2004-099RESOLUTION NO. 2004-099
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE WAPPINGER CREEK WATERSHED
At a special 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 the 23rd
day of February, 2004, at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Joseph Ruggiero
ABSENT:
Council Members - Robert L. Valdati
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Joseph P. Paoloni
Maureen McCarthy
Vincent Bettina
The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Vaidat' and seconded by
Ms. McCarthy
WHEREAS, the Wappinger Creek Watershed is an irreplacable natural resource
providing recreation, scenery, fisheries, groundwater recharge and other amenities to our
communities; and
WHEREAS, the continued health and beauty of the Wappinger Creek are dependent
upon r-ooperation among the Towns of Clinton, Fishkill, HydePark, LaGrange, Milan, Pine
Plains, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Stanford, Wappinger, Washington as well as the Villages
of Millbrook and Wappingers Falls (hereinafter "Municipalities") to ensure the proper
management of the lands and waters that comprises its watershed; and
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WHEREAS, the economic vitality and growth of our communities depend in part on
retention of the attractive landscapes and streams for which the entire Huson Valley region is
world-renowned; and
WHEREAS, the healthy and secure water supply depends upon the adequate
groundwater recharge and natural stream flows; and
WHEREAS, certain portions of the Wappinger Creek remain impaired due to pollution
from stormwater runoff from developed areas, and agricultural activities in rural areas; and
WHEREAS, forested buffers have been removed over the centuries along portions of
Wappinger Creek and its upstream tributaries; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are empowered under the New York State Constitution to
serve as the primary means for government to deal with many of these issues; and
WHEREAS, several of the aforementioned municipalities have voluntarily entered into
the "Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed", in the form attached
hereto, in furtherance of their commitment to work cooperatively to achieve the goals of
preserving, restoring and managing the Wappinger Creek Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby determines that it is in agreement with all of the
principles contained in the "Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed" and
that it is a matter of public necessity and in the public interest to enter into the aforementioned
Agreement in furtherance of the Town's commitment to work cooperatively with other
communities to achieve the goals of preserving, restoring and managing the Wappinger Creek
Watershed.
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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 Board hereby agrees to enter into the "Intermunicipal Agreement for
the Wappinger Creek Watershed", in the form attached hereto, and hereby authorizes Supervisor
Joseph Ruggiero, to execute the Agreement by and on behalf of the Town Board and further to
be the Town Board's representative of the Town of Wappinger to implement the goals and
requirements of the aforementioned Agreement.
3. The Town Board authorizes execution of this Agreement with the understanding
that there will be no out-of-pocket costs or disbursements required to participate in this
Intermunicipal Agreement.
4. Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero is authorized to appoint an alternate representative to
act on behalf of the Town of Wappinger in the event Supervisor Ruggiero is unable or unwilling
to participate in any of the planned activities or meetings required pursuant to said
Intermunicipal Agreement.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
JOSEPH RUGGIERO, Supervisor
ROBERT L. VALDATI, Councilman
VINCENT F. BETTINA, Councilman
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, Councilman
MAUREEN McCARTHY, Councilwoman
Voting Aye -
Voting Aye
Voting Absent
Voting . Aye
Voting Aye
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Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
February 23 , 2004
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
J. MQRV, TOWN CLERK
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Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed
(WIC Resolution - August 2003)
WHEREAS, the Wappinger Creek Watershed is an irreplaceable natural resource
Providing recreation, scenery, fisheries, groundwater recharge and other
amenities to our communities; and
WHEREAS, the continued health and beauty of the Wappinger Creek are
dependent upon cooperation among all of us in the proper management of the
lands and waters that comprise its watershed; and
WHEREAS, the economic vitality and growth of our communities depend In part
on retention of our attractive landscapes and streams for which the entire
Hudson Valley region Is world-renowned; and
WHEREAS, as healthy and secure water supply depends on the adequate
groundwater recharge and natural stream flows; and
WHEREAS, certain portions of the Wappinger Creek remain impaired due to
pollution from stormwater runoff from developed areas, and agricultural activities
in rural areas; and
WHEREAS, forested buffers, which are excellent means to protect the stream
and absorb pollutants, have been removed over the centuries along portions of
Wappinger Creek and Its upstream tributaries; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are empowered under the New York State
Constitution to serve as the primary means for government to deal with many of
these issues,
NOW THEREFORE, we, the duly appointed representatives of our respective
municipalities hereby voluntarily enter into this INTERMUNICIPAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE WAPPINGER CREEK WATERSHED, and are
committed to work cooperatively to achieve the following goals for the
preservation, restoration and management of the Wappinger Creek Watershed:
IT IS OUR INTENT TO Inventory and map all the storm water discharge
points, within the municipal rights of way, In our municipality by 2006.
