be maintained and he is short four men. The Board explained to Mr. Foster, if he needs additional funds to contract the work out, please bring this to their attention. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Mr. Foster to inspect the area and furnish the Board with the scope of work needed and cost. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried. The following Tax Certioraris were served on the Town of Wappinger: Herbert Redl; Wappingers Associates LLC; Wappingers Falls Owners Corp; Fleet Bank, Lessee; Hoeventure, LLC; Cedar Hill Development Corp.; Cedar Hill, LLC; TGS Associates; HSBC Bank USA; Imperial Improvements, LLC; Imperial Gardens LLC; A.R. Fuels Inc. (Village Crest Apts.). C! 08/27/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to refer the above Tax Certioraris to Emanuel Saris, Attorney to the Town appointed to handle Tax Reviews, to defend on behalf of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by Councilman Ruggiero and seconded by Councilman Valdati. AMENDMENT OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN CODE WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger has determined that the Zoning Law, Building Code and Subdivision Code of the Town of Wappinger require clarification and correction with respect to the number of typographical, grammatical and editorial errors and omissions, and a variety of other relatively minor and inconsequential procedural and regulatory matters which do not involve significant policy issues for the Town or the Town comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has authorized the preparation of recommended revisions and other amendments to: chapter 240 of the Wappinger Town Code, the Zoning Law; Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land; and the Town of Wappinger Building Code; and WHEREAS the Town Board currently has before it for consideration proposed revisions to the Zoning Law, building code and Subdivision code (the "Proposed Action"); and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions have been referred to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board pursuant to Section 240-112 of the Zoning Law of the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed Action is Type I action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Part 617 NYCRR (commonly known as "SEQRA") and pursuant to Local Law No. 6 of 1992 (the Town's environmental quality review law); and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed Local Law is an action for which there are no other Involved Agencies and that the Town Board is therefore by default as the only involved agency, the Lead Agency for this action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for consideration of its adoption proposed Local Law No. of 2001 in form annexed hereto; except as specifically modified by the amendments contained therein the Zoning Law, Building Code and Subdivision code as originally adopted and amended from time to time thereafter are to remain in full force and effect and is otherwise to be ratified, readopted and confirmed. 2. The Town Board has reviewed the proposed Action and hereby reserves the right to make its Determination of Significance pursuant to SEQRA until the conclusion of the Public Hearing(s) on the proposed amendments to the Town code. 3. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of the annexed proposed Local Law No. of 2001 for 7:15 p.m. on the 24`" day of September, 2001 and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice thereof in 08/27/2001.RGM the Town's official newspapers not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing date. 4. The Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect to the proposed Local Law: a. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the public hearing notice to the municipal clerk of each abutting municipality not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing. b. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the public hearing notice to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development for advisory review in accordance with Section 239 of General Municipal Law; and c. To distribute a copy of the resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the public hearing notice to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for its review and recommendation pursuant to Section 240-112 of the Zoning Law prior to said public hearing. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a roll call vote which resulted as follows: CONSTANCE O. SMITH voting Aye ROBERT L. VALDATI voting Aye VINCENT BETTINA voting Absent JOSEPH PAOLONI voting Absent JOSPEH RUGGIERO voting Aye The resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. The following Resolution was moved by Councilman Valdati and seconded by Councilman Ruggiero RESOLUTION OF INTRODUCTION: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF WAPINGER COMPRENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Comprehensive Plan originally adopted in 1988 designated certain areas along NYS Route 9 for the Office use; and WHEREAS, the "offices" land use designation of this area was recommended at a time when the market for new office construction was expected to continue to be strong and grow in southern Dutchess County; and WHEREAS, Office land use designation was recommended to encourage office development "as a way of providing for new employment opportunities, a broader town tax base, and better organized land uses along Route9; " and WHEREAS, the strong office market development of the 1980s weakened during the 1990s, and as of 2001 the office market has not fully recovered; and WHEREAS, the demand for new office space in southern Dutchess County declined dramatically due to downsizing of resident corporations such as IBM and the creation of a large surplus vacant office space which has yet to be completely filled; and WHEREAS, since the mid 1990s, the retail and service business market in the region has strengthened considerably; and C� 08/27/2001.RGM WHEREAS, the HO and HD zoning of the properties on the east side of Route 9 north of New Hackensack Road have not had the desired and intended effect of repairing the adverse effects and appearance of strip commercial development, increasing and diversifying