Further, we will work together to share the standardized inventory method,
results of the effort, and updates over time; and actively seek to learn from
each other through the demonstration of new technologies in each of our
communities.
IT IS OUR INTENT TO develop municipal water use plans to address the
competing needs in our community for water resources, including human,
industrial and agricultural uses as well as the requirements of the natural
Eileen C. Sassmann 1
Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed
(WIC Resolution - August 2003)
environment, with the goal of having such plans in place by 2006. The
groundwater protection plans will be based on the water quantity study and
build -out analysis to current zoning that will be completed in 2004.
Furthermore, we will coordinate our plans with the plains of other
municipalities in our watershed.
IT IS OUR INTENT TO seek to protect existing forest buffers, and develop
cooperative programs to restore such buffers where they no longer exist in
the Wappinger Creek Watershed. Our combined restoration and protection
goal is 15 miles by 2006, and we will allocate this mileage among those of us
Willing to assume a portion of the goal.
IT IS OUR INTENT TO, by 2006, each identify a stream, wetland and/or
steep slope area in our municipality that is critical to the health of our water
resources. We will Identify a technique to protect and restore the Identified
resource as appropriate. Furthermore, we will share our techniques with other
municipalities in the watershed.
With the active assistance of the development community, IT IS OUR
INTENT TO each review our municipal codes for inconsistencies and
regulations that induce sprawl, and promote low impact development and
fewer site designs to minimize the creation of new impervious surfaces by
2006.
FINALLY, WE WILL meet regularly to review our progress toward these
goals and to celebrate our successes.
ENTERED INTO ON THIS DAY of AUGUST, 2003:
FOR THE TOWN OF CLINTON:
name
title
FOR THE TOWN OF-FISHKILL:
name - - -
tine
FOR THE TOWN OF HYDE PARK:
name
title
FOR THE TOWN OF LAGRANGE:
name_____
tine
FOR THE TOWN OF MILAN:
name
title
FOR THE TOWN OF PINE PLAINS:
name
tItleL.
FOR THE TOWN OF PLEASANT VALLEY: name
tine
FOR THE TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE: name
title
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Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed
(WIC Resolution - August 2003)
FOR THE TOWN OF STANFORD: name
title
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER: name
title
FOR THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON: name
title
FOR THE VILLAGE OF MILLBROOK: name
title
FOR THE VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS: name
title
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As of the last WIC meeting (held on January 16, 2004),
• The resolution had been adopted by the following five (5) out of the thirteen
(13) municipalities. and the WIC has a signed copy of the resolution. (The
Village of Wappingers Falls was one of the 5 and passed the resolution in
August, 2003.)
• The resolution was passed by three (3) additional municipalities but the WIC
does not have a signed copy of the resolution. (Towns of Pleasant Valley and
Pine Plains and the Village of Millwork)
• 8/13 = 61.5 percent of the municipalities have adopted the resolution.
Eileen C. Sassmann 3
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was introduced by Tr. Lawrence, who
moved for its adoption, seconded by Tr. Hinzmann,
RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE AN INTERMUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, an Intermunicipal Organization is being formed to
cooperatively address common issues that affect the character
and quality of life of its member towns and villages; and
WHEREAS, the Intermunicipal organization is made up of
municipalities in the watersheds of the Wappinger Creek,
Fishkill Creek and direct drainage to the Hudson River in
Dutchess County including the entire municipal boundary; and
WHEREAS, this Board acknowledges the importance of water
quality and quantity and natural resources of the Wappingers
Creek and Fishkill Creek watersheds and the watersheds of the
streams draining directly into the Hudson River, including
tributaries and ground water aquifiers in these watersheds;
and
WHEREAS, water does not respect municipal boundaries and
the size of these watersheds dictates that cooperation
between varied user groups will be essential in protecting
these natural resources; and
WHEREAS, these municipalities are dependent on water
quality and quantity for economic growth; and
WHEREAS. funds are available to support watershed
communities working together for cost sharing, cost saving
and efficiency of activities related to water quality issues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of
Trustees of the Village of Wappingers Falls in the County of
Dutchess will participate in the efforts of the
Intermunicipal Organization to obtain funding from state and
federal sources to: l) define the structure of the
Intermunicipal Organization; 2) gather information to
determine the state of these watersheds; 3) develop an
education program to raise the awareness of local residents
and assist local municipalities in protecting their water
resources for future economic growth; 4) develop coalitions
for cooperation and participation in projects in projects
relevant to the protection of the watersheds; 5). prioritize
issues within the watersheds; and 6) participate in solutions
to water quality problems including possible sources of
funding.
Resolution unanimously adopted. goor(-,-t A— -711 1119 'J
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TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SUPERVISOR
JOSEPH RUGGIERO
To: Al Roberts
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324
(845) 297-2744
FAX: (845) 297-4558
Memo
From: Joseph Ruggiero, Supervisor
Date: February 11, 2004
Re: Resolution 2004-099
Intermunicipal Agreement for Wappinger Creek Watershed
TOWN COUNCIL
VINCENT BETTINA
MAUREEN McCARTHY
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI
ROBERT L. VALDATI
Enclosed please find a copy of the intermunicipal agreement for the Wappinger Creek
Watershed. I ask that you please review this document, and draft a resolution authorizing
the Supervisor to sign the agreement.
This resolution will be placed on the February 23rd agenda. If you have any questions,
please contact me. Thank you for your help in this matter.
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Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed
(WIC Resolution - August 2003)
WHEREAS, the Wappinger Creek Watershed is an irreplaceable natural resource
providing recreation, scenery, fisheries, groundwater recharge and other
amenities to our communities; and
WHEREAS, the continued health and beauty of the Wappinger Creek are
dependent upon cooperation among all of us in the proper management of the
lands and waters that comprise its watershed; and
WHEREAS, the economic vitality and growth of our communities depend in part
on retention of our attractive landscapes and streams for which the entire
Hudson Valley region is world-renowned; and
WHEREAS, as healthy and secure water supply depends on the adequate
groundwater recharge and natural stream flows; and
WHEREAS, certain portions of the Wappinger Creek remain impaired due to
pollution from stormwater runoff from developed areas, and agricultural activities
in rural areas; and
WHEREAS, forested buffers, which are excellent means to protect the stream
and absorb pollutants, have been removed over the centuries along portions of
Wappinger Creek and its upstream tributaries; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are empowered under the New York State
Constitution to serve as the primary means for government to deal with many of
these issues,
NOW THEREFORE, we, the duly appointed representatives of our respective
municipalities hereby voluntarily enter into this INTERMUNICIPAL
AGREEMENT FOR THE WAPPINGER CREEK WATERSHED, and are
committed to work cooperatively to achieve the following goals for the
preservation, restoration and management of the Wappinger Creek Watershed:
IT IS OUR INTENT TO inventory and map all the storm water discharge
`points, within the municipal rights of way, in our municipality by 2006.
Further, we will work together to share the standardized inventory method,
results of the effort, and updates over time; and actively seek to learn from
each other through the demonstration of new technologies in each of our
communities.
IT IS OUR INTENT TO develop municipal water use plans to address the
competing needs in our community for water resources, including human,
industrial and agricultural uses as well as the requirements of the natural
Eileen C. Sassmann 1
Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed
(WIC Resolution - August 2003)
environment, with the goal of having such plans in place by 2006. The
groundwater protection plans will be based on the water quantity study and
build -out analysis to current zoning that will be completed in 2004.
Furthermore, we will coordinate our plans with the plains of other
municipalities in our watershed.
IT IS OUR INTENT TO seek to protect existing forest buffers, and develop
cooperative programs to restore such buffers where they no longer exist in
the Wappinger Creek Watershed. Our combined restoration and protection .
goal is 15 miles by 2006, and we will allocate this mileage among those of us
willing to assume a portion of the goal.
IT IS OUR INTENT TO , by 2006, each identify a stream, wetland and/or
steep slope area in our municipality that is critical to the health of our water
resources. We will identify a technique to protect and restore the identified
resource as appropriate. Furthermore, we will share our techniques with other
municipalities in the watershed.
With the active assistance of the development community, IT IS OUR
INTENT TO each review our municipal codes for inconsistencies and
regulations that induce sprawl, and promote low impact development and
fewer site designs to minimize the creation of new impervious surfaces by
2006.
FINALLY, WE WILL meet regularly to review our progress toward these
goals and to celebrate our successes.