the tax bas with office development as set forth in the 1988 Town Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the HD and HO districts, by nature of their more restrictive permitted uses, have prohibited and deterred development of certain properties, which with proper and creative quality design and development could have achieved the goals and objectives of the Town Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the 1990 rezoning of certain properties to HD Highway Design and HO Highway Office made existing uses non -conforming and, rather than promoting their discontinuation and replacement with office uses, contributed to their decline through a lack of maintenance, investment and improvement because of their non -conforming use status; and WHEREAS, the commercially zoned lands around the subject area have been developed with uses consistent with the HB Highway Business zone; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Town of Wappinger Comprehensive Plan requires updating and correction to reflect existing and emerging market trends; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has authorized the preparation of recommended revisions to the town's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Board currently has before it for consideration proposed revisions for the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment includes the proposed reclassification of the recommended land uses from Office to Commercial for 26.909 -acre area located on the east side of NYS Route 9 between Lake Wappingers to the north and new Hackensack Road to the south and bound by the RMF -5 district to the east; and WHEREAS, the proposed reclassification area is comprised of a single 8.76 -acre parcel of land zoned Highway Design (HD) and eight parcels of land totaling 18.149 acres zoned Highway Office (HO); and WHEREAS, the proposed change in the land -use classification of the subject lands will permit them to be rezoned to the HB Highway Business District, thereby permitting a wider range of uses consistent with the appropriate development of the area and the high visibility and level of pass -by traffic essential to retail and service uses; and WHEREAS, the increased variety of permitted uses would include several existing uses which were rendered non -conforming when the zoning was changed to HD, thereby permitting needed investment and improvements, and would be responsive to the dramatic change in the economic climate to a strong retain market; and WHEREAS, along with the proposed reclassification of the subject property from Office to Commercial, the objectives of the 1988 Plan which sought to curtail the negative effects of rampant strip commercial development along NYS Route 9 corridor coupled with a stronger emphasis on good land use design; and 7 08/27/2001.RGM WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action (i.e., the adoption of revisions to the Town's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Law) is a Type I action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental conservation Law, Part 617 NYCRR (commonly known as "SEQRA") and pursuant to Local Law No. 6 of 1992(the Town's environmental quality review law); and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the Proposed Action is an action for which there are no other Involved Agencies and that the Town Board is therefore the Lead Agency for this action. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby introduces for consideration of its adoption a proposed Resolution containing amendments to the town's Comprehensive Plan, in the form annexed hereto. 2. The Town Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and hereby reserves the right to make its Determination of Significance pursuant to SEQRA until the conclusion of the Public Hearing(s) on the proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Law amendments. 3. The Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing regarding the adoption of the annexed proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for 7:25 PM on the 24th day of September, 2001 and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice thereof in the Town's official newspapers not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing date. 4. The Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to act as follows with respect to the proposed Local Law: a. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the public hearing notice to the municipal clerk of each abutting municipality not less than ten (10) days prior to said public hearing. b. To serve a copy of this resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the public hearing notice to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development for advisory review in accordance with Section 239 of General Municipal Law; and c. To distribute a copy of the resolution, the annexed proposed Local Law, and the public hearing notice to the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for its review and recommendation prior to said public hearing. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a roll call vote which resulted as follows: CONSTANCE O. SMITH voting Aye ROBERT L. VALDATI voting Aye VINCENT BETTINA voting Absent JOSEPH PAOLONI voting Absent JOSPEH RUGGIERO voting Aye The resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. 08/27/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to table approval for the Bonding and Construction of the Town Community Center to the September I 01 Workshop, due to the lack of a quorum. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Several requests for P.O.'s from Ralph Holt, Recreation Chairman. The first is a request for approval of a P.O. in the amount of $700 to purchase a popcorn machine. It would be used at the camps during the summer, all Holiday events at Schlathaus, Seniors at their parties and all the concerts. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize a P.O. for $700 for the purchase of popcorn machine, as requested by Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Holt requests permission to transfer an additional $3,180 from Parkland Trust Funds to A-7110.4 to complete the paving of the parking area at Schlathaus Park. The estimated cost of this project was $15,700 and was approved at the September 25, 2000 Town Board Meeting, however, a year later, the cost of material is higher. The prep work is completed, and the highway department will do the blacktopping. Mr. Foster has estimated the cost for this to be $9,000. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize an additional $3,189 from Parkland Trust Funds to A-7110.4 to complete the paving at Schlathaus Park, as requested by Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Because of a safety concern, Recreation recommends repairing and replacing necessary parts of the old fencing at Martz Field. The following proposals were received. 1. A-1 Fence $4,299.00 2. Dipiet Fence $6,575.00 3. Bracadam $6,995.00 Mr. Holt requests permission for a P.O. in the amount of $4,299.00 payable to A-1 Fence as the lowest bidder and the funds to come out of account A-7110.4. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize a P.O. payable to a A-1 Fencing in the amount of $4,299.00 as lowest bidder for fencing at Martz Field. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Three Backstops on Fields #6, #9 and #10 at Robinson Lane are over 30 years old and have been patched numerous times. They are now a safety concern. At the same time, Mr. Holt recommends enclosing Field #10 with all new fencing. The following are three proposals for this repair and improvement. Backstops Fields #6, #9 & #10 Fencing Field #10 Total 1. A-1 Fence $1,487.50 ea.= $4,462.50 $2,497.50 $6,960 2. Dipiet Fence $1,650.00 ea.= $4,950.00 $2,650.00 $7,600 E 08/27/2001.RGM 3. Bracadan $1,895.00 ea. _ $5,685.00 $3,225.00 $8,910 Mr. Holt requests permission to obtain a P.O in the amount of $6,960.00 payable to A-1 Fence, they being the lowest bid. The funds for this are in account A-7110.4. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize a P.O. payable to A-1 Fence in the amount of $6,960.00, they being the lowest bid. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The next request from Mr. Holt is permission to obtain a P.O. in the amount of $4,575 payable to N.Y. tick control, Inc., for our Fall Tick Spray of the following recreation areas. In order to make the playground area on the hill at Castle Point a safer area, Mr. Holt is Castle Point $1,000 Martz Field $425 Rockingham $ 500 Schlathaus Park $150 Robinson Ln. $1,850 Quiet Acres $250 Airport Park $ 300 Spook Hill $100 Funds for this spraying are in recreation account A-7110.4. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize a P.O. in the amount of $4,575, payable to N.Y. Tick control for the spraying of the various recreation areas. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried In order to make the playground area on the hill at Castle Point a safer area, Mr. Holt is recommending new fencing be installed. The following are three proposals for this improvement. 1. A-1 Fence $6,387.21 2. Dipiet Fence $4,925.00 3. Bracadan $5,460.00 Mr. Holt requests permission to obtain a P.O in the amount of $4,925 payable to Dipiet Fence they being the lowest bid. The funds for this are in account A-7110.2 COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize a P.O. in the amount of $4,925 payable to Dipiet Fence, they being the lowest bid. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Kathi DeLisa, Senior Director in regard to a vandalism incident that was reported at Castle Point Recreation Area on August 11, 2001. Mr. Cole noticed damage to the garage door on the bathroom/supply building when he tried to open the door to do the cleaning. The three bottom panels are damaged causing the door not to open. Mr. Cole notified the police. Mr. Tompkins is obtaining estimates so this may be repaired as soon as possible. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried A report from Joseph Ennesser of the Recreation Committee on all the activities held at Reese Park this Summer and a copy of a memo to those who registered or showed interest in Reese Park Explorers. 10 08/27/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the report from Mr. Ennesser and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Ennesser also submitted bids for the Chelsea Dock Ramp. Recreation has spent to date, $3,660 of the $ l OK contained within the Hudson River Grant. Bids have been received for the next phase of the improvement process to blacktop surface from roadway to mean low waterline. The companies contacted to bid are as follows: Deleno Brothers Blake Paving Perfection Paving Blacktop Maintenance $4,300 Not interested No response $4,650 Based on the above responses, Mr. Ennesser recommends Deleno Brothers as the lowest bidder. The resurface improvement will be targeted for the end of September or first half of October. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to award the bid for the Chelsea Dock Ramp blacktop to Deleno Brothers for $4,300 they being the lowest bidder. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several reports from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town. The first report concerns the final lab analysis on the Doyle Drive discharge. The results do not show anything that would lead to believe that this discharge is harmful. Therefore, Mr. Paggi recommends that the excavation could occur if desired. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Next is to award the Bid for Wappinger Sewer Transmission Treatment Improvement Area Contract No. 5. Bids were received and opened for Phase 3A Contract No. 5. The results were as follows: • Grant Street Construction $379,000.00 • Globe Contracting, LLC $748,333.00 First is should be stated that the low bid amount by Grant Street construction of $379,000 is approximately $134,000 over the estimated amount. Because of this Mr. Paggi did an overall cost summary. As reported in this April 23'd 2001 letter, we advised that contracts No. 1, 2 and 4 had come in approximately $610,000 under budget. A more current review, indicates that these three contracts have come in about $650,000 under budget. Contract 3 came in approximately $413,000 over budget due to increased amounts of rock that needed to be excavated to construct the sewer main. With the $650,000 that we are under on contracts No. 1,2 and 4, and with the $413,000 that we are over on contract No.3, we are approximately $273,000 under budget for Contracts No. 1,2,3, and 4. Assuming Contract No. 5 is warded at $379,000, which is 11 08/27/2001.RGM approximately$ 134,000 over the estimated amount, it leaves us under budget by approximately $103,000. With the $36,000 contingency that we had previously estimated, we will be under budget by approximately $139,000 for the entire five contracts of Phase 3A. Therefore, Mr. Paggi recommends the bid for Contract No. 5 be awarded to Grant Street Construction in the amount of $379,000 as low bidder. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to award the bid for the for Phase 3A Contract No. 5 to Grant Street Construction for $379,000, they being the lowest bidder. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the Change Order for $413, 000 as requested by Mr. Paggi. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Notification from Nourse & Bowles, LLP, that on July 31, 2001, Emanuel F. Saris will leave the firm of Nourse & Bowles, LLP and join the firm of Gellert & Cutler in their Rye, New York office. It is their understanding that Mr. Saris will continue to represent the Town in his new firm and Nourse & Bowles, LLP will be releasing the Towns' case file to him on the understanding that any fees and disbursements incurred prior to July 31, 2001 will be promptly paid. They are requesting the Supervisor to sign the confirmation letter requesting Mr. Saris to represent the Town and approve transferring the Town's files to Mr. Saris at Gellert & Cutler. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to confirm Emanuel Saris represent the Town of Wappinger at Gellert & Cutler, and authorize the Supervisor to sign the confirmation letter. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence to Supervisor Connie Smith from Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town. He has enclosed a copy of the original Performance Bond and Payment Bond bearing bond number SU3287309 issued by Utica Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Colonial Builders Excavation, Inc., in favor of the Town of Wappinger in the principal sum of $50,000. Colonial Builders was the successful bidder on the North Wappinger Water District — Anvil Court Water Main Extension and are acceptable as to form and Contract signing may be scheduled. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence from Mr. Roberts and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Notification from Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town stating that his file indicates that the proposed name of the Wappinger Recreation Center has been referred to as the "Wappinger Recreation Center" and the "Wappinger Community Center". As you know, this building is proposed to be constructed on existing Town Park property and the building can only be used for park and related purposes. Accordingly, Mr. Roberts 12 08/27/2001.RGM would term that the term "recreation" would be connection with the building. If the board hasn't decided, perhaps this could be clarified at the next meeting. The term "Community Center" implies that the facility would be used other than a recreation purpose and that is something he does not think we are permitted to do by law. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence from Mr. Roberts and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Congressman John Sweeney, thanking Supervisor Smith for sharing some of her concerns with him in regard to Medicare. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Notification from Selective Insurance that it has been determined by their office that the claim received from Marcella Rowland filed against the Town of Wappinger can not be honored for the following reason: The Town of Wappinger employee has advised that he had checked for rocks and other debris before mowing and that the discharge shoot was not pointing toward any vehicles. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Sloper-Willen that they have recently taken delivery of new ambulance, and the ambulance it has replaced has been removed from service pending final deposition. Sloper-Willen would be happy to donate the old ambulance to the Town if the Town has a use for it. COUCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Supervisor Smith send them a letter thanking them, but the Town does not wish to accept the donation. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Daniel O'Connor, Senior Public Health Engineer with the Dutchess County Department of Health advising that the phased Certificate of Construction Compliance has been received from Paggi, Martin and DelBene LLP on July 23, 2001 for the CWWIA Hilltop Water Storage Tank #2. Based on this phased certification, a "Completed Works Approval is hereby issued for the CWWIA Water Storage Tank #2. This approval is issued under Section 5-1.22(d) of Part 5 of the New York State Sanitary Code. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the Complete Works of Approval from the Dutchess County Department of Health and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several reports from Mike Tremper, of CAMO Pollution. The first is a report on the Town of Wappinger Water Systems. The last weeks of April and the first week of 13 08/27/2001.RGM May has been exceptionally hot and dry for this time of year and water usage jumps enormously in all districts. Fortunately, the Sprout Creek remains full from the winter and early spring. However, if this condition persists, the creek and the Hilltop aquifer levels will drop considerably. CAMO is hopeful that the two new wells at Atlas can be put on line within the next few weeks, which will provide additional flow from the Pizzagalli interconnection to supplement the wells. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried The next report concerns the water usage of the CWWIA. As everyone knows, the end of July and early part of August have been exceptionally hot, which resulted in increased water usage. For the eight day period between July 18 and July 25, 2001 average water usage in the CWWIA was 1.5 million gallons per day. At this time residents were requested to voluntarily conserve water. For the seven day period following this water conservation request, water usage dropped to 1.1 million gallons per day. They are still transferring in excess of 400,000 gallons per day to Central Wappinger Water. CAMO is closely monitoring the well levels at the Hilltop well field. At this point the levels are stable and have not seen any considerable decline. As we know from past experience, if the well levels begin to decline the available water from the Hilltop well field will be greatly reduced, creating the possibility of problems meeting the required water demands, necessitating mandatory conservation. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Tremper informed the Board that last week his men discovered water oozing from the floor of the Wappinger Park water building. There are no maps, prints or as builts for the water plant. After some digging, they discovered the leak was coming from the bottom of the building. There really is no effective way to hold that building up and repair a leak underneath it, because of the cost. His recommendation is to have Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town review the situation and come up with some recommendations. It will be costly, but by the same token it will be very costly to just repair it. When you're all done, you will still have a 40 year old pipe in the same spot. Discussion followed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town to review the situation and make recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Architect, Don Swartz with a statement of Probable Construction Cost for the proposed Town Recreation Center at the Montfort Road Site. COUNCILMAN VALDALTI moved to table to a workshop. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried. 14 08/27/2001.RGM Communication from the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development informing the Supervisor that they have received notification from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that Dutchess County has successfully re -qualified as an Urban County 2001-2003. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to table until such time as we receive more information. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried. Correspondence from Richard Barger, Land Surveyor requesting the availability of Sewer/Water for Tax Parcel 19-6158-04-89014. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town to research. Seconded by Mr. Valdati. Motion Unanimously Carried COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO had no reports at this time. COUNCILMAN VALDATI had no reports at this time. SUPERVISOR SMITH had no reports at this time. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT A report was submitted from the Zoning Administrators office for the month of July on the schedule of Bonds and Letters of Credit on various subdivisions, the amounts, expiration dates and call up dates. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried RESOLUTIONS Gloria Morse, Town Clerk, received from Grinnell Library, a certified copy of a resolution that was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Grinnell Library Association, together with an original petition consisting of a cover sheet and 65 pages containing 1,108 signatures for the following resolution to be placed on the ballot and voted on at the November 6, 2001 election in the Town of Wappinger. SHALL THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE GRINNELL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BE INCREASED BY $214,874.00 TO THE SUM OF $314,874.00 ANNUALLY Pursuant to NYS Election 4-108, please transmit a certified copy of the text of this ballot proposal to the Board of Election within the time limits set forth. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Attorney to the Town Al Roberts, and Gloria Morse, Town Clerk to prepare the abstract for the ballot referendum of the library issue and notify the Dutchess County Board of Elections. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried 15 08/27/2001.RGM At this time, it is necessary to renew the Agreement between the Town and the County for the rental of equipment for the control of Snow and Ice on County Roads for the 2001-2002 season and authorize the Town Clerk to sign. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI, who moved its adoption, and authorized the Town Clerk to sign. WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has been requested by the County of Dutchess to participate in the regional County Highway Snow and Ice Control Program within the boundaries of the Town, and WHEREAS, and logically, an earlier or sooner response factor can be provided by Town units and personnel within the locale thereby benefiting the overall safety and welfare of town residents and local community interest, and WHEREAS, such participation by the Town in removing snow from designated County Highways, and by sanding and salting or otherwise treating them for the purpose of maintaining highway safety and accessibility for emergency services, is specifically authorized by Article 6, Section 135 of the New York State Highway Law, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent be and is herein authorized to perform such work as is found necessary at hourly rates as agreed upon by the Town and the County for the renting and hiring of such equipment for the Winter season 2001- 2002. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Next for the Boards consideration is to direct the Assessor, Linda Tasadfoy to prepare the Benefit Assessment Rolls for all the Water and Sewer Improvement Areas and Districts. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ARDMORE WATER IMPROVEMENT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the ARDMORE WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit units for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit units. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. 16 08/27/2001.RGM e . Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CRANBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the CRANBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. 17 08/27/2001.RGM b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MYERS CORNERS II WATER DISTRICT W. 08/27/2001.RGM The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the MYERS CORNERS II WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR NORTH WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the NORTH WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. 