ENTERED INTO ON THIS DAY of AUGUST, 2003:
FOR THE TOWN OF CLINTON:
FOR THE TOWN OF FISHKILL:
FOR THE TOWN OF HYDE PARK:
FOR THE TOWN OF LAGRANGE:
FOR THE TOWN OF MILAN:
name
title
name
title
name
title
name
title
name
title
OWN OF PINE PLAINS: name
title
FOR THE TOWN OF PLEASANT VALLEY: name
title
FOR THE TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE: name
title
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Intermunicipal Agreement for the Wappinger Creek Watershed
(WIC Resolution - August 2003)
FOR THE TOWN OF STANFORD:
FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER:
FOR THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON:
name
title
name
title
name
title
FOR THE VILLAGE OF MILLBROOK: name
title
FOR THE VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS: name
title
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As of the last WIC meeting (held on January 16, 2004),
• The resolution had been adopted by the following five (5) out of the thirteen
(13) municipalities. and the WIC has a signed copy of the resolution. (The
Village of Wappingers Falls was one of the 5 and passed the resolution in
August, 2003.)
• The resolution was passed by three (3) additional municipalities but the WIC
does not have a signed copy of the resolution. (Towns of Pleasant Valley and
Pine Plains and the Village of Millwork)
8/13 = 61.5 percent of the municipalities have adopted the resolution.
Eileen C. Sassmann 3
Wappinger Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council
The following provides overall information about the Wappinger Creek Intermunicipal
Council (sometimes referred to as the Watershed Intermunicipal Council - WIC).
Establishment of the Council
The Watershed Intermunicipal Council (WIC) was formed as a result of several years of
study and organizational work by the Soil and Water Board and the Environmental
Council of Dutchess Many of the members of the council attended a Commnity
Leadership Alliance (CLA) session at Glynwood in Spring of 1999. At CLA the attendees
learned the value of intermunicipal cooperation through a series of lectures and
exercies. One of the exercies talekd about cooperating to get a grant to preserve water
quality in the Creek. The positive experience at CLA provided the impetus to proceed to
form the council. The formation meeting of the Intermunicipal Council was held on
December 1, 2000 and included Town Supervisors, Village Mayors and municipality
designated representatives
Mission Statement
a) The mission of the Intermunicipal Council is to cooperatively address common
issues that affect the character and quality of life of its member towns and
villages.
b) Some of these common issues include: preventing non -point source pollution of
the watershed, the remediation of existing pollution, education and information
exchange related to watershed issues, the preservation of open space and
natural resources and the expansion of economic activities consistent with the
watershed environment.
Membership
The Council consists of representatives of each municipality which includes part of
Wappinger Creek in its boundaries or has direct drainage into the Hudson River or is
the Town of East Fishkill. These are the municipalities: Towns of Clinton, East Fishkill,
Fishkill, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Milan, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie,
Stanford, Wappinger and Washington, and the Villages of Millbrook and Wappingers
Falls.
Support Staff
These council members are led by a chair Vice -chair chosen from the municipal
representatives. A. Greg Pluver Supervisor of Pine Plains is the Chairman and Eileen
Sassmann of the Village of Wappingers Falls is the Vice -Chair. (The Vice -Chair was
chosen from the Village since the Village contains the Wappinger Lake.) Two county
organizations: the Environmental Management Council under the direction of David
Ford and the Soil and Water Hoard under the direction of Edward Hoxsie provide the
support for the technical and administrative support for the council.
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Eileen C. Sassmann
Wappinger Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council
Finances
The money for the council has come from a Department of State grant applied for by
the municipalities on the council. Since the grant needed to have the lead agency -
signatory with the state - be a municipality with a presence on the rivers, and the
Village has the Lower Creek which is an estuary of the Hudson and because the Village
has the Wappinger Lake into which the Wappinger Creek flows, the Village was the lead
agency for the first grant. The Village is also the lead agency for the second
Department of State grant. The Village is in the process of signing this second contract
with the state. This means that the Dutchess County Environmental Council (EMC)
prepares the vouchers, which the Village mayor signs, and the EMC submits. The check
is issued to the Village, which the treasurer, Kathleen Masterson, puts into a pass
through account and writes a check for the EMC. Someone from the EMC usually comes
to pick up the check although it could be sent.
Meetings
The meetings are held quarterly usually on the last Friday of the quater at 7'30 AM in
the meeting room at the Farm and Home Center on Route 44 in Millbrook, New York.
By-laws
The by-laws were adopted by the council on June 29, 2001. A copy of the by-laws is
attached.
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By-laws of the
Watershed Intermunicipal Council
1) Establishment of the Council
a) The formation meeting of the Intermunicipal Council was held on December 1,
2000 and included Town Supervisors, Village Mayors and municipaliity
designated representatives.