19 08/27/2001.RGM RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR OAKWOOD KNOLLS WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the OAKWOOD KNOLLS WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TALL TREES WATER IMPROVEMENT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the TALL TREES WATER IMPROVEMENT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. 20 08/27/2001.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER PARK WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER PARK WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT 99-1 The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT 99-1 in accordance with the following standards: 3. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 4. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. 21 08/27/2001.RGM e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT 99-2 The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT 99-2 in accordance with the following standards: 5. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 6. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATCH HILL WATER The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WATCH HILL WATER in accordance with the following standards: 7. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 8. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. 22 08/27/2001.RGM c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CENTRAL WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the CENTRAL WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 3. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 4. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: 23 08/27/2001.RGM a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MID -POINT SEWER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the MID -POINT SEWER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. £ All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ROCKINGHAM FARMS SEWER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the ROCKINGHAM FARMS SEWER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 24 08/27/2001.RGM 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 25 08/27/2001.RGM WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT AREA #1 The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT ARE #1 in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. Additional vacant residential acreage in excess of two acres - .2 benefit unit per additional acre or part thereof. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Two or three family residential unit on parcel of less than two acres - 1 benefit unit plus .8 benefit unit for each additional dwelling unit. e. Four or more multiple family units - .8 benefit unit per dwelling unit. f Industrial, commercial, and institutional properties will pay a pro rata share of the total cost of the project based on the ratio that industrial, institutional and commercial assessed valuation within the benefit area. Industrial, institutional and commercial benefit units will them be ascribed pro rata benefit units based on the total number of benefit units ascribed to industrial, institutional and commercial benefit properties. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT AREA #2 The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT ARE #2 in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. Additional vacant residential acreage in excess of two acres - .2 benefit unit per additional acre or part thereof. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Two or three family residential unit on parcel of less than two acres - 1 benefit unit plus .8 benefit unit for each additional dwelling unit. e. Four or more multiple family units - .8 benefit unit per dwelling unit. 26 08/27/2001.RGM f Industrial, commercial, and institutional properties will pay a pro rata share of the total cost of the project based on the ratio that industrial, institutional and commercial assessed valuation within the benefit area. Industrial, institutional and commercial benefit units will them be ascribed pro rata benefit units based on the total number of benefit units ascribed to industrial, institutional and commercial benefit properties. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Valdati. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT AREA PHASE 3A The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT AREA phase 3A in accordance with the following standards: 3. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 4. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. Additional vacant residential acreage in excess of two acres - .2 benefit unit per additional acre or part thereof. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Two or three family residential unit on parcel of less than two acres - 1 benefit unit plus .8 benefit unit for each additional dwelling unit. e. Four or more multiple family units per dwelling unit. Industrial, commercial, and institutional properties will pay a pro rata share of the total cost of the project based on the ratio that industrial, institutional and commercial assessed valuation within the benefit area. Industrial, institutional and commercial benefit units will them be ascribed pro rata benefit units based on the total number of benefit units ascribed to industrial, institutional and commercial benefit properties. Motion Unanimously Carried A request for Certification of Adjusted Base Proportions for the Town of Wappinger, Beacon, Arlington, an Wappinger Central Schools was received from the State, as required by Article 19 Section 1903 of the Real Property Tax Law. The Town Board must annually certify these proportions. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to Certify the Adjusted Base Proportions for the Assessment Rolls completed 2001 as furnished by the State, for the Town of Wappinger, the Beacon, Arlington and Wappinger Central Schools Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried There was no other business to come before the Board. 27 08/27/2001.RGM COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to close the Town Board Meeting, seconded by Mr. Valdati and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. GloXerk To