2) Mission Statement
a) The mission of the Intermunicipal Council is to cooperatively address common
issues that affect the character and quality of life of its member towns and
villages.
b) Some of these common issues include: preventing non -point source pollution of
the watershed, the remediation of existing pollution, education and information
exchange related to watershed issues, the preservation of open space and
natural resources and the expansion of economic activities consistent with the
watershed environment.
3) Name
a. The name of the Intermunicipal Council shall be - Watershed Intermunicipal
Council and abbreviated WIC.
1) Membership
a) Each municipality which includes part of the Wappinger Creek watershed in its
boundaries or has direct drainage into the Hudson River or is the Town of East
Fishkill shall provide two members to the Intermunicipal Council. The
municipalities are: Towns of Clinton, East Fishkill, Fishkill, Hyde Park, LaGrange,
Milan, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Stanford, Wappinger and
Washington, and the Villages of Millbrook and Wappingers Falls.
b) Either of the two designated representatives from each municipality may vote,
however each municipality has one vote.
c) Council members shall serve until a replacement is appointed.
2) Meetings
a) Regular meetings of the Intermunicipal Council shall be held quarterly on the last
Friday of the quarter at 7:45 AM at the Farm and Home Center in Millbrook
unless otherwise agreed to by the membership.
b) An Election meeting shall be held once every two years to elect a Chairperson
and Vice -Chairperson. An Election meeting shall be a specially designated regular
meeting.
c) Special meetings of the Intermunicipal Council may be held at the call of the
Chairperson or Project Administrator.
d) A quorum, consisting of two-thirds (10) of members pressent, and the Project
Administrator shall be required for the transaction of official business.
e) All meetings shall conform to the Open Meetings Law (Public Officers Law,
Article 7).
3) Parliamentary Authority
a) Robert's Rules of Order. The rules contained in the most current "Robert's Rules
of Order" shall govern the Intermunicipal Council in all cases to which they are
applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the By-laws or of the
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special rules of the Intermunicipal Council.
4) Voting
a) Each municipality that is a member of the Intermunicipal Council shall have one
vote at business meetings. The staff (if any) shall not vote.
b) All members shall have been sent a written notice of the item proposed for a
vote at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the time of the meeting.
c) A simple majority vote of the Intermunicipal Council voting members present
shall be necessary for the adoption and approval of any proposed action,
resolution, or other voting matter.
d) If a vote results in a tie, the vote fails.
e) Any member of the Intermunicipal Council may request a recorded roll call vote.
The results of the roll call vote shall be included in the minutes.
5) Finance
a) The budget for the Intermunicipal Council including operating costs for office,
other administrative support and educational programs shall be proposed by the
Project Administrator and approved by the Intermunicipal Council.
b) The Project Administrator shall be responsible for reporting on budget at each
meeting.
6) Officers
a) Starting 2002, every two years (at the first meeting of the year), a Chairperson
and Vice -Chairperson shall be elected by a vote of the simple majority of the
Intermunicipal Council members.
b) The Chairperson shall serve a term of two years.
c) Sitting elected officers who are not re-elected must be replaced by a special
election.
7) Duties of the Chairperson
a) To preside at all meetings of the Intermunicipal Council.
b) To convene special meetings of the Intermunicipal Council or the Advisory
Committee (see #14).
8) Duties of the Vice -Chairperson
a) In the event of the absence of the Chairperson, the vice -Chairperson shall
perform all of the duties and shall assume all responsibilities of the
chairpersonship.
9) Duties of the Secretary
a) Tthe Project Administrator and staff of the Intermunicipal Council shall perform
the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary.
10) staff t t
a) The Project Administrator shall be hired and terminated by the Executive
Director of the Environmental Management Council (EMC).
b) The Project Administrator shall prepare the agenda for the regular and special
meetings.
c) The Project Administrator may hire other staff as needs and budget permits to
serve under the direction of the EMC Executive Director. Hiring or termination of
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staff shall be consistent with the Environmental Management Council Personnel
Manual.
11)Advisory Committee
a) The Wappinger Creek Watershed Planning Committee shall act as an Advisory
Committee for the Intermunicipal Council.
12) Amendment
a) The by-laws may be amended by an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of
the members present at any regular or special Intermunicipal Council meeting.
All members shall have been sent a written notice of the proposed changes at
least twenty-one (21) days prior to the time of the meeting. A special meeting
may be called by the Chairperson for reviewing and voting on amendments.
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